LION 6.30.2013 10Q

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 __________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
 __________________________________________________________________
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarter ended June 30, 2013
Commission file number 001-34981
 __________________________________________________________________
Fidelity Southern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 __________________________________________________________________
 
Georgia
 
58-1416811
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3490 Piedmont Road, Suite 1550,
Atlanta GA
 
30305
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(404) 639-6500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 __________________________________________________________________
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  ý  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  ý  No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
  
¨
  
Accelerated filer
  
ý
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
o
 
Smaller reporting company
 
o
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨  No  ý
As of July 31, 2013 (the most recent practicable date), the Registrant had outstanding approximately 20,998,703 shares of Common Stock.

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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report on Form 10-Q
June 30, 2013


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
Page
Part I.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item l.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
Part II.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Item 1A.
 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
Item 5.
 
Item 6.
 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
($ in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
156,064

 
$
45,507

Interest-bearing deposits with banks
1,744

 
2,331

Federal funds sold
1,029

 
1,182

Cash and cash equivalents
158,837

 
49,020

Investment securities available-for-sale (amortized cost of $161,385 and $148,648 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
163,764

 
154,367

Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $5,393 and $6,723 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
4,978

 
6,162

Investment in FHLB stock
8,594

 
7,330

Loans held-for-sale (loans at fair value: $299,114 at June 30, 2013; $253,108 at December 31, 2012)
355,017

 
304,094

Loans (non-covered: $1,706,887 and $1,700,143; covered: $69,085 and $76,888, at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
1,775,972

 
1,777,031

Allowance for loan losses
(33,309
)
 
(33,982
)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
1,742,663

 
1,743,049

FDIC indemnification asset
16,542

 
20,074

Premises and equipment, net
41,843

 
37,669

Other real estate, net (non-covered: $28,342 and $22,159; covered: $12,540 and $17,597, at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
40,882

 
39,756

Accrued interest receivable
7,723

 
7,995

Bank owned life insurance
33,276

 
32,693

Deferred tax asset, net
22,401

 
21,145

Servicing rights
44,734

 
30,244

Other assets
33,979

 
23,693

Total assets
$
2,675,233

 
$
2,477,291

Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
433,565

 
$
383,559

Interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
Demand and money market
653,172

 
638,582

Savings
313,716

 
329,223

Time deposits, $100,000 and over
363,421

 
346,743

Other time deposits
303,990

 
314,675

Brokered deposits
87,183

 
56,942

Total deposits
2,155,047

 
2,069,724

FHLB short-term borrowings
115,000

 
88,500

Other short-term borrowings
18,641

 
37,160

Subordinated debt
67,527

 
67,527

Other long-term debt
10,000

 

Accrued interest payable
1,944

 
2,093

Other liabilities
33,972

 
19,399

Total liabilities
2,402,131

 
2,284,403

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value. Authorized 10,000,000; 48,200 shares issued and outstanding, net of discount.
47,785

 
47,344

Common stock, no par value. Authorized 50,000,000; issued and outstanding 20,962,228 and 14,780,175 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
153,107

 
82,499

Accumulated other comprehensive gain, net of tax
1,475

 
3,545

Retained earnings
70,735

 
59,500

Total shareholders’ equity
273,102

 
192,888

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,675,233

 
$
2,477,291

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
22,949

 
$
22,902

 
$
46,893

 
$
45,640

Investment securities
910

 
1,189

 
1,938

 
2,695

Federal funds sold and bank deposits
15

 
4

 
18

 
22

Total interest income
23,874

 
24,095

 
48,849

 
48,357

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
2,600

 
2,658

 
5,227

 
5,665

Short-term borrowings
263

 
253

 
667

 
427

Subordinated debt
868

 
1,132

 
1,735

 
2,271

Other long-term debt
10

 
152

 
12

 
439

Total interest expense
3,741

 
4,195

 
7,641

 
8,802

Net interest income
20,133

 
19,900

 
41,208

 
39,555

Provision for loan losses
570

 
950

 
4,046

 
4,700

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
19,563

 
18,950

 
37,162

 
34,855

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
1,020

 
1,180

 
1,969

 
2,313

Other fees and charges
975

 
852

 
1,862

 
1,636

Mortgage banking activities
20,158

 
10,840

 
37,953

 
22,924

Indirect lending activities
2,781

 
1,610

 
4,427

 
2,773

SBA lending activities
1,417

 
1,269

 
2,501

 
2,122

Bank owned life insurance
326

 
332

 
639

 
654

Securities gains
1

 

 
1

 
303

Other
1,562

 
951

 
3,935

 
1,964

Total noninterest income
28,240

 
17,034

 
53,287

 
34,689

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
14,278

 
11,076

 
28,560

 
22,096

Commissions
7,979

 
4,249

 
14,369

 
8,078

Furniture and equipment
950

 
994

 
1,948

 
1,971

Net occupancy
1,341

 
1,280

 
2,750

 
2,490

Communication
805

 
641

 
1,565

 
1,260

Professional and other services
2,271

 
2,081

 
4,517

 
4,222

Cost of operation of other real estate
886

 
1,702

 
3,089

 
3,439

FDIC insurance premiums
527

 
474

 
1,053

 
945

Other
4,122

 
3,572

 
7,832

 
6,918

Total noninterest expense
33,159

 
26,069

 
65,683

 
51,419

Income before income tax expense
14,644

 
9,915

 
24,766

 
18,125

Income tax expense
5,211

 
3,511

 
8,842

 
6,405

Net income
9,433

 
6,404

 
15,924

 
11,720

Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
(823
)
 
(823
)
 
(1,646
)
 
(1,646
)
Net income available to common equity
$
8,610

 
$
5,581

 
$
14,278

 
$
10,074

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.53

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.69

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.47

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.62

Net income
$
9,433

 
$
6,404

 
$
15,924

 
$
11,720

Other comprehensive (loss)/gain, net of tax
(1,901
)
 
581

 
(2,070
)
 
172

Comprehensive income
$
7,532

 
$
6,985

 
$
13,854

 
$
11,892

Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic
16,365,977

 
14,737,688

 
15,706,132

 
14,675,388

Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted
18,394,301

 
16,541,945

 
17,700,225

 
16,357,169

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
15,924

 
$
11,720

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
4,046

 
4,700

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
1,489

 
1,216

Other amortization
4,022

 
2,160

Impairment of other real estate
1,796

 
2,085

Share-based compensation
575

 
338

Gain on loan sales
(18,368
)
 
(7,407
)
Net gain on sale of other real estate
(2,329
)
 
(627
)
Net increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance
(583
)
 
(601
)
Gain on investment security sales
(1
)
 
(303
)
Net increase in deferred income taxes
(1,256
)
 
(2,429
)
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
 
 
 
Net increase from loans originated for resell
(15,530
)
 
(61,657
)
Net decrease in FDIC indemnification asset
3,532

 
2,298

Accrued interest receivable
272

 
583

Other assets
(28,798
)
 
(9,815
)
Accrued interest payable
(149
)
 
(304
)
Other liabilities
15,842

 
3,017

Net cash used in operating activities
(19,516
)
 
(55,026
)
Investing activities
 
 
 
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(37,542
)
 
(14,090
)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale

 
25,688

Maturities and calls of investment securities held-to-maturity
1,184

 
1,793

Maturities and calls of investment securities available-for-sale
24,806

 
75,729

Purchase of investment in FHLB stock
(5,355
)
 
(992
)
Redemption of investment in FHLB stock
4,091

 

Net increase in loans
(21,279
)
 
(95,537
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(5,663
)
 
(5,570
)
Cash received in excess of cash paid for acquisitions


29,717

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(39,758
)
 
16,738

Financing activities
 
 
 
Net increase in demand deposits, money market accounts, and savings accounts
49,089

 
67,542

Net increase (decrease) in time deposits
36,234

 
(98,241
)
Net increase in borrowings
17,981

 
50,637

Common stock dividends paid, in lieu of fractional shares
(8
)
 
(7
)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
67,000

 
611

Preferred stock dividends paid
(1,205
)
 
(1,205
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
169,091

 
19,337

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
109,817

 
(18,951
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
49,020

 
57,284

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
158,837

 
$
38,333

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
          Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
               Interest
$
7,790

 
$
9,106

               Income taxes
$
5,000

 
$
5,152

          Non-cash transfers to other real estate
$
17,618

 
$
12,180

          Accretion on preferred stock
$
441

 
$
441

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2013
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fidelity Southern Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Fidelity Southern Corporation (“FSC”) owns 100% of Fidelity Bank (the “Bank”) and LionMark Insurance Company, an insurance agency offering consumer credit related insurance products. FSC also owns five subsidiaries established to issue trust preferred securities, which entities are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes in accordance with current accounting guidance, as FSC is not the primary beneficiary. The “Company”, as used herein, includes FSC and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles followed within the financial services industry for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the periods covered by the statements of income. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of mortgage loans held-for-sale, the calculations of and the amortization of capitalized servicing rights, the valuation of deferred income taxes, intangible assets, and the valuation of real estate or other assets acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In addition, the actual lives of certain amortizable assets and income items are estimates subject to change. The Company principally operates in one business segment, which is community banking.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods have been included. All such adjustments are normal recurring accruals. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net income, or shareholders’ equity or cash flows. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There were no new accounting policies or changes to existing policies adopted in the first six months of 2013, which had a significant effect on the results of operations or statement of financial condition. For interim reporting purposes, the Company follows the same basic accounting policies and considers each interim period as an integral part of an annual period.
Operating results for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2013. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2012.
2. FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET
Certain loans and other real estate acquired in the FDIC-assisted transactions of Decatur First Bank ("Decatur First") and Security Exchange Bank ("Security Exchange") (collectively referred to as "covered assets") are covered by Loss Share Agreements (“Loss Share Agreements”) between the Bank and the FDIC which affords the Bank significant protection against future losses. Under the Loss Share Agreements, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse us for 80% of all losses incurred in connection with those covered assets for a period of five years for commercial loans and other real estate and with the Loss Share Agreements for Decatur First, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse us for 80% of all losses incurred in connection with those covered assets for a period of 10 years for residential mortgage loans. There were no residential mortgage loans included in the Loss Share Agreement for Security Exchange.
  The reimbursable losses from the FDIC are based on the acquisition book value of the covered assets, the contractual balance of acquired unfunded commitments, and certain future net direct costs incurred in the collection and settlement process. The amount that the Bank realizes on these assets could differ materially from the carrying value that will be reflected in any financial statements, based upon the timing and amount of collections and recoveries on the covered assets in future periods. Because the FDIC will reimburse the Bank for 80% of losses incurred on the covered assets, an indemnification asset (FDIC indemnification asset) was recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The Loss Share Agreements on the acquisition date reflect the reimbursements expected to be received from the FDIC, using an appropriate discount rate, which reflects counterparty credit risk and other uncertainties. This asset is adjusted quarterly based on improvements in cash flow projections, additional expected losses and remittances received. The carrying value of the indemnification asset at June 30, 2013 was $16.5 million compared to $20.1 million at December 31, 2012.

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The Loss Share Agreements continue to be measured on the same basis as the related indemnified loans. Deterioration in credit quality of the loans (recorded as an adjustment to the Allowance for Loan Losses) or declines in the fair value of other real estate owned would immediately increase the basis of the indemnification asset, with the offset recorded through the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Improvements in the credit quality or expected loan cash flows (reflected as an adjustment to yield and accreted into income over the remaining life of the loan) result in a decrease in the fair value of the FDIC indemnification asset, with the decrease being amortized into income over the same period or the life of the loss share agreements, whichever is shorter. Initial fair value accounting incorporates into the fair value of the indemnification asset an element of the time value of money, which is accreted back into income over the life of the loss share agreements. A summary of activity for the FDIC indemnification asset for the six-months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
 
June 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
Indemnification asset
 
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
20,074

Adjustments:
 
Accretion income, FDIC indemnification asset
256

Additional estimated covered losses
948

Loss share remittances
(4,736
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$
16,542

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”), is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if our potential common stock, which consists of dilutive stock options and a common stock warrant, were issued. As required for entities with complex capital structures, a dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS is included on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation is provided in this note. Earnings per share were calculated as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
9,433

 
$
6,404

Less dividends on preferred stock and accretion of discount
(823
)
 
(823
)
Net income available to common equity
$
8,610

 
$
5,581

Average common shares outstanding
16,135,805

 
13,780,917

Effect of stock dividends
230,172

 
956,771

Average common shares outstanding – basic
16,365,977

 
14,737,688

Dilutive stock options and warrant
1,999,797

 
1,687,125

Effect of stock dividends
28,527

 
117,132

Average common shares outstanding – dilutive
18,394,301

 
16,541,945

Earnings per share – basic
$
0.53

 
$
0.38

Earnings per share – dilutive
$
0.47

 
$
0.34

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
15,924

 
$
11,720

Less dividends on preferred stock and accretion of discount
(1,646
)
 
(1,646
)
Net income available to common equity
$
14,278

 
$
10,074

Average common shares outstanding
15,485,240

 
13,722,662

Effect of stock dividends
220,892

 
952,726

Average common shares outstanding – basic
15,706,132

 
14,675,388

Dilutive stock options and warrant
1,966,047

 
1,572,599

Effect of stock dividends
28,046

 
109,182

Average common shares outstanding – dilutive
17,700,225

 
16,357,169

Earnings per share – basic
$
0.91

 
$
0.69

Earnings per share – dilutive
$
0.81

 
$
0.62


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 Average number of shares for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 includes participating securities related to unvested restricted stock awards. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no anti-dilutive common stock options. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, there were 116,905 common stock options with an average exercise price of $8.08. These shares would have been included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share except that to do so would have an anti-dilutive impact on earnings per share.
4. CONTINGENCIES
Due to the nature of their activities, the Company and its subsidiaries are at times engaged in various legal proceedings that arise in the course of normal business, some of which were outstanding as of June 30, 2013. While it is difficult to predict or determine the outcome of these proceedings, it is the opinion of management, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the ultimate liabilities, if any, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
5. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Fidelity Southern Corporation Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Incentive Plan”), as amended, permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other incentive awards (“Incentive Awards”). Pursuant to an amendment to the Plan adopted by the shareholders on April 26, 2012, the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the 2006 Incentive Plan is 5,000,000 shares, all of which may be stock options. Generally, no award shall be exercisable or become vested or payable more than 10 years after the date of grant. Options granted under the 2006 Incentive Plan have four year terms and become fully exercisable at the end of three years of continued employment. Incentive awards available under the 2006 Incentive Plan totaled 3,752,747 shares at June 30, 2013.
On December 21, 2012, the Compensation Committee approved a grant of 200,000 share options, including options to two officers to each purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. However, in July 2013, the Company subsequently determined that these options with respect to the 50,000 shares of common stock were not validly granted pursuant to the 2006 Incentive Plan because they exceeded the limit on the number of stock options that may be granted to any individual participant within a calendar year. Accordingly, the attempted grant of these excess stock options was ineffective, and therefore, were never granted under the 2006 Incentive Plan. Had the grant of excess options been effective, the aggregate grant date fair value of the excess stock options would have been $441,000.
A summary of option activity as of June 30, 2013, and changes during the six month period then ended is presented below:
 
Number of
share
options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Terms
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2013
427,838

 
$
6.49

 
 
 
 
Granted

 

 
 
 
 
Exercised
182,840

 
4.68

 
 
 
 
Forfeited

 

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2013
244,998

 
$
7.83

 
4.5
 
$
1,111,888

Exercisable at June 30, 2013
31,670

 
$
5.66

 
2.9
 
$
212,487

At June 30, 2013, there was $1.9 million in remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to the restricted stock. A summary of restricted stock activity as of June 30, 2013, and changes during the six month period then ended is presented below:
 
Number of shares of Restricted Stock
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Nonvested at December 31, 2012
486,447

 
$
5.86

Granted

 

Vested
98,815

 
5.67

Forfeited

 

Nonvested at June 30, 2013
387,632

 
$
5.90

Share-based compensation expense was $287,000 and $202,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $575,000 and $338,000 for the six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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6. FAIR VALUE ELECTION AND MEASUREMENT
Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Current accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
Level 3 – Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).
A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
In certain circumstances, fair value enables a company to more accurately align its financial performance with the economic value of hedged assets. Fair value enables a company to mitigate the non-economic earnings volatility caused from financial assets and financial liabilities being carried at different bases of accounting, as well as to more accurately portray the active and dynamic management of a company’s balance sheet.
The Company has elected to record mortgage loans held-for-sale at fair value. The following is a description of mortgage loans held-for-sale as of June 30, 2013, including the specific reasons for electing fair value and the strategies for managing these assets on a fair value basis.
Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
The Company records mortgage loans held-for-sale at fair value in order to eliminate the complexities and inherent difficulties of achieving hedge accounting and to better align reported results with the underlying economic changes in value of the loans and related hedge instruments. This election impacts the timing and recognition of origination fees and costs, as well as servicing value, which are now recognized in earnings at the time of origination. Interest income on mortgage loans held-for-sale is recorded on an accrual basis in the consolidated statement of income under the heading “Interest income – loans, including fees”. The servicing value is included in the fair value of the Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”) with borrowers. The mark to market adjustments related to loans held-for-sale and the associated economic hedges are captured in mortgage banking activities.
Valuation Methodologies and Fair Value Hierarchy
The primary financial instruments that the Company carries at fair value include investment securities, IRLCs, derivative instruments, and loans held-for-sale. The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:
Debt securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies, states and political subdivisions, and agency residential mortgage backed securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. The investments in the Company’s portfolio are generally not quoted on an exchange but are actively traded in the secondary institutional markets.
The fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics predominantly consisting of those conforming to government sponsored entity or agency standards. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include market trade pricing from brokers and the mortgage-backed security markets. As such, the Company classifies these loans as Level 2.
The Company classifies IRLCs on residential mortgage loans held-for-sale on a gross basis within other liabilities or other assets. The fair value of these commitments, while based on interest rates observable in the market, is highly dependent on the ultimate closing of the loans. Projected “pull-through” rates are determined quarterly by the Mortgage Banking Division of the Bank, using the Company’s historical data and the current interest rate environment to reflect the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan. The loan servicing value is also included in the fair value of IRLCs. Because these inputs are not transparent in market trades, IRLCs are considered to be Level 3 assets.


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Derivative instruments are primarily transacted in the secondary mortgage and institutional dealer markets and priced with observable market assumptions at a mid-market valuation point, with appropriate valuation adjustments for liquidity and credit risk. For purposes of valuation adjustments to its derivative positions, the Company has evaluated liquidity premiums that may be demanded by market participants, as well as the credit risk of its counterparties and its own credit if applicable. To date, no material losses due to a counterparty’s inability to pay any net uncollateralized position has been incurred.
The credit risk associated with the underlying cash flows of an instrument carried at fair value was a consideration in estimating the fair value of certain financial instruments. Credit risk was considered in the valuation through a variety of inputs, as applicable, including, the actual default and loss severity of the collateral, and level of subordination. The assumptions used to estimate credit risk applied relevant information that a market participant would likely use in valuing an instrument. Because mortgage loans held-for-sale are sold within a few weeks of origination, it is unlikely to demonstrate any of the credit weaknesses discussed above and as a result, there were no credit related adjustments to fair value during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
The following tables present financial assets measured at fair value at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, on a recurring basis and the change in fair value for those specific financial instruments in which fair value has been elected at June 30, 2013 and 2012. The changes in the fair value of economic hedges were also recorded in mortgage banking activities and are designed to partially offset the change in fair value of the mortgage loans held-for-sale and interest rate lock commitments referenced in the following tables.
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013
 
Assets and
Liabilities
Measured at
Fair Value
June 30, 2013
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Debt securities issued by U.S. Government corporations and agencies
$
9,935

 
$

 
$
9,935

 
$

Debt securities issued by states and political subdivisions
15,770

 

 
15,770

 

Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
138,059

 

 
138,059

 

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
299,114

 

 
299,114

 

Other assets (1)
13,111

 

 

 
13,111

Other liabilities (1)
(3,146
)
 

 

 
(3,146
)
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
 
Assets and
Liabilities
Measured at
Fair Value
December 31, 2012
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Debt securities issued by U.S. Government corporations and agencies
$
10,480

 
$

 
$
10,480

 
$

Debt securities issued by states and political subdivisions
19,715

 

 
19,715

 

Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
124,638

 

 
124,638

 

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
253,108

 

 
253,108

 

Other assets (1)
4,864

 

 

 
4,864

Other liabilities (1)
(1,053
)
 

 

 
(1,053
)
(1)
This amount includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk. Interest rate lock commitments were recorded on a gross basis.

The tables on the following page present a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. There were no transfers into or out of Level 3. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

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Other
    Assets (1)
 
Other
  Liabilities (1)
 
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance April 1, 2013
$
5,521

 
$
(2,889
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings:(2)
 
 
 
Issuances
20,701

 
(3,146
)
Settlements and closed loans
(5,518
)
 

Expirations
(7,593
)
 
2,889

Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income

 

Ending Balance June 30, 2013 (3)
$
13,111

 
$
(3,146
)
(1)
Includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and derivative financial instruments entered into to hedge interest rate risk.
(2)
Amounts included in earnings are recorded in mortgage banking activities.
(3)
Represents the amount included in earnings attributable to the changes in unrealized gains/losses relating to IRLCs and derivatives still held at period end.
 
Other
    Assets (1)
 
Other
  Liabilities (1)
 
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance January 1, 2013
$
4,864

 
$
(1,053
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings:(2)
 
 
 
Issuances
26,878

 
(6,035
)
Settlements and closed loans
(10,916
)
 

Expirations
(7,715
)
 
3,942

Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income

 

Ending Balance June 30, 2013 (3)
$
13,111

 
$
(3,146
)
(1)
Includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and derivative financial instruments entered into to hedge interest rate risk.
(2)
Amounts included in earnings are recorded in mortgage banking activities.
(3)
Represents the amount included in earnings attributable to the changes in unrealized gains/losses relating to IRLCs and derivatives still held at period end.
 
Other
    Assets (1)
 
Other
  Liabilities (1)
 
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance April 1, 2012
$
4,577

 
$
(369
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings:(2)
 
 
 
Issuances
9,794

 
(2,926
)
Settlements and closed loans
(3,211
)
 

Expirations
(3,974
)
 
369

Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income

 

Ending Balance June 30, 2012 (3)
$
7,186

 
$
(2,926
)
(1)
Includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and derivative financial instruments entered into to hedge interest rate risk.
(2)
Amounts included in earnings are recorded in mortgage banking activities.
(3)
Represents the amount included in earnings attributable to the changes in unrealized gains/losses relating to IRLCs and derivatives still held at period end.
 
Other
     Assets (1)
 
Other
  Liabilities (1)
 
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance January 1, 2012
$
3,612

 
$
(1,528
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings:(2)
 
 
 
Issuances
15,336

 
(3,295
)
Settlements and closed loans
(6,396
)
 

Expirations
(5,366
)
 
1,897

Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income

 

Ending Balance June 30, 2012 (3)
$
7,186

 
$
(2,926
)
(1)
Includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and derivative financial instruments entered into to hedge interest rate risk.
(2)
Amounts included in earnings are recorded in mortgage banking activities.
(3)
Represents the amount included in earnings attributable to the changes in unrealized gains/losses relating to IRLCs and derivatives still held at period end.

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The unobservable input utilized in the determination of fair value of other assets and liabilities was a pull through rate, which was 78.0% as of June 30, 2013. A pull through rate is management’s assumption as to the percentage of loans in the pipeline that will close and eventually fund. It is based on the Company’s historical fall-out activity. Significant increases in this input in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement and significant decreases would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. In addition, IRLCs fair value include mortgage servicing rights that do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the fair value is estimated based on a valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, market discount rates, cost to service, float earnings rates, and other ancillary income, including late fees.
 
For Items Measured at Fair Value Pursuant to
Election of  the Fair Value Option: Fair Value
(Loss)/Gain related to Mortgage Banking Activities for the Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
$
(13,968
)
 
$
2,511

 
For Items Measured at Fair Value Pursuant to
Election of  the Fair Value Option: Fair Value
(Loss)/Gain related to Mortgage Banking Activities for the Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
$
(15,132
)
 
$
2,329

The following tables present the assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as reported on the consolidated statements of financial position at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs Level 2
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
 
Valuation
Allowance
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
38,132

 

 

 
38,132

 
(4,780
)
ORE
40,882

 

 

 
40,882

 
(18,552
)
Mortgage servicing rights
39,614

 

 

 
39,614

 
(1,907
)
SBA servicing rights
7,477

 

 

 
7,477

 
(600
)
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs Level 2
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
 
Valuation
Allowance
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
73,255

 
$

 
$

 
$
73,255

 
$
(6,460
)
ORE
39,756

 

 

 
39,756

 
(26,751
)
Mortgage servicing rights
23,153

 

 

 
23,153

 
(5,070
)
SBA servicing rights
7,244

 

 

 
7,244

 
(339
)

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table shows significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets and liabilities:
Nonrecurring
Measurements
 
Fair Value at
June 30, 2013
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Range
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Nonrecurring:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Impaired loans
 
$
38,132

 
Discounted appraisals
 
Collateral discounts
 
6.00% - 40.00%
   Other real estate
 
40,882

 
Discounted appraisals
 
Collateral discounts
 
6.00% - 40.00%
   Mortgage servicing rights
 
39,614

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Discount rate
Prepayment speeds
 
8.00% - 10.00%
8.00% - 20.00%
   SBA servicing rights
 
7,477

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Discount rate
Prepayment speeds
 
2.00% - 7.00%
3.00% - 13.00%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   IRLCs
 
(802
)
 
Pricing model
 
Lock pricing
 
96.25% - 105.87%
   Forward commitments
 
10,767

 
Investor pricing
 
Pricing spreads
 
94.62% - 105.02%
Impaired loans are evaluated and valued at the time the loan is identified as impaired, at the lower of cost or fair value. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may include real estate or business assets, including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The value of real estate collateral is determined based on an appraisal by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. If significant, the value of business equipment is based on an appraisal by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company otherwise, the equipment’s net book value on the business’ financial statements is the basis for the value of business equipment. Inventory and accounts receivable collateral are valued based on independent field examiner review or aging reports. Appraised and reported values may be discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business. Impaired loans are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3. Appraised and reported values may be discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business. Increases or decreases in realization for properties sold impact the comparability adjustment for similar assets remaining on the balance sheet.
SBA servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value when loans are sold servicing retained. These assets are then amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. On a monthly basis these servicing assets are assessed for impairment based on fair value. Management determines fair value by stratifying the servicing portfolio into homogeneous subsets with unique behavior characteristics, converting those characteristics into income and expense streams, adjusting those streams for prepayments, present valuing the adjusted streams, and combining the present values into a total. If the cost basis of any loan stratification tranche is higher than the present value of the tranche, an impairment is recorded. See Note 14 for additional disclosures related to assumptions used in the fair value calculation for SBA servicing rights.
Mortgage servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value when mortgage loans are sold servicing retained. These assets are then amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income. On a monthly basis these servicing assets are assessed for impairment based on fair value. Management determines fair value by stratifying the servicing portfolio into homogeneous subsets with unique behavior characteristics, converting those characteristics into income and expense streams, adjusting those streams for prepayments, present valuing the adjusted streams, and combining the present values into a total. If the cost basis of any loan stratification tranche is higher than the present value of the tranche, an impairment is recorded. See Note 14 for additional disclosures related to assumptions used in the fair value calculation for mortgage servicing rights.



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The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company's IRLCs is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. Generally, the fair value of an IRLC is positive (negative) if the prevailing interest rate is lower (higher) than the IRLC rate. Therefore, an increase in the closing ratio (i.e., higher percentage of loans are estimated to close) will result in the fair value of the IRLC to increase if in a gain position, or decrease if in a loss position. The closing ratio is largely dependent on the loan processing stage that a loan is currently in and the change in prevailing interest rates from the time of the rate lock. The closing ratio is computed by our secondary marketing system using historical data and the ratio is periodically reviewed by the Company's Secondary Marketing Department of the Mortgage Banking Division for reasonableness.     
Forward commitments are instruments that are used to hedge the value of the IRLC's and mortgage Loans Held for Sale. Primarily forward commitments are made up of Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) 30 year and 15 year fixed rate mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) forward commitments. A FNMA MBS forward commitment is an agreement to sell a FNMA MBS security at an agreed upon principal and interest rate pass-through at a specific date in the future. The Company also takes investor commitments to sell a loan or pool of newly originated loans to an investor for an agreed upon price for delivery in the future. This type of forward commitment is also known as a mandatory commitment. Generally, the fair value of a forward is positive (negative) if the prevailing interest rate is lower (higher) than the current commitment interest rate. The value of these commitments is ultimately determined by the investor that sold the commitment and represents a significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company's fair value of forward commitments.
Management makes certain estimates and assumptions related to costs to service varying types of loans and pools of loans, prepayment speeds, the projected lives of loans and pools of loans sold servicing retained, and discount factors used in calculating the present values of servicing fees projected to be received. No less frequently than quarterly, management reviews the status of all loans and pools of servicing assets to determine if there is any impairment to those assets due to such factors as earlier than estimated repayments or significant prepayments. Any impairment identified in these assets will result in reductions in their carrying values through a valuation allowance and a corresponding increase in operating expenses.
The following tables present the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held-for-sale for which the fair value option has been elected as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The tables also include the difference between aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held-for-sale that are 90 days or more past due, as well as loans held-for-sale in nonaccrual status:
 
Aggregate Fair Value
June 30, 2013
 
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance Under
FVO June 30, 2013
 
Fair Value Under
Unpaid  Principal
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
299,114

 
$
309,175

 
$
(10,061
)
Past due loans of 90+ days

 

 

Nonaccrual loans

 

 

 
Aggregate Fair Value
December 31, 2012
 
Aggregate Unpaid
Principal Balance Under
FVO December 31, 2012
 
Fair Value Over
Unpaid  Principal
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
253,108

 
$
248,036

 
$
5,072

Past due loans of 90+ days

 

 

Nonaccrual loans

 

 

Current accounting guidance requires interim disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on settlements 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. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets, and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. Current accounting guidance excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

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Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013 Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
158,837

 
$
158,837

 
$

 
$

 
$
158,837

Investment securities available-for-sale
163,764

 

 
163,764

 

 
163,764

Investment securities held-to-maturity
4,978

 

 
5,393

 

 
5,393

Total loans (1)
2,097,680

 

 
299,114

 
1,772,813

 
2,071,927

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
433,565

 
$

 
$

 
$
433,565

 
$
433,565

Interest-bearing deposits
1,721,482

 

 

 
1,727,278

 
1,727,278

Short-term borrowings
133,641

 

 
133,641

 

 
133,641

Long-term debt
77,527

 

 
81,636

 

 
81,636

 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
49,020

 
$
49,020

 
$

 
$

 
$
49,020

Investment securities available-for-sale
154,367

 

 
154,367

 

 
154,367

Investment securities held-to-maturity
6,162

 

 
6,723

 

 
6,723

Total loans (1)
2,047,143

 

 
253,108

 
1,756,169

 
2,009,277

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
383,559

 
$

 
$

 
$
383,559

 
$
383,559

Interest-bearing deposits
1,686,165

 

 

 
1,693,579

 
1,693,579

Short-term borrowings
125,660

 

 
125,984

 

 
125,984

Long-term debt
67,527

 

 
70,085

 

 
70,085

(1)
Includes $299,114 and $253,108 in mortgage loans held-for-sale at fair value at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair value are described as follows: The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, and cash equivalents approximates fair values. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type. The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the remaining maturities using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loans along with a market risk premium and liquidity discount.
The fair value of deposits with no stated maturities, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings, interest-bearing demand, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows based on the discounted rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for short-term debt generally approximate those liabilities’ fair values with the exception of FHLB advances which are estimated based on the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturity.
The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturities.





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Overnight repurchase agreements consist primarily of balances in the transaction accounts of commercial customers swept nightly to an overnight investment account. All short-term repurchase agreements are collateralized with investment securities having a market value that approximates the balance borrowed. Overnight repurchase agreements are not subject to offset. The following table describes the Company's offsetting of assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2013:
 
Balance prior to Offset
 
Offset
 
Balance after Offset
 
Value of Securities Pledged
 
Net
 
(in thousands)
Overnight repurchase agreements
$
18,641

 
$

 
$
18,641

 
$
18,641

 
$

7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company maintains a risk management program to manage interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with its mortgage lending activities. The risk management program includes the use of forward contracts and other derivatives that are recorded in the financial statements at fair value and are used to offset changes in value of the mortgage inventory due to changes in market interest rates. As a normal part of its operations, the Company enters into derivative contracts to economically hedge risks associated with overall price risk related to Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”) and mortgage loans held-for-sale for which the fair value option has been elected. Fair value changes occur as a result of interest rate movements as well as changes in the value of the associated servicing. Derivative instruments used include forward commitments, mandatory commitments and best effort commitments. All derivatives are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in other assets or other liabilities. A net gain of $6.2 million was recorded for all related commitments as of June 30, 2013, net gain of $1.7 million at December 31, 2012, and a net loss of $2.5 million at June 30, 2012.
The Company’s risk management derivatives are based on underlying risks primarily related to interest rates and forward sales commitments. Forwards are contracts for the delayed delivery or net settlement of an underlying instrument, such as a mortgage loan, in which the seller agrees to deliver on a specified future date, either a specified instrument at a specified price or yield or the net cash equivalent of an underlying instrument. These hedges are used to preserve the Company’s position relative to future sales of loans to third parties in an effort to minimize the volatility of the expected gain on sale from changes in interest rate and the associated pricing changes.
Credit and Market Risk Associated with Derivatives
Derivatives expose the Company to credit risk. If the counterparty fails to perform, the credit risk at that time would be equal to the net derivative asset position, if any, for that counterparty. The Company minimizes the credit or repayment risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high quality counterparties that are reviewed periodically by the Company’s Risk Management area.
The Company’s derivative positions as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
Contract or Notional Amount
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(in thousands)
Forward rate commitments
$
597,436

 
$
489,179

Interest rate lock commitments
297,796

 
258,981

   Total derivatives contracts
$
895,232

 
$
748,160

Total commitments increased by $147.1 million, or 19.7%, to $895.2 million during the first six months of 2013. The increase is a direct result of the Company's residential mortgage production loan pipeline growth which includes both loans held for sale along with locked and unclosed loans.








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8. INVESTMENTS
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities are shown by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in less than one year
$
6,135

 
$
6,173

 
$
6,385

 
$
6,481

Due after one year through five years
1,524

 
1,531

 
1,532

 
1,592

Due five years through ten years
1,189

 
1,204

 
1,198

 
1,297

Due after ten years
1,004

 
1,027

 
1,005

 
1,110

Municipal securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in less than one year
775

 
781

 
2,900

 
2,925

Due after one year through five years
5,405

 
5,529

 
5,015

 
5,265

Due five years through ten years
2,781

 
2,868

 
2,789

 
2,982

Due after ten years
6,532

 
6,592

 
7,612

 
8,077

Mortgage backed securities-agency
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in less than one year
473

 
498

 
846

 
902

Due after one year through five years
129,295

 
131,177

 
109,978

 
113,888

Due after ten years
6,272

 
6,384

 
9,388

 
9,848

 
$
161,385

 
$
163,764

 
$
148,648

 
$
154,367

Held-to-maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage backed securities-agency
$
4,978

 
$
5,393

 
$
6,162

 
$
6,723

There were 4 securities available-for-sale called during the six month period ending June 30, 2013 for a total of $3.1 million. The Bank did not sell any securities during the six month period ending June 30, 2013. The Bank purchased $37.5 million in available-for-sale securities during the six months ended June 30, 2013. There were 9 securities available-for-sale called during the six month period ending June 30, 2012 for a total of $52.8 million. There were $32.7 million available-for-sale purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Bank sold 31 securities available-for-sale totaling $25.4 million during the six month period ended June 30, 2012. Proceeds received totaled $25.7 million for a gross gain of $303,000. There were no investments held in trading accounts during 2013 and 2012.
 
June 30, 2013
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Other than
Temporary
Impairment
 
Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
$
9,852

 
$
83

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,935

Municipal securities
15,493

 
395

 
(118
)
 

 
15,770

Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
136,040

 
2,344

 
(325
)
 

 
138,059

 
$
161,385

 
$
2,822

 
$
(443
)
 
$

 
$
163,764

Held-to-maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
$
4,978

 
$
415

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,393


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December 31, 2012
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Other than
Temporary
Impairment
 
Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
$
10,120

 
$
360

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,480

Municipal securities
18,316

 
933

 

 

 
19,249

Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
120,212

 
4,462

 
(36
)
 

 
124,638

 
$
148,648

 
$
5,755

 
$
(36
)
 
$

 
$
154,367

Held-to-maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities – agency
$
6,162

 
$
561

 
$

 
$

 
$
6,723

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all securities in an unrealized loss position had been in a loss position for less than 12 months, and result from changes in interest rates and not credit related issues.
Also, as of June 30, 2013, management does not intend to sell the temporarily impaired security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the amortized cost basis. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2013, management believes the impairment detailed in the table on the prior page is temporary and no impairment loss has been recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
If the fair value of a debt security is less than its amortized cost basis at the balance sheet date, management must determine if the security has an other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”). If management does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of a security, an OTTI has occurred. If management’s intention is to sell the security, an OTTI has occurred. If it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell a security before the recovery of the amortized cost basis, an OTTI has occurred. The Company will recognize the full OTTI in earnings if it intends to sell a security or will more likely than not be required to sell the security. Otherwise, an OTTI will be separated into the amount representing a credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of an OTTI related to credit losses will be recognized in earnings. The amount related to other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
The Company carries its investment securities at fair value and employs valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs when those inputs are available. These observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Investment securities are valued using Level 2 inputs.
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the period ending June 30, 2013 is as follows:
 
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
 
(in thousands)
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
3,545

 
     Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
(2,070
)
 
     Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 

 
Net current period other comprehensive loss
 
(2,070
)
 
Ending balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
1,475

 
There were no investment security sales during the period, therefore there was no impact on the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for reclassifications.








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9. LOANS
Non-Covered loans represent existing portfolio loans prior to the Decatur First and Security Exchange FDIC-assisted acquisitions, loans not covered under the Loss Share Agreements, and additional loans made subsequent to the transaction. Loans outstanding, by class, are summarized as follows:
 
Non-Covered
 
Covered
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial loans
$
462,930

 
$
459,902

 
$
44,258

 
$
49,341

SBA loans
131,079

 
120,693

 
692

 
735

Total commercial loans
594,009

 
580,595

 
44,950

 
50,076

Construction
89,046

 
76,304

 
11,940

 
13,620

Indirect loans
904,098

 
930,232

 

 

Installment loans
14,549

 
17,989

 
1,008

 
785

Total consumer loans
918,647

 
948,221

 
1,008

 
785

First mortgage loans
38,888

 
34,611

 
2,927

 
3,174

Second mortgage loans
66,297

 
60,412

 
8,260

 
9,233

Total mortgage loans
105,185

 
95,023

 
11,187

 
12,407

Total loans
$
1,706,887

 
$
1,700,143

 
$
69,085

 
$
76,888

Loans held-for-sale at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are shown in the table below:
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(in thousands)
SBA loans
$
10,842

 
$
20,986

Real estate – mortgage – residential
309,175

 
253,108

Indirect loans
35,000

 
30,000

Total
$
355,017

 
$
304,094

Nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:
 
Non-Covered
 
Covered
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial loans
$
11,459

 
$
21,032

 
$
13,196

 
$
10,525

SBA loans
15,091

 
19,081

 

 

Total commercial loans
26,550

 
40,113

 
13,196

 
10,525

Construction
8,691

 
9,708

 
11,406

 
11,381

Indirect loans
2,662

 
2,174

 

 

Installment loans
733

 
476

 
1,038

 
659

Total consumer loans
3,395

 
2,650

 
1,038

 
659

First mortgage loans
2,155

 
3,222

 
1,307

 
1,388

Second mortgage loans
2,122

 
2,020

 
728

 
223

Total mortgage loans
4,277

 
5,242

 
2,035

 
1,611

Loans
$
42,913

 
$
57,713

 
$
27,675

 
$
24,176

 






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Loans delinquent 30-89 days and troubled debt restructured loans accruing interest, segregated by class of loans at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Accruing
Delinquent
30-89 Days
 
Troubled
Debt
Restructured
Loans
Accruing
 
Accruing
Delinquent
30-89 Days
 
Troubled
Debt
Restructured
Loans
Accruing
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial loans
$
3,457

 
$
6,588

 
$
8,817

 
$
6,571

SBA loans
1,618

 
5,777

 
523

 
2,888

Construction loans

 
2,046

 
1,603

 
7,419

Indirect loans
1,698

 
2,478

 
2,437

 
2,729

Installment loans
460

 
2

 
407

 
9

First mortgage loans
155

 
655

 
1,421

 
286

Second mortgage loans
377

 

 
944

 

     Total
$
7,765

 
$
17,546

 
$
16,152

 
$
19,902

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) are loans in which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company has granted an economic concession to the borrower. Prior to modifying a borrower’s loan terms, the Company performs an evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and ability to service under the potential modified loan terms. The types of concessions granted are generally interest rate reductions or term extensions. If a loan is accruing at the time of modification, the loan remains on accrual status and is subject to the Company’s charge-off and nonaccrual policies. If a loan is on nonaccrual before it is determined to be a TDR then the loan remains on nonaccrual. TDRs may be returned to accrual status if there has been at least a six month sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower. Generally, once a loan becomes a TDR, it is probable that the loan will likely continue to be reported as a TDR for the life of the loan. Interest income recognition on impaired loans is dependent upon nonaccrual status.
During the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, certain loans were modified resulting in TDRs. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan or an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk.
The following tables present loans, by class, which were modified as TDRs that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 along with the type of modification:
 
Troubled Debt Restructured
During the Quarter Ended

 
Troubled Debt Restructured
During the Quarter Ended

 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
Interest Rate
 
Term
 
Interest Rate
 
Term
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial loans
$

 
$

 
$
507

 
$

SBA loans

 

 

 
716

Construction

 

 

 

Indirect loans

 
269

 

 
3,013

Installment loans

 

 

 

First mortgage loans
127

 

 

 
476

Second mortgage loans

 

 

 

     Total
$
127

 
$
269

 
$
507

 
$
4,205


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Troubled Debt Restructured
During the Six Months Ended

 
Troubled Debt Restructured
During the Six Months Ended

 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
Interest Rate
 
Term
 
Interest Rate
 
Term
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial loans
$
214

 
$

 
$
707

 
$

SBA loans

 

 

 
6,375

Construction

 

 
953

 
195

Indirect loans

 
702

 

 
6,028

Installment loans

 

 


 

First mortgage loans
127

 
76

 

 
767

Second mortgage loans

 
140

 

 

     Total
$
341

 
$
918

 
$
1,660

 
$
13,365

The following table presents the amount of loans which were restructured in the previous twelve months and which defaulted within each period:
 
Troubled Debt Restructured During the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2013 and Defaulting During Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Commercial loans
 
$

 
SBA loans
 

 
Construction
 

 
Indirect loans
 

 
Installment loans
 

 
First mortgage loans
 
127

 
Second mortgage loans
 

 
     Total
 
$
127

 
Note:    A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.
The Company had TDRs with a balance of $29.3 million and $36.0 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. There were charge-offs of TDR loans of $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and none for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Company is not committed to lend additional amounts as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs. Charge-offs on such loans are factored into the rolling historical loss rate, which is one of the considerations used in establishing the allowance for loan losses.
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision charged to earnings, and for loans covered by loss share agreements with the FDIC, through a provision charged to earnings that is partially offset by increases in the FDIC loss share receivable. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. Changes in the allowance related to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan losses and reversed when losses are charged off for impaired loan pools or transferred as a component of the carrying value for ORE transfers.
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management's opinion, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the portfolio. The Company utilizes both peer group analysis, as well as a historical analysis of the Company's portfolio to validate the overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. In addition to these objective criteria, the Company subjectively assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses with consideration given to current economic conditions, changes to loan policies, the volume and type of lending, composition of the portfolio, the level of classified and criticized credits, seasoning of the loan portfolio, payment status and other factors.
In connection with acquisitions, the Company acquires certain loans considered impaired and initially recognizes these loans at the present value of amounts expected to be received. Further, the Company also accounts for non-impaired loans acquired in acquisitions by analogy to acquired impaired loans. The allowance for loan losses previously associated with acquired loans does not carry over. Any deterioration in the credit quality of these loans subsequent to acquisition would be considered in the allowance for loan losses. For any increases in cash flows expected to be collected, the Company adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the loan's or pool's remaining life and recaptures any previously recognized impairment up to the amount of the improvement in expected cash flows.

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A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the covered loan and non-covered loan portfolios for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 follows. The allowance for loan losses on the loan portfolio includes $2.9 million related to the Company's acquired covered portfolio at June 30, 2013.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Non-Covered
 
Covered
 
Total
 
Non-Covered
 
Covered
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
31,628

 
$
2,282

 
$
33,910

 
$
31,830

 
$
2,152

 
$
33,982

Provision for loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements
 
500

 
620

 
1,120

 
3,950

 
750

 
4,700

Benefits attributable to FDIC loss share agreements
 

 
(550
)
 
(550
)
 

 
(654
)
 
(654
)
          Net provision for loan losses
 
500

 
70

 
570

 
3,950

 
96

 
4,046

     Increase in FDIC loss share receivable
 

 
550

 
550

 

 
654

 
654

     Loans charged-off
 
(2,248
)
 

 
(2,248
)
 
(6,578
)
 

 
(6,578
)
     Recoveries
 
527

 

 
527

 
1,205

 

 
1,205

Balance, end of period
 
$
30,407

 
$
2,902

 
$
33,309

 
$
30,407

 
$
2,902

 
$
33,309

A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans, by loan portfolio type, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
15,249

 
$
5,404

 
$
5,998

 
$
3,266

 
$
1,711

 
$
31,628

Charge-offs
(741
)
 
(130
)
 
(1,347
)
 
(30
)
 

 
(2,248
)
Recoveries
18

 
90

 
416

 
3

 

 
527

Net charge-offs
(723
)
 
(40
)
 
(931
)
 
(27
)
 

 
(1,721
)
Provision for loan losses
1,025

 
(1,245
)
 
1,068

 
52

 
(400
)
 
500

Ending balance
$
15,551

 
$
4,119

 
$
6,135

 
$
3,291

 
$
1,311

 
$
30,407

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
10,973

 
$
8,516

 
$
5,828

 
$
2,698

 
$
1,267

 
$
29,282

Charge-offs
(712
)
 
(1,661
)
 
(772
)
 
(228
)
 

 
(3,373
)
Recoveries
3

 
54

 
282

 
7

 

 
346

Net charge-offs
(709
)
 
(1,607
)
 
(490
)
 
(221
)
 

 
(3,027
)
Provision for loan losses
673

 
13

 
256

 
245

 
(237
)
 
950

Ending balance
$
10,937

 
$
6,922

 
$
5,594

 
$
2,722

 
$
1,030

 
$
27,205

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
13,965

 
$
7,578

 
$
6,135

 
$
3,122

 
$
1,030

 
$
31,830

Charge-offs
(3,330
)
 
(320
)
 
(2,530
)
 
(398
)
 

 
(6,578
)
Recoveries
135

 
162

 
902

 
6

 

 
1,205

Net charge-offs
(3,195
)
 
(158
)
 
(1,628
)
 
(392
)
 

 
(5,373
)
Provision for loan losses
4,781

 
(3,301
)
 
1,628

 
561

 
281

 
3,950

Ending balance
$
15,551

 
$
4,119

 
$
6,135

 
$
3,291

 
$
1,311

 
$
30,407

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
9,183

 
$
8,262

 
$
6,040

 
$
2,535

 
$
1,936

 
$
27,956

Charge-offs
(730
)
 
(3,168
)
 
(2,045
)
 
(323
)
 

 
(6,266
)
Recoveries
6

 
194

 
597

 
18

 

 
815

Net charge-offs
(724
)
 
(2,974
)
 
(1,448
)
 
(305
)
 

 
(5,451
)
Provision for loan losses
2,478

 
1,634

 
1,002

 
492

 
(906
)
 
4,700

Ending balance
$
10,937

 
$
6,922

 
$
5,594

 
$
2,722

 
$
1,030

 
$
27,205

The following tables present, by portfolio segment, the balance in the Allowance disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment measurement method and the related recorded investment in loans and leases as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The total of allowance for loan losses are exclusive of covered loans:
 
June 30, 2013
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
3,990

 
$
967

 
$
509

 
$
1,783

 
$

 
$
7,249

Collectively evaluated for impairment
11,561

 
3,152

 
5,626

 
1,508

 
1,311

 
23,158

Total allowance for loan losses
$
15,551

 
$
4,119

 
$
6,135

 
$
3,291

 
$
1,311

 
$
30,407

Individually evaluated for impairment
$
46,811

 
$
11,034

 
$
3,871

 
$
5,365

 
 
 
$
67,081

Collectively evaluated for impairment
541,942

 
80,596

 
910,118

 
101,667

 
 
 
1,634,323

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
50,206

 
9,356

 
5,666

 
9,340

 
 
 
74,568

Total loans
$
638,959

 
$
100,986

 
$
919,655

 
$
116,372

 
 
 
$
1,775,972

 
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial
 
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Mortgage
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
4,100

 
$
2,426

 
$
325

 
$
1,534

 
$

 
$
8,385

Collectively evaluated for impairment
9,865

 
5,152

 
5,810

 
1,588

 
1,030

 
23,445

Total allowance for loan losses
$
13,965

 
$
7,578

 
$
6,135

 
$
3,122

 
$
1,030

 
$
31,830

Individually evaluated for impairment
$
57,291

 
$
17,127

 
$
3,706

 
$
5,623

 
 
 
$
83,747

Collectively evaluated for impairment
520,421

 
59,176

 
942,394

 
88,956

 
 
 
1,610,947

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
52,959

 
13,621

 
2,906

 
12,851

 
 
 
82,337

Total loans
$
630,671

 
$
89,924

 
$
949,006

 
$
107,430

 
 
 
$
1,777,031

Impaired loans are evaluated based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Impaired loans are specifically reviewed loans for which it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. A specific valuation allowance is required to the extent that the estimated value of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment. Large groups of smaller balance, homogeneous loans, such as consumer installment loans, and smaller balance commercial loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Interest on impaired loans is reported on the cash basis as received when the full recovery of principal and interest is anticipated, or after full principal and interest has been recovered when collection of interest is in question.









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Impaired loans, by class, are shown below:
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Amortized
Cost (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Amortized
Cost (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans with allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
13,387

 
$
11,255

 
$
3,725

 
$
18,581

 
$
18,398

 
$
3,869

SBA loans
4,515

 
3,743

 
265

 
6,968

 
5,516

 
231

Construction loans
11,527

 
9,939

 
967

 
20,532

 
15,484

 
2,426

Indirect loans
3,229

 
2,662

 
16

 
3,514

 
3,230

 
140

Installment loans
1,909

 
689

 
342

 
1,617

 
413

 
185

First mortgage loans
1,997

 
2,000

 
806

 
2,662

 
2,661

 
812

Second mortgage loans
830

 
755

 
702

 
834

 
775

 
722

Loans
$
37,394

 
$
31,043

 
$
6,823

 
$
54,708

 
$
46,477

 
$
8,385

 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Amortized
Cost (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Amortized
Cost (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans with no allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
12,420

 
$
11,598

 
$

 
$
14,234

 
$
13,483

 
$

SBA loans
22,139

 
20,215

 

 
22,906

 
19,894

 

Construction loans
5,897

 
1,095

 

 
2,967

 
1,643

 

Indirect loans

 
465

 

 

 

 

Installment loans
70

 
55

 

 
78

 
63

 

First mortgage loans
1,124

 
1,125

 

 
847

 
848

 

Second mortgage loans
1,513

 
1,485

 

 
1,363

 
1,339

 

Loans
$
43,163

 
$
36,038

 
$

 
$
42,395

 
$
37,270

 
$

(1)
Amortized cost reflects charge-offs that have been recognized plus other amounts that have been applied to reduce net book balance.
Average impaired loans and interest income recognized, by class, are summarized below.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Average
Impaired
Loans
 
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Cash basis
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Average
Impaired
Loans
 
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Cash basis
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
24,629

 
$
186

 
$

 
$
27,305

 
$
164

 
$

SBA loans
25,285

 
242

 
5

 
21,517

 
568

 
5

Construction loans
10,933

 
34

 

 
30,627

 
102

 

Indirect loans
3,131

 
31

 

 
3,057

 
62

 

Installment loans
702

 
59

 

 
494

 
44

 

First mortgage loans
3,268

 
17

 

 
3,893

 
3

 

Second mortgage loans
2,194

 
18

 

 
1,341

 
23

 

 
$
70,142

 
$
587

 
$
5

 
$
88,234

 
$
966

 
$
5


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Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Average
Impaired
Loans
 
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Cash basis
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Average
Impaired
Loans
 
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
Cash basis
Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
27,172

 
$
433

 
$

 
$
25,166

 
$
244

 
$

SBA loans
25,107

 
534

 
7

 
21,288

 
848

 
8

Construction loans
13,708

 
77

 

 
34,068

 
174

 

Indirect loans
3,261

 
69

 

 
3,286

 
90

 

Installment loans
611

 
92

 

 
509

 
68

 

First mortgage loans
3,467

 
26

 

 
3,872

 
8

 

Second mortgage loans
2,150

 
28

 

 
1,093

 
24

 

 
$
75,476

 
$
1,259

 
$
7

 
$
89,282

 
$
1,456

 
$
8

The Bank uses an asset quality ratings system to assign a numeric indicator of the credit quality and level of existing credit risk inherent in a loan. These ratings are adjusted periodically as the Bank becomes aware of changes in the credit quality of the underlying loans. The following are definitions of the asset ratings:
Rating #1 (High Quality) – Loans rated “1” are of the highest quality. This category includes loans that have been made to borrowers exhibiting strong profitability and stable trends with a good track record. The borrower’s balance sheet indicates strong liquidity and capital position. Industry outlook is good with the borrower performing as well as or better than the industry. Little credit risk appears to exist.
Rating #2 (Good Quality) – A “2” rated loan represents a good business risk with relatively little credit risk apparent.
Rating #3 (Average Quality) – A “3” rated loan represents an average business risk and credit risk within normal credit standards.
Rating #4 (Acceptable Quality) – A “4” rated loan represents acceptable business and credit risks. However, the risk exceeds normal credit standards. Weaknesses exist and are considered offset by other factors such as management, collateral or guarantors.
Rating #5 (Special Mention) – A special mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or deterioration in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
Rating #6 (Substandard Assets) – A Substandard Asset is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified will have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Rating #7 (Doubtful Assets) – Doubtful Assets have all the weaknesses inherent in one classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Rating #8 (Loss Assets) – Loss Assets are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as recorded assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the Loss Asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer charging off this substantially worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.
The table below shows the weighted average asset rating by class as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
Weighted Average Asset Rating
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Commercial loans
3.92
 
3.97
SBA loans
4.47
 
4.38
Construction loans
4.53
 
5.01
Indirect loans
3.02
 
3.02
Installment loans
3.93
 
3.75
First mortgage loans
3.09
 
3.11
Second mortgage loans
3.39
 
3.39

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The Bank uses FICO scoring to help evaluate the likelihood consumer borrowers will pay their credit obligations as agreed. The weighted-average FICO score for the indirect loan portfolio, included in consumer installment loans, was 736 at June 30, 2013 and 735 at December 31, 2012.
Purchased Credit Impaired ("PCI") Loans:
The Company has purchased loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of those loans follows.
 
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Commercial
 
 
$
50,206


$
52,959

Construction
 
 
9,356


13,621

Mortgage
 
 
9,340


12,851

Consumer
 
 
5,666


2,906

     Outstanding balance
 
 
$
74,568


$
82,337

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows.
 
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning period
 
 
$
20,132


$
16,059

   New loans purchased
 
 


10,295

   Accretion of income
 
 
(826
)
 
(5,546
)
   Reclassification of nonaccretable difference
 



   Disposals
 
 
(1,044
)

(676
)
        Balance, ending period
 
 
$
18,262


$
20,132

PCI loans purchased during the periods ending June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for which it was probable at acquisition that all contractually required payments would not be collected follows.
 
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Contractually required payments receivable of loans purchased during the year:
 
 
 
 
   Commercial
 
 
$


$
44,800

   Construction
 
 


11,678

   Mortgage
 
 


4,545

   Consumer
 
 


1,036

        Balance, ending period
 
 
$


$
62,059

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition
 
$


$
57,448

Fair value of acquired loans at acquisition
 
$


$
47,211











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10. OTHER REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN THE SETTLEMENT OF LOANS
ORE represents properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu thereof. The property is classified as held for sale. The property is initially carried at fair value based on recent appraisals, less estimated costs to sell. Declines in the fair value of properties included in ORE below carrying value are recognized by a charge to income.
The following table summarizes real estate acquired in settlement of loans and personal property acquired in settlement of loans, the latter of which is included within the other assets financial statement line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the dates indicated.
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
$
40,882

 
$
39,756

Personal property acquired in settlement of loans
 
1,222

 
1,354

     Total property acquired in settlement of loans
 
$
42,104

 
$
41,110

The following table summarizes the changes in real estate acquired in settlement of loans at the periods indicated.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans, beginning of the period
 
$
38,951

 
$
25,729

     Plus: New real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
10,457

 
22,747

     Plus: Real estate acquired in FDIC assisted acquisitions
 

 

     Less: Sales of real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
(7,924
)
 
(4,611
)
     Less: Write-downs on other real estate and other adjustments
 
(602
)
 
(1,138
)
          Real estate acquired in settlement of loans, end of period
 
$
40,882

 
$
42,727

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans, beginning of the period
 
$
39,756

 
$
30,526

     Plus: New real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
17,183

 
23,976

     Plus: Real estate acquired in FDIC assisted acquisitions
 

 

     Less: Sales of real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
(13,901
)
 
(10,669
)
     Less: Write-downs on other real estate and other adjustments
 
(2,156
)
 
(1,106
)
          Real estate acquired in settlement of loans, end of period
 
$
40,882

 
$
42,727

For the three months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, there were write-downs totaling $502,000 and $1.1 million on ORE recorded in other operating expenses. For the six months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, there were write-downs totaling $1.8 million and $2.1 million on ORE recorded in other operating expenses. For the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2013 there were proceeds from sales of $8.4 million and $16.2 million, respectively, from ORE by the Company, resulting in net gains on sales of $780,000 and $2.3 million, respectively. For the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2012 there were proceeds from sales of $5.1 million and $11.1 million, respectively, from ORE by the Company, resulting in a net gain on sales of $377,000 and $627,000, respectively.
ORE consisted of the following:
 
 
Non-Covered
 
Covered
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Commercial
 
$
18,279

 
$
7,959

 
$
4,828

 
$
7,912

Residential
 
2,676

 
2,719

 
3,686

 
4,905

Lots
 
12,882

 
18,345

 
5,561

 
6,090

     Gross other real estate
 
33,837

 
29,023

 
14,075

 
18,907

Valuation allowance
 
(5,495
)
 
(6,864
)
 
(1,535
)
 
(1,310
)
            Total real estate owned
 
$
28,342

 
$
22,159

 
$
12,540

 
$
17,597


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11. OTHER ASSETS, OTHER LIABILITIES, OTHER OPERATING INCOME, AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE
Other assets and other liabilities at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:
 
 
For the Period Ended
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
   Receivables and prepaid expenses
 
$
9,397

 
$
3,605

   Prepaid taxes
 

 
316

   Prepaid FDIC insurance (1)
 

 
5,533

   Common stock of trust preferred securities subsidiaries
 
2,027

 
2,027

   Investment in Georgia tax credits
 
672

 
784

   Florida bank charter
 
1,289

 
1,289

   Deferred compensation
 
2,860

 
2,404

   Repossessions
 
1,222

 
1,354

   Fair value of mortgage-related derivatives (2)
 
13,111

 
4,864

   Core deposit intangible, net
 
1,166

 
1,246

   Other
 
2,235

 
271

        Total other assets
 
$
33,979

 
$
23,693

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
   Payables and accrued expenses
 
$
11,344

 
$
11,210

   Taxes payable
 
2,225

 
3,001

   Fair value of mortgage-related derivatives (3)
 
13,207

 
1,053

   Deferred compensation
 
2,860

 
2,404

   Other
 
4,336

 
1,731

        Total other liabilities
 
$
33,972

 
$
19,399

(1)
On June 28, 2013, the Company received a refund of excess prepaid FDIC assessments. In 2009, the FDIC approved a rule that required insured institutions to prepay their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009, and for all of 2010, 2011, 2012 and until the later of the date that amount is exhausted or June 30, 2013, at which point any remaining funds would be returned to the insured institution.
(2)
During the second quarter of 2013, the ten year treasury rate increased 65 basis points resulting in the increase in the fair value of the hedge for the mortgage loan pipeline. The increase in liquidation value of the hedge is carried in Other assets.
(3)
The change in interest rates mentioned in footnote 2 above had a correspondingly negative impact on the underlying hedged mortgage pipeline assets. The estimated accrued reduction in value on the underlying pipeline is reflected in Other liabilities.


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Other operating income and other operating expense for the three and six month period ending June 30, 2013 and 2012 are summarized below:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Other operating income:
 
 
 
 
Gain on the sale of ORE
 
$
780

 
$
377

Gain on acquisitions
 

 

Insurance commissions
 
182

 
288

Rental income from ORE properties
 
419

 
109

Accretion of FDIC indemnification asset
 
118

 
96

Other operating income
 
63

 
81

        Total other operating income
 
$
1,562

 
$
951

Other operating expense:
 
 
 
 
Employee expenses
 
$
554

 
$
394

Business taxes
 
832

 
434

Lending expenses
 
267

 
31

ATM and check card expenses
 
280

 
211

Advertising and promotions
 
351

 
307

Stationary, printing and supplies
 
239

 
230

Other insurance expense
 
256

 
291

Other operating expense
 
1,343

 
1,674

        Total other operating expense
 
$
4,122

 
$
3,572

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Other operating income:
 
 
 
 
Gain on the sale of ORE
 
$
2,329

 
$
627

Gain on acquisitions
 

 
206

Insurance commissions
 
408

 
470

Rental income from ORE properties
 
715

 
215

Accretion of FDIC indemnification asset
 
256

 
267

Other operating income
 
227

 
179

        Total other operating income
 
$
3,935

 
$
1,964

Other operating expense:
 
 
 
 
Employee expenses
 
$
1,052

 
$
860

Business taxes
 
1,828

 
1,167

Lending expenses
 
495

 
268

ATM and check card expenses
 
507

 
388

Advertising and promotions
 
744

 
538

Stationary, printing and supplies
 
513

 
509

Other insurance expense
 
486

 
571

Other operating expense
 
2,207

 
2,617

        Total other operating expense
 
$
7,832

 
$
6,918


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12. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The following schedule details the Company’s FHLB borrowings and other short-term indebtedness at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
 
For the Period Ended
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Repurchase agreements
 
$
18,641

 
$
12,160

FHLB short-term borrowings:
 
 
 
 
     New FHLB short-term borrowings
 
90,000

 
36,000

     Long-term FHLB borrowing maturing in less than one year (1)
 
25,000

 
52,500

Federal funds purchased
 

 
25,000

     Total short-term borrowings
 
$
133,641

 
$
125,660

(1)
FHLB borrowing maturing in less than one year are transferred from long-term debt to short-term debt on the Balance Sheet.

Funds are borrowed on an overnight basis through retail repurchase agreements with bank customers and federal funds purchased from other financial institutions. Retail repurchase agreement borrowings are collateralized by securities of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agencies and corporations.
13. LONG-TERM DEBT
Other long-term debt is summarized as follows:
 
 
For the Period Ended
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
FHLB fixed rate credit advance with interest at 0.41%, maturing March 12, 2015
 
$
10,000

 
$

     Long-term debt
 
$
10,000

 
$

14. CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Company has transferred certain residential mortgage loans, SBA loans, and indirect loans in which the Company has continuing involvement to third parties. The Company has not engaged in securitization activities with respect to such loans. All such transfers have been accounted for as sales by the Company. The Company’s continuing involvement in such transfers has been limited to certain servicing responsibilities. The Company is not required to provide additional financial support to any of these entities, nor has the Company provided any support it was not obligated to provide. Servicing rights may give rise to servicing assets, which are initially recognized at fair value, subsequently amortized, and tested for impairment. Gains or losses upon sale, in addition to servicing fees and collateral management fees, are recorded in noninterest income.
The majority of the indirect automobile loan pools and certain SBA and residential mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained. When the contractually specific servicing fees on loans sold servicing retained are expected to be more than adequate compensation to a servicer for performing the servicing, a capitalized servicing asset is recognized based on fair value. When the expected costs to a servicer for performing loan servicing are not expected to adequately compensate a servicer, a capitalized servicing liability is recognized based on fair value. The Company has no servicing liabilities. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are amortized over the expected lives of the serviced loans utilizing the interest method. Management makes certain estimates and assumptions related to costs to service varying types of loans and pools of loans, prepayment speeds, the projected lives of loans and pools of loans sold servicing retained, and discount factors used in calculating the present values of servicing fees projected to be received.
At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total fair value of servicing for mortgage loans was $39.6 million and $23.2 million, respectively. The fair value of servicing for SBA loans at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, was $7.5 million and $7.2 million, respectively. To estimate the fair values of these servicing assets, consideration was given to dealer indications of market value, where applicable, as well as the results of discounted cash flow models using key assumptions and inputs for prepayment rates, credit losses, and discount rates. Carrying value of these servicing assets is shown on the following page:

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June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(in thousands)
Mortgage servicing
$
36,649

 
$
23,085

SBA servicing
6,433

 
6,192

Indirect servicing
1,652

 
967

     Total carrying value of servicing assets
$
44,734

 
$
30,244

There are two primary classes of loan servicing rights for which the Company separately manages the economic risks: residential mortgage and SBA. Residential mortgage servicing rights and SBA loan servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value and then accounted for at the lower of cost or market and amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period that net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows. The amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows are updated based on actual results and updated projections. The Company periodically evaluates its loan servicing rights for impairment.
Residential Mortgage Loans
The Company typically sells first lien residential mortgage loans to third party investors including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Certain of these loans are exchanged for cash and servicing rights, which generate servicing assets for the Company. The servicing assets are recorded initially at fair value. As seller, the Company has made certain standard representations and warranties with respect to the originally transferred loans. The Company estimates its reserves under such arrangements predominantly based on prior experience. To date, the Company’s estimate of reserve, actual buy-backs as well as asserted claims under these provisions have been de minimis.
During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company sold residential mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances of $1.2 billion and $646.3 million, respectively on which the Company retained the related mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and receives servicing fees. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the approximate weighted average servicing fee was 0.25% of the outstanding balance of the residential mortgage loans. The weighted average coupon interest rate on the portfolio of mortgage loans serviced for others was 3.83% and 3.99% at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The following is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s residential MSR and impairment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Residential mortgage servicing rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning carrying value
$
29,163

 
$
15,017

 
$
23,085

 
$
11,456

Additions
7,474

 
3,754

 
13,650

 
7,005

Amortization
(1,544
)
 
(873
)
 
(3,249
)
 
(1,670
)
Recovery/(impairment), net
1,556

 
(1,953
)
 
3,163

 
(846
)
Ending carrying value
$
36,649

 
$
15,945

 
$
36,649

 
$
15,945

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
Residential mortgage servicing impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,463

 
$
1,678

 
$
5,070

 
$
2,785

Additions

 
1,954

 

 
1,954

Recoveries
(1,556
)
 
(1
)
 
(3,163
)
 
(1,108
)
Ending balance
$
1,907

 
$
3,631

 
$
1,907

 
$
3,631

The Company uses assumptions and estimates in determining the impairment of capitalized MSRs. These assumptions include prepayment speeds and discount rates commensurate with the risks involved and comparable to assumptions used by market participants to value and bid MSRs available for sale in the market. At June 30, 2013, the sensitivity of the current fair value of the residential mortgage servicing rights to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in key economic assumptions are included in the accompanying table.

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June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
($ in thousands)
Residential mortgage servicing rights
 
 
 
Fair value of residential mortgage servicing rights
$
39,614

 
$
23,153

Composition of residential loans serviced for others:
 
 
 
Fixed-rate mortgage loans
99
%
 
99
%
Adjustable-rate mortgage loans
1
%
 
1
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%
Weighted average remaining term
25.8 years

 
25.7 years

Prepayment speed
8.66
%
 
15.75
%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase
$
(1,461
)
 
$
(1,131
)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase
(2,803
)
 
(2,155
)
Weighted average discount rate
9.82
%
 
8.56
%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase
$
(1,274
)
 
$
(1,177
)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase
(2,460
)
 
(1,745
)
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.
Information about the asset quality of mortgage loans managed by the Company is detailed in the following table:
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Delinquent (days)
 
YTD
Charge-offs
 
30 to 89
 
90+
 
 
(in thousands)
Loan servicing portfolio
$
3,496,505

 
$
5,206

 
$
1,793

 
$

Mortgage loans held-for-sale
299,114

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held-for-investment
42,147

 
134

 
217

 
398

Total residential mortgages serviced
$
3,837,766

 
$
5,340

 
$
2,010

 
$
398

SBA Loans
Certain transfers of SBA loans were executed with third parties. These SBA loans, which are typically partially guaranteed or otherwise credit enhanced, are generally secured by business property such as inventory, equipment and accounts receivable. As seller, the Company had made certain representations and warranties with respect to the originally transferred loans and the Company has not incurred any material losses with respect to such representations and warranties.
During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company sold SBA loans with unpaid principal balances of $25.3 million and $28.0 million, respectively. The Company retained the related loan servicing rights and receives servicing fees. The approximate weighted average servicing fee as a percentage of the outstanding balance of the SBA loans was 0.95% and 0.86% at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The weighted average coupon interest rate on the portfolio of loans serviced for others was 4.85% and 4.96% at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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The following is an analysis of the activity in the Company’s SBA loan servicing rights and impairment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
SBA loan servicing rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning carrying value
$
6,233

 
$
5,637

 
$
6,192

 
$
5,736

Additions
613

 
361

 
1,102

 
583

Amortization
(355
)
 
(355
)
 
(600
)
 
(486
)
(Impairment)/recovery, net
(58
)
 
101

 
(261
)
 
(89
)
Ending carrying value
$
6,433

 
$
5,744

 
$
6,433

 
$
5,744

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in thousands)
SBA servicing rights impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
542

 
$
403

 
$
339

 
$
213

Additions
403

 
54

 
800

 
268

Recoveries
(345
)
 
(155
)
 
(539
)
 
(179
)
Ending balance
$
600

 
$
302

 
$
600

 
$
302

SBA loan servicing rights are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the lower of cost or market and are amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period that, net servicing income is expected to be received based on projections of the amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows. The amount and timing of estimated future net cash flows are updated based on actual results and updated projections. The Company periodically evaluates its loan servicing rights for impairment.
The Company uses assumptions and estimates in determining the impairment of capitalized SBA loan servicing rights. These assumptions include prepayment speeds and discount rates commensurate with the risks involved and comparable to assumptions used by market participants to value and bid servicing rights available for sale in the market. At June 30, 2013, the sensitivity of the current fair value of the SBA loan servicing rights to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in key economic assumptions are included in the accompanying table.
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
($ in thousands)
SBA loan servicing rights
 
 
 
Fair value of SBA servicing rights
$
7,477

 
$
7,244

Composition of SBA loans serviced for others:
 
 
 
Fixed-rate SBA loans
%
 
%
Adjustable-rate SBA loans
100
%
 
100
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%
Weighted average remaining term
20.6 years

 
20.8 years

Prepayment speed
4.35
%
 
3.80
%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase
$
(162
)
 
$
(191
)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase
(319
)
 
(374
)
Weighted average discount rate
4.80
%
 
4.92
%
Effect on fair value of a 10% increase
$
(151
)
 
$
(180
)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increase
(297
)
 
(266
)
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in value may not be linear. Also in this table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the value of the SBA servicing rights is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.

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Information about the asset quality of SBA loans managed by Fidelity is shown below.
 
June 30, 2013
 
YTD
Charge-offs
 
Unpaid
Principal
 
Delinquent (days)
 
 
30 to 89
 
90+
 
 
($ in thousands)
SBA serviced for others portfolio
$
221,647

 
$
1,712

 
$
310

 
$

SBA loans held-for-sale
10,842

 

 

 

SBA loans held-for-investment
131,795

 
5,997

 
4,690

 
702

Total SBA loans serviced
$
364,284

 
$
7,709

 
$
5,000

 
$
702

Indirect Loans
The Bank purchases, on a nonrecourse basis, consumer installment contracts secured by new and used vehicles purchased by consumers from franchised motor vehicle dealers and selected independent dealers located throughout the Southeast. A portion of the indirect automobile loans the Bank originates is sold with servicing retained. Certain of these loans are exchanged for cash and servicing rights, which generate servicing assets for the Company. The servicing assets are recorded initially at fair value and subsequently amortized and evaluated for impairment. As seller, the Company has made certain standard representations and warranties with respect to the originally transferred loans. The estimate of reserve related to this liability, amount of loans repurchased as well as asserted claims under these provisions have been de minimis.
15. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11 "Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" for companies with financial instruments and derivative instruments that offset or are subject to a master netting agreement. The amendments require disclosure of both gross information and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset or subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. The amendments were effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and required retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented. Additionally, in January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01 "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" which clarified that the amendments apply only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in U.S. GAAP or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The required disclosure for this ASU can be found in footnote "6. FAIR VALUE ELECTION AND MEASUREMENT" of this report of Form 10-Q. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2012, FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02 “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” which permit an entity to consider qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired, then the entity is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In October 2012, FASB issued ASU No. 2012-06 "Business Combinations: Subsequent Accounting for an Indemnification Asset Recognized at the Acquisition Date as a Result of a Government-Assisted Acquisition of a Financial Institution" addresses the subsequent accounting for an indemnification asset resulting from a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution. The guidance indicates that when a reporting entity records an indemnification asset as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution involving an indemnification agreement, the indemnification asset should be subsequently measured on the same basis as the asset subject to indemnification. Any amortization of changes in value should be limited to any contractual limitations on the amount and the term of the indemnification agreement. The amendments should be applied prospectively to any new indemnification assets acquired and to changes in expected cash flows of existing indemnification assets occurring on or after the date of adoption. Prior periods would not be adjusted. These changes are effective for 2013. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02 "Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." The amendments address reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. Specifically, the amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments do require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, in certain circumstances an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. The amendments will be effective for the Company on a prospective basis for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is

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permitted. The required disclosure for this ASU can be found in footnote "8. INVESTMENTS" of this report of Form 10-Q. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-07 "Liquidation Basis of Accounting" addressing application of the liquidation basis of accounting. The guidance is intended to clarify when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting. In addition, the guidance provides principles for the recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities and requirements for financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting. The amendments will be effective for entities that determine liquidation is imminent during annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods therein and those requirements should be applied prospectively from the day that liquidation becomes imminent. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have any impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." The amendments address the uniformity of the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. The amendments will be effective for entities during annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods therein and those requirements should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have any impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Dividends
The Board of Directors, on July 18, 2013, approved the distribution of the regular quarterly dividend to be paid in shares of common stock and cash. The Company will distribute on August 14, 2013, one new share for every 170 shares held and a $0.02 per share cash dividend to be be paid to all shareholders as of the record date of August 1, 2013. The cash dividend to be paid on August 14, 2013, does not apply to the additional shares to be issued on that same date as a result of the stock dividend. Basic and diluted earnings per share for prior years have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock dividend.
Public Offering
On June 10, 2013, the Company closed its $60.0 million public offering of common stock at $12.00 per share, and on June 18, 2013, the underwriters exercised their option of the allotment shares for an additional $9.0 million in capital.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to: (i) redeem on August 30, 2013, the $48.2 million in shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, originally issued to the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program; and (ii) redeem two series of its trust preferred securities with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $20.5 million on September 8, 2013.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following analysis reviews important factors affecting our financial condition at June 30, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, and compares the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. These comments should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing in this report and the “Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. All percentage and dollar variances noted in the following analysis are calculated from the balances presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect our current expectations relating to present or future trends or factors generally affecting the banking industry and specifically affecting our operations, markets and services. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions we believe are reasonable and may relate to, among other things, the difficult economic conditions and the economy’s impact on operating results, credit quality, liquidity, capital, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, changes in interest rates, and litigation results. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected for many reasons, including without limitation, changing events and trends that have influenced our assumptions.
These trends and events include (1) risks associated with our loan portfolio, including difficulties in maintaining quality loan growth, greater loan losses than historic levels, the risk of an insufficient allowance for loan losses, and expenses associated with managing nonperforming assets, unique risks associated with our construction and land development loans, our ability to maintain and service relationships with automobile dealers and indirect automobile loan purchasers, and our ability to profitably manage changes in our indirect automobile lending operations; (2) risks associated with adverse economic conditions, including risk of continued stagnation in real estate values in the Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area and in eastern and northern Florida markets, conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally and the impact of efforts to address difficult market and economic conditions; a stagnant economy and its impact on operations and credit quality, the impact of a recession on our loan portfolio, changes in the interest rate environment and the impact on our net interest margin, and inflation; (3) risks associated with government regulation and programs, uncertainty with respect to future governmental economic and regulatory measures, new regulatory requirements imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, new regulatory requirements for residential mortgage loan services, and numerous legislative proposals to further regulate the financial services industry, the impact of and adverse changes in the governmental regulatory requirements affecting us, and changes in political, legislative and economic conditions; (4) the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and sources of liquidity; (5) our ability to maintain sufficient capital and to raise additional capital; (6) the accuracy and completeness of information from customers and our counterparties; (7) the effectiveness of our controls and procedures; (8) our ability to attract and retain skilled people; (9) greater competitive pressures among financial institutions in our market; (10) failure to achieve the revenue increases expected to result from our investments in our growth strategies, including our branch additions and in our transaction deposit and lending businesses; (11) the volatility and limited trading of our common stock; (12) the impact of dilution on our common stock; (13) risks related to FDIC-assisted transactions; compliance with certain requirements under our FDIC loss share agreements; changes in national and local economic conditions resulting in higher charge-offs not covered by the FDIC loss share agreement; and (14) risks associated with technological changes and the possibility of cyber-fraud.
This list is intended to identify some of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements included herein and are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties in our business. Investors are encouraged to read the related section in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the “Risk Factors” set forth therein. Additional information and other factors that could affect future financial results are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.









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Selected Financial Data
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Results of operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
$
20,133

 
$
19,900

 
$
41,208

 
$
39,555

Provision for loan losses
 
570

 
950

 
4,046

 
4,700

Non-interest income
 
28,240

 
17,034

 
53,287

 
34,689

Non-interest expense
 
33,159

 
26,069

 
65,683

 
51,419

Income tax expense
 
5,211

 
3,511

 
8,842

 
6,405

Net income
 
9,433

 
6,404

 
15,924

 
11,720

Preferred stock dividends
 
(823
)
 
(823
)
 
(1,646
)
 
(1,646
)
Net income available to common shareholders
 
8,610

 
5,581

 
14,278

 
10,074

Performance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earning per share - basic (1)
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.69

Earning per share - diluted (1)
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.62

Return on average assets
 
1.47
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.27
%
 
1.05
%
Return on average equity
 
17.40
%
 
14.84
%
 
15.58
%
 
13.77
%
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest earning assets
 
4.05
%
 
4.66
%
 
4.37
%
 
4.71
%
Cost of funds
 
0.77
%
 
0.96
%
 
0.81
%
 
1.01
%
Net interest spread
 
3.28
%
 
3.70
%
 
3.56
%
 
3.70
%
Net interest margin
 
3.42
%
 
3.86
%
 
3.59
%
 
3.86
%
Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
 
15.62
%
 
11.68
%
 
15.62
%
 
11.68
%
Total risk-based capital
 
16.88
%
 
13.29
%
 
16.88
%
 
13.29
%
Leverage ratio
 
12.96
%
 
10.19
%
 
12.96
%
 
10.19
%
Average balance sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of unearned
 
$
2,150,917

 
$
1,880,933

 
$
2,123,884

 
$
1,833,157

Investment securities
 
170,362

 
198,754

 
166,135

 
219,205

Earning assets
 
2,379,048

 
2,088,221

 
2,330,617

 
2,074,197

Total assets
 
2,578,033

 
2,265,875

 
2,524,085

 
2,240,910

Deposits
 
2,079,569

 
1,859,218

 
2,056,539

 
1,851,508

Borrowings
 
259,616

 
190,910

 
240,926

 
179,775

Shareholders’ equity
 
217,491

 
173,520

 
206,088

 
171,136

Stock performance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market price
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Closing (1)
 
$
12.37

 
$
8.26

 
$
12.37

 
$
8.26

High close (1)
 
$
13.15

 
$
8.56

 
$
13.15

 
$
8.56

Low close (1)
 
$
10.81

 
$
6.34

 
$
9.38

 
$
5.47

Daily average trading volume
 
52,382

 
64,797

 
41,458

 
37,649

Book value per common share (1)
 
$
10.75

 
$
8.94

 
$
10.75

 
$
8.94

Price to book value
 
1.15

 
0.92

 
1.15

 
0.92

Tangible book value per common share (1)
 
$
10.63

 
$
8.77

 
$
10.63

 
$
8.77

Price to tangible book value
 
1.16

 
0.94

 
1.16

 
0.94

Asset quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-performing loans
 
$
72,388

 
$
90,797

 
$
72,388

 
$
90,797

Total Non-performing assets
 
$
114,492

 
$
134,627

 
$
114,492

 
$
134,627

Loans 90 days past due and still accruing
 
$

 
$
111

 
$

 
$
111

Non-performing loans as a % of loans
 
4.08
%
 
5.20
%
 
4.08
%
 
5.20
%
Non-performing assets as a % of loans and ORE
 
6.30
%
 
7.52
%
 
6.30
%
 
7.52
%
Classified assets as a % of Tier 1 capital plus ALL
 
36.92
%
 
51.20
%
 
36.92
%
 
51.20
%
ALL to non-performing loans
 
46.01
%
 
29.96
%
 
46.01
%
 
29.96
%
Net charge-offs during the period to average loans
 
0.32
%
 
0.65
%
 
0.32
%
 
0.60
%
ALL as a % of loans, at end of period
 
1.88
%
 
1.55
%
 
1.88
%
 
1.55
%
Other information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest income to revenues
 
58.38
%
 
46.12
%
 
56.39
%
 
46.72
%
End-of-period shares outstanding (1)
 
20,962,228

 
14,767,351

 
20,962,228

 
14,767,351

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (1)
 
16,365,977

 
14,737,688

 
15,706,132

 
14,675,388

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (1)
 
18,394,301

 
16,541,945

 
17,700,225

 
16,357,169

Full-time equivalent employees
 
843.1

 
701.9

 
843.1

 
701.9

(1)
Adjusted for stock dividend and retroactive application on shares outstanding.
(2)
Including FDIC covered assets.

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Overview
Fidelity Southern Corporation (“FSC” or “Fidelity”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We conduct operations primarily though Fidelity Bank, a state chartered wholly-owned subsidiary bank (the “Bank”). The Bank was organized as a national banking corporation in 1973 and converted to a Georgia chartered state bank in 2003. LionMark Insurance Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FSC and is an insurance agency offering consumer credit related insurance products. FSC also owns five subsidiaries established to issue trust preferred securities. The “Company”, “we” or “our”, as used herein, includes FSC and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Bank provides an array of financial products and services for business and retail customers primarily through 31 branches in Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, Clayton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Coweta, Henry, Greene, and Barrow Counties in Georgia, a branch in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, and on-line at www.LionBank.com. The Bank's customers are primarily individuals and small and medium sized businesses located in Georgia. Mortgage and construction loans are also provided through a branch in Jacksonville, Florida. Mortgage loans, automobile loans, and Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans are provided through employees located in eleven Southern and Mid-Atlantic states.
The Bank is primarily engaged in attracting deposits from individuals and businesses and using these deposits and borrowed funds to originate commercial and industrial loans, commercial loans secured by real estate, SBA loans, construction and residential real estate loans, direct and indirect automobile loans, residential mortgage and home equity loans, and secured and unsecured installment loans. The Bank offers business and personal credit card loans through a third party agency relationship. Internet banking, including on-line bill pay, and Internet cash management services are available to individuals and businesses, respectively. Additionally, the Bank offers businesses remote deposit services, which allow participating companies to scan and electronically send deposits to the Bank for improved security and funds availability. The Bank also provides international trade services. Trust services and merchant services activities are provided through agreements with third parties. Investment services are provided through an agreement with an independent broker-dealer.
We have generally grown our assets, deposits, and business internally by building on our lending products, expanding our deposit products and delivery capabilities, opening new branches, and hiring experienced bankers with existing customer relationships in our market. We do not purchase loan participations from any other financial institution. We have participated in FDIC-assisted transactions and will continue to review opportunities to participate in such transactions in the future.
Our profitability, as with most financial institutions, is dependent upon net interest income, which is the difference between interest received on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits and borrowings. During a period of economic slowdown the lack of interest income from nonperforming assets and an additional provision for loan losses can greatly reduce our profitability. Results of operations are also affected by noninterest income, such as service charges on deposit accounts and fees on other services, income from indirect automobile and SBA lending activities, mortgage banking, brokerage activities, and bank owned life insurance; as well as noninterest expenses such as salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, furniture and equipment, professional and other services, and other expenses, including income taxes.
Results of Operations
Net Income
For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded net income of $9.4 million compared to net income of $6.4 million for the same period of 2012. Net income available to common equity was $8.6 million and $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2013 were $0.53 and $0.47, respectively, compared to $0.38 and $0.34, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, is primarily the result of a $9.3 million increase in mortgage banking income and an increase in indirect lending activities of $1.2 million, offset primarily by an increase in salary and benefit expense of $3.2 million and an increase commission expense of $3.7 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded net income of $15.9 million compared to net income of $11.7 million for the same period of 2012. Net income available to common equity was $14.3 million and $10.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2013 were $0.91 and $0.81, respectively, compared to $0.69 and $0.62, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, primarily the result of a $15.0 million increase in mortgage banking income and an increase in indirect lending activities of $1.7 million, offset primarily by increased salary and benefit expense of $6.5 million and an increase in commission expense of $6.3 million.




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Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2013, increased $233,000, or 1.2%, to $20.1 million compared to the same period in 2012. Net interest margin decreased 44 basis points to 3.42% in the second quarter of 2013, compared to 3.86% in the same period in 2012 from the combination of a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. Excluding the accretion of the purchased loan discount of $458,000 and $644,000, the net interest margin would have been 3.31% in the second quarter of 2013 and 3.72% for the second quarter of 2012, respectively.
The cost of funds on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 19 basis points to 0.77% for the second quarter of 2013 compared to 0.96% for the same period in 2012 as a result of a decrease in average long-term debt borrowings together with the cost of the borrowings due to a reset of certain debt. The 19 basis point decrease in cost of funds contributed $917,000 to net interest income, although it was slightly offset by a $359,000 increase in interest expense related to the $185.9 million, or 10.6%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities.
The average balance of interest-earning assets increased by $290.8 million, or 13.9%, to $2.379 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2013, when compared to the same period in 2012. The increase contributed $2.9 million of interest income, which was offset by a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets of $3.6 million. The yield on interest-earning assets for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 was 4.05%, a decrease of 61 basis points when compared to the yield on interest-earning assets for the same period in 2012. For the three month period this decrease equated to a $219,000 decrease in interest income. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the average balance of loans outstanding increased $270.0 million, or 14.4%, to $2.151 billion, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in the loan portfolio was primarily the result of the growth in the mortgage and indirect lending portfolios due to increased market penetration which contributed approximately $166.4 million and $20.8 million, respectively, in average loan balances to the first three months of 2013. The yield on average loans outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2013 decreased 61 basis points to 4.29% compared to the same period in 2012 as strong competition for high-quality loans continue to pervade our market. Average investment securities decreased $28.4 million, or 14.3%, and yielded 2.35%.
For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded an increase of $1.7 million, or 4.2%, in net interest income to $41.2 million compared to $39.6 million for the same period in 2012. Net interest margin decreased 27 basis point to 3.59%, compared to 3.86% in the same period in 2012 from the combination of an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets together with lower rates offered on loans. Excluding the accretion of the purchased loan discount of $1.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively, the net interest margin would have been 3.39% in the first six months of 2013 and 3.74% for the same period in 2012, respectively.
The cost of funds on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 20 basis point to 0.81% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 1.01% for the same period in 2012 as a result of a decrease in average long-term debt borrowings together with the cost of the borrowings due to a reset of certain debt. The 20 basis point decrease in cost of funds contributed $1.9 million to net interest income, although it was slightly offset by a $650,000 increase in interest expense related to an increase in average interest-bearing deposits.
The average balance of interest-earning assets increased by $256.4 million, or 12.4%, to $2.331 billion for the first six months of 2013, when compared to $2.074 billion for the same period in 2012. The increase contributed $5.6 million to interest income, which was mostly offset by a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets of $3.9 million. The yield on interest-earning assets for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 was 4.37%, a decrease of 34 basis point when compared to the yield on interest-earning assets for the same period in 2012. For the six month period this decrease equated to a $494,000 decrease in interest income. For the first six months of 2013, the average balance of loans outstanding increased $290.7 million, or 15.9%, to $2.124 billion, when compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in the loan portfolio was primarily the result of the growth in the mortgage and indirect lending portfolios due to increased market penetration which contributed approximately $155.6 million and $50.8 million, respectively, in average loan balances to the first six months of 2013. The yield on average loans outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased 54 basis point to 4.46% when compared to the same period in 2012 as strong competition for high-quality loans continue to pervade our market. Average Investment securities decreased $53.1 million, or 24.2%, and yielded 2.58%.


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Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
($ in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of unearned income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
$
2,142,852

 
$
22,883

 
4.28
%
 
$
1,876,094

 
$
22,868

 
4.90
%
Tax-exempt (1)
8,065

 
102

 
5.07
%
 
4,839

 
53

 
4.45
%
Total loans
2,150,917

 
22,985

 
4.29
%
 
1,880,933

 
22,921

 
4.90
%
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
153,860

 
745

 
1.94
%
 
179,751

 
989

 
2.20
%
Tax-exempt (2)
16,502

 
253

 
6.14
%
 
19,003

 
303

 
6.39
%
Total investment securities
170,362

 
998

 
2.35
%
 
198,754

 
1,292

 
2.61
%
Interest-bearing deposits
56,566

 
15

 
0.11
%
 
7,756

 
4

 
0.21
%
Federal funds sold
1,203

 

 
0.05
%
 
778

 

 
0.06
%
Total interest-earning assets
2,379,048

 
23,998

 
4.05
%
 
2,088,221

 
24,217

 
4.66
%
Noninterest-earning:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
14,250

 
 
 
 
 
27,367

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
(33,264
)
 
 
 
 
 
(28,282
)
 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment, net
41,126

 
 
 
 
 
33,254

 
 
 
 
Other real estate
39,014

 
 
 
 
 
34,058

 
 
 
 
Other assets
137,859

 
 
 
 
 
111,257

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,578,033

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,265,875

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
627,892

 
$
423

 
0.27
%
 
$
566,587

 
$
352

 
0.25
%
Savings deposits
318,804

 
329

 
0.41
%
 
356,457

 
252

 
0.28
%
Time deposits
729,995

 
1,848

 
1.02
%
 
636,472

 
2,054

 
1.31
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,676,691

 
2,600

 
0.62
%
 
1,559,516

 
2,658

 
0.69
%
Federal funds purchased
35,625

 
67

 
0.76
%
 
22,910

 
48

 
0.83
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
14,573

 
5

 
0.14
%
 
10,967

 
6

 
0.21
%
Other short-term borrowings
131,891

 
191

 
0.58
%
 
64,478

 
199

 
1.24
%
Subordinated debt
67,527

 
868

 
5.15
%
 
67,527

 
1,132

 
6.75
%
Long-term debt
10,000

 
10

 
0.41
%
 
25,028

 
152

 
2.44
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,936,307

 
3,741

 
0.77
%
 
1,750,426

 
4,195

 
0.96
%
Noninterest-bearing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
402,878

 
 
 
 
 
299,702

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
21,357

 
 
 
 
 
42,227

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
217,491

 
 
 
 
 
173,520

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,578,033

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,265,875

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/spread
 
 
$
20,257

 
3.28
%
 
 
 
$
20,022

 
3.70
%
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
3.42
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.86
%
(1)
Interest income includes the effect of taxable equivalent adjustment for 2013 and 2012 of $22,800 and $17,700, respectively.
(2)
Interest income includes the effect of taxable-equivalent adjustment for 2013 and 2012 of $96,600 and $103,700, respectively.


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Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
($ in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of unearned income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
$
2,116,925

 
$
46,785

 
4.46
%
 
$
1,828,287

 
$
45,572

 
5.00
%
Tax-exempt (1)
6,959

 
167

 
4.84
%
 
4,870

 
102

 
4.28
%
Total loans
2,123,884

 
46,952

 
4.46
%
 
1,833,157

 
45,674

 
5.00
%
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
148,940

 
1,594

 
2.16
%
 
200,152

 
2,294

 
2.29
%
Tax-exempt (2)
17,195

 
529

 
6.20
%
 
19,053

 
609

 
6.39
%
Total investment securities
166,135

 
2,123

 
2.58
%
 
219,205

 
2,903

 
2.66
%
Interest-bearing deposits
39,554

 
18

 
0.09
%
 
20,941

 
22

 
0.21
%
Federal funds sold
1,044

 

 
0.05
%
 
894

 

 
0.06
%
Total interest-earning assets
2,330,617

 
49,093

 
4.37
%
 
2,074,197

 
48,599

 
4.71
%
Noninterest-earning:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
14,107

 
 
 
 
 
22,234

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
(33,462
)
 
 
 
 
 
(28,160
)
 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment, net
39,515

 
 
 
 
 
31,359

 
 
 
 
Other real estate
38,899

 
 
 
 
 
31,707

 
 
 
 
Other assets
134,409

 
 
 
 
 
109,573

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,524,085

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,240,910

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
624,179

 
$
841

 
0.28
%
 
$
551,785

 
$
749

 
0.27
%
Savings deposits
324,552

 
706

 
0.44
%
 
366,822

 
544

 
0.30
%
Time deposits
721,348

 
3,680

 
1.03
%
 
649,992

 
4,372

 
1.35
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,670,079

 
5,227

 
0.63
%
 
1,568,599

 
5,665

 
0.73
%
Federal funds purchased
46,308

 
174

 
0.76
%
 
11,691

 
49

 
0.84
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
13,043

 
9

 
0.15
%
 
13,512

 
15

 
0.22
%
Other short-term borrowings
107,915

 
484

 
0.90
%
 
51,028

 
363

 
1.43
%
Subordinated debt
67,527

 
1,735

 
5.18
%
 
67,527

 
2,271

 
6.77
%
Long-term debt
6,133

 
12

 
0.41
%
 
36,017

 
439

 
2.45
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,911,005

 
7,641

 
0.81
%
 
1,748,374

 
8,802

 
1.01
%
Noninterest-bearing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
386,460

 
 
 
 
 
282,909

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
20,532

 
 
 
 
 
38,491

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
206,088

 
 
 
 
 
171,136

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,524,085

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,240,910

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/spread
 
 
$
41,452

 
3.56
%
 
 
 
$
39,797

 
3.70
%
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
3.59
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.86
%
(1)
Interest income includes the effect of taxable equivalent adjustment for 2013 and 2012 of $58,500 and $36,500, respectively.
(2)
Interest income includes the effect of taxable-equivalent adjustment for 2013 and 2012 of $185,100 and $215,800, respectively.

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Provision for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established and maintained through provisions charged to operations. Such provisions are based on management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio including loan portfolio concentrations, current economic conditions, past loan loss experience, adequacy of underlying collateral, and such other factors which, in management’s judgment, require consideration in estimating loan losses. Loans are charged off or charged down when, in the opinion of management, such loans are deemed to be uncollectable or not fully collectible. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance.
For all loan categories, historical loan loss experience, adjusted for changes in the risk characteristics of each loan category, current trends, and other factors, is used to determine the level of allowance required. Additional amounts are allocated based on the probable losses of individual impaired loans and the effect of economic conditions on both individual loans and loan categories. Since the allocation is based on estimates and subjective judgment, it is not necessarily indicative of the specific amounts of losses that may ultimately occur.
The allowance for loan losses for homogeneous pools is allocated to loan types based on historical net charge-off rates adjusted for any current trends or other factors. The specific allowance for individually reviewed nonperforming loans and loans having greater than normal risk characteristics is based on a specific loan impairment analysis which in many cases relies predominantly on the adequacy of loan collateral.
In determining the appropriate level for the allowance, management ensures that the overall allowance appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision inherent in most estimates of the range of probable credit losses. This additional amount, if any, is reflected in the overall allowance. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for losses inherent in the loan portfolio at June 30, 2013 (see “Asset Quality”).
The provision for loan losses for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2013 were $570,000 and $4.0 million, respectively, compared to $950,000 and $4.7 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2012. The year-to-date decrease was primarily a result of improving credit trends and a net decrease in required specific reserves as more charge-offs for classified construction borrowers were processed and the associated collateral was transferred to ORE following foreclosure than additional problem loans being added and that require a specific reserve.
At date of acquisition, no allowance for loan losses was recorded on the covered loans acquired under the loss share agreements with the FDIC because these loans were recorded at fair value. On an ongoing basis, the Company re-evaluates the cash flows expected to be collected on the covered loans based on updates of assumptions regarding default rates, loss severities, and other factors that are reflective of current market conditions and, based upon those evaluations, determines if additional provision expense is required for the covered loans. Fidelity has evaluated the recorded investment of the covered loans and has compared the original Day 1 estimated losses to current estimated losses and has determined that an allowance for loan losses of $2.9 million was necessary for these covered loans as of June 30, 2013. The following schedule summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2012
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
33,982

 
$
27,956

 
$
27,956

Net charge-offs (recoveries):
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
2,580

 
643

 
1,090

SBA
615

 
81

 
455

Real estate-construction
158

 
2,974

 
2,798

Real estate-mortgage
420

 
305

 
632

Consumer installment
1,600

 
1,448

 
5,367

Total net charge-offs
5,373

 
5,451

 
10,342

Provision for loan losses - non-covered loans
3,950

 
4,700

 
12,066

Impairment provision - covered loans
96

 

 
1,354

Indemnification - covered loans
654

 

 
4,563

Write-offs to transfer to ORE

 

 
(1,615
)
Balance at end of period
$
33,309

 
$
27,205

 
$
33,982

Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans
0.63
%
 
0.65
%
 
0.60
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at end of period
1.88
%
 
1.55
%
 
1.92
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, excluding covered loans
1.96
%
 
1.65
%
 
2.01
%

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Net charge-offs for the six months ended 2013 totaled $5.4 million, down from $5.5 million of net charge-offs recorded in the same period of 2012. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in real estate-construction of $2.8 million, partially offset by an increase in commercial, financial, and agricultural of $1.9 million.
Noninterest Income
The categories of noninterest income, and the dollar and percentage change between periods, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
1,020

 
$
1,180

 
$
(160
)
 
(13.6
)%
 
$
1,969

 
$
2,313

 
$
(344
)
 
(14.9
)%
Other fees and charges
975

 
852

 
123

 
14.4
 %
 
1,862

 
1,636

 
226

 
13.8
 %
Mortgage banking activities
20,158

 
10,840

 
9,318

 
86.0
 %
 
37,953

 
22,924

 
15,029

 
65.6
 %
Indirect lending activities
2,781

 
1,610

 
1,171

 
72.7
 %
 
4,427

 
2,773

 
1,654

 
59.6
 %
SBA lending activities
1,417

 
1,269

 
148

 
11.7
 %
 
2,501

 
2,122

 
379

 
17.9
 %
Bank owned life insurance
326

 
332

 
(6
)
 
(1.8
)%
 
639

 
654

 
(15
)
 
(2.3
)%
Securities gains
1

 

 
1

 
100.0
 %
 
1

 
303

 
(302
)
 
100.0
 %
Other noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on the sale of ORE
780

 
377

 
403

 
106.9
 %
 
2,329

 
627

 
1,702

 
271.5
 %
Gain on acquisitions

 

 

 
 %
 

 
206

 
(206
)
 
 %
Insurance commissions
182

 
288

 
(106
)
 
(36.8
)%
 
408

 
470

 
(62
)
 
(13.2
)%
Rental income from ORE properties
419

 
109

 
310

 
284.4
 %
 
715

 
215

 
500

 
232.6
 %
Accretion of FDIC indemnification asset
118

 
96

 
22

 
22.9
 %
 
256

 
267

 
(11
)
 
(4.1
)%
Other operating income
63

 
81

 
(18
)
 
(22.2
)%
 
227

 
179

 
48

 
26.8
 %
Total noninterest income
$
28,240

 
$
17,034

 
$
11,206

 
65.8
 %
 
$
53,287

 
$
34,689

 
$
18,598

 
53.6
 %
Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was $28.2 million compared to $17.0 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $11.2 million for the three month period. The increase is the result of an increase in mortgage banking activities of $9.3 million to $20.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, an increase of 86.0%. The increase was driven by a 38.1% increase in the pipeline which exceeded $627.0 million at June 30, 2013; total funded loan volume of over $787.7 million, a 69.7% increase compared to the same quarter in 2012. Continued low interest rates and an increase in origination staff also contributed to the increase in both the pipeline and funding volume. Although the Company cannot predict future mortgage refinancing demand, the Company intends to continue to strategically increase the number of mortgage loan originators and support staff. Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) values can be highly impacted by fluctuation in market interest rates and global financial market uncertainty. During periods of economic uncertainty this can result in projected declining interest rates. A significant enough decline can result in a temporary impairment of MSR value primarily as a result of increased underlying loan prepayments. As the markets stabilize and/or rates increase, the prepayment assumptions decrease resulting in increased servicing values which can result in an impairment recovery.
For the six month period ended June 30, 2013 noninterest income increased $18.6 million, or 53.6%, to $53.3 million compare to $34.7 million for the same period in 2012. The increase was largely attributable to an increase in mortgage banking activities of $15.0 million, or 65.6%, to $38.0 million compared to $22.9 million for the same six month period in 2012 and an increase in indirect lending activities of $1.7 million, or 59.6% due to increased loan sales during the period.
Indirect Automobile Lending
The Bank purchases, on a nonrecourse basis, consumer installment contracts secured by new and used vehicles purchased by consumers from franchised motor vehicle dealers and selected independent dealers located throughout the Southeast. A portion of the indirect automobile loans the Bank originates is generally sold with servicing retained.
The U.S. auto industry has shown sustained momentum the past few years, making solid progress toward recovery of pre-recession sales levels. Momentum is expected to slow during the remainder of 2013. The surge of off-lease vehicles and older trade-ins will boost used car inventories. As a result, used car prices are expected to soften.
The year-to-date average FICO for dealer loans has been 737, an indication of the bank's high asset quality standards. On repossessed vehicles, we are continuing to experience favorable pricing at the auto auctions, allowing the Bank to minimize losses due to loan charge-offs.
In an effort to manage interest rate risk, the Company has strategically stepped up the pace of auto loan sales to investors and other banks in recent months. Currently the demand from investors and other Banks to purchase our automobile loans is favorable.

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The following schedule summarizes our indirect lending for the three months ended June 30, 2013, March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012:
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
March 31, 2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)

 
 
Average loans outstanding
 
$
947,351

 
$
953,722

 
$
959,202

Yield
 
3.85
%
 
3.88
%
 
4.34
%
Past due loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ amount of indirect loans past due
 
$
1,360

 
$
1,159

 
$
922

 
# of indirect loans past due
 
173

 
162

 
145

Net principal charge-offs
 
$
909

 
$
667

 
$
491

# of repossessed vehicles
 
181

 
151

 
150

Non-performing loans
 
$
594

 
$
872

 
$
778

30+ day performing delinquency rate (1)
 
0.14
%
 
0.12
%
 
0.10
%
Net charge-off rate (2)
 
0.33
%
 
0.28
%
 
0.20
%
Average beacon score
 
755

 
742

 
752

Production by state:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama
 
$
16,576

 
$
16,847

 
$
16,575

 
Arkansas
 
7,728

 
4,760

 

 
North Carolina
 
18,750

 
15,226

 
14,810

 
South Carolina
 
10,180

 
7,550

 
7,352

 
Florida
 
72,676

 
67,243

 
67,470

 
Georgia
 
38,203

 
42,218

 
42,196

 
Mississippi
 
19,626

 
20,148

 
19,593

 
Tennessee
 
19,347

 
14,858

 
16,568

 
Virginia
 
10,339

 
8,601

 
9,212

 
 
Total production by state
 
$
213,425

 
$
197,451

 
$
193,776

Percent Outstanding by state:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama
 
8.89
%
 
9.22
%
 
9.16
%
 
Arkansas
 
1.42
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.08
%
 
North Carolina
 
8.37
%
 
8.31
%
 
8.78
%
 
South Carolina
 
3.26
%
 
2.99
%
 
2.72
%
 
Florida
 
33.07
%
 
33.41
%
 
32.80
%
 
Georgia
 
25.76
%
 
27.11
%
 
30.79
%
 
Mississippi
 
7.92
%
 
7.50
%
 
5.58
%
 
Tennessee
 
8.19
%
 
7.95
%
 
8.42
%
 
Virginia
 
3.12
%
 
2.70
%
 
1.67
%
 
 
Total percent outstanding by state
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
Loan sales
 
$
152,418

 
$
58,073

 
$
46,300

Loan servicing
 
$
451,421

 
$
342,397

 
$
228,313

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indirect lending activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing income, net
 
$
1,012

 
$
834

 
$
827

 
Marketing gain
 
1,769

 
812

 
783

 
 
Total indirect lending activities
 
$
2,781

 
$
1,646

 
$
1,610

(1)
Calculated by dividing 30+ day performing delinquent loans as of the end of the period by period-end loans held for investment for the specified loan category.
(2)
Calculated by dividing annualized net charge-offs for the period by average loans held for investment during the period for the specified loan category.
Real Estate Mortgage Lending
The Bank's residential mortgage loan business focuses on one-to-four family properties. We offer Federal Housing Authority (“FHA”), Veterans Administration (“VA”), and conventional and non-conforming residential mortgage loans. The Bank operates our retail residential mortgage banking business primarily in the Atlanta metropolitan area with offices throughout Georgia along with six offices throughout Virginia, an office in Bel Air, Maryland and one office in Jacksonville, Florida. We also operate a wholesale lending division purchasing loans from qualified brokers and correspondents in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The Bank is an approved originator and servicer for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and the Federal

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National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), and is an approved originator for loans insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). The Bank is an approved originator for the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) as of January 2013.
The balances of mortgage loans held-for-sale fluctuate due to economic conditions, interest rates, the level of real estate activity, the amount of mortgage loans retained by the Bank, and seasonal factors. As seller, the Company makes certain standard representations and warranties with respect to the loans being transferred. To date, the Company's repurchases of mortgage loans previously sold have been de minimus.
With the recent upward shift in long term interest rates we do anticipate a reduction in our refinance volume from the levels we have seen in the first half of 2013. However, a significant portion of the mortgage production is from purchase mortgage business, sourced primarily through our relationships with independent home builders and realtors, which we do not believe will be significantly impacted by the recent rise in long-term interest rates. In addition, from the same time a year ago we have expanded our mortgage branch network with five new production branches and our mortgage production team has increased by 30%. Our marketing focus on purchase business and organic growth will help to offset any impact of the anticipated reduction of refinance production.
We do not believe that the recent finalizing of the revised FDIC capital requirements for community banks will have any impact on our loan origination volume going forward. We have been retaining the servicing on loans originated and sold for FNMA and FHLMC over that past four years. We are evaluating the impact of the capital rules related to mortgage servicing assets (MSA) to determine the most prudent strategy related to the phase in of the new capital rules.
The following schedule summarizes our mortgage lending for the three months ended June 30, 2013, March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012:
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2012
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)

 
 
Loan fundings by production (state):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Georgia
 
$
592,837

 
$
529,257

 
$
444,458

Florida
 
24,025

 
15,862

 
9,894

Virginia
 
167,099

 
111,126

 
17,454

Total production by state
 
$
783,961

 
$
656,245

 
$
471,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% of retail production
 
78.95
%
 
66.30
%
 
42.41
%
% of wholesale production
 
21.05
%
 
17.41
%
 
17.77
%
% of loan production for purchases
 
58.30
%
 
36.78
%
 
55.38
%
% of loan production for refinance loans
 
41.70
%
 
63.22
%
 
44.62
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
 
$
472,801

 
$
525,511

 
$
349,485

Other
 
283,423

 
108,563

 
56,162

Total loan sales
 
$
756,224

 
$
634,074

 
$
405,647

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total agency loan servicing outstanding
 
$
3,496,505

 
$
2,998,915

 
$
1,855,944

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total delinquency
 
$
7,349

 
$
7,523

 
$
3,215

% of delinquency - total servicing
 
0.21
%
 
0.25
%
 
0.17
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average mortgage loans outstanding
 
$
297,024

 
$
284,910

 
$
161,890

Yield on LHFS
 
3.15
%
 
3.43
%
 
4.03
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage lending activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing gain, net (1)
 
$
13,916

 
$
12,684

 
$
9,572

 
Origination points and fees
 
4,212

 
3,452

 
3,053

 
Loan servicing revenue
 
2,021

 
1,760

 
1,041

 
MSR amortization and impairment adjustments
 
9

 
(101
)
 
(2,826
)
 
 
Total mortgage banking activities
 
$
20,158

 
$
17,795

 
$
10,840

(1)
Marketing gains include mortgage servicing rights on loans sold servicing retained, marketing gain/(loss) on loans sold, pipeline hedge, mortgage pair-off income/(expense), and pipeline mark to market gains/(losses).

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Noninterest Expense
The categories of noninterest expense, and the dollar and percentage change between periods, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
$
14,278

 
$
11,076

 
$
3,202

 
28.9
 %
 
$
28,560

 
$
22,096

 
$
6,464

 
29.3
 %
Commissions
7,979

 
4,249

 
3,730

 
87.8

 
14,369

 
8,078

 
6,291

 
77.9

Furniture and equipment
950

 
994

 
(44
)
 
(4.4
)
 
1,948

 
1,971

 
(23
)
 
(1.2
)
Net occupancy
1,341

 
1,280

 
61

 
4.8

 
2,750

 
2,490

 
260

 
10.4

Communication
805

 
641

 
164

 
25.6

 
1,565

 
1,260

 
305

 
24.2

Professional and other services
2,271

 
2,081

 
190

 
9.1

 
4,517

 
4,222

 
295

 
7.0

Cost of operation of other real estate
886

 
1,702

 
(816
)
 
(47.9
)
 
3,089

 
3,439

 
(350
)
 
(10.2
)
FDIC insurance premiums
527

 
474

 
53

 
11.2

 
1,053

 
945

 
108

 
11.4

Other noninterest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee expenses
554

 
394

 
160

 
40.6

 
1,052

 
860

 
192

 
22.3

Business taxes
832

 
434

 
398

 
91.7

 
1,828

 
1,167

 
661

 
56.6

Lending expenses
267

 
31

 
236

 
761.3

 
495

 
268

 
227

 
84.7

ATM and check card expenses
280

 
211

 
69

 
32.7

 
507

 
388

 
119

 
30.7

Advertising and promotions
351

 
307

 
44

 
14.3

 
744

 
538

 
206

 
38.3

Stationary, printing and supplies
239

 
230

 
9

 
3.9

 
513

 
509

 
4

 
0.8

Other insurance expense
256

 
291

 
(35
)
 
(12.0
)
 
486

 
571

 
(85
)
 
(14.9
)
Other operating expense
1,343

 
1,674

 
(331
)
 
(19.8
)
 
2,207

 
2,617

 
(410
)
 
(15.7
)
Total noninterest expense
$
33,159

 
$
26,069

 
$
7,090

 
27.2
 %
 
$
65,683

 
$
51,419

 
$
14,264

 
27.7
 %
Noninterest expense was $33.2 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2013, compared to $26.1 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $7.1 million, or 27.2%. The increase was a result of higher salaries and employee benefits which increased $3.2 million, or 28.9%, due to the addition of 141 full-time equivalent employees since June 30, 2012, and an increase in commission expense of $3.7 million, or 87.8%, due to higher commission expense related to the increased mortgage banking volume.
For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, noninterest expense increased $14.3 million, or 27.7%, to $65.7 million, compared to $51.4 million for the same six month period in 2012. The increase was largely attributable to a $6.5 million, or 29.3%, increase in salaries and benefits due to an increase of 141 in full-time equivalents since June 30, 2012 and a $6.3 million, or 77.9%, increase in commission expense due to higher commission expense related to the increased mortgage banking volume.
Details of ORE expense are presented below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Write-down of ORE
$
533

 
60.2
%
 
$
1,138

 
66.9
%
 
$
1,796

 
58.1
%
 
$
2,085

 
60.6
%
ORE real property taxes
29

 
3.3
%
 
110

 
6.5
%
 
122

 
3.9
%
 
318

 
9.2
%
Foreclosure expense
48

 
5.4
%
 
111

 
6.5
%
 
512

 
16.6
%
 
336

 
9.8
%
ORE misc. expense
276

 
31.1
%
 
343

 
20.1
%
 
659

 
21.4
%
 
700

 
20.4
%
Other real estate expense
$
886

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,702

 
100.0
%
 
$
3,089

 
100.0
%
 
$
3,439

 
100.0
%
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the second quarter of 2013 was $5.2 million, compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2012. For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, provision for income taxes was $8.8 million compared to $6.4 million for the same period in 2012. The increased income tax expense for the three and six month period ending June 30, 2013 was primarily the result of an increase in income before income taxes.


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Financial Condition
Total assets were $2.675 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to $2.477 billion at December 31, 2012, an increase of $197.9 million, or 8.0%. This increase was due to an $50.9 million increase in loans held-for-sale, cash and due from banks of $109.8 million, investment securities available-for-sale of $9.4 million, and $14.5 million in servicing assets. These increases were offset by a decrease of $1.1 million in loans, and FDIC indemnification asset of $3.5 million. Other assets and liabilities increased 43.4% and 75.1%, respectively, compared to December 31, 2012, primarily as a result of the mark to market valuation for mortgage loans held-for-sale.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $109.8 million, or 224.0%, to $158.8 million at June 30, 2013, compared to $49.0 million at December 31, 2012. The increase is primarily the result of the completed $69 million public offering of common stock that took place on June 10, 2013. This balance varies with the Bank’s liquidity needs and is influenced by scheduled loan closings, investment purchases, timing of customer deposits, and loan sales.
Loans decreased $1.1 million, or 0.1%, to $1.776 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to $1.777 billion at December 31, 2012. Loans held-for-sale increased $50.9 million, or 16.7%, to $355.0 million at June 30, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012. The increase was due primarily to an increase in mortgage loans held-for-sale as a result of continued low mortgage interest rates during the first six months of 2013 which increased loan volume and also due to the Company's increased mortgage loan originators in strategic locations. Total loan production and loans sold are detailed in the table below: 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Loans originated
$
2,211,578

 
$
1,522,808

 
$
3,669,008

 
$
2,492,439

 
$
2,209,238

Loans sold
1,626,046

 
879,861

 
2,342,356

 
1,446,025

 
1,245,659

Asset Quality
The following schedule summarizes our asset quality at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, and June 30, 2012:
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2012
 
Including
Covered
Assets
 
Excluding
Covered
Assets
 
Including
Covered
Assets
 
Excluding
Covered
Assets
 
Including
Covered
Assets
 
Excluding
Covered
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual loans
$
70,588

 
$
42,913

 
$
81,889

 
$
57,713

 
$
90,797

 
$
62,142

Other real estate owned
40,882

 
28,342

 
39,756

 
22,159

 
42,727

 
24,929

Repossessions
1,222

 
1,222

 
1,354

 
1,354

 
1,103

 
1,103

Total nonperforming assets
$
112,692

 
$
72,477

 
$
122,999

 
$
81,226

 
$
134,627

 
$
88,174

Total classified assets (1)
$
101,919

 
$
96,295

 
$
114,857

 
$
108,860

 
$
122,280

 
$
115,719

SBA guaranteed loans included in classified assets
$
14,379

 
$
14,379

 
$
12,085

 
$
12,085

 
$
8,882

 
$
8,882

Loans past due 90 days, still accruing
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
111

 
$
111

Ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans, ORE, and repossessions
6.30
%
 
4.14
%
 
6.88
%
 
4.74
%
 
7.52
%
 
5.29
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans
1.88
%
 
1.96
%
 
1.92
%
 
2.01
%
 
1.55
%
 
1.65
%
Classified assets to Tier 1 capital plus allowance for loan losses
36.92
%
 
34.88
%
 
44.17
%
 
41.87
%
 
51.20
%
 
48.45
%
(1)
Classified covered assets are presented net of the 80% loss share agreement with the FDIC.
The $42.9 million in nonaccrual loans, excluding covered loans, at June 30, 2013, included $8.7 million in residential construction related loans, $11.5 million in commercial, $4.3 million on first and second mortgage, $15.1 million on SBA loans and $3.4 million in retail and consumer loans. Of the $8.7 million in residential construction related loans on nonaccrual, $7.4 million was related to single family developed lots. Management believes the positive trend of the reduction of nonperforming loans will continue through the remainder of 2013.
The $28.3 million in other real estate, excluding covered other real estate, at June 30, 2013, was made up of 20 commercial properties with a balance of $17.4 million and the remainder were residential construction related balances which consisted of $1.3 million in 6 residential single family homes completed or substantially completed, $6.0 million in 543 single family developed lots, $2.3 million in 6 parcels of undeveloped land, and $1.3 million in 17 parcels of covered ORE.

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The Bank makes standard representations and warranties in the normal course of selling mortgage loans in the secondary market. We have not experienced any material repurchase requests as a result of these obligations related to the representations and warranties. The Bank does not securitize the mortgages it originates.
Deposits
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
 
Core deposits (1)
$
1,704.4

 
79.1
%
 
$
1,666.1

 
80.5
%
Time deposits greater than $100,000
363.4

 
16.9
%
 
346.7

 
16.8
%
Brokered deposits
87.2

 
4.0
%
 
56.9

 
2.7
%
Total deposits
$
2,155.0

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,069.7

 
100.0
%
(1)
Core deposits include noninterest-bearing demand, money market and interest-bearing demand, savings deposits, and time deposits less than $100,000.
Total deposits at June 30, 2013, were $2.155 billion compared to $2.070 billion at December 31, 2012. Time deposits greater than $100,000 increased $16.7 million, or 4.8%, to $363.4 million. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $50.0 million, or 13.0%, to $433.6 million. Interest-bearing demand deposits and money market deposits decreased $14.6 million, or 2.3%, to $653.2 million. Noninterest-bearing demand accounts increased and interest-bearing deposits increased as management worked to move customers to cheaper deposit products to improve the net interest margin and lower the total cost of funds.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Market and public confidence in our financial strength and that of financial institutions in general will largely determine the access to appropriate levels of liquidity. This confidence is significantly dependent on our ability to maintain sound credit quality and the ability to maintain appropriate levels of capital resources.
Liquidity is defined as the ability to meet anticipated customer demands for funds under credit commitments and deposit withdrawals at a reasonable cost and on a timely basis. Management measures the liquidity position by giving consideration to both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet sources of and demands for funds on a daily and weekly basis. In addition, due to FSC being a separate entity and apart from the Bank, it must provide for its own liquidity. FSC is responsible for the payment of dividends declared for its common and preferred shareholders, and interest and principal on any outstanding debt or trust preferred securities.
Sources of the Bank’s liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, net of Federal requirements to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities; investment securities eligible for sale or pledging to secure borrowings from dealers and customers pursuant to securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”); loan repayments; loan sales; deposits and certain interest-sensitive deposits; brokered deposits; a collateralized line of credit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (“FRB”) Discount Window; a collateralized line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”); and borrowings under unsecured overnight Federal funds lines available from correspondent banks. Substantially all of FSC’s liquidity is obtained from capital raises, subsidiary service fees and dividends from the Bank, which is limited by applicable law. The principal demands for liquidity are new loans, anticipated fundings under credit commitments to customers and deposit withdrawals.
Management seeks to maintain a stable net liquidity position while optimizing operating results, as reflected in net interest income, the net yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities in particular. Our Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) meets regularly to review the current and projected net liquidity positions and to review actions taken by management to achieve this liquidity objective. Managing the levels of total liquidity, short-term liquidity, and short-term liquidity sources continues to be an important exercise because of the coordination of the projected mortgage, SBA and indirect automobile loan production and sales, loans held-for-sale balances, and individual loans and pools of loans sold anticipated to increase from time to time during the year.
In addition to the ability to increase brokered deposits and retail deposits, as of June 30, 2013, we had the following sources of available unused liquidity:
 
June 30,
2013
 
(in thousands)
Unpledged securities
$
37,143

FHLB advances
37,948

FRB lines
236,782

Unsecured Federal funds lines
87,000

Additional FRB line based on eligible but unpledged collateral
478,087

      Total sources of available unused liquidity
$
876,960


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Our loans held for sale are considered highly liquid. The majority of commitments to purchase Mortgage loans held for sale will be funded within one month of the loan closing. Also, the majority of these loans are conforming residential mortgage loans sold to FNMA and FHLMC. Other loans held for sale include commitments for both SBA loans and Indirect Auto loans.
Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity was $273.1 million at June 30, 2013, and $192.9 million at December 31, 2012. The increase in shareholders’ equity in the first six months of 2013 was primarily the result of the public offering discussed below.
Public Offering
On June 10, 2013, the Company closed its $60.0 million public offering of common stock at $12.00 per share, and on June 18, 2013, the underwriters exercised their option of the allotment shares for an additional $9.0 million in capital.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to: (i) redeem on August 30, 2013, the $48.2 million in shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, originally issued to the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program; and (ii) redeem two series of its trust preferred securities with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $20.5 million on September 8, 2013.
Capital Ratios
The Company is regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board and is subject to the securities registration and public reporting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The Company is not aware of any recommendations of regulatory authorities or otherwise which, if they were to be implemented, would have a material effect on our liquidity, capital resources, or operations.
The Bank must comply with regulatory capital requirements established by the regulators. 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 our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action (“PCA”), we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. These capital standards require us to maintain minimum ratios of “Tier 1” capital to total risk-weighted assets and total capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.00% and 8.00%, respectively. Tier 1 capital is comprised of total shareholders’ equity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), less intangible assets, and total capital is comprised of Tier 1 capital plus certain adjustments, the largest of which is our allowance for loan losses. Risk-weighted assets refer to our on- and off-balance sheet exposures, adjusted for their related risk levels using formulas set forth in FDIC regulations.
In addition to the risk-based capital requirements described above, we are subject to a leverage capital requirement, which calls for a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to quarterly average total assets of 4.00%.
At June 30, 2013, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the regulatory minimum ratios discussed above. The following table presents our capital ratios and the minimum regulatory requirements:
 
 
 
Minimum Regulatory  Requirement
 
Fidelity
Bank
 
Adequately
Capitalized
 
Well
Capitalized
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
11.33%
 
4.00%
 
6.00%
Total risk-based capital ratio
13.05%
 
8.00%
 
10.00%
Leverage capital ratio
9.41%
 
4.00%
 
5.00%
The Company is not subject to the provisions of prompt corrective action. The Company had Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, total risk-based capital ratio, and leverage capital ratio of 15.62%, 16.88%, and 12.96%, respectively, at June 30, 2013. The following table presents the proforma capital ratios for the Company as if the Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A and trust preferred securities had been paid as of June 30, 2013:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Actual
 
Proforma
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
 
15.62%
 
12.41%
Total risk-based capital ratio
 
16.88%
 
13.67%
Leverage capital ratio
 
12.96%
 
10.26%

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BASEL III
On July 2, 2013, the FRB approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for U.S. banks. Under the final rules, minimum requirements will increase for both the quantity and quality of capital held by the Company. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The final rules also raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0% and require a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. The final rules also implement strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments. On July 9, 2013, the FDIC also approved, as an interim final rule, the regulatory capital requirements for U.S. banks, following the actions of the FRB. The FDIC's rule is identical in substance to the final rules issued by the FRB. The phase-in period for the final rules will begin for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rule's requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule. Management is currently evaluating the provisions of the final rules and their expected impact to the Company.
Dividends
In January, 2013, the Company declared a stock dividend equal to one share for every 100 shares owned. In April, 2013, the Company declared a stock dividend equal to one share for every 120 shares owned. In July, 2013, the Company declared a stock dividend equal to one share for every 170 shares owned and a cash dividend of $0.02 per share. Basic and diluted earnings per share for prior years have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock dividend. Future dividends will require a quarterly review of current and projected earnings for the remainder of 2013 in relation to capital requirements prior to the determination of the dividend, and be subject to regulatory restrictions under applicable law.
Market Risk
Our primary market risk exposures are credit risk and interest rate risk and, to a lesser extent, liquidity risk. We have little or no risk related to trading accounts, commodities, or foreign exchange.
Interest rate risk is the exposure of a banking organization’s financial condition and earnings ability to withstand adverse movements in interest rates. Accepting this risk can be an important source of profitability and shareholder value; however, excessive levels of interest rate risk can pose a significant threat to assets, earnings, and capital. Accordingly, effective risk management that maintains interest rate risk at prudent levels is essential to our success.
ALCO, which includes senior management representatives, monitors and considers methods of managing the rate and sensitivity repricing characteristics of the balance sheet components consistent with maintaining acceptable levels of changes in portfolio values and net interest income with changes in interest rates. The primary purposes of ALCO are to manage interest rate risk consistent with earnings and liquidity, to effectively invest our capital, and to preserve the value created by our core business operations. Our exposure to interest rate risk compared to established tolerances is reviewed on at least a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
Evaluating a financial institution’s exposure to changes in interest rates includes assessing both the adequacy of the management process used to control interest rate risk and the organization’s quantitative levels of exposure. When assessing the interest rate risk management process, we seek to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, management information systems, and internal controls are in place to maintain interest rate risk at prudent levels with consistency and continuity. Evaluating the quantitative level of interest rate risk exposure requires us to assess the existing and potential future effects of changes in interest rates on our consolidated financial condition, including capital adequacy, earnings, liquidity, and, where appropriate, asset quality.
A form of interest rate sensitivity analysis referred to as equity at risk, is used to measure our interest rate risk by computing estimated changes in earnings and the net present value of our cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Net present value represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in the market risk sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 100, 200 and 300 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates.
Our policy states that a negative change in net present value (equity at risk) as a result of an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates should not exceed a 20% change from the base equity position. It also states that a similar increase or decrease in interest rates should not negatively impact net interest income by more than 10% over the following two years period, subject to senior management's concurrence that such a change is possible.
The most recent rate shock analysis indicated that the effects of an immediate and sustained increase or decrease of 200 basis points in market rates of interest would fall within policy parameters and approved tolerances for equity at risk, net interest income, and net income.


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Rate shock analysis provides only a limited, point in time view of interest rate sensitivity. The gap analysis also does not reflect factors such as the magnitude (versus the timing) of future interest rate changes and asset prepayments. The actual impact of interest rate changes upon earnings and net present value may differ from that implied by any static rate shock or gap measurement. In addition, net interest income and net present value under various future interest rate scenarios are affected by multiple other factors not embodied in a static rate shock or gap analysis, including competition, changes in the shape of the Treasury yield curve, divergent movement among various interest rate indices, and the speed with which interest rates change.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
An element used to manage interest rate risk includes estimating the mix of fixed and variable rate assets and liabilities and the maturity and repricing patterns of these assets and liabilities. We perform a quarterly review of assets and liabilities that reprice and the time bands within which the repricing occurs. Balances generally are reported in the time band that corresponds to the instrument’s next repricing date or contractual maturity, whichever occurs first. However, fixed rate indirect automobile loans, mortgage-backed securities, and residential mortgage loans are primarily included based on scheduled payments with a prepayment factor incorporated. Through such analysis, we monitor and manage our interest sensitivity gap to minimize the negative effects of changing interest rates.
The interest rate sensitivity structure within our balance sheet at June 30, 2013, indicated a cumulative net interest sensitivity asset gap of 26.00% when projecting out six months. When projecting forward one year, there was a cumulative net interest sensitivity asset gap of 16.05%. This information represents a general indication of repricing characteristics over time; however, the sensitivity of certain deposit products may vary during extreme swings in the interest rate cycle. Since all interest rates and yields do not adjust at the same velocity, the interest rate sensitivity gap is only a general indicator of the potential effects of interest rate changes on net interest income. Our policy states that the cumulative gap, measured as rate sensitive assets divided by rate sensitive liabilities, at one year should generally be within 75% and 125%. At June 30, 2013 our cumulative gap ratio was 119%.
Non-GAAP Measures
This quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. We use these non-GAAP measures in our analysis of the Company's performance. Some of these non-GAAP measures exclude core deposit premiums from the calculations of return on average assets and return on average equity. We believe presentations of financial measures excluding the impact of core deposit premiums provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of our core businesses. In addition, certain designated net interest income amounts are presented on a taxable equivalent basis. We believe that the presentation of net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis aids in the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. Further, we use other non-GAAP measures that exclude preferred stock and common stock warrants to report equity available to holders of our common stock. We believe that measures that exclude these items provide useful supplemental information that enhances an understanding of the equity that is available to holders of the Company's stock. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are “common shareholders' equity,” “tangible common shareholders' equity,” “tangible equity,” “tangible assets” and “tangible book value.” The Company's management, the entire financial services sector, bank stock analysts, and bank regulators use these non-GAAP measures in their analysis of our performance.
“Common shareholders' equity” is shareholders' equity reduced by preferred stock.
“Tangible common shareholders' equity” is shareholders' equity reduced by preferred stock and other intangible assets.
“Tangible shareholders' equity” is shareholders' equity reduced by recorded other intangible assets and preferred stock.
“Tangible assets” are total assets reduced by recorded other intangible assets.
“Tangible book value” is defined as total equity reduced by recorded other intangible assets and preferred stock divided by total common shares outstanding.







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This measure discloses changes from period-to-period in book value per share exclusive of changes in intangible assets and preferred stock. The table on the following page provides a more detailed analysis of these non-GAAP measures:
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
June 30,
2012
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Total shareholders' equity
$
273,102

 
$
192,888

 
$
178,909

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
   Preferred stock
47,785

 
47,344

 
46,902

      Common shareholders' equity
$
225,317

 
$
145,544

 
$
132,007

Total shareholders' equity
$
273,102

 
$
192,888

 
$
178,909

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
   Core deposit intangible
1,206

 
1,246

 
1,159

   Preferred stock
47,785

 
47,344

 
46,902

      Tangible common shareholders' equity
$
224,111

 
$
144,298

 
$
130,848

Total shareholders' equity
$
273,102

 
$
192,888

 
$
178,909

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
   Core deposit intangible
1,206

 
1,246

 
1,159

      Tangible shareholders' equity
$
271,896

 
$
191,642

 
$
177,750

Total assets
$
2,675,233

 
$
2,477,291

 
$
2,415,755

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
   Core deposit intangible
1,206

 
1,246

 
1,159

      Tangible assets
$
2,674,027

 
$
2,476,045

 
$
2,414,596

Book value per common share
$
10.75

 
$
9.71

 
$
8.94

Effect of intangible assets
(0.12
)
 
(0.17
)
 
(0.17
)
Tangible book value per common share
$
10.63

 
$
9.54

 
$
8.77

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
See Item 2 “Market Risk” and “Interest Rate Sensitivity” for quantitative and qualitative discussion about our market risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Fidelity’s management supervised and participated in an evaluation, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on, or as of the date of, that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2013, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are a party to claims and lawsuits arising in the course of normal business activities. Although the ultimate outcome of all claims and lawsuits outstanding as of June 30, 2013, cannot be ascertained at this time, it is the opinion of management that these matters, when resolved, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
While the Company attempts to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with its business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our cash flows, results of operations, and financial condition. We do not believe that there have been any material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Repurchases
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
(a)
Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report.
 
3(a)
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Fidelity Southern Corporation, as amended effective December 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(a) to Fidelity Southern Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009)
 
3(b)
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Fidelity Southern Corporation (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Fidelity Southern Corporation’s Form 8-K filed November 18, 2010)
 
3(c)
By-Laws of Fidelity Southern Corporation, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(b) to Fidelity Southern Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007)
 
3(d)
By-Laws of Fidelity Southern Corporation, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Fidelity Southern Corporation’s Form 8-k filed November 18, 2010)
 
4(a)
See Exhibits 3(a) and 3(b) for provisions of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and Bylaws, which define the rights of the shareholders.
 
4(b)
Tax Benefits Preservation Plan dated November 19, 2010 between Fidelity Southern Corporation and Mellon Investor Services LLC as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Fidelity Southern Corporation’s Form 8-K filed November 18, 2010)
 
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
101
Financial Statements submitted in XBRL format

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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.

 
 
 
FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
      (Registrant)
 
Date:
August 9, 2013
 
BY:
 
/S/ JAMES B. MILLER, JR.
 
 
 
 
 
James B. Miller, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
Date:
August 9, 2013
 
BY:
 
/s/ STEPHEN H. BROLLY
 
 
 
 
 
Stephen H. Brolly
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer


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