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, 2011

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)

N/A 

(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 1, 2011 was 10,240,677 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Audited)
Page 2
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Page 3
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Page 4
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Page 5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
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 29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Page 43
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Page 44
 
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
Page 45
Item1A.
Risk Factors
Page 45
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Page 46
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Page 46
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
Page 46
Item 5.
Other Information
Page 46
Item 6.
Exhibits
Page 46
 
Signatures
Page 47

 
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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,
 
    
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 8,451     $ 9,198  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold
    14,202       102,709  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    91,516       124,307  
Restricted stock
    5,007       4,438  
Loans held for sale, at fair value
    56,519       82,244  
Loans
    520,674       491,529  
Allowance for loan losses
    (11,057 )     (10,527 )
Net loans
    509,617       481,002  
Premises and equipment
    8,739       8,934  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,319       2,380  
Other real estate owned
    590       1,859  
Other assets
    16,056       14,753  
Total assets
  $ 713,016     $ 831,824  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $ 128,945     $ 83,972  
Savings and interest-bearing deposits
    126,885       158,352  
Time deposits
    252,083       385,524  
Total deposits
    507,913       627,848  
Other liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    107,457       80,348  
Long-term borrowings
    5,929       37,034  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
    7,712       8,215  
Total liabilities
  $ 635,197     $ 759,631  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, par value, $0.835; authorized, 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 10,299,041 shares at June 30, 2011 and 10,376,169 shares at December 31, 2010
  $ 8,600     $ 8,664  
Additional paid in capital
    17,419       17,794  
Retained earnings
    51,946       47,530  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
    (146 )     (1,795 )
Total shareholders' equity
    77,819       72,193  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 713,016     $ 831,824  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

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

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 7,932     $ 7,977  
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
    17       77  
Interest and dividends on securities
    580       604  
Total interest and dividend income
    8,529       8,658  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    1,179       2,049  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    396       195  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    55       374  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    52       53  
Total interest expense
    1,682       2,671  
                 
Net interest income
    6,847       5,987  
Provision for loan losses
    (2 )     548  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    6,849       5,439  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    168       166  
Gain on sale of loans
    7,382       8,398  
Mortgage broker fee income
    233       394  
Other income
    317       (1,681 )
Total noninterest income
    8,100       7,277  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Compensation and employee benefits
    5,877       5,364  
Occupancy and equipment
    678       646  
Other operating expenses
    4,248       4,032  
Total noninterest expense
    10,803       10,042  
                 
Income before income taxes
    4,146       2,674  
                 
Income tax expense
    1,475       996  
NET INCOME
  $ 2,671     $ 1,678  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.26     $ 0.16  
Diluted
  $ 0.26     $ 0.16  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,324,502       10,573,210  
Diluted
    10,391,451       10,592,125  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).
 
 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 15,814     $ 15,849  
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
    72       114  
Interest and dividends on securities
    1,213       954  
Total interest and dividend income
    17,099       16,917  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    2,690       4,017  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    773       460  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    117       763  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    105       105  
Total interest expense
    3,685       5,345  
                 
Net interest income
    13,414       11,572  
Provision for loan losses
    221       746  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    13,193       10,826  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    341       326  
Gain on sale of loans
    12,898       13,638  
Mortgage broker fee income
    569       732  
Other income
    131       (1,396 )
Total noninterest income
    13,939       13,300  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Compensation and employee benefits
    11,270       10,616  
Occupancy and equipment
    1,343       1,330  
Other operating expenses
    6,821       7,599  
Total noninterest expense
    19,434       19,545  
                 
Income before income taxes
    7,698       4,581  
                 
Income tax expense
    2,740       1,687  
NET INCOME
  $ 4,958     $ 2,894  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.48     $ 0.27  
Diluted
  $ 0.48     $ 0.27  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,341,944       10,572,614  
Diluted
    10,398,064       10,590,816  

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, 2010
  $ 8,664     $ 17,794     $ 47,530     $ (1,795 )   $ 72,193  
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       4,958       -       4,958  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $850)
    -       -       -       1,649       1,649  
Total comprehensive income
                                    6,607  
Stock option exercises (4,250 shares)
    4       22       -       -       26  
Dividend reinvestment plan (0 shares)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (81,378 shares)
    (68 )     (516 )     -       -       (584 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (542 )     -       (542 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       119       -       -       119  
                                         
Balance, June 30, 2011
  $ 8,600     $ 17,419     $ 51,946     $ (146 )   $ 77,819  
                                         
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  
 
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,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 4,958     $ 2,894  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    221       746  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    289       1,100  
Net gains/losses on sales and write-down of other real estate owned
    (1,015 )     210  
Deferred tax benefit
    (8 )     34  
Stock-based compensation
    119       98  
Valuation allowance on derivatives
    (68 )     (574 )
Amortization of premiums and discount accretion on securities, net
    8       39  
Depreciation and amortization
    227       226  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease in valuation of loans held for sale carried at fair value
    (779 )     (986 )
Decrease in loans held for sale
    26,504       11,063  
Decrease in other assets
    (2,019 )     (18,526 )
Decrease in other liabilities
    (791 )     (6,653 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    27,646       (10,329 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    40,317       45,027  
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
    -       20,163  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (5,604 )     (145,069 )
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    (31,818 )     17,156  
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    5,266       2,015  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (28 )     (104 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    8,133       (60,812 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net  increase in demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    13,505       46,903  
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits
    (133,441 )     94,517  
(Decrease) increase in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    (3,160 )     909  
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
    271       (7,569 )
Net decrease in long-term borrowings
    (1,107 )     (8,190 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    26       469  
Repurchase of common stock
    (584 )     (788 )
Dividends paid
    (542 )     (211 )
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
    (125,032 )     126,040  
                 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (89,253 )     54,899  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
Beginning
    111,906       31,221  
Ending
  $ 22,653     $ 86,120  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ 4,101     $ 5,380  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 2,524     $ 2,416  
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities
               
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale
  $ 2,500     $ 325  
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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 National Capital Trust II, which was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities.  The Bank has three active subsidiaries, Access National Mortgage Corporation (the “Mortgage Corporation”), Access Real Estate LLC (“Access Real Estate”), and Access Capital Management Holding LLC (“ACM”).

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, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2011.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto as of December 31, 2010, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 2 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

During the first six months of 2011, the Corporation granted 100,100 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 2011 and 2010 was approximately $119 thousand and $98 thousand, respectively. The fair value of options is estimated on the date of grant using a Black Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions noted below.

The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan as of June 30, 2011 was $324,108.  The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.57 years.
 
 
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NOTE 2 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (continued)

A summary of stock option activity under the Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 is presented as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
 
    
June 30, 2011
 
       
Expected life of options granted, in years
    3.09  
Risk-free interest rate
    0.99 %
Expected volatility of stock
    49 %
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %
         
Fair value of granted options
  $ 238,323  
Non-vested options
    285,200  

               
Weighted Avg.
       
    
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Remaining Contractual
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
    
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
Term, in Years
   
Value
 
                         
Outstanding at beginning of year
    418,525     $ 5.98       1.34     $ 290,583  
Granted
    100,100     $ 6.72       3.09     $ -  
Exercised
    (4,250 )   $ 6.11       -     $ -  
Lapsed or Canceled
    (86,100 )   $ 7.33       -     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    428,275     $ 5.88       1.57     $ 565,064  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
    143,075     $ 6.41       0.44     $ 112,368  

   
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.
       
    
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Remaining Contractual
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
    
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
Term, 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       -     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2010
    488,759     $ 6.43       1.61     $ 179,517  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2010
    216,734     $ 7.77       0.84     $ -  

NOTE 3 – 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.
 
 
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NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)
 
The following table provides the amortized costs and estimated fair values of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
          
(In Thousands)
       
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 89,379     $ 125     $ (364 )   $ 89,140  
Mortgage backed securities
    618       20       -       638  
Municipals - taxable
    240       4       -       244  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       -       (6 )     1,494  
    $ 91,737     $ 149     $ (370 )   $ 91,516  

   
December 31, 2010
 
    
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
         
(In Thousands)
       
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 124,388     $ 62     $ (2,738 )   $ 121,712  
Mortgage backed securities
    670       -       (40 )     630  
Municipals - taxable
    470       2       -       472  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       -       (7 )     1,493  
    $ 127,028     $ 64     $ (2,785 )   $ 124,307  
 
 
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NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some of the securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties.

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
    
Amortized
   
Estimated
   
Amortized
   
Estimated
 
    
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies:
                   
Due in one year or less
  $ 5,000     $ 5,002     $ 5,000     $ 5,022  
Due after one through five years
    19,999       20,047       50,026       49,751  
Due after five through ten years
    24,984       24,983       29,978       29,181  
Due after ten through fifteen years
    39,396       39,108       39,384       37,758  
Municipals - taxable:
                               
Due after one through five years
    240       244       470       472  
Mortgage backed securities:
                         
Due after fifteen years
    618       638       670       630  
CRA Mutual Fund
    1,500       1,494       1,500       1,493  
Total
  $ 91,737     $ 91,516     $ 127,028     $ 124,307  

The estimated fair value of securities pledged to secure public funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes amounted to $54.8 million at June 30, 2011 and $60.9 million at December 31, 2010.
 
 
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NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)

Securities available for sale that have an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 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, 2011
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
 
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
Investment securities available
 
(In Thousands)
 
for sale:
                                   
                                     
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 29,023     $ (364 )   $ -     $ -     $ 29,023     $ (364 )
CRA Mutual fund
    1,494       (6 )     -       -       1,494       (6 )
Total
  $ 30,517     $ (370 )   $ -     $ -     $ 30,517     $ (370 )

   
Securities in a loss
   
Securities in a loss
             
   
Position for less than
   
Position for 12 Months
             
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
December 31, 2010
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
   
Estimated
 
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
 
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
Investment securities available
 
(In Thousands)
 
for sale:
                                   
                                     
Mortgage backed securities
  $ 630     $ (40 )   $ -     $ -     $ 630     $ (40 )
U.S. Government agencies
    96,623       (2,738 )     -       -       96,623       (2,738 )
CRA Mutual fund
    1,493       (7 )     -       -       1,493       (7 )
Total
  $ 98,746     $ (2,785 )   $ -     $ -     $ 98,746     $ (2,785 )

Management does not believe that any individual unrealized loss as of June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010 is other than a temporary impairment.  These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and not due to credit deterioration or losses.  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.

The Corporation’s restricted stock consists of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) stock and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) stock.  The amortized costs of the restricted stock as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31,  2010
 
Restricted Stock:
 
(In Thousands)
 
             
Federal Reserve Bank stock
  $ 999     $ 999  
                 
FHLB stock
    4,008       3,439  
    $ 5,007     $ 4,438  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following table presents the composition of the loans held for investment portfolio at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Composition of Loan Portfolio
(In Thousands)
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
    
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 237,821       45.67 %   $ 217,999       44.35 %
Residential real estate
    128,820       24.74       137,752       28.03  
Commercial
    116,660       22.41       94,798       19.28  
Real estate construction
    34,446       6.62       38,093       7.75  
Consumer
    2,927       0.56       2,887       0.59  
Total loans
  $ 520,674       100.00 %   $ 491,529           100.00 %
Less allowance for loan losses
    11,057               10,527          
Total net loans
  $ 509,617             $ 481,002          

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $11.1 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $10.5 million at year end December 31, 2010. The allowance for loan losses was equivalent to approximately 2.12% of total loans held for investment at June 30, 2011 and 2.14% at December 31, 2010. Adequacy of the allowance is assessed and the allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense no less than quarterly.  Charge-offs are taken when a loan is identified as uncollectible.

The methodology by which we systematically determine the amount of our allowance is set forth by the Board of Directors in our Loan Policy and implemented by management.  The results of the analysis are documented, reviewed, and approved by the Board of Directors no less than quarterly.

The level of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management through an ongoing, detailed analysis of historical loss rates and risk characteristics. During each quarter, management evaluates the collectability of all loans in the portfolio and ensures an accurate risk rating is assigned to each loan. The risk rating scale and definitions commonly adopted by the Federal Banking Agencies is contained within the framework prescribed by the bank’s Loan Policy. Any loan that is deemed to have potential or well defined weaknesses that may jeopardize collection in full is then analyzed to ascertain its level of weakness. If appropriate, the loan may be charged-off or a specific reserve may be assigned if the loan is deemed to be impaired.

During the risk rating verification process, each loan identified as inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged is considered impaired and is placed on non-accrual status. On these loans, management analyzes the potential impairment of the individual loan and may set aside a specific reserve. Any amounts deemed uncollectible during that analysis are charged-off.
 
For the remaining loans in each segment, the bank calculates the probability of loss as a group using the risk rating for each of the following loan types:  Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Commercial, Real Estate Construction, and Consumer.  Management calculates the historical loss rate in each group by risk rating using a period of at least three years. This historical loss rate may then be adjusted based on management’s assessment of internal and external environmental factors. This adjustment is meant to account for changes between the historical economic environment and current conditions, and for changes in the ongoing management of the portfolio which affects the loans’ potential losses.
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

Once complete, management compares the condition of the portfolio using several different characteristics, as well as its experience, to the experience of other banks in its peer group in order to determine if it is directionally consistent with others’ experience in our area and line of business. Based on that analysis, management aggregates the probabilities of loss of the remaining portfolio based on the specific and general allowances and may provide additional amounts to the allowance for loan losses as needed. Since this process involves estimates, the allowance for loan losses may also contain an amount that is non material which is not allocated to a specific loan or to a group of loans but is deemed necessary to absorb additional losses in the portfolio.

Management and the Board of Directors subject the reserve adequacy and methodology to a review on a regular basis by internal auditors, external auditors and bank regulators, and such reviews have not resulted in any material adjustment to the reserve.
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

The following tables provide detailed information about the allowance for loan losses as of and for the periods indicated.

    
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Beginning Balance
  $ 5,316     $ 2,925     $ 1,506     $ 757     $ 23     $ 10,527  
Charge-offs
    (161 )     (363 )     (29 )     -       -       (553 )
Recoveries
    592       38       232       -       -       862  
Provisions
    (648 )     643       373       (158 )     11       221  
Ending Balance
  $ 5,099     $ 3,243     $ 2,082     $ 599     $ 34     $ 11,057  
                                                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 3,600     $ 3,260     $ 621     $ -     $ -     $ 7,481  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,499     $ (17 )   $ 1,461     $ 599     $ 34     $ 3,576  
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Loans
                                               
Ending balance
  $ 237,821     $ 128,820     $ 116,660     $ 34,446     $ 2,927     $ 520,674  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 3,600     $ 2,868     $ 874     $ -     $ -     $ 7,342  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 234,221     $ 125,952     $ 115,786     $ 34,446     $ 2,927     $ 513,332  
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Beginning Balance
  $ 4,407     $ 2,606     $ 1,562     $ 539     $ 13     $ 9,127  
Charge-offs
    (624 )     (875 )     (501 )     (48 )     -       (2,048 )
Recoveries
    109       38       385       99       1       632  
Provisions
    1,424       1,156       60       167       9       2,816  
Ending Balance
  $ 5,316     $ 2,925     $ 1,506     $ 757     $ 23     $ 10,527  
                                                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 960     $ 283     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,243  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,356     $ 2,642     $ 1,506     $ 757     $ 23     $ 9,284  
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Loans
                                               
Ending balance
  $ 217,999     $ 137,752     $ 94,798     $ 38,093     $ 2,887     $ 491,529  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 6,712     $ 949     $ 900     $ -     $ -     $ 8,561  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 211,287     $ 136,803     $ 93,898     $ 38,093     $ 2,887     $ 482,968  
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

Identifying and Classifying Portfolio Risks by Risk Rating

Management evaluates the collectability of all loans in the portfolio and assigns a proprietary risk rating. Ratings range from the highest to lowest quality based on factors including measurements of ability to pay, collateral type and value, borrower stability, management experience, and credit enhancements.  These ratings are consistent with the bank regulatory rating system.

A loan may have portions of its balance in one rating and other portions in a different rating. The Bank may use these “split ratings” when factors cause loan loss risk to exist for part but not all of the principal balance. Split ratings may also be used where cash collateral has been pledged or a government agency has provided a guaranty that partially covers a loan.

For clarity of presentation, the Corporation’s loan portfolio is profiled below in accordance with the risk rating framework that has been commonly adopted by the federal banking agencies.  The definitions of the various risk rating categories are as follows:

Pass - The condition of the borrower and the performance of the loan is satisfactory or better.
 
Special mention - A special mention asset has one or more potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard - A substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - An asset classified doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss - Assets classified loss are considered uncollectible and their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value and partial recovery may be effected in the future.

The Bank did not have any loans classified as loss at June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.  It is the Bank’s policy to charge-off any loan once the risk rating is classified as loss.

 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

The profile of the portfolio, as indicated by risk rating, as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is shown below.

Credit Quality Indicators
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Credit Risk Profile by Regulatory Risk Rating

    
Commercial Real
Estate
   
Residential Real
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Totals
 
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Pass
  $ 205,549     $ 173,101     $ 120,310     $ 125,808     $ 103,471     $ 87,883     $ 34,545     $ 36,343     $ 2,926     $ 2,887     $ 466,801       426,022  
Special mention
    15,666       26,016       2,359       4,828       10,104       4,827       -       1,585       -       -       28,129       37,256  
Substandard
    17,461       19,613       6,221       7,218       3,522       2,498       -       310       -       -       27,204       29,639  
Doubtful
    -       143       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       143  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Unearned income
    (855 )     (874 )     (70 )     (102 )     (437 )     (410 )     (99 )     (145 )     1       -     $ (1,460 )     (1,531 )
Total
  $ 237,821     $ 217,999     $ 128,820     $ 137,752     $ 116,660     $ 94,798     $ 34,446     $ 38,093     $ 2,927     $ 2,887     $ 520,674     $ 491,529  

Loans listed as non-performing are also placed on non-accrual status. The accrual of interest is discontinued at the time a loan is 90 days delinquent or when the credit deteriorates and there is doubt that the credit will be paid as agreed, unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Once the loan is on non-accrual status, all accrued but unpaid interest is also charged-off, and all payments are used to reduce the principal balance.  Once the principal balance is repaid in full, additional payments are taken into income.  A loan may be returned to accrual status if the borrower shows renewed willingness and ability to repay under the term of the loan agreement.  The risk profile based upon payment activity is shown below.

Credit Quality Indicators
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

    
Commercial Real
Estate
 
Residential Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Totals
 
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
   
6/30/11
   
12/31/10
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Performing
  $ 234,221       211,287     $ 125,560       136,803     $ 116,039       93,898     $ 34,446       38,093     $ 2,927       2,887     $ 513,193       482,968  
Non-performing
  $ 3,600       6,712     $ 3,260       949     $ 621       900     $ -       -     $ -       -     $ 7,481       8,561  
Total
  $ 237,821     $ 217,999     $ 128,820     $ 137,752     $ 116,660     $ 94,798     $ 34,446     $ 38,093     $ 2,927     $ 2,887     $ 520,674     $ 491,529  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

Loans are considered past due if a contractual payment is not made by the calendar day after the payment is due. However, for reporting purposes loans past due 1 to 29 days are excluded from loans past due and are included in the total for current loans in the table below. The delinquency status of the loans in the portfolio is shown below as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Loans that were on non-accrual status are not included in any past due amounts.

    
Age Analysis of Past Due Loans
 
   
As of June 30, 2011
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due
   
Total Past
Due
   
Non-accrual
Loans
   
Current
Loans
   
Total
Loans
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3,600     $ 234,221     $ 237,821  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -       3,260       125,560       128,820  
Commercial
    171       -       -       171       621       115,868       116,660  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       34,446       34,446  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       2,927       2,927  
Total
  $ 171     $ -     $ -     $ 171     $ 7,481     $ 513,022     $ 520,674  

    
As of December 31, 2010
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due
   
Total Past
Due
   
Non-accrual
Loans
   
Current
Loans
   
Total
Loans
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ -     $ 1,487     $ -     $ 1,487     $ 6,712     $ 209,800     $ 217,999  
Residential real estate
    569       382       333       1,284       949       135,519       137,752  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       900       93,898       94,798  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       38,093       38,093  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       2,887       2,887  
Total
  $ 569     $ 1,869     $ 333     $ 2,771     $ 8,561     $ 480,197     $ 491,529  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (continued)

Impaired Loans
 
A loan is classified as impaired when it is deemed probable by management’s analysis  that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, or the recorded investment in the impaired loan is greater than the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. In the case of an impaired loan, management conducts an analysis which identifies if a quantifiable potential loss exists, and takes the necessary steps to record that loss when it has been identified as uncollectible. The table below shows the results of management’s analysis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
   
Impaired Loans
 
   
As of June 30, 2011
 
       
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average Recorded
Investment
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
With no specific related allowance recorded:                                        
Commercial real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential real estate
    392       392       -       392       -  
Commercial
    621       799       -       628       -  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
With a specific allowance recorded:
                                 
Commercial real estate
    3,600       3,827       798       3,628       -  
Residential real estate
    2,868       3,410       750       2,965       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Total:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 3,600     $ 3,827     $ 798     $ 3,628     $ -  
Residential real estate
  $ 3,260     $ 3,802     $ 750     $ 3,357     $ -  
Commercial
  $ 621     $ 799     $ -     $ 628     $ -  
Real estate construction
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Consumer
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
   
Impaired Loans
 
   
Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
                               
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal
Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded
 Investment
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
With no specific related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 3,041     $ 3,041     $ -     $ 3,110     $ -  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    900       900       -       306       -  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
With a specific allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
    3,671       3,671       960       3,722       -  
Residential real estate
    949       949       283       1,020       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Total:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 6,712     $ 6,712     $ 960     $ 6,832     $ -  
Residential real estate
  $ 949     $ 949     $ 283     $ 1,020     $ -  
Commercial
  $ 900     $ 900     $ -     $ 306     $ -  
Real estate construction
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Consumer
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
NOTE 5 – SEGMENT REPORTING

The Corporation has two reportable segments: a traditional commercial banking segment 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, 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 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 5 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information for the three months ended June 30, 2011and 2010:
 
2011
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 8,408     $ 342     $ 2     $ (224 )   $ 8,528  
Gain on sale of loans
    -       7,383       -       -       7,383  
Other revenues
    1,956       (1,278 )     456       (416 )     718  
Total revenues
    10,364       6,447       458       (640 )     16,629  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    1,574       174       159       (225 )     1,682  
Salaries and employee benefits
    2,428       3,173       276       -       5,877  
Other
    2,236       2,352       751       (415 )     4,924  
Total expenses
    6,238       5,699       1,186       (640 )     12,483  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,126     $ 748     $ (728 )   $ -     $ 4,146  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 696,532     $ 59,838     $ 10,692     $ (54,046 )   $ 713,016  

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 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  

 
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NOTE 5 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information for the six months ended June 30, 2011and 2010:

2011
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 16,845     $ 691     $ 5     $ (443 )   $ 17,098  
Gain on sale of loans
    286       12,613       -       -       12,899  
Other revenues
    2,627       (1,484 )     744       (846 )     1,041  
Total revenues
    19,758       11,820       749       (1,289 )     31,038  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    3,476       337       316       (444 )     3,685  
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,819       6,047       404       -       11,270  
Other
    3,989       3,977       1,264       (845 )     8,385  
Total expenses
    12,284       10,361       1,984       (1,289 )     23,340  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 7,474     $ 1,459     $ (1,235 )   $ -     $ 7,698  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 696,532     $ 59,838     $ 10,692     $ (54,046 )   $ 713,016  

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 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  

 
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NOTE 6 – 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, 2011 and 2010, 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, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
    
(In Thousands, Except for Share  and Per Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 2,671     $ 1,678  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,324,502       10,573,210  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.16  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         
Net income
  $ 2,671     $ 1,678  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,324,502       10,573,210  
Dilutive stock options
    66,949       18,915  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,391,451       10,592,125  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.16  

   
Six Months
   
Six Months
 
    
Ended
   
Ended
 
    
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
    
(In Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 4,958     $ 2,894  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,341,944       10,572,614  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.48     $ 0.27  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         
Net income
  $ 4,958     $ 2,894  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,341,944       10,572,614  
Dilutive stock options
    56,120       18,202  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,398,064       10,590,816  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.48     $ 0.27  
 
 
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NOTE 7 - 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 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Mortgage Corporation had derivative financial instruments with a notional value of $83.1 million and $76.8 million, respectively.  The fair value of these derivative instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $349 thousand and $281 thousand, respectively, and was included in other assets.

Included in other noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was a net loss of $2.0 million and a net loss of $2.2 million, respectively, relating to derivative instruments.

NOTE 8 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2011, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards update ("ASU") No. 2011-02, "A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring") which impacts FASB ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The amendments specify that in evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following conditions exist: the restructuring constitutes a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The amendments clarify the guidance on these points and give examples of both conditions. This update becomes effective for the Corporation for interim or annual reporting periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2011-02 will not have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” The Corporation will adopt ASU 2011-04, which generally aligns the principles of fair value measurements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), in its consolidated financial statements in the first quarter 2012. The provisions of ASU 2011-04 clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, and expand the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. While the provisions of ASU 2011-04 will increase the Corporation’s fair value disclosures the Corporation does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-04 to have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.
 
 
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NOTE 8 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” (ASU 2011-05). The Corporation will adopt ASU 2011-05, which revises the way in which comprehensive income is presented in the financial statements, in its consolidated financial statements in the first quarter 2012. The provisions of ASU 2011-05 give companies the option to present total comprehensive income, components of net income, and components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. While the provisions of ASU 2011-05 will amend the presentation of comprehensive income, the adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

NOTE 9 - 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:

Securities:  Fair values for securities available for sale 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 similar assets, 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).
 
 
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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE (continued) 

Impaired loans:  The fair values of impaired loans are measured on a nonrecurring basis as the fair value of the loan’s collateral for collateral-dependent loans.  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).

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 as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are summarized below:

   
Fair Value Measurement
 
   
at June 30, 2011 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
  $ 91,516     $ -     $ 91,516     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    56,519       -       56,519       -  
Derivative assets
    348       -       -       348  
Total Financial Assets-Recurring
  $ 148,383     $ -     $ 148,035     $ 348  
                                 
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Total Financial Liabilities-Recurring
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (1)
  $ 7,481     $ -     $ -     $ 7,481  
Other real estate owned (2)
    590       -       590       -  
Total Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
  $ 8,071     $ -     $ 590     $ 7,481  

(1)  Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.
(2)  Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.

 
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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

    
Fair Value Measurement
 
   
at December 31, 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
  $ 124,307     $ -     $ 124,307     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    82,244       -       82,244       -  
Derivative assets
    318       -       -       318  
Total Financial Assets-Recurring
  $ 206,869     $ -     $ 206,551     $ 318  
                                 
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
  $ 38     $ -     $ -     $ 38  
Total Financial Liabilities-Recurring
  $ 38     $ -     $ -     $ 38  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (1)
  $ 8,561     $ -     $ -     $ 8,561  
Other real estate owned (2)
    1,859       -       1,859       -  
Total Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
  $ 10,420     $ -     $ 1,859     $ 8,561  

 
(1)
Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.
 
(2)
Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for three month period ended June 30, 2011.

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance March 31, 2011
  $ 323  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    25  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance June 30, 2011
  $ 348  
 
 
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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE (Continued)

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for six month period ended June 30, 2011.

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance December 31, 2010
  $ 280  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    68  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance June 30, 2011
  $ 348  

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, 2011, 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
  $ 56,519     $ 2,044     $ 54,475  

The Corporation has elected to account for residential loans held for sale at fair value to eliminate the mismatch that would occur by 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.

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.

 
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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, 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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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                               
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 22,653     $ 22,653     $ 111,907     $ 111,907  
Securities available for sale
    91,516       91,516       124,307       124,307  
Restricted stock
    5,007       5,007       4,438       4,438  
Loans held for sale
    56,519       56,519       82,244       82,244  
Loans, net of allowance
    509,617       510,912       481,002       493,169  
Derivatives
    786       786       318       318  
Total financial assets
  $ 686,098     $ 687,393     $ 804,216     $ 816,383  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 507,913     $ 505,649     $ 627,848     $ 626,606  
Short-term borrowings
    107,457       107,806       80,348       81,513  
Long-term borrowings
    5,928       6,135       37,034       37,155  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,242       6,186       6,242  
Derivatives
    438       438       38       38  
Total financial liabilities
  $ 627,922     $ 626,270     $ 751,454     $ 751,554  

 
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NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In July as a result of recent regulatory changes associated with the Dodd-Frank Act, the Bank decided to discontinue operating the Mortgage Corporation as a separate wholly owned subsidiary and will now conduct all mortgage operations as a division of the Bank.  This change will not have any material impact on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operation.

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, 2010.  Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2011 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 challenging economic conditions or 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, periods of distress or dysfunction in significant portions of the global financial markets 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 during recent financial periods have resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions in the United States. There can be no assurance that the EESA, the ARRA or other actions taken by the federal government will 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, 2010.

 
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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:

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 Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.
 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities
 
The Corporation’s securities portfolio is classified as available for sale. At June 30, 2011 there were no non-agency mortgage backed securities or trust preferred 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 securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine the collectability of amounts due per the contractual terms of each 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, 2011 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. The Corporation’s evaluation of the deductibility or taxability of items included in the Corporation’s tax returns has not resulted in the identification of any material, uncertain tax positions.
 
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, please see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

 
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Off-Balance Sheet Items
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank issues commitments to extend credit and, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, these commitments amounted to $34.4 million and $36.1 million, respectively. These commitments do not necessarily represent cash requirements, since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on.
 
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Bank had approximately $141.6 million and $108.6 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.
 
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, 2011 and December 31, 2010 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 $2.3 million at June 30, 2011 and $1.9 million at December 31, 2010 and is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. The following table shows the changes to the Allowance for Losses on Mortgage Loans Sold.
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
   
Year ended
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
December 31, 2010
 
    (In Thousands)    
Allowance for losses on mortgage loans sold -beginning of period
  $ 1,991     $ 3,332     $ 3,332  
Provision charged to operating expense
    289       1,100       3,836  
Recoveries
    17       18       68  
Charge-offs
    (11 )     (820 )     (5,245 )
Allowance for losses on mortgage loans sold - end of period
  $ 2,286     $ 3,630     $ 1,991  

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Executive Summary

At June 30, 2011, the Corporation’s assets totaled $713.0 million, compared to $831.8 million at December 31, 2010, a decrease of $118.8 million. The decrease in assets is attributable in part to a decrease in loans held for sale of $25.7 million. Mortgage loan originations were down approximately 13.7% for the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Also contributing to the decrease in assets was an $88.5 million reduction in interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold as these funds were used to reduce wholesale funds and CDARS deposits. In spite of this wholesale activity, the core commercial bank experienced growth during the period. Loans held for investment totaled $520.7 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $491.5 million at year end 2010, an increase of $29.2 million. The increase in loans is attributable to a $21.9 million increase in commercial loans and a $19.8 million increase in commercial real estate loans that was partially offset by a $9.0 million decrease in residential loans and a $3.6 million decrease in real estate construction loans. Loans held for sale totaled $56.5 million, compared to $82.2 million at December 31, 2010, a decrease of $25.7 million. Loans held for sale fluctuates with the volume of loans originated during any given month and the length of time the loans are held prior to selling them in the secondary market. Deposits totaled $507.9 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $627.8 million at December 31, 2010. Noninterest bearing deposits increased approximately $45.0 million from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011, interest-bearing deposits declined by $164.9 million as a result of a deliberate reduction in wholesale and CDARS deposits that was intended to reduce excess liquidity and interest expense.

Net income for the second quarter of 2011 totaled $2.7 million up from $1.7 million for the same period in 2010.  Earnings per diluted share were $0.26 for the second quarter of 2011, compared to $0.16 per diluted share in the same period of 2010.
 
 
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Executive Summary (continued)
 
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 totaled $5.0 million compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 2010.  Diluted earnings per share for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $0.48 and $0.27 respectively.
 
The increase in earnings is primarily due to a $1.7 million decrease in interest expense, due to the low rate environment and favorable changes in deposit mix, a $525 thousand decrease in the provision for loan losses due to recoveries and an improvement in credit quality and $1.3 million in gains on the sale of other real estate.

Non-performing assets (“NPA”) totaled approximately $8.1 million or 1.1% of total assets at June 30, 2011 down from $11.0 million or 1.53% of total assets at March 31, 2011 and $12.1 million or 1.53% of total assets at June 30, 2010.  NPA are comprised of $7.5 million in non-accrual loans and $600 thousand in other real estate owned.
 
The Corporation is taking a cautious view of the economic environment in which it operates.  On a national basis, the economic recovery has been sluggish with select indicators pointing towards an increasing risk of “double dip” recession.  Locally, the rate of unemployment in the Commonwealth of Virginia compares favorably to national rates reported in the range of 9-10%.  Unemployment in Virginia has shown an improving trend over the last year as it fell from 6.4% in February to 6.0% in May compare to the rolling four quarter average of 6.55%.  Office vacancy rates in Northern Virginia have displayed an improving trend over the last year with the rolling four quarter vacancy rate dropping from 15.5% to 15.3%. The most recent quarter increased from 14.9% to 15.2%. Residential mortgage delinquency rates have slowed in the market while foreclosure rates have increased, posing continued risk to home values.  Further risk is posed to the Corporation’s local market as the risk of federal spending reductions is elevated with direct and indirect federal expenditures a major contributor to the Corporations’ local economy.  Management continually considers these and other economic factors in managing the affairs of the Corporation.

Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act authorized July 21, 2010 will shape the Corporation’s future operations in a variety of ways that are not yet fully understood as the regulatory authorities continue to write implementing regulations.  The July 21, 2011 anniversary is a trigger date for a number of provisions.  Most notable and relevant to the Corporation’s current and near term operations are the removal of federal preemption applicable to subsidiaries of national banks and the repeal of certain provisions of Federal Reserve Regulations Q.

The Mortgage Corporation operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank and uses the authorized federal preemption to alleviate licensing and supervision by the individual states.  Rather than obtaining a mortgage banking license in each state the Mortgage Corporation operates, any new mortgage banking business effective July 1, 2011 and forward will be conducted as a division of the Bank.  As a division of the Bank, the Mortgage Segment will continue to operate under the state licensing preemption enjoyed by the Bank under the National Bank Act.  The Mortgage Corporation as a separate legal entity will be wound down and cease to exist.  This change is not expected to have any material impact on the performance of the Mortgage Segment.

With the repeal of certain provisions of Federal Reserve Regulation Q, the Corporation plans to selectively offer products that pay interest on commercial demand deposit accounts in a manner that was previously prohibited.  With the implementation of these new products we will terminate the commercial paper program and encourage those clients to transfer their funds to an interest bearing deposit account as an alternative.  Implementation of this change is expected to reduce short term borrowings and increase commercial demand deposit account balances that are insured under the limits set forth by the FDIC.

Management will continue to monitor and make changes in the business as appropriate and to ensure compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Securities

The Corporation’s securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage backed securities, taxable municipal securities, and a CRA mutual fund.  The portfolio does not have any non agency mortgage backed securities or trust preferred securities.

At June 30, 2011 the fair value of the securities portfolio totaled approximately $91.5 million, compared to $124.3 million at December 31, 2010. 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 or trust preferred securities.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock consists of FHLB stock and FRB stock.  These stocks are classified as restricted stocks because their ownership is restricted to certain types of entities and they lack a market.  Restricted stock is carried at cost on the Corporation’s financial statements.  Dividends are paid semi-annually on FRB stock and the FHLB has declared quarterly dividends for each quarter in 2011.

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 $520.7 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $491.5 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $29.1 million. Commercial real estate loans increased approximately $19.8 million, residential real estate loans decreased $6.9 million and real estate construction loans decreased $3.6 million.  Commercial loans increased approximately $21.9 million. The increase in loans reflects a continued improvement in loan demand by local businesses, as seen through the increase in commercial real estate and commercial segments of the loan portfolio, and is principally due to improvement in economic conditions in North Virginia.  Please see Note 4 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 loan portfolio at June 30, 2011.

Commercial Real Estate Loans: This category of loans represents the largest segment of the loan portfolio and is comprised of owner occupied loans secured by the commercial property, totaled $139.4 million at June 30, 2011. Loans secured by income producing properties totaled $98.4 million and collectively accounted for 45.67% of the loans held for investment as of June 30, 2011.  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 24.74% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2011.  Of this amount, the following sub-categories exist as a percentage of the whole residential real estate loan portfolio:  home equity lines of credit, 16.7%; first trust mortgage loans, 70.7%; junior trust loans, 12.6%.

 
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Loans (continued)

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. 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 22.41% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2011.  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 6.62% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2011. 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: Consumer loans make up approximately 0.56% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of June 30, 2011. Most loans in this category 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. At June 30, 2011, LHFS at fair value totaled $56.5 million compared to $82.2 million at December 31, 2010.

 
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Loans Held for Sale (“LHFS”) (continued)

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.  During the first six months of 2011 we originated $284.1 million of loans processed in this manner, compared to $329.3 million for the same period of 2010.  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.

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.  During the first six months of 2011 the Bank purchased two loans in totaling $497 thousand for the Bank’s portfolio.  The Mortgage Corporation also transferred one loan totaling $147 thousand to the Bank in the first quarter of 2011 due to the Mortgage Corporation’s inability to sell the loan to a third party.

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 2011, $31.2 million in residential mortgage loans were originated under this type of delivery method, as compared to $39.1 million for the same period of 2010. Brokered loans accounted for 9.9% of the total loan volume for the first six months of 2011 compared to 10.6% for the same period of 2010.  We have historically brokered loans that do not conform to the products offered by the Mortgage Corporation.  As of April 1, 2011 the Mortgage Corporation began a phase out of brokering loans as a result of new disclosure and compensation regulations.  The Mortgage Corporation has increased its product line to include most of the products previously brokered and we do not believe that this change will have a material impact on our business.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $11.1 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $10.5 million at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was equivalent to approximately 2.12% of total loans held for investment at June 30, 2011 compared to 2.14% at December 31, 2010. Adequacy of the allowance is assessed and increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense no less than quarterly.  Charge-offs are taken when a loan is identified as uncollectible. For additional information about the allowance for loan losses, please see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Non-performing Assets

At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Bank had non-performing assets totaling $8.1 million and $10.4 million respectively. Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned. All non-performing loans are carried at the expected liquidation value of the underlying collateral.  The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets.

 
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The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

    
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
    
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Non-accrual and restructured loans:
               
Commercial real estate owner occupied
  $ 3,258     $ 6,345  
Commercial real estate income producing
    342       367  
Residential real estate
    3,260       949  
Commercial
    621       900  
Real estate construction
    -       -  
Consumer
    -       -  
Total non-accrual and restructured loans
    7,481       8,561  
                 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")
    590       1,859  
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 8,071     $ 10,420  
                 
Ratio of non-performing assets to:
               
Total loans plus OREO
    1.55 %     2.11 %
                 
Total Assets
    1.13 %     1.25 %
                 
Accruing Past due loans:
               
90 or more days past due
  $ -     $ 333  

Deposits

Deposits are the primary sources of funding loan growth.  At June 30, 2011, deposits totaled $507.9 million compared to $627.8 million on December 31, 2010, a decrease of $119.9 million.  Savings and interest-bearing deposits decreased $31.5 million from December 31, 2010 and totaled $126.9 million at June 30, 2011. Time deposits decreased $133.4 million from $385.5 million at December 31, 2010 to $252.1 million at June 30, 2011.  Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $44.9 million from $84.0 million at December 31, 2010 to $128.9 million at June 30, 2011. The decrease in savings and time deposits is due to a deliberate reduction in wholesale and CDARS deposits. The growth in noninterest-bearing accounts is attributable to new accounts and balance fluctuations of existing commercial accounts.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled approximately $77.8 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $72.2 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in shareholders’ equity is due to retained earnings net of dividends paid, share repurchases activity and reductions in net accumulated other comprehensive loss.  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 the Bank are classified as well capitalized, which is the highest rating.

 
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The following table outlines the regulatory components of the Corporation’s capital and risk based capital ratios.
 
Risk Based Capital Analysis
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
     
   
2011
   
2010
     
   
(In Thousands)
     
Tier 1 Capital:
               
Common stock
  $ 8,600     $ 8,664      
Capital surplus
    17,419       17,794      
Retained earnings
    51,946       47,530      
Less: Net unrealized loss on equity securities
    (2 )     (5 )    
Subordinated debentures
    6,000       6,000      
Less: Dissallowed servicing assets
    (136     (163 )    
Total Tier 1 capital
    83,827       79,820      
                     
Subordinated debentures not included in Tier 1
    -       -      
Allowance for loan losses
    7,583       7,049      
Unrealized gain on available for sale equity securities
    -       -      
      7,583       7,049      
                     
Total risk based capital
  $ 91,410     $ 86,869      
                     
Risk weighted assets
  $ 602,872     $ 560,112      
                     
Quarterly average assets
  $ 706,431     $ 834,810      
                 
Regulatory
 
Capital Ratios:
               
Minimum
 
Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
    13.90 %     14.25 %
4.00
Total risk based capital ratio
    15.16 %     15.51 %
8.00
Leverage ratio
    11.87 %     9.56 %
4.00

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary
 
Net income for the second quarter of 2011 totaled $2.7 million or $0.26 diluted earnings per share. This compares with $1.7 million or $0.16 diluted earnings per share for the same quarter in 2010.  The increase in earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 is primarily attributable to a $989 thousand decrease in interest expense as a result of a reduction in interest bearing deposits and long term borrowings. Noninterest income increased $823 thousand largely due to gains on the sale of other real estate owned that was partially offset by a $761 thousand increase in other noninterest expense primarily due to a $513 thousand increase in compensation and employee benefits.
 
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 totaled approximately $5.0 million or $0.48 diluted earnings per share compared to $2.9 million or $0.27 diluted earnings per share. The increase in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2011 is attributable to a $1.7 million decrease in interest expense and borrowings, a $639 thousand increase in other noninterest income due to gains generated by the sale of other real estate owned, and a $525 thousand decrease in the provision for loan losses.

 
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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 before the provision for loan losses totaled $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $6.0 million for the same period in 2010. The increase in net interest income is primarily due to lower funding costs and changes in the composition of earning assets. The annualized yield on earning assets improved from 4.58% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to 4.98% quarter ended June 30, 2011 as a result of a $38.9 million increase in average loans held for investment which overcame a reduction in the rate earned by the loan portfolio from 6.31% to 5.98%. The cost of interest bearing deposits and borrowings decreased from 1.68% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to 1.27% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as the average balances of the higher cost deposits and long-term borrowings decreased from period to period. Net interest margin was 4.00% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to 3.16% for the same period in 2010.
 
Net interest income before the provision for loan losses totaled $13.4 million for the first six months of 2011 compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2010. The annualized yield on earning assets for the first six months of 2011 was 4.80% compared to 4.90% for the same period in 2010. The cost of interest bearing deposits and borrowings for the first six months of 2011 was 1.30% compared to 1.87% for the same period in 2010 as each segment of deposits and borrowings bore a lower rate of interest in 2011 than in 2010. Net interest margin was 3.77% for the first six months of 2011 compared to 3.35% for the same period in 2010.
 
Volume and Rate Analysis
 
The following tables represent for the periods indicated the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for each category of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
 
Volume and Rate Analysis
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011 compared to 2010
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (24 )   $ 24     $ (48 )
Loans held for sale
    (230 )     (185 )     (45 )
Loans
    185       594       (409 )
Interest-bearing deposits
    (60 )     (60 )     -  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (129 )     373       (502 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (34 )     (19 )     (15 )
Money market deposit accounts
    (235 )     (60 )     (175 )
Savings accounts
    (7 )     (2 )     (5 )
Time deposits
    (594 )     (430 )     (164 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (870 )     (511 )     (359 )
FHLB Advances
    (87 )     66       (152 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (11 )     10       (21 )
Other short-term borrowings
    2       26       (24 )
Long-term borrowings
    (22 )     (19 )     (3 )
FDIC term note
    -       -       -  
Subordinated debentures
    (1 )     -       (1 )
Total decrease in interest expense
    (989 )     (428 )     (560 )
                         
Increase in net interest income
  $ 860     $ 801     $ 58  

 
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Volume and Rate Analysis

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011 compared to 2010
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ 259     $ 433     $ (174 )
Loans held for sale
    (270 )     (218 )     (52 )
Loans
    235       878       (643 )
Interest-bearing deposits
    (42 )     (54 )     12  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    182       1,039       (857 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (50 )     (21 )     (29 )
Money market deposit accounts
    (434 )     (79 )     (355 )
Savings accounts
    (16 )     (4 )     (12 )
Time deposits
    (827 )     (69 )     (758 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (1,327 )     (173 )     (1,154 )
FHLB Advances
    (274 )     18       (292 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (21 )     20       (41 )
Other short-term borrowings
    16       56       (40 )
Long-term borrowings
    (54 )     (67 )     13  
FDIC term note
    -       -       -  
Subordinated debentures
    -       -       -  
Total decrease in interest expense
    (1,660 )     (146 )     (1,514 )
                         
Increase in net interest income
  $ 1,842     $ 1,185     $ 657  

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following table presents for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in dollars and rates.

 
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Yield on Average Interest Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities

    
Three Months
 
   
Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities(1)
  $ 118,506     $ 580       1.96 %   $ 113,784     $ 604       2.12 %
Loans Held for Sale
    29,348       342       4.66 %     44,984       572       5.09 %
Loans(2)
    508,010       7,590       5.98 %     469,122       7,405       6.31 %
Interest bearing balances and federal funds sold
    28,575       17       0.24 %     128,864       77       0.24 %
Total interest earning assets
    684,439       8,529       4.98 %     756,754       8,658       4.58 %
Non-interest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    10,870                       8,885                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,843                       8,674                  
Other assets
    13,204                       32,781                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (10,789 )                     (9,056 )                
Total non-interest earning assets
    22,128                       41,284                  
Total Assets
  $ 706,567                     $ 798,038                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 23,431     $ 26       0.44 %   $ 37,501     $ 60       0.64 %
Money market deposit accounts
    108,988       156       0.57 %     132,409       391       1.18 %
Savings accounts
    2,848       2       0.28 %     3,942       9       0.91 %
Time deposits
    252,211       995       1.58 %     357,590       1,589       1.78 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    387,478       1,179       1.22 %     531,442       2,049       1.54 %
FHLB Advances
    26,484       24       0.36 %     11,662       111       3.81 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    37,097       19       0.20 %     25,307       30       0.47 %
Other short-term borrowings
    37,142       56       0.60 %     22,703       54       0.95 %
FHLB long-term borrowings
    6,466       55       3.40 %     8,681       77       3.55 %
FDIC term note
    29,997       297       3.96 %     29,997       297       3.96 %
Subordinated Debentures
    6,186       52       3.36 %     6,186       53       3.43 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    530,850       1,682       1.27 %     635,978       2,671       1.68 %
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    94,179                       73,409                  
Other liabilities
    5,643                       18,539                  
Total  liabilities
    630,672                       727,926                  
Shareholders' Equity
    75,893                       70,112                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
  $ 706,565                     $ 798,038                  
                                                 
Interest Spread(3)
                    3.72 %                     2.90 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin(4)
          $ 6,847       4.00 %           $ 5,987       3.16 %
 

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

 
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Yield on Average Interest Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
 
    
Six Month Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities(1)
  $ 126,848     $ 1,213       1.91 %   $ 83,596     $ 954       2.28 %
Loans held for sale
    29,186       691       4.74 %     38,293       961       5.02 %
Loans(2)
    501,501       15,123       6.03 %     472,897       14,888       6.30 %
Interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold
    54,269       72       0.27 %     96,021       114       0.24 %
Total interest earning assets
    711,804       17,099       4.80 %     690,807       16,917       4.90 %
Non-interest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    11,529                       8,157                  
Premises, land, and equipment
    8,885                       8,702                  
Other assets
    13,423                       26,981                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (10,694 )                     (9,213 )                
Total noninterest earning assets
    23,143                       34,627                  
Total Assets
  $ 734,947                     $ 725,434                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 23,428     $ 53       0.45 %   $ 30,531     $ 103       0.67 %
Money market deposit accounts
    116,540       350       0.60 %     131,103       784       1.20 %
Savings accounts
    2,876       3       0.21 %     4,038       19       0.94 %
Time deposits
    294,013       2,284       1.55 %     300,868       3,111       2.07 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    436,857       2,690       1.23 %     466,540       4,017       1.72 %
                                                 
Borrowings:
                                               
FHLB Advances
    15,564       39       0.50 %     14,668       313       4.27 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal fund purchased
    36,583       37       0.20 %     24,834       58       0.47 %
Other short-term borrowings
    34,643       105       0.61 %     18,906       89       0.94 %
FHLB long-term borrowings
    6,741       117       3.47 %     10,652       171       3.21 %
FDIC term note
    29,999       592       3.95 %     29,997       592       3.95 %
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       105       3.39 %     6,186       105       3.39 %
Total borrowings
    129,716       995       1.53 %     105,243       1,328       2.52 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    566,573       3,685       1.30 %     571,783       5,345       1.87 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    87,226                       69,970                  
Other liabilities
    6,631                       13,583                  
Total Liabilities
    660,430                       655,336                  
Shareholders' Equity
    74,517                       70,098                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
  $ 734,947                     $ 725,434                  
                                                 
Interest spread(3)
                    3.50 %                     3.03 %
                                                 
Net interest margin(4)
          $ 13,414       3.77 %           $ 11,572       3.35 %
 

 
(1) Securities are at amortized cost and includes restricted stock.
(2) Loans placed on nonaccrual status are included in loan balances.
(3) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets, less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) 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 noninterest income. Total noninterest income was $13.9 million for the first six months of 2011 compared to $13.3 million for the same period in 2010. Gains on the sale of loans originated by the Bank and Mortgage Corporation are the largest component of noninterest income. Gains on the sale of loans totaled $12.9 million for the first six months of 2011, compared to $13.6 million for the same period of 2010. The decrease in gains on the sale of loans was primarily due to a $45.2 million decrease in mortgage loans originated.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 other income totaled $131 thousand compared to a loss of $1.4 million for the same period in 2010. Included in other income at June 30, 2011 were gains from the sale of other real estate owned totaling $1.3 million.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $19.4 million for the first six months of 2011, compared to $19.5 million for the same period in 2010. Compensation and employee benefits totaled $11.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $10.6 million for the same period last year. Other operating expenses totaled $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $7.6 million for the same period in 2010. The provision for losses on mortgage loans sold decreased $811 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.

The table below provides the composition of other operating expenses.

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Advertising and promotional
  $ 1,159     $ 1,330  
Management fees
    598       1,038  
FDIC insurance
    407       137  
Investor fees
    364       374  
Business and franchise tax
    309       229  
Accounting and auditing
    302       307  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    289       1,100  
Data processing
    258       264  
Consulting fees
    209       184  
OREO Expense
    395       676  
Credit report
    134       184  
Telephone
    114       105  
Regulatory Examination
    96       84  
Loan and collection
    400       204  
Other
    1,787       1,383  
Total other operating expense   $ 6,821     $ 7,599  
 
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.

 
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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, sales of and interest on 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, 2011, overnight interest-bearing balances totaled $14.2 million and unpledged available for sale investment securities totaling approximately $36.7 million.
 
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, 2011, the Bank had a line of credit with the FHLB totaling $214.8 million and had outstanding short-term loans of $30.0 million, and an additional $5.9 million in term loans at fixed rates ranging from 2.93% to 4.97% leaving $178.9 million available on the line. In addition to the line of credit at the FHLB, the Bank and the Mortgage Corporation also issue repurchase agreements and commercial paper. As of June 30, 2011, outstanding repurchase agreements totaled approximately $37.9 million and commercial paper issued and other short-term borrowings amounted to $39.6 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, 2011, these lines totaled $40.4 million and were available as an additional funding source. The Corporation also has $6.2 million in subordinated debentures to support the capital needs of the Bank.
 
On February 11, 2009 the Bank issued $30.0 million in 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.

 
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Liquidity Management (continued)
 
The following table presents the composition of borrowings at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for the periods indicated.
 
Borrowed Funds Distribution

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Borrowings:
At Period End
           
FHLB advances
  $ 30,000     $ 5,417  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    5,929       7,036  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    37,887       41,047  
Other short-term borrowings
    9,571       33,884  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,999       29,998  
Total at period end
  $ 119,572     $ 123,568  

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Borrowings:
Average Balances
           
FHLB advances
  $ 15,564     $ 11,413  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    6,741       9,239  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    36,583       29,202  
Other short-term borrowings
    34,643       26,674  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,999       29,998  
Total average balance
  $ 129,716     $ 112,712  
 
Management believes the Corporation is well positioned with liquid assets, the ability to generate liquidity through liability funding and the availability of borrowed funds, to meet the liquidity needs of depositors and customers’ borrowing needs.
 
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, 2010.

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.
 
 
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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. The table below reflects the outcome of these analyses at June 30, 2011, assuming budgeted growth in the balance sheet. According to the model run for the six month period ended June 30, 2011, 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 1.94%. 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.
 
Interest Rate Sensitivity Management (continued)
The following table reflects the Corporation’s earnings sensitivity profile.
 
 
Increase in Federal
Funds Target Rate
   
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Earnings
   
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Economic Value
of Equity
 
    3.00 %     11.02 %     -0.57 %
    2.00 %     6.33 %     0.51 %
    1.00 %     1.94 %     0.79 %

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.

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.

 
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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 Corporation, the Bank and the Mortgage Corporation are from time to time parties 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 and the Mortgage Corporation may initiate legal actions against borrowers in connection with collecting defaulted loans. Such actions are not considered material by management unless otherwise disclosed.

The Mortgage Corporation received a subpoena dated May 3, 2011 from the United States Attorney's Office (the "U.S. Attorney's Office") for the Southern District of New York. Correspondence accompanying the subpoena indicated that the U.S. Attorney's Office is investigating potential violations by the Mortgage Corporation of the statutes, regulations, and rules governing the Federal Housing Administration's direct endorsement lender program and potential violations of sections 215, 656, 657, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1014, or 1344 of Title 18 or section 287, 1001, 1032, 1341, or 1343 of Title 18 affecting a federally insured financial institution in contemplation of a possible civil proceeding under 12 U.S.C. Section 1833a.

The subpoena requires the Mortgage Corporation to produce certain documents and designate a knowledgeable witness to testify with respect to the matters set forth above. The Corporation and its subsidiaries intend to cooperate fully with this investigation.

The Corporation cannot determine the outcome of this investigation or any related civil proceeding. In addition, the Corporation cannot predict how long the investigation will take or whether it or any of its subsidiaries will be required to take any additional actions.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the risk factors faced by the Corporation from those disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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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 first quarter of 2011 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, 2011
    3,677     $ 7.05       3,677       1,094,692  
May 1 - May 31, 2011
    -       -       -       1,094,692  
June 1 - June 30, 2011
    32,040       7.39       32,040       1,062,652  
      35,717     $ 7.36       35,717       1,062,652  

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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))
     
3.1.1*
  Articles of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Access National Corporation.
     
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 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Michael W. Clarke
   
Michael W. Clarke
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: August 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Charles Wimer
   
Charles Wimer
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)
 
 
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