10-Q


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

FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2016
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From                      To                     
Commission File Number: 000-30421
 
 
 HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
95-4788120
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse Suite A
Los Angeles, California
 
90010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(213) 382-2200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)
 
 Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
 
x
Accelerated Filer
¨

Non-Accelerated Filer
 
¨  (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 Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
As of May 5, 2016, there were 32,251,187 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock.




Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Table of Contents
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 


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Part I — Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
 
(Unaudited) March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
137,464

 
$
164,364

Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $667,640 as of March 31, 2016 and $700,627 as of December 31, 2015)
675,032

 
698,296

Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value
2,583

 
2,874

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $41,026 as of March 31, 2016 and $42,935 as of December 31, 2015
3,265,453

 
3,140,381

Accrued interest receivable
10,626

 
9,501

Premises and equipment, net
30,112

 
29,834

Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net
9,411

 
8,511

Customers’ liability on acceptances
2,809

 
3,586

Servicing assets
11,452

 
11,744

Core deposit intangible, net
1,619

 
1,701

Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, at cost
16,385

 
16,385

Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") stock, at cost
14,423

 
14,098

Income tax asset
56,456

 
57,174

Bank-owned life insurance
48,612

 
48,340

Prepaid expenses and other assets
28,311

 
27,732

Total assets
$
4,310,748

 
$
4,234,521

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
1,172,444

 
$
1,155,518

Interest-bearing
2,327,548

 
2,354,458

Total deposits
3,499,992

 
3,509,976

Accrued interest payable
3,249

 
3,177

Bank’s liability on acceptances
2,809

 
3,586

FHLB advances
250,000

 
170,000

Servicing liabilities
4,588

 
4,784

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") loss sharing liability
1,266

 
1,289

Subordinated debentures
18,759

 
18,703

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
19,225

 
29,088

Total liabilities
3,799,888

 
3,740,603

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 62,500,000 shares; issued 32,842,495 shares (32,249,512 shares outstanding) as of March 31, 2016 and issued 32,566,522 shares (31,974,359 shares outstanding) as of December 31, 2015
33

 
257

Additional paid-in capital
558,945

 
557,761

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense of $2,037 as of March 31, 2016 and tax benefit of $2,007 as of December 31, 2015
5,364

 
(315
)
Retained earnings
16,742

 
6,422

Less: treasury stock, at cost; 592,983 shares as of March 31, 2016 and 592,163 shares as of December 31, 2015
(70,224
)
 
(70,207
)
Total stockholders’ equity
510,860

 
493,918

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,310,748

 
$
4,234,521


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
39,067

 
$
37,034

Interest on securities
3,017

 
3,874

Dividends on FRB and FHLB stock
542

 
482

Interest on deposits in other banks
48

 
48

Total interest and dividend income
42,674

 
41,438

Interest expense:
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
3,727

 
3,780

Interest on subordinated debentures
183

 
145

Interest on FHLB advances
195

 
56

Total interest expense
4,105

 
3,981

Net interest income before provision for loan losses
38,569

 
37,457

Negative provision for loan losses
(1,525
)
 
(1,673
)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
40,094

 
39,130

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
3,001

 
3,211

Trade finance and other service charges and fees
1,044

 
1,267

Gain on sales of Small Business Administration ("SBA") loans
858

 
1,684

Net gain on sales of securities

 
2,184

Disposition gains on Purchased Credit Impaired ("PCI") loans
659

 
1,222

Other operating income
1,399

 
1,282

Total noninterest income
6,961

 
10,850

Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
15,698

 
16,384

Occupancy and equipment
3,496

 
4,303

Data processing
1,436

 
2,132

Professional fees
1,464

 
2,341

Supplies and communications
736

 
830

Advertising and promotion
522

 
523

OREO expense
465

 
417

Merger and integration costs

 
1,611

Other operating expenses
2,251

 
2,851

Total noninterest expense
26,068

 
31,392

Income before income tax expense
20,987

 
18,588

Income tax expense
6,183

 
7,534

Net income
$
14,804

 
$
11,054

Basic earnings per share
$
0.46

 
$
0.35

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.46

 
$
0.35

Weighted-average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
31,846,371

 
31,747,299

Diluted
31,928,103

 
32,026,723


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
14,804

 
$
11,054

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
 
 
 
Unrealized gain on securities:
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gain arising during period
9,723

 
12,043

Less: reclassification adjustment for net gain included in net income

 
(2,184
)
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income
(4,044
)
 
(4,123
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
5,679

 
5,736

Comprehensive income
$
20,483

 
$
16,790


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
Common Stock - Number of Shares
 
Stockholders’ Equity
 
Shares Issued
 
Treasury Shares
 
Shares Outstanding
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Accumulated (Deficit) Retained Earnings
 
Treasury Stock, at Cost
 
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at January 1, 2015
32,488,097

 
(577,894
)
 
31,910,203

 
$
257

 
$
554,904

 
$
463

 
$
(32,379
)
 
$
(69,858
)
 
$
453,387

Stock options exercised
19,581

 

 
19,581

 

 
278

 

 

 

 
278

Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
3,850

 

 
3,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 
528

 

 

 

 
528

Cash dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,513
)
 

 
(3,513
)
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 
11,054

 

 
11,054

Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes

 

 

 

 

 
5,736

 

 

 
5,736

Balance at March 31, 2015
32,511,528

 
(577,894
)
 
31,933,634

 
$
257

 
$
555,710

 
$
6,199

 
$
(24,838
)
 
$
(69,858
)
 
$
467,470

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2016
32,566,522

 
(592,163
)
 
31,974,359

 
$
257

 
$
557,761

 
$
(315
)
 
$
6,422

 
$
(70,207
)
 
$
493,918

Correction of accounting for the 2011 1-for-8 stock split






(224
)

224









Stock options exercised
22,209

 

 
22,209

 

 
341

 

 

 

 
341

Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
253,764

 

 
253,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 
619

 

 

 

 
619

Restricted stock surrendered due to employee tax liability

 
(820
)
 
(820
)
 

 

 

 

 
(17
)
 
(17
)
Cash dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 
(4,484
)
 

 
(4,484
)
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 
14,804

 

 
14,804

Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes

 

 

 

 

 
5,679

 

 

 
5,679

Balance at March 31, 2016
32,842,495

 
(592,983
)
 
32,249,512

 
$
33

 
$
558,945

 
$
5,364

 
$
16,742

 
$
(70,224
)
 
$
510,860

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands) 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,804

 
$
11,054

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
3,982

 
5,441

Share-based compensation expense
619

 
528

Negative provision for loan losses
(1,525
)
 
(1,673
)
Gain on sales of securities

 
(2,184
)
Gain on sales of SBA loans
(858
)
 
(1,684
)
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
(35
)
 

Disposition gains on PCI loans
(659
)
 
(1,222
)
Valuation adjustment on OREO
465

 
(215
)
Origination of SBA loans held for sale
(12,152
)
 
(23,108
)
Proceeds from sales of SBA loans
13,662

 
21,996

Change in accrued interest receivable
(1,125
)
 
511

Change in bank-owned life insurance
(272
)
 
(253
)
Change in prepaid expenses and other assets
(441
)
 
(257
)
Change in income tax asset
(3,326
)
 
(6,230
)
Change in accrued interest payable
72

 
47

Change in FDIC loss sharing liability
(23
)
 
(1,531
)
Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(7,354
)
 
(6,568
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
5,834

 
(5,348
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from matured, called and repayment of securities
30,884

 
34,613

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

 
176,848

Proceeds from sales of OREO
117

 
4,038

Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance

 
1,323

Change in loans receivable, excluding purchases
(93,113
)
 
13,952

Purchases of premises and equipment
(990
)
 
(903
)
Purchases of loans receivable
(30,687
)
 
(43,979
)
Purchases of FRB stock
(325
)
 
(1
)
Net cash (used in) provided by provided by investing activities
(94,114
)
 
185,891

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Change in deposits
(9,984
)
 
(4,070
)
Change in overnight FHLB borrowings
80,000

 
(150,000
)
Redemption of rescinded stock obligation

 
(783
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
341

 
278

Cash paid for treasury shares acquired in respect of share-based compensation
(17
)
 

Cash dividends paid
(8,960
)
 
(2,234
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
61,380

 
(156,809
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(26,900
)
 
23,734

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
164,364

 
158,320

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
137,464

 
$
182,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
4,034

 
$
3,934

Income taxes
$
9,887

 
$
13,172

Non-cash activities:
 
 
 
Transfer of loans receivable to OREO
$
676

 
$
627

Income tax expense related to items in other comprehensive income
$
(4,044
)
 
$
(4,123
)
Change in unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income
$
(9,723
)
 
$
(12,043
)
Cash dividends declared
$
(4,482
)
 
$
(3,513
)
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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Hanmi Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

Hanmi Financial Corporation (“Hanmi Financial,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a bank holding company whose subsidiary is Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”). Our primary operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money through operation of the Bank.

In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hanmi Financial and its subsidiaries reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period ended March 31, 2016, but are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be reported for the entire year or any other interim period. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. The aforementioned unaudited consolidated financial statements are in conformity with GAAP. Such interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The interim information should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K”).

The preparation of interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates subject to change include, among other items, the determination of allowance for loan losses and various other assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Descriptions of our significant accounting policies are included in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.



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Note 2 — Securities

The following is a summary of securities available for sale as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gain
 
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities (1) (2)
$
271,395

 
$
2,642

 
$
447

 
$
273,590

Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)
91,947

 
404

 
222

 
92,129

U.S. government agency securities
39,982

 
66

 
8

 
40,040

SBA loan pool securities
60,811

 
12

 
216

 
60,607

Municipal bonds-tax exempt
161,527

 
4,599

 

 
166,126

Municipal bonds-taxable
13,888

 
425

 

 
14,313

Corporate bonds
5,016

 

 
18

 
4,998

U.S. treasury securities
158

 
2

 

 
160

Mutual funds
22,916

 
240

 
87

 
23,069

Total securities available for sale
$
667,640

 
$
8,390

 
$
998

 
$
675,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities (1) (2)
$
286,450

 
$
392

 
$
2,461

 
$
284,381

Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)
97,904

 
79

 
997

 
96,986

U.S. government agency securities
48,478

 

 
656

 
47,822

SBA loan pool securities
63,670

 
7

 
411

 
63,266

Municipal bonds-tax exempt
162,101

 
1,820

 
19

 
163,902

Municipal bonds-taxable
13,932

 
189

 
88

 
14,033

Corporate bonds
5,017

 

 
24

 
4,993

U.S. treasury securities
159

 
1

 

 
160

Mutual funds
22,916

 

 
163

 
22,753

Total securities available for sale
$
700,627

 
$
2,488

 
$
4,819

 
$
698,296

                              
(1) 
Collateralized by residential mortgages and guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities.
(2) 
Include securities collateralized by home equity conversion mortgages with total estimated fair value of $56.9 million and $58.6 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.






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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities as of March 31, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are included in the table shown below based on their contractual maturities. However, their expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mutual funds do not have contractual maturities. However, they are included in the table shown below as over ten years since the Company intends to hold these securities for at least this duration.
 
Available for Sale
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
Within one year
$
25

 
$
25

Over one year through five years
87,158

 
87,606

Over five years through ten years
300,008

 
303,688

Over ten years
280,449

 
283,713

Total
$
667,640

 
$
675,032

Gross unrealized losses on securities available for sale, the estimated fair value of the related securities and the number of securities aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
 
Holding Period
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Number of Securities
 
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Number of Securities
 
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Number of Securities
 
(in thousands, except number of securities)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$
281

 
$
65,007

 
12

 
$
166

 
$
18,704

 
8

 
$
447

 
$
83,711

 
20

Collateralized mortgage obligations
43

 
18,161

 
7

 
179

 
15,364

 
8

 
222

 
33,525

 
15

U.S. government agency securities

 

 

 
8

 
7,984

 
3

 
8

 
7,984

 
3

SBA loan pool securities
125

 
47,102

 
12

 
91

 
7,193

 
3

 
216

 
54,295

 
15

Municipal bonds-tax exempt

 
854

 
1

 

 

 

 

 
854

 
1

Corporate bonds
18

 
4,998

 
1

 

 

 

 
18

 
4,998

 
1

Mutual funds

 

 

 
87

 
939

 
3

 
87

 
939

 
3

Total
$
467

 
$
136,122

 
33

 
$
531

 
$
50,184

 
25

 
$
998

 
$
186,306

 
58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$
1,734

 
$
193,931

 
52

 
$
727

 
$
21,659

 
9

 
$
2,461

 
$
215,590

 
61

Collateralized mortgage obligations
335

 
48,970

 
18

 
662

 
32,964

 
13

 
997

 
81,934

 
31

U.S. government agency securities
201

 
23,289

 
8

 
455

 
24,533

 
8

 
656

 
47,822

 
16

SBA loan pool securities
161

 
50,499

 
12

 
250

 
7,036

 
3

 
411

 
57,535

 
15

Municipal bonds-tax exempt
19

 
8,922

 
6

 

 

 

 
19

 
8,922

 
6

Municipal bonds-taxable
88

 
7,106

 
4

 

 

 

 
88

 
7,106

 
4

Corporate binds
24

 
4,994

 
1

 

 

 

 
24

 
4,994

 
1

Mutual funds
66

 
21,820

 
3

 
97

 
928

 
3

 
163

 
22,748

 
6

Total
$
2,628

 
$
359,531

 
104

 
$
2,191

 
$
87,120

 
36

 
$
4,819

 
$
446,651

 
140


All individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 had investment grade ratings upon purchase. The issuers of these securities have not established any cause for default on these securities and the various rating agencies have reaffirmed these securities’ long-term

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investment grade status as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated.

The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis. In addition, the unrealized losses on municipal and corporate bonds are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired, as the bonds are rated investment grade and there are no credit quality concerns with the issuers. Interest payments have been made as scheduled, and management believes this will continue in the future and that the bonds will be repaid in full as scheduled. Therefore, in management’s opinion, all securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the past 12 months or longer as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were not other-than-temporarily impaired, and therefore, no impairment charges as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were warranted.

Realized gains and losses on sales of securities and proceeds from sales of securities were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in thousands)
Gross realized gains on sales of securities
$

 
$
2,194

Gross realized losses on sales of securities

 
(10
)
Net realized gains on sales of securities
$

 
$
2,184

Proceeds from sales of securities
$

 
$
176,848


For the three months ended March 31, 2016, there was no gain or loss included in earnings resulting from the sale of securities. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, there was a $2.2 million net gain in earnings resulting from the sale of securities that had previously been recorded as net unrealized gains of $535,000 in comprehensive income.

Securities available for sale with market values of $70.2 million and $72.0 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.



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Note 3 — Loans

Loans Receivable, Net

Loans receivable consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
772,454

 
$
4,264

 
$
776,718

 
$
735,501

 
$
4,849

 
$
740,350

Hospitality
544,708

 
4,099

 
548,807

 
539,345

 
4,080

 
543,425

Gas station
313,571

 
4,613

 
318,184

 
319,363

 
4,292

 
323,655

Other (2)
1,053,306

 
5,495

 
1,058,801

 
973,243

 
5,418

 
978,661

Construction
27,017

 

 
27,017

 
23,387

 

 
23,387

Residential property
255,334

 
1,154

 
256,488

 
234,879

 
1,157

 
236,036

Total real estate loans
2,966,390

 
19,625

 
2,986,015

 
2,825,718

 
19,796

 
2,845,514

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
140,559

 
161

 
140,720

 
152,602

 
171

 
152,773

Commercial lines of credit
124,962

 

 
124,962

 
128,224

 

 
128,224

International loans
29,950

 

 
29,950

 
31,879

 

 
31,879

Total commercial and industrial loans
295,471

 
161

 
295,632

 
312,705

 
171

 
312,876

Consumer loans (3)
24,783

 
49

 
24,832

 
24,879

 
47

 
24,926

Loans receivable
3,286,644

 
19,835

 
3,306,479

 
3,163,302

 
20,014

 
3,183,316

Allowance for loans losses
(35,381
)
 
(5,645
)
 
(41,026
)
 
(37,494
)
 
(5,441
)
 
(42,935
)
Loans receivable, net
$
3,251,263

 
$
14,190

 
$
3,265,453

 
$
3,125,808

 
$
14,573

 
$
3,140,381

 
(1) 
Includes owner-occupied property loans of $1.23 billion and $1.20 billion as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2) 
Includes, among other property types, mixed-use, apartment, office, industrial, faith-based facilities and warehouse; the remaining real estate categories represent less than one percent of the Bank's total loans.
(3) 
Consumer loans include home equity lines of credit of $21.7 million and $21.8 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Accrued interest on loans receivable was $7.1 million and $7.9 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, loans receivable of $518.9 million and $557.7 million, respectively, were pledged to secure advances from the FHLB and the FRB's discount window.


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Loans Held for Sale

The following table includes the activity for loans held for sale (excluding PCI loans) by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
Real Estate
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Total Non-PCI
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale, at beginning of period
$
840

 
$
2,034

 
$
2,874

Originations
6,473

 
5,679

 
12,152

Sales
(5,488
)
 
(6,935
)
 
(12,423
)
Principal payoffs and amortization
(1
)
 
(19
)
 
(20
)
Loans held for sale, at end of period
$
1,824

 
$
759

 
$
2,583

 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale, at beginning of period
$
3,323

 
$
2,128

 
$
5,451

Originations
16,927

 
6,181

 
23,108

Sales
(13,014
)
 
(6,840
)
 
(19,854
)
Principal payoffs and amortization
(10
)
 
(18
)
 
(28
)
Loans held for sale, at end of period
$
7,226

 
$
1,451

 
$
8,677


There was no reclassification of Non-PCI loans receivable to loans held for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows for the periods indicated:
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
37,494

 
$
5,441

 
$
42,935

 
$
51,640

 
$
1,026

 
52,666

Charge-offs
(637
)
 

 
(637
)
 
(34
)
 
(52
)
 
(86
)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
253

 

 
253

 
1,692

 
352

 
2,044

Net loan (charge-offs) recoveries
(384
)
 

 
(384
)
 
1,658

 
300

 
1,958

(Negative provision) provision
(1,729
)
 
204

 
(1,525
)
 
(1,783
)
 
110

 
(1,673
)
Balance at end of period
$
35,381

 
$
5,645

 
$
41,026

 
$
51,515

 
$
1,436

 
52,951


Management believes the allowance for loan losses is appropriate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. However, the allowance is an estimate that is inherently uncertain and depends on the outcome of future events. Management’s estimates are based on previous loss experience; volume, growth and composition of the loan portfolio; the value of collateral; and current economic conditions. Our lending is concentrated generally in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses primarily in California, Texas and Illinois.








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The following table details the information on the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
Real Estate
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses on Non-PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
29,800

 
$
7,081

 
$
242

 
$
371

 
$
37,494

Charge-offs
(535
)
 
(102
)
 

 

 
(637
)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
93

 
160

 

 

 
253

(Negative provision) provision
(1,080
)
 
(850
)
 
13

 
188

 
(1,729
)
Ending balance
$
28,278

 
$
6,289

 
$
255

 
$
559

 
$
35,381

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
3,334

 
$
759

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,093

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
24,944

 
$
5,530

 
$
255

 
$
559

 
$
31,288

Non-PCI loans receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
2,966,390

 
$
295,471

 
$
24,783

 
$

 
$
3,286,644

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
25,595

 
$
6,441

 
$
700

 
$

 
$
32,736

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
2,940,795

 
$
289,030

 
$
24,083

 
$

 
$
3,253,908

Allowance for loan losses on PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
5,397

 
$
42

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
5,441

Provision
202

 
2

 

 

 
204

Ending balance: acquired with deteriorated credit quality
$
5,599

 
$
44

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
5,645


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PCI loans receivable
$
19,625

 
$
161

 
$
49

 
$

 
$
19,835

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses on Non-PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
41,194

 
$
9,142

 
$
220

 
$
1,084

 
$
51,640

Charge-offs

 
(34
)
 

 

 
(34
)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
32

 
1,660

 

 

 
1,692

Provision (negative provision)
1,324

 
(2,982
)
 
(35
)
 
(90
)
 
(1,783
)
Ending balance
$
42,550

 
$
7,786

 
$
185

 
$
994

 
$
51,515

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
3,386

 
$
1,913

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,299

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
39,164

 
$
5,873

 
$
185

 
$
994

 
$
46,216

Non-PCI loans receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
2,499,323

 
$
250,351

 
$
25,942

 
$

 
$
2,775,616

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
33,537

 
$
11,570

 
$
1,823

 
$

 
$
46,930

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
2,465,786

 
$
238,781

 
$
24,119

 
$

 
$
2,728,686

Allowance for loan losses on PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
895

 
$
131

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,026

Charge-offs
(52
)
 

 

 

 
(52
)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off

 
352

 

 

 
352

Provision (negative provision)
475

 
(365
)
 

 

 
110

Ending balance: acquired with deteriorated credit quality
$
1,318

 
$
118

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,436

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PCI loans receivable
$
40,616

 
$
281

 
$
44

 
$

 
$
40,941










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Loan Quality Indicators

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of our loan portfolio, we utilize an internal loan grading system to identify credit risk and assign an appropriate grade, from 0 to 8, for each loan in our loan portfolio. Third party loan reviews are performed throughout the year. Additional adjustments are made when determined to be necessary. The loan grade definitions are as follows:
Pass and Pass-Watch: Pass and pass-watch loans, grades 0-4, are in compliance in all respects with the Bank’s credit policy and regulatory requirements, and do not exhibit any potential or defined weaknesses as defined under “Special Mention,” “Substandard” or “Doubtful.” This category is the strongest level of the Bank’s loan grading system. It incorporates all performing loans with no credit weaknesses. It includes cash and stock/security secured loans or other investment grade loans.
Special Mention: A special mention credit, grade 5, has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If not corrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects of the debt and result in a Substandard classification. Loans that have significant actual, not potential, weaknesses are considered more severely classified.
Substandard: A substandard credit, grade 6, has a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. A credit graded Substandard is not protected by the sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower, or of the value and type of collateral pledged. With a Substandard loan, there is a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the weaknesses or deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: A doubtful credit, grade 7, is one that has critical weaknesses that would make the collection or liquidation of the full amount due improbable. However, there may be pending events which may work to strengthen the credit, and therefore the amount or timing of a possible loss cannot be determined at the current time.
Loss: A loan classified as loss, grade 8, is considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as an active bank asset is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this asset even though partial recovery may be possible in the future. Loans classified as loss are charged off in a timely manner.

Under regulatory guidance, loans graded special mention or worse are considered criticized loans and loans graded substandard or worse are considered classified loans.


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     As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, pass/pass-watch, special mention and classified loans (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by loan class, were as follows:
 
Pass/Pass-Watch
 
Special Mention
 
Classified
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
764,216

 
$
4,826

 
$
3,412

 
$
772,454

Hospitality
526,393

 
6,636

 
11,679

 
544,708

Gas station
306,330

 
3,772

 
3,469

 
313,571

Other
1,039,280

 
6,352

 
7,674

 
1,053,306

Construction
27,017

 

 

 
27,017

Residential property
254,407

 
52

 
875

 
255,334

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Commercial term
134,120

 
2,366

 
4,073

 
140,559

Commercial lines of credit
124,659

 
195

 
108

 
124,962

International loans
27,940

 
2,010

 

 
29,950

Consumer loans
23,715

 
81

 
987

 
24,783

Total Non-PCI loans
$
3,228,077

 
$
26,290

 
$
32,277

 
$
3,286,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
722,483

 
$
9,519

 
$
3,499

 
$
735,501

Hospitality
517,462

 
9,604

 
12,279

 
539,345

Gas station
309,598

 
5,897

 
3,868

 
319,363

Other
953,839

 
8,662

 
10,742

 
973,243

Construction
23,387

 

 

 
23,387

Residential property
232,862

 
58

 
1,959

 
234,879

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 


Commercial term
145,773

 
2,370

 
4,459

 
152,602

Commercial lines of credit
127,579

 
195

 
450

 
128,224

International loans
29,719

 
2,160

 

 
31,879

Consumer loans
22,707

 
91

 
2,081

 
24,879

Total Non-PCI loans
$
3,085,409

 
$
38,556

 
$
39,337

 
$
3,163,302

 

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The following is an aging analysis of loans (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by loan class, as of the dates indicated:
 
30-59 Days Past Due
 
60-89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Accruing 90 Days or More Past Due
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$
201

 
$
884

 
$
1,085

 
$
771,369

 
$
772,454

 
$

Hospitality
1,201

 
1,610

 
3,299

 
6,110

 
538,598

 
544,708

 

Gas station
2,503

 
711

 
1,473

 
4,687

 
308,884

 
313,571

 

Other
428

 
1,454

 
364

 
2,246

 
1,051,060

 
1,053,306

 

Construction

 

 

 

 
27,017

 
27,017

 

Residential property

 

 
394

 
394

 
254,940

 
255,334

 

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 


 
 
Commercial term
199

 
314

 
1,084

 
1,597

 
138,962

 
140,559

 

Commercial lines of credit

 

 
108

 
108

 
124,854

 
124,962

 

International loans

 

 

 

 
29,950

 
29,950

 

Consumer loans
236

 

 

 
236

 
24,547

 
24,783

 

Total Non-PCI loans
$
4,567

 
$
4,290

 
$
7,606

 
$
16,463

 
$
3,270,181

 
$
3,286,644

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
441

 
$
343

 
$
399

 
$
1,183

 
$
734,318

 
$
735,501

 
$

Hospitality
1,250

 
49

 
3,840

 
5,139

 
534,206

 
539,345

 

Gas station
959

 
406

 
1,517

 
2,882

 
316,481

 
319,363

 

Other
1,144

 
661

 
1,636

 
3,441

 
969,802

 
973,243

 

Construction

 

 

 

 
23,387

 
23,387

 

Residential property

 

 
396

 
396

 
234,483

 
234,879

 

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 


 
 
Commercial term
420

 
253

 
458

 
1,131

 
151,471

 
152,602

 

Commercial lines of credit
58

 

 
392

 
450

 
127,774

 
128,224

 

International loans

 
497

 

 
497

 
31,382

 
31,879

 

Consumer loans
250

 
5

 

 
255

 
24,624

 
24,879

 

Total Non-PCI loans
$
4,522

 
$
2,214

 
$
8,638

 
$
15,374

 
$
3,147,928

 
$
3,163,302

 
$


 Impaired Loans

Loans are considered impaired when the Bank will be unable to collect all interest and principal payments per contractual terms of the loan agreement, unless the loan is well-collateralized and in the process of collection; or they are classified as Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) because, due to the financial difficulties of the borrowers, we have granted concessions to the borrowers we would not otherwise consider; or when current information or events make it unlikely to collect in full according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements; or there is a deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition that raises uncertainty as to timely collection of either principal or interest; or full payment of both interest and principal is in doubt according to the original contractual terms.
We evaluate loan impairment in accordance with applicable GAAP. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, less estimated costs to sell. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is either charged off against the allowance for loan losses or we establish a specific allocation in the allowance for loan losses. Additionally, loans that are considered impaired are specifically excluded from the quarterly migration analysis when determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses required for the period.

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The allowance for collateral-dependent loans is determined by calculating the difference between the outstanding loan balance and the value of the collateral as determined by recent appraisals. The allowance for collateral-dependent loans varies from loan to loan based on the collateral coverage of the loan at the time of designation as nonperforming. We continue to monitor the collateral coverage, using recent appraisals, on these loans on a quarterly basis and adjust the allowance accordingly.

The following tables provide information on impaired loans (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by loan class, as of the dates indicated:
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid 
Principal
Balance
 
With No
Related
Allowance
Recorded
 
With an
Allowance
Recorded
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(in thousands)
As of or for The Period Ended
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2,838

 
$
3,133

 
$
2,683

 
$
155

 
$
59

 
$
2,872

 
$
41

Hospitality
6,666

 
7,082

 
3,264

 
3,402

 
2,582

 
6,703

 
154

Gas station
5,063

 
5,567

 
4,099

 
965

 
84

 
5,107

 
162

Other
8,187

 
9,334

 
6,142

 
2,045

 
605

 
8,249

 
212

Residential property
2,841

 
2,886

 
2,554

 
287

 
4

 
2,770

 
30

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
5,144

 
5,510

 
1,550

 
3,593

 
726

 
5,213

 
77

Commercial lines of credit
38

 
135

 
38

 

 

 
45

 
5

International loans
1,259

 
1,259

 
496

 
763

 
33

 
1,260

 

Consumer loans
700

 
757

 
700

 

 

 
693

 
8

Total Non-PCI loans
$
32,736

 
$
35,663

 
$
21,526

 
$
11,210

 
$
4,093

 
$
32,912

 
$
689

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of or for The Year Ended
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2,597

 
$
2,892

 
$
2,435

 
$
162

 
$
27

 
$
3,878

 
$
277

Hospitality
7,168

 
7,538

 
2,873

 
4,295

 
3,068

 
6,628

 
572

Gas station
5,393

 
5,815

 
4,400

 
993

 
112

 
7,116

 
436

Other
9,288

 
10,810

 
7,219

 
2,069

 
647

 
10,218

 
795

Residential property
2,895

 
3,081

 
2,608

 
287

 
4

 
2,839

 
120

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
5,257

 
5,621

 
1,858

 
3,399

 
457

 
6,637

 
368

Commercial lines of credit
381

 
493

 
280

 
101

 
100

 
1,515

 
42

International loans
1,215

 
1,215

 
647

 
568

 
30

 
1,257

 

Consumer loans
1,665

 
1,898

 
1,665

 

 

 
1,753

 
73

Total Non-PCI loans
$
35,859

 
$
39,363

 
$
23,985

 
$
11,874

 
$
4,445

 
$
41,841

 
$
2,683



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The following is a summary of interest foregone on impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
(in thousands)
Interest income that would have been recognized had impaired loans performed in accordance with their original terms
$
893

 
$
740

 
Less: Interest income recognized on impaired loans
(689
)
 
(710
)
 
Interest foregone on impaired loans
$
204

 
$
30

 
    
There were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans are included in the table above.

Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets

Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the full timely collection of principal or interest is in doubt. Generally, the accrual of interest is discontinued when principal or interest payments become more than 90 days past due, unless management believes the loan is adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. However, in certain instances, we may place a particular loan on nonaccrual status earlier, depending upon the individual circumstances surrounding the loan’s delinquency. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed against current income. Subsequent collections of cash are applied as principal reductions when received, except when the ultimate collectability of principal is probable, in which case interest payments are credited to income. Nonaccrual loans may be restored to accrual status when principal and interest payments become current and full repayment is expected.
    
The following table details nonaccrual loans (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by loan class, as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
Retail
$
1,271

 
$
946

Hospitality
5,277

 
5,790

Gas station
2,531

 
2,774

Other
3,565

 
4,068

Residential property
546

 
1,386

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial term
2,557

 
2,193

Commercial lines of credit
108

 
450

Consumer loans
421

 
1,511

Total nonaccrual Non-PCI loans
$
16,276

 
$
19,118


The following table details nonperforming assets (excluding PCI loans) as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
Nonaccrual Non-PCI loans
$
16,276

 
$
19,118

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

 

Total nonperforming Non-PCI loans
16,276

 
19,118

OREO
9,411

 
8,511

Total nonperforming assets
$
25,687

 
$
27,629



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As of March 31, 2016, OREO consisted of 17 properties with a combined carrying value of $9.4 million. Of the $9.4 million, $6.9 million were OREO acquired in the Central Bancorp Inc. ("CBI") acquisition on August 31, 2014, or were obtained as a result of PCI loan collateral foreclosures subsequent to the acquisition date. As of December 31, 2015, OREO consisted of 14 properties with a combined carrying value of $8.5 million, including a $7.4 million OREO acquired in the CBI acquisition or were obtained as a result of PCI loan collateral foreclosures subsequent to the acquisition date.

Troubled Debt Restructurings
    
The following table details TDRs (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by concession type and loan type, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
 
Nonaccrual TDRs
 
Accrual TDRs
 
Deferral
of
Principal
 
Deferral
of
Principal
and
Interest
 
Reduction
of
Principal
and
Interest
 
Extension
of
Maturity
 
Total
 
Deferral
of
Principal
 
Deferral
of
Principal
and
Interest
 
Reduction
of
Principal
and
Interest
 
Extension
of
Maturity
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$

 
$
20

 
$
328

 
$
348

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,225

 
$

 
$
1,225

Hospitality
1,180

 
18

 

 

 
1,198

 
411

 

 

 

 
411

Gas station
917

 

 

 

 
917

 

 

 

 

 

Other
719

 
804

 
197

 
3

 
1,723

 
2,780

 

 
314

 
1,372

 
4,466

Residential property

 

 

 

 

 
801

 

 

 
296

 
1,097

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Commercial term
42

 

 
1,044

 
622

 
1,708

 
186

 
211

 
1,522

 
824

 
2,743

Commercial lines of credit

 

 

 
38

 
38

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 
250

 

 
127

 

 
377

Total Non-PCI TDR loans
$
2,858

 
$
822

 
$
1,261

 
$
991

 
$
5,932

 
$
4,428

 
$
211

 
$
3,188

 
$
2,492

 
$
10,319

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
344

 
$
344

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,227

 
$

 
$
1,227

Hospitality
1,216

 
28

 

 

 
1,244

 
414

 

 

 

 
414

Gas station
959

 

 

 

 
959

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 
1,301

 
216

 
8

 
1,525

 
3,537

 

 
322

 
1,378

 
5,237

Residential property
689

 

 

 

 
689

 

 

 

 
299

 
299

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Commercial term
45

 

 
997

 
679

 
1,721

 
40

 
214

 
1,673

 
945

 
2,872

Commercial lines of credit
222

 

 

 
58

 
280

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer loans

 

 
116

 

 
116

 
250

 

 

 

 
250

Total Non-PCI TDR loans
$
3,131

 
$
1,329

 
$
1,329

 
$
1,089

 
$
6,878

 
$
4,241

 
$
214

 
$
3,222

 
$
2,622

 
$
10,299


As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, total TDRs were $16.3 million and $17.2 million, respectively. A debt restructuring is considered a TDR if we grant a concession, that we would not have otherwise considered to the borrower, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties. Loans are considered to be TDRs if they were restructured through payment structure modifications such as reducing the amount of principal and interest due monthly and/or allowing for interest only monthly payments for three months or more. All TDRs are impaired and are individually evaluated for specific impairment using one of these three criteria: (1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (2) the loan’s observable market price; or (3) the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of reserves relating to these loans were included in the allowance for loan losses.


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The following table details TDRs (excluding PCI loans), disaggregated by loan class, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
(in thousands, except number of loans)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail (1)
1

 
$
21

 
$
20

 

 
$

 
$

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term (2)
2

 
214

 
209

 
4

 
543

 
508

Total Non-PCI TDR loans
3

 
$
235

 
$
229

 
4

 
$
543

 
$
508

                               
(1) 
Includes a modification of $20,000 through a reduction of principal or accrued interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
(2) 
Includes modifications of $152,000 through payment deferrals and $57,000 through extensions of maturity for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and modifications of $508,000 through extensions of maturity for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we restructured monthly payments on three loans, with a net carrying value of $229,000 as of March 31, 2016, through temporary payment structure modifications. For the restructured loans on accrual status, we determined that, based on the financial capabilities of the borrowers at the time of the loan restructuring and the borrowers’ past performance in the payment of debt service under the previous loan terms, performance and collection under the revised terms are probable.

The following table details TDRs (excluding PCI loans) that defaulted subsequent to the modifications occurring within the previous 12 months, disaggregated by loan class, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
Number of Loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of Loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
(in thousands, except number of loans)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail

 
$

 
1

 
$
1,832

Gas station

 

 
1

 
1,990

Other
2

 
719

 
1

 
379

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
1

 
30

 

 

Commercial lines of credit

 

 
1

 
124

Total Non-PCI TDR loans
3

 
$
749

 
4

 
$
4,325


Purchased Credit Impaired Loans

As part of the acquisition of CBI, the Company purchased loans for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality subsequent to origination and it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected. Outstanding balance of PCI loans, the undiscounted sum of all amounts including amounts deemed principal, interest, fees and penalties, were $29.5 million and $30.9 million, respectively as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
For PCI loans, at the time of acquisition we (i) calculated the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted contractual cash flows”) and (ii) estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted expected cash flows”). The difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The nonaccretable difference represents an estimate of the loss exposure of principal and interest related to the PCI loan portfolios; such amount is subject to

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change over time based on the performance of such loans. The carrying value of PCI loans is reduced by payments received, both principal and interest, and increased by the portion of the accretable yield recognized as interest income.
The excess of expected cash flows at acquisition over the initial fair value of acquired impaired loans is referred to as the “accretable yield” and is recorded as interest income over the estimated life of the loans using the effective yield. If estimated cash flows are indeterminable, the recognition of interest income will cease to be recognized.
At acquisition, the Company may aggregate PCI loans into pools having common credit risk characteristics such as product type, geographic location and risk rating. Increases in expected cash flows over those previously estimated increase the accretable yield and are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in the amount and changes in the timing of expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated decrease the accretable yield and usually result in a provision for loan losses and the establishment of an allowance for loan losses. As the accretable yield increases or decreases from changes in cash flow expectations, the offset is a decrease or increase to the nonaccretable difference. The accretable yield is measured at each financial reporting date based on information then currently available and represents the difference between the remaining undiscounted expected cash flows and the current carrying value of the loans.
The Company removes loans from loan pools when the Company receives payment in settlement with the borrower, sells the loan, or foreclose upon the collateral securing the loan. The Company recognizes "Disposition gain on Purchased Credit Impaired Loans" when the cash proceeds or the amount received are in excess of the loan's carrying amount. The removal of the loan from the loan pool and the recognition of disposition gains do not affect the then applicable loan pool accretable yield.

The following table summarizes the changes in carrying value of PCI loans during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
Carrying Amount
 
Accretable Yield
 
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
14,573

 
$
(5,944
)
Accretion
421

 
421

Payments received
(811
)
 

Disposal/transfer to OREO
211

 

Change in expected cash flows, net

 
(578
)
Provision for credit losses
(204
)
 

Balance at March 31, 2016
$
14,190

 
$
(6,101
)
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2015
$
43,475

 
$
(11,025
)
Accretion
843

 
843

Payments received
(5,425
)
 

Disposal/transfer to OREO
722

 

Change in expected cash flows, net

 
376

Provision for credit losses
(110
)
 

Balance at March 31, 2015
$
39,505

 
$
(9,806
)


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As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, pass/pass-watch, special mention and classified PCI loans, disaggregated by loan class, were as follows:
 
Pass/Pass-Watch
 
Special Mention
 
Classified
 
Total
 
Allowance
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$

 
$
4,264

 
$
4,264

 
$
421

 
$
3,843

Hospitality
184

 

 
3,915

 
4,099

 

 
4,099

Gas station
85

 
166

 
4,362

 
4,613

 
484

 
4,129

Other

 

 
5,495

 
5,495

 
4,497

 
998

Residential property
991

 

 
163

 
1,154

 
197

 
957

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 


Commercial term

 

 
161

 
161

 
44

 
117

Consumer loans

 

 
49

 
49

 
2

 
47

Total PCI loans
$
1,260

 
$
166


$
18,409

 
$
19,835

 
$
5,645

 
$
14,190

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$

 
$
4,849

 
$
4,849

 
$
269

 
$
4,580

Hospitality
186

 

 
3,894

 
4,080

 
88

 
3,992

Gas station

 
176

 
4,116

 
4,292

 
477

 
3,815

Other

 

 
5,418

 
5,418

 
4,412

 
1,006

Residential property
999

 

 
158

 
1,157

 
151

 
1,006

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Commercial term

 

 
171

 
171

 
42

 
129

Consumer loans

 

 
47

 
47

 
2

 
45

Total PCI loans
$
1,185

 
$
176

 
$
18,653

 
$
20,014

 
$
5,441

 
$
14,573

    
Loans accounted for as PCI are generally considered accruing and performing loans as the accretable discount is accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, PCI loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans. If the timing and amount of future cash flows is not reasonably estimable, the loans are classified as nonaccrual loans and interest income is not recognized until the timing and amount of future cash flows can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had no PCI loans on nonaccrual status and included in the delinquency table below.


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The following table presents a summary of the borrowers' underlying payment status of PCI loans as of the dates indicated:
 
30-59 Days Past Due
 
60-89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Allowance Amount
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
978

 
$
61

 
$
1,117

 
$
2,156

 
$
2,108

 
$
4,264

 
$
421

 
$
3,843

Hospitality

 

 
160

 
160

 
3,939

 
4,099

 

 
4,099

Gas station

 

 
450

 
450

 
4,163

 
4,613

 
484

 
4,129

Other

 

 
4,981

 
4,981

 
514

 
5,495

 
4,497

 
998

Residential property

 

 
158

 
158

 
996

 
1,154

 
197

 
957

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Commercial term

 

 
6

 
6

 
155

 
161

 
44

 
117

Consumer loans

 
12

 
37

 
49

 

 
49

 
2

 
47

Total PCI loans
$
978

 
$
73

 
$
6,909

 
$
7,960

 
$
11,875

 
$
19,835

 
$
5,645

 
$
14,190

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$
267

 
$
1,109

 
$
1,376

 
$
3,473

 
$
4,849

 
$
269

 
$
4,580

Hospitality

 
9

 
154

 
163

 
3,917

 
4,080

 
88

 
3,992

Gas station

 

 
457

 
457

 
3,835

 
4,292

 
477

 
3,815

Other
4

 

 
4,996

 
5,000

 
418

 
5,418

 
4,412

 
1,006

Residential property

 

 
158

 
158

 
999

 
1,157

 
151

 
1,006

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Commercial term

 

 
4

 
4

 
167

 
171

 
42

 
129

Consumer loans

 

 
47

 
47

 

 
47

 
2

 
45

Total PCI loans
$
4

 
$
276

 
$
6,925

 
$
7,205

 
$
12,809

 
$
20,014

 
$
5,441

 
$
14,573


Below is a summary of PCI as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively:
 
Pooled PCI Loans
 
Non-pooled PCI Loans
 
 
 
Number of Loans
 
Number of Pools
 
Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of Total
 
Number of Loans
 
Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of Total
 
Total PCI Loans
 (in thousands)
As of March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
67

 
8

 
$
17,498

 
94.7
%
 
1

 
$
973

 
5.3
%
 
$
18,471

Residential property
2

 
2

 
126

 
10.9
%
 
2

 
1,028

 
89.1
%
 
1,154

Total real estate loans
69

 
10

 
17,624

 
89.8
%
 
3

 
2,001

 
10.2
%
 
19,625

Commercial and industrial loans
8

 
3

 
161

 
100.0
%
 

 

 
%
 
161

Consumer loans
1

 
1

 
49

 
100.0
%
 

 

 
%
 
49

Total acquired loans
78

 
14

 
17,834

 
89.9
%
 
3

 
2,001

 
10.1
%
 
19,835

Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
(5,325
)
 
 
 
 
 
(320
)
 
 
 
(5,645
)
Total carrying amount
 
 
 
 
$
12,509

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,681

 
 
 
$
14,190





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Pooled PCI Loans
 
Non-pooled PCI Loans
 
 
 
Number of Loans
 
Number of Pools
 
Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of Total
 
Number of Loans
 
Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of Total
 
Total PCI Loans
 (in thousands)
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
71

 
9

 
$
17,644

 
94.7
%
 
2

 
$
995

 
5.3
%
 
$
18,639

Residential property
2

 
2

 
119

 
10.3
%
 
2

 
1,038

 
89.7
%
 
1,157

Total real estate loans
73

 
11

 
17,763

 
89.7
%
 
4

 
2,033

 
10.3
%
 
19,796

Commercial and industrial loans
11

 
3

 
171

 
100.0
%
 

 

 
%
 
171

Consumer loans
1

 
1

 
47

 
100.0
%
 

 

 
%
 
47

Total acquired loans
85

 
15

 
17,981

 
89.8
%
 
4

 
2,033

 
10.2
%
 
20,014

Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
(5,136
)
 
 
 
 
 
(305
)
 
 
 
(5,441
)
Total carrying amount
 
 
 
 
$
12,845

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,728

 
 
 
$
14,573


Note 4 — Servicing Assets and Liabilities

The changes in servicing assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 
2016
 
2015
 
(in thousands)
Servicing assets:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
11,744

 
$
13,773

Addition related to sale of SBA loans
259

 
617

Amortization
(551
)
 
(1,069
)
Balance at end of period
$
11,452

 
$
13,321

 
 
 
 
Servicing liabilities:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
4,784

 
$
5,971

Amortization
(196
)
 
(442
)
Balance at end of period
$
4,588

 
$
5,529


At March 31, 2016 and 2015, we serviced loans sold to unaffiliated parties in the amounts of $470.3 million and $486.1 million, respectively. These represented loans that have been sold for which the Bank continues to provide servicing. These loans are maintained off balance sheet and are not included in the loans receivable balance. All of the loans serviced were SBA loans.

The Company recorded servicing fee income of $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Servicing fee income, net of amortization of servicing assets and liabilities, is included in other operating income in the consolidated statements of income.


Note 5 — Income Taxes

The Company’s income tax expense was $6.2 million and $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The effective income tax rates were 29.5 percent and 40.5 percent, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 includes a $1.8 million tax benefit recorded as a result of finalization of the Company's 2014 amended income tax returns. Management concluded that no valuation allowance is required for the deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2016.
The Company is subject to examination by various federal and state tax authorities for the years ended December 31, 2008 through 2015. As of March 31, 2016, the Company was subjected to audit or examination by Internal Revenue Service for the 2013 tax year and California Franchise Tax Board for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. Management does not anticipate any material changes in our financial statements as a result of the audits.


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Note 6 — Debt

FHLB Borrowings

The Bank had $250.0 million and $170.0 million in advances (borrowings) from the FHLB as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The FHLB advances were all overnight borrowings at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, interest expense on FHLB advances was $195,000 and $56,000, respectively, and the weighted-average interest rate was 0.43 percent and 0.18 percent, respectively.

The Bank maintains a secured credit facility with the FHLB, allowing the Bank to borrow on an overnight and term basis. The Bank had $472.7 million of loans pledged as collateral with the FHLB, which provides $422.5 million in borrowing capacity, of which $172.5 million remained available at March 31, 2016.

The Bank also has $46.2 million in loans pledged with the FRB, which provides $29.6 million in available borrowing capacity through the Fed Discount Window. In addition, the Bank maintains an investment in the capital stock of the FRB. There were no outstanding borrowings with the FRB as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Subordinated Debentures
The Company assumed Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (“Subordinated Debentures”) as a result of the acquisition of CBI with an unpaid principal balance of $26.8 million and an estimated fair value of $18.5 million. The $8.3 million discount is being amortized to interest expense through the debentures' maturity date of March 15, 2036. CBI formed a trust in 2005 and issued $26.0 million of Trust Preferred Securities (“TPS”) at 6.26 percent fixed rate for the first five years and a variable rate at the 3 month LIBOR plus 140 basis points thereafter and invested the proceeds in the Subordinated Debentures. The Company may redeem the Subordinated Debentures at an earlier date if certain conditions are met. The TPS will be subject to mandatory redemption if the Subordinated Debentures are repaid by the Company. Interest is payable quarterly, and the Company has the option to defer interest payments on the Subordinated Debentures from time to time for a period not to exceed five consecutive years. The amortization of discount was $56,000 and $38,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively.


Note 7 — Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated on both a basic and a diluted basis. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted from the issuance of common stock that then shared in earnings, excluding common shares in treasury.

For diluted EPS, weighted-average number of common shares included the impact of restricted stock under the treasury method. The Company amended all restricted stock agreements as of September 1, 2015 to allow for the payment of non-forfeitable dividends on unvested restricted stock, accordingly, we adopted the two-class method for EPS calculation pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 260-10, Earnings Per Share. Unvested restricted stock containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities prior to vesting and have been included in the earnings allocation in computing basic and diluted EPS under the two-class method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income, net of income allocated to participating securities, by the weighted-average number of common shares. For diluted EPS, weighted-average number of common shares include the diluted effect of stock options.


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The following table is a reconciliation of the components used to derive basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Basic EPS:
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,804

 
$
11,054

Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares
79

 

Income allocated to common shares
14,725

 
11,054

Weighted-average shares for basic EPS
31,846,371

 
31,747,299

Basic EPS
$
0.46

 
$
0.35

 
 
 
 
Effect of dilutive securities - options and unvested restricted stock
81,732

 
279,424

 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
Income allocated to common shares
$
14,725

 
$
11,054

Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS
31,928,103

 
32,026,723

Diluted EPS
$
0.46

 
$
0.35


For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, stock options of 109,750 and 138,725, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note 8 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
 
Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Available for Sale
Securities
 
Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Interest-Only
Strip
 
Tax Benefit (Expense)
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
For the three months ended March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(2,331
)
 
$
9

 
$
2,007

 
$
(315
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
9,723

 

 
(4,044
)
 
5,679

Balance at end of period
$
7,392

 
$
9

 
$
(2,037
)
 
$
5,364

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(985
)
 
$
16

 
$
1,432

 
$
463

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
12,043

 

 
(4,123
)
 
7,920

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income
(2,184
)
 

 

 
(2,184
)
Period change
9,859

 

 
(4,123
)
 
5,736

Balance at end of period
$
8,874

 
$
16

 
$
(2,691
)
 
$
6,199


For the three months ended March 31, 2016, there was no reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to gains in earnings resulting from the sale of available-for-sale securities. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, there was a $2.2 million reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to gains in earnings resulting from the sale of available-for-sale securities. The $2.2 million reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income was included in net gain on sales of securities under noninterest income. The securities sold had a recorded unrealized gain of $535,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2014.

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Note 9 — Regulatory Matters

Risk-Based Capital

In July 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC approved the Basel III regulatory capital framework and related Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act changes. The rules revise minimum capital requirements and adjust prompt corrective action thresholds. The rules also revise the regulatory capital elements, add a new common equity Tier I capital ratio, and increase the minimum Tier I capital ratio requirement. The revisions permit banking organizations to retain, through a one-time election, the existing treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income. Basel III rules, including certain transitional provisions, became effective January 1, 2015, and its requirements are included in the capital ratios presented in the table shown below.

In addition, a new capital conservation buffer of 2.5% began to be phased in effective January 1, 2016 through January 1, 2019, and must be met to avoid limitations on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, repurchase shares or pay discretionary bonuses. In January 2016, the new capital conservation buffer requirement was 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each year until fully implemented in January 2019.

    

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The capital ratios of Hanmi Financial and the Bank as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:
 
Actual
 
Minimum
Regulatory
Requirement
 
Minimum to Be
Categorized as
“Well Capitalized”
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
532,365

 
15.37
%
 
$
277,118

 
8.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
511,172

 
14.78
%
 
$
276,660

 
8.00
%
 
$
345,825

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
490,119

 
14.15
%
 
$
207,839

 
6.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
468,926

 
13.56
%
 
$
207,495

 
6.00
%
 
$
276,660

 
8.00
%
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
484,714

 
13.99
%
 
$
155,879

 
4.50
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
468,926

 
13.56
%
 
$
155,621

 
4.50
%
 
$
224,786

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
490,119

 
11.70
%
 
$
167,500

 
4.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
468,926

 
11.22
%
 
$
167,286

 
4.00
%
 
$
209,107

 
5.00
%
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
499,076

 
14.91
%
 
$
267,760

 
8.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
496,710

 
14.86
%
 
$
267,377

 
8.00
%
 
$
334,222

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
456,941

 
13.65
%
 
$
200,820

 
6.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
454,634

 
13.60
%
 
$
200,533

 
6.00
%
 
$
267,377

 
8.00
%
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
456,941

 
13.65
%
 
$
150,615

 
4.50
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
454,634

 
13.60
%
 
$
150,400

 
4.50
%
 
$
217,244

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
$
456,941

 
11.31
%
 
$
161,620

 
4.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Hanmi Bank
$
454,634

 
11.27
%
 
$
161,399

 
4.00
%
 
$
201,749

 
5.00
%

Note 10 — Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value including a three-level valuation hierarchy, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The three-level fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are defined as follows:

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, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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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.

Fair value is used on a recurring basis for certain assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting. Additionally, fair value is used on a non-recurring basis to evaluate assets or liabilities for impairment or for disclosure purposes.

We record securities available for sale at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain other assets, such as loans held for sale, impaired loans, OREO, and core deposit intangible, are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Non-recurring fair value measurements typically involve assets that are periodically evaluated for impairment and for which any impairment is recorded in the period in which the re-measurement is performed.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument below:

Securities available for sale - The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely 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, or other model-based valuation techniques requiring observable inputs other than quoted prices such as yield curve, prepayment speeds, and default rates. Level 1 securities include U.S. treasury securities and mutual funds that are traded on an active exchange or by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. The fair value of these securities is determined by quoted prices on an active exchange or over-the-counter market. Level 2 securities primarily include mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, U.S. government agency securities, SBA loan pool securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds in markets that are active. In determining the fair value of the securities categorized as Level 2, we obtain reports from nationally recognized broker-dealers detailing the fair value of each investment security held as of each reporting date. The broker-dealers use prices obtained from nationally recognized pricing services to value our fixed income securities. The fair value of the municipal securities is determined based on pricing data provided by nationally recognized pricing services. We review the prices obtained for reasonableness based on our understanding of the marketplace, and also consider any credit issues related to the bonds. As we have not made any adjustments to the market quotes provided to us and as they are based on observable market data, they have been categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Level 3 securities are instruments that are not traded in the market. As such, no observable market data for the instrument is available, which necessitates the use of significant unobservable inputs.

Loans held for sale - Loans held for sale are all SBA loans and carried at the lower of cost or fair value. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had $2.6 million and $2.9 million SBA loans held for sale, respectively. Management obtains quotes, bids or pricing indication sheets on all or part of these loans directly from the purchasing financial institutions. Premiums received or to be received on the quotes, bids or pricing indication sheets are indicative of the fact that cost is lower than fair value. At March 31, 2016, the entire balance of SBA loans held for sale was recorded at its cost. We record SBA loans held for sale on a nonrecurring basis with Level 2 inputs.

Impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) - Nonaccrual loans and performing restructured loans are considered impaired for reporting purposes and are measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Nonaccrual Non-PCI loans with an unpaid principal balance over $100,000 and all performing restructured loans are reviewed individually for the amount of impairment, if any. Nonaccrual Non-PCI loans with an unpaid principal balance of $100,000 or less are evaluated for impairment collectively. The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral dependent impaired loans are recorded based on either the current appraised value of the collateral, a Level 2 measurement, or management’s judgment and estimation of value reported on older appraisals that are then adjusted based on recent market trends, a Level 3 measurement.

OREO - Fair value of OREO is based primarily on third party appraisals, less costs to sell and result in a Level 2 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Appraisals are required annually and may be updated more frequently as circumstances require and the fair value adjustments are made to OREO based on the updated appraised value of the property.

Nonperforming loans held for sale - We reclassify certain nonperforming loans as held for sale when we decide to sell those loans. The fair value of nonperforming loans held for sale is generally based upon the quotes, bids or sales contract prices which approximate their fair value. Nonperforming loans held for sale are recorded at estimated fair value less anticipated liquidation cost. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we did not have nonperforming loans held for sale, which are measured on a nonrecurring basis with Level 2 inputs.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs with No
Active Market
with Identical
Characteristics
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Balance
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$

 
$
273,590

 
$

 
$
273,590

Collateralized mortgage obligations

 
92,129

 

 
92,129

U.S. government agency securities

 
40,040

 

 
40,040

SBA loan pools securities

 
60,607

 

 
60,607

Municipal bonds-tax exempt

 
166,126

 

 
166,126

Municipal bonds-taxable

 
14,313

 

 
14,313

Corporate bonds

 
4,998

 

 
4,998

U.S. treasury securities
160

 

 

 
160

Mutual funds
23,069

 

 

 
23,069

Total securities available for sale
$
23,229

 
$
651,803

 
$

 
$
675,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$

 
$
284,381

 
$

 
$
284,381

Collateralized mortgage obligations

 
96,986

 

 
96,986

U.S. government agency securities

 
47,822

 

 
47,822

SBA loan pools securities

 
63,266

 

 
63,266

Municipal bonds-tax exempt

 
163,902

 

 
163,902

Municipal bonds-taxable

 
14,033

 

 
14,033

Corporate bonds

 
4,993

 

 
4,993

U.S. treasury securities
160

 

 

 
160

Mutual funds
22,753

 

 

 
22,753

Total securities available for sale
$
22,913

 
$
675,383

 
$

 
$
698,296


    

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are as follows:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs With No
Active Market
With Identical
Characteristics
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Loss During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) (1)
$

 
$
21,619

 
$
1,209

 
$
646

OREO (2)
$

 
$
9,411

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs With No
Active Market
With Identical
Characteristics
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Loss During the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) (3)
$

 
$
29,595

 
$
1,044

 
$
2,756

OREO (4)
$

 
$
8,511

 
$

 
$

 
(1) 
Consists of real estate loans of $21.8 million, commercial and industrial loans of $$337 thousand and consumer loans of $700,000.
(2) 
Consists of properties obtained from the foreclosure of commercial property loans of $6.7 million and residential property loans of $2.7 million.
(3) 
Consists of real estate loans of $27.9 million, commercial and industrial loans of $1.0 million, and consumer loans of $1.7 million.
(4) 
Consists of properties obtained from the foreclosure of commercial property loans of $6.6 million and residential property loans of $1.9 million.

ASC 825 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis are discussed above.

The estimated fair value of financial instruments has been determined by using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data in order to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
    

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The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows:
 
March 31, 2016
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
137,464

 
$
137,464

 
$

 
$

Securities available for sale
675,032

 
23,229

 
651,803

 

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
3,265,453

 

 

 
3,264,239

Loans held for sale
2,583

 

 
2,583

 

Accrued interest receivable
10,626

 
10,626

10,626


 

FHLB stock
16,385

 

 
16,385

 

FRB stock
14,423

 

 
14,423

 

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
1,172,444

 

 
1,172,444

 

Interest-bearing deposits
2,327,548

 

 

 
2,342,580

Borrowings
268,759

 

 

 
268,759

Accrued interest payable
3,249

 
3,249

 

 

Off-balance sheet items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments to extend credit
349,931

 

 

 
349,931

Standby letters of credit
7,943

 

 

 
7,943

Commercial letters of credit
5,354

 

 

 
5,354

 
 
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
164,364

 
$
164,364

 
$

 
$

Securities available for sale
698,296

 
22,913

 
675,383

 

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
3,140,381

 

 

 
3,127,172

Loans held for sale
2,874

 

 
2,874

 

Accrued interest receivable
9,501

 
9,501

 

 

FHLB stock
16,385

 

 
16,385

 

FRB stock
14,098

 

 
14,098

 

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
1,155,518

 

 
1,155,518

 

Interest-bearing deposits
2,354,458

 

 

 
2,329,335

Borrowings
188,703

 

 

 
188,703

Accrued interest payable
3,177

 
3,177

 

 

Off-balance sheet items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments to extend credit
262,680

 

 

 
262,680

Standby letters of credit
6,839

 

 

 
6,839

Commercial letters of credit
4,018

 

 

 
4,018


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The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it was practicable to estimate that value are explained below:
Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments (Level 1).
Securities - The fair value of securities, consisting of securities available for sale, is generally obtained from market bids for similar or identical securities, from independent securities brokers or dealers, or from other model-based valuation techniques described above (Levels 1, 2 and 3).
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses - Loans receivable include Non-PCI loans, PCI loans and Non-PCI impaired loans. The fair value of Non-PCI loans receivable is estimated based on the discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate was derived from the associated yield curve plus spreads and reflects the offering rates offered by the Bank for loans with similar financial characteristics. Yield curves are constructed by product type using the Bank’s loan pricing model for like-quality credits. The discount rates used in the Bank’s model represent the rates the Bank would offer to current borrowers for like-quality credits. These rates could be different from what other financial institutions could offer for these loans. No adjustments have been made for changes in credit within the loan portfolio. It is our opinion that the allowance for loan losses relating to performing and nonperforming loans results in a fair valuation of such loans. Additionally, the fair value of our loans may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such loans and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize (Level 3).
The fair value of PCI loans receivable was estimated based on discounted expected cash flows. Increases in expected cash flows and improvements in the timing of cash flows over those previously estimated increase the amount of accretable yield and are recognized as an increase in yield and interest income prospectively. Decreases in the amount and delays in the timing of expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated decrease the amount of accretable yield and usually result in a provision for loan losses and the establishment of an allowance for loan losses (Level 3).
The fair value of impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) is estimated based on the net realizable fair value of the collateral or the observable market price of the most recent sale or quoted price from loans held for sale.  The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  Nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral dependent impaired loans are recorded based on the current appraised value of the collateral (Level 3).

Loans held for sale - Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair market value, as determined based upon quotes, bids or sales contract prices, or as may be assessed based upon the fair value of the collateral which is obtained from recent real estate appraisals (Level 2). Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustment is typically significant and results in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Accrued interest receivable - The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value (Level 1).
Servicing assets or servicing liabilities - Servicing assets or servicing liabilities are carried at implied fair value. The fair values of the servicing assets or servicing liabilities are estimated by discounting future cash flows using market-based discount rates and prepayments speeds. The discount rate is based on the current U.S. Treasury yield curve, as published by the Department of the Treasury, plus a spread for the marketplace risk associated with these assets. (Level 3)
FHLB and FRB stock - The carrying amounts of FHLB and FRB stock approximate fair value as such stock may be resold to the issuer at carrying value (Level 2).
Noninterest-bearing deposits - The fair value of noninterest-bearing deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (Level 2).
Interest-bearing deposits - The fair value of interest-bearing deposits, such as savings accounts, money market checking, and certificates of deposit, is estimated based on discounted cash flows. The cash flows for non-maturity deposits, including savings accounts and money market checking, are estimated based on their historical decaying experiences. The discount rate used for fair valuation is based on interest rates currently being offered by the Bank on comparable deposits as to amount and term (Level 3).

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Borrowings - Borrowings consist of FHLB advances, subordinated debentures and other borrowings. Discounted cash flows based on current market rates for borrowings with similar remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of borrowings (Level 3).
Accrued interest payable - The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value (Level 1).

Commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit - The fair values of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are based upon the difference between the current value of similar loans and the price at which the Bank has committed to make the loans (Level 3).

Note 11 — Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. As a result of adoption of this ASU, excess tax benefits related to the Company's share-based compensation were recognized as income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income during the three months ended March 31, 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, and 2015, share-based compensation expenses were $619,000 and $528,000, respectively, and net tax benefits recognized from stock option exercises and restricted stock awards were $238,000 and $176,000, respectively.

Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense

As of March 31, 2016, unrecognized share-based compensation expense was as follows:
 
Unrecognized
Expense
 
Average Expected
Recognition
Period
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Stock option awards
$
389

 
1.0 year
Restricted stock awards
5,162

 
2.5 years
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense
$
5,551

 
2.4 years

The table below provides stock option information for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value of
In-the-
Money
Options
 
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Options outstanding at beginning of period
510,148

 
$
24.38

 
7.3 years
 
$
3,219

(1) 
Options exercised
(22,209
)
 
$
15.35

 
6.9 years
 

 
Options forfeited
(125
)
 
$
144.00

 
0.1 years
 

 
Options expired
(3,375
)
 
$
168.04

 
0.7 years
 

 
Options outstanding at end of period
484,439

 
$
23.76

 
7.1 years
 
$
2,303

(2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options exercisable at end of period
307,751

 
$
26.44

 
6.7 years
 
$
1,734

(2) 
                              
(1) 
Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $23.72 as of December 31, 2015, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
(2) 
Intrinsic value represents the excess of the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $22.02 as of March 31, 2016, over the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.

There were 22,209 and 19,581 stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.


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Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards under the Company’s 2007 and 2013 Equity Compensation Plans typically vest over three years and are subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the lapse of restrictions. Hanmi Financial becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted shares when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Forfeited shares of restricted stock become available for future grants upon forfeiture.

The table below provides information for restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Restricted stock at beginning of period
136,795

 
$
20.74

Restricted stock granted
254,431

 
$
14.33

Restricted stock vested
(2,699
)
 
$
22.29

Restricted stock forfeited
(667
)
 
$
22.25

Restricted stock at end of period
387,860

 
$
16.52


Note 12 — Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the risk involved with on-balance sheet items recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to loan losses in the event of non-performance by the other party to commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, was based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, premises and equipment, and income-producing or borrower-occupied properties.

The following table shows the distribution of undisbursed loan commitments as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit
$
349,931

 
$
262,680

Standby letters of credit
7,943

 
6,839

Commercial letters of credit
5,354

 
4,018

Total undisbursed loan commitments
$
363,228

 
$
273,537


The allowance for off-balance sheet items is maintained at a level believed to be sufficient to absorb probable losses related to these unfunded credit facilities. The determination of the allowance adequacy is based on periodic evaluations of the unfunded credit facilities including an assessment of the probability of commitment usage, credit risk factors for loans outstanding to these same customers, and the terms and expiration dates of the unfunded credit facilities. Net adjustments to the allowance for off-balance sheet items are included in other operating expenses.





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Activity in the allowance for loan off-balance sheet items was as follows for the periods indicated:
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
Allowance for off-balance sheet items:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
986

 
$
1,366

Provision (negative provision)
234

 
(312
)
Balance at end of period
$
1,220

 
$
1,054


Note 13 — Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial data included herein. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2016, or would be required to be recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) as of March 31, 2016.


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

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the major factors that influenced our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K”) and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2016 (this “Report”).

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements under “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Report constitute 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 (the “Exchange Act”). All statements in this Report other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements about anticipated future operating and financial performance, financial position and liquidity, business strategies, regulatory and competitive outlook, investment and expenditure plans, capital and financing needs and availability, developments regarding our capital plans, plans and objectives of management for future operations, strategic alternatives for a possible business combination, merger or sale transactions, and other similar forecasts and statements of expectation and statements of assumption underlying any of the foregoing. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. These factors include the following: failure to maintain adequate levels of capital and liquidity to support our operations; the effect of potential future supervisory action against us or Hanmi Bank; general economic and business conditions internationally, nationally and in those areas in which we operate, including, but not limited to, California, Illinois and Texas; volatility and deterioration in the credit and equity markets; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; availability of capital from private and government sources; demographic changes; competition for loans and deposits and failure to attract or retain loans and deposits; fluctuations in interest rates and a decline in the level of our interest rate spread; risks of natural disasters related to our real estate portfolio; risks associated with Small Business Administration loans; failure to attract or retain key employees; changes in governmental regulation; enforcement actions against us and litigation we may become a party to; ability of Hanmi Bank to make distributions to Hanmi Financial, which is restricted by certain factors, including Hanmi Bank's retained earnings, net income, prior distributions made, and certain other financial tests; ability to successfully and efficiently integrate the operations of banks and other institutions we acquire; adequacy of our allowance for loan losses; credit quality and the effect of credit quality on our provision for loan losses and allowance for loan losses; changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers and the ability of our borrowers to perform under the terms of their loans and other terms of credit agreements; our ability to control expenses; and changes in securities markets. In addition, for a discussion of some of the other factors that might cause such a difference, see the discussion contained in this Report under the heading “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Also see “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Interest Rate Risk Management” and “Capital Resources and Liquidity” in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as other factors we identify from time to time in our periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed pursuant to the Exchange Act. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date, on which such statements were made, except as required by law.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have established various accounting policies that govern the application of GAAP in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We had no significant changes in our accounting policies since the filing of our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Certain accounting policies require us to make significant estimates and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and we consider these critical accounting policies. For a description of these critical accounting policies, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies” in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We use estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ

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significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and our results of operations for the reporting periods. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of Hanmi Financial’s Board of Directors.

Selected Financial Data

The following table sets forth certain selected financial data for the periods indicated:
 
As of or For the
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Summary balance sheets:
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
137,464

 
$
182,054

Securities
675,032

 
858,064

Loans receivable (1)
3,265,453

 
2,767,080

Assets
4,310,748

 
4,084,015

Deposits
3,499,992

 
3,552,676

Liabilities
3,799,888

 
3,616,545

Stockholders’ equity
510,860

 
467,470

Tangible equity
509,241

 
465,485

Average loans receivable
3,192,832

 
2,821,616

Average securities
682,370

 
971,440

Average interest-earning assets
3,949,788

 
3,901,818

Average assets
4,221,076

 
4,181,524

Average deposits
3,482,986

 
3,526,663

Average borrowings
200,590

 
146,773

Average interest-bearing liabilities
2,544,754

 
2,642,501

Average stockholders’ equity
499,469

 
459,784

Average tangible equity
497,797

 
457,738

Per share data:
 
 
 
Earnings per share – basic (2)
$
0.46

 
$
0.35

Earnings per share – diluted (2)
$
0.46

 
$
0.35

Book value per share (3)
$
15.84

 
$
14.64

Tangible book value per share (4)
$
15.79

 
$
14.58

Cash dividends per share
$
0.14

 
$
0.11

Common shares outstanding
32,249,512

 
31,933,634

Performance ratios:
 
 
 
Return on average assets (5) (6)
1.41
%
 
1.07
 %
Return on average stockholders’ equity (5) (7)
11.92
%
 
9.75
 %
Return on average tangible equity (5) (8)
11.96
%
 
9.79
 %
Net interest margin (9)
3.98
%
 
3.89
 %
Net interest margin excluding acquisition accounting (9)
3.68
%
 
3.28
 %
Efficiency ratio (10)
57.25
%
 
64.98
 %
Efficiency ratio excluding merger and integration costs (10)
57.25
%
 
61.65
 %
Dividend payout ratio (11)
30.28
%
 
31.43
 %
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets
11.83
%
 
11.00
 %
Capital ratios (15):
 
 
 
Total risk-based capital:
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
14.87
%
 
15.23
 %
Hanmi Bank
14.66
%
 
15.15
 %

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Tier 1 risk-based capital:
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
13.61
%
 
13.97
 %
Hanmi Bank
13.40
%
 
13.89
 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital:
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
13.61
%
 
13.97
 %
Hanmi Bank
13.40
%
 
13.89
 %
Tier 1 leverage:
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial
11.26
%
 
10.29
 %
Hanmi Bank
11.25
%
 
10.23
 %
Asset quality ratios:
 
 
 
Nonperforming Non-PCI loans to loans (12)
0.50
%
 
1.05
 %
Nonperforming assets to assets (13)
0.60
%
 
1.01
 %
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans
0.05
%
 
(0.28
)%
Allowance for loan losses to loans
1.24
%
 
1.88
 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing Non-PCI loans (12) (14)
217.38
%
 
176.07
 %
Acquired loans:
 
 
 
PCI loans, net of discounts
$
19,834

 
$
41,105

Allowance for loan losses on PCI loans
$
5,645

 
$
1,435

Non-PCI loans, net of discounts
$
139,869

 
$
206,460

Unamortized acquisition discounts on Non-PCI loans
$
9,021

 
$
18,185

 
(1) 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
(2) 
Calculation based on net income allocated to common shares
(3) 
Stockholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding
(4) 
Tangible equity divided by common shares outstanding
(5) 
Calculation based on annualized net income
(6) 
Net income divided by average assets
(7) 
Net income divided by average stockholders’ equity
(8) 
Net income divided by average tangible equity
(9) 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses divided by average interest-earning assets
(10) 
Noninterest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income
(11) 
Dividend declared per share divided by basic earnings per share
(12) 
Excludes PCI loans
(13) 
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans (see footnote (12) above) and OREO.
(14) 
Excludes allowance for loan losses allocated to PCI loans
(15) 
Basel III rules, including certain transitional provisions, became effective January 1, 2015.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Tangible Stockholders’ Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio

The Company calculates certain supplemental financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. GAAP including tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets ratio, core interest income and yield, and net interest income and margin excluding acquisition accounting.These non-GAAP measures are used by management in analyzing Hanmi Financial’s capital strength, core loan interest income and yield, and net interest income and margin without the impact of our acquisition.

Tangible equity is calculated by subtracting goodwill and core deposit intangible from stockholders’ equity. Banking and financial institution regulators also exclude goodwill and core deposit intangible from stockholders’ equity when assessing the capital adequacy of a financial institution. Core loan interest income and yield are calculated by subtracting accretion of discount on purchased loans. Net interest income and net interest margin are calculated by adjusting the reported amounts and rates for the impact of the CBI acquisition including accretion of discount on purchased loans, accretion of time deposit premium and amortization of subordinated debentures discount.

Management believes the presentation of these financial measures excluding the impact of items described in the preceding paragraph provide useful supplemental information that are essential to a proper understanding of the capital strength

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of Hanmi Financial and our core interest income and margin. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitution for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

The following table reconciles this non-GAAP performance measure to the GAAP performance measure as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Assets
$
4,310,748

 
$
4,084,015

Less core deposit intangible
(1,619
)
 
(1,985
)
Tangible assets
$
4,309,129

 
$
4,082,030

Stockholders’ equity
$
510,860

 
$
467,470

Less core deposit intangible
(1,619
)
 
(1,985
)
Tangible stockholders' equity
$
509,241

 
$
465,485

Book value per share
$
15.84

 
$
14.64

Effect of core deposit intangible
(0.05
)
 
(0.06
)
Tangible book value per share
$
15.79

 
$
14.58


Core Loan Yield and Net Interest Margin
The impact of acquisition accounting adjustments on core loan yield and net interest margin are summarized in the following table:

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
(in thousands)
Core loan interest income and yield
$
37,036

 
4.67
 %
 
$
32,680

 
4.70
%
Accretion of discount on purchased loans
2,031

 
0.25
 %
 
4,354

 
0.62
%
As reported
$
39,067

 
4.92
 %
 
$
37,034

 
5.32
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income and net interest margin excluding acquisition accounting (1)
$
36,164

 
3.68
 %
 
$
31,546

 
3.28
%
Accretion of discount on Non-PCI loans
1,754

 
0.18
 %
 
3,511

 
0.36
%
Accretion of discount on PCI loans
277

 
0.03
 %
 
843

 
0.09
%
Accretion of time deposits premium
942

 
0.10
 %
 
1,606

 
0.16
%
Amortization of subordinated debentures discount
(56
)
 
(0.01
)%
 
(38
)
 
%
Net impact
2,917

 
0.30
 %
 
5,922

 
0.61
%
As reported on a fully taxable equivalent basis
$
39,081

 
3.98
 %
 
$
37,468

 
3.89
%
 
(1) 
Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.



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Executive Overview

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net income was $14.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, up 33.9 percent from $11.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The increase in net income was primarily due to lower noninterest expenses and a lower effective income tax rate, offset by lower noninterest income. Noninterest expenses declined $5.3 million, or 17.0 percent, from the elimination of expenses incurred a year ago related to the CBI acquisition, as well as branch consolidations completed in the third quarter of 2015. The effective income tax rate of 29.5 percent for the 2016 first quarter, compared with 40.5 percent for the 2015 first quarter, declined due to the finalization of 2014 amended income tax returns. Noninterest income decreased $3.9 million, or 35.8 percent, because there were no securities transactions in the first quarter of 2016 and due to lower gains from the disposition or resolution of PCI loans and lower gains on sales of SBA loans. Other financial highlights include the following:

Loans receivable, before the allowance for loan losses, were $3.31 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2016, up $123.2 million or 3.9 percent, from $3.18 billion at the end of 2015.

Noninterest-bearing deposits at March 31, 2016 were $1.17 billion, an increase of $16.9 million or 1.5 percent, from $1.16 billion at December 31, 2015.

Asset quality at the end of the first quarter of 2016 improved with non-performing assets of $25.7 million, or 0.60 percent of total assets, compared with $27.6 million, or 0.65 percent of total assets at the end of 2015.


Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and fees derived from earning assets, and interest paid on liabilities obtained to fund those assets. Our net interest income is affected by changes in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by changes to interest rates, the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, and other competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control, such as federal economic policies, the general supply of money in the economy, legislative tax policies, governmental budgetary matters, and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

The following table shows the average balances of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity; the amount of interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, and interest expense; the average yield or rate for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; and the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances.

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Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income /
Expense
 
Average
Yield /
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income /
Expense
 
Average
Yield /
Rate
 
(in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable (1)
$
3,192,832

 
$
39,067

 
4.92
%
 
$
2,821,616

 
$
37,034

 
5.32
%
Securities (2)
682,370

 
3,529

 
2.07
%
 
971,440

 
3,885

 
1.60
%
FRB and FHLB stock
30,497

 
542

 
7.11
%
 
30,267

 
482

 
6.37
%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
44,089

 
48

 
0.44
%
 
78,495

 
48

 
0.25
%
Total interest-earning assets
3,949,788

 
43,186

 
4.40
%
 
3,901,818

 
41,449

 
4.31
%
Noninterest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
114,664

 
 
 
 
 
86,313

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
(42,519
)
 
 
 
 
 
(53,319
)
 
 
 
 
Other assets
199,143

 
 
 
 
 
246,712

 
 
 
 
Total noninterest-earning assets
271,288

 
 
 
 
 
279,706

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
4,221,076

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,181,524

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand: interest-bearing
$
95,560

 
$
19

 
0.08
%
 
$
81,961

 
$
27

 
0.13
%
Money market and savings
902,037

 
1,084

 
0.48
%
 
820,725

 
972

 
0.48
%
Time deposits
1,346,567

 
2,624

 
0.78
%
 
1,593,042

 
2,781

 
0.71
%
FHLB advances
181,868

 
195

 
0.43
%
 
127,778

 
56

 
0.18
%
Rescinded stock obligation

 

 
%
 
438

 

 
%
Subordinated debentures
18,722

 
183

 
3.93
%
 
18,557

 
145

 
3.17
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,544,754

 
4,105

 
0.65
%
 
2,642,501

 
3,981

 
0.61
%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits: noninterest-bearing
1,138,822

 
 
 
 
 
1,030,935

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
38,031

 
 
 
 
 
48,304

 
 
 
 
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
1,176,853

 
 
 
 
 
1,079,239

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
3,721,607

 
 
 
 
 
3,721,740

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
499,469

 
 
 
 
 
459,784

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,221,076

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,181,524

 
 
 
 
Net interest income (taxable equivalent)
 
 
$
39,081

 
 
 
 
 
$
37,468

 
 
Cost of deposits (3)
 
 
 
 
0.43
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.43
%
Net interest spread (4)
 
 
 
 
3.75
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.70
%
Net interest margin (5)
 
 
 
 
3.98
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.89
%
 
(1) 
Loans include LHFS and exclude the allowance for loan losses. Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balance.
(2) 
Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
(3) 
Represents interest expense on deposits as a percentage of all interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits.
(4) 
Represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) 
Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.




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The table below shows changes in interest income (on a tax equivalent basis) and interest expense and the amounts attributable to variations in interest rates and volumes for the periods indicated. The variances attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been allocated to the change due to volume and the change due to rate categories in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount attributable solely to the change in volume and to the change in rate.
 
 Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016 vs. March 31, 2015
 
Increases (Decreases) Due to Change In
 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable
$
4,875

 
$
(2,842
)
 
$
2,033

Securities
(1,325
)
 
969

 
(356
)
FRB and FHLB stock
4

 
56

 
60

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
(27
)
 
27

 

Total interest and dividend income
$
3,527

 
$
(1,790
)
 
$
1,737

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Demand: interest-bearing
$
3

 
$
(11
)
 
$
(8
)
Money market and savings
112

 

 
112

Time deposits
(435
)
 
278

 
(157
)
FHLB advances
32

 
107

 
139

Subordinated debentures
1

 
37

 
38

Total interest expense
$
(287
)
 
$
411

 
$
124

Change in net interest income
$
3,814

 
$
(2,201
)
 
$
1,613


Interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased $1.7 million, or 4.2 percent, to $43.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $41.4 million for the same period in 2015. Interest expense increased $0.1 million or 3.1 percent, to $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $4.0 million for the same period in 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, was $39.1 million and $37.5 million, respectively. The increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to the growth in average loans and the higher percentage of loans in the mix of interest-earning assets. The net interest spread and net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were 3.75 percent and 3.98 percent, respectively, compared with 3.70 percent and 3.89 percent, respectively, for the same period in 2015. Excluding the effects of acquisition accounting adjustments, net interest margin was 3.68 percent and 3.28 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Average loans increased $371.2 million, or 13.2 percent, to $3.19 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $2.82 billion for the same period in 2015. Average securities decreased $289.1 million, or 29.8 percent, to $682.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $971.4 million for the same period in 2015. Average interest-earning assets increased $48.0 million, or 1.2 percent, to $3.95 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $3.90 billion for the same period in 2015. The increase in average loans, funded principally from the sale of securities acquired in the CBI acquisition, was due mainly to new loan production. Average loans were 80.8 percent of average interest-earning assets for 2016 first quarter, up from 72.3 percent for the 2015 first quarter. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $97.7 million, or 3.7 percent, to $2.54 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $2.64 billion for the same period in 2015. The decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities resulted primarily from maturing high-cost time deposits assumed in the CBI acquisition offset by the growth in money market, savings and interest-bearing demand deposits. In addition, average noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $107.9 million, or 10.5 percent, to $1.14 billion for the 2016 first quarter from $1.03 billion for the 2015 first quarter.

The average yield on loans decreased to 4.92 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from 5.32 percent for the same period in 2015, primarily due to a 37 basis point decrease in discount accretion on purchased loans. The average yield on securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased to 2.07 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from 1.60 percent for the same period in 2015, attributable primarily to increases in tax-exempt municipal securities. The average yield on interest-earning assets, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased 9 basis points to 4.40 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from 4.31 percent for the same period in 2015, due mainly to the higher percentage of loans in the mix of interest-

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earning assets. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by 4 basis points to 0.65 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from 0.61 percent for the same period in 2015. The increase was due to increases in the cost of borrowings.

Provision for Loan Losses

In anticipation of credit risks inherent in our lending business, we set aside an allowance for loan losses through charges to earnings. These charges are made not only for our outstanding loan portfolio, but also for off-balance sheet items, such as commitments to extend credit, or letters of credit. The provisions for loan losses, whether a charge or a credit, made for our outstanding loan portfolio are recorded to the allowance for loan losses, whereas charges or credits to other noninterest expense for off-balance sheet items are recorded to the allowance for off-balance sheet items, and are presented as a component of other liabilities.

The negative provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for the first three months of 2016, which included a $0.2 million positive provision for losses on PCI loans. For the first three months of 2015, the negative provision for loans losses was $1.7 million, which included a $0.1 million positive provision for losses on PCI loans. The charge to other noninterest expense for losses on off-balance sheet items was $0.2 million for the 2016 first quarter compared to a credit of $0.3 million for the 2015 first quarter.

See also “Allowance for Loan Losses and Allowance for Off-Balance Sheet Items" for further details.

Noninterest Income

The following table sets forth the various components of noninterest income for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
(in thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
3,001

 
$
3,211

 
$
(210
)
 
(6.5
)%
Trade finance and other service charges and fees
1,044

 
1,267

 
(223
)
 
(17.6
)%
Other operating income
1,399

 
1,282

 
117

 
9.1
 %
Subtotal service charges, fees and other income
5,444

 
5,760

 
(316
)
 
(5.5
)%
Gain on sale of SBA loans
858

 
1,684

 
(826
)
 
(49.0
)%
Disposition gains on PCI loans
659

 
1,222

 
(563
)
 
(46.1
)%
Net gain on sales of securities

 
2,184

 
(2,184
)
 
(100.0
)%
Total noninterest income
$
6,961

 
$
10,850

 
$
(3,889
)
 
(35.8
)%

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, noninterest income was $7.0 million, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 35.8 percent, compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily attributable to securities transactions, lower gains from the resolution or disposition of PCI loans and lower gains from the sales of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans. There were no securities transactions for the 2016 first quarter compared to gains of $2.2 million for the 2015 first quarter. When a PCI loan is removed from a loan pool and the cash proceeds or assets received from the settlement of the loan are in excess of its carrying amount, we recognize such as disposition gains. Disposition gains on PCI loans were $0.7 million for the first three months of 2016 compared with $1.2 million for the first three months of 2015 as PCI loans declined $0.2 million for the 2016 first quarter compared with $3.0 million for the 2015 first quarter. Gains on SBA loan sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.9 million on $12.4 million of loan sales compared with $1.7 million of gains on $19.9 million of loan sales for the year ago period.


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Noninterest Expense

The following table sets forth the breakdown of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
(in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits
$
15,698

 
$
16,384

 
$
(686
)
 
-4.2
 %
Occupancy and equipment
3,496

 
4,303

 
(807
)
 
-18.8
 %
Data processing
1,436

 
2,132

 
(696
)
 
-32.6
 %
Professional fees
1,464

 
2,341

 
(877
)
 
-37.5
 %
Supplies and communications
736

 
830

 
(94
)
 
-11.3
 %
Advertising and promotion
522

 
523

 
(1
)
 
-0.2
 %
OREO expense
465

 
417

 
48

 
11.5
 %
Merger and integration costs

 
1,611

 
(1,611
)
 
-100.0
 %
Other operating expenses
2,251

 
2,851

 
(600
)
 
-21.0
 %
Total noninterest expense
$
26,068

 
$
31,392

 
$
(5,324
)
 
-17.0
 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, noninterest expense was $26.1 million, a decrease of $5.3 million or 17.0 percent, compared with $31.4 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease was due primarily to reductions in merger and integration costs, professional fees and data processing fees related to the CBI acquisition, along with lower salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expense from the branch closures and consolidations completed in the third quarter 2015.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared with $7.5 million for the same period in 2015. The effective income tax rate was 29.5 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared with 40.5 percent for the same period in 2015. Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2016 included a $1.8 million benefit arising from the finalization of the 2014 amended income tax returns. The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2016 would have been 38.0 percent without this benefit, lower than the year ago period primarily due to the increase in tax-exempt municipal securities.


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Financial Condition

Securities

Securities are classified as held to maturity, available for sale, or trading in accordance with GAAP. There were no held to maturity or trading securities as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Securities classified as available for sale are stated at fair value. The composition of our securities portfolio reflects our securities strategy of providing a relatively stable source of interest income while maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity. Our securities portfolio also provides a source of liquidity by pledging as collateral or through repurchase agreement and collateral for certain public funds deposits.

As of March 31, 2016, our securities portfolio was composed primarily of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and tax exempt municipal bonds. Most of the securities carried fixed interest rates. Other than holdings of U.S. government agency securities, there were no securities of any one issuer exceeding 10 percent of stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, estimated fair value and unrealized gain (loss) on securities as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 
(in thousands)
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities (1) (2)
$
271,395

 
$
273,590

 
$
2,195

 
$
286,450

 
$
284,381

 
$
(2,069
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)
91,947

 
92,129

 
182

 
97,904

 
96,986

 
(918
)
U.S. government agency securities
39,982

 
40,040

 
58

 
48,478

 
47,822

 
(656
)
SBA loan pool securities
60,811

 
60,607

 
(204
)
 
63,670

 
63,266

 
(404
)
Municipal bonds-tax exempt
161,527

 
166,126

 
4,599

 
162,101

 
163,902

 
1,801

Municipal bonds-taxable
13,888

 
14,313

 
425

 
13,932

 
14,033

 
101

Corporate bonds
5,016

 
4,998

 
(18
)
 
5,017

 
4,993

 
(24
)
U.S. treasury securities
158

 
160

 
2

 
159

 
160

 
1

Mutual funds
22,916

 
23,069

 
153

 
22,916

 
22,753

 
(163
)
Total securities available for sale
$
667,640

 
$
675,032

 
$
7,392

 
$
700,627

 
$
698,296

 
$
(2,331
)
 
(1) 
Collateralized by residential mortgages and guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities.
(2) 
Include securities collateralized by home equity conversion mortgages with total estimated fair value of $56.9 million and $58.6 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016, securities available for sale decreased 3.3 percent to $675.0 million, compared to $698.3 million as of December 31, 2015, due mainly to principal payments offset by an increase in unrealized gains. As of March 31, 2016, securities available for sale had a net unrealized gain of $7.4 million, comprised of $8.4 million of unrealized gains and $1.0 million of unrealized losses. As of December 31, 2015, securities available for sale had a net unrealized loss of $2.3 million, comprised of $2.5 million of unrealized gains and $4.8 million of unrealized losses.


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The following table summarizes the contractual maturity schedule for securities, at amortized cost, and their weighted-average yields as of March 31, 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
After One Year But
 
After Five Years But
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Within One Year
 
Within Five Years
 
Within Ten Years
 
After Ten Years
 
Total
 
Amount
 
Yield
 
Amount
 
Yield
 
Amount
 
Yield
 
Amount
 
Yield
 
Amount
 
Yield
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
$
1

 
1.63
%
 
$
50,039

 
1.63
%
 
$
89,278

 
2.07
%
 
$
132,077

 
1.73
%
 
$
271,395

 
1.82
%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
24

 
2.49
%
 
21,482

 
1.43
%
 
49,433

 
1.89
%
 
21,008

 
1.43
%
 
91,947

 
1.68
%
U.S. government agency securities

 
%
 
6,000

 
1.35
%
 
30,984

 
2.05
%
 
2,998

 
2.29
%
 
39,982

 
1.96
%
SBA loan pool securities

 
%
 

 
%
 
49,426

 
1.36
%
 
11,385

 
1.55
%
 
60,811

 
1.40
%
Municipal bonds-tax exempt (1)

 
%
 
721

 
2.82
%
 
70,741

 
3.07
%
 
90,065

 
4.04
%
 
161,527

 
3.61
%
Municipal bonds-taxable

 
%
 
3,742

 
3.99
%
 
10,146

 
3.99
%
 

 
%
 
13,888

 
3.99
%
Corporate bonds

 
%
 
5,016

 
1.99
%
 

 
%
 

 
%
 
5,016

 
1.09
%
U.S. treasury securities

 
%
 
158

 
1.19
%
 

 
%
 

 
%
 
158

 
1.19
%
Mutual funds

 
%
 

 
%
 

 
%
 
22,916

 
2.14
%
 
22,916

 
2.14
%
Total securities available for sale
$
25

 
2.45
%
 
$
87,158

 
1.64
%
 
$
300,008

 
2.22
%
 
$
280,449

 
2.48
%
 
$
667,640

 
2.25
%
 
(1) 
The yield on municipal bonds has been computed on a federal tax-equivalent basis of 35 percent.

Loans Receivable, Net
The following table shows the loan composition by type as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
Commercial property (1)
 
 
 
Retail
$
776,718

 
$
740,350

Hospitality
548,807

 
543,425

Gas station
318,184

 
323,655

Other (2)
1,058,801

 
978,662

Construction
27,017

 
23,387

Residential property
256,488

 
236,035

Total real estate loans
2,986,015

 
2,845,514

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial term
140,720

 
152,773

Commercial lines of credit
124,962

 
128,224

International loans
29,950

 
31,879

Total commercial and industrial loans
295,632

 
312,876

Consumer loans (3)
24,832

 
24,926

Loans receivable
3,306,479

 
3,183,316

Allowance for loan losses
(41,026
)
 
(42,935
)
Loans receivable, net
$
3,265,453

 
$
3,140,381

 
(1) 
Includes owner-occupied property loans of $1.23 billion and $1.20 billion as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2) 
Includes, among other property types, mixed-use, apartment, office, industrial, faith-based facilities and warehouse; the remaining real estate categories represents less than one percent of the Bank's total loans.
(3) 
Consumer loans include home equity lines of credit of $21.7 million and $21.8 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale and net of deferred loan cost, discounts and the allowance for loan losses) were $3.27 billion and $3.14 billion, respectively, representing an increase of $125.1 million, or 4.0 percent. The increase in loans as of March 31, 2016 compared with December 31, 2015 was primarily attributable to new loan production of $208.8 million and residential mortgage loan purchases of $30.7 million, offset by loan pay-offs and pay-downs of $59.9 million and SBA loan sales of $12.4 million.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2016, new loan production was comprised of $174.4 million in commercial real estate loans, $15.3 million in commercial and industrial loans, $17.6 million in SBA loans, and $1.6 million in consumer loans.

Our loan portfolio included the following concentrations of loans to one type of industry that were greater than 10 percent of loans outstanding (includes real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans):
 
Balance as of
March 31, 2016
 
Percentage of Loans
Outstanding
 
 
Industry
(in thousands)
Lessor of nonresidential buildings
$
1,004,466

 
30.4
%
Hospitality
$
573,292

 
17.3
%
Gas station
$
343,490

 
10.4
%

There was no other concentration of loans to any one type of industry exceeding 10.0 percent of loans outstanding.

Nonperforming Loans and Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming loans (excluding PCI loans) consist of loans on nonaccrual status and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest. Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and OREO. Non-purchased credit impaired (“Non-PCI”) loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the full timely collection of principal or interest is in doubt. Generally, the accrual of interest is discontinued when principal or interest payments become more than 90 days past due, unless we believe the loan is adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. However, in certain instances, we may place a particular loan on nonaccrual status earlier, depending upon the individual circumstances surrounding the loan’s delinquency. When an asset is placed on nonaccrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed against current income. Subsequent collections of cash are applied as principal reductions when received, except when the ultimate collectability of principal is probable, in which case interest payments are credited to income. Nonaccrual assets may be restored to accrual status when principal and interest become current and full repayment is expected. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis for impaired loans not meeting the criteria for nonaccrual. OREO consists of properties acquired by foreclosure or similar means that management intends to offer for sale.

Except for nonperforming loans set forth below and PCI loans, we are not aware of any loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for which known credit problems of the borrower would cause serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with their present loan repayment terms, or any known events that would result in the loan being designated as nonperforming at some future date. We cannot, however, predict the extent to which a deterioration in general economic conditions, real estate values, increases in general rates of interest, or changes in the financial condition or business of borrower may adversely affect a borrower’s ability to pay.


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The following table provides information with respect to the components of nonperforming assets (excluding PCI loans) as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
 
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Nonperforming Non-PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
1,271

 
$
946

 
$
325

 
34.4
 %
Hospitality
5,277

 
5,790

 
(513
)
 
-8.9
 %
Gas station
2,531

 
2,774

 
(243
)
 
-8.8
 %
Other
3,565

 
4,068

 
(503
)
 
-12.4
 %
Residential property
546

 
1,386

 
(840
)
 
-60.6
 %
Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 

 

Commercial term
2,557

 
2,193

 
364

 
16.6
 %
Commercial lines of credit
108

 
450

 
(342
)
 
-76.0
 %
Consumer loans
421

 
1,511

 
(1,090
)
 
-72.1
 %
Total nonperforming Non-PCI loans
16,276

 
19,118

 
(2,842
)
 
-14.9
 %
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

 

 

 

Total nonperforming Non-PCI loans (1)
16,276

 
19,118

 
(2,842
)
 
-14.9
 %
OREO
9,411

 
8,511

 
900

 
10.6
 %
Total nonperforming assets
$
25,687

 
$
27,629

 
$
(1,942
)
 
-7.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming Non-PCI loans as a percentage of Non-PCI loans
0.50
%
 
0.60
%
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of assets
0.60
%
 
0.65
%
 
 
 
 
Troubled debt restructured performing Non-PCI loans
$
10,319

 
$
10,299

 
 
 
 
                              
(1) 
Includes nonperforming TDRs of $5.9 million and $6.9 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Nonaccrual Non-PCI loans were $16.3 million as of March 31, 2016, compared with $19.1 million as of December 31, 2015, representing a decrease of $2.8 million, or 14.9 percent. There were no Non-PCI loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, $2.1 million of loans were placed on nonaccrual status. These additions to nonaccrual loans were mainly offset by $2.1 million of nonaccrual loans restored to accrual status, $1.6 million in principal payoffs and paydowns and $0.6 million in charge-offs.

Delinquent Non-PCI loans (defined as 30 to 89 days or more past due and still accruing) were $6.0 million as of March 31, 2016, compared with $4.1 million as of December 31, 2015.

The ratio of nonperforming Non-PCI loans to Non-PCI loans decreased to 0.50 percent at March 31, 2016 from 0.60 percent at December 31, 2015. Of the $16.3 million nonperforming Non-PCI loans, approximately $15.1 million were impaired based on the definition contained in ASC 310, Receivables, which resulted in aggregate impairment reserve of $3.6 million as of March 31, 2016. The allowance for collateral-dependent loans is calculated as the difference between the outstanding loan balance and the value of the collateral as determined by recent appraisals less estimated costs to sell. The allowance for collateral-dependent loans varies from loan to loan based on the collateral coverage of the loan at the time of designation as nonperforming. We continue to monitor the collateral coverage, based on recent appraisals, on these loans on a quarterly basis and adjust the allowance accordingly.

As of March 31, 2016, OREO consisted of 17 properties with a combined carrying value of $9.4 million, as compared to 14 properties with a combined carrying value of $8.5 million as of December 31, 2015.




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Impaired Loans

We evaluate loan impairment in accordance with GAAP. With the exception of PCI loans, loans are considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, less costs to sell. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency will be charged off against the allowance for loan losses or, alternatively, a specific allocation will be established. Additionally, impaired loans are specifically excluded from the quarterly migration analysis when determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses required for the period.

The following table provides information on impaired loans (excluding PCI loans) as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Percentage
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Percentage
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2,838

 
8.7
%
 
$
2,597

 
7.2
%
Hospitality
6,666

 
20.4
%
 
7,168

 
20.0
%
Gas station
5,063

 
15.5
%
 
5,393

 
15.0
%
Other
8,187

 
25.0
%
 
9,288

 
25.9
%
Residential property
2,841

 
8.7
%
 
2,895

 
8.1
%
Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
5,144

 
15.7
%
 
5,257

 
14.7
%
Commercial lines of credit
38

 
0.1
%
 
381

 
1.1
%
International loans
1,259

 
3.8
%
 
1,215

 
3.4
%
Consumer loans
700

 
2.1
%
 
1,665

 
4.6
%
Total Non-PCI loans
$
32,736

 
100.0
%
 
$
35,859

 
100.0
%

Total impaired loans decreased $3.2 million, or 8.9 percent, to $32.7 million as of March 31, 2016, as compared to $35.9 million at December 31, 2015. Specific reserve allocations associated with impaired loans were $4.1 million and $4.4 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, interest income that would have been recognized had impaired loans performed in accordance with their original terms totaled $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Of these amounts, actual interest recognized on impaired loans was both $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.


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The following table provides information on TDRs (excluding PCI loans) as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Nonaccrual TDRs
 
Accrual TDRs
 
Total
 
Nonaccrual TDRs
 
Accrual TDRs
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
348

 
$
1,225

 
$
1,573

 
$
344

 
$
1,227

 
$
1,571

Hospitality
1,198

 
411

 
1,609

 
1,244

 
414

 
1,658

Gas station
917

 

 
917

 
959

 

 
959

Other
1,723

 
4,466

 
6,189

 
1,525

 
5,237

 
6,762

Residential property

 
1,097

 
1,097

 
689

 
299

 
988

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Commercial term
1,708

 
2,743

 
4,451

 
1,721

 
2,872

 
4,593

Commercial lines of credit
38

 

 
38

 
280

 

 
280

Consumer loans

 
377

 
377

 
116

 
250

 
366

Total Non-PCI loans
$
5,932

 
$
10,319

 
$
16,251

 
$
6,878

 
$
10,299

 
$
17,177


For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we restructured monthly payments for three loans, with a net carrying value of $0.2 million at the time of modification, which we subsequently classified them as TDRs. Temporary payment structure modifications included, but were not limited to, extending the maturity date, reducing the amount of principal and/or interest due monthly, and/or allowing for interest only monthly payments for nine months or less.

As of March 31, 2016, TDRs on accrual status were $10.3 million, all of which were temporary interest rate and payment reductions or extensions of maturity, and a $0.4 million allowance relating to these loans was included in the allowance for loan losses. For the TDRs on accrual status, we determined that, based on the financial capabilities of the borrowers at the time of the loan restructuring and the borrowers’ past performance in the payment of debt service under the previous loan terms, performance and collection under the revised terms is probable. As of March 31, 2016, TDRs on nonaccrual status were $5.9 million, and a $0.5 million allowance relating to these loans was included in the allowance for loan losses.

As of December 31, 2015, TDRs on accrual status were $10.3 million, all of which were temporary interest rate and payment reductions or extensions of maturity, and a $0.9 million allowance reserve relating to these loans was included in the allowance for loan losses. For the TDRs on accrual status, we determined that, based on the financial capabilities of the borrowers at the time of the loan restructuring and the borrowers’ past performance in the payment of debt service under the previous loan terms, performance and collection under the revised terms is probable. As of December 31, 2015, TDRs on nonaccrual status were $6.9 million, and a $0.1 million allowance relating to these loans was included in the allowance for loan losses.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Allowance for Off-Balance Sheet Items

The Bank charges or credits operating expenses for provisions to the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for off-balance sheet items at least quarterly based upon the allowance need. The allowance is determined through an analysis involving quantitative calculations based on historic loss rates and qualitative adjustments for general reserves and individual impairment calculations for specific allocations. The Bank charges the allowance for actual losses and credits the allowance for recoveries on loans previously charged-off.

The Bank evaluates the allowance methodology at least annually. In the fourth quarter of 2015, based upon an evaluation of the look-back periods, the loss-emergence periods and the qualitative adjustments, the Bank utilized a 20-quarter look-back period with equal weighting to all quarters in order to reflect the lengthening of the business cycle and to capture sufficient loss observations for the estimate of a reliable loss rate. In addition, the Bank determined that there were no indications that the loss migration analysis changed significantly; however, these factors do not materially affect the estimated loss rates. In addition, the Bank re-evaluated the qualitative adjustments, reducing their affect in light of the lengthening of the business cycle and the continued improvement in credit metrics. Improving credit metrics included, among other things, net loan recoveries, a low level of nonperforming, non-PCI loans to loans and a low level of classified loans to loans.


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From first quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2015, based upon a similar evaluation, the Bank utilized a 16-quarter look-back period, weighing the loss factors 46 percent for the most recent four-quarter period and 31 percent, 15 percent and 8 percent for each of the following four-quarter periods, respectively.

To determine general reserve requirements, existing loans are divided into fourteen general loan pools of risk-rated loans, as well as three homogeneous loan pools. For risk-rated loans, migration analysis allocates historical losses by loan pool and risk grade to determine risk factors for potential loss inherent in the current outstanding loan portfolio. As three homogeneous loans are bulk graded, the risk grade is not factored into the historical loss analysis. In addition, specific reserves are allocated for loans deemed “impaired.”

When determining the appropriate level for allowance for loan losses, management considers qualitative adjustments for any factors that are likely to cause estimated loan losses associated with the Bank’s current portfolio to differ from historical
loss experience, including, but not limited to, national and local economic and business conditions, volume and geographic
concentrations, and problem loan trends.

To systematically quantify the credit risk impact of trends and changes within the loan portfolio, a credit risk matrix is
utilized. The qualitative factors are considered on a loan pool by loan pool basis subsequent to, and in conjunction with, a loss
migration analysis. The credit risk matrix provides various scenarios with positive or negative impact on the portfolio along
with corresponding basis points for qualitative adjustments.

The following tables reflect our allocation of allowance for loan losses by loan category as well as the loans receivable for each loan type:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Allowance
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Non- PCI Loans
 
Allowance
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Non- PCI Loans
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
5,090

 
14.4
%
 
$
772,454

 
$
5,164

 
13.8
%
 
$
735,501

Hospitality
7,407

 
20.9
%
 
544,708

 
8,175

 
21.8
%
 
539,345

Gas station
2,447

 
6.9
%
 
313,571

 
2,631

 
7.0
%
 
319,363

Other
9,620

 
27.4
%
 
1,053,306

 
9,977

 
26.6
%
 
973,243

Construction
1,416

 
4.0
%
 
27,017

 
1,732

 
4.6
%
 
23,387

Residential property
2,298

 
6.5
%
 
255,334

 
2,121

 
5.7
%
 
234,879

Total real estate loans
28,278

 
80.1
%
 
2,966,390

 
29,800

 
79.5
%
 
2,825,718

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
4,474

 
12.6
%
 
140,559

 
4,734

 
12.6
%
 
152,602

Commercial lines of credit
1,421

 
4.0
%
 
124,962

 
1,954

 
5.2
%
 
128,224

International loans
394

 
1.1
%
 
29,950

 
393

 
1.0
%
 
31,879

Total commercial and industrial loans
6,289

 
17.7
%
 
295,471

 
7,081

 
18.8
%
 
312,705

Consumer loans
255

 
0.7
%
 
24,783

 
242

 
0.6
%
 
24,879

Unallocated
559

 
1.5
%
 

 
371

 
1.1
%
 

Total
$
35,381

 
100.0
%
 
$
3,286,644

 
$
37,494

 
100.0
%
 
$
3,163,302


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March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Allowance
Amount
 
Percentage
 
PCI Loans
 
Allowance
Amount
 
Percentage
 
PCI Loans
 
(in thousands)
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
421

 
7.5
%
 
$
4,264

 
$
269

 
4.9
%
 
$
4,849

Hospitality

 
%
 
4,099

 
88

 
1.6
%
 
4,080

Gas station
484

 
8.6
%
 
4,613

 
477

 
8.8
%
 
4,292

Other
4,497

 
79.6
%
 
5,495

 
4,412

 
81.1
%
 
5,419

Residential property
197

 
3.5
%
 
1,154

 
151

 
2.8
%
 
1,156

Total real estate loans
5,599

 
99.2
%
 
19,625

 
5,397

 
99.2
%
 
19,796

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
44

 
0.8
%
 
161

 
42

 
0.8
%
 
171

Consumer loans
2

 
%
 
49

 
2

 
%
 
47

Total
$
5,645

 
100.0
%
 
$
19,835

 
$
5,441

 
100.0
%
 
$
20,014



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The following table sets forth certain information regarding allowance for loan losses and allowance for off-balance sheet items for the periods presented. Allowance for off-balance sheet items is determined by applying reserve factors according to loan pool and grade as well as actual current commitment usage figures by loan type to existing contingent liabilities.
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended,
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2015
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
Non-PCI Loans
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
37,494

 
$
5,441

 
$
42,935

 
$
43,222

 
$
3,138

 
$
46,360

 
$
51,640

 
$
1,026

 
$
52,666

Actual charge-offs
(637
)
 

 
(637
)
 
(527
)
 

 
(527
)
 
(34
)
 
(52
)
 
(86
)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
253

 

 
253

 
937

 

 
937

 
1,692

 
352

 
2,044

Net loan recoveries
(384
)
 

 
(384
)
 
410

 

 
410

 
1,658

 
300

 
1,958

(Negative provision) provision
(1,729
)
 
204

 
(1,525
)
 
(6,138
)
 
2,303

 
(3,835
)
 
(1,783
)
 
110

 
(1,673
)
Balance at end of period
$
35,381

 
$
5,645

 
$
41,026

 
$
37,494

 
$
5,441

 
$
42,935

 
$
51,515

 
$
1,436

 
$
52,951

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for off-balance sheet items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
986

 
$

 
$
986

 
$
556

 
$

 
$
556

 
$
1,366

 
$

 
$
1,366

(Negative provision) provision
234

 

 
234

 
430

 

 
430

 
(312
)
 

 
(312
)
Balance at end of period
$
1,220

 
$

 
$
1,220

 
$
986

 
$

 
$
986

 
$
1,054

 
$

 
$
1,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (1)
0.05
%
 
%
 
0.05
%
 
(0.06
)%
 
%
 
(0.05
)%
 
(0.24
)%
 
(2.81
)%
 
(0.28
)%
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to loans (1)
0.05
%
 
%
 
0.05
%
 
(0.06
)%
 
%
 
(0.05
)%
 
(0.24
)%
 
(2.93
)%
 
(0.28
)%
Allowance for loan losses to average loans
1.1
%
 
28.33
%
 
1.28
%
 
1.27
 %
 
18.14
%
 
1.41
 %
 
1.87
 %
 
3.36
 %
 
1.88
 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans
1.08
%
 
28.46
%
 
1.24
%
 
1.19
 %
 
27.18
%
 
1.35
 %
 
1.86
 %
 
3.51
 %
 
1.88
 %
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to allowance for loan losses (1)
4.34
%
 
%
 
3.74
%
 
(5.05
)%
 
%
 
(3.82
)%
 
(12.87
)%
 
(83.57
)%
 
(14.79
)%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
217.38
%
 
%
 
252.06
%
 
196.12
 %
 
%
 
224.58
 %
 
176.07
 %
 
0.00
 %
 
180.98
 %
Balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average loans during period
$
3,224,973

 
$
19,925

 
$
3,192,832

 
$
3,091,615

 
$
22,580

 
$
3,049,544

 
$
2,758,188

 
$
42,721

 
$
2,821,616

Loans at end of period
$
3,286,644

 
$
19,835

 
$
3,306,479

 
$
3,163,302

 
$
20,014

 
$
3,183,316

 
$
2,775,616

 
$
40,941

 
$
2,816,557

Nonperforming loans at end of period
$
16,276

 
$

 
$
16,276

 
$
19,118

 
$

 
$
19,118

 
$
29,258

 
$

 
$
29,258

                              
(1) 
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) are annualized to calculate the ratios.

Allowance for loan losses was $41.0 million, $42.9 million and $53.0 million, as of March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015, and March 31, 2015, respectively. The decrease of $1.9 million, or 4.4 percent in the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2016, compared with December 31, 2015 was due primarily to the decline in estimated loss factors and improvements in classified loans. Accordingly, the non-PCI loan loss allowance decreased by $2.1 million to $35.4 million as of March 31, 2016, compared with December 31, 2015. However, the PCI loan loss allowance increased by $0.2 million to $5.6 million as of March 31, 2016, compared with December 31, 2015, due to deteriorating loans condition determined individually on PCI loans.

An allowance for off-balance sheet exposure, primarily unfunded loan commitments, as of March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015 was $1.2 million, $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The Bank closely monitors the borrower’s repayment capabilities, while funding existing commitments to ensure losses are minimized.


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Based on management’s evaluation and analysis of portfolio credit quality and prevailing economic conditions, we believe these allowances are adequate for losses inherent in the loan portfolio and for off-balance sheet exposures as of March 31, 2016.

The following table presents a summary of net recoveries (charge-offs) by the loan portfolio:
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Net Recoveries (Charge-offs)
 
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$
3

 
$
3

Hospitality
(535
)
 

 
(535
)
Gas station

 
81

 
81

Other

 
9

 
9

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial term
(2
)
 
154

 
152

Commercial lines of credit
(100
)
 
6

 
(94
)
Total Non-PCI loans
$
(637
)
 
$
253

 
$
(384
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial property
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$

 
$
8

 
$
8

Other

 
24

 
24

Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 


Commercial term
(34
)
 
1,614

 
1,580

Commercial lines of credit

 
31

 
31

International loans

 
15

 
15

Total Non-PCI loans
$
(34
)
 
$
1,692

 
$
1,658


For the three months ended March 31, 2016, total charge-offs were $0.6 million, an increase of $0.6 million from $34,000 for the same period in 2015, and total recoveries were $0.3 million, an decrease of $1.4 million, or 85.0 percent, from $1.7 million for the same period in 2015.
    
Deposits

The following table shows the composition of deposits by type as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Balance
 
Percent
 
Balance
 
Percent
 
(in thousands)
Demand – noninterest-bearing
$
1,172,444

 
33.5
%
 
$
1,155,518

 
33.0
%
                 interest-bearing
99,141

 
2.8
%
 
94,583

 
2.7
%
Interest-bearing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market and savings
931,915

 
26.6
%
 
871,863

 
24.8
%
Time deposits of $100,000 or more (1)
836,305

 
23.9
%
 
881,082

 
25.1
%
Other time deposits
460,187

 
13.2
%
 
506,931

 
14.4
%
Total deposits
$
3,499,992

 
100.0
%
 
$
3,509,977

 
100.0
%

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(1) 
Includes $348.1 million and $377.1 million of time deposits of $250,000 or more as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Deposits decreased $10.0 million, or 0.3 percent, to $3.50 billion as of March 31, 2016 from $3.51 billion as of December 31, 2015. The decrease in deposits was mainly attributable to the $91.5 million decrease in time deposits, offset by a $60.1 million increase in money market and savings deposits as well as a $16.9 million increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The decrease in time deposits were primarily due to maturities of higher rate time deposits assumed from CBI acquisition.

Core deposits (defined as demand, money market and savings and other time deposits) increased $35.3 million, or 1.3 percent, to $2.66 billion at March 31, 2016 from $2.63 billion at December 31, 2015. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits as a percentage of deposits increased to 33.5 percent at March 31, 2016 from 32.9 percent at December 31, 2015.

Borrowings

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were $250.0 million and $170.0 million overnight advances from the FHLB, respectively. The increase in FHLB advances supported loan growth for the 2016 first quarter. In addition, subordinated debentures were $18.8 and $18.7 million, respectively, at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the change representing the accretion of acquisition discount.

Interest Rate Risk Management

Interest rate risk indicates our exposure to market interest rate fluctuations. The movement of interest rates directly and inversely affects the economic value of fixed-income assets, which is the present value of future cash flow discounted by the current interest rate; under the same conditions, the higher the current interest rate, the higher the denominator of discounting. Interest rate risk management is intended to decrease or increase the level of our exposure to market interest rates. The level of interest rate risk can be managed through such means as the changing of gap positions and the volume of fixed-income assets. For successful management of interest rate risk, we use various methods to measure existing and future interest rate risk exposures, giving effect to historical attrition rates of core deposits. In addition to regular reports used in business operations, repricing gap analysis, stress testing and simulation modeling are the main measurement techniques used to quantify interest rate risk exposure.


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The following table shows the status of our gap position as of March 31, 2016:
 
Less
Than
Three
Months
 
More Than
Three
Months But
Less Than
One Year
 
More Than
One
Year But
Less Than
Five Years
 
More Than
Five Years
 
Noninterest-
Sensitive
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
111,366

 
$
111,366

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
26,098

 

 

 

 

 
26,098

Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Fixed rate
30,858

 
53,816

 
206,947

 
258,031

 

 
549,652

Floating rate
113,636

 
4,499

 

 

 

 
118,135

Fair value adjustments

 

 

 

 
7,245

 
7,245

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Fixed rate
70,653

 
152,184

 
615,712

 
32,832

 

 
871,381

Floating rate
955,283

 
231,750

 
1,223,130

 
19,609

 

 
2,429,772

Nonaccrual

 

 

 

 
30,831

 
30,831

Deferred loan costs, discount, and allowance for loan losses

 

 

 

 
(63,948
)
 
(63,948
)
FHLB and FRB stock

 

 

 
30,808

 

 
30,808

Other assets
48,612

 

 

 
18,011

 
132,785

 
199,408

Total assets
$
1,245,140

 
$
442,249

 
$
2,045,789

 
$
359,291

 
$
218,279

 
$
4,310,748

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand – noninterest-bearing
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,172,444

 
$
1,172,444

               – interest-bearing
4,626

 
8,557

 
27,265

 
58,692

 

 
99,140

Money market and savings
71,799

 
154,139

 
409,747

 
296,230

 

 
931,915

Time deposits
268,025

 
838,233

 
186,818

 
3,417

 

 
1,296,493

FHLB advances
250,000

 

 

 

 

 
250,000

Subordinated debentures
18,759

 

 

 

 

 
18,759

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 
31,137

 
31,137

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 
510,860

 
510,860

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
613,209

 
$
1,000,929

 
$
623,830

 
$
358,339

 
$
1,714,441

 
$
4,310,748

Repricing gap
631,931

 
(558,680
)
 
1,421,959

 
952

 
(1,496,162
)
 
 
Cumulative repricing gap
631,931

 
73,251

 
1,495,210

 
1,496,162

 

 
 
Cumulative repricing gap as a percentage of assets
14.66
%
 
1.70
%
 
34.69
%
 
34.71
%
 

 
 
Cumulative repricing gap as a percentage of interest-earning assets
15.67
%
 
1.82
%
 
37.07
%
 
37.09
%
 

 
 
Interest-earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
4,033,381


The repricing gap analysis measures the static timing of repricing risk of assets and liabilities (i.e., a point-in-time analysis measuring the difference between assets maturing or repricing in a period and liabilities maturing or repricing within the same period). Assets are assigned to maturity and repricing categories based on their expected repayment or repricing dates, and liabilities are assigned based on their repricing or maturity dates. Interest-bearing core deposits that have no maturity dates (savings, and money market checking and NOW accounts) are assigned to categories based on expected decay rates.

As of March 31, 2016, the cumulative repricing gap for the three-month period was at an asset-sensitive position and was 15.67 percent of interest-earning assets, which increased from 13.56 percent as of December 31, 2015. This increase was due mainly to a a $143.4 million increase in floating rate loans, a $35.7 million increase in floating rate securities and a $43.5 million decrease in time deposits, mainly offset by a $80.0 million increase in FHLB advances and a $49.9 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits in other banks.

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As of March 31, 2016, the cumulative repricing gap for the twelve-month period was at an asset-sensitive position and was 1.82 percent of interest-earning assets, which increased from 1.79 percent of an asset-sensitive position as of December 31, 2015. This increase was due mainly to a $51.8 million increase in fixed rate loans and $51.8 million decrease in time deposits, mainly offset by a $80.0 million increase in FHLB advances and a $49.9 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits in other banks.
    
The following table summarizes the status of the cumulative gap position as of the dates indicated:
 
Less Than Three Months
 
Less Than Twelve Months
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
Cumulative repricing gap
$
631,931

 
$
533,628

 
$
73,251

 
$
70,573

Percentage of assets
14.66
%
 
12.68
%
 
1.70
%
 
1.68
%
Percentage of interest-earning assets
15.67
%
 
13.56
%
 
1.82
%
 
1.79
%

The spread between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities is the principal component of net interest income, and interest rate changes substantially affect our financial performance. We emphasize capital protection through stable earnings rather than maximizing yield. In order to achieve stable earnings, we prudently manage our assets and liabilities and closely monitor the percentage changes in net interest income and equity value in relation to limits established within our guidelines.

To supplement traditional gap analysis, we perform simulation modeling to estimate the potential effects of interest rate changes. The following table summarizes one of the stress simulations performed to forecast the impact of changing interest rates on net interest income and the market value of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reflected on our balance sheet (i.e., an instantaneous parallel shift in the yield curve of the magnitude indicated below). This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits, which specify the maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon, given the basis point adjustment in interest rates reflected below.
 
Percentage Changes
 
Change in Amount
Change in
Interest
Rate
Net
Interest
Income
 
Economic
Value of
Equity
 
Net
Interest
Income
 
Economic
Value of
Equity
 
(in thousands)
300%
2.71%
 
(5.89)%
 
$
4,368

 
$
(29,861
)
200%
1.78%
 
(3.60)%
 
$
2,866

 
$
(18,227
)
100%
1.07%
 
(0.50)%
 
$
1,732

 
$
(2,519
)
-100%
(1) 
 
(1) 
 
(1) 
 
(1) 
 
(1) 
Results are not meaningful in a low interest rate environment.

The estimated sensitivity does not necessarily represent our forecast, and the results may not be indicative of actual changes to our net interest income. These estimates are based upon a number of assumptions including the nature and timing of interest rate levels including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.

Capital Resources

Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of operating earnings. In order to ensure adequate levels of capital, the Board continually assesses projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risk. Management considers, among other things, earnings generated from operations, and access to capital from financial markets through the issuance of additional securities, including common stock or notes, to meet our capital needs.
 

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At March 31, 2016, the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio of 14.78 percent, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.56 percent, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.56 percent and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 11.22 percent, placed the Bank in the “well capitalized” category pursuant to new capital rule, which is defined as institutions with total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10.00 percent, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 8.00 percent, common equity Tier 1 capital ratios equal to or greater than 6.50 percent and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio equal to or greater than 5.00 percent.

For a discussion of implemented changes to the capital adequacy framework prompted by Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, see Note 9 - Regulatory Matters of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

For a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements, see Note 12 - Off-Balance Sheet Commitments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and “Item 1. Business - Off-Balance Sheet Commitments” in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes to the contractual obligations described in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
    
In January, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Updated ("ASU") 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01). Changes to the current GAAP model primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. The accounting for other financial instruments, such as loans, investments in debt securities, and financial liabilities is largely unchanged. The classification and measurement guidance will be effective for public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. All entities can early adopt the provision to record fair value changes for financial liabilities under the fair value option resulting from instrument-specific credit risk in other comprehensive income. Early adoption of these provisions can be elected for all financial statements of fiscal years and interim periods that have not yet been issued (for public business entities) or that have not yet been made available for issuance. The classification and measurement guidance is the first ASU issued under the FASB’s financial instruments project. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

In February, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. While both lessees and lessors are affected by the new guidance, the effects on the lessees are much more significant. The most significant change for lessees is the requirement under the new guidance to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases not considered short-term leases. By definition, a short-term lease is one in which: (a) the lease term is 12 months or less and (b) there is not an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. For short-term leases, lessees may elect an accounting policy by class of underlying asset under which right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are not recognized and lease payments are generally recognized as expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. Adoption of this ASU will result in lessees recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most leases currently accounted for as operating leases under existing lease accounting guidance. For many entities, this could significantly affect the financial ratios they use for external reporting and other purposes, such as debt covenant compliance. Examples of changes in the new guidance affecting both lessees and lessors include: (a) defining initial direct costs to only include those incremental costs that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been entered into, (b) requiring related party leases to be accounted for based on their legally enforceable terms and conditions, (c) eliminating the additional requirements that currently must be applied to leases involving real estate and (d) revising the circumstances under which the transfer contract in a sale-leaseback transaction should be accounted for as the sale of an asset by the seller-lessee and the purchase of an asset by the buyer-lessor. In addition, both lessees and lessors are subject to new disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, to reduce the complexity of certain aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions. As a result of this ASU, changes applicable to all entities include: 1) minimum statutory

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withholding requirements; under the ASU, the threshold to qualify for equity classification would permit withholding up to the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdictions. Also, the ASU provides that cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes would be classified as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows; 2) accounting for forfeitures; the ASU would allow an entity to make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest or account for forfeitures when they occur; 3) accounting for income taxes; under the ASU, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies would be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement. An entity also would recognize excess tax benefits regardless of whether the benefit reduces taxes payable in the current period. Further, excess tax benefits would not be separated from other income tax cash flows and thus would be classified along with other cash flows as an operating activity. ASU 2016-09 is effective for public entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2016 and it did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding market risks in Hanmi Bank’s portfolio, see “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interest Rate Risk Management” and “- Capital Resources” in this Report.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2016, Hanmi Financial carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer). The purpose of the disclosure controls and procedures is to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Hanmi Financial’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2016.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the most recent fiscal quarter, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect Hanmi Financial's internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II — Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, Hanmi Financial and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, claims involving the origination and servicing of loans, and other issues related to the business of Hanmi Financial and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the resolution of any such issues would not have a material adverse impact on the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of Hanmi Financial or its subsidiaries.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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.


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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Document
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *

* Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language).


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Signatures

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

 
 
 
 
Hanmi Financial Corporation
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 6, 2016
 
By:
/s/ C. G. Kum
 
 
 
 
C. G. Kum
 
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Romolo C. Santarosa
 
 
 
 
Romolo C. Santarosa
 
 
 
 
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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