10-K 1 a51049679.htm EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. 10-K a51049679.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
 
FORM 10-K
 

 
(Mark One)
 
[     ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended
 
or
 
[ X ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 

 
For the transition period from
July 1, 2014
to
December 31, 2014
 
Commission file number
  1-34682
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
  
27-1449820
 State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization     Identification No.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
1400 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT
59601
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)
                                                                                                                                                           
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 406-442-3080
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
  
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01
  
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:  None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
  
  o Yes    x No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
  
   ¨ Yes    x No
 
 
 
 
 
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.
        x Yes    o No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
x Yes    o No
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.        x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
 Large accelerated filer ¨      Accelerated filer ¨
     
 Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).                     ¨ Yes    x No
 
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of Eagle, computed by reference to the closing price at which the stock was sold as of June 30, 2014 was $34,410,000.  The outstanding number of shares of common stock of Eagle as of February 1, 2015, was 3,878,781.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders (“2015 Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.  The 2015 Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year end to which this report relates.

 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements.  You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,”  “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; (ii) statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; (iii) statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and (iv) estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
 
These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.  In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.  The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:
 
 
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changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
 
 
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general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
 
 
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competition among depository and other financial institutions;
 
 
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changes in the prices, values and sales volume of residential and commercial real estate in Montana;
 
 
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inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
 
 
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adverse changes or volatility in the securities markets;
 
 
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our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
 
 
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our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses;
 
 
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changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
 
 
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our ability to continue to increase and manage our commercial and residential real estate, multi-family, and commercial business loans;
 
 
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possible impairments of securities held by us, including those issued by government entities and government sponsored enterprises;
 
 
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the level of future deposit premium assessments;
 
 
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the impact of a recurring recession on our loan portfolio (including cash flow and collateral values), investment portfolio, customers and capital market activities;
 
 
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the Company’s ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable information technology systems;
 
 
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the impact of the current restructuring of the U.S.  financial and regulatory system;
 
 
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the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of allowance for possible loan losses and other estimates;
 
 
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changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers and their ability to repay their loans when due; and
 
 
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the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.
 
Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.  For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained elsewhere in this report, as well as other reports that we file with the SEC.
 
 
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PART I

ITEM 1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

Overview

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.  (“Eagle” or “the Company”), is a Delaware corporation that holds 100.0% of the capital stock of Opportunity Bank of Montana (“the Bank”), formerly American Federal Savings Bank (“AFSB”).  In 2014, the Board of Directors (“the Board”) determined that it was in the Company’s best interests to adopt a Montana community bank charter and the Company applied to the State of Montana to form an interim bank for the purpose of facilitating the conversion of AFSB from a federally chartered savings bank to a Montana-chartered commercial bank.  Upon receiving required approvals of the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions and the federal banking agencies for the conversion the conversion became effective on October 14, 2014. Concurrent with the conversion, the Bank applied, and was approved, for membership in the Federal Reserve System of the Board of Governors. In connection with the conversion, AFSB changed its name to Opportunity Bank of Montana.  As a result of the conversion, the Bank is now regulated by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions.  As a Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) member bank, its primary federal regulator is the FRB, and the Company is a registered bank holding company regulated by the FRB.  The Bank is headquartered at 1400 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana, 59601.  Investor information for the Company may be found at www.opportunitybank.com.  The contents on or accessible through, our website are not incorporated into this report.

The Bank was founded in 1922 as a Montana-chartered building and loan association and has conducted operations in Helena since that time.  In 1975, the Bank adopted a federal thrift charter and in October 2014 converted to a Montana-chartered commercial bank.  On November 30, 2012, the Company completed a significant transaction with Sterling Financial Corporation (“Sterling”) of Spokane, Washington in which the Company purchased all of Sterling’s retail bank branches in Montana.  As a result of this transaction, the Bank’s assets grew to over $500 million and the retail branch network grew from six to 13 full service branches, with six branches in new markets.  The acquisition also included the addition of a wealth management division with over $100 million in managed assets and a mortgage banking operation that should increase opportunities for additional origination and fee income.  The Bank currently has 15 automated teller machines located in our market areas and we participate in the Money Pass® ATM network.  As of December 31, 2014, the Bank was the 6th largest commercial bank headquartered in Montana in terms of deposits.

The Bank has equity investments in Certified Development Entities which have received allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTC”). Administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the NMTC program is aimed at stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities.

Recent Developments

In August 2014, the Board of Eagle approved a change in the Company’s fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31 of each year.  The year-end change is effective beginning with the Company’s 2015 fiscal year (“FY”), which began on January 1, 2015 and will end on December 31, 2015.  As a result of this change, this form 10-K includes presentation of the transition six month period from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

The Bank also received approval to open a Loan Production Office in Great Falls, Montana during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Great Falls Office opened in January 2015.

Business Strategy

The Company’s principal strategy is to manage its principal asset, the Bank, in a profitable manner.  The Company seeks to continue profitable operations through building a diversified loan portfolio and positioning the Bank as a full-service community bank that offers both retail and commercial loan and deposit products in all of its markets.  We believe that this focus will enable us to continue to grow our franchise, while maintaining our commitment to customer service, high asset quality, and sustained net earnings.
 
 
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The following are the key elements of our business strategy:
 
 
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Continue to diversify our portfolio through growth in commercial real estate and commercial business loans as a complement to our traditional single family residential real estate lending.  As of December 31, 2014, such loans constituted approximately 48.6% of total loans;
 
 
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Continue to emphasize the attraction and retention of lower cost long-term core deposits;
 
 
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Seek opportunities where presented to acquire other institutions or expand our branch structure;
 
 
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Maintain our high asset quality levels; and
 
 
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Operate as a community-oriented independent financial institution that offers a broad array of financial services with high levels of customer service.
 
Our results of operations may be significantly affected by our ability to effectively implement our business strategy including our plans for expansion through strategic acquisitions.  If we are unable to effectively integrate and manage acquired or merged businesses or attract significant new business through our branching efforts, our financial performance may be negatively affected.
 
Market Areas

From our headquarters in Helena, Montana, we operate thirteen full service retail banking offices, including our main office.  Our other full service branches are located in Helena – Neill (opened 1987), Helena – Skyway (opened 2009), Bozeman – Oak (opened 1980, relocated 2009), Butte (opened 1979) and Townsend (opened 1979), Montana.  The Sterling Montana branch acquisition that was completed November 30, 2012 included retail banking offices in: Bozeman, Big Timber, Livingston, Billings, Missoula and Hamilton.  The acquisition also included three mortgage loan origination locations in Bozeman, Missoula and Kalispell.  The Kalispell location was closed in FY 2014.  The Bank received approval to open a Loan Production Office in Great Falls, Montana during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Great Falls Office opened in January 2015.

Montana is one of the largest states in terms of land mass but ranks as one of the least populated states.  According to U.S.  Census Bureau data for 2010, it had a population of 989,415 (1,023,579 estimated for 2014).  Helena, where we are headquartered, is Montana’s state capital.  It is also the county seat of Lewis and Clark County, which has a population of approximately 65,338 and is located within 120 miles of four of Montana’s other five largest cities:  Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman and Butte.  Helena is approximately midway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.  Its economy has shown moderate growth, in terms of both employment and income.  State government and the numerous offices of the federal government comprise the largest employment sector.  Helena also has significant employment in the service industries.  Specifically, it has evolved into a central health care center with employment in the medical and the supporting professions as well as the medical insurance industry.  The local economy is also dependent to a lesser extent upon ranching and agriculture.  These have been more cyclical in nature and remain vulnerable to severe weather conditions, increased competition, both domestic and international, as well as commodity prices.

Bozeman is approximately 95 miles southeast of Helena.  It is located in Gallatin County, which has a population of approximately 94,720.  Bozeman is home to Montana State University and experienced fairly significant growth from 1990 to 2007, in part due to the growth of the University as well as the increased tourism for resort areas in and near Bozeman.  Agriculture, however, remains an important part of Bozeman’s economy.  Bozeman has also become an attractive location for retirees, primarily from the West Coast, owing to its many winter and summer recreational opportunities and the presence of the University.
 
Butte, Montana is approximately 64 miles southwest of Helena.  Butte and the surrounding Silver-Bow County have a population of approximately 34,523.  Butte’s economy was historically reliant on the mining industry and fluctuations in metal and mineral commodity prices have had a corresponding impact on the local economy.

Townsend, Montana is approximately 34 miles southeast of Helena It has a population of approximately 1,970.  Townsend is located in Broadwater County which has a population of approximately 5,692.  Many of its residents commute to other Montana locations for work, particularly Helena.  Other employment in Townsend is primarily in agriculture and services.

Billings, Montana is approximately 239 miles east of Helena.  Billings and the surrounding Yellowstone County have a population of approximately 154,162.  Billings is a significant trade center for eastern Montana.  Select manufacturing is also a significant contributing portion of its economy.
 
 
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Missoula, Montana is approximately 116 miles west of Helena.  Missoula and the surrounding Missoula County have a population of approximately 111,807.  The University of Montana is located in Missoula and the local economy is reliant on the University and the corresponding trade and services resulting from the University’s presence.

Hamilton, Montana is approximately 161 miles southwest of Helena in Ravalli County.  Ravalli County has a population of approximately 40,823.  Hamilton is a relatively short distance from Missoula with a number of persons working in Missoula, residing in Hamilton.  Medical research and the wood products industry are significant contributors to Ravalli County’s economy.

Livingston, Montana is approximately 124 miles east of Helena.  Livingston and the surrounding Park County have a population of approximately 15,682.  Livingston’s economy is somewhat reliant on the wood products and tourism industry.

Big Timber, Montana is approximately 158 miles east of Helena.  Big Timber and the surrounding Sweet Grass County have a population of approximately 3,669.   Big Timber’s economy is somewhat reliant on the wood products, agriculture and tourism industries.

Competition

We face strong competition in our primary market areas for retail deposits and the origination of loans.  Historically, Montana was a unit banking state.  This means that the ability of Montana state banks to create branches was either prohibited or significantly restricted.  As a result of unit banking, Montana has a significant number of independent financial institutions serving a single community in a single location.  While the state’s population is approximately 1,024,000 people, there are 55 credit unions in Montana as well as 2 national thrift institutions and 59 commercial banks as of December 31, 2014.  Our most direct competition for depositors has historically come from locally owned and out-of-state commercial banks, thrift institutions and credit unions operating in our primary market areas.  The number of such competitor locations has increased significantly in recent years.  Our competition for loans also comes from banks, thrifts and credit unions in addition to mortgage bankers and brokers.  Our principal market areas can be characterized as markets with moderately increasing incomes, relatively low unemployment, increasing wealth (particularly in the growing resort areas such as Bozeman), and moderate population growth.

Lending Activities

General

The Bank primarily originates residential mortgages (1-4 family) and, to a lesser extent, commercial real estate loans, real estate construction loans, home equity loans, consumer loans and commercial loans.  Commercial real estate loans include loans on multi-family dwellings, loans on nonresidential property and loans on developed and undeveloped land.  Home equity loans include loans secured by the borrower’s primary residence.  Typically, the property securing such loans is subject to a prior lien.  Consumer loans consist of loans secured by collateral other than real estate, such as automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats.  Personal loans and lines of credit are made on deposits held by the Bank and on an unsecured basis.  Commercial business loans consist of business loans and lines of credit on a secured and unsecured basis.

Fee Income

The Bank receives lending related fee income from a variety of sources.  Its principal source of this income is from the origination and servicing of sold mortgage loans.  Fees generated from mortgage loan servicing, which generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors and foreclosure processing for loans held by others, were $767,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $1.37 million and $1.02 million for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.  Other loan related fee income for contract collections, late charges, credit life commissions and credit card fees were $64,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $164,000 and $95,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.
 
 
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Residential Lending

The Bank originates residential mortgage (1-4 family) loans secured by property located in the Bank’s market areas.  Approximately 32.1% of the Bank’s loans as of December 31, 2014 were comprised of such loans.  The Bank generally originates residential mortgage (1-4 family) loans in amounts of up to 80.0% of the lesser of the appraised value or the selling price of the mortgaged property without requiring private mortgage insurance.  A mortgage loan originated by the Bank, whether fixed rate or adjustable rate, can have a term of up to 30 years.  The Bank holds substantially all of its adjustable rate and its 8, 10 and 12-year fixed rate loans in portfolio.  Adjustable rate loans limit the periodic interest rate adjustment and the minimum and maximum rates that may be charged over the term of the loan.  The Bank’s fixed rate 15-year and 20-year loans are held in portfolio or sold in the secondary market depending on market conditions.  Generally, all 30-year fixed rate loans are sold in the secondary market.  The volume of loan sales is dependent on the volume, type and term of loan originations.

The Bank obtains a significant portion of its noninterest income from servicing of loans that it has sold.  The Bank offers many of the fixed rate loans it originates for sale in the secondary market on a servicing retained basis.  This means that we process the borrower’s payments and send them to the purchaser of the loan.  This retention of servicing enables the Bank to increase fee income and maintain a relationship with the borrower.  At December 31, 2014, the Bank had $594.13 million in residential mortgage (1-4 family) loans and $13.67 million in commercial real estate loans sold with servicing retained.  The Bank does not ordinarily purchase home mortgage loans from other financial institutions.

Property appraisals on real estate securing the Bank’s single-family residential loans are made by state certified and licensed independent appraisers who are approved annually by the Board.  Appraisals are performed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.  The Bank generally obtains title insurance policies on all first mortgage real estate loans originated.  On occasion, refinancing of mortgage loans are approved using title reports instead of title insurance.  Title reports are also allowed on home equity loans.  Borrowers generally remit funds with each monthly payment of principal and interest, to a loan escrow account from which the Bank makes disbursements for such items as real estate taxes and hazard and mortgage insurance premiums as they become due.

Home Equity Loans

The Bank also originates home equity loans.  These loans are secured by the borrowers’ primary residence, but are typically subject to a prior lien, which may or may not be held by the Bank.  At December 31, 2014, $39.67 million or 12.4% of our total loans were home equity loans.  Borrowers may use the proceeds from the Bank’s home equity loans for many purposes, including home improvement, debt consolidation or other purchasing needs.  The Bank offers fixed rate, fixed payment home equity loans as well as variable and fixed rate home equity lines of credit.  Fixed rate home equity loans typically have terms of no longer than 15 years.

Home equity loans are secured by real estate but they have historically carried a greater risk than first lien residential mortgages because of the existence of a prior lien on the property securing the loan, as well as the flexibility the borrower has with respect to the loan proceeds.  The Bank attempts to minimize this risk by maintaining conservative underwriting policies on such loans.  We generally make home equity loans for not more than 85.0% of appraised value of the underlying real estate collateral, less the amount of any existing prior liens on the property securing the loan.

Commercial Real Estate and Land Loans

The Bank originates commercial real estate mortgage and land loans, including both developed and undeveloped land loans, and loans on multi-family dwellings.  Commercial real estate and land loans made up 36.9% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio, or $117.63 million at December 31, 2014.  The majority of these loans are non-residential commercial real estate loans.  The Bank’s commercial real estate mortgage loans are primarily permanent loans secured by improved property such as office buildings, retail stores, commercial warehouses and apartment buildings.  The terms and conditions of each loan are tailored to the needs of the borrower and based on the financial strength of the project and any guarantors.  Generally, commercial real estate loans originated by the Bank will not exceed 75.0% of the appraised value or the selling price of the property, whichever is less.  The average loan size is approximately $430,000 and is typically made with fixed rates of interest and 5- to 15-year maturities.  Upon maturity, the loan is repaid or the terms and conditions are renegotiated.  Generally, all commercial real estate loans that we originate are secured by property located in the state of Montana and within the market areas of the Bank.  The Bank’s largest single commercial real estate loan had a balance of approximately $10.64 million ($9.58 million is guaranteed by Rural Development of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, leaving approximately $1.06 million unguaranteed) on December 31, 2014, and is secured by a detention facility.
 
 
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Real Estate Construction Lending

The Bank also lends funds for the construction of one-to-four family homes and commercial real estate.  Real estate construction loans are made both to individual homeowners for the construction of their primary residence and, to a lesser extent, to local builders for the construction of pre-sold houses or houses that are being built for sale in the future.  Real estate construction loans accounted for $8.00 million or 2.5% of the Bank’s loan portfolio at December 31, 2014.

Consumer Loans

As part of its strategy to invest in higher yielding shorter term loans, the Bank emphasized growth of its consumer lending portfolio in recent years.  This portfolio includes personal loans secured by collateral other than real estate, unsecured personal loans and lines of credit and loans secured by deposits held by the Bank.  As of December 31, 2014, consumer loans totaled $13.83 million or 4.3% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio.  These loans consist primarily of auto loans, RV loans, boat loans, personal loans and credit lines and deposit account loans.  Consumer loans are originated in the Bank’s market areas and generally have maturities of up to 7 years.  For loans secured by savings accounts, the Bank will lend up to 90.0% of the account balance on single payment loans and up to 100.0% for monthly payment loans.

Consumer loans have a shorter term and generally provide higher interest rates than residential loans.  Consumer loans can be helpful in improving the spread between average loan yield and cost of funds and at the same time improve the matching of the maturities of rate sensitive assets and liabilities.  Increasing consumer loans continues to be a part of the Bank’s strategy of operating more like a commercial bank than a traditional savings bank.

The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s credit history and an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan.  The stability of the applicant’s monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and additionally from any verifiable secondary income.  Creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration; however, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral in relation to the proposed loan amount.

Commercial Business Loans

Commercial business loans amounted to $37.54 million, or 11.8% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2014.  The Bank’s commercial business loans are traditional business loans and are not secured by real estate.  Such loans may be structured as unsecured lines of credit or may be secured by inventory, accounts receivable or other business assets.  Within the commercial loan category, $3.70 million were in loans originated through a syndication program where the business resides outside of Montana, at December 31, 2014.

The commercial business loan portfolio was 11.8% of the total portfolio at December 31, 2014, the Bank intends to continue to increase such lending by focusing on market segments which it has not previously emphasized, such as business loans to doctors, lawyers, architects and other professionals, as well as, to small businesses within its market areas.  Our management believes that this strategy provides opportunities for growth, without significant additional cost outlays for staff and infrastructure.

Commercial business loans of this nature usually involve greater credit risk than residential mortgage (1-4 family) loans.  The collateral we receive is typically related directly to the performance of the borrower’s business which means that repayment of commercial business loans is dependent on the successful operations and income stream of the borrower’s business.  Such risks can be significantly affected by economic conditions.  In addition, commercial lending generally requires substantially greater oversight efforts compared to residential real estate lending.

Loans to One Borrower

Under Montana law, commercial banks such as the Bank, are subject to certain exemptions and are allowed to select the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) formula used to determine limits on credit concentrations to single borrowers to an amount equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15.0% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus.  As of December 31, 2014, the Bank’s limit to a single borrower was $7.40 million.  Our largest aggregation of loans to one borrower was approximately $19.88 million at December 31, 2014.  This consisted of three loans: two commercial real estate loans secured by two separate detention facilities and a commercial real estate loan secured by a chemical dependency treatment facility.  The first commercial real estate loan had a principal balance of $4.98 million.  However, 90.0% of that amount, or $4.48 million was sold to the Montana Board of Investments, leaving a net principal balance payable to the Bank of $498,000.  As of December 31, 2014, the principal balance on the second commercial real estate loan was $10.64 million.  However, 90.0% of this loan is guaranteed by the USDA Rural Development.
 
 
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Thus, 90.0% of the loan, or $9.58 million, is not required to be included in the Bank’s limitations to a single borrower under applicable banking regulations.  This leaves approximately $1.06 million subject to the lending limit described above.  The Bank entered into an interest rate swap with a third party to change the underlying cash flows of the second loan to be a variable market rate tied to one-month LIBOR.  The third commercial real estate loan had a principal balance of $4.26 million as of December 31, 2014.  As a result, the total amount subject to the lending limit at December 31, 2014 was $5.83 million.  At December 31, 2014, these loans were performing in accordance with their terms.  The Bank maintains the servicing for these loans.

Loan Solicitation and Processing

Our customary sources of mortgage loan applications include repeat customers, walk-ins and referrals from home builders and real estate brokers.  We also advertise in local newspapers and on local radio and television.  We currently have the ability to accept online mortgage loan applications and provide pre-approvals through our website.  Our branch managers and loan officers located at our headquarters and in branches, have authority to approve certain types of loans when presented with a completed application.  Other loans must be approved at our main offices as disclosed below.  No loan consultants or loan brokers are currently utilized for either residential or commercial lending activities.

After receiving a loan application from a prospective borrower, a credit report and verifications are obtained to confirm specific information relating to the loan applicant’s employment, income and credit standing.  When required by our policies, an appraisal of the real estate intended to secure the proposed loan is undertaken by an independent fee appraiser.  In connection with the loan approval process, our staff analyzes the loan applications and the property involved.  Officers and branch managers are granted lending authority based on the nature of the loan and the managers’ level of experience.  We have established a series of loan committees to approve any loans which may exceed the lending authority of particular officers or branch managers.  A quorum (four directors) of the Board is required for approval of any loan, or aggregation of loans to a single borrower, that exceeds $1,250,000.

Loan applicants are promptly notified of the decision by a letter setting forth the terms and conditions of the decision.  If approved, these terms and conditions include the amount of the loan, interest rate basis, amortization term, a brief description of real estate to be mortgaged, tax escrow and the notice of requirement of insurance coverage to be maintained.  We generally require title insurance on first mortgage loans and fire and casualty insurance on all properties securing loans, which insurance must be maintained during the entire term of the loan.

Loan Commitments

We generally provide commitments to fund fixed and adjustable-rate single-family mortgage loans for periods up to 60 days at a specified term and interest rate, and other loan categories for shorter time periods.  The total amount of our commitments to extend credit as of December 31, 2014, was approximately $4.22 million, all of which was for residential mortgage loans.

Investment Activities

General

State-chartered commercial banks such as the Bank have the authority to invest in various types of investment securities, including United States Treasury obligations, securities of various Federal agencies (including securities collateralized by mortgages), certificates of deposits of insured banks and savings institutions, municipal securities, corporate debt securities and loans to other banking institutions.

Eagle maintains liquid assets that may be invested in specified short-term securities and other investments.  Liquidity levels may be increased or decreased depending on the yields on investment alternatives.  They may also be increased based on management’s judgment as to the attractiveness of yields available in relation to other opportunities.  Liquidity levels can also change based on management’s expectation of future yield levels, as well as management’s projections as to the short-term demand for funds to be used in the Bank’s loan origination and other activities.  Eagle maintains an investment securities portfolio and a mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”) portfolio as part of its investment portfolio.

Investment Policies

The investment policy of Eagle, which is established by the Board, is designed to foster earnings and liquidity within prudent interest rate risk guidelines, while complementing the Bank’s lending activities.  The policy provides for available-for-sale (including those accounted for under ASC Topic 825), held-to-maturity and trading classifications.
 
 
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However, Eagle currently does not hold any securities for purposes of trading or held-to-maturity.  The policy permits investments in high credit quality instruments with diversified cash flows while permitting us to maximize total return within the guidelines set forth in our interest rate risk and liquidity management policies.  Permitted investments include but are not limited to U.S. government obligations, government agency or government-sponsored agency obligations, state, county and municipal obligations and mortgage-backed securities.  Collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), investment grade corporate debt securities and commercial paper are also included.  We also invest in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) overnight deposits and federal funds, but these instruments are not considered part of the investment portfolio.

Our investment policy also includes several specific guidelines and restrictions to ensure adherence with safe and sound activities.  The policy prohibits investments in high-risk mortgage derivative products (as defined within the policy) without prior approval from the Board.  To secure such approval, management must demonstrate the business advantage of such investments.

We do not participate in the use of off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments, except interest rate caps and certain financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges related to loans committed to be sold in the secondary market and interest rate swaps designated as fair-value hedges.  Further, Eagle does not invest in securities which are not rated investment grade at time of purchase.

The Board, through its asset liability committee, has charged the President and CEO with implementation of the investment policy.  All transactions are reported to the Board monthly, as well as the current composition of the portfolio, including market values and unrealized gains and losses.

Sources of Funds

General
 
Deposits are the major source of our funds for lending and other investment purposes.  Borrowings (principally from the FHLB of Seattle) are also used to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources.  In addition to deposits and borrowings, we derive funds from loans and investment securities principal payments.  Funds are also derived from proceeds for the maturity, call and sale of investment securities and from the sale of loans.  Loan and investment securities principal payments are a relatively stable source of funds, while loan prepayments and deposit inflows are significantly influenced by general interest rates and financial market conditions.

Deposits
 
We offer a variety of deposit accounts.  Deposit account terms vary, primarily as to the required minimum balance amount, the amount of time that the funds must remain on deposit and the applicable interest rate.

Our current deposit products include certificates of deposit accounts ranging in terms from 90 days to five years, as well as, checking, savings and money market accounts.  Individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”) are included in certificates of deposit.

Deposits are obtained primarily from residents of Helena, Bozeman, Butte, Townsend, Billings, Missoula, Livingston, Big Timber and Hamilton.  We believe we are able to attract deposit accounts by offering outstanding service, competitive interest rates, convenient locations and service hours.  We use traditional methods of advertising to attract new customers and deposits, including radio, television, print media advertising and sales training and incentive programs for employees.  Management believes that non-residents of Montana hold an insignificant number and amount of deposit accounts.

We pay interest rates on deposits which are competitive in our market.  Interest rates on deposits are set by senior management, based on a number of factors, including:  projected cash flow; a current survey of a selected group of competitors’ rates for similar products; external data which may influence interest rates; investment opportunities and loan demand; and scheduled certificate maturities and loan and investment repayments.

Borrowings
 
Deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for general business purposes.  However, as the need arises, or in order to take advantage of funding opportunities, we also borrow funds in the form of advances from FHLB of Seattle to supplement our supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements.  We also have Federal funds line of credits with PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”), Zions Bank and Stockman Bank.
 
 
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During FY 2006, our predecessor entity formed a special purpose subsidiary, Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”), for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities in the amount of $5.0 million.  Our predecessor entity has issued subordinated debentures to the Trust, and the coupon on the debentures matches the dividend payment on the trust preferred securities.  Upon the closing of the second-step conversion and reorganization, we assumed the obligations of our predecessor in connection with the subordinated debentures and trust preferred securities.  For regulatory purposes, the securities qualify as Tier 1 Capital, while for accounting purposes they are recorded as long term debt.  The securities have a 30 year maturity and carried a fixed coupon of 6.02% for the first five years, at which time the coupon became variable, at a spread of 142 basis points over 3 month LIBOR.  At December 31, 2014 the rate was 1.676%.

Other Activities

The Company offers wealth management services in its locations through four financial advisors employed by the Bank.  Assets under management total approximately $140.00 million at December 31, 2014.

Subsidiary Activity

We are permitted to invest in the capital stock of, or originate secured or unsecured loans to, subsidiary corporations.  The following are subsidiaries of the Company: Opportunity Bank of Montana, Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I, and AFSB NMTC Investment Fund, LLC, which is a subsidiary of the Bank.

Personnel

As of December 31, 2014, we had 164 full-time employees and 11 part-time employees.  The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining unit.  We believe our relationship with our employees to be good.

Regulation

Set forth below is a brief description of certain laws and regulations applicable to Eagle and the Bank.  These descriptions of laws and regulations as well as those contained elsewhere do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to applicable laws and regulations.  Legislative or regulatory changes in the future could adversely affect our operations or financial condition.

General

As a state-chartered commercial bank, the Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as the insurer of its deposits.  The Bank is a member of the FRB System and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is administered by the FDIC.  There are periodic examinations to evaluate the Bank’s safety and soundness and compliance with various regulatory requirements.  Under certain circumstances, the FDIC may also examine the Bank.  This regulatory structure is intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and depositors.  The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate allowance for loan losses for regulatory purposes.  Eagle, as a bank holding company, is required to file certain reports with, and is subject to examination by, and must otherwise comply with the rules and regulations of the FRB.  Eagle is also subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the federal securities laws.  See “—Holding Company Regulation.”

Dodd-Frank Act
     
On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”).  The Dodd-Frank Act has significantly changed the bank regulatory structure and affected the lending, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.  Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to delayed effective dates and/or require the issuance of implementing regulations.  This effect on operations cannot yet be assessed fully.  However, there is a significant possibility that the Dodd-Frank Act will, in the long run, increase regulatory burden, compliance cost and interest expense for Eagle and the Bank.

 
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The Dodd-Frank Act will require the FRB to set minimum capital levels for depository institution holding companies that are as stringent as those required for the insured depository subsidiaries, and the components of Tier 1 capital would be restricted to capital instruments that are currently considered to be Tier 1 capital for insured depository institutions.  Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the proceeds of trust preferred securities are excluded from Tier 1 capital unless such securities were issued prior to May 19, 2010 by bank or savings and loan holding companies with less than $15 billion of assets.

The Dodd-Frank Act also created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks such as the Bank, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has examination and enforcement authority over all banks with more than $10 billion in assets.  Banks with $10 billion or less in assets will continue to be examined by their applicable bank regulators.

The legislation also broadened the base for FDIC insurance assessments.  Assessments will now be based on the average consolidated total assets less tangible equity capital of a financial institution.  The Dodd-Frank Act also permanently increases the maximum amount of deposit insurance for banks, savings institutions and credit unions to $250,000 per depositor, retroactive to January 1, 2009, and non-interest bearing transaction accounts had unlimited deposit insurance through December 31, 2012.  Lastly, the Dodd-Frank Act directs the FRB to promulgate rules prohibiting excessive compensation paid to bank holding company executives, regardless of whether the company is publicly traded or not.

Federal Regulation of Commercial Banks

General
 
Deposits in the Bank, a Montana state-chartered commercial bank are insured by the FDIC.  The bank has no branches in any other state.  The Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the Montana Department of Administration’s Banking and Financial Institutions Divisions and the FRB.  The federal laws that apply to the Bank regulate, among other things, the scope of its business, its investments, its reserves against deposits, the timing of the availability of deposited funds, and the nature, amount of, and collateral for loans.  Federal laws also regulate community reinvestment and insider credit transactions and impose safety and soundness standards.
 
The Bank’s general permissible lending limit for loans-to-one-borrower is equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15.0% of unimpaired capital and surplus.  An additional amount may be lent, equal to 10.0% of unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus, if the loan is fully secured by certain readily marketable collateral, which is defined to include certain financial instruments and bullion, but generally does not include real estate.
 
The federal banking agencies, have adopted guidelines establishing safety and soundness standards on such matters as loan underwriting and documentation, asset quality, earnings standards, internal controls and audit systems, interest rate risk exposure and compensation and other employee benefits.  If the appropriate federal banking agency determines that an institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by the guidelines, the agency may require the institution to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard.  If an institution fails to submit or implement an acceptable plan, the appropriate federal banking agency may issue an enforceable order requiring correction of the deficiencies.
 
 
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Federal Home Loan Bank System
 
The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Seattle, which is one of 12 regional FHLBs that administer the home financing credit function of banks, credit unions and savings institutions.  Each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region.  It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System.  It makes loans or advances to members in accordance with policies and procedures, established by the Board of Directors of the FHLB, which are subject to the oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Board.  All advances from the FHLB are required to be fully secured by sufficient collateral as determined by the FHLB.  In addition, all long-term advances are required to provide funds for residential home financing.  As a member, the Bank is required to purchase and maintain a specified amount of shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Seattle.
 
The FHLBs have continued and continue to contribute to low- and moderately-priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income housing projects.  These contributions have affected adversely the level of FHLB dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future.  These contributions could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock in the future.  A reduction in value of the Bank’s FHLB stock may result in a corresponding reduction in the Bank’s capital.
 
Federal Reserve System
 
The Federal Reserve System requires all depository institutions to maintain noninterest-bearing reserves at specified levels against their checking and non-personal time deposits.  The balances maintained to meet the reserve requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve System may be used to satisfy liquidity requirements.
 
The Bank has authority to borrow from the Federal Reserve System “discount window”.  The Bank maintains a “primary credit” facility at the Federal Reserve’s discount window.
 
As a new member of the Federal Reserve System, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FRB stock based on a specific percentage of its capital and surplus.  A reduction in value of the Bank’s FRB stock may result in a corresponding reduction in the Bank’s capital.
 
Insurance of Deposit Accounts
 
Deposit accounts at the Bank are insured by the FDIC, generally up to a maximum of $250,000 per separately insured depositor and up to a maximum of $250,000 for self-directed retirement accounts.  The Bank’s deposits, therefore, are subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments.  Assessments paid to the FDIC by the Bank and other banking institutions are used to fund the FDIC’s Federal Deposit Insurance Fund.
 
Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC

As insurer of deposits in banks, the FDIC imposes deposit insurance premiums and is authorized to conduct examinations of and to require reporting by FDIC-insured institutions.  It also may prohibit any FDIC-insured institution from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or order to pose a serious risk to the fund.  The FDIC also has the authority to initiate enforcement actions against savings institutions, after giving FRB an opportunity to take such action.  Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC or written agreement with the FDIC.  We are not aware of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to the termination of the Bank’s deposit insurance.

New Assessments Under Dodd-Frank

The FDIC assesses deposit insurance premiums on each insured institution quarterly based on annualized rates for one of four risk categories.  As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC adopted rules effective April 1, 2011, under which insurance premium assessments are based on an institution's total assets minus its tangible equity (defined as Tier I capital) instead of its deposits.  Under these rules, an institution with total assets of less than $10 billion is assigned to a Risk Category and a range of initial base assessment rates applies to each category, subject to adjustment downward based on unsecured debt issued by the institution and, except for an institution in Risk Category I, adjustment upward if the institution's brokered deposits exceed 10.0% of its domestic deposits, to produce total base assessment rates.  Effective April 1, 2011, total base assessment rates will range from 2.5 to 9 basis points for Risk Category I, 9 to 24 basis points for Risk Category II, 18 to 33 basis points for Risk Category III, and 30 to 45 basis points for Risk Category IV, all subject to further adjustment upward if the institution holds more than a de minimis amount of unsecured debt issued by another FD1C-insured institution.  The FDIC may increase or decrease its rates for each quarter by 2.0 basis points without further rulemaking.  In an emergency, the FDIC may also impose a special assessment.

Minimum Reserve Ratios

The Dodd-Frank Act establishes 1.35% as the minimum reserve ratio for the Deposit Insurance Fund.  The FDIC has adopted a plan under which it will meet this ratio by September 30, 2020, the deadline imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act, The Dodd-Frank Act requires the FDIC to offset the effect on institutions with assets less than $10 billion of the increase in the statutory minimum reserve ratio to 1.35% from the former statutory minimum of 1.15%.  The FDIC has not yet announced how it will implement this offset.  In addition to the statutory minimum ratio, the FDIC must designate a reserve ratio, known as the designated reserve ratio, or DRR, which may exceed the statutory minimum.  The FDIC has established 2.0% as the DRR.

The FDIC has authority to increase insurance assessments.  A significant increase in insurance premiums would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of the Bank.  There can be no prediction as to what insurance assessment rates will be in the future.
 
 
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In addition to the assessment for deposit insurance, through 2019, institutions are required to make payments on bonds issued in the late 1980s by the Financing Corporation to recapitalize a predecessor deposit insurance fund.

Capital Requirements

Federally insured savings institutions, such as the Bank, are required by the FRB to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital.  These minimum capital standards include: a 1.5% tangible capital to total assets ratio, a 4.0% leverage ratio (3.0% for institutions receiving the highest rating on the CAMELS examination rating system) and an 8.0% risk-based capital ratio.  In addition, the prompt corrective action standards, discussed below, also establish, in effect, a minimum 2.0% tangible capital standard, a 4.0% leverage ratio (3.0% for institutions receiving the highest rating on the CAMELS system) and, together with the risk-based capital standard itself, a 4.0% Tier 1 risk-based capital standard.  The regulations also require that, in meeting the tangible, leverage and risk-based capital standards, institutions must generally deduct investments in and loans to subsidiaries engaged in activities as principal that are not permissible for a national bank.

The risk-based capital standard requires state chartered commercial banks to maintain Tier 1 (core) and total capital (which is defined as core capital and supplementary capital) to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, recourse obligations, residual interests and direct credit substitutes, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0.0% to 100.0%, assigned by the FRB capital regulation based on the risks believed inherent in the type of asset.  Tier 1 (core) capital is defined as common stockholders’ equity (including retained earnings), certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less intangibles other than certain mortgage servicing rights and credit card relationships.  The components of supplementary capital currently include cumulative preferred stock, long-term perpetual preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, subordinated debt and intermediate preferred stock, the allowance for loan and lease losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.  Overall, the amount of supplementary capital included as part of total capital cannot exceed 100.0% of core capital.  The FRB also has authority to establish individual minimum capital requirements for financial institutions.

Beginning January 1, 2015, community banking organizations became subject to a new regulatory rule recently adopted by federal banking agencies (commonly referred to as Basel III). The new rule establishes a new regulatory capital framework that incorporates revisions to the Basel capital framework, strengthens the definition of regulatory capital, increases risk-based capital requirements, and amends the methodologies for determining risk-weighted assets. These changes are expected to increase the amount of capital required by community banking organizations.  Basel III includes a multiyear transition period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019.
 
Management believes that, as of December 31, 2014, the Company and the Bank would meet all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital rules on a fully phased-in basis as if such requirements were currently in effect; however, final rules are subject to regulatory discretion and could result in the need for additional capital levels in the future.

Prompt Corrective Action

Federal bank regulatory agencies are required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, the severity of which depends upon the institution’s degree of undercapitalization.  Generally, an institution that has a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 8.0%, a ratio of Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 4.0%, or a ratio of core capital to total assets of less than 4.0% (3.0% or less for institutions with the highest examination rating) is considered to be “undercapitalized.”  An institution that has a total risk-based capital ratio less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of less than 3.0% or a leverage ratio that is less than 3.0% is considered to be “significantly undercapitalized” and an institution that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2.0% is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”  Subject to a narrow exception, the FRB is required to appoint a receiver or conservator for a savings institution that is “critically undercapitalized.”  Regulations also require that a capital restoration plan be filed with the FRB within 45 days of the date a savings institution receives notice that it is “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” or “critically undercapitalized.” In addition, numerous mandatory supervisory actions become immediately applicable to an undercapitalized institution, including, but not limited to, increased monitoring by regulators and restrictions on growth, capital distributions and expansion.  ”Significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to more extensive mandatory regulatory actions.   The FRB also could take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors.  At December 31, 2014, the Bank’s capital ratios met the “well capitalized” standards.
 
 
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Limitations on Capital Distributions

A principal source of the parent holding company’s cash is from dividends received from the Bank, which are subject to government regulation and limitation.  Regulatory authorities may prohibit banks and bank holding companies from paying dividends in a manner that would constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice.  In addition, a bank may not pay cash dividends if that payment could reduce the amount of its capital below that necessary to meet minimum applicable regulatory capital requirements.  The Bank is subject to Montana state law and cannot declare a dividend greater than the previous two years’ net earnings without providing notice to the state.  Additionally, current guidance from the FRB provides, among other things, that dividends per share on the Company’s common stock generally should not exceed earnings per share, measured over the previous four fiscal quarters.  Basel III also introduces additional limitations on banks’ ability to issue dividends by imposing a capital conservation buffer requirement.

Transactions with Affiliates

The Bank’s authority to engage in transactions with “affiliates” is limited by regulations and by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act as implemented by the FRB’s Regulation W.  The term “affiliates” for these purposes generally means any company that controls or is under common control with an institution.  Eagle is an affiliate of the Bank.  In general, transactions with affiliates must be on terms that are as favorable to the institution as comparable transactions with non-affiliates.  In addition, certain types of transactions, i.e.  “covered transactions”¸ are restricted to an aggregate percentage of the institution’s capital.  Collateral in specified amounts must be provided by affiliates in order to receive loans from an institution.  In addition, savings institutions are prohibited from lending to any affiliate that is engaged in activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies and no savings institution may purchase the securities of any affiliate other than a subsidiary.

Our authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors and 10.0% or greater shareholders (“insiders”), as well as entities controlled by these persons, is governed by Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulation, FRB Regulation O.  Among other things, loans to insiders must be made on terms substantially the same as those offered to unaffiliated individuals and not involve more than the normal risk of repayment.  There is an exception for bank-wide lending programs that do not discriminate in favor of insiders. Regulation O also places individual and aggregate limits on the amount of loans that may be made to insiders based, in part, on the institution’s capital position, and requires that certain prior board approval procedures be followed. Extensions of credit to executive officers are subject to additional restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be made. At December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with these regulations.

Holding Company Regulation

General

Eagle is a bank holding company subject to regulatory oversight of the FRB.  Eagle is required to register and file reports with the FRB and is subject to regulation and examination by the FRB.  In addition, the FRB has enforcement authority over Eagle and its non-bank institution subsidiaries which also permits the FRB to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to present a serious risk to the Bank.

Mergers and Acquisitions
 
Eagle must obtain approval from the FRB before acquiring more than 5.0% of the voting stock of another bank or bank holding company or acquiring such an institution or holding company by merger, consolidation or purchase of its assets.  In evaluating an application for Eagle to acquire control of a bank, the FRB would consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of Eagle and the target institution, the effect of the acquisition on the risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund, the convenience and the needs of the community and competitive factors.
 
Acquisition of Eagle
 
Under the Bank Holding Company Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, a notice or application must be submitted to the FRB if any person (including a company), or a group acting in concert, seeks to acquire 10.0% or more of Eagle’s outstanding voting stock, unless the FRB has found that the acquisition will not result in a change in control of Eagle.  In acting on such a notice or application, the FRB must take into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the acquirer and the anti-trust effect of the acquisition.  Any company that acquires control will be subject to regulation as a bank holding company.
 
 
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Federal Securities Laws
 
Eagle’s common stock is registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act.  We are subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Exchange Act.  Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports, filed with or furnished to the SEC, are available free of charge through our Internet website, www.opportunitybank.com, as soon as reasonably practical after we have electronically filed such material with, or furnished it to, the SEC.  The public may read and copy any materials filed by us with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549.  The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.  The contents on or accessible through, these websites are not incorporated into this filing.  Further, our references to the URLs for these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information.  As directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to certify that our quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact.  The rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors about our internal control over financial reporting; and they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that could materially affect internal control over financial reporting.
 
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

We may not successfully integrate the assets, operations and customers of Sterling in a manner which proves profitable in the near term.

Although we believe we carefully evaluated the acquisition of the seven branches of Sterling in FY 2013, we may not be able to achieve reasonable returns on our investment as quickly as we desire or at projected levels.  In addition, although we have made every effort to ensure that our new customers who were formerly customers of Sterling continue banking relationships with us, we may not be able to retain all of these customers.  We also may have acquired loans which, despite current levels of acceptable performance, may not continue to perform in this manner in the future.  Further, the assumption of a significant amount of assets and liabilities, which resulted in a level of growth significantly greater than we have been historically able to achieve through organic means, may provide challenges in the areas of compliance and risk management that will require additional staff or outside advisors which could increase operating expense.

We hold certain intangible assets that could be classified as impaired in the future.  If these assets are considered to be either partially or fully impaired in the future, our earnings and the book values of these assets would decrease.

As a result of the branch acquisition from Sterling in FY 2013, we recorded goodwill in the amount of $6.89 million in the second quarter of 2013.  Final valuation adjustments were recorded in the second quarter of 2014 for $144,000 and impacted goodwill.  The final goodwill recorded related to the acquisition was $7.03 million. We are required to test our goodwill for impairment on a periodic basis.  The impairment testing process considers a variety of factors, including the current market price of our common shares, the estimated net present value of our assets and liabilities and information concerning the terminal valuation of similarly situated insured depository institutions.  It is possible that future impairment testing could result in a partial or full impairment of the value of our goodwill.  If an impairment determination is made in a future reporting period, our earnings and the book value of goodwill will be reduced by the amount of the impairment.

Risks associated with system failures, interruptions, or breaches of security could negatively affect our earnings.

Information technology systems are critical to our business.  We use various technology systems to manage our customer relationships, general ledger, securities, deposits, and loans.  We have established policies and procedures to prevent or limit the impact of system failures, interruptions, and security breaches, but such events may still occur or may not be adequately addressed if they do occur.  In addition, any compromise of our systems could deter customers from using our products and services.  Although we rely on security systems to provide security and authentication necessary to effect the secure transmission of data, these precautions may not protect our systems from compromises or breaches of security.
 
 
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In addition, we outsource a majority of our data processing to certain third-party providers.  If these third-party providers encounter difficulties, or if we have difficulty communicating with them, our ability to adequately process and account for transactions could be affected, and our business operations could be adversely affected.  Threats to information security also exist in the processing of customer information through various other vendors and their personnel.

The occurrence of any system failures, interruption, or breach of security could damage our reputation and result in a loss of customers and business thereby subjecting us to additional regulatory scrutiny, or could expose us to litigation and possible financial liability.  Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in the structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (“GSEs”) and the relationship among the GSEs, the federal government and the private markets, or the conversion of the current conservatorship of the GSEs into receivership, could result in significant changes to our securities portfolio.

The GSEs are currently in conservatorship, with their primary regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, acting as conservator.  We cannot predict if, when or how the conservatorships will end, or any associated changes to the GSEs’ business structure that could result.  There are several proposed approaches, including possible legislative changes in discussion in both the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee which, if enacted, could change the nature of government participation in the private mortgage market or alternatively the structure of the GSEs, the relationship among the GSEs, the government and the private markets, including the trading markets for agency conforming mortgage loans and markets for mortgage-related securities in which we participate.  We cannot predict the prospects for the enactment, timing or content of legislative or rulemaking proposals regarding the future status of any of these approaches.  Accordingly, there continues to be uncertainty regarding the future of the GSEs, including whether they will continue to exist in their current form.  GSE reform, if enacted, could result in a significant change and adversely impact our business operations, particularly as to our residential mortgage lending activities.

We cannot accurately predict the effect of the recent economic downturn on our future results of operations or market price of our stock.

The national economy and the financial services sector, while improving somewhat, continue to face challenges.  We cannot accurately predict whether the economic downturn, which adversely impacted the markets we serve, will continue to abate or whether further downturns may occur.  Any renewed deterioration in the economies of the nation as a whole or in our markets would have an adverse effect, which could be material, on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and could also cause the market price of our stock to decline.  A fragile recovery or another recession could continue to present risks for some time for the financial services industry and our company.

If the allowance for credit losses is not sufficient to cover actual loan losses, our earnings could decrease.

Our customers may not repay their loans according to the original terms, and the collateral, if any, securing the payment of these loans may be insufficient to pay any remaining loan balance.  We may experience significant loan losses, which may have a material adverse effect on operating results.  We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of borrowers and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of loans.  If the assumptions prove to be incorrect, the allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in our loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance.  Material additions to the allowance would materially decrease net income.

Our emphasis on the origination of consumer, commercial real estate and commercial business loans is one of the more significant factors in evaluating the allowance for loan losses.  As we continue to increase the amount of such loans, additional or increased provisions for loan losses may be necessary and would decrease earnings.

Bank regulators periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require an increase to the provision for loan losses or further loan charge-offs.  Any increase in our allowance for loan losses or loan charge-offs as required by these regulatory authorities may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

We could record future losses on our securities portfolio.

A number of factors or combinations of factors could require us to conclude in one or more future reporting periods that an unrealized loss exists with respect to our investment securities portfolio that constitutes an impairment that is other than temporary, which could result in material losses to us.  These factors include, but are not limited to, continued failure by the issuer to make scheduled interest payments, an increase in the severity of the unrealized loss on a particular security, an increase in the continuous duration of the unrealized loss without an improvement in value or changes in market conditions and/or industry or issuer specific factors that would render us unable to forecast a full recovery in value.  In addition, the fair values of securities could decline if the overall economy and the financial condition of some of the issuers deteriorates and there is limited liquidity for these securities.
 
 
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Changes in our accounting policies or in accounting standards could materially affect how we report our financial condition and results of operations.

Our accounting policies are essential to understanding our financial results and condition.  Some of these policies require the use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of our assets or liabilities and financial results.  Some of our accounting policies are critical because they require management to make difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.  If such estimates or assumptions underlying our financial statements are incorrect, we may experience material losses.

From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission change the financial accounting and reporting standards or the interpretation of those standards that govern the preparation of our financial statements.  These changes are beyond our control, can be hard to predict and could materially impact how we report our results of operations and financial condition.  We could also be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in our restating prior period financial statements in material amounts.

A prolonged economic downturn, especially one affecting our geographic market areas, will adversely affect our business and financial results.

The United States and many industrial nations are experiencing adverse economic conditions and slow recovery which are expected to continue in 2015.  Loan portfolio quality has improved at many institutions, reflecting in part, the improving U.S. economy and rising employment.  In addition, the values of real estate collateral supporting many commercial loans and home mortgages appear to have stabilized but may continue to decline.  The continuing stagnation in the real estate market also has resulted in reduced demand for the construction of new housing and increased delinquencies in construction, residential and commercial mortgage loans.  Financial institution stock prices have declined substantially, and it is significantly more difficult for financial institutions to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets.

Continued negative developments in the financial services industry and the domestic and international credit markets may significantly affect the markets in which we do business, the market for and value of our loans and investments, and our ongoing operations, costs and profitability.  Moreover, continued volatility or declines in the stock market in general, or stock values of financial institutions and their holding companies, could adversely affect our stock performance.

Because we intend to increase our commercial real estate and commercial business loan originations, our credit risk will increase and continued downturns in the local real estate market or economy could adversely affect our earnings.

We intend to continue our recent emphasis on originating commercial real estate and commercial business loans.  Commercial real estate and commercial business loans generally have more risk than the residential real estate (1-4 family) loans we originate.  Because the repayment of commercial real estate and commercial business loans depends on the successful management and operation of the borrower’s properties or related businesses, repayment of such loans can be affected by adverse conditions in the local real estate market or economy.  Commercial real estate and commercial business loans may also involve relatively large loan balances to individual borrowers or groups of related borrowers.  A downturn in the real estate market or the local economy could adversely affect the value of properties securing the loan or the revenues from the borrower’s business, thereby increasing the risk of nonperforming loans.  As our commercial real estate and commercial business loan portfolios increase, the corresponding risks and potential for losses from these loans may also increase.

Declines in home values could decrease our loan originations and increase delinquencies and defaults.

Declines in home values in our markets could adversely impact results from operations.  Like all financial institutions, we are subject to the effects of any economic downturn, and in particular, a significant decline in home values would likely lead to a decrease in new home equity loan originations and increased delinquencies and defaults in both the consumer home equity loan and residential real estate loan portfolios and result in increased losses in these portfolios.  Declines in the average sale prices of homes in our primary markets could lead to higher loan losses.
 
 
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We depend on the services of our executive officers and other key employees.

Our success depends upon the continued employment of certain members of our senior management team.  We also depend upon the continued employment of the individuals that manage several of our key functional areas.  The departure of any member of our senior management team may adversely affect our operations.

Changes in interest rates could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our results of operations and financial condition are significantly affected by changes in interest rates.  Our results of operations depend substantially on our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits, borrowings and trust preferred securities.  Because our interest-bearing liabilities generally reprice or mature more quickly than our interest-earning assets, an increase in interest rates generally would tend to result in a decrease in net interest income.

Changes in interest rates may also affect the average life of loans and mortgage-related securities.  Decreases in interest rates can result in increased prepayments of loans and mortgage-related securities, as borrowers refinance to reduce their borrowing costs.  Under these circumstances, we are subject to reinvestment risk to the extent that we are unable to reinvest the cash received from such prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates on existing loans and securities.  Additionally, increases in interest rates may decrease loan demand and make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans.  Also, increases in interest rates may extend the life of fixed rate assets, which would restrict our ability to reinvest in higher yielding alternatives, and may result in customers withdrawing certificates of deposit early so long as the early withdrawal penalty is less than the interest they could receive as a result of the higher interest rates.

Changes in interest rates also affect the current fair value of our interest-earning securities portfolio.  Generally, the value of securities moves inversely with changes in interest rates.

Strong competition may limit growth and profitability.

Competition in the banking and financial services industry is intense.  We compete with commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, and brokerage and investment banking firms operating locally and elsewhere.  Many of these competitors (whether regional or national institutions) have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we have and may offer certain services that we do not or cannot provide.  Our profitability depends upon our ability to successfully compete in our market areas.
 
We operate in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations.

We are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board and the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions.  The federal banking laws and regulations govern the activities in which we may engage, and are primarily for the protection of depositors and the Deposit Insurance Fund at the FDIC.  These regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the ability to impose restrictions on a bank’s operations, reclassify assets, determine the adequacy of a bank’s allowance for loan losses and determine the level of deposit insurance premiums assessed.  Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, new regulations or legislation or additional deposit insurance premiums could have a material impact on our operations.  Because our business is highly regulated, the laws and applicable regulations are subject to frequent change.  Any new laws, rules and regulations could make compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition or prospects.

Financial reform legislation enacted by Congress will, among other things, tighten capital standards, create a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and result in new laws and regulations that are expected to increase our costs of operations.

Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act in July 2010.  This new law has significantly changed the bank regulatory structure and affected the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.  The Dodd-Frank Act requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new implementing rules and regulations, and to prepare numerous studies and reports for Congress.  The federal agencies are given significant discretion in drafting the implementing rules and regulations, and consequently, many of the details and much of the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act may not be known for many months or years.
 
 
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The Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks and savings institutions, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has examination and enforcement authority over all banks and savings institutions with more than $10 billion in assets.  Banks with $10 billion or less in assets will continue to be examined for compliance with the consumer laws by their primary bank regulators, which in the case of the Bank is the FRB.

It is difficult to predict at this time what impact the Dodd-Frank Act and its implementing rules will have on community banks like the Bank.  However, it is expected that at a minimum they will increase our operating and compliance costs and could increase our interest expense.

If our investment in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle becomes impaired, our earnings and shareholders’ equity could decrease.

We are required to own common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (‘FHLB”) to qualify for membership in the FHLB System and to be eligible to borrow funds under the FHLB’s advance program.  The aggregate cost of our FHLB common stock as of December 31, 2014 was $1.97 million.  FHLB common stock is not a marketable security and can only be redeemed by the FHLB.

FHLB’s may be subject to accounting rules and asset quality risks that could materially lower their regulatory capital.  In an extreme situation, it is possible that the capitalization of a FHLB, including the FHLB of Seattle, could be substantially diminished or reduced to zero.  Consequently, we believe that there is a risk that our investment in FHLB of Seattle common stock could be deemed impaired at some time in the future, and if this occurs, it would cause our earnings and shareholders’ equity to decrease by the amount of the impairment charge.

Future legislative or regulatory actions responding to perceived financial and market problems could impair our ability to foreclose on collateral.

There have been proposals made by members of Congress and others that would reduce the amount distressed borrowers are otherwise contractually obligated to pay under their mortgage loans and limit an institution’s ability to foreclose on mortgage collateral.  Were proposals such as these, or other proposals limiting our rights as a creditor, to be adopted, we could experience increased credit losses or increased expense in pursuing our remedies as a creditor.

ITEM 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
 
None.
 
 
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ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES.

Eagle’s and the Bank’s executive office is located at 1400 Prospect Avenue in Helena, Montana.  The Bank conducts its business through 16 offices, which are located in Helena, Bozeman, Butte, Billings, Big Timber, Livingston, Missoula, Hamilton and Townsend, Montana, and one operation center located in Helena.  The Bank received approval to open a Loan Production Office in Great Falls, Montana during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Great Falls Office will open in January 2015.  The principal banking office in Helena also serves as the executive headquarters.  This headquarters houses approximately 30.0% of the Bank’s full-time employees.  The following table includes the location of each of the Bank’s offices, the year the office was opened and the net book value including land, buildings, computer software and equipment and furniture.  The square footage at each location is also presented.
 
           
Value At
        
           
December 31, 2014
    
Square
  
Location
Address
  
Opened
    
(In Thousands)
    
Footage
  
                     
Helena Main Office
1400 Prospect Ave.
  
1997
     $ 3,495       32,304  
 
Helena, MT  59601
                      
Helena Neill Avenue Branch
28 Neill Ave.
  
1987
     $ 921       1,391  
 
Helena, MT  59601
                      
Helena Skyway Branch
2090 Cromwell Dixon
  
2009
     $ 2,062       4,643  
 
Helena, MT 59602
                      
Butte Office
3401 Harrison Ave.
  
1979
     $ 430       3,890  
 
Butte, MT  59701
                      
Bozeman - Oak Office
1455 Oak St
  
2009
     $ 7,094       19,818  
 
Bozeman, MT 59715
                      
Townsend Office
416 Broadway
  
1979
     $ 171       1,973  
 
Townsend, MT  59644
                      
Bozeman -  Mendenhall Branch
5 W Mendenhall St.
  
2012
     $ 1,177       7,109  
 
Bozeman, MT  59715
                      
Livingston Office
123 S Main St
   2012 *   $ 885       11,072  
 
Livingston, MT  59047
                      
Big Timber Office
101 McLeod St.
   2012     $ 858       2,004  
 
Big Timber, MT  59011
                      
Billings Office
455 S 24th St. West
   2012 *   $ 169       3,778  
 
Billings, MT  59102
                      
Missoula - Higgins Branch
200 N Higgins -
   2012 *   $ 235       3,079  
 
Missoula, MT  59802
                      
Missoula  - Reserve Office
1510 S Reserve St
   2012 *   $ 100       4,320  
 
Missoula, MT  59801
                      
Hamilton Office
711 S First Street
   2012     $ 1,839       4,870  
 
Hamilton, MT  59840
                      
Helena Operations Center
3210 Euclid Ave
   2012     $ 435       6,758  
 
3203 Broadwater Ave.
                      
Bozeman Home Loan Office
1006 W Main St
   2012 *   $ 48       2,981  
 
Bozeman, MT  59715
                      
Missoula Home Loan Office
2800 S Reserve St
   2012 *   $ 45       2,965  
 
Missoula, MT  59801
                      
                         
* Leased location
                        
 
As of December 31, 2014, the net book value of land, buildings, furniture and equipment owned by the Bank, less accumulated depreciation, totaled $19.96 million.

ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

The Bank, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation, which arises in the normal course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans, and other issues incident to the business of the Bank.  There were no lawsuits pending or known to be contemplated against Eagle or the Bank as of December 31, 2014.

ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
 
 
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PART II

ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “EBMT.”  At the close of business on December 31, 2014, there were 3,878,781 shares of common stock outstanding, held by approximately 900 shareholders of record.  The closing price of the common stock on December 31, 2014, was $10.97 per share.  The following table includes the range of high and low closing prices for our common stock during each quarter of the six months ended December 31, 2014 and of the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
 
               
Dividends
  
Quarter Ended
  
High Close
    
Low Close
    
Paid
  
Six Months Ended December 31, 2014
                  
December 31, 2014
   $ 11.34     $ 10.50     $ 0.75000  
September 30, 2014
   $ 10.90     $ 10.50     $ 0.75000  
Fiscal Year 2014:
                        
June 30, 2014
   $ 11.37     $ 10.45     $ 0.07250  
March 31, 2014
   $ 11.15     $ 10.60     $ 0.07250  
December 31, 2013
   $ 11.05     $ 10.75     $ 0.07250  
September 30, 2013
   $ 12.03     $ 10.66     $ 0.07250  
Fiscal Year 2013:
                        
June 30, 2013
   $ 11.07     $ 10.52     $ 0.07250  
March 31, 2013
   $ 10.99     $ 10.26     $ 0.07125  
December 31, 2012
   $ 10.79     $ 10.11     $ 0.07125  
September 30, 2012
   $ 10.85     $ 10.00     $ 0.07125  
 
Payment of dividends on our shares of common stock is subject to determination and declaration by the Board of Directors (the “Board’’) and will depend upon a number of factors, including capital requirements, regulatory limitations on the payment of dividends, our results of operations and financial condition, tax considerations and general economic conditions.  No assurance can be given that dividends will be declared or, if declared, what the amount of dividends will be, or whether such dividends, once declared, will continue.

On July 1, 2014, the Company announced that its Board authorized the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of its common stock. Under this plan, shares may be purchased by the company on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which the company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchase will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations.  This repurchase plan expires on June 30, 2015.

On July 1, 2013, the Company announced that its Board authorized a common stock repurchase program for 150,000 shares of common stock, effective July 1, 2013.  The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during FY 2014.  This repurchase program expired on June 30, 2014.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the Company’s purchase of its common stock for the six months ended December 31, 2014:
               
Total Number
    
Maximum
  
               
of Shares
    
Number of
  
               
Purchased
    
Shares that
  
   
Total
          
as Part of
    
May Yet Be
  
   
Number of
    
Average
    
Publicly
    
Purchased
  
   
Shares
    
Price Paid
    
Announced Plans
    
Under the Plans
  
   
Purchased
    
Per Share
    
or Programs
    
or Programs
  
                         
July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
     -     $ -       -       200,000  
                                 
August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014
     50,000       10.65       50,000       150,000  
                                 
September 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
     -       -       -       150,000  
                                 
October 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014
     -       -       -       150,000  
                                 
November 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014
     5,000       10.75       5,000       145,000  
                                 
December 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014
     -       -       -       145,000  
                                 
Total
     55,000     $ 10.66       55,000          
 
ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

This item has been omitted based on Eagle’s status as a smaller reporting company.
 
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Eagle is intended to help investors understand our company and our operations.  The financial review is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes included elsewhere in this report.
 
Overview
 
Historically, our principal business has consisted of attracting deposits from the general public and the business community and making loans secured by various types of collateral, including real estate and other consumer assets.  We are significantly affected by prevailing economic conditions, particularly interest rates, as well as government policies concerning, among other things, monetary and fiscal affairs, housing and financial institutions and regulations regarding lending and other operations, privacy and consumer disclosure.  Attracting and maintaining deposits is influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates paid on competing investments offered by other financial and non-financial institutions, account maturities, fee structures and levels of personal income and savings.  Lending activities are affected by the demand for funds and thus are influenced by interest rates, the number and quality of lenders and regional economic conditions.  Sources of funds for lending activities include deposits, borrowings, repayments on loans, cash flows from maturities of investment securities and income provided from operations.
 
Our earnings depend primarily on our level of net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on our interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of loans, mortgage-backed securities and other investment securities, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits, borrowed funds, and trust-preferred securities.  Net interest income is a function of our interest rate spread, which is the difference between the average yield earned on our interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on our interest- bearing liabilities, as well as a function of the average balance of interest-earning assets compared to interest-bearing liabilities.  Also contributing to our earnings is noninterest income, which consists primarily of service charges and fees on loan and deposit products and services, net gains and losses on sale of assets, and mortgage loan service fees.  Net interest income and noninterest income are offset by provisions for loan losses, general administrative and other expenses, including salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment costs, as well as by state and federal income tax expense.
 
 
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The Bank has a strong mortgage lending focus, with the majority of its loan originations in single-family residential mortgages, which has enabled it to successfully market home equity loans, as well as a wide range of shorter term consumer loans for various personal needs (automobiles, recreational vehicles, etc.).  In recent years we have also focused on adding commercial loans to our portfolio, both real estate and non-real estate.  We have made significant progress in this initiative.  As of December 31, 2014, commercial real estate and land loans and commercial business loans represented 36.9% and 11.8% of the total loan portfolio, respectively.  The purpose of this diversification is to mitigate our dependence on the mortgage market, as well as to improve our ability to manage our interest rate spread.  With the acquisition of the Sterling branches, the investment portfolio grew substantially during FY 2013.  As such, management is also focused on decreasing the investment portfolio as a percentage of total assets and offsetting this with growth in the loan portfolio.  The Bank’s management recognizes that fee income will also enable it to be less dependent on specialized lending and it maintains a significant loan serviced portfolio, which provides a steady source of fee income.  As of December 31, 2014, we had mortgage servicing rights, net of $4.12 million compared to $3.76 million as of June 30, 2014 and $3.19 million as of June 30, 2013.  Gain on sale of loans also provides significant fee income or noninterest income in periods of high mortgage loan origination volumes.  Such income will be adversely affected in periods of lower mortgage activity.  Fee income is also supplemented with fees generated from our deposit accounts.  The Bank has a high percentage of non-maturity deposits, such as checking accounts and savings accounts, which allows management flexibility in managing its spread.  Non-maturity deposits do not automatically reprice as interest rates rise, as do certificates of deposit.
 
In recent years, management’s focus has been on improving our core earnings.  Core earnings can be described as income before taxes, with the exclusion of gain on sale of loans and adjustments to the market value of our loans serviced portfolio.  Management believes that we will need to continue to focus on increasing net interest margin, other areas of fee income, and control operating expenses to achieve earnings growth going forward.  Management’s strategy of growing the loan portfolio and deposit base is expected to help achieve these goals:  loans typically earn higher rates of return than investments; a larger deposit base will yield higher fee income; increasing the asset base will reduce the relative impact of fixed operating costs.  The biggest challenge to management’s strategy is funding the growth of our balance sheet in an efficient manner.  Though deposit growth this last year was steady, it may become more difficult to maintain due to significant competition and possible reduced customer demand for deposits as customers may shift into other asset classes.
 
Other than in limited circumstances for certain high-credit-quality customers, we do not offer “interest only” mortgage loans on residential (1-4 family) properties (where the borrower pays interest but no principal for an initial period, after which the loan converts to a fully amortizing loan).  We also do not offer loans that provide for negative amortization of principal, such as “Option ARM” loans, where the borrower can pay less than the interest owed on their loan, resulting in an increased principal balance during the life of the loan.  We do not offer “subprime loans” (loans that generally target borrowers with weakened credit histories typically characterized by payment delinquencies, previous charge-offs, judgments, bankruptcies, or borrowers with questionable repayment capacity as evidenced by low credit scores or high debt-burden ratios) or Alt-A loans (traditionally defined as loans having less than full documentation).
 
The level and movement of interest rates impacts the Bank’s earnings as well.  The Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) did not change the federal funds target rate which remained at 0.25% during the six months ended December 31, 2014.

From time to time the Bank has considered growth through mergers or acquisition as an alternative to its strategy of organic growth. On June 29, 2012, the Bank entered into a definitive agreement with Sterling, a Washington state-chartered bank, to acquire Sterling’s banking operations in the state of Montana, including seven branch locations, certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations.   As a result of this acquisition, which closed on November 30, 2012, the Bank acquired approximately $182.5 million in additional assets, including approximately $41.3 million of pass-rated performing loans and assumed $181.6 million in new deposits.  The Bank has experienced an increase in mortgage loan originations due to the Sterling acquisition.  Deposit fee income has also increased due to the increase in the number of accounts.  Operating expenses, primarily salaries and employee benefits have increased as a result of the acquisition.  The Bank is currently engaged in a review of staffing and other efficiency measures which it expects will reduce operating expenses in the upcoming year.  The Bank received approximately $130.0 million in cash in the transaction, which may not be able to be immediately used to fund loans. While a substantial amount of the cash has been invested in securities, it may require additional time to deploy all of the proceeds to fund loans.
 
 
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The branch acquisition complements the Bank’s existing growth strategy by expanding into the southern Montana market and more than doubling the Bank’s retail branch network from six to 13 locations.  Of the seven acquired branches six are in new markets for the Bank, including two in Missoula, one in Billings, and one each in Hamilton, Livingston and Big Timber. The seventh is in Bozeman where the Bank already has a presence.  After the acquisition, the Bank became the sixth largest Montana-based banking institution.

In addition, the transaction also strengthens the Bank’s mortgage origination franchise and adds a wealth management business headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.  The addition of Sterling’s Montana mortgage banking unit has more than doubled the Bank’s mortgage banking business.  This increase in the mortgage banking business and the addition of a wealth management business has increased the Bank’s noninterest income and furthered the Bank’s strategy to increase fee income to complement its margin.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued authoritative guidance which defines the criteria for determination of whether an entity meets the definition of a public business entity.  The definition of a public business entity will be used in considering the scope of new financial guidance that does or does not apply to public business entities.  The Company has determined that it meets the definition of a public business entity and has applied provisions in the authoritative guidance after 2013, as applicable. 

In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to residential real estate to clarify that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.  Additionally, the amendment requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.  The amendment will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede substantially all existing revenue recognition guidance.  The new standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under existing guidance.  These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.  The new authoritative guidance will be effective annual and interim reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and is not expected to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to repurchase-to-maturity transaction to require that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements.  In addition, the amendment requires separate accounting for repurchase financings, which entails the transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty.  The amendment requires entities to disclose certain information about transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that economically similar to repurchase agreements.  In addition, the amendment requires disclosures related to collateral, remaining contractual tenor and of the potential risks associated with repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and repurchase-to-maturity transactions.  The amendment will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to foreclosed home loans with government backed guarantees.  The amendment requires lenders to measure the unpaid principal and interest they expect to recover through the loan guarantee.  The loan should be removed from the lender's asset total and added to the balance sheet as a new receivable.  The amendments will become effective for annual and interim reporting periods ending after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Critical Accounting Policies

Certain accounting policies are important to the understanding of our financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.  Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances, including, but without limitation, changes in interest rates, performance of the economy, financial condition of borrowers and laws and regulations.  The following are the accounting policies we believe are critical.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
We recognize that losses will be experienced on loans and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan, the creditworthiness of the borrower, general economic conditions and the quality of the collateral for the loan.  We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses based on all available information.  The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, including past loan loss experience, known and inherent losses, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, and current economic conditions.  The loan portfolio and other credit exposures are regularly reviewed by management in its determination of the allowance for loan losses.  The methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes a review of historical losses, internal data including delinquencies among others, industry data, and economic conditions.
 
As an integral part of their examination process, the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) and the Montana Division of Banking will periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to make additional provisions for estimated losses based upon judgments different from those of management.  In establishing the allowance for loan losses, loss factors are applied to various pools of outstanding loans.  Loss factors are derived using our historical loss experience and may be adjusted for factors that affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.  Commercial business loans that are criticized are evaluated individually to determine the required allowance for loan losses and to evaluate the potential impairment of such loans under FASB ASC Topic 310 Receivables.  Although management believes that it uses the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary and results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations.  Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed previously.  Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.  The allowance is based on information known at the time of the review.  Changes in factors underlying the assessment could have a material impact on the amount of the allowance that is necessary and the amount of provision to be charged against earnings.  Such changes could impact future results.
 
Valuation of Investment Securities
 
Substantially all of our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at current fair value.  Unrealized gains or losses, net of deferred taxes, are reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.  In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices of identical assets, when available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation models that use cash flow, security structure and other observable information.  Where sufficient data is not available to produce a fair valuation, fair value is based on broker quotes for similar assets.  Broker quotes may be adjusted to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value.  Adjustments may include unobservable parameters, among other things.  No adjustments were made to any broker quotes received by us.
 
We conduct a quarterly review and evaluation of our investment securities to determine if any declines in fair value are other than temporary.  In making this determination, we consider the period of time the securities were in a loss position, the percentage decline in comparison to the securities’ amortized cost, the financial condition of the issuer, if applicable, and the delinquency or default rates of underlying collateral.  We consider our intent to sell the investment securities and the likelihood that we will not have to sell the investment securities before recovery of their cost basis.  If impairment exists, credit related impairment losses are recorded in earnings while noncredit related impairment losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
 
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Deferred Income Taxes
 
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes as prescribed in FASB ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes.  Using this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  If current available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is established.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  We exercise significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax liabilities and assets.  These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income.  The judgments and estimates we make in determining our deferred tax assets, which are inherently subjective, are reviewed on an ongoing basis as regulatory and business factors change.  A reduction in estimated future taxable income could require us to record a valuation allowance.  Changes in levels of valuation allowances could result in increased income tax expense, and could negatively affect earnings.
 
Financial Condition

December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014

Total assets increased $21.10 million, or 3.9%, to $560.21 million at December 31, 2014 from $539.11 million at June 30, 2014.  The loan portfolio increased $42.28 million or 15.4%, to $316.27 million at December 31, 2014 from $273.99 million at June 30, 2014.  Securities available-for-sale decreased $27.76 million or 14.6%, to $161.79 million from $189.55 million at June 30, 2014.  Total liabilities increased by $18.31 million, or 3.8%, to $505.71 million from $487.40 million at June 30, 2014.  Total deposits increased $13.93 million or 3.3%, to $440.98 million at December 31, 2014.  Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and other borrowings increased $3.54 million or 6.9%, to $54.99 million at December 31, 2014.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013

Total assets increased $28.58 million, or 5.6%, to $539.11 million at June 30, 2014, from $510.53 million at June 30, 2013.  The loan portfolio increased $59.31 million or 27.6%, to $273.99 million at June 30, 2014.  Securities available-for-sale decreased $29.41 million or 13.4%, to $189.55 million at June 30, 2014.  Total liabilities increased by $26.10 million, or 5.7%, to $487.40 million at June 30, 2014, from $461.30 million at June 30, 2013.  Total deposits increased $9.30 million or 2.2%, to $427.05 million at June 30, 2014.  FHLB advances and other borrowings increased $16.59 million or 47.6%, to $51.45 million at June 30, 2014.

Balance Sheet Details

Investment Securities

We maintain a portfolio of investment securities, classified as either available-for-sale (including those accounted for under FASB ASC Topic 825) or held-to-maturity to enhance total return on investments.  Our investment securities include U.S. government and agency obligations, Small Business Administration pools, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”), collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and corporate obligations, all with varying characteristics as to rate, maturity and call provisions.  There were no held-to-maturity investment securities included in the investment portfolio at December 31, 2014.  All investment securities included in the investment portfolio are currently available-for-sale.  Eagle also has interest-bearing deposits in other banks and stock in the FHLB of Seattle.
 
 
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The following table summarizes investment securities:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
Fair Value
    
Percentage
of Total
    
Fair Value
    
Percentage
of Total
    
Fair Value
    
Percentage
of Total
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Securities available-for-sale:
                                    
  U.S. government and agency
   $ 33,181       20.11 %   $ 41,306       21.51 %   $ 50,931       22.81 %
  Municipal obligations
     71,885       43.57 %     80,364       41.85 %     84,436       37.82 %
  Corporate obligations
     6,005       3.64 %     5,964       3.11 %     9,061       4.06 %
  MBSs
     21,964       13.31 %     29,158       15.18 %     26,902       12.05 %
  CMOs
     28,752       17.42 %     32,761       17.06 %     47,633       21.33 %
                                                 
Total securities available-for-sale
     161,787       98.05 %     189,553       98.70 %     218,963       98.07 %
                                                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing deposits
     613       0.37 %     611       0.32 %     2,385       1.07 %
                                                 
FHLB capital stock, at cost
     1,968       1.19 %     1,878       0.98 %     1,931       0.86 %
                                                 
FRB capital stock, at cost
     641       0.39 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %
                                                 
Total
   $ 165,009       100.00 %   $ 192,042       100.00 %   $ 223,279       100.00 %
 
December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014.  All categories of securities available-for-sale decreased during the period except for corporate obligations which increased slightly.  Net proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale were $26.94 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014.  Management has focused on decreasing the investment portfolio as a percentage of total assets and offsetting it with growth in the loan portfolio.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013.  Almost all categories of securities available-for-sale decreased during the period with the largest decrease in collateralized mortgage obligations of $14.87 million or 31.2%.  The only increase during the period was in mortgage-backed securities which increased $2.23 million or 8.4%.
 
 
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The following table sets forth information regarding the values, weighted average yields and maturities of investment securities:
 
   
December 31, 2014
   
One Year or Less
    
One to Five Years
    
Five to Ten Years
    
More than Ten Years
    
Total Investment Securities
  
                                                                   
   
Fair Value
    
Annualized Weighted Average Yield
    
Fair Value
    
Annualized Weighted Average Yield
    
Fair Value
    
Annualized Weighted Average Yield
    
Fair Value
    
Annualized Weighted Average Yield
    
Fair Value
    
Approximate Market Value
    
Annualized Weighted Average Yield
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Securities available-for-sale:
                                                                  
U.S. government and agency
   $ 455       2.36 %   $ -       - %   $ 1,950       2.07 %   $ 30,776       2.13 %   $ 33,181     $ 33,181       2.13 %
Municipal obligations
     -       -       1,354       2.19       14,896       3.21       55,635       3.91       71,885       71,885       3.73  
Corporate obligations
     1,002       1.98       997       1.23       4,006       1.24       -       -       6,005       6,005       1.36  
MBSs
     -       -       -       -       2,293       1.57       19,671       3.82       21,964       21,964       3.59  
CMOs
     -       -       4,576       1.42       11,333       1.98       12,843       2.11       28,752       28,752       1.95  
                                                                                         
Total securities available-for-sale
     1,457       2.10       6,927       1.54       34,478       2.40       118,925       3.24       161,787       161,787       2.98  
                                                                                         
Interest-bearing deposits
     613       0.36       -       -       -       -       -       -       613       613       0.36  
                                                                                         
Federal funds sold
     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                                                         
FHLB capital stock
     -       -       -       -       1,968       1.72       -       -       1,968       1,968       1.72  
                                                                                         
FRB capital stock
     -       -       -       -       641       6.00       -       -       641       641       6.00  
                                                                                         
Total
   $ 2,070       1.58 %   $ 6,927       1.54 %   $ 37,087       2.43 %   $ 118,925       3.24 %   $ 165,009     $ 165,009       2.97 %
 
 
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Lending Activities

The following table includes the composition of the Bank’s loan portfolio by loan category:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
Amount
    
Percent of
Total
    
Amount
    
Percent of
Total
    
Amount
    
Percent of
Total
  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
                                    
Residential mortgage
                                    
(1-4 family) (1)
   $ 102,543       32.12 %   $ 92,321       33.39 %   $ 70,453       32.50 %
Commercial real estate
     117,627       36.85 %     92,043       33.29 %     74,395       34.32 %
Real estate construction
     8,002       2.51 %     6,923       2.50 %     2,738       1.26 %
Total real estate loans
     228,172       71.48 %     191,287       69.18 %     147,586       68.08 %
                                                 
Other loans:
                                                
Home equity
     39,671       12.43 %     37,866       13.69 %     35,660       16.45 %
Consumer
     13,827       4.33 %     12,964       4.69 %     11,773       5.43 %
Commercial
     37,536       11.76 %     34,412       12.44 %     21,775       10.04 %
Total other loans
     91,034       28.52 %     85,242       30.82 %     69,208       31.92 %
                                                 
Total loans
     319,206       100.00 %     276,529       100.00 %     216,794       100.00 %
                                                 
Deferred loan fees
     486               413               117          
Allowance for loan losses
     2,450               2,125               2,000          
                                                 
Total loans, net
   $ 316,270             $ 273,991             $ 214,677          
                                                 
(1) Excludes loans held for sale.
                                          
 
December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014.  Loans receivable increased $42.28 million primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans of $25.59 million and increases in residential mortgage (1-4 family) loans of $10.22 million.  Total loan originations were $175.86 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014, with residential mortgages (1-4 family) accounting for $120.83 million of the total.  Commercial real estate and land loan originations totaled $35.23 million.  Construction and home equity loan originations totaled $5.29 million and $4.96 million, respectively, for the same period. Consumer loan originations totaled $4.34 million.  Commercial loan originations totaled $5.21 million.  There were no commercial loan originations from loan syndication programs with borrowers residing outside of Montana during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  Loans held-for-sale increased $342,000, to $17.59 million at December 31, 2014 from $17.25 million at June 30, 2014.  One of the chief objectives of the Sterling branch acquisition was to expand the Bank’s footprint across southern Montana.  The amount of loans acquired was relatively small in comparison to the deposits acquired.  As a result, the Bank’s loan to deposit ratio declined substantially.  The Bank’s strategy has been to actively market and solicit commercial and commercial real estate loans while using investment portfolio proceeds, including the proceeds from the sale of investment securities, to help fund the loan growth.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013.  The main components of the increase in loans receivable of $59.31 million were residential mortgage loans which increased by $21.87 million, commercial real estate loans increasing by $17.64 million and commercial loans increasing by $12.63 million.  Home equity, consumer loans and construction loans also increased.  Total loan originations were $297.78 million for the year ended June 30, 2014, with single family mortgages accounting for $212.76 million of the total.  Home equity and construction loan originations totaled $12.92 million and $10.27 million, respectively, for the same period. Commercial real estate and land loan originations totaled $41.42 million.  Consumer loan origination totaled $8.23 million.  Commercial loan originations totaled $12.18 million, with $3.34 million originating from loan syndication programs with borrowers residing outside of Montana. Loans held-for-sale decreased $3.56 million, to $17.25 million at June 30, 2014 from $20.81 million at June 30, 2013.
 
 
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Loan Maturities.  The following table sets forth the estimated maturity of the loan portfolio of the Bank at December 31, 2014.  Balances exclude deferred loan fees and allowance for loan losses.  Scheduled principal repayments of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual life of such assets.  The average life of a loan is typically substantially less than its contractual terms because of prepayments.  In addition, due on sale clauses on loans generally give the Bank the right to declare loans immediately due and payable in the event, among other things, the borrower sells the real property, subject to the mortgage, and the loan is not paid off.  All mortgage loans are shown to be maturing based on the date of the last payment required by the loan agreement, except as noted.

Loans having no stated maturity, those without a scheduled payment, demand loans and matured loans, are shown as due within six months.

   
Within 6
Months
    
6 to 12
Months
    
More than
1 year to 2
years
    
More than
2 years to
5
years
    
Over 5
years
    
Total
  
               
(In Thousands)
              
Residential mortgage (1-4 family) (1)
   $ 508     $ 11     $ 114     $ 2,653     $ 116,844     $ 120,130  
Commercial real estate
     6,929       4,152       4,516       16,593       85,437       117,627  
Real estate construction
     6,488       1,514       -       -       -       8,002  
Home equity
     1,882       2,421       1,939       3,989       29,440       39,671  
Consumer
     615       584       1,313       7,347       3,968       13,827  
Commercial
     7,282       5,017       4,282       8,503       12,452       37,536  
Total loans (1)
   $ 23,704     $ 13,699     $ 12,164     $ 39,085     $ 248,141     $ 336,793  
                                                 
(1)  Includes loans held for sale.
                                                
 
The following table includes loans by fixed or adjustable rates at December 31, 2014:
 
   
Fixed
    
Adjustable
    
Total
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Due after December 31, 2015:
                  
Residential mortgage (1 to 4 family) (1)
   $ 81,710     $ 37,901     $ 119,611  
Commercial real estate
     72,322       34,224       106,546  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     11,138       24,230       35,368  
Consumer
     11,116       1,512       12,628  
Commercial
     18,671       6,566       25,237  
Total (1)
     194,957       104,433       299,390  
                         
Due in less than one year
     32,575       4,828       37,403  
                         
Total Loans (1)
   $ 227,532     $ 109,261     $ 336,793  
                         
Percent of total
     67.56 %     32.44 %     100.00 %
                         
(1) Includes loans held for sale
                        
 
 
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The following table sets forth information with respect to our loan originations, purchases and sales activity:
 
    Six Months Ended        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
                   
Net loans receivable at beginning of period (1)
   $ 291,236     $ 235,484     $ 184,452  
                         
Loans originated:
                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     120,829       212,761       250,066  
Commercial real estate
     35,225       41,425       17,007  
Real estate construction
     5,292       10,267       8,189  
Home equity
     4,958       12,921       9,853  
Consumer
     4,343       8,230       7,063  
Commercial
     5,212       12,179       10,143  
Total loans originated
     175,859       297,783       302,321  
                         
Loans purchased in acquistion:
                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     -       -       12,469  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       10,235  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     -       -       15,028  
Consumer
     -       -       2,364  
Commercial
     -       -       1,227  
Total loans purchased
     -       -       41,323  
                         
Loans sold:
                        
Whole loans
     101,575       182,038       228,919  
                         
Principal repayments and loan refinancings
     32,061       60,414       63,365  
                         
Deferred loan fees increase (decrease)
     73       296       (47 )
                         
Allowance for losses increase
     325       125       375  
                         
Net loan increase
     42,621       55,752       51,032  
                         
Net loans receivable at end of period (1)
   $ 333,857     $ 291,236     $ 235,484  
                         
(1)  Includes loans held for sale.
                        

Nonperforming Assets.  Generally, our collection procedures provide that when a loan is 15 or more days delinquent, the borrower is sent a past due notice.  If the loan becomes 30 days delinquent, the borrower is sent a written delinquency notice requiring payment.  If the delinquency continues, subsequent efforts are made to contact the delinquent borrower, including face to face meetings and counseling to resolve the delinquency.  All collection actions are undertaken with the objective of compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Act.

For mortgage loans and home equity loans, if the borrower is unable to cure the delinquency or reach a payment agreement, we will institute foreclosure actions.  If a foreclosure action is taken and the loan is not reinstated, paid in full or refinanced, the property is sold at judicial sale at which we may be the buyer if there are no adequate offers to satisfy the debt.  Any property acquired as the result of foreclosure, or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold or otherwise disposed of.  When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at its fair market value less estimated selling costs.  The initial recording of any loss is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  As of December 31, 2014, the Bank had $619,000 of real estate owned.
 
 
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Loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis and are placed on non-accrual status when they are 90 days or more delinquent.  Loans may be placed on non-accrual status at any time if, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful.  Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income.  Subsequent payments are either applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on the assessment of the ultimate collectability of the loan.  At December 31, 2014, we had $962,000 ($815,000 net of specific reserves for loan losses) of loans that were nonperforming and held on non-accrual status.

The following table provides information regarding the Bank’s loans that are delinquent 30 to 89 days:

   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Number
    
Amount
    
Percentage of
Total
Delinquent
Loans
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Loan type:
                  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     4     $ 203       16.56 %
Commercial real estate
     3       131       10.69 %
Real estate construction
     -       -       0.00 %
Home equity
     8       303       24.71 %
Consumer
     41       258       21.04 %
Commercial
     6       331       27.00 %
Total
     62     $ 1,226       100.00 %
 
The following table sets forth information regarding nonperforming assets:

   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accrual loans
                  
Real estate loans:
                  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 821     $ 50     $ 58  
Other loans:
                        
Home equity
     48       142       305  
Consumer
     16       43       41  
Commercial
     77       107       66  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
     -       -       -  
Restructured loans:
                        
Commercial real estate
     -       130       303  
Home equity
     48       50       -  
Total nonperforming loans
     1,010       522       773  
Real estate owned and other repossed property, net
     637       458       550  
Total nonperforming assets
   $ 1,647     $ 980     $ 1,323  
                         
Total nonperforming loans to total loans
     0.32 %     0.19 %     0.36 %
Total nonperforming loans to total assets
     0.18 %     0.10 %     0.15 %
Total allowance for loan loss to nonperforming loans
     242.57 %     407.09 %     258.73 %
Total nonperforming assets to total assets
     0.29 %     0.18 %     0.26 %
 
 
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During the six months ended December 31, 2014, the Bank had one foreclosed real estate property and other repossessed assets resulting in a loss of $1,000 upon sale.  There were no write-downs on fair value less cost to sell for foreclosed real estate property during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  During the six months ended December 31, 2014, a minimal amount of interest was recorded on loans previously accounted for on a non-accrual basis.

Management, in compliance with regulatory guidelines, conducts an internal loan review program, whereby loans are placed or classified in categories depending upon the level of risk of nonpayment or loss.  These categories are special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss.  When a loan is classified as substandard or doubtful, management is required to establish an allowance for loan losses in an amount that is deemed prudent.  When management classifies a loan as a loss asset, an allowance equal up to 100.0% of the loan balance is required to be established or the loan is required to be charged-off.  The allowance for loan losses is composed of an allowance for both inherent risk associated with lending activities and specific problem assets.

Management’s evaluation of the classification of assets and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is reviewed by the Board on a regular basis and by the regulatory agencies as part of their examination process.  In addition, each loan that exceeds $500,000 and each group of loans that exceeds $500,000 is monitored more closely.
 
 
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The following table reflects our classified assets:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
Residential mortgage (1-4 family):
                  
Special mention
   $ -     $ -     $ -  
Substandard
     1,331       660       315  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     140       -       -  
                         
Commercial real estate:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       715  
Substandard
     -       280       -  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     -       -       -  
                         
Real estate construction:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       -  
Substandard
     -       -       -  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     -       -       -  
                         
Home equity loans:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       -  
Substandard
     328       257       626  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     -       31       153  
                         
Consumer loans:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       -  
Substandard
     41       74       62  
Doubtful
     7       7       10  
Loss
     7       20       6  
                         
Commercial loans:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       -  
Substandard
     229       300       121  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     -       15       -  
                         
Securities available-for-sale:
                        
Special mention
     -       -       -  
Substandard
     -       -       -  
Doubtful
     -       -       -  
Loss
     -       -       -  
                         
Real estate owned/repossessed property
     637       458       550  
                         
Total classified loans and real estate owned
   $ 2,720     $ 2,102     $ 2,558  
 
Allowance for Loan Losses and Real Estate Owned.  The Bank segregates its loan portfolio for loan losses into the following broad categories:  real estate loans (residential mortgages (1-4 family), real estate construction, commercial real estate and land) home equity loans, consumer loans and commercial business loans.  The Bank provides for a general allowance for losses inherent in the portfolio in the categories referenced above.  General loss percentages which are calculated based on historical analyses and other factors such as volume and severity of delinquencies, local and national economy, underwriting standards and other factors.  This portion of the allowance is calculated for inherent losses which probably exist as of the evaluation date even though they might not have been identified by the more objective processes used.  This is due to the risk of error and/or inherent imprecision in the process.  This portion of the allowance is subjective in nature and requires judgments based on qualitative factors which do not lend themselves to exact mathematical calculations such as:  trends in delinquencies and non-accruals; trends in volume; terms and portfolio mix; new credit products; changes in lending policies and procedures; and changes in the outlook for the local, regional and national economy.
 
 
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At least quarterly, the management of the Bank evaluates the need to establish an allowance against losses on loans based on estimated losses on specific loans when a finding is made that a loss is estimable and probable.  Such evaluation includes a review of all loans for which full collectability may not be reasonably assured and considers, among other matters:  the estimated market value of the underlying collateral of problem loans; prior loss experience; economic conditions; and overall portfolio quality.  Real estate owned is evaluated annually and recorded at fair value.

Provisions for, or adjustments to, estimated losses are included in earnings in the period they are established.  At December 31, 2014, we had $2.45 million in allowances for loan losses.
 
While we believe we have established our existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be no assurance that bank regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not request that we significantly increase our allowance for loan losses, or that general economic conditions, a deteriorating real estate market, or other factors will not cause us to significantly increase our allowance for loan losses, therefore negatively affecting our financial condition and earnings.

In making loans, we recognize that credit losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the security for the loan.

It is our policy to review our loan portfolio, in accordance with regulatory classification procedures, on at least a quarterly basis.
 
 
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The following table includes information for allowance for loan losses:
 
   
For the Six
              
   
Months Ended
    
For the Years Ended
  
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
                   
Beginning balance
   $ 2,125     $ 2,000     $ 1,625  
                         
Provision for loan losses
     515       608       678  
Loans charged-off
                        
Residentail mortgage (1-4 family)
     -       -       (73 )
Commercial real estate
     -       (199 )     (35 )
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     (159 )     (73 )     (190 )
Consumer
     (65 )     (88 )     (66 )
Commercial
     (24 )     (144 )     (1 )
Recoveries
                        
Residentail mortgage (1-4 family)
     -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
     31       17       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     -       -       -  
Consumer
     27       4       6  
Commercial
                     56  
Net loans charged-off
     (190 )     (483 )     (303 )
                         
Ending balance
   $ 2,450     $ 2,125     $ 2,000  
                         
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
     0.77 %     0.77 %     0.92 %
Allowance for loan losses to total nonperforming
                  
loans
     242.57 %     407.09 %     258.73 %
Net charge-offs to average loans
                        
outstanding during the period       0.06 %       0.19 %       0.15 % 

 
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The following table presents allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans:

   
December 31,
    
June 30,
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
Amount
    
Percentage
of
Allowance
to Total Allowance
    
Loan Category
to Total Loans
    
Amount
    
Percentage
of
Allowance
to Total Allowance
    
Loan Category
to Total Loans
    
Amount
    
Percentage
of
Allowance
to Total Allowance
    
Loan Category
to Total Loans
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans:
                                                      
Residential mortgage
                                                      
(1-4 family)
   $ 684       27.92 %     32.12 %   $ 485       22.82 %     33.39 %   $ 423       21.15 %     32.50 %
Commercial real estate
     1,098       44.81 %     36.85 %     974       45.84 %     33.29 %     952       47.60 %     34.32 %
Real estate construction
     35       1.43 %     2.51 %     30       1.41 %     2.50 %     15       0.75 %     1.26 %
Total real estate loans
     1,817       74.16 %     71.48 %     1,489       70.07 %     69.18 %     1,390       69.50 %     68.08 %
                                                                         
Other loans:
                                                                        
Home equity
     270       11.02 %     12.43 %     299       14.07 %     13.69 %     290       14.50 %     16.45 %
Consumer
     46       1.88 %     4.33 %     49       2.31 %     4.69 %     40       2.00 %     5.43 %
Commercial
     317       12.94 %     11.76 %     288       13.55 %     12.44 %     280       14.00 %     10.04 %
Total other loans
     633       25.84 %     28.52 %     636       29.93 %     30.82 %     610       30.50 %     31.92 %
                                                                         
Total
   $ 2,450       100.00 %     100.00 %   $ 2,125       100.00 %     100.00 %   $ 2,000       100.00 %     100.00 %
                                                                         
Historical loss averages have decreased, as a result of lower charge-offs within the past three years, and impacted the allowance adequacy calculation as a percent of loans.

Deposits and Other Sources of Funds

Deposits.  Deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds.  Core deposits are deposits that are more stable and somewhat less sensitive to rate changes.  They also represent a lower cost source of funds than rate sensitive, more volatile accounts such as certificates of deposit.  We believe that our core deposits are our checking, savings accounts, money market accounts and IRA accounts.  Based on our historical experience, we include IRA accounts funded by certificates of deposit as core deposits because they exhibit the principal features of core deposits in that they are stable and generally are not rate sensitive.  Core deposits were $324.98 million or 73.7% of the Bank’s deposits at December 31, 2014 ($290.76 million or 65.9% if IRA certificates of deposit are excluded).  The presence of a high percentage of core deposits and, in particular, transaction accounts reflects in part our strategy to restructure our liabilities to more closely resemble the lower cost liabilities of a commercial bank.  However, a significant portion of our deposits remains in certificate of deposit form.  These certificates of deposit, if they mature and are renewed at higher rates, would result in an increase in our cost of funds.
 
 
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 The following table includes deposit accounts and the associated weighted average interest rates for each category of deposits:
 
   
December 31,
  
June 30,
   
2014
  
2014
  
2013
               
Weighted
                
Weighted
                
Weighted
  
         
Percent
    
Average
          
Percent
    
Average
          
Percent
    
Average
  
   
Amount
    
of Total
    
Rate
    
Amount
    
of Total
    
Rate
    
Amount
    
of Total
    
Rate
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Noninterest checking
   $ 60,507       13.72 %     0.00 %   $ 58,432       13.68 %     0.00 %   $ 52,972       12.68 %     0.00 %
Interest bearing checking
     76,367       17.32 %     0.04 %     68,033       15.93 %     0.03 %     65,876       15.77 %     0.04 %
Savings
     62,455       14.16 %     0.04 %     60,493       14.17 %     0.05 %     56,051       13.42 %     0.05 %
Money market accounts
     91,431       20.73 %     0.11 %     87,892       20.58 %     0.12 %     85,361       20.43 %     0.13 %
    Total
     290,760       65.93 %     0.05 %     274,850       64.36 %     0.06 %     260,260       62.30 %     0.07 %
Certificates of deposit accounts:
                                                                        
   IRA certificates
     34,216       7.76 %     1.01 %     35,967       8.42 %     1.08 %     37,141       8.89 %     1.14 %
   Brokered certificates
     4,195       0.95 %     1.80 %     4,195       0.98 %     1.80 %     -       0.00 %     0.00 %
   Other certificates
     111,812       25.36 %     0.86 %     112,033       26.23 %     0.85 %     120,350       28.81 %     0.98 %
Total certificates of deposit
     150,223       34.07 %     0.92 %     152,195       35.64 %     0.93 %     157,491       37.70 %     1.02 %
    Total deposits
   $ 440,983       100.00 %     0.35 %   $ 427,045       100.00 %     0.37 %   $ 417,751       100.00 %     0.42 %
 
December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014.  All deposit products increased with the exception of time certificates of deposits which decreased slightly during the period.  Noninterest checking increased $2.08 million or 3.6%, to $60.51 million at December 31, 2014.  Interest bearing checking increased $8.33 million or 12.2%, to $76.37 million at December 31, 2014.  Savings increased $1.96 million or 3.2% and money markets increased $3.54 million, or 4.0%.  Management attributes the continued organic increase in deposits to increased marketing of checking accounts as well as customers’ preference for placing funds in secure, federally insured accounts.  Certificates of deposits decreased $1.97 million, or 1.3%, to $150.22 million at December 31, 2014.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013.  Growth occurred across most deposit products with the exception of time certificates of deposits which decreased slightly during the period.  Noninterest checking increased $5.46 million or 10.3%, to $58.43 million at June 30, 2014.  Interest bearing checking increased $2.16 million or 3.3%, to $68.03 million at June 30, 2014.  Savings increased $4.44 million or 7.9% and money markets increased $2.53 million, or 3.0%.  Certificates of deposits decreased $5.30 million, or 3.4%, to $152.20 million at June 30, 2014.

The following table includes amounts and maturities of certificates of deposits as of December 31, 2014, for the maturity dates indicated:
 
                       
After
        
     
December 31,
    
December 31,
    
December 31,
    
December 31,
        
     
2015
    
2016
    
2017
    
2017
    
Total
  
                                 
under 0.51%
 $ 52,678     $ 1,080     $ -     $ -     $ 53,758  
0.51-0.75%     14,651       5,134       20       -       19,805  
0.76-1.00%     10,203       10,134       3,942       587       24,866  
1.01-1.25%     7,358       5,117       3,062       3,023       18,560  
1.26-1.50%     337       692       2,651       6,395       10,075  
1.51-2.00%     87       4,279       1,563       5,821       11,750  
2.01% and higher
   3,391       4,313       -       3,705       11,409  
Total
 $ 88,705     $ 30,749     $ 11,238     $ 19,531     $ 150,223  
 
 
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The following table shows the amount of certificates of deposit with balances of $100,000 to $250,000 and greater than $250,000 by time remaining until maturity as of December 31, 2014:
 
   
Balance
        
         
Greater
        
    $ 100 - $250    
than $250
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
3 months or less
   $ 7,739     $ 1,509     $ 9,248  
Over 3 to 6 months
     9,612       6,135       15,747  
Over 6 to 12 months
     7,249       1,008       8,257  
Over 12 months
     19,712       11,757       31,469  
  Total
   $ 44,312     $ 20,409     $ 64,721  
 
The following table includes net changes in deposit accounts:
 
   
Six Months
              
   
Ended
              
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
                   
Beginning balance
   $ 427,045     $ 417,751     $ 219,989  
Deposits, net
     13,162       7,694       14,170  
Acquired deposits in branch acquisition
     -       -       182,463  
Interest credited
     776       1,600       1,129  
                         
Ending balance
   $ 440,983     $ 427,045     $ 417,751  
                         
Net increase
   $ 13,938     $ 9,294     $ 197,762  
                         
Percent increase
     3.26 %     2.22 %     89.90 %
                         
Weighted average cost of
                        
  deposits during the period
     0.36 %     0.35 %     0.41 %
                         
Weighted average cost of
                        
  deposits at end of period
     0.35 %     0.37 %     0.42 %

Our depositors are primarily residents of the state of Montana.

Borrowings.  Deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for general business purposes.  However, as the need arises, or in order to take advantage of funding opportunities, we also borrow funds in the form of advances from FHLB of Seattle to supplement our supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements.  We also have Federal funds line of credits with PNC, Zions Bank and Stockman Bank.
 
 
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 The following table includes information related to FHLB of Seattle and other borrowings:
 
   
Six Months
              
   
Ended
              
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
FHLB advances:
                  
  Average balance
   $ 45,598     $ 28,692     $ 31,962  
  Maximum balance at any month-end
     48,898       49,404       41,249  
  Balance at period end
     43,704       49,404       33,996  
  Weighted average interest rate during the period
     1.30 %     2.24 %     2.73 %
  Weighted average interest rate at period end
     1.28 %     1.20 %     2.23 %
                         
Repurchase agreements:
                        
  Average balance
   $ -     $ -     $ 1,668  
  Maximum balance at any month-end
     -       -       5,000  
  Balance at period end
     -       -       -  
  Weighted average interest rate during the period
     0.00 %     0.00 %     4.89 %
  Weighted average interest rate at period end
     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
                         
Other:
                        
  Average balance
   $ 5,512     $ 3,926     $ 505  
  Maximum balance at any month-end
     11,750       12,070       865  
  Balance at period end
     11,289       2,050       865  
  Weighted average interest rate during the period
     0.48 %     0.51 %     1.00 %
  Weighted average interest rate at period end
     0.41 %     0.65 %     1.00 %
                         
Total borrowings:
                        
  Average balance
   $ 51,134     $ 32,618     $ 33,626  
  Maximum balance at any month-end
     55,471       51,454       41,249  
  Balance at period end
     54,993       51,454       34,861  
  Weighted average interest rate during the period
     1.21 %     2.04 %     2.70 %
  Weighted average interest rate at period end
     1.11 %     1.17 %     2.20 %
 
December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014.  Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings increased $3.54 million during the six months ended December 31, 2014.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013.  Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings increased $16.59 million primarily due to the use of short-term FHLB advances to fund the Bank’s mortgage banking operations during the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Shareholders’ Equity

December 31, 2014 compared to June 30, 2014.  Total shareholders’ equity increased $2.79 million or 5.4%, to $54.50 million at December 31, 2014 from $51.71 million at June 30, 2014.  This is primarily due to net income of $1.64 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $2.04 million (mainly due to a decrease in net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale) partially offset by treasury stock purchased for $587,000 and dividends paid of $581,000.

June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013.  Total stockholders’ equity increased $2.48 million or 5.0%, to $51.71 million at June 30, 2014 from $49.23 million at June 30, 2013.  This was primarily a result of net income of $2.11 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1.13 million (mainly due to a decrease in net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale) partially offset by dividends paid of $1.14 million.
 
 
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Analysis of Net Interest Income

The Bank’s earnings have historically depended primarily upon net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and any borrowed funds.  It is the single largest component of Eagle’s operating income.  Net interest income is affected by (i) the difference between rates of interest earned on loans and investments and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings (the “interest rate spread”) and (ii) the relative amounts of loans and investments and interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

The following table includes average balances for balance sheet items, as well as, interest and dividends and average yields related to the average balances.  All average balances are daily average balances.  Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.  The yields include the effect of deferred fees and discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense.

   
For the Six Months Ended December 31,
    
For the Years Ended June 30,
  
      2014       2014       2013  
   
Average
    
Interest
          
Average
    
Interest
          
Average
    
Interest
        
   
Daily
    
and
    
Yield/
    
Daily
    
and
    
Yield/
    
Daily
    
and
    
Yield/
  
   
Balance
    
Dividends
    
Cost(3)
    
Balance
    
Dividends
    
Cost(3)
    
Balance
    
Dividends
    
Cost(3)
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Assets:
                                                      
  Interest-earning assets:
                                                      
     FHLB and FRB stock
   $ 2,189     $ 19       1.72 %   $ 1,901     $ 2       0.10 %   $ 1,972     $ -       0.00 %
     Loans receivable, net
     315,316       7,562       4.80 %     260,825       12,985       4.98 %     208,638       11,200       5.37 %
     Investment securities
     181,668       2,026       2.23 %     200,226       4,283       2.14 %     167,118       3,568       2.14 %
     Interest-bearing deposits with banks
     4,754       2       0.03 %     3,106       11       0.26 %     11,359       30       0.24 %
Total interest-earning assets
     503,927       9,609       3.81 %     466,058       17,281       3.71 %     389,087       14,798       3.80 %
Noninterest-earning assets
     46,520                       49,415                       42,978                  
Total assets
   $ 550,447                     $ 515,473                     $ 432,065                  
                                                                         
Liabilities and equity:
                                                                        
  Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                        
     Deposit accounts:
                                                                        
       Money market
   $ 90,773     $ 51       0.11 %   $ 89,590     $ 78       0.09 %   $ 63,138     $ 87       0.14 %
       Savings
     60,960       13       0.04 %     58,782       33       0.06 %     48,058       37       0.08 %
       Checking
     72,543       13       0.03 %     67,688       28       0.04 %     55,305       28       0.05 %
       Certificates of deposit
     151,431       600       0.79 %     154,845       1,156       0.75 %     125,327       1,046       0.83 %
     Advances from FHLB and other borrowings
                                                                        
     including subordinated debt
     55,424       353       1.27 %     36,908       750       2.03 %     38,781       1,049       2.70 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
     431,131       1,030       0.48 %     407,813       2,045       0.50 %     330,609       2,247       0.68 %
Non-interest checking
     63,044                       57,771                       42,305                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
     3,301                       753                       5,365                  
Total liabilities
     497,476                       466,337                       378,279                  
                                                                         
Total equity
     52,971                       49,136                       53,786                  
                                                                         
Total liabilities and equity
   $ 550,447                     $ 515,473                     $ 432,065                  
Net interest income/interest rate spread(1)
           $ 8,579       3.34 %           $ 15,236       3.21 %           $ 12,551       3.12 %
                                                                         
Net interest margin(2)
                     3.40 %                     3.27 %                     3.23 %
Total interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
                     116.88 %                     114.28 %                     117.69 %
 
(1)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(2)
Net interest margin represents income before the provision for loan losses divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3)
For purposes of this table, tax exempt income is not calculated on a tax equivalent basis.
 
 
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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to: (1) changes in volume multiplied by the old rate; (2) changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by the old volume; and (3) changes not solely atbtributable to rate or volume, which have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.
 
   
For the Six Months Ended December 31,
    
For the Years Ended June 30,
      2014       2014       2013  
         
Due to
                
Due to
                
Due to
        
   
Volume
    
Rate
    
Net
    
Volume
    
Rate
    
Net
    
Volume
    
Rate
    
Net
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Interest earning assets:
                                                      
  Loans receivable, net
   $ 2,712     $ (573 )   $ 2,139     $ 2,801     $ (1,016 )   $ 1,785     $ 1,163     $ (847 )   $ 316  
  Investment securities
     (397 )     167       (230 )     707       8       715       2,253       (1,877 )     376  
  Interest-bearing
                                                                        
     deposits with banks
     4       (11 )     (7 )     (20 )     1       (19 )     5       5       10  
  Other earning assets
     -       35       35       -       2       2       -       -       -  
Total interest earning assets
     2,319       (382 )     1,937       3,488       (1,005 )     2,483       3,421       (2,719 )     702  
                                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                        
  Savings, money market and
                                                                        
    checking accounts
     4       10       14       51       (65 )     (14 )     63       (11 )     52  
  Certificates of deposit
     (25 )     71       46       247       (137 )     110       508       (436 )     72  
  Borrowings &
                                                                        
    subordinated debentures
     375       (420 )     (45 )     (51 )     (247 )     (298 )     (711 )     (331 )     (1,042 )
Total interest-bearing liabilities
     354       (339 )     15       247       (449 )     (202 )     (140 )     (778 )     (918 )

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

Net Income
 
Eagle’s net income for the six months ended December 31, 2014 was $1.64 million compared to $1.14 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase of $501,000 was due to increases in net interest income of $1.16 million and an income tax benefit of $465,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to income tax expense of $66,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  These were partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $513,000, a decrease in noninterest income of $475,000 and an increase in provision for loan losses of $203,000.  Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.42 for the current period and $0.29 per share for the prior comparable period.

Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income increased to $8.58 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014, from $7.42 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  This increase of $1.16 million, or 15.6%, was primarily the result of an increase in interest and dividend income of $1.15 million.

Interest and Dividend Income
 
Total interest and dividend income was $9.61 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014, compared to $8.46 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, an increase of $1.15 million, or 13.6%.  Interest and fees on loans increased to $7.56 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 from $6.35 million for the same period ended December 31, 2013.  This increase of $1.21 million, or 19.1%, was due to an increase in the average balance of loans partially offset by a decrease in the average yield of loans for the six months ended December 31, 2014.  Average balances for loans receivable, net, including loans held for sale, for the six months ended December 31, 2014 were $315.32 million, compared to $249.58 million for the prior year period.  This represents an increase of $65.74 million, or 26.3%.  The average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 18 basis points, from 4.98% to 4.80%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale decreased by $76,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 from $2.10 million for the same period last year.  Average balances on investments decreased to $181.67 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014, from $205.19 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The average interest rate earned on investments increased to 2.23% compared to 2.05% for the six months ended December 31, 2013.
 
 
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Interest Expense
 
Total interest expense decreased slightly for the six months ended December 31, 2014 to $1.03 million from $1.04 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $11,000, or 1.1%.  The decrease was attributable to decreases in interest on borrowings partially offset by an increase in expense on deposits.  The average rates on deposits, which include non-interest bearing deposits, changed only slightly from 30 basis points to 31 basis points. However, the average balance for deposits increased from $424.52 million to $438.75 million, an increase of $14.23 million.  The growth was likely the result of the Bank’s customers continuing to opt for the safety of federally insured deposits, notwithstanding historically low rates on such deposits, over the risks and uncertainty of the capital markets.  All deposit categories average balances increased with the exception of certificates of deposits which decreased only slightly.  Average balances in borrowings increased to $55.42 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014, compared to $36.89 million for the same period in the previous year.  Although the average borrowing balance increased, the average rate paid decreased, resulting in a decrease in interest expense for borrowings to $310,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 versus $365,000 in the previous period.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased from 2.21% last year to 1.27% for the six months ended December 31, 2014

Provision for Loan Losses

Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by the Bank to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending we conduct  and past due loans in portfolio.  The Bank’s policies require the review of assets on a quarterly basis.  The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted.  While management believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary.  Using this methodology, the Bank recorded $515,000 in provision for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $312,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase from 2013 is based on an analysis of a variety of factors including delinquencies within the loan portfolio.  Management believes the level of total allowances is adequate.  Total nonperforming loans, including restructured loans, net increased slightly from $992,000 at December 31, 2013 to $1.01 million at December 31, 2014.  The Bank has $637,000 in other real estate owned and other repossessed assets at December 31, 2014.

Noninterest Income

Total noninterest income decreased to $5.09 million for six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $5.57 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $475,000 or 8.5%.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities of $501,000 and a net decrease of $435,000 in the value of the fair-value-hedge interest rate swap implemented in August 2010.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in net gain on sale of loans of $310,000.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased by $513,000 or 4.5% to $11.98 million for six months ended December 31, 2014 from $11.47 million for six months ended December 31, 2013.  This increase was primarily due to increases in legal, accounting and examination fees, consulting fees and data processing, partially offset by a decrease in salaries and employee benefits.

Income Tax
 
 
Eagle’s income tax benefit was $465,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014, compared to income tax expense of $66,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The effective tax rate was negative 39.51% six months ended December 31, 2014 and 5.47% for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  Tax free municipal bond income and Bank owned life insurance income contributed to the lower effective tax rates for the periods.  The effective tax rate is further reduced by a tax credit investment entered into by the Company in 2013.  The Bank made an investment in Certified Development Entities which have received allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTC”). Administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the NMTC program is aimed at stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities. The federal income tax credits received are claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period.  The federal tax credit benefits were $190,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.  In addition, the deductibility for tax purposes of goodwill resulting from the Sterling acquisition has helped reduce the Company’s effective tax rate.
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

Net Income
 
Eagle’s net income increased slightly to $2.11 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $1.97 million for the year ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $138,000.  This increase was the result of an increase in net interest income of $2.69 million and a reduction in provision for loan losses of $70,000, offset by a decrease in noninterest income of $273,000 and an increase in noninterest expense of $2.05 million.  Eagles’ tax benefit was also $300,000 lower in fiscal year 2014.  Basic earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2014 were $0.54, compared to $0.51 for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Diluted earnings per share were $0.53 and $0.50 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income increased to $15.24 million for the year ended June 30, 2014, from $12.55 million for the previous year.  This increase of $2.69 million, or 21.4%, was the result of an increase in interest income of $2.48 million and a decrease in interest expense of $202,000.  As shown in the “Rate/Volume Analysis,” this increase was mainly attributable to larger balances of loans and a decrease in rates on all liabilities partially offset by lower rates on interest earning assets and larger balances on deposits.

Interest and Dividend Income
 
Total interest and dividend income was $17.28 million for the year ended June 30, 2014, compared to $14.80 million for the year ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $2.48 million, or 16.8%.  Interest and fees on loans increased to $12.99 million for 2014 from $11.20 million for 2013.  The increase of $1.79, or 16.0%, was due to an increase in the average balances on loans receivable partially offset by the decrease in average rates for the year ended June 30, 2014.  Specifically, the average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 39 basis points to 4.98% from 5.37% for the prior year.  Average balances for loans receivable, including loans held-for-sale, net, for the year ended June 30, 2014 were $260.83 million, compared to $208.64 million for the previous year.  This represents an increase of $52.18 million, or 25.0%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale also increased to $4.29 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $3.57 million for the year ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $717,000, or 20.1%.  This increase was the result of higher average balances for the available-for-sale portfolio during the year.  Average balances for investment securities was $200.23 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 compared to $167.12 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Interest earned from deposits at other banks decreased for the year ended June 30, 2014 due to smaller average balances.

Interest Expense
 
Total interest expense decreased to $2.04 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $2.24 million for the year ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $202,000, or 9.0%.  The decrease was attributable to a decrease in interest on borrowings partially offset by an increase in expense on deposits.  Interest on deposits increased to $1.29 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $1.20 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  This increase of $96,000, or 8.0%, was due to an increase in average balances partially offset by a decrease in average rates.  Average balances for interest bearing deposits increased from $291.83 million to $370.91 million, a total increase of $79.07 million, or 27.1%.  All deposit categories experienced increases in average balances in 2014.  The average cost of deposits decreased 6 basis points, to 0.35% in 2014 from 0.41% in 2013.  All deposit categories experienced decreases in average rates in 2014.  The decrease in the average balance of borrowings was augmented by a decrease in the average rate paid and resulted in a decrease in interest paid on borrowings to $751,000 for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $1.05 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  The average balance of borrowings decreased by $1.87 million to $36.91 million for the year ended June 30, 2014, compared to $38.78 million for the year ended June 30, 2013 and resulted from decreases in average FHLB borrowings and other borrowings stemming from inflows of retail deposits as funding sources.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased to 2.03% in 2014 from 2.70% in 2013.
 
Provision for Loan Losses
 
A provision to increase the allowance for loan loss by $608,000 was made for the year ended June 30, 2014 while a provision of $678,000 million was made for the year ended June 30, 2013.  The decrease from 2013 is based on an analysis of a variety of factors including delinquencies within the loan portfolio.  Total classified assets decreased to $2.10 million at June 30, 2014 from $2.56 million at June 30, 2013.  Total nonperforming loans as a percentage of the total loan portfolio decreased to 0.19% at June 30, 2014, from 0.36% at June 30, 2013.  As of June 30, 2014, The Bank had $458,000 in other real estate owned, a decrease of $92,000 from $550,000 held at June 30, 2013.
 
 
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Noninterest Income
 
Total noninterest income decreased to $10.04 million for the year ended June 30, 2014, from $10.31 million for the year ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $273,000 or 2.6%.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net gain on sale of loans of $831,000 and a net decrease of $267,000 in the value of the fair-value-hedge interest rate swap implemented in August 2010.  Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities also decreased $188,000.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in mortgage loan servicing fees and service charges on deposit accounts.  Mortgage loan servicing fees increased $348,000 primarily due to higher balances of residential mortgage loans serviced by the Company.  Service charges on deposit accounts increased $212,000 due to an increased number of deposit accounts as a result of the Sterling branch acquisition.  Other noninterest income also increased $477,000 largely due to increased income of $316,000 from our wealth management division.
 
Noninterest Expense
 
Noninterest expense increased by $2.05 million or 9.8% to $22.91 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 from $20.86 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  This increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $2.48 million resulting from the increase in staff from the Sterling branch acquisition.  Occupancy and equipment expense and data processing also increased by $1.08 million as the result of the Sterling branch acquisition and now operating a larger entity.  There were no acquisition costs for the year ended June 30, 2014 compared to $1.92 for the same period last year as the acquisition was fully completed by the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.  Consulting fees increased $404,000 due to an on-going review of staffing and efficiency measures in fiscal 2014.
 
Income Tax
 
Eagle’s income tax benefit was $350,000 for the year ended June 30, 2014, compared to $650,000 for the year ended June 30, 2013.  The effective tax rate was negative 19.88% for the year ended June 30, 2014 and negative 49.13% for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Though pretax income is higher in the current period the percent of tax free municipal bond income and Bank owned life insurance income to total income increased, thus reducing the effective tax rate.  The effective tax rate was further reduced by a tax credit investment entered into by the Company in 2013.  The Bank made an investment in Certified Development Entities which have received allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTC”). Administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the NMTC program is aimed at stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities. The federal income tax credits received are claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period.  The federal tax credit benefits were $380,000 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.  In addition, the deductibility for tax purposes of goodwill resulting from the Sterling acquisition has helped reduce the Company’s effective tax rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

The Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by the Montana Division of Banking and FRB regulations.  The liquidity requirement is retained for safety and soundness purposes, and that appropriate levels of liquidity will depend upon the types of activities in which the company engages.  For internal reporting purposes, the Bank uses policy minimums of 1.0%, and 8.0% for “basic surplus” and “basic surplus with FHLB” as internally defined.  In general, the “basic surplus” is a calculation of the ratio of unencumbered short-term assets reduced by estimated percentages of CD maturities and other deposits that may leave the Bank in the next 90 days divided by total assets.  “Basic surplus with FHLB” adds to “basic surplus” the additional borrowing capacity the Bank has with the FHLB of Seattle.  The Bank exceeded those minimum ratios as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.

The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, repayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investments, funds provided from operations, advances from the FHLB of Seattle and other borrowings.  Scheduled repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturities of investment securities are generally predictable.  However, other sources of funds, such as deposit flows and loan prepayments, can be greatly influenced by the general level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank uses liquidity resources principally to fund existing and future loan commitments.  It also uses them to fund maturing certificates of deposit, demand deposit withdrawals and to invest in other loans and investments, maintain liquidity, and meet operating expenses.

Liquidity may be adversely affected by unexpected deposit outflows, higher interest rates paid by competitors, and similar matters.  Management monitors projected liquidity needs and determines the level desirable based in part on Eagle’s commitments to make loans and management’s assessment of Eagle’s ability to generate funds.
 
 
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Comparison of Cash Flow for December 31, 2014 and 2013

Net cash provided by the Company’s operating activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions affecting net income, was $4.22 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $8.77 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  Net cash provided by operating activities was lower for the December 31, 2014 period primarily due to changes in loans held-for-sale.

Net cash used in the Company’s investing activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions from the investment securities and mortgage-backed securities portfolios and the loan portfolio, was $14.84 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $15.00 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2014 is due in part to loan originations being higher than loan pay-off and principal payments during the year.  Loan origination and principal collection, net was $43.66 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014.  This was partially offset by available-for-sale securities sales proceeds of $26.94 million.  Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2013 is due in part to loan originations being higher than loan pay-off and principal payments during the year.  Loan origination and principal collection, net was $33.68 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  In addition, there was $29.41 million in available-for-sale securities purchases during the six months ended December 31, 2013.  These uses of cash were partially offset by available-for-sale security sales and maturities, principal payments and calls of $48.87 million.
 
Net cash provided by the Company’s financing activities was $16.31 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $7.13 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2014 was primarily a result of a net increase in deposits of $13.94 million and net advances from FHLB and other borrowings of $3.54 million.   Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was due to a net increase in deposits of $14.49 million, partially offset by net payments on FHLB advances and other borrowings of $6.79 million.

Comparison of Cash Flow for June 30, 2014 and 2013

Net cash provided by the Company’s operating activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions affecting net income, was $9.60 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $6.87 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 2014 was primarily a result of a decrease in the amount of loans held-for-sale.  Net cash used in operating activities for fiscal 2013 was primarily due to an increase in the amount of loans held-for-sale.

Net cash used in the Company’s investing activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions from the investment securities and mortgage-backed securities portfolios and the loan portfolio, was $33.69 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 compared to $13.13 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Net cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2014 is due in part to loan originations being higher than loan pay-off and principal payments during the year.  Loan origination and principal collection, net was $61.17 million for fiscal 2014.  In addition, there was $44.74 million in available-for-sale securities purchases during fiscal 2014.  These uses of cash were partially offset by available-for-sale security sales and maturities, principal payments and calls of $74.40 million.  The net cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2013 was primarily due to purchases of available-for-sale securities, partially offset by cash received for the Sterling branch acquisition.
 
Net cash provided by the Company’s financing activities was $24.75 million for the year ended June 30, 2014 compared to $6.35 million for the year ended June 30, 2013.  Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 2014 was primarily a result of a net increase in FHLB advances and other borrowings of $16.59 million, as well as a net increase in deposits of $9.29 million.   Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 2013 was due to a net increase in deposits of $15.30 million, partially offset by net payments on FHLB advances and other borrowings of $7.84 million.

Capital Resources

At November 30, 2014 (the most recent report available), the Bank’s internally determined measurement of sensitivity to interest rate movements as measured by a 200 basis point rise in interest rates scenario, decreased the economic value of equity (“EVE”) by 11.6%.  The Bank is within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for interest rate sensitivity.

The Bank’s tier I core capital ratio, as measured under State of Montana and FRB rules, increased slightly from 8.43% as of June 30, 2014 to 8.62% as of December 31, 2014.  The Bank’s strong capital position helps to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure.
 
 
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As of December 31, 2014, the Bank’s regulatory capital was in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements and the Bank is deemed “well capitalized” pursuant to State of Montana and FRB rules.  At December 31, 2014, the Bank’s tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios amounted to 8.62%, 8.62% and 13.59%, respectively, compared to regulatory requirements of 1.5%, 3.0% and 8.0%, respectively.
 
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
Our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are found in Item 8, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation.  The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations.  Interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Interest Rate Risk Analysis
 
In addition to the asset/liability committee, the board of directors reviews our asset and liability policies.  The board of directors reviews interest rate risk and interest rate trends quarterly, as well as liquidity and capital ratio requirements.  Management administers the policies and determinations of the board of directors with respect to our asset and liability goals and strategies.  Our asset and liability policy and strategies are expected to continue as described so long as competitive and regulatory conditions in the financial institution industry and market interest rates continue as they have in recent years.
 
The following table discloses how the Bank’s EVE would react to interest rate changes.  Given the current relatively low level of market interest rates, an EVE calculation for an interest rate decrease of greater than 100 basis points has not been prepared.
 
Changes in Market      Economic Value of Equity as % Change of PV
Interest Rates     At December 31, 2014   Board Policy Limit
(Basis Points)     Projected EVE   (if applicable)
         
Must be no greater than:
  +300       -18.7 %     -30.0 %
  +200       -11.6 %     -20.0 %
  +100       -4.7 %     -10.0 %
  0       0.0 %     0.0 %
  -100       0.3 %     -10.0 %
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit.  While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make.  In addition, we use mandatory sell forward delivery commitments to sell whole loans to the secondary markets.  These commitments are also used as a hedge against exposure to interest rate risks relating from rate locked loan origination commitments on certain mortgage loans held-for-sale.
 
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

This item has been omitted based on Eagle’s status as a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

Eagle’s audited consolidated financial statements, notes thereto, and auditor’s reports are found immediately following Part III of this report.
 
 
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ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as amended, as of December 31, 2014, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and  Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of December 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
Management Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f).  Our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.  This assessment was based upon the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting involves a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Internal control over financial reporting includes the controls themselves, as well as monitoring of the controls and internal auditing practices and actions to correct deficiencies identified.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014.  Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2014, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
ITEM 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION.

None.
 
 
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PART III

Except as provided below, the information required by Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 is hereby incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of our year.

ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

Information about our directors may be found under the caption “Proposal I – Election of Directors” in our Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”).  The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions of “Section 16 (a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”, “Board Meetings and Committees”, “Structure of the Board of Directors”, “The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight”, and “Code of Ethics” is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following is a list of the names and ages of our executive officers, all positions and offices held by each person and each person’s principal occupations or employment during the past five years.  There are no family relationships between any executive officers and directors.
 
Peter J. Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer     Age 57
Mr. Johnson has served as President of the Bank and Eagle since July 2007 and CEO since November 2007.  Prior to being named President, he served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  He joined the Bank in 1981.  He serves on the Montana Independent Bankers Association board of directors and recently served on the Federal Reserve Board’s Community Depository Institution Advisory Council.  He is a past chairman of both the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and the Diocese of Helena Finance Council.  He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Helena.
 
Laura F. Clark, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer   Age 58
Ms. Clark joined the Bank and Eagle as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in March 2014.  She brings over 35 years of extensive banking experience, including a variety of executive positions with respected community banks in Montana.  Ms. Clark has participated in a variety of volunteer community events and projects.

Michael C. Mundt, Executive Vice President/Chief Community Banking Officer    Age 60
Mr. Mundt has served as the Executive Vice President/Chief Community Banking Officer of the Bank since July 2014.  Prior to being named the  Executive Vice President/Chief Community Banking Officer, he served as Chief Lending Officer.  He joined the bank in 1988.  He currently serves on the Montana Bankers Association’s board of directors, and also currently serves as the immediate Past-President of the Montana Business Assistance Connection, a local economic development non-profit organization.

Rachel R. Amdahl, Senior Vice President/Operations  Age 46
Mrs. Amdahl has served as Senior Vice President/Operations of the Bank since February 2006.  Prior to being named the Senior Vice President/Operations, she served as Vice President/Operations since 2000.  She joined the Bank in 1987.  She currently serves on the Lewis and Clark County United Way board of directors.  She also is a member of the Women’s Leadership Network.

Tracy A. Zepeda, Senior Vice President/Branch Retail Administration    Age 35
Ms. Zepeda has served as the Senior Vice President/Retail Branches Officer of the Bank since December 2012.  She joined the Bank at the time of the Sterling acquisition.  Prior to being named Senior Vice President/Branch Retail Administration of the Bank, she had served as Vice President/Territory Manager of Sterling since January 2011.  Prior to that position Ms. Zepeda served as Assistant Vice President/Community Manager of Sterling since July 2007.

Dale F. Field, Senior Vice President/Chief Credit Officer   Age 43
Mr. Field joined Eagle in 2001 as VP/Commercial lender and was promoted to VP/Chief Credit Administration Officer in 2011. He was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Credit Officer in July 2014. Prior to joining Eagle, Mr. Field worked for US Bank in Nevada as a Business Banking Officer and VP/Branch Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Montana State University.
 
Chantelle R. Nash, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer    Age 44
Ms. Nash joined Eagle as a Compliance Manager in 2006 and was promoted to VP/Compliance Officer in 2010. She was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer in July 2014. Prior to joining Eagle, Ms. Nash worked in the legal field. She holds her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.
 
 
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Larry Williams, Senior Vice President/Senior Lending Officer  Age 47
Mr. Williams joined Eagle in November 2014.  He was formerly with Community Bank, Inc. and served as Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.  Mr. Williams is currently the president of the Western Montana Chapter of Risk Management Associates and has been a member for 12 years.  Mr. Williams graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Code of Ethics

We have a code of ethics that applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and our Board.  Our Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy is available on our website at www.opportunitybank.com.  We will disclose on our website any amendments to or waivers from any provision of our Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy that applies to any of the directors or officers.
 
ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
 
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions of “Directors’ Compensation” and “Executive Compensation” is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
 
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions of “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock” is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
 
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions of “Transactions with Certain Related Persons” and “Board Independence” is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
 
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions of “Proposal IV – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors” is incorporated herein by reference.
 
PART IV
 
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a)
 
(1)
The following documents are filed as part of this report:  The audited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and the related Consolidated Statements of Income, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years then ended, together with the related notes and independent auditor’s reports.

 
(2)
 Schedules omitted as they are not applicable.

 
(3)
 Exhibits.

Exhibits 10.1 through 10.17 are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

**
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
 
 
 
*
3.2
Bylaws of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
 
 
 
*
4
Form of Common Stock Certificate of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
 
 
 
***
10.1
Eagle Bancorp 2000 Stock Incentive Plan.
 
 
 
*
10.2
Employment Contract, effective as of October 1, 2009, between Peter J. Johnson and American Federal Savings Bank.
 
 
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*
10.3
Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into between Opportunity Bank of Montana (or its predecessor) and its executive officers.
     
*
10.4
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Contract, effective as of January 22, 2010, between Peter J. Johnson and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.5
Salary Continuation Agreement, dated April 18, 2002, between Larry A. Dreyer and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.6
First Amendment to Salary Continuation Agreement, dated December 31, 2006, between Larry A. Dreyer and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.7
Salary Continuation Agreement, dated April 18, 2002, between Peter J. Johnson and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.8
First Amendment to Salary Continuation Agreement, dated December 31, 2006, between Peter J.  Johnson and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.9
Salary Continuation Agreement, dated April 18, 2002, between Michael C. Mundt and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.10
First Amendment to Salary Continuation Agreement, dated December 31, 2006, between Michael C.  Mundt and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.11
Salary Continuation Agreement, dated November 16, 2006, between Rachel R. Amdahl and American Federal Savings Bank.
     
*
10.12
American Federal Savings Bank Split-Dollar Plan, effective October 21, 2004.
     
*
10.13
Summary of American Federal Savings Bank Bonus Plan.
 
 
10.14
2011 Stock Incentive Plan for Directors, Officers and Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No.  333-182360) filed with the SEC on June 27, 2012)
     
 
10.15
Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated June 29, 2012, by and among Sterling Savings Bank, Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and American Federal Savings Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012)
     
*
21.1
Subsidiaries of Registrant.
     
 
23.1
Consent of Davis Kinard & Co, PC
 
 
 
 
31.1
Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
 
31.2
Certification by Laura F. Clark, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
 
32.1
Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and Laura F. Clark, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
*
Incorporated by reference to the identically numbered exhibit of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.  333-163790) filed with the SEC on December 17, 2009.
 
**
Incorporated by reference to the identically numbered exhibit of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2010.
 
***
Incorporated by reference to the proxy statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting filed with the SEC on September 19, 2000.
 
 
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(b)           See item 15(a)(3) above.
 
(c)           See Item 15(a)(1) and 15(a)(2) above.
 
 
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
 
  EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC.  
       
 
 
           /s/ Peter J. Johnson  
    Peter J. Johnson  
    President & Chief Executive Officer  
       
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signatures
  
Title
  
Date
         
         
 
             /s/ Peter J. Johnson
  
President & Chief Executive Officer
  
3/18/2015
Peter J. Johnson
  
Director (Principal Executive Officer)
    
         
/s/ Laura F. Clark
  
Senior Vice President and Chief
  
3/18/2015
Laura F. Clark
  
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
    
         
/s/ Larry A. Dreyer
  
Chairman
  
3/18/2015
Larry A. Dreyer
        
         
/s/ James A. Maierle
  
Vice Chairman
  
3/18/2015
James A. Maierle
        
         
/s/ Rick F. Hays
  
Director
  
3/18/2015
Rick F. Hays
        
         
/s/ Lynn E. Dickey
  
Director
  
3/18/2015
Lynn E. Dickey
        
         
/s/ Maureen J. Rude
  
Director
  
3/18/2015
Maureen J. Rude
        
         
/s/ Thomas J. McCarvel
  
Director
  
3/18/2015
Thomas J. McCarvel
        
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013
 
     
 
 

 
 
 
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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Letterhead
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Eagle) as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and each of the years in the two year period ended June 30, 2014.  Eagle’s management is responsible for these financial statements.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and each of the years in the two year period ended June 30, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
  signature
  Certified Public Accountants
 
 
Abilene, Texas
February 5, 2015
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
  
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
  
                   
                   
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
ASSETS:
                  
Cash and due from banks
   $ 11,889     $ 6,208     $ 3,776  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
     613       611       2,385  
Total cash and cash equivalents
     12,502       6,819       6,161  
                         
Securities available-for-sale
     161,787       189,553       218,963  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
     1,968       1,878       1,931  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
     641       -       -  
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
     155       155       155  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
     17,587       17,245       20,807  
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan fees of $486 at December 31, 2014,
                        
$413 at June 30, 2014 and $117 at June 30, 2013 and allowance for loan
                        
losses of $2,450 at December 31, 2014, $2,125 at June 30, 2014 and
                        
$2,000 at June 30, 2013
     316,270       273,991       214,677  
Accrued interest and dividend receivable
     2,318       2,429       2,387  
Mortgage servicing rights, net
     4,115       3,756       3,192  
Premises and equipment, net
     19,964       20,101       18,943  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
     11,735       11,082       10,869  
Real estate and other repossessed assets acquired in
                        
settlement of loans, net
     637       458       550  
Goodwill
     7,034       7,034       6,890  
Core deposit intangible, net
     663       745       922  
Deferred tax asset, net
     1,467       2,084       2,705  
Other assets
     1,364       1,778       1,382  
Total assets
   $ 560,207     $ 539,108     $ 510,534  
                         
LIABILITIES:
                        
Deposit accounts:
                        
Noninterest bearing
   $ 60,507     $ 58,432     $ 52,972  
Interest bearing
     380,476       368,613       364,779  
Total deposits
     440,983       427,045       417,751  
                         
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     4,578       3,749       3,535  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
     54,993       51,454       34,861  
Subordinated debentures
     5,155       5,155       5,155  
Total liabilities
     505,709       487,403       461,302  
                         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
                        
Preferred stock (no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
                        
issued or outstanding)
     -       -       -  
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 8,000,000 shares authorized;
                        
4,083,127 shares issued; 3,878,781, 3,916,233 and 3,898,685 shares
                        
 outstanding at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013,
                        
respectively)
     41       41       41  
Additional paid-in capital
     22,122       22,123       22,109  
Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan
     (1,141 )     (1,224 )     (1,390 )
Treasury stock, at cost
     (2,194 )     (1,800 )     (1,993 )
Retained earnings
     35,885       34,824       33,849  
Net accumulated other comprehensive loss
     (215 )     (2,259 )     (3,384 )
Total shareholders' equity
     54,498       51,705       49,232  
                         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
   $ 560,207     $ 539,108     $ 510,534  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
  
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
  
                   
                   
   
Six Months Ended
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
December 31, 2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
                  
Interest and fees on loans
   $ 7,562     $ 12,985     $ 11,200  
Securities available-for-sale
     2,026       4,285       3,568  
Federal Reserve Bank dividends
     19       -       -  
Trust preferred securities
     1       3       3  
Interest on deposits with banks
     1       8       27  
Total interest and dividend income
     9,609       17,281       14,798  
                         
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                        
Deposits
     677       1,294       1,198  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
     310       664       956  
Subordinated debentures
     43       87       93  
Total interest expense
     1,030       2,045       2,247  
                         
NET INTEREST INCOME
     8,579       15,236       12,551  
                         
Loan loss provision
     515       608       678  
                         
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER LOAN LOSS PROVISION
     8,064       14,628       11,873  
                         
NONINTEREST INCOME:
                        
Service charges on deposit accounts
     538       1,022       810  
Net gain on sale of loans (includes $461 for six months ended
                        
December 31, 2014, $582 for FY 2014 and $193 for FY 2013 related
                        
to accumulated other comprehensive earnings reclassification)
     2,864       4,586       5,417  
Mortgage loan service fees
     767       1,372       1,024  
Wealth management income
     290       527       211  
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities (includes $335
                        
for six months ended December 31, 2014, $1,073 for FY 2014 and
                        
$1,261 for FY 2013 related to accumulated other comprehensive
                        
earnings reclassification)
     335       1,073       1,261  
Net (loss) gain on fair value hedge
     (364 )     (63 )     204  
Net loss on sale of real estate owned and other repossessed property
     (1 )     (50 )     (26 )
Other noninterest income
     663       1,574       1,413  
Total noninterest income
     5,092       10,041       10,314  
                         
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
                        
Salaries and employee benefits
     6,274       12,822       10,344  
Occupancy and equipment expense
     1,426       2,774       2,242  
Data processing
     1,082       1,870       1,326  
Advertising
     408       816       946  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
     328       630       752  
Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits
     208       427       360  
Federal insurance premiums
     174       271       264  
Postage
     95       175       138  
Legal, accounting and examination fees
     469       555       439  
Consulting fees
     351       537       133  
Acquisition costs
     -       -       1,920  
Write-down on real estate owned and other repossessed property
     -       10       192  
Other noninterest expense
     1,164       2,021       1,808  
Total noninterest expenses
     11,979       22,908       20,864  
                         
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
     1,177       1,761       1,323  
                         
Income tax benefit (includes $1,405 for six months ended
                        
December 31, 2014, $774 for FY 2014 and ($3,891) for
                        
FY 2013 related to income tax expense (benefit) from
                        
reclassification items)
     (465 )     (350 )     (650 )
                         
NET INCOME
   $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
                         
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
   $ 0.42     $ 0.54     $ 0.51  
                         
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
   $ 0.42     $ 0.53     $ 0.50  
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
                  

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
  
                   
                   
   
Six Months Ended
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
December 31, 2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
                   
NET INCOME
   $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
                         
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
                        
Change in fair value of investment securities available-for-sale,
                        
before income taxes
     3,749       3,093       (8,676 )
Reclassification for realized gains and losses on investment
                        
securities included in income, before income taxes
     (335 )     (1,073 )     (1,261 )
Change in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow
                        
hedges, before income taxes
     496       461       582  
Reclassification for realized gains on derivatives designated
                      
as cash flow hedges, before income taxes
     (461 )     (582 )     (193 )
Total other items of comprehensive income (loss)
     3,449       1,899       (9,548 )
                         
Income tax (expense) benefit related to:
                        
Investment securities
     (1,391 )     (823 )     4,049  
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
     (14 )     49       (158 )
      (1,405 )     (774 )     3,891  
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
   $ 3,686     $ 3,236     $ (3,684 )

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
  
                                                 
                                                 
                                       
Accumulated
        
                     
Unallocated
                
Other
        
   
Preferred
    
Common
    
Paid-In
    
ESOP
    
Treasury
    
Retained
    
Comprehensive
        
   
Stock
    
Stock
    
Capital
    
Shares
    
Stock
    
Earnings
    
Income (Loss)
    
Total
  
                                                 
 Balance at July 1, 2012
   $ -     $ 41     $ 22,112     $ (1,556 )   $ (2,210 )   $ 32,990     $ 2,273     $ 53,650  
                                                                 
 Net income
                                             1,973               1,973  
                                                                 
   Other comprehensive loss
                                                     (5,657 )     (5,657 )
                                                                 
 Dividends paid
                                             (1,114 )             (1,114 )
                                                                 
 Stock compensation expense
                     206                                       206  
                                                                 
 Treasury stock reissued for compensation
                                                                
(19,714 shares at $10.48 average cost per share )
                     (217 )             217                       -  
                                                                 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares allocated or
                                                                
           committed to be released for allocation (16,616 shares)
                     8       166                                174  
                                                                 
                                                                 
 Balance at June 30, 2013
   $ -     $ 41     $ 22,109     $ (1,390 )   $ (1,993 )   $ 33,849     $ (3,384 )   $ 49,232  
                                                                 
 Net income
                                             2,111               2,111  
                                                                 
 Other comprehensive income
                                                     1,125       1,125  
                                                                 
 Dividends paid
                                             (1,136 )             (1,136 )
                                                                 
 Stock compensation expense
                     193                                       193  
                                                                 
 Treasury stock reissued for compensation
                                                                
 (17,548 shares at $10.97 average cost per share )
                     (193 )             193                       -  
                                                                 
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares                                                                
    allocated or committed to be released for                                                                
    allocation (16,616 shares)                      14        166                                180  
                                                                 
 Balance at June 30, 2014
   $ -     $ 41     $ 22,123     $ (1,224 )   $ (1,800 )   $ 34,824     $ (2,259 )   $ 51,705  
                                                                 
 Net income
                                             1,642               1,642  
                                                                 
 Other comprehensive income
                                                     2,044       2,044  
                                                                 
 Dividends paid
                                             (581 )             (581 )
                                                                 
 Stock compensation expense
                     186                                       186  
                                                                 
 Treasury stock purchased
                                                                
 (55,000 shares at $10.66 average cost per share )
                                     (587 )                     (587 )
                                                                 
 Treasury stock reissued for compensation
                                                                
 (17,548 shares at $10.97 average cost per share )
                     (193 )             193                       -  
                                                                 
 Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares
                                                               
    allocated or committed to be released for                                                                
    allocation (8,308 shares)
                     6       83                               89  
                                                                 
 Balance at December 31, 2014
   $ -     $ 41     $ 22,122     $ (1,141 )   $ (2,194 )   $ 35,885     $ (215 )   $ 54,498  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
  
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
  
                   
                   
   
Six Months Ended
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
December 31, 2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                  
 Net income
   $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)
                        
 operating activities:
                        
 Loan loss provision
     515       608       678  
 Write-down on real estate owned and other repossessed assets
     -       10       192  
 Depreciation
     585       1,146       931  
 Net amortization of investment securities premium and discounts
     1,025       2,839       2,169  
 Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
     328       630       752  
 Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits
     208       427       360  
 Deferred income tax benefit
     (665 )     (153 )     (675 )
 Net gain on sale of loans
     (2,864 )     (4,586 )     (5,417 )
 Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
     (335 )     (1,073 )     (1,261 )
 Net loss on sale of real estate owned and other repossessed assets
     1       50       26  
 Net loss (gain) on fair value hedge
     364       63       (204 )
 Net gain on sale/disposal of premises and equipment
     -       (15 )     (285 )
 Net appreciation in cash surrender value of life insurance
     (158 )     (322 )     (297 )
 Net change in:
                        
 Accrued interest and dividends receivable
     111       (42 )     (1,016 )
 Loans held-for-sale
     2,557       8,027       (4,388 )
 Other assets
     167       (649 )     (685 )
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     738       526       272  
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
     4,219       9,597       (6,875 )
                         
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                        
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
                        
 Sales
     26,939       52,058       19,501  
 Maturities, principal payments and calls
     5,811       22,344       32,888  
 Purchases
     (2,260 )     (44,738 )     (192,919 )
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (purchased) redeemed
     (90 )     53       72  
Federal Reserve Bank stock (purchased) redeemed
     (641 )     -       -  
Cash received in acquisition of Sterling Bank branches, net of cash paid
     -       -       130,094  
Final valuation adjustments related to acquisition of Sterling Bank branches
     -       (144 )     -  
Loan origination and principal collection, net
     (43,665 )     (61,166 )     (2,476 )
Proceeds from Bank owned life insurance
     -       109       -  
Purchases of Bank owned life insurance
     (495 )     -       (1,400 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other repossessed assets
                        
  acquired in settlement of loans
     4       83       1,856  
Insurance proceeds related to premises and equipment
     -       31       -  
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
     -       -       647  
Additions to premises and equipment
     (448 )     (2,320 )     (1,391 )
 Net cash used in investing activities
     (14,845 )     (33,690 )     (13,128 )
                         
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                        
Net increase in deposits
     13,938       9,294       15,299  
Net short-term advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     3,639       20,793       7,500  
Long-term advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     2,000       5,000       865  
Payments on long-term Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     (2,100 )     (9,200 )     (16,200 )
Purchase of treasury stock, at cost
     (587 )     -       -  
Dividends paid
     (581 )     (1,136 )     (1,114 )
 Net cash provided by financing activities
     16,309       24,751       6,350  
                         
 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
     5,683       658       (13,653 )
                         
 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
     6,819       6,161       19,814  
                         
 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
   $ 12,502     $ 6,819     $ 6,161  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
      
NOTE 1:
Organization and Operations
 
 
On April 5, 2010, Eagle Bancorp completed its second-step conversion from a partially-public mutual holding company structure to a fully publicly-owned stock holding company structure.  As part of that transaction it also completed a related stock offering.  As a result of the conversion and offering, Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (“the Company”, or “Eagle”) became the stock holding company for American Federal Savings Bank (“AFSB”), and Eagle Financial MHC and Eagle Bancorp ceased to exist.  The Company sold a total of 2,464,274 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $10.00 per share in the offering for gross proceeds of $24,643,000.  Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of Eagle Bancorp common stock owned by the public were exchanged.  Shareholders of Eagle Bancorp received 3.80 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of Eagle Bancorp common stock that they owned immediately prior to completion of the transaction.
 
The Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which purchased shares in the offering, was authorized to purchase up to 8.00% of the shares sold in the offering, or 197,142 shares. The ESOP completed its purchase of all such authorized shares in the offering, at a total cost of $1,971,000.

 
In 2014, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) determined that it was in the Company’s best interests to adopt a Montana community bank charter and the Company applied to the State of Montana to form an interim bank for the purpose of facilitating the conversion of AFSB from a federally chartered savings bank to a Montana-chartered commercial bank.  Upon receiving required approvals of the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions and the federal banking agencies for the conversion the conversion became effective on October 14, 2014. Concurrent with the conversion, the Bank applied, and was approved, for membership in the Federal Reserve System of the Board of Governors. In connection with the conversion, AFSB changed its name to Opportunity Bank of Montana (“the Bank”).  As a result of the conversion, the Bank is now regulated by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions.  As a Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) member bank, its primary federal regulator is the FRB, and the Company is a registered bank holding company regulated by the FRB.  The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and its deposit accounts are insured to the applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).

 
The Bank is headquartered in Helena, Montana, and operates additional branches in Butte, Bozeman, Billings, Big Timber, Livingston, Missoula, Hamilton and Townsend, Montana.  It also operates two separate mortgage loan origination locations in Bozeman and Missoula, Montana.  The Bank received approval to open a Loan Production Office in Great Falls, Montana during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Great Falls Office opened in January 2015.  The Bank’s market area is concentrated in southern Montana, to which it primarily offers commercial, residential and consumer loans.  The Bank’s principal business is accepting deposits and, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, investing in various types of loans and securities.  Collectively, Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc. and its subsidiaries are referred to herein as “the Company.”

 
In August 2014, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a change in the Company’s fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31 of each year.  The year-end change is effective beginning with the Company’s 2015 fiscal year (“FY”), which began on January 1, 2015 and will end on December 31, 2015.  As a result of this change, the consolidated financial statements include presentation of the six month transition period from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
  
 
Principles of Consolidation

 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc., the Bank, Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I and AFSB NMTC Investment Fund, LLC.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 
Consolidated Financial Statement Presentation and Use of Estimates

 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  In preparing consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, the valuation of financial instruments, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation of foreclosed assets.  In connection with the determination of the estimated losses on loans, foreclosed assets, valuation of mortgage servicing rights and valuation of the interest rate swap, management obtains independent appraisals and valuations.

 
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for December 31, 2014.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income or total shareholders’ equity.

 
Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk

 
Most of the Company’s business activity is with customers located within Montana.  Note 4 discusses the types of securities that the Company invests in.  Note 5 discusses the types of lending that the Company engages in.  The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.

 
The Company carries certain assets with other financial institutions which are subject to credit risk by the amount such assets exceed federal deposit insurance limits. At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, no account balances were held with correspondent banks that were in excess of FDIC insured levels, except for federal funds sold or deposit balances held at Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Seattle.  Also, from time to time, the Company is due amounts in excess of FDIC insurance limits for checks and transit items.  Management monitors the financial stability of correspondent banks and considers amounts advanced in excess of FDIC insurance limits to present no significant additional risk to the Company.

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

 
For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions “cash and due from banks” and “interest-bearing deposits in banks” all of which mature within ninety days.

 
The Bank is required to maintain a reserve balance with the FRB.  The Bank properly maintained amounts in excess of required reserves of $0 as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.

 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued
 
 
Investment Securities

 
The Company can designate debt and equity securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 all securities were designated as available-for-sale.

 
Held-to-maturity – Debt investment securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at their remaining unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized premiums or unaccreted discounts.  Premiums are amortized and discounts are accreted using the interest method over the period remaining until maturity.

 
Available-for-sale – Investment securities that will be held for indefinite periods of time, including securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest or prepayment rates, need for liquidity and changes in the availability of and the yield of alternative investments, are classified as available-for-sale.  These assets are carried at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are reported as other comprehensive income.  Gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

 
Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary are recognized by write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value.  Such write-downs would be included in earnings as realized losses.

 
Trading – Investments that are purchased with the intent of selling them within a short period of time.

 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 
The Company’s investment in FHLB stock is a restricted investment carried at cost ($100 per share par value), which approximates its fair value.  As a member of the FHLB system, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding FHLB advances.  The Company purchased 900 shares during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  No shares were purchased during FY 2014 or FY 2013.  The Company may request redemption at par value of any stock in excess of the amount it is required to hold.  Stock redemptions are made at the discretion of the FHLB.  The Bank did not redeem any shares during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Bank redeemed 531 shares in FY 2014 and 712 shares in FY 2013.

 
Federal Reserve Bank Stock

 
The Company’s investment in FRB stock is a restricted investment carried at cost, which approximates its fair value.  Although the par value of the stock is $100 per share, banks pay only $50 per share at the time of purchase, with the understanding that the other half of the subscription amount is subject to call at any time.  As a new member of the Federal Reserve System, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FRB stock based on a specific percentage of its capital and surplus.  The Company purchased 12,600 shares during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  Dividends are received semi-annually at a fixed rate of 6.00% on the total number of shares.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued
 
 
Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale

 
Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at fair value, determined in aggregate, plus the fair value of associated derivative financial instruments.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized in a valuation allowance by a charge to income.

 
Loans

 
The Bank grants mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers.  A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by mortgage loans in Montana.  The ability of the Bank’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the general economic conditions in this area.

 
Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances net of any unearned income, allowance for loan losses, and unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or unaccreted discounts on purchased loans.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized over the contractual life of the loan, and recorded as an adjustment to the yield, using the interest method.

 
Loan Origination/Risk Management. The Bank selectively extends credit for the purpose of establishing long-term relationships with its customers. The Bank mitigates the risks inherent in lending by focusing on businesses and individuals with demonstrated payment history, historically favorable profitability trends and stable cash flows. In addition to these primary sources of repayment, the Bank considers tangible collateral and personal guarantees as secondary sources of repayment. Lending officers are provided with detailed underwriting policies covering all lending activities in which the Bank is engaged and require all lenders to obtain appropriate approvals for the extension of credit. The Bank also maintains documentation requirements and extensive credit quality assurance practices in order to identify credit portfolio weaknesses as early as possible so any exposures that are discovered may be reduced.

 
A reporting system supplements the loan review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and nonperforming and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.

 
The Bank regularly contracts for independent loan reviews that validate the credit risk program. Results of these reviews are presented to management. The loan review process compliments and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as, the Company’s policies and procedures.

 
Residential Mortgages (1-4 Family). The Bank originates 1-4 family residential mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate. Repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy to a greater extent than other types of loans. Loans collateralized by 1-4 family residential real estate generally have been originated in amounts up to 80.00% of appraised values before requiring private mortgage insurance. The underwriting analysis includes credit verification, appraisals and a review of the financial condition of the borrower. The Company will either hold these loans in its portfolio or sell them on the secondary market, depending upon market conditions and the type and term of the loan originations. Generally, all 30-year fixed rate loans are sold in the secondary market.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
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Loans – continued
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Mortgages and Land Loans. The Bank makes commercial real estate loans and land loans collateralized by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate. Payments on loans secured by such properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties. Accordingly, repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy to a greater extent than other types of loans. When underwriting these loans, the Bank seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including giving careful consideration to the property’s operating history, future operating projections, current and projected occupancy, location and physical condition. The underwriting analysis also includes credit verification, analysis of global cash flow, appraisals and a review of the financial condition of the borrower.
 
 
Real Estate Construction. The Bank makes loans to finance the construction of residential and non-residential properties. The majority of the Bank’s residential construction loans are made to both individual homeowners for the construction of their primary residence and, to a lesser extent, to local builders for the construction of pre-sold houses or houses that are being built for sale in the future. The Company also originates loans to finance the construction of commercial properties such as multi-family, office, industrial, warehouse and retail centers. Construction loans involve additional risks attributable to the fact that loan funds are advanced upon the security of a project under construction, and the project is of uncertain value prior to its completion. Because of uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, the market value of the completed project and the effects of governmental regulation on real property, it can be difficult to accurately evaluate the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan to value ratio. As a result of these uncertainties, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project rather than the ability of a borrower or guarantor to repay the loan. If the Company is forced to foreclose on a project prior to completion, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to recover the entire unpaid portion of the loan. In addition, the Company may be required to fund additional amounts to complete a project and may have to hold the property for an indeterminable period of time. While the Bank has underwriting procedures designed to identify what it believes to be acceptable levels of risks in construction lending, no assurance can be given that these procedures will prevent losses from the risks described above.
 
Home Equity Loans. The Bank originates home equity loans that are secured by the borrowers’ primary residence. These loans are typically subject to a prior lien, which may or may not be held by the Bank. Although these loans are secured by real estate, they carry a greater risk than first lien 1-4 family residential mortgages because of the existence of a prior lien on the property as well as the flexibility the borrower has with respect to the proceeds. The Bank attempts to minimize this risk by maintaining conservative underwriting policies on these types of loans. Generally, home equity loans are made for up to 85.00% of the appraised value of the underlying real estate collateral, less the amount of any existing prior liens on the property securing the loan.
 
 
Consumer Loans. Consumer loans made by the Bank include automobile loans, recreational vehicle loans, boat loans, personal loans, credit lines, loans secured by deposit accounts and other personal loans. Risk is minimized due to relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 
Loans – continued
 
 
Commercial and Industrial Loans. A broad array of commercial lending products are made available to businesses for working capital (including inventory and accounts receivable), purchases of equipment and machinery and business. Bank’s commercial loans are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to service such debt as reflected by cash flow projections. Commercial loans are generally collateralized by business assets, accounts receivable and inventory, certificates of deposit, securities, guarantees or other collateral. The Bank also generally obtains personal guarantees from the principals of the business. Working capital loans are primarily collateralized by short-term assets, whereas term loans are primarily collateralized by long-term assets. As a result, commercial loans involve additional complexities, variables and risks and require more thorough underwriting and servicing than other types of loans.
 
 
Non-Accrual and 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 are placed on non-accrual status when, in management's opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. In determining whether or not a borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations for each class of loans, the Bank considers the borrower's debt service capacity through the analysis of current financial information, if available, and/or current information with regards to the Bank's collateral position. Regulatory provisions would typically require the placement of a loan on non-accrual status if (i) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection or (ii) full payment of principal and interest is not expected. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 
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 uncollectability 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 collectability 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 revisions as more information becomes available.

 
The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components.  For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management's estimate of probable losses.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
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Allowance for Loan Losses – continued

 
The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

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

 
Troubled Debt Restructured Loans

 
A troubled debt restructured loan is a loan in which the Bank grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider, for reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties. The loan terms which have been modified or restructured due to a borrower's financial difficulty, include but are not limited to a reduction in the stated interest rate; an extension of the maturity at an interest rate below current market rates; a reduction in the face amount of the debt; a reduction in the accrued interest; or re-aging, extensions, deferrals, renewals and rewrites or a combination of these modification methods. A troubled debt restructured loan would generally be considered impaired in the year of modification and will be assessed periodically for continued impairment.

 
Mortgage Servicing Rights

 
Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired through purchase or through sale of financial assets.  Generally, purchased servicing rights are capitalized at the cost to acquire the rights.  For sales of mortgage loans, a portion of the cost of originating the loan is allocated to the servicing right based on relative fair value.  Fair value is based on a market price valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

 
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NOTE 2:
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Mortgage Servicing Rights – continued

 
Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that the fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the tranches. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular tranche, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Capitalized servicing rights are reported as assets and are amortized into noninterest expense in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets.
 
Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans.  The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal and are recorded as income when earned.  The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

 
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

 
Life insurance policies are initially recorded at cost at the date of purchase.  Subsequent to purchase, the policies are periodically adjusted for fair value.  The adjustment to fair value increases or decreases the carrying value of the policies and is recorded as an income or expense on the consolidated statement of income.  For the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013, there were no adjustments to fair value that were outside the normal appreciation in cash surrender value.

 
Foreclosed Assets

 
Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling cost at the date of foreclosure.  All write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  After foreclosure, property held-for-sale is carried at fair value less cost to sell.  Impairment losses on property to be held and used are measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a property exceeds its fair value.  Costs of significant property improvements are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding property are expensed.  Valuations are periodically performed by management, and any subsequent write-downs are recorded as a charge to operations, if necessary, to reduce the carrying value of a property to the lower of its cost or fair value less cost to sell.

 
Premises and Equipment

 
Land is carried at cost.  Property and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 40 years.  The costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while major expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized.

 
Income Taxes

 
The Company adopted authoritative guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which sets out a consistent framework to determine the appropriate level of tax reserves to maintain for uncertain tax positions.

 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 
Income Taxes – continued

 
The Company’s income tax expense consists of the following components:  current and deferred.  Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues.  The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

 
Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods.  Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination.  The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any.  A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.  The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

 
The Company recognizes interest accrued on penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense.  During the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013, the Company recognized no interest and penalties.  Based on management’s analysis, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2013.  The Company files tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Montana.  There are currently no income tax examinations underway for these jurisdictions.  The Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by relevant taxing authorities as follows: U.S. Federal income tax returns for tax years 2011 and forward; Montana income tax returns for tax years 2011 and forward.

 
Treasury Stock

 
Treasury stock is accounted for on the cost method and consists of 204,346 shares at December 31, 2014, 166,894 shares at June 30, 2014 and 184,442 shares at June 30, 2013.

 
On July 1, 2014, the Company announced that its Board authorized the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of its common stock. Under this plan, shares may be purchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations.  Under this plan, 55,000 shares were purchased during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  At December 31, 2014, 145,000 shares remained for purchase under this plan.  The plan expires on June 30, 2015.

 
On July 1, 2013, the Company announced that its Board authorized a common stock repurchase plan for 150,000 shares of common stock, effective July 1, 2013.  The Company did not purchase any shares of our common stock during FY 2014.  This plan expired on June 30, 2014.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
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Advertising Costs

 
The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.  Advertising costs were approximately $408,000 in the six months ended December 31, 2014, $816,000 in FY 2014 and $946,000 in FY 2013.
 
 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan

 
Compensation expense recognized for the Company’s ESOP equals the fair value of shares that have been allocated or committed to be released for allocation to participants.  Any difference between the fair value of the shares at the time and the ESOP’s original acquisition cost is charged or credited to shareholders’ equity (capital surplus).  The cost of ESOP shares that have not yet been allocated or committed to be released is deducted from shareholders’ equity.

 
Earnings Per Share

 
Earnings per common share is computed using the two-class method prescribed under ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” ASC Topic 260 provides that unvested share based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company has determined that its outstanding non-vested stock awards are participating securities. Under the two-class method, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings allocated to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period, excluding outstanding participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect of stock compensation using the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of the weighted-average shares used in calculating basic earnings per common share and the weighted average common shares used in calculating diluted earnings per common share for the reported periods is provided in Note 3 - Earnings Per Share.

 
Derivatives

 
Derivatives are recognized as assets and liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial condition and measured at fair value.  For exchange-traded contracts, fair value is based on quoted market prices.  For non-exchange traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation.

 
Interest Rate Swap Agreements

 
For asset/liability management purposes, the Company uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge various exposures or to modify interest rate characteristics of various balance sheet accounts.  Interest rate swaps are contracts in which a series of interest rate flows are exchanged over a prescribed period.  The notional amount on which the interest payments are based is not exchanged.  These swap agreements are derivative instruments and generally convert a portion of the Company’s variable-rate debt to a fixed rate (cash flow hedge), and convert a portion of its fixed-rate loans to a variable rate (fair value hedge).

 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued
 
Derivatives – continued

 
Interest Rate Swap Agreements – continued

 
The gain or loss on a derivative designated and qualifying as a fair value hedging instrument, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged, is recognized currently in earnings in the same accounting period.  The effective portion of the gain or loss on a derivative designated and qualifying as a cash flow hedging instrument is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  The ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, if any, is recognized currently in earnings.
 
For cash flow hedges, the net settlement (upon close-out or termination) that offsets changes in the value of the hedged debt is deferred and amortized into net interest income over the life of the hedged debt. For fair value hedges, the net settlement (upon close-out or termination) that offsets changes in the value of the loans adjusts the basis of the loans and is deferred and amortized to loan interest income over the life of the loans.

 
The portion, if any, of the net settlement amount that did not offset changes in the value of the hedged asset or liability is recognized immediately in noninterest income.
 
Interest rate derivative financial instruments receive hedge accounting treatment only if they are designated as a hedge and are expected to be, and are, effective in substantially reducing interest rate risk arising from the assets and liabilities identified as exposing the Company to risk. Those derivative financial instruments that do not meet specified hedging criteria would be recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in income. If periodic assessment indicates derivatives no longer provide an effective hedge, the derivative contracts would be closed out and settled, or classified as a trading activity.

 
Cash flows resulting from the derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as hedges of assets and liabilities are classified in the cash flow statement in the same category as the cash flows of the items being hedged.

 
Derivative Loan Commitments

 
Mortgage loan commitments that relate to the origination of a mortgage that will be held-for-sale upon funding are considered derivative instruments.  Loan commitments that are derivatives are recognized at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet in other assets and other liabilities with changes in their fair values recorded in noninterest income.

 
The Company adopted ASC Subtopic 815-10-S99-1, “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings” and began including the value associated with servicing of loans in the measurement of all written loan commitments issued after that date.  ASC Subtopic 815-10-S99-1 requires that the expected net future cash flows related to servicing of a loan be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings.  In estimating fair value, the Company assigns a probability to a loan commitment based on an expectation that it will be exercised and the loan will be funded.  The adoption of ASC Subtopic 815-10-S99-1 generally has resulted in higher fair values being recorded upon initial recognition of derivative loan commitments.
 
 
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NOTE 2:
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Forward Loan Sale Commitments

 
The Company carefully evaluates all loan sales agreements to determine whether they meet the definition of a derivative as facts and circumstances may differ significantly.  If agreements qualify, to protect against the price risk inherent in derivative loan commitments, the Company uses both “mandatory delivery” and “best efforts” forward loan sale commitments to mitigate the risk of potential decreases in the values of loans that would result from the exercise of the derivative loan commitments.  Mandatory delivery contracts are accounted for as derivative instruments.  Gains and losses on the items hedged are deferred and recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income until the commitments are completed.  At the point of completion of the commitments the gains and losses are recognized in the Company’s income statement.

 
The Company estimates the fair value of its forward loan sales commitments using a methodology similar to that used for derivative loan commitments.

 
Transfers of Financial Assets

 
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company—put presumptively beyond the reach of the transferor and its creditors, even in bankruptcy or other receivership (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity or the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets.

 
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 
Authoritative guidance requires that all business combinations initiated after December 31, 2001, be accounted for under the purchase method and addresses the initial recognition and measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in a business combination.  The guidance also addresses the initial recognition and measurement of intangible assets acquired in a business combination and the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition. The guidance provides that intangible assets with finite useful lives be amortized and that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives not be amortized, but rather be tested at least annually for impairment. 

 
The goodwill recorded for the acquisition of the branches of Sterling Financial Corporation (“Sterling”) in the second quarter of FY 2013 was $6,890,000 and is not subject to amortization in accordance with accounting guidance.  Final valuation adjustments were recorded in the second quarter of FY 2014 for $144,000 and impacted goodwill.  The final goodwill recorded related to the acquisition was $7,034,000.  The Company performs a goodwill impairment test annually as of June 30.  There have been no reductions of recorded goodwill resulting from the impairment tests.  Other identifiable intangible assets recorded by the Company represent the future benefit associated with the acquisition of the core deposits of the Sterling branches and are being amortized over 7 years utilizing a method that approximates the expected attrition of the deposits.  This amortization expense is included in the noninterest expense section of the consolidated statements of income.

 
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NOTE 2:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 
In 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued authoritative guidance which defines the criteria for determination of whether an entity meets the definition of a public business entity.  The definition of a public business entity will be used in considering the scope of new financial guidance that does or does not apply to public business entities.  The Company has determined that it meets the definition of a public business entity and has applied provisions in the authoritative guidance after 2013, as applicable. 

 
In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to residential real estate to clarify that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.  Additionally, the amendment requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.  The amendment will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede substantially all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under existing guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. The new authoritative guidance will be effective annual and interim reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and is not expected to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to repurchase-to-maturity transaction to require that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. In addition, the amendment requires separate accounting for repurchase financings, which entails the transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. The amendment requires entities to disclose certain information about transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that economically similar to repurchase agreements. In addition, the amendment requires disclosures related to collateral, remaining contractual tenor and of the potential risks associated with repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and repurchase-to-maturity transactions. The amendment will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
        
NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – continued
 
  Recent Accounting Pronouncements – continued
 
  In 2014, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to foreclosed home loans with government backed guarantees. The amendment requires lenders to measure the unpaid principal and interest they expect to recover through the loan guarantee. The loan should be removed from the lender's asset total and added to the balance sheet as a new receivable. The amendments will become effective for annual and interim reporting periods ending after December 15, 2014, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
NOTE 3: Earnings Per Share
 
  The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:
 
   
Proforma for
                    
   
Twelve Months
    
Six Months
    
Years Ended
  
   
Ended1)
    
Ended
    
June 30,
  
   
June 30, 2015
    
December 31, 2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Weighted average shares outstanding
                        
during the period in which basic
                        
earnings per share is calculated
     3,858,257       3,882,376       3,910,320       3,892,042  
Dilutive effect of stock compensation
     43,265       49,176       63,996       85,519  
Average outstanding shares on which
                                
  diluted earnings per share is calculated
     3,901,522       3,931,552       3,974,316       3,977,561  
                                 
Net income applicable to common
                                
stockholders
   $ 3,258     $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
   $ 0.84     $ 0.42     $ 0.54     $ 0.51  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
   $ 0.84     $ 0.42     $ 0.53     $ 0.50  
 
 
1) The proforma amounts for the twelve month period are based on actuals for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and budgeted amounts for the period from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015. The repurchase of 55,800 shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were also considered for the weighted average shares outstanding.
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities
 
The Company’s investment policy requires that the Company purchase only high-grade investment securities.  Most municipal obligations are categorized as “A” or better by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.  These ratings are achieved because the securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the municipality and also supported by third-party credit insurance policies.
 
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) are issued by government sponsored corporations, including Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Fannie Mae and the Guaranteed National Mortgage Association.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities – continued
 
 
The amortized cost and fair values of securities, together with unrealized gains and losses, were as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
         
Gross
    
Gross
        
   
Amortized
    
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
  
   
Cost
    
Gains
    
Losses
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Available-for-sale:
                        
U.S. government and agency
   $ 33,472     $ 42     $ (333 )   $ 33,181  
Municipal obligations
     71,844       1,243       (1,202 )     71,885  
Corporate obligations
     5,990       27       (12 )     6,005  
MBSs - government-backed
     22,097       56       (189 )     21,964  
CMOs - government-backed
     29,243       26       (517 )     28,752  
Total
   $ 162,646     $ 1,394     $ (2,253 )   $ 161,787  
                                 
   
June 30, 2014
  
           
Gross
    
Gross
          
   
Amortized
    
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
  
   
Cost
    
Gains
    
Losses
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Available-for-sale:
                                
U.S. government and agency
   $ 41,955     $ 48     $ (697 )   $ 41,306  
Municipal obligations
     82,882       1,079       (3,597 )     80,364  
Corporate obligations
     5,984       22       (42 )     5,964  
MBSs - government-backed
     29,448       79       (369 )     29,158  
CMOs - government-backed
     33,557       40       (836 )     32,761  
Total
   $ 193,826     $ 1,268     $ (5,541 )   $ 189,553  
                                 
   
June 30, 2013
  
           
Gross
    
Gross
          
   
Amortized
    
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
  
   
Cost
    
Gains
    
Losses
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Available-for-sale:
                                
U.S. government and agency
   $ 50,904     $ 514     $ (487 )   $ 50,931  
Municipal obligations
     88,948       1,072       (5,584 )     84,436  
Corporate obligations
     9,130       84       (153 )     9,061  
MBSs - government-backed
     27,680       35       (813 )     26,902  
CMOs - government-backed
     48,594       307       (1,268 )     47,633  
Total
   $ 225,256     $ 2,012     $ (8,305 )   $ 218,963  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities – continued
 
 
The Company has not entered into any interest rate swaps, options or futures contracts relating to investment securities.
 
Net proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale were $26,939,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014, $52,058,000 for FY 2014 and $19,501,000 for FY 2013. Gross realized gains on securities available-for-sale were $641,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014, $1,286,000 for FY 2014 and $1,323,000 for FY 2013. Gross realized losses on securities available-for-sale were $306,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014, $213,000 for FY 2014 and $62,000 for FY 2013.
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at December 31, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Amortized
    
Fair
  
   
Cost
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Due in one year or less
   $ 1,443     $ 1,457  
Due from one to five years
     2,361       2,351  
Due from five to ten years
     20,824       20,852  
Due after ten years
     86,678       86,411  
      111,306       111,071  
                 
MBSs - government-backed
     22,097       21,964  
CMOs - government-backed
     29,243       28,752  
Total
   $ 162,646     $ 161,787  
 
 
 
Maturities of securities do not reflect repricing opportunities present in adjustable rate securities.
 
At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, securities with a fair value of $10,299,000, $8,433,000 and $9,640,000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities – continued
 
The Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months were as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Less than 12 Months
    
12 Months or Longer
  
         
Gross
          
Gross
  
   
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
   
Value
    
Losses
    
Value
    
Losses
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
U.S. government and agency
   $ 1,611     $ (19 )   $ 27,733     $ (314 )
Municipal obligations
     2,330       (48 )     44,386       (1,154 )
Corporate obligations
     997       (2 )     1,990       (10 )
MBSs and CMOs - government-backed
     9,091       (68 )     35,333       (638 )
Total
   $ 14,029     $ (137 )   $ 109,442     $ (2,116 )
                                 
   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Less than 12 months
    
12 months or longer
  
           
Gross
            
Gross
  
   
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
   
Value
    
Losses
    
Value
    
Losses
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
U.S. government and agency
   $ 20,607     $ (284 )   $ 13,593     $ (413 )
Municipal obligations
     871       (49 )     56,700       (3,548 )
Corporate obligations
     -       -       2,958       (42 )
MBSs and CMOs - government-backed
     14,724       (143 )     38,742       (1,062 )
Total
   $ 36,202     $ (476 )   $ 111,993     $ (5,065 )
                                 
   
June 30, 2013
  
   
Less than 12 months
    
12 months or longer
  
           
Gross
            
Gross
  
   
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
Fair
    
Unrealized
  
   
Value
    
Losses
    
Value
    
Losses
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
U.S. government and agency
   $ 19,615     $ (487 )   $ -     $ -  
Municipal obligations
     60,910       (5,495 )     539       (89 )
Corporate obligations
     5,017       (153 )     -       -  
MBSs and CMOs - government-backed
     52,548       (2,080 )     309       (1 )
Total
   $ 138,090     $ (8,215 )   $ 848     $ (90 )
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities – continued
 
87, 114 and 126 securities were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
 
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
 
At December 31, 2014, 69 U.S. government and agency securities and municipal obligations have unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 1.98% from the Company's amortized cost basis. These unrealized losses are principally due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred and industry analysts' reports. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At December 31, 2014, 3 corporate obligations had an unrealized loss with aggregate depreciation of approximately 0.40% from the Company's cost basis. This unrealized loss is principally due to changes in interest rates. No credit issues have been identified that cause management to believe the declines in market value are other than temporary. In analyzing the issuer's financial condition, management considers industry analysts' reports, financial performance and projected target prices of investment analysts within a one-year time frame. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At December 31, 2014, 15 MBSs and CMOs have unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 1.56% from the Company’s cost basis. We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to the credit market’s concerns regarding the stability of the mortgage market, changes in interest rates and credit spreads and uncertainty of future prepayment speeds. Management considers available evidence to assess whether it is more likely-than-not that all amounts due would not be collected. In such assessment, management considers the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit ratings of the security, the overall deal and payment structure, including the Company's position within the structure, underlying obligor, financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, delinquencies, defaults, loss severities, recoveries, prepayments, cumulative loss projections, discounted cash flows and fair value estimates. There was no disruption of the scheduled cash flows on any of the securities. Management’s analysis as of December 31, 2014 revealed no expected credit losses on the securities and therefore, declines are not deemed to be other than temporary.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
Investment Securities – continued
 
At June 30, 2014, 90 U.S. government and agency securities and municipal obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 4.47% from the Company's amortized cost basis. These unrealized losses were principally due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred and industry analysts' reports. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines were deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At June 30, 2014, 3 corporate obligations had an unrealized loss with aggregate depreciation of approximately 1.40% from the Company's cost basis. This unrealized loss was principally due to changes in interest rates. No credit issues were identified that caused management to believe the declines in market value were other than temporary. In analyzing the issuer's financial condition, management considers industry analysts' reports, financial performance and projected target prices of investment analysts within a one-year time frame. As management had the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines were deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At June 30, 2014, 21 MBSs and CMOs had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 2.20% from the Company’s cost basis. We believed these unrealized losses were principally due to the credit market’s concerns regarding the stability of the mortgage market, changes in interest rates and credit spreads and uncertainty of future prepayment speeds. Management considers available evidence to assess whether it is more likely-than-not that all amounts due would not be collected. In such assessment, management considers the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit ratings of the security, the overall deal and payment structure, including the Company's position within the structure, underlying obligor, financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, delinquencies, defaults, loss severities, recoveries, prepayments, cumulative loss projections, discounted cash flows and fair value estimates. There was no disruption of the scheduled cash flows on any of the securities. Management’s analysis as of June 30, 2014 revealed no expected credit losses on the securities and therefore, declines were not deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At June 30, 2013, 98 U.S. government and agency securities and municipal obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 6.96% from the Company's amortized cost basis. These unrealized losses were principally due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts' reports. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines were deemed to be other than temporary.
 
At June 30, 2013, 5 corporate obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 2.96% from the Company's cost basis. This unrealized loss was principally due to changes in interest rates. No credit issues were identified that cause management to believe the declines in market value were other than temporary. In analyzing the issuer's financial condition, management considers industry analysts' reports, financial performance and projected target prices of investment analysts within a one-year time frame. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future, no declines were deemed to be other than temporary.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4:
 
Investment Securities – continued
 
At June 30, 2013, 23 MBSs and CMOs had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of approximately 3.79% from the Company’s cost basis. We believed these unrealized losses were principally due to the credit market’s concerns regarding the stability of the mortgage market. Management considers available evidence to assess whether it is more likely-than-not that all amounts due would not be collected. In such assessment, management considers the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit ratings of the security, the overall deal and payment structure, including the Company's position within the structure, underlying obligor, financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, delinquencies, defaults, loss severities, recoveries, prepayments, cumulative loss projections, discounted cash flows and fair value estimates. There was no disruption of the scheduled cash flows on any of the securities. Management’s analysis as of June 30, 2013 revealed no expected credit losses on the securities and therefore, declines are not deemed to be other than temporary.
 
NOTE 5:
 
Loans
 
Loans receivable consisted of the following:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
First mortgage loans:
                  
  Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 102,543     $ 92,321     $ 70,453  
  Commercial real estate
     117,627       92,043       74,395  
  Real estate construction
     8,002       6,923       2,738  
Other loans:
                        
  Home equity
     39,671       37,866       35,660  
  Consumer
     13,827       12,964       11,773  
  Commercial
     37,536       34,412       21,775  
Total
     319,206       276,529       216,794  
Allowance for loan losses
     (2,450 )     (2,125 )     (2,000 )
Deferred loan fees, net
     (486 )     (413 )     (117 )
Total loans, net
   $ 316,270     $ 273,991     $ 214,677  
 
 
Within the commercial real estate loan category above, $12,612,000, $12,830,000 and $13,134,000 was guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. In addition, within the commercial loan category above, $3,704,000, $3,880,000 and $707,000 were in loans originated through a syndication program where the business resides outside of Montana at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
 
Loans – continued
 
The following table includes information regarding nonperforming assets.
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
                   
Non-accrual loans
   $ 962     $ 342     $ 470  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
     -       -       -  
Restructured loans, net
     48       180       303  
Total nonperforming loans
     1,010       522       773  
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets, net
     637       458       550  
Total nonperforming assets
   $ 1,647     $ 980     $ 1,323  
                         
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets
     0.29 %     0.18 %     0.26 %
                         
Allowance for loan losses
   $ 2,450     $ 2,125     $ 2,000  
                         
Percent of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
     242.57 %     407.09 %     258.73 %
                         
Percent of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets
     148.76 %     216.84 %     151.17 %
 
 
Historical loss averages have decreased, as a result of lower charge-offs within the past three years, and impacted the allowance adequacy calculation as a percent of loans.
 
 
Allowance for loan losses activity was as follows:
 
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Allowance for loan losses:
                                          
Beginning balance, July 1, 2014
   $ 485     $ 974     $ 30     $ 299     $ 49     $ 288     $ 2,125  
Charge-offs
     -       -       -       (159 )     (65 )     (24 )     (248 )
Recoveries
     -       31       -       -       27       -       58  
Provision
     199       93       5       130       35       53       515  
Ending balance, December 31, 2014
   $ 684     $ 1,098     $ 35     $ 270     $ 46     $ 317     $ 2,450  
                                                         
Ending balance, December 31, 2014 allocated to loans individually evaluated for impairment
   $ 140     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 7     $ -     $ 147  
                                                         
                                                         
Ending balance, December 31, 2014 allocated to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 544     $ 1,098     $ 35     $ 270     $ 39     $ 317     $ 2,303  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                        
Ending balance, December 31, 2014
   $ 102,543     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,671     $ 13,827     $ 37,536     $ 319,206  
                                                         
Ending balance, December 31, 2014 of loans
                                                        
individually evaluated for impairment
   $ 1,471     $ -     $ -     $ 328     $ 55     $ 229     $ 2,083  
                                                         
Ending balance, December 31, 2014 of loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 101,072     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,343     $ 13,772     $ 37,307     $ 317,123  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Allowance for loan losses:
                                          
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013
   $ 423     $ 952     $ 15     $ 290     $ 40     $ 280     $ 2,000  
Charge-offs
     -       (199 )     -       (73 )     (88 )     (144 )     (504 )
Recoveries
     -       17       -       -       4       -       21  
Provision
     62       204       15       82       93       152       608  
Ending balance, June 30, 2014
   $ 485     $ 974     $ 30     $ 299     $ 49     $ 288     $ 2,125  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2014 allocated to loans individually evaluated for impairment
   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 31     $ 20     $ 15     $ 66  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2014 allocated to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 485     $ 974     $ 30     $ 268     $ 29     $ 273     $ 2,059  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                        
Ending balance, June 30, 2014
   $ 92,321     $ 92,043     $ 6,923     $ 37,866     $ 12,964     $ 34,412     $ 276,529  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2014 of loans
                                                        
individually evaluated for impairment
   $ 660     $ 280     $ -     $ 288     $ 101     $ 315     $ 1,644  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2014 of loans
                                                        
collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 91,661     $ 91,763     $ 6,923     $ 37,578     $ 12,863     $ 34,097     $ 274,885  
 
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Allowance for loan losses:
                                          
Beginning balance, July 1, 2012
   $ 403     $ 772     $ 10     $ 156     $ 78     $ 206     $ 1,625  
Charge-offs
     (73 )     (35 )     -       (190 )     (66 )     (1 )     (365 )
Recoveries
     -       -       -       -       6       56       62  
Provision
     93       215       5       324       22       19       678  
Ending balance, June 30, 2013
   $ 423     $ 952     $ 15     $ 290     $ 40     $ 280     $ 2,000  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2013 allocated to loans individually evaluated for impairment
   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 153     $ 6     $ -     $ 159  
                                                         
Ending balance, June, 30, 2013 allocated to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 423     $ 952     $ 15     $ 137     $ 34     $ 280     $ 1,841  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                        
Ending balance, June 30, 2013
   $ 70,453     $ 74,395     $ 2,738     $ 35,660     $ 11,773     $ 21,775     $ 216,794  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2013 of loans
                                                        
individually evaluated for impairment
   $ 315     $ 722     $ -     $ 779     $ 78     $ 121     $ 2,015  
                                                         
Ending balance, June 30, 2013 of loans
                                                        
collectively evaluated for impairment
   $ 70,138     $ 73,673     $ 2,738     $ 34,881     $ 11,695     $ 21,654     $ 214,779  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
Internal classification of the loan portfolio was as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Grade:
                                          
Pass
   $ 101,072     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,343     $ 13,772     $ 37,307     $ 317,123  
Special mention
     -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
     1,331       -       -       328       41       229       1,929  
Doubtful
     -       -       -       -       7       -       7  
Loss
     140       -       -       -       7       -       147  
     Total
   $ 102,543     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,671     $ 13,827     $ 37,536     $ 319,206  
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on payment activity
                                                  
Performing
   $ 101,722     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,575     $ 13,811     $ 37,459     $ 318,196  
Restructured loans
                             48                       48  
Nonperforming
     821       -       -       48       16       77       962  
     Total
   $ 102,543     $ 117,627     $ 8,002     $ 39,671     $ 13,827     $ 37,536     $ 319,206  

   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Grade:
                                          
Pass
   $ 91,661     $ 91,763     $ 6,923     $ 37,578     $ 12,863     $ 34,097     $ 274,885  
Special mention
     -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
     660       280       -       257       74       300       1,571  
Doubtful
     -       -       -       -       7       -       7  
Loss
     -       -       -       31       20       15       66  
     Total
   $ 92,321     $ 92,043     $ 6,923     $ 37,866     $ 12,964     $ 34,412     $ 276,529  
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on payment activity
                                                  
Performing
   $ 92,271     $ 91,913     $ 6,923     $ 37,674     $ 12,921     $ 34,305     $ 276,007  
Restructured loans
     -       130       -       50       -       -       180  
Nonperforming
     50       -       -       142       43       107       342  
     Total
   $ 92,321     $ 92,043     $ 6,923     $ 37,866     $ 12,964     $ 34,412     $ 276,529  
    
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
   
June 30, 2013
   
Residential
                                      
   
Mortgage
    
Commercial
    
Real Estate
    
Home
                    
   
(1-4 Family)
    
Real Estate
    
Construction
    
Equity
    
Consumer
    
Commercial
    
Total
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Grade:
                                          
Pass
   $ 70,138     $ 73,680     $ 2,738     $ 34,881     $ 11,695     $ 21,654     $ 214,786  
Special mention
     -       715       -       -       -       -       715  
Substandard
     315       -       -       626       62       121       1,124  
Doubtful
     -       -       -       -       10       -       10  
Loss
     -       -       -       153       6       -       159  
     Total
   $ 70,453     $ 74,395     $ 2,738     $ 35,660     $ 11,773     $ 21,775     $ 216,794  
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on payment activity
                                                  
Performing
   $ 70,395     $ 74,092     $ 2,738     $ 35,355     $ 11,732     $ 21,709     $ 216,021  
Restructured loans
     -       303       -       -       -       -       303  
Nonperforming
     58       -       -       305       41       66       470  
     Total
   $ 70,453     $ 74,395     $ 2,738     $ 35,660     $ 11,773     $ 21,775     $ 216,794  
            
The Company utilizes a 5 point internal loan rating system, largely based on regulatory classifications, for residential mortgage (1-4 family), commercial real estate, real estate construction, home equity, consumer and commercial loans as follows:

Loans rated Pass: these are loans that are considered to be protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or by the value of the asset or the underlying collateral.

Loans rated Special Mention: these loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset at some future date.

Loans rated Substandard: these loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Loans rated Doubtful: these loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans rated Loss: these loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without establishment of a specific reserve is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that an asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but, rather, that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off a basically worthless asset even though practical recovery may be effected in the future.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
On an annual basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings of all commercial real estate, real estate construction and commercial business loans that have a principal balance of $500,000 or more. Quarterly, the Company reviews the rating of any consumer loan, broadly defined, that is delinquent 90 days or more. Likewise, quarterly, the Company reviews the rating of any commercial loan, broadly defined, that is delinquent 60 days or more. Annually, the Company engages an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its annual review process.
 
The following tables include information regarding impaired loans.
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
         
Unpaid
          
Interest
    
Average
  
   
Recorded
    
Principal
    
Related
    
Income
    
Recorded
  
   
Investment
    
Balance
    
Allowance
    
Recognized
    
Investment
  
   
(In Thousands)
With no related allowance:
                              
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 650     $ 650     $ -     $ 14     $ 655  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -       -       140  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       2       -  
Home equity
     328       392       -       6       293  
Consumer
     48       82       -       2       65  
Commercial
     229       259       -       9       265  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     821       821       140       -       411  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     -       -       -       -       16  
Consumer
     7       7       7       -       14  
Commercial
     -       -       -       -       8  
                                         
Total:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     1,471       1,471       140       14       1,066  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -       -       140  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       2       -  
Home equity
     328       392       -       6       309  
Consumer
     55       89       7       2       79  
Commercial
     229       259       -       9       273  
     Total
   $ 2,083     $ 2,211     $ 147     $ 33     $ 1,867  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
   
June 30, 2014
  
         
Unpaid
          
Interest
    
Average
  
   
Recorded
    
Principal
    
Related
    
Income
    
Recorded
  
   
Investment
    
Balance
    
Allowance
    
Recognized
    
Investment
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
With no related allowance:
                              
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 660     $ 660     $ -     $ 17     $ 488  
Commercial real estate
     280       393       -       2       501  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     257       277       -       7       329  
Consumer
     81       91       -       4       77  
Commercial
     300       328       -       6       211  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     31       31       31       -       205  
Consumer
     20       20       20       -       13  
Commercial
     15       15       15       -       8  
                                         
Total:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     660       660       -       17       488  
Commercial real estate
     280       393       -       2       501  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     288       308       31       7       534  
Consumer
     101       111       20       4       90  
Commercial
     315       343       15       6       219  
     Total
   $ 1,644     $ 1,815     $ 66     $ 36     $ 1,832  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued

   
June 30, 2013
  
         
Unpaid
          
Interest
    
Average
  
   
Recorded
    
Principal
    
Related
    
Income
    
Recorded
  
   
Investment
    
Balance
    
Allowance
    
Recognized
    
Investment
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
With no related allowance:
                              
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 315     $ 315     $ -     $ 14     $ 158  
Commercial real estate
     722       722       -       38       361  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     400       400       -       10       200  
Consumer
     72       72       -       2       36  
Commercial
     121       121       -       7       61  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -       -       113  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     379       404       153       9       -  
Consumer
     6       6       6       -       4  
Commercial
     -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                        
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
     315       315       -       14       158  
Commercial real estate
     722       722       -       38       474  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
     779       804       153       19       200  
Consumer
     78       78       6       2       40  
Commercial
     121       121       -       7       61  
     Total
   $ 2,015     $ 2,040     $ 159     $ 80     $ 933  
 
 
The following tables include information regarding delinquencies within the loan portfolio.
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
                                 
Recorded
  
         
90 Days
                      
Investment
  
   
30-89 Days
    
and
    
Total
          
Total
    
>90 Days and
  
   
Past Due
    
Greater
    
Past Due
    
Current
    
Loans
    
Still Accruing
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 203     $ 821     $ 1,024     $ 101,519     $ 102,543     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     131       -       131       117,496       117,627       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       8,002       8,002       -  
Home equity
     303       48       351       39,320       39,671       -  
Consumer
     258       16       274       13,553       13,827       -  
Commercial
     331       77       408       37,128       37,536       -  
     Total
   $ 1,226     $ 962     $ 2,188     $ 317,018     $ 319,206     $ -  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
   
June 30, 2014
  
                                 
Recorded
  
         
90 Days
                      
Investment
  
   
30-89 Days
    
and
    
Total
          
Total
    
>90 Days and
  
   
Past Due
    
Greater
    
Past Due
    
Current
    
Loans
    
Still Accruing
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 701     $ -     $ 701     $ 91,620     $ 92,321     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     294       130       424       91,619       92,043       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       6,923       6,923       -  
Home equity
     583       192       775       37,091       37,866       -  
Consumer
     97       31       128       12,836       12,964       -  
Commercial
     79       107       186       34,226       34,412       -  
     Total
   $ 1,754     $ 460     $ 2,214     $ 274,315     $ 276,529     $ -  

   
June 30, 2013
  
                                 
Recorded
  
         
90 Days
                      
Investment
  
   
30-89 Days
    
and
    
Total
          
Total
    
>90 Days and
  
   
Past Due
    
Greater
    
Past Due
    
Current
    
Loans
    
Still Accruing
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ 312     $ 5     $ 317     $ 70,136     $ 70,453     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     39       217       256       74,139       74,395       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -       2,738       2,738       -  
Home equity
     265       196       461       35,199       35,660       -  
Consumer
     279       37       316       11,457       11,773       -  
Commercial
     187       -       187       21,588       21,775       -  
     Total
   $ 1,082     $ 455     $ 1,537     $ 215,257     $ 216,794     $ -  
 
 
Interest income not accrued on these loans and cash interest income was immaterial for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and FY 2014 and FY 2013. The allowance for loan losses on non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 was $147,000, $66,000 and $93,000, respectively. There were $2,083,000 ($1,936,000 net of loss reserves of $147,000) of loans considered impaired at December 31, 2014. There were $1,644,000 ($1,578,000 net of loss reserves of $66,000) and $2,015,000 ($1,856,000 net of loss reserves of $159,000) of loans considered impaired at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5:
Loans – continued
 
 
Loans are granted to directors and officers of the Company in the ordinary course of business.  Such loans are made in accordance with policies established for all loans of the Company, except that directors, officers and employees may be eligible to receive discounts on loan origination costs.

 
Loans receivable (including loans sold and serviced for others) from directors and senior officers and their related parties were as follows:
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
Balance at July 1, 2012
   $ 7,998  
Principal additions
     664  
Principal payments
     (957 )
Balance at June 30, 2013
   $ 7,705  
Principal additions
     166  
Principal payments
     (695 )
Balance at June 30, 2014
   $ 7,176  
Principal additions
     579  
Principal payments
     (320 )
Balance at December 31, 2014
   $ 7,435  
 
   
December 31,
      June 30,  
    2014     2014     2013  
    (In Thousands)  
                   
Loans serviced, for the benefit of others,
              
for directors, senior officers and
              
their related parties
   $ 5,714     $ 5,498     $ 6,020  
 
    Six Months        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
    2014     2014     2013  
    (In Thousands)  
                   
Interest income from loans owned
              
for directors, senior officers and
              
their related parties
   $ 42     $ 86     $ 93  
 
NOTE 6:
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
The Company adopted the amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 (ASC Topic 310) during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. As required, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the previous fiscal year (July 1, 2011) for identification as troubled debt restructurings. The Company identified as troubled debt restructurings certain receivables for which the allowance for credit losses had previously been measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology (ASC Subtopic 450-20). Upon identifying the reassessed receivables as troubled debt restructurings, the Company also identified them as impaired under the guidance in ASC Subtopic 310-10-35. The amendments in the guidance require prospective application of the impairment measurement for those receivables newly identified as impaired.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6:
Troubled Debt Restructurings – continued

 
As of December 31, 2014, the recorded investment in receivables for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired under ASC Subtopic 310-10-35 was $48,000 (ASC Subtopic 310-40-65-1(b)), and the allowance for credit losses associated with those receivables, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss, was $34,000 (ASC Subtopic 310-40-65-1(b)).
 
Modification Categories
The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers. The modification categories offered can generally be described in the following categories:
 
Rate Modification – A modification in which the interest rate is changed.
 
Term Modification – A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is changed.
 
Interest Only Modification – A modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time.
 
Payment Modification – A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest only modification described above.
 
Combination Modification – Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.
 
The following tables present troubled debt restructurings.
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Accrual
    
Non-Accrual
    
Total
  
   
Status
    
Status
    
Modification
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     -       -       -  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     48       -       48  
Consumer
     -       -       -  
Commercial
     -       -       -  
Total
   $ 48     $ -     $ 48  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6:
Troubled Debt Restructurings – continued
 
   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Accrual
    
Non-Accrual
  
Total
  
   
Status
    
Status
    
Modification
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     -       130       130  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     -       50       50  
Consumer
     -       -       -  
Commercial
     -       -       -  
Total
   $ -     $ 180     $ 180  
                         
   
June 30, 2013
  
   
Accrual
    
Non-Accrual
  
Total
  
   
Status
    
Status
    
Modification
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
     86       217       303  
Real estate construction
     -       -       -  
Home equity
     -       -       -  
Consumer
     -       -       -  
Commercial
     -       -       -  
Total
   $ 86     $ 217     $ 303  
 
 
During the six months ended December 31, 2014, there were no new restructured loans.
 
There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructured loan within the previous six months for which there was a payment default during the six months ended December 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, there was one loan (included in Commercial real estate above) in default within 12 months after the troubled debt restructuring and this resulted in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral during the six months ended December 31, 2014. The applicable collateral was recorded at fair value of $161,000 and is included in real estate and other repossessed assets acquired in settlement of loans, net on the consolidated statement of financial condition. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral.
 
As of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had no commitments to lend additional funds to loan customers whose terms had been modified in trouble debt restructures.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 7:
Foreclosed Assets

 
Foreclosed assets are presented net of an allowance for losses.  A summary of the balance of foreclosed assets is presented below:
 
   
December 31,
  
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
   $ -     $ -     $ 77  
Land
     619       458       473  
Consumer
     18       -       -  
Total foreclosed assets
   $ 637     $ 458     $ 550  

 
Expenses applicable to foreclosed assets included the following:
 
   
Six Months Ended
        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
 
(In Thousands)
  
Write-down on real estate owned and
   $ -     $ 10     $ 192  
other repossessed assets
                        
Net loss on sale
     1       50       26  
Operating expenses net of rental income
     8       11       22  
Total expenses related to foreclosed assets
   $ 9     $ 71     $ 240  

NOTE 8:
 Mortgage Servicing Rights

 
The Company is servicing loans for the benefit of others totaling approximately $604,106,000, $558,636,000 and $476,590,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  Servicing loans for others generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors and foreclosure processing.

 
Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing, and included in demand deposits, were approximately $3,721,000, $4,082,000 and $3,314,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 8:
Mortgage Servicing Rights – continued

 
The following table is a summary of activity in mortgage servicing rights and the valuation allowance.
 
    Six Months Ended        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
 
(In Thousands)
  
Mortgage servicing rights:
                  
Beginning balance
   $ 3,756     $ 3,192     $ 2,218  
  Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
     687       1,194       1,726  
  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
     (328 )     (630 )     (752 )
   Ending balance
     4,115       3,756       3,192  
Valuation allowance:
                        
Beginning balance
     -       -       -  
  Provision (credited) to operations
     -       -       -  
   Ending balance
     -       -       -  
Mortgage servicing rights, net
   $ 4,115     $ 3,756     $ 3,192  

 
The fair values of these rights were $5,168,000, $4,999,000 and $3,589,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 10.00% to 12.00%, prepayment speeds ranging from 100.00% to 399.00% PSA, depending on stratification of the specific right. The fair value was also adjusted for the effect of potential past dues and foreclosures.
 
NOTE 9:
Premises and Equipment
 
 
The cost and accumulated depreciation of premises and equipment was as follows:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Land
   $ 4,587     $ 4,587     $ 4,587  
Buildings and improvements
     19,498       17,899       17,068  
Furniture and equipment
     5,597       5,548       5,273  
Construction in progress
     6       1,206       19  
      29,688       29,240       26,947  
Accumulated depreciation
     (9,724 )     (9,139 )     (8,004 )
Premises and equipment, net
   $ 19,964     $ 20,101     $ 18,943  
 
 
Depreciation expense was $585,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $1,146,000 and $931,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 10:
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets were recorded as part of the Sterling acquisition.
 
The carrying amount of goodwill was as follows:
 
   
December 31,
  
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Goodwill
   $ 7,034     $ 7,034     $ 6,890  
 
 
Goodwill of $6,890,000 was recorded in the second quarter of FY 2013 for the acquisition. Final valuation adjustments were recorded in the second quarter of FY 2014 for $144,000 and impacted goodwill. The final goodwill recorded related to the acquisition was $7,034,000.
 
The components of other intangible assets were as follows:
 
   
December 31,
  
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Core deposit intangible
   $ 1,031     $ 1,031     $ 1,031  
Accumulated amortization
     (368 )     (286 )     (109 )
Core deposit intangible, net
   $ 663     $ 745     $ 922  
 
 
Core deposit intangible assets are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated life of 10 years. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $82,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $177,000 and $109,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively. The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for core deposit intangible assets remaining as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:
 
Years ended December 31:
  
(In Thousands)
  
2015
   $ 148  
2016
     130  
2017
     111  
2018
     92  
2019
     73  
Thereafter
     109  
Total
   $ 663  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 11:
 
Deposits
 
Deposits are summarized as follows:
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
         
Weighted
          
Weighted
          
Weighted
  
         
Average
          
Average
          
Average
  
   
Balance
    
Rate
    
Balance
    
Rate
    
Balance
    
Rate
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Noninterest checking
   $ 60,507       0.00 %   $ 58,432       0.00 %   $ 52,972       0.00 %
Interest bearing checking
     76,367       0.04 %     68,033       0.03 %     65,876       0.04 %
Savings
     62,455       0.04 %     60,493       0.05 %     56,051       0.05 %
Money market
     91,431       0.11 %     87,892       0.12 %     85,361       0.13 %
Time certificates of deposits
     150,223       0.92 %     152,195       0.93 %     157,491       1.02 %
Total
   $ 440,983       0.35 %   $ 427,045       0.37 %   $ 417,751       0.42 %
 
 
Time certificates of deposit include $4,195,000, $4,195,000 and $0 related to a 5 year, 1.80% fixed rate brokered CD at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
 
 
Time certificates of deposits with balances of $100,000 and greater was $64,721,000, $63,851,000 and $62,057,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
At December 31, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
Within one year
   $ 88,705  
One to two years
     30,749  
Two to three years
     11,238  
Three to four years
     15,505  
Thereafter
     4,026  
Total
   $ 150,223  

 
Interest expense on deposits was as follows:
 
    Six Months Ended      
   
December 31,
  
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Checking
   $ 13     $ 28     $ 28  
Savings
     13       31       37  
Money market
     51       110       87  
Time certificates of deposits
     600       1,125       1,046  
Total
   $ 677     $ 1,294     $ 1,198  

 
FDIC insurance covers deposits up to $250,000. At December 31, 2014 the Company held $64,542,000 in deposit accounts that included balances over $250,000.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 11:
Deposits – continued
 
At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company reclassified $82,000, $67,000 and $54,000, respectively, in overdrawn deposits as loans.
 
Directors’ and senior officers’ deposit accounts at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, were $565,000, $463,000 and $645,000, respectively.
 
NOTE 12:
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and Other Borrowings
 
Advances from the FHLB of Seattle and other borrowings mature as follows:
 
 
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
    2014    
2014
    
2013
  
 
(In Thousands)
  
Within one year
   $ 44,132     $ 37,493     $ 16,700  
One to two years
     2,200       7,200       9,200  
Two to three years
     200       200       7,200  
Three to four years
     5,200       5,200       200  
Four to five years
     3,065       200       200  
Thereafter
     196       1,161       1,361  
Total
   $ 54,993     $ 51,454     $ 34,861  

 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
 
 
The advances are due at maturity.  The advances are subject to prepayment penalties.  The interest rates on these advances are fixed.  The advances are collateralized by a blanket pledge of the Bank’s residential mortgage (1-4 family) portfolio.  At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company exceeded the collateral requirements of the FHLB.  The Company’s investment in FHLB stock is also pledged as collateral on these advances.  The total FHLB funding line available to the Company at December 31, 2014, was 30.00% of total Bank assets as determined by FHLB, or approximately $164,609,000.  The balance of advances was $43,704,000, $49,404,000 and $33,996,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
Other Borrowings

 
The Bank had no structured repurchase agreements with PNC Financial Service Group, Inc. (“PNC”) at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.

 
At December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Bank’s subsidiary had an $865,000 borrowing related to New Markets Tax Credits.  The borrowing is interest only at 1.00% and matures in 2019.

 
Federal Funds Purchased

 
The Bank has a $7,000,000 Federal funds line of credit with PNC.  The balance was $0 as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.

 
The Bank has a $10,000,000 Federal funds line of credit with Zions Bank.   The balance was $3,919,000 as of December 31, 2014, $1,185,000 as of June 30, 2014 and $0 as of June 30, 2013.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 12:
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and Other Borrowings – continued
 
Federal Funds Purchased – continued
 
The Bank has a $7,000,000 Federal funds line of credit with Stockman Bank. The balance was $6,505,000 as of December 31, 2014 and $0 as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window
 
For additional liquidity sources, the Bank has a credit facility at the Federal Reserve Bank’s Discount Window. The amount available to the Bank is limited by various collateral requirements. There were no pledged securities at the Federal Reserve Bank as of December 31, 2014. The credit facility account had $0 balance as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
All Borrowings Outstanding
 
For all borrowings outstanding the weighted average interest rate for advances at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 was 1.11%, 1.17% and 2.23%, respectively. The weighted average amount outstanding was $51,134,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $32,618,000 and $38,781,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.
 
The maximum amount outstanding at any month-end was $55,471,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $51,454,000 and $41,249,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.
 
NOTE 13:
Subordinated Debentures
 
On September 28, 2005, the Company completed the private placement of $5,155,000 in subordinated debentures to Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I (“the Trust”).  The Trust funded the purchase of the subordinated debentures through the sale of trust preferred securities to First Tennessee Bank, N.A. with a liquidation value of $5,155,000.  Using interest payments made by the Company on the debentures, the Trust began paying quarterly dividends to preferred security holders on December 15, 2005.  The annual percentage rate of the interest payable on the subordinated debentures and distributions payable on the preferred securities was fixed at 6.02% until December 15, 2010 then became variable at 3-Month LIBOR plus 1.42%, making the rate 1.676%, 1.651% and 1.693% as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, and June 30, 2013, respectively.  Dividends on the preferred securities are cumulative and the Trust may defer the payments for up to five years.  The preferred securities mature in December 15, 2035 unless the Company elects and obtains regulatory approval to accelerate the maturity date.
 
For the six months ended December 31, 2014 and for FY 2014 and FY 2013, interest expense on the subordinated debentures was $43,000, $87,000 and $93,000, respectively.
 
Subordinated debt may be included in regulatory Tier 1 capital subject to a limitation that such amounts not exceed 25.00% of Tier 1 capital. The remainder of subordinated debt is included in Tier II capital. There is no limitation for inclusion of subordinated debt in total risk-based capital and, as such, all subordinated debt was included in total risk-based capital.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 14:
Commitments and Contingencies
 
Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
 
The Company leases certain office branches under short-term operating leases. Some of these leases have renewal options. Total lease expenditures were $262,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $511,000 and $296,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively. The future payments of all lease obligations are as follows:
 
Years ended December 31:
  
(In Thousands)
  
2015
   $ 522  
2016
     479  
2017
     396  
2018
     347  
2019
     354  
Thereafter
     688  
Total
   $ 2,786  
 
NOTE 15:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
The following table includes information regarding the activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
   
Gains (Losses)
    
Unrealized (Losses)
        
   
on Derivatives
    
  Gains on Investment
  
   
Designated as
    
Securities
        
   
Cash Flow Hedges
    
Available for Sale
    
Total
  
         
(In Thousands)
        
                   
Balance, July 1, 2014
   $ 273     $ (2,532 )   $ (2,259 )
Other comprehensive income,
                        
    before reclassifications and income taxes
     496       3,749       4,245  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
                        
    comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes
     (461 )     (335 )     (796 )
Income tax expense
     (14 )     (1,391 )     (1,405 )
Total other comprehensive income
     21       2,023       2,044  
Balance, December 31, 2014
   $ 294     $ (509 )   $ (215 )
 
 
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NOTE 15:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) – continued
 
   
Gains (Losses)
    
Unrealized (Losses)
        
   
on Derivatives
    
Gains on Investment
        
   
Designated as
    
Securities
        
   
Cash Flow Hedges
    
Available for Sale
    
Total
  
         
(In Thousands)
        
                   
Balance, July 1, 2013
   $ 345     $ (3,729 )   $ (3,384 )
Other comprehensive income,
                        
    before reclassifications and income taxes
     461       3,093       3,554  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
                        
    comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes
     (582 )     (1,073 )     (1,655 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
     49       (823 )     (774 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
     (72 )     1,197       1,125  
Balance, June 30, 2014
   $ 273     $ (2,532 )   $ (2,259 )
 
         
Unrealized
        
   
Gains (Losses)
    
Gains (Losses)
        
   
on Derivatives
    
on Investment
        
   
Designated as
    
Securities
        
   
Cash Flow Hedges
    
Available for Sale
    
Total
  
         
(In Thousands)
        
                   
Balance, July 1, 2012
   $ 114     $ 2,159     $ 2,273  
Other comprehensive income (loss),
                        
    before reclassifications and income taxes
     582       (8,676 )     (8,094 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
                        
    comprehensive income, before income taxes
     (193 )     (1,261 )     (1,454 )
Income tax (expense) benefit
     (158 )     4,049       3,891  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
     231       (5,888 )     (5,657 )
Balance, June 30, 2013
   $ 345     $ (3,729 )   $ (3,384 )
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 16:
Income Taxes
 
The components of the Company’s income tax provision (benefit) were as follows:
 
   
Six Months Ended
              
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Current
                  
U.S. federal
   $ 101     $ (164 )   $ 21  
Montana
     99       (33 )     4  
      200       (197 )     25  
Deferred
                        
U.S. federal
     (622 )     (113 )     (563 )
Montana
     (43 )     (40 )     (112 )
      (665 )     (153 )     (675 )
Total
   $ (465 )   $ (350 )   $ (650 )
                         
The nature and components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: 
 
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Deferred tax assets:
                  
Deferred compensation
   $ 504     $ 483     $ 473  
Loans receivable
     882       715       594  
Unrealized losses on
                        
securities available-for-sale
     350       1,742       2,565  
Deferred loan fees
     228       191       84  
Acquisition costs
     687       714       772  
Interest rate swap
     180       31       5  
New Market Tax Credits carry forward
     124       -       -  
Alternative Minimum Tax carry forward
     358       -       -  
Other
     343       330       247  
Total deferred tax assets
     3,656       4,206       4,740  
Deferred tax liabilities:
                        
Premises and equipment
     944       1,016       1,126  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
     529       529       529  
Unrealized gain on hedging
     202       188       237  
Goodwill
     394       298       109  
Other
     120       91       34  
Total deferred tax liabilities
     2,189       2,122       2,035  
Net deferred tax asset
   $ 1,467     $ 2,084     $ 2,705  
                         
The Company believes, based upon the available evidence, that all deferred tax assets will be realized in the normal course of operations. Accordingly, these assets have not been reduced by a valuation allowance.
 
 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 16:
Income Taxes – continued
 
A reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax benefit to the statutory federal income tax rate is as follows:
 
    Six Months Ended     Years Ended June 30  
   
December 31, 2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
          % of           % of           % of  
           Pretax           Pretax           Pretax   
 
  
Amount
    
Income
    
Amount
    
Income
    
Amount
    
Income
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Federal income taxes at the statutory rate
   $   400        34.00 %    $   599        34.00 %    $   450        34.00 % 
State income taxes
      79        6.75 %       119        6.75 %       89        6.75 % 
Tax-exempt interest income
     (266 )      -22.61 %     (574 )      -32.30 %     (550 )      -42.02 %
Income from bank-owned life insurance
     (85 )     -7.19 %     (165 )     -9.30 %     (147 )     -11.19 %
New Market Tax Credits     (190 )     -16.14 %     (380 )     -21.39 %     (380 )     -29.01 %
Other, net
     (403 )     -34.32 %     51       2.36 %     (112 )     -7.63 %
Actual tax benefit and effective tax rate
   $ (465 )     -39.51 %   $ (350 )     -19.88 %   $ (650 )     -49.10 %
 
 
Prior to January 1, 1987, the Company was allowed a special bad debt deduction limited generally in the current year to 32.00% (net of preference tax) of otherwise taxable income and subject to certain limitations based on aggregate loans and savings account balances at the end of the year. If the amounts that qualified as deductions for federal income tax purposes are later used for purposes other than for bad debt losses, they will be subject to federal income tax at the then current corporate rate. Retained earnings includes approximately $852,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, for which federal income tax has not been provided.

The Company has equity investments in Certified Development Entities which have received allocations of New Markets Tax Credits. Administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the program is aimed at stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities. The federal income tax credits received are claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period. The federal tax credit benefits were $190,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $380,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013. Due to not having sufficient taxable income for FY 2014 only $256,000 of the federal tax credit benefits were utilized for that period. The remaining federal tax credit benefit of $124,000 for FY 2014 is recorded as a deferred tax asset and will be used in future periods. The total remaining balance of these credits was $2,138,000, $2,328,000 and $2,584,000 as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
NOTE 17:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
    Six Months Ended    
 
        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Supplemental cash flow information:
                  
Cash paid during the year for interest
   $ 1,037     $ 2,063     $ 2,331  
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
     147       109       497  
Non-cash investing activities:
                        
Increase (decrease) in market
                        
     value of securities available-for-sale
     3,414       2,020       (9,936 )
Mortgage servicing rights recognized
     687       1,194       1,726  
Loans transferred to real estate and
                        
    other assets acquired in foreclosure
     184       51       569  
Real estate acquired in foreclosure
                        
    transferred to premises and equipment
     -       -       306  
Treasury shares reissued for compensation
     193       193       217  
Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares released
     89       180       174  
 
NOTE 18:
Regulatory Capital Requirements
 
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
 
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of tangible and core capital to total adjusted assets and of risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets (all as defined in the regulations). Management believes, as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
 
To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum tangible, core and risk-based ratios as set forth in the table below. The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below:
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 18:
 Regulatory Capital Requirements – continued
 
                           
Minimum
  
                           
To Be Well
  
               
Minimum
    
Capitalized Under
  
               
Capital
    
Prompt Corrective
  
   
Actual
    
Requirement
    
Action Provisions
  
                                     
December 31, 2014:
  
Amount
    
Ratio
    
Amount
    
Ratio
    
Amount
    
Ratio
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Total risk-based capital
                                    
to risk weighted assets
                                    
Consolidated
   $ 54,109       15.27 %   $ 28,344       8.00 %   $ N/A       N/A %
Bank
     48,994       13.59       28,838       8.00       36,048       10.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
risk weighted assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,659       14.58       14,172       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     46,544       12.91       14,419       4.00       21,629       6.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,659       9.41       16,463       3.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     46,544       8.62       16,195       3.00       26,992       5.00  
                                                 
Tangible capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,659       9.41       8,232       1.50       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     46,544       8.62       8,098       1.50       N/A       N/A  
                                                 
June 30, 2014:
                                                
                                                 
Total risk-based capital
                                                
to risk weighted assets
                                                
Consolidated
   $ 53,310       16.23 %   $ 26,276       8.00 %   $ N/A       N/A %
Bank
     46,516       14.27       26,083       8.00       32,603       10.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
risk weighted assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,185       15.58       13,138       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     44,457       13.64       13,041       4.00       19,562       6.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,185       9.43       16,288       3.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     44,457       8.43       15,814       3.00       26,357       5.00  
                                                 
Tangible Capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     51,185       9.43       8,144       1.50       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     44,457       8.43       7,907       1.50       N/A       N/A  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 18:
  Regulatory Capital Requirements – continued
 
                           
Minimum
  
                           
To Be Well
  
               
Minimum
    
Capitalized Under
  
               
Capital
    
Prompt Corrective
  
   
Actual
    
Requirement
    
Action Provisions
  
                                     
June 30, 2013:
  
Amount
    
Ratio
    
Amount
    
Ratio
    
Amount
    
Ratio
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
  
Total risk-based capital
                                    
to risk weighted assets
                                    
Consolidated
   $ 51,804       18.22 %   $ 22,743       8.00 %   $ N/A       N/A %
Bank
     45,174       16.02       22,563       8.00       28,204       10.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
risk weighted assets
                                                
Consolidated
     49,804       17.52       11,371       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     43,334       15.36       11,282       4.00       16,923       6.00  
                                                 
Tier I capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     49,804       9.65       15,487       3.00       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     43,334       8.64       15,053       3.00       25,088       5.00  
                                                 
Tangible capital to
                                                
adjusted total assets
                                                
Consolidated
     49,804       9.65       7,744       1.50       N/A       N/A  
Bank
     43,334       8.64       7,526       1.50       N/A       N/A  

 
 A reconciliation of the Bank’s capital determined by GAAP to capital defined for regulatory purposes is as follows:
 
 
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
    2014    
2014
    
2013
  
 
(In Thousands)
  
                   
Capital determined by GAAP
   $ 54,361     $ 50,004     $ 47,808  
  Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
     532       2,505       3,683  
  Unrealized gain on forward delivery commitments
     (294 )     (273 )     (345 )
  Goodwill and core deposit intangible
     (7,697 )     (7,779 )     (7,812 )
Disallowed deferred tax assets
     (358 )     -       -  
Tier I (core) capital
     46,544       44,457       43,334  
Allowance for loan losses
     2,450       2,059       1,840  
    Total risk based capital
   $ 48,994     $ 46,516     $ 45,174  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 18:
 Regulatory Capital Requirements – continued

 
Dividend Limitations

 
Under State of Montana banking regulation, member banks such as the Bank generally may declare annual cash dividends up to an amount equal to the previous two years’ net earnings.  Dividends in excess of such amount require approval of the Division of Banking.  The Bank did not pay any dividends to the Company during the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The Bank paid dividends of $1,030,000 and $476,000 during FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.  The Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.075 per share to its shareholders for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and FY 2014.  The Company had paid quarterly dividends of $0.07125 per share in the first three quarters and paid $0.0725 per share in the fourth quarter of FY 2013.

 
Liquidation Rights
 
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. holds a liquidation account for the benefit of certain depositors of the Bank who remain depositors of the Bank at the time of liquidation.  The liquidation account is designed to provide payments to these depositors of their liquidation interests in the event of a liquidation of Eagle and the Bank, or the Bank alone.  In the unlikely event that Eagle and the Bank were to liquidate in the future, all claims of creditors, including those of depositors, would be paid first, followed by distribution to depositors as of November 30, 2008 (who continue to be the Bank’s depositors) of the liquidation account maintained by Eagle. Also, in a complete liquidation of both entities, or of just the Bank, when Eagle has insufficient assets to fund the liquidation account distribution due to depositors and the Bank has positive net worth, the Bank would immediately pay amounts necessary to fund Eagle’s remaining obligations under the liquidation account.  If Eagle is completely liquidated or sold apart from a sale or liquidation of the Bank, then the rights of such depositors in the liquidation account maintained by Eagle would be surrendered and treated as a liquidation account in the Bank, the “bank liquidation account” and these depositors shall have an equivalent interest in the bank liquidation account and the same rights and terms as the liquidation account.

 
After two years from the date of conversion and upon the written request of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), Eagle will eliminate or transfer the liquidation account and the interests in such account to the Bank and the liquidation account would become the liquidation account of the Bank and not subject in any manner or amount to Eagle’s creditors. Also, under the rules and regulations of the OCC, no post-conversion merger, consolidation, or similar combination or transaction with another depository institution in which Eagle or the Bank is not the surviving institution would be considered a liquidation and, in such a transaction, the liquidation account would be assumed by the surviving institution.

 
Regulatory Capital Requirement Changes

 
Beginning January 1, 2015, community banking organizations became subject to a new regulatory rule recently adopted by federal banking agencies (commonly referred to as Basel III). The new rule establishes a new regulatory capital framework that incorporates revisions to the Basel capital framework, strengthens the definition of regulatory capital, increases risk-based capital requirements, and amends the methodologies for determining risk-weighted assets. These changes are expected to increase the amount of capital required by community banking organizations. Basel III includes a multiyear transition period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 18:
Regulatory Capital Requirements – continued
 
Regulatory Capital Requirement Changes – continued
 
Management believes that, as of December 31, 2014, the Company and the Bank would meet all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital rules on a fully phased-in basis as if such requirements were currently in effect; however, final rules are subject to regulatory discretion and could result in the need for additional capital levels in the future.
 
NOTE 19:
Related Party Transactions
 
The Bank has contracted with a subsidiary of a company which was previously partially owned by one of the Company’s directors. The Bank paid $2,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2014 for support services, and an additional $13,000 for computer hardware and software used by the Bank for its computer network. For FY 2014 and FY 2013, expenditures were $3,000 and $68,000, respectively, for support services and $33,000 and $318,000, respectively, for computer hardware and software.
 
In 2007, the Bank also made a construction loan, in the normal course of lending, to this same affiliated entity for the construction of an office building. In FY 2008 the construction was completed and the loan was refinanced into $7,500,000 permanent financing. On July 9, 2008, 80.00%, or $6,000,000 was sold to the Montana Board of Investments. As of December 31, 2014 this loan’s principal balance was $5,849,000 ($1,170,000 net of participation sold). The Bank maintains the servicing for this loan and the loan is current.
      
NOTE 20:
Business Combination
 
On June 29, 2012, the Company and Sterling, a Washington state-chartered bank, entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Eagle agreed to purchase Sterling’s banking operations in the state of Montana, including seven branch locations, certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations. The actual amount of deposits, loans and value of other assets and liabilities transferred to Eagle and the actual price paid was determined at the time of the closing of the transaction, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The closing of the transaction was subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. The transaction was completed on November 30, 2012. The final purchase price was $8,065,000 and exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible net assets acquired by approximately $8,065,000, which was recorded as goodwill and intangible assets.
 
Cash flow information relative to the asset purchase agreement was as follows:
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
Fair value of net assets acquired
   $ 182,463  
Cash paid for deposit premium
     (8,065 )
Liabilities assumed
     (182,463 )
Goodwill and intangible assets recorded
   $ (8,065 )
 
 
The primary purpose of the acquisition was to expand the Company’s market share in southern Montana, provide existing customers with added convenience and service and to provide our new customers with the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding personalized service and commitment of a Montana-based community bank. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in goodwill include the strategically important locations of Sterling’s branches, a historical record of earnings, capable employees and the Company’s ability to expand in the southern Montana market, which will complement with the Company’s existing growth strategy.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 20:
Business Combination – continued
 
Fair value adjustments and related goodwill are recorded in the statement of financial condition of the Company. Final valuation adjustments of $144,000 were recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2013 and impacted goodwill.
 
The following is a condensed balance sheet disclosing the estimated fair value amounts of the acquired branches of Sterling assigned to the major consolidated asset and liability captions at the acquisition date:
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
ASSETS:
      
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 129,950  
Loans receivable
     41,323  
Premises and equipment
     2,980  
Goodwill and intangible assets
     8,065  
Other assets
     145  
Total assets
   $ 182,463  
         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
        
Deposits and accrued interest
   $ 182,463  
Equity
     -  
Total liabilities and equity
   $ 182,463  
 
 
We estimated the fair value for most loans to be acquired from Sterling by utilizing a methodology wherein loans with comparable characteristics were aggregated by type of collateral, remaining maturity, and repricing terms. Cash flows for each pool were determined by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments. Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans. To estimate the fair value of the remaining loans, we analyzed the value of the underlying collateral of the loans, assuming the fair values of the loans were derived from the eventual sale of the collateral. The value of the collateral was based on recently completed appraisals adjusted to the valuation date based on recognized industry indices. We discounted those values using market derived rates of return, with consideration given to the period of time and costs associated with the foreclosure and disposition of the collateral. There was no carryover of Sterling’s allowance for loan losses associated with the loans we acquired as the loans were initially recorded at fair value.
 
Information about the Sterling loan portfolio that was acquired, at the acquisition date, was as follows:
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition
   $ 41,223  
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable discount)
     (769 )
Expected cash flows at acquisition
     40,454  
Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
     869  
Fair value of acquired loans
   $ 41,323  
 
 
The core deposit intangible asset that was recognized as part of the business combination was $1,031,000 and will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately ten years utilizing an accelerated method. The goodwill, which will not be amortized for financial statement purposes, will be deductible for tax purposes.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 20:
Business Combination – continued
 
The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from Sterling was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. Certificates of deposit were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates. The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates. The fair value of the certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity
 
Direct costs related to the Sterling acquisition were expensed as incurred in FY 2013. These acquisition and integration expenses included salaries and benefits, technology and communications, occupancy and equipment, professional services and other noninterest expenses. No acquisition costs were incurred for the six months ended December 31, 2014 or for FY 2014. Acquisition costs totaling $1,920,000 were incurred and expensed during FY 2013.
 
The following table presents an unaudited pro forma balance sheet of the Company as if the acquisition of the Sterling branches had occurred on June 30, 2012. The pro forma balance sheet does not necessarily reflect the combined balance sheet that resulted as of the closing of the branch acquisition of the Sterling branches.
 
   
(In Thousands)
  
ASSETS:
      
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 149,764  
Loans receivable
     215,159  
Premises and equipment
     18,541  
Goodwill and intangible assets
     8,065  
Investment securities
     89,277  
Other assets
     28,956  
Total assets
   $ 509,762  
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
        
Deposits
   $ 402,452  
Other liabilities
     53,660  
Equity
     53,650  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
   $ 509,762  

 
Operations of the branches acquired have been included in the consolidated financial statements since December 1, 2012. The Company does not consider these branches a separate reporting unit and does not track the amount of revenues and net income attributable to these branches since the acquisition. As such, it is impracticable to determine such amounts for the six months ended December 31, 2014.

 
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NOTE 20:
Business Combination – continued
 
The following table presents unaudited pro forma results of operations for the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013 as if the acquisition of the Sterling branches had occurred on July 1, 2011. This pro forma information gives effect to certain adjustments, including purchase accounting fair value adjustments and amortization of the core deposit intangible asset. The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company purchased and assumed the assets and liabilities of the Sterling branches at July 1, 2011. Cost savings are also not reflected in the unaudited pro forma amounts for FY 2013.

   
Six Months Ended
    
 
        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
                   
Net interest income
   $ 8,579     $ 15,236     $ 13,446  
Noninterest income
     5,092       10,041       13,644  
Noninterest expense
     11,979       22,908       23,642  
Net income1)
     1,642       2,111       3,171  
                         
Pro forma earnings per share1)
                        
Basic
     0.42       0.54       0.81  
Diluted
     0.42       0.53       0.80  
 
1)
Significant assumptions include the acquisition cost noted above, amortization/accretion of interest rate fair value adjustments, amortization of the core deposit intangible asset and a 25.00% effective tax rate for FY 2013.
 
NOTE 21:
Employee Benefits
 
Profit Sharing Plan
 
The Company provides a noncontributory profit sharing plan for eligible employees who have completed one year of service. The amount of the Company’s annual contribution, limited to a maximum of 15.00% of qualified employees’ salaries, is determined by the Board. Profit sharing expense was $200,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and $379,000 and $295,000 for FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively.
 
The Company’s profit sharing plan includes a 401(k) feature. At the discretion of the Board, the Company may match up to 50.00% of participants’ contributions up to a maximum of 4.00% of participants’ salaries. For the six months ended December 31, 2014 and for FY 2014 and FY 2013, the Company’s match totaled $72,000, $148,000 and $96,000, respectively.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 21:
Employee Benefits – continued
 
Deferred Compensation Plans
 
The Company has entered into deferred compensation contracts with current key employees. The contracts provide fixed benefits payable in equal annual installments upon retirement. The Company purchased life insurance contracts that may be used to fund the payments. The charge to expense is based on the present value computations of anticipated liabilities. For the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013, the total expense was $103,000, $131,000 and $212,000, respectively. The Company has recorded a liability for the deferred compensation plan of $1,236,000, $1,186,000 and $1,162,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively, which are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
 
The Company has established an ESOP for eligible employees who meet certain age and service requirements. At inception, in April 2000, the ESOP borrowed $368,000 from Eagle Bancorp and used the funds to purchase 46,006 shares of common stock, at $8 per share, in the initial offering. This borrowing was fully paid on December 31, 2009. Again, in conjunction with the subsequent offering in April 2010, the ESOP borrowed $1,971,420 from Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and used the funds to purchase 197,142 shares of common stock, at $10 per share. The Bank makes periodic contributions to the ESOP sufficient to satisfy the debt service requirements of the loan that has a twelve-year term and bears interest at 8.00%. The ESOP uses these contributions, and any dividends received by the ESOP on unallocated shares, to make principal and interest payments on the loan.
 
Shares purchased by the ESOP are held in a suspense account by the plan trustee until allocated to participant accounts. Shares released from the suspense account are allocated to participants on the basis of their relative compensation in the year of allocation. Participants become vested in the allocated shares over a period not to exceed seven years. Any forfeited shares are allocated to other participants in the same proportion as contributions.
 
Total ESOP expenses of $69,000, $142,000 and $131,000 were recognized for the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively. Shares totaling 8,308 were released and allocated to participants during the six months ended December 31, 2014. The cost of the 114,060 ESOP shares ($1,141,000 at December 31, 2014) that have not yet been allocated or committed to be released to participants is deducted from shareholders’ equity. The fair value of these shares was approximately $1,251,000 at December 31, 2014.
 
Stock Incentive Plan
 
The Company adopted the stock incentive plan on November 1, 2011. The plan provides for different types of awards including stock options, restricted stock and performance shares. Under the plan, 98,571 shares of restricted stock were granted to directors and certain officers during FY 2012. Shares of restricted stock vest in equal installments over five years beginning one year from the grant date.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 21:
Employee Benefits – continued
 
Stock Incentive Plan – continued
 
The following table shows the activity of the awards granted:
 
   
Number of
  
   
Shares
  
       
Unvested awards as of July 1, 2012
     98,571  
Awards granted
     -  
Awards vested
     (19,714 )
Awards forfeited
     (8,674 )
Unvested awards as of June 30, 2013
     70,183  
Awards granted
     8,674  
Awards vested
     (17,548 )
Awards forfeited
     (6,505 )
Unvested awards as of June 30, 2014
     54,804  
Awards granted
     -  
Awards vested
     (17,548 )
Awards forfeited
     -  
Unvested awards as of December 31, 2014
     37,256  

 
The Company expects the total expense over the vesting periods to be approximately $928,000. $88,000, $193,000 and $206,000 was recognized as an expense during the six months ended December 31, 2014, FY 2014 and FY 2013, respectively, and is included in salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income. The remaining expense of approximately $311,000 is expected to be fully recognized by November 2017.
 
NOTE 22:
Financial Instruments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities
 
All financial instruments held or issued by the Company are held or issued for purposes other than trading.  In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and forward delivery commitments for the sale of whole loans to the secondary market.
 
In response to marketplace demands, the Bank routinely makes commitments to extend credit for fixed rate and variable rate loans with or without rate lock guarantees. When rate lock guarantees are made to customers, the Bank becomes subject to market risk for changes in interest rates that occur between the rate lock date and the date that a firm commitment to purchase the loan is made by a secondary market investor.
 
Generally, as interest rates increase, the market value of the loan commitment goes down. The opposite effect takes place when interest rates decline.
 
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as the borrower satisfies the Bank’s underwriting standards and related provisions of the borrowing agreements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments to extend credit as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Collateral is required for substantially all loans, and normally consists of real property. The Bank’s experience has been that substantially all loan commitments are completed or terminated by the borrower within 3 to 12 months.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 22:
Financial Instruments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities – continued
 
The notional amounts of the Banks’s commitments to extend credit at fixed and variable interest rates were approximately $4,223,000, $5,241,000 and $7,076,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  Fixed rate commitments are extended at rates ranging from 3.25% to 4.63%, 2.79% to 5.13% and 2.13% to 5.00% at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  The Bank has lines of credit representing credit risk of approximately $102,758,000, $88,603,000 and $79,850,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively, of which approximately $50,532,000, $41,239,000 and $36,434,000 had been drawn at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The Bank has credit cards issued representing credit risk of approximately $1,119,000, $1,091,000 and $965,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively, of which approximately $72,000, $71,000 and $79,000 had been drawn at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  The Bank has letters of credits issued representing credit risk of approximately $4,454,000, $4,058,000 and $2,882,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
 
Mortgage loan commitments are referred to as derivative loan commitments if the loan that will result from exercise of the commitment will be held-for-sale upon funding. The Bank enters into commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specified times in the future, with the intention that these loans will subsequently be sold in the secondary market. A mortgage loan commitment binds the Bank to lend funds to a potential borrower at a specified interest rate and within a specified period of time, generally up to 60 days after inception of the rate lock.
 
Outstanding derivative loan commitments expose the Bank to the risk that the price of the loans arising from exercise of the loan commitment might decline from inception of the rate lock to funding of the loan due to increases in mortgage interest rates. If interest rates increase, the value of these loan commitments decreases. Conversely, if interest rates decrease, the value of these loan commitments increases. The notional amount of interest rate lock commitments was $4,223,000, $5,241,000 and $7,076,000 at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The fair value of such commitments was insignificant.
 
The Company has no other off-balance-sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, special purpose entities that would expose the Company to liability that is not reflected on the face of the financial statements.
 
NOTE 23:
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
 
Interest Rate Contracts
 
The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is interest rate risk. The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on August 27, 2010 with a third party to manage interest rate risk associated with a fixed-rate loan. The interest rate swap agreement effectively converted the loan’s fixed rate into a variable rate. The derivatives and hedging accounting guidance (ASC Subtopic 815-10) requires that the Company recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial position. In accordance with this guidance, the Company designates the interest rate swap on this fixed-rate loan as a fair value hedge.
 
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to this agreement. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations. The Company deals only with primary dealers.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 23:
Derivatives and Hedging Activities – continued
 
Interest Rate Contracts – continued
 
If certain hedging criteria specified in derivatives and hedging accounting guidance are met, including testing for hedge effectiveness, hedge accounting may be applied. The hedge effectiveness assessment methodologies for similar hedges are performed in a similar manner and are used consistently throughout the hedging relationships.
 
The hedge documentation specifies the terms of the hedged item and the interest rate swap. The documentation also indicates the derivative is hedging a fixed-rate item, the hedge exposure is to the changes in the fair value of the hedged item, and the strategy is to eliminate fair value variability by converting fixed-rate interest payments to variable-rate interest payments.
 
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. The Company includes the gain or loss on the hedged items in the same line item—noninterest income—as the offsetting loss or gain on the related interest rate swap.
 
The fixed rate loan hedged has an original maturity of 20 years and is not callable. This loan is hedged with a “pay fixed rate, receive variable rate” swap with a similar notional amount, maturity and fixed rate coupons. The swap is not callable. The loan had an outstanding principal balance of $10,641,000, $10,830,000 and $11,191,000, and the interest rate swap had a notional value of $10,673,000, $10,862,000 and $11,225,000, at December 31, 2014, June 30, 3014, and June 30, 2013, respectively.
 
   
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Financial Condition
   
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
                                                 
   
Asset Derivatives
   Liability Derivatives
   
December 31, 2014
  
June 30, 2014
  
June 30, 2013
  
December 31, 2014
  
June 30, 2014
  
June 30, 2013
   
Balance
      
Balance
      
Balance
      
Balance
      
Balance
      
Balance
    
   
Sheet
  
Fair
  
Sheet
  
Fair
  
Sheet
  
Fair
  
Sheet
  
Fair
  
Sheet
  
Fair
  
Sheet
  
Fair
   
Location
  
Value
  
Location
  
Value
  
Location
  
Value
  
Location
  
Value
  
Location
  
Value
  
Location
  
Value
 
(In Thousands)
Derivatives designed
                                                
as fair value
                                                
hedging instruments
                          
Other
      
Other
      
Other
    
Interest rate contracts
   n/a   $ -   n/a   $ -   n/a   $ -  
Liabilities
   $ 579  
Liabilities
   $ 250  
Liabilities
   $ 115
                                                             
Change in fair value of
                                                            
financial instrument
                                                            
being hedged
                                                            
   Interest rate contracts
  
Loans
   $ 138  
Loans
   $ 173  
Loans
   $ 101  
n/a
   $ -  
n/a
   $ -  
n/a
   $ -
 
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Income
(In Thousands)
       
Amount of (Loss) Gain
  
   
Location of
  
Recognized in Income on Derivative
  
   
(Loss) Gain
    
Six Months Ended
  
 
              
Derivatives Designated
  
Recognized in
    
December 31,
  
 
  
Years Ended June 30,
  
as Hedging Instruments
  
Income on Derivative
    
2014
      
2014
      
2013
  
                             
Interest rate contracts
  
Noninterest income
   $
(364
 )   $
(63
 )   $
 204
  
                             
At December 31, 2014, the interest rate swap on the fixed-rate loan was ineffective. The Bank recorded a loss of $317,000 in noninterest income during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 related to the ineffectiveness.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   
NOTE 23:
Derivatives and Hedging Activities – continued

 
Forward Delivery Commitments

 
The Company uses mandatory sell forward delivery commitments to sell whole loans.  These commitments are also used as a hedge against exposure to interest-rate risks resulting from rate locked loan origination commitments on certain mortgage loans held-for-sale.  Gains and losses on the items hedged are deferred and recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income until the commitments are completed.  At the completion of the commitments the gains and losses are recognized in the Company’s income statement.

 
As of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had entered into commitments to deliver approximately $17,166,000, $16,839,000 and $20,314,000 respectively, in loans to various investors, all at fixed interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 6.00%, 2.75% to 4.88% and 2.17% to 6.00% at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  The Company had approximately $496,000, $461,000 and $582,000 of gains deferred as a result of the forward delivery commitments entered into as of December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 
The Company did not have any gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the ineffectiveness of its hedging activities.  The Company considers its hedging activities to be highly effective.

 
The Company did not have any gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it was probable that the original forecasted transaction would not occur by the end of the originally specified time frame as of December 31, 2014.
 
Refer to Note 22 for additional information regarding the Company’s use of derivative loan commitments. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments.
 
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures

 
The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.
 
The Company uses valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued

 
Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, the Company establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.
 
The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 
 
§
Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
 
§
Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 
§
Level 3 Inputs - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
 
 
A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
 
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
 
Available-for-Sale Securities – Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.
 
Impaired Loans – Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on internally customized discounting criteria.
 
Loans Held-for-Sale – These loans are reported at fair value. Fair value is determined based on expected proceeds based on sales contracts and commitments and are considered Level 2 inputs.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued
 
 
Repossessed Assets – Fair values are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred from loans. The value is based upon primary third party appraisals, less costs to sell. The appraisals are generally discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business. Such discounts are typically significant and result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Repossessed assets are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on same or similar factors above.
 
Loan Subject to Fair Value Hedge – The Company has one loan that is carried at fair value subject to a fair value hedge. Fair value is determined utilizing valuation models that consider the scheduled cash flows through anticipated maturity and is considered a Level 2 input.
 
Derivative Financial Instruments – Fair values for interest rate swap agreements are based upon the amounts required to settle the contracts. These instruments are valued using Level 2 inputs utilizing valuation models that consider: (a) time value, (b) volatility factors and (c) current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued
 
 
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial Assets:
                        
Available-for-sale securities
                        
U.S. government and agency
   $ -     $ 33,181     $ -     $ 33,181  
Municipal obligations
     -       71,885       -       71,885  
Corporate obligations
     -       6,005       -       6,005  
MBSs - government-backed
     -       21,964       -       21,964  
CMOs - government-backed
     -       28,752       -       28,752  
Loans held-for-sale
     -       17,587       -       17,587  
Financial Liabilities:
                                
Derivative financial instruments
     -       579       -       579  
 
   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial Assets:
                                
Available-for-sale securities
                                
U.S. government and agency
   $ -     $ 41,306     $ -     $ 41,306  
Municipal obligations
     -       80,364       -       80,364  
Corporate obligations
     -       5,964       -       5,964  
MBSs - government-backed
     -       29,158       -       29,158  
CMOs - government-backed
     -       32,761       -       32,761  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
     -       11,003       -       11,003  
Loans held-for-sale
     -       17,245       -       17,245  
Financial Liabilities:
                                
Derivative financial instruments
     -       250       -       250  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
     
NOTE 24:
 Fair Value Disclosures – continued
 
   
June 30, 2013
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial Assets:
                        
Available-for-sale securities
                        
U.S. government and agency
   $ -     $ 50,931     $ -     $ 50,931  
Municipal obligations
     -       84,436       -       84,436  
Corporate obligations
     -       9,061       -       9,061  
MBSs - government-backed
     -       26,902       -       26,902  
CMOs - government-backed
     -       47,633       -       47,633  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
     -       11,292       -       11,292  
Loans held-for-sale
     -       20,807       -       20,807  
Financial Liabilities:
                                
Derivative financial instruments
     -       115       -       115  
 
 
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).
 
The following tables summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
 
   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Impaired loans
   $ -     $ -     $ 1,936     $ 1,936  
Repossessed assets
     -       -       637       637  
 
 
During the six months ended December 31, 2014, certain impaired loans were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans with a carrying value of $2,083,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowance allocations totaling $147,000 to a total reported fair value of $1,936,000 based on collateral valuations utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
     
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued
 
   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Impaired loans
   $ -     $ -     $ 1,578     $ 1,578  
Repossessed assets
     -       -       458       458  
                                 
During FY 2014, certain impaired loans were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans with a carrying value of $1,644,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowance allocations totaling $66,000 to a total reported fair value of $1,578,000 based on collateral valuations utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs. 

   
June 30, 2013
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total Fair
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Value
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Impaired loans
   $ -     $ -     $ 1,856     $ 1,856  
Repossessed assets
     -       -       550       550  
                                 
During FY 2013, certain impaired loans were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans with a carrying value of $2,015,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowance allocations totaling $159,000 to a total reported fair value of $1,856,000 based on collateral valuations utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs.
 
Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – The following table represents the Banks’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities, the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of those financial assets and liabilities, and the significant unobservable inputs and the ranges of values for those inputs:

   
Fair Value at
  
Principal
Significant
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
Valuation
Unobservable
Instrument
  
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
Technique
Inputs
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
      
                       
                   
Appraisal of
Appraisal
Impaired loans
   $ 1,936     $ 1,578     $ 1,856  
collateral (1)
adjustments
                             
                         
Appraisal of
Liquidation
Repossessed assets
   $ 637     $ 458     $ 550  
collateral (1) (3)
expenses (2)
 
 
(1)
Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable, less associated allowance.
 
(2)
Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.  The range of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.
 
(3)
Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued
 
 
ASC Topic 825 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statement of financial position, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Below is a table that summarizes the fair market values of all financial instruments of the Company at December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, followed by methods and assumptions that were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the classes of financial instruments.

 
The fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

   
December 31, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total
    
Carrying
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Fair Value
    
Amount
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial assets:
                              
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 12,502     $ -     $ -     $ 12,502     $ 12,502  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
     1,968       -       -       1,968       1,968  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
     641       -       -       641       641  
Loans receivable, net
     -       -       321,312       321,312       314,334  
Accrued interest on dividends
                                        
receivable
     2,318       -       -       2,318       2,318  
Mortgage servicing rights
     -       -       5,168       5,168       4,115  
Cash surrender value of
                                        
life insurance
     11,735       -       -       11,735       11,735  
Financial liabilities:
                                        
Non-maturing interest bearing deposits
     -       230,253       -       230,253       230,253  
Noninterest bearing deposits
     60,507       -       -       60,507       60,507  
Time certificates of deposit
     -       -       151,004       151,004       150,223  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     4,578       -       -       4,578       4,578  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
     and other borrowings
     -       -       55,273       55,273       54,993  
Subordinated debentures
     -       -       3,854       3,854       5,155  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                                        
Forward loan sales commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
     -       -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 24:      Fair Value Disclosures – continued

   
June 30, 2014
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total
    
Carrying
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Fair Value
    
Amount
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial assets:
                              
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 6,819     $ -     $ -     $ 6,819     $ 6,819  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
     1,878       -       -       1,878       1,878  
Loans receivable, net
     -       -       267,945       267,945       261,410  
Accrued interest on dividends
                                        
   receivable
     2,429       -       -       2,429       2,429  
Mortgage servicing rights
     -       -       4,999       4,999       3,756  
Cash surrender value of
                                        
   life insurance
     11,082       -       -       11,082       11,082  
Financial liabilities:
                                        
Non-maturing interest bearing deposits
     -       216,418       -       216,418       216,418  
Noninterest bearing deposits
     58,432       -       -       58,432       58,432  
Time certificates of deposit
     -       -       153,078       153,078       152,195  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     3,749       -       -       3,749       3,749  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
                                        
   and other borrowings
     -       -       51,917       51,917       51,454  
Subordinated debentures
                     3,854       3,854       5,155  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                                        
Forward loan sales commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
     -       -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
 
   
June 30, 2013
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total
    
Carrying
  
   
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Inputs
    
Fair Value
    
Amount
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Financial assets:
                              
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 6,161     $ -     $ -     $ 6,161       6,161  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
     1,931       -       -       1,931       1,931  
Loans receivable, net
     -       -       206,426       206,426       201,529  
Accrued interest on dividends
                                        
   receivable
     2,387       -       -       2,387       2,387  
Mortgage servicing rights
     -       -       3,589       3,589       3,192  
Cash surrender value of
                                        
life insurance
     10,869       -       -       10,869       10,869  
Financial liabilities:
                                        
Non-maturing interest bearing deposits
     -       207,288       -       207,288       207,288  
Noninterst bearing deposits
     52,972       -       -       52,972       52,972  
Time certificates of deposit
     -       -       158,452       158,452       157,491  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     3,535       -       -       3,535       3,535  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
     -       -       35,611       35,611       34,861  
   and other borrowings
                                        
Subordinated debentures
                     3,860       3,860       5,155  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                                        
Forward loan sales commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
     -       -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
     -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued

 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the following classes of financial instruments.
 
 
Cash, Interest-Bearing Accounts, Accrued Interest and Dividend Receivable and Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities – The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity – Securities classified as held-to-maturity are reported at amortized cost. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

 
Stock in the FHLB and FRB – The fair value of stock approximates redemption value.
 
Loans Receivable – Fair values are estimated by stratifying the loan portfolio into groups of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as real estate, commercial, and consumer, with each category further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms. For mortgage loans, the Company uses the secondary market rates in effect for loans that have similar characteristics. The fair value of other fixed rate loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the anticipated maturities adjusted for prepayment estimates. Adjustable interest rate loans are assumed to approximate fair value because they generally reprice within the short term.

 
Fair values are adjusted for credit risk based on assessment of risk identified with specific loans, and risk adjustments on the remaining portfolio based on credit loss experience.

 
Assumptions regarding credit risk are judgmentally determined using specific borrower information, internal credit quality analysis, and historical information on segmented loan categories for non-specific borrowers.

 
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance – The carrying amount for cash surrender value of life insurance approximates fair value as policies are recorded at redemption value.
 
Mortgage Servicing Rights – The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 10.00% to 12.00%, prepayment speeds ranging from 100.00% to 399.00% PSA, depending on stratification of the specific right. The fair value was also adjusted for the effect of potential past dues and foreclosures.

 
Deposits and Time Certificates of Deposit – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as checking, passbook, and money market, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of time certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

 
Advances from the FHLB & Subordinated Debentures – The fair value of the Company’s advances and debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the interest rate that would be effective December 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively if the borrowings repriced according to their stated terms.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 24:
Fair Value Disclosures – continued

 
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments - Fair values for off-balance-sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair values of these financial instruments are considered insignificant. Additionally, those financial instruments have no carrying value.

NOTE 25:
Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements

 
Included below are the condensed financial statements of the Parent Company, Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.:
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition
                   
   
December 31,
    
June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Assets:
                  
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 147     $ 297     $ 185  
Securities available-for-sale
     3,741       4,991       5,289  
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
     155       155       155  
Investment in Opportunity Bank of Montana
     54,361       50,004       47,808  
Other assets
     1,261       1,441       959  
Total assets
   $ 59,665     $ 56,888     $ 54,396  
                         
Liabilities and Shareholders's Equity:
                        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   $ 12     $ 28     $ 9  
Long-term subordinated debt
     5,155       5,155       5,155  
Shareholders' equity
     54,498       51,705       49,232  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
   $ 59,665     $ 56,888     $ 54,396  
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Income
                   
   
Six Months Ended
    
 
        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
                   
Interest income
   $ 54     $ 139     $ 216  
Interest expense
     (43 )     (87 )     (93 )
Noninterest income
     -       15       367  
Noninterest expense
     (434 )     (556 )     (2,252 )
Loss before income taxes
     (423 )     (489 )     (1,762 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
     273       (478 )     (827 )
Loss before equity in undistributed
                        
  earnings of Opportunity Bank of Montana
     (696 )     (11 )     (935 )
Equity in undistributed earnings
                        
    of Opportunity Bank of Montana
     2,338       2,122       2,908  
    $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
     
NOTE 25:
Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements – continued

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
                   
   
Six Months Ended
    
 
        
   
December 31,
    
Years Ended June 30,
  
   
2014
    
2014
    
2013
  
   
(In Thousands)
  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                  
Net income
   $ 1,642     $ 2,111     $ 1,973  
Adjustments to reconcile net income
                        
to net cash used in operating activities:
                        
Equity in undistributed earnings
                        
of Opportunity Bank of Montana
     (2,338 )     (2,122 )     (2,908 )
Other adjustments, net
     225       (448 )     (923 )
Net cash used in operating activities
     (471 )     (459 )     (1,858 )
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                        
Cash contributions from Opportunity Bank of Montana
     -       1,030       476  
Cash distributions to Opportunity Bank of Montana
     (25 )     -       (7,000 )
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
                        
Sales
     2,008       427       9,757  
Maturities, principal payments and calls
     132       371       785  
Purchases
     (832 )     (492 )     (3,735 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
     1,283       1,336       283  
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                        
Employee Stock Ownership Plan payments and dividends
     20       178       168  
Payments to purchase treasury stock
     (587 )     -       -  
Treasury shares reissued for compensation
     186       193       206  
Dividends paid
     (581 )     (1,136 )     (1,114 )
Net cash used in financing activities
     (962 )     (765 )     (740 )
                         
Net (Decrease) Increase in
                        
Cash and Cash Equivalents
     (150 )     112       (2,315 )
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period
     297       185       2,500  
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
   $ 147     $ 297     $ 185  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 26:
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

 
The following is a condensed summary of quarterly consolidated results of operations:
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31, 2014
  
   
First
    
Second
  
   
Quarter
    
Quarter
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands,
  
   
Except per share Data)
  
Interest and dividend income
   $ 4,703     $ 4,906  
Interest expense
     515       515  
Net interest income
     4,188       4,391  
Loan loss provision
     215       300  
Net interest income after loan loss provision
     3,973       4,091  
Noninterest income
     2,657       2,435  
Noninterest expense
     5,865       6,114  
Income before income tax expense
     765       412  
Income tax expense (benefit)
     47       (512 )
Net income
   $ 718     $ 924  
                 
Other comprehensive income
   $ 1,000     $ 1,044  
Basic earnings per common share
   $ 0.18     $ 0.24  
Diluted earnings per common share
   $ 0.18     $ 0.24  
 
 
   
Year Ended June 30, 2014
  
   
First
    
Second
    
Third
    
Fourth
  
   
Quarter
    
Quarter
    
Quarter
    
Quarter
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
  
Interest and dividend income
   $ 4,141     $ 4,317     $ 4,321     $ 4,502  
Interest expense
     524       516       502       503  
Net interest income
     3,617       3,801       3,819       3,999  
Loan loss provision
     159       153       128       168  
Net interest income after loan loss provision
     3,458       3,648       3,691       3,831  
Noninterest income
     3,098       2,469       2,123       2,351  
Noninterest expense
     5,853       5,613       5,699       5,743  
Income before income tax expense
     703       504       115       439  
Income tax expense
     36       30       7       (423 )
Net income
   $ 667     $ 474     $ 108     $ 862  
                                 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
   $ (1,470 )   $ (863 )   $ 1,874     $ 1,584  
Basic earnings per common share
   $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.03     $ 0.22  
Diluted earnings per common share
   $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.03     $ 0.21  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
NOTE 26:
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) – continued
 
   
Year ended June 30, 2013
  
                         
   
First
    
Second
    
Third
    
Fourth
  
   
Quarter
    
Quarter
    
Quarter
    
Quarter
  
   
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
  
Interest and dividend income
   $ 3,225     $ 3,499     $ 4,109     $ 3,962  
Interest expense
     566       586       535       557  
Net interest income
     2,659       2,913       3,574       3,405  
Loan loss provision
     235       187       116       140  
Net interest income after loan loss provision
     2,424       2,726       3,458       3,265  
Noninterest income
     1,575       1,917       3,273       3,549  
Noninterest expense
     3,435       4,786       6,453       6,190  
Income before income tax expense
     564       (143 )     278       624  
Income tax expense
     142       (103 )     (629 )     (60 )
Net income (loss)
   $ 422     $ (40 )   $ 907     $ 684  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   $ 141     $ (467 )   $ (1,157 )   $ (4,174 )
Basic earnings per common share
   $ 0.11     $ -0.01     $ 0.23     $ 0.18  
Diluted earnings per common share
   $ 0.11     $ -0.01     $ 0.23     $ 0.17  
 
NOTE 27:
Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014
 
The unaudited consolidated financial information for the six months ended December 31, 2013 shown below is presented for comparative purposes only and does not include financial statement disclosures that would be required with a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with GAAP.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 27:      Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 – continued
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
   
2014
    
2013
  
         
(Unaudited)
  
Interest and Dividend Income:
            
Interest and fees on loans
   $ 7,562     $ 6,352  
Securities available-for-sale
     2,026       2,102  
Federal Reserve Bank dividends
     19       -  
Trust preferred securities
     1       1  
Interest on deposits with banks
     1       4  
Total interest and dividend income
     9,609       8,459  
                 
Interest Expense:
                
Deposits
     677       633  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
     310       365  
Subordinated debentures
     43       43  
Total interest expense
     1,030       1,041  
                 
Net Interest Income
     8,579       7,418  
Loan loss provision
     515       312  
Net Interest Income after Loan Loss Provision
     8,064       7,106  
                 
Noninterest Income:
                
Service charges on deposit accounts
     538       543  
Net gain on sale of loans (includes $461 and $582 for the six
                
months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively,
                
related to accumulated other comprehensive
                
earnings reclassification)
     2,864       2,554  
Mortgage loan servicing fees
     767       653  
Wealth management income
     290       256  
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities (includes $335 and
                
$836 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013,
                
respectively related to accumulated other comprehensive
                
earnings reclassification)
     335       836  
Net (loss) gain on fair value hedge
     (364 )     71  
Net loss on sale of real estate owned and other repossessed property
     (1 )     (50 )
Other noninterest income
     663       704  
Total noninterest income
     5,092       5,567  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 27:      Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 – continued
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income – continued
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
   
2014
    
2013
  
         
(Unaudited)
  
Noninterest Expense:
            
Salaries and employee benefits
     6,274       6,430  
Occupancy and equipment expense
     1,426       1,375  
Data processing
     1,082       931  
Advertising
     408       457  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
     328       334  
Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits
     208       217  
Federal insurance premiums
     174       168  
Postage
     95       92  
Legal, accounting and examination fees
     469       269  
Consulting fees
     351       155  
Other noninterest expense
     1,164       1,038  
Total noninterest expense
     11,979       11,466  
                 
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
     1,177       1,207  
                 
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (includes $1,405 and ($1,605)
                
for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013,
                
respectively, related to income tax benefit from
                
reclassification items)
     (465 )     66  
                 
Net Income
   $ 1,642     $ 1,141  
                 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
   $ 0.42     $ 0.29  
                 
Diluted Earnings Per Common share
   $ 0.42     $ 0.29  
                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic EPS)
     3,882,376       3,905,221  
                 
Weighted Average shares Outstanding (Diluted EPS)
     3,931,552       3,978,260  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 27:      Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 – continued
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
   
2014
    
2013
  
         
(Unaudited)
  
             
Net Income
   $ 1,642     $ 1,141  
                 
Other Items of Comprehensive Income (Loss):
                
Change in fair value of investment securities available-
                
for-sale, before income taxes
     3,749       (2,886 )
Reclassification for realized gains and losses on investment
                
securities included income, before income tax
     (335 )     (836 )
Change in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow
                
hedges, before income taxes
     496       366  
Reclassification for realized gains on derivatives
                
designated as cash flow hedges, before income taxes
     (461 )     (582 )
Total other items of comprehensive income (loss)
     3,449       (3,938 )
                 
Income tax (expense) benefit related to:
                
Investment securities
     (1,391 )     1,517  
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
     (14 )     88  
      (1,405 )     1,605  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   $ 3,686     $ (1,192 )
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 27:      Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 – continued
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
   
2014
    
2013
  
         
(Unaudited)
  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
            
Net income
   $ 1,642     $ 1,141  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                
Loan loss provision
     515       312  
Depreciation
     585       574  
Net amortization of investment securities premium and discounts
     1,025       1,606  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
     328       334  
Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits
     208       217  
Deferred income tax benefit
     (665 )     (38 )
Net gain on sale of loans
     (2,864 )     (2,554 )
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
     (335 )     (836 )
Net loss on sale of real estate owned and other repossessed assets
     1       50  
Net loss (gain) on fair value hedge
     364       (71 )
Net gain on sale/disposal of premises and equipment
     -       (26 )
Net appreciation in cash surrender value of life insurance
     (158 )     (166 )
Net change in:
                
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
     111       (1 )
Loans held-for-sale
     2,557       8,435  
Other assets
     167       (195 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
     738       (10 )
     Net cash provided by operating activities
     4,219       8,772  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
                
Sales
     26,939       34,378  
Maturities, principal payments and calls
     5,811       14,491  
Purchases
     (2,260 )     (29,405 )
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (purchased) redeemed
     (90 )     35  
Federal Reserve Bank stock (purchased) redeemed
     (641 )     -  
Final valuation adjustments related to acquisition of Sterling Bank branches
     -       (144 )
Loan origination and principal collection, net
     (43,665 )     (33,682 )
Purchases of Bank owned life insurance
     (495 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other repossessed
                
assets acquired in the settlement of loans
     4       81  
Insurance proceeds related to premises and equipment
     -       28  
Additions to premises and equipment
     (448 )     (788 )
                 Net cash used in investing activities
     (14,845 )     (15,006 )
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 27:
Comparative Information for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 – continued
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – continued
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
   
2014
    
2013
  
         
(Unaudited)
  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
            
Net increase in deposits
   $ 13,938     $ 14,490  
Net short-term advances (payments) for Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     3,639       (2,694 )
Long-term advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     2,000       -  
Payments on long-term Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
     (2,100 )     (4,100 )
Purchase of treasury stock, at cost
     (587 )     -  
Dividends paid
     (581 )     (568 )
Net cash provided by  financing activities
     16,309       7,128  
                 
Net increase in cash
     5,683       894  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period
     6,819       6,161  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
   $ 12,502     $ 7,055  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
                
Cash paid during the period for interest
   $ 1,037     $ 1,067  
                 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
   $ 147     $ 108  
                 
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                
Increase (decrease) in market value of securities available-for-sale
   $ 3,414     $ (3,722 )
                 
Mortgage servicing rights recognized
   $ 687     $ 668  
                 
Loans transferred to real estate and other assets acquired in foreclosure
   $ 184     $ -  
                 
Treasury shares reissued for compensation
   $ 193     $ 193  
                 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares released
   $ 89     $ 92  

NOTE 28:
Subsequent Events
 
 
Under the Company’s current stock repurchase plan, 55,800 shares were purchased during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. There are currently 89,200 shares remaining for purchase under this plan. The plan expires on June 30, 2015.
 
Effective March 3, 2015, the Company terminated its interest rate swap described in Note 23.

 
 
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