10-Q 1 hffc-20140930x10q.htm 10-Q HFFC-2014.09.30-10Q




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
 
ý
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014
OR
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                to                .
Commission file number 0-19972
_______________________________________________
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
46-0418532
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
225 South Main Avenue,
Sioux Falls, SD
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
57104
(ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (605) 333-7556
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No ý
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or Section 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 o
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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer ý
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
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 o    No ý
As of October 31, 2014, there were 7,055,440 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.




Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Table of Contents

 
 
Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
ASSETS

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
19,614

 
$
24,256

Investment securities available for sale
324,221

 
348,878

Investment securities held to maturity
20,338

 
19,507

Correspondent bank stock
7,257

 
6,367

Loans held for sale
9,163

 
6,173

 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable
817,270

 
811,946

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(10,379
)
 
(10,502
)
Loans and leases receivable, net
806,891

 
801,444

 
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
6,642

 
5,407

Office properties and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
13,502

 
13,805

Foreclosed real estate and other properties
124

 
180

Cash value of life insurance
20,814

 
20,644

Servicing rights, net
11,060

 
11,218

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
4,803

 
4,830

Other assets
12,869

 
12,020

Total assets
$
1,257,298

 
$
1,274,729

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits
$
954,292

 
$
999,174

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
142,864

 
120,643

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,837

 
24,837

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
18,440

 
13,683

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
14,260

 
14,740

Total liabilities
1,154,693

 
1,173,077

Stockholders' equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $1.00 stated value, 50,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 9,138,895 shares issued at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014
91

 
91

Additional paid-in capital
46,246

 
46,218

Retained earnings, substantially restricted
90,712

 
89,694

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of related deferred tax effect
(3,547
)
 
(3,454
)
Less cost of treasury stock, 2,083,455 shares at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014
(30,897
)
 
(30,897
)
Total stockholders' equity
102,605

 
101,652

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,257,298

 
$
1,274,729

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

3



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Interest, dividend and loan fee income:
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable
$
9,160

 
$
8,302

Investment securities and interest-earning deposits
1,206

 
897

 
10,366

 
9,199

Interest expense:
 
 
 
Deposits
916

 
1,016

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
1,164

 
1,407

 
2,080

 
2,423

Net interest income
8,286

 
6,776

Provision (benefit) for losses on loans and leases
(22
)
 
276

Net interest income after provision for losses on loans and leases
8,308

 
6,500

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
Fees on deposits
1,599

 
1,668

Loan servicing income, net
370

 
620

Gain on sale of loans
547

 
794

Earnings on cash value of life insurance
207

 
205

Trust income
223

 
203

Commission and insurance income
419

 
323

Gain on sale of securities, net
34

 
273

Loss on disposal of closed-branch fixed assets
(163
)
 

Other
105

 
95

 
3,341

 
4,181

Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
Compensation and employee benefits
5,251

 
5,490

Occupancy and equipment
1,043

 
1,042

FDIC insurance
215

 
207

Check and data processing expense
833

 
735

Professional fees
640

 
726

Marketing and community investment
372

 
314

Foreclosed real estate and other properties, net
28

 
135

Other
639

 
679

 
9,021

 
9,328

Income before income taxes
2,628

 
1,353

Income tax expense
816

 
374

Net income
$
1,812

 
$
979

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.26

 
$
0.14

Diluted earnings per common share
0.26

 
0.14

Dividend declared per common share
0.11

 
0.11

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


4



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
1,812

 
$
979

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
Change in unrealized (losses) on other securities
(280
)
 
(2,178
)
Reclassification adjustment:
 
 
 
Investment security (gains) recognized in earnings
(34
)
 
(273
)
Income tax benefit
119

 
931

Other comprehensive (loss) on investment securities available for sale
(195
)
 
(1,520
)
Cash flow hedging activities-interest rate swap contracts:
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains
153

 
96

Reclassification adjustment:
 
 
 
Income tax (expense)
(51
)
 
(33
)
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedging activities-interest rate swap contracts
102

 
63

Total other comprehensive (loss)
(93
)
 
(1,457
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
1,719

 
$
(478
)
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


5



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,812

 
$
979

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for losses on loans and leases
(22
)
 
276

Provision (benefit) for allowance on servicing rights

 
(375
)
Depreciation
411

 
445

Amortization of intangible assets
27

 
27

Amortization of discounts and premiums on investment securities and other
1,516

 
2,412

Amortization of stock-based compensation
28

 
59

Net change in loans held for resale
(2,443
)
 
4,646

(Gain) on sale of loans
(547
)
 
(794
)
Realized (gain) on sale of investment securities, net
(34
)
 
(273
)
Loss and provision for losses on foreclosed real estate and other properties, net
1

 
88

Loss on disposal of office properties and equipment, net
163

 

Change in other assets and liabilities
(2,821
)
 
(1,614
)
               Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(1,909
)
 
5,876

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
 
 
Net change in loans and leases outstanding
(5,356
)
 
(65,073
)
Purchases of investment securities
(4,633
)
 
(32,423
)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of investment securities
27,049

 
60,708

Purchases of correspondent bank stock
(6,165
)
 
(9,205
)
Proceeds from redemption of correspondent bank stock
5,275

 
10,565

Purchases of office properties and equipment
(271
)
 
(206
)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate and other properties
66

 
374

               Net cash provided by (used in) investment activities
15,965

 
(35,260
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
(44,882
)
 
45,490

Proceeds of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
171,036

 
247,663

Payments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
(148,815
)
 
(262,884
)
Increase in advances by borrowers
4,757

 
4,444

Cash dividends paid
(794
)
 
(793
)
               Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(18,698
)
 
33,920

               Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(4,642
)
 
4,536

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
 
Beginning
24,256

 
21,352

Ending
$
19,614

 
$
25,888

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information
 
 
 
Cash payments for interest
$
2,185

 
$
2,606

Cash payments for income and franchise taxes
177

 
210

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

6



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—SELECTED ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
 
The consolidated financial information of HF Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is unaudited. Interim consolidated financial statements and the notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”), filed with the SEC. 
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2014, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2015.
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Home Federal Bank (the “Bank”), HF Financial Group, Inc. (“HF Group”) and HomeFirst Mortgage Corp. (the “Mortgage Corp.”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Mid America Capital Services, Inc. (“Mid America Capital”) and Hometown Investment Services, Inc. (“Hometown”).  The interim consolidated financial statements reflect the deconsolidation of the wholly-owned subsidiary trusts of the Company: HF Financial Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), HF Financial Capital Trust IV (“Trust IV”), HF Financial Capital Trust V (“Trust V”) and HF Financial Capital Trust VI (“Trust VI”). See Note 12 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management has evaluated subsequent events for potential disclosure or recognition through November 7, 2014, the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Reclassification
 
Certain balances in the consolidated financial statements from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation. 

NOTE 2—REGULATORY CAPITAL
The following table summarizes the Bank's compliance with its minimum regulatory capital requirements at September 30, 2014:
 
 
Amount
 
Percent
Tier I (core) capital (to adjusted total assets):
 
 
 
 
     Required
 
$
62,591

 
5.00
%
     Actual
 
121,461

 
9.70

     Excess over required
 
58,870

 
4.70

 
 
 
 
 
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
     Required
 
90,912

 
10.00

     Actual
 
131,789

 
14.50

     Excess over required
 
40,877

 
4.50


7

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3—EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period.  Shares outstanding include the nonvested shares of the Company.  See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for additional information related to the nonvested share activity.  Shares issued during the period and shares reacquired during the period are weighted for the portion of the period they were outstanding. 
Diluted earnings per common share is similar to the computation of basic earnings per common share except the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive options outstanding had been exercised.
Following is a reconciliation of the income available to common shareholders and common stock share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods presented:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
1,812

 
$
979

 
 
 
 
Basic EPS:
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
7,055,440

 
7,055,020

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.26

 
$
0.14

 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
7,055,440

 
7,055,020

Common share equivalents—Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) under employee compensation plans/warrant
4,602

 
2,418

Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents
7,060,042

 
7,057,438

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.26

 
$
0.14



8

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4—INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity according to management's intent, are as follows:
 
September 30, 2014
 
Adjusted
Carrying
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
12,052

 
$
60

 
$
(47
)
 
$
12,065

Municipal bonds
7,464

 
65

 
(15
)
 
7,514

 
19,516

 
125

 
(62
)
 
19,579

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FNMA(1)

 

 

 

Federal Ag Mortgage
7

 
7

 

 
14

Other investments
253

 

 

 
253

 
260

 
7

 

 
267

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
307,055

 
865

 
(3,545
)
 
304,375

Total investment securities available for sale
$
326,831

 
$
997

 
$
(3,607
)
 
$
324,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
18,418

 
$
407

 
$
(9
)
 
$
18,816

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
1,920

 
27

 

 
1,947

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
20,338

 
$
434

 
$
(9
)
 
$
20,763

___________________________________________________________
(1) $8 amortized cost and $8 total other-than-temporary impairment recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

9

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
June 30, 2014
 
Adjusted
Carrying
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
12,041

 
$
118

 
$
(45
)
 
$
12,114

Municipal bonds
9,026

 
83

 
(18
)
 
9,091

 
21,067

 
201

 
(63
)
 
21,205

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FNMA(1)

 

 

 

Federal Ag Mortgage
7

 
7

 

 
14

Other investments
253

 

 

 
253

 
260

 
7

 

 
267

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
329,847

 
1,053

 
(3,494
)
 
327,406

Total investment securities available for sale
$
351,174

 
$
1,261

 
$
(3,557
)
 
$
348,878

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
17,536

 
$
344

 
$
(9
)
 
$
17,871

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
1,971

 
27

 

 
1,998

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
19,507

 
$
371

 
$
(9
)
 
$
19,869

___________________________________________________________
(1) $8 amortized cost and $8 total other-than-temporary impairment recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual securities are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each statement of financial condition date. Investment securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are reported at amortized cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using a method that approximates level yield. Investment securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but may not hold necessarily to maturity, and all equity securities.
Management has a process to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves evaluating the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, reviewing available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, and projecting cash flows. Management also determines if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity. To the extent the Company determines that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized.
For all securities that are considered temporarily impaired, the Company does not intend to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, which may occur at maturity. The Company believes that it will collect all principal and interest due on all investments that have amortized cost in excess of fair value that are considered only temporarily impaired.


10

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables present the fair value and age of gross unrealized losses by investment category:
 
September 30, 2014
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$

 
$
1,452

 
$
(47
)
 
$
1,452

 
$
(47
)
Municipal bonds
837

 
(1
)
 
1,047

 
(14
)
 
1,884

 
(15
)
 
837

 
(1
)
 
2,499

 
(61
)
 
3,336

 
(62
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
82,709

 
(428
)
 
142,056

 
(3,117
)
 
224,765

 
(3,545
)
Total investment securities available for sale
$
83,546

 
$
(429
)
 
$
144,555

 
$
(3,178
)
 
$
228,101

 
$
(3,607
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
1,166

 
$
(9
)
 
$
115

 
$

 
$
1,281

 
$
(9
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
1,166

 
$
(9
)
 
$
115

 
$

 
$
1,281

 
$
(9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$

 
$
1,455

 
$
(45
)
 
$
1,455

 
$
(45
)
Municipal bonds

 

 
1,381

 
(18
)
 
1,381

 
(18
)
 

 

 
2,836

 
(63
)
 
2,836

 
(63
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
70,141

 
(290
)
 
152,308

 
(3,204
)
 
222,449

 
(3,494
)
Total investment securities available for sale
$
70,141

 
$
(290
)
 
$
155,144

 
$
(3,267
)
 
$
225,285

 
$
(3,557
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
1,328

 
$
(9
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,328

 
$
(9
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
1,328

 
$
(9
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,328

 
$
(9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

11

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 The unrealized losses reported for U.S. government agencies relate to one security issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"). The unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and the contractual cash flows of these investments which are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government. Management does not believe the unrealized losses at September 30, 2014 represent an other-than-temporary impairment for this investment. The Company does not have the intent to sell this security (has not made a decision to sell) and has assessed that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell this security before anticipated recovery of fair value.
The unrealized losses reported for municipal bonds relate to nine available for sale and six held to maturity municipal general obligation or revenue bonds. The unrealized losses are primarily attributed to changes in credit spreads or market interest rate increases since the securities were originally acquired, rather than due to credit or other causes. Management does not believe any individual unrealized losses as of September 30, 2014, represent an other-than-temporary impairment for these investments. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and has assessed that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before anticipated recovery of fair value.
The unrealized losses reported for agency residential mortgage-backed securities relate to 128 available for sale securities issued by Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and the contractual cash flows of those investments which are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government. Management does not believe any of these unrealized losses as of September 30, 2014, represent an other-than-temporary impairment for those investments. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and has assessed that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before anticipated recovery of fair value.
The following table presents the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for other-than-temporary impairments charged to net income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Beginning balance of credit losses on securities held as of July 1 for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income(1)
$
8

 
$
8

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

 

Increases to the amount related to the credit losses for which other-than-temporary was previously recognized

 

Sale of securities which previously had recorded a credit loss for other-than-temporary impairment

 

Ending balance of credit losses on securities held as of September 30 for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income(1)
$
8

 
$
8

_____________________________________
(1) 
Includes $8 of other-than-temporary impairment related to Fannie Mae common stock.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The amortized cost and fair values of available for sale and held to maturity debt securities as of September 30, 2014, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
Available for Sale
 
Held to Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
$
1,866

 
$
1,874

 
$
65

 
$
66

Due after one year through five years
12,207

 
12,248

 
2,477

 
2,509

Due after five years through ten years
5,140

 
5,146

 
13,431

 
13,710

Due after ten years
303

 
311

 
2,445

 
2,531

 
19,516

 
19,579

 
18,418

 
18,816

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
307,055

 
304,375

 
1,920

 
1,947

 
$
326,571

 
$
323,954

 
$
20,338

 
$
20,763


Equity securities have been excluded from the maturity table above because they do not have contractual maturities associated with debt securities.
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale for the first three months of fiscal 2015 were $7,175 and resulted in gains of $34. Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale for the first three months of fiscal 2014 were $24,710 and resulted in gains of $279 and losses of $6.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 5—LOANS AND LEASES RECEIVABLE
Loans and leases receivable by classes within portfolio segments, consist of the following:
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
43,966

 
5.4
%
 
47,886

 
5.9
%
Construction
5,824

 
0.7

 
3,838

 
0.5

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business (1)
72,466

 
8.9

 
82,459

 
10.2

Equipment finance leases
490

 
0.1

 
847

 
0.1

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
302,896

 
37.0

 
294,388

 
36.3

Multi-family real estate
90,105

 
11.0

 
87,364

 
10.7

Construction
30,700

 
3.8

 
22,946

 
2.8

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate
81,591

 
10.0

 
79,805

 
9.8

Agricultural business
116,441

 
14.2

 
115,397

 
14.2

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
16,476

 
2.0

 
17,449

 
2.1

Consumer home equity
53,391

 
6.5

 
56,666

 
7.0

Consumer overdraft & reserve
2,924

 
0.4

 
2,901

 
0.4

Total loans and leases receivable (2)
$
817,270

 
100.0
%
 
$
811,946

 
100.0
%
_____________________________________

(1) 
Includes $1,645 and $1,645 tax exempt leases at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, respectively.
(2) 
Exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process and net of deferred loan fees and discounts.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)


The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended:
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
283

 
$
932

 
$
3,819

 
$
3,842

 
$
1,626

 
$
10,502

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 
(141
)
 
(141
)
Recoveries

 
7

 

 

 
33

 
40

Provisions
(23
)
 
(14
)
 
337

 
(273
)
 
(49
)
 
(22
)
Balance at end of period
$
260

 
$
925

 
$
4,156

 
$
3,569

 
$
1,469

 
$
10,379

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
203

 
$
1,558

 
$
2,373

 
$
4,637

 
$
1,972

 
$
10,743

Charge-offs
(7
)
 
(22
)
 
(10
)
 
(98
)
 
(182
)
 
(319
)
Recoveries
1

 
13

 

 
13

 
36

 
63

Provisions
48

 
102

 
87

 
34

 
5

 
276

Balance at end of period
$
245

 
$
1,651

 
$
2,450

 
$
4,586

 
$
1,831

 
$
10,763



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables summarize the related statement balances by portfolio segment:
 
September 30, 2014
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
38

 
$
27

 
$
4

 
$
22

 
$
347

 
$
438

Collectively evaluated for impairment
222

 
898

 
4,152

 
3,547

 
1,122

 
9,941

Total allowance for loan and lease losses
$
260

 
$
925

 
$
4,156

 
$
3,569

 
$
1,469

 
$
10,379

Loans and leases receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
361

 
$
3,729

 
$
6,867

 
$
13,165

 
$
1,854

 
$
25,976

Collectively evaluated for impairment
49,429

 
69,227

 
416,834

 
184,867

 
70,937

 
791,294

Total loans and leases receivable
$
49,790

 
$
72,956

 
$
423,701

 
$
198,032

 
$
72,791

 
$
817,270

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
41

 
$
38

 
$
4

 
$
15

 
$
385

 
$
483

Collectively evaluated for impairment
242

 
894

 
3,815

 
3,827

 
1,241

 
10,019

Total allowance for loan and lease losses
$
283

 
$
932

 
$
3,819

 
$
3,842

 
$
1,626

 
$
10,502

Loans and leases receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
164

 
$
4,233

 
$
7,304

 
$
14,742

 
$
1,826

 
$
28,269

Collectively evaluated for impairment
51,560

 
79,073

 
397,394

 
180,460

 
75,190

 
783,677

Total loans and leases receivable
$
51,724

 
$
83,306

 
$
404,698

 
$
195,202

 
$
77,016

 
$
811,946


Credit Quality Indicators
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. For loans other than residential and consumer, the Company analyzes loans individually, by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-term loans, regardless of balance and term loans with an outstanding balance greater than $100. Each loan is reviewed annually, at a minimum. Specific events applicable to the loan may trigger an additional review prior to its scheduled review, if such event is determined to possibly modify the risk classification. The summary of the analysis for the portfolio is calculated on a monthly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Pass—Loans classified as pass represent loans that are evaluated and are performing under the stated terms. Pass rated assets are analyzed by the pay capacity, the current net worth, and the value of the loan collateral of the obligor.
Special Mention—Loans classified as special mention possess potential weaknesses that require management attention, but do not yet warrant adverse classification. While the status of a loan put on this list may not technically trigger their classification as Substandard or Doubtful, it is considered a proactive way to identify potential issues and address them before the situation deteriorates further and does result in a loss for the Company.
Substandard—Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth, paying capacity of the obligor, or by the collateral pledged. Substandard loans must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt as originally contracted. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain a loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful—Loans classified as doubtful have the weaknesses of those classified as 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. Loans that fall into this class are deemed collateral dependent and an individual impairment analysis is performed on all relationships. Loans in this category are allocated a specific reserve if the estimated discounted cash flows from the loan (or collateral value less cost to sell for collateral dependent loans) does not support the outstanding loan balance or charged off if deemed uncollectible.
The following tables summarize the credit quality indicators used to determine the credit quality by class within the portfolio segments:
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade—Commercial, Commercial real estate and Agricultural portfolio segments
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business
$
65,145

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,471

 
$

 
$
77,835

 
$
407

 
$
4,431

 
$

Equipment finance leases
490

 

 

 

 
847

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
296,415

 
1,644

 
4,837

 

 
287,066

 
1,443

 
5,879

 

Multi-family real estate
82,729

 
971

 
6,405

 

 
79,901

 
982

 
6,481

 

Construction
30,700

 

 

 

 
22,946

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate
72,889

 
1,245

 
7,457

 

 
70,971

 
279

 
8,555

 

Agricultural business
111,939

 
3,369

 
1,136

 
22

 
111,655

 
2,209

 
1,522

 
15

 
$
660,307

 
$
8,916

 
$
26,306

 
$
22

 
$
651,221

 
$
5,320

 
$
26,868

 
$
15


Credit risk profile based on payment activity—Residential and Consumer portfolio segments
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
Performing
 
Nonperforming
 
Performing
 
Nonperforming
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four- family
$
43,532

 
$
434

 
$
47,761

 
$
125

Construction
5,824

 

 
3,838

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
16,405

 
71

 
17,400

 
49

Consumer home equity
52,518

 
873

 
55,725

 
941

Consumer OD & reserves
2,924

 

 
2,901

 

 
$
121,203

 
$
1,378

 
$
127,625

 
$
1,115


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)


The following table summarizes the aging of the past due financing receivables by classes within the portfolio segments and related accruing and nonaccruing balances:
September 30, 2014
Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans
 
Nonperforming Loans
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
89 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current(2)
 
Recorded
Investment >90 Days and
Accruing(1)
 
Nonaccrual
Balance
 
Total
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
150

 
$

 
$
111

 
$
261

 
$
43,705

 
$

 
$
229

 
$
229

Construction

 

 
204

 
204

 
5,620

 

 
204

 
204

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business
86

 

 
328

 
414

 
72,052

 

 
2,914

 
2,914

Equipment finance leases

 

 

 

 
490

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
138

 

 

 
138

 
302,758

 

 
622

 
622

Multi-family real estate

 

 
7

 
7

 
90,098

 

 
7

 
7

Construction

 

 

 

 
30,700

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate

 

 

 

 
81,591

 

 
6,812

 
6,812

Agricultural business

 
33

 
188

 
221

 
116,220

 

 
3,366

 
3,366

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
37

 
1

 
5

 
43

 
16,433

 

 
71

 
71

Consumer home equity
159

 
123

 
251

 
533

 
52,858

 

 
873

 
873

Consumer OD & reserve
6

 
1

 

 
7

 
2,917

 

 

 

Total
$
576

 
$
158

 
$
1,094

 
$
1,828

 
$
815,442

 
$

 
$
15,098

 
$
15,098

_____________________________________
(1) 
Loans accruing and delinquent greater than 90 days have either government guarantees or acceptable loan-to-value ratios.
(2) 
Net of deferred loan fees and discounts and exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

June 30, 2014
Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans
 
Nonperforming Loans
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
89 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current(2)
 
Recorded
Investment >90 Days and
Accruing(1)
 
Nonaccrual
Balance
 
Total
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
430

 
$
125

 
$

 
$
555

 
$
47,331

 
$

 
$
125

 
$
125

Construction
208

 

 

 
208

 
3,630

 

 

 

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business

 

 
431

 
431

 
82,028

 

 
3,462

 
3,462

Equipment finance leases

 

 

 

 
847

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
96

 
11

 

 
107

 
294,281

 

 
972

 
972

Multi-family real estate

 

 
27

 
27

 
87,337

 

 
27

 
27

Construction

 

 

 

 
22,946

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate

 

 

 

 
79,805

 

 
7,933

 
7,933

Agricultural business
194

 

 
316

 
510

 
114,887

 

 
3,797

 
3,797

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
21

 
8

 
6

 
35

 
17,414

 

 
49

 
49

Consumer home equity
59

 
79

 
271

 
409

 
56,257

 

 
941

 
941

Consumer OD & reserve
4

 

 

 
4

 
2,897

 

 

 

Total
$
1,012

 
$
223

 
$
1,051

 
$
2,286

 
$
809,660

 
$

 
$
17,306

 
$
17,306

_____________________________________
(1) 
Loans accruing and delinquent greater than 90 days have either government guarantees or acceptable loan-to-value ratios.
(2) 
Net of deferred loan fees and discounts and exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process.

At September 30, 2014, the Company had identified $25,976 of loans as impaired which includes performing troubled debt restructurings. A loan is identified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement and thus are placed on non-accrual status. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. The average carrying amount is calculated for each quarter by using the daily average balance, which is then averaged with the other quarters' averages to determine an annual average balance.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes impaired loans by class of loans and the specific valuation allowance:
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance(1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance(1)
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
$
204

 
$
204

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Commercial business
3,547

 
3,547

 

 
4,032

 
4,032

 

Commercial real estate
622

 
622

 

 
983

 
983

 

Multi-family real estate
6,221

 
6,221

 

 
6,296

 
6,296

 

Agricultural real estate
9,799

 
9,799

 

 
10,945

 
10,945

 

Agricultural business
3,179

 
3,179

 

 
3,481

 
3,481

 

Consumer direct
9

 
24

 

 
10

 
25

 

Consumer home equity
987

 
987

 

 
926

 
926

 

 
24,568

 
24,583

 

 
26,673

 
26,688

 

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
157

 
157

 
38

 
164

 
164

 
41

Commercial business
182

 
182

 
27

 
201

 
201

 
38

Commercial real estate
24

 
24

 
4

 
25

 
25

 
4

Agricultural business
187

 
187

 
22

 
316

 
316

 
15

Consumer direct
68

 
68

 
66

 
47

 
47

 
31

Consumer home equity
790

 
790

 
281

 
843

 
843

 
354

 
1,408

 
1,408

 
438

 
1,596

 
1,596

 
483

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
157

 
157

 
38

 
164

 
164

 
41

Construction
204

 
204

 

 

 

 

Commercial business
3,729

 
3,729

 
27

 
4,233

 
4,233

 
38

Commercial real estate
646

 
646

 
4

 
1,008

 
1,008

 
4

Multi-family real estate
6,221

 
6,221

 

 
6,296

 
6,296

 

Agricultural real estate
9,799

 
9,799

 

 
10,945

 
10,945

 

Agricultural business
3,366

 
3,366

 
22

 
3,797

 
3,797

 
15

Consumer direct
77

 
92

 
66

 
57

 
72

 
31

Consumer home equity
1,777

 
1,777

 
281

 
1,769

 
1,769

 
354

 
$
25,976

 
$
25,991

 
$
438

 
$
28,269

 
$
28,284

 
$
483

_____________________________________

(1) 
Represents the borrower's loan obligation, gross of any previously charged-off amounts.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans by class of loans and the related interest income recognized for the period indicated:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
One-to four-family
$
161

 
$
1

 
$
298

 
$
1

Commercial business
3,976

 
13

 
5,013

 
11

Commercial real estate
827

 
1

 
1,169

 
2

Multi-family real estate
6,259

 
70

 
27

 

Agricultural real estate
10,372

 
46

 
11,706

 

Agricultural business
3,582

 

 
3,876

 

Consumer direct
67

 

 
14

 

Consumer home equity
1,773

 
16

 
1,369

 
5

 
$
27,017

 
$
147

 
$
23,472

 
$
19

No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.
Modifications of terms for the Company's loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve reduction of the interest rate or renewing at an interest rate below current market rates, extension of the term of the loan and/or forgiveness of principal, regardless of the period of the modification.
Loans and leases that are considered troubled debt restructurings are factored into the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses through impaired loan analysis and any subsequent allocation of specific valuation allowance, if applicable. The Company measures impairment on an individual loan and the extent to which a specific valuation allowance is necessary by comparing the loan's outstanding balance to either the fair value of the collateral, less the estimated cost to sell or the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. During fiscal 2015, new TDRs consisted of one commercial business loan and nine consumer loans. Of these new TDRs, nine were evaluated for impairment based on collateral adequacy and one was evaluated based on discounted cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the Company's performing troubled debt restructurings which are in-compliance with their modified terms:
September 30, 2014
Number of Contracts(1)
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance(1)
Residential
2

 
$
157

 
$
157

Commercial business
9

 
3,298

 
3,298

Commercial real estate
4

 
515

 
515

Agricultural
5

 
9,682

 
9,682

Consumer
39

 
1,700

 
1,700

 
59

 
$
15,352

 
$
15,352

 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
Number of Contracts(2)
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance(2)
Residential
2

 
$
164

 
$
164

Commercial business
8

 
3,666

 
3,666

Commercial real estate
4

 
665

 
665

Agricultural
5

 
10,981

 
10,981

Consumer
31

 
1,686

 
1,686

 
50

 
$
17,162

 
$
17,162

_____________________________________

(1) 
Includes 21 customers, which are in compliance with their restructured terms, that are not accruing interest and have a recorded investment balance of $13,491.
(2) 
Includes 21 customers, which are in compliance with their restructured terms, that are not accruing interest and have a recorded investment balance of $15,445.
Excluded from above, at September 30, 2014, the Company had two consumer relationships with a recorded balance of $5 that were originally restructured in fiscal 2014. The consumer loans are not in compliance with their restructured terms and are in nonaccrual status. At June 30, 2014, the Company had one commercial real estate relationship with a recorded balance of $10 that was originally restructured in fiscal 2014 and two consumer relationships with a recorded balance of $6 that were originally restructured in fiscal 2014. Loans can retain their accrual status at the time of their modification if the restructuring is not a result of terminated loan payments. For nonaccruing loans, a minimum of six months of performance related to the restructured terms are required before a loan is returned to accruing status.
New TDRs initially classified as a TDR during the three months ended September 30, were as follows:
 
2014
 
2013
 
Number of Contracts
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Number of Contracts
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Residential

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
128

 
$
128

Commercial business
1

 
11

 
11

 

 

 

Consumer
9

 
148

 
148

 
1

 
70

 
70

 
10

 
$
159

 
$
159

 
2

 
$
198

 
$
198

Ten TDRs were added during the first three months of fiscal 2015. Eight TDRs were negotiated to extend a loan maturity without reducing the interest rate below market rate and two were due to bankruptcy. None of the new TDRs defaulted during

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

the first three months of fiscal 2015. Two TDRs were added during the first three months of fiscal 2014. One TDR was negotiated to extend a loan maturity without reducing the interest rate below market rate and one was due to bankruptcy. One TDR defaulted during the first three months of fiscal 2014.
NOTE 6—LOAN SERVICING
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Mortgage servicing rights, beginning
$
11,218

 
$
12,236

Additions
225

 
267

Amortization (1)
(383
)
 
(533
)
Mortgage servicing rights, ending
$
11,060

 
$
11,970

 
 
 
 
Valuation allowance, beginning
$

 
$
(1,249
)
(Additions) / reductions (1)

 
375

Valuation allowance, ending
$

 
$
(874
)
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights, net
$
11,060

 
$
11,096

 
 
 
 
Servicing fees received
$
753

 
$
778

Balance of loans serviced at:
 
 
 
Beginning of period
1,048,671

 
1,123,012

End of period
1,028,274

 
1,100,247

_____________________________________
(1) 
Changes to carrying amounts are reported net of loan servicing income on the statements of income for the periods presented.
Amortization of servicing rights is adjusted each quarter based upon analysis of portfolio attributes and factors, including an evaluation of historical prepayment activity and prospective industry consensus rates.  For the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the constant prepayment rates (CPR) used to calculate the amortization were 8.6% and 13.5%, respectively.  For valuation purposes, management utilized a discount rate of 10.5% and 10.0% at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Prepayment speeds utilized at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were 9.1% and 11.2%, respectively, which are used in the calculation of the amortization expense for the subsequent quarter.  Prepayment speeds are analyzed and adjusted each quarter.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 7—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
The components of goodwill and intangible assets, net, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Goodwill(1)
$
4,366

 
$
4,366

 
 
 
 
Amortizable intangible assets
 
 
 
Customer base(3)
$
479

 
$
479

Covenant not to compete(4)
119

 
119

Total amortizable intangible assets
598

 
598

 
 
 
 
Accumulated amortization, beginning
134

 
26

Amortization expense
27

 
27

Accumulated amortization, ending
161

 
53

 
 
 
 
Amortizable intangible assets, net(2)
$
437

 
$
545

 
 
 
 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
$
4,803

 
$
4,911

_______________________________________________________________ 
(1) Banking segment related goodwill.
(2) Other segment related intangible assets.
(3) Amortization life of 10.0 years.
(4) Amortization life of 2.0 years.

NOTE 8—SEGMENT REPORTING 
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The Company’s reportable segments are “banking” (including leasing activities) and “other”. The “banking” segment is conducted through the Bank and Mid America Capital and the “other” segment is composed of smaller non-reportable segments, the Company and intersegment eliminations.
The management approach is used as the conceptual basis for identifying reportable segments and is based on the way that management organizes the segments within the enterprise for making operating decisions, allocating resources and monitoring performance, which is primarily based on products.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes segment reporting information:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Banking
 
Other
 
Total
 
Banking
 
Other
 
Total
Net interest income
$
8,597

 
$
(311
)
 
$
8,286

 
$
7,136

 
$
(360
)
 
$
6,776

(Provision) benefit for losses on loans and leases
22

 

 
22

 
(276
)
 

 
(276
)
Noninterest income
2,922

 
419

 
3,341

 
3,850

 
331

 
4,181

Intersegment noninterest income
77

 
(73
)
 
4

 
72

 
(68
)
 
4

Noninterest expense
(8,347
)
 
(674
)
 
(9,021
)
 
(8,652
)
 
(676
)
 
(9,328
)
Intersegment noninterest expense

 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
3,271

 
$
(643
)
 
$
2,628

 
$
2,130

 
$
(777
)
 
$
1,353

Total assets at September 30(1)(2)
$
1,253,784

 
$
3,514

 
$
1,257,298

 
$
1,246,658

 
$
3,947

 
$
1,250,605

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Included in total assets were goodwill and intangible assets, net totaling $4,366 and $437 for the banking segment and other segment, respectively, at September 30, 2014.
(2) Included in total assets were goodwill and intangible assets, net totaling $4,366 and $545 for the banking segment and other segment, respectively, at September 30, 2013.

NOTE 9—DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
The Company has a noncontributory (cash balance) defined benefit pension plan covering employees of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries who were hired prior to July 1, 2013, have attained the age of 21, and have completed 1,000 hours in a plan year. The benefits are based on 6% of each eligible participant's annual compensation, plus income earned in the accounts at a rate determined annually based on 30-year Treasury note rates. The Company's funding policy is to make the minimum annual required contribution plus such amounts as the Company may determine to be appropriate from time to time. 100% vesting occurs after three years with a retirement age of the later of age 65 or three years of participation.
The information relative to the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit plan is presented below.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
Service cost
$
170

 
$
168

Interest cost
186

 
180

Expected return on plan assets
(155
)
 
(142
)
Amortization of prior losses
31

 
53

Net periodic benefit cost
$
232

 
$
259


The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2014, which are included in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, that it contributed $455 in fiscal 2014 to fund its qualified pension plan.  During fiscal 2015, the Company expects to contribute $410 to fund its qualified pension plan.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 10—SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PLAN
 The Company has self-insured health and dental plans for its employees, subject to certain limits. The Bank is named the plan administrator for these plans and has retained the services of independent third party administrators to process claims and handle other duties for these plans.  The third party administrators do not assume liability for benefits payable under these plans. To mitigate a portion of the risks involved with the self-insured health plan, the Company has a stop loss insurance policy through a commercial insurance carrier for coverage in excess of $75 per individual occurrence.
 The Company assumes the responsibility for funding the plan benefits out of general assets; however, employees cover some of the costs of covered benefits through contributions, deductibles, co-pays and participation amounts.  An employee is eligible for coverage upon completion of 30 calendar days of regular employment.  The plans, which are on a calendar year basis, are intended to comply with, and be governed by, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The accrual estimate for pending and incurred but not reported health claims is based upon a pending claims lag report provided by a third party provider.  Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the accrual, unforeseen health claims could result in adjustments and net earnings being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in estimating the accrual.  Net healthcare costs are inclusive of health and dental claims expenses and administration fees offset by stop loss and employee reimbursement.
The following table is a summary of net healthcare costs by quarter:
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Quarter ended September 30
$
309

 
$
264

Quarter ended December 31
---

 
257

Quarter ended March 31
---

 
384

Quarter ended June 30
---

 
501

Net healthcare costs
$
309

 
$
1,406


NOTE 11—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
The fair value of each incentive stock option and each stock appreciation right grant is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  There were no stock options or stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted in the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Stock option activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was as follows:
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Beginning Balance
24,532

 
$
15.32

 
 
 
 

Granted

 

 
 
 
 

Forfeited

 

 
 
 
 

Expired
(19,995
)
 
14.88

 
 
 
 
Exercised

 

 
 
 
 

Ending Balance
4,537

 
$
17.27

 
1.0
 
$

Vested and exercisable at September 30
4,537

 
$
17.27

 
1.0
 
$



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Stock appreciation rights activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was as follows:
 
SARs
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Beginning Balance
89,397

 
$
13.52

 
 
 
 

Granted

 

 
 
 
 

Forfeited

 

 
 
 
 

Exercised

 

 
 
 
 

Ending Balance
89,397

 
$
13.52

 
4.4
 
$
54

Vested and exercisable at September 30
89,397

 
$
13.52

 
4.4
 
$
54

There were no options or SARs exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, which resulted in no intrinsic value of options exercised and no cash received for any options exercised. In addition, there were no cashless option exercises or related tax benefit realized for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. There was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested SARs awards at September 30, 2014
Nonvested share activity for the three months ended September 30, was as follows:
 
2014
 
2013
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested Balance, beginning
11,694

 
$
11.99

 
30,019

 
$
12.15

Granted

 

 

 

Vested
(1,088
)
 
9.79

 
(3,307
)
 
11.59

Forfeited

 

 

 

Nonvested Balance, ending
10,606

 
$
12.22


26,712

 
$
12.22


Pretax compensation expense recognized for nonvested shares for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was $28 and $52, respectively. The tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $11 and $20, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, there was $138 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of six months. The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $15 and $39, respectively.
The 2002 Option Plan expired effective September 20, 2012. No plan was in effect at September 30, 2014 for the purpose of issuing new shares. The Company's stock option and incentive plans are described more fully in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, under Note 17 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”
NOTE 12—SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES PAYABLE TO TRUSTS
The Company has issued and outstanding 24,000 shares totaling $24,000 of Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities. These four Trusts were established and exist for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in subordinated debentures of the Company. These subordinated debentures constitute the sole assets of the four Trusts. The securities provide for cumulative cash distributions calculated at a rate based on three-month LIBOR plus a range from 1.65% to 3.35% adjusted quarterly. The Company may, at one or more times, defer interest payments on the capital securities for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods, but not beyond the respective maturity date. At the end of the deferral period, all accumulated and unpaid distributions must be paid. The capital securities have redemption dates ranging from January 7, 2033 to October 1, 2037; however, the Company has the option to shorten the respective maturity date for all four securities as the call option date has passed. Holders of the capital securities have no voting rights, are unsecured, and rank junior in priority of the payment to all of the Company's indebtedness and senior to the Company's capital stock.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 13—INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Interest rate swap contracts are entered into primarily as an asset/liability management strategy of the Company to modify interest rate risk. The primary risk associated with all swaps is the exposure to movements in interest rates and the ability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. The Company is exposed to losses if the counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a receiving status. The Company minimizes its risk by monitoring the credit standing of the counterparties. The Company anticipates the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the remaining agreements. These contracts are typically designated as cash flow hedges.
The Company has outstanding interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $15,000 to convert two variable-rate trust preferred securities into fixed-rate instruments. The agreements have a weighted average maturity of 1.7 years and have fixed rates ranging from 5.68% to 6.58% with a weighted average rate of 5.98%. The fair value of the derivatives was an unrealized loss of $799 at September 30, 2014 and an unrealized loss of $1,350 at September 30, 2013. The Company pledged $1,354 in cash under collateral arrangements as of September 30, 2014, to satisfy collateral requirements associated with these interest rate swap contracts.
The Company has borrower interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $36,177 to facilitate customer transactions and meet the borrower's financing needs. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but consist of two different types of instruments. The back-to-back loan swaps are not designated as hedging instruments, while the one-way loan swaps are classified as fair value hedging instruments. The loan interest rate swap derivatives had no impact on the consolidated statements of income for the first three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Any amounts due to the Company are expected to be collected from the borrowers. Credit risk exists if the borrower's collateral or financial condition indicates that the underlying collateral or financial condition of the borrower makes it probable that amounts due will be uncollectible. Management monitors this credit exposure on a quarterly basis.  
No deferred net losses on interest rate swaps in other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2014, are expected to be reclassified into net income during the current fiscal year. See Note 14 "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss" for amounts reported as other comprehensive loss.
The following table summarizes the derivative financial instruments utilized as of September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain
 
Loss
Non-designated derivatives
Other assets
 
$
7,549

 
$
674

 
$

Fair value hedge
Loans and leases receivable
 
21,079

 
198

 
(252
)
Cash flow hedge
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
15,000

 

 
(799
)
Non-designated derivatives
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
7,549

 

 
(674
)
 
 
 
$
51,177

 
$
872

 
$
(1,725
)

The following table summarizes the derivative financial instruments utilized as of June 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain
 
Loss
Non-designated derivatives
Other assets
 
$
7,730

 
$
739

 
$

Fair value hedge
Loans and leases receivable
 
21,267

 
172

 
(273
)
Cash flow hedge
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
15,000

 

 
(952
)
Non-designated derivatives
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
7,730

 

 
(739
)
 
 
 
$
51,727

 
$
911

 
$
(1,964
)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following table details the derivative financial instruments, the average remaining maturities and the weighted-average interest rates being paid and received as of September 30, 2014:
 
Notional
Value
 
Average
Maturity
(years)
 
Fair
Value
Gain (Loss)
 
Receive
 
Pay
Liability conversion swaps
$
15,000

 
1.7
 
$
(799
)
 
2.57
%
 
5.98
%
Loan interest rate swaps
36,177

 
7.6
 
(54
)
 
2.11

 
4.46

 
$
51,177

 
 
 
$
(853
)
 
 

 
 

    
There were no gains or losses included in the income statement for the periods ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
 

NOTE 14—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The components of other comprehensive loss balances as of the respective dates were:
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2014
Unrealized (loss) on securities available for sale net of related tax effect of $992 and $873
$
(1,618
)
 
$
(1,423
)
Unrealized (loss) on defined benefit plan net of related tax effect of $859 and $859
(1,402
)
 
(1,402
)
Unrealized (loss) on cash flow hedging activities net of related tax effect of $272 and $323
(527
)
 
(629
)
 
$
(3,547
)
 
$
(3,454
)

The following tables summarize the components of other comprehensive income (loss) balances at September 30, 2014 and 2013, changes and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the investment securities available for sale are included in net gain on sale of investment securities on the consolidated statements of income, while the amounts reclassified from cash flow hedging activities are a component of other noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income.

 
Investment Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit Plan
 
Cash Flow Hedging Activities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance July 1, 2014
$
(1,423
)
 
$
(1,402
)
 
$
(629
)
 
$
(3,454
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(280
)
 

 
153

 
(127
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
(34
)
 

 

 
(34
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
119

 

 
(51
)
 
68

Balance September 30, 2014
$
(1,618
)
 
$
(1,402
)
 
$
(527
)
 
$
(3,547
)


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Investment Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit Plan
 
Cash Flow Hedging Activities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance July 1, 2013
$
(1,385
)
 
$
(1,946
)
 
$
(954
)
 
$
(4,285
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(2,178
)
 

 
96

 
(2,082
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
(273
)
 

 

 
(273
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
931

 

 
(33
)
 
898

Balance September 30, 2013
$
(2,905
)
 
$
(1,946
)
 
$
(891
)
 
$
(5,742
)

NOTE 15—FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of the Company's involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees written is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
Unless noted otherwise, the Company does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents—The carrying amounts reported in the statements of financial condition for cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.
Securities—Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices or whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, except for correspondent bank stock for which fair value is assumed to equal cost.
Loans and leases, net—The fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality. Leases are stated at cost which equals fair value.
Accrued interest receivable—The carrying value of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
Servicing rights—Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on current market rates of interest.
Interest rate swap contracts—Valuations of interest rate swap contracts are based on inputs observed in active markets for similar instruments. Typical inputs include the LIBOR curve, option volatility and option skew.
Off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments—Fair values for the Company's off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments (unused lines of credit and letters of credit), which are based upon fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and counterparties' credit standing, are not significant. Many of the Company's off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments, primarily loan commitments and standby letters of credit, are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Deposits—The fair values for deposits with no defined maturities equal their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on a comparably termed wholesale funding alternative (i.e., FHLB borrowings).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Borrowed funds—The carrying amounts reported for variable rate advances approximate their fair values. Fair values for fixed-rate advances and other borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on advances and borrowings with corresponding maturity dates.
Subordinated debentures payable to trusts—Fair values for subordinated debentures are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates on comparable borrowing instruments with corresponding maturity dates.
Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance—The carrying values of accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance approximate their fair values.
Estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:
September 30, 2014
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
19,614

 
$
19,614

 
$
19,614

 
$

 
$

Investment securities
344,559

 
344,984

 
14

 
344,970

 

Correspondent bank stock
7,257

 
7,257

 

 
7,257

 

Loans held for sale
9,163

 
9,163

 

 
9,163

 

Net loans and leases receivable
806,891

 
807,921

 

 
20,712

 
787,209

Accrued interest receivable
6,642

 
6,642

 

 
6,642

 

Servicing rights, net
11,060

 
11,555

 

 

 
11,555

Interest rate swap contracts
674

 
674

 

 
674

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
954,292

 
953,929

 

 

 
953,929

Interest rate swap contracts
1,473

 
1,473

 

 
1,473

 

Borrowed funds
142,864

 
148,333

 

 
148,333

 

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,837

 
28,079

 

 

 
28,079

Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
19,511

 
19,511

 

 
19,511

 



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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

June 30, 2014
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
24,256

 
$
24,256

 
$
24,256

 
$

 
$

Investment securities
368,385

 
368,747

 
14

 
368,733

 

Correspondent bank stock
6,367

 
6,367

 

 
6,367

 

Loans held for sale
6,173

 
6,173

 

 
6,173

 

Net loans and leases receivable
801,444

 
802,104

 

 
22,251

 
779,853

Accrued interest receivable
5,407

 
5,407

 

 
5,407

 

Servicing rights, net
11,218

 
12,092

 

 

 
12,092

Interest rate swap contracts
739

 
739

 

 
739

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
999,174

 
999,233

 

 

 
999,233

Interest rate swap contracts
1,691

 
1,691

 

 
1,691

 

Borrowed funds
120,643

 
127,104

 

 
127,104

 

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,837

 
29,028

 

 

 
29,028

Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
14,859

 
14,859

 

 
14,859

 

Fair Value Measurement
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
Fair value accounting guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
The Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the hierarchy at September 30, 2014:

 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Securities available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
12,065

 
$

 
$
12,065

Municipal bonds

 
7,514

 

 
7,514

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Ag Mortgage
14

 

 

 
14

Other investments

 
253

 

 
253

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

 
304,375

 

 
304,375

Securities available for sale
14

 
324,207

 

 
324,221

Interest rate swap contracts

 
872

 

 
872

Total assets
14

 
325,079

 

 
325,093

Interest rate swaps contracts

 
1,725

 

 
1,725

Total liabilities
$

 
$
1,725

 
$

 
$
1,725


The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of items:
Securities available for sale: The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The Company outsources this valuation primarily to a third party provider which utilizes several sources for valuing fixed-income securities. Sources utilized by the third party provider include pricing models that vary based by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. This methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. As further valuation sources, the third party provider uses a proprietary valuation model and capital markets trading staff. This proprietary valuation model is used for valuing municipal securities. This model includes a separate yield curve structure for Bank-Qualified municipal securities. The grouping of municipal securities is further broken down according to insurer, credit support, state of issuance, and rating to incorporate additional spreads and municipal curves. Management reviews this third party analysis and has approved the values estimated for the fair values.
Interest rate swap contracts: The fair values of interest rate swap contracts relate to cash flow hedges of trust preferred debt securities issued by the Company and for specific borrower interest rate swap contracts classified as fair value hedges and non-designated derivatives. The fair value is estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data and, therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These fair value estimations include primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves, and include the value associated with counterparty credit risk. Management reviews this third party analysis and has approved the values estimated for the fair values.
The Company had no assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 and thus, no reconciliation is presented.


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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the hierarchy at September 30, 2014:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fiscal 2015 Incurred Losses (Gains)
Impaired loans
$

 
$
20,712

 
$
4,826

 
$
(5
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
11,555

 

Foreclosed real estate and other properties

 

 
106

 


The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the hierarchy at June 30, 2014:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fiscal 2014 Incurred Losses (Gains)
Impaired loans
$

 
$
22,352

 
$
5,434

 
$
(2,042
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
12,092

 
(1,249
)
Foreclosed real estate and other properties

 

 
111

 
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans not dependent on collateral primarily relate to present value of cash flows. Cash flows are derived from scenarios which estimate the probability of default and factor in the amount of estimated principal loss. The resulting fair value is then compared to the carrying value of each credit and a specific valuation allowance is recorded when the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to customized discounting criteria applied to the customer's reported amount of collateral. The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the marketability of the underlying collateral. The Company's primary objective in the event of default would be to monetize the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, in which collateral with lesser marketability characteristics would receive a larger discount.
The Credit Administration department evaluates the valuations on impaired loans and other real estate owned monthly. The results of these valuations are reviewed at least quarterly by the internal Asset Classification Committee and are considered in the overall calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Unobservable inputs are monitored and adjusted if market conditions change.
Servicing rights, net do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. While sales of mortgage servicing rights do occur, the precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available to allow for a “quoted price for similar assets” comparison. Accordingly, the Company relies on an internal discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of its mortgage servicing rights. The Company uses a valuation model to project mortgage servicing rights cash flows based on the current interest rate scenario, which is then discounted to estimate an expected fair value of the mortgage servicing rights. The valuation model considers portfolio characteristics of the underlying mortgages, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, discount rate assumptions, other ancillary revenue, costs to service, and other economic factors. Certain tranches of the portfolio may exhibit distinct liquidity traits compared to other tranches. The Company reassesses and periodically adjusts the underlying inputs and assumptions used in the model to reflect market conditions, and assumptions that a market participant would consider in valuing the mortgage servicing rights asset. In addition, the Company compares its fair value estimates and assumptions to observable market data for mortgage servicing rights, where available, and to recent market activity and actual portfolio experience. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses the amortization method (i.e., lower of amortized cost or

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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

estimated fair value), not fair value measurement accounting, for its servicing rights assets. During the year, the estimated fair value was less than the amortized cost and a valuation allowance was recorded, which classifies servicing rights, net as a nonrecurring valuation.
Foreclosed real estate and other properties include those assets which have subsequent market adjustments after the original possession as a foreclosed asset. The estimated fair value is based on what the local markets are currently offering for assets with similar characteristics, less costs to sell, which the Company classifies as a Level 3 fair value measurement. Foreclosed assets which have market adjustments due to the modifications in values that are not reflected in the most recent appraisal or valuation, or have updated appraisals with valuation changes since its inclusion as a foreclosed asset are included as a nonrecurring valuation.
For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Averages)
Impaired loans
$
4,826

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Discount rate
 
3.3% - 10.0% (6.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal loss probability
 
0.0% - 18.4% (6.8%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Discount from appraised value
 
 0.0% - 62.1% (35.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Costs to sell
 
0.7% - 22.9% (9.3%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing rights, net
11,555

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Constant prepayment rate
 
9.1%
 
 
 
 
 
 Discount rate
 
10.5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreclosed real estate and other properties
106

 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Costs to sell
 
9.0%
For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Averages)
Impaired loans
$
5,434

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Discount rate
 
3.3% - 10.0% (6.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal loss probability
 
0.0% - 18.0% (6.7%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Discount from appraised value
 
 0.0% - 62.1% (31.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Costs to sell
 
5.2% - 18.3% (12.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing rights, net
12,092

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Constant prepayment rate
 
8.6%
 
 
 
 
 
 Discount rate
 
10.5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreclosed real estate and other properties
111

 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Costs to sell
 
9.0%




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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q"), as well as other reports issued by HF Financial Corp. (the "Company") include "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. In addition, the Company's management may make forward-looking statements orally to the media, securities analysts, investors and others from time to time. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "optimism," "look-forward," "bright," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "hope," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may," are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements might include one or more of the following:
projections of income, loss, revenues, earnings or losses per share, dividends, capital expenditures, capital structure, tax benefit or other financial items.
descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services, transactions, investments and use of subordinated debentures payable to trusts.
forecasts of future economic performance.
use and descriptions of assumptions and estimates underlying or relating to such matters.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
adverse economic and market conditions of the financial services industry in general, including, without limitation, the credit markets;
the effect of recent legislation to help stabilize the financial markets;
increase of non-performing loans and additional provisions for loan losses;
the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for loan losses and other estimates;
the failure to maintain our reputation in our market area;
prevailing economic, political and business conditions in South Dakota and Minnesota;
the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial services;
compliance with existing and future banking laws and regulations, including, without limitation, regulatory capital requirements and FDIC insurance coverages and costs;
changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets;
the effects of FDIC deposit insurance premiums and assessments;
the risks of changes in market interest rates on the composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, net interest income, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, and our ability or inability to manage interest rate and other risks;
changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;
an extended period of low commodity prices, significantly reduced yields on crops, reduced levels of governmental assistance to the agricultural industry, and reduced farmland values;
soundness of other financial institutions;

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the risks of future acquisitions and other expansion opportunities, including, without limitation, the related time and costs of implementing such transactions, integrating operations as part of these transactions and possible failures to achieve expected gains, revenue growth and expense savings from such transactions;
security and operations risks associated with the use of technology;
the loss of one or more of our key personnel, or the failure to attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future;
changes in or interpretations of accounting standards, rules or principles; and
other factors and risks described under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements are based upon management's then-current beliefs and assumptions, but management does not give any assurance that such beliefs and assumptions will prove to be correct. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by federal securities laws. Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of the above risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in any forward-looking statement.
References in this Form 10-Q to "we," "our," "us" and other similar references are to the Company, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context requires otherwise.
Executive Summary
The Company's net income for the first three months of fiscal 2015 was $1.8 million, or $0.26 in basic and diluted earnings per common share, compared to $979,000, or $0.14 in basic and diluted earnings per common share, for the first three months of fiscal 2014. This resulted in a return on average equity (i.e., net income divided by average equity) of 7.05% and 4.05%, respectively, in the year-over-year comparison, while the return on average assets (i.e., net income divided by average assets) was 0.57% and 0.32%, respectively.
Net interest income for the first three months of fiscal 2015 was $8.3 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 22.3%, compared to the same period a year ago.  For the comparative time-frames, average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities increased 2.0% and 2.5%, respectively. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased to 3.47% for the first three months of fiscal 2015, compared to 3.14% a year ago, an increase of 33 basis points, due primarily to the 7.5% growth in period ending total loans leading to an improved mix of earning assets as lower yielding investment securities balances declined 12.1% year over year. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, cost of deposits, which include all interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, decreased by 7 basis points to 0.38%, compared to 0.45% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
The net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis (“Net Interest Margin, TE”) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was 2.84%, which is an increase of 48 basis points from the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net interest income attributable to the increases in average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities amounted to an increase of $1.2 million for the three month period when compared to the same period of the prior year. Interest-earning asset average balance net increases contributed to an increase of $899,000 in interest revenue, primarily driven from the increase in average loan and lease receivable balances of 12.6%, and partially offset by a decrease in average investment securities of 15.6%. The average balance of FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by 27.3% to support the decrease in interest expense for interest-bearing liabilities by $289,000 when compared to the same period of the prior year. The yield on interest-earning assets increased by 33 basis points and resulted in an increase of net interest income of $268,000, while the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 17 basis points and resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $68,000. The combined effects of volume and rate changes resulted in an overall net interest income increase of $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 when compared to the same period of the prior year.
Average loans and leases receivable balances increased by $91.8 million, when compared to the same period of the prior year, and were funded by a reduction in average investment securities of $66.2 million and a net increase in interest-bearing liabilities of $23.8 million. Average balances of deposits increased $75.1 million for the year over year period, while FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $51.3 million, which resulted in a mix of liabilities that lessened the average rates paid on the interest-bearing liabilities compared to the prior fiscal year's quarter. Net Interest Margin, TE is a non-GAAP

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financial measure.  See “Analysis of Net Interest Income” for a calculation of this non-GAAP financial measure and for further discussion as to the reasons we believe this non-GAAP financial measure is useful.
Total loans increased by $5.3 million during the current quarter to $817.3 million at September 30, 2014, compared to $811.9 million at June 30, 2014 and $760.4 million at September 30, 2013. Commercial real estate and agricultural lending portfolios increased by $19.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, since the prior fiscal year end, while strong underwriting standards remain in place. Commercial business loans decreased by $10.4 million in the first three months of fiscal 2015 due primarily to a customer relationship payoff which affected outstanding balances. Residential mortgage loan originations were tempered by the general rise in long term interest rates which reduced refinancing activity and impacted the home equity portfolio. We believe the overall increase in average loan balances was attributable to a gradual improvement in general economic conditions, resulting in the willingness of borrowers to consider incurring more debt to support growth in their businesses, while also acknowledging that we continue to operate in uncertain national economic and fiscal conditions. We believe that the operating environment has resulted in increased competition among financial institutions for loan demand from credit-worthy borrowers.
The allowance for loan and lease losses decreased by $123,000 to $10.4 million at September 30, 2014, compared to June 30, 2014.  The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases was 1.27% compared to 1.29% at June 30, 2014. The overall loan balances increased by $5.3 million during the first three months of fiscal 2014, while nonperforming loans decreased by $2.2 million to $15.1 million and the amount of classified assets decreased by $313,000 to $29.8 million at September 30, 2014. The Company continues to pro-actively manage its problem assets which have been supported by improving conditions in the regional commercial and agricultural markets. The provision for loan and lease losses, which results from adjusting the allowance for loan and lease losses to the estimated amount needed to reserve for the loan and lease portfolio, was a net benefit of $22,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015. Total nonperforming assets at September 30, 2014 were $15.2 million as compared to $17.5 million at June 30, 2014.  The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets decreased to 1.21% at September 30, 2014, compared to 1.37% at June 30, 2014.  Net charge-offs for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 were $101,000 and represent 0.05% of average loans and leases for the period. The valuation allowance recorded in accordance with ASC 310 on identified impaired loans decreased to $438,000 at September 30, 2014, compared to $483,000 at June 30, 2014, due primarily to the performance of troubled debt restructured loans. The valuation allowance recorded in accordance with ASC 450 decreased by $78,000 due to the effects of the applicable loan balance changes since the prior fiscal year end and management's assessment of the allowance using historical charge-off activity and environmental factor information. The majority of the valuation allowance on impaired loans relates to restructured consumer loans. All identified impaired loans are reviewed to assess the borrower's ability to make payments under the terms of the loan and/or a shortfall in collateral value that would result in charging off the loan or the portion of the loan that was impaired.
 Foreclosed real estate and other properties totaled $124,000 at September 30, 2014, compared to $180,000 at June 30, 2014, or a decrease of $56,000. The balance at September 30, 2014 consisted primarily of residential loans that were foreclosed and remained unsold at quarter end. 
The allowance for loan and lease losses is calculated based on loan and lease levels, loan and lease loss history over 36 month rolling time periods, credit quality of the loan and lease portfolio, and environmental factors such as economic health of the region and management experience.  This risk rating analysis is designed to give the Company a consistent and systematic methodology to determine proper levels for the allowance at a given time.  Management intends to continue its disciplined credit administration and loan underwriting processes and to remain focused on the creditworthiness of new loan originations.  Management believes that it has identified the most significant nonperforming assets in the loan portfolio and is working to clarify and resolve the credit, credit administration, and environmental factor issues related to these assets to obtain the most favorable outcome for the Company.
 Total deposits at September 30, 2014 were $954.3 million, a decrease of $44.9 million from June 30, 2014. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $55.9 million from public fund deposits and partially offset by an increase of $11.2 million from in-market, non-public fund customer deposits. Public funds have seasonal fluctuations due to semiannual tax collection and subsequent disbursement to entities. Interest rates on deposits decreased to the average rate paid of 0.45% on interest-bearing deposits for the three month period ended September 30, 2014, compared to 0.55% for the same period of the prior year.

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 On October 27, 2014, the Company announced it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 11.25 cents per common share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  The dividend will be paid on November 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on November 7, 2014.
On July 28, 2014 the Bank filed an application (the “Bank Application”) with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Banking (“DOB”) to convert from a federally chartered savings association to a South Dakota state-chartered banking corporation (the “Bank Conversion”).  On September 15, 2015 the DOB issued a Decision and Order approving the Bank Application.  On September 22, 2014 the Bank filed an application with the FDIC (the “FDIC Application”) in connection with the Bank Conversion.  In connection with the Bank Conversion and as required by Federal Reserve regulations, the Company also intends to file an application (the “Company Application”) with the Federal Reserve to convert from a savings and loan holding company to a bank holding company.  The Company expects that the Federal Reserve will be in a position to make a determination with respect to the Company Application within approximately 30 to 60 days following the initial filing thereof.  Upon the FDIC’s approval of the FDIC Application and the Federal Reserve’s approval of the Company Application, the Bank Conversion would be consummated upon the effectiveness of certain additional filings with the DOB.
 The total risk-based capital ratio of 14.50% at September 30, 2014, decreased by 4 basis points from 14.54% at June 30, 2014.  Tier I capital increased 21 basis points to 9.70% at September 30, 2014 when compared to 9.49% at June 30, 2014. This decrease in total risk-based capital stems from management's successful efforts to generate loan growth, which require a higher risk-weighting than do investment securities or cash. The Tier I capital increase is primarily impacted by the increase in equity from net income for the quarter compared to only a small percentage increase in adjusted assets. These ratios continue to place the Company in the “well-capitalized” category within financial institution regulations at September 30, 2014 and are consistent with the “well-capitalized” regulatory category in which the Company plans to operate.  The Company historically has been able to manage the size of its assets through secondary market loan sales of single-family mortgages.
 Noninterest income was $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $4.2 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year, a decrease of $840,000.  This decrease was due to decreases in mortgage banking revenue, gain on sale of investment securities and a loss on the disposal of closed-branch fixed assets. Net loan servicing income and net gain on sale of loans decreased by $250,000 and $247,000, respectively, due to a prior year recovery of servicing valuation allowance of $375,000 for which there is no allowance remaining to recover in the current fiscal year; and an overall reduction in mortgage originations due in part to rising rates since the prior year period which has affected refinance activity. Gain on sale of investment securities decreased by $239,000 due to fewer sales of investment securities when comparing the year over year period. In addition, the closure of a branch office during the current quarter resulted in a loss on disposal of fixed assets of $163,000, which reduces other income. The branch closure was made in the continued efforts to improve operating efficiencies. Partially offsetting the decreases to noninterest income were commission and insurance income which increased by $96,000 when comparing the current quarter to the same quarter of the prior year. This increase is due primarily to an increase in managed funds fee income which results as assets within this category have increased. Fees on deposits decreased by $69,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015 when compared to the same period of the prior year due to a decrease in combined ATM service fees and point-of-sale interchange income of $51,000 and a decrease in NSF/Overdraft fees of $55,000. Interchange income for the September 30, 2013 quarter included $69,000 of vendor incentive income compared to $18,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, due to scheduled incentive pay with the vendor. Volume in transactions are similar in comparing the same periods for the different fiscal years. NSF/Overdraft income has decreased due to reduced volumes of transactions in the current fiscal year compared to the prior fiscal year. Partially offsetting the decreases to NSF/Overdraft fees was an increase in net service charge fees of $37,000.
Noninterest expense was $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to $9.3 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year, a decrease of $307,000, or 3.3%.  The decrease was attributed primarily to a decrease in compensation and employee benefits of $239,000. Compensation costs decreased due to variable and incentive pay decreases of $90,000, increased compensation deferrals related to loan costs under ASC 310-20 of $68,000, and decreased base compensation and overtime expense of $51,000. Variable and incentive pay decreases resulted primarily from reduced mortgage commissions. Deferred loan costs increased due to the increased costs calculated to originate loans which is then amortized over the life of the loan. Salary and overtime costs decreased due to continued efforts to improve operating and staffing efficiencies. Pension plan expenses, which are determined annually based upon actuarial analysis, decreased by $27,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period of the prior year. Partially offsetting compensation expense decreases were the increased health claims costs of $45,000 in the year-over-year comparison.

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General
The Company is a financial services provider and, as such, has inherent risks that must be managed in order to achieve net income. Primary risks that affect net income include credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance risk and reputation risk. The Company's net income is derived by management of the net interest margin, the ability to collect fees from services provided, by controlling the costs of delivering services and the management of loan and lease losses. The primary source of revenues is the net interest margin, which represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets (i.e. loans and investment securities) and expense on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits and borrowed funding). The net interest margin is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows. Fees earned include charges for deposit and debit card services, trust services and loan services. Personnel costs are the primary expenses required to deliver the services to customers. Other costs include occupancy and equipment and general and administrative expenses.
Financial Condition Data
At September 30, 2014, the Company had total assets of $1.26 billion, a decrease of $17.4 million from the amount at June 30, 2014. Total investment securities decreased $23.8 million, while total loans and leases receivable increased $5.3 million. Total liabilities decreased $18.4 million primarily due to a decrease in deposits of $44.9 million and offset by an increase in advances from FHLB and other borrowings of $22.2 million. Stockholders' equity increased $953,000 since June 30, 2014, primarily due to an increase in retained earnings of $1.0 million.
The increase in loans and leases receivable, net, which excludes loans in process and deferred fees, was $5.4 million due to the increase in loan balances. Commercial real estate and agricultural loans increased $19.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, while commercial business loans decreased by $10.4 million.
The investment securities, which includes available for sale and held to maturity securities, decreased by $23.8 million due primarily to reductions from principal payments, maturities, and the sale of investment securities in excess of investment securities purchased during the first three months of fiscal 2015. Repayments of principal balances of investments securities totaled $19.9 million and the book value of investment securities sold, called or matured were $7.1 million. These reductions in the balance were partially offset by the purchase of investment securities of $4.6 million. In addition, net premium amortization of investment securities and decreases in market value on investment securities available for sale decreased the amount of recorded balance by $1.4 million for the first three months of fiscal 2015. When comparing the September 30, 2014 balance to the prior fiscal year-end, investment securities available for sale decreased by $24.7 million, while investment securities held to maturity increased by $831,000.
Loans held for sale increased $3.0 million, to $9.2 million at September 30, 2014, due to residential mortgage loan origination activity in held for sale balances in excess of mortgage loan sales to secondary markets since the prior year end. General increases in mortgage interest rates have reduced refinancing activity, while new home financing remains sound in the local marketplace.
See the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for a detailed analysis of the change in cash and cash equivalents.
Deposits decreased $44.9 million, to $954.3 million at September 30, 2014, due to a $55.9 million decrease in public fund deposits and partially offset by an $11.2 million increase from in-market, non-public fund customer deposits. Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings increased $22.2 million, to $142.9 million at September 30, 2014 as compared to June 30, 2014, due to increased funding needs through utilization of overnight federal funds purchased.
Stockholders' equity increased $953,000 at September 30, 2014 when compared to June 30, 2014. Retained earnings increased by $1.0 million due to net income of $1.8 million and offset by the payment of cash dividends of $794,000. Stockholders' equity was also reduced by the net increase of $93,000 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related deferred tax effect, which totaled $3.5 million at September 30, 2014.

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Analysis of Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.
Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields.    The following tables present for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. The tables do not reflect any effect of income taxes. Average balances consist of daily average balances for the Bank with simple average balances for all other subsidiaries of the Company. The average balances include nonaccruing loans and leases. The yields on loans and leases include origination fees, net of costs, which are considered adjustments to yield.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable(1)(3)
$
818,100

 
$
9,160

 
4.44
%
 
$
726,345

 
$
8,302

 
4.53
%
Investment securities(2)(3)
358,876

 
1,155

 
1.28

 
425,081

 
828

 
0.77

Correspondent bank stock
7,004

 
51

 
2.89

 
9,288

 
69

 
2.95

Total interest-earning assets
1,183,980

 
$
10,366

 
3.47
%
 
1,160,714

 
$
9,199

 
3.14
%
Noninterest-earning assets
73,181

 
 

 
 

 
72,158

 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
1,257,161

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,232,872

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Checking and money market
$
400,864

 
$
252

 
0.25
%
 
$
347,036

 
$
234

 
0.27
%
Savings
147,952

 
79

 
0.21

 
110,970

 
56

 
0.20

Certificates of deposit
256,168

 
585

 
0.91

 
271,864

 
726

 
1.06

Total interest-bearing deposits
804,984

 
916

 
0.45

 
729,870

 
1,016

 
0.55

FHLB advances and other borrowings
136,731

 
857

 
2.49

 
188,067

 
1,054

 
2.22

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,837

 
307

 
4.90

 
24,837

 
353

 
5.64

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
966,552

 
$
2,080

 
0.85
%
 
$
942,774

 
$
2,423

 
1.02
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
156,070

 
 

 
 

 
163,785

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
32,534

 
 

 
 

 
30,359

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
1,155,156

 
 

 
 

 
1,136,918

 
 

 
 

Equity
102,005

 
 

 
 

 
95,954

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,257,161

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,232,872

 
 

 
 

Net interest income; interest rate spread(4)
 

 
$
8,286

 
2.62
%
 
 

 
$
6,776

 
2.12
%
Net interest margin(4)(5)
 

 
 

 
2.78
%
 
 

 
 

 
2.32
%
Net interest margin, TE(6)
 

 
 

 
2.84
%
 
 

 
 

 
2.36
%
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(1)
Includes loan fees and interest on accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more.
(2)
Includes federal funds sold and interest earning reserve balances at the Federal Reserve Bank.
(3)
Yields do not reflect the tax-exempt nature of loans, equipment leases and municipal securities.
(4)
Percentages for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been annualized.
(5)
Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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(6)
Net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("Net Interest Margin, TE") is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the following Non-GAAP Disclosure Reconciliation of Net Interest Income (GAAP) to Net Interest Margin, TE (Non-GAAP). The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income and certain other permanent income tax differences. We believe that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis, and accordingly believe the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes. As a non-GAAP financial measure, Net Interest Margin, TE should be considered supplemental to and not a substitute for or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. As other companies may use different calculations for Net Interest Margin, TE, this presentation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The reconciliation of the Net Interest Income (GAAP) to Net Interest Margin, TE (non-GAAP) is as follows:

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Net interest income
$
8,286

 
$
6,776

Taxable equivalent adjustment
187

 
118

Adjusted net interest income
$
8,473

 
$
6,894

Average interest-earning assets
1,183,980

 
1,160,714

Net interest margin, TE
2.84
%
 
2.36
%


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Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income
The following schedule presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between increases and decreases resulting from fluctuating outstanding balances that are due to the levels and volatility of interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by previous rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by previous volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014 vs 2013
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Due to
Volume
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Due to
Rate
 
Total
Increase
(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable(1)
$
1,045

 
$
(187
)
 
$
858

Investment securities(2)
(129
)
 
456

 
327

Correspondent bank stock
(17
)
 
(1
)
 
(18
)
Total interest-earning assets
$
899

 
$
268

 
$
1,167

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Checking and money market
$
38

 
$
(20
)
 
$
18

Savings
19

 
4

 
23

Certificates of deposit
(43
)
 
(98
)
 
(141
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
14

 
(114
)
 
(100
)
FHLB advances and other borrowings
(289
)
 
92

 
(197
)
Subordinated debentures payable to trusts

 
(46
)
 
(46
)
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
(275
)
 
$
(68
)
 
$
(343
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income increase
$
1,174

 
$
336

 
$
1,510

_____________________________________
(1) 
Includes loan fees and interest on accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more.
(2) 
Includes federal funds sold and interest earning reserve balances at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies
GAAP requires management to utilize estimates when reporting financial results. The Company has identified the policies discussed below as Critical Accounting Policies because the accounting estimates require management to make certain assumptions about matters that may be uncertain at the time the estimate was made and a different method of estimating could have been reasonably made that could have a material impact on the presentation of the Company's financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations.
Investment Securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual securities are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each statement of financial condition date.
Investment securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, and are reported at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts,

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using a method that approximates level yield. Investment securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but may not hold necessarily to maturity, and all equity securities. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Company's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Investment securities available for sale are carried at fair value and unrealized gains or losses are reported as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income net of the related deferred tax effect. Sales of securities available for sale are recorded on a trade date basis.
Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized over the contractual lives of those securities, except for agency residential mortgage-backed securities, for which prepayments are probable and predictable, which are amortized over the estimated expected repayment terms of the underlying mortgages. The method of amortization results in a constant effective yield on those securities (the interest method). Interest on debt securities is recognized in income as accrued. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method.
Investment Securities Impairment.    Management has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, review of available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, cash flow projections, and the Company's intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity. To the extent we determine that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized. If the Company intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost, less any current period credit loss, the Company recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment in net income for the difference between amortized cost and fair value. If we do not expect to recover the amortized cost basis, we do not plan to sell the security and if it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of it amortized cost, less any current period credit loss, the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment is bifurcated. For those securities, the Company separates the total impairment into a credit loss component recognized in net income, and the amount of the loss related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income net of taxes.
The amount of the credit loss component of a security impairment is estimated as the difference between amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security. The present value is determined using the best estimate cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset- backed or floating rate security. At September 30, 2014, the Company does not have other-than-temporarily impaired securities for which credit losses exist.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurement.    GAAP requires the Company to measure the fair value of financial instruments under a standard which describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 3 measurement includes significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This valuation process may take into consideration factors such as market liquidity. Imprecision in estimating these factors can impact the amount recorded on the balance sheet for a particular asset or liability with related impacts to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss).
Although management believes that it uses a best estimate of information available to determine fair value, due to the uncertainty of future events, the approach includes a process that may differ significantly from other methodologies and still produce an estimate that is in accordance with GAAP.
Loans Held for Sale. Loans receivable, which the Bank may sell or intend to sell prior to maturity, are carried at the lower of net book value or fair value on an aggregate basis. Such loans held for sale include loans receivable that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability strategy, or that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk or other similar factors.
Loans and Leases Receivable.    Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances and net of deferred loan origination fees, costs and discounts.
The Company's leases receivable are classified as direct finance leases. Under the direct financing method of accounting for leases, the total net payments receivable under the lease contracts and the residual value of the leased equipment, net of unearned income, are recorded as a net investment in direct financing leases and the unearned income is recognized each month on a basis which approximates the interest method.

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In accordance with ASC 310, the loan portfolio was disaggregated into segments and then further disaggregated into classes for certain disclosures. A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics of the loan, and an entity's method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. Residential and Consumer loan portfolio segments include classes of one-to- four- family, construction, consumer direct, consumer home equity, consumer overdraft and reserves, and consumer indirect. Commercial, Commercial Real Estate and Agriculture loan portfolio segments include the classes of commercial business, equipment finance leases, commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, construction, agricultural business, and agricultural real estate.
Interest on loans is recognized on an accrual basis at the applicable interest rate on the principal amount outstanding. Loan origination fees and direct costs as well as premiums and discounts are amortized as level yield adjustments over the respective loan terms. Unamortized net fees or costs are recognized upon early repayment of the loans. Loan commitment fees are generally deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the commitment period.
Impaired loans are generally carried on a nonaccrual status when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest and/or when payment becomes 90 days past due, except loans which are well secured and in the process of collection. For all portfolio segments and classes accrued but uncollected, interest is reversed and charged against interest income when the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral is sufficient to recover the principal balance and accrued interest. Interest payments received on nonaccrual and impaired loans are normally applied to principal. Once all principal has been received, additional interest payments are recognized on a cash basis as interest income.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and insignificant payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate and agricultural loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
As part of the Company's ongoing risk management practices, management attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. In a situation where an economic concession has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, the Company identifies and reports that loan as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). Management considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower's current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan. Additionally, the Company structures loan modifications with the intent of strengthening repayment prospects.
The Company considers whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, as well as whether a concession has been granted to a borrower determined to be troubled, when determining whether a modification meets the criteria of being a TDR under ASC 310-40. For such purposes, evidence which may indicate that a borrower is troubled includes, among other factors, the borrower's default on debt, the borrower's declaration of bankruptcy or preparation for the declaration of bankruptcy, the borrower's forecast that entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the related debt, or the borrower's inability to obtain funds from sources other than existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor. If a borrower is determined to be troubled based on such factors or similar evidence, a concession will be deemed to have been granted if a modification of the terms of the debt occurred that management would not otherwise consider. Such concessions may include, among other modifications, a reduction of the stated interest for the remaining original life of the debt, an extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, a reduction of accrued interest, or a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. Quarterly, TDRs are reviewed and classified as compliant or non-compliant.  Non-compliant TDRs are restructured contracts that have not complied with the restructured terms of the agreement or whereby the Company has begun its collection process. The Company considers payments or maturities of loans that are greater than 90 days past due as being non-compliant with the terms of the restructured agreement.
A modification of loan terms that management would generally not consider to be a TDR could be a temporary extension of maturity to allow a borrower to complete an asset sale whereby the proceeds of such transaction are to be paid to satisfy the

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outstanding debt. Additionally, a modification that extends the term of a loan, but does not involve reduction of principal or accrued interest, in which the interest rate is adjusted to reflect current market rates for similarly situated borrowers is not considered a TDR. Nevertheless, each assessment will take into account any modified terms and will be comprehensive to ensure appropriate impairment assessment.
Loans that are reported as TDRs apply the identical criteria in the determination of whether the loan should be accruing or nonaccruing. Typically, the event of classifying the loan as a TDR due to a modification of terms is independent from the determination of accruing interest on a loan in accordance with accounting standards.
For all non-homogeneous loans (including TDRs) that have been placed on nonaccrual status, the Company's policy for returning nonaccruing loans to accrual status requires the following criteria: six months of continued performance, timely payments, positive cash flow and an acceptable loan to value ratio. For homogeneous loans (including TDRs), typical in the residential and consumer portfolio, the policy requires six months of consecutive timely loan payments for returning nonaccrual loans to accruing status.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.    GAAP requires the Company to maintain an allowance for probable loan and lease losses in the loan and lease portfolio. Management must develop a consistent and systematic approach to estimate the appropriate balances that will cover the probable losses.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level that management determines is sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to net income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Management charges off loans, or portions of loans, in the period that such loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. The collectability of individual impaired loans is determined through an estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral and/or an assessment of the financial condition and repayment capacity of the borrower. The allowances for loan and lease losses are comprised of both specific valuation allowances and general valuation allowances that are determined in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to current operations and recovery of principal on loans previously charged off.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
Specific valuation allowances are established based on the Company's analyses of individual loans that are considered impaired. If a loan is deemed to be impaired, management measures the extent of the impairment and establishes a specific valuation allowance for that amount. The Company applies this classification to loans individually evaluated for impairment in the loan portfolio segments of commercial, commercial real estate and agricultural loans. Smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment on a collective rather than an individual basis. The Company measures impairment on an individual loan and the extent to which a specific valuation allowance is necessary by comparing the loan's outstanding balance to the fair value of the collateral, less the estimated cost to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent, or to the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. A specific valuation allowance is established when the fair value of the collateral, net of estimated costs, or the present value of the expected cash flows is less than the recorded investment in the loan.
The Company also follows a process to assign general valuation allowances to loan portfolio segment categories. General valuation allowances are established by applying the Company's loan loss provisioning methodology, and reflect the estimated probable incurred losses in loans outstanding. The loan loss provisioning methodology considers various factors in determining the appropriate quantified risk factors to use in order to determine the general valuation allowances. The factors assessed begin with the historical loan loss experience for each of the loan portfolio segments. The Company's historical loan loss experience is then adjusted by considering qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing portfolio to differ from historical loss experience, including, but not limited to, the following:
Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices;
Changes in international, national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;
Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans;

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Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of non-accrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;
Changes in the quality of the Company's loan review system;
Changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations;
Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; and
The effect of other external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, on the level of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio.
By considering the factors discussed above, the Company determines quantified risk factors that are applied to each non-impaired loan or loan type in the loan portfolio to determine the general valuation allowances.
The time period considered for historical loss experience is a rolling 36 month period.
The process of establishing the loan and lease loss allowances may also involve:
Periodic inspections of the loan collateral;
Regular meetings of executive management with the pertinent Board committee, during which observable trends in the local economy, commodity prices and/or the real estate market are discussed; and
Analysis of the portfolio in the aggregate, as well as on an individual loan basis, taking into consideration payment history, underwriting analyses, and internal risk ratings.
In order to determine the overall adequacy, each loan portfolio segment's respective loan loss allowance is reviewed quarterly by management and by the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, as applicable.
Future adjustments to the allowance for loan and lease losses and methodology may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the estimates or, if required by regulators, based upon information at the time of their examinations. Such adjustments to estimates are made in the period in which these factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels vary from previous estimates.
Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowance, unforeseen market or borrower conditions could result in adjustments and net income being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determinations.
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs").    The Company records a servicing asset for contractually separated servicing from the underlying mortgage loans. The asset is initially recorded at fair value and represents an intangible asset backed by an income stream from the serviced assets. The asset is amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income.
At each balance sheet date, the MSRs are analyzed for impairment, which occurs when the fair value of the MSRs is lower than the amortized book value. A significant portion of the Company's MSRs in the portfolio were acquired from the South Dakota Housing Development Authority's first-time homebuyer's program. Due to the lack of quoted markets for the Company's servicing portfolio, the Company estimates the fair value of the MSRs using a present value of future cash flow analysis. If the fair value is greater than or equal to the amortized book value of the MSRs, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value is less than the book value, an expense for the difference is charged to net income by initiating an MSR valuation account. If the Company determines this impairment is temporary, any future changes in impairment are recorded as a change in net income and the valuation account. If the Company determines the impairment to be permanent, the valuation is written off against the MSRs, which results in a new amortized balance.
The Company has included MSRs as a critical accounting policy because the use of estimates for determining fair value using present value concepts may produce results which may significantly differ from other fair value analysis, perhaps even to the point of recording impairment. The risk to net income is when the underlying mortgages are paid off significantly faster than the assumptions used in the previously recorded amortization. Estimating future cash flows on the underlying mortgages is a difficult analysis and requires judgment based on the best information available. The Company looks at alternative assumptions and projections when preparing a reasonable and supportable analysis. Based on the Company's analysis of MSRs, no valuation reserve was recorded for temporary impairment at September 30, 2014, and no allowance was reversed during fiscal 2015.

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Self-Insurance.    The Company has a self-insured healthcare plan and a self-insured dental plan for its employees up to certain limits. To mitigate a portion of the risks involved with a self-insurance health plan, the Company has a stop-loss insurance policy through a commercial insurance carrier for coverage in excess of $75,000 per individual occurrence. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company transitioned to a self-insured dental plan for its employees from a fully insured plan. The estimate of self-insurance liability for each plan is based upon known claims and an estimate of incurred, but not reported ("IBNR") claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical claims lag information received by a third party claims administrator. Due to the uncertainty of claims, the approach includes a process that may differ significantly from other methodologies and still produce an estimate that is in accordance with GAAP. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the accrual, unforeseen claims could result in adjustments to the accrual. These adjustments could significantly affect net income if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in estimating the accrual.
Asset Quality
When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan within 10 to 15 days after the payment is due, the Bank generally institutes collection procedures by issuing a late notice. The customer is contacted again when the payment is between 17 and 40 days past due. In most cases, delinquencies are cured promptly; however, if a loan has been delinquent for more than 40 days, the Bank attempts additional written as well as verbal contacts and, if necessary, personal contact with the borrower in order to determine the reason for the delinquency and to affect a cure. Where appropriate, Bank personnel review the condition of the property and the financial circumstances of the borrower. Based upon the results of any such investigation, the Bank may: (i) accept a repayment program which under appropriate circumstances could involve an extension in the case of consumer loans for the arrearage from the borrower, (ii) seek evidence, in the form of a listing contract, of efforts by the borrower to sell the property if the borrower has stated that he is attempting to sell, or (iii) initiate foreclosure proceedings. When a loan payment is delinquent for 90 days, the Bank generally will initiate foreclosure proceedings unless management is satisfied the credit problem is correctable.
Loans are generally classified as nonaccrual when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest and/or when payment becomes 90 days past due, except loans which are well secured and in the process of collection. Interest collections on nonaccrual loans, for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain, are applied as principal reductions.
Leases are generally classified as nonaccrual when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest. Leases may be placed on nonaccrual when the lease has experienced either four consecutive months with no payments or once the account is five months in arrears. Interest collections on nonaccrual leases, for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain, are applied as principal reductions.
When a lessee fails to make a required lease payment within 10 days after the payment is due, Mid America Capital generally institutes collection procedures. The lessee may be contacted by telephone on the 10th, but no later than the 30th day of delinquency. A late notice is automatically issued by the system on the 11th day of delinquency and is sent to the lessee. The lease may be referred to legal counsel when the lease is past due beyond four payments and no positive response has been received or when other considerations are present.
Nonperforming assets (i.e., nonaccrual loans and leases, accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days and foreclosed assets) decreased $2.3 million during the fiscal year to $15.2 million at September 30, 2014. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets, which is one indicator of credit risk exposure, decreased to 1.21% at September 30, 2014, from 1.37% at June 30, 2014.
Nonaccruing loans and leases decreased to $15.1 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $17.3 million at June 30, 2014. Included in nonaccruing loans and leases at September 30, 2014 were three consumer residential relationships totaling $433,000, seven commercial business relationships totaling $2.9 million, five commercial real estate relationships totaling $629,000, five agricultural real estate relationships totaling $6.8 million, three agricultural business relationships totaling $3.4 million, and 20 consumer relationships totaling $944,000.
There were no accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days at September 30, 2014 and at June 30, 2014.
The Company's nonperforming loans and leases, which represent nonaccrual loans and leases plus those past due over 90 days and still accruing were $15.1 million, a decrease of $2.2 million from the levels at June 30, 2014. Slightly less than two-thirds of the nonperforming loans at September 30, 2014 were comprised of dairy operations, which is similar to the percentage at June 30, 2014. The risk rating system in place is designed to identify and manage the nonperforming loans and leases. Commercial and agricultural loans and equipment finance leases will have specific reserve allocations based on collateral values or based on the present value of expected cash flows if the loans or leases are deemed impaired. Loans and leases that are not performing do not necessarily result in a loss.

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As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $124,000 of foreclosed assets. The balance of foreclosed assets consisted of $113,000 in single-family residences and $11,000 in consumer vehicle collateral.
At September 30, 2014, the Company had designated $29.8 million of its assets as classified, which management has determined need to be closely monitored because of possible credit problems of the borrowers or the cash flows of the secured properties. This amount includes $862,000 of unused lines of credit for those borrowers that have classified assets. At September 30, 2014, the Company had $2.6 million in commercial real estate and commercial business loans purchased, of which none of the amounts were currently classified. These loans and leases were considered in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses. The allowance for loan and lease losses is established based on management's evaluation of the risks probable in the loan and lease portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan and lease activity. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans and leases for which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair market value of the underlying collateral, present value of expected principal and interest payments, economic conditions, historical loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for an adequate loan and lease loss allowance.
Although the Company's management believes that the September 30, 2014, recorded allowance for loan and lease losses was adequate to provide for probable losses on the related loans and leases, there can be no assurance that the allowance existing at September 30, 2014 will be adequate in the future.
In accordance with the Company's internal classification of assets policy, management evaluates the loan and lease portfolio on a monthly basis to identify loss potential and determines the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses quarterly. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest becomes doubtful. Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans.
The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of the Company's nonperforming assets from continuing operations for the periods indicated.

 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Nonaccruing loans and leases:
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
229

 
$
125

Construction
204

 

Commercial business
2,914

 
3,462

Commercial real estate
622

 
972

Multi-family real estate
7

 
27

Agricultural real estate
6,812

 
7,933

Agricultural business
3,366

 
3,797

Consumer direct
71

 
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Consumer home equity
873

 
941

Total nonaccruing loans and leases
15,098

 
17,306

Accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days:
 
 
 
Total accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days

 

Foreclosed assets:
 
 
 
One- to four-family
113

 
178

Consumer direct
11

 
2

Total foreclosed assets(1)
124

 
180

Total nonperforming assets(2)
$
15,222

 
$
17,486

Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets(3)
1.21
%
 
1.37
%
Ratio of nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases(4)
1.85
%
 
2.13
%
Accruing troubled debt restructures
$
1,861

 
$
1,727

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(1) 
Total foreclosed assets do not include land or other real estate owned held for sale.

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(2) 
Nonperforming assets include nonaccruing loans and leases, accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days and foreclosed assets.
(3) 
Percentage is calculated based upon total consolidated assets of the Company.
(4) 
Nonperforming loans and leases include nonaccruing loans and leases and accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days.
The following table sets forth information with respect to activity in the Company's allowance for loan and lease losses from continuing operations during the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
10,502

 
$
10,743

Charge-offs:
 
 
 
One- to four-family

 
(7
)
Equipment finance leases

 
(22
)
Commercial real estate

 
(10
)
Agricultural business

 
(98
)
Consumer direct
(5
)
 
(4
)
Consumer home equity
(70
)
 
(115
)
Consumer OD & reserve
(66
)
 
(63
)
Total charge-offs
(141
)
 
(319
)
Recoveries:
 
 
 
One- to four-family

 
1

Commercial business
5

 
12

Equipment finance leases
2

 
1

Agricultural real estate

 
5

Agricultural business

 
8

Consumer direct
3

 
5

Consumer home equity
6

 
2

Consumer OD & reserve
24

 
25

Consumer indirect

 
4

Total recoveries
40

 
63

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
(101
)
 
(256
)
Additions/(benefit) charged/(credited) to operations
(22
)
 
276

Allowance related to assets acquired (sold), net

 

Balance at end of period
$
10,379

 
$
10,763

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans and leases outstanding during the period (2)
0.05
%
 
0.14
%
Ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases at end of period
1.27
%
 
1.42
%
Ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases at end of period(1)
68.74
%
 
50.54
%
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(1) 
Nonperforming loans and leases include nonaccruing loans and leases and accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days.
(2) 
Percentages for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been annualized.

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The distribution of the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses and impaired loss summary as required by ASC Topic 310, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” are summarized in the following tables.  The combination of ASC Topic 450, “Accounting for Contingencies” and ASC Topic 310 calculations comprise the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses.
 
General
Allowance
for Loan and
Lease Losses
 
Specific
Impaired Loan
Valuation
Allowance
 
General
Allowance
for Loan and
Lease Losses
 
Specific
Impaired Loan
Valuation
Allowance
Loan Type
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential
$
222

 
$
38

 
$
242

 
$
41

Commercial business
898

 
27

 
894

 
38

Commercial real estate
4,152

 
4

 
3,815

 
4

Agricultural
3,547

 
22

 
3,827

 
15

Consumer
1,122

 
347

 
1,241

 
385

Total
$
9,941

 
$
438

 
$
10,019

 
$
483


 
Number
of Loan
Customers
 
Loan
Balance
 
Impaired
Loan
Valuation
Allowance
 
Number
of Loan
Customers
 
Loan
Balance
 
Impaired
Loan
Valuation
Allowance
Loan Type
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential
3

 
$
361

 
$
38

 
2

 
$
164

 
$
41

Commercial business
11

 
3,729

 
27

 
10

 
4,233

 
38

Commercial real estate
7

 
6,867

 
4

 
8

 
7,304

 
4

Agricultural
9

 
13,165

 
22

 
9

 
14,742

 
15

Consumer
44

 
1,854

 
347

 
36

 
1,826

 
385

Total
74

 
$
25,976

 
$
438

 
65

 
$
28,269

 
$
483


The allowance for loan and lease losses was $10.4 million at September 30, 2014, as compared to $10.5 million at June 30, 2014. The general valuation allowance decreased by $78,000 due primarily to improved historical loss data since the prior fiscal year end period and portfolio performance attributes.. The specific valuation allowance decreased by $45,000 to $438,000, due primarily to payments received on nonaccruing impaired loans in the current fiscal year, which reduced the principal balance and the amount of valuation allowance for those credits. The consumer segment represented 79.2% of the specific reserve in the portfolio. The ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases was 1.27% at September 30, 2014, compared to 1.29% at June 30, 2014. The Company's management has considered nonperforming assets and other assets of concern in establishing the allowance for loan and lease losses. The Company continues to monitor its allowance for possible loan and lease losses and make future additions or reductions in light of the level of loans and leases in its portfolio and as economic conditions dictate. The current level of the allowance for loan and lease losses is a result of management's assessment of the risks within the portfolio based on the information revealed in credit reporting processes. The Company utilizes a risk-rating system on commercial business, agricultural, construction, multi-family and commercial real estate loans, including purchased loans. The Company periodically utilizes an external loan review to assist in the assessment of the appropriateness of risk ratings and of risks within the portfolio. A periodic credit review is performed on all types of loans and leases to establish the necessary reserve based on the estimated risk within the portfolio. This assessment of risk takes into account the composition of the loan and lease portfolio, historical loss experience for each loan and lease category, previous loan and lease experience, concentrations of credit, current economic conditions and other factors that in management's judgment deserve recognition.
Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value (less a deduction for disposition costs). Valuations are periodically updated by management and a specific provision for losses on such properties is established by a charge to operations if the carrying values of the properties exceed their estimated net realizable values.
At September 30, 2014, the Company also had an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures of $90,000. This amount is maintained as a separate liability account to cover estimated potential credit losses associated with off-

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balance sheet credit instruments such as off-balance sheet loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and guarantees and is recorded in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Losses on mortgage loans previously sold are recorded when the Bank indemnifies or repurchases mortgage loans previously sold. The representations and warranties in our loan sale agreements provide that we repurchase or indemnify the investors for losses or costs on loans we sell under certain limited conditions. At September 30, 2014, the Company recorded a $35,000 recourse liability for mortgage loans sold.
Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowances, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments and net income being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determinations. Future additions to the Company's allowances may result from periodic loan, property and collateral reviews and thus cannot be predicted in advance. See Note 1 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements," which is included in Part II, Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014, for a description of the Company's policy regarding the provision for losses on loans and leases.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013
General.    The Company's net income was $1.8 million or $0.26 for basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2014, an $833,000 increase in net income compared to $979,000 or $0.14 for basic and diluted earnings per common share for the same period of the prior year. For the first three months of fiscal 2015, the return on average equity (i.e., net income divided by average equity) was 7.05%, compared to 4.05% in the same period of the prior year, while the return on average assets (i.e., net income divided by average assets) was 0.57% and 0.32%, respectively. As discussed in more detail below, the income statement changes were due to a variety of key factors. Total revenue increased by $670,000 due to an increase in net interest income of $1.5 million and a decrease in noninterest income of $840,000. The provision for losses on loans and leases decreased by $298,000, noninterest expense decreased by $307,000 and income taxes increased by $442,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period of the prior year.
Interest, Dividend and Loan Fee Income.    Interest, dividend and loan fee income was $10.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to $9.2 million for the same period of the prior year, an increase of $1.2 million or 12.7%, due to increased loan average balances and increasing overall yields on interest-earning assets. Interest earned on loans and leases receivable totaled $9.2 million for the first three months of fiscal 2015 which is a net increase of $858,000, when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year due primarily to an increase in the average loan balances. The average balance of loans and leases receivable increased by $91.8 million, or 12.6% for the first three months of fiscal 2015 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2014. This was partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on interest earned from loans and leases receivable, which decreased by 9 basis points to 4.44% in the year-over-year comparison. Interest earned on investment securities and interest-earning deposits increased by $309,000 in the year-over-year comparison to $1.2 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2014, primarily due to an increase in the average yield. The average yield increased by 49 basis points to 1.31%, while the average balance of investment securities and interest-earning deposits decreased by $68.5 million, or 15.8%, to $365.9 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2014. Overall, the average balance of total interest-earning assets, which include loans and leases receivable and investment securities and interest-earning deposits, increased by 2.0%, resulting in an increase to revenue of $899,000 in comparison to the same three month period of the prior year, while the average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 33 basis points and resulted in an increase of $268,000 in revenue.
Interest Expense.    Interest expense was $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to $2.4 million for the same period of the prior year, a decrease of $343,000 or 14.2%. Interest expense related to interest-bearing deposits decreased by $100,000, of which a $114,000 decrease was the result of reduced rates paid while a $14,000 increase was due to average balance changes. The $114,000 decrease in interest expense was the result of a 10 basis point decrease in average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased by 10.3%, but a change in the mix of average balances from higher rate paying certificates to the lower paying checking and money market accounts reduced the impact of the increased volume and resulted in an increase in interest expense of only $14,000. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits was 0.45% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to 0.55% for the same period of the prior year. Noninterest-bearing deposits decreased by $7.7 million to an average balance of $156.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the prior year. Interest expense related to FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $197,000 due to decreased average balances, despite an increase in the average rate attributable to longer term remaining advances. The average balance decrease resulted in reduced interest expense of $289,000, while the average rate increase of 27 basis points resulted in additional interest expense of $92,000. Interest expense on subordinated debentures decreased by $46,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, when compared to the prior fiscal year, due entirely to a decrease in average rate paid.

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Net Interest Income.    Net interest income for fiscal 2015 was $8.3 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 22.3%, compared to fiscal 2014, due to an increase in interest income of $1.2 million or 12.7%, and a decrease in interest expense of $343,000 or 14.2%.  The net interest margin for the first three months of fiscal 2015 was 2.78% as compared to 2.32% for the prior fiscal year, an increase of 46 basis points. The Company's net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 2.84% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, as compared to 2.36% for the prior fiscal year. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 33 basis points to 3.47% for fiscal 2015, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 17 basis points to 0.85% in fiscal 2015. In fiscal 2015, the average balances increased from a year ago for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by 2.0% and 2.5%, respectively. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased primarily due to the higher yielding mix of assets primarily related to the increased loan balances. The Company continues to have a diversified loan portfolio comprised of a mix of consumer and business type lending. This mix helps the Company manage the net interest margin and interest rate risk by retaining loan and lease production on the balance sheet or by looking at alternatives through secondary markets.
Provision for Losses on Loans and Leases.    The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level which is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans and leases that may become uncollectible, based on an evaluation of the collectability of the loans and leases and prior loan and lease loss experience. The evaluation takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and balance of the loan and lease portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans and leases, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay. The allowance for loan and lease losses is established through a provision for losses on loans and leases charged to expense. See "Asset Quality" above for further discussion.
Provision for losses on loans and leases decreased $298,000, to a net benefit of $22,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to a provision of $276,000 for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in the provision is primarily due to the reduced growth in loans for the current quarter as compared to the first quarter of the prior year. For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, loans increased by $64.6 million from June 30, 2013, while loans increased $5.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 from June 30, 2014. In addition, the Bank has seen an improvement in historical loan losses. Net charge-offs for the current year-to-date period totaled $101,000, a decrease of $155,000 when compared to the $256,000 of net charge-offs from the prior year period. Other factors which helped minimize the amount of provision for the current quarter were the decrease in nonperforming loans of $2.2 million, the decrease in specific valuation allowance on impaired loans in accordance with ASC 310 of $45,000, and reduced classified assets of $313,000 when comparing the balances at September 30, 2014 to June 30, 2014. Dairy-related credits within the agricultural sector remained the largest segment within the nonperforming loans for September 30, 2014.
The allowance for losses on loans and leases at September 30, 2014 was $10.4 million, which is less than the amount reported at September 30, 2013 of $10.8 million. The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases was 1.27% at September 30, 2014, compared to 1.42% at September 30, 2013. The specific valuation allowance of $438,000, which is a decrease of $1.5 million from September 30, 2013, is currently comprised primarily of impaired consumer loans. At September 30, 2014 the general valuation allowance of $9.9 million is an increase of $1.2 million since September 30, 2013, and is evaluated based primarily upon a review of historical loss and environmental factors and applied to loan and lease balances outstanding. The balance of total loans and leases at September 30, 2014 was $817.3 million, which was an increase of $56.9 million from September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases at September 30, 2014, was 68.74% compared to 50.54% at September 30, 2013. The Bank's management believes that the September 30, 2014, recorded allowance for loan and lease losses is adequate to provide for probable losses on the related loans and leases, based on its evaluation of the collectability of loans and leases and prior loss experience.
Noninterest Income.    Noninterest income was $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to $4.2 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year, which represents an decrease of $840,000 or 20.1%. This was due to decreases in net loan servicing income and net gain on sale of loans of $250,000 and $247,000, respectively. In addition, decreases in net gain on sale of securities and loss on the disposal of closed-branch fixed assets resulted in decreases of $239,000 and $163,000, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in commission and insurance income of $96,000.
Loan servicing income decreased by $250,000 to $370,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015 primarily due to the net decrease of the valuation allowance benefit of $375,000 recorded in the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. No valuation allowance was recorded in fiscal 2015 and thus no recovery was recorded for the three month period ended September 30, 2014. In addition, amortization expense decreased by $150,000, but was partially offset by a decrease in

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servicing income of $25,000 when compared to the same period of the prior year. The reduction in prepayment speeds within the portfolio contributed to the amount of amortization expense when comparing the year over year information. Servicing income decreased primarily due to a decreasing asset base.
Net gain on the sale of loans totaled $547,000, a decrease of $247,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease reflects reduced customer refinancing volume on residential lending in the current fiscal year. Origination activity for residential lending continues to remain sound due to the local economic climate and favorable interest rates relative to historical levels.
Net gain on the sale of securities totaled $34,000, a decrease of $239,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The Company received proceeds of $7.2 million for net gains of $34,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015 as compared to proceeds received of $24.7 million for net gains of $273,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2014.
A retail branch office was closed during the first three months of fiscal 2015 resulting in a loss on disposal of closed-branch fixed assets of $163,000, which reduced other income. The closure was made in the continued efforts to increase efficiencies by reducing operating expenses.
Commission and insurance income totaled $419,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015, which is an increase of $96,000, when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase is due primarily to growth in the asset base from which commissions are earned within the investment services line of business. In conjunction with the increased revenue, variable pay for the current quarter, which is included in compensation expense, increased by $25,000 when compared to the same three months of the prior fiscal year.
Noninterest Expense.    Noninterest expense was $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of $307,000, or 3.3%. Decreases in compensation and employee benefits of $239,000, were due to variable and incentive pay, deferred loan costs and salary expense. In addition, net expense on foreclosed real estate decreased by $107,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the prior fiscal year.
Compensation and employee benefits were $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $239,000, or 4.4% when compared to the same period ended September 30, 2013. Variable and incentive pay reductions, increased deferred loan costs which reduce compensation expense, and base compensation decreases were the primary components of the decrease when comparing the first three months of fiscal 2015 to the same period of fiscal 2014. Variable and incentive pay decreased by $90,000 to $503,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2015 primarily due to an $83,000 decrease in mortgage commissions resulting from fewer loan originations from residential refinancing activities. In addition, stock-based compensation amortization expense decreased by $31,000 as a result of fewer unvested shares to amortize when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Deferred loan costs under ASC 310-20 increased when compared to the prior year due to the increasing costs to originate loans, which then reduces the amount of compensation that is directly expensed. The decrease in expense related to the increased deferrals was $68,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period of the prior year. Base salaries and wages decreased by $51,000 or 1.3% for the first three months of fiscal 2015, when compared to the same period of fiscal 2014. This was driven by a 7.4% decrease in the average FTEs to an average of 282 FTEs for three months ended September 30, 2014 when compared to the same quarter average of the prior fiscal year. This is a result of the Company's continued efforts to improve efficiencies.
Net expense on foreclosed real estate and other properties was $28,000 for the first three months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $107,000. During the first quarter of the prior fiscal year, a one-time loss on a sale of foreclosed property of $86,000 proved to be the largest difference between the two fiscal periods.
Income tax expense.    The Company's income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014 increased by $442,000 to $816,000 when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The effective tax rates were 31.1% and 27.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The prior year's tax rate is lower than the current year's rate due to a higher percentage of permanent tax items to consolidate net income in the prior year where earnings were less. This reduced the effective tax rate to a lower than expected amount in the prior year.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity is comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. Net cash used in operating activities and financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $1.9 million and $18.7 million, respectively, which was partially offset by net cash provided by investing activities of $16.0 million. For the same period ended September 30, 2013, net cash provided by operating activities and financing activities were $5.9 million and $33.9 million, respectively, which were offset by cash used in investing activities of $35.3 million. The results were a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $4.5 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
The Company's primary sources of funds are net interest income, in-market deposits, FHLB advances and other borrowings, repayments of loan principal, agency residential mortgage-backed securities and callable agency securities and, to a lesser extent, sales of mortgage loans, sales and maturities of investment securities, out-of-market deposits, and short-term investments. While scheduled loan payments and maturing securities are relatively predictable, deposit flows and loan and security prepayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. The Bank attempts to price its deposits to meet its asset/liability objectives consistent with local market conditions. Excess balances are invested in overnight funds.
Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of management. The Bank adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management's assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits, and (v) the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits and other short-term government and agency obligations. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Bank increased its borrowings with the FHLB and other borrowings by $22.2 million.
Although in-market deposits is one of the Bank's primary source of funds, the Bank's policy has been to utilize borrowings where the funds can be invested in either loans or securities at a positive rate of return or to use the funds for short-term liquidity purposes. At September 30, 2014, the Bank had the following sources of additional borrowings:
$15.0 million in an uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with First Tennessee Bank, NA;
$20.0 million in an uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with Zions Bank;
$78.3 million of available credit from the Federal Reserve Bank; and
$271.0 million of available credit from FHLB of Des Moines (after deducting outstanding borrowings with FHLB of Des Moines).
The Bank may also seek other sources of contingent liquidity including additional federal funds purchased lines with correspondent banks and lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no funds drawn on the uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with First Tennessee Bank, NA, Zions Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank at September 30, 2014. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Des Moines equal to 0.12% of the total assets of the Bank at December 31 annually. The Bank is also required to own activity-based stock, which is based on 4.00% of the Bank's outstanding advances. These percentages are subject to change at the discretion of the FHLB Board of Directors.
In addition to the above sources of additional borrowings, the Bank has implemented arrangements to acquire out-of-market certificates of deposit as an additional source of funding. As of September 30, 2014, the Bank had $25.4 million in out-of-market certificates of deposit.
The Bank anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments. At September 30, 2014, the Bank had outstanding commitments to originate and purchase mortgage and commercial loans of $22.1 million and to sell mortgage loans of $9.2 million. Commitments by the Bank to originate loans are not necessarily executed by the customer. The Bank monitors the ratio of commitments to funding for use in liquidity management. At September 30, 2014, the Bank had no outstanding commitments to purchase investment securities and no commitments to sell investment securities available for sale.

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The Company has an available line of credit with United Bankers' Bank for liquidity needs of $4.0 million with no funds advanced at September 30, 2014. The line of credit was renewed on October 1, 2014 and is available through October 1, 2015. The Company has pledged 100% of Bank stock as collateral for this line of credit.
The Company uses its capital resources to pay dividends to its stockholders, to support organic growth, to make acquisitions, to service its debt obligations and to provide funding for investment into the Bank as Tier 1 (core) capital.
Savings institutions insured by the FDIC are required to meet three regulatory capital requirements. If a requirement is not met, regulatory authorities may take legal or administrative actions, including restrictions on growth or operations or, in extreme cases, seizure. Institutions not in compliance may apply for an exemption from the requirements and submit a recapitalization plan. At September 30, 2014, the Bank met all current capital requirements.
The OCC has adopted capital requirements for savings institutions comparable to the requirement for national banks. The minimum OCC core capital requirement for well-capitalized institutions is 5.00% of total adjusted assets. The Bank had Tier 1 (core) capital of 9.70% at September 30, 2014. The minimum OCC total risk-based capital requirement for well-capitalized institutions is 10.00% of risk-weighted assets. The Bank had total risk-based capital of 14.50% at September 30, 2014.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts which are classified as cash flow hedge contracts, fair value hedge contracts, or non-designated derivative contracts. At September 30, 2014, the total notional amount of interest rate swap contracts was $51.2 million with a fair value net loss of $853,000. The Company is exposed to losses if the counterparties fail to make their payments under the contract in which the Company is in a receiving status. The Company minimizes its risk by monitoring the credit standing of the counterparties. The Company anticipates the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the remaining agreements. See Note 13 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Bank's operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Bank are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Bank's performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, the Company makes use of a number of different financial instruments to help meet the financial needs of its customers. In accordance with GAAP, the full notional amounts of these transactions are not recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are referred to as off-balance sheet instruments. These transactions and activities include commitments to extend lines of credit and standby letters of credit, and a recourse liability on the repurchase of mortgage loans previously sold. Off-balance sheet arrangements are discussed further in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2014, under Note 20 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”
Off-balance sheet arrangements also include trust preferred securities, which have been de-consolidated in this report. Further information regarding trust preferred securities can be found in Note 12 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-04 “Liabilities” (ASC Topic 405), obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. This update requires measuring the obligation resulting from joint and several liability arrangements to include (1) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement amount of its co-obligors and, (2) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this update should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the update's scope that exist at the beginning of an entity's fiscal year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and it did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-07 “Presentation of Financial Statements” (ASC Topic 205), liquidation basis of accounting. The amendments require an entity to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent. Liquidation is imminent when the likelihood is remote that the entity will return from liquidation and either (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces (for example, involuntary bankruptcy). The guidance is effective for entities that determine liquidation is imminent for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and it did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-10 “Derivatives and Hedging” (ASC Topic 815), inclusion of the Fed Funds effective swap rate (or overnight index swap rate) as a benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes. The amendments permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the US Treasury Rate and London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The amendments also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and it did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-11 “Income Taxes” (ASC Topic 740), regarding presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the entity is not planning on using any deferred tax for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and it did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In January 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-04 “Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” (ASC Topic 310-40), regarding guidance to reduce inconsistencies when derecognizing loan receivables and recording real estate recognized. A creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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In April 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-08 “Presentation of Financial Statement (ASC Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment" (ASC Topic 360), regarding guidance to report discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. This update addresses the issue that currently, many disposals of small groups of assets, that are recurring in nature, qualify for discontinued operations. This update changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and also enhances convergence of the FASB’s and the International Accounting Standard Board’s (IASB) reporting requirements for discontinued operations.The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals that have not been reported in the financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-11 “Transfers and Servicing" (ASC Topic 860), regarding changing the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting requiring separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. In addition, this Update requires disclosures for certain transactions comprising (1) a transfer of a financial asset accounted for as a sale and (2) an agreement with the same transferee entered into in contemplation of the initial transfer that results in the transferor retaining substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial asset throughout the term of the transaction. The update is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and the disclosure for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings is required to be presented for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, as required, and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12 “Compensation-Stock Compensation” (ASC Topic 718), regarding when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this Update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-13 “Consolidation” (ASC Topic 810), measuring the financial assets and the financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity. For entities that consolidate a collateralized financing entity within the scope of this update, an option to elect to measure the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that collateralized financing entity using either the measurement alternative included in this Update or Topic 820 on fair value measurement is provided. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-14 “Receivables-Trouble Debt Restructurings by Creditor” (ASC Subtopic 310-40), require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met: (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim; and (3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should adopt the amendments in this Update using either a prospective transition method or a modified retrospective transition method. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted if the entity already has adopted Update 2014-04. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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In September 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15 “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern” (ASC Topic 205-40), disclosing the uncertainties about an Entity's ability to continue as a going concern. There may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Financial statements should be presented using the going concern basis of accounting, but the amendment in this update should be followed to determine whether to disclose information about the relevant conditions and events. The guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual period and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company anticipates to apply this update in the annual report for fiscal 2017 and does not expect the application to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Other than ASU No. 2014-15, no other FASB updates have been issued which are applicable to the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Subsequent Event
Management has evaluated subsequent events for potential disclosure or recognition through November 7, 2014, the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company's net income is largely dependent on its net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities with short- and medium-term maturities mature or reprice more rapidly than its interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net income.

In an attempt to manage its exposure to change in interest rates, management monitors the Company's interest rate risk. The Company's Asset/Liability Committee meets periodically to review the Company's interest rate risk position and profitability, and to recommend adjustments for consideration by executive management. Management also reviews the Bank's securities portfolio, formulates investment strategies, and oversees the timing and implementation of transactions to assure attainment of the Board's objectives in the most effective manner. In managing market risk and the asset/liability mix, the Bank has placed its emphasis on developing a portfolio in which, to the extent practicable, assets and liabilities reprice within similar periods. Notwithstanding the Company's interest rate risk management activities, the potential for changing interest rates is an uncertainty which may have an adverse effect on net income.

The Company adjusts its asset/liability position to mitigate the Company's interest rate risk. At times, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, management may increase the Company's interest rate risk position in order to increase its net interest margin. The Company's results of operations and net portfolio values remain vulnerable to increases in interest rates and to fluctuations in the difference between long- and short-term interest rates.

As set forth below, the volatility of a rate change, the change in asset or liability mix of the Company or other factors may produce a decrease in net interest margin in an upward moving rate environment even as the net portfolio value (“NPV”) estimate indicates an increase in net value. The inverse situation may also occur. One approach used by the Company to quantify interest rate risk is an NPV analysis. This analysis calculates the difference between the present value of the liabilities and the present value of expected cash flows from assets and off-balance sheet contracts. The following tables set forth, at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, an analysis of the Company's interest rate risk as measured by the estimated changes in NPV resulting from instantaneous and sustained parallel shifts in the yield curve. Management does not believe that the Company has experienced any material changes in its market risk position from that disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2014 or that the Company's primary market risk exposures and how those exposures were managed during the three months ended September 30, 2014 changed significantly when compared to June 30, 2014.

Even if interest rates change in the designated amounts, there can be no assurance that the Company's assets and liabilities would perform as set forth below. In addition, a change in U.S. Treasury rates in the designated amounts accompanied by a change in the shape of the Treasury yield curve would cause significantly different changes to the NPV than indicated below.

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September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in NPV
Change in
Interest Rates
 
Estimated
NPV
Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Basis Points
 
 
 
 
 
 
+300
 
$
251,447

 
$
25,844

 
11
 %
+200
 
246,120

 
20,517

 
9

+100
 
237,773

 
12,170

 
5

 
225,603

 

 

-100
 
188,504

 
(37,099
)
 
(16
)
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in NPV
Change in
Interest Rates
 
Estimated
NPV
Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Basis Points
 
 
 
 
 
 
+300
 
$
255,897

 
$
25,152

 
11
 %
+200
 
250,767

 
20,022

 
9

+100
 
242,485

 
11,740

 
5

 
230,745

 

 

-100
 
189,935

 
(40,810
)
 
(18
)
In managing market risk and the asset/liability mix, the Bank has placed an emphasis on developing a portfolio in which, to the extent practicable, assets and liabilities reprice within similar periods. The goal of this policy is to provide a relatively consistent level of net interest income in varying interest rate cycles and to minimize the potential for significant fluctuations from period to period.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2014, an evaluation was performed by the Company's management, including the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2014.

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Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management's report on internal control over financial reporting is included in Part II, Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
The Company, the Bank and each of their subsidiaries are, from time to time, involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of their businesses. While the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is generally the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel representing the Bank and the Company in any such proceedings, that the resolution of any such proceedings should not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company, the Bank and each of their subsidiaries are not aware of any material legal actions or other proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities outside of the normal course of business.
Item 1A.    Risk Factors
The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies or prospects in a material and adverse manner. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the above-referenced filing as of September 30, 2014.
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.    Other Information
None.
Item 6.    Exhibits
See "Exhibit Index."

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
 
 
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 7, 2014
By:
/s/ STEPHEN M. BIANCHI
 
 
 
Stephen M. Bianchi,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 7, 2014
By:
/s/ BRENT R. OLTHOFF
 
 
 
Brent R. Olthoff,
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
 
Description
10.1
 
Promissory Note dated October 1, 2014, by and between the Company and United Bankers’ Bank.
31.1
 
Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
 
Certification of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
 
Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
 
Certification of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

___________________________________________________ 
*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability.


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