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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, 2012

OR

[  ]           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From _____ to _____.

Commission file number 0-23333

TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Washington 
 91-1863696
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)     (IRS Employer Identification No.) 
   
624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington  98550 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) 
 
(360) 533-4747
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes _X_   No __
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ___  Accelerated Filer             Non-accelerated filer __  Smaller reporting company _X
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ___    No   _X_

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
 
CLASS      SHARES OUTSTANDING AT April 30, 2012
Common stock, $.01 par value   7,045,036 
 

                                                                                                                                      


 
 

 




INDEX
 

 
  Page
PART I.              FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
  Item 1.       Financial Statements (unaudited)  
     
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
     
                    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income  4-5 
     
                    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
     
                    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity 
     
                    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  8-9 
     
                    Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  10-37
     
 
Item 2.       Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                   and Results of Operations
37-54 
     
  Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  55
     
  Item 4.       Controls and Procedures  55 
     
PART II.            OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
  Item 1.       Legal Proceedings  55 
     
  Item 1A.    Risk Factors  55 
     
  Item 2.       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  56 
     
  Item 3.       Defaults Upon Senior Securities  56 
     
  Item 4.       Mine Safety Disclosures  56 
     
  Item 5.       Other Information  56 
     
  Item 6.       Exhibits  56-57 
     
SIGNATURES
58 
Certifications
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32

 
 
2

 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.   Financial Statements
TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
March 31,
 
September 30,
   
2012
 
2011
Assets
       
Cash and cash equivalents:
       
     Cash and due from financial institutions
 
$  11,154
 
$  11,455
     Interest-bearing deposits in banks
 
100,467
 
100,610
     Total cash and cash equivalents
 
111,621
 
112,065
         
Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment (at cost which
     approximates fair value)
 
 
20,180
 
 
18,659
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and other investments - held to
     maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value $3,828 and $4,229)
 
 
3,706
 
 
4,145
MBS and other investments - available for sale
 
5,261
 
6,717
Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (“FHLB”) stock
 
5,705
 
5,705
         
Loans receivable
 
545,961
 
535,926
Loans held for sale
 
1,296
 
4,044
Less: Allowance for loan losses
 
(12,264)
 
(11,946)
     Net loans receivable
 
534,993
 
528,024
         
Premises and equipment, net
 
17,640
 
17,390
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, net
 
8,024
 
10,811
Accrued interest receivable
 
2,369
 
2,411
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)
 
16,228
 
15,917
Goodwill
 
5,650
 
5,650
Core deposit intangible (“CDI”)
 
323
 
397
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), net
 
2,284
 
2,108
Prepaid Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance
     assessment
 
 
1,643
 
 
2,103
Other assets
 
7,082
 
6,122
     Total assets
 
$742,709
 
$738,224
         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
       
Liabilities:
       
Deposits: Non-interest-bearing demand
 
$  69,633
 
$  64,494
Deposits: Interest-bearing
 
534,963
 
528,184
     Total deposits
 
604,596
 
592,678
         
FHLB advances
 
45,000
 
55,000
Repurchase agreements
 
948
 
729
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
 
4,181
 
3,612
     Total liabilities
 
654,725
 
652,019
         
Shareholders’ equity
       
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;
   16,641 shares, Series A, issued and outstanding;
   $1,000 per share liquidation value
 
 
 
16,107
 
 
 
15,989
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
   7,045,036 shares issued and outstanding
 
 
10,480
 
 
10,457
Unearned shares - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
 
(1,851)
 
(1,983)
Retained earnings
 
63,826
 
62,270
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(578)
 
(528)
     Total shareholders’ equity
 
87,984
 
86,205
     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$742,709
 
$738,224
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 
3

 


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Six Months Ended March 31,
   
2012
2011
 
2012
2011
Interest and dividend income
           
             
     Loans receivable
 
$7,607
$8,240
 
$15,412
$16,774
     MBS and other investments
 
109
162
 
234
344
     Dividends from mutual funds
 
7
8
 
20
16
     Interest-bearing deposits in banks
 
81
83
 
170
170
     Total interest and dividend income
 
7,804
8,493
 
15,836
17,304
             
Interest expense
           
             
     Deposits
 
1,035
1,591
 
2,204
3,342
     FHLB advances
 
496
550
 
1,058
1,279
     Total interest expense
 
1,531
2,141
 
3,262
4,621
             
     Net interest income
 
6,273
6,352
 
12,574
12,683
             
Provision for loan losses
 
1,050
700
 
1,700
1,600
             
     Net interest income after provision for loan
           
     Losses
 
5,223
5,652
 
10,874
11,083
             
Non-interest income
           
             
     Other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”)
           
       on MBS and other investments
 
(94)
(9)
 
(123)
(154)
     Adjustment for portion recorded as other
           
       comprehensive loss (before taxes)
 
--
(26)
 
(30)
(17)
         Net OTTI on MBS and other investments
 
(94)
(35)
 
(153)
(171)
             
     Realized losses on MBS and other investments
 
                    --
(2)
 
--
(2)
     Gain on sales of MBS and other investments
 
20
--
 
20
79
     Service charges on deposits
 
890
898
 
1,860
1,882
     ATM transaction fees
 
540
458
 
1,057
869
     BOLI net earnings
 
154
118
 
311
240
     Gain on sales of loans, net
 
596
266
 
1,155
967
     Servicing income (expense) on loans sold
 
4
16
 
13
(20)
     Escrow fees
 
22
18
 
49
39
     Valuation recovery on MSRs
 
142
206
 
226
840
     Fee income from non-deposit investment sales
 
26
17
 
38
48
     Other
 
193
148
 
361
289
     Total non-interest income, net
 
2,493
2,108
 
4,937
5,060


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


 
4

 




TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (continued)
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Six Months Ended March 31,
   
2012
2011
 
2012
2011
Non-Interest expense
           
             
     Salaries and employee benefits
 
$ 3,055
$ 3,115
 
$ 5,983
$ 6,243
     Premises and equipment
 
682
658
 
1,332
1,328
     Advertising
 
172
201
 
380
368
     OREO and other repossessed assets, net
 
434
6
 
936
434
     ATM expenses
 
197
206
 
392
380
     Postage and courier
 
139
146
 
257
261
     Amortization of CDI
 
37
42
 
74
83
     State and local taxes
 
152
160
 
301
320
     Professional fees
 
232
196
 
411
377
     FDIC insurance
 
241
332
 
466
672
     Other insurance
 
53
89
 
109
243
     Loan administration and foreclosure
 
372
267
 
533
365
     Data processing and telecommunications
 
315
281
 
615
561
     Deposit operations
 
193
140
 
416
245
     Other
 
298
339
 
589
674
     Total non-interest expense
 
6,572
6,178
 
12,794
12,554
             
Income before federal and state income taxes
 
1,144
1,582
 
3,017
3,589
             
Provision for federal and state income taxes
 
336
499
 
927
1,147
             
     Net income
 
808
1,083
 
2,090
2,442
             
Preferred stock dividends
 
(208)
(208)
 
(416)
(416)
Preferred stock discount accretion
 
(59)
(56)
 
(118)
(111)
             
Net income to common shareholders
 
$   541
$   819
 
$ 1,556
$ 1,915
             
Net income per common share
           
     Basic
 
$ 0.08
$ 0.12
 
$  0.23
$  0.28
     Diluted
 
$ 0.08
$ 0.12
 
$  0.23
$  0.28
             
Weighted average common shares outstanding
           
     Basic
 
6,780,516
6,745,250
 
6,780,516
6,745,250
     Diluted
 
6,780,516
6,745,250
 
6,780,516
6,745,250


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


 
5

 


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Six Months Ended March 31,
   
2012
2011
 
2012
2011
Comprehensive income:
           
     Net income
 
$   808
$ 1,083
 
$ 2,090
$ 2,442
     Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities
           
        available for sale, net of tax
 
(42)
27
 
(56)
(48)
     Change in OTTI on securities held to maturity,
        net of tax:
           
            Additions
 
(13)
(8)
 
(27)
(55)
            Additional amount recognized related to
               credit loss for which OTTI was previously
           
               recognized
 
8
13
 
(4)
9
            Amount reclassified to credit loss for
           
               previously recorded market loss
 
5
12
 
11
57
     Accretion of OTTI securities held to maturity,
           
        net of tax
 
15
13
 
26
19
             
Total comprehensive income
 
$   781
$ 1,140
 
$ 2,040
$ 2,424








See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


 
6

 


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the six months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended September 30, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Number of Shares
 
Amount
 
Unearned
     
Accumulated
Other
Compre-
   
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Shares
ESOP
 
Retained Earnings
 
hensive
Loss
 
 
Total
                               
Balance, September 30, 2010
16,641
 
7,045,036
 
$15,764
 
$10,377
 
$(2,247)
 
$62,238
 
$(724)
 
$85,408
                               
Net income
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
1,089
 
--
 
1,089
Accretion of preferred stock discount
--
 
--
 
225
 
--
 
--
 
(225)
 
--
 
--
5% preferred stock dividend
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
(832)
 
--
 
(832)
Earned ESOP shares
--
 
--
 
--
 
(61)
 
264
 
--
 
--
 
203
MRDP (1) compensation expense
--
 
--
 
--
 
134
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
134
Stock option compensation expense
--
 
--
 
--
 
7
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
7
Unrealized holding gain on securities
       available for sale, net of tax
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
14
 
14
Change in OTTI on securities
       held to maturity, net of tax
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
139
 
139
Accretion of OTTI on securities
       held to maturity, net of tax
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
43
 
43
                               
Balance, September 30, 2011
16,641
 
7,045,036
 
15,989
 
10,457
 
(1,983)
 
62,270
 
(528)
 
86,205
                               
Net income
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
2,090
 
--
 
2,090
Accretion of preferred stock discount
--
 
--
 
118
 
--
 
--
 
(118)
 
--
 
--
5% preferred stock dividend
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
(416)
 
--
 
(416)
Earned ESOP shares
--
 
--
 
--
 
(39)
 
132
 
--
 
--
 
93
MRDP  compensation expense
--
 
--
 
--
 
55
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
55
Stock option compensation expense
--
 
--
 
--
 
7
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
7
Unrealized holding loss on securities
       available for sale, net of tax
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
(56)
 
(56)
Change in OTTI on securities
       held to maturity, net of tax
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
(20)
 
(20)
Accretion of OTTI on securities
       held to maturity, net of tax
           
--
 
--
 
--
 
26
 
26
                               
Balance, March 31, 2012
16,641
 
7,045,036
 
$16,107
 
$10,480
 
$(1,851)
 
$63,826
 
$(578)
 
$87,984

__________________________
(1) 1998 Management Recognition and Development Plan (“MRDP”).




See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 
7

 

TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
   
Six Months Ended March 31,
   
2012
2011
Cash flow from operating activities
     
Net income
 
$   2,090
$   2,442
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
     
       Provision for loan losses
 
1,700
1,600
       Depreciation
 
460
499
       Deferred federal income taxes
 
353
128
       Amortization of CDI
 
74
83
       Earned ESOP shares
 
132
132
       MRDP compensation expense
 
55
85
       Stock option compensation expense
 
7
3
       Loss (gain) on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets, net
 
294
(555)
       Provision for OREO losses
 
372
684
       Loss on disposition of premises and equipment
 
--
3
       BOLI net earnings
 
(311)
(240)
       Gain on sales of loans, net
 
(1,155)
(967)
       Decrease in deferred loan origination fees
 
(86)
(169)
       Net OTTI on MBS and other investments
 
153
171
       Gain on sales of MBS and other investments
 
(20)
(79)
       Realized losses on held to maturity securities
 
--
2
       Valuation recovery on MSRs
 
(226)
(840)
       Loans originated for sale
 
(43,684)
(35,449)
       Proceeds from sales of loans
 
47,588
38,217
       (Decrease) increase in other assets, net
 
(774)
409
       Increase in other liabilities and accrued expenses, net
 
153
316
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
7,175
6,475
       
Cash flow from investing activities
     
Net (increase) decrease in CDs held for investment
 
(1,521)
617
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of MBS and other
       investments available for sale
 
 
617
 
981
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of MBS and other
       investments held to maturity
 
 
364
 
497
Proceeds from sales of MBS and other investments
 
743
2,272
Increase in loans receivable, net
 
(9,908)
(3,395)
Additions to premises and equipment
 
(710)
(225)
Proceeds from sales of OREO and other repossessed assets
 
698
1,777
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
(9,717)
2,524
       
Cash flow from financing activities
     
Increase in deposits, net
 
11,918
18,294
Repayment of FHLB advances
 
(10,000)
(20,000)
Increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements
 
219
(27)
ESOP tax effect
 
(39)
(55)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
2,098
(1,788)



See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 
8

 


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
For the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended March 31,
   
2012
2011
       
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
$       (444)
$      7,211
Cash and cash equivalents
     
       Beginning of period
 
112,065
111,786
       End of period
 
$  111,621
$  118,997
       
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
     
       Income taxes paid
 
$       918
$   1,137
       Interest paid
 
3,390
4,738
       
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
     
       Loans transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets
 
$   1,937
$   2,065
       Loan originated to facilitate the sale of OREO
 
3,360
1,538


 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 
9

 
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with GAAP.  However, all adjustments which are in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011 (“2011 Form 10-K”).  The unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for the six months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

(b)  Principles of Consolidation:  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Bank (“Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corp.   All significant inter-company balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

(c)  Operating Segment:  The Company has one reportable operating segment which is defined as community banking in western Washington under the operating name, “Timberland Bank.”

(d)  The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(e)  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the March 31, 2012 presentation with no change to net income or total shareholders’ equity previously reported.


(2) REGULATORY MATTERS

In December 2009, the FDIC and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks (“Division”) determined that the Bank required supervisory attention and, on December 29, 2009, entered into an agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank (“Bank MOU”).  Under the Bank MOU, the Bank must, among other things, maintain Tier 1 Capital of not less than 10.0% of the Bank’s adjusted total assets and maintain capital ratios above the “well capitalized” thresholds as defined under FDIC Rules and Regulations; obtain the prior consent from the FDIC and the Division prior to the Bank declaring a dividend to its holding company; and not engage in any transactions that would materially change the Bank’s balance sheet composition including growth in total assets of five percent or more or significant changes in funding sources without the prior non-objection of the FDIC.

In addition, on February 1, 2010, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (“FRB”) determined that the Company required additional supervisory attention and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Company (“Company MOU”).  Under the Company MOU, the Company must, among other things, obtain
 
 
 
 
 
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prior written approval or non-objection from the FRB to declare or pay any dividends, or make any other capital distributions; issue any trust preferred securities; or purchase or redeem any of its stock. The FRB has denied the Company’s requests to pay dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock issued under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) for quarterly payments due for the last eight quarters commencing with the payments due May 15, 2010.  For additional information on the CPP, see Note 3 below entitled “U.S Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program.”


(3) U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT’S CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM

On December 23, 2008, the Company received $16.64 million from the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) as a part of the Treasury’s CPP.  The CPP was established as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”).  The Company sold 16,641 shares of senior preferred stock with a related warrant to purchase 370,899 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $6.73 per share at any time through December 23, 2018.  The preferred stock pays a 5.0% dividend for the first five years, after which the rate increases to 9.0% if the preferred shares are not redeemed by the Company.

Preferred stock is initially recorded at the amount of proceeds received.  Any discount from the liquidation value is accreted to the expected call date and charged to retained earnings.  This accretion is recorded using the level-yield method.  Preferred dividends paid (or accrued) and any accretion is deducted from net income for computing net income to common shareholders and net income per share computations.

Under the Company MOU, the Company must, among other things, obtain prior written approval or non-objection from the FRB to declare or pay any dividends.  The FRB has denied the Company’s requests to pay dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock issued under the CPP for quarterly payments due for the last eight quarters commencing with the payment due May 15, 2010.  There can be no assurances that the FRB will approve such payments or dividends in the future.   The Company may not declare or pay dividends on its common stock or, with certain exceptions, repurchase common stock without first having paid all cumulative preferred dividends that are due.  Since dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock have not been paid for at least six quarters, the Treasury has the right to appoint two members to the Company’s Board of Directors.





 
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(4) MBS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

MBS and other investments have been classified according to management’s intent and are as follows as of March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
March 31, 2012
                       
Held to Maturity
                       
    MBS:
                       
          U.S. government agencies
  $ 1,690     $ 34     $ (8 )   $ 1,716  
          Private label residential
    1,989       200       (106 )     2,083  
    U.S. agency securities
    27       2       --       29  
      Total
  $ 3,706     $ 236     $ (114 )   $ 3,828  
                                 
Available for Sale
                               
    MBS:
                               
          U.S. government agencies
  $ 3,165     $ 116     $ --     $ 3,281  
          Private label residential
    1,086       60       (159 )     987  
    Mutual funds
    1,000       --       (7 )     993  
       Total
  $ 5,251     $ 176     $ (166 )   $ 5,261  
                                 
September 30, 2011
                               
Held to Maturity
                               
    MBS:
                               
          U.S. government agencies
  $ 1,831     $ 45     $ (4 )   $ 1,872  
          Private label residential
    2,287       311       (271 )     2,327  
    U.S. agency securities
    27       3       --       30  
      Total
  $ 4,145     $ 359     $ (275 )   $ 4,229  
                                 
Available for Sale
                               
    MBS:
                               
          U.S. government agencies
  $ 4,395     $ 188     $ --     $ 4,583  
          Private label residential
    1,227       59       (152 )     1,134  
    Mutual funds
    1,000       --       --       1,000  
       Total
  $ 6,622     $ 247     $ (152 )   $ 6,717  






 
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The estimated fair value of temporarily impaired securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed as of March 31, 2012 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Held to Maturity
   MBS:
                                   
       U.S. government agencies
  $ 119     $ (2 )   $ 338     $ (6 )   $ 457     $ (8 )
       Private label residential
    68       (3 )     729       (103 )     797       (106 )
     Total
  $ 187     $ (5 )   $ 1,067     $ (109 )   $ 1,254     $ (114 )
                                                 
Available for Sale
 
                                               
   MBS:
                                               
       U.S. government agencies
  $ - -     $ - -     $ - -     $ - -     $ - -     $ - -  
       Private label residential
    - -       - -       669       (159 )     669       (159 )
   Mutual funds
    - -       - -       993       (7 )     993       (7 )
     Total
  $ - -     $ - -     $ 1,662     $ (166 )   $ 1,662     $ (166 )
                                                 


During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded net OTTI charges through earnings on residential MBS of $94,000 and $35,000, respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded net OTTI charges through earnings on residential MBS of $153,000 and $171,000, respectively.  The Company provides for the bifurcation of OTTI into (i) amounts related to credit losses which are recognized through earnings, and (ii) amounts related to all other factors which are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss).

To determine the component of the gross OTTI related to credit losses, the Company compared the amortized cost basis of each OTTI security to the present value of its revised expected cash flows, discounted using its pre-impairment yield.  The revised expected cash flow estimates for individual securities are based primarily on an analysis of default rates, prepayment speeds and third-party analytic reports.  Significant judgment by management is required in this analysis that includes, but is not limited to, assumptions regarding the collectability of principal and interest, net of related expenses, on the underlying loans.  The following table presents a summary of the significant inputs utilized to measure management’s estimate of the credit loss component on OTTI securities as of March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011:

   
Range
   
Weighted
 
   
Minimum
   
Maximum
 
     Average
 
At March 31, 2012
                 
Constant prepayment rate
    6.00 %     15.00 %     9.05 %
Collateral default rate
    0.01 %     26.53 %     10.38 %
Loss severity rate
    0.23 %     79.24 %     52.30 %
                         
At September 30, 2011
                       
Constant prepayment rate
    6.00 %     15.00 %     10.71 %
Collateral default rate
    0.43 %     24.23 %     8.03 %
Loss severity rate
    11.93 %     64.54 %     39.22 %


 
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The following tables present the OTTI for the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2012
   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
   
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
Total OTTI
$    88
 
$    6
   
$      8
 
$   1
Portion of OTTI recognized in other
   comprehensive (income) loss (before income taxes) (1)
--
 
--
   
26
 
--
Net OTTI recognized in earnings (2)
$    88
 
$    6
   
$    34
 
$   1
                 
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2012
   
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2011
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
   
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
Total OTTI
$  140
 
$  43
   
$  153
 
$   1
Portion of OTTI recognized in other
   comprehensive (income) loss (before income
   taxes) (1)
(30)
 
--
   
17
 
--
Net OTTI recognized in earnings (2)
$  110
 
$  43
   
$  170
 
$   1
________________________
(1)  
Represents OTTI related to all other factors.
(2)  
Represents OTTI related to credit losses.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of held to maturity and available for sale debt securities that have been written down for OTTI with the credit loss component recognized in earnings and the remaining impairment loss related to all other factors recognized in other comprehensive income for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

   
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Beginning balance of credit loss
  $ 3,361     $ 4,725  
Additions:
               
       Credit losses for which OTTI was
          not previously recognized
    66       47  
       Additional increases to the amount
          related to credit loss for which OTTI
          was previously recognized
    87       124  
Subtractions:
               
       Realized losses previously recorded
          as credit losses
    (419 )     (881 )
Ending balance of credit loss
  $ 3,095     $ 4,015  

There was a gross realized gain on sale of securities for both the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 of $20,000. There were no gross realized gains on sale of MBS and other investments for the three months ended March 31, 2011. There was a gross realized gain on sale of MBS and other investments for the six months ended March 31, 2011 of $79,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $223,000 realized loss (as a result of the securities being deemed worthless) on 18 held to maturity residential MBS and one available for sale residential MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss.  During the six months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $419,000 realized loss (as
 
 
 
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a result of the securities being deemed worthless) on 20 held to maturity residential MBS and one available for sale residential MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company recorded a $386,000 realized loss (as a result of the securities being deemed worthless) on 17 held to maturity residential MBS of which $384,000 had previously been recognized as a credit loss. During the six months ended March 31, 2011, the Company recorded a $883,000 realized loss on 18 held to maturity residential MBS and one available for sale residential MBS of which $881,000 had previously been recognized as a credit loss.

The amortized cost of residential mortgage-backed and agency securities pledged as collateral for public fund deposits, federal treasury tax and loan deposits, FHLB collateral, retail repurchase agreements and other non-profit organization deposits totaled $6.28 million and $7.88 million at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

The contractual maturities of debt securities at March 31, 2012 are as follows (dollars in thousands).  Expected maturities may differ from scheduled maturities as a result of the prepayment of principal or call provisions.

 
Held to Maturity
   
Available for Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$      14
 
$      14
   
$         --
 
$         --
Due after one year to five years
7
 
8
   
77
 
82
Due after five to ten years
35
 
37
   
--
 
- -
Due after ten years
3,650
 
3,769
   
4,174
 
4,186
       Total
$ 3,706
 
$ 3,828
   
$ 4,251
 
$ 4,268

(5) FHLB STOCK

The Company views its investment in the FHLB stock as a long-term investment.  Accordingly, when evaluating it for impairment, the value is determined based on the ultimate recovery of the par value rather than recognizing temporary declines in value.  The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recovery is influenced by criteria such as: 1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount and length of time a decline has persisted; 2) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the FHLB; and 3) the liquidity position of the FHLB.  On October 25, 2010, the FHLB announced that it had entered into a Consent Agreement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), which requires the FHLB to take certain specific actions related to its business and operations.  As of its latest regulatory filing, the FHLB reported that it had met all of its regulatory capital requirements, but remained classified as “undercapitalized” by the FHFA.  The FHLB will not pay a dividend or repurchase capital stock while it is classified as undercapitalized.  While the FHLB was classified as undercapitalized, the Company does not believe that its investment in the FHLB is impaired as of March 31, 2012.  However, this estimate could change in the near term if: 1) significant other-than-temporary losses are incurred on the FHLB’s MBS causing a significant decline in its regulatory capital status; 2) the economic losses resulting from credit deterioration on the FHLB’s MBS increases significantly; or 3) capital preservation strategies being utilized by the FHLB become ineffective.




 
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(6) LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans receivable and loans held for sale consisted of the following at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
   
March 31,
2012
   
September 30,
2011
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family (1)
  $ 105,570       18.8 %   $ 114,680       20.5 %
     Multi-family
    30,745       5.5       30,982       5.5  
     Commercial
    255,327       45.6       246,037       43.9  
     Construction and land development
    57,069       10.2       52,484       9.4  
     Land
    44,553       7.9       49,236       8.8  
         Total mortgage loans
    493,264       88.0       493,419       88.1  
                                 
Consumer loans:
                               
     Home equity and second mortgage
    33,979       6.1       36,008       6.4  
     Other
    6,234       1.1       8,240       1.5  
        Total consumer loans
    40,213       7.2       44,248       7.9  
                                 
Commercial business loans
    26,881       4.8       22,510       4.0  
                                 
        Total loans receivable
    560,358       100.0 %     560,177       100.0 %
                                 
Less:
                               
     Undisbursed portion of construction
             loans in process
    (11,245 )             (18,265 )        
     Deferred loan origination fees
    (1,856 )             (1,942 )        
     Allowance for loan losses
    (12,264 )             (11,946 )        
                                 
        Total loans receivable, net
  $ 534,993             $ 528,024          

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(1)    Includes loans held for sale.

Construction and Land Development Loan Portfolio Composition
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s construction and land development loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31,
2012
   
September 30,
2011
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Custom and owner/builder
  $ 28,109       49.3 %   $ 26,205       49.9 %
Speculative one- to four-family
    2,271       4.0       1,919       3.7  
Commercial real estate
    17,079       29.9       12,863       24.5  
Multi-family
   (including condominiums)
    8,632       15.1       9,322       17.8  
Land development
    978       1.7       2,175       4.1  
   Total construction and
      land development loans
  $ 57,069       100.0 %   $ 52,484       100.0 %



 
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables set forth information for the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 regarding activity in the allowance for loan losses (dollars in thousands):

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Provision /
(Credit)
   
Charge-
offs
   
Recoveries
   
Ending
Allowance
 
Mortgage loans:
                             
   One-to four-family
  $ 785     $ 197     $ 52     $ 1     $ 931  
   Multi-family
    1,309       (21 )     --       --       1,288  
   Commercial
    3,509       228       --       --       3,737  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    260       7       --       --       267  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    164       7       --       --       171  
   Construction – commercial
    807       54       --       --       861  
   Construction – multi-family
    390       114       --       --       504  
   Construction – land development
    96       (1 )     --       --       95  
   Land
    2,657       320       247       7       2,737  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    409       75       53       --       431  
   Other
    390       (18 )     19       --       353  
Commercial business loans
    1,196       88       395       --       889  
   Total
  $ 11,972     $ 1,050     $ 766     $ 8     $ 12,264  


   
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Provision /
(Credit)
   
Charge-
offs
   
Recoveries
   
Ending
Allowance
 
Mortgage loans:
                             
   One-to four-family
  $ 760     $ 289     $ 120     $ 2     $ 931  
   Multi-family
    1,076       212       --       --       1,288  
   Commercial
    4,035       210       508       --       3,737  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    222       45       --       --       267  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    169       1       --       1       171  
   Construction – commercial
    794       67       --       --       861  
   Construction – multi-family
    354       (300 )     --       450       504  
   Construction – land development
    79       246       230       --       95  
   Land
    2,795       396       532       78       2,737  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    460       74       103       --       431  
   Other
    415       (42 )     20       --       353  
Commercial business loans
    787       502       401       1       889  
   Total
  $ 11,946     $ 1,700     $ 1,914     $ 532     $ 12,264  

 
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Provision /
(Credit)
   
Charge-
offs
   
Recoveries
   
Ending
Allowance
 
Mortgage loans:
                             
   One-to four-family
  $ 738     $ (44 )   $ 104     $ 148     $ 738  
   Multi-family
    875       131       --       10       1,016  
   Commercial
    3,431       670       23       101       4,179  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    365       (19 )     --       --       346  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    333       (61 )     12       --       260  
   Construction – commercial
    457       (278 )     --       --       179  
   Construction – multi-family
    227       36       --       --       263  
   Construction – land development
    71       440       483       --       28  
   Land
    3,526       (14 )     282       24       3,254  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    846       (312 )     36       7       505  
   Other
    441       (4 )     2       1       436  
Commercial business loans
    439       155       --       --       594  
   Total
  $ 11,749     $ 700     $ 942     $ 291     $ 11,798  


   
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Provision /
(Credit)
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Ending
Allowance
 
Mortgage loans:
                             
   One-to four-family
  $ 530     $ 293     $ 233     $ 148     $ 738  
   Multi-family
    393       604       --       19       1,016  
   Commercial
    3,173       952       47       101       4,179  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    481       (135 )     --       --       346  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    414       (114 )     40       --       260  
   Construction – commercial
    245       (66 )     --       --       179  
   Construction – multi-family
    245       18       --       --       263  
   Construction – land development
    240       271       483       --       28  
   Land
    3,709       (81 )     413       39       3,254  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    922       (310 )     114       7       505  
   Other
    451       13       30       2       436  
Commercial business loans
    461       155       22       --       594  
   Total
  $ 11,264     $ 1,600     $ 1,382     $ 316     $ 11,798  


 



 
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The following table presents information on the loans evaluated individually for impairment and collectively evaluated for impairment in the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
Allowance for Loan Losses
   
Recorded Investment in Loans
 
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Total
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Total
 
                                     
March 31, 2012
                                   
Mortgage loans:
                                   
   One- to four-family
  $ 272     $ 659     $ 931     $ 4,437     $ 101,133     $ 105,570  
   Multi-family
    959       329       1,288       6,910       23,835       30,745  
   Commercial
    202       3,535       3,737       18,389       236,938       255,327  
   Construction – custom and owner /
      builder
    5       262       267       314       20,906       21,220  
   Construction – speculative one- to
      four-family
    24       147       171       700       1,180       1,880  
   Construction – commercial
    661       200       861       5,390       8,001       13,391  
   Construction –  multi-family
    25       479       504       370       7,985       8,355  
   Construction – land development
    --       95       95       769       209       978  
   Land
    830       1,907       2,737       10,279       34,274       44,553  
 Consumer loans:
                                               
   Home equity and second mortgage
    7       424       431       1,094       32,885       33,979  
   Other
    --       353       353       8       6,226       6,234  
 Commercial business loans
    --       889       889       44       26,837       26,881  
   Total
  $ 2,985     $ 9,279     $ 12,264     $ 48,704     $ 500,409     $ 549,113  
September 30, 2011
                                               
Mortgage loans:
                                               
   One- to four-family
  $ 45     $ 715     $ 760     $ 3,701     $ 110,979     $ 114,680  
   Multi-family
    632       444       1,076       5,482       25,500       30,982  
   Commercial
    255       3,780       4,035       19,322       226,715       246,037  
   Construction – custom and owner /
      builder
    11       211       222       320       16,777       17,097  
   Construction – speculative one- to
      four-family
    37       132       169       700       906       1,606  
   Construction – commercial
    738       56       794       5,435       2,479       7,914  
   Construction – multi-family
    --       354       354       632       4,867       5,499  
   Construction – land development
    --       79       79       1,882       221       2,103  
   Land
    560       2,235       2,795       9,997       39,239       49,236  
Consumer loans:
                                               
   Home equity and second mortgage
    10       450       460       1,014       34,994       36,008  
   Other
    1       414       415       1       8,239       8,240  
Commercial business loans
    --       787       787       44       22,466       22,510  
   Total
  $ 2,289     $ 9,657     $ 11,946     $ 48,530     $ 493,382     $ 541,912  

Credit Quality Indicators
The Company uses credit risk grades which reflect the Company’s assessment of a loan’s risk or loss potential.  The Company categorizes loans into risk grade categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors such as the estimated fair value of the collateral.  The Company uses the following definitions for credit risk ratings as part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of its loan portfolio:

Pass:  Pass loans are defined as those loans that meet acceptable quality underwriting standards.
 
 
 
 
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Watch:  Watch loans are defined as those loans that still exhibit marginal acceptable quality, but have some concerns that justify greater attention.  If these concerns are not corrected, a potential for further adverse categorization exists.  These concerns could relate to a specific condition peculiar to the borrower, its industry segment or the general economic environment.

Special Mention: Special mention loans are defined as those loans deemed by management to have some potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the payment prospects of the loan.  Assets in this category do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant a substandard classification.

Substandard:  Substandard loans are defined as those loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or of the collateral pledged.  Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt.  If the weakness or weaknesses are not corrected, there is the distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained.

Loss:  Loans in this classification are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets 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 loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.

The following table lists the loan credit risk grades utilized by the Company that serve as credit quality indicators.  Each of the credit risk loan grades include high and low factors associated with their classification that are utilized to calculate the aggregate ranges of the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):


March 31, 2012
 
Loan Grades
       
   
Pass
   
Watch
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Mortgage loans:
                             
   One- to four-family
  $ 92,286     $ 3,610     $ 3,657     $ 6,017     $ 105,570  
   Multi-family
    18,889       75       10,146       1,635       30,745  
   Commercial
    225,121       578       10,139       19,489       255,327  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    20,715       191       --       314       21,220  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    575       --       700       605       1,880  
   Construction – commercial
    8,001       --       --       5,390       13,391  
   Construction – multi-family
    7,985       --       --       370       8,355  
   Construction – land development
    --       --       --       978       978  
   Land
    23,940       5,722       4,112       10,779       44,553  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    30,524       886       1,239       1,330       33,979  
   Other
    6,179       46       --       9       6,234  
   Commercial business loans
    23,782       250       136       2,713       26,881  
        Total
  $ 457,997     $ 11,358     $ 30,129     $ 49,629     $ 549,113  
                                         
September 30, 2011
                                       
                                         
Mortgage loans:
                                       
   One- to four-family
  $ 100,159     $ 6,131     $ 2,450     $ 5,940     $ 114,680  
   Multi-family
    19,279       199       10,380       1,124       30,982  
   Commercial
    212,898       1,042       6,320       25,777       246,037  
   Construction – custom and owner / builder
    16,522       255       --       320       17,097  
   Construction – speculative one- to four-family
    323       --       700       583       1,606  
   Construction – commercial
    2,479       --       --       5,435       7,914  
   Construction – multi-family
    4,115       --       752       632       5,499  
   Construction – land development
    83       --       --       2,020       2,103  
   Land
    26,825       6,604       5,084       10,723       49,236  
Consumer loans:
                                       
   Home equity and second mortgage
    32,389       901       1,513       1,205       36,008  
   Other
    8,179       50       --       11       8,240  
   Commercial business loans
    19,060       20       220       3,210       22,510  
       Total
  $ 442,311     $ 15,202     $ 27,419     $ 56,980     $ 541,912  
                                         



 
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The following tables present an age analysis of past due status of loans by category at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
30–59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Non-
Accrual
 
Past Due
90 Days
or More
and Still
Accruing
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total Loans
March 31, 2012
                           
Mortgage loans:
                           
   One- to four-family
 
$  2,090
 
$          --
 
$   2,895
 
$         --
 
$   4,985
 
$100,585
 
$105,570
   Multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
1,449
 
6
 
1,455
 
29,290
 
30,745
   Commercial
 
10,805
 
--
 
9,649
 
--
 
20,454
 
234,873
 
255,327
   Construction – custom and owner /
       builder
 
--
 
--
 
314
 
--
 
314
 
20,906
 
21,220
   Construction – speculative one- to four-
       family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
605
 
605
 
1,275
 
1,880
   Construction – commercial
 
--
 
--
 
644
 
--
 
644
 
12,747
 
13,391
   Construction – multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
370
 
--
 
370
 
7,985
 
8,355
   Construction – land development
 
--
 
--
 
769
 
209
 
978
 
--
 
978
   Land
 
409
 
559
 
10,032
 
1,587
 
12,587
 
31,966
 
44,553
Consumer loans:
                           
   Home equity and second mortgage
 
265
 
90
 
449
 
560
 
1,364
 
32,615
 
33,979
   Other
 
64
 
1
 
8
 
--
 
73
 
6,161
 
6,234
Commercial business loans
 
77
 
16
 
44
 
--
 
137
 
26,744
 
26,881
   Total
 
$ 13,710
 
$      666
 
$ 26,623
 
$  2,967
 
$ 43,966
 
$505,147
 
$549,113
                             
September 30, 2011
                           
Mortgage loans:
                           
   One- to four-family
 
$          --
 
$  1,822
 
$   2,150
 
$          --
 
$   3,972
 
$110,708
 
$114,680
   Multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
1,449
 
1,449
 
29,533
 
30,982
   Commercial
 
--
 
12,723
 
6,571
 
--
 
19,294
 
226,743
 
246,037
   Construction – custom and owner /
       builder
 
--
 
--
 
320
 
--
 
320
 
16,777
 
17,097
   Construction – speculative one- to four-
       family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
1,606
 
1,606
   Construction – commercial
 
--
 
--
 
688
 
--
 
688
 
7,226
 
7,914
   Construction – multi-family
 
--
 
752
 
632
 
--
 
1,384
 
4,115
 
5,499
   Construction – land development
 
--
 
--
 
1,882
 
--
 
1,882
 
221
 
2,103
   Land
 
1,100
 
2,558
 
8,935
 
29
 
12,622
 
36,614
 
49,236
Consumer loans:
                           
   Home equity and second mortgage
 
643
 
441
 
366
 
--
 
1,450
 
34,558
 
36,008
   Other
 
9
 
7
 
1
 
--
 
17
 
8,223
 
8,240
Commercial business loans
 
--
 
14
 
44
 
276
 
334
 
22,176
 
22,510
  Total
 
$   1,752
 
$ 18,317
 
$ 21,589
 
$  1,754
 
$ 43,412
 
$498,500
 
$541,912


Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the original or modified terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are measured based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell if the loan is considered collateral dependent.  Impaired loans that are not considered to be collateral dependent are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows.

The categories of non-accrual loans and impaired loans overlap, although they are not coextensive.  The Company considers all circumstances regarding the loan and borrower on an individual basis when determining whether an impaired loan should be placed on non-accrual status, such as the financial strength of the borrower, the estimated collateral value, reasons for the delay, payment record, the amount past due and the number of days past due.


 
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The following table is a summary of information related to impaired loans as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

   
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
(Loan
Balance
Plus
Charge
Off)
 
Related
Allowance
 
QTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
QTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
QTD Cash
Basis
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
$    2,240
 
$   2,349
 
$      --
 
$   2,253
 
$        14
 
$       10
     Multi-family
 
--
 
982
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
     Commercial
 
15,059
 
16,201
 
--
 
16,382
 
181
 
113
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
209
 
209
 
--
 
209
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
- -
 
--
 
--
     Construction – multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
185
 
--
 
--
     Construction – land development
 
769
 
3,722
 
--
 
1,183
 
4
 
4
      Land
 
5,062
 
8,121
 
--
 
5,138
 
8
 
4
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
451
 
577
 
--
 
521
 
--
 
--
     Other
 
8
 
8
 
--
 
4
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
459
 
--
 
43
 
1
 
1
        Subtotal
 
23,842
 
32,628
 
   --
 
25,918
 
208
 
132
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
2,197
 
2,197
 
272
 
2,134
 
7
 
5
     Multi-family
 
6,910
 
6,910
 
959
 
6,915
 
73
 
55
     Commercial
 
3,330
 
3,330
 
202
 
3,589
 
--
 
--
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
105
 
105
 
5
 
107
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
24
 
700
 
8
 
6
     Construction – commercial
 
5,390
 
6,834
 
661
 
5,401
 
48
 
32
     Construction – multi-family
 
370
 
810
 
25
 
185
 
--
 
--
     Land
 
5,217
 
5,404
 
830
 
4,765
 
10
 
10
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
643
 
643
 
7
 
643
 
11
 
9
     Other
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
- -
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
138
 
--
 
--
       Subtotal
 
24,862
 
26,933
 
2,985
 
24,577
 
157
 
117
                         
Total
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
4,437
 
4,546
 
272
 
4,387
 
21
 
15
     Multi-family
 
6,910
 
7,892
 
959
 
6,915
 
73
 
55
     Commercial
 
18,389
 
19,531
 
202
 
19,971
 
181
 
113
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
314
 
314
 
5
 
316
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
24
 
700
 
8
 
6
     Construction – commercial
 
5,390
 
6,834
 
661
 
5,401
 
48
 
32
     Construction – multi-family
 
370
 
810
 
25
 
370
 
4
 
--
     Construction – land development
 
769
 
3,722
 
--
 
1,183
 
--
 
4
     Land
 
10,279
 
13,525
 
830
 
9,903
 
18
 
14
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
1,094
 
1,220
 
7
 
1,164
 
11
 
9
     Other
 
8
 
8
 
--
 
4
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
459
 
--
 
181
 
1
 
1
     Total
 
$ 48,704
 
$ 59,561
 
$  2,985
 
$ 50,495
 
$       365
 
$       249

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(1)  
For the three months ended March 31, 2012

 
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The following table is a summary of information related to impaired loans as of and for the six months ended March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

   
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
(Loan
Balance
 Plus
Charge
Off)
 
Related
Allowance
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
YTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
YTD Cash Basis
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
$    2,240
 
$   2,349
 
$      --
 
$   2,294
 
$        20
 
$       16
     Multi-family
 
--
 
982
 
--
 
--
 
1
 
1
     Commercial
 
15,059
 
16,201
 
--
 
16,071
 
371
 
248
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
209
 
209
 
--
 
331
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
53
 
--
 
--
     Construction – multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
802
 
--
 
--
     Construction – land development
 
769
 
3,722
 
--
 
1,931
 
8
 
8
      Land
 
5,062
 
8,121
 
--
 
6,285
 
16
 
8
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
451
 
577
 
--
 
553
 
--
 
--
     Other
 
8
 
8
 
--
 
4
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
459
 
--
 
43
 
2
 
2
        Subtotal
 
23,842
 
32,628
 
   --
 
28,367
 
418
 
283
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
2,197
 
2,197
 
272
 
1,558
 
29
 
22
     Multi-family
 
6,910
 
6,910
 
959
 
6,055
 
146
 
109
     Commercial
 
3,330
 
3,330
 
202
 
2,845
 
24
 
3
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
105
 
105
 
5
 
88
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
24
 
1,020
 
16
 
12
     Construction – commercial
 
5,390
 
6,834
 
661
 
5,698
 
111
 
80
     Construction – multi-family
 
370
 
810
 
25
 
74
 
--
 
--
     Land
 
5,217
 
5,404
 
830
 
4,027
 
18
 
18
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
643
 
643
 
7
 
463
 
22
 
16
     Other
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
1
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
55
 
--
 
--
       Subtotal
 
24,862
 
26,933
 
2,985
 
21,884
 
366
 
260
                         
Total
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
4,437
 
4,546
 
272
 
3,852
 
49
 
38
     Multi-family
 
6,910
 
7,892
 
959
 
6,055
 
147
 
110
     Commercial
 
18,389
 
19,531
 
202
 
18,916
 
395
 
251
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
314
 
314
 
5
 
419
 
--
 
--
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
24
 
1,073
 
16
 
12
     Construction – commercial
 
5,390
 
6,834
 
661
 
5,698
 
111
 
80
     Construction – multi-family
 
370
 
810
 
25
 
876
 
- -
 
--
     Construction – land development
 
769
 
3,722
 
--
 
1,931
 
8
 
8
     Land
 
10,279
 
13,525
 
830
 
10,312
 
34
 
26
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
1,094
 
1,220
 
7
 
1,016
 
22
 
16
     Other
 
8
 
8
 
--
 
5
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
459
 
--
 
98
 
2
 
2
     Total
 
$ 48,704
 
$ 59,561
 
$  2,985
 
$ 50,251
 
$       784
 
$       543

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(1)  
For the six months ended March 31, 2012




 
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Following is a summary of information related to impaired loans as of and for the year ended September 30, 2011 (in thousands):

   
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 (Loan
Balance
Plus
Charge
 Off)
 
Related
Allowance
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
YTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
YTD Cash
Basis
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
$   2,092
 
$   2,387
 
$         --
 
$   2,908
 
$         30
 
$          22
     Multi-family
 
--
 
982
 
--
 
681
 
--
 
--
     Commercial
 
18,137
 
19,279
 
--
 
14,623
 
1,060
 
573
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
209
 
209
 
--
 
303
 
7
 
1
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
502
 
7
 
7
     Construction – multi-family
 
632
 
1,135
 
--
 
1,287
 
4
 
4
     Construction – land development
 
1,882
 
7,179
 
--
 
2,920
 
5
 
--
      Land
 
8,198
 
11,533
 
--
 
7,883
 
69
 
42
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
669
 
719
 
--
 
430
 
26
 
16
     Other
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
13
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
65
 
--
 
44
 
2
 
2
        Subtotal
 
31,863
 
43,488
 
--
 
31,594
 
1,210
 
667
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
1,609
 
1,609
 
45
 
768
 
47
 
38
     Multi-family
 
5,482
 
5,482
 
632
 
4,798
 
298
 
222
     Commercial
 
1,185
 
1,185
 
255
 
1,409
 
50
 
118
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
111
 
111
 
11
 
45
 
2
 
2
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
37
 
1,042
 
50
 
37
     Construction – commercial
 
5,435
 
6,879
 
738
 
3,537
 
273
 
123
     Construction – multi-family
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
65
 
--
 
--
     Land
 
1,799
 
1,821
 
560
 
2,946
 
114
 
83
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
345
 
345
 
10
 
425
 
10
 
9
     Other
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
--
 
--
       Subtotal
 
16,667
 
18,133
 
2,289
 
15,036
 
844
 
632
                         
Total
                       
 Mortgage loans:
                       
     One- to four-family
 
3,701
 
3,996
 
45
 
3,676
 
77
 
60
     Multi-family
 
5,482
 
6,464
 
632
 
5,479
 
298
 
222
     Commercial
 
19,322
 
20,464
 
255
 
16,032
 
1,110
 
691
     Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
320
 
320
 
11
 
348
 
9
 
3
     Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
700
 
700
 
37
 
1,544
 
57
 
44
     Construction – commercial
 
5,435
 
6,879
 
738
 
3,537
 
273
 
123
     Construction – multi-family
 
632
 
1,135
 
--
 
1,352
 
4
 
4
     Construction – land development
 
1,882
 
7,179
 
--
 
2,920
 
5
 
--
     Land
 
9,997
 
13,354
 
560
 
10,829
 
183
 
125
Consumer loans:
                       
     Home equity and second mortgage
 
1,014
 
1,064
 
10
 
855
 
36
 
25
     Other
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
14
 
--
 
--
Commercial business loans
 
44
 
65
 
--
 
44
 
2
 
2
     Total
 
$ 48,530
 
$ 61,621
 
$  2,289
 
$ 46,630
 
$  2,054
 
$  1,299
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(1)  
For the year ended September 30, 2011

 
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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s non-performing assets at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):


   
March 31,
 
September 30,
   
2012
 
2011
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:
       
Mortgage loans:
       
    One- to four-family
 
$    2,895
 
$    2,150
    Multi-family
 
1,449
 
--
    Commercial
 
9,649
 
6,571
    Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
314
 
320
    Construction – speculative one- to four-family
 
--
 
--
    Construction – commercial
 
644
 
688
    Construction – multi-family
 
370
 
632
    Construction – land development
 
769
 
1,882
    Land
 
10,032
 
8,935
Consumer loans:
       
    Home equity and second mortgage
 
449
 
367
    Other
 
8
 
--
Commercial business
 
44
 
44
       Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis
 
26,623
 
21,589
         
Accruing loans which are contractually
   past due 90 days or more
 
2,967
 
1,754
         
Total of non-accrual and 90 days past due loans
 
29,590
 
23,343
         
Non-accrual investment securities
 
2,516
 
2,796
         
OREO and other repossessed assets
 
8,024
 
10,811
       Total non-performing assets (1)
 
$ 40,130
 
$ 36,950
         
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status (2)
 
$ 15,891
 
$ 18,166
         
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past
   due loans as a percentage of loans receivable
 
5.41%
 
4.32%
         
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past
   due loans as a percentage of total assets
 
3.98%
 
3.16%
         
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
 
5.40%
 
5.01%
         
Loans receivable (3)
 
$547,257
 
$539,970
         
Total assets
 
$742,709
 
$738,224
 
(1)  Does not include troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status. 
(2)  Does not include troubled debt restructured loans totaling $7.10 million and $7.38 million reported as non-accrual loans at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively. 
(3)  Includes loans held for sale and is before the allowance for loan losses. 
 
Troubled debt restructured loans are loans for which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial condition, has granted a significant concession to the borrower that it would otherwise not consider.  The loan terms which have been modified or restructured due to a borrower’s financial difficulty, include but are not limited to: a reduction in the stated interest rate; an extension of the maturity at an interest
 
 
 
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rate below current market; a reduction in the face amount of the debt; a reduction in the accrued interest; or re-aging, extensions, deferrals and renewals.  Troubled debt restructured loans are considered impaired loans and are individually evaluated for impairment.  Troubled debt restructured loans can be classified as either accrual or non-accrual. The Company had $22.99 million in troubled debt restructured loans included in impaired loans at March 31, 2012 and had no commitments to lend additional funds on these loans.  At March 31, 2012, $7.10 million of the $22.99 million in troubled debt restructured loans were on non-accrual status and included in non-performing loans.  The Company had $25.54 million in troubled debt restructured loans included in impaired loans at September 30, 2011 and had $144,000 in commitments to lend additional funds on these loans. At September 30, 2011, $7.38 million of the $25.54 million in troubled debt restructured loans were on non-accrual status and included in non-performing loans.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s troubled debt restructurings by portfolio segment that occurred during the six months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

Six Months Ended
March 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
End of
Period
Balance
 
Land
    1     $ 249     $ 249     $ 241  
         Total
    1     $ 249     $ 249     $ 241  
                                 
 
Year Ended
September 30, 2011
                               
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
End of
Period
Balance
 
One-to four-family
    4     $ 1,543     $ 1,543     $ 1,543  
Commercial
    2       3,394       3,717       3,145  
Construction – commercial
    2       6,800       5,451       5,435  
Land
    2       535       535       526  
Home equity
    2       303       303       303  
         Total
    12     $ 12,575     $ 11,549     $ 10,952  

There was one commercial real estate troubled debt restructured loan with a balance of $919,000 and one land troubled debt restructured loan with a balance of $147,000 that were modified during the year ended September 30, 2011 and subsequently defaulted.  There were no troubled debt restructured loans that were recorded in the twelve months prior to March 31, 2012 that have subsequently defaulted.

 
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(7) NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, without considering any dilutive items.  Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents for items that are dilutive, net of shares assumed to be repurchased using the treasury stock method at the average share price for the Company’s common stock during the period.  Common stock equivalents arise from the assumed conversion of outstanding stock options and the outstanding warrant to purchase common stock.  In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance for stock compensation, shares owned by the Bank’s ESOP that have not been allocated are not considered to be outstanding for the purpose of computing basic and diluted net income per common share.  At March 31, 2012 and 2011, there were 264,520 and 299,786 shares, respectively, that had not been allocated under the Bank’s ESOP.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
       
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
 
Basic net income per common share computation
             
Numerator – net income
$    808
 
$  1,083
 
$  2,090
 
$  2,442
Preferred stock dividends
(208)
 
(208)
 
(416)
 
(416)
Preferred stock discount accretion
(59)
 
(56)
 
(118)
 
(111)
Net income to common shareholders
$    541
 
$     819
 
$  1,556
 
$  1,915
               
Denominator – weighted average
      common shares outstanding
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
 
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
               
Basic net income per common share
$  0.08
 
$  0.12
 
$  0.23
 
$  0.28
               
Diluted net income per common share computation
             
Numerator – net income
$    808
 
$  1,083
 
$  2,090
 
$  2,442
Preferred stock dividend
(208)
 
(208)
 
(416)
 
(416)
Preferred stock discount accretion
(59)
 
(56)
 
(118)
 
(111)
Net income to common shareholders
$    541
 
$     819
 
$  1,556
 
$  1,915
               
Denominator – weighted average
      common shares outstanding
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
 
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
Effect of dilutive stock options (1)
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Effect of dilutive stock warrant (2)
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Weighted average common shares
   and common stock equivalents
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
 
 
6,780,516
 
 
6,745,250
               
Diluted net income per common share
$  0.08
 
$  0.12
 
$  0.23
 
$  0.28

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(1) For the three months and six months ended March 31, 2012, options to purchase 154,476 and 145,053 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock, and, therefore, their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three months and six months ended March 31, 2011, options to purchase 168,864 and 182,007 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the options’
 
 
 
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exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock, and, therefore, their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
(2) For the three and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, a warrant to purchase 370,899 shares of common stock was outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the warrant’s exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock, and, therefore, its effect would have been anti-dilutive.

(8) STOCK PLANS AND STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plans
Under the Company’s stock option plans (the 1999 Stock Option Plan and the 2003 Stock Option Plan), the Company was able to grant options for up to a combined total of 1,622,500 shares of common stock to employees, officers and directors.  Shares issued may be purchased in the open market or may be issued from authorized and unissued shares.  The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  Generally, options vest in 20% annual installments on each of the five anniversaries from the date of the grant.  At March 31, 2012, options for 218,938 shares are available for future grant under the 2003 Stock Option Plan and no shares are available for future grant under the 1999 Stock Option Plan.

Activity under the plans for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2012
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2011
   
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options outstanding, beginning of period
 
137,726
 
$ 9.25
 
194,864
 
$ 8.71
Granted
 
33,500
 
4.01
 
--
 
--
Forfeited
 
(2,200)
 
4.55
 
(500)
 
4.55
Options outstanding, end of period
 
169,026
 
$ 8.27
 
194,364
 
$ 8.72
                 
Options exercisable, end of period
 
122,326
 
 $ 9.84
 
173,964
 
 $ 9.21


The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at March 31, 2012 was $24,000.

At March 31, 2012, there were 46,700 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $69,000, all of which the Company assumes will vest. The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested options at March 31, 2012 was $23,000.  There were 5,000 options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $6,000 that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2012.

At March 31, 2011, there were 20,400 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $26,000, all of which the Company assumes will vest. There were 5,200 options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $7,000 that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2011.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards with the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rate of a similar term as the stock option at the particular grant date.  The expected life is based on historical data, vesting terms and estimated exercise dates.  The expected dividend yield is based on the most recent quarterly dividend on an annualized basis in effect at the time the options were granted.  The expected
 
 
 
 
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 volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock price.  There were 33,500 options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2012 with an aggregate grant date fair value of $52,000.  There were no options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2011.

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used in estimating the fair value of option grants.  The weighted average assumptions used for options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2012 were:

Expected Volatility
 
44%
Expected term (in years)
 
5
Expected dividend yield
 
--%
Risk free interest rate
 
0.89%
Grant date fair value per share
 
$1.56

Stock Grant Plan
The Company adopted the Management Recognition and Development Plan (“MRDP”) in 1998 for the benefit of employees, officers and directors of the Company.  The objective of the MRDP is to retain and attract personnel of experience and ability in key positions by providing them with a proprietary interest in the Company.

The MRDP allowed for the issuance to participants of up to 529,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Awards under the MRDP are made in the form of shares of common stock that are subject to restrictions on the transfer of ownership and are subject to a five-year vesting period.  Compensation expense is the amount of the fair value of the common stock at the date of the grant to the plan participants and is recognized over a five-year vesting period, with 20% vesting on each of the five anniversaries from the date of the grant.  
There were no MRDP shares granted to officers or directors during the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

At March 31, 2012, there were a total of 15,161 unvested MRDP shares with an aggregated grant date fair value of $155,000.  There were 7,231 MRDP shares that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2012 with an aggregated grant date fair value of $79,000.  There were 100 MRDP shares forfeited during the six months ended March 31, 2012 with a grant date fair value of $1,000.  At March 31, 2012, there were no shares available for future awards under the MRDP.

At March 31, 2011, there were a total of 28,492 unvested MRDP shares with an aggregated grant date fair value of $324,000.  There were 7,433 MRDP shares that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2011 with an aggregated grant date fair value of $81,000.  There were 500 MRDP shares forfeited during the six months ended March 31, 2011 with an aggregated grant date fair value of $5,000.


Expenses for Stock Compensation Plans
Compensation expenses for all stock-based plans were as follows:

   
Six Months Ended March 31,
    2012   2011 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
   
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants
 
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants
Compensation expense recognized in income
 
$  7
 
$  55
 
$   3
 
$  85
 
Related tax benefit recognized
 
2
 
19
 
1
 
29
 


 
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As of March 31, 2012, the compensation expense yet to be recognized for stock-based awards that have been awarded but not vested for the years ending September 30 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants
 
Total
Awards
Remainder of 2012
 
$    9
 
$ 50
 
$  59
2013
 
17
 
38
 
55
2014
 
17
 
2
 
19
2015
 
11
 
--
 
11
2016
 
10
 
--
 
10
2017
 
2
 
--
 
2
Total
 
$ 66
 
$ 90
 
$156

 (9) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

GAAP requires disclosure of estimated fair values for financial instruments.  Such estimates are subjective in nature, and significant judgment is required regarding the risk characteristics of various financial instruments at a discrete point in time.  Therefore, such estimates could vary significantly if assumptions regarding uncertain factors were to change.  In addition, as the Company normally intends to hold the majority of its financial instruments until maturity, it does not expect to realize many of the estimated amounts disclosed.  The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for certain items which are not defined as financial instruments but which may have significant value.  The Company does not believe that it would be practicable to estimate a representational fair value for these types of items as of March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011.  Because GAAP excludes certain items from fair value disclosure requirements, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company.

Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP.  Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The following definitions describe the levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 
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The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a recurring basis:

MBS and Other Investments Available for Sale
The estimated fair value of MBS and other investments are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security.  Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2).


The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

   
Estimated Fair Value
   
   
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Available for Sale Securities
               
MBS:
               
        U.S. government agencies
 
$       - -
 
$  3,281
 
$       - -
 
$  3,281
        Private label residential
 
- -
 
987
 
- -
 
987
Mutual funds
 
993
 
--
 
 - -
 
 993
Total
 
$    993
 
$  4,268
 
$       - -
 
$  5,261

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended March 31, 2012.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
Estimated Fair Value
   
   
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Available for Sale Securities
               
MBS:
               
        U.S. government agencies
 
$       - -
 
$  4,583
 
$       - -
 
$  4,583
        Private label residential
 
- -
 
1,134
 
- -
 
1,134
Mutual funds
 
1,000
 
- -
 
 - -
 
1,000
Total
 
$ 1,000
 
$  5,717
 
$       - -
 
$  6,717

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended September 30, 2011.

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.

The Company uses the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Impaired Loans
A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The specific reserve for collateral dependent impaired loans was based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell.  The estimated fair value of collateral was determined based primarily on appraisals.  In some cases, adjustments were made to the appraised values due to various factors including age of the appraisal, age of comparables included in the appraisal, and known
 
 
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changes in the market and in the collateral. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

MBS and Other Investments Held to Maturity
The estimated fair value of MBS and other investments are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security.  Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2) and unobservable inputs such as dealer quotes, discounted cash flows or similar techniques (Level 3).

OREO and Other Repossessed Assets, net
 The Company’s OREO and other repossessed assets are initially recorded at estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.  This amount becomes the property’s new basis.  Estimated fair value was generally determined by management based on a number of factors, including third-party appraisals of estimated fair value in an orderly sale.  Estimated costs to sell were based on standard market factors.  The valuation of OREO and other repossessed items is subject to significant external and internal judgment.

MSRs
The fair value of the MSRs was determined using a third-party model, which incorporates the expected life of the loans, estimated cost to service the loans, servicing fees received and other factors.  The estimated fair value is calculated by stratifying the mortgage servicing rights based on the predominant risk characteristics that include the underlying loan’s interest rate, cash flows of the loan, origination date and term.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2012, and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the six months ended March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

   
Estimated Fair Value
   
   
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Losses
Impaired loans:
               
   Mortgage Loans;
               
        One-to four-family
 
$     - -
 
$      - -
 
$   2,197
 
$     233
        Multi-family
 
- -
 
- -
 
6,910
 
- -
        Commercial
 
- -
 
- -
 
3,330
 
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        Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
- -
 
- -
 
105
 
- -
        Construction – speculative one-to four family
 
- -
 
- -
 
700
 
40
        Construction – commercial
 
- -
 
- -
 
5,390
 
- -
        Construction – multi-family
 
- -
 
- -
 
370
 
- -
        Land
 
- -
 
- -
 
5,217
 
413
   Consumer loans:
               
        Home equity and second mortgage
 
- -
 
- -
 
643
 
114
        Total impaired loans (1)
 
- -
 
  - -
 
24,862
 
847
                 
MBS – held to maturity (2):
               
        Private label residential
 
- -
 
253
 
- -
 
110
OREO and other repossessed items (3)
 
- -
 
- -
 
8,024
 
875
MSRs (4)
 
- -
 
- -
 
2,284
 
- -
Total
 
$     - -
 
$   253
 
$35,170
 
$ 1,832
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(1)  
The loss represents charge offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustment based on the estimated fair value of the collateral.
(2)  
The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held -to-maturity MBS.
(3)  
The loss represents management periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.
(4)  
The amount of impairment recognized is the amount, if any, by which the amortized cost of the rights exceeds its estimated fair value.  Impairment, if deemed temporary, is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that estimated fair value is less than the recorded amount.


The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2011 and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the year ended September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
Estimated Fair Value
   
   
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Losses
Impaired loans:
               
   Mortgage Loans;
               
        One-to four-family
 
$     - -
 
$      - -
 
$   1,609
 
$     543
        Multi-family
 
- -
 
- -
 
5,482
 
- -
        Commercial
 
- -
 
- -
 
1,185
 
47
        Construction – custom and owner / builder
 
- -
 
- -
 
111
 
48
        Construction – speculative one-to four family
 
- -
 
- -
 
700
 
103
        Construction – commercial
 
- -
 
- -
 
5,435
 
1,444
        Land
 
- -
 
- -
 
1,799
 
1,704
   Consumer loans:
               
        Home equity and second mortgage
 
- -
 
- -
 
345
 
150
        Other
 
- -
 
- -
 
1
 
30
        Total impaired loans
 
- -
 
  - -
 
16,667
 
4,069
                 
MBS – held to maturity (2):
               
        Private label residential
 
- -
 
211
 
- -
 
421
OREO and other repossessed items (3)
 
- -
 
- -
 
10,811
 
1,305
MSRs (4)
 
- -
 
- -
 
2,108
 
- -
Total
 
$     - -
 
$   211
 
$29,586
 
$ 5,795
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(1)  
The loss represents charge offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustment based on the estimated fair value of the collateral.
(2)  
The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held-to-maturity MBS.
(3)  
The loss represents management periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.
(4)  
The amount of impairment recognized is the amount, if any, by which the amortized cost of the rights exceed their estimated fair value.  Impairment, if deemed temporary, is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that estimated fair value is less than the recorded amount.

 
 
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The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at the date indicated (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31, 2012
 
   
 
Fair
Value
 
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 
 
Unobservable
Input(s)
 
 
Range
                 
 
Impaired loans
 
$  24,862
 
Market approach
 
Appraised value less selling
costs
 
NA
                 
 
Other real estate owned
 
$    8,024
 
Market approach
 
Lower of appraised value or
listing price less selling costs
 
NA
                 
 
MSRs
 
$    2,284
 
Discounted cashflows
 
Discount rate
Prepayment Speeds
 
10.08% - 12.50%
258 to 535


The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations.  As a result, the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change, and that change may either be favorable or unfavorable to the Company.  Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk.  However, borrowers with fixed interest rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising interest rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling interest rate environment.  Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed interest rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising interest rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling interest rate environment.  Management monitors interest rates and maturities of assets and liabilities, and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimate fair value of its other financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

CDs Held for Investment
The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

FHLB Stock
FHLB stock is not publicly traded; however, the recorded value of the stock holdings approximates the estimated fair value, as the FHLB is required to pay par value upon re-acquiring this stock. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Loans Held for Sale
The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices obtained from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

 
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Accrued Interest
The recorded amount of accrued interest approximates the estimated fair value.

Deposits
The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is included at the amount payable on demand.  The estimated fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is computed by discounting future cash flows using the rates currently offered by the Bank for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

FHLB Advances
The estimated fair value of FHLB advances is computed by discounting the future cash flows of the borrowings at a rate which approximates the current offering rate of the borrowings with a comparable remaining life.

Repurchase Agreements
The recorded value of repurchase agreements approximates the estimated fair value due to the short-term nature of the borrowings.

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments
Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined that they do not have a distinguishable estimated fair value



The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows as of March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31, 2012
   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
   
 
Recorded
Amount
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
Level 1
 
 
 
Level 2
 
 
Level 3
Financial Assets
                 
                   
     Cash and cash equivalents
 
$111,621
 
$111,621
 
$111,621
 
$           - -
$           - -
     CDs held for investment
 
20,180
 
20,180
 
20,180
 
      - -
         - -
     MBS and other investments
 
8,967
 
9,089
 
1,022
 
8,067
- -
     FHLB stock
 
5,705
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
          - -
        - -
     Loans receivable, net
 
533,697
 
499,671
 
- -
 
- -
499,671
     Loans held for sale
 
1,296
 
1,325
 
1,325
 
- -
- -
     Accrued interest receivable
 
2,369
 
2,369
 
2,369
 
- -
- -
                   
Financial Liabilities
                 
     Deposits:
                 
          Non-interest bearing demand
 
$   69,633
 
$   69,633
 
$   69,633
 
$          - -
- -
          Interest-bearing
 
534,963
 
537,267
 
317,657
 
- -
219,610
                Total deposits
 
604,596
 
606,900
 
     387,290
 
               - -
 219,610
     FHLB advances
 
45,000
 
50,438
 
- -
 
50,438
- -
     Repurchase agreements
 
948
 
948
 
948
 
- -
- -
     Accrued interest payable
 
467
 
467
 
467
 
- -
- -


 
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September 30, 2011
   
 
Recorded
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Financial Assets
       
     Cash and cash equivalents
 
$112,065
 
$112,065
     CDs held for investment
 
18,659
 
18,659
     MBS and other investments
 
10,862
 
10,946
     FHLB stock
 
5,705
 
5,705
     Loans receivable, net
 
523,980
 
490,322
     Loans held for sale
 
4,044
 
4,185
     Accrued interest receivable
 
2,411
 
2,411
         
Financial Liabilities
       
     Deposits
 
$592,678
 
$595,331
     FHLB advances – long term
 
55,000
 
61,009
     Repurchase agreements
 
729
 
729
     Accrued interest payable
 
545
 
545


(10) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding Transfer and Servicing for the Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.  The guidance removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion.  Other criteria applicable to the assessment of effective control are not changed by the amendments.  The guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012.  The guidance is to be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occurred on or after the effective date.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amended guidance regarding the application of existing fair value measurement guidance.  The provisions of the amended guidance clarify the application of existing fair value measurement guidance and revise certain measurement and disclosure requirements to achieve convergence of GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.  The provisions of this amended guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued amended guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income (loss).  The new guidance eliminates the current option to present the components of other comprehensive income (loss) in the statement of changes in equity and requires the presentation of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) (and their respective components) either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements.  The amendments did not alter any recognition or measurement requirements with respect to the items of other comprehensive income (loss).  The provisions of this guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012.   The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding testing goodwill for impairment.  The new guidance
 
 
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allows an entity the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether it should calculate the fair value of the reporting unit.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance that defers the effective date of the requirement to present separate line items on the income statement for reclassification adjustments of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income.  The deferral is temporary until FASB reconsiders the operational concerns and needs of financial statement users.  The FASB has not yet announced a timetable for its reconsideration.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

The following analysis discusses the material changes in the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three and six months ended March 31, 2012.  This analysis as well as other sections of this report contains certain “forward-looking statements.”

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our future operations.  These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business.  Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.”  Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance and projections of financial items.  These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing assets in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses not being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to materially increase our loan loss reserves; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including our compliance with the memoranda of understandings (“MOU”) and the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against us or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits or impose additional requirements and restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; our compliance with regulatory enforcement actions; the requirements and restrictions that have been imposed upon the Company and the Bank under the MOUs with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (in the case of the Company) and the FDIC and the Washington DFI (in the case of the Bank) and the possibility that the Company and the Bank will be unable to fully comply with their respective MOUs, which could result in the imposition of additional requirements or restrictions; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory
 
 
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policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules and any changes in the rules applicable to institutions participating in the TARP Capital Purchase Program; the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and implementing regulations; our ability to attract and retain deposits; further increases in premiums for deposit insurance; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risk associated with the loans on our consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our work force and potential associated charges; the failure or security breach of computer systems on which we depend; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may acquire into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates;  increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common and preferred stock; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impact of war or any terrorist activities; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations; pricing, products and services; and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Form 10-Q and in the other public statements we make are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this report or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.  These risks could cause our actual results for 2012 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operations and stock price performance.


Overview

Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank.  The Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 22 branches (including its main office in Hoquiam).  At March 31, 2012, the Company had total assets of $742.71 million and total shareholders’ equity of $87.98 million.  The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank.  Accordingly, the information set forth in this report relates primarily to the Bank’s operations.

The profitability of the Company’s operations depends primarily on its net interest income after provision for loan losses.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that the Company earns on interest-earning assets, comprised of primarily loans and investments, and interest expense, the amount the Company pays on its interest-bearing liabilities, which are primarily deposits and borrowings.  Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets, interest earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest bearing liabilities and interest paid on those interest bearing
 
 
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liabilities. Management strives to match the re-pricing characteristics of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to protect net interest income from changes in market interest rates and changes in the shape of the yield curve.

The provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions.  The provision for loan losses reflects the amount that the Company believes is adequate to cover potential credit losses in its loan portfolio.

Net income is also affected by non-interest income and non-interest expenses.  For the three and six month period ended March 31, 2012, non-interest income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sale of loans, ATM transaction fees, an increase in the cash surrender value of life insurance, other operating income and a valuation recovery on MSRs.  Non-interest income is reduced by net OTTI losses on MBS and other investments.  Non-interest expenses consisted primarily of salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, advertising, ATM expenses, OREO expenses, postage and courier expenses, professional fees, deposit insurance premiums, other insurance premiums, state and local taxes, loan administration and foreclosure expenses, deposit operation expenses and data processing expenses and telecommunication expenses.  Non-interest income and non-interest expenses are affected by the growth of our operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts.

Results of operations may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

The Bank is a community-oriented bank which has traditionally offered a variety of savings products to its retail customers while concentrating its lending activities on real estate mortgage loans.  Lending activities have been focused primarily on the origination of loans secured by real estate, including residential construction loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans and land loans.  The Bank originates adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans that do not qualify for sale in the secondary market.  The Bank also originates commercial business loans.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company has identified several accounting policies that as a result of judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be sufficient to provide for estimated loan losses based on evaluating known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is provided based upon management’s comprehensive analysis of the pertinent factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio.  These factors include changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, delinquency levels, actual loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and detailed analysis of individual loans for which the full collectability may not be assured.  The detailed analysis includes methods to estimate the fair value of loan collateral and the existence of potential alternative sources of repayment.  The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are deemed impaired.  For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the recorded value of that loan.  The general component covers loans that are not evaluated individually for impairment and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  The appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is estimated based upon these factors and trends identified by management at the time the condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared.

 
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In accordance with the FASB guidance for receivables, a loan is considered impaired when it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts (principal and interest) due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Troubled debt restructured loans are considered impaired loans.  Smaller balance homogenous loans, such as residential mortgage loans and consumer loans, may be collectively evaluated for impairment. When a loan has been identified as being impaired, the amount of the impairment is measured by using discounted cash flows, except when, as an alternative, the current estimated fair value of the collateral, reduced by estimated costs to sell, is used. The valuation of real estate collateral is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in future periods because of changes in economic conditions.  Management considers third-party appraisals, as well as independent fair market value assessments from realtors or persons involved in selling real estate in determining the estimated fair value of particular properties.  In addition, as certain of these third-party appraisals and independent fair market value assessments are only updated periodically, changes in the values of specific properties may have occurred subsequent to the most recent appraisals.  Accordingly, the amounts of any such potential changes and any related adjustments are generally recorded at the time such information is received. When the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (including accrued interest and net deferred loan origination fees or costs), impairment is recognized by creating or adjusting an allocation of the allowance for loan losses. If ultimate collection of principal is in doubt, all cash receipts on impaired loans are applied to reduce the principal balance.

A provision for loan losses is charged against operations and is added to the allowance for loan losses based on quarterly comprehensive analyses of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is allocated to certain loan categories based on the relative risk characteristics, asset classifications and actual loss experience of the loan portfolio.  While management has allocated the allowance for loan losses to various loan portfolio segments, the allowance is general in nature and is available for the loan portfolio in its entirety.

The ultimate recovery of all loans is susceptible to future market and other factors beyond the Company’s control. These factors may result in losses or recoveries differing significantly from those provided in the consolidated financial statements.  The Company has experienced a significant decline in valuations for some real estate collateral since October 2008.  If real estate values continue to decline and as updated appraisals are received on collateral for impaired loans, the Company may need to increase the allowance for loan losses appropriately. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to make additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations.


MSRs (Mortgage Servicing Rights)
MSRs are capitalized when acquired through the origination of loans that are subsequently sold with servicing rights retained and are amortized to servicing income on loans sold in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income.  The value of MSRs at the date of the sale of loans is determined based on the discounted present value of expected future cash flows using key assumptions for servicing income and costs and prepayment rates on the underlying loans.

The estimated fair value is evaluated at least annually by a third party firm for impairment by comparing actual cash flows and estimated cash flows from the servicing assets to those estimated at the time the servicing assets were originated.  The effect of changes in market interest rates on estimated rates of loan prepayments represents the predominant risk characteristic underlying the MSRs portfolio.  The Company’s methodology for estimating the fair value of MSRs is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions.  For example, the determination of fair value uses anticipated prepayment speeds.  Actual prepayment experience may differ and any difference may have a material effect on the fair value.  Thus, any measurement of MSRs’ fair value is limited by the conditions existing and assumptions as of the date made.  Those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied at different times.
 
 
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For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights must be stratified by one or more predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans.  The Company stratifies its capitalized MSRs based on product type, interest rate and term of the underlying loans.  The amount of impairment recognized is the amount, if any, by which the amortized cost of the rights for each stratum exceed their fair value.  Impairment, if deemed temporary, is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the recorded amount.

OTTIs (Other-Than-Temporary Impairments) in the Estimated Fair Value of Investment Securities  Unrealized losses on available for sale and held to maturity investment securities are evaluated at least quarterly to determine whether declines in value should be considered “other than temporary” and therefore be subject to immediate loss recognition through earnings for the portion related to credit losses.  Although these evaluations involve significant judgment, an unrealized loss in the fair value of a debt security is generally deemed to be temporary when the fair value of the security is less than the recorded value primarily as a result of changes in interest rates, when there has not been significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, and it is more likely than not the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.  An unrealized loss in the value of an equity security is generally considered temporary when the estimated fair value of the security is less than the recorded value primarily as a result of current market conditions and not a result of deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer or the underlying collateral (in the case of mutual funds) and the Company has the intent and the ability to hold the security for a sufficient time to recover the recorded value.  Other factors that may be considered in determining whether a decline in the value of either a debt or equity security is “other than temporary” include ratings by recognized rating agencies, capital strength and near-term prospects of the issuer, and recommendation of investment advisors or market analysts.  Therefore, continued deterioration of current market conditions could result in additional impairment losses recognized within the Company’s investment portfolio.

Goodwill
Goodwill is initially recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is analyzed annually for impairment.  An annual test is performed during the third quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine if the recorded goodwill is impaired.  If the estimated fair value of the Company’s sole reporting unit exceeds the recorded value, goodwill is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is necessary.

One of the circumstances evaluated when determining if an impairment test of goodwill is needed more frequently than annually is the extent and duration that the Company’s market capitalization (total common shares outstanding multiplied by current stock price) is less than the total equity applicable to common shareholders.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company engaged a third party firm to perform the annual test for goodwill impairment.  The test concluded that recorded goodwill was not impaired.  As of March 31, 2012, there have been no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate a potential impairment.  No assurance can be given, however, that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future.

OREO (Other Real Estate Owned) and Other Repossessed Assets
OREO and other repossessed assets consist of properties or assets acquired through or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, and are recorded initially at the estimated fair value of the properties less estimated costs of disposal.  Costs relating to the development and improvement of the properties or assets are capitalized while costs relating to holding the properties or assets are expensed.  The valuation of real estate is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in future periods because of changes in economic conditions.  Management periodically obtains updated valuations from third party appraisals, as well as independent fair market value assessments from realtors or persons involved in the selling of real estate in determining the estimated fair value of particular properties.  A charge to earnings is recorded if the recorded value of a property exceeds its estimated net realizable value.

 
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Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011

The Company’s total assets increased by $4.49 million, or 0.6%, to $742.71 million at March 31, 2012 from $738.22 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily as a result of the increase in net loans receivable.

Net loans receivable increased by $6.97 million, or 1.3%, to $534.99 million at March 31, 2012 from $528.02 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in commercial real estate loan balances, commercial business loan balances, commercial real estate construction loan balances and custom and owner/builder construction loan balances.  These increases were partially offset by decreases in one-to four-family loan balances, land loan balances, consumer loan balances and land development loan balances.
 
Total deposits increased by $11.92 million, or 2.0%, to $604.60 million at March 31, 2012 from $592.68 million at September 30, 2011, primarily as a result of increases in money market account balances, savings account balances, non-interest bearing account balances and N.O.W. checking account balances. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit account balances.
 
Shareholders’ equity increased by $1.78 million, or 2.1%, to $87.98 million at March 31, 2012 from $86.20 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily a result of net income for the six months ended March 31, 2012.

A more detailed explanation of the changes in significant balance sheet categories follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents and CDs Held for Investment: Cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment increased by $1.08 million or 0.8%, to $131.80 million at March 31, 2012 from $130.72 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to a $1.52 million increase in CDs held for investment, which was partially offset by a $444,000 decrease in cash and cash equivalents.

MBS (Mortgage-backed Securities) and Other Investments:  MBS and other investments decreased by $1.89 million, or 17.4%, to $8.97 million at March 31, 2012 from $10.86 million at September 30, 2011.  The decrease was primarily a result of scheduled amortization and prepayments on MBS, the sale of a $722,000 U.S. government agency MBS and OTTI charges recorded on private label residential MBS. The securities on which the OTTI charges were recognized were acquired from the in-kind redemption of the Company’s investment in the AMF family of mutual funds in June 2008.  For additional information on MBS and other investments, see Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Loans: Net loans receivable increased by $6.97 million, or 1.3%, to $534.99 million at March 31, 2012 from $528.02 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase in the portfolio was primarily a result of a $9.29 million increase in commercial real estate loan balances, a $4.37 million increase in commercial business loan balances, a $4.22 million increase in commercial real estate construction loan balances and a $1.90 million increase in custom and owner/builder construction loan balances.  These increases to net loans receivable were partially offset by a $9.11 million decrease in one-to four-family loan balances, a $4.68 million decrease in land loan balances, a $4.04 million decrease in consumer loan balances, a $1.20 million decrease in land development loan balances and a $690,000 decrease in multi-family construction loan balances.  Also impacting the net loans receivable was a $7.02 million decrease in the undisbursed portion of construction loans in process.
 
Loan originations increased to $102.05 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $87.47 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  The increase in loan originations was primarily due to increased demand for commercial real estate loans and increased refinance activity for single family home loans.  The Company continued to sell longer-term fixed rate loans for asset liability management purposes and to generate non-
 
 
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interest income.  The Company sold fixed rate one- to four-family mortgage loans totaling $46.81 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $38.22 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.

For additional information, see Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Premises and Equipment:  Premises and equipment increased by $250,000, or 1.4%, to $17.64 million at March 31, 2012 from $17.39 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to the remodeling of an administrative building.

OREO (Other Real Estate Owned): OREO and other repossessed assets decreased by $2.79 million, or 25.8%, to $8.02 million at March 31, 2012 from $10.81 million at September 30, 2011, primarily due to the sale of OREO properties.  During the six months ended March 31, 2012, 23 OREO properties and other repossessed assets totaling $4.17 million were sold for a net loss of $294,000.  At March 31, 2012, OREO consisted of 51 individual properties and two other repossessed assets.  The properties consisted of 35 land parcels totaling $4.16 million, 11 single family homes totaling $1.63 million, four commercial real estate properties totaling $1.35 million and a condominium project of $842,000.  The two other repossessed assets totaled $44,000.

Goodwill and CDI:  The recorded value of goodwill of $5.65 million at March 31, 2012 remained unchanged from September 30, 2011.  The amortized value of the CDI decreased $74,000, or 18.6%, to $323,000 at March 31, 2012 from $397,000 at September 30, 2011.  The decrease was attributable to scheduled amortization of the CDI.

Prepaid FDIC Insurance Assessment:  The prepaid FDIC insurance assessment decreased $460,000, or 21.9%, to $1.64 million at March 31, 2012 from $2.10 million at September 30, 2011 as a portion of the prepaid amount was expensed.

Deposits: Deposits increased by $11.92 million, or 2.0%, to $604.60 million at March 31, 2012 from $592.68 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily a result of an $8.32 million increase in money market account balances, a $6.04 million increase in savings account balances, a $5.14 million increase in non-interest bearing account balances and a $3.34 million increase in N.O.W. checking account balances.  These increases were partially offset by a $10.91 million decrease in certificates of deposit account balances.  See the “Deposit Breakdown” schedule below for additional information.

FHLB Advances: FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $10.00 million, or 18.2%, to $45.00 million at March 31, 2012 from $55.00 million at September 30, 2011, as the Bank used a portion of its liquid assets to repay maturing FHLB advances.  For additional information, see the “Borrowing Maturity Schedule” set forth below.
 
Shareholders’ Equity:  Total shareholders’ equity increased by $1.78 million, or 2.1%, to $87.98 million at March 31, 2012 from $86.21 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to net income of $2.09 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012.

The FRB has denied the Company’s requests to pay cash dividends on its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock held by the Treasury for the quarterly dividend payments due for the last eight quarters commencing with the payment due May 15, 2010.  Cash dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are cumulative and accrue and compound on each subsequent date.  Accordingly, during the deferral period, the Company will continue to accrue, and reflect in the consolidated financial statements, the deferred dividends on the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.  As a result of not receiving permission from the FRB to pay these dividends, the Company had not made eight quarterly dividend payments as of March 31, 2012.  At March 31, 2012, the Company had accrued preferred stock dividends in arrears of $1.66 million.

 
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Non-performing Assets:  Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing, non-accrual investment securities, and OREO and other repossessed assets.  Non-performing assets increased by $3.18 million, or 8.6%, to $40.13 million at March 31, 2012 from $36.95 million at September 30, 2011.  The increase in non-performing assets was primarily a result of a $5.03 million increase in non-accrual loans and a $1.21 million increase in loans past due 90 days and still accruing.  These increases to non-performing assets were partially offset by a $2.79 million decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets and a $280,000 decrease in non-performing investment securities.  The increase in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing was primarily due to a delay in obtaining final plat approval for a pre-sold residential building plat in King County, Washington.  The sale was completed on May 1, 2012 and loans totaling $2.93 million that were included in the past due 90 days and still accruing category at March 31, 2012 were paid off.

For additional information, see Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Deposit Breakdown
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s deposit balances.

   
At
March 31, 2012
 
At
September 30, 2011
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest bearing
 
$  69,633
 
$  64,494
N.O.W. checking
 
158,635
 
155,299
Savings
 
89,676
 
83,636
Money market accounts
 
69,345
 
61,028
CDs under $100
 
135,538
 
141,899
CDs $100 and over
 
81,769
 
86,322
Total deposits
 
$604,596
 
$592,678
         
The Company had no brokered deposits at March 31, 2012 or September 30, 2011.

Borrowing Maturity Schedule
The Company has short- and long-term borrowing lines with the FHLB of Seattle with total credit available on the lines equal to 30% of the Bank’s total assets, limited by available collateral.  Borrowings are considered short-term when the original maturity is less than one year.  FHLB advances consisted of the following:

   
At March 31,
2012
   
At September 30,
2011
 
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Short-term
  $ --       -- %   $ --       -- %
Long-term
    45,000       100.0       55,000       100.0  
                                 
Total FHLB advances
  $ 45,000       100.0 %   $ 55,000       100.0 %


The long-term borrowings mature at various dates through September 2017 and bear interest at rates ranging from 3.69% to 4.34%.   The weighted average interest rate on FHLB borrowings at March 31, 2012 was 4.10%.  Principal reduction amounts due for future years ending September 30 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
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Remainder of 2012
 
--
2013
 
--
2014
 
--
2015
 
--
2016
 
--
2017
 
45,000
Total
 
$45,000

A portion of these advances have a putable feature and may be called by the FHLB earlier than the above schedule indicates.  As of March 31, 2012, the Company had additional available borrowing capacity of $142.70 million with the FHLB.

The Company also maintains a short-term borrowing line with the FRB with total credit based on eligible collateral.  As of March 31, 2012, the Company had a borrowing line capacity with the FRB of $56.21 million of which none was outstanding.


Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

The Company reported net income of $808,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income of $1.08 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  Net income to common shareholders after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend and the preferred stock discount accretion was $541,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income of $819,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease in earnings for the quarter was primarily a result of increased non-interest expense, increased provision for loan losses and decreased net interest income.  These decreases to earnings were partially offset by increased non-interest income.  Net income per diluted common share was $0.08 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income per diluted common share of $0.12 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The Company reported net income of $2.09 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income of $2.44 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  Net income to common shareholders after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend and the preferred stock discount accretion was $1.56 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income of $1.92 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease in earnings for the six months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily a result of increased non-interest expense, decreased non-interest income, decreased net interest income and an increased provision for loan losses.  Net income per diluted common share was $0.23 for the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to net income per diluted common share of $0.28 for the six months ended March 31, 2011.

A more detailed explanation of the income statement categories is presented below.

Net Income: Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 decreased by $275,000, or 25.4%, to $808,000 from net income of $1.08 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  Net income to common shareholders after adjusting for preferred stock dividends of $208,000 and preferred stock discount accretion of $59,000 was $541,000, or $0.08 per diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $819,000, or $0.12 per diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The decrease in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was primarily the result of a $394,000 increase in non-interest expense, a $350,000 increase in provision for loan losses and a $79,000 decrease in net interest income.  These decreases to net income were partially offset by a $385,000 increase in non-interest income and a $163,000 decrease in the provision for federal and state income taxes.

Net income for the six months ended March 31, 2012 decreased by $352,000, or 14.4%, to $2.09 million from net income of $2.44 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  Net income to common shareholders
 
 
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after adjusting for preferred stock dividends of $416,000 and preferred stock discount accretion of $118,000 was income of $1.56 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to net income of $1.92 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share for the six months ended March 31, 2011.

The decrease in net income for six months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily the result of a $240,000 increase in non-interest expense, a $123,000 decrease in non-interest income, a $109,000 decrease in net interest income and a $100,000 increase in the provision for loan losses. The decreases to net income were partially offset by a $220,000 decrease in the provision for federal and state income taxes.

Net Interest Income: Net interest income decreased by $79,000, or 1.2%, to $6.27 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $6.35 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease in net interest income was primarily attributable to a decrease of 0.06% in the net interest margin, which was partially offset by an increase of $1.79 million in the level of average total interest-bearing assets.

Total interest and dividend income decreased by $689,000 or 8.1%, to $7.80 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $8.49 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as the yield on interest bearing assets decreased to 4.63% from 5.05% for the same period last year. The decrease in the weighted average yield on interest bearing assets was primarily a result of decreased market rates for loans. Total interest expense decreased by $610,000, or 28.5%, to $1.53 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $2.14 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased to 1.07% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from 1.45% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease in funding costs was primarily a result of a decrease in overall market rates and a change in the composition of the funding base as the percentage of certificates of deposit account balances and FHLB advances decreased. The net interest margin decreased to 3.72% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from 3.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Net interest income decreased by $109,000, or 0.9%, to $12.57 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $12.68 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease in net interest income was primarily attributable to a decrease of 0.07% in the net interest margin, which was partially offset by an increase of $6.81 million in the level of average total interest-bearing assets.

Total interest and dividend income decreased by $1.47 million or 8.5%, to $15.84 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $17.30 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 as the yield on interest bearing assets decreased to 4.69% from 5.18%.  The decrease in the weighted average yield on interest bearing assets was primarily a result of decreased market rates for loans and an increase in the amount of lower yielding cash equivalents and other liquid assets. Total interest expense decreased by $1.36 million, or 29.4%, to $3.26 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $4.62 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 as the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased to 1.13% for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from 1.59% for the six months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in funding costs was primarily a result of a decrease in overall market rates and a change in the composition of the funding base as the percentage of certificates of deposit account balances and FHLB advances decreased. The net interest margin decreased to 3.73% for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from 3.80% for the six months ended March 31, 2011.

 
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Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost
The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities and average yields and costs. Such yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average daily balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. (Dollars in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
 
Average
 
Interest and
 
Yield/
   
Average
 
Interest and
   
Yield/
 
 
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
   
Balance
 
Dividends
   
Cost
 
                             
Interest-bearing assets: (1)
                           
  Loans receivable (2)
$ 540,858   $ 7,607     5.63 %   $ 536,453   $ 8,240       6.14 %
  MBS and other investments (2)
  9,025     109     4.83       11,700     162       5.54  
  FHLB stock and equity securities
  6,703     7     0.42       6,669     8       0.48  
  Interest-bearing deposits
  117,384     81     0.28       117,357     83       0.28  
     Total interest-bearing assets
  673,970     7,804     4.63       672,179     8,493       5.05  
Non-interest-bearing assets
  58,912                   58,840                
     Total assets
$ 732,882                 $ 731,019                
                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                       
  Savings accounts
$ 86,809     76     0.35     $ 70,747     125       0.72  
  Money market accounts
  68,178     86     0.51       58,861     114       0.79  
  N.O.W. accounts
  155,584     156     0.40       158,201     380       0.97  
  Certificates of deposit
  219,135     717     1.31       242,383     972       1.63  
  Short-term borrowings
  637     -     0.05       486     -       0.05  
  Long-term borrowings (3)
  45,330     496     4.39       55,000     550       4.06  
     Total interest-bearing liabilities
  575,673     1,531     1.07       585,678     2,141       1.45  
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
  69,622                   58,663                
     Total liabilities
  645,295                   644,341                
Shareholders' equity
  87,587                   86,678                
     Total liabilities and
                                       
       shareholders' equity
$ 732,882                 $ 731,019                
 
                                       
                                         
Net interest income
      $ 6,273                 $ 6,352          
                                         
Interest rate spread
              3.56 %                   3.60 %
Net interest margin (4)
              3.72 %                   3.78 %
Ratio of average interest-bearing
   assets to average interest-bearing
   liabilities
              117.08 %                   114.77 %
                                         

(1)  
Interest yield on loans and MBS is calculated assuming a 30/360 basis; interest yield on all other categories is based on daily interest basis.
(2)  
Average balances include loans and MBS on non-accrual status.
(3)  
Includes FHLB advances with original maturities of one year or greater.
(4)  
Net interest income divided by total average interest bearing assets, annualized.

 
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Six Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
 
Average
 
Interest and
 
Yield/
   
Average
 
Interest and
 
Yield/
 
 
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
   
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
 
                           
Interest-bearing assets: (1)
                         
  Loans receivable (2)
$ 539,359   $ 15,412     5.71 %   $ 537,745   $ 16,774     6.24 %
  MBS and other investments (2)
  9,323     234     5.02       12,456     344     5.52  
  FHLB stock and equity securities
  6,703     20     0.60       6,679     16     0.48  
  Interest-bearing deposits
  119,322     170     0.28       111,016     170     0.31  
     Total interest-bearing assets
  674,707     15,836     4.69       667,896     17,304     5.18  
Non-interest-bearing assets
  59,877                   58,562              
     Total assets
$ 734,584                 $ 726,458              
                                       
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                     
  Savings accounts
$ 85,654     159     0.37     $ 69,378     248     0.72  
  Money market accounts
  65,931     182     0.55       57,888     249     0.86  
  N.O.W. accounts
  154,948     366     0.47       156,643     799     1.02  
  Certificates of deposit
  221,361     1,497     1.35       242,759     2,046     1.69  
  Short-term borrowings
  598     -     0.05       516     -     0.05  
  Long-term borrowings (3)
  50,191     1,058     4.20       55,000     1,279     4.66  
     Total interest-bearing liabilities
  578,683     3,262     1.13       582,184     4,621     1.59  
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
  68,843                   58,143              
     Total liabilities
  647,526                   640,327              
Shareholders' equity
  87,058                   86,131              
     Total liabilities and
                                     
       shareholders' equity
$ 734,584                 $ 726,458              
 
                                     
                                       
Net interest income
      $ 12,574                 $ 12,683        
                                       
Interest rate spread
              3.56 %                 3.59 %
Net interest margin (4)
              3.73 %                 3.80 %
Ratio of average interest-bearing
   assets to average interest-bearing
   liabilities
              116.59 %                 114.72 %
                                       

(1)  
Interest yield on loans and MBS is calculated assuming a 30/360 basis; interest yield on all other categories is based on daily interest basis.
(2)  
Average balances include loans and MBS on non-accrual status.
(3)  
Includes FHLB advances with original maturities of one year or greater.
(4)  
Net interest income divided by total average interest bearing assets, annualized.


 
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Rate Volume Analysis
 
The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on the net interest income of the Company.  Information is provided with respect to the (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate), and (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) the net change (sum of the prior columns).  Changes in rate/volume have been allocated to rate and volume variances based on the absolute values of each. (In thousands)


   
Three months ended March 31, 2012
compared to three months
ended March 31, 2011
increase (decrease) due to
 
Six months ended March 31, 2012
compared to three months
ended March 31, 2011
increase (decrease) due to
   
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net Change
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net Change
 
Interest-earning assets:
                         
  Loans receivable (1)
 
$  (700)
 
$    67
 
$  (633)
 
$ (1,366)
 
$     4
 
$ (1,362)
 
  MBS and other
                         
    investments
 
(19)
 
(34)
 
(53)
 
(30)
 
(80)
 
(110)
 
  FHLB stock and equity
                         
    securities
 
(1)
 
--
 
(1)
 
4
 
--
 
4
 
  Interest-bearing deposits
 
(2)
 
--
 
(2)
 
(5)
 
5
 
--
 
  Total net (decrease) increase in
                         
    income on interest-earning
    assets
 
(722)
 
33
 
(689)
 
(1,397)
 
(71)
 
(1,468)
 
                           
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                         
  Savings accounts
 
(74)
 
25
 
(49)
 
(99)
 
10
 
(89)
 
  N.O.W accounts
 
(217)
 
(7)
 
(224)
 
(425)
 
(8)
 
(433)
 
  Money market accounts
 
(44)
 
16
 
(28)
 
(73)
 
6
 
(67)
 
  CD accounts
 
(170)
 
(85)
 
(255)
 
(382)
 
(167)
 
(549)
 
  Short-term borrowings
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
  Long-term borrowings
 
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(99)
 
(54)
 
(116)
 
(105)
 
(221)
 
                           
Total net decrease in expense
                         
  on interest-bearing
                         
  liabilities
 
(460)
 
(150)
 
(610)
 
(1,095)
 
(264)
 
(1,359)
 
                           
Net increase (decrease)
                         
  in net interest income
 
$  (262)
 
 $  183
 
$   (79)
 
$    (302)
 
$ 193
 
$    (109)
 

(1) Excludes interest on non-accrual loans.  Includes loans originated for sale.


Provision for Loan Losses:  The provision for loan losses increased $350,000, or 50.0%, to $1.05 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $700,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were $758,000 compared to $651,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The provision for loan losses increased $100,000, or 6.3% to $1.70 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $1.60 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  Net charge-offs for the six months ended March 31, 2012 were $1.38 million compared to $1.07 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.

 
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The increase in the provision for loan losses during the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to increased net charge-offs and an increase in loans receivable.  Partially offsetting these items, was a change in the composition of the loan portfolio as the level of higher risk loan categories (construction and land development loans and land loans) decreased at March 31, 2012 relative to March 31, 2011.

The Company has established a comprehensive methodology for determining the provision for loan losses.  On a quarterly basis the Company performs an analysis that considers pertinent factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio.  The factors include changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, historic loss experience for various loan segments, changes in economic conditions, delinquency rates, a detailed analysis of impaired loans, and other factors to determine an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses.  Based on its comprehensive analysis, management believes the allowance for loan losses of $12.26 million at March 31, 2012 (2.24% of loans receivable and loans held for sale and 41.4% of non-performing loans) was adequate to provide for probable losses based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date.  Impaired loans are subjected to an impairment analysis to determine an appropriate reserve amount to be held against each loan.  The aggregate principal impairment amount determined at March 31, 2012 was $2.98 million.  The allowance for loan losses was $11.80 million (2.19% of loans receivable and loans held for sale and 49.2% of non-performing loans) at March 31, 2011.

Non-accrual and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing increased $6.25 million to $29.59 million at March 31, 2012 from $23.34 million at September 30, 2011.  For additional information, see the section entitled “Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011 - Non-performing Assets” included herein.

While management believes the estimates and assumptions used in its determination of the adequacy of the allowance are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will not be proven incorrect in the future, or that the actual amount of future provisions will not exceed the amount of past provisions or that any increased provisions that may be required will not adversely impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, the determination of the amount of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses is subject to review by bank regulators as part of the routine examination process, which may result in the establishment of additional reserves based upon their analysis of information available to them at the time of their examination.  In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that substantial increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate.  Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses would adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.  For additional information, see Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Non-interest Income: Total non-interest income increased $385,000, or 18.3%, to $2.49 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $2.11 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The increase was primarily a result of a $330,000 increase in gain on sale of loans, an $82,000 increase in ATM transaction fees, a $36,000 increase BOLI net earnings and a $20,000 increase in gain on sales of MBS and other investments.  These increases to non-interest income were partially offset by a $64,000 change in the valuation recovery on MSRs and a $59,000 increase in net OTTI on MBS and other investments. The increase in gain on sale of loans was primarily a result of an increased volume of fixed rate one-to four-family loans sold during quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Total non-interest income decreased $123,000, or 2.4%, to $4.94 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $5.06 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease was primarily a result of a $614,000 change in the valuation recovery on MSRs.  This decrease to non-interest income was partially offset by a $188,000 increase in gain on sale of loans, a $188,000 increase in ATM transaction fees and a $71,000 increase in BOLI net earnings.

 
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The valuation recovery on MSRs is based on a third party valuation of the MSR asset. The Company recorded a valuation recovery on MSRs of $226,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to a recovery of $840,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  At March 31, 2012, the MSR asset had a remaining valuation allowance of $258,000 that is available for future recovery.

Non-interest Expense:  Total non-interest expense increased by $394,000, or 6.4%, to $6.57 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $6.18 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The increase was primarily the result of a $428,000 increase in OREO and other repossessed assets expense and a $105,000 increase in loan administration and foreclosure expense.  These increases to non-interest expense were partially offset by a $91,000 decrease in FDIC insurance expense and a $60,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits expense.

Total non-interest expense increased by $240,000, or 1.9%, to $12.79 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $12.55 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011.  The increase was primarily the result of a $502,000 increase in OREO and other repossessed assets expense, a $171,000 increase in deposit operations expense and a $168,000 increase in loan administration and foreclosure expense.  These increases to non-interest expense were partially offset by a $260,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits expense, a $206,000 decrease in FDIC insurance expense and a $134,000 decrease in other insurance expense.

The OREO expense was lower in the comparable periods one year ago primarily due to gains on sale of OREO properties which offset other OREO related expenses incurred.  During the three and six months ended March 31, 2011, OREO properties totaling $2.49 million and $2.80 million were sold, resulting in net gains of $533,000 and $555,000, respectively.  During the three and six months ended March 31, 2012, OREO properties totaling $667,000 and $4.17 million were sold, resulting in net losses of $24,000 and $294,000, respectively.
 
 
Provision for Federal and State Income Taxes:  The provision for federal and state income taxes decreased $163,000, or 32.7%, to $336,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $499,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, primarily due to lower income before taxes.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 29.37% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 31.54% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The provision for federal and state income taxes decreased $220,000, or 19.2%, to $927,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2012 from $1.15 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011, primarily due to lower income before taxes.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 30.73% for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 31.96% for the six months ended March 31, 2011.


Liquidity
The Company’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans and MBS, proceeds from the sale of loans, proceeds from maturing securities and maturing CDs held for investment, FHLB advances, and other borrowings.  While maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

An analysis of liquidity should include a review of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2012.  The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows includes operating, investing and financing categories.  Operating activities include net income, which is adjusted for non-cash items, and increases or decreases in cash due to changes in certain assets and liabilities.  Investing activities consist primarily of proceeds from maturities and sales of securities, purchases of securities, the net change in loans and proceeds from the sale of OREO and other repossessed assets.  Financing activities present the cash flows associated with the Company’s deposit accounts, other borrowings and stock related transactions.

 
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The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $444,000, or 0.4% to $111.62 million at March 31, 2012 from $112.07 million at September 30, 2011.

The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds for loan originations and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy other financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities.  The Bank generally maintains sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs.  At March 31, 2012, the Bank’s regulatory liquidity ratio (net cash, and short-term and marketable assets, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities) was 21.85%.  The Bank maintained an uncommitted credit facility with the FHLB that provided for immediately available advances up to an aggregate amount equal to 30% of total assets, limited by available collateral, under which $45.00 million was outstanding and $142.70 million was available for additional borrowings at March 31, 2012.  The Bank also maintains a short-term borrowing line with the FRB with total credit based on eligible collateral.  At March 31, 2012, the Bank had $56.21 million available for borrowings with the FRB and there was no outstanding balance on this borrowing line.

Liquidity management is both a short and long-term responsibility of the Bank’s management.  The Bank adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, and (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits.  Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits, federal funds sold, and other short-term investments.  If the Bank requires funds that exceed its ability to generate them internally, it has additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB and the FRB.

The Bank’s primary investing activity is the origination of one- to four-family mortgage loans, commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, consumer loans, and commercial business loans.  At March 31, 2012, the Bank had loan commitments totaling $40.13 million and undisbursed construction loans in process totaling $11.25 million.  The Bank anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments.  CDs that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from March 31, 2012 totaled $142.45 million.  Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its non-brokered CDs as they mature.  At March 31, 2012, the Bank had no brokered deposits.



 
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Capital Resources
Federally-insured state-chartered banks are required to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital.  Under current FDIC regulations, insured state-chartered banks generally must maintain (i) a ratio of Tier 1 leverage capital to total assets of at least 4.0%, (ii) a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets of at least 4.0% and (iii) a ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of at least 8.0%.  The Bank is currently required to maintain a “well capitalized” status and a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of at least 10.0% under terms of the Bank MOU.

At March 31, 2012, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable capital requirements.

The following table compares the Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts at March 31, 2012 to its minimum regulatory capital requirements at that date (dollars in thousands):
   
 
 
 
 
Actual
   
 
Regulatory
Minimum To
Be “Adequately
Capitalized”
   
To Be “Well
Capitalized”
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Tier 1 leverage capital:
                                   
         Consolidated
  $ 83,052       11.42 %   $ 30,295       4.00 %     N/A       N/A %
         Timberland Bank (1)
    77,024       10.65       72,336       10.00     $ 72,336       10.00  
                                                 
Tier 1 risk adjusted capital:
                                               
         Consolidated
    83,052       15.28       21,743       4.00       N/A       N/A  
         Timberland Bank (1)
    77,024       14.21       32,532       6.00       32,532       6.00  
                                                 
Total risk –based capital
                                               
         Consolidated
    89,916       16.54       43,485       8.00       N/A       N/A  
         Timberland Bank (1)
    83,871       15.47       54,220       10.00       54,220       10.00  
                                                 
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(1) Reflects the higher Tier 1 leverage capital ratio that the Bank is required to comply with under terms of the Bank MOU with the FDIC and the Division.  Also reflects that the Bank is required to maintain Tier 1 risk adjusted capital ratio and Total risk-based capital ratio at or above the “well capitalized” thresholds under the terms of the Bank MOU.

 
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS AND DATA
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
                       
Return on average assets (1)
    0.44 %     0.59 %     0.57 %     0.67 %
Return  on average equity (1)
    3.69 %     5.00 %     4.80 %     5.67 %
Net interest margin (1)
    3.72 %     3.78 %     3.73 %     3.80 %
Efficiency ratio
    74.97 %     73.03 %     73.06 %     70.75 %



   
At
March 31,
   
At
September 30,
   
At
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2011
 
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:
                 
Non-accrual loans
  $ 23,623     $ 21,589     $ 23,675  
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing
    2,967       1,754       305  
Non-performing investment securities
    2,516       2,796       3,355  
OREO and other repossessed assets
    8,024       10,811       10,140  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 40,130     $ 36,950     $ 37,475  
                         
Non-performing assets to total assets
    5.40 %     5.01 %     5.04 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-
                       
  performing loans
    41 %     51 %     49 %
Troubled debt restructured loans on
                       
  accrual status (2)
  $ 15,891     $ 18,166     $ 22,447  
                         
BOOK VALUES:
                       
Book value per common share
  $ 10.20     $ 9.97     $ 10.18  
Tangible book value per common share (3)
  $ 9.35     $ 9.11     $ 9.31  

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(1)          Annualized
(2)
Does not include troubled debt restructured loans totaling $7,097, $7,376 and $4,671 that were included as non-accrual loans at March 31, 2012, September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively.
(3)
Calculation subtracts goodwill and core deposit intangible from the equity component.

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
   
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET
               
Average total loans
 
$ 540,858
 
$ 536,453
 
$ 539,359
 
$ 537,745
Average total interest-bearing assets (1)
 
673,970
 
672,179
 
674,707
 
667,896
Average total assets
 
732,882
 
731,019
 
734,584
 
726,458
Average total interest-bearing deposits
 
529,706
 
530,192
 
527,894
 
526,668
Average FHLB advances and other borrowings
 
45,967
 
55,486
 
50,789
 
55,516
Average shareholders’ equity
 
87,587
 
86,678
 
87,058
 
86,131
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(1) Includes loans and MBS on non-accrual status
 
 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There were no material changes in information concerning market risk from the information provided in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

(a)  
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period covered by this report.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2012 the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

(b)  
Changes in Internal Controls:  There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  The Company continued, however, to implement suggestions from its internal auditor and independent auditors to strengthen existing controls.  The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; as over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.


PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.       Legal Proceedings
Neither the Company nor the Bank is a party to any material legal proceedings at this time.  From time to time, the Bank is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.


Item 1A.    Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company’s 2011 Form 10-K.

 
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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable


Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
See discussion in Item 2 of Part 1 with respect to cumulative preferred stock dividends in arrears, which discussion is incorporated here by reference.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable

Item 5.  Other Information
None to be reported.


Item 6.   Exhibits
(a)           Exhibits
 
  3.1  Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (1) 
  3.2  Certificate of Designation relating to the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A (2)
  3.3  Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (3) 
  4.1  Warrant to purchase shares of Company’s common stock dated December 23, 2008 (2) 
  4.2  Letter Agreement (including Securities Purchase Agreement Standard Terms attached as Exhibit A) dated December 23, 2008 between the Company and the United States Department of the Treasury (2)
  10.1 Employee Severance Compensation Plan, as revised (4) 
  10.2  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (4) 
  10.3  1999 Stock Option Plan (5) 
  10.4  Management Recognition and Development Plan (5) 
  10.5  2003 Stock Option Plan (6) 
  10.6  Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (7) 
  10.7 Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement (7) 
  10.8  Form of Management Recognition and Development Award Agreement (7) 
  10.9  Form of Compensation Modification Agreements (2) 
  31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
  31.2 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
  32  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
  101  The following materials from Timberland Bancorp Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of  Shareholders’ Equity; (e) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (8)
                             _________________
  (1)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333- 35817).
 
 
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  (2)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2008.
  (3) 
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2010.
  (4)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1997; and to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 13, 2007, and to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2007. 
  (5) 
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 1999 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated December 15, 1998.
  (6) 
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated December 24, 2003.
  (7) 
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005.
  (8)  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or  Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise not subject to liability under those sections.
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES

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

 
 
Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
   
   
Date:                      May 11, 2012  By: /s/ Michael R. Sand                                 
 
Michael R. Sand 
Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date:                      May 11, 2012  By:  /s/ Dean J. Brydon                                 
 
Dean J. Brydon 
Chief Financial Officer  
(Principal Financial Officer)
      


 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.     Description of Exhibit   
 
31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
32  Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
101  The following materials from Timberland Bancorp Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (e) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 



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