The following table presents major categories of the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

(1) Real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs") are pass-through entities that hold residential loans. Investors in these entities are issued ownership interests in the entities in the form of a bond. The securities are guaranteed by government agencies.

There were no recurring liabilities measured at fair value in the Company's financial statements as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

The valuation techniques and the inputs used in our financial statements to measure the fair value of our recurring financial instruments are described below.

The fair values of agency bonds, municipal bonds, taxable bonds, mortgage-backed securities and REMICs are estimated using independent pricing sources and matrix pricing. Matrix pricing uses a market approach valuation technique and Level 2 valuation inputs as quoted market prices are not available for the specific securities that the Company owns. The independent pricing sources value these securities using observable market inputs including: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads and other reference data in the secondary institutional market which is the principal market for these types of assets. To validate fair values obtained from the pricing sources, the Company reviews fair value estimates obtained from brokers, investment advisors and others to determine the reasonableness of the fair values obtained from independent pricing sources. The Company reviews any price that it determines may not be reasonable and requires the pricing sources to explain the differences in fair value or reevaluate its fair value.

Equity securities are generally fair valued using the market approach and quoted market prices (Level 1) or matrix pricing (Level 2) with inputs obtained from independent pricing sources, if available. We also obtain non-binding broker quotes to validate fair values obtained from matrix pricing.

The fair value of foreign currency put options was obtained using the market approach and quoted market prices using Level 1 inputs as of December 31, 2010.

The following table presents major categories of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted prices in
			Active Markets	Significant	Significant	Total
			for Identical	Other Observable	Unobservable	Impairments (1)
		June 30,	Assets	Inputs	Inputs	For the Six
Description		2011	(Level 1)	(Level 2)	(Level 3)	Months Ended
Loans measured for
impairment using the fair value
of the underlying collateral	$	265,245	-	-	265,245	24,624
Impairment of real estate owned		36,044	-	-	36,044	8,830
Impairment real estate held for sale		5,084	-	-	5,084	353
Impairment of loans held for sale		27,463	-	-	27,463	6,335
Total	$	333,836	-	-	333,836	40,142

(1) Total impairments represent the amount of loss recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2011 on assets that were held and measured at fair value as of June 30, 2011.

The following table presents major categories of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2010 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted prices in
			Active Markets	Significant	Significant	Total
		As of	for Identical	Other Observable	Unobservable	Impairments (1)
		June 30,	Assets	Inputs	Inputs	For the Six
Description		2010	(Level 1)	(Level 2)	(Level 3)	Months Ended
Loans measured for
impairment using the
fair value of the collateral	$	302,199	-	-	302,199	74,584
Impairment of real estate held for sale		3,490			3,490	1,510
Impaired real estate owned		6,578	-	-	6,578	1,364
Total	$	312,267	-	-	312,267	77,458

(1) Total impairments represent the amount of loss recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2010 on assets that were held and measured at fair value as of June 30, 2010.

There were no material liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in the Company's financial statements.

Impaired loans are generally valued based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company primarily uses third party appraisals to assist in measuring non-homogenous impaired loans. These appraisals generally use the market or income approach valuation technique and use market observable data to formulate an opinion of the fair value of the loan's collateral. However, the appraiser uses professional judgment in determining the fair value of the collateral or properties, and we may also adjust these values for changes in market conditions subsequent to the appraisal date. When current appraisals are not available for certain loans, we use our judgment on market conditions to adjust the most current appraisal. The sales prices may reflect prices of sales contracts not closed, and the amount of time required to sell out the real estate project may be derived from current appraisals of similar projects. Consequently, the calculation of the fair value of the collateral uses Level 3 inputs. The Company generally uses third party broker price opinions or an automated valuation service to measure the fair value of the collateral for impaired homogenous loans in the establishment of specific reserves or charge-offs when these loans become 120 days delinquent. These third party valuations from real estate professionals also use Level 3 inputs in the determination of the fair values.

Loans held for sale are valued using an income approach with Level 3 inputs as market quotes or sale transactions of similar loans are generally not available. The fair value is estimated by discounting forecasted cash flows using a discount rate that reflects the risks inherent in the loans held for sale portfolio. For non-performing loans held for sale, the forecasted cash flows are based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to sell adjusted for foreclosure expenses and other operating expenses of the underlying collateral until foreclosure or sale.

Real estate is generally valued using third party appraisals or broker price opinions. These appraisals generally use the market approach valuation technique and use market observable data to formulate an opinion of the fair value of the properties. However, the appraisers or brokers use professional judgments in determining the fair value of the properties and we may also adjust these values for changes in market conditions subsequent to the valuation date. Consequently, the fair values of the properties are considered Level 3 measurements.

		June 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
		Carrying	Fair	Carrying	Fair
(in thousands)		Amount	Value	Amount	Value
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	112,300	112,300	97,930	97,930
Interest bearing deposits in
other banks		318,437	318,437	455,538	455,538
Securities available for sale		316,517	316,517	424,367	424,367
Derivatives		-	-	24	24
Investment securities		-	-	1,500	1,500
Tax certificates		66,211	66,389	89,789	90,738
Federal home loan bank stock		31,614	31,614	43,557	43,557
Loans receivable including loans
held for sale, net		2,716,272	2,438,291	3,047,944	2,698,348
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		3,424,519	3,426,562	3,893,014	3,895,631
Short term borrowings		1,020	1,020	22,764	22,764
Advances from FHLB		-	-	170,000	170,038
Subordinated debentures		22,000	22,226	22,000	21,759
Junior subordinated debentures		329,643	142,447	322,385	107,274

Management has made estimates of fair value that it believes to be reasonable. However, because there is no active market for many of these financial instruments and management has derived the fair value of the majority of these financial instruments using the income approach technique with Level 3 unobservable inputs, the Company may not receive the estimated value upon sale or disposition of the asset or pay the estimated value upon disposition of the liability in advance of its scheduled maturity. Management estimates used in its net present value financial models rely on assumptions and judgments regarding issues where the outcome is unknown and actual results or values may differ significantly from these estimates. The Company's fair value estimates do not consider the tax effect that would be associated with the disposition of the assets or liabilities at their fair value estimates.

Interest bearing deposits in other banks include $20.3 million of certificates of deposit guaranteed by the FDIC with maturities of less than one year. Due to the FDIC guarantee and the short maturity of these certificates of deposit, the fair value of these deposits approximates the carrying value.

Fair values are estimated for loan portfolios with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by category, and each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and non-performing categories.

The fair value of performing loans is calculated by using an income approach with Level 3 inputs. These fair values are estimated by discounting forecasted cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the interest rate risk inherent in the loan portfolio. The estimate of average maturity is based on BankAtlantic's historical experience with prepayments for each loan classification, modified as required by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions. Management assigns a credit risk premium and an illiquidity adjustment to these loans based on risk grades and delinquency status.

The fair value of tax certificates was calculated using the income approach with Level 3 inputs. The fair value is based on discounted expected cash flows using discount rates that take into account the risk of the cash flows of tax certificates relative to alternative investments.

As permitted by applicable accounting guidance, the fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings and NOW accounts, and money market and checking accounts, is shown in the above table at book value. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on an income approach with Level 3 inputs. The fair value is calculated by the discounted value of contractual cash flows with the discount rate estimated using current rates offered by BankAtlantic for similar remaining maturities.

The fair value of short-term borrowings is calculated using the income approach with Level 2 inputs. The Company discounts contractual cash flows based on current interest rates. The carrying value of these borrowings approximates fair value as maturities are generally less than thirty days.

The fair value of FHLB advances was calculated using the income approach with Level 2 inputs. The fair value was based on discounted cash flows using rates offered for debt with comparable terms to maturity and issuer credit standing.

The fair value of BankAtlantic's subordinated debentures was based on discounted values of contractual cash flows at a market discount rate adjusted for non-performance risk.

In determining the fair value of all of the Company's junior subordinated debentures, the Company used NASDAQ price quotes available with respect to its $70.4 million of publicly traded trust preferred securities related to its junior subordinated debentures ("public debentures"). However, $259.2 million of the outstanding trust preferred securities related to its junior subordinated debentures are not traded, but are privately held in pools ("private debentures") and with no trading markets, sales history, liquidity or readily determinable source for valuation. We have deferred the payment of interest with respect to all of our junior subordinated debentures as permitted by the terms of these securities. Based on the deferral status and the lack of liquidity and ability of a holder to actively sell such private debentures, the fair value of these private debentures may be subject to a greater discount to par and have a lower fair value than indicated by the public debenture price quotes. However, due to their private nature and the lack of a trading market, fair value of the private debentures was not readily determinable at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and as a practical alternative, management used the NASDAQ price quotes of the public debentures to value all of the outstanding junior subordinated debentures whether privately held or public traded.

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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