FAIR VALUE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE

15. FAIR VALUE

FASB ASC No. 820-10 defines fair value as 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. FASB ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes 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 reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

			Fair Value Measurements at
			December 31, 2015 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. GSE securities	$	62,674		$	62,674
State and municipal obligations		87,935			87,935
U.S. GSE Residential mortgage-backed securities		200,264			200,264
U.S. GSE Residential collateralized mortgage  Obligations		317,878			317,878
U.S. GSE Commercial mortgage-backed securities		12,418			12,418
U.S. GSE Commercial collateralized mortgage  Obligations		64,198			64,198
Other Asset-backed securities		22,371			22,371
Corporate Bonds		32,465			32,465
Total available for sale securities	$	800,203		$	800,203
Derivatives	$	779			779
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	2,073		$	2,073

			Fair Value Measurements at
			December 31, 2014 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. GSE securities	$	95,425		$	95,425
State and municipal obligations		63,693			63,693
U.S. GSE Residential mortgage-backed securities		101,425			101,425
U.S. GSE Residential collateralized mortgage  Obligations		258,599			258,599
U.S. GSE Commercial mortgage-backed securities		2,945			2,945
U.S. GSE Commercial collateralized mortgage  Obligations		24,082			24,082
Other Asset-backed securities		23,037			23,037
Corporate Bonds		17,978			17,978
Total available for sale securities	$	587,184		$	587,184
Derivatives	$	280		$	280
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	1,223		$	1,223

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

			Fair Value Measurements at
			December 31, 2015 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	483			$	483
Other real estate owned		250				250

			Fair Value Measurements at
			December 31, 2014 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant  Other  Observable  Inputs  (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	558			$	558

Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2015, had a carrying amount of $0.5 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $0.5 million, net of a valuation allowance of $0.03 million. This resulted in an additional provision for loan losses of $0.03 million that is included in the amount reported on the income statement. Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2014, had a carrying amount of $0.5 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $0.7 million, net of a valuation allowance of $0.2 million. This resulted in an additional provision for loan losses of $0.2 million that is included in the amount reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other real estate owned at December 31, 2015 had a carrying amount of $250,000 and no valuation allowance recorded. There was no Other Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2014. Accordingly, there was no additional provision for loan losses included in the amount reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Company used the following method and assumptions in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and Due from Banks and Federal Funds Sold: Carrying amounts approximate fair value, since these instruments are either payable on demand or have short-term maturities. Cash on hand and non-interest due from bank accounts are Level 1 and interest bearing Cash Due from Banks and Federal Funds Sold are Level 2.

Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity: The estimated fair values are based on independent dealer quotations on nationally recognized securities exchanges, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair value is based on matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).

Restricted Securities: It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB, ACBB and FRB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Derivatives: Represents an interest rate swap and the estimated fair values are based on valuation models using observable market data as of measurement date (Level 2).

Loans: The estimated fair values of real estate mortgage loans and other loans receivable are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use available market benchmarks when establishing discount factors for the types of loans resulting in a Level 3 classification. Exceptions may be made for adjustable rate loans (with resets of one year or less), which would be discounted straight to their rate index plus or minus an appropriate spread. All nonaccrual loans are carried at their current fair value. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price and therefore, while permissible for presentation purposed under ASC 825-10, do not conform to ASC 820-10.

Impaired Loans and Other Real Estate Owned: For impaired loans, the Company evaluates the fair value of the loan in accordance with current accounting guidance.  For loans that are collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the fair value of the loan. The fair value of the collateral is determined based upon recent appraised values. The fair value of other real estate owned is also evaluated in accordance with current accounting guidance and determined based upon recent appraised values less the estimated cost to sell. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Adjustments may relate to location, square footage, condition, amenities, market rate of leases as well as timing of comparable sales. All appraisals undergo a second review process to insure that the methodology employed and the values derived are accurate. The fair value of the loan is compared to the carrying value to determine if any write-down or specific reserve is required. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the Credit Administration department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. Management also considers the appraisal values for commercial properties associated with current loan origination activity. Collectively, this information is reviewed to help assess current trends in commercial property values. For each collateral dependent impaired loan, management considers information that relates to the type of commercial property to determine if such properties may have appreciated or depreciated in value since the date of the most recent appraisal. Adjustments to fair value are made only when the analysis indicates a probable decline in collateral values. Adjustments made in the appraisal process are not deemed material to the overall financial statements given the level of impaired loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Deposits: The estimated fair value of certificates of deposits are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for certificates of deposits maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification. Stated value is fair value for all other deposits resulting in a Level 1 classification.

Borrowed Funds: The estimated fair value of borrowed funds are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for funding maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Subordinated Debentures: The estimated fair value is derived using discounted cash flow methodology based on a spread to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve at the time of issuance and assuming the debt was issued at PAR resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Junior Subordinated Debentures: The estimated fair value is based on estimates using market data for similarly risk weighted items and takes into consideration the convertible features of the debentures into common stock of the Company which is an unobservable input resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of the fair value resulting in a Level 1 or 2 classification.

Off-Balance-Sheet Liabilities: The fair value of off-balance-sheet commitments to extend credit is estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. The fair value is immaterial as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Fair value estimates are made at specific points in time and are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments. Such estimates are generally subjective in nature and dependent upon a number of significant assumptions associated with each financial instrument or group of financial instruments, including estimates of discount rates, risks associated with specific financial instruments, estimates of future cash flows, and relevant available market information. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. In addition, fair value estimates do not reflect the value of anticipated future business, premiums or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, or the tax consequences of realizing gains or losses on the sale of financial instruments.

The estimated fair values and recorded carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurement at
			December 31, 2015 Using:
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	79,750	$	79,750	$	—	$	—	$	79,750
Interest bearing deposits with banks		24,408		—		24,408		—		24,408
Securities available for sale		800,203		—		800,203		—		800,203
Securities restricted		24,788		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a
Securities held to maturity		208,351		—		210,003		—		210,003
Loans, net		2,390,030		—		—		2,379,171		2,379,171
Derivatives		779		—		779		—		779
Accrued interest receivable		9,270		—		3,228		6,042		9,270
Financial Liabilities:
Certificates of deposit		292,855		—		293,368		—		293,368
Demand and other deposits		2,550,770		2,550,770		—		—		2,550,770
Federal funds purchased		120,000		120,000		—		—		120,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		297,507		197,243		100,772		—		298,015
Repurchase agreements		50,891		—		51,480		—		51,480
Subordinated Debentures		78,363		—		—		78,830		78,830
Junior Subordinated Debentures		15,878		—		—		16,566		16,566
Derivatives		2,073		—		2,073		—		2,073
Accrued interest payable		1,644		93		1,551		—		1,644

			Fair Value Measurement at
			December 31, 2014 Using:
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	45,109	$	45,109	$	—	$	—	$	45,109
Interest bearing deposits with banks		6,621		—		6,621		—		6,621
Securities available for sale		587,184		—		587,184		—		587,184
Securities restricted		10,037		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a
Securities held to maturity		214,927		—		216,289		—		216,289
Loans, net		1,320,690		—		—		1,317,625		1,317,625
Derivatives		280		—		280		—		280
Accrued interest receivable		6,425		—		2,721		3,704		6,425
Financial Liabilities:
Certificates of deposit		141,362		—		142,264		—		142,264
Demand and other deposits		1,692,417		1,692,417		—		—		1,692,417
Federal funds purchased		75,000		75,000		—		—		75,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		138,327		98,070		40,165		—		138,235
Repurchase agreements		36,263		—		36,991		—		36,991
Subordinated Debentures		—		—		—		—		—
Junior Subordinated Debentures		16,002		—		—		16,528		16,528
Derivatives		1,223		—		1,223		—		1,223
Accrued interest payable		308		77		231		—		308