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Note 21 - Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

(21) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FASB ASC Topic 820 , Fair Value Measurements, provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC Topic 820 are described as follows:

Level 1:

Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted market price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.

Level 2:

Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs that are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3:

Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on internally developed models or obtained from third parties that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters or a matrix pricing model that employs the Bond Market Association’s standard calculations for cash flow and price/yield analysis and observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value, or the lower of cost or fair value. These adjustments may include unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments have been applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial and nonfinancial assets carried at fair value or the lower of cost or fair value.

The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2014. The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2014.

	Carrying Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2014:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
Securities available for sale:
Agency mortgage-backed securities	$	0	$	32,296	$	0	$	32,296
Agency CMO		0		14,385		0		14,385
Agency notes and bonds		0		18,120		0		18,120
Municipal obligations		0		33,342		0		33,342
Mutual funds		2,083		0		0		2,083
Total securities available for sale	$	2,083	$	98,143	$	0	$	100,226

Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
Impaired loans:
Residential real estate	$	0	$	0	$	1,364	$	1,364
Land		0		0		16		16
Commercial real estate		0		0		1,808		1,808
Commercial business		0		0		349		349
Home equity and second mortgage		0		0		151		151
Total impaired loans	$	0	$	0	$	3,688	$	3,688

Loans held for sale	$	0	$	1,608	$	0	$	1,608

Foreclosed real estate:
Residential real estate	$	0	$	0	$	78	$	78
Total foreclosed real estate	$	0	$	0	$	78	$	78

The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2013. The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2013.

	Carrying Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2013:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
Securities available for sale:
Agency mortgage-backed securities	$	0	$	18,369	$	0	$	18,369
Agency CMO		0		20,241		0		20,241
Agency notes and bonds		0		30,914		0		30,914
Municipal obligations		0		36,040		0		36,040
Mutual funds		3,198		0		0		3,198
Total securities available for sale	$	3,198	$	105,564	$	0	$	108,762

Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
Impaired loans:
Residential real estate	$	0	$	0	$	1,928	$	1,928
Land		0		0		120		120
Commercial real estate		0		0		2,441		2,441
Commercial business		0		0		639		639
Home equity and second mortgage		0		0		263		263
Total impaired loans	$	0	$	0	$	5,391	$	5,391

Loans held for sale	$	0	$	1,611	$	0	$	1,611

Foreclosed real estate:
Residential real estate	$	0	$	0	$	466	$	466
Total foreclosed real estate	$	0	$	0	$	466	$	466

Securities Available for Sale. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value on a recurring basis. These securities are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy where quoted market prices from reputable third-party brokers are available in an active market. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. These securities are reported using Level 2 inputs and the fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, U.S. government and agency yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other factors. Changes in fair value of securities available for sale are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect.

Impaired Loans. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. The fair value of impaired loans is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Impaired loans are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell if the loan is collateral dependent. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, all impaired loans were considered to be collateral dependent for the purpose of determining fair value. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable. The fair value of the collateral is generally determined based on real estate appraisals or other independent evaluations by qualified professionals, which are then discounted to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral given the current market conditions and the condition of the collateral.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans included a discount from appraised value for estimates of changes in market conditions, the condition of the collateral, and estimated costs to sell the collateral ranging from 10% to 48%.

The Company recognized provisions for loan losses of $49,000 and $150,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for impaired loans.

Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The portfolio comprised of residential real estate loans and fair value is based on specific prices of underlying contracts for sales to investors. These measurements are carried at Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Foreclosed Real Estate. Foreclosed real estate is reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. The fair value of foreclosed real estate is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy

Foreclosed real estate is reported at fair value less estimated costs to dispose of the property. The fair values are determined by real estate appraisals which are then discounted to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the property given current market conditions and the condition of the collateral.

At December 31, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of foreclosed real estate included a discount from appraised value for estimates of changes in market conditions, the condition of the collateral, and estimated costs to sell the property ranging from 10% to 60%, with a weighted average of 40%. At December 31, 2013, the discount from appraised value ranged from 10% to 38%, with a weighted average of 20%.

The Company did not recognize any charges to write down foreclosed real estate to fair value for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company recognized charges of $20,000 to write down foreclosed real estate to fair value for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Transfers Between Categories. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques and related inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. There were no transfers in or out of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. In addition, there were no transfers into or out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

- Definition

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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