Fair Value Measurements

GAAP requires disclosure of estimated fair values for financial instruments. Such estimates are subjective in nature, and significant judgment is required regarding the risk characteristics of various financial instruments at a discrete point in time. Therefore, such estimates could vary significantly if assumptions regarding uncertain factors were to change. In addition, as the Company normally intends to hold the majority of its financial instruments until maturity, it does not expect to realize many of the estimated amounts disclosed. The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for certain items which are not defined as financial instruments but which may have significant value. The Company does not believe that it would be practicable to estimate a representational fair value for these types of items as of September 30, 2014 and 2013. Because GAAP excludes certain items from fair value disclosure requirements, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company.

Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The following definitions describe the levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting

entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as

quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or

can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the

assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information

available in the circumstances.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a recurring basis:

Securities Available for Sale

The estimated fair value of MBS and other investments are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2).

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):



	Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Available for Sale Securities
MBS: U.S. government agencies	$	—	$	1,899	$	—	$	1,899
Mutual funds	958		—		—		958
Total	$	958	$	1,899	$	—	$	2,857

There were no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year ended September 30, 2014.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):



	Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Available for Sale Securities
MBS:
U.S. government agencies	$	—	$	2,229	$	—	$	2,229
Private label residential	—		914		—		914
Mutual funds	958		—		—		958
Total	$	958	$	3,143	$	—	$	4,101

There were no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year ended September 30, 2013.

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.

The Company uses the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a non-recurring basis:

Impaired Loans: The specific reserve for collateral dependent impaired loans was based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, if applicable. The estimated fair value of impaired loans is calculated using the collateral value method or on a discounted cash flow basis. In some cases, adjustments were made to the appraised values due to various factors including age of the appraisal, age of comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Securities Held to Maturity: The estimated fair value of securities held to maturity are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2) and unobservable inputs such as dealer quotes, discounted cash flows or similar techniques (Level 3).

OREO and Other Repossessed Assets, net: The Company’s OREO and other repossessed assets are initially recorded at estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. This amount becomes the property’s new basis. Estimated fair value was generally determined by management based on a number of factors, including third-party appraisals of estimated fair value in an orderly sale. Estimated costs to sell are based on standard market factors. The valuation of OREO and other repossessed assets is subject to significant external and internal judgment (Level 3).

The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2014, and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the year ended September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):



	Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Losses
Impaired loans:
Mortgage Loans:
One-to four-family	$	—	$	—	$	3,655	$	1,106
Multi-family	—		—		3,278		—
Commercial	—		—		5,334		463
Land	—		—		3,779		260
Consumer loans:
Home equity and second mortgage	—		—		284		47
Total impaired loans (1)	—		—		16,330		1,876
MBS – held to maturity (2):
Private label residential	—		40		—		31
OREO and other repossessed assets (3)	—		—		9,092		605
Total	$	—	$	40	$	25,422	$	2,512

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(1)	The loss represents charge-offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustments based on the estimated fair value of the collateral net of estimated costs to sell, if applicable.


(2)	The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held-to-maturity MBS.


(3)	The loss represents adjustments resulting from management’s periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the year ended September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):



	Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Losses
Impaired loans:
Mortgage Loans:
One-to four-family	$	—	$	—	$	3,042	$	769
Multi-family	—		—		4,850		—
Commercial	—		—		12,868		667
Construction – speculative one-to four-family	—		—		599		—
Land	—		—		969		2,307
Consumer loans:
Home equity and second mortgage	—		—		242		184
Total impaired loans (1)	—		—		22,570		3,927
MBS – held to maturity (2):
Private label residential	—		83		—		45
OREO and other repossessed assets (3)	—		—		11,720		2,064
Total	$	—	$	83	$	34,290	$	6,036

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(1)	The loss represents charge-offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustments based on the estimated fair value of the collateral, net of estimated cost to sell, if applicable.


(2)	The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held-to-maturity MBS.


(3)	The loss represents adjustments resulting from management’s periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):



	Estimated Fair Value		Valuation Technique(s)	Unobservable Input(s)	Range
Impaired loans	$	16,330	Market approach	Appraised value less selling costs	NA

OREO and other repossessed assets	$	9,092	Market approach	Lower of appraised value or listing price less selling costs	NA

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value of its other financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

CDs Held for Investment: The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

Securities: See descriptions above.

FHLB Stock: No ready market exists for this stock, and it has no quoted market value. However, redemption of this stock has historically been at par value. During the year ended September 30, 2014, 2,061 shares of FHLB stock was redeemed from the Company at par value. Accordingly, par value is deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans Receivable, Net: At September 30, 2014 the fair value of non-impaired loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers for the same remaining maturities. Prepayments are based on the historical experience of the Bank. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using the methods described above. At September 30, 2013 the fair value of loans was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis and comparable market statistics. A discounted cash flow analysis was used to estimate the fair value of loans graded pass. The fair value of loans graded, watch, special mention and substandard was estimated using comparable market statistics that approximated sales of similarly rated loans.

Loans Held for Sale: The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices obtained from Freddie Mac.

Accrued Interest: The recorded amount of accrued interest approximates the estimated fair value.

Deposits: The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is deemed to be the amount payable on demand. The estimated fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is computed by discounting future cash flows using the rates currently offered by the Bank for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

FHLB Advances: The estimated fair value of FHLB advances is computed by discounting the future cash flows of the borrowings at a rate which approximates the current offering rate of the borrowings with a comparable remaining life.

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined that they do not have a distinguishable estimated fair value.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):



			Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Recorded Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	72,354	$	72,354	$	72,354		$	—	$	—
CDs held for investment	35,845		35,845		35,845			—		—
Securities	8,155		9,131		958		6,676	8,173		—
FHLB stock	5,246		5,246		5,246			—		—
Loans receivable, net	564,853		563,802		—			—		563,802
Loans held for sale	899		921		921			—		—
Accrued interest receivable	1,910		1,910		1,910			—		—

Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand	$	106,417	$	106,417	$	106,417		$	—	$	—
Interest-bearing	508,699		509,406		345,412			—		163,994
Total deposits	615,116		615,823		451,829			—		163,994
FHLB advances	45,000		47,279		—			47,279		—
Accrued interest payable	298		298		298			—		—

The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows as of September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):



			Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Recorded Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	94,496	$	94,496	$	94,496	$	—	$	—
CDs held for investment	30,042		30,042		30,042		—		—
Securities	6,838		7,634		973		6,661		—
FHLB stock	5,452		5,452		5,452		—		—
Loans receivable, net	546,193		514,616		—		—		514,616
Loans held for sale	1,911		1,973		1,973		—		—
Accrued interest receivable	1,972		1,972		1,972		—		—

Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand	$	87,657	$	87,657	$	87,657	$	—	$	—
Interest-bearing	520,605		522,021		346,455		—		175,566
Total deposits	608,262		609,678		434,112		—		175,566
FHLB advances	45,000		48,445		—		48,445		—
Accrued interest payable	320		320		320		—		—

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change, and that change may either be favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to appropriately manage interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed interest rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising interest rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling interest rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed interest rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising interest rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling interest rate environment. Management monitors interest rates and maturities of assets and liabilities, and attempts to manage interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.