Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 3:  Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Topic 820 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 value:

Level 1    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2    Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities

Level 3    Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-sale Securities.  Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Available-for-sale securities is the only balance sheet category our Company is required, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), to carry at fair value on a recurring basis.  When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1.  The Company does not have Level 1 securities.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics.  For these securities, our Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.  Level 2 securities include U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, state and political subdivisions, other securities and mortgage-backed GSE residential securities.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. 

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011, Using:
	Fair Value	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$21,149,978	$-	$21,149,978	$-
State and political subdivisions	33,193,199	-	33,193,199	-
Other securities	586,121	-	557,121	29,000
Mortgage-backed GSE residential	19,619,277	-	19,619,277	-

	Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011, Using:
	Fair Value	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$12,976,070	$-	$12,976,070	$-
State and political subdivisions	24,981,454	-	24,981,454	-
Other securities	834,141	-	763,137	71,004
Mortgage-backed GSE residential	24,535,537	-	24,535,537	-

The following table presents a reconciliation of activity for available-for-sale securities measured at fair value based on significant unobservable (Level 3) information for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	Three months ended December 31,		Six months ended December 31,
	2011	2010	2011	2010
Available-for-sale securities, beginning of year	$29,000	$-	$71,004	$-
Total unrealized gain (loss) included in comprehensive income	-	-	(42,004)	-
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 3	-	-	-	-
Available-for-sale securities, end of period	$29,000	$-	$29,000	$-

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2011.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent). A collateral dependent loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due may not be collected according to its contractual terms.  Generally, when a collateral dependent loan is considered impaired, the amount of reserve required is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company makes such measurements on all material collateral dependent loans deemed impaired using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. The fair value of collateral used by the Company is determined by obtaining an observable market price or by obtaining an appraised value from an independent, licensed or certified appraiser, using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties and capitalization rates of similar properties sold within the market, expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, and other relevant factors. In addition, management applies selling and other discounts to the underlying collateral value to determine the fair value. If an appraised value is not available, the fair value of the collateral dependent impaired loan is determined by an adjusted appraised value including unobservable cash flows. 

On a quarterly basis, loans classified as special mention, substandard, doubtful, or loss are evaluated including the loan officer’s review of the collateral and its current condition, the Company’s knowledge of the current economic environment in the  market where the collateral is located, and the Company’s recent experience with real estate in the area. The date of the appraisal is also considered in conjunction with the economic environment and any decline in the real estate market since the appraisal was obtained.  For all loan types, updated appraisals are obtained if considered necessary.  Of the Company’s $8.5 million (outstanding balance) in impaired loans (collateral-dependent) at December 31, 2011, the Company utilized a real estate appraisal performed in the past 12 months to serve as the primary basis of our valuation for approximately $799,000.  Older real estate appraisals were available for impaired loans with an outstanding balance of approximately $4.8 million.  For impaired loans totaling $36,000, an observable market price within the last 12 months was utilized.  The remaining $2.8 million was secured by collateral such as closely-held stock or an assignment of notes receivable.  In instances where the economic environment has worsened and/or the real estate market declined since the last appraisal, a higher distressed sale discount would be applied to the appraised value. 

The Company records collateral dependent impaired loans based on nonrecurring Level 3 inputs.  If a collateral dependent loan’s fair value, as estimated by the Company, is less than its carrying value, the Company either records a charge-off of the portion of the loan that exceeds the fair value or establishes a specific reserve as part of the allowance for loan losses.

Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets Held for Sale.  Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon or collateral is repossessed and the asset is transferred to foreclosed or repossessed assets held for sale. The value of the asset is based on third party or internal appraisals, less estimated costs to sell and appropriate discounts, if any. The appraisals are generally discounted based on current and expected market conditions that may impact the sale or value of the asset and management’s knowledge and experience with similar assets. Such discounts typically may be significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value of these assets. Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are continually evaluated for additional impairment and are adjusted accordingly if impairment is identified.

The following tables present the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at December 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011:

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011, Using:
	Fair Value at December 31, 2011	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans	$815,000	$-	$-	$815,000
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale	326,000	-	-	326,000

	Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011, Using:
	Fair Value at June 30, 2011	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans	$543,000	$-	$-	$543,000
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale	1,150,000	-	-	1,150,000

The following table presents gains and (losses) recognized on assets measured on a non-recurring basis for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	For the six months ended
	December 31, 2011	December 31, 2010
Impaired loans	$(142,000)	$-
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale	(121,000)	(155,000)
Total gain (loss) recognized on a nonrecurring basis	$(263,000)	$(155,000)

ASC 825, formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires all entities to disclose the estimated fair value of their financial instrument assets and liabilities.  For the Company, as for most financial institutions, the majority of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments as defined in ASC 825.  Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction.  It is also the Company’s general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity and to not engage in trading or sales activities except for loans held-for-sale and available-for-sale securities.  Therefore, significant estimations and assumptions, as well as present value calculations, were used by the Company for the purposes of this disclosure. 

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using the best available data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments.  For those loans and deposits with floating interest rates, it is presumed that estimated fair values generally approximate the recorded book balances.

The estimated methodologies used, the estimated fair values, and the recorded book balances at December 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011, were as follows:

	December 31, 2011		June 30, 2011
	Carrying	Fair	Carrying	Fair
	Amount	Value	Amount	Value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$118,585	$118,585	$33,896	$33,896
Interest-bearing time deposits	792	792	792	792
Available-for-sale securities	74,549	74,549	63,327	63,327
Stock in FHLB	2,369	2,369	2,369	2,369
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis	1,001	1,001	719	719
Loans receivable, net	542,711	543,649	556,576	558,083
Accrued interest receivable	4,260	4,260	3,800	3,800
Financial liabilities
Deposits	609,026	610,049	560,151	561,063
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	29,949	29,949	25,230	25,230
Advances from FHLB	33,500	37,437	33,500	37,379
Accrued interest payable	723	723	834	834
Subordinated debt	7,217	4,863	7,217	6,341
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount)
Commitments to originate loans	-	-	-	-
Letters of credit	-	-	-	-
Lines of credit	-	-	-	-

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing time deposits are valued at their carrying amounts, which approximates book value.  Stock in FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is valued at cost, which approximates fair value.  Fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics are aggregated for purposes of the calculations.  The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.

The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The value of non-maturity deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies the rates currently offered for similar products over the expected life of the deposits as defined by “decay rates” for similar products published by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  The carrying amounts of securities sold under agreements to repurchase approximate fair value.  Fair value of advances from the FHLB is estimated by discounting maturities using an estimate of the current market for similar instruments.  The fair value of subordinated debt is estimated using rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities.  The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates.  The fair value of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.