NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2

Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities

Level 3

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classifications of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-Sale Securities

The fair values of available-for-sale securities are determined by various valuation methodologies. Level 1 securities include money market mutual funds. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices in an active market. Level 2 securities include U.S. treasury and government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of political and state subdivisions and equity securities. Level 2 inputs do not include quoted prices for individual securities in active markets; however, they do include inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable for the individual security being valued. Such observable inputs include interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks and default rates. Also included are inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Interest Rate Contracts

The fair values of interest rate contracts are based upon the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts or agreements, taking into account underlying interest rates, creditworthiness of underlying customers for credit derivatives and, when appropriate, the creditworthiness of the counterparties.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

($ in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities:	Fair Values at March 31, 2018			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)

U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies	$	14,166		$	-	$	14,166		$	-
Mortgage-backed securities		64,731			-		64,731			-
State and political subdivisions		13,090			-		13,090			-
Interest rate contracts - assets		1,144			-		1,144			-
Interest rate contracts - liabilities		(1,144	)		-		(1,144	)		-

Fair Value Measurements Using:

($ in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities:	Fair Values at December 31, 2017			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)

U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies	$	12,708		$	-	$	12,708		$	-
Mortgage-backed securities		56,762			-		56,762			-
State and political subdivisions		13,250			-		13,250			-
Equity securities		70			-		70			-
Interest rate contracts - assets		698			-		698			-
Interest rate contracts - liabilities		(698	)		-		(698	)		-

Level 1 – Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Level 2 – Significant Other Observable Inputs

Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Collateral-dependent Impaired Loans, NET of ALLL

Loans for which it is probable the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. This method requires obtaining an independent appraisal of the collateral, which is reviewed for accuracy and consistency by Credit Administration. These appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by applying a discount factor to the value based on the Company’s loan review policy. All impaired loans held by the Company were collateral dependent at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using discounted cash flow models associated with the servicing rights and discounting the cash flows using discount market rates, prepayment speeds and default rates. The servicing portfolio has been valued using all relevant positive and negative cash flows including servicing fees; miscellaneous income and float; marginal costs of servicing; the cost of carry of advances; and foreclosure losses; and applying certain prevailing assumptions used in the marketplace. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. These mortgage servicing rights are tested for impairment on a quarterly basis.

($ in thousands) Description	Fair Values at March 31, 2018		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Impaired loans	$	237	$	-	$	-	$	237
Mortgage Servicing Rights		754		-		-		754

($ in thousands) Description	Fair Values at December 31, 2017		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Impaired loans	$	982	$	-	$	-	$	982
Mortgage Servicing Rights		1,490		-		-		1,490

Level 1 - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Level 2 - Significant Other Observable Inputs

Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs

	Fair Value at March 31,		Valuation
($'s in thousands)	2018		Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range

Collateral-dependent impaired loans	$	237	Market comparable properties	Comparability adjustments (%)		20	%

Mortgage servicing rights		754	Discounted cash flow	Discount Rate		10.15	%
				Constant prepayment rate		6.39	%
				P&I earnings credit		1.88	%
				T&I earnings credit		2.62	%
				Inflation for cost of servicing		1.50	%

	Fair Value at December 31,		Valuation
($'s in thousands)	2017		Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range

Collateral-dependent impaired loans	$	982	Market comparable properties	Comparability adjustments (%)		Not available

Mortgage servicing rights		1,490	Discounted cash flow	Discount Rate		9.65	%
				Constant prepayment rate		7.51	%
				P&I earnings credit		1.56	%
				T&I earnings credit		2.13	%
				Inflation for cost of servicing		1.50	%

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.

There were no changes in the inputs or methodologies used to determine fair value at March 31, 2018 as compared to December 31, 2017.

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.

Cash and Due From Banks, Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

The carrying amount approximates the fair value.

Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of loans held for sale is based upon quoted market prices, where available, or is determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Company’s current origination rates for similar loans and adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.

Loans

The estimated fair value of loans as of March 31, 2018 follows the guidance in ASU 2016-01, which prescribes an “exit price” approach in estimating and disclosing fair value of financial instruments. The fair value calculation at that date discounted estimated future cash flows using rates that incorporated discounts for credit, liquidity, and marketability factors. The fair value estimate shown as of December 31, 2017 used an “entry price” approach. The fair value calculation for that date discounted estimated future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Consequently, the fair value disclosures for March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are not directly comparable.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using discounted cash flow models associated with the servicing rights and discounting the cash flows using discount market rates, prepayment speeds and default rates. The servicing portfolio has been valued using all relevant positive and negative cash flows including servicing fees, miscellaneous income and float; marginal costs of servicing; the cost of carry of advances; and foreclosure losses; and applying certain prevailing assumptions used in the marketplace. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. These mortgage servicing rights are tested for impairment on a quarterly basis.

Deposits, FHLB advances & Repurchase agreements

Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates the fair value. The estimated fair value for fixed-maturity time deposits, as well as borrowings, is based on estimates of the rate State Bank could pay on similar instruments with similar terms and maturities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Loan Commitments

The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. The estimated fair values for other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan commitments approximate cost at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and are not considered significant to this presentation.

Trust Preferred Securities

The fair value for Trust Preferred Securities is estimated by discounting the cash flows using an appropriate discount rate.

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments carried at other than fair value. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Fair value is the estimated amount at which financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments, and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

	March 31, 2018
	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
($ in thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,329	$	48,329	$	-	$	-
Loans held for sale		8,893		-		9,058		-
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		698,988		-		-		684,348
Federal Reserve and FHLB Bank stock		3,748		-		3,748		-
Accrued interest receivable		1,925		-		1,925		-

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	748,795	$	531,391	$	215,158	$	-
Repurchase agreements		14,505		-		14,505		-
FHLB advances		18,500		-		18,319		-
Trust preferred securities		10,310		-		9,446		-
Accrued interest payable		633		-		633		-

	December 31, 2017
	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
($ in thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks	$	26,616	$	26,616	$	-	$	-
Loans held for sale		3,940		-		4,041		-
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		688,685		-		-		686,940
Federal Reserve and FHLB Bank stock, at cost		3,748		-		3,748		-
Accrued interest receivable		1,825		-		1,825		-

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	729,600	$	511,782	$	220,823	$	-
Repurchase agreements		15,082		-		15,082		-
FHLB advances		18,500		-		18,385		-
Trust preferred securities		10,310		-		9,673		-
Accrued interest payable		592		-		592		-