Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LNB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Lorain National Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of North Coast Community Development Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting and reporting policies followed in the presentation of the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as updated by the information contained in this Form 10-Q. Management has evaluated all significant events and transactions that occurred after March 31, 2014, for potential recognition or disclosure in these consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly such information for the periods and dates indicated. Such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature. The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013, contained herein has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, due in part to seasonal variations and unusual or infrequently occurring items.

Certain reclassifications of prior years' amounts have been made to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or shareholders' equity.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements:

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update allowing entities to make an accounting policy election with respect to using the proportional amortization method for investments in qualified affordable housing projects, if certain conditions are met. This standard will be effective for public companies for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Corporation will adopt this new guidance as required, and it is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Also in January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update clarifying guidance for in substance repossessions and foreclosures, and requiring additional disclosures regarding foreclosed residential real estate property and recorded investments in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate in the process of foreclosure. This standard will be effective for public companies for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Corporation will adopt this new guidance as required, and it is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's Consolidated Financial Statements.