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14-Aug-2009
Quarterly Report
This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating
to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to management. In
addition, in those and other portions of this document, the words "anticipate,"
"believe," "estimate," "intend," "should" and similar expressions, or the
negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company's management, are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the
current views of the Company with respect to future-looking events and are
subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove
incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as
anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended. The Company does not
intend to update these forward-looking statements.
The Company's business consists of attracting deposits from the general public
through a variety of deposit programs and investing such deposits principally in
first mortgage loans secured by residential properties, commercial loans and
commercial lines of credit in the Company's primary market area. The Company
also originates a variety of consumer loans, predominately home equity loans and
lines of credit also secured by residential properties in the Company's primary
lending area. The Company serves its customers through its full-service branch
network as well as through remote ATM locations, the internet and telephone
banking.
Critical Accounting Policies and Judgments
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the
application of certain accounting policies. Certain of these policies require
numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions that may prove
inaccurate or subject to variations and may significantly affect the Company's
reported results and financial position for the period or in future periods.
Changes in underlying factors, assumptions, or estimates in any of these areas
could have a material impact on the Company's future financial condition and
results of operations. The Company believes the following critical accounting
policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the
preparation of the consolidated financial statements: allowance for loan losses,
other-than-temporary security impairment and valuation of deferred tax assets.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Loan Losses - The allowance for
loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan
portfolio. The Company evaluates the need to establish allowances against losses
on loans on a monthly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a
provision for loan losses is charged to earnings.
Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan
losses consists of three key elements: (1) specific allowances for certain
impaired loans; (2) a general valuation allowance on certain identified problem
loans; and (3) a general valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan
portfolio. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance
separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire
portfolio.
Specific Allowance Required for Certain Impaired Loans: We establish an
allowance for certain impaired loans for the amounts by which the collateral
value, present value of future cash flows or observable market price are lower
than the carrying value of the loan. Under current accounting guidelines, a loan
is defined as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is
probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due under the
contractual terms of the loan agreement.
General Valuation Allowance on Certain Identified Problem Loans - We also
establish a general allowance for classified loans that do not have an
individual allowance. We segregate these loans by loan category and assign
allowance percentages to each category based on inherent losses associated with
each type of lending and consideration that these loans, in the aggregate,
represent an above-average credit risk and that more of these loans will prove
to be uncollectible compared to loans in the general portfolio.
General Valuation Allowance on the Remainder of the Loan Portfolio - We
establish another general allowance for loans that are not classified to
recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities, but which,
unlike specific allowances, has not been allocated to particular problem assets.
This general valuation allowance is determined by segregating the loans by loan
category and assigning allowance percentages based on our historical loss
experience, delinquency trends and management's evaluation of the collectibility
of the loan portfolio. The allowance may be adjusted for significant factors
that, in management's judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of
the evaluation date. These significant factors may include changes in lending
policies and procedures, changes in existing general economic and business
conditions affecting our primary lending areas, credit quality trends,
collateral value, loan volumes and concentrations, seasoning of the loan
portfolio, recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio,
duration of the current business cycle and bank regulatory examination results.
The applied loss factors are reevaluated monthly to ensure their relevance in
the current economic environment.
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Other-than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities
Securities are evaluated periodically to determine whether a decline in their
value is other-than-temporary. Management utilizes criteria such as the
magnitude and duration of the decline, in addition to the reasons underlying the
decline, to determine whether the loss in value is other-than-temporary. The
term "other-than-temporary" is not intended to indicate that the decline is
permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value
are not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support
realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment.
Changes in Financial Position for the Nine-Month Period Ended June 30, 2009
Total assets at June 30, 2009 were $825.1 million, a decrease of $525,000 for
the nine-month period then ended. The decrease was primarily due to
mortgage-backed securities' pay-downs totaling $38.6 million. The decrease in
assets was offset by the retail growth in mortgage and commercial loans,
resulting in an overall increase in loans receivable of approximately
$6.2 million.
In addition, the decrease was offset by an increase in investment securities and
cash in combination, totaling approximately $30.8 million.
During the nine-month period ended June 30, 2009, the total deposits increased
by $25.5 million to $451 million. The increase was offset by a decrease in
borrowings of $31.8 million. Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
also increased by $4.1 million due to the timing of property tax payments.
Comparisons of Results of Operations for the Three Month and Nine Month Period
Ended June 30, 2009 with the Three Month and Nine Month Period Ended June 30,
2008
Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $3.8 million for the three-month periods ended June 30,
2009 and June 30, 2008. Net interest income for the three-month period ended
June 30, 2009 remained the same when compared to the same period in 2008. The
interest rate spread decreased from 1.84% in 2008 to 1.72% in 2009, this was
offset by an increase in the difference between the average interest earning
assets in relation to the average interest bearing liabilities in comparable
periods. The increase in the net interest income for the nine-month period ended
June 30, 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008 can be attributed to the
increase in interest rate spread from 1.32% in 2008 to 1.85% in 2009. Net
interest income was $12.4 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2009
compared to $9.8 million for the comparable period in 2008.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income increased to $460,000 for the three-month period ended
June 30, 2009 from $201,000 for the comparable period in 2008. The increase is
primarily due to an impairment write down of equity securities resulting in a
loss of $252,000 in the June 30, 2008 period. Non-interest income decreased to
$955,000 for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2009 from $1.17 million for
the comparable period in 2008. The decrease is primarily due to a difference in
impairment write downs of equity securities resulting in losses of $449,000 and
$252,000 in the June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 periods, respectively.
Non-Interest Expenses
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2009, non-interest expenses increased
by $559,000 or 21.9% to $3.1 million compared to $2.6 million for the same
period in 2008. For the nine month period ended June 30, 2009, non-interest
expenses increased by $1.3 million or 18.0% to $8.7 million compared to
$7.4 million for the same period in 2008. These increased costs are primarily
due to the increase in FDIC insurance, normal salary increases and increases in
healthcare costs. Management believes that these are reasonable increases in the
cost of operations after considering the impact of additional expenses related
to the Company's new commercial loan department business banking and additional
FDIC premiums. The annualized ratio of non-interest expenses to average assets
for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were
1.52%,1.41% and 1.25%, 1.22%, respectively.
On October 16, 2008, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published a
restoration plan designed to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund over a period
of five years and to increase the deposit insurance reserve ratio to the
statutory minimum of 1.15% of insured deposits by December 31, 2013. In order to
implement the restoration plan, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
proposes to change both its risk-based assessment system and its base assessment
rates. Assessment rates would increase by seven basis points across the range of
risk weightings of depository institutions. Changes to the risk-based assessment
system would include increasing premiums for institutions that rely on excessive
amounts of brokered deposits, including CDARS, increasing premiums for excessive
use of secured liabilities, including Federal Home Loan Bank advances, lowering
premiums for smaller institutions with very high capital levels, and adding
financial ratios and debt issuer ratings to the premium calculations for banks
with over $10 billion in assets, while providing a reduction for their unsecured
debt.
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FDIC insurance expense increased to $604,000 for the three-month period ended
June 30, 2009 from $12,000 for the comparable period in 2008. The $592,000
increase was due to a $382,000 special assessment, in addition to an increase in
assessment rates, which was effective January 1, 2009. FDIC insurance premiums
were reduced by $54,000 for one-time credits in the three-month period ended
June 30, 2008.
For the nine month period ended June 30, 2009, FDIC insurance expense increased
$824,000 to $861,000 compared to $37,000 for the same period in 2008. The
increase is due to the $382,000 special assessment, in addition to an increase
in assessment rates, which was effective January 1, 2009. FDIC insurance
premiums were reduced by $88,000 and $166,000 for one-time credits in the
nine-month period ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company made provisions for income taxes of $246,000 and $930,000 for the
three-month period and nine-month period ended June 30, 2009, respectively,
compared to $332,000 and $720,000 for the comparable periods in 2008. These
provisions are based on the levels of pre-tax income, adjusted primarily for
tax-exempt interest income on investments.
In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, management considers
all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating
results and our forecast of future taxable income. In determining future taxable
income, management makes assumptions for the amount of taxable income, the
reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent
tax planning strategies. These assumptions require us to make judgments about
our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use
to manage our business. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may
require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An
increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax
expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future
earnings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
For a financial institution, liquidity is a measure of the ability to fund
customers' needs for loans and deposit withdrawals. Harleysville Savings Bank
regularly evaluates economic conditions in order to maintain a strong liquidity
position. One of the most significant factors considered by management when
evaluating liquidity requirements is the stability of the Bank's core deposit
base. In addition to cash, the Bank maintains a portfolio of short-term
investments to meet its liquidity requirements. Harleysville Savings also relies
upon cash flow from operations and other financing activities, generally
short-term and long-term debt. Liquidity is also provided by investing
activities including the repayment and maturity of loans and investment
securities as well as the management of asset sales when considered necessary.
The Bank also has access to and sufficient assets to secure lines of credit and
other borrowings in amounts adequate to fund any unexpected cash requirements.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company had $73.6 million in commitments to fund loan
originations, disburse loans in process and meet other obligations. Management
anticipates that the majority of these commitments will be funded within the
next six months by means of normal cash flows and new deposits.
The Company invests excess funds in overnight deposits and other short-term
interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.
The Company also has available borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Pittsburgh up to the Company's maximum borrowing capacity, which was
$501.1 million at June 30, 2009 of which $266.1 million was outstanding at June
30, 2009.
The Bank's net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 is $3.4 million
compared to $2.9 million for the comparable period in 2008. This increased the
Bank's stockholder's equity to $49.3 million or 5.98% of total assets. This
amount is well in excess of the Bank's minimum regulatory capital requirement.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company has instituted programs designed to decrease the sensitivity of its earnings to material and prolonged increases in interest rates. The principal determinant of the exposure of the Company's earnings to interest rate risk is the timing difference between the repricing or maturity of the Company's interest-earning assets and the repricing or maturity of its interest-bearing liabilities. If the maturities of such assets and liabilities were perfectly matched, and if the interest rates borne by its assets and liabilities were equally flexible and moved concurrently, neither of which is the case, the impact on net interest income of rapid increases or decreases in interest rates would be minimized. The Company's asset and liability management policies seek to decrease the interest rate sensitivity by shortening the repricing intervals and the maturities of the Company's interest-earning assets. Although management of the Company believes that the steps taken have reduced the Company's overall vulnerability to increases in interest rates, the Company remains vulnerable to material and prolonged increases in interest rates during periods in which its interest rate sensitive liabilities exceed its interest rate sensitive assets. The authority and responsibility for interest rate management is vested in the Company's Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer implements the Board of Directors' policies during the day-to-day operations of the Company. Each month, the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") presents the Board of Directors with a report, which outlines the Company's asset and liability "gap" position in various time periods. The "gap" is the difference between interest- earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which mature or reprice over a given time period.
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The CFO also meets weekly with the Company's other senior officers to review and
establish policies and strategies designed to regulate the Company's flow of
funds and coordinate the sources, uses and pricing of such funds. The first
priority in structuring and pricing the Company's assets and liabilities is to
maintain an acceptable interest rate spread while reducing the effects of
changes in interest rates and maintaining the quality of the Company's assets.
The following table summarizes the amount of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities outstanding as of June 30, 2009, which are expected
to mature, prepay or reprice in each of the future time periods shown. Except as
stated below, the amounts of assets or liabilities shown which mature or reprice
during a particular period were determined in accordance with the contractual
terms of the asset or liability. Adjustable and floating-rate assets are
included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust
rather than in the period in which they are due, and fixed-rate loans and
mortgage-backed securities are included in the periods in which they are
anticipated to be repaid.
The passbook accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") accounts, interest
bearing accounts, and money market deposit accounts, are included in the "Over 5
Years" categories based on management's beliefs that these funds are core
deposits having significantly longer effective maturities based on the Company's
retention of such deposits in changing interest rate environments.
Generally, during a period of rising interest rates, a positive gap would result
in an increase in net interest income while a negative gap would adversely
affect net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest
rates, a positive gap would result in a decrease in net interest income while a
negative gap would positively affect net interest income. However, the following
table does not necessarily indicate the impact of general interest rate
movements on the Company's' net interest income because the repricing of certain
categories of assets and liabilities is discretionary and is subject to
competitive and other pressures. As a result, certain assets and liabilities
indicated as repricing within a stated period may in fact reprice at different
rate levels.
1 Year 1 to 3 3 to 5 Over 5
or less Years Years Years Total
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans $ 56,495 $ 56,325 $ 44,842 $ 179,261 $ 336,923
Commercial loans 23,962 5,746 12,225 12,268 54,201
Mortgage-backed
securities 58,028 60,213 29,503 28,347 176,091
Consumer and other loans 55,236 19,752 9,206 11,888 96,082
Investment securities
and other investments 90,843 18,759 18,020 6,119 133,741
Total interest-earning
assets 284,564 160,795 113,796 237,883 797,038
Interest-bearing
liabilities:
Passbook and Club
accounts - - - 2,858 2,858
NOW and checking
accounts - - - 48,285 48,285
Consumer Money Market
Deposit accounts 14,057 - - 35,772 49,829
Business Money Market
Deposit accounts 9,470 - - 3,156 12,626
Certificate accounts 209,842 76,078 39,659 - 325,579
Borrowed money 32,358 79,965 70,219 133,546 316,088
Total interest-bearing
liabilities 265,727 156,043 109,878 223,617 755,265
Repricing GAP during the
period $ 18,837 $ 4,752 $ 3,918 $ 14,266 $ 41,773
Cumulative GAP $ 18,837 $ 23,589 $ 27,507 $ 41,773
Ratio of GAP during the
period to total assets 2.28 % 0.58 % 0.47 % 1.73 %
Ratio of cumulative GAP
to total assets 2.28 % 2.86 % 3.33 % 5.06 %
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