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Loans And Allowance For Loan Losses
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Loans And Allowance For Loan Losses [Abstract]  
Loans And Allowance For Loan Losses

Note 5: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans are carried at the principal amounts outstanding adjusted by partial charge-offs and net deferred loan origination costs or fees.

Interest on loans is accrued and credited to income based on the principal amount of loans outstanding. Residential real estate and home equity loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when reaching 90 days past due, or in process of foreclosure, or sooner if judged appropriate by management. Consumer loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when reaching 90 days or more past due, or sooner if judged appropriate by management. Secured consumer loans are written down to realizable value and unsecured consumer loans are charged-off upon reaching 120 days past due. Commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans that are 90 days or more past due are generally placed on non-accrual status, unless secured by sufficient cash or other assets immediately convertible to cash, and the loan is in the process of collection. Commercial real estate and commercial business loans may be placed on non-accrual status prior to the 90 days delinquency date if considered appropriate by management. When a loan has been placed on non-accrual status, previously accrued and uncollected interest is reversed against interest on loans. A loan can be returned to accrual status when principal is reasonably assured and the loan has performed for a period of time, generally six months.

Commercial real estate and commercial business loans are considered impaired when it becomes probable the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status and collateral value. In considering loans for evaluation of impairment, management generally excludes smaller balance, homogeneous loans: residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, and all consumer loans, unless such loans were restructured in a troubled debt restructuring. These loans are collectively evaluated for risk of loss.

When a loan is classified as non-accrual or impaired, any payments received are typically applied to reduce the principal balance of the loan. In situations where the Company reasonably believes there is no longer doubt regarding the ultimate collectability of principal on a non-accrual or impaired loan, subsequent interest payments received are recorded as interest income on the cash basis in accordance with the contractual terms. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized interest income of $0 and $49 on impaired loans using a cash-basis method of accounting, respectively, compared with none during the same periods in 2011.

 

Loan origination and commitment fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net amount is amortized as an adjustment of the related loans' yield, using the level yield method over the estimated lives of the related loans.

The Company's lending activities are principally conducted in downeast and midcoast Maine. The following table summarizes the composition of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

LOAN PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

             
  June 30,
2012
December 31,
2011
 
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 302,066   $ 285,484  
Commercial and industrial   69,999     62,450  
Commercial construction and land development   25,106     30,060  
Agricultural and other loans to farmers   26,206     26,580  
Total commercial loans   423,377     404,574  
 
Residential real estate mortgages   267,921     239,799  
Home equity loans   52,104     51,462  
Other consumer loans   19,988     22,906  
Total consumer loans   340,013     314,167  
 
Tax exempt loans   13,035     9,700  
 
Deferred origination costs, net   506     562  
Total loans   776,931     729,003  
Allowance for loan losses   (8,354 )   (8,221 )
Total loans net of allowance for loan losses $ 768,577   $ 720,782  

 

Loan Origination/Risk Management: The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. The Company's board of directors reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management and the board with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing loans and potential problem loans. The Company seeks to diversify the loan portfolio as a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.

Commercial Real Estate Mortgages: The Bank's commercial real estate mortgage loans are collateralized by liens on real estate, typically have variable interest rates (or five year or less fixed rates) and amortize over a 15 to 20 year period. These loans are underwritten primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Payments on loans secured by such properties are largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Accordingly, repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse economic conditions to a greater extent than other types of loans. The Company seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including giving careful consideration to the property's operating history, future operating projections, current and projected occupancy, location and physical condition in connection with underwriting these loans. The underwriting analysis also includes credit verification, analysis of global cash flows, appraisals and a review of the financial condition of the borrower. Reflecting the Bank's business region, at June 30, 2012 approximately 32.8% of the commercial real estate mortgage portfolio was represented by loans to the lodging industry. The Bank underwrites lodging industry loans as operating businesses, lending primarily to seasonal establishments with stabilized cash flows.

 

Commercial and Industrial Loans: Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower's ability to operate profitability, and prudently expand its business. In nearly all cases, commercial and industrial loans are made in the Bank's market areas and are underwritten on the basis of the borrower's ability to service the debt from income. As a general practice, the Bank takes as collateral a lien on any available real estate, equipment or other assets owned by the borrower and obtains a personal guaranty of the borrower or principal. Working capital loans are primarily collateralized by short-term assets whereas term loans are primarily collateralized by long-term assets. In general, commercial and industrial loans involve more credit risk than residential mortgage loans and commercial mortgage loans and, therefore, usually yield a higher return. The increased risk in commercial and industrial loans is principally due to the type of collateral securing these loans. The increased risk also derives from the expectation that commercial and industrial loans generally will be serviced principally from the operations of the business, and, if not successful, these loans are secured only by tangible, non-real estate collateral. As a result of these additional complexities, variables and risks, commercial and industrial loans generally require more thorough underwriting and servicing than other types of loans.

Construction and Land Development Loans: The Company makes loans to finance the construction of residential and, to a lesser extent, non-residential properties. Construction loans generally are collateralized by first liens on real estate. The Company conducts periodic inspections, either directly or through an agent, prior to approval of periodic draws on these loans. Underwriting guidelines similar to those described immediately above are also used in the Company's construction lending activities. Construction loans involve additional risks attributable to the fact that loan funds are advanced against a project under construction and the project is of uncertain value prior to its completion. Because of uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, the market value of the completed project and the effects of governmental regulation on real property, it can be difficult to accurately evaluate the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan to value ratio. As a result of these uncertainties, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project rather than the ability of a borrower or guarantor to repay the loan. In many cases the success of the project can also depend upon the financial support/strength of the sponsorship. If the Company is forced to foreclose on a project prior to completion, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to recover the entire unpaid portion of the loan. In addition, the Company may be required to fund additional amounts to complete a project and may have to hold the property for an indeterminate period of time. While the Company has underwriting procedures designed to identify what it believes to be acceptable levels of risks in construction lending, no assurance can be given that these procedures will prevent losses from the risks described above.

Residential Real Estate Mortgages: The Company originates first-lien, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate, one-to-four-family residential real estate loans for the construction, purchase or refinancing of a single family residential property. These loans are principally collateralized by owner-occupied properties, and are amortized over 10 to 30 years. From time to time the Company will sell longer-term, low rate, residential mortgage loans to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") with servicing rights retained. This practice allows the Company to better manage interest rate risk and liquidity risk. In an effort to manage risk of loss and strengthen secondary market liquidity opportunities, management typically uses secondary market underwriting, appraisal, and servicing guidelines for all loans, including those held in its portfolio. Loans on one-to-four-family residential real estate are mostly originated in amounts of no more than 80% of appraised value or have private mortgage insurance. Mortgage title insurance and hazard insurance are required. Construction loans have a unique risk, because they are secured by an incomplete dwelling. This risk is reduced through more stringent underwritingnd standards, including regular inspections throughout the construction period.

 

Home Equity Loans: The Company originates home equity lines of credit and second mortgage loans (loans which are secured by a junior lien position on one-to-four-family residential real estate). These loans carry a higher risk than first mortgage residential loans as they are in a second position relating to collateral. Risk is reduced through underwriting criteria, which include credit verification, appraisals and evaluations, a review of the borrower's financial condition, and personal cash flows. A security interest, with title insurance when necessary, is taken in the underlying real estate.

Non-performing Loans: the following table sets forth information regarding non-accruing loans and accruing loans 90 days or more overdue at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS        
 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2012     2011  
 
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 2,588   $ 2,676  
Commercial and industrial loans   636     1,078  
Commercial construction and land development   3,753     3,753  
Agricultural and other loans to farmers   680     595  
Total commercial loans   7,657     8,102  
 
Residential real estate mortgages   2,740     4,266  
Home equity loans   252     266  
Other consumer loans   80     273  
Total consumer loans   3,072     4,805  
 
Total non-accrual loans   10,729     12,907  
Accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more   207   ---  
Total non-performing loans $ 10,936   $ 12,907  
 
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans   76 %   64 %
Non-performing loans to total loans   1.41 %   1.77 %
Allowance to total loans   1.08 %   1.13 %

 

Troubled Debt Restructures: A Troubled Debt Restructure ("TDR") results from a modification to a loan to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty in which the Bank grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider but for the debtor's financial difficulties. Financial difficulty arises when a debtor is bankrupt or contractually past due, or is likely to become so, based upon its ability to pay. A concession represents an accommodation not generally available to other customers, including a below-market interest rate, deferment of principal payments, extension of maturity dates, etc. Such accommodations extended to customers who are not experiencing financial difficulty do not result in TDR classification.

Summary information pertaining to the TDRs that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 follows:

 

                     
  For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
  2012 2012
  Number
of Loans
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number
of Loans
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial and industrial loans 2 $ 72 $ 72 2 $ 72 $ 72
Total commercial loans 2   72   72 2   72   72
 
Residential real estate mortgages 0 $ --- $ --- 1 $ 58 $ 58
Total consumer loans 0 - -- - -- 1   58   58
 
Total 2 $ 72 $ 72 3 $ 130 $ 130

 

As of June 30, 2012, the Bank had five real estate secured loans and two commercial and industrial loans to four relationships totaling $1,026 that were classified as TDRs. At June 30, 2012, three TDRs totaling $154 were past due and classified as non-accrual.

As of December 31, 2011, the Bank had four real estate secured loans to two relationships totaling $913 that were classified as TDRs. At December 31, 2011, one TDR for $82 was past due and classified as non-accrual.

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. The following tables set forth information regarding past due loans at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Amounts shown exclude deferred loan origination fees and costs.

                                >90 Days
June 30, 2012   30-59   60-89                       Past Due  
    Days   Days Past     90 Days   Total       Total   and  
    Past Due   Due     or Greater     Past Due   Current   Loans   Accruing  
 
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 263 $ 43 $   1,066   $ 1,372 $ 300,694 $ 302,066 $ ---  
Commercial and industrial   85   244     610     939   69,060   69,999 ---  
Commercial construction and                                  
land development --- ---     3,753     3,753   21,353   25,106 ---  
Agricultural and other loans to farmers   188   187     572     947   25,259   26,206   1  
Residential real estate mortgages   1,236   1,123     1,859     4,218   263,703   267,921   206  
Home equity   497   9     252     758   51,346   52,104 ---  
Other consumer loans   150   7     55     212   19,776   19,988 ---  
Tax exempt --- - ---   ---   ---   13,035   13,035 ---  
Total $ 2,419 $ 1,613 $   8,167   $ 12,199 $ 764,226 $ 776,425 $ 207  

 

                            >90 Days
December 31, 2011   30-59   60-89                   Past Due
    Days   Days   90 Days   Total       Total and
    Past Due   Past Due   or Greater     Past Due   Current   Loans Accruing
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 264 $ 284 $ 2,504   $ 3,052 $ 282,432 $ 285,484 $ ---
Commercial and industrial   294   201   996     1,491   60,959   62,450 ---
Commercial construction and                            
land development   91   142   2,993     3,226   26,834   30,060 ---
Agricultural and other loans to farmers   162 ---   526     688   25,892   26,580 ---
Residential real estate mortgages   1,690   644   2,553     4,887   234,912   239,799 ---
Home equity   40 ---   266     306   51,156   51,462 ---
Other consumer loans   87   22   257     366   22,540   22,906 ---
Tax exempt --- --- ---   ---   9,700   9,700 ---
Total $ 2,628 $ 1,293 $ 10,095   $ 14,016 $ 714,425 $ 728,441 $ ---

 

 

Impaired Loans: Impaired loans are commercial and commercial real estate loans for which the Company believes it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, as well as all loans modified into a TDR, if any. Allowances for losses on impaired loans are determined by the lower of the present value of the expected cash flows related to the loan, using the original contractual interest rate, and its recorded value, or in the case of collateral dependant loans, the lower of the fair value of the collateral, less costs to dispose, and the recorded amount of the loans. When foreclosure is probable, impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral less cost to sell.

Details of impaired loans as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 follows:

        June 30, 2012       December 31, 2011    
        Unpaid           Unpaid    
    Recorded   Principal   Related   Recorded   Principal   Related
    Investment   Balance   Allowance   Investment   Balance   Allowance
With no related allowance:                        
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 3,199 $ 3,199 $ --- $ 3,301 $ 3,431 $ ---
Commercial and industrial   563   628 ---   973   1,043 ---
Commercial construction and development   2,992   4,893 ---   2,992   4,893 ---
Agricultural and other loans to farmers   680   680 ---   595   595 ---
Residential real estate loans   140   140 ---   82   82 ---
Subtotal $ 7,574 $ 9,540 $ --- $ 7,943 $ 10,044 $ ---
 
With an allowance:                        
Commercial real estate mortgages $ 177 $ 177 $ 102 $ 176 $ 176 $ 100
Commercial and industrial   100   100   100   135   135   135
Commercial construction and development   761   761   100   761   761   100
Agricultural and other loans to farmers --- --- --- --- --- ---
Residential real estate loans --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subtotal $ 1,038 $ 1,038 $ 302 $ 1,072 $ 1,072 $ 335
 
Total $ 8,612 $ 10,578 $ 302 $ 9,015 $ 11,116 $ 335

 

Details of impaired commercial loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 follows:

      June 30, 2012         June 30, 2011  
    For the Three Months   For the Six Months   For the Three Months   For the Six Months
    Ended     Ended   Ended     Ended  
    Average     Average       Average     Average  
    Recorded Interest   Recorded   Interest   Recorded Interest   Recorded Interest
    Investment Recorded Investment   Recorded   Investment Recorded Investment Recorded
With no related allowance:                          
Commercial real                          
estate mortgages $ 3,202 $ --- $ 3,290 $ 49 $ 1,096 $ --- $ 985 $ ---
Commercial and industrial   596 ---   752 ---   706 ---   550 ---
Commercial construction                          
and development   3,011 ---   3,018 ---   149 ---   174 ---
Agricultural and other                          
loans to farmers   612 ---   606 ---   235 ---   241 ---
Subtotal $ 7,421 $ --- $ 7,666 $ 49 $ 2,186 $ --- $ 1,950 $ ---
 
With an allowance:                          
Commercial real                          
estate mortgages $ 177 $ --- $ 177 $ --- $ 1,881 $ --- $ 2,190 $ ---
Commercial and industrial   100 ---   100 ---   466 ---   490 ---
Commercial construction                          
and development   761 ---   761 ---   5,530 ---   5,578 ---
Agricultural and other                          
loans to farmers --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subtotal $ 1,038 $ --- $ 1,038 $ --- $ 7,877 $ --- $ 8,258 $ ---
 
Total $ 8,459 $ --- $ 8,704 $ 49 $ 10,063 $ --- $ 10,208 $ ---

 

 


Credit Quality Indicators/Classified Loans: In monitoring the credit quality of the portfolio, management applies a credit quality indicator to all categories of commercial loans. These credit quality indicators range from one through nine, with a higher number correlating to increasing risk of loss. These ratings are used as inputs to the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. Loans rated one through five are consistent with the regulators' Pass ratings, and are generally allocated a lesser percentage allocation in the allowance for loan losses than loans rated from six through nine.

Consistent with regulatory guidelines, the Bank provides for the classification of loans which are considered to be of lesser quality as substandard, doubtful, or loss. The Bank considers a loan substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans have a well defined weakness that jeopardizes liquidation of the debt. Substandard loans include those loans where there the distinct possibility of some loss of principal, if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Loans that the Bank classifies as doubtful have all of the weaknesses inherent in those loans that are classified as substandard but also have the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is high but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the loan, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans. The entire amount of the loan might not be classified as doubtful when collection of a specific portion appears highly probable. Loans are generally not classified doubtful for an extended period of time (i.e., over a year).

Loans that the Bank classifies as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as an asset is not warranted and the uncollectible amounts are charged off. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future. Losses are taken in the period in which they surface as uncollectible.

Loans that do not expose the Bank to risk sufficient to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but which possess some weaknesses, are designated special mention. A special mention loan has potential weaknesses that deserve management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution's credit position at some future date. This might include loans which the lending officer may be unable to supervise properly because of: lack of expertise, inadequate loan agreement, the poor condition of or lack of control over collateral, failure to obtain proper documentation or any other deviations from prudent lending practices. Economic or market conditions which may, in the future, affect the obligor may warrant special mention of the asset. Loans for which an adverse trend in the borrower's operations or an imbalanced position in the balance sheet which has not reached a point where the liquidation is jeopardized may be included in this classification. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risks to warrant classification.

The following tables summarize the commercial loan portfolio as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by credit quality indicator. Credit quality indicators are reassessed for each applicable commercial loan at least annually, or upon receipt and analysis of the borrower's financial statements, when applicable. Consumer loans, which principally consist of residential mortgage loans, are not rated, but are evaluated for credit quality after origination based on delinquency status (see past due loan aging table above).

 

                     
June 30, 2012 Commercial
real estate
mortgages
Commercial
and
industrial
Commercial
construction
and land
development
Agricultural
and other
loans to
farmers
Total
Pass $ 274,744 $ 59,791 $ 18,992 $ 24,909 $ 378,436
Other Assets Especially Mentioned   18,836   7,432   2,361   453   29,082
Substandard   8,486   2,776   3,520   844   15,626
Doubtful - -- - --   233 - --   233
Loss - -- - -- - -- - -- - --
Total $ 302,066 $ 69,999 $ 25,106 $ 26,206 $ 423,377

 

                     
December 31, 2011 Commercial
real estate
mortgages
Commercial
and
industrial
Commercial
construction
and land
development
Agricultural
and other
loans to
farmers
Total
Pass $ 255,945 $ 50,866 $ 23,615 $ 25,295 $ 355,721
Other Assets Especially Mentioned   19,787   7,183   2,692   469   30,131
Substandard   9,752   4,401   3,520   816   18,489
Doubtful - -- - --   233 - --   233
Loss - -- - -- - -- - -- - --
Total $ 285,484 $ 62,450 $ 30,060 $ 26,580 $ 404,574

 

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses (the "allowance") is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses (the "provision") charged to expense, which represents management's best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to provide for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The Company's allowance for loan loss methodology includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 310, "Receivables" and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 450, "Contingencies." Accordingly, the 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 Company's process for determining the appropriate level of the allowance is designed to account for credit deterioration as it occurs. The provision 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 provision also reflects the totality of actions taken on all loans for a particular period. In other words, the amount of the provision reflects not only the necessary increases in the allowance 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 level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of industry concentrations, specific credit risks, loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Company's control, including, among other things, the performance of the Company's loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.

The Company's allowance for loan losses consists of three principal elements: (i) specific valuation allowances determined in accordance with ASC Topic 310 based on probable losses on specific loans; (ii) historical valuation allowances determined in accordance with ASC Topic 450 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 determined in accordance with ASC Topic 450 based on general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company.

The allowances established for probable losses on specific loans are based on a regular analysis and evaluation of problem loans. Loans are classified based on an internal credit risk grading process that evaluates, among other things: (i) the obligor's ability to repay; (ii) the underlying collateral, if any; and (iii) the economic environment and industry in which the borrower operates. This analysis is performed at the relationship level for all commercial loans. When a loan has a classification of seven or higher, the Company analyzes the loan to determine whether the loan is impaired and, if impaired, the need to specifically allocate a portion of the allowance to the loan. Specific valuation allowances are determined by analyzing the borrower's ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower's industry, among other observable considerations.

Historical valuation allowances are calculated based on the historical loss experience of specific types of loans and the internal risk grade of such loans at the time they were charged-off. The Company calculates historical loss ratios for pools of similar loans with similar characteristics based on the proportion of actual charge-offs experienced to the total population of loans in the pool. The historical loss ratios are periodically updated based on actual charge-off experience. A historical valuation allowance is established for each pool of similar loans based upon the product of the historical loss ratio and the total dollar amount of the loans in the pool, net of any loans for which reserves are already established. The Company's pools of similar loans include similarly risk-graded groups of, commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, consumer real estate loans and consumer and other loans.

General valuation allowances are based on general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. In general, such valuation allowances are determined by evaluating, among other things: (i) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the Bank's lending management and staff; (ii) the effectiveness of the Bank's loan policies, procedures and internal controls; (iii) changes in asset quality; (iv) changes in loan portfolio volume; (v) the composition and concentrations of credit; (vi) the impact of competition on loan structuring and pricing; (vii) the effectiveness of the internal loan review function; (viii) the impact of environmental risks on portfolio risks; and (ix) the impact of rising interest rates on portfolio risk. Management evaluates the degree of risk that each one of these components has on the quality of the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. The results are then used to determine an appropriate general valuation allowance.

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

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. The tables also provide details regarding the Company's recorded investment in loans related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment methodology. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.


                  Commercial                                  
Three Months         Commercial       Construction                                  
Ended June 30,   Commercial     and       and land         Residential           Home     Tax      
2012   Real Estate     Industrial       development   Agricultural     Real Estate     Consumer     Equity     Exempt   Total  
Beginning                                                    
Balance $ 4,268   $ 1,321   $   485 $ 336   $ 1,286   $ 318   $ 251   $ 56 $ 8,321  
Charged Off   (125 )   (23 )   ---   (132 )   (32 )   (101 )   (92 ) ---   (505 )
Recoveries   7     2     - ---   55   ---     14   ---   ---   78  
Provision   (106 )   (64 )     48   64     212     62     185     59   460  
Ending                                                    
Balance $ 4,044   $ 1,236   $   533 $ 323   $ 1,466   $ 293   $ 344   $ 115 $ 8,354  

 

                  Commercial                                              
Six Months         Commercial       Construction                                              
Ended June 30,   Commercial     and       and land               Residential               Home       Tax      
2012   Real Estate     Industrial       development       Agricultural       Real Estate       Consumer       Equity       Exempt   Total  
Beginning                                                                
Balance $ 3,900   $ 1,321   $   594   $   332   $   1,436   $   286   $   266   $   86 $ 8,221  
Charged Off   (150 )   (40 )   ---       (142 )     (214 )     (220 )     (92 )   ---   (858 )
Recoveries   8     8     ---       80     ---       20     ---     ---   116  
Provision   286     (53 )     (61 )     53       244       207       170       29   875  
Ending                                                                
Balance $ 4,044   $ 1,236   $   533   $   323   $   1,466   $   293   $   344   $   115 $ 8,354  
 
of which:                                                                
 
Amount for                                                                
loans                                                                
individually                                                                
evaluated for                                                                
impairment $ 102   $ 100   $   100   $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ --- $ 302  
 
Amount for                                                                
loans                                                                
collectively                                                                
evaluated for                                                                
impairment $ 3,942   $ 1,136   $   433   $   323   $   1,466   $   293   $   344   $   115 $ 8,052  
 
Loans                                                                
individually                                                                
evaluated for                                                                
impairment $ 2,588   $ 636   $   3,753   $   680   $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ --- $ 7,657  
 
Loans collectively                                                                
evaluated for                                                                
impairment $ 299,478   $ 69,363   $   21,353   $   25,526   $   267,921   $   19,988   $   52,104   $   13,035 $ 768,768  

 

                  Commercial                                  
For the Three         Commercial       Construction           Residential                      
Months Ended   Commercial     and       and land           Real           Home   Tax      
June 30, 2011   Real Estate     Industrial       development     Agricultural     Estate     Consumer     Equity   Exempt   Total  
Beginning                                                    
Balance $ 4,134   $ 1,220   $   1,181 $   249 $   1,514   $ 364   $ 298 $ 133 $ 9,093  
Charged Off   (99 )   (1 )   ---   ---     (59 )   (21 ) --- ---   (180 )
Recoveries ---     3     ---     11   ---     8   --- ---   22  
Provision   (336 )   396       474     87     (19 )   (47 )   32   13   600  
Ending                                                    
Balance $ 3,699   $ 1,618   $   1,655 $   347 $   1,436   $ 304   $ 330 $ 146 $ 9,535  

 

                Commercial                                  
For the Six         Commercial     Construction           Residential                      
Months Ended   Commercial     and     and land           Real           Home   Tax      
June 30, 2011   Real Estate     Industrial     development     Agricultural     Estate     Consumer     Equity   Exempt   Total  
Beginning                                                  
Balance $ 4,260   $ 1,237   $ 999 $   223 $   1,322   $ 73   $ 276 $ 110 $ 8,500  
Charged Off   (99 )   (6 ) ---   ---     (77 )   (28 ) --- ---   (210 )
Recoveries   1     79   ---     45   ---     20   --- ---   145  
Provision   (463 )   308     656     79     191     239     54   36   1,100  
Ending                                                  
Balance $ 3,699   $ 1,618   $ 1,655 $   347 $   1,436   $ 304   $ 330 $ 146 $ 9,535  

 

 

For the Year               Commercial                                    
Ended         Commercial     Construction                                    
December 31,   Commercial     and     and land         Residential           Home     Tax        
2011   Real Estate     Industrial     development     Agricultural   Real Estate Consumer     Equity     Exempt     Total  
 
Beginning                                                    
Balance $ 4,260   $ 1,237   $ 999   $ 223 $ 1,322   $ 73   $ 276   $ 110   $ 8,500  
Charged Off   (423 )   (123 )   (1,943 )   ---   (254 )   (90 )   (94 )   ---     (2,927 )
Recoveries   8     82     77     45 ---     41   ---     ---     253  
Provision   55     125     1,461     64   368     262     84     (24 )   2,395  
Ending                                                    
Balance $ 3,900   $ 1,321   $ 594   $ 332 $ 1,436   $ 286   $ 266   $ 86   $ 8,221  
 
                                                     
of which:                                                    
 
Amount for                                                    
loans                                                    
individually                                                    
evaluated                                                    
for                                                    
impairment $ 100   $ 135   $ 100   $ --- $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ ---    $ 335  
 
Amount for                                                    
loans                                                    
collectively                                                    
evaluated                                                    
for                                                    
impairment $ 3,800   $ 1,186   $ 494   $ 332 $ 1,436   $ 286   $ 266   $ 86   $ 7,886  
 
Loans                                                    
individually                                                    
evaluated                                                    
for                                                    
impairment $ 2,676   $ 1,078   $ 3,753   $ 595 $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ ---   $ 8,102  
 
Loans                                                    
collectively                                                    
evaluated                                                    
for                                                    
impairment $ 282,808   $ 61,372   $ 26,307   $ 25,985 $ 239,799   $ 22,906   $ 51,462   $ 9,700   $ 720,339  

 

Loan concentrations: Because of the Company's proximity to Acadia National Park, a large part of the economic activity in the Bank's area is generated from the hospitality business associated with tourism. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, loans to the lodging industry amounted to approximately $103,473 and $99,345, respectively.