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

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

x
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 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: 000-49929

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia
82-0545425
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)

1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia 20191
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(703) 871-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate 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 ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
 
The number of shares outstanding of Access National Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.835, as of August 4, 2010 was 10,478,476 shares.
 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets, June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (Audited)
 
Page 2
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 3
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 4
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 6
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Page 7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Page 23
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Page 39
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
Page 40
 
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
Page 40
Item1A.
Risk Factors
 
Page 40
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Page 41
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
Page 41
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
 
Page 41
Item 5.
Other Information
 
Page 41
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
Page 42
 
Signatures
 
Page 43
 
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
    
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 10,553     $ 5,965  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold
    75,567       25,256  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    128,003       47,838  
Loans held for sale, at fair value
    66,156       76,232  
Loans
    468,883       486,564  
Allowance for loan losses
    (9,348 )     (9,127 )
Net loans
    459,535       477,437  
Premises and equipment
    8,640       8,759  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,313       2,409  
Other real estate owned
    5,334       5,111  
Other assets
    34,469       17,872  
Total assets
  $ 790,570     $ 666,879  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $ 78,313     $ 69,782  
Savings and interest-bearing deposits
    177,360       138,988  
Time deposits
    352,391       257,875  
Total deposits
    608,064       466,645  
Other liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    57,589       64,249  
Long-term borrowings
    38,140       46,330  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
    10,138       15,691  
Total liabilities
  $ 720,117     $ 599,101  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, par value, $0.835; authorized, 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 10,497,271 shares at June 30, 2010 and 10,537,428 shares at December 31, 2009
  $ 8,765     $ 8,799  
Additional paid in captal
    18,364       18,552  
Retained earnings
    43,060       40,377  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
    264       50  
Total shareholders' equity
    70,453       67,778  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 790,570     $ 666,879  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 7,977     $ 8,781  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    77       46  
Interest and dividends on securities
    604       861  
Total interest and dividend income
    8,658       9,688  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    2,049       2,737  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    195       332  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    374       515  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    53       65  
Total interest expense
    2,671       3,649  
                 
Net interest income
    5,987       6,039  
Provision for loan losses
    548       2,060  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    5,439       3,979  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    166       130  
Gain on sale of loans
    8,398       14,550  
Mortgage broker fee income
    394       189  
Other income
    (1,681 )     3,183  
Total noninterest income
    7,277       18,052  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,364       7,929  
Occupancy and equipment
    646       648  
Other operating expenses
    4,032       8,972  
Total noninterest expense
    10,042       17,549  
                 
Income before income taxes
    2,674       4,482  
                 
Income tax expense
    996       1,712  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,678     $ 2,770  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.16     $ 0.27  
Diluted
  $ 0.16     $ 0.27  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,573,210       10,345,890  
Diluted
    10,592,125       10,403,850  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 15,849     $ 17,448  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    114       78  
Interest and dividends on securities
    954       1,841  
Total interest and dividend income
    16,917       19,367  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    4,017       5,818  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    460       648  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    763       991  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    105       128  
Total interest expense
    5,345       7,585  
                 
Net interest income
    11,572       11,782  
Provision for loan losses
    746       3,429  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    10,826       8,353  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    326       264  
Gain on sale of loans
    13,638       28,339  
Mortgage broker fee income
    732       329  
Other income
    (1,396 )     4,280  
Total noninterest income
    13,300       33,212  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    10,616       15,434  
Occupancy and equipment
    1,330       1,280  
Other operating expenses
    7,599       15,715  
Total noninterest expense
    19,545       32,429  
                 
Income before income taxes
    4,581       9,136  
                 
Income tax expense
    1,687       3,702  
NET INCOME
  $ 2,894     $ 5,434  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.27     $ 0.53  
Diluted
  $ 0.27     $ 0.52  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,572,614       10,306,638  
Diluted
    10,590,816       10,357,752  
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).
 
 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

                     
Accumulated
       
                     
Other
       
         
Additional
         
Compre-
       
   
Common
   
Paid in
   
Retained
   
hensive
       
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 8,799     $ 18,552     $ 40,377     $ 50     $ 67,778  
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       2,894       -       2,894  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $110)
    -       -       -       214       214  
Total comprehensive income
                                    3,108  
Stock option exercises (15,000 shares)
    13       39       -       -       52  
Dividend reinvestment plan (74,721 shares)
    62       354       -       -       416  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (129,878 shares)
    (109 )     (679 )     -       -       (788 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (211 )     -       (211 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       98       -       -       98  
                                         
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 8,765     $ 18,364     $ 43,060     $ 264     $ 70,453  
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ 8,551     $ 17,410     $ 31,157     $ 827     $ 57,945  
                                         
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       5,434       -       5,434  
Other comprehensive loss, unrealized holding losses arising during the period (net of tax, $201)
    -       -       -       (390 )     (390 )
Total comprehensive income
                                    5,044  
Stock option exercises (148,452 shares)
    124       377       -       -       501  
Dividend reinvestment plan (74,550 shares)
    62       290       -       -       352  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (25,130 shares)
    (21 )     (95 )     -       -       (116 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (205 )     -       (205 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       98       -       -       98  
                                         
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 8,716     $ 18,080     $ 36,386     $ 437     $ 63,619  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 2,894     $ 5,434  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    746       3,429  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    1,100       2,724  
Net gain/losses on sales and write-down of other real estate owned
    210       525  
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
    34       (1,028 )
Stock-based compensation
    98       98  
Valuation allowance on derivatives
    (574 )     27  
Net amortization on securities
    39       3  
Depreciation and amortization
    226       306  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Valuation of loans held for sale carried at fair value
    (986 )     (723 )
Decrease (increase) in loans held for sale
    11,063       (22,743 )
(Increase) in other assets
    (18,526 )     (3,012 )
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
    (6,653 )     3,867  
Net cash (used in) operating activities
    (10,329 )     (11,093 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    45,027       42,489  
Proceeds from sale of securities
    20,163       -  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (145,069 )     (20,766 )
Net increase (decrease) in loans
    17,156       (22,546 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    2,015       -  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (104 )     (34 )
Net cash (used in) investing activities
    (60,812 )     (857 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand, interest bearing demand and savings deposits
    46,903       70,190  
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits
    94,517       (10,685 )
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    909       (7,888 )
Net (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
    (7,569 )     (35,081 )
Net (decrease) increase in long-term borrowings
    (8,190 )     12,163  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    469       852  
Repurchase of common stock
    (788 )     (116 )
Dividends paid
    (211 )     (205 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    126,040       29,230  
                 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    54,899       17,280  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
Beginning
    31,221       22,482  
Ending
  $ 86,120     $ 39,762  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ 5,380     $ 7,629  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 2,416     $ 3,550  
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities
               
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
  $ 325     $ (590 )

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Access National Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The Corporation has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Access National Bank (the “Bank”), which is an independent commercial bank chartered under federal laws as a national banking association, and Access Capital Trust II, which was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities.  The Corporation does not have any significant operations and serves primarily as the parent company for the Bank.  The Corporation’s income is primarily derived from dividends received from the Bank. The amount of these dividends is determined by the Bank’s earnings and capital position.

The Corporation acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Bank in a statutory exchange transaction on June 15, 2002, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Corporation and the Bank.

The Bank opened for business on December 1, 1999 and has three active wholly-owned subsidiaries: Access National Mortgage Corporation (the “Mortgage Corporation”), a Virginia corporation engaged in mortgage banking activities, Access Real Estate LLC, Access Real Estate LLC is a limited liability company established in July, 2003 for the purpose of holding title to the Corporation’s headquarters building, located at 1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia and Access Capital Management LLC (“ACM”).   ACM became active in the second quarter of 2010 and provides a full range of wealth management services to individuals.

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. All adjustments have been made which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.  Such adjustments are all of a normal and recurring nature.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.   The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2010.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto as of December 31, 2009, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Accounting Standards Codification – In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162. This statement modifies the GAAP hierarchy by establishing only two levels of GAAP: authoritative and non-authoritative accounting literature. Effective July 2009, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), also known collectively as the “Codification,” is considered the single source of authoritative GAAP, except for additional authoritative rules and interpretive releases issued by the SEC. Non-authoritative guidance and literature would include, among other things, FASB Concepts Statements, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issue Papers and Technical Practice Aids and accounting textbooks. The Codification was developed to organize GAAP pronouncements by topic so that users can more easily access authoritative accounting guidance. It is organized by topic, subtopic, section, and paragraph, each of which is identified by a numerical designation. FASB ASC 105-10, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, became applicable beginning in the third quarter of 2009. All accounting references have been updated, and therefore SFAS references have been replaced with ASC references except for SFAS references that have not been integrated into the codification.

 
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NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

During the first six months of 2010, the Corporation granted 103,500 stock options to officers, directors, and employees under the 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). Options granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value as of the grant date. Options granted have a vesting period of two and one half years and expire three and one half years after the issue date.  Stock–based compensation expense recognized in other operating expense during the first six months of 2010 and 2009 was approximately $98 thousand. The fair value of options is estimated on the date of grant using a Black Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions noted below.

A summary of stock option activity under the Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is presented as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2010
 
       
Expected life of options granted in years
    3.15  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.39 %
Expected volatility of stock
    48 %
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %
         
Fair value of granted options
  $ 214,552  
Non-vested options
    272,025  

                 
Weighted Avg.
       
                 
Remaining
       
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
in Years
   
Value
 
                           
Outstanding at beginning of year
    439,079     $ 6.44       1.56     $ 222,770  
Granted
    103,500     $ 5.97       3.15     $ -  
Exercised
    (15,000 )   $ 3.45       -     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (38,820 )   $ 6.43       0.52     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2010
    488,759     $ 6.43       1.61     $ 179,517  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2010
    216,734     $ 7.77       0.84     $ -  

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2009
 
       
Expected life of options granted in years
    3.50  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.08 %
Expected volatility of stock
    47 %
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %
         
Fair value of granted options
  $ 179,771  
Non-vested options
    248,275  

   
 
         
Weighted Avg.
       
               
Remaining
       
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
in Years
   
Value
 
                         
Outstanding at beginning of year
    589,617     $ 5.96       1.57     $ 284,885  
Granted
    104,250     $ 4.03       3.09     $ -  
Exercised
    (148,452 )   $ 3.36       0.01     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (42,586 )   $ 7.03       0.92     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2009
    502,829     $ 6.23       1.85     $ 339,050  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2009
    254,554     $ 6.20       1.49     $ 139,590  

 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES
 
The following table provides the amortized cost and fair value for the categories of available for sale securities. Available for sale securities are carried at fair value with net unrealized gains or losses reported on an after tax basis as a component of cumulative other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. The fair value of securities is impacted by interest rates, credit spreads, market volatility and liquidity.
 
The following table provides the amortized costs and fair values of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

   
June 30, 2010
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 120,155     $ 400     $ -     $ 120,555  
Mortgage backed securities
    734       -       (28 )     706  
Municipals - taxable
    470       7       -       477  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       22       -       1,522  
Restricted stock:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       -       -       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       -       -       3,849  
    $ 127,602     $ 429     $ (28 )   $ 128,003  

   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 40,022     $ 144     $ (12 )   $ 40,154  
Mortgage backed securities
    808       -       (65 )     743  
Municipals - taxable
    690       9       -       699  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       -       (1 )     1,499  
Restricted stock:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       -       -       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       -       -       3,849  
    $ 47,763     $ 153     $ (78 )   $ 47,838  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties.

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
                   
Due in one year or less
  $ 5,060     $ 5,079     $ 5,125     $ 5,145  
Due after one through five years
    55,103       55,296       15,000       15,023  
Due after five through ten years
    54,992       55,179       19,896       19,986  
Due after fifteen years
    5,000       5,001                  
Municipals - taxable
                               
Due after one through five years
    470       477       690       699  
Due after five through ten years
    -       -       -       -  
Mortgage backed securities
                         
Due in one year or less
    -       -       33       33  
Due after one through five years
    -       -       -       -  
Due after fifteen years
    734       706       776       710  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       1,522       1,500       1,499  
Restricted Stock:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       894       894       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       3,849       3,849       3,849  
Total
  $ 127,602     $ 128,003     $ 47,763     $ 47,838  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

Securities available for sale that have an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

   
Securities in a loss
   
Securities in a loss
             
   
Position for less than
   
Position for 12 Months
             
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
 June 30, 2010
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Securities available  for sale:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Mortgage backed securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 706     $ (28 )   $ 706     $ (28 )
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ 706     $ (28 )   $ 706     $ (28 )

   
Securities in a loss
   
Securities in a loss
             
   
Position for less than
   
Position for 12 Months
             
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
 December 31, 2009
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Securities available for sale:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Mortgage backed securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 710     $ (65 )   $ 710     $ (65 )
U.S. Government agencies
    9,988       (12 )     -       -       9,988       (12 )
CRA mutual fund
    -       -       1,499       (1 )     1,499       (1 )
Total
  $ 9,988     $ (12 )   $ 2,209     $ (66 )   $ 12,197     $ (78 )

Management does not believe that any individual unrealized loss as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is other than a temporary impairment.  These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.  The Corporation has the ability to hold these securities for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost or until maturity when full repayment would be received.

NOTE 5 – LOANS

The following table presents the composition of the loans held for investment portfolio at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Commercial real estate
  $ 215,391     $ 220,301  
Residential real estate
    141,389       150,792  
Commercial
    75,595       72,628  
Real estate construction
    35,085       41,508  
Consumer
    1,423       1,335  
Total loans
    468,883       486,564  
Less allowance for loan losses
    9,348       9,127  
Net loans
  $ 459,535     $ 477,437  
 
 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING

The Corporation has two reportable segments: traditional commercial banking and a mortgage banking segment. Revenues from commercial banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and securities and fees from deposit services. Mortgage banking operating revenues consist principally of interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale, gains on sales of loans in the secondary mortgage market and loan origination fee income.

The commercial banking segment provides the mortgage banking segment with the short-term funds needed to originate mortgage loans through a warehouse line of credit and charges the mortgage banking segment interest based on the prime rate. These transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

Other includes the operations of the Corporation, Access Real Estate LLC and ACM. The primary source of income for the Corporation is derived from dividends from the Bank and its primary expense relates to interest on subordinated debentures.  The primary source of income for Access Real Estate LLC is derived from rents received from the Bank and Mortgage Corporation.  ACM is in a start-up phase and its primary source of income is expected to be from fees.

 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

2010
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 8,414     $ 572     $ 7     $ (335 )   $ 8,658  
Gain on sale of loans
    84       8,314       -       -       8,398  
Other revenues
    795       (1,789 )     293       (420 )     (1,121 )
Total revenues
    9,293       7,097       300       (755 )     15,935  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    2,564       281       160       (334 )     2,671  
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,992       3,256       116       -       5,364  
Other
    2,151       2,986       510       (421 )     5,226  
Total operating expenses
    6,707       6,523       786       (755 )     13,261  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 2,586     $ 574     $ (486 )   $ -     $ 2,674  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 759,398     $ 70,444     $ 46,677     $ (85,949 )   $ 790,570  

2009
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 9,231     $ 1,015     $ 9     $ (567 )   $ 9,688  
Gain on sale of loans
    -       14,550       -       -       14,550  
Other revenues
    1,240       2,228       288       (254 )     3,502  
Total revenues
    10,471       17,793       297       (821 )     27,740  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    3,547       492       177       (567 )     3,649  
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,966       5,963       -       -       7,929  
Other
    4,388       7,045       501       (254 )     11,680  
Total operating expenses
    9,901       13,500       678       (821 )     23,258  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 570     $ 4,293     $ (381 )   $ -     $ 4,482  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 707,227     $ 112,126     $ 45,568     $ (124,357 )   $ 740,564  
 
 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

2010
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 16,480     $ 961     $ 22     $ (546 )   $ 16,917  
Gain on sale of loans
    84       13,554       -       -       13,638  
Other revenues
    1,189       (1,273 )     586       (840 )     (338 )
Total revenues
    17,753       13,242       608       (1,386 )     30,217  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    5,152       419       320       (546 )     5,345  
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,369       6,131       116       -       10,616  
Other
    4,185       5,340       990       (840 )     9,675  
Total operating expenses
    13,706       11,890       1,426       (1,386 )     25,636  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,047     $ 1,352     $ (818 )   $ -     $ 4,581  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 759,398     $ 70,444     $ 46,677     $ (85,949 )   $ 790,570  

2009
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 18,428     $ 1,930     $ 19     $ (1,010 )   $ 19,367  
Gain on sale of loans
    -       28,339       -       -       28,339  
Other revenues
    1,616       3,486       596       (825 )     4,873  
Total revenues
    20,044       33,755       615       (1,835 )     52,579  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    7,363       882       350       (1,010 )     7,585  
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,814       11,620       -       -       15,434  
Other
    7,285       13,008       956       (825 )     20,424  
Total operating expenses
    18,462       25,510       1,306       (1,835 )     43,443  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 1,582     $ 8,245     $ (691 )   $ -     $ 9,136  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 707,227     $ 112,126     $ 45,568     $ (124,357 )   $ 740,564  
 
 
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NOTE 7 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following tables show the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The numerator of both the basic and diluted EPS is equivalent to net income.  The weighted average number of shares outstanding used as the denominator for diluted EPS is increased over the denominator used for basic EPS by the effect of potentially dilutive common stock options utilizing the treasury stock method.

   
Three Months
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 1,678     $ 2,770  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,573,210       10,345,890  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.27  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         
Net income
  $ 1,678     $ 2,770  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,573,210       10,345,890  
Stock options and warrants
    18,915       57,960  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,592,125       10,403,850  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.27  

   
Six Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 2,894     $ 5,434  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,572,614       10,306,638  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.27     $ 0.53  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         
Net income
  $ 2,894     $ 5,434  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,572,614       10,306,638  
Stock options and warrants
    18,202       51,114  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,590,816       10,357,752  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.27     $ 0.52  
 
 
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NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Mortgage Corporation enters into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate loans where the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate.  The Mortgage Corporation then either locks in the loan and rate with an investor and commits to deliver the loan if settlement occurs (“Best Efforts”) or commits to deliver the locked loan in a binding (“Mandatory”) delivery program with an investor. Certain loans under rate lock commitments are covered under forward sales contracts of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”).  Forward sales contracts of MBS are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in noninterest income.   Interest rate lock commitments and commitments to deliver loans to investors are considered derivatives.  The market value of interest rate lock commitments and Best Efforts contracts are not readily ascertainable with precision because they are not actively traded in stand-alone markets.  The Mortgage Corporation determines the fair value of interest rate lock commitments and delivery contracts by measuring the fair value of the underlying asset, which is impacted by current interest rates, taking into consideration the probability that the interest rate lock commitments will close or will be funded.

Certain additional risks arise from these forward delivery contracts in that the counterparties to the contracts may not be able to meet the terms of the contracts.  The Mortgage Corporation does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligation.  Additional risks inherent in Mandatory delivery programs include the risk that if the Mortgage Corporation does not close the loans subject to interest rate risk lock commitments, it will still be obligated to deliver MBS to the counterparty under the forward sales agreement.  Should this be required, the Mortgage Corporation could incur significant costs in acquiring replacement loans or MBS and such costs could have an adverse effect on mortgage banking operations.

Since the Mortgage Corporation’s derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments, the fair value of the derivatives are recorded as a freestanding asset or liability with the change in value being recognized in current earnings during the period of change. The Mortgage Corporation has not elected to apply hedge accounting to its derivative instruments as provided in FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Mortgage Corporation had derivative financial instruments with a notional value of $121.1 million and $103.0 million, respectively.   The fair value of these derivative instruments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $222 thousand and $139 thousand, respectively, and was included in other assets.

Included in other noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 was a net loss of $2.2 million and a net gain of $213 thousand respectively, relating to derivative instruments.

NOTE 9 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.  The new guidance removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and limits the circumstances in which a financial asset, or portion of a financial asset, should be derecognized when the transferor has not transferred the entire financial asset to an entity that is not consolidated with the transferor in the financial statements being presented and/or when the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial asset.  This guidance became effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2010 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB ASC 810-10, Consolidation.  The new guidance amends tests for variable interest entities to determine whether a variable interest entity must be consolidated.  An entity is required to perform an analysis to determine whether an entity’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  This guidance requires ongoing reassessments on whether an entity is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and enhanced disclosures that provide more transparent information about an entity’s involvement with a variable interest entity. The new guidance became effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2010 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

 
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NOTE 9 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)

In January 2010, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements impacting FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The amendments in this update require new disclosures about significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The amendments also require a reporting entity to provide information about activity for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in Level 3 fair value measurements and clarify disclosures about the level of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. This update became effective for the Corporation for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In March 2010, the FASB issued an update (ASU No. 2010-11, Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives) impacting FASB ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging-Embedded Derivatives. The amendments clarify the scope exception for embedded credit derivative features related to the transfer of credit risk in the form of subordination of one financial instrument to another. This update became effective for the Corporation for the interim reporting period beginning after June 15, 2010 and did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In July 2010, the FASB issued an update (ASU No. 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses). The update requires companies to provide more information in their disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the credit reserves held against them. The amendments that require disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for the periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The amendments that require disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for the periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE 

Fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, is the exchange price, in an orderly transaction that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale, between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability.  The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or liability.  FASB ASC 820-10 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs.  In addition, FASB ASC 820-10 provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

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

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities,
quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Corporation used the following methods to determine the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
 
 
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Securities:  Fair values for investment securities are obtained from an independent pricing service. The prices are not adjusted. The independent pricing service uses industry-standard models to price U.S. Government agency obligations and mortgage backed securities that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Securities of obligations of state and political subdivisions are valued using a type of matrix, or grid, pricing in which securities are benchmarked against the treasury rate based on credit rating. Substantially all assumptions used by the independent pricing service are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. (Level 2).

Residential loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).

Derivative financial instruments:  Derivative instruments are used to hedge residential mortgage loans held for sale and the related interest-rate lock commitments and include forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on derivative market data inputs as of the valuation date and the underlying value of mortgage loans for interest rate lock commitments (Level 3).

Impaired loans:  The fair values of impaired loans are measured as the fair value of the loan’s collateral for collateral-dependent loans on a nonrecurring basis.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable.  The use of discounted cash flow models and management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying collateral. (Level 3).

Other real estate owned:  The fair value of other real estate owned, which consists of real estate that has been foreclosed, is recorded at the lower of fair value less selling expenses or the book balance prior to foreclosure.  Write downs are provided for subsequent declines in value and are recorded in other noninterest expense (Level 2).
 
 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value under FASB ASC 820-10 on a recurring and non-recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

         
Fair Value Measurement
 
         
at June 30, 2010 Using
 
         
(In Thousands)
 
Description
 
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Financial Assets-Recurring
                       
Available for sale investment securities (1)
  $ 123,260     $ -     $ 123,260     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    66,156       -       66,156       -  
Derivative assets
    744       -       -       744  
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
    522       -       -       522  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (2)
    6,752       -       -       6,752  
Other real estate owned (3)
    5,334       -       5,334       -  

(1)
Excludes restricted stock.
(2)
Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.
(3)
Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.
 
 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for the three month period ended June 30, 2010.

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance March 31, 2010
  $ 427  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    (205 )
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, Settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance June 30, 2010
  $ 222  
 
The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for the six month period ended June 30, 2010.

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance December 31, 2009
  $ 165  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    57  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, Settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance June 30,  2010
  $ 222  

Financial instruments recorded using FASB ASC 825-10

Under FASB ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, the Corporation may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes in fair value reported in net income. After the initial adoption the election is made at the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election, with respect to an item, may not be revoked once an election is made.

The following table reflects the differences between the fair value carrying amount of residential mortgage loans held for sale at June 30, 2010, measured at fair value under FASB ASC 825-10 and the aggregate unpaid principal amount the Corporation is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(In Thousands)
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Difference
 
Contractual
Principal
 
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
  $ 66,156     $ 2,613     $ 63,543  

The Corporation elected to account for residential loans held for sale at fair value to eliminate the mismatch in recording changes in market value on derivative instruments used to hedge loans held for sale while carrying the loans at the lower of cost or market.

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:

Cash and Short-Term Investments

For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

The fair values for investment securities are valued using the prices obtained from an independent pricing service.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are recorded at fair value, determined individually, as of the balance sheet date.

Loans

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of 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 and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits and Borrowings

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 is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of all other deposits and borrowings is determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of stand-by letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the majority of off-balance-sheet items are variable rate instruments or convert to variable rate instruments if drawn upon. Therefore, the fair value of these items is largely based on fees, which are nominal and immaterial.

 
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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Financial assets:
       
(In Thousands)
       
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 86,120     $ 86,120     $ 31,221     $ 31,221  
Securities available for sale
    123,260       123,260       43,096       43,096  
Restricted stock
    4,743       4,743       4,743       4,743  
Loans held for sale
    66,156       66,156       76,232       76,232  
Loans, net of allowance
    459,535       462,018       475,865       475,865  
Derivatives
    744       744       492       492  
Total financial assets
  $ 740,558     $ 743,041     $ 631,649     $ 631,649  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 608,064     $ 607,098     $ 466,644     $ 466,668  
Short-term borrowings
    57,589       57,656       64,249       64,258  
Long-term borrowings
    38,140       39,042       46,330       46,351  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,242       6,186       6,248  
Derivatives
    522       522       353       353  
Total financial liabilities
  $ 710,501     $ 710,560     $ 583,762     $ 583,878  

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.  Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2010 or any future period.
 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements.  For this purpose, any statements contained herein, including documents incorporated by reference, that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include discussions as to our expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and future financial or other performance or assumptions concerning matters discussed in this document.  Forward-looking statements often use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “ anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends” or other words of similar meaning.  You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from historical results or those anticipated by such statements.  Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, changes in: continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions and in the financial markets, the impact of any laws, regulations, policies or programs implemented pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”), as amended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “ARRA”), branch expansion plans, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“Comptroller”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the economy of Northern Virginia, including governmental spending and commercial and residential real estate markets, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, and accounting principles, policies and guidelines.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made.

In addition, a continuation of the recent turbulence in significant portions of the global financial markets, particularly if it worsens, could impact our performance, both directly by affecting our revenues and the value of our assets and liabilities, and indirectly by affecting our counterparties and the economy generally. Dramatic declines in the commercial and residential real estate markets have resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions in the United States. Concerns about the stability of the U.S. financial markets generally have reduced the availability of funding to certain financial institutions, leading to a tightening of credit, reduction of business activity, and increased market volatility. There can be no assurance that the EESA, the ARRA or other actions taken by the federal government will stabilize the U.S. financial system or alleviate the industry or economic factors that may adversely affect our business. In addition, our business and financial performance could be impacted as the financial industry restructures in the current environment, both by changes in the creditworthiness and performance of our counterparties and by changes in the competitive and regulatory landscape due to the Dodd-Frank Act or otherwise. For additional discussion of risk factors that may cause our actual future results to differ materially from the results indicated within forward looking statements, please see “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. In preparing the Corporation’s financial statements management makes estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Management believes that the most significant subjective judgments that it makes include the following:

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in our loan portfolio.  The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) FASB ASC 450-10, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimatable, and (ii) FASB ASC 310-10, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.  An allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based upon industry standards, known risk characteristics, management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activity.  Such evaluation considers, among other factors, the estimated market value of the underlying collateral and current economic conditions.  For further information about our practices with respect to allowance for loan losses, please see the subsection “Allowance for Loan Losses” below.
 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities
 
The Bank’s securities portfolio is classified as available for sale.  At June 30, 2010 there were no non-agency mortgage-backed securities in the portfolio. The estimated fair value of the portfolio fluctuates due to changes in market interest rates and other factors. Changes in estimated fair value are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of comprehensive income. Securities are monitored to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary.  Management evaluates the investment portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine the collectability of amounts due per the contractual terms of the investment security.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.  At June 30, 2010, there were no securities with other-than-temporary impairment.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Corporation uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. This method results in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities that are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. The deferred provision for income taxes is the result of the net change in the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year. This amount combined with the current taxes payable or refundable results in the income tax expense for the current year.
 
Fair Value
 
Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items.  Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.  The fair value estimates of existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the values of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. For additional information about our financial assets carried at fair value, refer to Note 10 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Items
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank issues commitments to extend credit and, at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, these commitments amounted to $33.3 million and $15.3 million respectively.  These commitments do not necessarily represent cash requirements, since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on.
 
At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had approximately $105.8 million and $125.6 million respectively, in unfunded lines of credit and letters of credit.  These lines of credit, if drawn upon, would be funded from routine cash flows and short-term borrowings.

 
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Off-Balance Sheet Items (continued)
 
The Bank maintains a reserve for potential off-balance sheet credit losses that is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the balance in this account totaled $297 thousand.  The Mortgage Corporation maintains a similar reserve, the Allowance for Losses on Loans Sold for potential liability under standard representations and warranties issued in connection with loans sold. This reserve totaled $3.6 million at June 30, 2010 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2009 and is included in other liabilities on the balance sheeet. During the first six months of 2010 the Mortgage Corporation charged $821 thousand to the Allowance for Losses on Loans Sold.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Executive Summary

At June 30, 2010, the Corporation’s assets totaled $790.6 million, up from $666.9 million at December 31, 2009, an increase of $123.7 million.  Securities available for sale increased from $47.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $128.0 at June 30, 2010.  The increase in securities is attributable to the increase in deposits.  Loans totaled $468.9 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $486.6 million at year end 2009, a decrease of $17.7 million. While real estate related loan demand remains soft, we have seen an increase in commercial loans to local operating businesses.  At June 30, 2010, loans secured by real estate collateral comprised 83.6% of our total loan portfolio, with loans secured by commercial real estate contributing 45.9% of our total loan portfolio, loans secured by residential real estate contributing 30.2% and construction loans contributing 7.5%.  Loans held for sale totaled $66.2 million, compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $10.0 million.  Loans held for sale fluctuates with the volume of loans originated during any given month, as the loans are sold and not carried on our books for longer than 30 days.   Total deposits increased $141.5 million to $608.1 million at June 30, 2010, compared to $466.6 million at December 31, 2009.

Net income for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $1.7 million compared to $1.2 million recorded in the first quarter.  This represents the 40th consecutive quarterly profit over the Corporation’s 10.5 year history.  Earnings per diluted share were $0.16 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $0.11 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2010.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled $2.9 million or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.4 million or $0.52 per diluted share for the first six months of 2009.  The decrease in earnings is primarily due to a $14.7 million decrease in gains on the sale of loans as a result of a 64.8% decrease in mortgage loan originations.

Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled approximately $12.1 million or 1.53% of total assets at June 30, 2010 down from $13.5 million or 2.12% of total assets at March 31, 2010.  NPAs are comprised of $6.8 million in non-accrual loans and $5.3 million in other real estate owned.  Subsequent to June 30, 2010, other real estate owned has been reduced to $4.7 million from the sale of two properties.   Senior lending officers meet on a bi-weekly basis to review the status of non-performing assets and to develop action plans designed to minimize any future losses. At times, these action plans included loan re-structuring, foreclosure and legal actions.  The Corporation also believes that management of non-performing loans will continue to be important in the remainder of 2010, and intends to continue its bi-weekly meetings to hone, apply and monitor action plans for handling such assets.

The economy continues to show mixed signs of improvement; however, loan demand remains weak.  Inflation remains under control as evidenced by the seasonally adjusted monthly Consumer Price Index which was down in June for the third consecutive month, falling 0.1% following a decline of 0.2% in May, but up 1.1% from June 2009.  This low rate of inflation permits the Federal Reserve to maintain low interest rates which in turn will keep mortgage rates low.  Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 549,000 which is 5.0% below the revised May estimate of 578,000 and is 5.8% below the June 2009 rate of 583,000. The unemployment rate in Fairfax County as of June 30, 2010 was 5.1% compared to 5.2% for the same period in 2009.

The Corporation is well positioned with strong liquidity reserves for quality lending and investment opportunities.

 
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Earning Assets

Earning assets are comprised of securities, loans, loans held for sale, and interest earning balances held at the Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank.  Earning assets totaled $738.2 million at June 30, 2010, up from $635.8 million at December 31, 2009.
 
Securities

The Corporation’s securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, taxable municipal securities, a CRA mutual fund and Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock.

At June 30, 2010 the fair value of the securities portfolio totaled approximately $128.0 million, up from $47.8 million on December 31, 2009. The increase is primarily due to weak loan demand and growth in deposits. All securities were classified as available for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are accounted for at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses recorded directly to a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of associated tax effect. Investment securities are used to provide liquidity, to generate income, and to temporarily supplement loan growth as needed.  The investment portfolio does not contain any non-agency mortgage backed securities.
 
Loans

The loans portfolio constitutes the largest component of earning assets and is comprised of commercial real estate loans, residential real estate, commercial loans, real estate construction loans, and consumer loans.  All lending activities of the Bank and its subsidiaries are subject to the regulations and supervision of the Comptroller.  The loan portfolio does not have any pay option adjustable rate mortgages, loans with teaser rates or subprime loans or any other loans considered “high risk loans”.   Loans totaled $468.9 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $486.6 million at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $17.7 million. Commercial real estate loans decreased $4.9 million, residential real estate loans decreased $9.4 million and real estate construction loans decreased $6.4 million.  Commercial loans increased approximately $3.0 million. The decrease in loans reflects weak loan demand as a result of current economic conditions and our conservative underwriting standards.  See Note 5 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for a table that summarizes the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio.  The following is a summary of the loans portfolio at June 30, 2010.

Commercial Real Estate Loans: This category of loans represents the largest segment of the loan portfolio and comprised 45.94% of the loans held for investment as of June 30, 2010.  These loans generally fall into one of three situations in order of magnitude: first, loans supporting an owner occupied commercial property; second, properties used by non-profit organizations such as churches or schools where repayment is dependent upon the cash flow of the non-profit organizations; and third, loans supporting a commercial property leased to third parties for investment.  Commercial real estate loans are
secured by the subject property and underwritten to policy standards.  Policy standards approved by the Board of Directors from time to time set forth, among other considerations, loan-to-value limits, cash flow coverage ratios, and the general creditworthiness of the obligors.

Residential Real Estate Loans:  This category represents the second largest segment of the loans held for investment and includes loans secured by first or second mortgages on one to four family residential properties. This segment comprised 30.15% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2010.  Of this amount, the following sub-categories exist as a percentage of the whole residential real estate loan portfolio:  home equity lines of credit, 14.40%; first trust mortgage loans, 69.75%; junior trust loans, 13.07%; and multi-family loans and loans secured by farmland, 2.78%.

Home equity lines of credit are extended to borrowers in our target market.  Real estate equity is often the largest component of consumer wealth in our marketplace.  Once approved, this consumer finance tool allows the borrowers to access the equity in their homes or investment properties and use the proceeds for virtually any purpose.  Home equity lines of credit are most frequently secured by a second lien on residential property. The proceeds of first trust mortgage loans are used to acquire or refinance the primary financing on owner occupied and residential investment properties. Junior trust loans are loans to consumers wherein the proceeds have been used for a stated consumer purpose.  Examples of consumer purposes are education, refinancing debt, or purchasing consumer goods.  The loans are generally extended in a single disbursement and repaid over a specified period of time.

 
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Loans in the residential real estate portfolio are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and updated by management and the Board of Directors and takes into consideration repayment source and capacity, value of the underlying property, credit history, savings pattern and stability.

Commercial Loans: Commercial Loans represent 16.12% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2010.  These loans are made to businesses or individuals within our target market for business purposes.  Typically the loan proceeds are used to support working capital and the acquisition of fixed assets of an operating business.  We underwrite these loans based upon our assessment of the obligor(s)’ ability to generate operating cash flows in the future necessary to repay the loan.  To address the risks associated with the uncertainties of future cash flows, these loans are generally well secured by assets owned by the business or its principal shareholders/owners and the principal shareholders/owners are typically required to guarantee the loan.

Real Estate Construction Loans: Real estate construction loans, also known as construction and land development loans, comprise 7.48% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2010.  These loans generally fall into one of three categories:  first, loans to individuals that are ultimately used to acquire property and construct an owner occupied residence; second, loans to builders for the purpose of acquiring property and constructing homes for sale to consumers; and third, loans to developers for the purpose of acquiring land that is developed into finished lots for the ultimate construction of residential or commercial buildings.  Loans of these types are generally secured by the subject property within limits established by the Board of Directors based upon an assessment of market conditions and updated from time to time.  The loans typically carry recourse to principal owners.   In addition to the repayment risk associated with loans to individuals and businesses, loans in this category carry construction completion risk.  To address this additional risk, loans of this type are subject to additional administration procedures designed to verify and ensure progress of the project in accordance with allocated funding, project specifications and time frames.

Consumer Loans:  Consumer Loans make up approximately 0.31% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2010.  Most loans are well secured with assets other than real estate, such as marketable securities or automobiles.  Very few consumer loans are unsecured.  As a matter of operation, management discourages unsecured lending.  Loans in this category are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and updated by management and the Board of Directors and takes into consideration repayment capacity, collateral value, savings pattern, credit history and stability.

Loans Held for Sale (“LHFS”)

LHFS are residential mortgage loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation to consumers and underwritten in accordance with standards set forth by an institutional investor to whom we expect to sell the loans for a profit.  Loan proceeds are used for the purchase or refinance of the property securing the loan.  Loans are sold with the servicing released to the investor.  The LHFS loans are closed by the Mortgage Corporation and held on average fifteen to thirty days pending their sale primarily to mortgage banking subsidiaries of large financial institutions. The Mortgage Corporation is also approved to sell loans directly to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and is able to securitize loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration.  In certain circumstances, the Bank will purchase adjustable rate mortgage loans in the Bank’s market area directly from the Mortgage Corporation to supplement loan growth in the Bank’s portfolio.  These circumstances are infrequent and totaled $40 thousand in the first six months of 2010. Loans that are held in the Bank’s portfolio resulting from the Mortgage Corporation’s inability to sell the loan to a third party total less than $800 thousand.  In the six months ended June 30, 2010 we originated $329.3 million of loans processed in this manner.  Loans are sold without recourse and subject to industry standard representations and warranties that may require the repurchase, by the Mortgage Corporation, of loans previously sold.  The repurchase risks associated with this activity center around early payment defaults and borrower fraud. There is also a risk that loans originated may not be purchased by our investors.  The Mortgage Corporation attempts to manage these risks by the on-going maintenance of an extensive quality control program, an internal audit and verification program, and a selective approval process for investors and programs offered.  At June 30, 2010, LHFS at fair value totaled $66.2 million compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2009.

 
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Brokered Loans

Brokered loans are underwritten and closed by a third party lender.  The Mortgage Corporation is paid a fee for procuring and packaging brokered loans. During the first six months of 2010, $39.1 million in residential mortgage loans were originated under this type of delivery method, as compared to $16.9 million for the same period of 2009. Brokered loans accounted for 10.6% of the total loan volume for the first six months of 2010 compared to 1.8% for the same period of 2009.  We broker loans that do not conform to the products offered by the Mortgage Corporation.  Fluctuations in demand for certain loan products makes brokered loans subject to wide fluctuations.

 
Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $9.3 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $9.1 million at year end 2009.  The allowance for loan losses is equivalent to approximately 2.0% of total consolidated loans held for investment at June 30, 2010. The level of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management through an ongoing detailed analysis of historical loss rates and risk characteristics within the portfolio as a whole and management has concluded the amount of our reserve and the methodology applied to arrive at the amount of the reserve is justified and appropriate. Outside of our own analysis, our reserve adequacy and methodology are reviewed on a regular basis by an internal audit program and bank regulators, and such reviews have not resulted in any material adjustment to the reserve.   The table below, Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses, reflects the allocation by the different loan types.  The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is a combination of specific allocations and percentage allocations on pools of loans, as discussed below.

The Bank has developed a comprehensive risk weighting system based on individual loan characteristics that enables the Bank to allocate the composition of the allowance for loan losses by types of loans.  The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is detailed below. Adequacy of the allowance is assessed monthly and increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense. Charge-offs are taken, no less frequently than at the close of each fiscal quarter. The methodology by which we systematically determine the amount of our allowance is set forth by the Board of Directors in our Credit Policy, pursuant to which our Chief Credit Officer is charged with ensuring that each loan is individually evaluated and the portfolio characteristics are evaluated to arrive at an appropriate aggregate reserve.  The results of the analysis are documented, reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors no less than quarterly.   The following elements are considered in this analysis:  loss estimates on specific problem credits, individual loan risk ratings, lending staff changes, loan review and board oversight, loan policies and procedures, portfolio trends with respect to volume, delinquency, composition/concentrations of credit, risk rating migration, levels of classified credit, off-balance sheet credit exposure, and any other factors considered relevant from time to time. All loans are graded or “Risk Rated” individually for loss potential at the time of origination and periodically confirmed, but no less frequently than quarterly.  Loss potential factors are applied based upon a blend of the following criteria:  our own direct experience at this Bank; our collective management experience in administering similar loan portfolios in the market; and peer data contained in statistical releases issued by both the Comptroller and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  The Bank’s historical loss experience is the most heavily weighted criterion, and the weighting is subjective and varies by loan type, amount, collateral, structure, and repayment terms.  Prevailing economic conditions generally and within each individual borrower’s business sector are considered, as well as any changes in the borrower’s own financial position and, in the case of commercial loans, management structure and business operations.  When deterioration develops in an individual credit, the loan is placed on a “watch list” and is monitored more closely.  All loans on the watch list are evaluated for specific loss potential based upon either an evaluation of the liquidated value of the collateral or discounted cash flows.  If management believes that, with respect to a specific loan, an impaired source of repayment, collateral impairment or a change in a debtor’s financial  condition presents a heightened risk of loss, the loan is classified as impaired and the book balance of the loan is reduced  to the expected liquidation value by charging the allowance for loan losses.

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 
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Changes in the Allowance for Loan Losses

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
   
Year ended 
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
   
December 31,2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
       
Allowance for loan losses-beginning of period
  $ 9,256     $ 7,641     $ 9,127     $ 7,462     $ 7,462  
Loans charged-off:
                                       
Commercial
    -       674       195       1,142       1,541  
Commercial real estate
    427       887       624       1,111       1,648  
Real estate construction
    9       93       9       93       1,247  
Residential real estate
    146       212       147       694       851  
Consumer
    -       -       -       22       23  
Total charge-offs
    582       1,866       975       3,062       5,310  
Recoveries:
                                       
Commercial
    92       8       378       8       374  
Commercial real estate
    24       159       46       159       294  
Real estate construction
    5       66       5       66       66  
Residential real estate
    5       9       20       15       79  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       98  
Total recoveries
    126       242       449       248       911  
Net charge-offs
    456       1,624       525       2,814       4,399  
Provision for loan losses
    548       2,060       746       3,429       6,064  
Allowance for loan losses-end of period
  $ 9,348     $ 8,077     $ 9,348     $ 8,077     $ 9,127  

The following table allocates the allowance for loan losses by loan classifications.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance for 
Loan Loss
   
Percentage
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance for 
Loan Loss
   
Percentage
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 75,595       16.12 %   $ 1,225       13.10 %   $ 72,628       14.93 %   $ 1,589       17.41 %
Commercial real estate
    215,391       45.94       4,980       53.27       220,301       45.28       4,285       46.95  
Real estate construction
    35,085       7.48       925       9.90       41,508       8.53       549       6.02  
Residential real estate
    141,389       30.15       2,201       23.55       150,792       30.99       2,690       29.47  
Consumer
    1,423       0.31       17       0.18       1,335       0.27       14       0.15  
    $ 468,883       100.00 %   $ 9,348       100.00 %   $ 486,564       100.00 %   $ 9,127       100.00 %

Non-performing Assets

At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had non-performing assets totaling $12.1 million.  All non-performing assets are carried at the expected liquidation value of the underlying collateral.  Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned. Non-accrual loans totaled approximately $6.8 million at June 30, 2010 and are comprised of two commercial loans totaling approximately $87 thousand, three commercial real estate loans totaling approximately $4.2 million, two construction loans totaling $1.5 million, and two residential real estate loans in the amount of $961 thousand. Other real estate owned totaled $5.3 million and consists of five commercial properties totaling $4.0 million and two residential properties totaling $1.3 million.

 
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The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
Non-performing Assets and Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Non-accrual loans:
           
Commercial
  $ 87     $ 208  
Commercial real estate
    4,175       3,631  
Real estate construction
    1,529       1,689  
Residential real estate
    961       1,504  
Consumer
    -       -  
Total non-accrual loans
    6,752       7,032  
                 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")
    5,334       5,111  
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 12,086     $ 12,143  
                 
Restructured loans included in non-accrual loans
    484       -  
                 
Ratio of non-performing assets to:
               
Total loans plus OREO
    2.55 %     2.47 %
                 
Total Assets
    1.53 %     1.82  
                 
Accruing past due loans:
  $ -     $ -  
90 or more days past due
               

Deposits

Deposits are the primary sources of funding loan growth.  At June 30, 2010, deposits totaled $608.1 million compared to $466.6 million on December 31, 2009, an increase of $141.5 million.  Savings and interest-bearing deposits increased $38.4 million from December 31, 2009 and totaled $177.4 million at June 30, 2010. Time deposits increased $94.5 million from $257.9 million at December 31, 2009 to $352.4 million at June 30, 2010.  Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $8.5 million from $69.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $78.3 million at June 30, 2010. The growth in savings and time deposits is largely due to an increase in deposits from municipalities.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled approximately $70.5 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $67.8 million at December 31, 2009. The increase in shareholders’ equity is due to retained earnings net of dividends paid and share repurchases activity.

Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain.  These risk based capital guidelines take into consideration risk factors, as defined by the banking regulators, associated with various categories of assets, both on and off the balance sheet.  Both the Corporation and Bank are classified as well capitalized, which is the highest rating.

 
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The following table outlines the regulatory components of capital and risk based capital ratios.

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
   
2010
   
2009
   
   
(In Thousands)
   
Tier 1 Capital:
             
Common stock
  $ 8,765     $ 8,799    
Capital surplus
    18,364       18,552    
Retained earnings
    43,060       40,376    
Less: Net unrealized loss on equity securities
    -       -    
Subordinated debentures
    6,000       6,000    
Less: Dissallowed servicing assets
    (150 )     (123 )  
Total Tier 1 capital
    76,039       73,604    
                   
Subordinated debentures not included in Tier 1
    -       -    
Allowance for loan losses
    7,041       6,861    
Unrealized gain on available for sale equity securities
    10       -    
      7,051       6,861    
                   
Total risk based capital
  $ 83,090     $ 80,465    
                   
Risk weighted assets
  $ 560,707     $ 546,288    
                   
Quarterly average assets
  $ 798,038     $ 685,754    
                 
Regulatory
Capital Ratios:
               
Minimum
Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
    13.56 %     13.47 %
4.00%
Total risk based capital ratio
    14.82 %     14.73 %
8.00%
Leverage ratio
    9.53 %     10.73 %
4.00%

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary
 
Net income for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $1.7 million or $0.16 diluted earnings per share. This compares with $1.2 million or $0.11 diluted earnings per share for the first quarter in 2010 and $2.8 million or $0.27 diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled $2.9 million or $0.27 diluted earnings per share, down from $5.4 million or $0.52 diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in 2010 earnings is due to a $14.7 decrease in gains on the sale of loans as a result of a 64.8% decrease in mortgage loan originations. Annualized return on average assets and average common equity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were 0.80% and 8.26%, respectively, compared to 1.48% and 17.42%, respectively, for the same period in 2009.
 
 
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Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income, the principal source of earnings, is the amount of income generated by earning assets (primarily loans and investment securities) less the interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily deposits) used to fund earning assets. Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 totaled $6.0 million. Net interest margin was 3.17% for the second quarter of 2010 compared with 3.41% for the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in net interest margin is due in part to the increase in interest bearing balances at lower interest rates. Average earning assets for the three month period ending June 30, 2010 totaled $756.8 million compared to $707.4 million for the same period in 2009, an increase of $49.4 million.  The increase in average earning assets is primarily due to a $41.9 million increase in investment securities and a $69.8 million increase in interest-bearing balances.
 
Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled $11.6 million, compared to $11.8 million recorded for the same period in 2009. Net interest margin was 3.35% for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 compared to 3.33% for the same period in 2009.  Average earning assets for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 totaled $690.8 million down from $707.9 million for the same period in 2009, a decrease of $17.1 million.  The decrease in average earning assets is primarily due to a $38.7 million decrease in average loans held for sale and a $15.1 million decrease in loans held for investment, partially offset by a $28.1 million increase in interest-bearing balances, an $8.6 million increase in investment securities. The volume rate analysis table below reflects the changes in net interest income due to changes in volume and rates.
 
The following table presents volume and rate analysis for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:
 
Volume and Rate Analysis
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010 compared to 2009
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (257 )   $ 359     $ (616 )
Loans held for sale
  $ (443 )   $ (482 )   $ 39  
Loans
    (361 )     (383 )     22  
Interest-bearing deposits
    31       44       (13 )
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (1,030 )     (462 )     (568 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (36 )     8       (44 )
Money market deposit accounts
    (2 )     149       (151 )
Savings accounts
    (6 )     (1 )     (5 )
Time deposits
    (644 )     218       (862 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (688 )     374       (1,062 )
FHLB Advances
    (157 )     (137 )     (20 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2       1       1  
Other short-term borrowings
    17       16       1  
Long-term borrowings
    (140 )     (138 )     (2 )
FDIC term note
    -       -       -  
Subordinated debentures
    (13 )     -       (13 )
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
    (979 )     116       (1,095 )

 
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The following table presents volume and rate analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

Volume and Rate Analysis
 
                   
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010 compared to 2009
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (887 )   $ 191     $ (1,078 )
Loans held for sale
  $ (969 )   $ (972 )   $ 3  
Loans
    (630 )     (477 )     (153 )
Interest-bearing deposits
    36       33       3  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (2,450 )     (1,225 )     (1,225 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (20 )     33       (53 )
Money market deposit accounts
    150       327       (177 )
Savings accounts
    (13 )     (3 )     (10 )
Time deposits
    (1,918 )     (581 )     (1,337 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (1,801 )     (224 )     (1,577 )
FHLB Advances
    (175 )     (216 )     41  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (8 )     (2 )     (6 )
Other short-term borrowings
    (5 )     (5 )     -  
Long-term borrowings
    (351 )     (305 )     (46 )
FDIC term note
    123       134       (11 )
Subordinated debentures
    (23 )     -       (23 )
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
    (2,240 )     (618 )     (1,622 )
 
 
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The following tables present average balances, the yield on average earning assets and the rates on average interest-bearing liabilities for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.

Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
 
Three Months Ended
 
                                     
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities
  $ 113,784     $ 604       2.12 %   $ 71,915     $ 861       4.79 %
Loans held for sale
    44,984       572       5.09 %     83,011       1,015       4.89 %
Loans(1)
    469,122       7,405       6.31 %     493,395       7,766       6.30 %
Interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold
    128,864       77       0.24 %     59,112       46       0.31 %
Total interest earning assets
    756,754       8,658       4.58 %     707,433       9,688       5.48 %
Noninterest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    8,885                       6,842                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,674                       9,057                  
Other assets
    32,781                       21,681                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,056 )                     (7,806 )                
Total noninterest earning assets
    41,284                       29,774                  
Total Assets
  $ 798,038                     $ 737,207                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 37,501     $ 60       0.64 %   $ 34,348     $ 96       1.12 %
Money market deposit accounts
    132,409       391       1.18 %     90,225       393       1.74 %
Savings accounts
    3,942       9       0.91 %     4,298       15       1.40 %
Time deposits
    357,590       1,589       1.78 %     323,216       2,233       2.76 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    531,442       2,049       1.54 %     452,087       2,737       2.42 %
Borrowings:
                                               
FHLB Advances
    11,662       111       3.81 %     26,054       267       4.10 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    25,307       30       0.47 %     24,252       28       0.46 %
Other short-term borrowings
    22,703       54       0.95 %     15,923       37       0.93 %
FHLB Long-term borrowings
    8,681       77       3.55 %     24,224       217       3.58 %
Senior unsecured term note
    29,997       297       3.96 %     29,996       297       3.96 %
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       53       3.43 %     6,186       66       4.27 %
Total borrowings
    104,536       622       2.38 %     126,635       912       2.88 %
Total interest-bearing deposits and liabilities
    635,978       2,671       1.68 %     578,722       3,649       2.52 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    73,409                       83,854                  
Other liabilities
    18,539                       10,493                  
Total liabilities
    727,926                       673,069                  
Shareholders' Equity
    70,112                       64,138                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
  $ 798,038                     $ 737,207                  
                                                 
Interest Spread(2)
                    2.90 %                     2.96 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin(3)
          $ 5,987       3.16 %           $ 6,039       3.41 %
 
(1) Loans placed on nonaccrual status are included in loan balances.
(2) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets, less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

 
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Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
 
Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
   
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities
  $ 83,596     $ 954       2.28 %   $ 74,999     $ 1,841       4.91 %
Loans held for sale
    38,293       961       5.02 %     77,008       1,930       5.01 %
Loans(1)
    472,897       14,888       6.30 %     488,024       15,518       6.36 %
Interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold
    96,021       114       0.24 %     67,909       78       0.23 %
Total interest earning assets
    690,807       16,917       4.90 %     707,940       19,367       5.47 %
Noninterest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    8,157                       6,159                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,702                       9,111                  
Other assets
    26,981                       21,336                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,213 )                     (7,751 )                
Total noninterest earning assets
    34,627                       28,855                  
Total Assets
  $ 725,434                     $ 736,795                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 30,531     $ 103       0.67 %   $ 23,108     $ 123       1.06 %
Money market deposit accounts
    131,103       784       1.20 %     80,763       634       1.57 %
Savings accounts
    4,038       19       0.94 %     4,480       32       1.43 %
Time deposits
    300,868       3,111       2.07 %     344,529       5,029       2.92 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    466,540       4,017       1.72 %     452,880       5,818       2.57 %
Borrowings:
                                               
FHLB advances
    14,668       313       4.27 %     24,963       488       3.91 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    24,834       58       0.47 %     25,466       66       0.52 %
Other short-term borrowings
    18,906       89       0.94 %     19,958       94       0.94 %
FHLB long-term borrowings
    10,652       171       3.21 %     29,395       522       3.55 %
Senior unsecured term note
    29,997       592       3.95 %     23,201       469       4.04 %
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       105       3.39 %     6,186       128       4.14 %
Total borrowings
    105,243       1,328       2.52 %     129,169       1,767       2.74 %
Total interest-bearing deposits and liabilities
    571,783       5,345       1.87 %     582,049       7,585       2.61 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    69,970                       83,094                  
Other liabilities
    13,583                       9,269                  
Total liabilities
    83,553                       674,412                  
Shareholders' Equity
    70,098                       62,383                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
  $ 725,434                     $ 736,795                  
                                                 
Interest Spread(2)
                    3.03 %                     2.86 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin(3)
          $ 11,572       3.35 %           $ 11,782       3.33 %

(1) Loans placed on nonaccrual status are included in loan balances.
(2) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets, less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

 
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Noninterest Income

Noninterest income consists of revenue generated from financial services and activities other than lending and investing.  The Mortgage Corporation provides the most significant contributions to non interest income.  Total noninterest income was $7.3 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $18.1 million for the same period in 2009. Noninterest income totaled $13.3 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2010, compared to $33.2 million for the same period in 2009.  Gains on the sale of loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation is the largest component of non interest income. Gains on the sale of loans totaled $8.4 million and $13.6 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, down from $14.6 million and $28.3 for the same periods of 2009. The decrease in gains on the sale of loans is due to a decline in the volume of mortgage loans originated.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Mortgage Corporation originated $329.3 million in mortgage loans, down from $936.6 million for the same period in 2009.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010 other income decreased $5.7 million compared to June 30 2009 as a result $3.2 million loss on hedging activities associated with loans held for sale and a $2.0 million decrease in mortgage loan settlement fees due to the decrease in loan originations.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $10.0 million and $19.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $17.5 million and $32.4 million and for the same period in 2009. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $5.4 million and $10.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, down from $7.9 million and $15.4 million for the same period last year.  The decrease is primarily due to lower commissions related to the decrease in mortgage loan originations. Other operating expenses totaled $4.0 million and $7.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $9.0 million and $15.7 million for the same period in 2009. Advertising expense decreased $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  Management fees decreased $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  Management fees relate to the operation of certain Mortgage Corporation branches and fluctuate with the volume of loan production. The provision for losses on loans sold decreased $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. This provision relates to potential expenses associated with liability under standard representation and warranties on mortgage loans sold.

 
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The table below provides the composition of other operating expenses.

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Advertising and promotional expense
  $ 1,330     $ 2,877  
Provision for losses on loans sold
    1,100       2,724  
Management fees expense
    1,038       4,371  
OREO Expense
    676       696  
Investor fees expense
    374       902  
Accounting and auditing expense
    307       307  
Data processing expense
    264       247  
Business and franchise tax expense
    229       224  
Loan and collection expense
    204       164  
Credit report expense
    184       265  
Consulting fees expense
    184       178  
Telephone expense
    105       46  
FDIC insurance expense
    137       707  
Other
    1,467       2,007  
    $ 7,599     $ 15,715  
 
Liquidity Management
 
Liquidity is the ability of the Corporation to meet current and future cash flow requirements. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Corporation’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of both depositors and borrowers.  Management monitors liquidity through a regular review of asset and liability maturities, funding sources and loan and deposit forecasts.
 
Asset and liability management functions not only serve to assure adequate liquidity in order to meet the needs of the Corporation’s customers, but also to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities so that the Corporation can earn an appropriate return for its shareholders.
 
The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily through loan principal repayments and maturities of investment securities.  Other short-term investments such as federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with other banks provide an additional source of liquidity funding.  At June 30, 2010, overnight interest-bearing balances totaled $75.6 million compared to $25.3 million at December 31, 2009.
 
The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through various interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit accounts, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowings.  At June 30, 2010, the Bank had a line of credit with the FHLB totaling $190.9 million and had outstanding short-term loans of $11.3 million, and an additional $8.1 million in term loans at fixed rates ranging from 2.55% to 4.97% leaving $171.5 million available on the line.  In addition to the line of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank (the “FHLB”), the Bank and the Mortgage Corporation also issue repurchase agreements and commercial paper.

 
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As of June 30, 2010, outstanding repurchase agreements totaled approximately $27.7 million and commercial paper issued and other short-term borrowings amounted to $18.6 million.  The interest rates on these instruments are variable and subject to change daily.  The Bank also maintains federal funds lines of credit with its correspondent banks and, at June 30, 2010, these lines totaled $21.9 million and were available as an additional funding source.  The Corporation also has $6.2 million in subordinated debentures to support the growth of the organization.
 
On February 11, 2009 the Bank issued $30.0 million in long term debt that is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.  The note bears interest at 2.74% plus a 1% guarantee fee and matures February 15, 2012.  The proceeds were used to supplement traditional sources of liquidity and to provide funding for loans.
 
The following table presents the composition of borrowings at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
Borrowed Funds Distribution
 
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
At Period End
           
FHLB advances
  $ 11,250     $ 20,179  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    8,143       16,333  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    27,712       26,804  
Other short-term borrowings
    18,626       17,267  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Senior unsecured term note
    29,998       29,997  
Total at period end
  $ 101,915     $ 116,766  

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Average Balances
           
FHLB advances
  $ 14,668     $ 23,676  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    10,652       24,026  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    24,834       23,283  
Other short-term borrowings
    18,906       17,817  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Senior unsecured term note
    29,997       26,627  
Total average balance
  $ 105,243     $ 121,615  

 
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Contractual Obligations
 
There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Corporation’s market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk.  The Funds Management Committee is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishes policies to monitor and coordinate the Corporation’s sources, uses and pricing of funds.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The Corporation uses a simulation model to analyze, manage and formulate operating strategies that address net interest income sensitivity to movements in interest rates. The simulation model projects net interest income based on various interest rate scenarios over a twelve month period. The model is based on the actual maturity and re-pricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model incorporates certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable regarding the impact of changing interest rates and the prepayment assumption of certain assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2010. The table below reflects the outcome of these analyses at June 30, 2010, assuming budgeted growth in the balance sheet. According to the model run for the six month period ended June 30, 2010, and projecting forward over a twelve month period, an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an increase in net interest income of 3.40%. Modeling for an immediate 100 basis point decrease in interest rates has been suspended due to the current rate environment. While management carefully monitors the exposure to changes in interest rates and takes actions as warranted to mitigate any adverse impact, there can be no assurance about the actual effect of interest rate changes on net interest income.

The following table reflects the Corporation’s earnings sensitivity profile as of June 30, 2010.

Increase in Prime
Rate
 
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Earnings
 
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Economic Value
of Equity
3.00%
 
15.47%
 
17.71%
2.00%
 
8.70%
 
17.70%
1.00%
 
3.40%
 
11.40%
 
The Corporation’s net interest income and the fair value of its financial instruments are influenced by changes in the level of interest rates. The Corporation manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by its Funds Management Committee. The Funds Management Committee meets periodically and has responsibility for formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings and reviewing interest rate sensitivity.

The Mortgage Corporation is party to mortgage rate lock commitments to fund mortgage loans at interest rates previously agreed to, and locked by both the Corporation and the borrower for specified periods of time. When the borrower locks its interest rate, the Corporation effectively extends a put option to the borrower, whereby the borrower is not obligated to enter into the loan agreement, but the Corporation must honor the interest rate for the specified time period.   The Corporation is exposed to interest rate risk during the accumulation of interest rate lock commitments and loans prior to sale. The Corporation utilizes either a Best Efforts forward sale commitment or a Mandatory forward sale commitment to economically hedge the changes in fair value of the loan due to changes in market interest rates.  Failure to effectively monitor, manage and hedge the interest rate risk associated with the mandatory commitments subjects the Corporation to potentially significant market risk.

 
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Throughout the lock period, the changes in the market value of interest rate lock commitments, Best Efforts, and Mandatory forward sale commitments are recorded as unrealized gains and losses and are included in the statement of operations in other income.   The Corporation's management has made complex judgments in the recognition of gains and losses in connection with this activity.  The Corporation utilizes a third party and its proprietary simulation model to assist in identifying and managing the risk associated with this activity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Corporation files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Corporation’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the Corporation to disclose material information required to be set forth in the Corporation’s periodic and current reports.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Corporation’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). No changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal  Proceedings

The Bank is a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management is of the opinion that these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.  From time to time the Bank may initiate legal actions against borrowers in connection with collecting defaulted loans.  Such actions are not considered material by management unless otherwise disclosed.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

The Dodd-Frank Act could increase our regulatory compliance burden and associated costs, place restrictions on certain products and services, and limit our future capital raising strategies.
 
A wide range of regulatory initiatives directed at the financial services industry have been proposed in recent months. One of those initiatives, the Dodd-Frank Act, was signed into law on July 21, 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act represents a sweeping overhaul of the financial services industry within the United States and mandates significant changes in the financial regulatory landscape that will impact all financial institutions, including the Corporation.  The Dodd-Frank Act will likely increase our regulatory compliance burden and may have a material adverse effect on us, including increasing the costs associated with our regulatory examinations and compliance measures. However, it is too early to fully assess the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and subsequent regulatory rulemaking processes on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Among the Dodd-Frank Act’s significant regulatory changes, the act creates a new financial consumer protection agency that could impose new regulations on us and include its examiners in our routine regulatory examinations conducted by the Comptroller, which could increase our regulatory compliance burden and costs and restrict the financial products and services we can offer to our customers. The act increases regulatory supervision and examination of bank holding companies and their banking and non-banking subsidiaries, which could increase our regulatory compliance burden and costs and restrict our ability to generate revenues from non-banking operations. The act imposes more stringent capital requirements on bank holding companies, which could limit our future capital strategies. The act also increases regulation of derivatives and hedging transactions, which could limit our ability to enter into, or increase the costs associated with, interest rate hedging transactions. Other than the additional risk factor mentioned above, there have been no material changes in the risk factors faced by the Corporation from those disclosed under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table details the Corporation’s purchases of its common stock during the second quarter pursuant to a Share Repurchase Program announced on March 20, 2007. On June 22, 2010 the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the share repurchase program was increased from 2,500,000 to 3,500,000.  The Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
               
(c) Total Number of
   
(d) Maximum Number
 
               
Shares Purchased as
   
of Shares that may
 
   
(a) Total Number of
   
(b) Average Price
   
Part of Publicly
   
yet be Purchased
 
Period
 
Shares Purchased
   
Paid Per Share
   
Announced Plan
   
Under the Plan
 
April 1 - April 30, 2010
    -     $ -       -       1,383,174  
May 1 - May 31, 2010
    53,662       6.00       53,662       1,329,512  
June 1 - June 30, 2010
    64,380       6.05       64,380       1,265,132  
      118,042     $ 6.02       118,042       1,265,132  

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

                 None.

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed July 18, 2006 (file number 000-49929))
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed October 24, 2007 (file number 000-49929))
4.0
 
Certain instruments relating to long-term debt as to which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of Access National Corporation’s total assets have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K.  The registrant will furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.
31.1*
 
CEO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2*
 
CFO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32*
 
CEO/CFO Certification Pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)
 
* filed herewith
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
Access National Corporation
   
(Registrant)
     
Date: August 13, 2010
By:
/s/ Michael W. Clarke
   
Michael W. Clarke
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: August 13, 2010
By:
/s/ Charles Wimer
   
Charles Wimer
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)
 
 
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