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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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: 000-51996

 
CHICOPEE BANCORP, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Massachusetts
 
20-4840562
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
70 Center Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts
 
01013
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(413) 594-6692
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [X]     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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer [  ]
Accelerated Filer [X]
Non-Accelerated Filer [  ]
Smaller Reporting Company [  ]

Indicate be check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [   ]    No [X]

As of November 1, 2012, there were 5,440,960 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.
 
 
 

 
 
CHICOPEE BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX

     
   Page
 
       
 Item 1.   Financial Statements  
       
     
   
1
       
     
   
  2
       
     
   
  3
       
     
   
 4
       
     
   
  5
       
   
  6
       
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial  
    Condition and Results of Operations
  28
       
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
  47
       
Controls and Procedures
  48
       
 
       
 
48
 
49
 
 49
 
49
 
49
 
49
 
 50
       
51

 
 

 
 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 21,063     $ 10,665  
Federal funds sold
    2,144       50,457  
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
    18,287       -  
         Total cash and cash equivalents
    41,494       61,122  
                 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    590       613  
Securities held to maturity, at cost (fair value $69,834 and $80,607 at
               
   September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
    62,325       73,852  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    4,277       4,489  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses ($4,401 at
               
   September 30, 2012 and $4,576 at December 31, 2011)
    468,460       443,471  
Loans held for sale
    -       1,635  
Other real estate owned
    538       913  
Mortgage servicing rights
    320       344  
Bank owned life insurance
    13,712       13,427  
Premises and equipment, net
    9,521       9,736  
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
    2,060       1,527  
Deferred income tax asset
    2,901       2,893  
FDIC prepaid insurance
    552       824  
Other assets
    1,226       1,460  
         Total assets
  $ 607,976     $ 616,306  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Deposits
               
    Demand deposits
  $ 78,563     $ 68,799  
    NOW accounts
    34,563       26,747  
    Savings accounts
    49,345       47,122  
    Money market deposit accounts
    125,983       97,606  
    Certificates of deposit
    186,655       213,103  
         Total deposits
    475,109       453,377  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    7,208       12,340  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    35,635       59,265  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    724       542  
         Total liabilities
    518,676       525,524  
                 
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Common stock (no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,439,368
         
       shares issued at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011)
    72,479       72,479  
    Treasury stock, at cost (1,976,338 shares at September 30, 2012
               
       and 1,703,065 shares at December 31, 2011)
    (26,073 )     (22,190 )
    Additional paid-in-capital
    2,995       2,800  
    Unearned compensation (restricted stock awards)
    (19 )     (546 )
    Unearned compensation (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
    (3,943 )     (4,166 )
    Retained earnings
    43,879       42,408  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (18 )     (3 )
         Total stockholders' equity
    89,300       90,782  
         Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 607,976     $ 616,306  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
         
 
 
1

 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(In Thousands, Except for Number of Shares and Per Share Amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Interest and dividend income:
                       
    Loans, including fees
  $ 5,660     $ 5,801     $ 17,017     $ 17,478  
    Interest and dividends on securities
    425       425       1,248       1,195  
    Other interest-earning assets
    15       6       54       27  
          Total interest and dividend income
    6,100       6,232       18,319       18,700  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
    Deposits
    1,107       1,292       3,380       4,017  
    Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2       8       11       27  
    Other borrowed funds
    264       414       982       1,283  
          Total interest expense
    1,373       1,714       4,373       5,327  
                                 
Net interest income
    4,727       4,518       13,946       13,373  
Provision for loan losses
    169       223       240       575  
                                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,558       4,295       13,706       12,798  
                                 
Non-interest income:
                               
    Service charges, fees and commissions
    621       549       1,694       1,459  
    Loan sales and servicing, net
    18       51       286       250  
    Net gain on sales of securities available for sale
    -       -       -       12  
    Net loss on sale of other real estate owned
    (112 )     (36 )     (220 )     (99 )
    Income from bank owned life insurance
    93       101       285       296  
    Other non-interest income
    -       32       34       32  
          Total non-interest income
    620       697       2,079       1,950  
                                 
Non-interest expenses:
                               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    2,447       2,719       8,064       8,217  
    Occupancy expenses
    367       358       1,127       1,189  
    Furniture and equipment
    264       271       838       782  
    FDIC insurance assessment
    89       145       272       414  
    Data processing
    285       299       817       879  
    Professional fees
    136       129       447       422  
    Advertising
    141       160       440       413  
    Stationery, supplies and postage
    70       104       249       280  
    Other non-interest expense
    563       476       1,760       1,485  
          Total non-interest expenses
    4,362       4,661       14,014       14,081  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    816       331       1,771       667  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    193       (40 )     300       (54 )
          Net income
  $ 623     $ 371     $ 1,471     $ 721  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
     Basic
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
     Diluted
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
                                 
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
     Basic
    5,077,268       5,305,372       5,132,576       5,368,144  
     Diluted
    5,090,140       5,321,435       5,157,995       5,396,608  
                                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
                         
 
 
2

 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
(In Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net income   $ 623     $ 371  
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
               
     Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
               
         Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
    6       (84 )
     Tax effect
    (2 )     29  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    4       (55 )
        Comprehensive income
  $ 627     $ 316  
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net income
  $ 1,471     $ 721  
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
               
     Unrealized losses on securities:
               
         Unrealized holding losses arising during period
    (23 )     (103 )
         Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in
               
         net income
    -       (12 )
     Tax effect
    8       40  
Other comprehensive loss
    (15 )     (75 )
        Comprehensive income
  $ 1,456     $ 646  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
3

 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                                                 
                                                 
                     
Unearned
   
Unearned
         
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
   
Compensation
    Compensation    
 
   
Other
       
   
Common
   
Treasury
   
Paid-in
   
(restricted stock
   
(Employee Stock
   
Retained
    Comprehensive    
 
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
awards)
   
Ownership Plan)
   
Earnings
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2011
  $ 72,479     $ (22,190 )   $ 2,800     $ (546 )   $ (4,166 )   $ 42,408     $ (3 )   $ 90,782  
                                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       1,471       -       1,471  
Change in net unrealized loss on securities
                                                               
   available for sale (net of deferred income taxes of $8)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (15 )     (15 )
           Total comprehensive income
                                                            1,456  
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased (273,273 shares)
    -       (3,883 )     -       -       -       -       -       (3,883 )
       Stock options exercised
    -       -       (53 )     -       -       -       -       (53 )
Change in unearned compensation:
                                                               
       Stock option expense (net of income tax benefit of $51)
    -       -       263       -       -       -       -       263  
       Restricted stock award expense
    -       -       (113     527       -       -       -       414  
       Common stock held by ESOP committed to
                                                         
          be released
    -       -       98       -       223       -       -       321  
Balance at September 30, 2012
  $ 72,479     $ (26,073 )   $ 2,995     $ (19 )   $ (3,943 )   $ 43,879     $ (18 )   $ 89,300  
                                                                 
                                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 72,479     $ (18,295 )   $ 2,255     $ (1,431 )   $ (4,463 )   $ 41,308     $ 29     $ 91,882  
                                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       721       -       721  
Change in net unrealized gain on securities
                                                               
   available for sale (net of deferred income taxes of $40)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (75 )     (75 )
           Total comprehensive income
                                                            646  
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased (262,271 shares)
    -       (3,712 )     -       -       -       -       -       (3,712 )
Change in unearned compensation:
                                                               
       Stock option expense (net of income tax benefit of $66)
    -       -       308       -       -       -       -       308  
       Restricted stock award expense
    -       -       -       691       -       -       -       691  
       Common stock held by ESOP committed to
                                                         
         be released
    -       -       80       -       223       -       -       303  
Balance at September 30, 2011
  $ 72,479     $ (22,007 )   $ 2,643     $ (740 )   $ (4,240 )   $ 42,029     $ (46 )   $ 90,118  
                                                                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
                                         
 
 
4

 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
(In Thousands)
 
    Net income
  $ 1,471     $ 721  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
       provided by operating activities:
               
          Depreciation and amortization
    748       734  
          Provision for loan losses
    240       575  
          Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (285 )     (296 )
          Net realized gain on sales of securities available for sale
    -       (12 )
          Realized gains on sales of mortgage loans
    (128 )     (107 )
          Decrease (increase) in other assets
    347       (193 )
          (Increase) decrease in accrued interest and dividends receivable
    (533 )     176  
          Decrease in FDIC prepaid insurance
    272       413  
          Net change in loans originated for resale
    1,635       900  
          Net loss on sales of other real estate owned
    220       99  
          Increase in other liabilities
    182       241  
          Change in unearned compensation
    998       1,302  
                          Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,167       4,553  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
    Additions to premises and equipment
    (491 )     (318 )
    Loan originations and principal collections, net
    (25,749 )     (13,942 )
    Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    675       217  
    Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    -       17  
    Purchases of securities available for sale
    -       (304 )
    Purchases of securities held to maturity
    (34,953 )     (69,658 )
    Maturities of securities held to maturity
    45,139       75,333  
    Proceeds from principal paydowns of securities held to maturity
    1,337       1,568  
    Proceeds from sale of FHLB stock
    213       -  
                          Net cash used by investing activities
    (13,829 )     (7,087 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
    Net increase in deposits
    21,732       24,420  
    Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (5,132 )     3,268  
    Payments on long-term FHLB advances
    (23,630 )     (9,473 )
    Stock purchased for treasury
    (3,883 )     (3,712 )
    Stock options exercised
    (53 )     -  
                          Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
    (10,966 )     14,503  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (19,628 )     11,969  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    61,122       35,873  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 41,494     $ 47,842  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
    Interest paid on deposits
  $ 3,380     $ 4,017  
    Interest paid on borrowings
    909       1,310  
    Income taxes paid
    361       120  
    Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
    520       1,085  
    Gain on acquisition of other real estate owned
    34       32  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
5

 
 
CHICOPEE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2012 and 2011

1.
Basis of Presentation

Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) has no significant assets other than all of the outstanding shares of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Chicopee Savings Bank (the “Bank”) and Chicopee Funding Corporation (collectively, the “Company”). The Corporation was formed on March 14, 2006 and became the holding company for the Bank upon completion of the Bank’s conversion from a mutual savings bank to a stock savings bank.  The conversion of the Bank was completed on July 19, 2006.  The accounts of the Bank include its wholly-owned subsidiaries and a 99% owned subsidiary.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of September 30, 2012 and for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 included herein are unaudited.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows, as of and for the periods covered herein, have been made.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The results for the three and nine month interim periods ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

2.
Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the adjusted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  The adjusted outstanding common shares equals the gross number of common shares issued less average treasury shares, unallocated shares of the Chicopee Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), and average dilutive restricted stock awards under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options and certain stock awards and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Earnings per share is computed as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended September
   
Nine Months Ended September
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Net income (in thousands)
  $ 623     $ 371     $ 1,471     $ 721  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares issued
    7,439,368       7,439,368       7,439,368       7,439,368  
Less: average number of treasury shares
    (1,929,399 )     (1,617,796 )     (1,848,185 )     (1,526,242 )
Less: average number of unallocated ESOP shares
    (416,605 )     (446,363 )     (416,605 )     (446,363 )
Less: average number of dilutive restricted stock awards
    (16,096 )     (69,837 )     (42,002 )     (98,619 )
                                 
Adjusted weighted average number of common
                               
 shares outstanding
    5,077,268       5,305,372       5,132,576       5,368,144  
Plus: dilutive outstanding restricted stock awards
    12,872       16,063       25,419       28,464  
Plus: dilutive outstanding stock options
    -       -       -       -  
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
    5,090,140       5,321,435       5,157,995       5,396,608  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic- common stock
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
Basic- unvested share-based payment awards
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
Diluted- common stock
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
Diluted- unvested share-based payment awards
  $ 0.12     $ 0.07     $ 0.29     $ 0.13  
 
There were 595,198 and 556,198 stock options that were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because their effect was anti-dilutive.
 
 
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3.
Equity Incentive Plan

Stock Options

Under the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) approved by the Company’s stockholders at the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders on May 30, 2007, the Company may grant options to directors, officers and employees for up to 743,936 shares of common stock. Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the Plan. The exercise price for each option is equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of each option is ten years. The stock options vest over five years in five equal installments on each anniversary of the date of grant.

The Company recognizes compensation expense over the vesting period, based on the grant-date fair value of the options granted. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for options granted during the year ended December 31, 2011, and the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
 
   
Nine Months
   
Year Ended
 
   
Ended September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Expected dividend yield
    0.86 %     0.86 %
Weighted average expected term
 
6.5 years
   
6.5 years
 
Weighted average expected volatility     23.27 %     25.37 %
Weighted average risk-free interest rate     1.40 %     2.92 %
 
Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The Company uses historical data, such as option exercise and employee termination rates, to calculate the expected option life.

A summary of options under the Plan as of September 30, 2012, and changes during the nine months then ended, is as follows:
 
               
Weighted Average
   
Aggregate
 
               
Remaining
   
Intrinsic
 
   
Number of
   
Weighted Average
   
Contractual Term
   
Value
 
   
Shares
   
Exercise Price
   
(in years)
   
(000's)
 
                         
Outstanding at December 31, 2011
    556,198     $ 14.23       5.74     $ 25  
Granted
    63,000       14.20       9.30       -  
Exercised
    (13,800 )     14.12       5.17       -  
Forfeited or expired
    (10,200 )     13.89       7.61       -  
Outstanding at September 30, 2012
    595,198     $ 14.24       5.41     $ 125  
Exercisable at September 30, 2012
    517,598     $ 14.27       4.87     $ 92  
Exercisable at September 30, 2011
    423,157     $ 14.28       5.67     $ 5  
 
The Company granted 63,000 stock options in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 with a fair value of $3.32. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2011 was $4.07. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $3.85 and $3.91, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, share based compensation expense applicable to options granted under the Plan was $263,000 and $308,000 and the related tax benefit was $51,000 and $66,000, respectively. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 12,000 stock options with an exercise price of $14.29 per share, 1,200 stock options with an exercise price of $12.41 per share and 600 stock options with an exercise price of $14.10 per share were exercised. As of September 30, 2012, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested options amounted to $209,000. This amount is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.77 years.
 
 
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Stock Awards

Under the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company may grant stock awards to its directors, officers and employees for up to 297,574 shares of common stock. The stock awards vest 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. The fair market value of the stock awards, based on the market price at the date of grant, is recorded as unearned compensation. Unearned compensation is amortized over the applicable vesting period. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock awards as of September 30, 2012 is $14.08. The Company recorded compensation cost related to stock awards of approximately $527,000 and $691,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Stock awards with a fair value of $910,000, have vested during the year ended December 31, 2011. No stock awards were granted prior to July 1, 2007. The Company granted 2,000 stock awards during the year ended December 31, 2011 with a grant price of $14.08. There were no awards granted by the company during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards amounted to $19,000. This amount is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.44 years.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock awards as of September 30, 2012, and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, is as follows:
 
          Weighted  
         
Average
 
   
Number of
   
Grant-Date
 
Nonvested Shares                                    
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
             
Outstanding at December 31, 2011
    55,346     $ 14.28  
Granted
    -       -  
Vested
    53,746       14.29  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Outstanding at September 30, 2012
    1,600     $ 14.08  
 
4.     Long-term Incentive Plan
 
On March 13, 2012, the Company adopted the Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. 2012 Phantom Stock Unit Award and Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), effective as of January 1, 2012, to promote the long-term financial success of the Company and its subsidiaries by providing a means to attract, retain and reward individuals who contribute to such success and to further align their interest with those of the Company’s shareholders.
 
A total of 150,000 phantom stock units will be available for awards under the Plan. The only awards that may be granted under the Plan are Phantom Stock Units. A Phantom Stock Unit represents the right to receive a cash payment on the determination date equal to the book value of a share of the Company’s stock on the determination date. The settlement of a Phantom Stock Unit on the determination date shall be in cash. The Plan year shall be January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Unless the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company determines otherwise, the required period of service for full vesting will be three years. The Company’s total expense under the Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $26,000.

5.      Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Applicable to the Company)

In April 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Updated No. 2011-03, “Transfer and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements”.   This ASU removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee.  The guidance is effective for first interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “A Creditor’s Determination of whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring”. The new guidance clarifies when a loan modification or restructuring is a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) in order to address current diversity in practice and lead to more consistent application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a TDR, a creditor must separately conclude that the restructuring constitutes a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Additionally, the guidance clarifies that a creditor is precluded from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor’s guidance on restructuring of payables when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a TDR. The guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS”.  This ASU clarifies how to measure fair value, but does not require additional fair value measurement and is not intended to affect current valuation practices outside of financial reporting.  However, additional information and disclosure will be required for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, the sensitivity of a fair value measurement categorized as Level 3, and the categorization of items that are not measured at fair value by level of the fair value hierarchy.  The guidance is effective during interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income”.  This ASU will, “require that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present total other comprehensive income, the components of other comprehensive income, and the total of comprehensive income.” This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05”, which defers the effective date of a requirement in ASU 2011-05 related to reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The deferral in the effective date was made to allow the FASB time to redilberate whether to require presentation on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented.
 
 
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6.      Investment Securities

The following tables set forth, at the dates indicated, information regarding the amortized cost and fair value, with gross unrealized gains and losses of the Company's investment securities:
 
   
September 30, 2012
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities available for sale
                       
  Marketable equity securities
  $ 618     $ 16     $ (44 )   $ 590  
     Total securities available for sale
  $ 618     $ 16     $ (44 )   $ 590  
                                 
Securities held to maturity
                               
  U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 15,694     $ 1     $ -     $ 15,695  
  Corporate and industrial
                               
     revenue bonds
    35,050       7,438       -       42,488  
  Certificates of deposit
    10,229       2       -       10,231  
  Collateralized mortgage obligations
    1,352       68       -       1,420  
     Total securities held to maturity
  $ 62,325     $ 7,509     $ -     $ 69,834  
                                 
Non-marketable securities
                               
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock
  $ 4,277     $ -     $ -     $ 4,277  
   Banker's Bank stock
    183       -       -       183  
     Total non-marketable securities
  $ 4,460     $ -     $ -     $ 4,460  
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities available for sale
                       
  Marketable equity securities
  $ 618     $ 28     $ (33 )   $ 613  
     Total securities available for sale
  $ 618     $ 28     $ (33 )   $ 613  
                                 
Securities held to maturity
                               
  U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 26,998     $ 1     $ (1 )   $ 26,998  
  Corporate and industrial
                               
     revenue bonds
    31,576       6,643       -       38,219  
  Certificates of deposit
    13,206       7       -       13,213  
  Collateralized mortgage obligations
    2,072       105       -       2,177  
     Total securities held to maturity
  $ 73,852     $ 6,756     $ (1 )   $ 80,607  
                                 
Non-marketable securities
                               
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock
  $ 4,489     $ -     $ -     $ 4,489  
   Banker's Bank stock
    183       -       -       183  
     Total non-marketable securities
  $ 4,672     $ -     $ -     $ 4,672  
 
At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, securities with an amortized cost of $12.7 million and $25.5 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to support securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2012 are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The collateralized mortgage obligations are allocated to maturity categories according to final maturity date.
 
 
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Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Within 1 year
  $ 26,823     $ 26,841  
From 1 to 5 years
    2,126       2,495  
From 5 to 10 years
    9,554       10,667  
Over 10 years
    23,822       29,831  
    $ 62,325     $ 69,834  
 
Unrealized Losses on Investment Securities
Management conducts, at least on a monthly basis, a review of its investment portfolio including available for sale and held to maturity securities to determine if the fair value of any security has declined below its cost or amortized cost and whether such security is other-than-temporarily impaired (“OTTI”). Securities are evaluated individually based on guidelines established by the FASB and the internal policy of the Company and include but are not limited to: (1) intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for the anticipated recovery in fair value; (2) percentage and length of time which an issue is below book value; (3) financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; (4) whether the debtor is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments; (5) the volatility of the market price of the security; and (6) any other information and observable data considered relevant in determining whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, including the expectation of receipt of all principal and interest due.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, management determined that there were no securities other-than-temporarily impaired.

The following table presents the fair value of investments with continuous unrealized losses as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
   
September 30, 2012
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Twelve Months and Over
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                                     
Marketable equity securities
  $ 289     $ (15 )   $ 225     $ (29 )   $ 514     $ (44 )
    Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 289     $ (15 )   $ 225     $ (29 )   $ 514     $ (44 )
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Twelve Months and Over
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
       
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                                     
Marketable equity securities
  $ 221     $ (33 )   $ -     $ -     $ 221     $ (33 )
U.S. Treasury securities
    13,998       (1 )     -       -       13,998       (1 )
    Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 14,219     $ (34 )   $ -     $ -     $ 14,219     $ (34 )
 
U.S. Treasury Securities
There were no unrealized losses within the U.S. Treasury securities portfolio at September 30, 2012. At December 31, 2011, unrealized losses related to five U.S. Treasury securities which all had losses for less than 12 months. Management deems these losses to be immaterial.
 
 
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMO”)
As of September 30, 2012, the Company has 12 CMO bonds, or nine individual issues, with an aggregate book value of $1.4 million, which included one bond, with a FICO score less than 650. This risk is mitigated by loan-to-value ratios of less than 65%. Since the purchase of these bonds, interest payments have been current and the Company expects to receive all principal and interest due.

Marketable Equity Securities
Unrealized losses within the marketable equity securities portfolio at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, related to eight securities issued by two companies in the financial industry.  As of September 30, 2012, three out of the eight securities had unrealized losses for more than 12 months of $29,000, or 11.6%. In reviewing these marketable securities for OTTI, it was determined that there was no impairment. Management will continue to conduct, on at least a monthly basis, a review if its investment portfolio to determine if the value of any security has declined below its cost and whether such security is other-than-temporarily impaired.

Non-Marketable Securities
The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). The FHLB is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for housing and finance in the six New England States. Its mission is to support the residential mortgage and community development lending activities of its members, which include over 450 financial institutions across New England. As a requirement of membership in the FHLB, the Company must own a minimum required amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on the Company’s level of borrowings from the FHLB. The Company uses the FHLB for much of its wholesale funding needs. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company’s investment in FHLB stock totaled $4.3 million, and $4.5 million, respectively.

FHLB stock is a non-marketable equity security and therefore is reported at cost, which equals par value. Shares held in excess of the minimum required amount are generally redeemable at par value. However, in the first quarter of 2009 the FHLB announced a moratorium on such redemptions in order to preserve its capital in response to current market conditions and declining retained earnings. The minimum required shares are redeemable, subject to certain limitations, five years following termination of FHLB membership. The Company has no intention of terminating its FHLB membership. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company received $17,000, and $13,000, in dividend income from its FHLB stock investment, respectively. On February 22, 2012, the FHLB announced that the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of excess captial stock from its members. On March 9, 2012, the FHLB repurchased $213,000 of FHLB stock, representing 42,765 shares.

The Company periodically evaluates its investment in FHLB stock for impairment based on, among other factors, the capital adequacy of the FHLB and its overall financial condition. No impairment losses have been recorded through September 30, 2012. The Company will continue to monitor its investment in FHLB stock.

Banker’s Bank Northeast stock is carried at cost and is evaluated for impairment based on an estimate of the ultimate recovery to par value. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company’s investment in Banker’s Bank totaled $183,000.
 
 
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7.      Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio in dollar amounts and as a percentage of the respective portfolio.
 
                         
   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Percent
         
Percent
 
   
Amount
   
of Total
   
Amount
   
of Total
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
                         
Real estate loans:
 
 
                   
Residential1
  $ 122,024       25.9 %   $ 123,294       27.6 %
Home equity
    31,593       6.7 %     29,790       6.7 %
Commercial
    185,655       39.3 %     174,761       39.0 %
Total
    339,272       71.9 %     327,845       73.3 %
Construction-residential
    5,530       1.2 %     5,597       1.3 %
Construction-commercial
    38,859       8.2 %     31,706       7.0 %
Total construction
    44,389       9.4 %     37,303       8.3 %
Total real estate loans
    383,661       81.3 %     365,148       81.6 %
Consumer loans
    2,598       0.5 %     2,566       0.6 %
Commercial loans
    85,681       18.2 %     79,412       17.8 %
Total loans
    471,940       100.0 %     447,126       100.0 %
Deferred loan origination costs, net
    921               921          
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,401 )             (4,576 )        
                                 
Loans, net
  $ 468,460             $ 443,471          
                                 
1 Excludes loans held for sale of $1.6 million at December 31, 2011.
         
 
The Company has transferred a portion of its originated commercial real estate and commercial loans to participating lenders. The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and therefore not included in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. The Company and participating lenders share proportionally, based on participating agreements, any gains or losses the may result from the borrowers lack of compliance with the terms of the loan. The Company continues to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company was servicing loans for participating lenders totaling $10.4 million and $8.8 million, respectively.

In accordance with the Company’s asset/liability management strategy and in an effort to reduce interest rate risk, the Company continues to sell fixed rate, low coupon residential real estate loans to the secondary market. The unpaid principal balance of mortgages that are serviced for others was $84.6 million and $80.7 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Servicing rights will continue to be retained on all loans written and sold in the secondary market.

Credit Quality
 
To evaluate the risk in the loan portfolio, internal credit risk ratings are used for the following loan segments: commercial real estate, commercial construction and commercial. The risks evaluated in determining an adequate credit risk rating, include the financial strength of the borrower and the collateral securing the loan. All commercial real estate, commercial construction, and commercial loans are rated from one through nine. Credit risk ratings one through five are considered pass ratings. Classified assets include credit risk ratings of special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss. At least quarterly, classified assets are reviewed by management and by an independent third party. Credit risk ratings are updated as soon as information is obtained that indicates a change in the credit risk rating may be warranted.
 
The following describes the credit risk ratings:
 
Special mention. Assets that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the following categories but possess potential weaknesses.
 
 
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Substandard. Assets that have one or more defined weakness and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Non-accruing loans are typically classified as substandard.
 
Doubtful. Assets that have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss.
 
Loss. Assets rated in this category are considered uncollectible and are charged off against the allowance for loan losses.
 
Residential real estate and residential construction loans are categorized into pass and substandard risk ratings. Substandard residential loans are loans that are on nonaccrual status and are individually evaluated for impairment.
 
Consumer loans are considered nonperforming when they are 90 days past due or have not returned to accrual status. Consumer loans are not individually evaluated for impairment.
 
Home equity loans are considered nonperforming when they are 90 days past due or have not returned to accrual status. Each nonperforming home equity loan is individually evaluated for impairment.
 
The following table presents an analysis of total loans segregated by risk rating and segment as of September 30, 2012:
 
   
Commercial Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Pass
  $ 77,048     $ 26,340     $ 177,697     $ 281,085  
Special mention
    7,031       8,029       3,704       18,764  
Substandard
    1,602       4,490       4,254       10,346  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -  
Total commercial loans
  $ 85,681     $ 38,859     $ 185,655     $ 310,195  
                                 
   
Residential Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
    Residential
Construction
           
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Pass
  $ 120,589     $ 5,199             $ 125,788  
Substandard (nonaccrual)
    1,435       331               1,766  
Total residential loans
  $ 122,024     $ 5,530             $ 127,554  
                                 
   
Consumer Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Consumer
   
Home Equity
           
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Performing
  $ 2,548     $ 31,370             $ 33,918  
Nonperforming (nonaccrual)
    50       223               273  
Total consumer loans
  $ 2,598     $ 31,593             $ 34,191  
 
 
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The following table presents an analysis of total loans segregated by risk rating and segment as of December 31, 2011:
 
   
Commercial Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Pass
  $ 74,699     $ 19,904     $ 165,168     $ 259,771  
Special mention
    2,855       11,586       5,622       20,063  
Substandard
    1,858       216       3,971       6,045  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -  
Total commercial loans
  $ 79,412     $ 31,706     $ 174,761     $ 285,879  
                                 
   
Residential Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
    Residential
Construction
           
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Pass
  $ 121,072     $ 5,597             $ 126,669  
Substandard (nonaccrual)
    2,222       -               2,222  
Total residential loans
  $ 123,294     $ 5,597             $ 128,891  
                                 
   
Consumer Credit Risk Exposure
 
   
Consumer
   
Home Equity
           
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Performing
  $ 2,487     $ 29,484             $ 31,971  
Nonperforming (nonaccrual)
    79       306               385  
Total consumer loans
  $ 2,566     $ 29,790             $ 32,356  
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of general and allocated, as further described below.

General Component

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following portfolio segments: residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial, consumer and home equity.

Management uses an average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each portfolio segment. Management deems 36 months to be an appropriate time frame on which to base historical losses for each portfolio segment. This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors for each portfolio segment: levels/trends in delinquencies; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and changes in lending policies, experience, ability, depth of lending management and staff; and national and local economic conditions. Management follows a similar process to estimate its liability for off-balance-sheet commitments to extend credit.

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each portfolio segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Risk Characteristics

Residential real estate loans enable the borrower to purchase or refinance existing homes, most of which serve as the primary residence of the owner. Repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the borrower. Factors attributable to failure of repayment may include a weakened economy and/or unemployment, as well as possible personal considerations. While we anticipate adjustable-rate mortgages will better offset the potential adverse effects of an increase in interest rates as compared to fixed-rate mortgages, the increased mortgage payments required of adjustable-rate loan borrowers in a rising interest rate environment could cause an increase in delinquencies and defaults. The marketability of the underlying property also may be adversely affected in a high interest rate environment.
 
 
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Commercial real estate loans are secured by commercial real estate and residential investment real estate and generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Risk in commercial real estate and residential investment lending are borrower’s creditworthiness and the feasibility and cash flow potential of the project. Payments on loans secured by income properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent than residential real estate loans to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.

Commercial and residential construction loans are generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost (including interest) of construction.

Commercial loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. Further, any collateral securing such loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value.

Consumer and home equity loans may entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and therefore are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

The Company does not disaggregate its portfolio segments into loan classes.

Allocated Component

The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for residential real estate, commercial real estate and commercial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The Company recognizes the change in present value attributable to the passage of time as provision for loan losses. Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment, and the resulting allowance is reported as the general component, as described above.
 
Loans considered for impairment include all loan segments of commercial and residential, as well as home equity loans. The segments are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
 
 
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The Company may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a TDR. All TDR’s are classified as impaired.
 
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment evaluation, except for home equity loans.
 
There were no changes in the Company’s accounting policies or methodology pertaining to the allowance for loan losses during the current period.
 
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and select loan information as of, and for the three months ended, September 30, 2012:
 
                                                 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Residential
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Home
Equity
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance as of June 30, 2012
  $ 369     $ 94     $ 1,852     $ 589     $ 1,352     $ 46     $ 180     $ 4,482  
Provision (reduction) for loan losses
    54       3       134       (39 )     52       10       (45 )     169  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       2       3       -       5  
Loans charged off
    -       -       (65 )     -       (177 )     (13 )     -       (255 )
Balance as of September 30, 2012
  $ 423     $ 97     $ 1,921     $ 550     $ 1,229     $ 46     $ 135     $ 4,401  
 
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and select loan information as of, and for the nine months ended, September 30, 2012:
 
                                                 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Residential
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Home
Equity
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
  $ 549     $ 89     $ 1,891     $ 526     $ 1,343     $ 47     $ 131     $ 4,576  
Provision (reduction) for loan losses
    (47 )     8       95       24       109       47       4       240  
Recoveries
    1       -       -       -       2       13       -       16  
Loans charged off
    (80 )     -       (65 )     -       (225 )     (61 )     -       (431 )
Balance as of September 30, 2012
  $ 423     $ 97     $ 1,921     $ 550     $ 1,229     $ 46     $ 135     $ 4,401  
                                                                 
Allowance for loan losses ending balance
                                                         
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 325     $ 82     $ 1,874     $ 550     $ 1,107     $ 46     $ 122     $ 4,106  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    98       15       47       -       122       -       13       295  
    $ 423     $ 97     $ 1,921     $ 550     $ 1,229     $ 46     $ 135     $ 4,401  
                                                                 
Total loans ending balance
                                                               
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 120,340     $ 5,199     $ 181,954     $ 34,369     $ 84,514     $ 2,598     $ 31,370     $ 460,344  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    1,684       331       3,701       4,490       1,167       -       223       11,596  
    $ 122,024     $ 5,530     $ 185,655     $ 38,859     $ 85,681     $ 2,598     $ 31,593     $ 471,940  
 
 
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The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and select loan information as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2011:
 
                                                 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Residential
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Home
Equity
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
  $ 513     $ 148     $ 1,783     $ 402     $ 1,429     $ 28     $ 128     $ 4,431  
Provision for loan losses
    123       17       272       124       231       66       9       842  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -       18       -       18  
Loans charged off
    (87 )     (76 )     (164 )     -       (317 )     (65 )     (6 )     (715 )
Balance as of December 31, 2011
  $ 549     $ 89     $ 1,891     $ 526     $ 1,343     $ 47     $ 131     $ 4,576  
                                                                 
Allowance for loan losses ending balance
                                                         
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 366     $ 89     $ 1,811     $ 504     $ 1,026     $ 47     $ 118     $ 3,961  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    183       -       80       22       317       -       13       615  
    $ 549     $ 89     $ 1,891     $ 526     $ 1,343     $ 47     $ 131     $ 4,576  
                                                                 
Total loans ending balance
                                                               
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 121,072     $ 5,597     $ 170,855     $ 31,490     $ 77,749     $ 2,566     $ 29,484     $ 438,813  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    2,222       -       3,906       216       1,663       -       306       8,313  
    $ 123,294     $ 5,597     $ 174,761     $ 31,706     $ 79,412     $ 2,566     $ 29,790     $ 447,126  
 
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and select loan information as of, and for the three months ended, September 30, 2011:
 
                                                 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Residential
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Home
Equity
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance as of June 30, 2011
  $ 416     $ 102     $ 1,879     $ 419     $ 1,483     $ 49     $ 117     $ 4,465  
Provision for loan losses
    46       8       18       69       55       10       17       223  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -       3       -       3  
Loans charged off
    (38 )     (34 )     -       -       (282 )     (15 )     -       (369 )
Balance as of September 30, 2011
  $ 424     $ 76     $ 1,897     $ 488     $ 1,256     $ 47     $ 134     $ 4,322  
 
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and select loan information as of, and for the nine months ended, September 30, 2011:
 
                                                 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Residential
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Home
Equity
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2010
  $ 513     $ 148     $ 1,783     $ 402     $ 1,429     $ 28     $ 128     $ 4,431  
Provision (reduction) for loan losses
    (2 )     4       277       86       141       57       12       575  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -       13       -       13  
Loans charged off
    (87 )     (76 )     (163 )     -       (314 )     (51 )     (6 )     (697 )
Balance as of September 30, 2011
  $ 424     $ 76     $ 1,897     $ 488     $ 1,256     $ 47     $ 134     $ 4,322  
                                                                 
Allowance for loan losses ending balance
                                                         
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 342     $ 76     $ 1,817     $ 466     $ 1,090     $ 47     $ 121     $ 3,959  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    82       -       80       22       166       -       13       363  
    $ 424     $ 76     $ 1,897     $ 488     $ 1,256     $ 47     $ 134     $ 4,322  
                                                                 
Total loans ending balance
                                                               
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 122,123     $ 4,828     $ 169,767     $ 28,562     $ 80,151     $ 2,538     $ 30,205     $ 438,174  
Individually evaluated for impairment
    1,832       -       3,530       219       2,182       -       41       7,804  
    $ 123,955     $ 4,828     $ 173,297     $ 28,781     $ 82,333     $ 2,538     $ 30,246     $ 445,978  
 
 
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Impairment
 
The following table presents a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans by segment as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2012:
 
                               
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Balance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                         
Residential real estate
  $ 1,050     $ 1,050     $ 967     $ -     $ 11  
Residential construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,356       3,756       3,402       -       41  
Commercial construction
    4,490       4,490       4,419       -       53  
Commercial
    871       871       889       -       9  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    188       188       205       -       1  
        Total
  $ 9,955     $ 10,355     $ 9,882     $ -     $ 115  
                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 634     $ 634     $ 502     $ 98     $ 6  
Residential construction
    331       331       331       15       -  
Commercial real estate
    345       345       470       47       5  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    296       296       582       122       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    35       35       51       13       -  
        Total
  $ 1,641     $ 1,641     $ 1,936     $ 295     $ 11  
                                         
Total impaired loans:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 1,684     $ 1,684     $ 1,469     $ 98     $ 17  
Residential construction
    331       331       331       15       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,701       4,101       3,872       47       46  
Commercial construction
    4,490       4,490       4,419       -       53  
Commercial
    1,167       1,167       1,471       122       9  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    223       223       256       13       1  
        Total
  $ 11,596     $ 11,996     $ 11,818     $ 295     $ 126  
 
 
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The following table presents a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans by segment as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
 
                               
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Balance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                         
Residential real estate
  $ 1,050     $ 1,050     $ 1,157     $ -     $ 31  
Residential construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,356       3,756       3,555       -       138  
Commercial construction
    4,490       4,490       2,263       -       167  
Commercial
    871       871       737       -       30  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    188       188       247       -       2  
        Total
  $ 9,955     $ 10,355     $ 7,959     $ -     $ 368  
                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 634     $ 634     $ 617     $ 98     $ 23  
Residential construction
    331       331       248       15       -  
Commercial real estate
    345       345       441       47       17  
Commercial construction
    -       -       54       -       -  
Commercial
    296       296       779       122       2  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    35       35       43       13       -  
        Total
  $ 1,641     $ 1,641     $ 2,182     $ 295     $ 42  
                                         
Total impaired loans:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 1,684     $ 1,684     $ 1,774     $ 98     $ 54  
Residential construction
    331       331       248       15       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,701       4,101       3,996       47       155  
Commercial construction
    4,490       4,490       2,317       -       167  
Commercial
    1,167       1,167       1,516       122       32  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    223       223       290       13       2  
        Total
  $ 11,596     $ 11,996     $ 10,141     $ 295     $ 410  
 
 
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The following table presents a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans by segment as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011:
 
                               
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Balance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                             
Residential real estate
  $ 1,127     $ 1,127     $ 1,816     $ -     $ 32  
Residential construction
    -       -       19       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,424       3,749       2,710       -       191  
Commercial construction
    -       -       600       -       -  
Commercial
    580       580       791       -       21  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    271       271       139       -       15  
        Total
  $ 5,402     $ 5,727     $ 6,075     $ -     $ 259  
                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 1,095     $ 1,095     $ 688     $ 183     $ 39  
Residential construction
    -       -       97       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    482       482       792       80       25  
Commercial construction
    216       216       222       22       14  
Commercial
    1,083       1,083       2,085       317       52  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    35       35       14       13       2  
        Total
  $ 2,911     $ 2,911     $ 3,898     $ 615     $ 132  
                                         
Total impaired loans:
                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 2,222     $ 2,222     $ 2,504     $ 183     $ 71  
Residential construction
    -       -       116       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    3,906       4,231       3,502       80       216  
Commercial construction
    216       216       822       22       14  
Commercial
    1,663       1,663       2,876       317       73  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    306       306       153       13       17  
        Total
  $ 8,313     $ 8,638     $ 9,973     $ 615     $ 391  
 
As of September 30, 2011, the total average recorded investment of impaired loans was $10.4 million and interest income recognized on impaired loans was $263,000.
 
Delinquency and Nonaccrual
 
All loan segments greater than 30 days past due are considered delinquent. The Company calculates the number of days past due based on a 30 day month. Management continuously monitors delinquency and nonaccrual levels and trends.
 
It is the Company’s policy to discontinue the accrual of interest on all loan classes when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90 days or more. The accrual of interest is also discontinued for impaired loans that are delinquent 90 days or more or at management’s discretion.
 
All interest accrued, but not collected, for all loan classes, including impaired loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off, is reversed against interest income. Interest recognized on these loans is limited to interest payments received until qualifying for return to accrual. All loan classes are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
 
 
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The following table presents an aging analysis of past due loans as of September 30, 2012:
 
                                           
   
31-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days
and Over
Past Due
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Residential real estate
  $ 1,991     $ 248     $ 831     $ 3,070     $ 118,954     $ 122,024     $ 1,435  
Residential construction
    -       -       331       331       5,199       5,530       331  
Commercial real estate
    1,149       328       380       1,857       183,798       185,655       921  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       38,859       38,859       -  
Commercial
    528       47       567       1,142       84,539       85,681       567  
Consumer
    29       2       25       56       2,542       2,598       50  
Home equity
    60       -       186       246       31,347       31,593       223  
    Total
  $ 3,757     $ 625     $ 2,320     $ 6,702     $ 465,238     $ 471,940     $ 3,527  
 
The following table presents an aging analysis of past due loans as of December 31, 2011:
 
                                           
   
31-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days
and Over
Past Due
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Residential real estate
  $ 1,693     $ 179     $ 1,379     $ 3,251     $ 120,043     $ 123,294     $ 2,222  
Residential construction
    -       331       -       331       5,266       5,597       -  
Commercial real estate
    738       565       672       1,975       172,786       174,761       798  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       31,706       31,706       -  
Commercial
    79       298       849       1,226       78,186       79,412       1,306  
Consumer
    83       27       74       184       2,382       2,566       79  
Home equity
    189       -       306       495       29,295       29,790       306  
    Total
  $ 2,782     $ 1,400     $ 3,280     $ 7,462     $ 439,664     $ 447,126     $ 4,711  
 
All loans with a payment more than 30 days past due is considered delinquent.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

TDR loans consist of loans where the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, granted a concession to the borrower that the Company would not otherwise consider. TDRs can take the form of a reduction in the stated interest rate, receipts of assets from a debtor in partial or full satisfaction of a loan, the extension of the maturity date, or the reduction of either the interest or principal. Once a loan has been identified as a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR until the loan is paid in full.
 
 
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The following tables are a summary of accruing and non-accruing TDR by segment at the dates indicated:
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Modifications
   
Recorded
Investment
Pre-
Modification
   
Recorded
Investment Post-
Modification
   
Current
Balance
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Residential real estate
    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential construction
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    1       264       204       204  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -  
Total
    1     $ 264     $ 204     $ 204  
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2012, there was one TDR totaling $204,000 entered into with a borrower who was experiencing financial difficulty. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, there was no interest income recorded from the restructured loan.
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Modifications
   
Recorded
Investment
Pre-
Modification
   
Recorded
Investment Post-
Modification
   
Current
Balance
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Residential real estate
    1     $ 118     $ 127     $ 126  
Residential construction
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    2       412       449       448  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    2       212       212       207  
Consumer
    1       27       27       24  
Home equity
    1       38       38       37  
Total
    7     $ 807     $ 853     $ 842  
 
During the nine months ending September 30, 2012 there were seven TDRs totaling $853,000 entered into with borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulty. At September 30, 2012, the Company had six TDRs totaling $740,000 included in nonperforming loans. The six restructured loans continue to be reported on nonaccrual but have been performing as modified. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the interest income recorded from the restructured loans amounted to approximately $18,000. At September 30, 2012, the specific reserves related to TDRs granted in 2012 was $125,000. Loans modified as TDRs within the previous 12 months have been performing as agreed. There have been no defaults of payment during that period.

The Company reviews TDRs on a loan by loan basis and applies specific reserves to loan balances in excess of collateral values if sufficient borrower cash flow cannot be identified. The modifications granted did not result in a reduction of the recorded investment. TDRs granted in 2012 were primarily the result of concessions to reduce the interest rate or extension of the maturity date.

In the normal course of business, the Company may modify a loan for a credit worthy borrower where the modified loan is not considered a TDR. In these cases, the modified terms are consistent with loan terms available to credit worthy borrowers and within normal loan pricing. The modifications to such loans are done according to existing underwriting standards which include review of historical financial statements, including current interim information if available, an analysis of the causes of the borrower’s decline in performance and projections to assess repayment ability going forward.
 
 
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8.      Fair Value Measurements

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

The Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the observability of the assumptions used to determine fair value:

Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.  Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury Notes and U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities with inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term or valuations obtained from third party pricing services based on quoted market prices for comparable assets or liabilities. Level 2 also includes assets and liabilities traded in inactive markets.

There were no transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities with inputs that are unobservable, which are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and are not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets and liabilities.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
Readily Available
   
Observable
   
Determined
 
         
Market Prices
   
Market Data
   
Fair Value
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Assets (market approach)
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Securities available for sale
                       
   Equity securities by industry type:
                       
      Financial
  $ 590     $ 590     $ -     $ -  
         Total equity securities
  $ 590     $ 590     $ -     $ -  
                                 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
           
Readily Available
   
Observable
   
Determined
 
           
Market Prices
   
Market Data
   
Fair Value
 
   
December 31, 2011
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Assets (market approach)
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Securities available for sale
                               
   Equity securities by industry type:
                               
      Financial
  $ 613     $ 613     $ -     $ -  
         Total equity securities
  $ 613     $ 613     $ -     $ -  
 
 
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The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other financial assets on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related individual assets:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
Readily Available
   
Observable
   
Determined
 
         
Market Prices
   
Market Data
   
Fair Value
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets
                       
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance, net
  $ 1,346     $ -     $ 1,346     $ -  
Other real estate owned
    538       -       538       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    326       -       326       -  
                                 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
           
Readily Available
   
Observable
   
Determined
 
           
Market Prices
   
Market Data
   
Fair Value
 
   
December 31, 2011
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets
                               
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance, net
  $ 2,296     $ -     $ 2,296     $ -  
Other real estate owned
    913       -       913       -  
Loans held for sale
    1,635       -       1,635       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    360       -       360       -  
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
 
Mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing residential mortgage loans. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are reported using the amortization method. In evaluating the carrying values of the mortgage servicing rights, the Company obtains third party valuations based on loan level data including note rate, type and term of the underlying loans. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights as nonrecurring Level 2.

Loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or market value. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Company classifies mortgage loans held for sale as nonrecurring Level 2.

Other real estate owned.  Real estate acquired through foreclosure is initially recorded at market value. The fair value of other real estate owned is based on property appraisals and an analysis of similar properties currently available. As such, the Company records other real estate owned as nonrecurring Level 2. The market value approach is used to value OREO.

Impaired loans. A loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due under the original underwriting terms of the loan may not be collected. Impairment is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. As such, the Company records impaired loans as nonrecurring Level 2.

A valuation reserve was included in the allowance for loan losses for the above impaired loans of $295,000 and $615,000 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The amount of impaired loans represents the carrying value, net of the related allowance for loan losses on impaired loans, for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral, which is based on the market approach of valuation.

ASC Topic 825, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, if the fair values can be reasonably determined. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques using observable inputs when available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
 
Cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash equivalents and due from banks approximate their relative fair values.
 
 
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Investment securities. The fair values of investment securities are estimated by independent providers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has evaluated their valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values in order to determine whether the valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal markets. The Company’s principal markets for its securities portfolios are the secondary institutional markets, with an exit price that is predominately reflective of bid level pricing in those markets. Fair values are calculated based on the value of one unit without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications, or estimated transaction costs. If these considerations had been incorporated into the fair value estimates, the aggregate fair value could have been changed. The carrying values of restricted equity securities approximate fair values.
 
Loans and loans held for sale. Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. The fair values of performing loans are calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest risk inherent in the loan. The estimates of maturity are based on the Company’s historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of the current economic and lending conditions, and the effects of the estimated prepayments. Fair values for significant non-performing loans are based on estimated cash flows and are discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows. Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows, and discount rates are judgmentally determined using available market information and specific borrower information. Management has made estimates of fair value using discount rates that it believes to be reasonable. However, because there is no market for many of these financial instruments, Management has no basis to determine whether the fair value presented above would be indicative of the value negotiated in an actual sale.

Mortgage servicing rights. Mortgage servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing residential mortgage loans. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are reported using the amortization method. In evaluating the carrying values of the mortgage servicing rights, the Company obtains third party valuations based on loan level data including note rate, type and term of the underlying loans. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights as nonrecurring Level 2.

Accrued interest receivable. The fair value estimate of this financial instrument approximates the carrying value as this financial instrument has a short maturity. It is the Company’s policy to stop accruing interest on loans for which it is probable that the interest is not collectable. Therefore, this financial instrument has been adjusted for estimated credit loss.

Deposits. The fair value of deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposits compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market. If that value were considered, the fair value of the Company’s net assets could increase.
 
Borrowed funds. The fair value of borrowed funds is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently available for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.
 
Accrued interest payable. The fair value estimate approximates the carrying amount as this financial instrument has a short maturity.

Off-balance-sheet instruments. Off-balance-sheet instruments include loan commitments. Fair values for loan commitments have not been presented as the future revenue derived from such financial instruments is not significant.

 
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Limitations. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These values do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on Management’s judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance-sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include the deferred tax asset, premise and equipment, and other real estate owned. In addition, tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.

The following table sets forth information regarding the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s instruments at the dates indicated:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
       
         
Readily Available
   
Observable
   
Determined
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Market Prices
   
Market Data
   
Fair Value
 
   
at September 30, 2012
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 41,494     $ 41,494     $ -     $ -  
Securities available for sale
    590       590       -       -  
Securities held to maturity
    62,325       -       69,834       -  
FHLB stock
    4,277       -       4,277       -  
                                 
Residential real estate
    122,024       -       -       120,068  
Residential construction
    5,530       -       -       5,513  
Commercial real estate
    185,655       -       -       185,312  
Commercial construction
    38,859       -       -       39,154  
Commercial
    85,681       -       -       85,592  
Consumer
    2,598       -       -       2,791  
Home equity
    31,593       -       -       31,856  
Total loans
    471,940       -       -       470,287  
                                 
Accrued interest receivable
    2,060       -       2,060       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    320       -       326       -  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 475,109     $ -     $ 479,331     $ -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    7,208       -       7,208       -  
FHLB long term advances
    35,635       -       37,622       -  
Accrued interest payable
    70       -       70       -  
 
 
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December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
Financial assets:
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
     Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 61,122     $ 61,122  
     Securities available for sale
    613       613  
     Securities held to maturity
    73,852       80,607  
     FHLB stock
    4,489       4,489  
 Total loans
    443,471       448,781  
     Loans held for sale
    1,635       1,635  
     Accrued interest receivable
    1,527       1,527  
     Mortgage servicing rights
    344       360  
                 
Financial liabilities:
               
     Deposits
    453,377       454,776  
     Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    12,340       12,340  
     FHLB long term advances
    59,625       61,540  
     Accrued interest payable
    132       132  
 
9.  Common Stock

On September 30, 2011, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a Sixth Stock Repurchase Program for the purchase of up to 287,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Company's common stock then outstanding upon the completion of the Fifth Stock Repurchase Program. On November 3, 2011, the Company announced that it had completed its Fifth Stock Repurchase Program for the purchase of 303,004 shares, at an average price per share of $13.84. During the third quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased 1,230 shares of Company stock, at an average price per share of $14.05. In addition, on June 1, 2012, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a Seventh Stock Repurchase Program for the purchase of up to 272,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Company’s then outstanding common stock. The Company will commence its Seventh Stock Repurchase program immediately upon the completion of its Sixth Repurchase Program. As of September 30, 2012, a total of 283,791 shares were authorized to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase programs. The Company intends to repurchase its shares from time to time at prevailing prices in the open market, in block transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. Repurchases will be made under rule 10b-5(1) repurchase plans. The repurchased shares will be held by the Company as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.

10.   Subsequent Events

Subsequent events represent events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Financial statements are considered “issued” when they are widely distributed to shareholders and others for general use and reliance in a form and format that complies with GAAP. Financial statements are considered “available to be issued” when they are complete in form and format that complies with GAAP and all approvals necessary for their issuance have been obtained.

The Company is an SEC filer and management has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued. On October 11, 2012 the Company announced that the Sixth Stock Repurchase Program for the purchase of up to 287,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Company’s then outstanding stock had been completed. The Company will commence its Seventh Stock Repurchase program for the purchase of up to 272,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Company’s then outstanding common stock that was announced on June 1, 2012.
 
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following analysis discusses changes in the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this document.
 
 
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Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area and accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K under “Item 1A-Risk Factors” and in “Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.
 
Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
 
General
Chicopee Savings Bank is a community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial services needs of consumers and businesses within its market area.  We attract deposits from the general public and use such funds to originate primarily one- to four-family residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, multi-family loans, construction loans and consumer loans.  At September 30, 2012, we operated out of our main office, lending and operations center, and eight branch offices located in Chicopee, Ludlow, South Hadley, Ware, and West Springfield. All of our offices are located in western Massachusetts.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition is based on the consolidated financial statements which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of such financial statements requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, Management evaluates its estimates, including those related to the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, the valuation of mortgage servicing rights, and the valuation of other real estate owned. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis in making judgments about the carrying values of assets that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from the amount derived from Management’s estimates and assumptions under different assumptions or conditions. Additional accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” presented in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. A brief description of our current accounting policies involving significant management judgment follows.

Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes the allowance for loan losses requires the most significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The allowance for loan losses is based on Management’s evaluation of the level of the allowance required in relation to the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate and therefore regularly evaluates it for adequacy by taking into consideration factors such as: levels and historical trends in delinquencies, impaired loans, non-accruing loans, charge-offs and recoveries, and classified assets; trends in the volume and terms of the loans; effects of any change in underwriting policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of management staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; trends and conditions in the industries in which borrowers operate; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. The use of different estimates or assumptions could produce a different provision for loan losses.
 
 
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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities. One of the significant estimates related to investment securities is the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments. The evaluation of securities for other-than- temporary impairment is a quantitative and qualitative process, which is subject to risks and uncertainties and is intended to determine whether declines in the fair value of investments should be recognized in current period earnings. The risks and uncertainties include changes in general economic conditions, the issuer’s financial condition and/or future prospects, the effects of changes in interest rates or credit spreads and the expected recovery period of unrealized losses. Securities that are in an unrealized loss position are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if other-than-temporary impairment is present based on certain quantitative and qualitative factors and measures. The primary factors considered in evaluating whether a decline in value of securities is other-than-temporary include: (a) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost or amortized cost and the expected recovery period of the security, (b) the financial condition, credit rating and future prospects of the issuer, (c) whether the debtor is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments, (d) the volatility of the securities market price, (e) the intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery, which may be at maturity and (f) any other information and observable data considered relevant in determining whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, including the expectation of receipt of all principal and interest due.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. The valuation of mortgage servicing rights is a critical accounting policy which requires significant estimates and assumptions. The Company often sells mortgage loans it originates and retains the ongoing servicing of such loans, receiving a fee for these services, generally 1% of the outstanding balance of the loan per annum. Mortgage servicing rights are recognized when they are acquired through the sale of loans, and are reported in other assets. They are amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Management uses an independent firm which specializes in the valuation of mortgage servicing rights to determine the fair value. The Company uses the amortization method for financial reporting. The most important assumption is the anticipated loan prepayment rate, and increases in prepayment speeds result in lower valuations of mortgage servicing rights. Management evaluates for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights, which can vary depending upon current interest rates and prepayment expectations, as compared to amortized cost. The use of different assumptions could produce a different valuation. All of the assumptions are based on standards the Company believes would be utilized by market participants in valuing mortgage servicing rights and are consistently derived and/or benchmarked against independent public sources.

Valuation of Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”).  Periodically, we acquire property through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu-of-foreclosure as OREO. OREO is recorded at fair value less costs to sell. The valuation of this property is accounted for individually based on its net realizable value on the date of acquisition. At the acquisition date, if the net realizable value of the property is less than the book value of the loan, a charge or reduction in the allowance for loan losses is recorded. If the value of the property becomes subsequently impaired, as determined by an appraisal or an evaluation in accordance with our appraisal policy, we will record the decline by a charge against current earnings. Upon acquisition of a property, a current appraisal or broker’s opinion must substantiate market value for the property.
 
 
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Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

Total assets decreased $8.3 million, or 1.4%, from $616.3 million at December 31, 2011 to $608.0 million at September 30, 2012.  The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a decrease in investments of $11.7 million, or 15.8%, and a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $19.6 million, or 32.1%, partially offset by the increase in net loans of $25.0 million, or 5.6%, from $443.5 million, or 72.0% of total assets at December 31, 2011 to $468.5 million, or 77.1% of total assets at September 30, 2012.
 
The Company’s net loan portfolio increased $25.0 million, or 5.6%, during the first nine months of 2012. The significant components of the increase in net loans was an increase of $7.1 million, or 19.0%, in construction loans, an increase of $10.9 million, or 6.2%, in commercial real estate loans and an increase of $6.3 million, or 7.9%, in commercial and industrial loans. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $1.3 million, or 1.0%, in one-to-four-family residential real estate loans. The increase in construction loans was due to the $7.2 million, or 22.6%, increase in the commercial construction portfolio to existing commercial relationships for the expansion of their facilities. Upon completion, these loans will be transferred to the commercial real estate portfolio. The decrease in one-to-four-family residential real estate loans was primarily due to prepayments and refinancing activity attributed to the historically low interest rates. In accordance with the Company’s asset/liability management strategy and in an effort to reduce interest rate risk, the Company continues to sell fixed rate, low coupon residential real estate loans to the secondary market. During the first nine months of 2012, the Company sold $15.9 million in low coupon residential real estate loans and currently services $84.6 million in loans sold to the secondary market. In order to service our customers, the servicing rights will continue to be retained on all loans written and sold in the secondary market.
 
The investment securities portfolio, including held to maturity and available for sale securities, decreased $11.7 million, or 15.8%, to $62.9 million at September 30, 2012 from $74.5 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease in investments was primarily due to a decrease of $11.3 million, or 41.8%, in U.S. Treasuries and a decrease of $3.0 million, or 22.5%, in certificates of deposit.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in tax-exempt bonds from $31.6 million at September 30, 2011 to $35.1 million at September 30, 2012.
 
Total deposits increased $21.7 million, or 4.8%, to $475.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $453.4 million at December 31, 2011. Core deposits increased $48.2 million, or 20.1%, from $240.3 million, or 53.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2011 to $288.5 million, or 60.7% of total deposits, at September 30, 2012. Money market accounts increased $28.4 million, or 29.1%, to $126.0 million, regular savings accounts increased $2.2 million, or 4.7%, to $49.3 million, demand deposits increased $9.8 million, or 14.2%, to $78.6 million, and NOW accounts increased $7.8 million, or 29.2%, to $34.6 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit of $26.4 million, or 12.4%, to $186.7 million. The decrease in certificates of deposits was mainly attributed to management’s strategic run-off of high cost accounts by allowing higher cost, short-term time deposits to mature without renewals.
 
Stockholders’ equity decreased $1.5 million, or 1.6%, from $90.7 million, or 14.7% of total assets, at December 31, 2011 to $89.3 million, or 14.7% of total assets, at September 30, 2012. The decrease of $1.5 million, or 1.6%, in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to the repurchase of the Company’s stock at a cost of $3.9 million, partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation of $750,000 or 15.9%, and a decrease in additional paid-in-capital due to the exercise of stock options of $181,000, and net income of $1.5 million. Pursuant to the Company’s Stock Repurchase Programs previously announced, in the first nine months of 2012, the Company repurchased 275,209 shares of Company stock at an average price per share of $14.17. The Company’s book value per share increased $0.52, or 3.3%, from $15.83 at December 31, 2011 to $16.35 at September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses
   
At or for the Nine Months
 
   
Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Allowance for loan losses at December 31
  $ 4,576     $ 4,431  
                 
Charged-off loans:
               
Residential real estate
    (80 )     (87 )
Construction
    -       (76 )
Commercial real estate
    (65 )     (163 )
Commercial
    (225 )     (314 )
Home equity
    -       (6 )
Consumer
    (61 )     (51 )
Total charged-off loans
    (431 )     (697 )
                 
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off:
               
Residential real estate
    1       -  
Construction
    -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -  
Commercial
    2       -  
Home equity
    -       -  
Consumer
    13       13  
Total recoveries
    16       13  
Net loan charge-offs
    (415 )     (684 )
Provision for loan losses
    240       575  
Allowance for loan losses, end of period
  $ 4,401     $ 4,322  
                 
Ratios:
               
Net loan charge-offs to total average loans
    0.09 %     0.15 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans (1)
    0.93 %     0.97 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming
               
loans  (2)
    124.78 %     109.42 %
Recoveries to charge-offs
    3.71 %     1.87 %
 
(1)
Total loans includes net loans plus the allowance for loan losses.

(2)
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and other real estate owned. Nonperforming loans consist of all loans 90 days or more past due and other loans which have been identified by the Company as presenting uncertainty with respect to the collectability of interest or principal. At September 30, 2012, the Company had six troubled debt restructurings totaling $740,000 included in nonperforming loans. The six restructured loans continue to be reported on nonaccrual but have been performing as modified.
 
Analysis and determination of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management evaluates the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount that management considers appropriate to cover inherent probable losses in the loan portfolio.

Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses consists of: (1) a specific allowance on identified problem loans; and (2) a general valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire portfolio. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
 
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Specific allowance required for identified problem loans. We establish an allowance on certain identified problem loans based on such factors as: (1) the strength of the customer’s personal or business cash flows; (2) the availability of other sources of repayment; (3) the amount due or past due; (4) the type and value of collateral; (5) the strength of our collateral position; (6) the estimated cost to sell the collateral; and (7) the borrower’s effort to cure the delinquency.

General valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio. We establish a general allowance for loans that are not delinquent to recognize the probable losses associated with lending activities. This general valuation allowance is determined by segregating the loans by loan category and assigning percentages to each category. The percentages are adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. These significant factors include: levels and historical trends in delinquencies, impaired loans, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs, recoveries, and classified assets; trends in the volume and terms of loans; effects of any change in underwriting, policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of management and staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; trends and conditions in the industries in which borrowers operate; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. The applied loss factors are reevaluated quarterly to ensure their relevance in the current economic environment.

We identify loans that may need to be charged off as a loss by reviewing all delinquent loans, classified loans and other loans for which management may have concerns about collectability. For individually reviewed loans, the borrower’s inability to make payments under the terms of the loan or a shortfall in the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent would result in our allocating a portion of the allowance to the loan that was impaired.

The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s estimate of the amount required to reflect the potential inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on circumstances and conditions known or anticipated at each reporting date.  There are inherent uncertainties with respect to the collectability of the Company’s loans and it is reasonably possible that actual loss experience in the near term may differ from the amounts reflected in this report.
 
At September 30, 2012, the allowance for loan losses represented 0.93% of total loans and 124.8% of nonperforming loans. The allowance for loan losses decreased $175,000, or 3.8%, from $4.6 million at December 31, 2011 to $4.4 million at September 30, 2012, due to a provision for loan losses of $71,000 offset by net charge-offs of $165,000. The provision for loan losses was $240,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $575,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, a decrease of $335,000, or 58.3%. Non-performing loans decreased $423,000, or 10.7%, from $4.0 million, or 0.89% of total loans, at September 30, 2011, to $3.5 million, or 0.75% of total loans, at September 30, 2012. Total non-performing assets decreased $1.0 million, or 19.2%, from $5.0 million, or 0.85% of total assets, at September 30, 2011 to $4.0 million, or 0.67% of total assets, at September 30, 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans decreased from 0.97% at September 30, 2011 to 0.93% at September 30, 2012 and the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased from 109.4% at September 30, 2011 to 124.8% at September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Nonperforming Assets

The following table sets forth information regarding nonaccrual loans and real estate owned at the dates indicated:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Nonaccrual loans:
           
Residential real estate
  $ 1,435     $ 2,222  
Construction
    331       -  
Commercial real estate
    921       798  
Commercial
    567       1,306  
Home equity
    223       306  
Consumer
    50       79  
Total nonaccrual loans
    3,527       4,711  
Other real estate owned
    538       913  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 4,065     $ 5,624  
Ratios:
               
Total nonperforming loans as a
               
percentage of total loans (1)
    0.75 %     1.05 %
Total nonperforming assets as a
               
percentage of total assets (2)
    0.67 %     0.91 %
 
 
(1)
Total loans equals net loans plus the allowance for loan losses.

 
(2)
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and other real estate owned. Nonperforming loans consist of all loans 90 days or more past due and other loans which have been identified by the Company as presenting uncertainty with respect to the collectability of interest or principal. At September 30, 2012, the Company had six troubled debt restructurings totaling $740,000 included in nonperforming loans. The six restructured loans continue to be reported on nonaccrual but have been performing as modified.
 
Loans are placed on nonaccrual status either when reasonable doubt exists as to the timely collection of principal and interest or when a loan becomes 90 days past due unless an evaluation clearly indicates that the loan is well-secured and in the process of collection. At September 30, 2012, there were no loans that were over 90 days delinquent and still accruing interest.

As of September 30, 2012, nonperforming loans decreased $1.2 million, or 25.1%, to $3.5 million compared to $4.7 million as of December 31, 2011. The decrease in nonperforming loans is primarily due to the decrease in nonperforming residential real estate loans of $787,000, or 35.4%, a decrease of $739,000, or 56.6%, in nonperforming commercial and industrial loans, a decrease of $83,000, or 27.1%, in nonperforming home equity loans, and a decrease of $29,000, or 36.7%, in nonperforming consumer loans. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $123,000, or 15.4%, in nonperforming commercial real estate loans, and an increase of $331,000, in nonperforming construction loans. Loans that are less than 90 days past due and were previously on nonaccrual continue to be on nonaccrual status until the borrower can demonstrate their ability to make payments according to their loan terms. The following loan segments were not accruing interest as of September 30, 2012: 12 residential real estate loans with an outstanding balance of $1.4 million, one construction loan with an outstanding balance of $331,000, four commercial real estate loans with an outstanding balance of $921,000, seven commercial loans with an outstanding balance of $567,000, two consumer loans with an outstanding balance of $50,000 and four home equity loans with an outstanding balance of $223,000.
 
 
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Deposits

The following table sets forth the Company’s deposit accounts at the dates indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Balance
   
Percent
of Total
Deposits
   
Balance
   
Percent
of Total
Deposits
 
         
(Dollars In Thousands)
       
                         
Demand deposits
  $ 78,563       16.5 %   $ 68,799       15.2 %
NOW accounts
    34,563       7.3 %     26,747       5.9 %
Savings accounts
    49,345       10.4 %     47,122       10.4 %
Money market deposit accounts
    125,983       26.5 %     97,606       21.5 %
     Total transaction accounts
    288,454       60.7 %     240,274       53.0 %
Certificates of deposit
    186,655       39.3 %     213,103       47.0 %
     Total deposits
  $ 475,109       100.0 %   $ 453,377       100.0 %
 
Total deposits increased $21.7 million, or 4.8%, to $475.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $453.4 million at December 31, 2011. Core deposits increased $48.2 million, or 20.1%, from $240.3 million, or 53.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2011 to $288.5 million, or 60.7% of total deposits, at September 30, 2012. Money market accounts increased $28.4 million, or 29.1%, to $126.0 million, regular savings accounts increased $2.2 million, or 4.7%, to $49.3 million, demand deposits increased $9.8 million, or 14.2%, to $78.6 million, and NOW accounts increased $7.8 million, or 29.2%, to $34.6 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit of $26.4 million, or 12.4%, to $186.7 million, or 39.3% of total deposits. The decrease in certificates of deposits was mainly attributed to management’s strategic run-off of high cost accounts by allowing higher cost, short-term time deposits to mature without renewals.

Borrowings

The following sets forth information concerning our borrowings for the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Maximum amount of borrowings outstanding at any month-end during the period:
 
(In Thousands)
 
FHLB advances
  $ 58,308     $ 70,564  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    12,982       24,560  
Average borrowings outstanding during the period:
               
FHLB advances
  $ 51,202     $ 64,777  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    9,283       17,554  
Weighted average interest rate during the period:
               
FHLB advances
    2.56 %     2.57 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    0.16 %     0.21 %
Balance outstanding at end of period:
               
FHLB advances
  $ 35,635     $ 59,265  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    7,208       12,340  
Weighted average interest rate at end of period:
               
FHLB advances
    2.50 %     2.51 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    0.12 %     0.18 %
 
We utilize borrowings from a variety of sources to supplement our supply of funds for loans and investments. FHLB advances decreased $23.6 million, or 39.9%, from $59.3 million at December 31, 2011 to $35.6 million at September 30, 2012 due to payments on long-term advances of $6.8 million, and maturities on long-term advances of $16.8 million. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $5.1 million, or 41.6%, to $7.2 million at September 30, 2012 primarily due to fluctuations in the balances of these accounts.
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

General

The Company reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 of $623,000, or $0.12 earnings per share, compared to net income of $371,000, or $0.07 earnings per share, for the same period in 2011. The increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011, was primarily due to an increase in net interest income of $209,000, or 4.6%, a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $54,000, or 24.2%, and a decrease in non-interest expense of $299,000, or 6.4%. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in non-interest income of $77,000, or 11.0%, and an increase in income tax expense of $233,000, or 582.5%.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends on the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them.

The following table sets forth average balances, interest income and expense and yields earned or rates paid on the major categories of assets and liabilities for the periods indicated.  The average yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities, respectively.  The yields and costs are annualized.  Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields.  Loan interest and yield data does not include any accrued interest from non-accruing loans.
 
 
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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
               
Average
               
Average
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Investments (1)
  $ 65,681     $ 695       4.21 %   $ 72,220     $ 684       3.76 %
Loans:
                                               
Residential real estate loans
    148,118       1,752       4.71 %     153,195       1,915       4.96 %
Commercial real estate loans
    198,414       2,675       5.36 %     179,341       2,615       5.78 %
Consumer loans
    33,818       340       4.00 %     32,440       373       4.56 %
Commercial loans
    84,262       893       4.22 %     84,764       898       4.20 %
   Loans, net (2)
    464,612       5,660       4.85 %     449,740       5,801       5.12 %
Other
    23,587       15       0.25 %     11,804       6       0.20 %
Total interest-earning assets
    553,880       6,370       4.58 %     533,764       6,491       4.82 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    42,122                       40,279                  
  Total assets
  $ 596,002                     $ 574,043                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Money market accounts
  $ 116,318     $ 93       0.32 %   $ 77,729     $ 71       0.36 %
Savings accounts (3)
    49,185       13       0.11 %     46,853       12       0.10 %
  NOW accounts
    33,411       93       1.11 %     19,612       26       0.53 %
  Certificates of deposit
    193,539       908       1.87 %     209,393       1,183       2.24 %
  Total interest-bearing deposits
    392,453       1,107       1.12 %     353,587       1,292       1.45 %
FHLB advances
    41,285       264       2.54 %     63,146       414       2.60 %
Securities sold under agreement to
                                               
  repurchase
    7,182       2       0.11 %     15,467       8       0.21 %
  Total interest-bearing borrowings
    48,467       266       2.18 %     78,613       422       2.13 %
  Total interest-bearing liabilities
    440,920       1,373       1.24 %     432,200       1,714       1.57 %
Demand deposits
    65,208                       50,358                  
  Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    541                       443                  
  Total liabilities
    506,669                       483,001                  
Total stockholders' equity
    89,333                       91,042                  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 596,002                     $ 574,043                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 112,960                     $ 101,564                  
Tax equivalent net interest income/
                                               
interest rate spread (4)
            4,997       3.34 %             4,777       3.25 %
Tax equivalent net interest margin
 (net interest income as a percentage of
 interest-earning assets)
      3.59 %                     3.55 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets
                                               
to interest-bearing liabilities
                    125.62 %                     123.50 %
Less: tax equivalent adjustment (1)
            (270 )                     (259 )        
Net interest income as reported on income statement
    $ 4,727                     $ 4,518          
 
(1)
Municipal securities income and net interest income are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 41%.
 
The tax equivalent adjustment is deducted from the tax equivalent net interest income to agree to the amount reported
 
on the statement of income. See 'Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements'.
(2)
Loans, net excludes loans held for sale and the allowance for loan losses and includes nonperforming loans.
(3)
Savings accounts include mortgagors' escrow deposits.
(4)
Tax equivalent interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning
 
assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. See 'Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements'.
 
 
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The following table presents the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected the Company's tax equivalent interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:  (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net change.  The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012 compared to 2011
 
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
   
Due to
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                   
Interest-earning assets:
                 
Investment securities (1)
  $ (205 )   $ 216     $ 11  
Loans:
                       
Residential real estate loans
    (64 )     (99 )     (163 )
Commercial real estate loans
    709       (649 )     60  
Consumer loans
    15       (48 )     (33 )
Commercial loans
    (7 )     2       (5 )
      Total loans
    653       (794 )     (141 )
Other
    7       2       9  
      Total interest-earning assets (2)
  $ 455     $ (576 )   $ (121 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                       
Deposits:
                       
Money market accounts
  $ 32     $ (10 )   $ 22  
Savings accounts (2)
    1       -       1  
NOW accounts
    26       41       67  
Certificates of deposit
    (86 )     (189 )     (275 )
      Total interest-bearing deposits
    (27 )     (158 )     (185 )
FHLB advances
    (141 )     (9 )     (150 )
  Securities sold under agreement
                 
to repurchase
    (3 )     (3 )     (6 )
      Total interest-bearing borrowings
    (144 )     (12 )     (156 )
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
    (171 )     (170 )     (341 )
Increase in net interest income (3)
  $ 626     $ (406 )   $ 220  
 
 
(1)
The changes in state and municipal income are reflected on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 41%.
 
(2) 
Includes interest on mortgagors’ escrow deposits.
 
(3)
The changes in interest income and net interest income are reflected on a tax equivalent basis and thus do not correspond to the statement of operations.
 
Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $220,000, or 4.6%, to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to the decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities outweighing the decrease in the yield on average interesting-earning assets. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, increased four basis points from 3.55% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to 3.59% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Interest and dividend income, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased $121,000, or 1.9%, to $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Average interest-earning assets increased $20.1 million, or 3.8%, from $533.8 million at September 30, 2011 to $553.9 million at September 30, 2012. Average loans increased $14.9 million, or 3.3%, primarily due to strong commercial real estate loan originations. Average investment securities decreased $6.5 million, or 9.1%, for the period due to the decrease in the U.S. Treasury portfolio partially offset by the $11,000, or 0.02%, increase in tax equivalent investment securities interest income primarily due to the increase in tax-exempt industrial revenue bond income. The yield on average interest-earning assets decreased 24 basis points to 4.58% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of lower market rates of interest.

Total interest expense decreased $341,000, or 19.9%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, due to lowering deposit costs by $185,000, or 14.3%, and a decrease in cost of borrowings of $156,000 or 37.0%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $8.7 million, or 2.0%, to $440.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $432.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities declined 33 basis points from 1.57% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to 1.24% for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The lower interest rate environment and management’s decision not to renew higher cost short term time deposits led to a decrease in rates paid for certificates of deposit of 37 basis points from 2.24% at September 30, 2011 to 1.87% at September 30, 2012.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $169,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $223,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, a decrease of $54,000, or 24.2%. Non-performing loans decreased $423,000, or 10.7%, from $4.0 million, or 0.89% of total loans, at September 30, 2011, to $3.5 million, or 0.75% of total loans, at September 30, 2012. Total non-performing assets decreased $940,000, or 18.7%, from $5.0 million, or 0.85% of total assets, at September 30, 2011 to $4.1 million, or 0.67% of total assets, at September 30, 2012.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income decreased $77,000, or 11.0%, from $697,000 at September 30, 2011 to $620,000 at September 30, 2012. Income from customer service fees and commissions increased $72,000, or 13.1%, as income from loan sales and servicing, net decreased $33,000, or 64.7%, income from bank owned life insurance decreased $8,000, or 7.9%, and the loss on the sale of OREO increased $76,000.

Non-Interest Expenses

Non-interest expense decreased $299,000, or 6.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Non-interest expense decreased primarily due to the decrease in salaries and benefits of $272,000, or 10.0%, a decrease in FDIC insurance expense of $56,000, or 38.6%, a decrease of $34,000, or 32.7%, in stationery, supplies and postage, a decrease in advertising expense of $19,000, or 11.9%, and a decrease in data processing of $14,000, or 4.7%. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in occupancy expense of $9,000, or 2.5%, an increase in professional fees of $7,000, or 5.4%, and an increase in other non-interest expense of $87,000, or 18.3%. The decrease in salaries and benefits was directly attributed to the decrease in the expense related to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The final expense on the restricted stock awards and stock options granted in 2007 was recorded on July 27, 2012.
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

General

The Company reported an increase in net income of $750,000, or 104.0%, from $721,000, or $0.13 earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 to $1.5 million, or $0.29 earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in net income was primarily due to an increase in net interest income of $573,000, or 4.3%, a decrease in non-interest expense of $67,000, or 0.5%, an increase in non-interest income of $129,000, or 6.6%, and a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $335,000, or 58.3%. These improvements were partially offset by an increase in income tax expense of $354,000.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends on the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them.

The following table sets forth average balances, interest income and expense and yields earned or rates paid on the major categories of assets and liabilities for the periods indicated. The average yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities, respectively. The yields and costs are annualized. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields. Loan interest and yield data does not include any accrued interest from non-accruing loans.
 
 
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
               
Average
               
Average
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Investments (1)
  $ 69,001     $ 2,014       3.90 %   $ 72,916     $ 1,875       3.44 %
Loans:
                                               
Residential real estate loans
    148,912       5,444       4.88 %     154,491       5,922       5.13 %
Commercial real estate loans
    194,422       7,957       5.47 %     178,383       7,762       5.82 %
Consumer loans
    33,012       1,016       4.11 %     32,271       1,111       4.60 %
Commercial loans
    80,507       2,600       4.31 %     81,704       2,683       4.39 %
Loans, net (2)
    456,853       17,017       4.98 %     446,849       17,478       5.23 %
Other
    33,395       54       0.22 %     18,484       27       0.20 %
Total interest-earning assets
    559,249       19,085       4.56 %     538,249       19,380       4.81 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    40,551                       37,658                  
Total assets
  $ 599,800                     $ 575,907                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Money market accounts
  $ 104,030     $ 261       0.34 %   $ 73,905     $ 198       0.36 %
Savings accounts (3)
    48,497       38       0.10 %     46,461       36       0.10 %
NOW accounts
    30,472       229       1.00 %     17,064       42       0.33 %
Certificates of deposit
    201,782       2,852       1.89 %     213,407       3,741       2.34 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    384,781       3,380       1.17 %     350,837       4,017       1.53 %
FHLB advances
    51,202       982       2.56 %     66,304       1,283       2.59 %
Securities sold under agreement to
                                               
repurchase
    9,283       11       0.16 %     17,655       27       0.20 %
Total interest-bearing borrowings
    60,485       993       2.19 %     83,959       1,310       2.09 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    445,266       4,373       1.31 %     434,796       5,327       1.64 %
Demand deposits
    64,220                       48,922                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    383                       308                  
Total liabilities
    509,869                       484,026                  
Total stockholders' equity
    89,931                       91,881                  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 599,800                     $ 575,907                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 113,983                     $ 103,453                  
Tax equivalent net interest income/
                                               
interest rate spread (4)
            14,712       3.25 %             14,053       3.17 %
Tax equivalent net interest margin
 (net interest income as a percentage of
 interest-earning assets)
    3.51 %                     3.49 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets
                                               
to interest-bearing liabilities
                    125.60 %                     123.79 %
Less: tax equivalent adjustment (1)
            (766 )                     (680 )        
Net interest income as reported on income statement
    $ 13,946                     $ 13,373          
 
(1)
Municipal securities income and net interest income are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 41%. The tax equivalent adjustment is deducted from the tax equivalent net interest income to agree to the amount reported on the statement of income. See 'Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements'.
(2)
Loans, net excludes loans held for sale and the allowance for loan losses and includes nonperforming loans.
(3)
Savings accounts include mortgagors' escrow deposits.
(4)
Tax equivalent interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. See 'Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements'.
 
 
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The following table presents the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected the Company's tax equivalent interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:  (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net change.  The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012 compared to 2011
 
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
   
Due to
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                   
Interest-earning assets:
                 
Investment securities (1)
  $ (104 )   $ 243     $ 139  
Loans:
                       
Residential real estate loans
    (207 )     (271 )     (478 )
Commercial real estate loans
    678       (483 )     195  
Consumer loans
    26       (121 )     (95 )
Commercial loans
    (38 )     (45 )     (83 )
      Total loans
    459       (920 )     (461 )
Other
    24       3       27  
      Total interest-earning assets (2)
  $ 379     $ (674 )   $ (295 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                       
Deposits:
                       
Money market accounts
  $ 77     $ (14 )   $ 63  
Savings accounts (2)
    2       -       2  
NOW accounts
    52       135       187  
Certificates of deposit
    (195 )     (694 )     (889 )
      Total interest-bearing deposits
    (64 )     (573 )     (637 )
FHLB advances
    (288 )     (13 )     (301 )
  Securities sold under agreement
                 
to repurchase
    (11 )     (5 )     (16 )
      Total interest-bearing borrowings
    (299 )     (18 )     (317 )
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
    (363 )     (591 )     (954 )
Increase in net interest income (3)
  $ 742     $ (83 )   $ 659  
 
(1) The changes in state and municipal income are reflected on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 41%.
(2)  Includes interest on mortgagors’ escrow deposits.
(3) The changes in interest income and net interest income are reflected on a tax equivalent basis and thus do not correspond to the statement of operations.

Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $659,000, or 4.7%, to $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to the decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities outweighing the decrease in the yield on average interesting-earning assets. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, increased two basis points from 3.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 to 3.51% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Interest and dividend income, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased $295,000, or 1.5%, to $19.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Average interest-earning assets increased $21.0 million, or 3.9%, from $538.2 million at September 30, 2011 to $559.2 million at September 30, 2012. Average loans increased $10.0 million, or 2.2%, primarily due to strong commercial originations. Average investment securities decreased $3.9 million, or 5.4%, for the period due to the decrease in U.S. Treasury securities. Tax equivalent investment securities interest income increased $139,000, or 7.4%, primarily due to the increase in tax-exempt industrial revenue bond income. The yield on average interest-earning assets decreased 25 basis points to 4.56% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of lower market rates of interest.

Total interest expense decreased $657,000, or 17.9%, to $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, due to lowering deposit costs by $637,000, or 15.9%, and a decrease in cost of borrowings of $317,000, or 24.2%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $10.5 million, or 2.4%, to $445.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $434.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities declined 33 basis points from 1.64% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 to 1.31% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The lower interest rate environment and management’s decision not to renew higher cost short term time deposits led to a decrease in rates paid for certificates of deposit of 45 basis points.

Provision for Loan Losses
 
The provision for loan losses was $240,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $575,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, a decrease of $335,000, or 58.3%. Non-performing loans decreased $423,000, or 10.7%, from $4.0 million, or 0.89% of total loans, at September 30, 2011, to $3.5 million, or 0.75% of total loans, at September 30, 2012. Total non-performing assets decreased $940,000, or 18.7%, from $5.0 million, or 0.85% of total assets, at September 30, 2011 to $4.1 million, or 0.67% of total assets, at September 30, 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans decreased from 0.97% at September 30, 2011 to 0.93% at September 30, 2012 and the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased from 109.4% at September 30, 2011 to 124.8% at September 30, 2012.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income increased $129,000, or 6.6%, from $2.0 million at September 30, 2011 to $2.1 million at September 30, 2012. Income from customer service fees and commissions increased $235,000, or 16.1%, income from loan sales and servicing, net increased $36,000, or 14.4%. These increases were partially offset by an increase of $121,000, or 122.2%, in net losses on sale of OREO, a decrease of $12,000, or 100%, in net gain on sales of securities available for sale, and a decrease of $11,000, or 3.7%, income from bank owned life insurance.
 
Non-Interest Expenses

Non-interest expense decreased $67,000, or 0.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Non-interest expense decreased primarily due to the decrease in salaries and benefits of $153,000, or 1.9%, a decrease of $142,000, or 34.3%, in FDIC insurance expense, a decrease of $62,000, or 5.2%, in occupancy expense, a decrease of $62,000, or 7.1%, in data processing expense and a decrease of $31,000, or 11.1%, in stationery, supplies and postage expense. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in advertising expense of $27,000, or 6.5%, an increase in professional fees of $25,000, or 5.9%, an increase of $56,000, or 7.2%, in furniture and equipment and an increase of $275,000, or 18.5%, in other non-interest expense. The increase in other non-interest expense was attributed to an $80,000, or 83.5%, increase in foreclosure related expenses, an increase of $67,000, or 18.3%, increase in equipment and software maintenance costs, an increase of $44,000, or 43.5%, increase in armored car expense, and a $51,000 non-recurring expense for the termination of a contract with a third party vendor.

Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

We believe that it is common practice in the banking industry to present interest income and related yield information on tax exempt securities on a tax-equivalent basis and that such information is useful to investors because it facilitates comparisons among financial institutions.  However, the adjustment of interest income and yields on tax exempt securities to a tax equivalent amount may be considered to include financial information that is not in compliance with GAAP. A reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP is provided below.
 
 
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Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
         
Average
         
Average
         
Average
         
Average
 
   
Interest
   
Yield
   
Interest
   
Yield
   
Interest
   
Yield
   
Interest
   
Yield
 
                                                 
Investment securities (no tax adjustment)
  $ 425       2.57 %   $ 425       2.33 %   $ 1,248       2.42 %   $ 1,195       2.19 %
Tax equivalent adjustment (1)
    270               259               766               680          
          Investment securities (tax equivalent basis)
  $ 695       4.21 %   $ 684       3.76 %   $ 2,014       3.90 %   $ 1,875       3.44 %
                                                                 
Net interest income (no tax adjustment)
  $ 4,727             $ 4,518             $ 13,946             $ 13,373          
Tax equivalent adjustment (1)
    270               259               766               680          
          Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)
  $ 4,997             $ 4,777             $ 14,712             $ 14,053          
                                                                 
Interest rate spread (no tax adjustment)
            3.14 %             3.06 %             3.07 %             3.01 %
Net interest margin (no tax adjustment)
            3.40 %             3.36 %             3.33 %             3.32 %
                                                                 
(1) The tax equivalent adjustment is based on a combined federal and state tax rate of 41% for all periods presented.
         
 
Liquidity Management
  
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities, borrowings from the FHLB and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Prepayment rates can have a significant impact on interest income.  Because of the large percentage of loans we hold, rising or falling interest rates have a significant impact on the prepayment speeds of our earning assets that, in turn, affect the rate sensitivity position. When interest rates rise, prepayments tend to slow. When interest rates fall, prepayments tend to rise. Our asset sensitivity would be reduced if prepayments slow and vice versa. While we believe these assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates will approximate actual loan repayment activity. Our short-term securities are primarily consisted of U.S. Treasury and government agencies, which we use primarily for the collateral purposes for sweep accounts maintained by commercial customers. The balances of these securities fluctuate as the aggregate balance of our sweep accounts fluctuate.

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of:  (1) expected loan demands; (2) expected deposit flows; (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities; and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents.  The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2012, total cash and cash equivalents totaled $40.3 million, net of reserve requirements. Securities classified as available for sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provides additional sources of liquidity, totaled $31,000 at September 30, 2012. Other liquid assets as of September 30, 2012 included: U.S. Treasury securities and collateralized mortgages, net of pledged securities, totaling $4.4 million, and certificates of deposit of $10.2 million. At September 30, 2012, the Company had an over collateralized securities pledging position of $5.5 million.

In addition, at September 30, 2012, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $92.8 million from the FHLB, subject of pledging requirements. On September 30, 2012, we had $35.7 million of borrowings outstanding. We have the ability to increase our borrowing capacity with the FHLB by pledging additional loans. The Company’s unused borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston was approximately $49.6 million at September 30, 2012. As of July 19, 2012 Banker’s Bank approved an increase of $1.0 million for the line of credit, this will increase the line of credit from $3.0 million to $4.0 million bringing the total available lines of credit to use as contingency funding sources to $7.0 million.

Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2012 totaled $95.7 million, or 51.3%, of our certificates of deposit. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before September 30, 2013. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
 
 
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Capital Management

We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At September 30, 2012, the Company exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements. The Company is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.  The Company is subject to the Federal Reserve Board’s capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies (on a consolidated basis) substantially similar to those of the FDIC. The Company exceeded these requirements at September 30, 2012.

The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented in the following table:
 
                           
Minimum
 
                           
to be Well
 
                           
Capitalized Under
 
               
Minimum for Capital
   
Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
   
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2012
                                   
                                     
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
                                   
    Company
  $ 92,935       19.1 %   $ 39,012       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 84,575       17.4 %   $ 38,923       8.0 %   $ 48,653       10.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
                                               
    Company
  $ 88,534       18.2 %   $ 19,506       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 80,174       16.5 %   $ 19,461       4.0 %   $ 29,192       6.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
                                               
    Company
  $ 88,534       14.9 %   $ 23,809       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 80,174       13.5 %   $ 23,770       4.0 %   $ 29,712       5.0 %
 
                           
Minimum
 
                           
to be Well
 
                           
Capitalized Under
 
               
Minimum for Capital
   
Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
   
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
                                     
As of December 31, 2011
                                   
                                     
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
                                   
    Company
  $ 94,009       19.6 %   $ 38,362       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 81,606       17.0 %   $ 38,291       8.0 %   $ 47,864       10.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
                                               
    Company
  $ 89,433       18.7 %   $ 19,181       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 77,030       16.1 %   $ 19,146       4.0 %   $ 28,718       6.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
                                               
    Company
  $ 89,433       14.8 %   $ 24,148       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
    Bank
  $ 77,030       12.8 %   $ 24,096       4.0 %   $ 30,120       5.0 %
 
 
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Restrictions on Dividends

Dividends from Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. may depend, in part, upon receipt of dividends from the Bank. The subsidiary may pay dividends to its parent out of so much of its net income as the Bank’s directors deem appropriate, subject to the limitation that the total of all dividends declared by the Bank in any calendar year may not exceed the total of its net income of that year combined with its retained net income of the preceding two years and subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements. The approval of the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks is required if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year exceeds the total of its net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits of the preceding two years. Net profits for this purpose means the remainder of all earnings from current operations plus actual recoveries on loans and investments and other assets after deducting from the total thereof all current operating expenses, actual losses, accrued dividends on preferred stock, if any and all federal and state taxes.

A total of $1.4 million in dividends was declared in June 2012 from Chicopee Funding Corporation (“CFC”) to the Company. CFC paid the dividend in June 2012; there have been no other dividends during the year.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, letters of credit and lines of credit.  We currently have no plans to engage in hedging activities in the future.

Credit-Related Financial Instruments

The Company is a party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
 
The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
 
The following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Commitments to grant loans
  $ 29,311     $ 16,957  
Unfunded commitments for construction loans
    10,325       18,665  
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
    71,255       72,466  
Standby letters of credit
    1,370       1,139  
 
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real estate.
 
Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are uncollateralized, usually do not contain a specified maturity date, and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Company is committed.
 
 
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“Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others”, requires certain disclosures and liability recognition for the fair value at issuance of guarantees that fall within its scope. The Company does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. The Company has issued conditional commitments in the form of standby letters of credit to guarantee payment on behalf of a customer and guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally arise in connection with lending relationships. The credit risk involved in issuing these instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Contingent obligations under standby letters of credit totaled $1.4 million at September 30, 2012 and $1.1 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, and represent the maximum potential future payments the Company could be required to make. Typically, these instruments have terms of 12 months or less and expire unused; therefore, the total amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer is evaluated individually for creditworthiness under the same underwriting standards used for commitments to extend credit and on-balance sheet instruments. The Company’s policies governing loan collateral apply to standby letters of credit at the time of credit extension. Loan-to-value ratios are generally consistent with loan-to-value requirements for other commercial loans secured by similar types of collateral. The fair value of the Company’s standby letters of credit at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was not significant.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk

We manage the interest rate sensitivity of our interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment.  Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits.  As a result, sharp increases in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings while decreases in interest rates may beneficially affect our earnings.  To reduce the potential volatility of our earnings, we have sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities and rates, while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread.  Our strategy for managing interest rate risk emphasizes: adjusting the maturities of borrowings; adjusting the investment portfolio mix and duration; increasing our focus on shorter-term, adjustable-rate commercial and multi-family lending; selling fixed-rate mortgage loans; and periodically selling available for sale securities.  We currently do not participate in hedging programs, interest rate swaps or other activities involving the use of derivative financial instruments.

We have an Asset/Liability Committee, which includes members of management, to communicate, coordinate and control all aspects involving asset/liability management.  The committee reports to the Board of Directors of the Bank quarterly and establishes and monitors the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals.

Quantitative Aspects of Market Risk

We analyze our interest rate sensitivity to manage the risk associated with interest rate movements through the use of interest income simulation.  The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest rate sensitive.”  An asset or liability is said to be “interest rate sensitive” within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.

Our goal is to manage asset and liability positions to moderate the effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income.  Interest income simulations are completed quarterly and presented to the Asset/Liability Committee and Board of Directors of the Bank.  The simulations provide an estimate of the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income under a range of assumptions.  The numerous assumptions used in the simulation process are reviewed by the Asset/Liability Committee and the Board of Directors of the Bank on a quarterly basis.  Changes to these assumptions can significantly affect the results of the simulation.  The simulation incorporates assumptions regarding the potential timing in the repricing of certain assets and liabilities when market rates change and the changes in spreads between different market rates.  The simulation analysis incorporates management’s current assessment of the risk that pricing margins will change adversely over time due to competition or other factors.

Simulation analysis is only an estimate of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time.  We continually review the potential effect changes in interest rates could have on the repayment of rate sensitive assets and funding requirements of rate sensitive liabilities.
 
 
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The table below sets forth an approximation of our exposure as a percentage of estimated net interest income for the next 12 month period using interest income simulation.  The simulation uses projected repricing of assets and liabilities at September 30, 2012 on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated repayments and scheduled rate adjustments.  Prepayment rates can have a significant impact on interest income simulation.  Because of the large percentage of loans we hold, rising or falling interest rates have a significant impact on the prepayment speeds of our earning assets that, in turn, affect the rate sensitivity position.  When interest rates rise, prepayments tend to slow.  When interest rates fall, prepayments tend to rise.  Our asset sensitivity would be reduced if prepayments slow and vice versa.  While we believe such assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates will approximate future mortgage-backed security and loan repayment activity.

The following table reflects changes in estimated net interest income for the Company at September 30, 2012 through September 30, 2013 under varying assumptions:
 
Changes in Interest Rates
(Basis Points)
 
Percentage Change in
Estimated Net Interest
Income over Twelve Months
Up 500 - 24 months
  3.0%
 
Up 400 - 24 months
  2.0%  
Up 300 - 12 months
  4.0%  
Up 200 - 12 months
  9.0%  
Up 100 - 12 months
  4.0%  
Base
  0.0%  
Down 100
  -2.0%  
 
As indicted in the table above, the results of a 100 and 200 basis instantaneous increase in interest rates is estimated to increase net interest income over a 12-month time horizon by 4.0% and 9.0%, respectively. A 300 basis point gradual increase over 12-months is estimated to increase net interest income by 4.0%. A 400 and 500 basis point increase in market interest rates over a 24-month time horizon is estimated to increase net interest income by 2.0% and 3.0% in the first twelve months.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.  Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. At September 30, 2012, the risk factors for the Company have not changed materially from those reported in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. However, the risks described in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face.

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

On September 30, 2011, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a Sixth Stock Repurchase Program (the “Sixth Stock Repurchase Program”) for the purchase of up to 287,000, or 5%, of the shares of the Company's common stock outstanding. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 271,609 shares of Company stock for $3.9 million, at an average price of $14.26 per share. During the third quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased 1,230 shares of Company stock, at an average price per share of $14.05. The repurchases made in the third quarter of 2012 were as follows:
 
               
(c)
   
(d)
 
               
Total Number of
   
Maximum Number
 
               
Shares
   
(or Approximate
 
   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(or Units)
   
Dollar Value) of
 
   
Total Number
   
Average Price
   
Purchased as Part
   
Shares (or Units) that
 
   
of Shares
   
Paid Per
   
of Publicly
   
May Yet Be
 
   
(or Units)
   
Share
   
Announced Plans
   
Purchased Under the
 
Period
 
Purchased
   
(or Unit)
   
or Programs
   
Plans or Programs
 
                         
July 1-31, 2012
    1,230     $ 14.05       275,209       283,791  
                                 
August 1-31, 2012
    -       -       275,209       283,791  
                                 
September 1-30, 2012
    -       -       275,209       283,791  
                                 
Total
    1,230     $ 14.05                  
 
In addition, on June 1, 2012, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a Seventh Stock Repurchase Program (the “Seventh Stock Repurchase Program”) for the purchase of up to 272,000, or 5%, of the shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Company will commence its Seventh Stock Repurchase Program immediately upon the completion of its Sixth Repurchase Program. The Company intends to repurchase its shares under both the Sixth and Seventh Repurchase Programs from time to time at prevailing prices in the open market, in block transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. Repurchases will be made under rule 10b-5(1) repurchase plans. The repurchased shares will be held by the Company as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information.

None.
 
 
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Item 6.   Exhibits.
 
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. (1)
3.2
Bylaws of Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. (2)
4.0
Stock Certificate of Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. (1)
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (3)
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (3)
32.0
Section 1350 Certification (3)
101.0
The following financial information from Chicopee Bancorp Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011,  (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, (iv) the Consolidated Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged in summary and detail. (3)


(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-132512), as amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2006.
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s 8-K (File No. 000-51996) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2007.
(3)
This information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized
 
 
CHICOPEE BANCORP, INC.
 
       
       
Dated:  November 8, 2012
By: /s/ William J. Wagner  
   
William J. Wagner
 
   
Chairman of the Board, President and
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
   
(principal executive officer)
 
 
     
Dated:  November 8, 2012
 
/s/ Guida R. Sajdak
 
  By:
Guida R. Sajdak
 
   
Senior Vice President,
 
   
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
    (principal financial and chief accounting officer)  
 
 
 
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