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Loans
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]  
Loans
Loans

Loans are comprised of the following:
(in 000's)
September 30, 2015

 
December 31, 2014

Commercial and Business Loans
$
62,648

 
$
60,422

Government Program Loans
1,616

 
1,947

Total Commercial and Industrial
64,264

 
62,369

Real Estate – Mortgage:
 

 
 

Commercial Real Estate
165,065

 
154,672

Residential Mortgages
72,452

 
59,095

Home Improvement and Home Equity loans
960

 
1,110

Total Real Estate Mortgage
238,477

 
214,877

Real Estate Construction and Development
150,888

 
137,158

Agricultural
43,025

 
31,713

Installment
19,047

 
11,802

Total Loans
$
515,701

 
$
457,919


 
The Company's loans are predominantly in the San Joaquin Valley and the greater Oakhurst/East Madera County area, as well as the Campbell area of Santa Clara County. Although the Company does participate in loans with other financial institutions, they are primarily in the state of California.

Commercial and industrial loans represent 12.5% of total loans at September 30, 2015 and are generally made to support the ongoing operations of small-to-medium sized commercial businesses. Commercial and industrial loans have a high degree of industry diversification and provide working capital, financing for the purchase of manufacturing plants and equipment, or funding for growth and general expansion of businesses. A substantial portion of commercial and industrial loans are secured by accounts receivable, inventory, leases, or other collateral including real estate. The remainder are unsecured; however, extensions of credit are predicated upon the financial capacity of the borrower. Repayment of commercial loans is generally from the cash flow of the borrower.

Real estate mortgage loans, representing 46.2% of total loans at September 30, 2015, are secured by trust deeds on primarily commercial property, but are also secured by trust deeds on single family residences. Repayment of real estate mortgage loans generally comes from the cash flow of the borrower.

Commercial real estate mortgage loans comprise the largest segment of this loan category and are available on all types of income producing and commercial properties, including: office buildings, shopping centers; apartments and motels; owner occupied buildings; manufacturing facilities and more. Commercial real estate mortgage loans can also be used to refinance existing debt. Although real estate associated with the business is the primary collateral for commercial real estate mortgage loans, the underlying real estate is not the source of repayment. Commercial real estate loans are made under the premise that the loan will be repaid from the borrower's business operations, rental income associated with the real property, or personal assets.

Residential mortgage loans are provided to individuals to finance or refinance single-family residences. Residential mortgages are not a primary business line offered by the Company, and a majority are conventional mortgages that were purchased as a pool. Most residential mortgages originated by the Company are of a shorter term than conventional mortgages, with maturities ranging from 3 to 15 years on average.

Home Improvement and Home Equity loans comprise a relatively small portion of total real estate mortgage loans, and are offered to borrowers for the purpose of home improvements, although the proceeds may be used for other purposes. Home equity loans are generally secured by junior trust deeds, but may be secured by 1st trust deeds.

Real estate construction and development loans, representing 29.3% of total loans at September 30, 2015, consist of loans for residential and commercial construction projects, as well as land acquisition and development, or land held for future development. Loans in this category are secured by real estate including improved and unimproved land, as well as single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial properties in various stages of completion. All real estate loans have established equity requirements. Repayment on construction loans generally comes from long-term mortgages with other lending institutions obtained at completion of the project.

Agricultural loans represent 8.3% of total loans at September 30, 2015 and are generally secured by land, equipment, inventory and receivables. Repayment is from the cash flow of the borrower.

Installment loans represent 3.7% of total loans at September 30, 2015 and generally consist of loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures such as credit cards, automobiles or other consumer items.

In the normal course of business, the Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, these financial instruments include commitments to extend credit of $112,665,000 and $105,434,000, respectively, and standby letters of credit of $3,009,000 and $3,800,000, respectively. These instruments involve elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheet. The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of the involvement the Company has in off-balance sheet financial instruments.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amounts of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer, as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. A majority of these commitments are at floating interest rates based on the Prime rate. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but includes accounts receivable, inventory, leases, property, plant and equipment, residential real estate and income-producing properties.

Standby letters of credit are generally unsecured and are issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.

Past Due Loans

The Company monitors delinquency and potential problem loans on an ongoing basis through weekly reports to the Loan Committee and monthly reports to the Board of Directors. The following is a summary of delinquent loans at September 30, 2015 (in 000's):
September 30, 2015
Loans
30-60 Days Past Due
 
Loans
61-89 Days Past Due
 
Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
 
Total Past Due Loans
 
Current Loans
 
Total Loans
 
Accruing
Loans 90 or
More Days Past Due
Commercial and Business Loans
$

 
$

 
$
962

 
$
962

 
$
61,686

 
$
62,648

 
$

Government Program Loans

 

 
19

 
19

 
1,597

 
1,616

 
19

Total Commercial and Industrial

 

 
981

 
981

 
63,283

 
64,264

 
19

Commercial Real Estate Loans

 
747

 

 
747

 
164,318

 
165,065

 

Residential Mortgages

 
63

 
267

 
330

 
72,122

 
72,452

 

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 
960

 
960



Total Real Estate Mortgage

 
810

 
267

 
1,077

 
237,400

 
238,477

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 

 
150,888

 
150,888

 

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 
43,025

 
43,025

 

Consumer Loans

 

 
450

 
450

 
18,382

 
18,832

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 
78

 
78

 

Overdrafts

 

 

 

 
137

 
137

 

Total Installment

 

 
450

 
450

 
18,597

 
19,047

 

Total Loans
$

 
$
810

 
$
1,698

 
$
2,508

 
$
513,193

 
$
515,701

 
$
19


The following is a summary of delinquent loans at December 31, 2014 (in 000's):
December 31, 2014
Loans
30-60 Days Past Due
 
Loans
61-89 Days Past Due
 
Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
 
Total Past Due Loans
 
Current Loans
 
Total Loans
 
Accruing
Loans 90 or
More Days Past Due
Commercial and Business Loans
$
962

 
$

 
$

 
$
962

 
$
59,460

 
$
60,422

 
$

Government Program Loans
445

 

 

 
445

 
1,502

 
1,947

 

Total Commercial and Industrial
1,407

 

 

 
1,407

 
60,962

 
62,369

 

Commercial Real Estate Loans
463

 

 

 
463

 
154,209

 
154,672

 

Residential Mortgages

 
90

 
162

 
252

 
58,843

 
59,095

 

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
43

 

 
42

 
85

 
1,025

 
1,110

 

Total Real Estate Mortgage
506

 
90

 
204

 
800

 
214,077

 
214,877

 

Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 

 
137,158

 
137,158

 

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 
31,713

 
31,713

 

Consumer Loans
67

 

 

 
67

 
11,428

 
11,495

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 
92

 
92

 

Overdrafts

 

 

 

 
215

 
215

 

Total Installment
67

 

 

 
67

 
11,735

 
11,802

 

Total Loans
$
1,980

 
$
90

 
$
204

 
$
2,274

 
$
455,645

 
$
457,919

 
$



Nonaccrual Loans

Commercial, construction and commercial real estate loans are placed on nonaccrual status under the following circumstances:

- When there is doubt regarding the full repayment of interest and principal.

- When principal and/or interest on the loan has been in default for a period of 90-days or more, unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection that will result in repayment in the near future.

- When the loan is identified as having loss elements and/or is risk rated "8" Doubtful.

Other circumstances which jeopardize the ultimate collectability of the loan including certain troubled debt restructurings, identified loan impairment, and certain loans to facilitate the sale of OREO.
 
Loans meeting any of the preceding criteria are placed on nonaccrual status and the accrual of interest for financial statement purposes is discontinued. Previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

All other loans where principal or interest is due and unpaid for 90 days or more are placed on nonaccrual and the accrual of interest for financial statement purposes is discontinued. Previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status and subsequent payments of interest (and principal) are received, the interest received may be accounted for in two separate ways.

Cost recovery method: If the loan is in doubt as to full collection, the interest received in subsequent payments is diverted from interest income to a valuation reserve and treated as a reduction of principal for financial reporting purposes.

Cash basis: This method is only used if the recorded investment or total contractual amount is expected to be fully collectible, under which circumstances the subsequent payments of interest are credited to interest income as received.

Loans on non-accrual status are usually not returned to accrual status unless all delinquent principal and/or interest has been brought current, there is no identified element of loss, and current and continued satisfactory performance is expected (loss of the contractual amount not the carrying amount of the loan). Return to accrual is generally demonstrated through the timely receipt of at least six monthly payments on a loan with monthly amortization.

Nonaccrual loans totaled $8,248,000 and $9,935,000 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. There were no remaining undisbursed commitments to extend credit on nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

The following is a summary of nonaccrual loan balances at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in 000's).
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Commercial and Business Loans
$
962

 
$
12

Government Program Loans
348

 
421

Total Commercial and Industrial
1,310

 
433

 
 
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
1,280

 
3,145

Residential Mortgages
267

 
1,174

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 
42

Total Real Estate Mortgage
1,547

 
4,361

 
 
 
 
Real Estate Construction and Development Loans
4,941

 
5,141

 Agricultural Loans

 

 
 
 
 
Consumer Loans
450

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

Overdrafts

 

Total Installment
450

 

Total Loans
$
8,248

 
$
9,935



Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

The Company applies its normal loan review procedures in making judgments regarding probable losses and loan impairment. The Company evaluates for impairment those loans on nonaccrual status, graded doubtful, graded substandard or those that are troubled debt restructures. The primary basis for inclusion in impaired status under generally accepted accounting pronouncements is that it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

A loan is not considered impaired if there is merely an insignificant delay or shortfall in the amounts of payments and the Company expects to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued, at the contractual interest rate for the period of the delay.

Review for impairment does not include large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated to estimate the allowance for loan losses. The Company’s present allowance for loan losses methodology, including migration analysis, captures required reserves for these loans in the formula allowance.

For loans determined to be impaired, the Company evaluates impairment based upon either the fair value of underlying collateral, discounted cash flows of expected payments, or observable market price.

-
For loans secured by collateral including real estate and equipment, the fair value of the collateral less selling costs will determine the carrying value of the loan. The difference between the recorded investment in the loan and the fair value, less selling costs, determines the amount of impairment. The Company uses the measurement method based on fair value of collateral when the loan is collateral dependent and foreclosure is probable. For loans that are not considered collateral dependent, a discounted cash flow methodology is used.

-
The discounted cash flow method of measuring the impairment of a loan is used for impaired loans that are not considered to be collateral dependent. Under this method, the Company assesses both the amount and timing of cash flows expected from impaired loans. The estimated cash flows are discounted using the loan's effective interest rate. The difference between the amount of the loan on the Bank's books and the discounted cash flow amounts determines the amount of impairment to be provided. This method is used for most of the Company’s troubled debt restructurings or other impaired loans where some payment stream is being collected.

-
The observable market price method of measuring the impairment of a loan is only used by the Company when the sale of loans or a loan is in process.
 
The method for recognizing interest income on impaired loans is dependent on whether the loan is on nonaccrual status or is a troubled debt restructure. For income recognition, the existing nonaccrual and troubled debt restructuring policies are applied to impaired loans. Generally, except for certain troubled debt restructurings which are performing under the restructure agreement, the Company does not recognize interest income received on impaired loans, but reduces the carrying amount of the loan for financial reporting purposes.

Loans other than certain homogeneous loan portfolios are reviewed on a quarterly basis for impairment. Impaired loans are written down to estimated realizable values by the establishment of specific reserves for loan utilizing the discounted cash flow method, or charge-offs for collateral-based impaired loans, or those using observable market pricing.
 
The following is a summary of impaired loans at September 30, 2015 (in 000's).
September 30, 2015
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No Allowance (1)
 
Recorded
Investment
With Allowance (1)
 
Total
Recorded Investment
 
Related Allowance
 
Average
Recorded Investment (2)
 
Interest Recognized (2)
Commercial and Business Loans
$
1,723

 
$
530

 
$
1,195

 
$
1,725

 
$
1,019

 
$
1,568

 
$
28

Government Program Loans
348

 
348

 

 
348

 

 
381

 
22

Total Commercial and Industrial
2,071

 
878

 
1,195

 
2,073

 
1,019

 
1,949

 
50

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
1,279

 

 
1,279

 
1,279

 
512

 
2,093

 
51

Residential Mortgages
3,827

 
1,222

 
2,613

 
3,835

 
160

 
4,161

 
153

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

 
21

 

Total Real Estate Mortgage
5,106

 
1,222

 
3,892

 
5,114

 
672

 
6,275

 
204

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Construction and Development Loans
6,114

 
5,411

 
708

 
6,119

 
143

 
6,244

 
303

Agricultural Loans
20

 
20

 

 
20

 

 
27

 
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer Loans
1,100

 

 
1,105

 
1,105

 
585

 
1,055

 
26

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Installment
1,100

 

 
1,105

 
1,105

 
585

 
1,055

 
26

Total Impaired Loans
$
14,411

 
$
7,531

 
$
6,900

 
$
14,431

 
$
2,419

 
$
15,550

 
$
590


(1) The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable of $20,000.
(2) Information is based on the nine month period ended September 30, 2015.    

The following is a summary of impaired loans at December 31, 2014 (in 000's).

December 31, 2014
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No Allowance (1)
 
Recorded
Investment
With Allowance (1)
 
Total
Recorded Investment
 
Related Allowance
 
Average
Recorded Investment (2)
 
Interest Recognized (2)
Commercial and Business Loans
$
996

 
$
770

 
$
230

 
$
1,000

 
$
64

 
$
847

 
$
76

Government Program Loans
421

 
421

 

 
421

 

 
250

 
28

Total Commercial and Industrial
1,417

 
1,191

 
230

 
1,421

 
64

 
1,097

 
104

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
3,145

 
1,794

 
1,351

 
3,145

 
478

 
5,765

 
244

Residential Mortgages
4,315

 
1,474

 
2,852

 
4,326

 
170

 
4,564

 
188

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
42

 
42

 

 
42

 

 
11

 
3

Total Real Estate Mortgage
7,502

 
3,310

 
4,203

 
7,513

 
648

 
10,340

 
435

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Construction and Development Loans
6,367

 
6,371

 

 
6,371

 

 
3,362

 
209

Agricultural Loans
32

 
32

 

 
32

 

 
37

 
9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer Loans
695

 
655

 
45

 
700

 
3

 
209

 
37

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Installment
695

 
655

 
45

 
700

 
3

 
209

 
37

Total Impaired Loans
$
16,013

 
$
11,559

 
$
4,478

 
$
16,037

 
$
715

 
$
15,045

 
$
794



(1) The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable of $24,000.
(2) Information is based on the twelve month period ended December 31, 2014.

In most cases, the Company uses the cash basis method of income recognition for impaired loans. In the case of certain troubled debt restructurings for which the loan is performing under the current contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, income is recognized under the accrual method.

The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $14,506,000 and $14,436,000, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $199,000 and $176,000, respectively. For impaired nonaccrual loans, interest income recognized under a cash-basis method of accounting was approximately $126,000 and $117,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $15,550,000 and $14,714,000, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $590,000 and $463,000, respectively. For impaired nonaccrual loans, interest income recognized under a cash-basis method of accounting was approximately $326,000 and $264,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

In certain circumstances, when the Company grants a concession to a borrower as part of a loan restructuring, the restructuring is accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). TDRs are reported as a component of impaired loans.

A TDR is a type of restructuring in which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession (either imposed by court order, law, or agreement between the borrower and the Bank) to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Although the restructuring may take different forms, the Company's objective is to maximize recovery of its investment by granting relief to the borrower.

A TDR may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

- A transfer from the borrower to the Company of receivables from third parties, real estate, other assets, or an equity interest in the borrower is granted to fully or partially satisfy the loan.

- A modification of terms of a debt such as one or a combination of:

The reduction (absolute or contingent) of the stated interest rate.
The extension of the maturity date or dates at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk.
The reduction (absolute or contingent) of the face amount or maturity amount of debt as stated in the instrument or agreement.
The reduction (absolute or contingent) of accrued interest.
For a restructured loan to return to accrual status there needs to be, among other factors, at least 6 months successful payment history. In addition, the Company performs a financial analysis of the credit to determine whether the borrower has the ability to continue to meet payments over the remaining life of the loan. This includes, but is not limited to, a review of financial statements and cash flow analysis of the borrower. Only after determination that the borrower has the ability to perform under the terms of the loans, will the restructured credit be considered for accrual status. Although the Company does not have a policy which specifically addresses when a loan may be removed from TDR classification, as a matter of practice, loans classified as TDRs generally remain classified as such until the loan either reaches maturity or its outstanding balance is paid off.

The following tables illustrates TDR activity for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
($ in 000's)
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of Contracts which Defaulted During Period
 
Recorded Investment on Defaulted TDRs
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Business Loans
1

 
$
81

 
$
81

 

 
$

Government Program Loans

 

 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Term Loans

 

 

 

 

Single Family Residential Loans

 

 

 

 

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

 

 

 

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

Total Loans
1

 
$
81

 
$
81

 

 
$



 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of Contracts which Defaulted During Period
 
Recorded Investment on Defaulted TDRs
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Business Loans
2

 
$
339

 
$
335

 

 
$

Government Program Loans

 

 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Term Loans

 

 

 

 

Single Family Residential Loans

 

 

 

 

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

 

 

 

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

Total Loans
2

 
$
339

 
$
335

 

 
$


 
Three Months Ended  
 September 30, 2014
($ in 000's)
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of Contracts which Defaulted During Period
 
Recorded Investment on Defaulted TDRs
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Business Loans
2

 
$
300

 
$
286

 

 
$

Government Program Loans

 

 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Term Loans

 

 

 

 

Single Family Residential Loans

 

 

 
1

 
162

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

 

 

 

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

Total Loans
2

 
$
300

 
$
286

 
1

 
$
162


 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
($ in 000's)
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of Contracts which Defaulted During Period
 
Recorded Investment on Defaulted TDRs
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Business Loans
3

 
$
350

 
$
335

 
1

 
$

Government Program Loans
1

 
544

 
534

 
1

 

Commercial Real Estate Term Loans

 

 

 

 

Single Family Residential Loans

 

 

 
3

 
657

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction and Development Loans

 

 

 
2

 
394

Agricultural Loans

 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

 

 

 

 

Overdraft Protection Lines

 

 

 

 

Total Loans
4

 
$
894

 
$
869

 
7

 
$
1,051



The Company makes various types of concessions when structuring TDRs including rate reductions, payment extensions, and forbearance. At September 30, 2015, the Company had 29 restructured loans totaling $12,312,000 as compared to 33 restructured loans totaling $15,000,000 at December 31, 2014.
 
The following tables summarize TDR activity by loan category for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 (in 000's).
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home Improvement and Home Equity
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
Agricultural
 
Installment
& Other
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
1,306

 
$
2,713

 
$
4,225

 
$

 
$
6,029

 
$
32

 
$
695

 
$
15,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions
81

 

 
256

 

 

 

 

 
337

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal reductions
(376
)
 
(1,434
)
 
(922
)
 

 
(236
)
 
(12
)
 
(45
)
 
(3,025
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
1,011

 
$
1,279

 
$
3,559

 
$

 
$
5,793

 
$
20

 
$
650

 
$
12,312

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan loss
$
36

 
$
512

 
$
160

 
$

 
$
79

 
$

 
$
135

 
$
922



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home Improvement and Home Equity
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
Agricultural
 
Installment
& Other
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
675

 
$
1,468

 
$
5,273

 
$

 
$
1,551

 
$
44

 
$
48

 
$
9,059

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defaults

 

 
(656
)
 

 
(395
)
 

 

 
(1,051
)
Additions
894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
894

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal reductions
(694
)
 
(88
)
 
(360
)
 

 
(670
)
 
(9
)
 
(3
)
 
(1,824
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
875

 
$
1,380

 
$
4,257

 
$

 
$
486

 
$
35

 
$
45

 
$
7,078

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan loss
$
47

 
$
486

 
$
184

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
719


The following tables summarize TDR activity by loan category for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.
Three months ended September 30, 2015
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home Improvement and Home Equity
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
Agricultural
 
Installment
& Other
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
975

 
$
1,302

 
$
3,638

 
$

 
$
5,870

 
$
24

 
$
650

 
$
12,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions
81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal reductions
(45
)
 
(23
)
 
(79
)
 

 
(77
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(228
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
1,011

 
$
1,279

 
$
3,559

 
$

 
$
5,793

 
$
20

 
$
650

 
$
12,312

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan loss
$
36

 
$
512

 
$
160

 
$
0

 
$
79

 
$

 
$
135

 
$
922


Three months ended September 30, 2014
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home Improvement and Home Equity
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
Agricultural
 
Installment
& Other
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
1,107

 
$
1,410

 
$
4,536

 
$

 
$
490

 
$
38

 
$
46

 
$
7,627

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defaults

 

 
(162
)
 

 

 

 

 
(162
)
Additions
300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
300

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal reductions
(532
)
 
(30
)
 
(117
)
 

 
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(687
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
875

 
$
1,380

 
$
4,257

 
$

 
$
486

 
$
35

 
$
45

 
$
7,078

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan loss
$
47

 
$
486

 
$
184

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
719



Credit Quality Indicators

As part of its credit monitoring program, the Company utilizes a risk rating system which quantifies the risk the Company estimates it has assumed during the life of a loan. The system rates the strength of the borrower and the facility or transaction, and is designed to provide a program for risk management and early detection of problems.

For each new credit approval, credit extension, renewal, or modification of existing credit facilities, the Company assigns risk ratings utilizing the rating scale identified in this policy. In addition, on an on-going basis, loans and credit facilities are reviewed for internal and external influences impacting the credit facility that would warrant a change in the risk rating. Each loan credit facility is to be given a risk rating that takes into account factors that materially affect credit quality.

When assigning risk ratings, the Company evaluates two risk rating approaches, a facility rating and a borrower rating as follows:

Facility Rating:

The facility rating is determined by the analysis of positive and negative factors that may indicate that the quality of a particular loan or credit arrangement requires that it be rated differently from the risk rating assigned to the borrower. The Company assesses the risk impact of these factors:

Collateral - The rating may be affected by the type and quality of the collateral, the degree of coverage, the economic life of the collateral, liquidation value and the Company's ability to dispose of the collateral.

Guarantees - The value of third party support arrangements varies widely. Unconditional guaranties from persons with demonstrable ability to perform are more substantial than that of closely related persons to the borrower who offer only modest support.

Unusual Terms - Credit may be extended on terms that subject the Company to a higher level of risk than indicated in the rating of the borrower.

Borrower Rating:

The borrower rating is a measure of loss possibility based on the historical, current and anticipated financial characteristics of the borrower in the current risk environment. To determine the rating, the Company considers at least the following factors:

-    Quality of management
-    Liquidity
-    Leverage/capitalization
-    Profit margins/earnings trend
-    Adequacy of financial records
-    Alternative funding sources
-    Geographic risk
-    Industry risk
-    Cash flow risk
-    Accounting practices
-    Asset protection
-    Extraordinary risks

The Company assigns risk ratings to loans other than consumer loans and other homogeneous loan pools based on the following scale. The risk ratings are used when determining borrower ratings as well as facility ratings. When the borrower rating and the facility ratings differ, the lowest rating applied is:

-
Grades 1 and 2 – These grades include loans which are given to high quality borrowers with high credit quality and sound financial strength. Key financial ratios are generally above industry averages and the borrower’s strong earnings history or net worth. These may be secured by deposit accounts or high-grade investment securities.

-
Grade 3 – This grade includes loans to borrowers with solid credit quality with minimal risk. The borrower’s balance sheet and financial ratios are generally in line with industry averages, and the borrower has historically demonstrated the ability to manage economic adversity. Real estate and asset-based loans assigned this risk rating must have characteristics, which place them well above the minimum underwriting requirements for those departments. Asset-based borrowers assigned this rating must exhibit extremely favorable leverage and cash flow characteristics, and consistently demonstrate a high level of unused borrowing capacity.

-
Grades 4 and 5 – These include “pass” grade loans to borrowers of acceptable credit quality and risk. The borrower’s balance sheet and financial ratios may be below industry averages, but above the lowest industry quartile. Leverage is above and liquidity is below industry averages. Inadequacies evident in financial performance and/or management sufficiency are offset by readily available features of support, such as adequate collateral, or good guarantors having the liquid assets and/or cash flow capacity to repay the debt. The borrower may have recognized a loss over three or four years, however recent earnings trends, while perhaps somewhat cyclical, are improving and cash flows are adequate to cover debt service and fixed obligations. Real estate and asset-borrowers fully comply with all underwriting standards and are performing according to projections would be assigned this rating. These also include grade 5 loans which are “leveraged” or on management’s “watch list.” While still considered pass loans (loans given a grade 5), the borrower’s financial condition, cash flow or operations evidence more than average risk and short term weaknesses, these loans warrant a higher than average level of monitoring, supervision and attention from the Company, but do not reflect credit weakness trends that weaken or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position. Loans with a grade rating of 5 are not normally acceptable as new credits unless they are adequately secured or carry substantial endorser/guarantors.

-
Grade 6 – This grade includes “special mention” loans which are loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak. This generally is an interim grade classification and should usually be upgraded to an Acceptable rating or downgraded to Substandard within a reasonable time period. Weaknesses in special mention loans may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans are often loans with weaknesses inherent from the loan origination, loan servicing, and perhaps some technical deficiencies. The main theme in special mention credits is the distinct probability that the classification will deteriorate to a more adverse class if the noted deficiencies are not addressed by the loan officer or loan management.

-
Grade 7 – This grade includes “substandard” loans which are inadequately supported by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that may impair the regular liquidation of the debt. Substandard loans exhibit a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Substandard loans also include impaired loans.

-
Grade 8 – This grade includes “doubtful” loans which exhibit the same characteristics as the Substandard loans with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors, which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the loan, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include a proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans.

-
Grade 9 – This grade includes loans classified “loss” which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the asset even though partial recovery may be achieved in the future.
 
The Company did not carry any loans graded as loss at September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

The following tables summarize the credit risk ratings for commercial, construction, and other non-consumer related loans for September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Real Estate Construction and Development
 
Agricultural
 
Total
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
(in 000's)
 
 
 
 
Grades 1 and 2
$
686

 
$

 
$

 
$
50

 
$
736

Grade 3
2,009

 
6,005

 

 

 
8,014

Grades 4 and 5 – pass
54,775

 
155,436

 
129,524

 
42,975

 
382,710

Grade 6 – special mention
5,189

 
2,345

 

 

 
7,534

Grade 7 – substandard
643

 
1,279

 
21,364

 

 
23,286

Grade 8 – doubtful
962

 

 

 

 
962

Total
$
64,264

 
$
165,065

 
$
150,888

 
$
43,025

 
$
423,242

 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Real Estate Construction and Development
 
Agricultural
 
Total
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
(in 000's)
 
 
 
 
Grades 1 and 2
$
591

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
591

Grade 3
2,012

 
4,808

 
775

 

 
7,595

Grades 4 and 5 – pass
58,179

 
144,230

 
114,766

 
31,600

 
348,775

Grade 6 – special mention
342

 
1,095

 

 
113

 
1,550

Grade 7 – substandard
1,245

 
4,539

 
21,617

 

 
27,401

Grade 8 – doubtful

 

 

 

 

Total
$
62,369

 
$
154,672

 
$
137,158

 
$
31,713

 
$
385,912


 
The Company follows consistent underwriting standards outlined in its loan policy for consumer and other homogeneous loans but, does not specifically assign a risk rating when these loans are originated. Consumer loans are monitored for credit risk and are considered “pass” loans until some issue or event requires that the credit be downgraded to special mention or worse.

The following tables summarize the credit risk ratings for consumer related loans and other homogeneous loans for September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home
Improvement and Home Equity
 
Installment
 
Total
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Home
Improvement and Home Equity
 
Installment
 
Total
(in 000's)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not graded
$
50,486

 
$
931

 
$
17,061

 
$
68,478

 
$
38,207

 
$
1,038

 
$
10,287

 
$
49,532

Pass
19,868

 
29

 
886

 
20,783

 
17,887

 
30

 
865

 
18,782

Special Mention

 

 

 

 
216

 

 

 
216

Substandard
2,098

 

 
1,100

 
3,198

 
2,785

 
42

 
650

 
3,477

Total
$
72,452

 
$
960

 
$
19,047

 
$
92,459

 
$
59,095

 
$
1,110

 
$
11,802

 
$
72,007


 
Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company analyzes risk characteristics inherent in each loan portfolio segment as part of the quarterly review of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The following summarizes some of the key risk characteristics for the eleven segments of the loan portfolio (Consumer loans include three segments):

Commercial and industrial loans – Commercial loans are subject to the effects of economic cycles and tend to exhibit increased risk as economic conditions deteriorate, or if the economic downturn is prolonged. The Company considers this segment to be one of higher risk given the size of individual loans and the balances in the overall portfolio.
 
Government program loans – This is a relatively a small part of the Company’s loan portfolio, but has historically had a high percentage of loans that have migrated from pass to substandard given there vulnerability to economic cycles.
 
Commercial real estate loans – This segment is considered to have more risk in part because of the vulnerability of commercial businesses to economic cycles as well as the exposure to fluctuations in real estate prices because most of these loans are secured by real estate. Losses in this segment have however been historically low because most of the loans are real estate secured, and the bank maintains appropriate loan-to-value ratios.
 
Residential mortgages – This segment is considered to have low risk factors both from the Company and peer statistics. These loans are secured by first deeds of trust. The losses experienced over the past twelve quarters are isolated to approximately twelve loans and are generally the result of short sales.
 
Home improvement and home equity loans – Because of their junior lien position, these loans have an inherently higher risk level. Because residential real estate has been severely distressed in the recent past, the anticipated risk for this loan segment has increased.
 
Real estate construction and development loans –In a normal economy, this segment of loans is considered to have a higher risk profile due to construction and market value issues in conjunction with normal credit risks. Although residential real estate markets have improved, they are still distressed on a historical basis, and therefore carry higher risk.
 
Agricultural loans – This segment is considered to have risks associated with weather, insects, and marketing issues. In addition, concentrations in certain crops or certain agricultural areas can increase risk.

Installment loans (Includes consumer loans, overdrafts, and overdraft protection lines) – This segment is higher risk because many of the loans are unsecured.

The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses by loan category for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (in 000's).
Nine Months Ended
Commercial and Industrial
 
Real Estate Mortgage
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
 Agricultural
 
Installment & Other
 
Commercial Lease Financing
 
 Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
1,219

 
$
1,653

 
$
6,278

 
$
481

 
$
293

 
$

 
$
847

 
$
10,771

Provision for credit losses
834

 
(209
)
 
(426
)
 
69

 
729

 

 
(563
)
 
434

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
(387
)
 

 

 

 
(17
)
 

 
(9
)
 
(413
)
Recoveries
581

 
131

 
60

 

 
8

 

 
1

 
781

Net recoveries
194

 
131

 
60

 

 
(9
)
 

 
(8
)
 
368

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
2,247

 
$
1,575

 
$
5,912

 
$
550

 
$
1,013

 
$

 
$
276

 
$
11,573

Period-end amount allocated to:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
1,019

 
672

 
143

 

 
585

 

 

 
2,419

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,228

 
903

 
5,769

 
550

 
428

 

 
276

 
9,154

Ending balance
$
2,247

 
$
1,575

 
$
5,912

 
$
550

 
$
1,013

 
$

 
$
276

 
$
11,573


Nine Months Ended
Commercial and Industrial
 
Real Estate Mortgage
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
 Agricultural
 
Installment & Other
 
Commercial Lease Financing
 
 Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
2,340

 
$
1,862

 
$
5,533

 
$
582

 
$
276

 
$

 
$
395

 
$
10,988

Recovery of provision for credit losses
(877
)
 
55

 
253

 
(76
)
 
64

 
(46
)
 
526

 
(101
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
(183
)
 
(131
)
 
(60
)
 

 

 

 
(10
)
 
(384
)
Recoveries
181

 
13

 
319

 
6

 
47

 
46

 

 
612

Net charge-offs
(2
)
 
(118
)
 
259

 
6

 
47

 
46

 
(10
)
 
228

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
1,461

 
$
1,799

 
$
6,045

 
$
512

 
$
387

 

 
$
911

 
$
11,115

Period-end amount allocated to:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
47

 
670

 

 

 
2

 

 

 
719

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,414

 
1,129

 
6,045

 
512

 
385

 

 
911

 
10,396

Ending balance
$
1,461

 
$
1,799

 
$
6,045

 
$
512

 
$
387

 

 
$
911

 
$
11,115


Three Months Ended
Commercial and Industrial
 
Real Estate Mortgage
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
 Agricultural
 
Installment & Other
 
Commercial Lease Financing
 
 Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
2,217

 
$
1,609

 
$
6,360

 
$
450

 
$
815

 
$

 
$
101

 
$
11,552

Recovery of provision for credit losses
22

 
(39
)
 
(477
)
 
100

 
194

 

 
177

 
(23
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
(2
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
Recoveries
10

 
5

 
29

 

 
4

 

 

 
48

Net charge-offs
8

 
5

 
29

 

 
4

 

 
(2
)
 
44

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
2,247

 
$
1,575

 
$
5,912

 
$
550

 
$
1,013

 
$

 
$
276

 
$
11,573

Period-end amount allocated to:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
1,019

 
672

 
143

 

 
585

 

 

 
2,419

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,228

 
903

 
5,769

 
550

 
428

 

 
276

 
9,154

Ending balance
$
2,247

 
$
1,575

 
$
5,912

 
$
550

 
$
1,013

 
$

 
$
276

 
$
11,573




Three Months Ended
Commercial and Industrial
 
Real Estate Mortgage
 
Real Estate Construction Development
 
 Agricultural
 
Installment & Other
 
Commercial Lease Financing
 
 Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
1,396

 
$
1,688

 
$
6,452

 
$
494

 
$
288

 
$

 
$
730

 
$
11,048

Provision for credit losses
149

 
106

 
(505
)
 
16

 
88

 

 
185

 
39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
(93
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(4
)
 
(97
)
Recoveries
9

 
5

 
98

 
2

 
11

 

 

 
125

Net charge-offs
(84
)
 
5

 
98

 
2

 
11

 

 
(4
)
 
28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
1,461

 
$
1,799

 
$
6,045

 
$
512

 
$
387

 
$

 
$
911

 
$
11,115

Period-end amount allocated to:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
47

 
670

 

 

 
2

 

 

 
719

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,414

 
1,129

 
6,045

 
512

 
385

 

 
911

 
10,396

Ending balance
$
1,461

 
$
1,799

 
$
6,045

 
$
512

 
$
387

 
$

 
$
911

 
$
11,115



The following summarizes information with respect to the loan balances at September 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
 
Loans
Individually
Evaluated for Impairment
 
Loans
Collectively
Evaluated for Impairment
 
Total Loans
 
Loans
Individually
Evaluated for Impairment
 
Loans
Collectively
Evaluated for Impairment
 
Total Loans
(in 000's)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Business Loans
$
1,725

 
$
60,923

 
$
62,648

 
$
967

 
$
66,398

 
$
67,365

Government Program Loans
348

 
1,268

 
1,616

 
41

 
1,919

 
1,960

Total Commercial and Industrial
2,073

 
62,191

 
64,264

 
1,008

 
68,317

 
69,325

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
1,279

 
163,786

 
165,065

 
3,243

 
151,166

 
154,409

Residential Mortgage Loans
3,835

 
68,617

 
72,452

 
4,360

 
57,359

 
61,719

Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans

 
960

 
960

 

 
1,186

 
1,186

Total Real Estate Mortgage
5,114

 
233,363

 
238,477

 
7,603

 
209,711

 
217,314

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Construction and Development Loans
6,119

 
144,769

 
150,888

 
5,695

 
110,888

 
116,583

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Loans
20

 
43,005

 
43,025

 
35

 
32,835

 
32,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Installment Loans
1,105

 
17,942

 
19,047

 
45

 
11,299

 
11,344

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Loans
$
14,431

 
$
501,270

 
$
515,701

 
$
14,386

 
$
433,050

 
$
447,436