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 September 30, 2010

or

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

For the transition period from _______ to __________

Commission File Number: 000-49929

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

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

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

(703) 871-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 November 1, 2010 was 10,394,026 shares.

 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets, September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (Audited)
 
Page 2
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 3
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 4
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
Page 6
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Page 7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Page 22
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Page 38
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
Page 39
       
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
Page 39
Item1A.
Risk Factors
 
Page 39
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Page 40
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
Page 40
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
 
Page 40
Item 5.
Other Information
 
Page 40
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
Page 41
 
Signatures
 
Page 42

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 13,012     $ 5,965  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold
    19,493       25,256  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    148,203       43,095  
Restricted stock
    4,572       4,743  
Loans held for sale, at fair value
    123,048       76,232  
Loans
    478,327       486,564  
Allowance for loan losses
    (9,722 )     (9,127 )
Net loans
    468,605       477,437  
Premises and equipment
    8,552       8,759  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,653       2,409  
Other real estate owned
    3,276       5,111  
Other assets
    13,424       17,872  
Total assets
  $ 800,266     $ 666,879  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $ 87,446     $ 69,782  
Savings and interest-bearing deposits
    160,897       138,988  
Time deposits
    358,614       257,875  
Total deposits
    606,957       466,645  
Other liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    69,815       64,249  
Long-term borrowings
    37,587       46,330  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
    11,638       15,691  
Total liabilities
  $ 732,183     $ 599,101  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, par value, $0.835; authorized, 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 10,459,826 shares at September 30, 2010 and 10,537,428 shares at December 31, 2009
  $ 8,734     $ 8,799  
Additional paid in capital
    18,207       18,552  
Retained earnings
    45,391       40,377  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    323       50  
Total shareholders' equity
    72,655       67,778  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 804,838     $ 666,879  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 8,190     $ 8,470  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    58       34  
Interest and dividends on securities
    583       712  
Total interest and dividend income
    8,831       9,216  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    1,888       2,469  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    155       310  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    372       469  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    57       57  
Total interest expense
    2,472       3,305  
                 
Net interest income
    6,359       5,911  
Provision for loan losses
    575       1,387  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    5,784       4,524  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    164       137  
Gain on sale of loans
    10,457       9,928  
Mortgage broker fee income
    430       244  
Other income (loss)
    (641 )     614  
Total noninterest income
    10,410       10,923  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,979       6,010  
Occupancy and equipment
    613       615  
Other operating expenses
    5,677       5,408  
Total noninterest expense
    12,269       12,033  
                 
Income before income taxes
    3,925       3,414  
                 
Income tax expense
    1,489       1,260  
NET INCOME
  $ 2,436     $ 2,154  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.23     $ 0.21  
Diluted
  $ 0.23     $ 0.21  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,474,543       10,451,416  
Diluted
    10,495,734       10,486,755  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 24,039     $ 25,918  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    172       112  
Interest and dividends on securities
    1,537       2,553  
Total interest and dividend income
    25,748       28,583  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    5,905       8,287  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    615       958  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    1,135       1,460  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    162       185  
Total interest expense
    7,817       10,890  
                 
Net interest income
    17,931       17,693  
Provision for loan losses
    1,321       4,816  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    16,610       12,877  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    490       401  
Gain on sale of loans
    24,095       38,267  
Mortgage broker fee income
    1,162       573  
Other income (loss)
    (2,037 )     4,894  
Total noninterest income
    23,710       44,135  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    16,595       21,444  
Occupancy and equipment
    1,943       1,895  
Other operating expenses
    13,276       21,123  
Total noninterest expense
    31,814       44,462  
                 
Income before income taxes
    8,506       12,550  
                 
Income tax expense
    3,176       4,962  
NET INCOME
  $ 5,330     $ 7,588  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.51     $ 0.73  
Diluted
  $ 0.50     $ 0.73  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,539,924       10,354,897  
Diluted
    10,559,122       10,400,753  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

                     
Accumulated
       
                     
Other
       
         
Additional
         
Compre-
       
   
Common
   
Paid in
   
Retained
   
hensive
       
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 8,799     $ 18,552     $ 40,377     $ 50     $ 67,778  
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       5,330       -       5,330  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $141)
    -       -       -       273       273  
Total comprehensive income
                                    5,603  
Stock option exercises (15,000 shares)
    13       39       -       -       52  
Dividend reinvestment plan (74,721 shares)
    62       355       -       -       417  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (167,323 shares)
    (140 )     (875 )     -       -       (1,015 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (316 )     -       (316 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       136       -       -       136  
 
                                       
Balance, September 30, 2010
  $ 8,734     $ 18,207     $ 45,391     $ 323     $ 72,655  
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ 8,551     $ 17,410     $ 31,157     $ 827     $ 57,945  
                                         
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       7,588       -       7,588  
Other comprehensive loss, unrealized holding losses arising during the period (net of tax, $179)
    -       -       -       (347 )     (347 )
Total comprehensive income
                                    7,241  
Stock option exercises (163,452 shares)
    136       415       -       -       551  
Dividend reinvestment plan (103,938 shares)
    87       440       -       -       527  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (25,130 shares)
    (21 )     (94 )     -       -       (115 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (310 )     -       (310 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       130       -       -       130  
                                         
Balance, September 30, 2009
  $ 8,753     $ 18,301     $ 38,435     $ 480     $ 65,969  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 5,330     $ 7,588  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    1,321       4,816  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    2,400       3,349  
Net gains/losses on sales and write-down of other real estate owned
    1,315       883  
Gain on sale of securities
    (186 )     (984 )
Deferred tax benefit
    (79 )     (1,008 )
Stock-based compensation
    136       130  
(Decrease) increase in valuation allowance on derivatives
    (680 )     176  
Amortization of premiums on securities
    105       38  
Depreciation and amortization
    336       443  
Loss on disposal of assets
    6       2  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
(Decrease) increase in valuation of loans held for sale carried at fair value
    (2,822 )     1,708  
(Increase) decrease in loans held for sale
    (43,994 )     22,204  
Decrease in other assets
    4,711       1,290  
Decrease in other liabilities
    (6,356 )     (4,140 )
Net cash  (used in) provided by operating activities
    (38,457 )     36,495  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    90,222       43,705  
Proceeds from sale of securities
    20,186       5,023  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (214,849 )     (30,766 )
Net increase (decrease) in loans
    4,226       (7,689 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment
    -       23  
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    3,805       350  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (122 )     (37 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (96,532 )     10,609  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    39,573       42,021  
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits
    100,740       (14,679 )
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    10,129       (13,080 )
Net decrease in other short-term borrowings
    (4,564 )     (34,809 )
Net (decrease) increase in long-term borrowings
    (8,743 )     6,193  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    469       1,078  
Repurchase of common stock
    (1,015 )     (116 )
Dividends paid
    (316 )     (310 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    136,273       (13,702 )
                 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    1,284       33,402  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
Beginning
    31,221       22,482  
Ending
  $ 32,505     $ 55,884  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ 7,796     $ 10,714  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 2,822     $ 7,112  
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities
               
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
  $ 414     $ (526 )
Transfers of loans held for investment to other real estate owned
  $ 3,285     $ 441  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS

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

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

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

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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

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

 
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NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

During the first nine months of 2010, the Corporation granted 103,500 stock options to officers, directors, and employees under the 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). Options granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value as of the grant date. Options granted have a vesting period of two and one half years and expire three and one half years after the issue date.  Stock–based compensation expense recognized in other operating expense during the first nine months of 2010 and 2009 was approximately $136 thousand and $130 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.

A summary of stock option activity under the Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 is presented as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
       
Expected life of options granted in years
    2.90  
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
    200,950  

                 
Weighted Avg.
       
                 
Remaining
       
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
in Years
   
Value
 
                           
Outstanding at beginning of year
    439,079     $ 6.44       1.56     $ 222,770  
Granted
    103,500     $ 5.97       2.90     $ -  
Exercised
    (15,000 )   $ 3.45       -     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (107,220 )   $ 8.24       0.26     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2010
    420,359     $ 5.97       1.58     $ 195,371  
                                 
Exercisable at September 30, 2010
    219,409     $ 6.81       0.88     $ 50  

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2009
 
       
Expected life of options granted in years
    2.84  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.09 %
Expected volatility of stock
    47 %
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %
         
Fair value of granted options
  $ 182,921  
Non-vested options
    181,675  

                 
Weighted Avg.
       
                 
Remaining
       
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
in Years
   
Value
 
                           
Outstanding at beginning of year
    589,617     $ 5.96       1.57     $ 284,885  
Granted
    105,750     $ 4.06       2.84     $ -  
Exercised
    (163,452 )   $ 3.37       0.06     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (53,836 )   $ 6.85       0.74     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2009
    478,079     $ 6.32       1.67     $ 329,279  
                                 
Exercisable at September 30, 2009
    296,404     $ 7.10       1.22     $ 102,233  

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

   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 145,036     $ 526     $ (60 )   $ 145,502  
Mortgage backed securities
    706       9       -       715  
Municipals - taxable
    470       6       -       476  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       10       -       1,510  
    $ 147,712     $ 551     $ (60 )   $ 148,203  

   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 40,022     $ 144     $ (12 )   $ 40,154  
Mortgage backed securities
    808       -       (65 )     743  
Municipals - taxable
    690       9       -       699  
CRA mutual fund
    1,500       -       (1 )     1,499  
    $ 43,020     $ 153     $ (78 )   $ 43,095  

 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

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

   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
                       
Due in one year or less
  $ 10,027     $ 10,068     $ 5,125     $ 5,145  
Due after one through five years
    45,080       45,234       15,000       15,023  
Due after five through ten years
    74,949       75,141       19,896       19,986  
Due after ten through  fifteen years
    14,980       15,059       -       -  
Municipals - taxable
                               
Due after one through five years
    470       476       690       699  
Mortgage backed securities
                               
Due in one year or less
    -       -       33       33  
Due after fifteen years
    706       715       776       710  
CRA Mutual Fund
    1,500       1,510       1,500       1,499  
Total
  $ 147,712     $ 148,203     $ 43,020     $ 43,095  

 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

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

   
Securities in a loss
   
Securities in a loss
             
   
Position for less than
   
Position for 12 Months
             
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
 September 30, 2010
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Securities available for sale:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 4,926     $ (60 )   $ -     $ -     $ 4,926     $ (60 )
Total
  $ 4,926     $ (60 )   $ -     $ -     $ 4,926     $ (60 )

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

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

NOTE 5 – LOANS

The following table presents the composition of the loans held for investment portfolio at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
Composition of Loan Portfolio
 
   
( In Thousands)
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
 
                         
Commercial real estate
  $ 223,574       46.74 %   $ 220,301       45.28 %
Residential real estate
    137,745       28.80       150,792       30.99  
Commercial
    78,556       16.42       72,628       14.93  
Real estate construction
    37,066       7.75       41,508       8.53  
Consumer and other
    1,386       0.29       1,335       0.27  
Total loans
  $ 478,327       100.00 %   $ 486,564       100.00 %
Less allowance for loan losses
    9,722               9,127          
Net loans   $ 468,605             $ 477,437          

 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING

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

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

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

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

2010
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 8,497     $ 840     $ 3     $ (509 )   $ 8,831  
Gain on sale of loans
    185       10,272       -       -       10,457  
Other revenues
    935       (847 )     280       (415 )     (47 )
Total revenues
    9,617       10,265       283       (924 )     19,241  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    2,354       461       167       (510 )     2,472  
Salaries and employee benefits
    2,143       3,735       101       -       5,979  
Other
    2,692       4,129       458       (414 )     6,865  
Total operating expenses
    7,189       8,325       726       (924 )     15,316  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 2,428     $ 1,940     $ (443 )   $ -     $ 3,925  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 763,756     $ 127,443     $ 45,982     $ (132,343 )   $ 804,838  

2009
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 8,853     $ 719     $ 10     $ (366 )   $ 9,216  
Gain on sale of loans
    401       9,527       -       -       9,928  
Other revenues
    567       551       291       (414 )     995  
Total revenues
    9,821       10,797       301       (780 )     20,139  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    3,217       287       168       (367 )     3,305  
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,967       4,043       -       -       6,010  
Other
    3,241       4,136       446       (413 )     7,410  
Total operating expenses
    8,425       8,466       614       (780 )     16,725  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 1,396     $ 2,331     $ (313 )   $ -     $ 3,414  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 662,073     $ 63,322     $ 46,405     $ (76,597 )   $ 695,203  

 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:

2010
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
    24,977     $ 1,801     $ 25     $ (1,055 )   $ 25,748  
Gain on sale of loans
    269       23,826       -       -       24,095  
Other revenues
    2,123       (2,121 )     866       (1,255 )     (387 )
Total revenues
    27,369       23,506       891       (2,310 )     49,456  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    7,506       880       487       (1,056 )     7,817  
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,512       9,866       217       -       16,595  
Other
    6,877       9,469       1,448       (1,254 )     16,540  
Total operating expenses
    20,895       20,215       2,152       (2,310 )     40,952  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 6,474     $ 3,291     $ (1,261 )   $ -     $ 8,504  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 763,756     $ 127,443     $ 45,982     $ (132,343 )   $ 804,838  

2009
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 27,281     $ 2,649     $ 29     $ (1,376 )   $ 28,583  
Gain on sale of loans
    401       37,866       -       -       38,267  
Other revenues
    2,183       4,037       887       (1,239 )     5,868  
Total revenues
    29,865       44,552       916       (2,615 )     72,718  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    10,580       1,169       518       (1,377 )     10,890  
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,781       15,663       -       -       21,444  
Other
    10,526       17,144       1,402       (1,238 )     27,834  
Total operating expenses
    26,887       33,976       1,920       (2,615 )     60,168  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 2,978     $ 10,576     $ (1,004 )   $ -     $ 12,550  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 662,073     $ 63,322     $ 46,405     $ (76,597 )   $ 695,203  

 
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NOTE 7 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

   
Three Months
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 2,436     $ 2,154  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,474,543       10,451,416  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.21  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Net income
  $ 2,436     $ 2,154  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,474,543       10,451,416  
Dilutive stock options
    21,191       35,339  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,495,734       10,486,755  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.21  

   
Nine Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 5,330     $ 7,588  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,539,924       10,354,897  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.73  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Net income
  $ 5,330     $ 7,588  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,539,924       10,354,897  
Dilutive stock options
    19,198       45,856  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,559,122       10,400,753  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.50     $ 0.73  

 
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NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Mortgage Corporation enters into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate loans where the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate.  The Mortgage Corporation then 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 September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Mortgage Corporation had derivative financial instruments with a notional value of $181.2 million and $103.0 million, respectively.  The fair value of these derivative instruments at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $1.1 million and $139 thousand, respectively, and was included in other assets.

Included in other noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 was a net loss of $3.6 million and a net loss of $834 thousand respectively, relating to derivative instruments.

NOTE 9 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

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

NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE 

Fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, is the exchange price, in an orderly
transaction that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale, between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or liability.  FASB ASC 820-

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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 a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).

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

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

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

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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

         
Fair Value Measurement
 
         
at September 30, 2010 Using
 
         
(In Thousands)
 
Description
 
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level
1)
   
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Financial Assets-Recurring
                       
Available for sale investment securities (1)
  $ 148,203     $ -     $ 148,203     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    123,048       -       123,048       -  
Derivative assets
    1,061       -       -       1,061  
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
    216       -       -       216  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (2)
    6,952       -       -       6,952  
Other real estate owned (3)
    3,276       -       3,276       -  

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

         
Fair Value Measurement
 
         
at December 31, 2009 Using
 
         
(In Thousands)
 
Description
 
Carrying 
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level
1)
   
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Financial Assets-Recurring
                       
Available for sale investment securities (1)
  $ 43,095     $ 43,095     $ -     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    76,232       -       76,232       -  
Derivative assets
    492       -       -       492  
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
    353       -       -       353  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (2)
    7,032       -       -       7,032  
Other real estate owned (3)
    5,111       -       5,111       -  

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

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance June 30, 2010
  $ 222  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    623  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, Settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance Septembet 30, 2010
  $ 845  

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

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance December 31, 2009
  $ 165  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    680  
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, Settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance September 30,  2010
  $ 845  

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 September 30, 2010, measured at fair value under FASB ASC 825-10 and the aggregate unpaid principal amount the Corporation is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(In Thousands)
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Difference
   
Contractual
Principal
 
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
  $ 123,048     $ 4,448     $ 118,600  

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

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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

Cash and Short-Term Investments

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

Securities

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

Loans Held for Sale

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

Loans

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits and Borrowings

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of all other deposits and borrowings is determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

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

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

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

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

   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
    (In Thousands)  
Financial assets:
             
  
       
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 32,505     $ 32,505     $ 31,221     $ 31,221  
Securities available for sale
    148,203       148,203       43,096       43,096  
Restricted stock
    4,572       4,572       4,743       4,743  
Loans held for sale
    123,048       123,048       76,232       76,232  
Loans, net of allowance
    468,607       472,208       477,437       475,865  
Derivatives
    1,367       1,367       492       492  
Total financial assets
  $ 778,302     $ 781,903     $ 633,221     $ 631,649  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 606,957     $ 606,222     $ 466,645     $ 466,668  
Short-term borrowings
    69,813       70,523       64,249       64,258  
Long-term borrowings
    37,587       38,461       46,330       46,351  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,245       6,186       6,248  
Derivatives
    228       228       353       353  
Total financial liabilities
  $ 720,771     $ 721,679     $ 583,763     $ 583,878  

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

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

In addition, a continuation of the recent turbulence in significant portions of the global financial markets, particularly if it worsens, could impact our performance, both directly by affecting our revenues and the value of our assets and liabilities, and indirectly by affecting our counterparties and the economy generally. Dramatic declines in the commercial and residential real estate markets have resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions in the United States. Concerns about the stability of the U.S. financial markets generally have reduced the availability of funding to certain financial institutions, leading to a tightening of credit, reduction of business activity, and increased market volatility. There can be no assurance that the EESA, the ARRA or other actions taken by the federal government will stabilize the U.S. financial system or alleviate the industry or economic factors that may adversely affect our business. In addition, our business and financial performance could be impacted as the financial industry restructures in the current environment, both by changes in the creditworthiness and performance of our counterparties and by changes in the competitive and regulatory landscape due to the Dodd-Frank Act or otherwise. For additional discussion of risk factors that may cause our actual future results to differ materially from the results indicated within forward looking statements, please see “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of the Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

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

Off-Balance Sheet Items
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank issues commitments to extend credit and, at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, these commitments amounted to $16.9 million and $15.3 million, respectively.  These commitments do not necessarily represent cash requirements, since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on.
 
At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had approximately $128.7 million and $125.6 million respectively, in unfunded lines of credit and letters of credit.  These lines of credit, if drawn upon, would be funded from routine cash flows and short-term borrowings.
 
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Off-Balance Sheet Items (continued)
 
The Bank maintains a reserve for potential off-balance sheet credit losses that is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the balance in this account totaled $297 thousand.  The Mortgage Corporation maintains a similar reserve, the Allowance for Losses on Loans Sold for potential liability under standard representations and warranties issued in connection with loans sold. This reserve totaled $4.5 million at September 30, 2010 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2009 and is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. During the first nine months of 2010 the Mortgage Corporation charged $1.2 million to the allowance for losses on loans sold.  The following table shows the changes to the Allowance for Losses on Mortgage Loans Sold.
  
   
Nine months ended September 30,
   
Year ended
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
       
Allowance for losses on mortgage loans sold -beginning of period
  $ 3,332     $ 1,439     $ 1,439  
                         
Settlements in lieu of loan repurchase
    1,237       2,932       3,080  
Other losses
    7       77       77  
Provision for loan losses
    2,400       3,349       5,050  
Allowance for losses on mortgage loans sold - end of period
  $ 4,488     $ 1,779     $ 3,332  
 

 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Executive Summary

At September 30, 2010, the Corporation’s assets totaled $804.8 million, up from $666.9 million at December 31, 2009, an increase of $138.0 million.  Securities available for sale increased from $47.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $152.8 at September 30, 2010.  The Corporation increased the size of its securities portfolio to allocate excess liquidity provided by increased deposits from its customers.  Loans held for investment totaled $478.3 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $486.6 million at year end 2009, a decrease of $8.3 million.  The decrease in loans is attributable to a $13.1 million decrease in residential loans and a $4.4 million decrease in real estate construction loan that was partially offset by a $5.9 million increase in commercial loans and a $3.3 million increase in commercial real estate loans. At September 30, 2010, loans secured by real estate collateral comprised 83.3% of our total loan portfolio, with loans secured by commercial real estate contributing 46.7% of our total loan portfolio, loans secured by residential real estate contributing 28.8% and construction loans contributing 7.8%.  Loans held for sale totaled $123.0 million, compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2009, an increase of $46.8 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.   Total deposits increased $140.4 million to $607.0 million at September 30, 2010, compared to $466.6 million at December 31, 2009.

Net income for the third quarter of 2010 totaled $2.4 million compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2009.  Earnings per diluted share were $0.23 for the third quarter of 2010, compared to $0.21 per diluted share in the same period of 2009.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $5.3 million or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.6 million or $0.73 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  The decrease in earnings is primarily due to a $14.2 million decrease in gains on the sale of loans as a result of a 49.9% decrease in mortgage loan originations. The decrease in gains on the sale of loans was partially offset by a $4.8 million decrease in salaries and benefits and a $7.8 million decrease in other operating expenses.  Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled approximately $10.2 million or 1.27% of total assets at September 30, 2010 down from $15.8 million or 2.28% of total assets at September 30, 2009.  NPAs are comprised of $7.0 million in non-accrual loans and $3.3 million in other real estate owned.  Subsequent to September 30, 2010, non-performing assets has been reduced to $8.7 million from a foreclosure on a non-accrual loan and sale of the property.   Senior lending officers meet on a bi-weekly basis to review the status of non-performing assets and to develop action plans designed to minimize any future losses. At times, these action plans included loan re-structuring, foreclosure and legal actions.  The Corporation believes that management of non-performing loans will continue to be a high priority for the remainder of 2010

 
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The U.S. economy appears to be transitioning to a gradual recovery period over the balance of 2010 and we are beginning to see signs of improvement in our local market.  The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 50.2, up from 48.6 in September, but remains well below 90, the level which indicates a stable economy.  The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, rose 1.1% over the last 12 months ending in September, indicating prices are rising at a slow pace. While the unemployment rate in the nation was 9.2% in September, the unemployment rate for Fairfax County has dropped from a high in February of 5.5% to 4.6% in September.    During the first nine months of 2010 the average price for homes in Fairfax County has risen 10.4% from $415,265 to $458,482.  While being cautiously optimistic about the economy the Corporation is well positioned with strong liquidity reserves for future growth.

Earning Assets

Earning assets are comprised of securities, loans, loans held for sale, and interest earning balances held at the Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank.  Earning assets totaled $769.7 million at September 30, 2010, up from $634.2 million at December 31, 2009.

Securities

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

At September 30, 2010 the fair value of the securities portfolio totaled approximately $148.2 million, up from $43.1 million on December 31, 2009. The increase is primarily due to growth in deposits. All securities were classified as available for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are accounted for at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses recorded directly to a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of associated tax effect. Investment securities are used to provide liquidity, to generate income, and to temporarily supplement loan growth as needed.  The investment portfolio does not contain any non-agency mortgage backed securities or trust preferred securities.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock consists of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) stock and Federal Reserve Bank (“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 semiannually on FRB stock and the FHLB has paid quarterly dividends for the last three quarters of  2009 and the first three quarters of 2010.

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 $478.3 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $486.6 million at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $8.3 million. Commercial real estate loans increased $3.3 million, residential real estate loans decreased $13.1 million and real estate construction loans decreased $4.4 million.  Commercial loans increased approximately $5.9 million. The decrease in total loans reflects weak loan demand as a result of current economic conditions and our conservative underwriting standards given our economic outlook.  See Note 5 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for a table that summarizes the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio.  The following is a summary of the loans portfolio at September 30, 2010.

 
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Commercial Real Estate Loans: This category of loans represents the largest segment of the loan portfolio and comprised 46.74% of the loans held for investment as of September 30, 2010.  These loans generally fall into one of three situations in order of magnitude: first, loans supporting an owner occupied commercial property; second, properties used by non-profit organizations such as churches or schools where repayment is dependent upon the cash flow of the non-profit organizations; and third, loans supporting a commercial property leased to third parties for investment.  Commercial real estate loans are
secured by the subject property and underwritten to policy standards.  Policy standards approved by the Board of Directors from time to time set forth, among other considerations, loan-to-value limits, cash flow coverage ratios, and the general creditworthiness of the obligors.

Residential Real Estate Loans:  This category represents the second largest segment of the loans held for investment and includes loans secured by first or second mortgages on one to four family residential properties. This segment comprised 28.80% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of September 30, 2010.  Of this amount, the following sub-categories exist as a percentage of the whole residential real estate loan portfolio:  home equity lines of credit, 13.68%; first trust mortgage loans, 69.76%; junior trust loans, 13.73%; and multi-family loans and loans secured by farmland, 2.83%.

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 16.42% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of September 30, 2010.  These loans are made to businesses or individuals within our target market for business purposes.  Typically the loan proceeds are used to support working capital and the acquisition of fixed assets of an operating business.  We underwrite these loans based upon our assessment of the obligor(s)’ ability to generate operating cash flows in the future necessary to repay the loan.  To address the risks associated with the uncertainties of future cash flows, these loans are generally well secured by assets owned by the business or its principal shareholders/owners and the principal shareholders/owners are typically required to guarantee the loan.

Real Estate Construction Loans: Real estate construction loans, also known as construction and land development loans, comprise 7.75% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of September 30, 2010.  These loans generally fall into one of three categories:  first, loans to individuals that are ultimately used to acquire property and construct an owner occupied residence; second, loans to builders for the purpose of acquiring property and constructing homes for sale to consumers; and third, loans to developers for the purpose of acquiring land that is developed into finished lots for the ultimate construction of residential or commercial buildings.  Loans of these types are generally secured by the subject property within limits established by the Board of Directors based upon an assessment of market conditions and updated from time to time.  The loans typically carry recourse to principal owners.   In addition to the repayment risk associated with loans to individuals and businesses, loans in this category carry construction completion risk.  To address this additional risk, loans of this type are subject to additional administration procedures designed to verify and ensure progress of the project in accordance with allocated funding, project specifications and time frames.

Consumer and Other Loans:  Consumer and Other Loans make up approximately 0.29% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of September 30, 2010.  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.

 
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Loans Held for Sale (“LHFS”)

LHFS are residential mortgage loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation to consumers and underwritten in accordance with standards set forth by an institutional investor to whom we expect to sell the loans for a profit.  Loan proceeds are used for the purchase or refinance of the property securing the loan.  Loans are sold with the servicing released to the investor.  The LHFS loans are closed by the Mortgage Corporation and held on average fifteen to thirty days pending their sale primarily to mortgage banking subsidiaries of large financial institutions. The Mortgage Corporation is also approved to sell loans directly to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and is able to securitize loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration.  In certain circumstances, the Bank will purchase adjustable rate mortgage loans in the Bank’s market area directly from the Mortgage Corporation to supplement loan growth in the Bank’s portfolio.  These circumstances are infrequent and totaled $40 thousand in the first nine months of 2010. Loans that are held in the Bank’s portfolio resulting from the Mortgage Corporation’s inability to sell the loan to a third party total less than $800 thousand.  In the nine months ended September 30, 2010 we originated $561.1 million of loans processed in this manner, compared to $1.2 billion of mortgage loan originations during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  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. During the first nine months of 2010 the Mortgage Corporation paid $1.2 million to counter parties in lieu or repurchasing loans previously sold that have defaulted.  There is also a risk that loans originated may not be purchased by our investors.  The Mortgage Corporation attempts to manage these risks by the on-going maintenance of an extensive quality control program, an internal audit and verification program, and a selective approval process for investors and programs offered.  At September 30, 2010, LHFS at fair value totaled $123.0 million compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2009.

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 nine months of 2010, $58.7 million in residential mortgage loans were originated under this type of delivery method, as compared to $29.8 million for the same period of 2009. Brokered loans accounted for 9.5% of the total loan volume for the first nine months of 2010 compared to 2.4% for the same period of 2009.  We broker loans that do not conform to the products offered by the Mortgage Corporation.  Fluctuations in demand for certain loan products makes brokered loans subject to wide fluctuations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $9.7 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $9.1 million at year end 2009.  The allowance for loan losses was equivalent to approximately 2.0% of total loans held for investment at September 30, 2010 and 1.9% at December 31, 2009. The level of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management through an ongoing detailed analysis of historical loss rates and risk characteristics within the portfolio as a whole and management has concluded the amount of our reserve and the methodology applied to arrive at the amount of the reserve is justified and appropriate. Outside of our own analysis, our reserve adequacy and methodology are reviewed on a regular basis by an internal audit program and bank regulators, and such reviews have not resulted in any material adjustment to the reserve.   The table below, Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses, reflects the allocation by the different loan types.  The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is a combination of specific allocations and percentage allocations on pools of loans, as discussed below.

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

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same periods in 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Changes in the Allowance for Loan Losses

   
Three months ended September 30,
   
Nine months ended September 30,
   
Year ended
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
   
December 31,2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
       
Allowance for loan losses-beginning of period
  $ 9,348     $ 8,077     $ 9,127     $ 7,462     $ 7,462  
Loans Charged off:
                                       
Commercial
    18       314       213       1,455       1,541  
Commercial real estate
    -       537       624       1,648       1,648  
Real estate construction
    39       519       48       612       1,247  
Residential real estate
    200       157       346       851       851  
Consumer and other
    -       -       -       22       23  
Total Charge-offs
    257       1,527       1,231       4,588       5,310  
Recoveries:
                                       
Commercial
    11       206       389       213       374  
Commercial real estate
    39       -       85       159       294  
Real estate construction
    -       -       5       66       66  
Residential real estate
    6       36       26       51       79  
Consumer and other
    -       -       -       -       98  
Total Recoveries
    56       242       505       489       911  
Net Charge-offs
    201       1,285       726       4,099       4,399  
Provision for loan losses
    575       1,387       1,321       4,816       6,064  
Allowance for loan losses-end of period
  $ 9,722     $ 8,179     $ 9,722     $ 8,179     $ 9,127  

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

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance for
Loan Loss
   
Percentage
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance for
Loan Loss
   
Percentage
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 223,574       46.74 %   $ 5,194       53.43 %   $ 220,301       45.28 %   $ 4,285       46.95 %
Residential real estate
    137,745       28.80       2,577       26.51       150,792       30.99       2,690       29.47  
Commercial
    78,556       16.42       1,129       11.61       72,628       14.93       1,589       17.41  
Real estate construction
    37,066       7.75       811       8.34       41,508       8.53       549       6.02  
Consumer and other
    1,386       0.29       11       0.11       1,335       0.27       14       0.15  
    $ 478,327       100.00 %   $ 9,722       100.00 %   $ 486,564       100.00 %   $ 9,127       100.00 %

Non-performing Assets

At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had non-performing assets totaling $10.2 million and $12.1 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.  

The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:                
Commercial real estate
  $ 4,121     $ 3,631  
Real estate construction
    1,489       1,689  
Residential real estate
    1,265       1,504  
Commercial
    77       208  
Consumer and other
    -       -  
Total non-accrual loans
    6,952       7,032  
                 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")
    3,276       5,111  
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 10,228     $ 12,143  
                 
Restructured loans included in non-accrual loans
    -       -  
                 
Ratio of non-performing assets to:
               
Total net loans plus OREO
    2.17 %     2.52 %
                 
Total Assets
    1.27 %     1.82 %
                 
Accruing Past due loans:
               
90 or more days past due
  $ -     $ -  

 
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Deposits

Deposits are the primary sources of funding loan growth. At September 30, 2010, deposits totaled $607.0 million compared to $466.6 million on December 31, 2009, an increase of $140.4 million. Savings and interest-bearing deposits increased $21.9 million from December 31, 2009 and totaled $160.9 million at September 30, 2010. Time deposits increased $100.7 million from $257.9 million at December 31, 2009 to $358.6 million at September 30, 2010. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $17.7 million from $69.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $87.4 million at September 30, 2010. The growth in savings and time deposits is largely due to an increase in deposits from municipalities. The growth in noninterest-bearing accounts is primarily due to 153 new accounts opened during the first nine months in 2010.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled approximately $72.7 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $67.8 million at December 31, 2009. The increase in shareholders’ equity is due to retained earnings net of dividends paid and share repurchase activity. Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain. These risk based capital guidelines take into consideration risk factors, as defined by the banking regulators, associated with various categories of assets, both on and off the balance sheet. Both the Corporation and Bank are classified as well capitalized, which is the highest rating.

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

Risk Based Capital Analysis

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
       
   
2010
   
2009
       
   
(In Thousands)
       
Tier 1 Capital:
                 
 Common stock
  $ 8,734     $ 8,799        
 Capital surplus
    18,207       18,552        
 Retained earnings
    45,391       40,376        
 Less: Net unrealized loss on equity securities
    -       -        
 Subordinated debentures
    6,000       6,000        
 Less: Dissallowed servicing assets
    152       (123 )      
Total Tier 1 capital
    78,180       73,604        
                       
Subordinated debentures not included in Tier 1
    -       -        
Allowance for loan losses
    7,158       6,861        
 Unrealized gain on available for sale equity securities
    5       -        
      7,163       6,861        
                       
Total risk based capital
  $ 85,343     $ 80,465        
                       
Risk weighted assets
  $ 569,777     $ 546,288        
                       
Quarterly average assets
  $ 802,205     $ 685,754        
                   
Regulatory
 
Capital Ratios:
                 
Minimum
 
 Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
    13.72 %     13.47 %  
4.00
%
 Total risk based capital ratio
    14.98 %     14.73 %  
8.00
%
 Leverage ratio
    9.75 %     10.73 %  
4.00
%
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary
 
Net income for the third quarter of 2010 totaled $2.4 million or $0.23 diluted earnings per share. This compares with $2.2 million or $0.21 diluted earnings per share for the same quarter in 2009. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $5.3 million or $0.50 diluted earnings per share, down from $7.6 million or $0.73 diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  The decrease in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily due to a 68.3% decrease in net income from mortgage banking activities that was partially offset by a 136.0% increase in net income from the banking segment. The decrease in earnings is primarily due to a $14.2 million decrease in gains on the sale of loans as a result of a 49.9% decrease in mortgage loan originations.

 
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Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income, the principal source of earnings, is the amount of income generated by earning assets (primarily loans and investment securities) less the interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily deposits) used to fund earning assets. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $6.4 million compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2009. The increase in net interest income is primarily due to lower funding costs.  Net interest margin was 3.36% for the third quarter of 2010 compared with 3.46% for the third quarter of 2009. The decrease in net interest margin is due in part to the increase in interest bearing balances and securities at lower interest rates. Average earning assets for the three month period ending September 30, 2010 totaled $757.7 million compared to $682.6 million for the same period in 2009, an increase of $75.1 million.  The increase in average earning assets is primarily due to a $57.1 million increase in investment securities and a $26.7 million increase in interest-bearing balances.
 
Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $17.9 million, compared to $17.7 million recorded for the same period in 2009. Net interest margin was 3.35% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to 3.37% for the same period in 2009.  Average earning assets for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010 totaled $713.2 million up from $699.4 million for the same period in 2009, a increase of $13.8 million.  The increase in average earning assets is primarily due to a $24.9 million increase in securities and a $27.7 million increase in interest-bearing balances.  The volume rate analysis table below reflects the changes in net interest income due to changes in volume and rates.The following table presents volume and rate analysis for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to 2009:
 
Volume and Rate Analysis

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010 compared to 2009
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (129 )   $ 389     $ (518 )
Loans held for sale
    122       221       (99 )
Loans
    (402 )     (416 )     14  
Interest-bearing deposits
    24       17       7  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (385 )     211       (596 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (53 )     (3 )     (50 )
Money market deposit accounts
    (58 )     105       (163 )
Savings accounts
    (7 )     (2 )     (5 )
Time deposits
    (463 )     313       (776 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (581 )     413       (994 )
FHLB Advances
    (182 )     (134 )     (48 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (2 )     6       (8 )
Other short-term borrowings
    29       29       -  
Long-term borrowings
    (97 )     (108 )     11  
FDIC term note
    1       -       1  
Subordinated debentures
    -       -       -  
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
  $ (832 )   $ 206     $ (1,038 )
                         
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
  $ 447     $ 5     $ 442  

 
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The following table presents volume and rate analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to 2009:

Volume and Rate Analysis

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010 compared to 2009
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (1,016 )   $ 683     $ (1,699 )
Loans held for sale
    (847 )     (729 )     (118 )
Loans
    (1,032 )     (896 )     (136 )
Interest-bearing deposits
    60       50       10  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (2,835 )     (892 )     (1,943 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    (73 )     33       (106 )
Money market deposit accounts
    92       425       (333 )
Savings accounts
    (20 )     (5 )     (15 )
Time deposits
    (2,381 )     (219 )     (2,162 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (2,382 )     234       (2,616 )
FHLB Advances
    (356 )     (358 )     2  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (10 )     6       (16 )
Other short-term borrowings
    23       25       (2 )
Long-term borrowings
    (448 )     (413 )     (35 )
FDIC term note
    124       134       (10 )
Subordinated debentures
    (23 )     -       (23 )
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
  $ (3,072 )   $ (372 )   $ (2,700 )
                         
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
  $ 237     $ (520 )   $ 757  

 
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The following tables present average balances, the yield on average earning assets and the rates on average interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Three Months Ended

   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities
  $ 127,467     $ 583       1.83 %   $ 70,320     $ 712       4.05 %
Loans held for sale
    70,913       840       4.74 %     52,967       718       5.42 %
Loans(1)
    471,308       7,350       6.24 %     497,969       7,752       6.23 %
Interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold
    88,014       58       0.26 %     61,301       34       0.22 %
Total interest earning assets
    757,702       8,831       4.66 %     682,557       9,216       5.40 %
Noninterest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    12,516                       6,708                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,609                       12,862                  
Other assets
    33,155                       14,802                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,625 )                     (8,250 )                
Total noninterest earning assets
    44,655                       26,122                  
Total Assets
  $ 802,357                     $ 708,679                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 34,217     $ 47       0.55 %   $ 35,376     $ 100       1.13 %
Money market deposit accounts
    133,866       319       0.95 %     100,023       377       1.51 %
Savings accounts
    3,862       9       0.93 %     4,408       16       1.45 %
Time deposits
    356,644       1,513       1.70 %     302,287       1,976       2.61 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    528,589       1,888       1.43 %     442,094       2,469       2.23 %
Borrowings:
                                               
FHLB Advances
    8,202       71       3.46 %     22,535       253       4.49 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    28,376       23       0.32 %     22,193       25       0.45 %
Other short-term borrowings
    26,451       61       0.92 %     13,697       32       0.93 %
FHLB Long-term borrowings
    8,127       73       3.59 %     20,210       170       3.36 %
FDIC Term Note
    29,998       300       4.00 %     29,996       299       3.99 %
Subordinated Debentures
    6,186       57       3.69 %     6,186       57       3.69 %
Total borrowings
    107,340       585       2.18 %     114,817       836       2.91 %
Total interest-bearing deposits and borrowings
    635,929       2,473       1.56 %     556,911       3,305       2.37 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    74,870                       74,878                  
Other liabilities
    21,286                       11,208                  
Total liabilities
    732,085                       642,997                  
Shareholders' Equity
    70,272                       65,682                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 802,357                     $ 708,679                  
                                                 
Interest Spread(2)
                    3.11 %                     3.03 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin(3)
          $ 6,358       3.36 %           $ 5,911       3.46 %

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

 
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The following tables present average balances, the yield on average earning assets and the rates on average interest-bearing liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Nine Months Ended

   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Securities
  $ 98,381     $ 1,537       2.08 %   $ 73,491     $ 2,553       4.63 %
Loans held for sale
    49,144       1,801       4.89 %     68,906       2,648       5.12 %
Loans(1)
    472,361       22,238       6.28 %     491,375       23,270       6.31 %
Interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold
    93,323       172       0.25 %     65,613       112       0.23 %
Total interest-earning assets
    713,209       25,748       4.81 %     699,385       28,583       5.45 %
Noninterest-earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    9,652                       6,345                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,671                       9,050                  
Other assets
    28,788                       18,676                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,352 )                     (7,919 )                
Total noninterest-earning assets
    37,759                       26,152                  
Total Assets
  $ 750,968                     $ 725,537                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 31,774     $ 150       0.63 %   $ 27,242     $ 223       1.09 %
Money market deposit accounts
    132,034       1,103       1.11 %     87,254       1,011       1.54 %
Savings accounts
    3,979       28       0.94 %     4,456       48       1.44 %
Time deposits
    319,664       4,624       1.93 %     330,293       7,005       2.83 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    487,451       5,905       1.62 %     449,245       8,287       2.46 %
Borrowings:
                                               
FHLB Advances
    12,489       384       4.10 %     24,144       740       4.09 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    26,028       81       0.41 %     24,363       91       0.50 %
Other short-term borrowings
    21,449       150       0.93 %     17,848       127       0.95 %
FHLB Long-term borrowings
    9,801       244       3.32 %     26,300       692       3.51 %
FDIC Term Note
    29,997       892       3.96 %     25,491       768       4.02 %
Subordinated Debentures
    6,186       162       3.49 %     6,186       185       3.99 %
Total borrowings
    105,950       1,913       2.41 %     124,332       2,603       2.79 %
Total interest-bearing deposits and borrowings
    593,401       7,818       1.76 %     573,577       10,890       2.53 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    71,507                       78,535                  
Other liabilities
    15,820                       9,866                  
Total liabilities
    87,327                       661,978                  
Shareholders' Equity
    70,240                       63,559                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 750,968                     $ 725,537                  
                                                 
Interest Spread(2)
                    3.06 %                     2.92 %
                                                 
Net Interest Margin(3)
          $ 17,930       3.35 %           $ 17,693       3.37 %

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

 
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Noninterest Income

Noninterest income consists of revenue generated from financial services and activities other than lending and investing.  The Mortgage Corporation provides the most significant contributions to noninterest income.  Total noninterest income was $10.4 million for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2009. Noninterest income totaled $23.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, compared to $44.1 million for the same period in 2009.  Gains on the sale of loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation are the largest component of noninterest income. Gains on the sale of loans totaled $10.5 million and $24.1 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010, compared to $9.9 million and $38.3 for the same periods of 2009.  Gains on the sale of loans fluctuate with the volume of mortgage loans originated.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Mortgage Corporation originated $561.1 million in mortgage loans, down from $1.2 billion for the same period in 2009.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 other income reflected a loss of $2.0 million as a result of a $3.6 million loss relating to derivatives and hedging activities associated with loans held for sale and a $4.1 million decrease in mortgage loan settlement fees due to a restructuring of fees on mortgage loans.  Losses on hedging activities occur when the market value of the loans being hedged increases, conversely when the market value of the loans being hedged declines, the market value of the securities used to hedge our loans increase and gains on hedging activities are realized.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $12.3 million and $31.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $12.0 million and $44.5 million and for the same period in 2009.   Salaries and employee benefits totaled $6.0 million and $16.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $6.0 million and $21.4 million for the same period last year.  The decrease is primarily due to lower commissions paid in 2010 related to the decrease in mortgage loan originations. Other operating expenses totaled $5.7 million and $13.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $5.4 million and $21.1 million for the same period in 2009.   Advertising expense decreased $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  Management fees decreased $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  Management fees relate to the operation of certain Mortgage Corporation branches and fluctuate with the volume of loan production. The provision for losses on loans sold decreased $949 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. This provision relates to potential expenses associated with liability under standard representation and warranties on mortgage loans sold.

 
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The table below provides the composition of other operating expenses.

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Provision for losses on loans sold
  $ 2,400     $ 3,349  
Management fees expense
    2,105       5,573  
Advertising and promotional expense
    2,034       4,255  
OREO Expense
    1,324       1,052  
Investor fees expense
    568       1,237  
Accounting and auditing expense
    460       460  
Loan and collection expense
    399       284  
Data processing expense
    379       364  
Business and franchise tax expense
    341       336  
FDIC insurance expense
    324       947  
Consulting fees expense
    285       260  
CDARS fee expense
    285       76  
Credit report expense
    272       382  
Telephone expense
    165       69  
Other
    1,935       2,479  
    $ 13,276     $ 21,123  
 
Liquidity Management
 
Liquidity is the ability of the Corporation to meet current and future cash flow requirements. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Corporation’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of both depositors and borrowers.  Management monitors liquidity through a regular review of asset and liability maturities, funding sources and loan and deposit forecasts.
 
Asset and liability management functions not only serve to assure adequate liquidity in order to meet the needs of the Corporation’s customers, but also to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities so that the Corporation can earn an appropriate return for its shareholders.
 
The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily through loan principal repayments and maturities of investment securities.  Other short-term investments such as federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with other banks provide an additional source of liquidity funding.  At September 30, 2010, overnight interest-bearing balances totaled $19.5 million compared to $25.3 million at December 31, 2009.
 
The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through various interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit accounts, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowings.  At September 30, 2010, the Bank had a line of credit with the FHLB totaling $222.5 million and had outstanding short-term loans of $5.8 million, and an additional $7.6 million in term loans at fixed rates ranging from 2.55% to 4.97% leaving $209.1 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.

 
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As of September 30, 2010, outstanding repurchase agreements totaled approximately $36.9 million and commercial paper issued and other short-term borrowings amounted to $27.0 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 September 30, 2010, these lines totaled $21.9 million and were available as an additional funding source.  The Corporation also has $6.2 million in subordinated debentures to support the capital needs of the Bank.
 
On February 11, 2009 the Bank issued $30.0 million in long term debt that is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.  The note bears interest at 2.74% plus a 1% guarantee fee and matures February 15, 2012.  The proceeds were used to supplement traditional sources of liquidity and to provide funding for loans.
 
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.
 
The following table presents the composition of borrowings at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
Borrowed Funds Distribution

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
At Period End
           
FHLB advances
  $ 5,833     $ 20,179  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    7,589       16,333  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    36,933       26,804  
Other short-term borrowings
    27,049       17,267  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,998       29,997  
Total at period end
  $ 113,588     $ 116,766  

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
( In Thousands)
 
Average Balances
           
FHLB advances
  $ 12,489     $ 23,676  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    9,801       24,026  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    26,028       23,283  
Other short-term borrowings
    21,449       17,817  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,997       26,627  
Total average balance
  $ 105,950     $ 121,615  
 
 
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Contractual Obligations
 
There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The Corporation uses a simulation model to analyze, manage and formulate operating strategies that address net interest income sensitivity to movements in interest rates.  The simulation model projects net interest income based on various interest rate scenarios over a twelve month period.  The model is based on the actual maturity and re-pricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model incorporates certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable regarding the impact of changing interest rates and the prepayment assumption of certain assets and liabilities.  The table below reflects the outcome of these analyses at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, assuming budgeted growth in the balance sheet. According to the model run for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, and projecting forward over a twelve month period, an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an increase in net interest income of 1.55%.  Modeling for an immediate 100 basis point decrease in interest rates has been suspended due to the current rate environment.  While management carefully monitors the exposure to changes in interest rates and takes actions as warranted to mitigate any adverse impact, there can be no assurance about the actual effect of interest rate changes on net interest income.

The following table reflects the Corporation’s earnings sensitivity profile.

Increase in Federal
Funds Target Rate
   
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Earnings
September 30, 2010
   
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Earnings
December 31, 2010
 
3.00
%     8.80 %     4.01 %
2.00
%     4.87 %     3.92 %
1.00
%     1.55 %     3.86 %

The Corporation’s net interest income and the fair value of its financial instruments are influenced by changes in the level of interest rates. The Corporation manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by its Funds Management Committee. The Funds Management Committee meets periodically and has responsibility for formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings and reviewing interest rate sensitivity.

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

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

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal  Proceedings

The 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.

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 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 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 third quarter pursuant to a Share Repurchase Program announced on March 20, 2007. On June 22, 2010 the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the share repurchase program was increased from 2,500,000 to 3,500,000.  The Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date.

   
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
               
(c) Total Number of
   
(d) Maximum Number
 
               
Shares Purchased as
   
of Shares that may
 
   
(a) Total Number of
   
(b) Average Price
   
Part of Publicly
   
yet be Purchased
 
Period
 
Shares Purchased
   
Paid Per Share
   
Announced Plan
   
Under the Plan
 
July 1 - July 31, 2010
    18,795     $ 5.99       18,795       1,246,337  
August 1 - August 31, 2010
    9,850       5.95       9,850       1,236,487  
September 1 - September 30, 2010
    8,800       6.12       8,800       1,227,687  
      37,445     $ 6.01       37,445       1,227,687  

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

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

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
Access National Corporation
   
(Registrant)
     
Date: November 12, 2010
By: 
/s/ Michael W. Clarke
   
Michael W. Clarke
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: November12, 2010
By: 
/s/ Charles Wimer
   
Charles Wimer
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)

 
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