10-Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2015.
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 No. 000-51338

PARKE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey
65-1241959
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
601 Delsea Drive, Washington Township, New Jersey
08080
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

856-256-2500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer", and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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]

 
As of November 13, 2015, there were issued and outstanding 6,165,529 shares of the registrant's common stock.





PARKE BANCORP, INC.
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 

 
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2015

INDEX

 
 
Page

Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1

Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28

Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
36

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
36

 
 
 
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
37

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
37

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
37

Item 5.
Other Information
37

Item 6.
Exhibits
37

 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
 
EXHIBITS and CERTIFICATIONS
 





PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in thousands except share and per share data)
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
4,725

 
$
4,033

Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
17,834

 
32,205

Total cash and cash equivalents
22,559

 
36,238

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
44,519

 
28,208

Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $2,451 at September 30, 2015 and $2,377 at December 31, 2014)
2,171

 
2,141

Total investment securities
46,690

 
30,349

Loans held for sale
2,025

 
2,932

Loans, net of unearned income
750,050

 
713,061

Less: Allowance for loan losses
(16,270
)
 
(18,043
)
Net loans
733,780

 
695,018

Accrued interest receivable
2,932

 
2,827

Premises and equipment, net
4,477

 
4,490

Other real estate owned (OREO)
19,396

 
20,931

Restricted stock, at cost
4,567

 
3,152

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)
11,731

 
11,464

Deferred tax asset
10,588

 
10,518

Other assets
5,907

 
3,787

Total Assets
$
864,652

 
$
821,706

Liabilities and Equity
 

 
 

Liabilities
 

 
 

Deposits
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
46,088

 
$
42,554

Interest-bearing deposits
609,419

 
605,379

Total deposits
655,507

 
647,933

FHLBNY borrowings
79,714

 
49,352

Subordinated debentures
13,403

 
13,403

Accrued interest payable
514

 
445

Other liabilities
6,034

 
7,523

Total liabilities
755,172

 
718,656

Equity
 

 
 

Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, $1,000 liquidation value Series B - non-cumulative convertible; Issued: 20,000 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
20,000

 
20,000

Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 15,000,000 shares; Issued: 6,419,573 shares at September 30, 2015 and 6,208,259 shares at December 31, 2014
642

 
621

Additional paid-in capital
53,227

 
51,316

Retained earnings
38,078

 
32,983

Accumulated other comprehensive income
60

 
165

Treasury stock, 270,890 shares at September 30, 2015 and 210,900 shares at December 31, 2014, at cost
(2,893
)
 
(2,180
)
Total shareholders’ equity
109,114

 
102,905

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries
366

 
145

Total equity
109,480

 
103,050

Total liabilities and equity
$
864,652

 
$
821,706

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Parke Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)

 
For the three months ended 
 September 30,
 
For the nine months ended 
 September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(in thousands except share data)
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
9,532

 
$
9,132

 
$
28,238

 
$
27,864

Interest and dividends on investments
365

 
256

 
950

 
811

Interest on federal funds sold and cash equivalents
21

 
29

 
63

 
84

Total interest income
9,918

 
9,417

 
29,251

 
28,759

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest on deposits
1,219

 
1,206

 
3,548

 
3,569

Interest on borrowings
282

 
201

 
771

 
638

Total interest expense
1,501

 
1,407

 
4,319

 
4,207

Net interest income
8,417

 
8,010

 
24,932

 
24,552

Provision for loan losses
1,450

 
250

 
3,040

 
2,250

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,967

 
7,760

 
21,892

 
22,302

Noninterest income:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Gain on sale of SBA loans
1,527

 
2,810

 
3,284

 
4,142

Loan fees
399

 
302

 
1,052

 
763

Net income from BOLI
90

 
90

 
267

 
269

Service fees on deposit accounts
73

 
76

 
209

 
191

Gain (loss) on sale and write-down of real estate owned
(173
)
 
261

 
(1,296
)
 
(173
)
Realized gain on sale of AFS securities

 

 

 
178

Other
136

 
359

 
645

 
1,146

Total noninterest income
2,052

 
3,898

 
4,161

 
6,516

Noninterest expense:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Compensation and benefits
1,872

 
1,629

 
5,781

 
5,234

Professional services
395

 
339

 
1,269

 
1,086

Occupancy and equipment
318

 
287

 
946

 
879

Data processing
134

 
118

 
384

 
363

FDIC insurance
173

 
201

 
507

 
692

OREO expense
450

 
1,379

 
1,361

 
3,387

Other operating expense
1,019

 
868

 
2,718

 
2,616

Total noninterest expense
4,361

 
4,821

 
12,966

 
14,257

Income before income tax expense
4,658

 
6,837

 
13,087

 
14,561

Income tax expense
1,730

 
2,149

 
4,638

 
4,575

Net income attributable to Company and noncontrolling interest
2,928

 
4,688

 
8,449

 
9,986

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(498
)
 
(1,233
)
 
(999
)
 
(1,719
)
Net income attributable to Company
2,430

 
3,455

 
7,450

 
8,267

Preferred stock dividend and discount accretion
300

 
300

 
900

 
900

Net income available to common shareholders
$
2,130

 
$
3,155

 
$
6,550

 
$
7,367

Earnings per common share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.35

 
$
0.53

 
$
1.08

 
$
1.23

Diluted
$
0.30

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.94

 
$
1.04

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
6,127,877

 
5,991,859

 
6,058,190

 
5,990,831

Diluted
8,030,549

 
7,933,251

 
7,958,842

 
7,925,889

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Parke Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)

 
For the three months ended 
 September 30,
 
For the nine months ended 
 September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(in thousands)
 
(in thousands)
Net income attributable to Company
$
2,430

 
$
3,455

 
$
7,450

 
$
8,267

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-credit related unrealized gains on securities with OTTI

 

 
26

 

Unrealized (losses) gains on securities without OTTI
337

 
(214
)
 
(199
)
 
543

Less reclassification adjustment for gains on securities included in net income

 

 

 
(178
)
Tax impact
(135
)
 
86

 
68

 
(146
)
Total unrealized (losses) gains on securities
202

 
(128
)
 
(105
)
 
219

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
2,632

 
3,327

 
7,345

 
8,486

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(unaudited)

 
Preferred
Stock
 
Shares of Common
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Total Shareholders’ 
Equity
 
Non-Controlling Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
(in thousands except share data)
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
20,000

 
6,208,259

 
$
621

 
$
51,316

 
$
32,983

 
$
165

 
$
(2,180
)
 
$
102,905

 
$
145

 
$
103,050

Capital withdrawals by noncontrolling interest
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(778
)
 
(778
)
Stock options exercised
 

 
211,314

 
21

 
1,911

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1,932

 
 

 
1,932

Net income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
7,450

 
 

 
 

 
7,450

 
999

 
8,449

Changes in other comprehensive loss
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(105
)
 
 

 
(105
)
 
 

 
(105
)
Purchase of treasury stock
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(713
)
 
(713
)
 
 

 
(713
)
Dividend on preferred stock
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(900
)
 
 

 
 

 
(900
)
 
 

 
(900
)
Dividend on common stock
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,455
)
 
 

 
 

 
(1,455
)
 
 

 
(1,455
)
Balance, September 30, 2015
$
20,000

 
6,419,573

 
$
642

 
$
53,227

 
$
38,078

 
$
60

 
$
(2,893
)
 
$
109,114

 
$
366

 
$
109,480

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

 
For the nine months ended 
 September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
8,449

 
$
9,986

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
 

 
 

operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
239

 
266

Provision for loan losses
3,040

 
2,250

Provision for OREO

 
1,493

Net gain from sales of investment securities

 
(178
)
Bank owned life insurance
(267
)
 
(269
)
Gain on sale of SBA loans
(3,284
)
 
(4,142
)
SBA loans originated for sale
(29,944
)
 
(25,605
)
Proceeds from sale of SBA loans originated for sale
34,136

 
40,101

Loss on sale & write down of OREO
1,296

 
173

Net accretion of purchase premiums and discounts on securities
(639
)
 
8

Contribution of OREO property

 
22

Deferred income tax benefit
(70
)
 
(575
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets
(2,585
)
 
(5,411
)
Decrease in accrued interest payable and other accrued liabilities
(1,420
)
 
(408
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
8,951

 
17,711

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 

 
 

Purchases of investment securities available for sale
(20,476
)
 

(Purchases) redemptions of restricted stock
(1,415
)
 
401

Proceeds from sale and call of securities available for sale

 
3,974

Proceeds from maturities and principal payments on mortgage backed securities
4,599

 
3,234

Proceeds from sale of OREO
3,936

 
11,706

Advances on OREO
(179
)
 
(217
)
Net increase in loans
(45,320
)
 
(31,400
)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
(226
)
 
(144
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(59,081
)
 
(12,446
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 

 
 

Payment of dividend on common & preferred stock
(1,927
)
 
(956
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(713
)
 

Minority interest capital withdrawal, net
(778
)
 
(1,191
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants
1,932

 
61

Net increase (decrease) in FHLBNY and short term borrowings
30,362

 
(4,482
)
Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing deposits
3,535

 
(1,118
)
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
4,040

 
15,968

Net cash provided by financing activities
36,451

 
8,282

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(13,679
)
 
13,547

Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1,
36,238

 
45,661

Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30,
$
22,559

 
$
59,208

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 

 
 

Cash paid during the year for:
 

 
 

Interest on deposits and borrowed funds
$
2,749

 
$
4,181

Income taxes
$
5,994

 
$
4,300

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Activities:
 

 
 

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
$
3,518

 
$
2,124

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

Parke Bancorp, Inc. ("Parke Bancorp” or the "Company") is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey in January 2005 for the sole purpose of becoming the holding company of Parke Bank (the "Bank").

The Bank is a commercial bank which commenced operations on January 28, 1999. The Bank is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Department”) and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Parke Bancorp and the Bank maintain their principal offices at 601 Delsea Drive, Washington Township, New Jersey. The Bank also conducts business through branches in Galloway Township, Northfield and Washington Township, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Bank competes with other banking and financial institutions in its primary market areas. Commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and money market funds actively compete for savings and time certificates of deposit and all types of loans. Such institutions, as well as consumer financial and insurance companies, may be considered competitors of the Bank with respect to one or more of the services it renders.

The Bank is subject to the regulations of certain state and federal agencies, and accordingly, the Bank is periodically examined by such regulatory authorities. As a consequence of the regulation of commercial banking activities, the Bank’s business is particularly susceptible to future state and federal legislation and regulations.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and predominant practices within the banking industry.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary the Bank. Also included are the accounts of 44 Business Capital Partners LLC, a joint venture formed in 2009 to originate and service SBA loans. The Bank has a 51% ownership interest in the joint venture. Parke Capital Trust I, Parke Capital Trust II and Parke Capital Trust III are wholly-owned subsidiaries but are not consolidated because they do not meet the requirements for consolidation under applicable accounting guidance. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 since they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP. The accompanying interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are unaudited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, was derived from the audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for such interim periods. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation, with no impact on current earnings or shareholders’ equity.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the allowance for loan losses, other than temporary impairment losses on investment securities, the valuation of deferred income taxes, servicing assets and carrying value of OREO.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-4, "Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure." ASU 2014-4 clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (a) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (b) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, ASU 2014-4 requires interim and annual disclosure of both (a) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (b) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real

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estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The amendments in ASU 2014-4 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. There was no significant impact to amounts reported in the consolidated financial position or results of operations from the adoption of the ASU.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-9, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-9),” which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-9 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-9 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-9 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-9 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2018.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures,” which changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions (repos-to-maturity) and enhances the required disclosures for repurchase agreements and other similar transactions (repos). Repos-to-maturity and the repurchase financings will be accounted for as secured borrowings. In addition, the standard requires new disclosures for repos. ASU No. 2014-11 provisions are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014. There was no significant impact to amounts reported in the consolidated financial position or results of operations from the adoption of the ASU.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14, “Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” which will require creditors to derecognize certain foreclosed government-guaranteed mortgage loans and to recognize a separate other receivable that is measured at the amount the creditor expects to recover from the guarantor, and to treat the guarantee and the receivable as a single unit of account. ASU 2014-14 is effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. There was no significant impact to amounts reported in the consolidated financial position or results of operations from the adoption of the ASU.

NOTE 3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following is a summary of the Company's investments in available for sale and held to maturity securities as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

As of September 30, 2015
Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Other-than-
temporary
impairments
in OCI
 
Fair value
 
(amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
$
1,000

 
$
17

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,017

Residential mortgage-backed securities
42,343

 
688

 
183

 

 
42,848

Collateralized mortgage obligations
269

 
10

 

 

 
279

Collateralized debt obligations
806

 

 

 
431

 
375

Total available for sale
$
44,418

 
$
715

 
$
183

 
$
431

 
$
44,519

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Held to maturity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

States and political subdivisions
$
2,171

 
$
280

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,451



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As of December 31, 2014
Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Other-than-
temporary
impairments
in OCI
 
Fair value
 
(amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
$
500

 
$
22

 
$

 
$

 
$
522

Residential mortgage-backed securities
26,252

 
754

 
59

 

 
26,947

Collateralized mortgage obligations
375

 
15

 

 

 
390

Collateralized debt obligations
806

 

 

 
457

 
349

Total available for sale
$
27,933

 
$
791

 
$
59

 
$
457

 
$
28,208

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Held to maturity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

States and political subdivisions
$
2,141

 
$
236

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,377


The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity, by contractual maturity as of September 30, 2015 are as follows:

 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
Due within one year
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years
500

 
500

Due after ten years
1,306

 
892

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
42,612

 
43,127

Total available for sale
$
44,418

 
$
44,519

 
 
 
 
Held to maturity:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

Due after ten years
2,171

 
2,451

Total held to maturity
$
2,171

 
$
2,451


Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities for mortgage related securities because the issuers of certain debt securities do have the right to call or prepay their obligations without any penalty.

There were no securities pledged as collateral for borrowed funds as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Securities with a carrying value of $12.6 million and $15.0 million were pledged to secure public deposits at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other than temporarily impaired (“OTTI”), aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:


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As of September 30, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
Description of Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
20,052

 
146

 
3,416

 
37

 
23,468

 
183

Total available for sale
 
$
20,052

 
$
146

 
3,416

 
$
37

 
$
23,468

 
$
183


As of December 31, 2014
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
Description of Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
3,968

 
59

 

 

 
3,968

 
59

Total available for sale
 
$
3,968

 
$
59

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,968

 
$
59


Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities: The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in mortgage-backed securities relates to eight securities at September 30, 2015 versus three securities at December 31, 2014. The losses were caused by movement in interest rates. The securities were issued by FNMA, a government sponsored entity. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, it does not consider the investment in these securities to be OTTI at September 30, 2015.

Other Than Temporarily Impaired Debt Securities

We assess whether we intend to sell or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. For debt securities that are considered OTTI and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The present value of expected future cash flows is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. The methodology and assumptions for establishing the best estimate cash flows vary depending on the type of security. The asset-backed securities cash flow estimates are based on bond specific facts and circumstances that may include collateral characteristics, expectations of delinquency and default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds and structural support, including subordination and guarantees. The corporate bond cash flow estimates are derived from scenario-based outcomes of expected corporate restructurings or the disposition of assets using bond specific facts and circumstances including timing, security interests and loss severity.

We have a process in place to identify debt securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other than temporary. This process involves monitoring late payments, pricing levels, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues. On a quarterly basis, we review all securities to determine whether an OTTI exists and whether losses should be recognized. We consider relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether a credit or interest rate-related impairment of a security is other than temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include: (1) the extent and length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the reasons for the decline in value; (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events; and (4) for fixed maturity securities, our intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of the amortized cost of debt securities that we have written down for OTTI and the credit component of the loss that is recognized in earnings. OTTI recognized in earnings for credit-impaired debt securities is presented as additions in two components based upon whether the current period is the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (initial credit impairment) or is not the first time the debt security was credit impaired (subsequent credit impairments). The credit loss component is reduced if we sell, intend to sell or believe we will be required to sell previously

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credit-impaired debt securities. Additionally, the credit loss component is reduced if we receive cash flows in excess of what we expected to receive over the remaining life of the credit-impaired debt security, the security matures or is fully written down. Changes in the credit loss component of credit-impaired debt securities were as follows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 
For the Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
171

 
$
1,126

Initial credit impairment

 

Subsequent credit impairments

 

Reductions for amounts recognized in earnings due to intent or requirement to sell

 

Reductions for securities sold

 
(955
)
Reductions for securities deemed worthless

 

Reductions for increases in cash flows expected to be collected

 

Ending balance
$
171

 
$
171

 
 
 
 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Bank sold three Trust Preferred securities, which resulted in a $178,000 gain reflected in the income statement.

NOTE 4. LOANS
 
The portfolio of loans outstanding consists of the following:

 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amount
 
Percentage
of Total
Loans
 
Amount
 
Percentage
of Total
Loans
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
22,990

 
3.1
%
 
$
30,092

 
4.2
%
Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
6,916

 
0.9

 
5,859

 
0.8

Commercial
45,287

 
6.0

 
47,921

 
6.7

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
170,256

 
22.7

 
176,649

 
24.8

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
268,173

 
35.8

 
237,918

 
33.4

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
198,087

 
26.4

 
171,894

 
24.1

Residential – Multifamily
19,883

 
2.6

 
25,173

 
3.5

Consumer
18,458

 
2.5

 
17,555

 
2.5

Total Loans
$
750,050

 
100.0
%
 
$
713,061

 
100.0
%

Loan Origination/Risk Management: In the normal course of business the Company is exposed to a variety of operational, reputational, legal, regulatory, and credit risks that could adversely affect our financial performance. Most of our asset risk is primarily tied to credit (lending) risk. The Company has lending policies, guidelines and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. The Board of Directors reviews and approves these policies, guidelines and procedures. When we originate a loan we make certain subjective judgments about the borrower’s ability to meet the loan’s terms and conditions. We also make objective and subjective value assessments on the assets we finance. The borrower’s ability to repay can be adversely affected by economic changes. Likewise, changes in market conditions and other external factors can affect asset valuations. The Company actively monitors the quality of its loan portfolio. A reporting system supplements the credit

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review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit risk, loan delinquencies, troubled debt restructures, nonperforming and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is another means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.

Construction Loans: With respect to construction loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties, loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analyses of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are also generally underwritten based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the completed project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

Commercial Real Estate: Commercial real estate loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans may be riskier than loans for one-to-four family residences and are typically larger in dollar size. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of these loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation and management of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location within our market area. This diversity helps reduce the Company's exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. The Company also monitors economic conditions and trends affecting market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.

Residential Mortgage: The Company originates adjustable and fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. Such mortgage loans are generally originated under terms, conditions and documentation acceptable to the secondary mortgage market. Although the Company has placed all of these loans into its portfolio, a substantial majority of such loans can be sold in the secondary market or pledged for potential borrowings.

Consumer Loans: Consumer loans may carry a higher degree of repayment risk than residential mortgage loans. Repayment is typically dependent upon the borrower’s financial stability which is more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, illness, or personal bankruptcy. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures have been developed and modified as needed. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements. Historically the Company’s losses on consumer loans have been negligible.

The Company maintains an outsourced independent loan review program that reviews and validates the credit risk assessment program on a periodic basis. Results of these external independent reviews are presented to management. The external independent loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit risk management personnel.

Non-accrual and Past Due Loans: Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management's opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when a loan is 90 days past due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection, as required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.


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An age analysis of past due loans by class at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows:
September 30, 2015
30-59
Days Past
Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
than 90
Days and
Not
Accruing
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$

 
$

 
$
1,239

 
$
1,239

 
$
21,751

 
$
22,990

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

 

 
6,916

 
6,916

Commercial

 

 
6,775

 
6,775

 
38,512

 
45,287

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
807

 

 
358

 
1,165

 
169,091

 
170,256

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied

 

 
3,785

 
3,785

 
264,388

 
268,173

Residential – 1 to 4 Family

 

 
3,569

 
3,569

 
194,518

 
198,087

Residential – Multifamily
358

 

 

 
358

 
19,525

 
19,883

Consumer
107

 

 
65

 
172

 
18,286

 
18,458

Total Loans
$
1,272

 
$

 
$
15,791

 
$
17,063

 
$
732,987

 
$
750,050

December 31, 2014
30-59
Days Past
Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
than 90
Days and
Not
Accruing
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$

 
$
1,874

 
$
61

 
$
1,935

 
$
28,157

 
$
30,092

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 
238

 
238

 
5,621

 
5,859

Commercial

 

 
10,773

 
10,773

 
37,148

 
47,921

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied

 

 
735

 
735

 
175,914

 
176,649

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied

 

 
8,624

 
8,624

 
229,294

 
237,918

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
629

 
20

 
6,367

 
7,016

 
164,878

 
171,894

Residential – Multifamily
364

 

 

 
364

 
24,809

 
25,173

Consumer

 

 
94

 
94

 
17,461

 
17,555

Total Loans
$
993

 
$
1,894

 
$
26,892

 
$
29,779

 
$
683,282

 
$
713,061


Impaired LoansLoans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments.

All impaired loans have are assessed for recoverability based on an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the net realizable value (“NRV”) based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, less cost to sell and other costs, such as unpaid real estate taxes, that have been identified, or the present value of discounted cash flows in the case of certain impaired loans that are not collateral dependent. The appraisal will be based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are generally updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value. Prior to receiving the updated appraisal, we will establish a specific reserve for any estimated deterioration, based upon our assessment of market conditions, adjusted for estimated costs to sell and other identified costs. If the NRV is greater than the loan amount, then no impairment loss exists. If the NRV is less than the loan amount, the shortfall is recognized by a specific reserve. If the borrower fails to pledge additional collateral in the ninety day period, a charge-off equal to the difference between the loan’s carrying value and NRV will occur. In certain circumstances, however, a direct charge-off may be taken at the time that the NRV calculation reveals a shortfall. All impaired loans are evaluated based on the criteria stated above on a quarterly basis and any change in the reserve requirements are recorded in the period identified. All partially charged-off loans remain on nonaccrual status until they are brought current as to both principal and interest and have at least nine months of payment history and future collectability of principal and interest is assured.

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Impaired loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are set forth in the following tables.

September 30, 2015
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
(amounts in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Industrial
$
597

 
$
1,850

 
$

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
2,991

 
3,180

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
358

 
358

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
3,167

 
3,410

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
2,739

 
2,930

 

Residential – Multifamily

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 
9,852

 
11,728

 

With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
1,093

 
1,094

 
402

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
5,710

 
8,432

 
691

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,419

 
4,449

 
78

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
21,370

 
22,810

 
496

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
2,195

 
2,962

 
308

Residential – Multifamily
358

 
358

 
5

Consumer
65

 
65

 
7

 
35,210

 
40,170

 
1,987

Total:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
1,690

 
2,944

 
402

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
8,701

 
11,612

 
691

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,777

 
4,807

 
78

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
24,537

 
26,220

 
496

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,934

 
5,892

 
308

Residential – Multifamily
358

 
358

 
5

Consumer
65

 
65

 
7

 
$
45,062

 
$
51,898

 
$
1,987



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December 31, 2014
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
(amounts in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Industrial
$
61

 
$
401

 
$

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
4,033

 
4,161

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
735

 
1,132

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
8,175

 
10,616

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
2,548

 
3,291

 

Residential – Multifamily

 

 

Consumer
94

 
94

 

 
15,646

 
19,695

 

With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
2,346

 
2,346

 
1,040

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
979

 
238

Commercial
10,025

 
10,025

 
2,535

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,216

 
5,245

 
114

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
22,232

 
22,232

 
828

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
5,412

 
5,575

 
573

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
364

 
5

Consumer

 

 

 
45,833

 
46,766

 
5,333

Total:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
2,407

 
2,747

 
1,040

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
979

 
238

Commercial
14,058

 
14,186

 
2,535

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,951

 
6,377

 
114

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
30,407

 
32,848

 
828

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
7,960

 
8,866

 
573

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
364

 
5

Consumer
94

 
94

 

 
$
61,479

 
$
66,461

 
$
5,333



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The following tables present by loan portfolio class, the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
4,409

 
$
61

 
$
851

 
$
13

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 
766

 

Commercial
11,747

 
100

 
17,882

 
285

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,855

 
154

 
6,449

 
202

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
26,541

 
737

 
32,633

 
903

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
5,956

 
86

 
13,208

 
180

Residential – Multifamily
361

 
20

 
367

 
16

Consumer
65

 

 
94

 
1

Total
$
54,934

 
$
1,158

 
$
72,250

 
$
1,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
4,161

 
$
10

 
$
742

 
$
4

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 
810

 

Commercial
11,701

 
20

 
17,399

 
54

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,822

 
53

 
6,296

 
69

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
26,426

 
242

 
32,246

 
277

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
5,938

 
30

 
12,409

 
62

Residential – Multifamily
360

 
6

 
366

 
4

Consumer
65

 

 
94

 

Total
$
54,473

 
$
361

 
$
70,362

 
$
470


Troubled debt restructurings: Periodically management evaluates our loans in order to determine the appropriate risk rating, interest accrual status and potential classification as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR), some of which are performing and accruing interest. A TDR is a loan on which we have granted a concession due to a borrower’s financial difficulty. These are concessions that would not otherwise be considered. The terms of these modified loans may include extension of maturity, renewals, changes in interest rate, additional collateral requirements or infusion of additional capital into the project by the borrower to reduce debt or to support future debt service. On construction and land development loans we may modify the loan as a result of delays or other project issues such as slower than anticipated sell-outs, insufficient leasing activity and/or a decline in the value of the underlying collateral securing the loan. Management believes that working with a borrower to restructure a loan provides us with a better likelihood of collecting our loan. It is our policy not to renegotiate the terms of a commercial loan simply because of a delinquency status. However, we will use our Troubled Debt Restructuring Program to work with delinquent borrowers when the delinquency is temporary. The Bank considers all TDRs to be impaired.


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At the time a loan is modified in a TDR, we consider the following factors to determine whether the loan should accrue interest:
 
Whether there is a period of current payment history under the current terms, typically 6 months;
Whether the loan is current at the time of restructuring; and
Whether we expect the loan to continue to perform under the restructured terms with a debt coverage ratio that complies with the Bank’s credit underwriting policy of 1.25 times debt service.

We also review the financial performance of the borrower over the past year to be reasonably assured of repayment and performance according to the modified terms. This review consists of an analysis of the borrower’s historical results; the borrower’s projected results over the next four quarters; current financial information of the borrower and any guarantors. The projected repayment source needs to be reliable, verifiable, quantifiable and sustainable. In addition, all TDRs are reviewed quarterly to determine the amount of any impairment. At the time of restructuring, the amount of the loan principal for which we are not reasonably assured of repayment is charged-off, but not forgiven.
 
A borrower with a restructured loan must make a minimum of six consecutive monthly payments at the restructured level and be current as to both interest and principal to be returned to accrual status.

Performing TDRs (not reported as non-accrual loans) totaled $29.3 million and $32.7 million with related allowances of $594,000 and $812,000 as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Nonperforming TDRs totaled $5.1 million and $9.5 million with related allowances of $160,000 and $293,000 as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. All TDRs are classified as impaired loans and are included in the impaired loan disclosures above.

There were no new loans modified as a TDR during the three months and nine months periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
Some loans classified as TDRs may not ultimately result in the full collection of principal and interest, as modified, and result in potential incremental losses. These potential incremental losses have been factored into our overall allowance for loan losses estimate. The level of any re-defaults will likely be affected by future economic conditions. Once a loan becomes a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR until it is repaid in full, foreclosed, sold or it meets the criteria to be removed from TDR status.

There was one TDR totaling $252,000 that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Credit Quality Indicators: As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to the risk grades of loans, the level of classified loans, net charge-offs, nonperforming loans (see details above) and the general economic conditions in the region.
 
The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 7. Grades 1 through 4 are considered “Pass”. A description of the general characteristics of the seven risk grades is as follows:

1.
Good: Borrower exhibits the strongest overall financial condition and represents the most creditworthy profile.
2.
Satisfactory (A): Borrower reflects a well-balanced financial condition, demonstrates a high level of creditworthiness and typically will have a strong banking relationship with the Bank.
3.
Satisfactory (B): Borrower exhibits a balanced financial condition and does not expose the Bank to more than a normal or average overall amount of risk. Loans are considered fully collectable.
4.
Watch List: Borrower reflects a fair financial condition, but there exists an overall greater than average risk. Risk is deemed acceptable by virtue of increased monitoring and control over borrowings. Probability of timely repayment is present.
5.
Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM): Financial condition is such that assets in this category have a potential weakness or pose unwarranted financial risk to the Bank even though the asset value is not currently impaired. The asset does not currently warrant adverse classification but if not corrected could weaken and could create future increased risk exposure. Includes loans which require an increased degree of monitoring or servicing as a result of internal or external changes.
6.
Substandard: This classification represents more severe cases of #5 (OAEM) characteristics that require increased monitoring. Assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the

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collateral. Asset has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that impairs the ability to repay debt and jeopardizes the timely liquidation or realization of the collateral at the asset’s net book value.
7.
Doubtful: Assets which have all the weaknesses inherent in those assets classified #6 (Substandard) but the risks are more severe relative to financial deterioration in capital and/or asset value; accounting/evaluation techniques may be questionable and the overall possibility for collection in full is highly improbable. Borrowers in this category require constant monitoring, are considered work-out loans and present the potential for future loss to the Bank.

An analysis of the credit risk profile by internally assigned grades as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows:

At September 30, 2015
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
20,918

 
$
778

 
$
1,294

 
$

 
$
22,990

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
6,916

 

 

 

 
6,916

Commercial
22,948

 
15,564

 
6,775

 

 
45,287

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
162,222

 
6,981

 
1,053

 

 
170,256

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
254,448

 
5,355

 
8,370

 

 
268,173

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
192,010

 
847

 
5,230

 

 
198,087

Residential – Multifamily
19,525

 

 
358

 

 
19,883

Consumer
18,393

 

 
65

 

 
18,458

Total
$
697,380

 
$
29,525

 
$
23,145

 
$

 
$
750,050

 
At December 31, 2014
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
27,104

 
$
642

 
$
2,346

 
$

 
$
30,092

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
5,621

 

 
238

 

 
5,859

Commercial
34,255

 
2,893

 
10,773

 

 
47,921

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
170,685

 
4,051

 
1,913

 

 
176,649

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
218,230

 
5,791

 
13,897

 

 
237,918

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
162,787

 
613

 
8,494

 

 
171,894

Residential – Multifamily
24,809

 

 
364

 

 
25,173

Consumer
17,461

 

 
94

 

 
17,555

Total
$
660,952

 
$
13,990

 
$
38,119

 
$

 
$
713,061


NOTE 5. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, which represents management's best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The Company's allowance for loan loss methodology includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 310, "Receivables" and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 450, "Contingencies." Accordingly, the methodology is based on historical loss experience by type of credit and internal risk grade, specific homogeneous risk pools and specific loss allocations, with adjustments for current events and conditions. The Company's process for determining the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses is designed to account for credit deterioration as it occurs. The provision for loan losses reflects loan quality trends, including the levels of, and trends related to, nonaccrual loans, past due loans, potential problem loans, criticized loans and net charge-offs or recoveries, among other factors. The provision for possible loan losses also reflects the totality of actions taken on all loans for a particular period. In other words, the amount of the provision reflects not only the necessary increases in the allowance for loan losses related to newly identified criticized loans, but it also reflects actions taken related to other loans including, among other things, any necessary increases or decreases in required allowances for specific loans or loan pools.

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The level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of industry concentrations, specific credit risks, loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. Portions of the allowance may be allocated for specific credits; however, the entire allowance is available for any credit that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Company’s control, including, among other things, the performance of the Company's loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.

The allowances established for probable losses on specific loans are based on a regular analysis and evaluation of problem loans. Loans are classified based on an internal credit risk grading process that evaluates, among other things: (i) the obligor's ability to repay; (ii) the underlying collateral, if any; and (iii) the economic environment and industry in which the borrower operates. This analysis is performed at the relationship manager level for all commercial loans. When a loan has a grade of 6 or higher, the loan is analyzed to determine whether the loan is impaired and, if impaired, whether there is a need to specifically allocate a portion of the allowance for loan losses to the loan. Specific valuation allowances are determined by analyzing the borrower's ability to repay amounts owed, any collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower's industry, among other things.

Historical valuation allowances are calculated based on the historical loss experience of specific types of loans. The Company calculates historical loss ratios for pools of similar loans with similar characteristics based on the proportion of actual charge-offs experienced to the total population of loans in the pool. The historical loss ratios are periodically updated based on actual charge-off experience. A historical valuation allowance is established for each pool of similar loans based upon the product of the historical loss ratio and the total dollar amount of the loans in the pool. The Company's pools of similar loans include similarly risk-graded groups of commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, consumer real estate loans and consumer and other loans.

General valuation allowances are based on general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. In general, such valuation allowances are determined by evaluating, among other things: (i) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the Bank's lending management and staff; (ii) the effectiveness of the Bank's loan policies, procedures and internal controls; (iii) changes in asset quality; (iv) changes in loan portfolio volume; (v) the composition and concentrations of credit; (vi) the impact of competition on loan structuring and pricing; (vii) the effectiveness of the internal loan review function; (viii) the impact of environmental risks on portfolio risks; and (ix) the impact of rising interest rates on portfolio risk. Management evaluates the degree of risk that each one of these components has on the quality of the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. Each component is determined to have either a high, high-moderate, moderate, low-moderate or low degree of risk. The results are then input into a "general allocation matrix" to determine an appropriate general valuation allowance.

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
(Credits)
 
Ending
Balance
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,679

 
$
(1,254
)
 
$
32

 
$
754

 
$
1,211

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
316

 
(238
)
 

 
143

 
221

Commercial
3,015

 
(2,745
)
 

 
1,733

 
2,003

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
3,296

 

 
10

 
(32
)
 
3,274

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
4,962

 
(638
)
 
398

 
(36
)
 
4,686

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,156

 
(412
)
 
34

 
532

 
4,310

Residential – Multifamily
357

 

 

 
(75
)
 
282

Consumer
262

 

 

 
21

 
283

Total
$
18,043

 
$
(5,287
)
 
$
474

 
$
3,040

 
$
16,270

 
 

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Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
(Credits)
 
Ending
Balance
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
591

 
$
(395
)
 
$

 
$
476

 
$
672

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
414

 

 
5

 
(182
)
 
237

Commercial
948

 

 

 
(423
)
 
525

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,735

 
(263
)
 
5

 
79

 
4,556

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
7,530

 

 

 
(1,550
)
 
5,980

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
3,612

 
(2,437
)
 
24

 
3,851

 
5,050

Residential – Multifamily
389

 

 

 
23

 
412

Consumer
341

 
(26
)
 

 
(24
)
 
291

Total
$
18,560

 
$
(3,121
)
 
$
34

 
$
2,250

 
$
17,723


Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the three months ended September 30, 2015
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
(Credits)
 
Ending
Balance
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
2,357

 
$
(1,254
)
 
$

 
$
108

 
$
1,211

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
197

 

 

 
24

 
221

Commercial
1,665

 
(365
)
 

 
703

 
2,003

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
2,999

 

 

 
275

 
3,274

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
5,471

 
(257
)
 

 
(528
)
 
4,686

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
3,861

 
(284
)
 
1

 
732

 
4,310

Residential – Multifamily
271

 

 

 
11

 
282

Consumer
158

 

 

 
125

 
283

Total
$
16,979

 
$
(2,160
)
 
$
1

 
$
1,450

 
$
16,270


Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the three months ended September 30, 2014
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
(Credits)
 
Ending
Balance
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
700

 
$

 
$

 
$
(28
)
 
$
672

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
89

 

 

 
148

 
237

Commercial
676

 

 

 
(151
)
 
525

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,295

 

 
3

 
258

 
4,556

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
6,026

 

 

 
(46
)
 
5,980

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,996

 

 
13

 
41

 
5,050

Residential – Multifamily
382

 

 

 
30

 
412

Consumer
295

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 
291

Unallocated

 

 

 

 

Total
$
17,459

 
$
(2
)
 
$
16

 
$
250

 
$
17,723



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Allowance for Loan Losses, at  
 September 30, 2015
Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 
Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
402

 
$
809

 
$
1,211

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 
221

 
221

Commercial
691

 
1,312

 
2,003

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
78

 
3,196

 
3,274

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
496

 
4,190

 
4,686

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
308

 
4,002

 
4,310

Residential – Multifamily
5

 
277

 
282

Consumer
7

 
276

 
283

Total
$
1,987

 
$
14,283

 
$
16,270



Allowance for Loan Losses, at  
 December 31, 2014
Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 
Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,040

 
$
639

 
$
1,679

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
78

 
316

Commercial
2,535

 
480

 
3,015

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
114

 
3,182

 
3,296

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
828

 
4,134

 
4,962

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
573

 
3,583

 
4,156

Residential – Multifamily
5

 
352

 
357

Consumer

 
262

 
262

Total
$
5,333

 
$
12,710

 
$
18,043


Loans, at September 30, 2015:
Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 
Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,690

 
$
21,300

 
$
22,990

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 
6,916

 
6,916

Commercial
8,701

 
36,586

 
45,287

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,777

 
165,479

 
170,256

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
24,537

 
243,636

 
268,173

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,934

 
193,153

 
198,087

Residential – Multifamily
358

 
19,525

 
19,883

Consumer
65

 
18,393

 
18,458

Total
$
45,062

 
$
704,988

 
$
750,050


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Loans, at December 31, 2014:
Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 
Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
 
(amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
2,407

 
$
27,685

 
$
30,092

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
5,621

 
5,859

Commercial
14,058

 
33,863

 
47,921

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,951

 
170,698

 
176,649

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
30,407

 
207,511

 
237,918

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
7,960

 
163,934

 
171,894

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
24,809

 
25,173

Consumer
94

 
17,461

 
17,555

Total
$
61,479

 
$
651,582

 
$
713,061


NOTE 6. REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements of federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and the Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).

Parke Bancorp, Inc.
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 
To be Well- Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
As of September 30, 2015
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
(amounts in thousands except ratios)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Risk Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
135,096

 
17.41
%
 
$
62,093

 
8
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
125,313

 
16.15
%
 
$
31,047

 
4
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Average Assets)
$
125,313

 
14.77
%
 
$
33,935

 
4
%
 
N/A
 
N/A


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Parke Bancorp, Inc.
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 
To be Well- Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
As of December 31, 2014
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
(amounts in thousands except ratios)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Risk Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
123,539

 
17.23
%
 
$
57,367

 
8
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
114,593

 
15.98
%
 
$
28,684

 
4
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Average Assets)
$
114,593

 
14.12
%
 
$
32,460

 
4
%
 
N/A
 
N/A

Parke Bank
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 
To be Well- Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
As of September 30, 2015
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
(amounts in thousands except ratios)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Risk Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
131,132

 
16.89
%
 
$
62,093

 
8
%
 
$
77,616

 
10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
121,349

 
15.63
%
 
$
31,046

 
4
%
 
$
46,570

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital Common Equity
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
121,349

 
15.63
%
 
$
31,046

 
4
%
 
$
46,570

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Average Assets)
$
121,349

 
14.30
%
 
$
33,935

 
4
%
 
$
42,419

 
5
%

Parke Bank
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 
To be Well- Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
As of December 31, 2014
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
(amounts in thousands except ratios)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Risk Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
123,609

 
17.22
%
 
$
57,426

 
8
%
 
$
71,783

 
10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
114,664

 
15.97
%
 
$
28,713

 
4
%
 
$
43,070

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
(to Average Assets)
$
114,664

 
14.27
%
 
$
32,150

 
4
%
 
$
40,188

 
5
%

NOTE 7. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of the following at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(amounts in thousands)
Securities:
 
 
 
Non-credit unrealized losses on securities with OTTI
$
(431
)
 
$
(457
)
Unrealized gains on securities without OTTI
532

 
731

Tax impact
(41
)
 
(109
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
$
60

 
$
165


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NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic 820 of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions. In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its assets and liabilities carried at fair value in three levels as follows:

Level 1 Input:

1)
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs:

1)
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
2)
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
3)
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the term of the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds or volatilities) or “market corroborated inputs.”

Level 3 Inputs:

1)
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity) and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
2)
These assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
3)
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:

The following is a description of the Company’s valuation methodologies for assets carried at fair value. These methods may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting measurement date.

Investment Securities Available for Sale:

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified in Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Securities in Level 1 are exchange-traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are provided by independent third-party valuation services. These valuations services estimate fair values using pricing models and other accepted valuation methodologies, such as quotes for similar securities and observable yield curves and spreads. As part of the Company’s overall valuation process, management evaluates these third-party methodologies to ensure that they are representative of exit prices in the Company’s principal markets. Securities in Level 2 include U.S. Government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, state and municipal securities and TruPS.

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Securities in Level 3 include thinly-traded and collateralized debt obligations. With the assistance of competent third-party valuation specialists, the Company utilized the following methodology to determine the fair value:

Cash flows were developed based on the estimated speeds at which the TruPS are expected to prepay (a range of 1% to 2%), the estimated rates at which the TruPS are expected to defer payments, the estimated rates at which the TruPS are expected to default (a range of 0.57% to 0.66%), and the severity of the losses on securities which default 95%. TruPS generally allow for prepayment by the issuer without a prepayment penalty any time after five years. Due to the lack of new TruPS and the relatively poor conditions of the financial institution industry, a relatively modest rate of prepayment was assumed going forward. Estimates for the Constant Default Rate (“CDR”) are based on the payment characteristics of the TruPS themselves (e.g. current, deferred, or defaulted) as well as the financial condition of the TruPS issuers in the pool. Estimates for the near-term rates of deferral and CDR are based on key financial ratios relating to the financial institutions’ capitalization, asset quality, profitability and liquidity. Finally, we consider whether or not the financial institution has received TARP funding, and if it has, the amount. Longer-term rates of deferral and defaults are based on historical averages. The fair value of each bond was assessed by discounting its projected cash flows by a discount rate. The discount rates were based on the yields of publicly traded TruPS and preferred stock issued by comparably rated banks (3 month LIBOR plus a spread of 4.0% to 9.59%).

The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Financial Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
Securities Available for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
 
$

 
$
1,017

 
$

 
$
1,017

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 

 
42,848

 

 
42,848

Collateralized mortgage-backed securities
 

 
279

 

 
279

Collateralized debt obligations
 

 

 
375

 
375

Total
 
$

 
$
44,144

 
$
375

 
$
44,519

As of December 31, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate debt obligations
 
$

 
$
522

 
$

 
$
522

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 

 
26,947

 

 
26,947

Collateralized mortgage-backed securities
 

 
390

 

 
390

Collateralized debt obligations
 

 

 
349

 
349

Total
 
$

 
$
27,859

 
$
349

 
$
28,208


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, there were no transfers between the levels within the fair value hierarchy.

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30,:

 
Securities Available for Sale
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance at January 1,
$
349

 
$
4,144

Total net gains included in:
 

 
 

Net gain

 

Other comprehensive income
26

 

Settlements

 
(3,795
)
Net transfers into Level 3

 

Ending balance
$
375

 
$
349


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Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis:

Certain assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

Financial Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
As of September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral dependent impaired loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
22,357

 
$
22,357

OREO
 

 

 
19,396

 
19,396

As of December 31, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Collateral dependent impaired loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
35,711

 
$
35,711

OREO
 

 

 
20,931

 
20,931


Collateral dependent impaired loans, which are measured in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310 “Receivables”, for impairment, had a carrying amount of $22.4 million and $35.7 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively, with a valuation allowance of $1.5 million and $4.7 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The valuation allowance for collateral dependent impaired loans is included in the allowance for loan losses on the balance sheet. All collateral dependent impaired loans have an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the NRV based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, less cost to sell (a range of 5% to 10%) and other costs, such as unpaid real estate taxes, that have been identified, or the present value of discounted cash flows in the case of certain impaired loans that are not collateral dependent. The appraisal will be based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value.

OREO consists of commercial real estate properties which are recorded at fair value based upon current appraised value, or agreements of sale less estimated disposition costs on level 3 inputs. Properties are reappraised annually.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company discloses estimated fair values for its significant financial instruments in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of other financial assets and liabilities are discussed below.

For certain financial assets and liabilities, carrying value approximates fair value due to the nature of the financial instrument. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted stock, accrued interest receivable, demand and other non-maturity deposits and accrued interest payable.

The Company used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of the following financial instruments:

Investment Securities: Fair value of securities available for sale is described above. Fair value of held to maturity securities is based upon quoted market prices.

Loans (other than impaired): Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, residential mortgage and other consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into groups by fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories. The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through their estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in each group of loans. The estimate of maturity is based on contractual maturities for loans within each group, or on the Company’s historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified as required by an estimate of the effect of current economic conditions.

Deposits: The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, where the discount rate is estimated using the market rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.


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Borrowings: The fair values of FHLB borrowings, other borrowed funds and subordinated debt are based on the discounted value of estimated cash flows. The discounted rate is estimated using market rates currently offered for similar advances or borrowings.

Bank premises and equipment, customer relationships, deposit base and other information required to compute the Company’s aggregate fair value are not included in the above information. Accordingly, the above fair values are not intended to represent the aggregate fair value of the Company.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values for financial instruments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 
Level in
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
 
 
(amounts in thousands)
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
Level 1
 
$
22,559

 
$
22,559

 
$
36,238

 
$
36,238

Investment securities AFS
(1)
 
44,518

 
44,518

 
28,208

 
28,208

Investment securities HTM
Level 2
 
2,171

 
2,451

 
2,141

 
2,377

Restricted stock
Level 2
 
4,567

 
4,567

 
3,152

 
3,152

Loans held for sale
Level 2
 
2,025

 
2,298

 
2,932

 
3,328

Loans, net
(2)
 
733,780

 
741,291

 
695,018

 
698,843

Accrued interest receivable
Level 2
 
2,932

 
2,932

 
2,827

 
2,827

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand and savings deposits
Level 2
 
$
373,558

 
$
373,558

 
$
372,827

 
$
372,827

Time deposits
Level 2
 
281,949

 
283,536

 
275,106

 
276,528

Borrowings
Level 2
 
93,117

 
90,855

 
62,755

 
60,297

Accrued interest payable
Level 2
 
514

 
514

 
445

 
445


(1) See the recurring fair value table above.
(2) For non-impaired loans, Level 2; for impaired loans, Level 3.
 


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NOTE 9. EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

The following tables set forth the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 
For the nine months ended 
 September 30,
 
For the three months ended 
 September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(amounts in thousands except share data)
 
(amounts in thousands except share data)
Basic earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income available to common shareholders
$
6,550

 
$
7,367

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,155

Average common shares outstanding
6,058,190

 
5,990,831

 
6,127,877

 
5,991,859

Basic earnings per common share
$
1.08

 
$
1.23

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.53

Diluted earnings per common share
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income available to common shareholders
$
6,550

 
$
7,367

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,155

Dividend on Preferred Series B
900

 
900

 
300

 
300

Average common shares outstanding
6,058,190

 
5,990,831

 
6,127,877

 
5,991,859

Dilutive potential common shares
1,900,652

 
1,935,058

 
1,902,672

 
1,941,392

Total diluted average common shares outstanding
7,958,842

 
7,925,889

 
8,030,549

 
7,933,251

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.94

 
$
1.04

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.44


On September 22, 2015 the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share to common shareholders of record as of October 15, 2015 and payable on October 30, 2015.

NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 27, 2015, Parke Bank and Parke Bank's majority-owned subsidiary, 44 Business Capital, LLC ("44BC") entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the "Agreement") with Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Berkshire Bank, to sell the assets of 44BC and certain related assets held by Parke Bank. Under the Agreement, Berkshire has agreed to purchase the assets of 44BC (other than certain specified assets). In addition, Berkshire has agreed to pay Parke Bank to purchase certain servicing rights for specified SBA loans and will purchase approximately $38.4 million in SBA loans held as loans by Parke Bank.



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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements" including statements contained in this Report and in other communications by the Company which are made in good faith pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions, involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control). The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Company and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the impact of changes in financial services laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance); technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. The Company also cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date on which they are given. The Company is not obligated to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after any such date.

General

The Company's results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense paid on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company also generates non-interest income such as service charges, gains from the sale of loans, earnings from BOLI, loan exit fees and other fees. The Company's non-interest expenses primarily consist of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy expenses, marketing expenses, data processing costs and other operating expenses. The Company is also subject to losses in its loan portfolio if borrowers fail to meet their obligations. The Company's results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory agencies.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

At September 30, 2015, the Company’s total assets increased to $864.7 million from $821.7 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $43 million or 5.2%.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $13.7 million to $22.6 million at September 30, 2015 from $36.2 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of 37.7%.

Total investment securities increased to $46.7 million at September 30, 2015, from $30.3 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $16.3 million or 53.8%. During the first nine months of 2015, the Company purchased $20.0 million in mortgage-backed securities and a $500,000 corporate bond to increase on-balance sheet liquidity to fund future growth. The purchase was funded with borrowings from the FHLB.

Management evaluates the investment portfolio for OTTI on a quarterly basis. Factors considered in the analysis include, but are not limited to, whether an adverse change in cash flows has occurred, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, whether the Company intends to sell, or will more likely than not be required to sell, the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, credit rating downgrades, the percentage of performing collateral that would need to default or defer to cause a break in yield or a temporary interest shortfall, and management’s assessment of the financial condition of the underlying issuers. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company did not recognize any credit-related OTTI charges.

Total gross loans increased to $750.1 million at September 30, 2015 from $713.1 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $37.0 million or 5.2%.

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Delinquent loans totaled $17.1 million or 2.3% of total loans at September 30, 2015, a decrease of $12.7 million from December 31, 2014. Delinquent loan balances by number of days delinquent at September 30, 2015 were: 30 to 89 days --- $1.3 million; 90 days and greater not accruing interest --- $15.8 million.

At September 30, 2015 , the Company had $15.8 million in nonaccrual loans or 2.1% of total loans, a decrease from $26.9 million or 3.8% of total loans at December 31, 2014. The three largest nonperforming loan relationships are a $3.8 million land development loan, a $1.9 million commercial real estate loan and a $1.3 million land development loan.

The composition of nonaccrual loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows:
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(amounts in thousands except ratios)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,239

 
$
61

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

Residential

 
238

Commercial
6,775

 
10,773

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
358

 
735

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
3,785

 
8,624

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
3,569

 
6,367

Residential – Multifamily

 

Consumer
65

 
94

Total
$
15,791

 
$
26,892

Nonperforming loans to total loans
2.1
%
 
3.8
%

At September 30, 2015, the allowance for loan losses was $16.3 million, as compared to $18.0 million at December 31, 2014. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans was 2.2% at September 30, 2015, compared to 2.5% at December 31, 2014. The decrease is due to continuing improvements in the credit quality of the loan portfolio. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans improved to 103.0% at September 30, 2015, compared to 67.1% at December 31, 2014. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2015, the Company charged off $5.3 million in loans, and recovered $474,000, compared to $3.1 million in loans charged off in the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and $34,000 in recoveries. Specific allowances for loan losses have been established in the amount of $2.0 million on impaired loans totaling $45.1 million at September 30, 2015, as compared to $5.3 million on impaired loans totaling $61.5 million at December 31, 2014. We have provided for all losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. There can be no assurance, however, that further additions to the allowance will not be required in future periods.

OREO at September 30, 2015 was $19.4 million, compared to $20.9 million at December 31, 2014 with the largest property being a condominium development valued at $7.2 million.


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An analysis of OREO activity is as follows:
 
For the nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(amounts in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
20,931

 
$
28,910

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
3,518

 
2,124

Allowance for OREO

 
(1,493
)
Sales of real estate
(3,936
)
 
(11,706
)
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate
(353
)
 
722

Write-down of real estate carrying values
(943
)
 
(895
)
Donated property

 
(22
)
 Reimbursment of funds
4

 

Capitalized improvements to real estate
175

 
217

Balance at end of period
$
19,396

 
$
17,857


At September 30, 2015, the Bank’s total deposits increased to $655.5 million from $647.9 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $7.6 million or 1.2%.

Total borrowings increased to $79.7 million at September 30, 2015 from $49.4 million at December 31, 2014 an increase of $30.36 million or 61.5% due to the additional borrowings used to fund the mortgage-backed securities purchases described above.

Total shareholders’ equity increased to $109.1 million at September 30, 2015 from $102.9 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $6.2 million or 6.0%, due to the retention of earnings from the period.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

General: Net income available to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $6.6 million, compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2014. The change was impacted by the following:

Interest Income: Interest income increased by $500,000 to $29.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $28.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Although average loan balances increased, the average yield decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Average loans for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 were $724.5 million compared to $673.0 million for the same period last year. The average yield on loans was 5.21% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 5.54% for the same period in 2014.

Interest Expense: Interest expense increased by $100,000 at $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Average interest bearing deposits increased to $615.1 million from $601.9 million the year before. The average rate paid on deposits for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 was 0.77% compared to 0.79% for the same period last year. While the average rate on borrowings decreased to 1.33% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 1.36% for the same period last year, this was more than offset by the $14.8 million increase in the average balance of borrowings in the current period as compared to the first nine months of 2014.

Net Interest Income: Net interest income increased by $300,000 at $24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $24.6 million for the same period last year. Net interest spread decreased to 4.02% from 4.22%, which offset the increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $28.0 million. Our net interest margin decreased 20 basis points to 4.13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, from 4.33% for the same period last year.

Provision for Loan Losses: We recorded a provision for loan losses of $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to $2.3 million for the same period last year an increase of $700,000. The increase was primarily due to the growth in the loan portfolio and the establishment of specific reserves on impaired loans.

Non-interest Income: Non-interest income was $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $6.5 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.3 million write down and loss on the sale of OREO property in the current period. In addition, gain on sale of loans decreased by $850,000 and other miscellaneous income

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decreased by $500,000. The 2014 period included a $419,000 broker fee. This was partially offset by a $290,000 increase in loan fees due to early prepayments on loans.

Non-interest Expense: Non-interest expense decreased $1.3 million to $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, from $14.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to a $2.0 million decrease in OREO expenses offset by a $730,000 increase in compensation and benefits due to salary increases and additional staffing.

Income Taxes: The Company recorded income tax expense of $4.6 million on income before taxes of $13.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, resulting in an effective tax rate of 35.4%, compared to income tax expense of $4.6 million on income before taxes of $14.6 million for the same period of 2014, resulting in an effective tax rate of 31.4%. The increase in the rate is due to curtailing the year to date SERP tax accrual which had a favorable impact on tax expense and increasing the effective tax rate from 34% in 2014 to an overall effective tax rate of 35.5% in 2015.
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
(amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
724,474

 
$
28,238

 
5.21
%
 
$
672,965

 
$
27,864

 
5.54
%
Investment securities
46,316

 
950

 
2.74
%
 
37,014

 
811

 
2.93
%
Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
35,594

 
63

 
0.24
%
 
48,826

 
84

 
0.23
%
Total interest-earning assets
806,384

 
$
29,251

 
4.85
%
 
758,805

 
$
28,759

 
5.07
%
Other assets
59,975

 
 

 
 

 
62,899

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses
(17,401
)
 
 

 
 

 
(18,937
)
 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
848,958

 
 

 
 

 
$
802,767

 
 

 
 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest bearing deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

NOWs
$
31,050

 
$
114

 
0.49
%
 
$
27,395

 
$
103

 
0.50
%
Money markets
110,800

 
414

 
0.50
%
 
98,569

 
416

 
0.56
%
Savings
190,684

 
762

 
0.53
%
 
214,507

 
961

 
0.60
%
Time deposits
252,588

 
2,121

 
1.12
%
 
254,174

 
2,045

 
1.08
%
Brokered certificates of deposit
30,009

 
137

 
0.61
%
 
7,288

 
44

 
0.81
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
615,131

 
3,548

 
0.77
%
 
601,933

 
3,569

 
0.79
%
Borrowings
77,464

 
771

 
1.33
%
 
62,703

 
638

 
1.36
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
692,595

 
4,319

 
0.83
%
 
664,636

 
4,207

 
0.85
%
Non-interest bearing deposits
44,217

 
 

 
 

 
34,997

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
5,274

 
 

 
 

 
5,346

 
 

 
 

Total non-interest bearing liabilities
49,491

 
 

 
 

 
40,343

 
 

 
 

Shareholders’ equity
106,872

 
 

 
 

 
97,788

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
848,958

 
 

 
 

 
$
802,767

 
 

 
 

Net interest income
 

 
$
24,932

 
 

 
 

 
$
24,552

 
 

Interest rate spread
 

 
 

 
4.02
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.22
%
Net interest margin
 

 
 

 
4.13
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.33
%

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

General: Net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was $2.1 million and for the three months ended 2014 was $3.2 million.

Interest Income: Interest income increased by $500,000, or 1.7%, to $9.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, from $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was attributable to an increase in the average outstanding loan balances, offset by lower yield on loans. Average loans for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 were $737.1 million compared to $676.3 million for the same period last year. The average yield on loans was 5.13% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 5.36% for the same period in 2014.


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Interest Expense: Interest expense increased $100,000 to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, from $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in average borrowings. Average borrowings for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 were $83.2 million, compared to $58.9 million for the same period last year. The average rate paid on borrowings for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 was 1.34%, compared to 1.35% for the same period last year. Average interest bearing deposits for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 were $619.9 million compared to $604.9 million for the same period last year. The average rate paid on deposits for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 was 0.78% compared to 0.79% for the same period last year.

Net Interest Income: Net interest income increased $400,000 to $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $8.0 million for the same period last year. We experienced a larger increase in the average loans outstanding than we did in our average deposits outstandings. This situation allowed us to increase out net interest income. Our net interest rate spread was 3.94% for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to 4.05% for the same period last year. Our net interest margin decreased 10 basis points to 4.06% for the three months ended September 30, 2015, from 4.16% for the same period last year.

Provision for Loan Losses: We recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.45 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $0.3 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to the growth in the loan portfolio and the establishment of specific reserves on impaired loans.

Non-interest Income: Non-interest income was $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $3.9 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $173,000 write down and loss on sale of OREO and a $1.3 million decrease in gain on sale of SBA loans, which was due to a decrease in SBA loan volume from the previous year.

Non-interest Expense: Non-interest expense decreased $460,000 to $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, from $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to a $929,000 decrease in OREO expenses, offset by a $243,000 increase in compensation expenses due to salary increases and additional staffing.

Income Taxes: The Company recorded income tax expense of $1.7 million on income before taxes of $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.1%, compared to income tax expense of $2.1 million on income before taxes of $6.8 million for the same period of 2014, resulting in an effective tax rate of 31.4%. The increase in the effective rate is due to curtailing the year to date SERP tax accrual which had a favorable impact on tax expense and increasing the effective tax rate from 34% in 2014 to an overall effective tax rate of 35.5% in 2015.

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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
(amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
737,097

 
$
9,532

 
5.13
%
 
$
676,266

 
$
9,132

 
5.36
%
Investment securities
51,347

 
365

 
2.82
%
 
34,970

 
256

 
2.90
%
Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
33,810

 
21

 
0.25
%
 
53,050

 
29

 
0.22
%
Total interest-earning assets
822,254

 
$
9,918

 
4.79
%
 
764,286

 
$
9,417

 
4.89
%
Other assets
58,530

 
 

 
 

 
60,720

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses
(17,316
)
 
 

 
 

 
(17,959
)
 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
863,468

 
 

 
 

 
$
807,047

 
 

 
 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest bearing deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

NOWs
$
31,557

 
$
40

 
0.50
%
 
$
28,654

 
$
36

 
0.50
%
Money markets
115,228

 
145

 
0.50
%
 
103,445

 
144

 
0.55
%
Savings
185,617

 
250

 
0.53
%
 
207,812

 
307

 
0.59
%
Time deposits
254,066

 
730

 
1.14
%
 
259,627

 
713

 
1.09
%
Brokered certificates of deposit
33,393

 
54

 
0.64
%
 
5,364

 
6

 
0.44
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
619,861

 
1,219

 
0.78
%
 
604,902

 
1,206

 
0.79
%
Borrowings
83,241

 
282

 
1.34
%
 
58,863

 
201

 
1.35
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
703,102

 
1,501

 
0.85
%
 
663,765

 
1,407

 
0.84
%
Non-interest bearing deposits
45,759

 
 

 
 

 
37,038

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
5,134

 
 

 
 

 
5,112

 
 

 
 

Total non-interest bearing liabilities
50,893

 
 

 
 

 
42,150

 
 

 
 

Shareholders’ equity
109,473

 
 

 
 

 
101,132

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
863,468

 
 

 
 

 
$
807,047

 
 

 
 

Net interest income
 

 
$
8,417

 
 

 
 

 
$
8,010

 
 

Interest rate spread
 

 
 

 
3.94
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.05
%
Net interest margin
 

 
 

 
4.06
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.16
%

Critical Accounting Policies
 
In the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, management has adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. Management considers these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions used are based on historical experience and other factors, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of assets and liabilities and results of operations.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged to income. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment.
 
In evaluating the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss factors, the mix of the loan portfolio (types of loans and amounts), geographic and industry concentrations, current national and local economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio, including underlying collateral values and estimated future cash flows. All of these estimates are susceptible to significant change. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential real estate, home equity loans, and consumer loans, are evaluated in the aggregate under FASB ASC Topic 450, “Accounting for Contingencies”, using historical loss factors adjusted for economic conditions and other qualitative factors which include trends

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in delinquencies, classified and nonperforming loans, loan concentrations by loan category and by property type, seasonality of the portfolio, internal and external analysis of credit quality, peer group data, loan charge offs, local and national economic conditions and single and total credit exposure. Large balance and/or more complex loans, such as multi-family and commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and construction loans are evaluated individually for impairment in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310 “Receivables”. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as projected events change.
 
Management reviews the level of the allowance monthly. Although management used the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluation. In addition, the FDIC and the Department, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would adversely affect earnings.

Other Than Temporary Impairment on Investment Securities: Management periodically performs analyses to determine whether there has been an OTTI in the value of one or more securities. The available for sale securities portfolio is carried at estimated fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in stockholder’s equity. The held to maturity securities portfolio, consisting of debt securities for which there is a positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, is carried at amortized cost. Management conducts a quarterly review and evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if the value of any security has declined below its cost or amortized cost, and whether such decline is other-than-temporary. If such decline is deemed other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the security is adjusted by writing down the security to estimated fair market value through a charge to current period earnings to the extent that such decline is credit related. All other changes in unrealized gains or losses for investment securities available for sale are recorded, net of tax effect, through other comprehensive income.
 
Income Taxes: Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the difference between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the future.
 
When tax returns are filed, it is highly likely that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
 
Liquidity: Liquidity describes the ability of the Company to meet the financial obligations that arise out of the ordinary course of business. Liquidity addresses the Company's ability to meet deposit withdrawals on demand or at contractual maturity, to repay borrowings as they mature, and to fund current and planned expenditures. Liquidity is derived from increased repayment and income from interest-earning assets. The loan to deposit ratio was 114.4%% and 110.1% at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Funds received from new and existing depositors provided a large source of liquidity for the three month period ended September 30, 2015. The Company seeks to rely primarily on core deposits from customers to provide stable and cost-effective sources of funding to support loan growth. The Company also seeks to augment such deposits with longer term and higher yielding certificates of deposit. To the extent that retail deposits are not adequate to fund customer loan demand, liquidity needs can be met in the short-term funds market. Longer term funding can be obtained through advances from the FHLB. As of September 30, 2015, the Company maintained lines of credit with the FHLB of $139.4 million, of which $79.7 million was outstanding at September 30, 2015.


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As of September 30, 2015, the Company's investment securities portfolio included $42.8 million of residential mortgage-backed securities that provide cash flow each month. The majority of the investment portfolio is classified as available for sale, is marketable, and is available to meet liquidity needs. The Company's residential real estate portfolio includes loans, which are underwritten to secondary market criteria, and accordingly could be sold in the secondary mortgage market if needed as an additional source of liquidity. The Company's management is not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to result in material changes in liquidity.
 
Capital: On January 1, 2015, new capital rules, approved by the Federal Reserve Board and other federal banking agencies, became effective for Parke Bancorp, Inc’s subsidiary Parke Bank. Under the new capital rules, Parke Bank, as a non-advanced approaches banking organization, had the option to exclude the effects of certain AOCI items from the equity calculation. Parke Bank did exercise the one-time irrevocable option to exclude these certain components of AOCI from the equity calculation.
 
We actively review our capital strategies in light of current and anticipated business risks, future growth opportunities, industry standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The assessment of overall capital adequacy depends on a variety of factors, including asset quality, liquidity, earnings stability, competitive forces, economic conditions, and strength of management. At September 30, 2015, the capital ratios of Parke Bank exceed the “well capitalized” thresholds under the current capital requirements.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Not applicable as the Company is a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (the "Exchange Act")), the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Internal Controls

Changes in internal control over financial reporting. During the last quarter, there was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
On June 19, 2015, Devon Drive Lionville, LP, North Charlotte Road Pottstown, LP, Main Street Peckville, LP, Rhoads Avenue Newtown Square, LP, VG West Chester Pike, LP, 1301 Phoenix, LP, John M. Shea and George Spaeder (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”), filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against Parke Bancorp, Inc., Parke Bank and ParkeBank's President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President (collectively the "Parke Parties") alleging civil violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"), among other claims, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The allegations stem from a series of loans made by Parke Bank to the various Plaintiffs which subsequently went into default. The Plaintiffs are alleging that funds of one or more of the Plaintiffs were used to repay loans of another. The Parke Parties believe the material allegations of wrongdoing are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against the claims asserted in this litigation. The Parke Parties have filed a motion to dismiss all of the claims asserted against the Parke Parties on the grounds that, among other things, the claims asserted were addressed in prior litigation between the parties, including foreclosure actions, resolved in favor of the Parke Parties.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
Not applicable as the Company is a smaller reporting company.



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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Period
(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased
(b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)
(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1 through July 31, 2015

$



August 1 through August 31, 2015

$



Sept 1 through Sept 30, 2015
28,990

$
12.47

28,990


Total
28,990

$
12.47

28,990

440,010


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1
Certification of CEO required by Rule 13a-14(a).
 
 
31.2
Certification of CFO required by Rule 13a-14(a).
 
 
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Certification required by 18 U.S.C. §1350.
 
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document *
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Schema Document *
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document *
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Labels Linkbase Document *
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document *
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document *

*           Submitted as Exhibits 101 to this Form 10-K are documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language).


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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.



 
 
PARKE BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
Date:
November 13, 2015
/s/ Vito S. Pantilione
 
 
Vito S. Pantilione
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
Date:
November 13, 2015
/s/ John F. Hawkins
 
 
John F. Hawkins
 
 
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)