10-Q 1 lsbi-20120930.htm FQE SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 lsbi-20120930.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
   
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
       
   
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012
 
       
   
OR
 
       
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
   
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
       
   
For the transition period from ________________ to ________________
 
 
Commission file number:  0-25070
 
 
LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Indiana
 
35-1934975
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
     
101 Main Street, Lafayette, Indiana
 
47901
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(765) 742-1064
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]        No [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ýNo  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non-Accelerated Filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company ý
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes [   ]       No [X]
 
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date is indicated below.

Class
 
Outstanding at November 2, 2012
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share
 
1,555,972 shares

 
 

 

LSB FINANCIAL CORP.

INDEX

 
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
1
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
2
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
3
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
4
 
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
5
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
49
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
49
     
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
49
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
49
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
52
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
53
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
53
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
53
     
Item 5.
Other Information
53
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
53
   
SIGNATURES
54



 

 

PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,761     $ 18,552  
Interest bearing deposits
    5,251       3,156  
Cash and cash equivalents
    15,012       21,708  
Interest bearing time deposits
    1,490       ---  
Available-for-sale securities
    25,906       13,845  
Loans held for sale
    2,873       3,120  
Total loans
    292,794       307,841  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    (5,482 )     (5,331 )
Net loans
    287,312       302,510  
Premises and equipment, net
    6,010       6,146  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    3,185       3,185  
Bank owned life insurance
    6,555       6,434  
Interest receivable and other assets
    6,504       7,342  
Total assets
  $ 354,847     $ 364,290  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits
  $ 299,597     $ 308,433  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    15,000       18,000  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    1,867       1,683  
Total liabilities
    316,464       328,116  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Common stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized - 7,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding 2012 - 1,555,972 shares, 2011 - 1,555,222 shares
    15       15  
Additional paid-in-capital
    11,085       11,010  
Retained earnings
    26,897       24,913  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    386       236  
Total shareholders’ equity
    38,383       36,174  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 354,847     $ 364,290  

 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest and Dividend Income
                       
Loans
  $ 3,760     $ 4,285     $ 11,640     $ 12,888  
Securities
                               
Taxable
    94       67       251       201  
Tax-exempt
    40       40       118       129  
Other
    7       7       36       15  
Total interest and dividend income
    3,901       4,399       12,045       13,233  
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
    670       928       2,228       2,861  
Borrowings
    99       113       302       337  
Total interest expense
    769       1,041       2,530       3,198  
Net Interest Income
    3,132       3,358       9,515       10,035  
Provision for Loan Losses
    500       885       1,600       2,736  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    2,632       2,473       7,915       7,299  
                                 
Non-interest Income
                               
Deposit account service charges and fees
    338       381       985       992  
Net gains on loan sales
    770       334       1,602       724  
Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    ---       5       ---       7  
Gain (loss) on other real estate owned
    24       (103 )     (115 )     (438 )
Other
    348       307       793       845  
Total non-interest income
    1,480       924       3,265       2,130  
                                 
Non-Interest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,591       1,436       4,607       4,219  
Net occupancy and equipment expense
    302       292       903       888  
Computer service
    167       145       468       434  
Advertising
    72       95       249       210  
FDIC insurance premiums
    121       118       361       436  
Other
    456       606       1,466       1,505  
Total non-interest expense
    2,709       2,692       8,054       7,692  
                                 
IncomeBefore Income Taxes
    1,403       705       3,126       1,737  
Provision for Income Taxes
    524       248       1,142       598  
Net Income
    879       457       1,984       1,139  
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities net of taxes of $64 and $26 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and of $100 and $63, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively
    96       39       150       95  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 975     $ 496     $ 2,134     $ 1,234  
                                 
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.57     $ 0.29     $ 1.28     $ 0.73  
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.56     $ 0.29     $ 1.28     $ 0.73  
                                 
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00  
 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
Total
 
                               
Balance, January 1, 2011
  $ 15     $ 10,987     $ 24,374     $ 201     $ 35,577  
Net income
                    1,139               1,139  
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
                            95       95  
Stock options exercised (1,697 shares)
            8                       8  
Tax benefit related to stock options    exercised
            7                       7  
Share-based compensation expense
 
 
      5    
 
            5  
Balance, September 30, 2011
  $ 15     $ 11,007     $ 25,513     $ 269     $ 36,831  
                                         
                                         
                                         
Balance, January 1, 2012
  $ 15     $ 11,010     $ 24,913     $ 236     $ 36,174  
Net income
                    1,984               1,984  
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
                            150       150  
Stock options exercised (750 shares)
            7                       7  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
            2                       2  
Share-based compensation expense
 
 
      66    
 
   
 
      66  
Balance, September 30, 2012
  $ 15     $ 11,085     $ 26,897     $ 386     $ 38,383  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 1,984     $ 1,139  
Items not requiring (providing) cash
               
Depreciation
    342       301  
Provision for loan losses
    1,600       2,736  
Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities
    (160 )     56  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    115       438  
Gain on sale of securities
    ---       7  
Gain on sale of loans
    (1,602 )     (724 )
Loans originated for sale
    (58,274 )     (35,862 )
Proceeds on loans sold
    60,123       36,833  
Share-based compensation expense
    66       5  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
    2       (7 )
Changes in
               
Interest receivable and other assets
    122       627  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    85       (203 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,403       5,346  
                 
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (16,170 )     (2,255 )
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
    3,028       1,025  
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
    ---       390  
Net change in loans
    12,324       7,252  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    1,754       913  
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (206 )     (386 )
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    ---       398  
Net cash provided by investing activities
    730       7,337  
                 
Financing Activities
               
Net change in demand deposits, money market, NOW and savings accounts
    (4,816 )     5,331  
Net change in certificates of deposit
    (4,020 )     (9,946 )
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    ---       11,000  
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (3,000 )     (15,500 )
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    7       8  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
    ---       7  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (11,829 )     (9,100 )
                 
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (6,696 )     3,583  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    21,708       13,573  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 15,012     $ 17,156  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 2,523     $ 3,179  
Income taxes paid
    225       984  
                 
Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosures
               
Capitalization of mortgage servicing rights
    231       71  
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
    1,389       1,760  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
September 30, 2012
 
Note 1 – General
 
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all of the disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  These interim financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the annual financial statements and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position for and at the end of such interim periods.  The consolidated condensed balance sheet of LSB Financial Corp. as of December 31, 2011 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of LSB Financial Corp. as of that date.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.


Note 2 – Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of LSB Financial Corp., its wholly owned subsidiary Lafayette Savings Bank, FSB (“Lafayette Savings”), and Lafayette Savings’ wholly owned subsidiaries, LSB Service Corporation and Lafayette Insurance and Investments, Inc.  All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 
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Note 3 – Earnings per share
 
Earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share further assume the issuance of any potentially dilutive shares. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, 40,317 shares related to stock options outstanding were dilutive and 25,866 were antidilutive.  For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, 3,000 shares related to stock options outstanding were dilutive and 25,208 were antidilutive.    The following table presents information about the number of shares used to compute earnings per share and the results of the computations:

     
(Unaudited)
 
     
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                                   
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    1,555,972       1,554,060       1,555,756       1,553,653  
 
Stock options
    2,065       ---       ---       319  
 
Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share
    1,558,037       1,554,060       1,555,756       1,553,972  
 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.57     $ 0.29     $ 1.28     $ 0.73  
 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.56     $ 0.29     $ 1.28     $ 0.73  

 
Note 4 – Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses, of securities are as follows:

     
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
           
(in Thousands)
       
 
Available-for-sale Securities:
                       
 
September 30, 2012: (Unaudited)
                       
 
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 9,072     $ 101     $ ---     $ 9,173  
 
Mortgage-backed securities – government sponsored entities
    7,306       234       ---       7,540  
 
State and political subdivisions
    8,887       311       (5 )     9,193  
      $ 25,265     $ 646     $ (5 )   $ 25,906  
                                   
 
December 31, 2011:
                               
 
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 3,172     $ 7     $ (2 )   $ 3,177  
 
Mortgage-backed securities – government sponsored entities
    3,570       149       ---       3,719  
 
State and political subdivisions
    6,710       242       (3 )     6,949  
      $ 13,452     $ 398     $ (5 )   $ 13,845  
 
 
 
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The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

     
Available for Sale
 
     
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
     
September 30, 2012
 
     
Unaudited (in thousands)
 
               
 
Within one year
  $ 1,232     $ 1,234  
 
One to five years
    8,193       8,378  
 
Five to ten years
    8,534       8,754  
 
After ten years
    ---       ---  
        17,959       18,366  
                   
 
Mortgage-backed securities
    7,306       7,540  
                   
 
Totals
  $ 25,265     $ 25,906  

 
The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $2.1 million at September 30, 2012 (unaudited) and $2.3 million at December 31, 2011.

The following table shows our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

     
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
 
Description of Securities
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
     
(In thousands)
 
 
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
                                   
 
State and political subdivisions
    607       5       ---       ---       607       5  
 
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 607     $ 5     $ ---     $ ---     $ 607     $ 5  
                                                   
 
December 31, 2011
                                               
 
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 368     $ 2     $ ---     $ ---     $ 368     $ 2  
 
State and political subdivisions
    570       3       ---       ---       570       3  
 
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 938     $ 5     $ ---     $ ---     $ 938     $ 5  

 

 
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Note 5 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in Lafayette Savings’ loan portfolios. In determining the appropriate amount of the allowance for loan losses, management makes numerous assumptions, estimates and assessments.
 
The strategy also emphasizes diversification on an industry and customer level, regular credit quality reviews and quarterly management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality.
 
Lafayette Savings’ allowance consists of three components: probable losses estimated from individual reviews of specific loans, probable losses estimated from historical loss rates, and probable losses resulting from economic or other deterioration above and beyond what is reflected in the first two components of the allowance.
 
All loans that are rated substandard and impaired, or are troubled debt restructures are subject to individual review. Where appropriate, reserves are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Bank. Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired as provided in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 310-10 (formerly FAS 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan). Any allowances for impaired loans are determined by the fair value of the underlying collateral based on the discounted appraised value.  Allowances for loans that are not collateral dependent are determined by the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate.  Historical loss rates are applied to all loans not included in the ASC 310-10 calculation.
 
Historical loss rates for commercial and consumer loans may be adjusted for significant qualitative factors that, in management’s judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition.  Factors which management considers in the analysis include the effects of the national and local economies, trends in the nature and volume of loans (delinquencies, charge-offs and nonaccrual loans), changes in mix, asset quality trends, risk management and loan administration, changes in the internal lending policies and credit standards, collection practices, examination results from bank regulatory agencies and Lafayette Savings’ internal loan review.
 
Allowances on individual loans and historical loss rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as necessary based on changing borrower and/or collateral conditions and actual collection and charge-off experience.
 
Lafayette Savings’ primary market area for lending is Tippecanoe County, Indiana and to a lesser extent the eight surrounding counties. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, consideration is given to this regional geographic concentration and the closely associated effect of changing economic conditions on Lafayette Savings’ customers.

 
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Categories of loans include:
 
     
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
 
Real Estate
 
(In thousands)
 
               
 
One-to-four family residential
  $ 102,065     $ 108,867  
 
Multi-family residential
    64,205       60,612  
 
Commercial real estate
    87,506       90,879  
 
Construction and land development
    12,516       18,364  
 
Commercial
    11,467       14,366  
 
Consumer and other
    1,082       1,161  
 
Home equity lines of credit
    16,934       17,330  
 
Total loans
    295,775       311,579  
 
Less
               
 
Net deferred loan fees, premiums and discounts
    (484 )     (496 )
 
Undisbursed portion of loans
    (2,497 )     (3,242 )
 
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,482 )     (5,331 )
 
Net loans
  $ 287,312     $ 302,510  
 
 
The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
 
Commercial
 
Commercial loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Company avoids financing single purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.

 
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Construction and Land Development
 
Construction and land development loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based on estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
 
 
Residential and Consumer
 
With respect to residential loans that are secured by one- to four-family residences and are generally owner occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in one- to four-family residences, and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Multi-family property lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan.  Some consumer loans are unsecured such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

Additional information on the allocation of loan loss reserves by loan category, which does not include loans held for sale, for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is provided below.

   
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Multi-
family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer
and Home
Equity
 
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for losses
                                     
Beginning balance
  $ 684   $ 432   $ 1,118   $ 888   $ 1,859   $ 8   $ 120   $ 159   $ 5,268  
Provision charged to expense
    (61 )   159     (158 )   (9 )   524     19     (10 )   36     500  
Losses charged off
    ---     (42 )   (45 )   ---     (283 )   ---     ---     ---     (370 )
Recoveries
    8     ---     3     1     ---     ---     72     ---     84  
Ending balance
  $ 631   $ 549   $ 918   $ 880   $ 2,100   $ 27   $ 182   $ 195   $ 5,482  


 
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Multi-
family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer
and
Home
Equity
 
Total
 
Allowance for losses
             
(In thousands)
                 
Beginning balance
  $ 667   $ 436   $ 1,330   $ 646   $ 1,788   $ 64   $ 264   $ 136   $ 5,331  
Provision charged to expense
    400     171     (351 )   492     1,011     (37 )   (155 )   70     1,600  
Losses charged off
    (462 )   (58 )   (83 )   (259 )   (699 )   ---     (16 )   (11 )   (1,588 )
Recoveries
    26     ---     22     1     ---     ---     89     ---     138  
Ending balance
    631     549     918     880     2,100     27     182     195     5,482  
ALL individually evaluated
    2     36     27     ---     290     ---     ---     5     360  
ALL collectively evaluated
    629     513     891     880     1,810     27     182     190     5,122  
Total ALLL
    631     549     918     880     2,100     27     182     195     5,482  
Loans individually evaluated
    298     1,322     6,483     2,126     9,244     ---     751     162     20,386  
Loans collectively evaluated
    11,169     48,950     45,310     62,079     78,262     7,131     4,634     17,854     275,389  
Total loans evaluated
  $ 11,467   $ 50,272   $ 51,793   $ 64,205   $ 87,506   $ 7,131   $ 5,385   $ 18,016   $ 295,775  
 

 
   
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Multi-
family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer
and
Home
Equity
 
Total
 
Allowance for losses
                                     
Beginning balance
  $ 564   $ 476   $ 1,568   $ 1,294   $ 2,460   $ 34   $ 509   $ 123     7,028  
Provision charged to expense
    (106 )   (20 )   575     83     311     8     (17 )   51     885  
Losses charged off
    (47 )   13     (899 )   (936 )   (462 )   ---     (184 )   (49 )   (2,564 )
Recoveries
    ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     16     1     17  
Ending balance
  $ 411   $ 469   $ 1,244   $ 441   $ 2,309   $ 42   $ 324   $ 125   $ 5,366  
 

 
   
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September  30, 2011
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Multi-
family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer
and
Home
Equity
 
Total
 
Allowance for losses
 
(In thousands)
 
Beginning balance
  $ 565   $ 242   $ 773   $ 1,138   $ 2,061   $ ---   $ 480     84     5,343  
Provision charged to expense
    (93 )   272     1,422     239     749     42     5     99     2,736  
Losses charged off
    (62 )   (67 )   (960 )   (936 )   (501 )   ---     (184 )   (59 )   (2,768 )
Recoveries
    ---     22     9     ---     ---     ---     23     1     55  
Ending balance
  $ 411   $ 469   $ 1,244   $ 441   $ 2,309   $ 42   $ 324   $ 125   $ 5,366  


 
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans at December 31, 2011
 
 
December 31, 2011
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied
1-4
 
Multi-
family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer
and
Home
Equity
 
Total
 
      (In thousands)    
ALL individually evaluated
    129     13     84     ---     413     ---     ---     ---     639  
ALL collectively evaluated
    538     423     1,246     646     1,375     64     264     136     4,692  
Total ALLL
    667     436     1,330     646     1,788     64     264     136     5,331  
Loans individually evaluated
    2,451     2,095     8,315     4,558     11,764     ---     2,140     142     31,465  
Loans collectively evaluated
    11,915     48,248     50,209     56,054     79,115     8,060     8,164     18,349     280,114  
Total loans evaluated
  $ 14,366   $ 50,343   $ 58,524   $ 60,612   $ 90,879   $ 8,060   $ 10,304   $ 18,491   $ 311,579  
 
 
Management’s general practice is to charge down collateral dependent loans individually evaluated for impairment to the fair value of the underlying collateral.

Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge-offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions thereof, are considered uncollectible. The Company’s policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.

For all loan portfolio segments except one- to four-family residential properties and consumer, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.

The Company charges-off one- to four-family residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to timeframes established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge-down of one- to four-family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 120 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 120 days past due, and charge-down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.   Charge-offs may be taken sooner than the above-referenced timeframes if circumstances warrant.

The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date.


 
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The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the prior four years.  Management believes the four year historical loss experience methodology is appropriate in the current economic environment, as it captures loss rates that are comparable to the current period being analyzed.
 
We rate all loans by credit quality using the following designations:
 
GRADE 1 - Pass, superior credit quality
 
Loans of the highest quality.  Financial strength of the borrower (exhibited by extremely low debt-to-income ratios/high debt-service coverage, low loan-to-value ratio, and clean credit history) is such that no loss is anticipated.  Probability of serious or rapid deterioration is extremely small.
 
GRADE 2 - Pass, good credit quality
 
Loans of good quality.  Overall above average credit, with strong capacity to repay (exhibited by higher debt-to-income ratios/lower debt-service coverage than Grade 1, but still better than average levels), sound credit history and employment.  Loan-to-value is not as strong as Grade 1, but is greater than Grade 3.  Minor loss exposure with the probability of serious financial deterioration unlikely.
 
GRADE 3 - Pass, low risk
 
Loans of satisfactory quality.  Average quality due to average capacity to repay (exhibited by higher debt-to-income ratios/lower debt-service coverage than Grade 2 but better than levels requiring Loan Committee approval), employment, credit history, loan-to-value ratio, or paying habits.  Deterioration possible if adverse factors occur.
 
GRADE 4 - Pass, acceptable risk
 
Loans of marginal, but acceptable quality due to below average capacity to repay (exhibited by high debt-to-income ratios/low debt-service coverage), high loan-to-value, or poor paying habits. Deterioration likely if adverse factors occur.
 
GRADE W-4 - Pass, watch list credit
 
These loans have the same characteristics as standard Grade 4 loans, with an added significant weakness such as the global debt-service coverage of the borrower being below 1.00. Such loans should have no delinquencies within the previous 12 months.
 
GRADE 5- Special Mention
 
Loans in this classification are in a state of change that could adversely affect paying ability, collateral value or which require monthly monitoring to protect the asset value.
 
GRADE 6- Substandard
 
A substandard asset with a defined weakness.  Heavy debt condition, deterioration of collateral, poor paying habits, or conditions present that unless deficiencies are corrected will result in some loss. Loans 90 or more days past due should be automatically included in this grade.
 

 
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GRADE 7- Doubtful
 
Poor quality.  Loans in this group are characterized by less than adequate collateral and all of the characteristics of a loan classified as substandard.  The possibility of a loss is extremely high, but factors may be underway to minimize the loss or maximize the recovery.
 
GRADE 8 - Loss
 
Loans classified loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as an asset is not warranted.
 

Interest income on loans individually classified as impaired is recognized on a cash basis after all past due and current principal payments have been made.

Subsequent payments on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured.  Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.


 
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The following table provides an analysis of loan quality using the above designations, based on property type at September 30, 2012 (Unaudited).
 
Credit Rating
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied 1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied 1-4
 
Multi-
Family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer and Home Equity
 
Total
 
               
(In thousands)
                 
                                   
1- Superior
  $ 29   $ 4,296   $ 250   $ ---   $ 103   $ 549   $ 195   $ 1,632   $ 7,054  
2 - Good
    3,554     19,425     5,077     8,112     10,799     803     185     11,542     59,497  
3 - Pass Low risk
    6,117     18,331     12,279     32,494     32,952     3,640     231     3,410     109,454  
4 - Pass
    1,432     6,239     25,098     18,249     25,826     2,139     1,583     1,357     81,923  
4W - Watch
    26     994     3,129     2,500     6,150     ---     1,810     ---     14,609  
5 - Special mention
    ---     ---     2,552     2,148     838     ---     ---     ---     5,538  
6 - Substandard
    309     987     3,408     702     10,838     ---     1,381     75     17,700  
7 - Doubtful
    ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---  
8 - Loss
    ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---  
Total
  $ 11,467   $ 50,272   $ 51,793   $ 64,205   $ 87,506   $ 7,131   $ 5,385   $ 18,016   $ 295,775  
 
 
The following table provides an analysis of loan quality using the above designations, based on property type at December 31, 2011.
 
Credit Rating
 
Commercial
 
Owner
Occupied 1-4
 
Non-owner
Occupied 1-4
 
Multi-
Family
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Land
 
Consumer and Home Equity
 
 
 
Total
 
               
(In thousands)
                 
                                   
1- Superior
  $ 257   $ 2,911   $ 115   $ ---   $ 107   $ ---   $ 200   $ 1,743   $ 5,333  
2 - Good
    2,719     18,639     5,166     8,176     10,761     1,094     763     11,336     58,654  
3 - Pass Low risk
    6,408     19,801     13,665     24,884     33,730     4,170     354     4,376     107,388  
4 - Pass
    2,229     6,403     28,118     20,475     25,302     2,796     1,312     803     87,438  
4W - Watch
    303     748     6,398     4,342     9,772     ---     2,077     90     23,730  
5 - Special mention
    1,550     475     188     704     232     ---     3,501     99     6,749  
6 - Substandard
    900     1,366     4,874     2,031     10,975     ---     2,097     44     22,287  
7 - Doubtful
    ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---  
8 - Loss
    ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---     ---  
Total
  $ 14,366   $ 50,343   $ 58,524   $ 60,612   $ 90,879   $ 8,060   $ 10,304   $ 18,491   $ 311,579  

 

 
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Analyses of past due loans segregated by loan type as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are provided below.

   
Loan Portfolio Aging Analysis as of September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
                                                 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
Over 90 Days
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Under 90 Days
and Not Accruing
   
Total 90 Days
and Accruing
 
                     
(In thousands)
                   
                                                 
Commercial
  $ 145     $ ---     $ 63     $ 208     $ 11,259     $ 11,467     $ ---     $ ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    ---       268       159       427       49,845       50,272       805       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       435       1,973       2,408       49,385       51,793       764       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       82       ---       82       64,123       64,205       82       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    17       165       3,248       3,430       84,076       87,506       834       ---  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       7,131       7,131       ---       ---  
Land
    655       ---       140       795       4,590       5,385       1,266       ---  
Consumer and home equity
    6       5       67       78       17,938       18,016       3       ---  
Total
  $ 823     $ 955     $ 5,650     $ 7,428     $ 288,347     $ 295,775     $ 3,754     $ ---  

 

   
Loan Portfolio Aging Analysis as of December 31, 2011
 
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
Over 90 Days
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Under 90 Days
and Not Accruing
   
Total 90 Days
and Accruing
 
                     
(In thousands)
                   
                                                 
Commercial
  $ 1,387     $ 572     $ 148     $ 2,107     $ 12,259     $ 14,366     $ 568     $ ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    336       211       714       1,261       49,081       50,342       433       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    435       25       1,918       2,378       56,147       58,524       1,184       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       116       801       917       59,695       60,612       501       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    19       74       1,974       2,067       88,812       90,879       1,677       ---  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       8,060       8,060       ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---       1,173       1,173       9,131       10,304       924       ---  
Consumer and home equity
    86       8       36       130       18,361       18,491       8       ---  
Total
  $ 2,263     $ 1,006     $ 6,764     $ 10,033     $ 301,546     $ 311,579     $ 5,295     $ ---  


 
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Impaired loans are those for which we believe it is probable that we will not collect all principal and interest due in accordance with the original terms of the loan agreement.  The following table presents impaired loans and interest recognized.

   
Impaired Loans as of and for the Quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
 
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
   
Quarterly Average
Impaired
Loans
   
Year to date Average
Impaired
Loans
   
Quarterly Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Year to date Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Loans without specific valuation allowance
                                         
Commercial
  $ 63     $ 505     $ ---     $ 63     $ 698     $ ---     $ 4  
Owner occupied 1-4
    1,162       1,331       ---       1,266       1,473       17       77  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    6,192       6,520       ---       6,176       6,627       60       217  
Multi-family
    2,126       2,138       ---       1,935       2,782       29       122  
Commercial Real Estate
    7,654       8,406       ---       7,301       7,952       70       250  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    751       896       ---       1,206       1,612       1       3  
Consumer and Home Equity
    157       174       ---       158       177       2       6  
Total loans without a specific valuation allowance
    18,105       19,970       ---       18,105       21,321       179       679  
                                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                                                       
Commercial
    235       235       2       235       179       5       7  
Owner occupied 1-4
    160       163       36       132       107       2       4  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    291       291       27       340       369       1       3  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---       200       304       ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    1,590       1,589       290       2,405       2,849       12       40  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Consumer and Home Equity
    5       5       5       3       1       ---       ---  
Total loans with a specific valuation allowance
    2,281       2,283       360       3,315       3,809       20       54  
                                                         
Total
                                                       
Commercial
    298       740       2       298       877       5       11  
Owner occupied 1-4
    1,322       1,494       36       1,393       1,580       20       80  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    6,483       6,810       27       6,517       6,996       61       221  
Multi-family
    2,126       2,138       ---       2,135       3,086       29       121  
Commercial Real Estate
    9,244       9,995       290       9,706       10,801       81       290  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    751       896       ---       1,206       1,613       1       4  
Consumer and Home Equity
    162       180       5       165       178       2       6  
Total impaired loans
    20,386       22,253       360       21,420       25,131       199       733  


 
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Impaired loans as of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
         
Impaired loans for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
 
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
   
Quarterly Average
Impaired
Loans
   
Year to date Average
Impaired
Loans
   
Quarterly Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Year to date Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Loans without specific valuation allowance
                                         
Commercial
  $ 2,233     $ 2,257     $ ---     $ 1,789     $ 1,440     $ 21     $ 69  
Owner occupied 1-4
    1,952       1,960       ---       1,628       1,584       19       58  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    7,475       8,605       ---       4,771       5,600       36       74  
Multi-family
    4,558       6,083       ---       4,415       4,691       26       79  
Commercial Real Estate
    8,854       10,406       ---       4,305       4,940       19       88  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    2,140       2,234       ---       3,751       4,045       23       95  
Consumer and Home Equity
    142       148       ---       188       166       1       3  
Total loans without a specific valuation allowance
    27,354       31,693       ---       20,847       22,465       145       465  
                                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                                                       
Commercial
    218       231       129       13       13       ---       ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    143       153       13       10       8       ---       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    840       840       84       2,517       2,253       17       52  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---       503       531       5       16  
Commercial Real Estate
    2,910       2,910       413       4,465       3,451       20       43  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---       ---       143       108       1       1  
Consumer and Home Equity
    ---       ---       ---       41       21       ---       0  
Total loans with a specific valuation allowance
    4,111       4,134       639       7,692       6,384       44       113  
                                                         
Total
                                                       
Commercial
    2,451       2,488       129       1,802       1,453       21       69  
Owner occupied 1-4
    2,095       2,113       13       1,638       1,592       19       58  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    8,315       9,445       84       7,288       7,853       53       126  
Multi-family
    4,558       6,083       ---       4,918       5,222       31       95  
Commercial Real Estate
    11,764       13,316       413       8,770       8,394       39       131  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    2,410       2,234       ---       3,894       4,152       24       96  
Consumer and Home Equity
    142       148       ---       229       187       1       3  
Total impaired loans
  $ 31,465     $ 35,827     $ 639     $ 28,539     $ 28,849     $ 189     $ 578  


 
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All loans rated substandard that have had an impairment allocated to them and all troubled debt restructures are considered impaired.  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to contractual terms of the loan agreement.   Loans that are considered impaired are reviewed to determine if a specific allowance is required based on the borrower’s financial condition, resources and payment record, support from guarantors and the realizable value of any collateral.  As a practical expedient the Bank will typically use the collateral fair market value method to determine impairments unless circumstances preclude its use.  In this method, any portion of the investment above the current fair market value of the collateral should be identified as an impairment. Fair market value is determined using a current appraisal or evaluation in compliance with federal appraisal regulations.

The following table gives a breakdown of non-accruing loans by loan class at September 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011.
 
     
(Unaudited)
       
 
Loan Class
 
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
     
(In thousands)
 
               
 
Commercial
  $ 63     $ 716  
 
Owner occupied 1-4
    965       1,147  
 
Non owner occupied 1-4
    2,737       3,102  
 
Multi-family
    82       1,302  
 
Commercial Real Estate
    4,082       3,651  
 
Construction
    ---       ---  
 
Land
    1,406       2,097  
 
Consumer and home equity
    70       44  
 
Total
  $ 9,405     $ 12,059  

 
Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in the judgment of management, the probability of collection of interest is deemed to be insufficient to warrant further accrual.  All interest accrued, but not received for loans placed on non-accrual, is reversed against interest income.  Interest subsequently received on such loans is accounted for by using the cost-recovery basis for commercial loans and the cash-basis for retail loans until qualifying for return to accrual status.

The following tables present information regarding troubled debt restructurings by class for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

     
Newly restructured loans for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
     
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
     
Number of loans
   
Pre-modification Recorded Balance
   
Post-modification Recorded Balance
   
Type of Modification
 
                           
 
Commercial
    ---     $ ---     $ ---       ---  
 
Owner occupied 1-4
    1       87       87    
Term
 
 
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Commercial Real Estate
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Land
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
 
Total
    1     $ 87     $ 87          


 
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Newly restructured loans for the three months ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
   
Number of loans
   
Pre-modification Recorded Balance
   
Post-modification Recorded Balance
   
Type of Modification
 
                         
Commercial
    ---     $ ---     $ ---       ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    1       133       133    
Term
 
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
Total
    1     $ 87     $ 87          
 
 
   
Newly restructured loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
   
Number of loans
   
Pre-modification Recorded Balance
   
Post-modification Recorded Balance
   
Type of Modification
 
                         
Commercial
    ---     $ ---     $ ---     ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    1       108       108    
Below market rate
 
Owner occupied 1-4     1       87       87    
High loan-to-value
 
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    2       345       345    
Below market rate
 
Construction
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Land
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Total
    4     $ 540     $ 540        

 
   
Newly restructured loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
   
Number of loans
   
Pre-modification Recorded Balance
   
Post-modification Recorded Balance
   
Type of Modification
 
                         
Commercial
    1     $ 90     $ 90    
Extended term / reduced payment
 
Owner occupied 1-4
    1       133       133    
Below market rate
 
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Construction
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Land
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---       ---     ---  
Total
    2     $ 223     $ 223        

 
 
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Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted for the three months ended
September 30, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Number of loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
             
Commercial
    ---     $ ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    1       1,374  
Construction
    ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---  
Total
    1     $ 1,374  


   
Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted for the three months ended
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Number of loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
             
Commercial
    ---     $ ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    ---       ---  
Construction
    ---       ---  
Land
    1       171  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---  
Total
    1     $ 171  


 
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Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted for the nine months ended
 September 30, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Number of loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
             
Commercial
    1     $ 125  
Owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    1       1,374  
Construction
    ---       ---  
Land
    ---       ---  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---  
Total
    2     $ 1,499  



   
Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted for the nine months ended
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Number of loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
             
Commercial
    ---     $ ---  
Owner occupied 1-4
    ---       ---  
Non owner occupied 1-4
    1       824  
Multi-family
    ---       ---  
Commercial Real Estate
    ---       ---  
Construction
    ---       ---  
Land
    1       171  
Consumer and home equity
    ---       ---  
Total
    2     $ 995  


Note 6 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
Fair value is 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.  Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  There is a hierarchy of 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 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 supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 

 
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Recurring Measurements
 
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
           
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
     
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
(In thousands)
       
                           
 
Available-for-sale securities
                       
 
September 30, 2012: (Unaudited)
                       
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
  $ 9,173       ---     $ 9,173       ---  
 
Mortgage-backed securities
    7,540       ---       7,540       ---  
 
State and political subdivision securities
    9,193       ---       9,193       ---  
                                   
 
Totals
  $ 25,906             $ 25,906          
 
December 31, 2011:
                               
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
  $ 3,177       ---     $ 3,177       ---  
 
Mortgage-backed securities
    3,719       ---       3,719       ---  
 
State and political subdivision securities
    6,949       ---       6,949       ---  
                                   
 
Totals
  $ 13,845             $ 13,845          

 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows.  Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
 

 
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Nonrecurring Measurements
 
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
           
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
     
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
           
(in thousands)
       
 
September 30, 2012: (Unaudited)
                       
                           
 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
  $ 691                 $ 691  
                                   
 
December 31, 2011:
                               
                                   
 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
  $ 3,701                 $ 3,701  

 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.
 
 
Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
 
The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell.  Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The Company considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value.  Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary.  Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency.  Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.  The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral.  These discounts and estimates are developed by comparison to historical results.
 

 
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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs
 
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements other than goodwill.
 
     
Value at 09/30/12
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range (Weighted Average)
 
         
In thousands
     
                     
 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
  $691  
Market comparable properties
 
Marketability discount
  10%  
 

 
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
           
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
     
Carrying Amount
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
           
In thousands
       
 
September 30, 2012: (Unaudited)
                       
 
Financial assets
                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 15,012     $ 15,012     $     $  
 
Interest bearing time deposits
    1,490             1,490        
 
Loans held for sale
    2,873             2,873        
 
Loans, net of allowance for losses
    287,312             ---       305,122  
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,185             3,185       ---  
 
Accrued interest receivable
    1,225             1,225        
                                   
                                   
 
Financial liabilities
                               
 
Transaction and Savings Deposits
    153,766       153,766       ---       ---  
 
Time Deposits
    145,831                       148,740  
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    15,000             15,537        
 
Accrued interest payable
    67             67        
                                   
                                   
                                   
 
December 31, 2011:
                               
 
     
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
 
Financial assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,708     $ 21,708  
 
Loans held for sale
    3,120       3,120  
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
    302,510       316,250  
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,185       3,185  
 
Interest receivable
    1,250       1,250  
                   
 
Financial liabilities
               
 
Deposits
    308,433       313,717  
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    18,000       18,609  
 
Interest payable
    50       50  

 

 
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The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Interest Bearing Time Deposits
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.
 
Loans Held For Sale
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the insignificant time between origination and date of sale.  The carrying amount is the amount funded and accrued interest.
 
Loans
 
Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar notes would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  The market rates used are based on current rates the Bank would impose for similar loans and reflect a market participant assumption about risks associated with non-performance, illiquidity, and the structure and term of the loans along with local economic and market conditions.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
 
Fair value is estimated at book value due to restrictions that limit the sale or transfer of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.  The carrying amount is determined using the interest rate, balance and last payment date.
 
Deposits
 
Fair value of term deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates of similar deposits with similar maturities.  The market rates used were obtained from a knowledgeable independent third party and reviewed by the Company.  The rates were the average of current rates offered by local competitors of the Bank.
 
The estimated fair value of demand, NOW, savings and money market deposits is the book value since rates are regularly adjusted to market rates and amounts are payable on demand at the reporting date.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
 
Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates of similar advances with similar maturities.  These rates were obtained from current rates offered by FHLB.
 
Commitments to Originate Loans, Forward Sale Commitments, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit
 
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 the committed rates.
 

 
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The fair value of commitments to sell securities is estimated based on current market prices for securities of similar terms and credit quality.
 
The fair values 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.  The fair value of commitments was not material at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 

Note 8 –Accounting Developments
 
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03: Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.  The amendments in this ASU remove from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee.  The amendments in this ASU also eliminate the requirement to demonstrate that the transferor possesses adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement financial assets.  The Company adopted the methodologies prescribed by the ASU effective January 1, 2012.  There was no significant effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosure upon adoption of this ASU.

  In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.  The amendments in this ASU generally represent clarifications of Topic 820, but also include some instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed.  This ASU results in common principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.  The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively.  The Company adopted the methodologies prescribed by the ASU effective January 1, 2012.  There was no significant effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosure upon adoption of this ASU.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05: Amendments to Topic 220, Comprehensive Income.  Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income.  This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity.  The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.  The Company adopted the methodologies prescribed by the ASU effective January 1, 2012.

In December 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-11: Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11—Balance Sheet (Topic 210).  The objective of this Update is to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of its financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. This includes the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with an entity’s recognized assets and recognized liabilities within the scope of this Update.

 
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The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45.  An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.


Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Executive Summary
 
LSB Financial Corp., an Indiana corporation (“LSB Financial” or the “Company”), is the holding company of Lafayette Savings Bank, FSB (“Lafayette Savings” or the “Bank”). LSB Financial has no separate operations and its business consists only of the business of Lafayette Savings. References in this Quarterly Report to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to LSB Financial and/or Lafayette Savings as the context requires.
 
Lafayette Savings is, and intends to continue to be, an independent, community-oriented financial institution. The Bank has been in business for 142 years and differs from many of our competitors in having a local board and local decision-making in all areas of business. In general, our business consists of attracting or acquiring deposits and lending that money out primarily as real estate loans to construct and purchase single-family residential properties, multi-family and commercial properties and to fund land development projects. We also make a limited number of commercial business and consumer loans.
 
We have an experienced and committed staff and enjoy a good reputation for serving the people of the community, for understanding their financial needs and for finding a way to meet those needs. We contribute time and money to improve the quality of life in our market area and many of our employees volunteer for local non-profit agencies. We believe this sets us apart from the other 22 banks and credit unions that compete with us. We also believe that operating independently under the same name for over 142 years is a benefit to us.  Decision making at local offices of large banks located elsewhere is typically done at a regional or home office.   Consolidation of services can alienate existing customers. Focusing time and resources on acquiring customers who may be feeling disenfranchised by their no-longer-local or very large bank has proved to be a successful strategy.
 
The Greater Lafayette area enjoys diverse employment including major manufacturers such as Subaru/Toyota, Caterpillar, and Wabash National; a strong education sector with Purdue University and a large local campus of Ivy Tech Community College; government offices of Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County; a growing high-tech presence with the Purdue Research Park; and a new medical corridor spurred by the building of two new hospitals. The area’s diversity did not make us immune to the effects of the recession, but we were spared its worst effects. Current signs of

 
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recovery, based on a report from Greater Lafayette Commerce, include increasing manufacturing employment, a continuing commitment to new facilities and renovations at Purdue University totaling $750 million for 2012-2013, and signs of renewed activity in residential development projects. Capital investments announced and/or made by local industry through June 30, 2012 totaled over $540 million compared to $444 million in all of 2011. Subaru of Indiana, the area’s largest industrial, is investing $75 million on a 52,000 sf addition and will increase employment and by 100 by 2014.  Wabash National, the area’s second largest industrial employer, continues to hire and has opened a center to incubate and launch future developments while also adding a new line of vacuum tanker.   Nanshan America has begun construction of a new $100 million, 700,000 sq.–ft. aluminum extrusion plant in Lafayette.  Alcoa will be adding a 115,000 square foot aluminum lithium plant to begin production in 2014.   Growth in the medical corridor has continued with numerous clinics and specialized care facilities underway including an $18 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital, which along with the two new hospitals makes Greater Lafayette a regional healthcare hub. In the education sector, Purdue’s West Lafayette 2012 enrollment was just under 40,000 students and Ivy Tech’s enrollment was over 7,600 students.  Ivy Tech is progressing on a $40 million to $50 million fundraising campaign to provide additional education , training and health facilities on campus through their Intersection Connection project. The Purdue Research Park includes 146 high-tech and life science businesses and has more than 2,700 employees earning an average annual wage of $53,000 for startups.  The Park has about 259,000 square feet of incubation space, making it the largest business incubator complex in the state. The Park had ten new life science/high-tech startups in 2012 through June 30. The Tippecanoe County unemployment rate peaked at 10.6% in July 2009 and ended the third quarter of 2012 at 6.4% compared to 8.2% for Indiana and nationally.

The housing market has remained fairly stable.  As of the second quarter 2012 results provided by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the five year percent change in house prices for the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area was flat with the one-year change a 1.72% increase. For the first quarter, the most recent report available, housing prices increased 0.97%. There were 603 houses sold in the county in the second quarter of 2012 compared to 339 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 1,627 in the full year of 2011.
 
We continue to work with borrowers who have fallen behind on their loans. We have seen progress in our problem loans as more borrowers who had fallen behind on their loans are qualifying for troubled debt restructures, have resumed payments or we have acquired control of their properties. The majority of our delinquent loans are secured by real estate and we believe we have sufficient reserves to cover incurred losses. The challenge is to get delinquent borrowers back on a workable payment schedule or if that is not feasible, to get control of their properties through an overburdened court system. In the first three quarters of 2012, we acquired 5 properties through deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and 4 through sheriffs’ sales and sold 30 other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties.
 
The funds we use to make loans come primarily from deposits from customers in our market area, from brokered deposits and from Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. In addition we maintain an investment portfolio of available-for-sale securities to provide liquidity as needed. Our preference is to rely on local deposits unless the cost is not competitive, but if the need is immediate we will acquire pre-payable FHLB advances which are immediately available for member banks within their borrowing tolerance and can then be replaced with local or brokered deposits as they become available. We will also consider purchasing fixed term FHLB advances or brokered deposits as needed. We generally prefer brokered deposits over FHLB advances when the cost of raising money locally is not competitive. The deposits are available with a range of terms, there is no collateral requirement and the money is predictable as it cannot be withdrawn early except in the case of the death of a depositor and there is no option to have the money rollover at maturity. In the first nine
 

 
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months of 2012 total deposits decreased by $8.8 million, from $308.4 million to $299.6 million. This decrease consisted primarily of a decrease in our time accounts, primarily because of depositors’ preference for immediate access to their accounts if needed. Our reliance on brokered funds decreased from $16.2 million at December 31, 2011 to $13.7 million at September 30, 2012 because of a maturity. While we always welcome local deposits, the cost and convenience of brokered funds make them a useful alternative. We will also continue to rely on FHLB advances to provide immediate liquidity and help manage interest rate risk.  A $3.0 million  advance matured this quarter and was repaid.
 
Our primary source of income is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on our loan and investment portfolio and the interest expense incurred on deposits and borrowings. Our net interest income depends on the balance of our loan and investment portfolios and the size of our net interest margin – the difference between the income generated from loans and the cost of funding. Our net interest income also depends on the shape of the yield curve. The Federal Reserve continues to hold short-term rates at almost zero and long-term rates have fallen to the 2.5% range. Because deposits are generally tied to shorter-term market rates and loans are generally tied to longer-term rates this decrease in long term rates would typically be viewed as a negative step and in fact our net interest margin has been decreasing slightly. Our expectation for 2012 is that deposits rates will remain at these low levels as the Federal Reserve continues to focus on strengthening the economy. Overall loan rates are expected to stay low throughout the year.
 
Rate changes can typically be expected to have an impact on interest income. Because the Federal Reserve has stated it intends to keep rates low, we expect to see little change in the money supply or market rates in 2012. Low rates generally increase borrower preference for fixed rate loan products which we typically sell on the secondary market. Some existing adjustable rate loans can be expected to reprice to lower rates which could be expected to have a negative impact on our interest income, although many of our loans have already reached their interest rate floors. While we would expect to sell the majority of our fixed rate loans on the secondary market, we expect to book some higher quality loans to replace runoff in the portfolio. Although new loans put on the books in 2012 will be at comparatively low rates we expect they will provide a return above any other opportunities for investment.
 
Our primary expense is interest on deposits and FHLB advances which are used to fund loan growth. We offer customers in our market area time deposits for terms ranging from three months to 66 months, checking accounts and savings accounts. We also purchase brokered deposits and FHLB advances as needed to provide funding or improve our interest rate risk position. Generally when interest rates are low, depositors will choose shorter-term products and conversely when rates are high, depositors will choose longer-term products.
 
We consider expected changes in interest rates when structuring our interest-earning assets and our interest-bearing liabilities. When rates are expected to increase we try to book shorter-term assets that will reprice relatively quickly to higher rates over time, and book longer-term liabilities that will remain for a longer time at lower rates. Conversely, when rates are expected to fall, we would like our balance sheet to be structured such that loans will reprice more slowly to lower rates and deposits will reprice more quickly. We currently offer a three-year and a five-year certificate of deposit that allows depositors one opportunity to have their rate adjusted to the market rate at a future date to encourage them to choose longer-term deposit products. However, since we are not able to predict market interest rate fluctuations, our asset/liability management strategy may not prevent interest rate changes from having an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
 
Our results of operations may also be affected by general and local competitive conditions, particularly those with respect to changes in market rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
 

 
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Effect of Current Events
 
The level of turmoil in the financial services industry does present unusual risks and challenges for the Company, as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Possible Implications of Current Events” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Also, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) has made sweeping changes to the United States financial system. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”) as of July 21, 2011. The Dodd-Frank Act transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) all functions and all rulemaking authority of the OTS relating to federal savings associations. The Dodd-Frank Act also transferred to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) all functions of the OTS relating to savings and loan holding companies and their non-depository institution subsidiaries. Thus, the Bank is being supervised by the OCC and the Company is being supervised by the Federal Reserve from and after July 21, 2011.  The OCC and the Federal Reserve have published regulations that will apply to the entities that they are regulating for the first time. OTS guidance, orders, interpretations, and policies to which federal savings associations like the Bank and savings and loan holding companies like the Company are subject are to remain in effect until they are suspended.
 
The Dodd-Frank Act also established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) within the Federal Reserve, which has broad authority to regulate consumer financial products and services and entities offering such products and services, including banks. Many of the consumer financial protection functions formerly assigned to the federal banking and other designated agencies are now performed by the CFPB. The CFPB has a large budget and staff, and has broad rulemaking authority over providers of credit, savings, and payment services and products. In this regard, the CFPB has the authority to implement regulations under federal consumer protection laws and enforce those laws against, and examine, financial institutions. State officials also will be authorized to enforce consumer protection rules issued by the CFPB. This bureau also is authorized to collect fines and provide consumer restitution in the event of violations, engage in consumer financial education, track consumer complaints, request data, and promote the availability of financial services to underserved consumers and communities. The CFPB also is directed to prevent “unfair, deceptive or abusive practices” and ensure that all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services, and that such markets are fair, transparent, and competitive.
 
The CFPB has indicated that mortgage lending is an area of supervisory focus and that it will concentrate its examination and rulemaking efforts on the variety of mortgage-related topics required under the Dodd-Frank Act, including steering consumers to less-favorable products, discrimination, abusive or unfair lending practices, predatory lending, origination disclosures, minimum mortgage underwriting standards, mortgage loan originator compensation, and servicing practices.  The CFPB has published proposed regulations on several of these topics, including minimum mortgage underwriting standards.  In addition, the Federal Reserve and other federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a proposed rule under the Dodd-Frank Act that would exempt “qualified residential mortgages” from the securitization risk retention requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The final
 

 
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definition of what constitutes a “qualified residential mortgage” may impact the pricing and depth of the secondary market into which we may sell mortgages we originate.  At this time, we cannot predict the content of final CFPB and other federal agency regulations or the impact they might have on the Company’s financial results.  The CFPB’s authority over mortgage lending, and its authority to change regulations adopted in the past by other regulators (i.e., regulations issued under the Truth in Lending Act, for example), or to rescind or ignore past regulatory guidance, could increase the Company’s compliance costs and litigation exposure.
 
In addition to the CFPB’s authority over mortgage lending, the Dodd-Frank Act includes a series of provisions covering mortgage loan origination standards affecting, among other things, originator compensation, minimum repayment standards, and pre-payments. Moreover, the Dodd-Frank Act requires public companies like the Company to hold shareholder advisory “say-on-pay” votes on executive compensation at least once every three years and submit related proposals to a vote of shareholders. However, the SEC has provided a temporary exemption for smaller reporting companies, such as the Company, from the requirement to hold “say-on-pay” votes until the first annual or other shareholder meeting occurring on or after January 21, 2013. The Dodd-Frank Act also provided for unlimited deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, but this provision is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, and so far has not been renewed. The Dodd-Frank Act contains numerous other provisions affecting financial institutions of all types, many of which may have an impact on the operating environment of the Company in substantial and unpredictable ways. Consequently, the Dodd-Frank Act is expected to increase our cost of doing business, it may limit or expand our permissible activities, and it may affect the competitive balance within our industry and market areas. The Company’s management continues to actively monitor the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder and assess its probable impact on the business, financial condition, and results of operations of the Company. However, the ultimate effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on the financial services industry in general, and the Company in particular, continues to be uncertain.
 
On June 7, 2012, the Federal Reserve approved proposed rules that would substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank.  The FDIC and the OCC subsequently approved these proposed rules on June 12, 2012.  The proposed rules implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.  “Basel III” refers to two consultative documents released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2009, the rules text released in December 2010, and loss absorbency rules issued in January 2011, which include significant changes to bank capital, leverage and liquidity requirements.  The proposed rules are subject to a comment period running through October 22, 2012.
 
The proposed rules include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which would be phased in from 2013 to 2019, and would refine the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating those ratios.  The proposed new minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank under the proposals would be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions.  The proposed rules would also establish a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital and would result in the following minimum ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%.  The new capital conservation buffer requirement would be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and would increase
 

 
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by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019.  An institution would be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount.  These limitations would establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.
 
Basel III provided discretion for regulators to impose an additional buffer, the “countercyclical buffer,” of up to 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to take into account the macro-financial environment and periods of excessive credit growth.  However, the proposed rules permit the countercyclical buffer to be applied only to “advanced approach banks” ( i.e. , banks with $250 billion or more in total assets or $10 billion or more in total foreign exposures), which currently excludes the Company and the Bank.  The proposed rules also implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses, as well as certain instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, some of which would be phased out over time.
 
The federal bank regulatory agencies also proposed revisions to the prompt corrective action framework, which is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, including the Bank, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness.  These revisions would take effect January 1, 2015.  Under the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complement the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions would be required to meet the following increased capital level requirements in order to qualify as “well capitalized:” (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% (increased from 6%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 10% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% (increased from 4%).
 
The proposed rules set forth certain changes for the calculation of risk-weighted assets, which we would be required to utilize beginning January 1, 2015.  The standardized approach proposed rule utilizes an increased number of credit risk exposure categories and risk weights, and also addresses: (i) a proposed alternative standard of creditworthiness consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act; (ii) revisions to recognition of credit risk mitigation; (iii) rules for risk weighting of equity exposures and past due loans; (iv) revised capital treatment for derivatives and repo-style transactions; and (v) disclosure requirements for top-tier banking organizations with $50 billion or more in total assets that are not subject to the “advance approach rules” that apply to banks with greater than $250 billion in consolidated assets.
 
Based on our current capital composition and levels, we believe that we would be in compliance with the requirements as set forth in the proposed rules if they were presently in effect.
 
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Generally accepted accounting principles are complex and require management to apply significant judgments to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management of LSB Financial must use assumptions and estimates to apply these principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. For a complete discussion of LSB Financial’s significant accounting policies, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2011 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Certain policies are considered critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments,

 
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assumptions and estimates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the financial statements. Management has reviewed the application of these policies with the Audit Committee of LSB Financial’s Board of Directors. These policies include the following:
 
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in Lafayette Savings’ loan portfolios. In determining the appropriate amount of the allowance for loan losses, management makes numerous assumptions, estimates and assessments.
 
The strategy also emphasizes diversification on an industry and customer level, regular credit quality reviews and quarterly management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality.
 
Lafayette Savings’ allowance consists of three components: probable losses estimated from individual reviews of specific loans, probable losses estimated from historical loss rates, and probable losses resulting from economic or other deterioration above and beyond what is reflected in the first two components of the allowance.
 
Larger commercial loans that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses and all loans that are rated substandard or lower are subject to individual review. Where appropriate, reserves are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Bank. Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired as provided in FASB ASC 310-10 (formerly FAS 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan). Any allowances for impaired loans are determined by the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or fair value of the underlying collateral based on the discounted appraised value.   Historical loss rates are applied to other commercial loans not subject to specific reserve allocations.
 
Homogenous smaller balance loans, such as consumer installment and mortgage loans secured by various property types are not individually risk graded. Reserves are established for each pool of loans based on the expected net charge-offs. Loss rates are based on the average net charge-off history by loan category.
 
Historical loss rates for commercial and consumer loans may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition.  Factors which management considers in the analysis include the effects of the national and local economies, trends in the nature and volume of loans (delinquencies, charge-offs and nonaccrual loans), changes in mix, asset quality trends, risk management and loan administration, changes in the internal lending policies and credit standards, collection practices, examination results from bank regulatory agencies and Lafayette Savings’ internal loan review.
 
Allowances on individual loans are reviewed quarterly and historical loss rates are reviewed annually and adjusted as necessary based on changing borrower and/or collateral conditions and actual collection and charge-off experience.
 
Lafayette Savings’ primary market area for lending is Tippecanoe County, Indiana and to a lesser extent the eight surrounding counties. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, consideration is given to this regional geographic concentration and the closely associated effect of changing economic conditions on Lafayette Savings’ customers.

 
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Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the present value of the future servicing fees arising from the right to service loans in the portfolio. Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests. The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance. Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans. The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value. For purposes of measuring impairment, the servicing rights are compared to a valuation prepared based on a discounted cash flow methodology, utilizing current prepayment speeds and discount rates. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as amortization of intangible assets.
 
 
Accounting for Foreclosed Assets
 
Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net income or expense from foreclosed assets.
 

 

 
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Financial Condition
 
SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
   
September 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
   
$
Difference
   
%
Difference
 
                           
Total assets
  $ 354,847     $ 364,290     $ (9,443 )     (2.59 %)
                                 
Loans receivable, including loans held for sale, net
    290,185       305,630       (15,445 )     (5.05 )
1-4 family residential mortgage loans
    107,938       111,987       (4,049 )     (3.62 )
Home equity lines of credit
    16,934       17,330       (397 )     (2.29 )
Other real estate loans net of undisbursed portion of loans
    164,710       169,855       (5,145 )     (3.03 )
Commercial business loans
    11,467       14,366       (2,899 )     (20.18 )
Consumer loans
    1,082       1,162       (80 )     ( 6.88 )
Loans sold (for nine months and year, respectively)
    60,123       52,700       7,423       14.09  
                                 
Non-performing loans over 90 days past due
    5,651       6,764       (1,113 )     (16.45 )
Loans less than 90 days past due, not accruing
    3,754       5,295       (1,541 )     (29.10 )
Other real estate owned
    1,150       1,746       (596 )     (34.14 )
Non-performing assets
    10,555       13,805       (3,250 )     (23.54 )
                                 
Cash and due from banks
    9,761       18,552       (8,791 )     (47.39 )
Available-for-sale securities
    25,908       13,845       12,063       87.13  
Interest bearing deposits and Time deposits
    6,739       3,156       3,583       113.53  
                                 
Deposits
    299,597       308,433       (8,836 )     (2.86 )
Core deposits
    153,766       155,223       (1,457 )     (0.94 )
Time accounts
    145,831       153,154       (7,323 )     (4.78 )
Brokered deposits
    13,690       16,244       (2,554 )     (15.72 )
                                 
FHLB advances
    15,000       18,000       (3,000 )     (16.67 )
Shareholders’ equity (net)
    38,383       36,174       2,209       6.11  
 
 
Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
 
Our total assets decreased $9.4 million, or 2.59%, during the nine months from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012.  Primary components of this decrease were a $15.4 million decrease in net loans receivable including loans held for sale, an $8.8 million decrease in cash and an $853,000 decrease in other assets offset by a $12.1 million increase in available-for-sale securities, and a $1.5 million increase in interest bearing time deposits.  Management attributes the decrease in loans to the paydown of loans as borrowers continued to take advantage of unprecedented low rates to refinance their mortgages to lower rate fixed rate mortgages which we sell on the secondary market, and to our continuing efforts to encourage overextended borrowers to pay down their loans or move their relationship to another bank, and to continuing low commercial loan demand.  The proceeds from loan paydowns and the cash generated from loan decreases was primarily used to purchase available-for-sale securities to generate some return until the demand for loans increased.  Deposits decreased $8.8 million primarily because we reduced rates due to the low loan demand. Most of the reduction was in time accounts as depositors’ uncertainty about the economy may result in them not renewing their time accounts at maturity.  The decrease in other assets was primarily due to the net sale of $596,000 of OREO properties and the $344,000 decrease in prepaid FDIC insurance.

 
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Non-performing assets, which include non-accruing loans and foreclosed assets, decreased from $13.8 million at December 31, 2011 to $10.6 million at September 30, 2012.  Non-accruing loans at September 30, 2012 were comprised of $4.1 million, or 43.40%, of commercial property loans, $3.8 million, or 40.10%, of one- to four-family residential real estate loans including home equity loans, $1.4 million, or 14.95%, of loans on land, $82,000, or 0.87%, multi-family property loans, and $63,000, or 0.67%, of non real estate and consumer loans.  Non-performing assets at September 30, 2012 also included $1.2 million of foreclosed assets compared to $1.7 million at December 30, 2011.  At September 30, 2012, our allowance for loan losses equaled 1.89% of net loans including loans held for sale, compared to 1.74% at December 31, 2011. The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2012 totaled 51.94% of non-performing assets compared to 38.62% at December 31, 2011, and 58.29% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2012 compared to 44.21% at December 31, 2011.  Our non-performing assets equaled 2.97% of total assets at September 30, 2012 compared to 3.79% at December 31, 2011.  Non-performing loans totaling $1.6 million were charged off in the first nine months of 2012, offset by $138,000 of recoveries.  These charge offs were primarily due to the Bank charging off impairments on non-performing loans due to lower appraisal values.
 
When a loan is added to our classified loan list, an impairment analysis is completed to determine expected losses upon final disposition of the property.  An adjustment to loan loss reserves is made at that time for any anticipated losses.  This analysis is updated quarterly thereafter.  It may take up to two years to move a foreclosed property through the system to the point where we can obtain title to the property and dispose of it.  We attempt to acquire properties through deeds in lieu of foreclosure if there are no other liens on the properties.  We acquired one property in the first quarter of 2012 and four in the second quarter through deeds in lieu of foreclosure.  Although we believe we use the best information available to determine the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary, and net income could be significantly affected if circumstances and/or economic conditions cause substantial changes in the estimates we use in making the determinations about the levels of the allowance for losses.  Additionally, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses.  These agencies may require the recognition of additions to the allowance based upon their judgments of information available at the time of their examination.  Effective August 31, 2010, the Bank entered into a Supervisory Agreement (the “Supervisory Agreement”) with the OTS requiring the Bank, among other things, to submit for review by the OTS revised policies and procedures related to the allowance for loan losses.  The Bank has implemented the revised policy which it presumes will address the concerns expressed by the OTS and has not been notified of any concerns.  The Supervisory Agreement did not require an additional provision for loan loss reserves.  As noted above, as of July 21, 2011, all functions and all rulemaking authority of the OTS relating to federal savings associations were transferred to the OCC.  As a result, the OCC will now enforce the Supervisory Agreement with the Bank.
 
Shareholders’ equity increased from $36.2 million at December 31, 2011 to $38.4 million at September 30, 2012, an increase of $2.2 million, or 6.11%, primarily as a result of net income of $2.0 million.  Shareholders’ equity to total assets was 10.82% at September 30, 2012 compared to 9.93% at December 31, 2011.
 

 
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Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields

The following two tables present, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income earned on average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields on such assets, as well as the interest expense paid on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the rates paid on such liabilities.  No tax equivalent adjustments were made.  All average balances are monthly average balances.  Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

   
Three months ended
September 30, 2012
   
Three months ended
September 30, 2011
 
   
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Balance
   
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Paid
   
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                                     
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                   
Loans receivable(1)
  $ 291,503     $ 3,760       5.18 %   $ 309,978     $ 4,285       5.53 %
Other investments
    35,961       141       1.82       19,318       114       2.36  
Total interest-earning assets
    327,464       3,901       4.85       329,296       4,399       5.34  
                                                 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Savings deposits
  $ 29,126       5       0.09     $ 25,185       10       0.16  
Demand and NOW deposits
    124,835       75       0.37       123,266       163       0.53  
Time deposits
    146,873       590       1.64       155,900       755       1.94  
Borrowings
    17,000       99       2.31       20,000       113       2.26  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    317,834       769       1.03       324,351       1,041       1.28  
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 3,132                     $ 3,358          
Net interest rate spread
                    3.82 %                     4.06 %
Net earning assets
  $ 9,630                     $ 4,945                  
Net yield on average interest-earning assets
                    3.83 %                     4.08 %
Average interest-earning assets to  average interest-bearing liabilities
    1.03 x                     1.02 x                
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(1) Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts, loans in process and loss reserves.

 
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Nine months ended
September 30, 2012
   
Nine months ended
September 30, 2011
 
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
Earned/
Paid
   
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
Earned/
Paid
   
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                   
Loans receivable(1)
  $ 294,581     $ 11,640       5.27 %   $ 314,761     $ 12,888       5.46 %
Other investments
    29,602       405       1.83       19,561       345       2.35  
Total interest-earning assets
    324,183       12,045       4.95       334,322       13,233       5.28  
                                                 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Savings deposits
  $ 27,651       16       0.08     $ 25,533       31       0.16  
Demand and NOW deposits
    130,195       339       0.35       120,866       479       0.53  
Time deposits
    150,554       1,873       1.66       159,297       2,351       1.97  
Borrowings
    17,667       302       2.28       19,667       337       2.28  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    326,067       2,530       1.03       325,363       3,198       1.31  
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 9,515                     $ 10,035          
Net interest rate spread
                    3.92 %                     3.97 %
Net earning assets
  $ (1,884 )                   $ 8,960                  
Net yield on average interest-earning assets
                    3.91 %                     4.00 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    0.99 x                     1.03 x                
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(1)  Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts, loans in process and loss reserves.

 
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Results of Operations
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months and the Quarter ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011
 
General.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $2.0 million, an increase of $845,000, or 74.19%, from the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to a $1.1 million, or 41.52%, decrease in the provision for loan losses and a $1.1 million, or 53.29%, increase in non-interest income partially offset by a $544,000, or 90.97%, increase in taxes, a $520,000, or 5.18%, decrease in net interest income and a $362,000, or 4.71% increase in noninterest expenses.
 
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $879,000, an increase of $422,000, or 92.34%, from the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to a $556,000, or 60.17%, increase in non-interest income and a $385,000, or 43.50%, decrease in the provision for loan losses partially offset by a $276,000, or 111.29%, increase in taxes, a $226,000, or 6.73%, decrease in net interest income and a $17,000, or 0.63% increase in noninterest expenses.
 
Net Interest Income.  Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $520,000 or 5.18%, over the same period in 2011.  This decrease was due to a $10.8 million decrease in average net interest-earning assets. Our net interest margin (net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets) also decreased from 4.00% at September 30, 2011 to 3.91% at September 30, 2012.  The decrease in net interest earning assets is primarily due to the $20.2 million decrease in average loans receivable partially offset by a $10.0 million increase in average investment securities.  The decrease in net interest margin was primarily due to a 33 basis point decrease in the average rate we earn on interest earning assets compared to a 28 basis point decrease in the average rate we pay on interest earning liabilities.
 
Interest income on loans decreased $1.2 million, or 9.68%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same nine months in 2011 primarily because of lower average loan volume. The average balance of loans held in our portfolio decreased by $20.2 million from $314.8 million from the nine month period in 2011 to $294.6 million in 2012 primarily due to the paydown of loans as borrowers continued to take advantage of unprecedented low rates to refinance their mortgages, to our continuing efforts to encourage overextended borrowers to pay down their loans or move their relationship to another bank, and to continuing low commercial loan demand.  The average yield on loans decreased by 19 basis points from, 5.46% to 5.27% over the same period.
 
Interest earned on other investments and Federal Home Loan Bank stock increased by $60,000, or 17.39%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.  This was primarily the result of a $10.0 million increase in average investment securities partially offset by a 52 basis point decrease in the average yield on investments and Federal Home Loan Bank stock from 2.35% to 1.83% over the comparable periods.
 
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $668,000, or 20.89%, compared to the same period in 2011 consisting of a $633,000 decrease in interest paid on deposits and a $35,000 decrease in interest expenses on Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  The lower deposit costs were primarily due to a decrease in the average rate paid on deposits
 

 
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from 1.25% for the first nine months of 2011 to 0.96% for the first nine months of 2012 offset by a $2.7 million increase in the average balance of deposit accounts.  This decrease in the rate paid on deposits was led by a 31 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on time deposits and an $8.7 million decrease in those balances.  The average balance in lower rate transaction accounts increased by $9.3 million, while the average rate decreased from 53 basis points to 35 basis points.  The increase in transaction account balances was largely due to depositors opting for fund availability over higher rates until they feel more confident about the economic situation.   The $35,000 decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advance expense was due to a $2.0 million decrease in the average balance of advances.
 
Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $226,000, or 6.73% over the same period in 2011 due primarily to a 25 basis point decrease in our net interest margin from 4.08% for the third quarter of 2011 to 3.83% for the third quarter of 2012 partially offset by a $4.7 million increase in net earning assets.  Interest income on loans decreased $525,000 for the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011 primarily due to a 35 basis point decrease in the average yield on loans from 5.53% for the third quarter of 2011 to 5.18% for the third quarter of 2012 and an $18.5 million decrease in average outstanding balances.  Interest income on other investments and Federal Home Loan Bank stock increased $27,000 for the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011 due primarily to a $16.6 million increase in the average balance offset by a 54 basis point decrease in the average yield on other investments and Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to the relatively lower rate on recently purchased securities.  Interest expense decreased $272,000, or 26.13%, for the third quarter of 2012 from the same period in 2011 primarily due to a 25 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities from 1.28% for the third quarter of 2011 to 1.03% for the same period in 2012 and by a $6.5 million decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities for the same periods.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  The evaluation of the level of loan loss reserves is an ongoing process that includes closely monitoring loan delinquencies. The following chart shows delinquent loans as well as a breakdown of non-performing assets.
 
     
09/30/12
   
12/31/11
   
09/30/11
 
     
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                           
 
Loans delinquent 30-59 days
  $ 823     $ 2,263     $ 360  
 
Loans delinquent 60-89 days
    955       1,006       648  
 
Total delinquencies
    1,778       3,269       1,008  
                           
 
Non-accruing loans
    9,405       12,059       14,885  
 
OREO
    1,150       1,746       1,479  
                           
 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 10,555     $ 13,805     $ 16,364  

 
Loans that are less than 90 days delinquent but are non-accruing are included in the non-accruing loan category but not in the delinquencies under 90 days.
 

 
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The accrual of interest income is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due.  Loans 90 days past due but not yet three payments past due will continue to accrue interest as long as it has been determined that the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  Troubled debt restructurings that were non-performing at the time of their restructure are considered non-accruing loans until sufficient time has passed for them to establish a pattern of compliance with the terms of the restructure.
 
Changes in non-performing loans at September 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011 were primarily due to the Bank charging off $935,000 of non-performing loans, taking $1.5 million into OREO, accepting short sales or payoffs on $1.4 million and restoring $935,000 to accrual status.  In addition, we received principal payments of $708,000.  Over this period we also had $2.7 million in new loans become non-performing of which $1.3 million were residential loans and $1.4 million were nonresidential or commercial loans.
 
We establish our provision for loan losses based on a systematic analysis of risk factors in the loan portfolio.  The analysis includes consideration of concentrations of credit, past loss experience, current economic conditions, the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, delinquencies and other relevant factors.  From time to time, we also use the services of a consultant to assist in the evaluation of our growing commercial real estate loan portfolio.  On at least a quarterly basis, a formal analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is prepared and reviewed by management and the Board of Directors.  This analysis serves as a point-in-time assessment of the level of the allowance and serves as a basis for provisions for loan losses.
 
More specifically, our analysis of the loan portfolio will begin at the time the loan is originated, at which time each loan is assigned a risk rating.  If the loan is a commercial credit, the borrower will also be assigned a similar rating.  Loans that continue to perform as agreed will be included in one of the non-classified loan categories.  Portions of the allowance are allocated to loan portfolios in the various risk grades, based upon a variety of factors, including historical loss experience, trends in the type and volume of the loan portfolios, trends in delinquent and non-performing loans, and economic trends affecting our market.  Loans no longer performing as agreed are assigned a higher risk rating, eventually resulting in their being regarded as classified loans.  A collateral re-evaluation is completed on all classified loans.  This process results in the allocation of specific amounts of the allowance to individual problem loans, generally based on an analysis of the collateral securing those loans.  These components are added together and compared to the balance of our allowance at the evaluation date.
 
At September 30, 2012 our largest areas of concern were loans on non-residential properties, one- to four-family non-owner occupied rental properties, and, to a lesser extent land development loans.  Loans totaling $3.4 million on non-residential properties, $2.4 million on one- to four-family rental properties and $795,000 on land development were past due more than 30 days at September 30, 2012.  The non-residential and one- to four-family non-owner occupied rental properties are typically loans where the borrowers are seeing increased vacancies and late rent payments because of the economy.  Land loans are of some concern as absorption rates are slower than anticipated on land development loans, although sales continue to improve.
 
We recorded a $1.6 million provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of our analyses of our current loan portfolios, compared to $2.7 million during the same period in 2011.  The provisions were necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate to absorb probable incurred losses in
 

 
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the loan portfolio.  The main reason for the decrease for the first nine months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was the reduction in criticized and classified loans requiring individual analysis from $52.8 million at September 30, 2011 to $39.3 million at September 30, 2012.  During the first nine months of 2012, we charged $1.6 million against loan loss reserves and had recoveries of $138,000.   We expect to obtain possession of properties in 2012 that are currently in the process of foreclosure.  The final disposition of these properties may result in a loss.  The $5.5 million allowance for loan losses was considered appropriate to cover probable incurred losses based on our evaluation and our loan mix.  Our ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets increased from 38.62% at December 31, 2011 to 51.94% at September 30, 2012.
 
Our loan portfolio contains no option ARM products, interest-only loans, or loans with initial teaser rates.  While we occasionally make loans with credit scores in the subprime range, these loans are only made if there are sufficient mitigating factors, not as part of a subprime mortgage plan.   We occasionally make mortgages that exceed high loan-to-value regulatory guidelines for property type.  We currently have $5.6 million of mortgage loans that are other than one- to four-family loans that qualify as high loan-to-value.  We typically make these loans only to well-qualified borrowers. None of these loans are delinquent more than 30 days.  We also have $6.5 million of one- to four-family loans which either alone or combined with a second mortgage exceed high loan-to-value guidelines.  None of these loans were delinquent more than 30 days.  Our total high loan-to-value loans at September 30, 2012 were at 30% of capital, well under regulatory guidelines of 100% of capital.  We have $16.9 million of Home Equity Lines of Credit of which three loans totaling $67,000 were delinquent more than 30 days at September 30, 2012.
 
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 follows:
 
     
Three months ended September 30,
 
     
2012
   
2011
 
     
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
         
 
Balance at June 30
  $ 5,268     $ 7,028  
 
Loans charged off
    (370 )     (2,563 )
 
Recoveries
    84       17  
 
Provision
    500       885  
 
Balance at September 30
  $ 5,482     $ 5,367  

 
At September 30, 2012, non-performing assets, consisting of non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent and other real estate owned, totaled $10.6 million compared to $13.8 million at December 31, 2011.  In addition to our non-performing assets, we identified $14.4 million in other loans of concern at September 30, 2012 compared to $23.7 million at December 31, 2011 where information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present

 
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repayment terms and may result in disclosure of such loans as non-performing assets in the future.  The vast majority of these loans, as well as our non-performing assets, are well collateralized.

At September 30, 2012, we believe that our allowance for loan losses was appropriate to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in our loan portfolio.  Our allowance for losses equaled 1.89% of net loans receivable and 58.29% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2012 compared to 1.74% and 44.21% at December 31, 2011, respectively.  Our non-performing assets equaled 2.97% of total assets at September 30, 2012 compared to 3.79% at December 31, 2011.

Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $1.1 million, or 53.29%, compared to the same period in 2011.  This was primarily due to an $878,000 increase in the gain on the sale of mortgage loans and a $323,000 decrease in losses on the sale or writedown of OREO properties from $438,000 of losses recognized in the first nine months of 2011 to $115,000 of losses in the same period of 2012.  There was also a $52,000 decrease in other income primarily due to a write down of mortgage servicing fees on loans paid off early generally due to borrowers refinancing to a lower rate.   The increase in the gain on sale of mortgage loans was due to an increase in loans sold from $36.8 million in the first nine months of 2011 to $60.1 million for the same period in 2012 primarily because of continuing low loan rates resulting in borrowers refinancing their mortgages to lower rate fixed rate loans that we typically sell on the secondary market, and to an increase in the number of federally insured loans which generate higher fee income. The decrease in losses on the sale or writedown of OREO properties was primarily due to an improvement in the condition of foreclosed properties when we received them and that there was more interest in potential buyers of these types of properties.
 
Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2012 increased by $556,000, or 60.17%, compared to the same period in 2011 due primarily to a $436,000 increase in the gain on the sale of mortgage loans and a $127,000 improvement in losses on the sale or writedown of OREO properties from $103,000 of losses in the third quarter of 2011 to a $24,000 gain in the same period of 2012, and to a $41,000 increase in other income.   These increases were partially offset by a $43,000 decrease in service fees and charges due to the generation of fewer fees for customer checks written with non-sufficient funds.  The increase in the gain on sale of mortgage loans was due to an increase in loans sold from $13.5 million in the third quarter of 2011 to $30.2 million for the same period in 2012.  The improvement in losses on the sale or writedown of OREO properties for the three month period was for reasons noted above.  The $41,000 increase in other income was primarily due to an increase in fees generated by our wealth management department.
 
Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased $362,000, or 4.71%, compared to the same period in 2011 due primarily to a $388,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits due mainly to a higher level of loan origination activity by commission-based loan originators and from recognizing a $66,000 cost of stock option expense, partially offset by a $196,000 decrease in FDIC insurance premiums.  There was also an $82,000 increase in other expenses due primarily to consulting, legal and appraisal fees incurred as part of regulatory compliance and increased ATM fees, a $39,000 increase in advertising expenses to promote new products and services and a $15,000 increase in  occupancy costs and a $34,000 increase in computer expense.  The increase in computer expense was primarily due to implementation fees for various new services.
 

 
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Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2012 increased by $17,000 over the same period in 2011, due largely to the factors mentioned above including a $155,000 increase in salaries due mainly to a higher level of loan origination activity, a $22,000 increase in computer service costs, a $10,000 increase in occupancy costs, offset by a $150,000 decrease in other expenses due primarily to a $46,000 decrease in ATM expenses due to a change in servicer, a $70,000 decrease in legal fees and OREO expenses due to lower activity, and a $23,000 decrease in advertising expenses as we had no new product promotions planned.
 
Income Tax Expense.   Our income tax provision increased by $544,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and by $276,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011, due primarily to increased pre-tax income.
 
 
Liquidity
 
Our primary sources of funds are deposits, repayment and prepayment of loans, interest earned on or maturation of investment securities and short-term investments, borrowings and funds provided from operations.  While maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans, investments and mortgage-backed securities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general market interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
 
We monitor our cash flow carefully and strive to minimize the level of cash held in low-rate overnight accounts or in cash on hand.  We also carefully track the scheduled delivery of loans committed for sale to be added to our cash flow calculations.
 
Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function for our senior management. We adjust our investment strategy, within the limits established by the investment policy, based upon assessments of expected loan demand, expected cash flows, Federal Home Loan Bank advance opportunities, market yields and objectives of our asset/liability management program.  Base levels of liquidity have generally been invested in interest-earning overnight and time deposits with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and more recently at the Federal Reserve since they have started to pay interest on deposits in excess of reserve requirements and because of increasing wire transfer requests due to a change in funding methods now required by title companies.  Funds for which a demand is not foreseen in the near future are invested in investment and other securities for the purpose of yield enhancement and asset/liability management.
 
Our current internal policy for liquidity is 5% of total assets. Our liquidity ratio at September 30, 2012 was 10.47% as a percentage of total assets compared to 8.61% at December 31, 2011.
 

 
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We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet current funding commitments.  At September 30, 2012, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans and available lines of credit totaling $40.9 million and commitments to provide funds to complete current construction projects in the amount of $2.5 million. We had $7.3 million of outstanding commitments to sell residential loans.  Certificates of deposit which will mature in one year or less totaled $79.1 million at September 30, 2012.  There are no brokered deposits included in that number.  Based on our experience, certificates of deposit held by local depositors have been a relatively stable source of long-term funds as such certificates are generally renewed upon maturity since we have established long-term banking relationships with our customers.  Therefore, we believe a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although this cannot be assured.  Brokered deposits can be expected not to renew at maturity and will have to be replaced with other funding upon maturity.  We also have $5.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances maturing in the next twelve months.
 
 
Capital Resources
 
Shareholders’ equity totaled $38.4 million at September 30, 2012 compared to $36.2 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $2.2 million, or 6.11%, due primarily to net income of $2.0 million.  Shareholders’ equity to total assets was 10.82% at September 30, 2012 compared to 9.93% at December 31, 2011.
 
Federal insured savings institutions are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital.  If the requirement is not met, regulatory authorities may take legal or administrative actions, including restrictions on growth or operations or, in extreme cases, seizure.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Lafayette Savings was categorized as well capitalized.  Our actual and required capital amounts and ratios at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below:
 
 
 
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Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
   
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
 
Ratio
   
Amount
 
Ratio
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
As of September 30, 2012
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Total risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 40,947   15.2 %   $ 21,510   8.0 %   $ 26,888   10.0 %
Tier I capital
(to risk-weighted assets)
    37,560   14.0       10,755   4.0       16,132   6.0  
Tier I capital
(to adjusted total assets)
    37,560   10.6       10,638   3.0       17,730   5.0  
Tier I capital
(to adjusted tangible assets)
    37,560   10.6       7,092   2.0       N/A   N/A  
Tangible capital
(to adjusted tangible assets)
    37,560   10.6       5,319   1.5       N/A   N/A  
                                     
As of December 31, 2011
                                   
Total risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 38,860   14.5 %   $ 21,494   8.0 %   $ 26,867   10.0 %
Tier I capital
(to risk-weighted assets)
    35,502   13.2       10,747   4.0       16,120   6.0  
Tier I capital
(to adjusted total assets)
    35,502   9.8       10,919   3.0       18,198   5.0  
Tier I capital
(to adjusted tangible assets)
    35,502   9.8       7,279   2.0       N/A   N/A  
Tangible capital
(to adjusted tangible assets)
    35,502   9.8       5,459   1.5       N/A   N/A  

 
Effective August 31, 2010, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the OTS, requiring the Company to submit to the OTS by October 31, 2010 a capital plan for enhancing the consolidated capital of the Company for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.  In its submitted capital plan, the Company proposes to maintain risk-based capital ratios above twelve percent (200 basis points above the ten percent well-capitalized level), and core capital above eight percent (300 basis points above the five percent well-capitalized level). The current capital levels shown in the table above are at least 1% above these levels.  The OTS notified the Company that certain revisions to the capital plan primarily relating to consolidated capital ratios and consolidated financial statements of the Company must be submitted by August 30, 2011.  The Company requested clarification from the Federal Reserve regarding the requested information and submitted a response on August 30, 2011 explaining a labeling correction that the Company believes address the concerns noted by the OTS.
 
See the discussion of the new proposed capital rules implementing the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Effect of Current Events” in this Form 10-Q for a description of the new capital ratios that are proposed to be phased in beginning in 2013.
 
The Bank’s Supervisory Agreement and the MOU require prior OCC (the Bank’s current primary regulator following elimination of the OTS) approval of dividends by the Bank or the Company, respectively.  In addition, the MOU requires prior approval by the Federal Reserve (formerly the OTS) of any debt at the holding company level not in the ordinary course (including loans, cumulative preferred stock and subordinated debt), unless such debt is contemplated by the capital plan.  The holding company does not now hold any such debt.  As noted above, as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Bank is being supervised by the OCC and the
 

 
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Company is being supervised by the Federal Reserve from and after July 21, 2011.  As a result, the OCC will now enforce the Bank’s Supervisory Agreement and the Federal Reserve will enforce the MOU.  Despite the fact that LSB Financial believes it could obtain regulatory approval of dividends from the Bank to LSB Financial, the Bank has elected not to declare dividends at this time (and LSB Financial is therefore unable to declare dividends) because of the uncertainty regarding increased capital requirements anticipated under the Dodd-Frank Act and because the Bank has obtained a new bank regulator - the OCC - under the Dodd-Frank Act and the Bank is not familiar with the OCC’s positions on capital and other related financial matters.
 

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document, including information included or incorporated by reference, contains, and future filings by LSB Financial on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K and future oral and written statements by LSB Financial and our management may contain, forward-looking statements about LSB Financial and its subsidiaries which we believe are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements with respect to anticipated future operating and financial performance, growth opportunities, interest rates, cost savings and funding advantages expected or anticipated to be realized by management.  Words such as may, could, should, would, believe, anticipate, estimate, expect, intend, plan and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements by LSB Financial and its management are based on beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions of management and are not guarantees of future performance.  We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise.  The important factors we discuss below and elsewhere in this document, as well as other factors discussed under the caption Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this document and identified in our filings with the SEC and those presented elsewhere by our management from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this document.
 
The following factors, many of which are subject to change based on various other factors beyond our control, could cause our financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements:
 
·  
the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct our operations;
 
·  
the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board;
 
·  
financial market, monetary and interest rate fluctuations, particularly the relative relationship of short-term interest rates to long-term interest rates;
 
·  
the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of Lafayette Savings and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors’ products and services;
 

 
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the willingness of users to substitute competitors’ products and services for our products and services;
 
·  
the impact of changes in financial services laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxes, accounting standards, banking, securities and insurance);
 
·  
the impact of technological changes;
 
·  
acquisitions;
 
·  
changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and
 
·  
our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
 

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not Applicable for Smaller Reporting Companies.
 
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”)), as of September 30, 2012, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.  There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act) identified in connection with the Company’s evaluation of controls that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over the financial reporting.
 

 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
 
Effective August 31, 2010, the Bank executed an updated Supervisory Agreement (the “Supervisory Agreement”) with the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) and LSB Financial Corp. (the “Company”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) with the OTS under which the Bank and the Company have agreed to take a number of actions within
 

 
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specified timeframes to address concerns identified by the OTS in connection with its 2010 examination of the Bank. These agreements replace the prior Memorandum of Understanding and Supervisory Agreement between the Bank and the OTS. As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, from and after July 21, 2011, the Bank is being supervised by the OCC and the Company is being supervised by the Federal Reserve. As a result, the OCC will now enforce the Bank’s Supervisory Agreement and the Federal Reserve will enforce the MOU. The Supervisory Agreement and the MOU will remain in effect until terminated, modified or superseded by the OCC or Federal Reserve, respectively.
 
The updated Supervisory Agreement eliminates certain requirements satisfied in the Bank’s prior agreement with the OTS.
 
Under the Supervisory Agreement, by September 30, 2010, the Bank’s board of directors was required to provide to the OTS written workout plans for each adversely classified asset or group of classified assets to any one borrower or loan relationship of $500,000 or greater certain classified assets. The Bank must also present quarterly status reports to the OCC (formerly, the OTS). The Bank timely submitted the required workout plans and has provided, and will continue to provide, the quarterly written asset status reports as required. The Bank believes it is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement and that these plans are a useful tool in monitoring the progress of its workouts of classified assets.
 
The Bank’s board of directors was also required to revise its policy on concentrations of credit and, in the event the revised limits are lower, adopt a plan to bring the Bank into compliance with the revised policy. The Bank’s board must also, on a quarterly basis, review the Bank’s compliance with the revised policy and the appropriateness of its concentration limits given current economic conditions and the Bank’s capital position. On September 20, 2010, the Bank’s board of directors approved a revised Concentrations of Credit Policy and Reduction Plan and continues to review the policy and compliance therewith on a quarterly basis. The Bank believes it is in compliance with these provisions of the Supervisory Agreement, and that its concentrations in the area of one- to four-family non-owner occupied rental properties have been reduced as a result of these actions.
 
The Bank was also required to revise its policies and procedures related to the establishment and maintenance of its allowance for loan losses and submit the revised policy to the Regional Director of the OTS for review and comment. However, the Supervisory Agreement did not require an additional provision for loan loss reserves. The Bank revised its allowance for loan losses policy on September 21, 2010. On June 20, 2011, the Bank’s board of directors further revised the policy to add clarification with respect to the requirement for outside appraisals. As a result of these actions, the Bank now obtains appraisals performed by a state-certified appraiser on all higher risk transactions. The Bank believes that it is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement.
 
The Supervisory Agreement also required the Bank to revise its written internal asset review and classification program. The Bank revised its internal asset review and classification program policy on September 21, 2010. The Bank’s board of directors has also approved establishment of an asset review committee that will review any loan rating changes. As a result of these actions, the Bank believes it has improved its loan classification process and its identification of troubled debt restructurings and nonaccrual loans. The Bank believes that it is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement.
 

 
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The Bank was required to submit to the OTS an updated business plan for the period beginning January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. The Bank submitted a three-year Business Plan to the OTS by October 31, 2010 which sets forth minimum capital goals of 8 percent and 12 percent for Tier 1 (Core) and risk-based capital, respectively. The Plan outlines strategies that will be employed to boost earnings and preserve capital, and includes pro-forma financial projections and budget assumptions. Any material modifications to the Business Plan must receive prior, written non-objection of the OCC (formerly the OTS). By December 31, 2011, and each December 31st thereafter while the Supervisory Agreement remains in effect, the Business Plan must be updated and submitted to the OCC (formerly the OTS). The OTS Regional Director notified the Bank on July 14, 2011 that the Plan was acceptable and should be implemented immediately. The Bank has implemented the Business Plan and there have been no material modifications to the Business Plan since submission. The Bank believes it is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement, except to the extent not yet applicable. The Bank believes that these actions relating to its Business Plan have improved its budgeting process.
 
The Bank’s board of directors is also required to review written quarterly variance reports on the Bank’s compliance with the Business Plan. A copy of each variance report is to be provided to the OCC (formerly the OTS) within five (5) days after review by the board. A budget variance report explaining the reasons for material variances from original projections is submitted to the Bank’s board of directors within 45 days of the quarter end. The board discusses the impact of noted variances and determines whether or not corrective action is required. The Bank believes it is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement.
 
The Supervisory Agreement requires prior written non-objection of the OCC (formerly the OTS) of the declaration or payment of dividends or other capital distributions by the Bank. The Bank has not declared or paid dividends, nor has it made any other capital distribution to the Company without the required prior approval. The Bank’s last approved dividend to the Company was paid in June, 2010. It does not anticipate needing further approvals of Bank dividends before the end of the year. The Bank is in compliance with this provision of the Supervisory Agreement.
 
The Supervisory Agreement places restrictions on the Bank with respect to certain operating activities, requiring prior notice to the OCC (formerly the OTS) of changes in directors and senior executive officers and prior written non-objection from the OCC (formerly the OTS) with respect to senior executive officer or director compensation, material third party service provider contracts, and asset growth over certain levels until the approval of the Bank’s Business Plan. Asset growth resulting from lending activities has not exceeded interest credited since third quarter 2010 (the quarter in which the Supervisory Agreement was executed). No payments covered by the Supervisory Agreement’s restriction on “golden parachute payments” as defined in 12 CFR § 359.1(f) have been made or requested since the effective date of the Supervisory Agreement. Directors Thomas Parent and Sarah Byrn, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Timothy Clary, and Vice President Todd Van Sickel are the only new additions to the board or executive management since the effective date of the Supervisory Agreement and their appointments complied with the requirements of the Supervisory Agreement. The Bank believes it is in compliance with these provisions of the Supervisory Agreement.
 
Under the MOU, the Company was required to submit to the OTS by October 31, 2010, a capital plan for enhancing the consolidated capital of the Company for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. The capital plan is to be updated each year during which the
 

 
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MOU is effective. On July 14, 2011, the OTS notified the Company that certain revisions to the capital plan primarily relating to consolidated capital ratios and consolidated financial statements of the Company were needed. The Company requested clarification from the Federal Reserve regarding the requested information and submitted a response on August 30, 2011 explaining a labeling correction that the Company believes will address the concerns noted by the OTS.
 
The MOU also requires prior written non-objection of the Federal Reserve (formerly the OTS) of the declaration or payment of dividends or other capital distributions by the Company and of any Company debt not in the ordinary course (including loans, cumulative preferred stock and subordinated debt) unless such debt is contemplated by the capital plan. The Company does not now hold any such debt. The Company believes it is in compliance with the provisions of the MOU. The Company suspended dividends to its shareholders starting with the third quarter of 2010 and its Board of Directors periodically evaluates whether to resume payment of any such dividends. Any resumption of dividends would require the prior approval of the Federal Reserve.
 
The Company believes that the Supervisory Agreement and the MOU have not had, and will not have, a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations of the Bank or the Company, taken as a whole.
 
We are, from time to time, involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. While the ultimate outcome of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel representing us in the proceedings, that the resolution of any prior and pending proceedings should not have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
 

Item 1A.   Risk Factors
 
Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Companies.
 

 
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Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
The following table sets forth the number and prices paid for repurchased shares.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Month of Purchase
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased1
   
Average Price Paid per Share
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs2
   
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs2
 
                         
July 1 – July 31, 2012
    ---       ---       ---       52,817  
                                 
August 1 – August 31, 2012
    ---       ---       ---       52,817  
                                 
September 1 – September 30, 2012
    ---       ---       ---       52,817  
                                 
Total
    ---       ---       ---       52,817  
_______________________
1 There were no shares repurchased other than through a publicly announced plan or program.
2 We have in place a program, announced February 6, 2007, to repurchase up to 100,000 shares of our common stock.
 
 
Item 3   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None.
 
 
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Not Applicable.
 

Item 5.   Other Information
 
None.
 
 
Item 6.   Exhibits
 
The exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
 
LSB FINANCIAL CORP.
 
(Registrant)
     
     
Date:  November 14, 2012
By:
/s/ Randolph F. Williams
   
Randolph F. Williams, President
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
     
Date:  November 14, 2012
By:
/s/ Mary Jo David
   
Mary Jo David, Treasurer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 


Regulation
S-K Exhibit Number
 
Document
     
31.1
 
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)
     
31.2
 
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)
     
32
 
Section 906 Certification
     
101
 
The following materials from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2012 formatted in an XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.*

*  Users of the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are advised, in accordance with Regulation S-T Rule 406T, that this Interactive Data File is deemed not filed as a part of a registration statement for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.  The financial information contained in the XBRL-related documents is unaudited and unreviewed.