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3) Investments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Notes  
3) Investments

 

3)         Investments

 

The Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities held-to-maturity and equity securities available for sale as of June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

 Gross Unrealized Losses

 Estimated Fair Value

June 30, 2012:

Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost:

Bonds:

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies

 $    2,811,474

 $558,830

 $          -

 $    3,370,304

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 2,960,476

 353,439

 (6,560)

 3,307,355

Corporate securities including public utilities

 118,961,564

 12,950,236

 (1,409,269)

 130,502,531

Mortgage-backed securities

 5,348,172

 288,026

 (193,980)

 5,442,218

Redeemable preferred stock

 1,510,878

 75,472

 (8,000)

 1,578,350

Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity

 $131,592,564

 $14,226,003

 $(1,617,809)

 $144,200,758

 

 

Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

Gross Unrealized Losses

Estimated Fair Value

June 30, 2012:

Equity securities available for sale at estimated fair value:

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 $  20,281

 $       -

 $  (1,797)

 $  18,484

Common stock:

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

 6,840,761

 378,015

 (1,354,827)

 5,863,949

Total equity securities available for sale at estimated fair value

 $6,861,042

 $378,015

 $(1,356,624)

 $5,882,433

Mortgage loans on real estate and construction loans held for investment at amortized cost:

Residential

$52,498,871

Residential construction

 9,085,386

Commercial

 41,090,847

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 (4,699,410)

Total mortgage loans on real estate and construction loans held for investment

 $97,975,694

Real estate held for investment - net of depreciation

$4,272,796

Other real estate owned held for investment - net of  depreciation

56,127,842

Other real estate owned held for sale

5,998,740

Total real estate

$66,399,378

Policy and other loans at amortized cost - net of allowance for doubtful accounts

$17,818,019

Short-term investments at amortized cost

$5,562,045

 

The Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities held to maturity and equity securities available for sale as of December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:

 

Amortized Cost 

Gross Unrealized Gains

 Gross Unrealized Losses  

 Estimated Fair Value  

December 31, 2011:

Fixed maturity securities held to maturity carried at amortized cost:

Bonds:

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies

 $  2,820,159

 $551,740

 $          -

 $  3,371,899

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 3,024,425

 309,986

 (13,156)

 3,321,255

Corporate securities including public utilities

 113,648,447

 10,075,071

 (2,268,146)

 121,455,372

Mortgage-backed securities

 6,575,178

 354,286

 (356,900)

 6,572,564

Redeemable preferred stock

 1,510,878

 72,639

 (129,200)

 1,454,317

Total fixed maturity securities held to maturity

 $127,579,087

 $11,363,722

 $(2,767,402)

 $136,175,407

 

Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

Gross Unrealized Losses

Estimated Fair Value

December 31, 2011:

Equity securities available for sale at estimated fair value:

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 $    20,281

 $      -

 $    (1,843)

 $   18,438

Common stock:

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

 7,250,991

 363,387

 (1,333,424)

 6,280,954

Total equity securities available for sale at estimated fair value

 $7,271,272

 $363,387

 $(1,335,267)

 $6,299,392

Mortgage loans on real estate and construction loans held for investment at amortized cost:

Residential

$54,344,327

Residential construction

17,259,666

Commercial

48,433,147

Less: Allowance for loan losses

(4,881,173)

Total mortgage loans on real estate and construction loans held for investment

$115,155,967

Real estate held for investment - net of depreciation

$3,786,780

Other real estate owned held for investment - net of depreciation

46,398,095

Other real estate owned held for sale

5,793,900

Total real estate

$55,978,775

Policy and other loans at amortized cost - net of allowance for doubtful accounts

$18,463,277

Short-term investments at amortized cost

$6,932,023

 

Fixed Maturity Securities

 

The following tables summarize unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities, which are carried at amortized cost, at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The unrealized losses were primarily related to interest rate fluctuations. The tables set forth unrealized losses by duration and number of investment positions, together with the fair value of the related fixed maturity securities:

 

 

 

Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months

 

No. of Investment Positions

 

Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months

 

No. of Investment Positions

 

Total Unrealized Loss

At June 30, 2012

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $        -

0

 $   6,560

2

 $    6,560

Corporate securities including public utilities

 598,070

22

 811,199

17

 1,409,269

Mortgage-backed securities

 54,149

1

 139,831

3

 193,980

Redeemable preferred stock

 -

0

 8,000

1

 8,000

Total unrealized losses

 $  652,219

23

 $ 965,590

23

 $1,617,809

Fair Value

$10,581,908

$8,353,472

$18,935,380

At December 31, 2011

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $       -

0

 $  13,156

2

 $  13,156

Corporate securities including public utilities

 1,544,224

47

 723,922

12

 2,268,146

Mortgage-backed securities

 161,300

3

 195,600

1

 356,900

Redeemable preferred stock

 800

1

 128,400

1

 129,200

Total unrealized losses

 $1,706,324

51

 $1,061,078

16

 $2,767,402

Fair Value

$24,249,533

$3,762,892

$28,012,425

 

 

As of June 30, 2012, the average market value of the related fixed maturities was 92.1% of amortized cost and the average market value was 91.0% of amortized cost as of December 31, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and  2011 an other than temporary decline in fair value resulted in the recognition of credit losses on fixed maturity securities of $90,000 and $65,129, respectively.

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its available-for-sale fixed investment securities related to corporate securities and other public utilities, consisting of bonds and preferred stocks that are in a loss position. The review involves an analysis of the securities in relation to historical values, and projected earnings and revenue growth rates. Based on the analysis, a determination is made whether a security will likely recover from the loss position within a reasonable period of time. If it is unlikely that the investment will recover from the loss position, the loss is considered to be other than temporary, the security is written down to the impaired value and an impairment loss is recognized. No other than temporary impairment loss was considered to exist for these fixed maturity securities as of June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

Equity Securities

 

The following tables summarize unrealized losses on equity securities that were carried at estimated fair value based on quoted trading prices at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The unrealized losses were primarily the result of decreases in fair value due to overall equity market declines. The tables set forth unrealized losses by duration and number of investment positions, together with the fair value of the related equity securities available-for-sale in a loss position:

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Losses for Less than Twelve Months

 

No. of Investment Positions

 

Unrealized Losses for More than Twelve Months

 

No. of Investment Positions

 

Total Unrealized Losses

At June 30, 2012

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 $     213

1

 $   1,584

1

 $   1,797

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

 582,951

61

 771,876

30

 1,354,827

Total unrealized losses

 $ 583,164

62

 $ 773,460

31

 $1,356,624

Fair Value

$2,213,889

$1,005,768

$3,219,657

At December 31, 2011

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 $       0

-

 $   1,843

2

 $   1,843

Industrial, miscellaneous and all other

 955,400

79

 378,024

14

 1,333,424

Total unrealized losses

 $ 955,400

79

 $379,867

16

 $1,335,267

Fair Value

$2,857,082

$560,529

$3,417,611

 

As of June 30, 2012, the average market value of the equity securities available for sale was 70.4% of the original investment and the average market value was 71.9% of the original investment as of December 31, 2011. The intent of the Company is to retain equity securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery in fair value. However, the Company may sell equity securities during a period in which the fair value has declined below the amount of the original investment. In certain situations new factors, including changes in the business environment, can change the Company’s previous intent to continue holding a security. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, there was no other than temporary decline in fair value.

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its investment in industrial, miscellaneous and all other equity securities that are in a loss position. The review involves an analysis of the securities in relation to historical values, price earnings ratios, projected earnings and revenue growth rates. Based on the analysis a determination is made whether a security will likely recover from the loss position within a reasonable period of time. If it is unlikely that the investment will recover from the loss position, the loss is considered to be other than temporary, the security is written down to the impaired value and an impairment loss is recognized. No other than temporary impairment loss was considered to exist for these equity securities as of June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

The fair values of fixed maturity securities are based on quoted market prices, when available. For fixed maturity securities not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services, or in the case of private placements, are estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a current market value applicable to the coupon rate, credit and maturity of the investments. The fair values for equity securities are based on quoted market prices.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

Amortized Cost   

Estimated Fair Value      

Held to Maturity:

Due in 2012

 $   577,059

 $   582,761

Due in 2013 through 2016

 19,254,387

 20,942,282

Due in 2017 through 2021

 50,167,095

 54,454,126

Due after 2021

 54,734,973

 61,201,021

Mortgage-backed securities

 5,348,172

 5,442,218

Redeemable preferred stock

 1,510,878

 1,578,350

Total held to maturity

 $131,592,564

 $144,200,758

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available for sale securities at June 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Equities are valued using the specific identification method.

 

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

Estimated Fair Value      

Available for Sale:

Due in 2012 through 2015

 $        -

 $       -

Due in 2013 through 2016

 -

 -

Due in 2017 through 2021

 -

 -

Due after 2021

 -

 -

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 20,281

 18,484

Common stock

 6,840,761

 5,863,949

Total available for sale

 $6,861,042

 $5,882,433

 

The Company’s realized gains and losses, other than temporary impairments from investments and other assets, are summarized as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

 Fixed maturity securities held to   maturity:

Gross realized gains

$ 129,651

 $ 166,465

 $ 137,255

 $ 319,957

Gross realized losses

                   -

         (93,736)

              (334)

        (131,821)

Other than temporary impairments

         (45,000)

         (30,000)

         (90,000)

         (65,129)

 Securities available for sale:

Gross realized gains

           15,372

         166,872

         152,580

         455,123

Gross realized losses

                   -

         (27,950)

           (5,705)

         (34,804)

Other than temporary impairments

                   -

                   -

                   -

                   -

 Other assets:

Gross realized gains

           54,583

       1,045,915

           86,870

       1,055,071

Gross realized losses

         (12,680)

                   -

         (12,680)

         (60,870)

Other than temporary impairments

                   -

                   -

                   -

                   -

Total

 $141,926

 $1,227,566

 $ 267,986

 $1,537,527

 

 

The net carrying amount of held to maturity securities sold was $341,173 and $12,341,156 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011, respectively.  The net realized gain related to these sales was $7,242 and $462,267 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011, respectively. Certain circumstances lead to these decisions to sell. In 2012 and 2011, the Company sold certain held to maturity bonds in gain positions to reduce its risk in certain industries or companies.

There were no investments, aggregated by issuer, in excess of 10% of shareholders’ equity (before net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities) at June 30, 2012, other than investments issued or guaranteed by the United States Government.

 

Major categories of net investment income are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Fixed maturity securities

 $     1,943,272

 $     1,986,480

 $     3,853,617

 $     3,739,257

Equity securities

            68,146

            59,000

          131,723

          126,986

Mortgage loans on real estate

        2,075,430

        1,699,220

        4,212,006

        2,986,433

Real estate

          800,339

          566,777

        1,458,794

        1,138,089

Policy and other loans

          189,947

          210,914

          418,274

          424,032

Short-term investments,  principally gains on sale of mortgage loans and other

        2,006,325

        1,346,332

        4,043,731

        2,720,664

Gross investment income

        7,083,459

        5,868,723

      14,118,145

      11,135,461

Investment expenses

         (945,561)

      (1,151,365)

      (1,926,200)

      (2,147,655)

Net investment income

 $     6,137,898

 $     4,717,358

 $   12,191,945

 $     8,987,806

 

Net investment income includes income earned by the restricted assets of the cemeteries and mortuaries of $168,989 and $170,649 for six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Net investment income on real estate consists primarily of rental revenue received under short-term leases.

 

Investment expenses consist primarily of depreciation, property taxes, operating expenses of real estate and an estimated portion of administrative expenses relating to investment activities.

 

Securities on deposit for regulatory authorities as required by law amounted to $9,624,656 at June 30, 2012 and $9,593,318 at December 31, 2011. The restricted securities are included in various assets under investments on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Mortgage Loans

 

Mortgage loans consist of first and second mortgages. The mortgage loans bear interest at rates ranging from 2.0% to 10.5% per annum, maturity dates range from three months to 30 years and are secured by real estate. Concentrations of credit risk arise when a number of mortgage loan debtors have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. Although the Company has a diversified mortgage loan portfolio consisting of residential mortgages, commercial loans and residential construction loans and requires collateral on all real estate exposures, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor obligations is reliant on the economic stability of the geographic region in which the debtors live or do business. At June 30, 2012, the Company had 31%, 13% and 12% of its mortgage loans from borrowers located in the states of Utah, California and Florida, respectively. The mortgage loans on real estate balances on the consolidated balance sheet are reflected net of an allowance for loan losses of $4,699,410 and $4,881,173 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

The Company establishes a valuation allowance for credit losses in its portfolio.

 

The following is a summary of the allowance for loan losses as a contra-asset account for the periods presented:

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Mortgage Loans

 

Commercial

Residential

Residential Construction

Total

June 30, 2012

Allowance for credit losses:

Beginning balance - January 1, 2011

 $                   -

 $     4,338,805

 $        542,368

 $     4,881,173

   Charge-offs

                       -

          (168,154)

          (250,524)

          (418,678)

   Provision

                       -

           236,915

                       -

           236,915

Ending balance -March 31, 2012

 $                   -

 $     4,407,566

 $        291,844

 $     4,699,410

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $                   -

 $        885,968

 $        188,285

 $     1,074,253

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 $                   -

 $     3,521,598

 $        103,559

 $     3,625,157

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 $                   -

 $                  -

 $                   -

 $                  -

Mortgage loans:

Ending balance

 $   41,090,847

 $   52,498,871

 $     9,085,386

 $ 102,675,104

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $     2,842,962

 $     5,403,395

 $     3,712,761

 $   11,959,118

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 $   38,247,885

 $   47,095,476

 $     5,372,625

 $   90,715,986

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 $                   -

 $                  -

 $                   -

 $                  -

December 31, 2011

Allowance for credit losses:

Beginning balance - January 1, 2011

 $                   -

 $     6,212,072

 $        858,370

 $     7,070,442

   Charge-offs

                       -

       (2,994,715)

          (430,274)

       (3,424,989)

   Provision

                       -

        1,121,448

           114,272

        1,235,720

Ending balance - December 31, 2011

 $                   -

 $     4,338,805

 $        542,368

 $     4,881,173

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $                   -

 $        738,975

 $        250,524

 $        989,499

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 $                   -

 $     3,599,830

 $        291,844

 $     3,891,674

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 $                   -

 $                  -

 $                   -

 $                  -

Mortgage loans:

Ending balance

 $   48,433,147

 $   54,344,327

 $   17,259,666

 $ 120,037,140

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 $     2,758,235

 $     4,611,995

 $     5,645,865

 $   13,016,095

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 $   45,674,912

 $   49,732,332

 $   11,613,801

 $ 107,021,045

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 $                   -

 $                  -

 $                   -

 $                  -

 

 

The following is a summary of the aging of mortgage loans for the periods presented:

 

 

Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans

 

30-59 Days Past Due

60-89 Days Past Due

Greater Than 90 Days 1)

In Foreclosure 1)

Total Past Due

Current

Total Mortgage Loans

Allowance for Loan Losses

Net Mortgage Loans

June 30, 2012

Commercial

 $          572,215

 $                       -

 $                        -

 $        2,842,962

 $          3,415,177

 $    37,675,670

 $       41,090,847

 $                         -

 $       41,090,847

Residential

              807,321

           2,179,410

            4,251,414

            5,403,395

           12,641,540

         39,857,331

           52,498,871

         (4,407,566)

           48,091,305

Residential   Construction

             427,950

                           -

            1,083,731

              3,712,761

            5,224,442

           3,860,944

             9,085,386

              (291,844)

            8,793,542

Total

 $      1,807,486

 $       2,179,410

 $       5,335,145

 $          11,959,118

 $        21,281,159

 $     81,393,945

 $      102,675,104

 $      (4,699,410)

 $      97,975,694

December 31, 2011

Commercial

 $                       -

 $                       -

 $       1,053,500

 $        2,758,235

 $          3,811,735

 $      44,621,412

 $       48,433,147

 $                         -

 $       48,433,147

Residential

         2,478,084

          2,058,261

          5,500,340

              4,611,995

          14,648,680

        39,695,647

          54,344,327

         (4,338,805)

          50,005,522

Residential   Construction

              859,651

             682,532

               309,651

            5,645,865

            7,497,699

            9,761,967

           17,259,666

             (542,368)

            16,717,298

Total

 $     3,337,735

 $     2,740,793

 $       6,863,491

 $        13,016,095

 $       25,958,114

 $    94,079,026

 $      120,037,140

 $       (4,881,173)

 $      115,155,967

1)  Interest income is not recognized on loans past due greater than 90 days or in foreclosure.

 

Impaired Mortgage Loans

 

Impaired mortgage loans include loans with a related specific valuation allowance or loans whose carrying amount has been reduced to the expected collectible amount because the impairment has been considered other than temporary. The recorded investment in and unpaid principal balance of impaired loans along with the related loan specific allowance for losses, if any, for each reporting period and the average recorded investment and interest income recognized during the time the loans were impaired were as follows:

 

Impaired Loans

  Recorded Investment

   Unpaid Principal Balance

  Related Allowance

  Average Recorded Investment

  Interest Income Recognized

June 30, 2012

With no related allowance recorded:

   Commercial

$    2,842,962

$    2,842,962

$                   -

$    2,842,962

$                   -

   Residential

       4,251,414

       4,251,414

                     -

       4,251,414

                      -

   Residential construction

       1,083,731

       1,083,731

                     -

       1,083,731

                      -

With an allowance recorded:

   Commercial

$                  -

$                   -

$                  -

$                  -

$                   -

   Residential

       5,403,395

       5,403,395

         885,968

       5,403,395

                      -

   Residential construction

       3,712,761

       3,712,761

         188,285

       3,712,761

                      -

Total:

   Commercial

$    2,842,962

$    2,842,962

$                  -

$    2,842,962

$                   -

   Residential

       9,654,809

       9,654,809

         885,968

       9,654,809

                      -

   Residential construction

       4,796,492

       4,796,492

         188,285

       4,796,492

                      -

December 31, 2011

With no related allowance recorded:

   Commercial

$    3,811,735

$    3,811,735

$                  -

$    3,811,735

$                   -

   Residential

       5,500,340

       5,500,340

                     -

       5,500,340

                      -

   Residential construction

          309,651

          309,651

                     -

          309,651

                      -

With an allowance recorded:

   Commercial

$                  -

$                   -

$                  -

$                  -

$                   -

   Residential

       4,611,995

       4,611,995

         738,975

       4,611,995

                      -

   Residential construction

       5,645,865

       5,645,865

         250,524

       5,645,865

                      -

Total:

   Commercial

$    3,811,735

$    3,811,735

$                  -

$    3,811,735

$                   -

   Residential

     10,112,335

     10,112,335

         738,975

     10,112,335

                      -

   Residential construction

       5,955,516

       5,955,516

         250,524

       5,955,516

                      -

 

Credit Risk Profile Based on Performance Status

 

The Company’s mortgage loan portfolio is monitored based on performance of the loans. Monitoring a mortgage loan increases when the loan is delinquent or earlier if there is an indication of impairment. The Company defines non-performing mortgage loans as loans 90 days past due or on non-accrual status.

 

The Company’s performing and non-performing mortgage loans were as follows:

 

 

Mortgage Loan Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 Commercial

 Residential

 Residential Construction

 Total

 

June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

Performing

 $       38,247,885

 $         44,621,412

 $       42,844,062

 $        44,231,992

 $         4,288,894

 $         11,304,150

 $          85,380,841

 $        100,157,554

Nonperforming

              2,842,962

                3,811,735

              9,654,809

              10,112,335

             4,796,492

              5,955,516

              17,294,263

              19,879,586

Total

 $        41,090,847

 $        48,433,147

 $        52,498,871

 $       54,344,327

 $         9,085,386

 $       17,259,666

 $        102,675,104

 $        120,037,140

 

 

Non-Accrual Mortgage Loans

 

Once a loan is past due 90 days, it is the Company’s policy to end the accrual of interest income on the loan and write off any income that had been accrued. Interest not accrued on these loans totals $1,984,000 and $2,308,000 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

The following is a summary of mortgage loans on a nonaccrual status for the periods presented.

 

Mortgage Loans on Nonaccrual Status

 As of June 30,

 As of December 31,

2012

2011

Commercial

 $                    2,842,962

 $                   3,811,735

Residential

                       9,654,809

                    10,112,335

Residential construction

                       4,796,492

                      5,955,516

Total

 $                  17,294,263

 $                 19,879,586

 

Loan Loss Reserve

 

When a repurchase demand is received from a third party investor, the relevant data is reviewed and captured so that an estimated future loss can be calculated. The key factors that are used in the estimated loss calculation are as follows: (i) lien position, (ii) payment status, (iii) claim type, (iv) unpaid principal balance, (v) interest rate, and (vi) validity of the demand. Other data is captured and is useful for management purposes; the actual estimated loss is generally based on these key factors. The Company conducts its own review upon the receipt of a repurchase demand. In many instances, the Company is able to resolve the issues relating to the repurchase demand by the third party investor without having to make any payments to the investor.

 

The following is a summary of the loan loss reserve that is included in other liabilities and accrued expenses:

 

As of June 30,

As of December 31,

2012

2011

Balance, beginning of period

 $2,337,875

 $5,899,025

Provisions for losses

 1,535,315

 1,667,805

Charge-offs

 (249,370)

 (5,228,955)

Balance, end of period

 $3,623,820

 $2,337,875

 

The Company believes the loan loss reserve represents probable loan losses incurred as of the balance sheet date. The loan loss reserve may not be adequate, however, for claims asserted by third party investors. Actual loan loss experience could change, in the near-term, from the established reserve based upon claims asserted by third party investors. If SecurityNational Mortgage is unable to negotiate acceptable terms with the third party investors, legal action may ensue in an effort to obtain amounts that the third party investors claim are allegedly due.  In the event of legal action, if SecurityNational Mortgage is not successful in its defenses against claims asserted by

these third party investors to the extent that a substantial judgment is entered against SecurityNational Mortgage which is beyond its capacity to pay, SecurityNational Mortgage may be required to curtail or cease operations.