Note 3 – Investments

Available for Sale Securities – Fixed Maturity Securities

The Company’s insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments they are permitted to make, and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment.

Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2019	Original or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Investments available for sale:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities	$	35,283,800	$	483,968	$	(333	)	$	35,767,435
U.S. special revenue and assessments		14,376,048		1,002,030		(99	)		15,377,979
All other corporate bonds		113,632,040		11,224,997		-			124,857,037
	$	163,291,888	$	12,710,995	$	(432	)	$	176,002,451

December 31, 2018	Original or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Investments available for sale:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities	$	25,649,410	$	149,006	$	(138,222	)	$	25,660,194
U.S. special revenue and assessments		16,350,486		334,300		(4,406	)		16,680,380
All other corporate bonds		118,895,973		2,569,287		(2,845,050	)		118,620,210
	$	160,895,869	$	3,052,593	$	(2,987,678	)	$	160,960,784

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2019, by contractual maturity, is shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Fixed Maturities Available for Sale September 30, 2019	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	2,500,083	$	2,499,750
Due after one year through five years		62,005,611		64,052,446
Due after five years through ten years		50,915,439		56,800,689
Due after ten years		47,870,755		52,649,566
Total	$	163,291,888	$	176,002,451

The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

September 30, 2019	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Fair value		Unrealized losses			Fair value		Unrealized losses
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities	$	-		-			2,499,750		(333	)		2,499,750	$	(333	)
U.S. special revenue and assessments		2,027,140		(99)			-		-			2,027,140		(99)
Total fixed maturities	$	2,027,140		(99	)		2,499,750		(333	)		4,526,890	$	(432	)

December 31, 2018	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Fair value		Unrealized losses			Fair value		Unrealized losses
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities	$	6,429,700		(49,904	)		1,592,679		(88,318	)		8,022,379	$	(138,222	)
U.S. special revenue and assessments		4,023,920		(4,406	)		-		-			4,023,920		(4,406	)
All other corporate bonds		49,270,729		(2,033,507	)		15,337,739		(811,543	)		64,608,468		(2,845,050	)
Total fixed maturities	$	59,724,349		(2,087,817	)		16,930,418		(899,861	)		76,654,767	$	(2,987,678	)

Additional information regarding investments in an unrealized loss position is as follows:

	Less than 12 months	12 months or longer	Total
As of September 30, 2019
Fixed maturities	1	1	2
As of December 31, 2018
Fixed maturities	30	10	40

Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are attributable to changes in market interest rates and general disruptions in the credit market subsequent to purchase. The Company does not currently intend to sell nor does it expect to be required to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position. Based upon the Company’s expected continuation of receipt of contractually required principal and interest payments and its intent and ability to retain the securities until price recovery, as well as the Company’s evaluation of other relevant factors, the Company deems these securities to be temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

Net Investment Gains (Losses)

The following table presents net investment gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments.

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Realized gains:
Sales of fixed maturities	$	-		$	11,018,711		$	116,690		$	11,392,373
Sales of equity securities		3,738,333			-			6,504,246			-
Sales of real estate		20,000			1,055,409			3,796,850			1,589,651
Other		-			-			-			-
Total realized gains		3,758,333			12,074,120			10,417,786			12,982,024
Realized losses:
Sales of fixed maturities		(30,795	)		-			(142,254	)		(258,458	)
Sales of equity securities		-			-			-			-
Sales of real estate		-			-			-			-
Other-than-temporary impairments		-			(300,000	)		-			(300,000	)
Other		-			-			(132,518	)		-
Total realized losses		(30,795	)		(300,000	)		(274,772	)		(558,458	)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		3,727,538			11,774,120			10,143,014			12,423,566
Change in fair value of equity securities:
Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period		(4,046,457	)		6,689,533			10,838,322			22,050,489
Change in fair value of equity securities		(4,046,457	)		6,689,533			10,838,322			22,050,489
Net investment gains (losses)	$	(318,919	)	$	18,463,653		$	20,981,336		$	34,474,055
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income:
Fixed maturities	$	3,184,769		$	1,244,302		$	12,044,690		$	(4,982,237	)
Equity securities		-			-			-			-
Net increase (decrease)	$	3,184,769		$	1,244,302		$	12,044,690		$	(4,982,237	)

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. The factors considered by Management in its regular review to identify and recognize other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the Company’s intent to sell, or be required to sell, the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; subordinated credit support, whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; current expected cash flows; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions, including the effect of changes in market interest rates. If the Company intends to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date would be recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Management regularly reviews its real estate portfolio in comparison to appraisal valuations and current market conditions for indications of other-than-temporary impairments. If a decline in value is judged by Management to be other-than-temporary, a loss is recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment on real estate. The other-than-temporary impairment was taken as a result of Management's assessment and determination of value of the real estate. The real estate was written down to better reflect its current expected value.

Cost Method Investments

The Company held equity investments with an aggregate cost of $11,289,805 and $12,118,617 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These equity investments were not reported at fair value because it is not practicable to estimate their fair values due to insufficient information being available. Management did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that might have a significant adverse effect on the reported value of those investments. Based on Management's evaluation of the expected cash flow of the investments, and the Company's ability and intent to hold the investments for a reasonable period of time, the Company does not deem an other-than-temporary impairment necessary at September 30, 2019.

Mortgage Loans

The Company, from time to time, acquires mortgage loans through participation agreements with FSNB. FSNB has been able to provide the Company with additional expertise and experience in underwriting commercial and residential mortgage loans, which provide more attractive yields than the traditional bond market. The Company is able to receive participations from FSNB for three primary reasons: 1) FSNB has already reached its maximum lending limit to a single borrower, but the borrower is still considered a suitable risk; 2) the interest rate on a particular loan may be fixed for a long period that is more suitable for UG given its asset-liability structure; and 3) FSNB’s loan growth might at times outpace its deposit growth, resulting in FSNB participating such excess loan growth rather than turning customers away. For originated loans, the Company’s Management is responsible for the final approval of such loans after evaluation. Before a new loan is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. These criteria include, but are not limited to, a credit report, personal financial information such as outstanding debt, sources of income, and personal equity. Once the loan is approved, the Company directly funds the loan to the borrower. The Company bears all risk of loss associated with the terms of the mortgage with the borrower.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company acquired $4,216,644 and $16,453 in mortgage loans, respectively. FSNB services the majority of the Company’s mortgage loan portfolio. The Company pays FSNB a .25% servicing fee on these loans and a one-time fee at loan origination of .50% of the original loan cost to cover costs incurred by FSNB relating to the processing and establishment of the loan.

During 2019 and 2018, the maximum and minimum lending rates for mortgage loans were:

	2019		2018
	Maximum rate	Minimum rate	Maximum rate	Minimum rate
Farm Loans	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Commercial Loans	7.50%	4.82%	7.50%	4.00%
Residential Loans	5.50%	5.50%	8.00%	8.00%

Most mortgage loans are first position loans. Loans issued are generally limited to no more than 80% of the appraised value of the property.

The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. Letters are sent to each mortgagee when the loan becomes 30 days or more delinquent. Management is provided with a monthly listing of loans that are 60 days or more past due along with a brief description of what steps are being taken to resolve the delinquency. All loans 90 days or more past due are placed on a non-performing status and classified as delinquent loans. Quarterly, coinciding with external financial reporting, the Company reviews each delinquent loan and determines how each delinquent loan should be classified. Management believes the current internal controls surrounding the mortgage loan selection process provide a quality portfolio with minimal risk of foreclosure and/or negative financial impact.

Changes in the current economy could have a negative impact on the loans, including the financial stability of the borrowers, the borrowers’ ability to pay or to refinance, the value of the property held as collateral and the ability to find purchasers at favorable prices. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment. In no event will interest continue to accrue when accrued interest along with the outstanding principal exceeds the net realizable value of the property. The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status.

A mortgage loan reserve is established and adjusted based on Management's quarterly analysis of the portfolio and any deterioration in value of the underlying property which would reduce the net realizable value of the property below its current carrying value. The mortgage loan reserve was $0 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The following table summarizes the mortgage loan holdings of the Company for the periods ended:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
In good standing	$	6,695,892	$	7,169,272
Overdue interest over 90 days		1,830,706		1,899,839
Total mortgage loans	$	8,526,598	$	9,069,111

Investment Real Estate

Real estate acquired through foreclosure, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure proceedings or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is reported on an individual asset basis at the lower of cost or fair value, less disposal costs. Fair value is determined on the basis of current appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources. When properties are acquired through foreclosure, any excess of the loan balance at the time of foreclosure over the fair value of the real estate held as collateral is recognized and charged to the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based upon Management’s evaluation of the real estate acquired through foreclosure, additional expense is recorded when necessary in an amount sufficient to reflect any declines in estimated fair value. Gains and losses recognized on the disposition of the properties are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable represent collateral loans and promissory notes issued by the Company and are reported at their unpaid principal balances, adjusted for valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans when it is probable that contractual principal and interest will not be collected. The valuation allowance as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $0. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment. The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 the Company acquired $8,532,796 and $4,000,000, respectively.

Before a new note is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. Once the note is approved, the Company directly funds the note to the borrower. Several of the notes have participation agreements in place, whereas the Company has reduced its investment in the note receivable by participating a portion of the note to a third party.

Similar to the mortgage loans, FSNB services several of the notes receivable. The Company, and the participants in the notes, share in the risk of loss associated with the terms of the note with the borrower, based upon their ownership percentage in the note. The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans.