gfbi_10q-093012.htm
 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
 
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission file number 0-23325

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
43-1792717
   
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
 
 
1341 West Battlefield
 
Springfield, Missouri
65807
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (417) 520-4333

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes [  ] No [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class
Outstanding as of November 1, 2012
Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 per share
2,723,448 Shares
 
 
 

 
 
GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
9
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
27
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
34
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
35
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
36
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
36
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
38
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
38
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
38
   
Item 5. Other Information
38
   
Item 6. Exhibits
38
   
Signatures
 
 
 
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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2011
 
   
9/30/12
   
12/31/11
 
ASSETS            
Cash
  $ 6,850,546     $ 7,200,969  
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
    31,791,217       19,373,113  
Cash and cash equivalents
    38,641,763       26,574,082  
Interest-bearing deposits
    -       5,587,654  
Available-for-sale securities
    98,377,999       81,064,878  
Held-to-maturity securities
    189,278       218,571  
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost
    3,805,500       3,846,900  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    4,366,040       3,702,849  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of September 30, 2012 - $8,476,454 - December 31, 2011 - $10,613,145
    461,900,086       478,960,736  
Accrued interest receivable:
               
Loans
    1,707,332       1,752,786  
Investments and interest-bearing deposits
    361,135       386,534  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    6,532,013       7,116,067  
Prepaid FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    1,571,464       2,089,076  
Foreclosed assets held for sale
    5,842,602       10,012,035  
Premises and equipment
    11,356,991       11,423,822  
Bank owned life insurance
    13,556,029       10,770,887  
Income taxes receivable
    1,109,110       512,666  
Deferred income taxes
    4,266,507       4,486,315  
    $ 653,583,849     $ 648,505,858  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
  $ 493,377,320     $ 484,583,665  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    68,050,000       68,050,000  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    25,000,000       25,000,000  
Subordinated debentures
    15,465,000       15,465,000  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    468,583       156,509  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    813,909       496,956  
Accrued interest payable
    417,952       518,881  
      603,592,764       594,271,011  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
    -       -  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Capital Stock:
               
Series A preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 - 12,000 and 17,000 shares, respectively
    11,740,647       16,425,912  
Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 - 6,781,803 and 6,779,800 shares, respectively
    678,180       677,980  
Common stock warrants; September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 - 459,459 shares
    1,377,811       1,377,811  
Additional paid-in capital
    58,243,539       58,333,614  
Unearned ESOP shares
    (33,930 )     (204,930 )
Retained earnings, substantially restricted
    38,040,816       38,456,991  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
               
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes
    1,313,366       791,285  
      111,360,429       115,858,663  
Treasury stock, at cost; September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 - 4,056,862 and 4,072,156 shares, respectively
    (61,369,344 )     (61,623,816 )
      49,991,085       54,234,847  
    $ 653,583,849     $ 648,505,858  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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 GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 THREE  MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
9/30/2012
   
9/30/2011
   
9/30/2012
   
9/30/2011
 
Interest Income
                       
Loans
  $ 6,385,397     $ 6,943,727     $ 19,119,392     $ 20,483,736  
Investment securities
    421,453       711,642       1,304,804       2,174,143  
Other
    39,654       74,210       134,589       243,312  
      6,846,504       7,729,579       20,558,785       22,901,191  
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
    1,006,771       1,397,910       3,195,561       4,508,324  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    388,323       568,868       1,156,042       1,776,307  
Subordinated debentures
    139,313       132,614       418,679       473,416  
Other
    168,777       298,806       515,302       866,682  
      1,703,184       2,398,198       5,285,584       7,624,729  
Net Interest Income
    5,143,320       5,331,381       15,273,201       15,276,462  
Provision for Loan Losses
    2,600,000       900,000       5,600,000       2,800,000  
Net Interest Income After
                               
Provision for Loan Losses
    2,543,320       4,431,381       9,673,201       12,476,462  
Noninterest Income
                               
Service charges
    292,221       339,674       816,564       1,037,637  
Gain on sale of investment securities
    30,610       82,348       137,715       198,146  
Gain on sale of loans
    506,593       370,204       1,344,002       900,539  
Loss on foreclosed assets held for sale
    (1,033,421 )     (82,961 )     (1,205,301 )     (506,178 )
Other income
    580,460       286,955       1,171,043       839,174  
      376,463       996,220       2,264,023       2,469,318  
Noninterest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    2,336,622       2,264,025       6,953,594       6,719,683  
Occupancy
    416,432       394,543       1,212,920       1,243,069  
FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    119,400       229,047       546,489       749,567  
Data processing
    141,714       121,882       416,116       397,451  
Advertising
    75,000       75,000       225,000       225,000  
Other expense
    1,013,811       800,047       2,699,220       2,620,805  
      4,102,979       3,884,544       12,053,339       11,955,575  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    (1,183,196 )     1,543,057       (116,115 )     2,990,205  
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes
    (466,108 )     327,427       (577,870 )     462,071  
Net Income (Loss)
    (717,088 )     1,215,630       461,755       2,528,134  
Preferred Stock Dividends and Discount Accretion
    198,630       281,391       877,931       844,173  
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
  $ (915,718 )   $ 934,239     $ (416,176 )   $ 1,683,961  
                                 
Basic Income (Loss) Per Common Share
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.35     $ (0.15 )   $ 0.63  
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Common Share
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.35     $ (0.15 )   $ 0.63  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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 GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 THREE MONTHS AND NINE  MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
9/30/2012
   
9/30/2011
   
9/30/2012
   
9/30/2011
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (717,088 )   $ 1,215,630     $ 461,755     $ 2,528,134  
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
                               
Change in unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale, before income taxes
    621,689       (115,044 )     966,415       816,251  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net income, before income taxes
    (30,610 )     (82,348 )     (137,715 )     (198,146 )
Total other items in comprehensive income
    591,079       (197,392 )     828,700       618,105  
Income tax expense (credit) related to other items of comprehensive income
    218,699       (73,035 )     306,619       228,699  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    372,380       (124,357 )     522,081       389,406  
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (344,708 )   $ 1,091,273     $ 983,836     $ 2,917,540  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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 GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER  30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Common Stock Warrants
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Unearned ESOP Shares
   
Treasury Stock
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2012
  $ 16,425,912     $ 677,980     $ 1,377,811     $ 58,333,614     $ (204,930 )   $ (61,623,816 )   $ 38,456,991     $ 791,285     $ 54,234,847  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       461,755       -       461,755  
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       522,081       522,081  
Preferred stock redeemed
    (5,000,000 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (5,000,000 )
Preferred stock discount accretion
    314,735       -       -       -       -       -       (314,735 )     -       -  
Preferred stock dividends (5%)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (563,195 )     -       (563,195 )
Stock award plans
    -       -       -       (60,476 )     -       280,208       -       -       219,732  
Stock options exercised
    -       200       -       12,188       -       -       -       -       12,388  
Treasury stock purchased
    -       -       -       -       -       (25,736 )     -       -       (25,736 )
Release of ESOP shares
    -       -       -       (41,787 )     171,000       -       -       -       129,213  
Balance, September 30, 2012
  $ 11,740,647     $ 678,180     $ 1,377,811     $ 58,243,539     $ (33,930 )   $ (61,369,344 )   $ 38,040,816     $ 1,313,366     $ 49,991,085  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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 GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER  30, 2011 (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Common Stock Warrants
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Unearned ESOP Shares
   
Treasury Stock
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2011
  $ 16,150,350     $ 677,980     $ 1,377,811     $ 58,505,046     $ (432,930 )   $ (61,827,409 )   $ 35,746,914     $ 1,843,004     $ 52,040,766  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       2,528,134       -       2,528,134  
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities and effect of interest rate swaps, net of income taxes
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       389,406       389,406  
Preferred stock discount accretion
    206,672       -       -       -       -       -       (206,672 )     -       -  
Preferred stock dividends (5%)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (637,499 )     -       (637,499 )
Stock award plans
    -       -       -       (81,062 )     -       256,823       -       -       175,761  
Treasury stock purchased
    -       -       -       -       -       (53,230 )     -       -       (53,230 )
Release of ESOP shares
    -       -       -       (76,170 )     171,000       -       -       -       94,830  
Balance, September 30, 2011
  $ 16,357,022     $ 677,980     $ 1,377,811     $ 58,347,814     $ (261,930 )   $ (61,623,816 )   $ 37,430,877     $ 2,232,410     $ 54,538,168  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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 GUARANTY FEDERAL  BANCSHARES, INC
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (UNAUDITED)
 
   
9/30/2012
   
9/30/2011
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 461,755     $ 2,528,134  
Items not requiring (providing) cash:
               
Deferred income taxes
    (86,811 )     (69,978 )
Depreciation
    537,986       500,413  
Provision for loan losses
    5,600,000       2,800,000  
Gain on loans and investment securities
    (1,481,717 )     (1,098,685 )
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets held for sale
    1,211,718       214,896  
Gain on sale of state low-income housing tax credits
    (281,561 )     -  
Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts
    470,945       365,404  
Stock award plan expense
    219,732       175,761  
Origination of loans held for sale
    (57,474,261 )     (36,262,395 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
    58,155,072       37,858,921  
Release of ESOP shares
    129,213       94,830  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
    (285,142 )     (240,160 )
Changes in:
               
Prepaid FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    517,612       705,808  
Accrued interest receivable
    70,853       428,683  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    584,054       (366,277 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    247,274       232,390  
Income taxes receivable
    (596,444 )     -  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    8,000,278       7,867,745  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Net change in loans
    11,126,480       11,960,663  
Principal payments on held-to-maturity securities
    29,293       33,732  
Principal payments on available-for-sale securities
    10,607,814       10,662,491  
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
    1,000,000       26,775,000  
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (471,155 )     (406,527 )
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
    (53,279,303 )     (32,577,705 )
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
    24,808,516       9,971,546  
Proceeds from maturities of interest-bearing deposits
    5,587,654       7,197,346  
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    41,400       1,178,300  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
    (2,500,000 )     -  
Purchase of tax credit investments
    -       (950,086 )
Proceeds on sale of state low-income housing tax credits
    281,561       -  
Capitalized costs on foreclosed assets held for sale
    -       (102,804 )
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale
    3,337,207       4,600,281  
Net cash provided by investing activities
    569,467       38,342,237  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts
    10,680,780       30,325,056  
Net decrease in certificates of deposit
    (1,887,125 )     (18,356,080 )
Repayments of FHLB advances
    -       (25,000,000 )
Stock options exercised
    12,388       -  
Repayment of preferred stock
    (5,000,000 )     -  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    312,074       309,816  
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
    (594,445 )     (637,499 )
Treasury stock purchased
    (25,736 )     (53,230 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    3,497,936       (13,411,937 )
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    12,067,681       32,798,045  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    26,574,082       14,145,329  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 38,641,763     $ 46,943,374  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Form 10-K annual report for 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  The results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The condensed consolidated statement of financial condition of the Company as of December 31, 2011, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.

Note 2:  Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank (the “Bank”).  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 3:  Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities classified as available-for-sale are as follows:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized (Losses)
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
As of September 30, 2012
                       
Equity Securities
  $ 102,212     $ -     $ (30,209 )   $ 72,003  
Debt Securities:
                               
U. S. government agencies
    48,747,147       305,306       (1,212 )     49,051,241  
Corporate Bonds
    1,832,887       47,912       -       1,880,799  
Municipals
    8,659,899       245,191       (48,854 )     8,856,236  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    36,951,146       1,589,541       (22,967 )     38,517,720  
    $ 96,293,291     $ 2,187,950     $ (103,242 )   $ 98,377,999  
 
 
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Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized (Losses)
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
As of December 31, 2011
                       
Equity Securities
  $ 102,212     $ -     $ (39,950 )   $ 62,262  
Debt Securities:
                               
U. S. government agencies
    34,668,833       122,093       (64,264 )     34,726,662  
U. S. treasuries
    2,037,168       5,469       -       2,042,637  
Municipals
    4,049,701       138,736       (44,038 )     4,144,399  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    38,950,955       1,148,789       (10,826 )     40,088,918  
    $ 79,808,869     $ 1,415,087     $ (159,078 )   $ 81,064,878  

 
Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of September 30, 2012:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
1-5 years
  $ 20,870,627     $ 21,041,105  
6-10 years
    32,657,864       32,884,863  
Over 10 years
    5,711,442       5,862,308  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single maturity date
    36,951,146       38,517,720  
    $ 96,191,079     $ 98,305,996  

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities classified as held to maturity are as follows:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized (Losses)
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
As of September 30, 2012
                       
Debt Securities:
                       
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
  $ 189,278     $ 13,521     $ -     $ 202,799  
 
  $ 189,278     $ 13,521     $ -     $ 202,799  
 
 
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Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized (Losses)
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
As of December 31, 2011
                       
Debt Securities:
                       
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
  $ 218,571     $ 17,003     $ -     $ 235,574  
 
  $ 218,571     $ 17,003     $ -     $ 235,574  


Maturities of held-to-maturity securities as of September 30, 2012:

   
Amortized Cost
   
Approximate Fair Value
 
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single maturity date
  $ 189,278     $ 202,799  
    $ 189,278     $ 202,799  

 
The book value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, amounted to $53,491,063 and $59,005,655 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  The approximate fair value of pledged securities amounted to $55,094,275 and $60,222,048 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Realized gains and losses are recorded as net securities gains.  Gains on sales of securities are determined on the specific identification method.  Gross gains of $137,715 and $198,146 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, were realized from the sale of available-for-sale securities.  The tax effect of these net gains was $50,955 and $73,314 as of September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

The Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary.  Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the result of the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates, or declines in stock prices of equity securities. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold the debt securities to maturity or until recovery of the unrealized loss. Should the impairment of any of these debt securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified, to the extent the loss is related to credit issues, and to other comprehensive income to the extent the decline on debt securities is related to other factors and the Company does not intend to sell the security prior to recovery of the unrealized loss.
     
                Certain other investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, was $6,459,225 and $29,766,876, respectively, which is approximately 7% and 37% of the Company’s investment portfolio.  These declines primarily resulted from changes in market interest rates and failure of certain investments to meet projected earnings targets.

 
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The following tables show gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
   
September 30, 2012
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
Description of Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
 
                                   
Equity Securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 72,003     $ (30,209 )   $ 72,003     $ (30,209 )
U. S. government agencies
    779,856       (1,212 )     -       -       779,856       (1,212 )
Municipals
    2,036,096       (48,854 )     -       -       2,036,096       (48,854 )
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    3,571,270       (22,967 )     -       -       3,571,270       (22,967 )
 
  $ 6,387,222     $ (73,033 )   $ 72,003     $ (30,209 )   $ 6,459,225     $ (103,242 )
 
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
Description of Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
 
                                   
Equity Securities
  $ 26,316     $ (4,361 )   $ 35,946     $ (35,589 )   $ 62,262     $ (39,950 )
U. S. government agencies
    21,351,961       (64,264 )     -       -       21,351,961       (64,264 )
Municipals
    1,045,521       (44,038 )     -       -       1,045,521       (44,038 )
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    7,307,132       (10,826 )     -       -       7,307,132       (10,826 )
 
  $ 29,730,930     $ (123,489 )   $ 35,946     $ (35,589 )   $ 29,766,876     $ (159,078 )
 
 
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Note 4:  Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Categories of loans at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 include:
 
   
September 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Real estate - residential mortgage:
           
One to four family units
  $ 100,146,009     $ 98,030,718  
Multi-family
    45,096,600       43,165,695  
Real estate - construction
    45,275,141       44,912,049  
Real estate - commercial
    165,782,870       194,856,374  
Commercial loans
    93,852,117       88,088,580  
Consumer and other loans
    20,416,044       20,758,027  
Total loans
    470,568,781       489,811,443  
Less:
               
Allowance for loan losses
    (8,476,454 )     (10,613,145 )
Deferred loan fees/costs, net
    (192,241 )     (237,562 )
Net loans
  $ 461,900,086     $ 478,960,736  
 
Classes of loans by aging at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
As of September 30, 2012
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Total Loans >
90 Days and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                                         
One to four family units
  $ -     $ 63     $ -     $ 63     $ 100,083     $ 100,146     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       45,097       45,097       -  
Real estate - construction
    145       20       693       858       44,417       45,275       -  
Real estate - commercial
    411       -       -       411       165,372       165,783       -  
Commercial loans
    259       -       1,840       2,099       91,753       93,852       -  
Consumer and other loans
    57       27       17       101       20,315       20,416       -  
Total
  $ 872     $ 110     $ 2,550     $ 3,532     $ 467,037     $ 470,569     $ -  
 
As of December 31, 2011
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Total Loans >
90 Days and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                                         
One to four family units
  $ 5     $ 206     $ 33     $ 244     $ 97,787     $ 98,031     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       43,166       43,166       -  
Real estate - construction
    728       -       157       885       44,027       44,912       -  
Real estate - commercial
    167       -       1,193       1,360       193,496       194,856       -  
Commercial loans
    32       -       548       580       87,508       88,088       -  
Consumer and other loans
    14       18       20       52       20,706       20,758       -  
Total
  $ 946     $ 224     $ 1,951     $ 3,121     $ 486,690     $ 489,811     $ -  
 
 
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Nonaccruing loans are summarized as follows:
 
   
September 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Real estate - residential mortgage:
           
One to four family units
  $ 2,664,448     $ 1,671,245  
Multi-family
    -       -  
Real estate - construction
    5,741,099       8,514,187  
Real estate - commercial
    5,594,977       4,082,416  
Commercial loans
    3,964,625       2,377,081  
Consumer and other loans
    334,347       357,060  
Total
  $ 18,299,496     $ 17,001,989  
 
 
The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses based on portfolio segment for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
Three months ended September 30, 2012
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,368     $ 4,380     $ 1,574     $ 415     $ 3,997     $ 357     $ 35     $ 13,126  
Provision charged to expense
    732       (1,403 )     (251 )     (136 )     2,901       (59 )     816     $ 2,600  
Losses charged off
    (1,295 )     (507 )     (22 )     -       (5,518 )     (15 )     -     $ (7,357 )
Recoveries
    -       28       11       -       58       10       -     $ 107  
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,805     $ 2,498     $ 1,312     $ 279     $ 1,438     $ 293     $ 851     $ 8,476  
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,508     $ 2,725     $ 1,735     $ 390     $ 1,948     $ 372     $ 935     $ 10,613  
Provision charged to expense
    576       692       (309 )     (111 )     4,894       (58 )     (84 )   $ 5,600  
Losses charged off
    (1,295 )     (985 )     (130 )     -       (5,538 )     (49 )     -     $ (7,997 )
Recoveries
    16       66       16       -       134       28       -     $ 260  
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,805     $ 2,498     $ 1,312     $ 279     $ 1,438     $ 293     $ 851     $ 8,476  
 
Three months ended September 30, 2011
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 5,036     $ 3,053     $ 2,156     $ 522     $ 2,270     $ 470     $ 441     $ 13,948  
Provision charged to expense
    (146 )     949       (7 )     (141 )     354       (46 )     (63 )   $ 900  
Losses charged off
    (7 )     (128 )     (637 )     -       (463 )     (131 )     -     $ (1,366 )
Recoveries
    1       13       31       -       14       16       -     $ 75  
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,884     $ 3,887     $ 1,543     $ 381     $ 2,175     $ 309     $ 378     $ 13,557  
 
 
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Nine months ended September 30, 2011
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 4,547     $ 3,125     $ 1,713     $ 528     $ 2,483     $ 687     $ -     $ 13,083  
Provision charged to expense
    408       2,335       699       (147 )     590       (1,463 )     378     $ 2,800  
Losses charged off
    (83 )     (1,603 )     (902 )     -       (989 )     (195 )     -     $ (3,772 )
Recoveries
    12       30       33       -       91       1,280       -     $ 1,446  
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,884     $ 3,887     $ 1,543     $ 381     $ 2,175     $ 309     $ 378     $ 13,557  
 
The following tables present the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
As of September 30, 2012
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
     
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 454     $ 313     $ 97     $ -     $ 355     $ 48     $ -     $ 1,267  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,351     $ 2,185     $ 1,215     $ 279     $ 1,083     $ 245     $ 851     $ 7,209  
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 5,742     $ 7,460     $ 2,744     $ -     $ 3,726     $ 477     $ -     $ 20,149  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 39,533     $ 158,323     $ 97,402     $ 45,097     $ 90,126     $ 19,939     $ -     $ 450,420  
 
December 31, 2011
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
     
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,355     $ 659     $ 127     $ -     $ 399     $ 72     $ -     $ 2,612  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,153     $ 2,066     $ 1,608     $ 390     $ 1,549     $ 300     $ 935     $ 8,001  
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 8,515     $ 5,019     $ 1,819     $ -     $ 3,048     $ 653     $ -     $ 19,054  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 36,397     $ 189,837     $ 96,212     $ 43,166     $ 85,040     $ 20,105     $ -     $ 470,757  
 
 
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The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
                                   
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                                   
One to four family units
  $ 2,596     $ 2,596     $ -     $ 1,424     $ 1,424     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    4,972       5,492       -       1,181       1,181       -  
Real estate - commercial
    2,697       3,022       -       4,646       5,985       -  
Commercial loans
    1,002       6,830       -       1,148       1,459       -  
Consumer and other loans
    147       147       -       376       376       -  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                                             
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                                               
One to four family units
  $ 148     $ 174     $ 97     $ 395     $ 421     $ 127  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    770       770       454       7,334       7,854       1,355  
Real estate - commercial
    4,763       4,763       313       373       373       659  
Commercial loans
    2,724       2,724       355       1,900       1,900       399  
Consumer and other loans
    330       330       48       277       277       72  
Total
                                               
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                                               
One to four family units
  $ 2,744     $ 2,770     $ 97     $ 1,819     $ 1,845     $ 127  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    5,742       6,262       454       8,515       9,035       1,355  
Real estate - commercial
    7,460       7,785       313       5,019       6,358       659  
Commercial loans
    3,726       9,554       355       3,048       3,359       399  
Consumer and other loans
    477       477       48       653       653       72  
Total
  $ 20,149     $ 26,848     $ 1,267     $ 19,054     $ 21,250     $ 2,612  
 
 
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The following tables summarize average impaired loans and related interest recognized on impaired loans for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

   
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
   
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2011
 
   
Average
Investment
in Impaired
Loans
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Investment
in Impaired
Loans
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
                   
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                       
One to four family units
  $ 2,601     $ 5     $ 2,149     $ 20  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    4,953       -       3,803       8  
Real estate - commercial
    4,273       18       5,533       21  
Commercial loans
    2,719       4       107       37  
Consumer and other loans
    151       1       545       20  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                               
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                               
One to four family units
  $ 106     $ -     $ 1,491     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    770       -       7,794       -  
Real estate - commercial
    9,085       -       3,164       -  
Commercial loans
    4,774       -       2,861       -  
Consumer and other loans
    417       -       159       -  
Total
                               
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                               
One to four family units
  $ 2,707     $ 5     $ 3,640     $ 20  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    5,723       -       11,597       8  
Real estate - commercial
    13,358       18       8,697       21  
Commercial loans
    7,493       4       2,968       37  
Consumer and other loans
    568       1       704       20  
Total
  $ 29,849     $ 28     $ 27,606     $ 106  
 
 
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For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
 
   
Average
Investment
in Impaired
Loans
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Investment
in Impaired
Loans
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
                   
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                       
One to four family units
  $ 1,807     $ 17     $ 2,404     $ 79  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    3,046       -       3,890       10  
Real estate - commercial
    4,626       49       4,429       60  
Commercial loans
    2,342       15       1,855       106  
Consumer and other loans
    230       11       530       56  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                               
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                               
One to four family units
  $ 334     $ -     $ 1,784     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    4,111       -       7,694       -  
Real estate - commercial
    7,800       -       2,672       -  
Commercial loans
    3,693       -       2,868       -  
Consumer and other loans
    316       -       461       -  
Total
                               
Real estate - residential mortgage:
                               
One to four family units
  $ 2,141     $ 17     $ 4,188     $ 79  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate - construction
    7,157       -       11,584       10  
Real estate - commercial
    12,426       49       7,101       60  
Commercial loans
    6,035       15       4,723       106  
Consumer and other loans
    546       11       991       56  
Total
  $ 28,305     $ 92     $ 28,587     $ 311  
 
At September 30, 2012, the Bank’s impaired loans shown in the table above included loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDR).  The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.

In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower.  This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy and (iv) the debtor’s projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy the contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.

The Bank considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower.  Key factors considered by the Bank include the debtor’s ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan.  The most common concessions granted by the Bank generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (iii) a reduction on the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as stated in the original loan, (iv) a temporary period of interest-only payments, (v) a reduction in accrued interest, and (vi) an extension of amortization.
 
 
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During the three months ended September 30, 2012, there was one new commercial real estate loan modified that met the definition of a troubled debt restructuring that totaled $389,993.  The concession granted on this loan was an extension of amortization.  As of September 30, 2012 the Bank also had $5.7 million of construction loans, $1.7 million of one-to-four family and $1.9 million of commercial real estate loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings.

The Bank has allocated $680,287 and $1.3 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

There was one construction loan troubled debt restructuring for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the nine months ending September 30, 2012 that totaled $693,153.  A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, management tracks loans by an internal rating system.  All loans are assigned an internal credit quality rating based on an analysis of the borrower’s financial condition.  The criteria used to assign quality ratings to extensions of credit that exhibit potential problems or well-defined weaknesses are primarily based upon the degree of risk and the likelihood of orderly repayment, and their effect on the Bank’s safety and soundness.  The following are the internally assigned ratings:

Pass-This rating represents loans that have strong asset quality and liquidity along with a multi-year track record of profitability.

Special mention-This rating represents loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak.  The credit risk may be relatively minor, yet constitute an increased risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific loan.

Substandard-This rating represents loans that show signs of continuing negative financial trends and unprofitability and therefore, is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.

Doubtful-This rating represents loans that have all the weaknesses of substandard classified loans with the additional 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 following tables provide information about the credit quality of the loan portfolio using the Bank’s internal rating system as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
September 30, 2012
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Rating:
                                         
Pass
  $ 32,665     $ 146,483     $ 94,368     $ 43,015     $ 88,872     $ 19,295     $ 424,698  
Special Mention
    6,860       4,362       1,983       1,767       483       98       15,553  
Substandard
    5,057       14,938       3,795       315       4,369       1,023       29,497  
Doubtful
    693       -       -       -       128       -       821  
Total
  $ 45,275     $ 165,783     $ 100,146     $ 45,097     $ 93,852     $ 20,416     $ 470,569  
 
 
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December 31, 2011
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
One to four family
   
Multi-family
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
and Other
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Rating:
                                         
Pass
  $ 27,646     $ 162,019     $ 91,503     $ 42,668     $ 80,529     $ 19,522     $ 423,887  
Special Mention
    6,372       20,406       3,214       498       2,183       309       32,982  
Substandard
    10,894       12,431       3,314       -       5,376       927       32,942  
Total
  $ 44,912     $ 194,856     $ 98,031     $ 43,166     $ 88,088     $ 20,758     $ 489,811  

Note 5:  Benefit Plans

The Company has stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described in the Company’s December 31, 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The table below summarizes transactions under the Company’s stock option plans for nine months ended September 30, 2012:
 
   
Number of shares
       
   
Incentive Stock Option
   
Non-Incentive Stock Option
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
                   
Balance outstanding as of January 1, 2012
    184,500       167,000     $ 16.09  
Granted
    -       -       -  
Exercised
    (2,003 )     -       6.19  
Forfeited
    (7,997 )     -       6.19  
Balance outstanding as of September 30, 2012
    174,500       167,000       16.38  
Options exercisable as of September 30, 2012
    130,700       131,000       18.96  
 
Stock-based compensation expense related to the stock option plans recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $16,911 and $24,333, respectively.  Stock-based compensation expense related to the stock option plans recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $48,017 and $75,744, respectively.  As of September 30, 2012, there was $99,719 of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

In January 2012, the Company granted restricted stock to directors pursuant to the 2010 Equity Plan that was fully vested and thus, expensed in full during the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The amount expensed was $110,009 for the quarter which represents 18,520 shares of common stock at a market price of $5.94 at the date of grant. In January 2011, the Company expensed $100,017 for restricted stock granted to directors under the Plan.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 27,312 shares of restricted stock to officers pursuant to the 2010 Equity Plan that have a cliff vesting at the end of two years, except for the CEO, who has a three year cliff vesting.  The expense is being recognized over the applicable vesting period.  The amount expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $23,146 and $61,706, respectively. As of September 30, 2012, there was $124,458 of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock grants, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.
 
 
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Note 6: Income (Loss) Per Common Share
 
   
For three months ended September 30, 2012
   
For nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Income Available to Common Shareholders
   
Average Common Shares Outstanding
   
Per Common Share
 
Income Available to Common Shareholders
   
Average Common Shares Outstanding
   
Per Common Share
 
Basic Income (Loss) Per Common Share
  $ (915,718 )     2,717,789     $ (0.34 )   $ (416,176 )     2,712,446     $ (0.15 )
Effect of Dilutive Securities
            -                       -          
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Common Share
  $ (915,718 )     2,717,789     $ (0.34 )   $ (416,176 )     2,712,446     $ (0.15 )
 
   
For three months ended September 30, 2011
   
For nine months ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Income Available to Common Shareholders
   
Average Common Shares Outstanding
   
Per Common Share
 
Income Available to Common Shareholders
   
Average Common Shares Outstanding
   
Per Common Share
 
Basic Income Per Common Share
  $ 934,239       2,677,692     $ 0.35     $ 1,683,961       2,673,040     $ 0.63  
Effect of Dilutive Securities
            -                       -          
Diluted Income Per Common Share
  $ 934,239       2,677,692     $ 0.35     $ 1,683,961       2,673,040     $ 0.63  
 
Due to the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, no potentially dilutive shares were included in the computation of diluted loss per common share. Stock options to purchase 358,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, but were not included in the computation of diluted income per common share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares.   Stock warrants to purchase 459,459 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, and were included in the computation of diluted income per common share because their exercise price was less than the average market price of the common shares during those periods.


Note 7: New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, ASU No. 2011-12 “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU No. 2011-05” was issued. In order to defer only those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in this ASU supersede certain pending paragraphs in ASU 2011-05. The amendments were made to allow the FASB time to re-deliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities are required to continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before ASU 2011-05. All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are not affected by this ASU, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The provisions of ASU 2011-12 have no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 8: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as 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.  Topic 820 also specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
 
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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

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

Available-for-sale securities:  Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 1 securities include equity securities.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  For these investments, the inputs used by the pricing service to determine fair value may include one or a combination of observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bid offers and reference data market research publications and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 2 securities include U.S. government agencies and government sponsored mortgage-backed securities.  The Company has no Level 3 securities.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (dollar amounts in thousands):

   
Level 1 inputs
   
Level 2 inputs
   
Level 3 inputs
   
Total fair value
 
9/30/2012
                               
Financial assets:
                               
Equity securities
  $ 72     $ -     $ -     $ 72  
Debt securities:
                               
U.S. government agencies
    -       49,051       -       49,051  
Municipals
    -       8,856       -       8,856  
Corporate Bonds
    -       1,881       -       1,881  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    -       38,518       -       38,518  
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 72     $ 98,306     $ -     $ 98,378  
 
 
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Level 1 inputs
   
Level 2 inputs
   
Level 3 inputs
   
Total fair value
 
12/31/2011
                               
Financial assets:                                
Equity securities
  $ 62     $ -     $ -     $ 62  
Debt securities:
                               
U.S. government agencies
    -       34,727       -       34,727  
U.S. treasuries
    2,043       -       -       2,043  
Municipals
    -       4,144       -       4,144  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities
    -       40,089       -       40,089  
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 2,105     $ 78,960     $ -     $ 81,065  
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale:   Fair value is estimated using recent appraisals, comparable sales and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources, adjusted for selling costs.  Foreclosed assets held for sale are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

 
Impaired loans (Collateral Dependent):   Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment.  Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires the Company  to obtain a current independent appraisal or observable market price of the collateral as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value.  Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (dollar amounts in thousands):

                         
   
Level 1 inputs
   
Level 2 inputs
   
Level 3 inputs
   
Total fair value
 
Impaired loans:                        
September 30, 2012
  $ -     $ -     $ 16,172     $ 16,172  
                                 
December 31, 2011
  $ -     $ -     $ 11,243     $ 11,243  
 
   
Level 1 inputs
   
Level 2 inputs
   
Level 3 inputs
   
Total fair value
 
Foreclosed assets held for sale:
                               
September 30, 2012
  $ -     $ -     $ 4,923     $ 4,923  
                                 
December 31, 2011
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,626     $ 3,626  
 
 
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There were no transfers between valuation levels for any asset during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 or 2011.  If valuation techniques are deemed necessary, the Company considers those transfers to occur at the end of the period when the assets are valued.

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurement (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
   
Fair Value
September 30, 2012
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
 
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
  $ 14,468  
Market Comparable
 
Discount to reflect realizable value
  0% - 45% (2%)
                         
Impaired loans
  $ 1,704  
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate
    0%   (0%)
                         
Foreclosed assets held for sale
  $ 4,923  
Market Comparable
 
Discount to reflect realizable value
  0% - 44% (13%)
 
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 cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets approximate those assets' fair value.

Held-to-maturity securities
Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.  The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.

Deposits
Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits.  The carrying amount approximates fair value.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
The fair value of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase is estimated by using rates on debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Subordinated debentures
For these variable rate instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  There is currently a limited market for similar debt instruments and the Company has the option to call the subordinated debentures at an amount close to its par value.

Interest payable
The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Commitments to originate loans, letters of credit and lines of credit
The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair value of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.
 
 
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The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
   
September 30, 2012
 
               
Fair Value Measurement Using
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 38,641,763     $ 38,641,763     $ 38,641,763     $ -     $ -  
Held-to-maturity securities
    189,278       202,799       -       202,799       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,805,500       3,805,500       -       3,805,500       -  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    4,366,040       4,366,040       -       4,366,040       -  
Loans, net
    461,900,086       469,879,406       -       -       469,879,406  
Interest receivable
    2,068,467       2,068,467       -       2,068,467       -  
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    493,377,320       494,667,557       -       494,667,557       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    68,050,000       72,123,139       -       72,123,139       -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    25,000,000       25,117,215       -       25,117,215       -  
Subordinated debentures
    15,465,000       15,465,000       -       -       15,465,000  
Interest payable
    417,952       417,952       -       417,952       -  
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value):
                                       
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Unused lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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December 31, 2011
 
               
Fair Value Measurement Using
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 26,574,082     $ 26,574,082     $ 26,574,082     $ -     $ -  
Interest-bearing deposits
    5,587,654       5,587,654       -       5,587,654          
Held-to-maturity securities
    218,571       235,574       -       235,574       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,846,900       3,846,900       -       3,846,900       -  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    3,702,849       3,702,849       -       3,702,849       -  
Loans, net
    478,960,736       485,714,408       -       -       485,714,408  
Interest receivable
    2,139,320       2,139,320       -       2,139,320       -  
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    484,583,665       485,803,947       -       485,803,947       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    68,050,000       70,815,606       -       70,815,606       -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    25,000,000       25,025,344       -       25,025,344       -  
Subordinated debentures
    15,465,000       15,465,000       -       -       15,465,000  
Interest payable
    518,881       518,881       -       518,881       -  
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value):
                                       
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Unused lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
 
Note 9: Preferred Stock and Common Stock Warrants

On January 30, 2009, as part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program's Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement - Standard Terms with the United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") pursuant to which the Company sold to the Treasury 17,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock") and issued a ten year warrant (the "Warrant") to purchase 459,459 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Common Stock") for $5.55 per share (the "Warrant Shares") for a total purchase price of $17.0 million (the "Transaction").

The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and is entitled to cumulative preferred dividends at a rate of 5% per year for the first five years, payable quarterly, and 9% thereafter. The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.  The failure by the Company to pay a total of six quarterly dividends, whether or not consecutive, gives the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock the right to elect two directors to the Company's Board of Directors.

On June 13, 2012, with regulatory approval, the Company redeemed $5 million of the Series A Preferred Stock, including accrued and unpaid dividends of $19,444. The Company may redeem additional shares of the Series A Preferred Stock for $1,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, in whole or in part, subject to regulatory approval.

The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the third quarter of 2012.  The purpose of the filing had been to register the offering by Treasury in an auction of the remaining $12.0 million of the Series A Preferred Stock following the June redemption.  Pursuant to the agreement under which the Series A Preferred Stock had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the right to compel the Company to register the sale by Treasury of all or any portion of the Series A Preferred Stock.  After the auction terminated in accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept the two bids submitted offering to purchase a portion of the Series A Preferred Stock for 92% of their liquidation value.  Accordingly, Treasury continues to own all of the issued and outstanding $12.0 million of Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant.
 
 
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The Warrant is exercisable immediately upon issuance and expires in ten years. The Warrant has anti-dilution protections and certain other protections for the holder of the Warrant, as well as potential registration rights upon written request from the Treasury.  The Treasury has agreed not to exercise voting rights with respect to the Warrant Shares that it may acquire upon exercise of the Warrant. If the Series A Preferred Stock is redeemed in whole, the Company has the right to purchase any shares of the Common Stock held by the Treasury at their fair market value at that time.

The Company is subject to certain contractual restrictions under the CPP and the Certificate of Designations for the Series A Preferred Stock that could prohibit the Company from declaring or paying dividends on its common stock or the Series A Preferred Stock.

The proceeds from the CPP were allocated between the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on a fair value assigned using a discounted cash flow model.  This resulted in an initial value of $15,622,189 for the Series A Preferred Stock and $1,377,811 for the Warrant.  Subsequent to the $5 million redemption on June 13, 2012, the remaining discount on the Series A Preferred Stock was approximately $308,000 and is being accreted using the straight-line method (which approximates the level-yield method) over the remaining 20 months ending February 28, 2014.

On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “ARRA”) was signed into law.  The ARRA imposes certain additional executive compensation and corporate expenditure limits on all current and future CPP recipients.  These limits are in addition to those previously imposed by the Treasury under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”).  The Treasury released an interim final rule (the “IFR”) on TARP standards for compensation and corporate governance on June 10, 2009, which implemented and further expanded the limitations and restrictions imposed by EESA and ARRA.  The IFR applies to the Company as of the date of publication in the Federal Register on June 15, 2009, but was subject to comment which ended on August 14, 2009.  The Treasury has not yet published a final version of the IFR.

As a result of the Company’s participation in the CPP, the restrictions and standards established under EESA and ARRA are applicable to the Company.  Neither the ARRA nor the EESA restrictions shall apply to the Company at such time that the federal government no longer holds any of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.

 
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The primary function of the Company is to monitor and oversee its investment in the Bank.  The Company engages in few other activities, and the Company has no significant assets other than its investment in the Bank.  As a result, the results of operations of the Company are derived primarily from operations of the Bank. The Bank’s results of operations are primarily dependent on net interest margin, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities.  The Bank’s income is also affected by the level of its noninterest expenses, such as employee salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses and other expenses.  The following discussion reviews material changes in the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2012, and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.
 
 
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The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, may contain forward-looking comments. Such comments are based upon the information currently available to management of the Company and management’s perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-Q.  When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “expects,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.  Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results of the Company’s operations could materially differ from those forward-looking comments.  The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to: changes in demand for banking services; changes in portfolio composition; changes in management strategy; increased competition from both bank and non-bank companies; changes in the general level of interest rates; changes in general or local economic conditions; changes in federal or state regulations and legislation governing the operations of the Company or the Bank; and other factors set forth in reports and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time, including the risk factors described under Item 1A. of this Form 10-Q and Item 1.A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Financial Condition

The Company’s total assets increased $5,077,991 (1%) from $648,505,858 as of December 31, 2011, to $653,583,849 as of September 30, 2012.

Interest-bearing deposits decreased $5,587,654 (100%) from $5,587,654 as of December 31, 2011, to $0 as of September 30, 2012. The decrease is due to maturities during the period.

Available-for-sale securities increased $17,313,121 (21%) from $81,064,878 as of December 31, 2011, to $98,377,999 as of September 30, 2012. The increase is primarily due to purchases of $53.3 million offset by sales, maturities and principal payments received of $36.0 million.

Net loans receivable decreased by $17,060,650 (4%) from $478,960,736 as of December 31, 2011, to $461,900,086 as of September 30, 2012.  A portion of this decrease is due to certain payoffs and charge offs of various commercial and commercial real estate loans.  During the period, commercial real estate loans decreased $29,073,504 (18%). Also, commercial loans increased $5,763,538 (6%), permanent multi-family loans increased $1,930,904 (4%), construction loans increased $363,092 (1%), loans secured by owner occupied one to four unit residential real estate increased $2,115,291 (2%) and installment loans decreased $341,983 (2%).  The Company continues to focus its lending efforts in the commercial and owner occupied real estate loan categories, and to reduce its concentrations in non-owner occupied commercial real estate.

Allowance for loan losses decreased $2,136,691 (20%) from $10,613,145 as of December 31, 2011 to $8,476,454 as of September 30, 2012. The allowance decreased due to net loan charge-offs of $7,736,691 exceeding the provision for loan losses of $5,600,000 recorded during the period.  Certain factors have caused the lower allowance for loan loss requirement.  Despite increasing nonperforming loan balances during the fiscal year 2012, the Company has experienced a significant decline in overall loan balances as of September 30, 2012, as compared to December 31, 2011 (a decline of $19.2 million or 4%).  Also, various significant specific reserves established at December 31, 2011 were charged-off during fiscal year 2012 coupled with the Company experiencing lower specific reserve requirements on newly classified nonperforming credits during the fiscal year. See further discussion under “Results of Operations – Comparison of Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 – Provision for Loan Losses.”   The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of gross loans outstanding (excluding mortgage loans held for sale), as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 1.80% and 2.17%, respectively.  The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 46.3% and 62.4%, respectively.  Management believes the allowance for loan losses is at a level to be sufficient in providing for potential loan losses in the Bank’s existing loan portfolio.

Deposits increased $8,793,655 (2%) from $484,583,665 as of December 31, 2011, to $493,377,320 as of September 30, 2012.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, checking and savings accounts increased by $10.7 million and certificates of deposit decreased by $1.9 million.  See also the discussion under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk – Asset/Liability Management.”

Stockholders’ equity (including unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of tax) decreased $4,243,762 from $54,234,847 as of December 31, 2011, to $49,991,085 as of September 30, 2012.  In conjuction with the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company redeemed $5 million in principal during the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 and accrued $563,195 of dividends (5%) during the nine month period end September 30, 2012.  The Company’s net income during the nine month period was $461,755.  On a per common share basis, stockholders’ equity decreased from $14.07 as of December 31, 2011 to $14.05 as of September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields

The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between interest and fees earned on loans and debt and equity securities, and the cost of deposits and borrowings.  Net interest income is dependent on the difference between the average balances and rates earned on interest-earning assets and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Non-interest income, non-interest expense, and income taxes also impact net income.
 

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s average consolidated statements of financial condition and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense annualized by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown.  Average balances were derived from average daily balances.  The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest.  The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields.  All dollar amounts are in thousands.
 
   
Three months ended 9/30/2012
   
Three months ended 9/30/2011
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield / Cost
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield / Cost
 
ASSETS
                                   
Interest-earning:
 
 
               
 
             
Loans
  $ 486,422     $ 6,385       5.27 %   $ 508,620     $ 6,944       5.48 %
Investment securities
    101,389       422       1.67 %     89,570       711       3.18 %
Other assets
    24,756       40       0.65 %     38,547       74       0.77 %
Total interest-earning
    612,567       6,847       4.48 %     636,737       7,729       4.87 %
Noninterest-earning
    42,505                       47,245                  
    $ 655,072                     $ 683,982                  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
Interest-bearing:
                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 22,351       19       0.34 %   $ 21,043       30       0.57 %
Transaction accounts
    277,341       498       0.72 %     249,369       657       1.06 %
Certificates of deposit
    154,280       490       1.27 %     162,343       712       1.76 %
FHLB advances
    68,126       388       2.28 %     88,159       568       2.58 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    25,000       169       2.71 %     39,750       299       3.02 %
Subordinated debentures
    15,465       140       3.63 %     15,465       132       3.42 %
Total interest-bearing
    562,563       1,704       1.21 %     576,129       2,398       1.67 %
Noninterest-bearing
    40,908                       52,965                  
Total liabilities
    603,471                       629,094                  
Stockholders’ equity
    51,601                       54,888                  
    $ 655,072                     $ 683,982                  
Net earning balance
  $ 50,004                     $ 60,608                  
Earning yield less costing rate
                    3.27 %                     3.20 %
Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets
          $ 5,143       3.37 %           $ 5,331       3.36 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
            109 %                     111 %        
 
 
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Nine months ended 9/30/2012
   
Nine months ended 9/30/2011
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield / Cost
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield / Cost
 
ASSETS
                                   
Interest-earning:
 
 
               
 
             
Loans
  $ 483,174     $ 19,119       5.27 %   $ 509,253     $ 20,484       5.36 %
Investment securities
    97,315       1,305       1.79 %     94,951       2,174       3.05 %
Other assets
    24,372       135       0.74 %     32,871       243       0.98 %
Total interest-earning
    604,861       20,559       4.53 %     637,075       22,901       4.79 %
Noninterest-earning
    45,166                       48,495                  
    $ 650,027                     $ 685,570                  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
Interest-bearing:
                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 22,050       64       0.39 %   $ 20,190       91       0.60 %
Transaction accounts
    273,921       1,594       0.78 %     252,490       1,978       1.04 %
Certificates of deposit
    151,792       1,538       1.35 %     168,425       2,440       1.93 %
FHLB advances
    68,076       1,156       2.26 %     91,402       1,776       2.59 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    25,000       515       2.74 %     39,750       867       2.91 %
Subordinated debentures
    15,465       419       3.61 %     15,465       473       4.07 %
Total interest-bearing
    556,304       5,286       1.27 %     587,722       7,625       1.73 %
Noninterest-bearing
    39,985                       44,009                  
Total liabilities
    596,289                       631,731                  
Stockholders’ equity
    53,738                       53,839                  
    $ 650,027                     $ 685,570                  
Net earning balance
  $ 48,557                     $ 49,353                  
Earning yield less costing rate
                    3.26 %                     3.06 %
Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets
          $ 15,273       3.36 %           $ 15,276       3.19 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
            109 %                     108 %        
 
Results of Operations - Comparison of Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30,
 
2012 and 2011

Net income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was ($717,088) and $461,755, respectively, compared to $1,215,630 and $2,528,134 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, which represents a decrease in net income of $1,932,718 (159%) for the three month period, and a decrease in net income of $2,006,379 (82%) for the nine month period.

Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $883,075 (11%) and $2,342,406 (10%), respectively, as compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 39 basis points to 4.48% and 26 basis points to 4.53%, while the average balance of interest earning assets decreased approximately $24,170,000 and $32,214,000, respectively.  The Company’s decrease in the average yield on interest earning assets was primarily impacted by the average yield on investments which decreased 151 basis points to 1.67% and 126 basis points to 1.79% for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011.   This was primarily due to a series of investment transactions in the fourth quarter of 2011 to sell certain investment securities in order to prepay $14.75 million of repurchase agreements.  The securities carried a weighted average yield of 5.00% at the time of sale.  Another factor that has negatively impacted the Company’s average yield on interest earning assets during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was the higher level of nonaccrual loans and declining loan balances.
 
 
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Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $695,014 (29%) and $2,339,145 (31%), respectively, when compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011, the average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 46 basis points to 1.21% and 46 basis points to 1.27%, respectively, while the average balance of interest bearing liabilities decreased approximately $13,566,000 and $31,418,000, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2011.  The primary reason for the significant decrease in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities was the continued decline in higher cost certificates of deposits as well as reductions in the average rate paid on transaction deposit balances.  Also, the Company reduced its FHLB advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase during the latter half of 2011.  As a result, interest expense on these borrowings decreased $310,822 (36%) and $971,658 (37%), respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same periods in 2011. 

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $188,061 (4%) and $3,261 (0%), respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2011. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, the average balance of net interest earning assets decreased by approximately $10,604,000 and $796,000, respectively, less than the average balance in interest bearing liabilities decreased when compared to the same periods in 2011.  For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, the net interest margin increased 1 basis point to 3.37% and 17 basis points to 3.36%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses

Based on its internal analysis and methodology, management recorded a provision for loan losses of $2,600,000 and $5,600,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $900,000 and $2,800,000 for the same periods in 2011.  The provision for the 2012 quarter relates to additional reserves determined necessary due to a change in circumstances and new information obtained on a large loan relationship in which a fraud scheme was uncovered in the second quarter.  This fraud scheme relates to the borrower’s investment portfolio that was a significant portion of the collateral securing the credits as well as providing liquidity to operate other business ventures in which the Company had a security interest.  Based on management’s analysis of the events occurring during the current quarter, the Bank recorded a charge-off on this loan relationship totaling $5.5 million.  The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic and regulatory conditions.  Management of the Company anticipates the need to continue increasing the allowance for loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses if anticipated growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio increases or other circumstances warrant.  Although the Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers to be sufficient to provide for potential loan losses in its existing loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed internal estimates.  In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions.

 
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Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased $619,757 (62%) and $205,295 (8%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, when compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Gains on investment securities decreased $51,738 (63%) and $60,431 (30%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2011.  Service charges on transaction accounts decreased by $47,453 (14%) and $221,073 (21%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011, due primarily to declines in overdraft charges, which is partially due to amendments to Regulation E regarding fees on debit card and ATM transactions.  Gain on sale of loans increased $136,389 (37%) and $443,463 (49%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011 due to increased volume in mortgage loan originations and sales.  Losses on foreclosed assets increased by $950,460 (1146%) and $699,123 (138%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011.  The Company sold two properties for a combined loss of $350,000 and recognized write-downs on three existing foreclosed properties for $670,000 based on current estimated fair value.  The Company also sold certain state low-income housing tax credits on two projects recognizing $282,000 gain on sale during the quarter.  The Company did not sell any tax credit assets in 2011.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $218,435 (6%) and $97,764 (1%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011.

Salaries and employee benefits increased $72,597 (3%) and $233,911 (3%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011.  This increase was primarily due to additions of associates throughout 2011 in the areas of human resources, information systems and risk management, as well as normal pay raises.  FDIC deposit insurance premiums decreased $109,647 (48%) and $203,078 (27%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to the change in the Company’s assessment base and rate structure that went into effect in 2012.  The Company also experienced a significant increase in legal expenses of $226,726 (147%) and $136,420 (26%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011.  The Company recognized expenses of $221,000, of which $155,000 were legal expenses, during the third quarter in connection with a Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The purpose of the filing had been to register the offering by the United States Treasury (“Treasury”) in an auction of $12.0 million of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Shares”).  The Company had originally issued and sold to Treasury all of its authorized $17.0 million (along with a warrant to purchase 459,459 shares of the Company’s Common Stock) in January 2009 as part of Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program's Capital Purchase Program.  The Company redeemed at 100% of their liquidation value $5.0 million Series A Shares during the second quarter of 2012.  Pursuant to the agreement under which the Series A Shares had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the right to compel the Company to register the sale by Treasury of all or any portion of the Series A Shares.  After the auction terminated in accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept the two bids submitted offering to purchase a portion of the Series A Shares for 92% of their liquidation value.  Accordingly, Treasury continues to own all of the $12.0 million Series A Shares issued and outstanding and the warrant.

Provision for Income Taxes

The decrease in the provision for income taxes for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same periods in 2011 is primarily due to the decline in pretax income and the effect of increased utilization of federal income tax credits.

 
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Nonperforming Assets

The allowance for loan losses is calculated based upon an evaluation of pertinent factors underlying the various types and quality of the Bank’s existing loan portfolio.  When making such evaluation, management considers such factors as the repayment status of its loans, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, borrowers’ intent (to the extent known by the Bank) and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions and the Bank’s historical loss ratios.  The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 46.3% and 62.4%, respectively.  Total loans classified as substandard, doubtful or loss as of September 30, 2012, were $30.3 million or 4.64% of total assets as compared to $32.9 million, or 5.08% of total assets at December 31, 2011.  Management considered nonperforming and total classified loans in evaluating the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.

The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets is another useful tool in evaluating exposure to credit risk.  Nonperforming assets of the Bank include nonperforming loans and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.  All dollar amounts are in thousands.
 
   
9/30/2012
   
12/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Nonperforming loans
  $ 18,299     $ 17,002     $ 23,012  
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
    5,843       10,012       10,540  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 24,142     $ 27,014     $ 33,552  
                         
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets
    3.69 %     4.17 %     4.91 %
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 8,476     $ 10,613     $ 13,083  
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans
    1.80 %     2.17 %     2.54 %
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity refers to the ability to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations.  Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows the Company to have sufficient funds available for customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities.  The Company’s primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, customer deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines borrowings.  The Company also has established borrowing lines available from the Federal Reserve Bank which is considered a secondary source of funds.

The Company’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which are cash on hand, amounts due from financial institutions, and certificates of deposit with other financial institutions that have an original maturity of three months or less.  The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing, and investment activities at any given time.  The Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $38,641,763 as of September 30, 2012 and $26,574,082 as of December 31, 2011, representing an increase of $12,067,681.  The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by deposit flows and anticipated future deposit flows, which are subject to, and influenced by, many factors.

The Bank’s capital ratios are above the levels required to be considered a well-capitalized financial institution.  As of September 30, 2012, the Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.42%, its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.50% and the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio was 13.76% - all exceeding the minimums of 5%, 6% and 10%, respectively.

With regard to the securities sold to the Treasury under the CPP, on June 13, 2012, the Company used $5,019,444 of its available cash to redeem 5,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock held by the Treasury which included accrued and unpaid dividends of $19,444.  The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in August of 2012.  The purpose of the filing had been to register the offering by the Treasury in an auction the remaining $12.0 million of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.  Pursuant to the agreement under which the Series A Preferred Stock had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the right to compel the Company to register the sale by Treasury of all or any portion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by Treasury.  After the auction terminated in accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept the two bids submitted offering to purchase a portion of the Series A Preferred Stock for 92% of their liquidation value.  Accordingly, Treasury continues to own all of the $12.0 million of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and the warrant.
 
 
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As a result of the June 2012 redemption, quarterly dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock will be reduced by $62,500 per quarter beginning in the third quarter of 2012.  If the Company is unable to redeem the remaining Series A Preferred Stock within five years of its issuance, the cost of capital to the Company will increase significantly from 5% per annum ($600,000 annually) to 9% per annum ($1,080,000 annually).  Depending on the Company’s financial condition at the time, the increase in the annual dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity and net income available to common stockholders.

 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Asset/Liability Management

The goal of the Bank’s asset/liability policy is to manage interest rate risk so as to maximize net interest income over time in changing interest rate environments.  Management monitors the Bank’s net interest spreads (the difference between yields received on assets and paid on liabilities) and, although constrained by market conditions, economic conditions, and prudent underwriting standards, the Bank offers deposit rates and loan rates designed to maximize net interest income.  Management also attempts to fund the Bank’s assets with liabilities of a comparable duration to minimize the impact of changing interest rates on the Bank’s net interest income.  Since the relative spread between financial assets and liabilities is constantly changing, the Bank’s current net interest income may not be an indication of future net interest income.

As a part of its asset and liability management strategy and throughout the past several years, the Bank has continued to emphasize the origination of short-term commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans, while originating fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential loans primarily for immediate resale in the secondary market.

The Bank constantly monitors its deposits in an effort to decrease their interest rate sensitivity.  Rates of interest paid on deposits at the Bank are priced competitively in order to meet the Bank’s asset/liability management objectives and spread requirements.  The Bank believes, based on historical experience, that a substantial portion of such accounts represents non-interest rate sensitive core deposits.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

The following table sets forth as of September 30, 2012 management’s estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value (“NPV”) in the event of 100 and 200 basis point (“bp”) instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.
 
BP Change
 
Estimated Net Portfolio Value
         
NPV as % of PV of Assets
 
in Rates
 
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
+200
    51,320       (3,110 )     -5.7 %     7.90 %     -0.32 %
+100
    52,920       (1,510 )     -2.8 %     8.07 %     -0.15 %
NC
    54,430       -       -       8.23 %     -  
-100
    56,327       1,897       3.5 %     8.44 %     0.22 %
-200
    61,667       7,237       13.3 %     9.17 %     0.94 %
 
 
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Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Bank’s loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.  For further discussion of the Company’s market risk, see the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis Section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effect on the Bank’s NPV in the future.  Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV.  For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates.  Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to five years, and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted.  In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Bank’s portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future.  Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table.  Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

The Bank’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset and liability management policies.  The Board meets quarterly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements.  The Bank’s management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board with respect to the Bank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

(a)  The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.   Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2012.

(b)  There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II
 
Item 1.      Legal Proceedings
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to pending or threatened legal actions. Management believes, based upon the opinion of counsel, that the actions and liability or loss, if any, resulting from the final outcomes of the proceedings, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors
 
The risks described in Item 1A. Risk Factors, in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. These risk factors do not identify all risks that the Company faces – the Company’s operations could also be affected by factors that are not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently considers to be immaterial to its operations. The following risk factors, which modify the risk factors set forth in the Company’s 2011 annual report on Form 10-K, should be considered in conjunction with the other information included in, or incorporated by reference in, this Form 10-Q.
 

The Company could experience an increase in loan losses, which would reduce the Company’s earnings.
 
           As the nation slowly continues to recover from the economic downturn, real estate prices remain under pressure in the Company’s market. Furthermore, elevated levels of unemployment have made it difficult for many consumers to meet their monthly obligations. As a lender, we are exposed to the risk that our customers will be unable to repay their loans according to their terms and that any collateral securing the payment of their loans may not be sufficient to assure repayment. Credit losses are inherent in the business of making loans and our industry has seen above average loan loss levels for approximately 48 months. While the Company believes that its loan underwriting standards have been and remain sound, the Company has experienced an increase in charge offs and non-performing loans. To the extent charge offs exceed our financial models, increased amounts charged to the provision for loan losses would reduce net income.
 
 The Company is subject to extensive regulation that can limit or restrict its activities.
 
The Company operates in a highly regulated industry and is subject to examination, supervision, and comprehensive regulation by various agencies, including the Federal Reserve, the MDF and FDIC. The Company’s regulatory compliance is costly.
 
The Company is also subject to capitalization guidelines established by its regulators, which require it and the Bank to maintain adequate capital to support its and the Bank’s growth.
 
The laws and regulations applicable to the banking industry could change at any time, and the Company cannot predict the effects of these changes on its business. To the extent activities of the Company and/or the Bank are restricted or limited by regulation or regulators’ supervisory authority, the Company’s future profitability may be adversely affected.
 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the related rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ Global Market that are now and will be applicable to the Company, have increased the scope, complexity, and cost of corporate governance, reporting and disclosure practices. As a result, the Company has experienced, and may continue to experience, greater compliance cost.
 
       The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law on July 21, 2010 and, although it became generally effective in July 2010, many of its provisions have extended implementation periods and delayed effective dates and will require extensive rulemaking by regulatory authorities. The Dodd-Frank Act, including future rules implementing its provisions and the interpretation of those rules, could result in a number of adverse impacts. The levels of capital and liquidity with which the Company must operate may be subject to more stringent capital requirements. In addition, the Company may be subjected to higher deposit insurance premiums to the FDIC. The Company may also be subject to additional regulations under the newly established Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection which was given broad authority to implement new consumer protection regulations. These and other provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act may place significant additional costs on the Company, impede its growth opportunities and place it at a competitive disadvantage.
 
 
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           In December 2010, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, an international forum for cooperation on banking supervisory matters, announced the “Basel III” capital rules, which set new capital requirements for banking organizations.  On June 7, 2012, the Federal Reserve Board requested comment on three proposed rules that, taken together, would establish an integrated regulatory capital framework implementing the Basel III regulatory capital reforms in the United States.  As proposed, the U.S. implementation of Basel III would lead to significantly higher capital requirements and more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios than those currently in place.  Once adopted, these new capital requirements would be phased in over time.  Additionally, the U.S. implementation of Basel III contemplates that, for banking organizations with less than $15 billion in assets, the ability to treat trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital would be phased out over a ten-year period.  The ultimate impact of the U.S. implementation of the new capital and liquidity standards on the Company and the Bank is currently being reviewed.  At this point we cannot determine the ultimate effect that any final regulations, if enacted, would have upon our earnings or financial position.  In addition, important questions remain as to how the numerous capital and liquidity mandates of the Dodd–Frank Act will be integrated with the requirements of Basel III.
 
If we do not redeem the preferred shares prior to February 15, 2014, the cost of this capital to us will increase substantially and could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and cash flows.
 
We have the right to redeem the preferred shares, in whole or in part, at our option at any time.  If we do not redeem the preferred shares prior to February 15, 2014, the cost of this capital to us will increase substantially on and after that date, with the dividend rate increasing from 5.0% per annum to 9.0% per annum, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and cash flows.  Any redemption by us of the preferred shares would require prior regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve.  We have not applied for such regulatory approval and have no present intention to redeem any of the preferred shares in the near future; however, if in the future we determine we are able to redeem the preferred shares, it is our intent to redeem before February 15, 2014 prior to the dividend rate increase to 9.0% per annum.  If we determine we are able to redeem any of the preferred shares, we may seek such approval and, if such approval is obtained (as to which no assurance can be given), redeem part or all or the preferred shares for cash.
 
Our compensation expense may increase substantially after Treasury’s sale of the preferred shares.
 
As a result of our participation in the CPP, among other things, we are subject to Treasury’s current standards for executive compensation and corporate governance for the period during which Treasury holds any of our preferred shares.  These standards were most recently set forth in the Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance, published June 15, 2009.  If the Treasury elects to sell all of the preferred shares, these executive compensation and corporate governance standards will no longer be applicable and our compensation expense for our executive officers and other senior employees may increase substantially.

 
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Item 2.                 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securties

 
The Company has a repurchase plan which was announced on August 20, 2007.  This plan authorizes the purchase by the Company of up to 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  There is no expiration date for this plan.  There are no other repurchase plans in effect at this time.  The Company had no repurchase activity of the Company’s common stock during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

 
Item 3.                 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 4.                 Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

 
Item 5.                 Other Information
None.

 
Item 6.                 Exhibits
 
 
11.
Statement re: computation of per share earnings (set forth in “Note 6: Income (Loss) Per Common Share” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement (unaudited))
 
31(i).1
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a) of the Exchange Act
 
31(i).2
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Exchange Act
 
32.1
CEO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
32.2
CFO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
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The following materials from Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)  (unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (vi) related notes.**

**
Pursuant to Regulation S-T, the interactive data files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.


 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.

 
 
Signature and Title
  Date
     
/s/ Shaun A. Burke   November 14, 2012
Shaun A. Burke
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
   
 

 
/s/ Carter Peters   November 14, 2012 
Carter Peters
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
   

 
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