Allowance for Loan Losses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]

Allowance for Loan Losses

7. Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision which is charged to expense and represents management’s best estimate of probable losses that could be incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The Corporation’s allowance for possible loan loss methodology is based on historical loss experience by type of credit and internal risk grade, specific homogeneous risk pools and specific loss allocations, with adjustments for current events and conditions. The provision for possible loan losses reflects loan quality trends, including the levels of and trends related to non-accrual loans, past due loans, potential problem loans, criticized loans and net charge-offs or recoveries, among other factors. The amount of the provision reflects not only the necessary allowance for possible loan losses related to newly identified criticized loans, but it also reflects actions taken related to other loans including, among other things, any necessary increases or decreases in required allowances for specific loans or loan pools.

The current level of the allowance is directionally consistent with classified assets, non-accrual loans and delinquency. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Corporation’s control, including, among other things, the performance of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and comments of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.

The Corporation’s allowance for possible loan losses consists of three elements: (i) specific valuation allowances on probable losses on specific loans; (ii) historical valuation allowances based on historical loan loss experience for similar loans with similar characteristics and trends, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect the impact of current conditions; and (iii) general valuation allowances based on general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Corporation.

Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or bank examiners are charged-off. Furthermore, consumer loan accounts are charged-off automatically based on regulatory requirements.

Change in the allowance for loan losses and loan balances as of June 30, 2011 are summarized as follows:

		Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,
(in thousands)	Construction			Consumer			Multi- Family			Land, Farm & Ag Loans			Residential			Commercial  & Non- Residential			Commercial and Industrial			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance December 31, 2010	$	166		$	246		$	2,860		$	849		$	8,050		$	3,638		$	1,061		$	16,870
Charge-offs		—			(57	)		(33	)		(107	)		(1,447	)		(579	)		(9	)		(2,232	)
Recoveries		—			2			116			204			383			109			89			903
Provision (1)		(141	)		(77	)		(10	)		(318	)		1,988			1,934			(566	)		2,810
Ending balance June 30, 2011	$	25		$	114		$	2,933		$	628		$	8,974			5,102		$	575		$	18,351
Ending balance
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—		$	—		$	666		$	—		$	1,034		$	2,661		$	33		$	4,394
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	25		$	114		$	2,267		$	628			7,940		$	2,441		$	542		$	13,957
Portfolio balances:
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	44,501		$	3,506		$	73,645		$	13,536		$	332,875		$	138,606		$	32,282		$	638,951
Individually evaluated for impairment
With no related allowance		—			—			24			1,037			397			893			—			2,351
With related allowance		—			—			4,032			183			5,342			8,126			397			18,081
Ending balance	$	44,501		$	3,506		$	77,701		$	14,757		$	338,614		$	147,625		$	32,679		$	659,383

(1) Reclassifications of portfolio balance between Commercial and Industrial and Commercial & Non-Residential created a portion of the change in provision for the current period.

Change in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2010 and loan balances as of December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:

		Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,			Septr 30,
(in thousands)	Construction			Consumer			Multi- Family			Land, Farm & Ag Loans			Residential			Commercial  & Non- Residential			Commercial and Industrial			Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance January 1, 2010	$	338		$	98		$	731		$	628		$	10,519		$	3,148		$	637		$	16,099
Charge-offs		(482	)		(28	)		(1,535	)		(2,283	)		(7,530	)		(3,688	)		(3,399	)		(18,945	)
Recoveries		39			9			103			247			490			157			211			1,256
Provision		271			167			3,561			2,257			4,571			4,021			3,612			18,460
Ending balance December 31, 2010	$	166		$	246		$	2,860		$	849		$	8,050		$	3,638		$	1,061		$	16,870
Ending balance
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	256		$	1,171		$	170		$	1,597
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	166		$	246		$	2,860		$	849		$	7,794		$	2,467		$	891		$	15,273
Portfolio balances:
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	26,530		$	3,828		$	71,162		$	10,905		$	369,755		$	155,326		$	27,607		$	665,113
Individually evaluated for impairment
With no related allowance		—			—			3,180			1,549			3,122			4,122			706			12,679
With related allowance		—			—			—			—			2,706			4,503			630			7,839
Ending balance	$	26,530		$	3,828		$	74,342		$	12,454		$	375,583		$	163,951		$	28,943		$	685,631

Non-accrual and Past Due Loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, the loan is more than three payments past due as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is recognized when the loan is returned to accrual status and all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current for a minimum of six months or future payments are reasonably assured.

The following table details non-accrual loans at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

		September 30,		September 30,
(in thousands)	Non-Accrual June 30, 2011		Non-Accrual December 31, 2010
Construction	$	22	$	1,791
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		381		—
Residential		18,810		21,498
Commercial		6,207		7,717
Consumer		86		39
Commercial and industrial		68		706
Multi Family		495		2,028
Total	$	26,069	$	33,779

An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans were as follows:

		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
June 30, 2011 (in thousands)	Loans 30- 59 Days Past Due		Loans 60 - 89 or More Days Past Due		Loans 90+ Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Accruing Loans 90 Days Past Due
Construction	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	0	$	44,501	$	44,501	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		73		—		164		237		14,520		14,757		—
Residential / prime		1,425		319		4,778		6,522		249,900		256,422		—
Residential / subprime		5,783		846		9,360		15,989		66,203		82,192		—
Commercial		—		—		4,605		4,605		143,020		147,625		—
Consumer		2		39		34		75		3,431		3,506
Commercial and industrial		16		—		68		84		32,595		32,679		—
Multi Family		—		—		495		495		77,206		77,701		—
Total	$	7,299	$	1,204	$	19,504	$	28,007	$	631,376	$	659,383	$	—
December 31, 2010 (in thousands)	Loans 30- 59 Days Past Due		Loans 60 - 89 or More Days Past Due		Loans 90+ Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Accruing Loans 90 Days Past Due
Construction	$	75	$	—	$	1,057	$	1,132	$	25,398	$	26,530	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		—		—		—		—		12,454		12,454		—
Residential / prime		624		343		5,366		6,333		280,266		286,599		—
Residential / subprime		5,077		1,451		11,119		17,647		71,337		88,984		—
Commercial		—		2,766		3,301		6,067		157,884		163,951		—
Consumer		36		3		18		57		3,771		3,828
Commercial and industrial		85		—		706		791		28,152		28,943		—
Multi Family		85		—		1,685		1,770		72,572		74,342		—
Total	$	5,982	$	4,563	$	23,252	$	33,797	$	651,834	$	685,631	$	—

Although we believe that the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2011 is adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio at that date based upon the available facts and circumstances, there can be no assurance that additions to the allowance for loan losses will not be necessary in future periods, which could adversely affect our results of operations. Unemployment rates in our markets and Ohio in general, are close to the National average, but we are still experiencing some decline in values of residential real estate. Ohio in general has not experienced significant increases in home values over the past five years like many regions in the U.S., which should comparatively mitigate losses on loans. Nonetheless, these factors, compounded by a very uncertain national economic outlook, may continue to increase the level of future losses beyond our current expectations.

Impaired loans. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable Advantage will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loan basis for other larger commercial credits. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, of collateral if payment is expected solely from the collateral or at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the loan’s fair sale value. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured in which case interest is recognized on an accrual basis. Impaired loans or portions of loans are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

We have included the following information with respect to impairment measurements relating to collateral-dependent loans for better understanding of our process and procedures relating to fair value of financial instruments:

• Based on policy, a loan is typically deemed impaired (non-performing) once it has gone over three payments or 90 days delinquent. Our management of the troubled credit will vary as will the timing of valuations, loan loss provision and charge offs based on a multitude of factors such as, cash flow of the business/borrower, responsiveness of the borrower, communication with the commercial banker, property inspections, property deterioration, and delinquency. Typically, a nonperforming, non-homogeneous collateral dependent loan will be valued and adjusted (if needed) within a time frame as short as 30 days or as many as 180 days after determination of impairment. If impaired, the collateral is then evaluated and an updated appraisal is most typically ordered. Upon receipt of an appraisal or other valuation, we complete an analysis to determine if the impaired loan requires a specific reserve or to be charged down to estimated net realizable value. The time frame may be as short as 30 days or as much as 180 days, when an appraisal is ordered.

• Camco’s credit risk management process consistently monitors key performance metrics across both the performing and non-performing assets to identify any further degradation of credit quality. Additionally, impaired credits are monitored in weekly loan committee asset quality discussions, monthly Asset Classification Committee meetings and quarterly loan loss reserve reviews. Strategy documents and exposure projections are completed on a monthly basis to ensure that the current status of the troubled asset is clearly understood and reported.

• The Asset Classification Committee oversees the management of all impaired loans and any subsequent loss provision or charge off that is considered. When a loan is deemed impaired, the valuation is obtained to determine any existing loss that may be present as of the valuation date. Policy dictates that any differences from fair market value, less costs to sell, are to be recognized as loss during the current period (loan loss provision or charge off). Any deviations from this policy will be identified by amount and contributing reasons for the policy departure during our quarterly reporting process.

• Camco’s policies dictate that an impaired loan subject to partial charge off will remain in a nonperforming status until it is brought current. Typically, this occurs when a loan is paid current and completes a period of on-time payments that demonstrate that the loan can perform and/or there is some certainty payments will continue. Camco monitors through various system reports any loan whose terms have been modified. These reports identify troubled debt restructures, modifications, and renewals.

• When circumstances do not allow for an updated appraisal or Camco determines that an appraisal is not needed, the underlying collateral’s fair market value is estimated in the following ways:

• Camco’s personnel property inspections combined with original appraisal review

• Broker price opinions

• Various on-line fair market value estimation programs (i.e. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, etc).

Impaired loans are set forth in the following table:

		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
June 30, 2011 (in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Construction	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		1,037		1,037		—		1,095		23
Residential		397		1,181		—		398		—
Commercial		893		2,762		—		901		—
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Multi Family		24		253		—		66		—
Total	$	2,351	$	5,233	$	—	$	2,460	$	23
With a related specific allowance recorded:
Construction	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		183		183		16		165		22
Residential		5,343		6,100		1,018		5,624		63
Commercial		8,126		8,345		2,661		8,149		106
Consumer		—
Commercial and industrial		397		397		33		406		10
Multi Family		4,032		4,755		666		4,046		95
Total	$	18,081	$	19,780	$	4,394	$	18,390	$	296

		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
December 31, 2010 (in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Construction	$	1,549	$	5,558	$	—	$	3,389	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		—		—		—		—		—
Residential		3,122		4,854		—		3,866		19
Commercial		4,122		8,239		—		5,765		6
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		706		1,208		—		1,035		11
Multi Family		3,180		5,166		—		3,786		3
Total	$	12,679	$	25,025	$	—	$	17,841	$	39
With a related specific allowance recorded:
Construction	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		—		—		—		—		—
Residential		2,706		3,306		256		3,078		—
Commercial		4,503		4,521		1,171		4,589		131
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		630		630		170		383		—
Multi Family		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	7,839	$	8,457	$	1,597	$	8,050	$	131

The Corporation categorizes loans and leases 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 Corporation analyzes loans and leases individually by classifying the loans and leases as to credit risk. The loans monitored utilizing the risk categories listed below refer to commercial, commercial and industrial, construction, land, farmland and agriculture loans. All non-homogeneous loans are monitored through delinquency reporting. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

• Uncriticized Assets

Uncriticized assets exhibit no material problems, credit deficiencies or payment problems. These assets generally are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the asset or underlying collateral. Such credits are graded as follows: Excellent (1), Good (2) or Satisfactory (3).

• Watch (Grade 4)

Watch rated credits are of acceptable credit quality, but exhibit one or more characteristics which merit closer monitoring or enhanced structure. Such characteristics include higher leverage, lower debt service coverage, industry issues or a construction loan without preleasing commitments (generally multifamily projects).

• Special Mention Assets (Grade 5)

Special Mention Assets have potential weaknesses or pose financial risk that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention Assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

• Substandard Assets (Grade 6)

An asset classified Substandard is protected inadequately by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or by the collateral pledged, if any. Assets 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 Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. The possibility that liquidation would not be timely requires a substandard classification even if there is little likelihood of total loss.

Assets classified as Substandard may exhibit one or more of the following weaknesses:

• The primary source of repayment is gone or severely impaired and the Bank may have to rely upon a secondary source.

• Loss does not seem likely but sufficient problems have arisen to cause the Bank to go to abnormal lengths to protect its position in order to maintain a high probability of repayment.

• Obligors are unable to generate enough cash flow for debt reduction.

• Collateral has deteriorated.

• The collateral is not subject to adequate inspection and verification of value (if the collateral is expected to be the source of repayment).

• Flaws in documentation leave the Bank in a subordinated or unsecured position if the collateral is needed for the repayment of the loan.

• For assets secured by real estate, the appraisal does not conform to FDIC appraisal standards or the assumptions underlying the appraisal are demonstrably incorrect.

• Doubtful Assets (Grade 7)

An asset classified Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one 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.

• Loss Assets (Grade 8)

An asset, or portion thereof, classified loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance on the books is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value; rather, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off an essentially worthless asset (or portion thereof), even through partial recovery may occur in the future.

Loans and leases not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans and leases.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of non-homogenous loans and leases is as follows:

		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
June 30, 2011	Pass		Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Construction	$	27,632	$	16,847	$	—	$	22	$	44,501
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		12,781		182		—		1,794		14,757
Commercial		104,595		20,285		1,686		21,059		147,625
Commercial and industrial		26,327		5,649		129		584		32,679
Multi Family*		57,171		13,822		1,989		4,719		77,701
Total	$	228,506	$	56,775	$	3,803	$	28,179	$	317,263
December 31, 2010	Pass		Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Construction	$	12,743	$	10,514	$	329	$	2,944	$	26,530
Land, Farmland, Ag Loans		11,822		632		—		—		12,454
Commercial		124,478		11,982		6,158		21,333		163,951
Commercial and industrial		22,488		4,416		165		1,874		28,943
Multi Family*		66,074		1,861		3,227		3,180		74,342
Total	$	237,605	$	29,405	$	9,879	$	29,331	$	306,220

Homogeneous loans are monitored at 60+ days delinquent. See the above schedule related to change in allowance for loans which includes all class of loans including the loans related to residential and consumer.

* The increase in Multi Family is principally due to multi-family construction loans that have not yet stabilized.