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6. Fair Value

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

The Company is required to disclose fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather a good faith estimate of the increase or decrease in the value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

·	Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

·	Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

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Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For cash, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Cash and cash equivalents are reported in the Level 1 fair value category.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Fair values of investment securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges when available. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Fair values for investment securities with quoted market prices are reported in the Level 1 fair value category. Fair value measurements obtained from independent pricing services are reported in the Level 2 fair value category. All other fair value measurements are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Other Investments

For other investments, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Other investments are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. The cost of mortgage loans held for sale approximates the market value. Mortgage loans held for sale are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Loans

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Loans are reported in the Level 3 fair value category, as the pricing of loans is more subjective than the pricing of other financial instruments.

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

For cash surrender value of life insurance, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Cash surrender value of life insurance is reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Other Real Estate

The fair value of other real estate is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Other real estate is reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Deposits

The fair value of demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits and savings is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Deposits are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) Borrowings

The fair value of FHLB borrowings is estimated based upon discounted future cash flows using a discount rate comparable to the current market rate for such borrowings. FHLB borrowings are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

Because the Company’s junior subordinated debentures were issued at a floating rate, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Junior subordinated debentures are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and at variable interest rates. Therefore, both the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

The table below presents the balance of securities available for sale, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(Dollars in thousands)
	September 30, 2014
	Fair Value Measurements			Level 1 Valuation		Level 2 Valuation		Level 3 Valuation
Mortgage-backed securities	$	96,021		-		96,021		-
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		27,977		-		27,977		-
State and political subdivisions		151,009		-		151,009		-
Corporate bonds		2,474		-		2,474		-
Trust preferred securities		750		-		-		750
Equity securities		1,556		1,556		-		-

(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31, 2013
	Fair Value Measurements			Level 1 Valuation		Level 2 Valuation		Level 3 Valuation
Mortgage-backed securities	$	123,977		-		123,977		-
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		22,143		-		22,143		-
State and political subdivisions		145,368		-		145,368		-
Corporate bonds		3,463		-		3,463		-
Trust preferred securities		1,250		-		-		1,250
Equity securities		1,689		1,689		-		-

The following is an analysis of fair value measurements of investment securities available for sale using Level 3, significant unobservable inputs, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

(Dollars in thousands)
	Investment Securities Available for Sale
	Level 3 Valuation
Balance, beginning of period	$	750
Change in book value		-
Change in gain/(loss) realized and unrealized		-
Purchases/(sales and calls)		-
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-
Balance, end of period	$	750

Change in unrealized gain/(loss) for assets still held in Level 3	$	-

The fair value measurements for impaired loans and other real estate on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below. The fair value measurement process uses certified appraisals and other market-based information; however, in many cases, it also requires significant input based on management’s knowledge of, and judgment about, current market conditions, specific issues relating to the collateral and other matters. As a result, all fair value measurements for impaired loans and other real estate are considered Level 3.

(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value Measurements September 30, 2014			Level 1 Valuation		Level 2 Valuation		Level 3 Valuation		Total Gains/(Losses) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Impaired loans	$	35,808		-		-		35,808		(931	)
Other real estate		1,840		-		-		1,840		(384	)

(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2013			Level 1 Valuation		Level 2 Valuation		Level 3 Valuation		Total Gains/(Losses) for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
Impaired loans	$	39,780		-		-		39,780		(3,207	)
Other real estate		1,679		-		-		1,679		(581	)

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
				Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2014
	Carrying Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	85,523		85,523		-		-		85,523
Investment securities available for sale		279,787		1,556		277,481		750		279,787
Other investments		4,706		-		-		4,706		4,706
Mortgage loans held for sale		887		-		-		887		887
Loans, net		638,207		-		-		641,923		641,923
Cash surrender value of life insurance		14,020		-		14,020		-		14,020

Liabilities:
Deposits	$	816,795		-		815,640		-		815,640
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase		47,020		-		47,020		-		47,020
FHLB borrowings		65,000		-		64,594		-		64,594
Junior subordinated debentures		20,619		-		20,619		-		20,619


(Dollars in thousands)				Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	76,773		76,773		-		-		76,773
Investment securities available for sale		297,890		1,689		294,951		1,250		297,890
Other investments		4,990		-		-		4,990		4,990
Mortgage loans held for sale		497		-		-		497		497
Loans, net		607,459		-		-		612,132		612,132
Cash surrender value of life insurance		13,706		-		13,706		-		13,706

Liabilities:
Deposits	$	799,361		-		798,460		-		798,460
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase		45,396		-		45,396		-		45,396
FHLB borrowings		65,000		-		65,891		-		65,891
Junior subordinated debentures		20,619		-		20,619		-		20,619

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

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