EX-13 2 lpsb-20131231xex13.htm EXHIBIT 13 LPSB-2013.12.31-EX13

Crowe Horwath LLP
Independent Member Crowe Horwath International
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
LaPorte Bancorp, Inc.
LaPorte, Indiana
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LaPorte Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal 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 includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of LaPorte Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Crowe Horwath LLP
South Bend, Indiana
March 17, 2014




LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands,
except share data)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
18,219

 
$
6,857

Interest-earning time deposits in other financial institutions
6,642

 
7,141

Securities available-for-sale
164,272

 
125,620

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost (restricted)
4,375

 
3,817

Loans held for sale, at fair value
1,118

 
1,155

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,905 and $4,308 at December 31, 2013 and 2012
293,285

 
313,692

Mortgage servicing rights
368

 
344

Other real estate owned
1,188

 
902

Premises and equipment, net
9,464

 
9,575

Goodwill
8,431

 
8,431

Other intangible assets
274

 
363

Bank owned life insurance
13,677

 
11,263

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
5,568

 
3,595

Total assets
$
526,881

 
$
492,755

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
51,017

 
$
50,892

Interest bearing
295,684

 
298,078

Total deposits
346,701

 
348,970

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
86,777

 
49,009

Subordinated debentures
5,155

 
5,155

Short-term borrowings
2,415

 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
5,584

 
5,566

Total liabilities
446,632

 
408,700

Loan commitments and other related activities (Note 21)

 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2013 and 2012; 6,205,250 shares issued at December 31, 2013 and 2012; and 5,924,209 and 6,205,250 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012
59

 
62

Additional paid-in capital
44,495

 
47,302

Retained earnings
40,771

 
37,745

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $947 and ($1,218) at December 31, 2013 and 2012
(1,838
)
 
2,364

Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares
(3,238
)
 
(3,418
)
Total shareholders’ equity
80,249

 
84,055

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
526,881

 
$
492,755



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

1


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
13,972

 
$
16,362

Taxable securities
1,948

 
1,933

Tax exempt securities
1,439

 
1,374

FHLB stock
133

 
116

Other interest income
86

 
47

Total interest and dividend income
17,578

 
19,832

Interest expense:
 
 
 
Deposits
2,168

 
2,862

FHLB advances
969

 
1,209

Subordinated debentures
281

 
282

FDIC guaranteed unsecured borrowings

 
37

Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
3

 
2

Total interest expense
3,421

 
4,392

Net interest income
14,157

 
15,440

Provision for loan losses
6

 
1,037

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
14,151

 
14,403

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
Service charges on deposits
442

 
453

ATM and debit card fees
433

 
413

Earnings on life insurance, net
414

 
387

Net gains on mortgage banking activities
810

 
1,234

Loan servicing fees, net
103

 
(26
)
Net gains on securities
718

 
378

Net losses on sales of other assets
(381
)
 
(311
)
Other income
448

 
632

Total noninterest income
2,987

 
3,160

Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
6,602

 
6,642

Occupancy and equipment
1,651

 
1,825

Data processing
628

 
525

Advertising
307

 
231

Bank examination fees
479

 
433

Amortization of intangibles
89

 
111

Collection and other real estate owned
303

 
204

FDIC insurance
308

 
336

Other expenses
1,531

 
1,475

Total noninterest expense
11,898

 
11,782

Income before income taxes
5,240

 
5,781

Income tax expense
1,227

 
1,496

Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share (Note 23):
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.70

 
$
0.72

Diluted
0.69

 
0.72


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

2


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period
(6,452
)
 
606

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
(718
)
 
(378
)
Net unrealized gains (losses)
(7,170
)
 
228

Related income tax (expense) benefit
2,439

 
(77
)
Net unrealized gains (losses)
(4,731
)
 
151

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
803

 
277

Net unrealized gains (losses)
803

 
277

Related income tax (expense) benefit
(274
)
 
(95
)
Net unrealized gains (losses)
529

 
182

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,202
)
 
333

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(189
)
 
$
4,618


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

3


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Balance at January 1, 2012
$
49

 
$
21,991

 
$
34,267

 
$
2,031

 
$
(1,278
)
 
$
(1,357
)
 
$
55,703

Net income

 

 
4,285

 

 

 

 
4,285

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 
333

 

 

 
333

Cash dividends on common stock ($0.13 per share)

 

 
(807
)
 

 

 

 
(807
)
Items related to Conversion and stock offering:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Treasury stock retired pursuant to reorganization
(2
)
 
(1,276
)
 

 

 
1,278

 

 

Cancellation of LaPorte Savings Bank, Mutual Holding Company shares and fractional shares
(47
)
 
47

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from stock offering 3,384,611 shares, net of expense of $1,267
62

 
26,282

 

 

 

 

 
26,344

Purchase of 270,768 shares by ESOP pursuant to reorganization

 

 

 

 

 
(2,241
)
 
(2,241
)
ESOP shares earned, 22,486 shares

 
15

 

 

 

 
180

 
195

Stock awards and option expense

 
243

 

 

 

 

 
243

Balance at December 31, 2012
$
62

 
$
47,302

 
$
37,745

 
$
2,364

 
$

 
$
(3,418
)
 
$
84,055

Net income

 

 
4,013

 

 

 

 
4,013

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 
(4,202
)
 

 

 
(4,202
)
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.16 per share)

 

 
(987
)
 

 

 

 
(987
)
Repurchase of common stock (296,009 shares)
(3
)
 
(3,183
)
 

 

 

 

 
(3,186
)
ESOP shares earned, 22,486 shares

 
49

 

 

 

 
180

 
229

Stock activity under stock compensation plans (14,968 shares)

 
84

 

 

 

 

 
84

Stock awards and option expense

 
243

 

 

 

 

 
243

Balance at December 31, 2013
$
59

 
$
44,495

 
$
40,771


$
(1,838
)

$


$
(3,238
)

$
80,249




See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

4


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
567

 
577

Provision for loan losses
6

 
1,037

Net gains on securities available-for-sale
(718
)
 
(378
)
Net gains on sales of loans
(717
)
 
(1,059
)
Originations of loans held for sale
(29,302
)
 
(46,963
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
30,056

 
49,916

Recognition of mortgage servicing rights
(92
)
 
(174
)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
120

 
139

Net change in mortgage servicing rights valuation allowance
(52
)
 
39

Loss on sales of other real estate owned
39

 
31

Write down of other real estate owned
340

 
280

Earnings on life insurance, net
(414
)
 
(387
)
Amortization of intangible assets
89

 
111

Net amortization on securities available-for-sale
1,135

 
929

ESOP compensation expense
229

 
195

Stock based compensation expense
243

 
243

Amortization of issuance costs of unsecured borrowing

 
19

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
192

 
52

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
821

 
118

Net cash from operating activities
6,555

 
9,010

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Net change in interest-bearing time deposits at other financial institutions
499

 
(7,141
)
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
32,942

 
28,059

Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities available-for-sale
16,589

 
19,397

Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(95,770
)
 
(41,425
)
Purchase of FHLB stock
(854
)
 

Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock
296

 

Net change in loans
18,215

 
(20,107
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
1,521

 
536

Purchase of bank owned life insurance
(2,000
)
 

Premises and equipment expenditures, net
(456
)
 
(312
)
Net cash from investing activities
(29,018
)
 
(20,993
)

(continued)
5


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2013
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net change in deposits
$
(2,269
)
 
$
15,410

Proceeds from FHLB long-term advances
25,000

 
32,500

Repayment of FHLB long-term advances
(5,021
)
 
(51,524
)
Net change in FHLB short-term advances
17,789

 
(3,988
)
Net change in short-term borrowings
2,415

 

Repayment of FDIC guaranteed unsecured borrowing

 
(5,000
)
Net proceeds from stock offering

 
26,344

Purchase of shares by ESOP pursuant to reorganization

 
(2,241
)
Stock options exercised
84

 

Dividends paid on common stock
(987
)
 
(807
)
Repurchase of common stock
(3,186
)
 

Net cash from financing activities
33,825

 
10,694

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
11,362

 
(1,289
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
6,857

 
8,146

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
18,219

 
$
6,857

 

 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
3,442

 
$
4,590

Income taxes paid
975

 
1,661

Supplemental noncash disclosures:
 
 
 
Transfers from loans receivable to other real estate owned
$
2,186

 
$
737


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

6


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements included herein include the accounts of LaPorte Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“New LaPorte”), successor to LaPorte Bancorp, Inc., a Federal corporation (“LaPorte-Federal”), its wholly owned subsidiary, The LaPorte Savings Bank (“the Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, LSB Investments Inc., Nevada (“LSB Inc.”), together referred to as “the Company”. LaPorte-Federal was formed on October 12, 2007. LSB Inc. was formed on October 1, 2011 to manage a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio. LaPorte-Federal was a majority owned (54.11)% subsidiary of LaPorte Savings Bank, MHC through September of 2012. These financial statements do not include the transactions and balances of LaPorte Savings Bank, MHC. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
On October 4, 2012, the Company completed its conversion and reorganization to the stock holding company form of organization. New LaPorte, the new stock holding company for the Bank, sold 3,384,611 shares of common stock at $8.00 per share, for gross offering proceeds of $27.1 million, in its stock offering. Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of common stock of LaPorte-Federal owned by the public were exchanged for 1.3190 shares of New LaPorte’s common stock so that LaPorte-Federal’s existing shareholders now own approximately the same percentage of New LaPorte’s common stock as they owned of LaPorte-Federal’s common stock immediately prior to the conversion, as adjusted for the assets of LaPorte Savings Bank, MHC and their receipt of cash in lieu of fractional exchange shares. At the time of the offering and the exchange of shares, New LaPorte had 6,205,250 shares outstanding. All share and per share information in this report for periods prior to conversion has been revised to reflect the 1.3190:1 conversion ratio on shares outstanding, including shares of LaPorte-Federal held by the former mutual holding company that were not publicly traded.
The Company provides financial services through its offices in LaPorte and Porter counties in Indiana. The Company also provides residential lending through its loan production office in St. Joseph, Michigan. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial, and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial and residential real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. There are no significant concentrations of loans to any one industry or customer. However, the customers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent on the real estate and general economic conditions in the area. The Company established LSB Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank incorporated in Nevada to manage a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio beginning October 1, 2011. On January 4, 2013, the Company established LSB Real Estate, Inc. (“LSB Real Estate”), a real estate investment trust, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of LSB Inc., and is incorporated in Maryland. On December 27, 2013, the Company established LSB Risk Management, LLC (“LSB Risk Management”), a pooled captive insurance company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of New LaPorte and is incorporated in Nevada.
Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, consideration of other than temporary declines in fair values of securities, the fair values of securities and other financial instruments, consideration of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and the need for a deferred tax asset valuation allowance are particularly subject to change.
Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents includes cash, deposits with other financial institutions with original maturities under 90 days, and federal funds sold. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions, interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, federal funds purchased, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.
Interest-Earning Time Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning time deposits in other financial institutions mature between one and four years and are carried at cost.
Securities: Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities are classified as available-for-sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with changes in unrealized holding gains and losses included in income.


7



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations where prepayments are anticipated. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings.
Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. The fair value includes the servicing value of the loans.
Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and an allowance for loan losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments.
Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Consumer loans are typically charged-off no later than 120 days past due. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still accruing include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans. A loan is moved to nonaccrual status in accordance with the Company’s policy, typically after 90 days of non-payment. The Company follows the same nonaccrual policy for troubled debt restructurings.
All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
The recorded investment in loans is the loan balance plus unamortized net deferred loan costs less unamortized net deferred loan fees. The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest. The total amount of accrued interest on loans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $650,000 and $677,000, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Most of the Company’s business activity is with customers located within La Porte County. Therefore, the Company’s exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the economy in the La Porte County area.
Mortgage Warehouse Loans: A mortgage warehouse lending division was established at the Bank. This division has approved specific mortgage companies through which individual mortgage loans are originated by the mortgage company and funded by the Bank as a secured borrowing with the pledge of collateral under the Bank’s agreement with the mortgage company. The individual mortgage loans are held between the time of origination and subsequent repurchase by the mortgage company for sale of the loan into the secondary market. Each individual mortgage is assigned to the Bank until the loan is repurchased and sold to the secondary market by the mortgage company. Also, the Bank takes possession of each original note and forwards such note to the end investor once the mortgage company has sold the loan. The individual loans are typically sold by the mortgage company within 30 days of origination and are seldom held more than 90 days. Interest income is accrued by the Bank during this period and fee income for each loan sold is collected when the sale has been completed.


8



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Purchased Loans: The Company purchased a group of loans through the acquisition of City Savings Financial Corporation on October 12, 2007. Purchased loans that showed evidence of credit deterioration since their origination are recorded at an allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, incurred losses are recognized by an increase in the allowance for loan losses.
Purchased loans are accounted for individually or aggregated into pools of loans based on common risk characteristics (e.g., credit score, loan type, and date of origination). The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan or pool, and the expected cash flows in excess of amount paid is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan or pool (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s or pool’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (nonaccretable difference).
Over the life of the loan or pool, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.
Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired.
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 of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
All individually classified commercial and commercial real estate loans are evaluated for impairment. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral. For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.
The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over certain time periods. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2012, the historical loss experience was based on the actual loss history experienced over the last 18 months for the commercial portfolio segment and over the last 12 months for all other portfolio segments. For the fourth quarter of 2012 through the third quarter of 2013, the historical loss experience was based on the actual loss history experienced over the last 24 months for the commercial portfolio segment and over the last 3 years for all other portfolio segments. For the fourth quarter of 2013, the historical loss experience was based on the actual loss history experienced over the last 3 years for all portfolio segments. Management determined this change in assumption better represents current probable losses related to non-impaired loans as of December 31, 2013 by incorporating a longer loss history which includes the most recent economic downturn. This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each


9



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other change in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.
The following portfolio segments have been identified: Commercial, Mortgage, Mortgage Warehouse, Residential Construction, Indirect Auto, Home Equity, and Consumer and Other. The risk characteristics of each of the identified portfolio segments are as follows:
Commercial – Subject to decreases in demand for certain products or services; increasing production costs; increases in interest rates on adjustable rate loans may impact borrowers’ ability to continue payments; and adverse market conditions, which may cause a decrease in the value of underlying collateral.
Mortgage – Subject to adverse market conditions, which may cause a decrease in the value of underlying collateral; adverse employment conditions in the local economy, which may lead to an increase in default rates; and incremental rate increases on adjustable rate mortgages may impact borrowers’ ability to continue payments.
Mortgage Warehouse – Subject to higher fraud risk than our other lending areas and decreased market values in real estate throughout the country.
Residential Construction – Subject to adverse market conditions, which may cause a decrease in the value of underlying collateral; and adverse employment conditions in the local economy, which may lead to an increase in default rates.
Indirect Auto – Subject to higher fraud risk than our other lending areas; adverse employment conditions in the local economy, which may lead to an increase in default rates; and decreased value of the underlying collateral.
Home Equity – Subject to adverse employment conditions in the local economy, which may lead to an increase in default rates; and decreased market values due to adverse real estate market conditions.
Consumer and Other – Subject to adverse employment conditions in the local economy, which may lead to an increase in default rates; and decreased value of the underlying collateral.
The Bank is subject to periodic examinations by its federal and state regulatory examiners, and may be required by such regulators to recognize additions to the allowance for loan losses based on their assessment of credit information available to them at the time of their examinations. The process of assessing the allowance for loan losses is necessarily subjective. Further, and particularly in times of economic downturns, it is reasonably possible that future credit losses may exceed historical loss levels and may also exceed management’s current estimates of incurred credit losses inherent within the loan portfolio. As such, there can be no assurance that future charge-offs will not exceed management’s current estimate of what constitutes a reasonable allowance for loan losses.
Mortgage Servicing Rights: When mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in net gains on mortgage banking activities. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a 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. The Company compares the valuation model inputs and results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.


10



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type, and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances are reported with loan servicing fees, net on the consolidated statements of income. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.
Servicing fee income, which is reported on the consolidated statements of income as loan servicing fees, net, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal; or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income. Loan servicing fees, net totaled $103,000 and $(26,000) for the years ended December 2013 and 2012. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not material.
Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, 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 the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.
Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings and related components are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 5 to 30 years. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated on an accelerated or straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 3 to 10 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock based on the level of FHLB borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Bank Owned Life Insurance: The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: All goodwill on the Company’s balance sheet resulted from business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 and represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Company has selected October 31st as the date to perform the annual impairment test. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.
Other intangible assets consist of core deposit intangible assets arising from a whole bank acquisition. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 4 to 15 years.
Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.


11



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Derivatives: At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation (“stand-alone derivative”). As of December 31, 2013, the Company had entered into four cash flow hedge transactions. For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For both types of hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as noninterest income.
Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in noninterest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.
The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative instruments that are used are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged items. The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminates, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.
When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as noninterest income. When a fair value hedge is discontinued, the hedged asset or liability is no longer adjusted for changes in fair value and the existing basis adjustment is amortized or accreted over the remaining life of the asset or liability. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
Mortgage Banking Derivatives: Commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these mortgage loans are accounted for as free standing derivatives. Fair values of these mortgage derivatives are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the interest rate on the loan is locked. The Company enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate locks are entered into, in order to hedge the change in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans. Changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in net gains on mortgage banking activities on the consolidated statements of income.
Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards.
Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.


12



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Retirement Plans: Employee 401(k) and profit sharing plan expense is the amount of matching contributions. Split-dollar life insurance plan expense and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan: The cost of shares issued to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), but not yet allocated to participants, is shown as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. Compensation expense is based on the market price of shares as they are committed to be released to participant accounts. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares reduce retained earnings; dividends on unearned ESOP shares reduce debt and accrued interest.
Earnings Per Common Share: Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. ESOP shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless unearned. All outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends are considered participating securities for this calculation. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options.
Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, includes net changes in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, net of tax, reclassification adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges, which are also recognized as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there now are such matters that will have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Restrictions on Cash: Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.
Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Bank to the Bancorp or by the Bancorp to shareholders.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.
Operating Segments: While the chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Operating segments are aggregated into one as operating results for all segments are similar. Accordingly, all of the financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.
Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or shareholders’ equity.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards: In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-1 “Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” This ASU clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of ASU 2011-11. ASU 2011-11 applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria in the Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU 2013-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Retrospective disclosure is required for all comparative periods presented. The Company has adopted this standard. The effect of applying this standard is reflected in Note 20.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” This ASU states that accumulated other comprehensive income is to be presented either on the face of the statement where net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the item is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The Company has adopted this standard. The effect of applying this standard is reflected in Note 19.


13



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04 “Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans Upon Foreclosure.” This ASU clarifies when an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs and states that 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 amendments require 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 new requirements are effective for public companies for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Adopting this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
NOTE 2 – SECURITIES
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale securities portfolio at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
At December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal agency
$
6,249

 
$
43

 
$
(142
)
 
$
6,150

State and municipal
54,892

 
1,505

 
(674
)
 
55,723

Mortgage-backed securities – residential
28,197

 
107

 
(366
)
 
27,938

Government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations
74,417

 
274

 
(2,380
)
 
72,311

Corporate debt securities
2,121

 
29

 

 
2,150

Total
$
165,876

 
$
1,958

 
$
(3,562
)
 
$
164,272

 
Amortized
Costs
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
At December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal agency
$
8,045

 
$
360

 
$

 
$
8,405

State and municipal
42,161

 
3,479

 
(26
)
 
45,614

Mortgage-backed securities – residential
11,819

 
572

 
(6
)
 
12,385

Government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations
54,070

 
1,198

 
(112
)
 
55,156

Corporate debt securities
3,959

 
110

 
(9
)
 
4,060

Total
$
120,054

 
$
5,719

 
$
(153
)
 
$
125,620

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of our mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, and all of our collateralized mortgage obligations were issued by either U.S. government-sponsored enterprises or the U.S. Small Business Administration.


14



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale were as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Proceeds
$
32,942

 
$
28,059

Gross gains
908

 
526

Gross losses
(190
)
 
(152
)
Proceeds from calls of securities available-for-sale during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $245,000 and $5.5 million, respectively, with gross gains of $0 and $4,000 and gross losses of $0 and $0.
The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio are shown by expected maturity. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed securities and government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations, are shown separately.
 
December 31, 2013
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Due in one year or less
$
2,014

 
$
2,036

Due from one to five years
10,658

 
10,939

Due from five to ten years
35,925

 
35,862

Due after ten years
14,665

 
15,186

Subtotal
63,262

 
64,023

Mortgage-backed securities and government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations
102,614

 
100,249

Total
$
165,876

 
$
164,272

Securities pledged at December 31, 2013 and 2012 had a carrying amount of approximately $57.7 million and $42.2 million, respectively, and were pledged to secure public deposits, FHLB advances, short-term borrowings through the Federal Reserve Bank discount window, and cash flow hedges.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.
Securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 and 2012, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are presented in the following tables:
 
December 31, 2013
 
Continuing Unrealized
Loss For
Less Than 12 Months
 
Continuing Unrealized
Loss For
12 Months or More
 
Total

Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
(Dollars in thousands)
U.S. federal agency
$
2,858

 
$
(142
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,858

 
$
(142
)
State and municipal
17,352

 
(558
)
 
1,524

 
(116
)
 
$
18,876

 
$
(674
)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
22,432

 
(366
)
 

 

 
22,432

 
(366
)
Government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations
46,555

 
(2,023
)
 
6,708

 
(357
)
 
53,263

 
(2,380
)
Total temporarily impaired
$
89,197

 
$
(3,089
)
 
$
8,232

 
$
(473
)
 
$
97,429

 
$
(3,562
)


15



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


 
December 31, 2012
 
Continuing Unrealized
Loss For
Less Than 12 Months
 
Continuing Unrealized
Loss For
12 Months or More
 
Total

Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
(Dollars in thousands)
State and municipal
$
1,611

 
$
(26
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,611

 
$
(26
)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
1,012

 
(6
)
 

 

 
1,012

 
(6
)
Government agency sponsored collateralized mortgage obligations
12,392

 
(112
)
 

 

 
12,392

 
(112
)
Corporate debt securities
1,489

 
(9
)
 

 

 
1,489

 
(9
)
Total temporarily impaired
$
16,504

 
$
(153
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
16,504

 
$
(153
)
At December 31, 2013, the Company held 122 investments in debt securities which were in an unrealized loss position, of which 110 were in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. Management periodically evaluates each investment security for potential other than temporary impairment, relying primarily on industry analyst reports and observation of market conditions and interest rate fluctuations. Management believes it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the underlying investment securities and that the noted declines in fair value are considered temporary and due only to normal market interest rate fluctuations. The Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not it will be required to sell these debt securities before their anticipated recovery.
NOTE 3 – LOANS
Loans were as follows for the dates indicated:
 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial
$
128,922

 
$
124,563

Mortgage
35,438

 
36,996

Mortgage warehouse
115,443

 
137,467

Residential construction
792

 
1,475

Indirect auto
508

 
1,154

Home equity
11,397

 
12,267

Consumer and other
4,412

 
3,864

Subtotal
296,912

 
317,786

Less: Net deferred loan (fees) costs
278

 
214

Allowance for loan losses
(3,905
)
 
(4,308
)
Loans, net
$
293,285

 
$
313,692

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Bank’s mortgage warehouse division had repurchase agreements with 18 and eleven mortgage companies, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the mortgage companies originated and sold $2.3 billion in mortgage loans. The Bank recorded interest income of $4.4 million, mortgage warehouse loan fees of $680,000, and wire transfer fees of $239,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the mortgage companies originated and sold $2.8 billion in mortgage loans. The Bank recorded interest income of $5.2 million, mortgage warehouse loan fees of $835,000, and wire transfer fees of $295,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.


16



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the year ending December 31, 2013:
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Mortgage
Warehouse
 
Residential
Construction
 
Indirect
Auto
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,131

 
$
401

 
$
601

 
$
2

 
$
7

 
$
130

 
$
36

 
$

 
$
4,308

Charge-offs
(205
)
 
(190
)
 

 

 
(8
)
 
(22
)
 
(18
)
 

 
(443
)
Recoveries

 
19

 

 

 
1

 

 
14

 

 
34

Provision
(201
)
 
228

 
(93
)
 
(2
)
 
4

 
3

 
47

 
20

 
6

Ending balance
$
2,725

 
$
458

 
$
508

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
111

 
$
79

 
$
20

 
$
3,905

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the year ending December 31, 2012:
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Mortgage
Warehouse
 
Residential
Construction
 
Indirect
Auto
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
2,774

 
$
374

 
$
393

 
$
3

 
$
19

 
$
119

 
$
90

 
$

 
$
3,772

Charge-offs
(383
)
 
(84
)
 

 

 
(3
)
 
(35
)
 
(64
)
 

 
(569
)
Recoveries
46

 
2

 

 

 
4

 
1

 
15

 

 
68

Provision
694

 
109

 
208

 
(1
)
 
(13
)
 
45

 
(5
)
 

 
1,037

Ending balance
$
3,131

 
$
401

 
$
601

 
$
2

 
$
7

 
$
130

 
$
36

 
$

 
$
4,308



17



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2013:
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Mortgage
Warehouse
 
Residential
Construction
 
Indirect
Auto
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
792

 
$
135

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
32

 
$

 
$

 
$
959

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,933

 
323

 
508

 

 
4

 
79

 
79

 
20

 
2,946

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total ending allowance
$
2,725

 
$
458

 
$
508

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
111

 
$
79

 
$
20

 
$
3,905

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
9,935

 
$
1,473

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
43

 
$

 
$

 
$
11,451

Collectively evaluated for impairment
118,539

 
33,838

 
115,443

 
787

 
508

 
11,411

 
4,422

 

 
284,948

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
668

 
123

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
791

Total ending loan balance
$
129,142

 
$
35,434

 
$
115,443

 
$
787

 
$
508

 
$
11,454

 
$
4,422

 
$

 
$
297,190



18



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2012:
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Mortgage
Warehouse
 
Residential
Construction
 
Indirect
Auto
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,137

 
$
132

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
22

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,291

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,994

 
269

 
601

 
2

 
7

 
108

 
36

 

 
3,017

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total ending allowance
$
3,131

 
$
401

 
$
601

 
$
2

 
$
7

 
$
130

 
$
36

 
$

 
$
4,308

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
6,337

 
$
2,125

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
53

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,515

Collectively evaluated for impairment
117,682

 
34,731

 
137,467

 
1,466

 
1,154

 
12,267

 
3,867

 

 
308,634

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
712

 
139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
851

Total ending loan balance
$
124,731

 
$
36,995

 
$
137,467

 
$
1,466

 
$
1,154

 
$
12,320

 
$
3,867

 
$

 
$
318,000



19



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents information related to impaired loans by class of loans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013:
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
 
(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
$
2,832

 
$
2,835

 
$

 
$
1,326

 
$
42

 
$

Five or more family
3,508

 
3,508

 

 
10

 

 

Land
201

 
201

 

 
188

 

 

Mortgage
769

 
770

 

 
985

 
1

 
38

Home equity
11

 
11

 

 
26

 

 

Subtotal
7,321

 
7,325

 

 
2,535

 
43

 
38

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
843

 
844

 
275

 
1,111

 

 

Land
2,547

 
2,547

 
517

 
2,834

 

 

Mortgage
702

 
703

 
135

 
859

 

 

Home equity
32

 
32

 
32

 
15

 

 

Subtotal
4,124

 
4,126

 
959

 
4,819

 

 

Total
$
11,445

 
$
11,451

 
$
959

 
$
7,354

 
$
43

 
$
38

The following table presents information related to impaired loans by class of loans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012:
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
 
(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

Real estate
2,150

 
2,152

 

 
1,348

 
10

 

Land
214

 
214

 

 
1,411

 
3

 

Mortgage
1,296

 
1,296

 

 
967

 
16

 

Home equity
31

 
31

 

 
21

 

 

Subtotal
3,691

 
3,693

 

 
3,753

 
29

 

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
1,461

 
1,199

 
365

 
1,681

 

 

Land
2,772

 
2,772

 
772

 
1,640

 

 

Mortgage
829

 
829

 
132

 
826

 

 

Home equity
22

 
22

 
22

 
15

 

 

Subtotal
5,084

 
4,822

 
1,291

 
4,162

 

 

Total
$
8,775

 
$
8,515

 
$
1,291

 
$
7,915

 
$
29

 
$



20



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.
The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Bank had no loans greater than 90 days past due that were still accruing as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
Nonaccrual
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
27

 
$
29

Real estate
898

 
3,292

Land
2,748

 
2,985

Mortgage
1,191

 
1,958

Indirect auto
3

 
5

Home equity
43

 
53

Consumer and other

 
39

Total
$
4,910

 
$
8,361

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2013 by class of loans:
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Loans Not
Past Due
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
17,754

 
$
17,756

Real estate
2,379

 

 
873

 
3,252

 
80,635

 
83,887

Five or more family
76

 

 

 
76

 
15,314

 
15,390

Construction

 

 

 

 
3,951

 
3,951

Land

 

 
2,318

 
2,318

 
5,840

 
8,158

Mortgage
641

 
7

 
1,162

 
1,810

 
33,624

 
35,434

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 
115,443

 
115,443

Residential construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Construction

 

 

 

 
498

 
498

Land

 

 

 

 
289

 
289

Indirect auto
13

 

 
3

 
16

 
492

 
508

Home equity
4

 

 
12

 
16

 
11,438

 
11,454

Consumer and other
163

 

 

 
163

 
4,259

 
4,422

Total
$
3,278

 
$
7

 
$
4,368

 
$
7,653

 
$
289,537

 
$
297,190




21



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2012 by class of loans:
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Loans Not
Past Due
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
67

 
$

 
$

 
$
67

 
$
20,208

 
$
20,275

Real estate
1,019

 
24

 
2,644

 
3,687

 
76,193

 
79,880

Five or more family

 

 

 

 
14,286

 
14,286

Construction

 

 

 

 
1,795

 
1,795

Land

 
109

 
2,494

 
2,603

 
5,892

 
8,495

Mortgage
523

 
283

 
1,469

 
2,275

 
34,720

 
36,995

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 
137,467

 
137,467

Residential construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction

 

 

 

 
1,099

 
1,099

Land

 

 

 

 
367

 
367

Indirect auto
10

 

 
5

 
15

 
1,139

 
1,154

Home equity
21

 

 
25

 
46

 
12,274

 
12,320

Consumer and other
3

 

 

 
3

 
3,864

 
3,867

Total
$
1,643

 
$
416

 
$
6,637

 
$
8,696

 
$
309,304

 
$
318,000

Troubled Debt Restructurings:
A loan modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company grants a concession it would not otherwise consider but for the borrower’s financial difficulties. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the outstanding balance of loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings totaled $2.2 million and $842,000, respectively. At December 31, 2013, $1.9 million of loans modified as troubled debt restructurings were considered performing and in accordance with their repayment terms, and $227,000 of loans modified as troubled debt restructurings were considered nonperforming. At December 31, 2012, all loans modified as troubled debt resturcturings were considered nonperforming. The Company has allocated $61,000 and $0, respectively of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of December 31, 2013 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.
During the years ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan.
The following table presents loans by class that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the year ending December 31, 2013:
 
Number of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
3
 
$
1,884

 
$
1,882

Mortgage
2
 
43

 
89

Total
5
 
$
1,927

 
$
1,971

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the year ending December 31, 2013.


22



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the year ending December 31, 2012:
 
Number of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
2
 
$
726

 
$
589

Consumer and other
1
 
130

 

Total
3
 
$
856

 
$
589

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $166,000 and resulted in charge-offs of $166,000 during the year ending December 31, 2012.
The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the year ending December 31, 2013:
 
Number of Loans
 
Recorded Investment
Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted:
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
Real estate
1

 
$
589

Total
1

 
$
589

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the year ending December 31, 2013.
The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the year ending December 31, 2012:

Number of Loans
 
Recorded Investment
Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted:
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage
1

 
$
127

Total
1

 
$
127

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the year ending December 31, 2012.
A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.
In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s management loan committee.
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. The analysis includes loans with risk ratings of Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:


23



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as 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 not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. The Bank monitors credit quality on loans not rated through the loan’s individual payment performance.
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:
 
December 31, 2013
 
Not
Rated
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
92

 
$
17,265

 
$
381

 
$
18

 
$

Real estate

 
72,031

 
6,716

 
5,117

 
23

Five or more family
187

 
11,694

 

 
3,509

 

Construction

 
3,951

 

 

 

Land

 
5,303

 
107

 
2,748

 

Mortgage
29,974

 
3,321

 
470

 
1,669

 

Mortgage warehouse
115,443

 

 

 

 

Residential construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
498

 

 

 

 

Land
289

 

 

 

 

Indirect auto
508

 

 

 

 

Home equity
11,173

 
133

 
101

 
47

 

Consumer and other
3,487

 
703

 
232

 

 

Total
$
161,651

 
$
114,401

 
$
8,007

 
$
13,108

 
$
23



24



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


 
December 31, 2012
 
Not
Rated
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
11

 
$
19,945

 
$
319

 
$

 
$

Real estate

 
66,427

 
6,131

 
7,322

 

Five or more family
203

 
10,410

 
3,673

 

 

Construction

 
1,795

 

 

 

Land

 
4,754

 
755

 
2,986

 

Mortgage
30,121

 
4,077

 
447

 
2,350

 

Mortgage warehouse
137,467

 

 

 

 

Residential construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
1,099

 

 

 

 

Land
367

 

 

 

 

Indirect auto
1,154

 

 

 

 

Home equity
12,060

 
115

 
86

 
59

 

Consumer and other
3,036

 
831

 

 

 

Total
$
185,518

 
$
108,354

 
$
11,411

 
$
12,717

 
$

Purchased Loans:
The Company purchased loans during 2007, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The outstanding balance and carrying amount of those loans is as follows at the dates indicated:
 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial:
 
 
 
Commercial and other
$
27

 
$
29

Real estate
670

 
714

Mortgage
123

 
139

Outstanding balance
$
820

 
$
882

Carrying amount, net of allowance of $0
$
791

 
$
851

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:
 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
128

 
$
193

New loans purchased

 

Reclassification from nonaccretable yield
2

 
7

Accretion of income
(57
)
 
(69
)
Disposals

 
(3
)
Ending balance
$
73

 
$
128

For the purchased loans disclosed above, the Company did not increase the allowance for loan losses during 2013 or 2012. No allowances for loan losses were reversed for the purchased loans disclosed above during 2013 or 2012.


25



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


There were no such loans purchased during the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Income is not recognized on certain purchased loans if the Company cannot reasonably estimate cash flows expected to be collected. The carrying amounts of such loans were $49,000 and $50,000, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial asset:
Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2).
Loans Held for Sale and Loan Commitment Derivatives: The fair value of loans held for sale and residential mortgage loan commitments are determined by obtaining quoted prices for similar loans and commitments with similar interest rates and maturities from major secondary markets (Level 2).
Derivatives-Interest Rate Swaps: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).
Impaired Loans: At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals performed by qualified independent third-party appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including cost, comparable sales, and the income approach. The cost approach is based on the cost to replace the existing property. The comparable sales approach evaluates the sales prices of comparable properties within the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the rate of return required by an investor. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent third-party appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals performed by qualified independent third-party appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including cost, comparable sales, and the income approach. The cost approach is based on the cost to replace the existing property. The comparable sales approach evaluates the sales prices of comparable properties within the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the rate of return required by an investor. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent third-party appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.


26



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The President and Chief Financial Officer (“President/CFO”) and Executive Vice President – Credit (“EVP – Credit”) are responsible for determining the valuation processes and procedures for the fair value measurement of impaired loans and other real estate owned properties. The President/CFO and EVP – Credit review impaired loans and other real estate owned properties on a quarterly basis to determine the accuracy of third-party appraisals, auction values, values derived from trade publications and any additional data received from the borrower, and the appropriateness of unobservable inputs, generally discounts due to collection issues and current market conditions which are utilized in determining the fair value. The EVP – Credit determines discounts based on the valuation source and asset type for impaired loans. These discounts are reviewed periodically, annually at a minimum, for appropriateness. Current trends in market values and gains and losses on sales of similar assets are also considered when determining discounts of asset categories.
The table below presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for impaired loans and other real estate owned at December 31, 2013.
 
Valuation
Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of
Inputs
 
Average of
Inputs
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
10-65%
 
21%
Land
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
0-10%
 
8%
Mortgage
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
0-20%
 
10%
Other real estate owned, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
6-100%
 
39%
Land
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
25-26%
 
26%
Mortgage
Appraisals
 
Discounts for changes in
market conditions
 
19-45%
 
26%
The table below presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for impaired loans and other real estate owned at December 31, 2012.
 
Valuation
Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of
Inputs
 
Average of
Inputs
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
10-30%
 
20%
Land
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
0-40%
 
17%
Mortgage
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
0-20%
 
11%
Other real estate owned, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
40%
 
40%
Land
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
6-17%
 
11%
Mortgage
Appraisals
 
Discount for changes in
market conditions
 
7-29%
 
18%


27



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Mortgage Servicing Rights: On a quarterly basis, loan servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on that tranche so that the servicing asset is carried at fair value. Fair value is determined at a tranche level, based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data (Level 2). Fair value at December 31, 2013 was determined using a discount rate of 10.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 6.5% to 23.0%, depending on the stratification of the specific right, and a weighted average default rate of approximately 0.5%. Fair value at December 31, 2012 was determined using a discount rate of 10.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 14.9% to 30.3%, depending on the stratification of the specific right, and a weighted average default rate of approximately 0.5%.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Company has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2013 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal agency
$
6,150

 
$

 
$
6,150

 
$

State and municipal
55,723

 

 
55,723

 

Mortgage-backed securities – residential
27,938

 

 
27,938

 

Corporate debt securities
2,150

 

 
2,150

 

Government agency sponsored collateralized
mortgage obligations
72,311

 

 
72,311

 

Total investment securities available-for-sale
$
164,272

 
$

 
$
164,272

 
$

Loans held for sale
$
1,118

 
$

 
$
1,118

 
$

Derivatives – residential mortgage loan commitments
$
45

 
$

 
$
45

 
$

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives – interest rate swaps
$
(1,181
)
 
$

 
$
(1,181
)
 
$



28



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2012 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal agency
$
8,405

 
$

 
$
8,405

 
$

State and municipal
45,614

 

 
45,614

 

Mortgage-backed securities – residential
12,385

 

 
12,385

 

Corporate debt securities
4,060

 

 
4,060

 

Government agency sponsored collateralized
mortgage obligations
55,156

 

 
55,156

 

Total investment securities available-for-sale
$
125,620

 
$

 
$
125,620

 
$

Loans held for sale
$
1,155

 
$

 
$
1,155

 
$

Derivatives – residential mortgage loan commitments
$
79

 
$

 
$
79

 
$

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives – interest rate swaps
$
(1,984
)
 
$

 
$
(1,984
)
 
$

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.
Loans held for sale were carried at the fair value of $1.1 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $1.1 million, net of a valuation of $30,000 at December 31, 2013, resulting in net losses of $4,000 for the year ending December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, loans held for sale were carried at the fair value of $1.2 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $1.1 million, net of a valuation of $34,000 at December 31, 2012, resulting in net losses of $10,000 for the year ending December 31, 2012.
For items for which the fair value option has been elected, interest income is recorded within the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss) based on the contractual amount of interest income earned on financial assets (none were delinquent or in nonaccrual status).


29



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2013 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
$
568

 
$

 
$

 
$
568

Land
2,030

 

 

 
2,030

Mortgage
567

 

 

 
567

Other real estate owned, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
646

 

 

 
646

Land
261

 

 

 
261

Mortgage
91

 

 

 
91

Mortgage servicing rights
190

 

 
190

 

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2012 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
$
833

 
$

 
$

 
$
833

Land
2,000

 

 

 
2,000

Mortgage
697

 

 

 
697

Other real estate owned, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
102

 

 

 
102

Land
385

 

 

 
385

Mortgage
133

 

 

 
133

Mortgage servicing rights
273

 

 
273

 

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $4.1 million, with a valuation allowance of $959,000 at December 31, 2013, resulting in a decrease in provision for loan losses of $118,000 for the year ending December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, impaired loans had a carrying amount of $3.5 million, with a valuation allowance of $1.3 million, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $1.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2012.


30



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Other real estate owned, which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell, had a net carrying amount of $998,000, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $1.6 million, net of a valuation allowance of $568,000 at December 31, 2013, resulting in write-downs of $340,000 for the year ending December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, other real estate owned had a net carrying amount of $620,000, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $873,000, net of a valuation allowance of $253,000 at December 31, 2012, resulting in write-downs of $280,000 for the year ending December 31, 2012.
Mortgage servicing rights, which are carried at lower of cost or fair value, were carried at their fair value of $190,000, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $296,000, net of a valuation allowance of $106,000 at December 31, 2013, resulting in a reversal of $52,000 for the year ending December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, mortgage servicing rights were carried at their fair value of $273,000, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $431,000, net of a valuation allowance of $158,000, resulting in a charge of $39,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company has elected the fair value option for loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale, and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment. None of these loans are 90 days or more past due nor on nonaccrual as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
The aggregate fair value, contractual principal, and gain or loss for loans held for sale was as follows:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Gain (Loss)
 
Contractual
Principal
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Gain (Loss)
 
Contractual
Principal
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans held for sale
$
1,118

 
$
30

 
$
1,088

 
$
1,155

 
$
34

 
$
1,121

The following table presents the amount of gains and losses from fair value changes included in income before income taxes for financial assets carried at fair value for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Other
Gains and
(Losses)
 
Interest
Income
 
Interest
Expense
 
Total Changes
in Fair Values
Included in
Current Period
Earnings
 
Other
Gains and
(Losses)
 
Interest
Income
 
Interest
Expense
 
Total Changes
in Fair Values
Included in
Current Period
Earnings
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans held for sale
$
(4
)
 
$
16

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
(9
)
 
$
31

 
$

 
$
22



31



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2013 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
18,219

 
$
18,219

 
$

 
$

Interest-earning time deposits at other financial institutions
6,642

 

 
6,671

 

Securities available-for-sale
164,272

 

 
164,272

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
4,375

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Loans held for sale
1,118

 

 
1,118

 

Loans, net
293,285

 

 

 
296,575

Accrued interest receivable
1,612

 

 
962

 
650

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
(346,701
)
 
$

 
$
(347,625
)
 
$

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(86,777
)
 

 
(88,077
)
 

Subordinated debentures
(5,155
)
 

 

 
(5,152
)
Short-term borrowings
(2,415
)
 

 
(2,415
)
 

Accrued interest payable
(177
)
 

 
(174
)
 
(3
)
Derivatives – interest rate swaps
(1,181
)
 

 
(1,181
)
 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2012 using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
6,857

 
$
6,857

 
$

 
$

Interest-earning time deposits at other financial institutions
7,141

 

 
7,197

 

Securities available-for-sale
125,620

 

 
125,620

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,817

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Loans held for sale
1,155

 

 
1,155

 

Loans, net
313,692

 

 

 
318,534

Accrued interest receivable
1,481

 
2

 
802

 
677

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
(348,970
)
 
$

 
$
(351,196
)
 
$

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(49,009
)
 

 
(51,059
)
 

Subordinated debentures
(5,155
)
 

 

 
(5,188
)
Accrued interest payable
(198
)
 

 
(196
)
 
(2
)
Derivatives – interest rate swaps
(1,984
)
 

 
(1,984
)
 



32



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair value are described as follows:
Cash and due from financial institutions: The carrying amounts of cash and due from financial institutions approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1.
Interest-earning time deposits at other financial institutions: The fair values of the Company’s interest-earning time deposits at other financial institutions are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current rates for similar types of interest-earning time deposits and are classified as Level 2.
Federal Home Loan Bank stock: It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
Loans: The fair values of loans is based on discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.
Loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based upon binding contracts and quotes from third-party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.
Deposits: The carrying amounts of demand deposits approximate fair values and are classified as Level 2. Fair value of fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a cash flow calculation reduced by known maturities, estimated principal payments, and estimated early withdrawal amounts. These cash flows are discounted to the current market rate. This results in a Level 2 classification.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair values of the Company’s Federal Home Loan Bank advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.
Subordinated Debentures: The fair value of the Company’s subordinated debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.
Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate fair values and are classified Level 2.
Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 classification based on the underlying asset or liability.
NOTE 5 – LOAN SERVICING
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported as assets. The principal balances of these loans for the dates indicated are as follows:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for:
 
 
 
FHLMC
$
64,718

 
$
67,429

FHLB
1,387

 
1,058

Total
$
66,105

 
$
68,487

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $479,000 and $281,000, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.


33



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights was as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Servicing rights:
 
 
 
Beginning of year
$
344

 
$
348

Additions
92

 
174

Amortized to expense
(120
)
 
(139
)
Change in valuation allowance
52

 
(39
)
End of year
$
368

 
$
344

 
 
 
 
Valuation allowance:
 
 
 
Beginning of year
$
158

 
$
119

Additions expensed

 
44

Reductions credited to expense
(52
)
 
(5
)
Direct write-downs

 

End of year
$
106

 
$
158

The fair value of mortgage servicing rights was $407,000 and $352,000, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012. At December 31, 2013, $178,000 of the mortgage servicing rights were carried at book value and $190,000 of the mortgage servicing rights were carried at their fair value, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $296,000, net of a valuation allowance of $106,000. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights at December 31, 2013 was determined using a discount rate of 10.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 6.5% to 23.0%, depending on the stratification of the specific right, and a weighted average default rate of approximately 0.5%. At December 31, 2012, $71,000 of the mortgage servicing rights were carried at book value and $273,000 of the mortgage servicing rights were carried at their fair value, which was made up of the outstanding balance of $431,000, net of a valuation allowance of $158,000. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights at December 31, 2012 was determined using a discount rate of 10.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 14.9% to 30.3%, depending on stratification of the specific right, and a weighted average default rate of approximately 0.5%.
The weighted average amortization period for mortgage servicing rights was 4.13 years at December 31, 2013.
NOTE 6 – PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment were as follows for the dates indicated:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Land
$
2,772

 
$
2,772

Buildings
10,029

 
9,929

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
5,531

 
5,249

Leasehold improvements
45

 

Construction in progress
6

 
66

 
18,383

 
18,016

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(8,919
)
 
(8,441
)
 
$
9,464

 
$
9,575

Depreciation expense was $567,000 and $577,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.


34



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company began to lease its loan production office under an operating lease. Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $7,000. Rent commitments, before considering renewal options that generally are present, were as follows:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
$
14

2015
8

NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s goodwill totaled $8.4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company determined that no impairment of its goodwill existed during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Impairment exists when a reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill exceeds its fair value, which is determined through a two-step impairment test. Step 1 includes the determination of the carrying value of the Company’s single reporting unit, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, and estimating the fair value of the reporting unit. Management determined the fair value of the reporting unit and compared it to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step to the impairment test is required. The Company’s annual impairment analysis performed as of October 31, 2013 indicated that the Step 2 analysis was not necessary.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s core deposit intangible assets had a net carrying value of $274,000 and $363,000, respectively. The total gross carrying amount of the core deposit intangible assets totaled $1.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and is reported net of accumulated amortization of $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Aggregate amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $89,000 and $111,000, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense related to the Company’s core deposit intangibles for each of the next five years is as follows:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
$
66

2015
51

2016
40

2017
34

2018
24

NOTE 8 – DEPOSITS
Time deposits of $100,000 or more totaled $49.2 million and $47.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years were as follows at December 31, 2013:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
$
74,395

2015
32,171

2016
3,702

2017
3,074

2018
4,084

Thereafter
352

 
$
117,778



35



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 9 – FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES
The advance type, balances, and interest rate ranges for the dates indicated are as follows:
December 31, 2013
Advance Type
 
Balance
 
Interest Rate
Range
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
Maturity Date Range
(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed rate bullet
 
$
45,000

 
0.32% to 3.22%
 
1.02%
 
May 2014 through January 2018
Variable rate
 
26,777

 
0.50%
 
0.50%
 
January 2014 through June 2014
LIBOR adjustable
 
15,000

 
0.46% to 0.49%
 
0.48%
 
September 2015 through July 2016
Total advances
 
$
86,777

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
Advance Type
 
Balance
 
Interest Rate
Range
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
Maturity Date Range
(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed rate bullet
 
$
20,000

 
0.61% to 3.22%
 
1.43%
 
October 2014 through August 2017
Putable
 
5,000

 
2.95%
 
2.95%
 
January 2013
Mortgage
 
23

 
3.00%
 
3.00%
 
July 2013
Variable rate
 
8,988

 
0.50%
 
0.50%
 
January 2013
LIBOR adjustable
 
15,000

 
0.53% to 0.57%
 
0.56%
 
September 2015 through July 2016
Total advances
 
49,011

 
 
 
 
 
 
Yield adjustment on acquired FHLB advances
 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
49,009

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Bank was authorized to borrow up to $87.0 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) at December 31, 2013 and up to $75.8 million at December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Bank had indebtedness to the FHLB totaling $86.8 million and $49.0 million, respectively. The FHLB advances held by the Bank consisted of three different types as of December 31, 2013 and five different types as of December 31, 2012. Fixed rate bullet advances carry a fixed interest rate throughout the life of the advance and are subject to a prepayment penalty if the advances are repaid prior to maturity. Putable advances have stated interest adjustment dates on which the FHLB will have an option to adjust the interest rate on a quarterly basis after the stated interest adjustment date. These advances may not be prepaid by the Bank prior to the FHLB exercising its option to adjust the interest rate. Mortgage advances carry a fixed interest rate and require annual amortizing payments. These advances are subject to a prepayment penalty if the advances are repaid prior to maturity. Variable rate advances carry a variable rate throughout the life of the advance. All of the variable rate advances held by the Bank at December 31, 2013 were short-term advances and may be prepaid at any time. London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) adjustable advances carry adjustable interest rates which reset quarterly based on the 3-Month LIBOR in effect on the reset date plus a spread. These advances may be called by the FHLB on a quarterly basis.
The required payments for FHLB advances over the next five years are as follows at December 31, 2013:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
$
46,777

2015
15,000

2016
10,000

2017
10,000

2018
5,000



36



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


At December 31, 2013 and 2012, in addition to FHLB stock, the Bank pledged mortgage, home equity, and commercial real estate loans totaling $80.5 million and $86.9 million, respectively, to the FHLB to secure its outstanding advances. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Bank also pledged U.S. government sponsored agency securities totaling $51.0 million and $31.0 million, respectively, to the FHLB to secure its outstanding advances.
NOTE 10 – OTHER BORROWINGS
On February 11, 2009, the Bank issued a $5.0 million note due on February 15, 2012 under the FDIC Temporary Debt Guarantee Program. The note had an interest rate of 2.74% in addition to the 100 basis point FDIC guarantee fee paid by the Bank. Interest payments were required to be made semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 in each year commencing on August 15, 2009 through the maturity date. All legal and placement fees associated with this transaction were capitalized as debt issuance costs and were amortized to interest expense over the repayment period on a straight-line basis. This note matured on February 15, 2012 and was paid in full by the Bank.
During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had an accommodation from First Tennessee Bank National Association to borrow federal funds up to the amount of $15.0 million. This federal funds accommodation is not a confirmed line of credit or loan, and First Tennessee Bank National Association may cancel, in whole or in part, the accommodation at any time without cause or notice in its sole discretion. The Company did not have an outstanding balance on this accommodation at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had an agreement with Zions First National Bank to borrow federal funds up to $9.0 million. This federal funds line amount was established at the discretion of Zions First National Bank and may be terminated at any time in its sole discretion. At December 31, 2013, the outstanding balance on this federal funds line was $2.4 million. The Company did not have an outstanding balance at December 31, 2012.
NOTE 11 – SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
In June 2003, City Savings Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”), a trust formed by City Savings Financial Corporation, closed a pooled private offering of 5,000 trust preferred securities with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per security. City Savings Financial Corporation issued $5.2 million of subordinated debentures to the Trust in exchange for ownership of all of the common security of the Trust and the proceeds of the preferred securities sold by the Trust. On October 12, 2007, the Company purchased the ownership of the common securities of the Trust as a result of its acquisition of City Savings Financial Corporation. The Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of this Trust (variable interest entity), therefore the Trust is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, but rather the subordinated debentures are shown as a liability. The Company’s investment in the common stock of the Trust was $155,000 and is included in other assets in the December 31, 2013 and 2012 consolidated balance sheets.
The Company may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole or in part, in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, on or after June 26, 2008 at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The subordinated debentures mature on June 26, 2033.
The Company has the right to defer interest payments by extending the interest payment period during the term of the subordinated debentures for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods.
The subordinated debentures are also redeemable in whole or in part from time to time, upon the occurrence of specific events defined within the Trust indenture.
The subordinated debentures may be included in Tier I capital (with certain limitations applicable) under current regulatory guidelines and interpretations. The subordinated debentures have a variable rate of interest equal to the 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.10% which was 3.35% and 3.41%, respectively at December 31, 2013 and 2012.


37



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 12 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
401(k) Plan: The Bank maintains a defined contribution 401(k) plan (“401(k) Plan”) for all employees. Employees must be 21 years of age to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees are eligible to enter the 401(k) Plan upon the day of the quarter following employment and are eligible for matching employer contributions upon the day of the quarter following one year of employment. Voluntary participant contributions may be made in the range of 1% to 75% of employee compensation. The Company will make matching employer contributions equal to 25% of the participant’s voluntary contributions on the first 6% of the participant’s voluntary contributions. Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer matching contributions are vested over five years. The Company made matching contributions totaling $58,000 and $52,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan: Effective August 1, 2002, a supplemental retirement plan was established to cover selective officers. The Bank records an expense equal to the projected present value of payments due at retirement based on the projected remaining years of service. The obligation under the plans was $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense attributable to the plan, included in salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income, was $128,000 and $288,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Split-Dollar Life Insurance Plans: Effective January 1, 2003, life insurance plans were provided for certain officers on a split-dollar basis. The officer’s designated beneficiary(s) is entitled to a percentage of the death proceeds from the split-dollar policies. The Bank is entitled to the remainder of the death proceeds less any loans on the policies and unpaid interest or cash withdrawals previously incurred by the Bank. The cash surrender value of these life insurance policies related to the Bank’s supplemental employee retirement plan totaled $13.7 million and $11.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Bank is the owner of the split-dollar policies.
NOTE 13 – EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
During 2007, the Bank implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which covers substantially all of its employees. In connection with the second step stock offering on October 4, 2012, the Company issued 270,768 shares of common stock which were added to 59,650 allocated converted shares and 178,949 unallocated converted shares from the original ESOP for a total of 509,367 shares. The 449,717 unallocated shares of common stock are eligible for allocation under the ESOP in exchange for a twenty-year note in the amount of $3.6 million. The $3.6 million for the ESOP share purchase was borrowed from the Company with the ESOP shares being pledged as collateral for the loan.
The loan is secured by shares purchased with the loan proceeds and will be repaid by the ESOP with funds from the Bank’s contributions to the ESOP and earnings on ESOP assets. The Company is able to make discretionary contributions to the ESOP, as well as pay dividends on unallocated shares to the ESOP, and the ESOP uses funds it receives to repay the loan. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants based on relative compensation and ESOP expense is recorded. Dividends on allocated shares increase participant accounts.
Participants receive the shares at the end of employment. During the year ended December 31, 2013, 8,354 allocated shares were distributed to former participants.
Contributions to the ESOP during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $163,000 and $201,000, respectively. ESOP related expenses totaled $229,000 and $195,000, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Shares held by the ESOP were as follows at the dates indicated:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allocated to participants
96,268

 
82,136

Unearned
404,745

 
427,231

Total ESOP shares
501,013

 
509,367

Fair value of unearned shares
$
4,501

 
$
3,751




38



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Current expense (benefit):
 
 
 
Federal
$
610

 
$
1,355

State
134

 
172

 
744

 
1,527

Deferred expense (benefit):
 
 
 
Federal
534

 
(31
)
State
26

 
63

 
560

 
32

Change in valuation allowance related to realization of net state deferred tax asset
(77
)
 
(63
)
Total
$
1,227

 
$
1,496

The net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
Deferred officer compensation
$
834

 
$
834

Bad debt expense
1,478

 
1,662

Indiana net operating loss carryforwards
66

 

Tax credit carryforwards
35

 

Write downs of other real estate owned
259

 
144

Capital loss carryforwards
52

 
90

Nonaccrual loan interest
355

 
345

Market value adjustment on acquired assets and liabilities
31

 
54

Net unrealized losses on interest rate swaps
402

 
674

Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale
545

 

Other
92

 
100

 
4,149

 
3,903

Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
(140
)
 
(133
)
Accretion
(8
)
 
(4
)
FHLB stock dividends
(123
)
 
(137
)
Deferred loan fees
(105
)
 
(83
)
Prepaid expenses
(524
)
 
(116
)
Depreciation
(368
)
 
(348
)
Net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale

 
(1,892
)
Amortization of other intangible assets
(104
)
 
(140
)
Real estate investment trust dividends
(122
)
 

 
(1,494
)
 
(2,853
)
Valuation allowance
(279
)
 
(356
)
 
$
2,376

 
$
694



39



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The valuation allowance has been established against the portion of the Company’s net state tax deferred tax asset that management feels is not realizable as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company has an Indiana net operating loss carryforward of approximately $1.5 million at December 31, 2013 which will expire in 2028, if not used. The Company also has Indiana enterprise zone credit carryforwards of approximately $53,000 at December 31, 2013 which will expire in 2015 through 2017, if not used. The Company also has a state capital loss carryforward of $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and 2012 which will expire in 2014.
Total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes as a result of the following:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Expected income tax expense at:
 
 
 
Federal tax rate
$
1,782

 
$
1,966

State tax expense, net of federal benefit
55

 
114

Increase (decrease) resulting from:
 
 
 
Effect of tax exempt income (net)
(652
)
 
(626
)
Other, net
42

 
42

Total income tax expense
$
1,227

 
$
1,496

Effective tax rate
23.4
%
 
25.9
%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits:
The Company has no unrecognized tax positions at December 31, 2013 or 2012 not already addressed by the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease in unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.
Federal income tax laws provided savings banks with additional bad debt deductions through 1995 which total $2.7 million for the Company. Accounting standards do not require a deferred tax liability to be recorded on this amount, which liability would otherwise total $904,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012. If the Company were liquidated or otherwise ceases to be a bank or if tax laws change, the $904,000 would be recorded as expense.
NOTE 15 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Loans to principal officers, directors, and their affiliates were as follows:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
829

 
$
1,081

New loans
44

 
115

Effect of changes in composition of related parties

 
(73
)
Repayments
(385
)
 
(294
)
Ending balance
$
488

 
$
829

Deposits from principal officers, directors, and their affiliates at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $1.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively.


40



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 16 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
During the month of September 2011, the Company implemented the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which was approved by shareholders on May 10, 2011. The Plan provides for the issuance of stock options or restricted share awards to employees and directors. Total shares authorized for issuance under the Plan is 417,543 which is further discussed below. Total compensation expense related to the Plan totaled $243,000 and $243,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation expense is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees or directors, based on their grant date fair value. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the grant date is used for restricted stock awards.
Compensation expense is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Stock Options
The Plan permits stock option grants to its employees or directors for up to 298,246 shares of common stock. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant, vesting periods of five years, and a 10-year contractual term. Options granted generally vest 20% annually.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model based on the assumptions noted below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of companies within the Company’s peer group. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.
The Company granted 8,000 options during the year ended December 31, 2013 and no options during the year ended December 31, 2012. The fair value of options granted in 2013 was determined by using a risk-free interest rate of 2.32%, an expected term of 7.5 years, an expected stock price volatility of 19.24%, and a dividend yield of 1.57%. The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $2.09.
A summary of the activity in the stock option plan for the year ended December 31, 2013 follows:
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of year
281,829

 
$
6.44

 
8.0 years
 
$
659

Granted
8,000

 
10.19

 
10.0 years
 

Exercised
(12,968
)
 
6.44

 
 
 
 
Forfeited or expired
(5,667
)
 
6.44

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at end of year
271,194

 
6.55

 
7.8 years
 
1,239

Fully vested and expected to vest
271,194

 
6.55

 
7.8 years
 
1,239

Exercisable at end of year
98,570

 
6.44

 
7.8 years
 
461

During the year ended December 31, 2013, 12,968 options were exercised which had an intrinsic value of $52,000. The Company received $84,000 in cash and realized $28,000 in tax benefits related to the exercise of these options. There were no options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013, there was $260,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options granted under the Plan. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years.


41



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Restricted Share Awards
The Plan provides for the issuance of up to 119,298 of restricted shares to directors and employees. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the grant date fair value of the Company’s common stock as determined by the listing price on the respective date. Shares vest 20% annually over five years. The Plan had 388 shares available for future grant at December 31, 2013.
A summary of changes in the Company’s nonvested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2013 follows:

Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair  Value
Nonvested at beginning of year
93,528

 
$
6.44

Granted
2,000

 
10.19

Vested
(23,382
)
 
6.44

Forfeited

 

Nonvested at end of year
72,146

 
6.54

As of December 31, 2013, there was $427,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares granted under the Plan. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years. At December 31, 2013, the nonvested shares had an intrinsic value of $330,000.
NOTE 17 – REGULATORY CAPITAL MATTERS
Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believes as of December 31, 2013, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. Companies under $500 million in consolidated assets at the beginning of the year are not required to report consolidated regulatory capital ratios.
Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If only adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.


42



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Actual and required Bank capital amounts and ratios are presented below at the dates indicated.
 
Actual
 
Required
For Capital
Adequacy  Purposes
 
Minimum Required
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Regulations
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
(Dollars in thousands)
At December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Capital to risk weighted assets Bank
$
66,300

 
19.1
%
 
$
27,700

 
8.0
%
 
$
34,600

 
10.0
%
Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk weighted assets Bank
62,400

 
18.0

 
13,900

 
4.0

 
20,800

 
6.0

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to average assets Bank
62,400

 
13.0

 
19,200

 
4.0

 
24,000

 
5.0

At December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Capital to risk weighted assets Bank
$
67,300

 
18.9
%
 
$
28,400

 
8.0
%
 
$
35,600

 
10.0
%
Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk weighted assets Bank
63,000

 
17.7

 
14,200

 
4.0

 
21,300

 
6.0

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to average assets Bank
63,000

 
13.4

 
18,800

 
4.0

 
23,500

 
5.0

The Qualified Thrift Lender test requires at least 65% of assets be maintained in housing-related finance and other specified areas. If this test is not met, limits are placed on growth, branching, new investments, FHLB advances, and dividends, or the Bank must convert to a commercial bank charter. Management believes that this test is met at December 31, 2013.
Dividend Restrictions – The Parent Company’s principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from the Bank. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of regulatory agencies. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the current year’s net profits combined with the retained net profits of the preceding two years, subject to the capital requirements described above. At December 31, 2013, the Bank could, without prior approval, declare dividends of approximately $6.1 million to the Parent Company.
NOTE 18 – DERIVATIVES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.
The counterparty to the Company’s derivatives is exposed to credit risk whenever the derivative is in a liability position. As a result, the Company has collateralized the liability with cash and security collateral held in safekeeping by Bank of New York. At both December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had $220,000 in cash and securities with fair market values of $2.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, posted as collateral for these derivatives.
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $30.3 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, were designated as cash flow hedges of subordinated debentures, certain CDARS deposits, and FHLB advances and were determined to be fully effective during the years then ended. As such, no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income. Therefore, the aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets (liabilities) with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The hedge would no longer be considered effective if a portion of the hedge becomes ineffective, the item hedged is no longer in existence, or the Company discontinues hedge accounting. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps. The Company does not expect any amounts to be reclassed from other comprehensive income (loss) over the next 12 months.


43



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


Information related to the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges were as follows for the periods presented:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Subordinated debentures:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
5,000

 
$
5,000

Fixed interest rate payable
5.54
%
 
5.54
%
Variable interest rate receivable (Three month LIBOR plus 3.10%)
3.35

 
3.41

Unrealized gains (losses)
$
(26
)
 
$
(131
)
Maturity date
March 26, 2014
CDARS deposits:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
10,250

 
$
10,250

Fixed interest rate payable
3.19
%
 
3.19
%
Variable interest rate receivable (One month LIBOR plus 0.55%)
0.71

 
0.76

Unrealized gains (losses)
$
(192
)
 
$
(428
)
Maturity date
October 9, 2014
FHLB Advance:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
5,000

 
$
5,000

Fixed interest rate payable
3.54
%
 
3.54
%
Variable interest rate receivable (Three month LIBOR plus 0.22%)
0.46

 
0.53

Unrealized gains (losses)
$
(253
)
 
$
(395
)
Maturity date
September 20, 2015
FHLB Advance:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
10,000

 
$
10,000

Fixed interest rate payable
3.69
%
 
3.69
%
Variable interest rate receivable (Three month LIBOR plus 0.25%)
0.49

 
0.57

Unrealized gains (losses)
$
(710
)
 
$
(1,030
)
Maturity date
July 19, 2016
Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $834,000 and $794,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and is reported as a component of interest expense on subordinated debentures, deposits, and FHLB advances.
The following table presents the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the consolidated statements of income relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the periods presented:
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
Net amount of gain
(loss) recognized
in OCI
(Effective Portion)
 
Net amount of
gain  (loss)
reclassified from OCI
to interest income
 
Net amount of gain
(loss) recognized in other
non interest  income
(Ineffective Portion)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate contracts
$
529

 
$

 
$

 
Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
Net amount of gain
(loss) recognized
in OCI
(Effective Portion)
 
Net amount of
gain  (loss)
reclassified from OCI
to interest income
 
Net amount of gain
(loss) recognized in other
non interest  income
(Ineffective Portion)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate contracts
$
182

 
$

 
$



44



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The following table reflects the cash flow hedges included in the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates indicated:
 
At December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Included in other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps related to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinated debentures
$
(5,000
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(5,000
)
 
$
(131
)
CDARS deposits
(10,250
)
 
(192
)
 
(10,250
)
 
(428
)
FHLB advances
(15,000
)
 
(963
)
 
(15,000
)
 
(1,425
)
Total included in other liabilities
 
 
$
(1,181
)
 
 
 
$
(1,984
)
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Fair Value Hedges: An interest rate swap with an original notional amount of $5.0 million designated as a fair value hedge of certain brokered deposits was called by the counterparty on September 15, 2012.
Interest income recorded on this swap transaction totaled $44,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012 and is reported as a component of interest expense on deposits. Gains (losses) on the fair market value hedge is recorded in other noninterest income and totaled $3,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.
NOTE 19 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
A summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the dates indicated is as follows:
 
Year ended December 31, 2013
 
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Unrealized 
Gains (Losses)
on Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
(1,309
)
 
$
3,673

 
$
2,364

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
529

 
(4,257
)
 
(3,728
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss)

 
(474
)
 
(474
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
529

 
(4,731
)
 
(4,202
)
Ending balance
$
(780
)
 
$
(1,058
)
 
$
(1,838
)
A summary of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the date indicated is as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2013
Details about
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Components
 
Amount
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss)
 
Affected Line Item
in the Statement
Where Net
Income is Presented
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
718

 
Net gains on securities
 
 
718

 
Total before tax
 
 
(244
)
 
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 
$
474

 
Net of tax


45



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 20 – OFFSETTING FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The following tables summarize gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the Company’s statement of consolidated balance sheets or that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
At December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross 
Amounts
Offset
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Net
Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance 
Sheet
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash 
Collateral
Pledged
 
Net
Amount
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
$
1,181

 
$

 
$
1,181

 
$
(2,150
)
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(1,189
)
Repurchase agreements
710

 

 
710

 
(710
)
 

 

Total
$
1,891

 
$

 
$
1,891

 
$
(2,860
)
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(1,189
)
 
At December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross 
Amounts
Offset
in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Net
Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance 
Sheet
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash 
Collateral
Pledged
 
Net
Amount
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
$
1,984

 
$

 
$
1,984

 
$
(2,586
)
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(822
)
Repurchase agreements
517

 

 
517

 
(517
)
 

 

Total
$
2,501

 
$

 
$
2,501

 
$
(3,103
)
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(822
)
If an event of default occurs causing an early termination of an interest rate swap derivative, an early termination amount payable to one party by the other party may be reduced by set-off against any other amount payable by the one party to the other party. If a default in performance of any obligation of a repurchase agreement occurs, each party will set-off property held in respect of transactions against obligations owing in respect of any other transactions.
NOTE 21 – LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit, and overdraft protection are issued to meet customer financing needs. These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance-sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.

(continued)
46


LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


The contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk were as follows at the dates indicated:
 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Fixed
Rate
 
Variable
Rate
 
Fixed
Rate
 
Variable
Rate
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to make loans
$
2,326

 
$
676

 
$
777

 
$
1,852

Unused lines of credit
5,717

 
24,601

 
4,787

 
25,484

Standby letters of credit

 
920

 
213

 
1,692

Total
$
8,043

 
$
26,197

 
$
5,777

 
$
29,028

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 60 days or less. The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates from 2.74% to 9.04% and maturities of up to 180 months at December 31, 2013. The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates from 5.30% to 5.95% and a maturity of 60 months at December 31, 2012.
NOTE 22 – PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed financial information of LaPorte Bancorp, Inc. at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,656

 
$
2,656

Interest-earning time deposits in other financial institutions
2,232

 
2,976

Securities available-for-sale
4,720

 
4,823

ESOP loan receivable
3,270

 
3,402

Investment in banking subsidiary
70,882

 
74,291

Investment in captive subsidiary
250

 

Investment in statutory trust
155

 
155

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
1,276

 
1,049

Total assets
$
85,441

 
$
89,352

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Subordinated debentures
$
5,155

 
$
5,155

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
37

 
142

Shareholders’ equity
80,249

 
84,055

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
85,441

 
$
89,352



47



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Dividends from banking subsidiary
$
4,000

 
$

Interest income
199

 
75

Interest expense
(281
)
 
(282
)
Other expense
(246
)
 
(223
)
Income (loss) before income tax and undistributed subsidiary income
3,672

 
(430
)
Income tax benefit
(112
)
 
(146
)
Equity in undistributed income or net income of banking subsidiary
229

 
4,569

Net income
4,013

 
4,285

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,202
)
 
333

Net income and comprehensive income (loss)
$
(189
)
 
$
4,618


CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Amortization of net premiums on securities available-for-sale

 
4

Equity in undistributed income or net income of banking subsidiary
(229
)
 
(4,569
)
Change in other assets
(427
)
 
339

Change in other liabilities

 
(14
)
Net cash from operating activities
3,357

 
45

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Net change in ESOP loan receivable
132

 
(1,987
)
Net change in interest-earning time deposits at other financial institutions
744

 
(2,976
)
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(144
)
 
(4,849
)
Net cash from investing activities
732

 
(9,812
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Capital contribution to the bank

 
(12,905
)
Net proceeds from stock offering

 
26,344

Purchase of shares by ESOP pursuant to reorganization

 
(2,241
)
Stock option exercises
84

 

Repurchase of common stock
(3,186
)
 

Dividends paid on common stock
(987
)
 
(807
)
Net cash from financing activities
(4,089
)
 
10,391

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 
624

Beginning cash and cash equivalents
2,656

 
2,032

Ending cash and cash equivalents
$
2,656

 
$
2,656



48



LAPORTE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)


NOTE 23 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
The factors used in the earnings per common share computation follow:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
Basic:
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
6,172,773

 
6,161,686

Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares
(418,800
)
 
(239,440
)
Average shares
5,753,973

 
5,922,246

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.70

 
$
0.72

 
 
 
 
Diluted:
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,013

 
$
4,285

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
5,753,973

 
5,922,246

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options
63,344

 
1,257

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares
5,817,317

 
5,923,503

 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.69

 
$
0.72

NOTE 24 – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
 
Interest
Income
 
Net Interest
Income
 
Net
Income
 
Earnings Per Share
Basic and Diluted
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First quarter
$
4,440

 
$
3,566

 
$
1,088

 
$
0.19

Second quarter
4,417

 
3,567

 
1,149

 
0.20

Third quarter
4,282

 
3,427

 
868

 
0.15

Fourth quarter
4,439

 
3,597

 
908

 
0.16

December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First quarter
$
4,997

 
$
3,769

 
$
927

 
$
0.16

Second quarter
4,876

 
3,734

 
1,042

 
0.17

Third quarter
5,096

 
4,026

 
1,371

 
0.23

Fourth quarter
4,863

 
3,911

 
945

 
0.16



49