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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, 2010

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: 001-33795
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Maryland
 68-0666697
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
   
 500 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho  83651
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code) 
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (208) 466-4634  
 
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 [   ] No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
  Large accelerated filer  [   ]    Accelerated filer  [X]     
  Non-accelerated filer  [   ]    Smaller reporting company  [   ]     
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [   ] No [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, 16,687,760 shares outstanding as of May 4, 2010.


 
 

 


HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  2
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
  2
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
  3
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
  4
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  5
 
 
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  7
 
 
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
15
 
 
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
33
 
 
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
34
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
34
 
 
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
35 
 
 
ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
35
 
 
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
35 
 
 
ITEM 4.  REMOVED AND RESERVED
36 
 
 
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
36 
 
 
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
36 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
37 




 
 

 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)
March 31,
 2010
 
September 30,
2009
 
ASSETS
       
Cash and due from depository institutions
$106,041
 
$  46,783
 
Federal funds sold
22,840
 
3,170
 
        Cash and cash equivalents
128,881
 
49,953
 
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
155,615
 
169,320
 
Loans held for sale
2,180
 
862
 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of  $27,779
       
and $28,735
479,098
 
510,629
 
Accrued interest receivable
2,422
 
2,781
 
Property and equipment, net
26,459
 
20,462
 
Bank owned life insurance
12,225
 
12,014
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (“FHLB”) stock, at cost
10,326
 
10,326
 
Real estate and other property owned
13,564
 
18,391
 
FDIC indemnification receivable, net
16,030
 
30,038
 
Other assets
5,304
 
3,123
 
        TOTAL ASSETS
$852,104
   
$827,899
 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
LIABILITIES
       
Deposit accounts:
       
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$  64,968
 
$  68,155
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
204,382
 
176,049
 
Savings deposits
48,651
 
41,757
 
Certificates of deposit
236,899
 
228,897
 
    Total deposit accounts
554,900
 
514,858
 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
1,052
 
1,132
 
Interest payable
556
 
553
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
75,298
 
84,737
 
Deferred compensation
5,353
 
5,260
 
Deferred tax liability, net
5,331
 
5,571
 
Other liabilities
2,566
 
6,123
 
Total liabilities
645,056
 
618,234 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 authorized;
       
Issued and outstanding, none
-
 
-
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 90,000,000 authorized;
       
Issued and outstanding:
       
17,460,311 issued, 16,687,760 outstanding March 31, 2010
       
17,445,311 issued, 16,698,168 outstanding September 30, 2009
167
 
167
 
Additional paid-in capital
151,776
 
150,782
 
Retained earnings
60,823
 
64,483
 
    Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plan
 (9,178
(9,699
Accumulated other comprehensive income
3,460
 
3,932
 
Total stockholders’ equity
207,048
 
209,665
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$852,104
 
$827,899
 
         

 

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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 
Six Months Ended
 March 31,
 
 
2010
 
2009
 
2010
 
2009
 
Interest and dividend income:
               
Loans, including fees
$ 7,033
 
$ 6,806
 
$14,136
 
$13,919
 
Investment securities
1,618
 
2,123
 
3,352
 
4,328
 
Other interest and dividends
87
 
1
 
136
 
11
 
Total interest and dividend income
8,738
 
8,930
 
17,624
 
18,258
 
Interest expense:
               
Deposits
1,674
 
1,742
 
3,348
 
3,760
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
762
 
1,228
 
1,593
 
2,793
 
Total interest expense
2,436
 
2,970
 
4,941
 
6,553
 
Net interest income
6,302 
 
5,960 
 
12,683
 
11,705
 
Provision for loan losses
2,375 
 
1,060 
 
3,075
 
4,635
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
3,927
 
4,900
 
9,608
 
7,070
 
Noninterest income:
               
Service charges and fees
2,146
 
1,892
 
4,410
 
4,001
 
Gain on sale of loans
125
 
407
 
308
 
597
 
    Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
104
 
104
 
211
 
210
 
Other, net
94
 
(58
415
 
(2
Total noninterest income
2,469
 
2,345
 
5,344
 
4,806
 
Noninterest expense:
               
Compensation and benefits
4,689
 
3,779
 
9,306
 
7,354
 
Occupancy and equipment
980
 
729
 
2,044
 
1,499
 
Data processing
797
 
577
 
1,597
 
1,119
 
Advertising
282
 
197
 
542
 
445
 
Postage and supplies
177
 
146
 
343
 
283
 
Professional services
505
 
299
 
984
 
634
 
Insurance and taxes
480
 
306
 
1,038
 
461
 
Provision for losses on real estate and other property owned
1,290
 
161
 
2,091
 
161
 
Other
360
 
377
 
698
 
649
 
Total noninterest expense
9,560
 
6,571
 
18,643
 
12,605
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(3,164
674
 
(3,691
(729
Income tax expense (benefit)
(1,233
198
 
(1,451
(404
           Income (loss) before extraordinary item
(1,931
  476
 
(2,240
  (325
Extraordinary gain on acquisition, less income taxes of $195
305
 
-
 
305
 
-
 
           Net income (loss)
$  (1,626
$   476
 
$  (1,935
$    (325
                 
Earnings (loss) per common share before extraordinary item:
               
Basic
 $(0.12 $0.03  
$(0.14
  $(0.02
Diluted
 (0.12 0.03  
(0.14
)  (0.02
Earnings (loss) per common share after extraordinary item:
               
Basic
 $(0.10  $0.03  
$(0.12
)  $(0.02
Diluted
 (0.10  0.03  
(0.12
 (0.02
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
               
Basic
15,481,827
 
15,740,0644
 
 15,464,699
 
15,936,796
 
Diluted
15,481,827
 
 15,776,330
 
15,464,699
 
15,936,796
 
                 
Dividends declared per share:
      $ 0.055
 
      $ 0.055
 
    $ 0.110
 
        $ 0.110
 
 
See accompanying notes.

 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)
   
Common Stock
     
Additional
Paid-In
    Retained       
Unearned
Shares
Issued to
Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan
     
Accumulated
Other
     Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
(“ESOP”)
   
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Balance at September 30, 2008
    17,374,161     $ 174     $ 157,205     $ 59,813     $ (10,605 )   $ (1,400 )   $ 205,187  
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures
    159,115       2       (2 )                             -  
ESOP shares committed to be released
                    63               906               969  
Exercise of stock options
    32,862               353                               353  
Share-based compensation
                    1,088                               1,088  
    Treasury shares purchased
    (867,970 )     (9 )     (7,888 )                             (7,897 )
Dividends paid
       ($0.220 per share)
                            (3,456 )                     (3,456 )
Tax adjustment from equity
   compensation plans
                    (37 )                             (37 )
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
       Loss before extraordinary item
                            (7,165 )                     (7,165 )
Extraordinary gain, net of tax
                            15,291                       15,291  
 
Other comprehensive income:
                                                       
Change in unrealized  holding gain on securities available for sale, net of  taxes of $3,473
                                            5,210       5,210  
Adjustment for realized losses, net of taxes of $81
                                            122       122  
Comprehensive income
                                                    13,458  
Balance at September 30, 2009
    16,698,168         167       150,782       64,483       (9,699 )     3,932       209,665  
Restricted stock forfeited, net of new issuance
    (25,408 )                                                
ESOP shares committed to be released
                    193               521               714  
Exercise of stock options
    15,000               161                               161  
Share-based compensation
                    624                               624  
Tax adjustment from equity compensation plans
                    16                               16  
Dividends paid
       ($0.11 per share)
                            (1,725 )                     (1,725 )
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
       Loss before extraordinary item
                            (2,240 )                     (2,240 )
Extraordinary gain, net of tax
                            305                       305  
Other comprehensive income:
                                                       
Change in unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale, net of  taxes of $(304)
                                            (472 )     (472 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                    (2,407 )
Balance at March 31, 2010
    16,687,760     $ 167     $ 151,776     $ 60,823     $ (9,178 )   $ 3,460     $ 207,048  


See accompanying notes.



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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
 March 31,
 
 
2010
 
2009
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
       
Net loss
$    (1,935
$    (325
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
       
Depreciation and amortization
1,023
 
871
 
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on investments
206
 
7
 
Loss on sale of fixed assets and repossessed assets
33
 
51
 
ESOP shares committed to be released
714
 
460
 
Share-based compensation
624
 
417
 
Provision for loan losses
3,075
 
4,635
 
Provision for losses on real estate and other property owned
2,091
 
161
 
Accrued deferred compensation expense, net
94
 
34
 
Net deferred loan fees
4
 
(2
Deferred income tax benefit
65
 
(2,137
Net gain on sale of loans
(308
(597
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
13,068
 
32,950
 
Originations of loans held for sale
(14,078
(35,071
Net decrease in value of mortgage servicing rights
-
 
31
 
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
(211
(210
Change in assets and liabilities:
       
Interest receivable
359
 
263
 
Other assets
(3,512
429
 
Interest payable
3
 
(124
Other liabilities
(3,540
1,542
 
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
(2,225
3,385
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
       
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage-backed securities available for sale
21,485
 
14,717
 
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available for sale
(6,720
(465
Purchase of securities available for sale
(8,042
-
 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
6,000
 
-
 
Maturity of certificate of deposit
-
 
5,000
 
Sale of mortgage servicing rights
-
 
1,676
 
Reimbursement of loan losses under loss share agreement
15,317
 
-
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(7,059
(1,941
Net decrease in loans
22,101
 
11,455
 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and real estate and other property owned
9,113
 
510
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
52,195
 
30,952
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
       
Net increase in deposits
40,042
 
3,643
 
Net decrease in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
(81
(77
Proceeds from FHLB advances
-
 
18,000
 
Repayment of FHLB advances
(10,890
(51,063
Net proceeds from other borrowings
1,451
 
-
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
161
 
353
 
Repurchases of common stock
-
 
(7,895
Dividends paid
(1,725
(1,742
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
28,958
 
(38,781
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
78,928
 
(4,444
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
49,953
 
23,270
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$128,881
 
$ 18,826
 
         
 
See accompanying notes.

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(Continued)
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
 March 31,
 
2010
 
2009
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
     
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
     
Interest
$4,938
 
$6,678  
            Taxes
(700
            2,285
       
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     
Acquisition of real estate and other assets in settlement of loans
6,327
 
$5,635 
Fair value adjustment to securities available for sale, net of taxes
(472
4,203 
 
See accompanying notes.




 
 

 


HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented in this quarterly report include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Home Federal Bank (the “Bank”), which is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho. The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and are unaudited. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods included herein have been made. Operating results for the six month period ended March 31, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2010.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 (“2009 Form 10-K”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 14, 2009.

Note 2 - Critical Accounting Estimates and Related Accounting Policies

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Changes in these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonably possible and may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, and thus actual results could differ from the amounts reported and disclosed herein. The Company considers the allowance for loan losses, loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, the indemnification asset due from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), deferred income taxes and valuation of real estate owned to be critical accounting estimates.

Allowance for loan losses. Management recognizes that losses may occur over the life of a loan and that the allowance for loan losses must be maintained at a level necessary to absorb specific losses on impaired loans and probable, incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses, which is charged against current period operating results and decreased by the amount of actual loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. Management assesses the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis by analyzing several factors including delinquency rates, charge-off rates and the changing risk profile of the Bank’s loan portfolio, as well as local economic conditions such as unemployment rates, bankruptcies and vacancy rates of business and residential properties.

The Company believes that the accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate because it is highly susceptible to change from period to period, requiring management to make assumptions about probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The impact of a sudden large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively affect earnings.

The Company’s methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of specific allocations on significant individual credits and a general allowance amount, including a range of loss estimates. The specific allowance component is determined when management believes that the collectibility of an individually reviewed loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance component takes into consideration probable, incurred losses that are inherent within the loan portfolio but have not been specifically identified. The general allowance is determined by applying historical loss percentages to various types of loans with similar characteristics and classified loans that are not analyzed specifically. Adjustments are made to historical loss percentages to reflect current economic and internal environmental factors that may increase or decrease those historical loss percentages
 
 

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such as changes in underwriting standards and unemployment rates. As a result of the imprecision in calculating inherent and incurred losses, a range is estimated for the general allowance to provide an allowance for loan losses that is adequate to cover losses that may arise as a result of changing economic conditions and other qualitative factors that may alter historical loss experience.

Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 310-30 applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. For loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, management determined the value of the loan portfolio based on work provided by an appraiser. Factors considered in the valuation were the type of loan and related collateral, projected cash flows for the loans, which was primarily the liquidation value of the collateral, the classification status of the loan and current discount rates. At March 31, 2010, a majority of these loans were valued based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. Certain amounts related to the ASC 310-30 loans are preliminary estimates and are highly subjective. Adjustments in future quarters may occur up to one year from the date of acquisition.

FDIC Indemnification Asset. On August 7, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of a failed financial institution. The loans, foreclosed real estate and other repossessed property purchased are covered by a loss sharing agreement between the FDIC and the Bank that provides the Bank significant protection against losses on these covered assets. Under this agreement, the FDIC will reimburse the Bank for 80% of the first $34.0 million of losses. The FDIC will reimburse the Bank for 95% of realized losses that exceed $34.0 million. Realized losses covered by the loss sharing agreement include loan contractual balances (and related unfunded commitments that were acquired), accrued interest on loans for up to 90 days, the book value of foreclosed real estate acquired, and certain direct costs, less cash or other consideration received by the Bank. This agreement extends for ten years for one-to-four family real estate loans and for five years for other loans.

Management has estimated the amount of losses inherent in the covered assets purchased in the acquisition and the amounts that would be receivable from the FDIC upon a loss event. The Bank cannot submit claims of loss until certain events occur, as defined under the purchase and assumption agreement. As such, the value of the indemnification asset is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and estimation as to the timing of the losses and subsequent recovery of a portion of those losses under the loss sharing agreement.

Deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach as prescribed by ASC 740. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of the existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company’s income tax returns.

Real Estate Owned. Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure (“REO”) are initially recorded at the lesser of the outstanding loan balance or the fair value at the date of foreclosure minus estimated costs to sell. Any valuation adjustments required at the time of foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, the properties are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any subsequent valuation adjustments, operating expenses or income, and gains and losses on disposition of such properties are recognized in current operations and could adversely affect our financial condition and profitability.


 
 

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Note 3 - Acquisition

On August 7, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with loss share with the FDIC to assume all of the deposits (excluding nearly all brokered deposits) and liabilities and to purchase certain assets of Community First Bank, a full service commercial bank, headquartered in Prineville, Oregon (the “Acquisition”). The Bank assumed approximately $142.8 million of deposits through the Acquisition. Additionally, the Bank purchased approximately $142.3 million in loans and $12.9 million of real estate and other repossessed assets subject to the loss share agreement on covered assets as described above in Note 2. The Bank also purchased cash and cash equivalents and investment securities of Community First Bank valued at $37.7 million at the date of the Acquisition, and assumed $18.3 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings. The Company accounts for the Bank’s loss sharing agreement with the FDIC as an indemnification asset. The transaction did not generate any goodwill.

Note 4 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company has granted stock compensation awards with non-forfeitable dividend rights, which are considered participating securities. As such, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method as required by ASC 260-10-45. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income allocated to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period which excludes the participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares from stock compensation awards, but excludes awards considered participating securities. ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for earnings per share purposes until they are committed to be released.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the periods indicated:
 
   
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
   
Six Months Ended
 March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   Net income (loss)
  $ (1,626 )   $ 476     $ (1,935 )   $ (325 )
   Allocated to participating securities
    24       (4 )     32       2  
Net loss allocated to common shareholders
    (1,602 )     472       (1,903 )     (327 )
Extraordinary gain, net of taxes
    305       -       305       -  
Net loss allocated to common stock before
    extraordinary gain
  $ (1,907 )   $ 472     $ (2,208 )   $ (327 )
                                 
   Weighted average common shares
         outstanding, including shares considered
         participating securities
    15,721,805       15,622,777       15,723,760       16,085,614  
    Less:  Average participating securities
    (239,978 )     (117,287 )     (259,061 )     (148,818 )
    Weighted average shares
    15,481,827       15,505,490       15,464,699       15,936,796  
    Net effect of dilutive restricted stock
    -       36,266       -       -  
   Weighted average shares and common stock
         equivalents
    15,481,827       15,541,756       15,464,699       15,936,796  
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share before
         extraordinary item
  $ (0.12 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.02 )
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share after
         extraordinary item
    (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.12 )     (0.02 )
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
         before extraordinary item
    (0.12 )     (0.03 )     (0.14 )     (0.02 )
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
         after extraordinary item
    (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.12 )     (0.02 )
                                 
    Options excluded from the calculation due to
         their anti-dilutive effect on EPS
    873,324       547,942       873,324       547,942  

 

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Note 5 - Investment securities
 
Investment securities available for sale consisted of the following at the dates indicated:
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
 Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2010
                       
Obligations of U.S. Government-
  sponsored enterprises (“GSE”)
  $ 4,562     $ 43     $ -     $ 4,605  
Obligations of states and political
       subdivisions
    1,520       10       (13 )     1,517  
Mortgage-backed securities, GSE-issued
    143,247       5,790       (31 )     149,006  
Mortgage-backed securities, private label
    509       -       (22 )     487  
Total
  $ 149,838     $ 5,843     $ (66 )   $ 155,615  
                                 
September 30, 2009
     
Obligations of U.S. GSE
  $ 4,089     $ 42     $ (4 )   $ 4,127  
Mortgage-backed securities, GSE-issued
    158,065       6,529       -       164,594  
Mortgage-backed securities, private label
    612       -       (13 )     599  
      Total
  $ 162,766     $ 6,571     $ (17 )   $ 169,320  

Mortgage-backed securities are comprised of fixed and variable-rate residential mortgages.

The fair value of impaired securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed for the periods indicated were as follows:
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2010
                                   
Obligations of states and
    political subdivisions
  $ 759     $ (13 )   $ -     $ -     $ 759     $ (13 )
Mortgage-backed
    securities, GSE-issued
    2,092       (31 )     -       -       2,092       (31 )
Mortgage-backed
    securities, private label
    487       (22 )     -       -       487       (22 )
    $ 3,338     $ (66 )   $ -     $ -     $ 3,338     $ (66 )
                                                 
September 30, 2009
                                               
Obligations of U.S. GSE
  $ 2,015     $ (4 )   $ -     $ -     $ 2,015     $ (4 )
Mortgage-backed
    securities, GSE-issued
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Mortgage-backed
    securities, private label
    -       -       599       (13 )     599       (13 )
    $ 2,015     $ (4 )   $ 599     $ (13 )   $ 2,614     $ (17 )

Management has evaluated these securities and has determined that the decline in fair value is not other than temporary. These securities have contractual maturity dates and management believes it is reasonably probable that principal and interest balances on these securities will be collected based on the performance, underwriting, credit support and vintage of the loans underlying the securities. However, continued deteriorating economic conditions may result in degradation in the performance of the loans underlying these securities in the future. The Company has
 
 

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the ability and intent to hold these securities for a reasonable period of time for a forecasted recovery of the amortized cost. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not likely that the Company would be required to sell securities in an unrealized position before recovery of its cost basis.

As of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, the Bank pledged investment securities for the following obligations:

   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
 Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
 Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
FHLB borrowings
  $ 59,065     $ 61,516     $ 66,104     $ 68,900  
Treasury, tax and loan funds at the
       Federal Reserve Bank
    3,940       4,169       4,523       4,767  
Repurchase agreements
    7,747       8,145       3,338       3,459  
Deposits of municipalities and pubic units
    3,469       3,661       5,074       5,354  
Total
  $ 74,221     $ 77,491     $ 79,039     $ 82,480  

Note 6 - Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are summarized by collateral type as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Balance
   
Percent
of Total
   
Balance
   
Percent
 of Total
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate:
                       
One-to-four family residential
  $ 161,451       31.80 %   $ 178,311       33.01 %
Multi-family residential
    16,636       3.28       16,286       3.01  
Commercial
    214,876       42.33       213,471       39.52  
Total real estate
    392,963       77.41       408,068       75.54  
                                 
Real estate construction:
                               
One- to four-family residential
    8,532       1.68       10,871       2.01  
Multi-family residential
    6,471       1.27       10,417       1.93  
Commercial and land development
    25,362       5.00       27,144       5.02  
Total real estate construction
    40,365       7.95       48,432       8.96  
                                 
Consumer:
                               
Home equity
    50,138       9.87       53,368       9.88  
Automobile
    1,801       0.35       2,364       0.44  
Other consumer
    3,273       0.64       3,734       0.69  
Total consumer
    55,212       10.86       59,466       11.01  
                                 
Commercial business
    19,199       3.78       24,256       4.49  
      507,739       100.00 %     540,222       100.00 %
                                 
Deferred loan fees
    (862 )             (858 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (27,779 )             (28,735 )        
Loans receivable, net
  $ 479,098             $ 510,629          

 
 

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Note 7 – Allowance for Loan Losses

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(in thousands)
 
                         
Beginning balance
  $ 28,141     $ 8,027     $ 28,735     $ 4,579  
Provision for loan losses
    2,375       1,060       3,075       4,635  
Losses on loans charged-off
    (2,821 )     (1,778 )     (4,185 )     (1,908 )
Recoveries on loans charged-off
    84       24       154       27  
Ending balance
  $ 27,779     $ 7,333     $ 27,779     $ 7,333  

The following table summarizes impaired loans at March 31, 2010, and September 30, 2009:

   
March 31,
2010
   
September 30,
2009
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Impaired loans with related specific allowance
  $ 13,362     $ 7,131  
Impaired loans with no related allowance
    13,664       6,657  
Total impaired loans
  $ 27,026     $ 13,788  
                 
Specific allowance on impaired loans
  $ 2,442     $ 1,516  

Loans acquired with deteriorating credit quality were previously included in the impaired loans with no related allowance totals in the above table.  Those balances were $22.4 million and $26.2 million as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.

Troubled debt restructurings totaled $8.7 million and $11.9 million at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.

Note 8 – Fair Value Measurement

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements.  The Company attempts to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions.


 
 

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The following table summarized the Company’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009:

                         
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2010
                       
Obligations of U.S. Government-
   sponsored enterprises (“GSE”)
  $ 4,605        -     $ 4,605        -  
Obligations of states and political
   subdivisions
    1,517        -       1,517        -  
Mortgage-backed securities, GSE issued
    149,006       -       149,006       -  
Mortgage-backed securities, private label
    487               487          
                                 
September 30, 2009
                               
Obligations of U.S. Government-
   sponsored enterprises
  $ 4,127       -     $ 4,127        -  
Mortgage-backed securities, GSE issued
    164,594       -       164,594       -  
Mortgage-backed securities, private label
    599               599          

Additionally, certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets due to impairment.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009:

                       
     Total    
Level 1
    Level 2     Level 3
   
(in thousands)
March 31, 2010
                     
Impaired loans
 
$10,776
   
       -
   
         -
   
$10,776
Real estate owned
 
13,564
   
-
   
-
   
13,564
                       
September 30, 2009
                     
Impaired loans
 
$5,699
   
       -
   
         -
   
$5,699
Real estate owned
 
18,391
   
-
   
-
   
18,391

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral at March 31, 2010, had a carrying amount of $13.2 million, net of specific valuation allowances totaling $2.4 million.

The specific valuation allowance required a provision of $1.6 million and $207,000 during the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively, and a provision of $2.4 million and $954,000 for the six month periods ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009, respectively.

A loan is considered impaired when, based upon currently known information, it is deemed probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due as scheduled according to the original terms of the agreement.  Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent.  Impaired loans that are collateral dependent and have experienced a write-down in carrying value or have a recognized valuation allowance are included in the table above. Impaired loans whose fair value exceeds the carrying value are excluded from the table above as these loans do not represent assets measured and carried at fair value.

Fair value for real estate owned is determined by obtaining appraisals on the properties. The fair value under such appraisals is determined by using an income, cost or comparable sales valuation technique. The fair value is then reduced by management’s estimate for the direct costs expected to be incurred in order to sell the property. Holding
 
 

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costs or maintenance expenses are recorded as period costs when occurred and are not included in the fair value estimate.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2010 were as follows:

   
March 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 128,881     $ 128,881  
Investment securities
    155,615       155,615  
Loans held for sale
    2,180       2,180  
Loans receivable, net
    479,098       481,529  
FHLB stock
    10,326       N/A  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,422       2,422  
                 
Financial Liabilities:
               
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 318,001     $ 318,001  
Certificates of deposit
    236,899       241,719  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    75,298       78,732  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and
      insurance
    1,052       1,052  
Accrued interest payable
    556       556  

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

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Investment Securities: The Company’s investment securities available for sale consist primarily of securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises that trade in active markets.  These securities are included under Level 2 because there may or may not be daily trades in each of the individual securities and because the valuation of these securities may be based on instruments that are not exactly identical to those owned by the Company.

Loans held for sale: The carrying amount approximates fair value.

FHLB stock: The determination of fair value of FHLB stock was impractical due to restrictions on the transferability of the stock.

Loans receivable: Fair values for all performing loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, utilizing interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  In addition, the fair value reflects the decrease in loan values as estimated in the allowance for loan losses calculation.

Accrued interest receivable: The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Deposits: The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

FHLB advances: The fair value of the borrowings is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar borrowings with similar remaining maturities could be made.

Accrued interest payable: The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values of off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the borrower’s credit standing. The fair value of the fees at March 31, 2010 and 2009, were insignificant.
 
 

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Note 9 –FDIC Indemnification Receivable

The following table details the calculation of the FDIC indemnification asset at March 31, 2010 (in thousands):

Balance of covered assets
  $ 115,286        
Estimated losses on covered assets:
             
Loans
    19,565        
Real estate and other repossessed assets
    362        
Reimbursable expenses
    450        
Estimated losses on covered assets
  $ 20,377        
               
80% loss threshold under loss share agreement
  $ 34,000        
Cumulative losses claimed through March 31, 2010
    19,147        
Remaining 80% loss threshold
  $ 14,853        
               
Estimated losses at 80% rate
  $ 14,853        
Estimated recovery at 80% rate
          $ 11,882  
                 
Estimated losses at 95% rate
    5,524          
Estimated recovery at 95% rate
            5,248  
              17,130  
Less: Net present value discount
            (1,100 )
Total
  $ 20,377     $ 16,030  

Activity in the FDIC indemnification receivable for the six month period ended March 31, 2010, was as follows:

   
Reimbursement rate
   
Amount
         
Net
 
      80%       95%    
Receivable
   
Discount
   
Receivable
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Balance at September 30,  2009
  $ 34,000     $ 4,405     $ 31,385     $ (1,347 )   $ 30,038  
Payments from FDIC for losses on covered assets
    (19,147 )             (15,318 )             (15,318 )
Adjustment for estimated losses over threshold
            1,119       1,063               1,063  
Discount accretion
                            247       247  
Balance at March 31, 2010
    14,853       5,524       17,130       (1,100 )     16,030  
                                         

Amounts receivable from the FDIC have been estimated at 80% of losses on covered assets (acquired loans and REO) up to $34.0 million. Reimbursable losses in excess of $34.0 million have been estimated at 95% of the amount recoverable from the FDIC.

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

Forward-Looking Statements and “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

·  
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
·  
statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
·  
statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
·  
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:
 
 

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·  
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;
·  
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 Office of Thrift Supervision or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings;
·  
legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or  the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules;
·  
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 risks associated with the loans on our balance sheet;
·  
staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges;
·  
computer systems on which we depend could fail or experience a security breach;
·  
our ability to retain key members of our senior management team;
·  
costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments;
·  
our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may in the future 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;
·  
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 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; and
·  
other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and the other risks described as detailed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our 2009 Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  Such developments could have an adverse impact on our financial position and our results of operations.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this quarterly report and in other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements and you should not rely on such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances after the date hereof. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal year 2010 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 financial condition, liquidity and operating and stock price performance.
 
 

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Background and Overview

Home Federal Bank (the “Bank”) was founded in 1920 as a building and loan association and reorganized as a federal mutual savings and loan association in 1936.  On December 6, 2004, the Bank converted to stock form and reorganized into the two-tiered mutual holding company form of organization and formed Home Federal MHC and Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (“Old Home Federal”). On May 11, 2007, the Boards of Directors of Old Home Federal, Home Federal MHC and the Bank adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Bank reorganized from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure. As a result of that transaction, Home Federal Bank formed a new stock holding company, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (“we”, “us”, the “Company”), that serves as the holding company for Home Federal Bank. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., is a Maryland corporation. The Conversion was completed on December 19, 2007.The Company’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “HOME” and is included in the U.S. Russell 2000® Index.

The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses within its market area.  The Bank’s primary business is attracting deposits from the general public and using these funds to originate loans.  The Bank emphasizes the origination of commercial business loans, commercial real estate loans, construction and residential development loans, consumer loans and loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied residential real estate.  As a result of a comprehensive and continuing review of its strategic business plan, the Company continues to expand its commercial and small business banking programs, including a variety of loan and deposit products.

On August 7, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with loss share with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to assume all of the deposits (excluding nearly all brokered deposits) and certain assets, including loans and REO of Community First Bank, a full service commercial bank, headquartered in Prineville, Oregon (the “Acquisition”). Home Federal Bank acquired seven banking office locations in central Oregon.  The loans and REO purchased are covered by a loss share agreement between the FDIC and Home Federal Bank which affords the Bank significant protection.  Under the loss sharing agreement, Home Federal Bank will share in the losses on assets covered under the agreement (referred to as covered assets).  The FDIC has agreed to reimburse Home Federal Bank for 80% of losses up to $34.0 million, and 95% of losses that exceed that amount. The Acquisition has been incorporated prospectively in the Company’s financial statements. Therefore, year over year results of operations may not be comparable. Additionally, only 54 days of operations from the Acquisition are included in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, which impacts linked quarter comparisons. In certain areas of this discussion and analysis, we have separately disclosed the impact of the Acquisition on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Home Federal Bank currently has operations in two distinct market areas.  The Bank’s primary market area is the Boise, Idaho, metropolitan statistical area (“MSA”) and surrounding communities, together known as the Treasure Valley region of southwestern Idaho, including Ada, Canyon, Elmore and Gem counties. We refer to this market as the “Idaho Region.” The Acquisition resulted in the Bank’s entrance to the Tri-County Region of Central Oregon, including the counties of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson.  We refer to this market as the “Central Oregon Region.” In total, we have 22 full-service banking offices, one loan center, 23 automated teller machines and Internet banking services.

The following summarizes key activities of the Company during the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010:

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Deposits increased $32.4 million for the linked quarter with core deposits (checking, money market and savings accounts) increasing $20.5 million
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Net interest income increased 6% over the second quarter of fiscal 2009
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Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly from the linked quarter
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Gross loans declined $19.1 million as lending opportunities meeting our criteria remain difficult to obtain
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Nonperforming assets increased $1.2 million to $64.0 million
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Provision for loan losses totaled $2.4 million while net charge-offs totaled $2.7 million
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Valuation adjustments and taxes on real estate owned totaled $1.4 million
  
 
 
 

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The Bank received $5.9 million in reimbursed losses from the FDIC on assets covered under the loss share agreement
 
The current economic and interest rate environments continue to challenge our organic growth plans, although we have achieved significant deposit growth in fiscal year 2010. While total assets increased during the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, a diminished supply of creditworthy lending opportunities contributed to a decrease in outstanding loan balances. Cash and amounts due from depository institutions increased significantly. We have conserved cash balances as a liquidity cushion to support the potential acquisition of a failed institution. Alternative investments to loans are also unattractive as investment securities offer very low yields within our credit and interest rate risk tolerances.

Consistent with our stated strategy to transform the Company’s balance sheet, we reduced fixed-term borrowing balances with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (“FHLB”) and continued to focus on growing core deposits, defined as non-maturity deposits such as checking, savings and money market accounts, which we believe will increase the franchise value of the Company and improve profitability by reducing interest rate sensitivity and high-cost borrowing balances. We did incur growth in certificates of deposit during the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, although $9.3 million of the $11.9 million growth in certificates of deposit occurred in a 30-day deposit account used by commercial customers as a short-term investment vehicle. We believe we have priced and delivered this product as an alternative to daily investment sweep deposits.

While we were successful in selling some foreclosed real estate during the quarter, continued deterioration in commercial real estate loans resulted in an increase in nonperforming assets during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Nonperforming commercial real estate loans increased in both markets as vacancies continued to rise, particularly in our Idaho Region. We continue to see retail stores closing after December 31, 2009, and expect delinquencies in our commercial real estate loan portfolio to rise, which may lead to additional loan losses. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 primarily due to the increase in nonperforming loans and because of the continued declines in commercial real estate values. We also increased our general reserve for a pool of residential loans we purchased from Countrywide Financial (now Bank of America) in fiscal year 2006. Delinquencies in that portfolio have increased to 24% at March 31, 2010.

The economic environment in our markets of Southwestern Idaho and Central Oregon continues to be weak with unemployment rates exceeding national levels and with reduced prospects for economic growth over the next 12 months. We believe that meaningful organic growth in loans will be difficult to achieve in the short term. Therefore, we continue to review and pursue FDIC-assisted acquisitions in order to take advantage of the unique opportunity these acquisitions present to grow the organization with quantifiable credit risk exposure. The Board and Management of the Company have identified the intermountain region between Salt Lake City and the Cascade Mountain range as the initial primary target market for organic and acquisitive growth. We believe several institutions may be placed into FDIC receivership in this region and we intend to participate in auctions of failed institutions that provide attractive franchise expansion. Nonetheless, we can provide no assurance that any of these opportunities will materialize or, if they do, that the Bank will be the successful bidder for a failed institution (See “Part II – Other Information, Item 1A – Risk Factors”).

Critical Accounting Estimates and Related Accounting Policies

Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q provides a description of critical accounting policies and significant estimates in the financial statements that should be considered in conjunction with the reading of this discussion and analysis.


 
 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2010, and September 30, 2009

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, total assets increased $24.2 million.  The changes in total assets were primarily concentrated in the following asset categories:

         
Increase/(Decrease)
 
                         
   
Balance at
March 31,
 2010
   
Balance at September 30,
2009
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Cash and amounts due from depository
    institutions
  $ 128,881     $ 49,953     $ 78,928       158.0 %
Investments available for sale, at fair value
    155,615       169,320       (13,705 )     (8.1 )
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan
    losses
    479,098       510,629       (31,531 )     (6.2 )
FDIC indemnification receivable, net
    16,030       30,038       (14,008 )     (46.6 )

Cash and amounts due from depository institutions. Cash and amounts due from depository institutions increased $78.9 million to $128.9 million at March 31, 2010, from $50.0 million at September 30, 2009.  Significant deposit growth funded the increase in cash with deposits increasing $40.0 million during the six months ended March 31, 2010.  We also received $15.3 million in reimbursements from losses incurred on acquired assets during the six months ended March 31, 2010, under the loss share agreement with the FDIC. In addition, cash increased due to principal repayments on one-to-four family residential mortgages and mortgage backed securities exceeding loan originations and purchases of mortgage backed securities.  We used some cash to pay maturing borrowings from the FHLB during fiscal year 2010. We continue to hold excess levels of cash as a result of the very low interest rate environment, which makes medium-term investments unattractive, and to provide increased flexibility for potential acquisitions.

Investments. Investments decreased $13.7 million to $155.6 million at March 31, 2010, from $169.3 million at September 30, 2009.  The decrease was primarily the result of principal repayments exceeding the purchases of securities during the six months ended March 31, 2010.  Principal reduction totaled $27.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010.

Nearly all of our investment securities are issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While the U.S. Government has affirmed its support for government sponsored enterprises and the obligations and mortgage-backed securities they issued, significant deterioration in the financial strength of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or mortgage-backed security insurers or actions by the U.S. Government to modify the structure of these government enterprises may have a material effect on the valuation and performance of our mortgage-backed securities portfolio in future periods.

FHLB Stock. At March 31, 2010, the Bank held $10.3 million of common stock in the FHLB. This security is reported at par value, which represents the Bank’s cost. The FHLB has reported a capital deficiency under the regulations of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the “FHFA”), its primary regulator. As a result, the FHLB has stopped paying a dividend and has suspended the repurchase and redemption of outstanding common stock until its retained earnings deficiency is reclaimed.

The FHLB has stated it believes the calculation of risk-based capital under the current rules of the FHFA significantly overstates the market and credit risk of the FHLB’s private-label mortgage-backed securities in the current market environment and that it has enough capital to cover the risks reflected in the FHLB’s balance sheet. As a result, we have not recorded an "other than temporary impairment" on our investment in FHLB stock. However, continued deterioration in the FHLB’s financial position may result in impairment in the value of those securities, or the requirement that the Bank contribute additional funds to recapitalize the FHLB, or reduce the Bank’s ability to borrow funds from the FHLB, which would impair the Bank’s ability to meet liquidity demands.

Loans. Net loans receivable decreased $31.5 million to $479.1 million at March 31, 2010, from $510.6 million at September 30, 2009.  One-to-four family residential mortgage loans decreased $18.9 million as we originate
 
 

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conventional one-to-four family residential loans primarily for sale in the secondary market. As a result, the residential loan portfolio will likely continue to decline as new loans are not added to the portfolio. Consumer loans decreased $4.4 million to $54.7 million as of March 31, 2010.  Commercial real estate, multifamily and acquisition and development loans decreased $9.2 million to $290.7 million at March 31, 2010, from $299.9 million at September 30, 2009. We plan to continue our emphasis on commercial and small business banking products although the slowing economy has reduced growth opportunities for businesses in our primary markets, thereby limiting our ability to generate new loans meeting our investment objectives and criteria.

Asset Quality. Net loan charge-offs totaled $2.7 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to $1.3 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2009, and $4.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days totaled $10.7 million at March 31, 2010, including $4.4 million of delinquent loans covered by the loss share agreement with the FDIC, as compared to $7.9 million at September 30, 2009.  The following table summarizes loans delinquent 30 to 89 days:

   
March 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Land acquisition and development
  $ 1,641     $ 3,537  
One-to-four family construction
    155       481  
Commercial real estate
    4,233       1,886  
One-to-four family residential
    3,705       1,551  
Other
    965       415  
Total loans delinquent 30 to 89 days
  $ 10,699     $ 7,870  

The allowance for loan losses was $27.8 million, or 5.47%, of gross loans at March 31, 2010, compared to $28.7 million, or 5.32% of gross loans at September 30, 2009. At March 31, 2010, we recorded an allowance of $15.7 million on loans purchased in the Acquisition and an allowance of $12.1 million on loans in the Idaho Region loan portfolio. Approximately $2.4 million of the allowance for loan losses on the Idaho Region portfolio is allocated to nonperforming loans.

Loans that were troubled on the date of the Acquisition were recorded at fair value under ASC 310-30, which means an allowance for loan losses is not reported separately on the balance sheet. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 reported in loans on the balance sheet totaled $22.4 million at March 31, 2010. Because of the loss sharing agreement with the FDIC on these assets, we do not expect to incur excessive future losses on the acquired loan portfolio. However, our inability to perform specific requirements under the purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC or to properly service and manage the workout of troubled loans in the loss share portfolio may result in certain loans losing eligibility for reimbursement of losses under the loss share agreement.


 
 

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Nonperforming assets, which include all loans past due greater than 90 days, loans on nonaccrual status and real estate and other property owned, totaled $64.0 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $56.9 million at September 30, 2009. The delinquency table above includes $2.7 million, and $5.1 million of loans that were placed on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2010, and September 30, 2009, respectively, which are also included in the table below that summarizes total nonperforming loans (including nonaccrual and impaired loans) and real estate owned:

   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
(in thousands)
 
Covered
Assets
   
Legacy
Portfolio
   
Total
   
Covered
Assets
   
Legacy
Portfolio
   
Total
 
Acquisition and development
  $ 7,382     $ 1,641     $ 9,023     $ 6,985     $ 623     $ 7,608  
One-to-four family construction
    740       828       1,568       481       2,283       2,764  
Commercial real estate
    16,163       9,993       26,156       11,016  <