10-Q 1 oconee_10q-033112.htm OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION oconee_10q-033112.htm


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

FORM 10-Q




(Mark One)
þ
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
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to

Commission File Number 000-25267
OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
 


Georgia
 
58-2442250
(State or other jurisdiction of Company or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
     
35 North Main Street
Watkinsville, Georgia
 
 
30677
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

706-769-6611
(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 þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.      Yes þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
 

 
Large accelerated filer:  o   Accelerated filer: o
         
Non-accelerated filer:   o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)         Smaller reporting company: þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o   No þ

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of May 15, 2012 was 899,815.
 


 
 
 
 
 
INDEX
 
     
Page No.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
  Item 1. 
Financial Statements
 
       
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
1
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
2
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
3
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
4
       
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
6
       
  Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
20
       
  Item 3. 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
26
       
  Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
27
       
       
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
       
  Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
27
       
  Item 1A.
Risk Factors
27
       
  Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
27
       
  Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
27
       
  Item 5.
Other Information
27
       
  Item 6.
Exhibits
27
 
 
 

 

 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

   
March 31, 2012
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2011
 
Assets
 
             
Cash and due from banks, including reserve requirements of $25,000
  $ 45,174,914       18,194,898  
                 
Investment securities available for sale
    77,137,632       83,374,233  
Restricted equity securities
    461,100       461,100  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    368,550       1,027,815  
                 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,738,252 and $2,760,160
    138,623,645       141,221,602  
                 
Premises and equipment, net
    5,533,797       5,646,012  
Other real estate owned
    7,615,574       6,610,674  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
    2,344,270       3,309,621  
                 
Total assets
  $ 277,259,482       259,845,955  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
                 
Liabilities:
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 38,155,331       34,022,991  
Interest-bearing
    216,036,691       202,589,045  
                 
Total deposits
    254,192,022       236,612,036  
                 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    461,051       1,051,432  
                 
Total liabilities
    254,653,073       237,663,468  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, $2 par value; authorized 1,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding 899,815 shares
    1,799,630       1,799,630  
Additional paid-in capital
    4,243,332       4,243,332  
Retained earnings
    15,477,756       15,101,470  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,085,691       1,038,055  
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    22,606,409       22,182,487  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 277,259,482       259,845,955  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)

   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest Income:
           
Loans
  $ 1,934,191       2,102,964  
Investment securities:
               
U.S. government agencies
    505,386       506,420  
State, county and municipal
    139,432       142,810  
Federal funds sold and other
    17,063       13,938  
Total interest income
    2,596,072       2,766,132  
                 
Interest Expense:
               
Deposits
    442,671       594,373  
Other
    -       59,448  
Total interest expense
    442,671       653,821  
                 
Net interest income
    2,153,401       2,112,311  
                 
Provision for loan losses
    100,000       500,000  
                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    2,053,401       1,612,311  
                 
Other Income:
               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    189,387       188,597  
Mortgage origination fees
    78,540       19,312  
Securities gains, net
    -       23,139  
Other operating income
    250,779       296,064  
Total other income
    518,706       527,112  
                 
 Other Expense:
               
Salaries and other personnel expense
    1,026,567       1,086,435  
Net occupancy and equipment expense
    211,363       287,477  
Other operating expense
    707,493       790,745  
Total other expense
    1,945,423       2,164,657  
                 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes (benefit)
    626,684       (25,234 )
                 
Income taxes (benefit)
    250,397       (9,722 )
                 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 376,287       (15,512 )
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share based on average outstanding shares of 899,815
  $ 0.42       (0.02 )

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 376,287       (15,512 )
                 
Other comprehensive gains, net of tax:
               
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:
               
Holding gains arising during period, net of tax of $29,147 and $95,953
    47,636       156,820  
                 
 
               
Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net loss, net of tax of $0 and $8,784
    -       (14,355 )
                 
Total other comprehensive income
    47,636       142,465  
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 423,923       126,953  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)

   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 376,287     $ (15,512 )
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    100,000       500,000  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
    183,533       156,182  
Loss on sales and disposals of fixed assets
    57,887       -  
Gain on sales of securities
    -       (23,139 )
Loss on other real estate owned
    1,467       13,950  
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
Interest receivable and other assets
    936,203       (5,552 )
Interest payable and other liabilities
    (590,381 )     73,777  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    659,265       183,500  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,724,261       883,206  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
    -       718,700  
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and paydowns of investment securities available for sale
    7,315,515       3,038,430  
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
    (1,110,465 )     (1,600,910 )
Net change in loans
    1,419,461       3,147,474  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (20,871 )     (17,245 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate
    72,129       -  
                 
Net cash provided by investing activities
    7,675,769       5,286,449  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net change in deposits
    17,579,986       (3,357,087 )
Net change in securities sold under repurchase agreements
    -       (1,412,854 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    17,579,986       (4,769,941 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    26,980,016       1,399,714  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    18,194,898       29,958,828  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 45,174,914     $ 31,358,542  

 
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OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)

   
2012
   
2011
 
             
             
Supplemental cash flow information:
           
Cash paid for interest
  $ 447,192     $ 686,521  
                 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned
  $ 1,347,044     $ 282,604  
Transfer of other real estate to loans
  $ 268,548     $ 115,842  
 
               
Change in net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale, net of tax
  $ 47,636     $ 142,465  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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OCONEE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
(1) 
Basis of Presentation
 
The financial statements include the accounts of Oconee Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Oconee State Bank (the “Bank”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The following unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations.  The consolidated financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the periods covered herein.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
 
Operating results for the three–month period ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s annual report included on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition.  Some of the Company’s accounting policies require significant judgment regarding valuation of assets and liabilities and/or significant interpretation of the specific accounting guidance.  A description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Many of the Company’s assets and liabilities are recorded using various valuation techniques that require significant judgment as to recoverability.  The collectability of loans is reflected through the Company’s estimate of the allowance for loan losses.  The Company performs periodic detailed reviews of its loan portfolio in order to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in light of anticipated risks and loan losses.  In addition, investment securities available for sale and mortgage loans held for sale are reflected at their estimated fair value in the consolidated financial statements.  Such amounts are based on either quoted market prices or estimated values derived by the Company using dealer quotes or market comparisons.
 
(2) 
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
 
Net earnings (loss) per common share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
 
(3) 
Allowance for Loan Losses

Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows:
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 2,760,160       3,527,567  
Amounts charged off
    (132,805 )     (38,809 )
Recoveries on amounts previously charged off
    10,897       12,631  
Provision for loan losses
    100,000       500,000  
                 
Balance at March 31
  $ 2,738,252       4,001,389  
 

 
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 (4) 
Fair Value Measurements
 
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  Securities available-for-sale and loans held for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as impaired loans and other real estate owned.  These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Under FASB ASC (Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification) Topic 820, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
 
Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3 – Generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis:
 
Securities Available-for-Sale: Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.
 
Loans Held for Sale: Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for loans with similar characteristics. As such, management classifies loans subjected to recurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.
 
Impaired Loans: Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures its impairment.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, and discounted cash flows less selling costs. Those impaired loans not requiring a specific reserve represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At March 31, 2012, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, impaired loans where a specific reserve is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate. Subsequently, other real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral less selling costs. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price, the Company records the other real estate owned as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the other real estate owned as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
 
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Valuation Techniques:  Generally, for all debt securities, fair value is determined by reference to quoted market prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions.  For certain debt securities, fair value is estimated as the present value of expected future cash inflows, taking into account (1) the type of security, its terms, and any underlying collateral, (2) the seniority level of the debt security, and (3) quotes received from brokers and pricing services.  In applying the valuation model, significant inputs include the probability of default for debt securities, the estimated prepayment rate, and the projected yield based on estimated future market rates for similar securities.
 
The tables below presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.
 
   
Balance at
March 31, 2012
                   
   
(In thousands)
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Assets
       
(In thousands)
 
Securities
  $ 77,138     $ -     $ 76,160     $ 978  
 
 
Balance at
December 31, 2011
             
 
(In thousands)
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
 
Assets
   
(In thousands)
 
Securities
  $ 83,374     $ -     $ 82,406     $ 968  

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances. For the period ended March 31, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011.

   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities
     
Beginning balance
  $ 968     $ 4,947  
Reclassified to Level 2
    -       (4,040 )
Purchases
    -       -  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss)
    10       61  
    $ 978     $ 968  

 
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The table below presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

   
Balance at March 31, 2012
                         
   
(In thousands)
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total Losses
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Other real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
 

   
Balance at December 31, 2011
                         
   
(In thousands)
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total Losses
 
Impaired loans
  $ 11,853     $ -     $ -     $ 11,853     $ 3,981  
Other real estate
    1,452       -       -       1,452       232  
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
For cash, due from banks, and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment Securities Available for Sale
Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices.

Restricted Equity Securities
The carrying amount of restricted equity securities approximates fair value.

Loans and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows or underlying collateral value, where applicable.  Mortgage loans held for sale are valued based on the current price at which these loans could be sold into the secondary market.

Deposits and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
The fair value of demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, savings, and securities sold under repurchase agreements is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and carry variable interest rates. Both the carrying value and estimated fair value are based on fees charged to enter into such commitments and are immaterial.
 
 
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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 45,175       45,175       18,195       18,195  
Investment securities
  $ 77,138       77,138       83,374       83,374  
Restricted equity securities
  $ 461       461       461       461  
Loans held for sale
  $ 369       369       1,028       1,028  
Loans, net
  $ 138,624       138,509       141,222       140,956  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deposits and securities sold under
                               
       repurchase agreement
  $ 254,192       253,916        236,612       236,491  

 
(5) 
Investments

Investment securities available for sale at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

   
  March 31, 2012
 
   
Amortized
  Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
 Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
 Losses
   
Estimated
Fair
  Value
 
                         
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)*
  $ 10,005,472       1,384       (92,481 )     9,914,375  
State, county and municipal
    12,261,973       476,298       (59,550 )     12,678,721  
Mortgage-backed securities – GSE residential
    52,120,201       1,451,541       (4,706 )     53,567,036  
Corporate bonds
    1,000,000       -       (22,500 )     977,500  
                                 
Total
  $ 75,387,646       1,929,223       (179,237 )     77,137,632  


   
 December 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
  Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
 Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
 Losses
   
Estimated
Fair
  Value
 
                         
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)*
  $ 12,745,487       28,631       (13,176 )     12,760,942  
State, county and municipal
    12,747,899       409,184       (8,790 )     13,148,293  
Mortgage-backed securities – GSE residential
    55,207,644       1,307,877       (18,723 )     56,496,798  
Corporate bonds
    1,000,000       -       (31,800 )     968,200  
                                 
Total
  $ 81,701,030       1,745,692       (72,489 )     83,374,233  

* Such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, and Federal Home Loan Banks.


 
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Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:

   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
       
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Total Unrealized Losses
 
 
GSEs
  $ 8,402,802       92,481       -       -       92,481  
State, county and municipal
    1,800,443       59,550       -       -       59,550  
Mortgage-backed securities
    2,962,042       4,706       -       -       4,706  
Corporate bonds
    -       -       977,500       22,500       22,500  
                                         
    $ 13,165,287       156,737       977,500       22,500       179,237  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
       
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Total
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
 GSEs
  $ 3,236,824       13,176       -       -       13,176  
State, county and municipal
    1,027,910       8,790       -       -       8,790  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,627,150       18,723       -       -       18,723  
Corporate bonds
    -       -       968,200       31,800       31,800  
                                         
    $ 13,891,884       40,689       968,200       31,800       72,489  

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation.

The unrealized losses on these debt securities in a continuous loss position for twelve months or more as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are considered to be temporary because they arose due to changing interest rates and the repayment sources of principal and interest are government backed or are securities of investment grade issuers. Included in the table above as of March 31, 2012 were 3 out of 27 securities issued by state and political subdivisions that contained unrealized losses, 8 of 11 securities issued by government sponsored agencies, 3 of 51 mortgage-backed securities, and  1 of 1 corporate bonds that contained unrealized losses.

GSE debt securities.  The unrealized losses on the eight investments in GSEs were caused by interest rate increases.  Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.

Corporate bonds.  The Company’s unrealized loss on investment in one corporate bond relates to investments in companies within the financial services sector.  The unrealized loss is primarily caused by recent decreases in profitability and profit forecasts by industry analysts.  The Company currently does not believe it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the investment.  Because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovery of its par value, which may be maturity, it does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.

GSE residential mortgage-backed securities.  The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in three GSE mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases.  The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government.  Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the Company’s investments.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.
 
 
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State, county and municipal securities.  The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in three state and municipal securities are primarily caused by securities no longer being insured and/or ratings being withdrawn given the current economic environment, as well as changes in interest rates.  Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale at March 31, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due from one to five years
  $ 1,353,659       1,341,700  
Due from five to ten years
    3,335,209       3,381,962  
Due after ten years
    18,578,577       18,846,934  
Mortgage-backed securities
    52,120,201       53,567,036  
                 
    $ 75,387,646       77,137,632  

The proceeds from the sales and gross gains and gross losses realized by the Company from sales of investment securities for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:

   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Proceeds from sales
  $ -       718,700  
                 
Gross gains realized
  $ -       23,139  
Gross losses realized
    -       -  
                 
Net gain realized
  $ -       23,139  

 (6) 
Loans

Major classifications of loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
             
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 16,284,668     $ 18,581,723  
Real estate – mortgage
    109,803,363       108,974,230  
Real estate – construction
    10,063,315       11,057,312  
Consumer
    5,147,086       5,317,356  
Total loans
    141,298,432       143,930,621  
                 
Deferred fees and costs, net
    63,465       51,141  
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,738,252 )     (2,760,160 )
Net loans
  $ 138,623,645     $ 141,221,602  
 
 
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The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit primarily to individuals and a variety of firms and companies located in certain Georgia counties, primarily Oconee and Clarke counties. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate and is dependent upon the real estate market in the Bank’s primary market area.

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011:
 
March 31, 2012:
                                   
   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
Real estate - mortgage
   
Real estate - construction
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 743,784     $ 1,515,752     $ 371,242     $ 106,075     $ 23,307     $ 2,760,160  
Provision for loan losses
    (31,541 )     193,178       (81,095 )     6,067       13,391       100,000  
Amounts charged off
    -       (50,800 )     (75,802 )     (6,203 )     -       (132,805 )
Recoveries on amounts previously charged off
    582       2,000       5,000       3,315       -       10,897  
Balance at end of period
  $ 712,825     $ 1,660,130     $ 219,345     $ 109,254     $ 36,698     $ 2,738,252  

 
March 31, 2011:
                                   
   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
Real estate - mortgage
   
Real estate - construction
   
 
Consumer
   
 
Unallocated
   
 
Total
 
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 1,040,336     $ 905,884     $ 1,417,410     $ 55,772     $ 108,165     $ 3,527,567  
Provision for loan losses
    (945 )     272,201       274,915       (4,882 )     41,289       500,000  
Amounts charged off
    (34,942 )     -       (743 )     (3,124 )     -       (38,889 )
Recoveries on amounts previously charged off
    1,250       5,500       -       5,881       -       12,631  
Balance at end of period
  $ 1,005,699     $ 1,183,585     $ 1,691,582     $ 53,647     $ 66,875     $ 4,001,389  

 
The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment based on impairment method as of March 31, 2012, March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2011:
 
 
As of March 31, 2012:
                       
   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
 
Real estate - mortgage
   
 
Real estate - construction
   
 
 
Consumer
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                       
                         
Ending balance attributable to loans:
                       
                         
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ 679,131     $ 136,849     $ -  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    712,825       980,999       82,496       109,254  
                                 
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 712,825     $ 1,660,130     $ 219,345     $ 109,254  
                                 
                                 
Loans:
                               
                                 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 633,495     $ 18,362,952     $ 3,927,987     $ 30,317  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    15,651,173       91,440,411       6,135,328       5,116,769  
                                 
Total ending loan balance
  $ 16,284,668     $ 109,803,363     $ 10,063,315     $ 5,147,086  

 
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As of March 31, 2011:
                       
   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
Real estate - mortgage
   
Real estate -commercial construction
   
Consumer
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                       
                         
Ending balance attributable to loans:
                       
                         
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 261,804     $ 233,769     $ 1,256,095     $ -  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    7,795       395,104       -       19,158  
                                 
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 269,599     $ 628,873     $ 1,256,095     $ 19,158  
                                 
                                 
Loans:
                               
                                 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 989,190     $ 2,304,994     $ 12,202,421     $ -  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    28,072       1,422,772       -       68,987  
                                 
Total ending loan balance
  $ 1,017,262     $ 3,727,766     $ 12,202,421     $ 68,987  

 
As of December 31, 2011:
                       
   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
Real estate - mortgage
   
Real estate - construction
   
Consumer
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                       
                         
Ending balance attributable to loans:
                       
                         
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 12,176     $ 582,443     $ 280,093     $ -  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    731,608       933,309       91,149       106,075  
                                 
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 743,784     $ 1,515,752     $ 371,242     $ 106,075  
                                 
                                 
Loans:
                               
                                 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 748,558     $ 19,098,416     $ 4,965,700     $ 31,288  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    17,833,165       89,875,814       6,091,612       5,286,068  
                                 
Total ending loan balance
  $ 18,581,723     $ 108,974,230     $ 11,057,312     $ 5,317,356  

 
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Impaired loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses
  $ 15,360,617       16,081,151  
                 
Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses
    8,698,783       9,949,152  
                 
Total
  $ 24,059,400       26,030,303  
                 
Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated
  $ 1,029,951       1,092,644  
                 
Average of individually impaired loans during year
  $ 24,595,958       21,305,386  
 
The Bank recognized interest income on the cash basis for loans that were impaired during the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 of $32,331 and $0, respectively.
 
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
 
Recorded Investment
   
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
   
 
Average Balance
   
 
Interest Recognized
 
March 31, 2012:
                             
                               
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    633,495       633,495       -       670,641       31,607  
Real estate – mortgage
    12,867,919       12,867,919       -       13,222,651       -  
Real estate – construction
    3,378,660       1,828,886       -       1,796,791       107  
Consumer
    30,317       30,317       -       30,803       -  
Total with no allowance recorded
    16,910,391       15,360,617       -       15,720,886       31,714  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
                                         
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    101,094       101,094       19,582       89,457       265  
Real estate – mortgage
    6,449,415       6,449,415       863,995       6,531,998       13  
Real estate – construction
    5,052,730       2,099,099       136,849       2,650,053       -  
Consumer
    49,175       49,175       9,525       52,461       339  
Total with allowance recorded
    11,652,414       8,698,783       1,029,951       9,323,969       617  
                                         
Total impaired loans
    28,562,805       24,059,400       1,029,951       25,044,855       32,331  

 
 
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Unpaid Principal Balance
   
 
Recorded Investment
   
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
   
 
Average Balance
   
 
Interest Recognized
 
December 31, 2011:
                             
                               
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    707,787       707,787       -       392,663       527  
Real estate – mortgage
    13,577,383       13,577,383       -       7,623,820       548,009  
Real estate – construction
    1,764,694       1,764,694       -       2,247,375       885  
Consumer
    31,288       31,288       -       15,644       1,414  
Total with no allowance recorded
    16,081,152       16,081,152       -       10,181,330       550,835  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
                                         
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    77,819       77,819       18,982       385,543       49  
Real estate – mortgage
    6,614,580       6,614,580       783,328       4,093,090       35,901  
Real estate – construction
    7,772,120       3,201,006       280,093       6,579,713       7,882  
Consumer
    55,746       55,746       10,241       65,711       43  
Total with allowance recorded
    14,520,265       9,949,151       1,092,644       11,124,057       43,875  
                                         
Total impaired loans
    30,601,417       26,030,303       1,092,644       21,305,386       594,710  
 
This above-mentioned valuation allowance is included in the allowance for loan losses on the statements of condition.
 
The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan class. Relevant risk characteristics are as follows:
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans – Loans in this class are made to businesses. Generally these loans are secured by assets of the business and repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.
 
Real Estate – Mortgage loans – Loans in this class include loans secured by residential real estate, both owner-occupied and rental residences, income-producing investment properties and owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes. The underlying properties are generally located largely in our primary market area. Residential real estate loans are made based on the appraised value of the underlying collateral, in addition to the borrower’s ability to service the debt.  Adverse economic conditions may impact the borrower’s financial status and thus affect their ability to repay the debt.  In addition, the value of the collateral may be adversely affected by declining real estate values.  The cash flows of the income producing investment properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on credit quality. In the case of owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes, a weakened economy and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an adverse effect on credit quality.
 
Real Estate – Construction loans – Loans in this class primarily include land loans to local contractors and developers for developing the land for sale or for the purpose of making improvements thereon. Repayment is derived from sale of the lots/ units including any pre-sold units. Credit risk is affected by market conditions, time to sell at an adequate price and cost overruns. Credit risk is affected by construction delays, cost overruns, and market conditions.
 
Consumer loans – Loans in this class may be either secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of the collateral securing the loan (such as automobile, mobile home, etc.). Therefore the overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

 
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Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2011
 
Loans past due 90 days still on accrual
  $ 4,174     $ 6,548     $ 40,530  
Nonaccrual Loans
  $ 11,258,693     $ 13,226,260     $ 16,794,047  

 
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by portfolio segment:
 
March 31, 2012:
                                   
   
 
 
30-89 Days Past Due
   
Accruing
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
   
 
Accruing
Total Past Due
   
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
   
 
 
Loans Not Past Due
   
 
 
 
Total
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 266,148     $ -     $ 266,148     $ 734,590     $ 15,283,930     $ 16,284,668  
Real estate – mortgage
    296,840       -       296,840       6,516,624       102,989,899       109,803,363  
Real estate – construction
    -       -       -       3,927,987       6,135,328       10,063,315  
Consumer
    67,343       4,174       71,517       79,492       4,996,077       5,147,086  
Total
  $ 630,331     $ 4,174     $ 634,505     $ 11,258,693     $ 129,405,234     $ 141,298,432  

 
December 31, 2011:
                                   
   
 
 
30-89 Days Past Due
   
Accruing
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
   
 
Accruing
Total Past Due
   
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
   
 
 
Loans Not Past Due
   
 
 
 
Total
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 62,775     $ -     $ 62,775     $ 785,606     $ 17,733,342     $ 18,581,723  
Real estate – mortgage
    138,712       -       138,712       7,387,920       101,447,598       108,974,230  
Real estate – construction
    25,847       -       25,847       4,965,700       6,065,765       11,057,312  
Consumer
    92,509       6,548       99,057       87,034       5,131,265       5,317,356  
Total
  $ 319,843     $ 6,548     $ 326,391     $ 13,226,260     $ 130,377,970     $ 143,930,621  

Troubled Debt Restructurings:
 
At March 31, 2012, impaired loans included loans that were classified as Troubled Debt Restructurings “TDRs”.  The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.

In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Company considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy and (iv) the debtor's projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.

The Company considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by the Company include the debtor's ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan. The most common concessions granted by the Company generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (iii) a temporary period of interest-only payments, and (iv) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or remaining term of the loan.  As of March 31, 2012, the Company had $14,418,307 in loans considered restructured that are not already on nonaccrual. Of the nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2012, $1,617,600 met the criteria for restructured.  A loan is placed back on accrual status when both principal and interest are current and it is probable that we will be able to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the terms of the loan agreement.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the loans that were modified as a TDR during the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 and the year-ended December 31, 2011:

March 31, 2012
                 
       
Recorded
 
Recorded
     
       
Investment
 
Investment
 
Impact on the
 
   
Number
 
Prior to
 
After
 
Allowance for
 
   
of Loans
 
Modification
 
Modification
 
Loan Losses
 
                         
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Real estate – mortgage
    -       -       -       -  
Real estate – construction
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
Total
    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

December 31, 2011
                 
       
Recorded
 
Recorded
     
       
Investment
 
Investment
 
Impact on the
 
   
Number
 
Prior to
 
After
 
Allowance for
 
   
of Loans
 
Modification
 
Modification
 
Loan Losses
 
                         
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Real estate – mortgage
    4       12,844,916       12,844,916       -  
Real estate – construction
    1       795,000       795,000       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
Total
    5     $ 13,639,916     $ 13,639,916     $ -