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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, 2014

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: 0-14549

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware 63-0843362

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

131 West Front Street

Post Office Box 249

Thomasville, AL

36784
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(334) 636-5424

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

Outstanding at November 13, 2014

Common Stock, $0.01 par value 6,034,059 shares


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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 (Unaudited) and December  31, 2013

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September  30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September  30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited)

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

8

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 34

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

46

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

48
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

48

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

48

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 49

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

49

Signature Page

49

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In addition, United Security Bancshares, Inc. (“USBI”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), through its senior management, from time to time makes forward-looking statements concerning its expected future operations and performance and other developments. The words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe” and similar expressions are indicative of forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and various factors could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such factors could include those identified from time to time in USBI’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings and other public announcements, including the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Specifically, with respect to statements relating to loan demand, growth and earnings potential and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for the Company, these factors include, but are not limited to, the rate of growth (or lack thereof) in the economy, the relative strength and weakness in the consumer and commercial credit sectors and in the real estate markets and collateral values. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the dates on which the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

September 30,
2014
December 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$ 11,337 $ 10,276

Interest bearing deposits in banks

23,194 37,444

Total cash and cash equivalents

34,531 47,720

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

179,346 135,754

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

36,524 35,050

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

738 906

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $7,416 and $9,396, respectively

265,170 300,927

Premises and equipment, net

9,216 8,928

Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

13,893 13,650

Accrued interest receivable

2,241 2,702

Other real estate owned

10,311 9,310

Other assets

10,771 14,854

Total assets

$ 562,741 $ 569,801

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Deposits

$ 474,518 $ 484,279

Accrued interest expense

229 266

Other liabilities

8,348 8,930

Short-term borrowings

755 1,231

Long-term debt

5,000 5,000

Total liabilities

$ 488,850 $ 499,706

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 7,329,060 and 7,327,560 shares issued, respectively; 6,034,059 and 6,028,091 shares outstanding, respectively

73 73

Surplus

9,567 9,284

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

1,167 529

Retained earnings

83,983 81,214

Less treasury stock: 1,295,001 and 1,299,469 shares at cost, respectively

(20,886 ) (20,992 )

Noncontrolling interest

(13 ) (13 )

Total shareholders’ equity

73,891 70,095

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$ 562,741 $ 569,801

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Statements.

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

INTEREST INCOME:

Interest and fees on loans

$ 6,786 $ 7,413 $ 20,428 $ 23,020

Interest on investment securities

1,113 857 3,247 2,276

Total interest income

7,899 8,270 23,675 25,296

INTEREST EXPENSE:

Interest on deposits

640 693 1,894 2,215

Interest on borrowings

2 9 23 13

Total interest expense

642 702 1,917 2,228

NET INTEREST INCOME

7,257 7,568 21,758 23,068

PROVISION (REDUCTION IN RESERVE) FOR LOAN LOSSES

(55 ) 240 95 799

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION (REDUCTION IN RESERVE) FOR LOAN LOSSES

7,312 7,328 21,663 22,269

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Service and other charges on deposit accounts

581 586 1,572 1,734

Credit insurance income

190 239 423 518

Other income

409 466 1,817 1,890

Total non-interest income

1,180 1,291 3,812 4,142

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

Salaries and employee benefits

4,359 4,029 12,582 12,006

Occupancy expense

508 495 1,475 1,456

Furniture and equipment expense

318 301 941 865

Other real estate/foreclosure expense, net

224 479 649 1,918

Other expense

1,833 2,061 5,702 5,988

Total non-interest expense

7,242 7,365 21,349 22,233

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

1,250 1,254 4,126 4,178

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

413 350 1,297 1,206

NET INCOME

$ 837 $ 904 $ 2,829 $ 2,972

BASIC NET INCOME PER SHARE

$ 0.14 $ 0.15 $ 0.46 $ 0.49

DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

$ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.46 $ 0.49

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

$ 0.01 $ $ 0.01 $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Statements.

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Net income

$ 837 $ 904 $ 2,829 $ 2,972

Other comprehensive income:

Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(290), $(384), $417 and $(1,406), respectively

(482 ) (639 ) 696 (2,343 )

Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized on available-for-sale securities realized in net income, net of tax of $0, $0, $34 and $0, respectively

(58 )

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(482 ) (639 ) 638 (2,343 )

Total comprehensive income

$ 355 $ 265 $ 3,467 $ 629

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Statements.

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013
(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$ 2,829 $ 2,972

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

598 520

Provision for loan losses

95 799

Deferred income tax provision

1,540 3,875

Net gain on sale of securities

(103 ) (484 )

Stock based compensation expense

395 117

Net loss on foreclosed assets

473 1,330

Gain on dissolution of partnership

(221 )

Net amortization of securities

824 641

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Decrease in accrued interest receivable

461 574

Decrease in other assets

1,037 627

Decrease in accrued interest expense

(37 ) (150 )

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(582 ) 541

Net cash provided by operating activities

7,309 11,362

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of investment securities, available-for-sale

(69,111 ) (60,825 )

Purchase of investment securities, held-to-maturity

(6,549 ) (23,191 )

Proceeds from sales of investment securities, available-for-sale

1,095

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities, available-for-sale

24,753 27,299

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities, held-to-maturity

5,046 9,224

Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

168 256

Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets

3,708 2,780

Proceeds from dissolution of partnership

1,000

Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

(225 )

Net change in loan portfolio

30,697 29,629

Purchase of premises and equipment

(1,008 ) (82 )

Net cash used in investing activities

(10,201 ) (15,135 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net decrease in customer deposits

(9,761 ) (13,014 )

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

(476 ) 6,139

Dividends paid

(60 )

Net cash used in financing activities

(10,297 ) (6,875 )

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(13,189 ) (10,648 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

47,720 54,126

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

$ 34,531 $ 43,478

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

Cash paid for:

Interest

$ 1,954 $ 2,377

Income taxes

52 85

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:

Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans

$ 4,965 $ 2,196

Reissuance of treasury stock

106 131

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Statements

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. GENERAL

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of United Security Bancshares, Inc. (“USBI”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). USBI is the parent holding company of First United Security Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). The Bank operates a finance company, Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. (“ALC”). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. While certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), management believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain amounts in the 2013 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 method of presentation.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-04, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2014-04 clarifies when an “in substance repossession or foreclosure” occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, such that all or a portion of the loan should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. ASU 2014-04 states that a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, (i) upon either the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or (ii) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. The amendments of ASU 2014-04 also require interim and annual disclosure of both the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties that are in the process of foreclosure. The amendments of ASU 2014-04 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and may be applied using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method as described in ASU 2014-04. The adoption of ASU 2014-04 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2014-01 permits reporting entities that invest in qualified affordable housing projects to elect to account for those investments using the “proportional amortization method” if certain conditions are met. Under this method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit), if this method is selected as a policy. The decision to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting is an accounting policy decision and should be applied consistently to all qualifying affordable housing project investments. ASU 2014-01 should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented and is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company does not have a significant amount of investments in qualified affordable housing projects that qualify for the low income housing tax credit. Such investments are currently either consolidated in the Company’s financial statements or accounted for as cost method investments. The adoption of ASU 2014-01 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 , Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-11 provides that an entity’s unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of its unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in its financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with one exception. The exception states that, to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 applies prospectively for all entities that have unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted ASU 2013-11 on January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 provides guidance that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

3. NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding. Included in basic shares are certain shares that have been accrued as of the balance sheet date as deferred compensation for members of USBI’s board of directors. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, adjusted for the effect of potentially dilutive stock awards outstanding during the period. The dilutive shares are comprised of nonqualified stock option grants issued during 2014 to management and members of USBI’s board of directors pursuant to the USBI 2013 Incentive Plan previously approved by USBI’s shareholders. The following table reflects weighted average shares used to calculate basic and diluted net income per share for the periods presented.

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013

Basic shares

6,129,380 6,027,562 6,125,291 6,024,935

Dilutive shares

83,400 83,400

Diluted shares

6,212,780 6,027,562 6,208,691 6,024,935

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013

Net income

$ 837 $ 904 $ 2,829 $ 2,972

Basic net income per share

$ 0.14 $ 0.15 $ 0.46 $ 0.49

Diluted net income per share

$ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.46 $ 0.49

4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income consists of net income and the change in the unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities portfolio arising during the period. In the calculation of comprehensive income, certain reclassification adjustments are made for any sale of investment securities to avoid double counting items that are displayed as part of net income for a period that also had been displayed as part of other comprehensive income in that period or earlier periods.

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5. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Details of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

Available-for-Sale
September 30, 2014
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair

Value
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 122,911 $ 1,450 $ (594 ) $ 123,767

Commercial

34,331 167 (152 ) 34,346

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

15,695 1,207 (3 ) 16,899

U.S. treasury securities

4,155 (209 ) 3,946

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

387 1 388

Total

$ 177,479 $ 2,825 $ (958 ) $ 179,346

Held-to-Maturity
September 30, 2014
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

$ 3,281 $ 17 $ (5 ) $ 3,293

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

586 (2 ) 584

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

32,657 (443 ) 32,214

Total

$ 36,524 $ 17 $ (450 ) $ 36,091

Available-for-Sale
December 31, 2013
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair

Value
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 82,840 $ 1,479 $ (885 ) $ 83,434

Commercial

30,677 143 (355 ) 30,465

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

16,230 799 (2 ) 17,027

U.S. treasury securities

4,161 (334 ) 3,827

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

1,000 1 1,001

Total

$ 134,908 $ 2,422 $ (1,576 ) $ 135,754

Held-to-Maturity
December 31, 2013
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(Dollars in Thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

$ 35,050 $ $ (1,685 ) $ 33,365

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The scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2014 are presented in the following table:

Available-for-Sale Held-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair

Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
(Dollars in Thousands)

Maturing within one year

$ 387 $ 388 $ $

Maturing after one to five years

8,173 8,582

Maturing after five to ten years

100,395 100,714 14,362 14,320

Maturing after ten years

68,524 69,662 22,162 21,771

Total

$ 177,479 $ 179,346 $ 36,524 $ 36,091

For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been allocated over maturity groupings based on the weighted-average contractual maturities of underlying collateral. The mortgage-backed securities generally mature earlier than their weighted-average contractual maturities because of principal prepayments.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment no less frequently than quarterly and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) whether the Company intends to sell securities, and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, based on the aforementioned considerations, management did not record an other-than-temporary impairment on any security that was in an unrealized loss position.

The following table reflects the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Available-for-Sale
September 30, 2014
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 48,499 $ (280 ) $ 13,257 $ (314 )

Commercial

22,236 (116 ) 1,344 (36 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

269 (3 )

U.S. treasury securities

3,866 (209 )

Total

$ 71,004 $ (399 ) $ 18,467 $ (559 )

Held-to-Maturity
September 30, 2014
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

$ 552 $ (5 ) $ $

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

583 (2 )

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

9,848 (17 ) 21,369 (426 )

Total

$ 10,983 $ (24 ) $ 21,369 $ (426 )

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Available-for-Sale
December 31, 2013
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 43,091 $ (885 ) $ $

Commercial

21,231 (337 ) 271 (18 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

1,050 (2 )

U.S. treasury securities

3,748 (334 )

Total

$ 69,120 $ (1,558 ) $ 271 $ (18 )

Held-to-Maturity
December 31, 2013
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(Dollars in Thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

$ 33,365 $ (1,685 ) $ $

As of September 30, 2014, 16 debt securities had been in a loss position for more than twelve months and 48 debt securities had been in a loss position for less than twelve months. The losses for all securities are considered to be a direct result of the effect that the current interest rate environment has on the value of debt securities and not related to the creditworthiness of the issuers. Further, the Company has the current intent and ability to retain its investments in the issuer for a period of time that we believe to be sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Therefore, the Company has not recognized any other-than-temporary impairments.

Investment securities available-for-sale with a carrying value of $63.4 million and $72.7 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Gains realized on sales of securities available-for-sale were approximately $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no losses on sales of securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

6. INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

The Bank holds investments in affordable housing projects for which it provides funding as a limited partner and has received tax credits related to its investments in the projects based on its partnership share. Historically, the Company’s investments have included both direct investments and investments in funds that invest solely in affordable housing projects. The net assets of the partnerships consist primarily of apartment complexes and liabilities associated with the operation of the partnerships. The Company has determined that these structures require evaluation as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation . The Company consolidates one of the funds in which it has a 99.9% limited partnership interest. Assets recorded by the Company as a result of the consolidation were less than $0.1 million as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The remaining limited partnership investments are unconsolidated and are accounted for under the cost method as allowed under ASC Topic 325, Accounting for Tax Benefits Resulting from Investments in Affordable Housing Projects . The Company amortizes the excess of carrying value of the investment over its estimated residual value during the period in which tax credits are allocated to the investors. As of December 31, 2013, approximately $0.8 million was included in other assets representing the carrying amount of one remaining partnership accounted for as a cost method investment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, this partnership was dissolved, and the Company received $1.0 million representing its residual interest upon dissolution of the partnership. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2014, the carrying amount of the partnership was reduced to zero, and the difference between the residual interest received and carrying amount was recorded as other non-interest income.

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7. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Portfolio Segments:

The Company has divided the loan portfolio into eight portfolio segments, each with different risk characteristics and methodologies for assessing the risk described as follows:

Construction, land development and other land loans – Commercial construction, land and land development loans include the development of residential housing projects, loans for the development of commercial and industrial use property and loans for the purchase and improvement of raw land. These loans are secured in whole or in part by the underlying real estate collateral and are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrowing entity.

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties – These loans include conventional mortgage loans on one-to-four family residential properties. These properties may serve as the borrower’s primary residence, vacation home or investment property. Also included in this portfolio are home equity loans and lines of credit. This type of lending, which is secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence, allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home.

Secured by multi-family residential properties – This portfolio segment includes mortgage loans secured by apartment buildings.

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties – This portfolio segment includes real estate loans secured by commercial and industrial properties, office or mixed-use facilities, strip shopping centers or other commercial property. These loans are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrowing entity.

Other real estate loans – Other real estate loans are loans primarily for agricultural production, secured by mortgages on farm land.

Commercial and industrial loans – This portfolio segment includes loans to commercial customers for use in the normal course of business. These credits may be loans and lines to financially strong borrowers, secured by inventories, equipment or receivables, and are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrowing entity.

Consumer loans – This portfolio segment includes a variety of secured and unsecured personal loans, including automobile loans, loans for household and personal purposes and all other direct consumer installment loans.

Other loans – Other loans are comprised of credit cards, overdrawn checking accounts reclassified to loans and overdraft lines of credit.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the composition of the loan portfolio by reporting segment and portfolio segment was as follows:

September 30, 2014
FUSB ALC Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 9,813 $ $ 9,813

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,867 22,668 53,535

Secured by multi-family residential properties

20,459 20,459

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

112,512 112,512

Other

61 61

Commercial and industrial loans

18,216 18,216

Consumer loans

7,719 57,508 65,227

Other loans

403 403

Total loans

200,050 80,176 280,226

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

116 7,524 7,640

Allowance for loan losses

4,789 2,627 7,416

Net loans

$ 195,145 $ 70,025 $ 265,170

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December 31, 2013
FUSB ALC Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 11,348 $ $ 11,348

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

34,978 26,621 61,599

Secured by multi-family residential properties

22,095 22,095

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

122,430 122,430

Other

761 761

Commercial and industrial loans

37,772 37,772

Consumer loans

9,886 48,938 58,824

Other loans

604 604

Total loans

239,874 75,559 315,433

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

149 4,961 5,110

Allowance for loan losses

6,272 3,124 9,396

Net loans

$ 233,453 $ 67,474 $ 300,927

The Company grants commercial, real estate and installment loans to its customers. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, 70.1% and 69.2% of the portfolio was concentrated in loans secured by real estate located primarily within a single geographic region of the United States as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Related Party Loans:

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank makes loans to certain officers and directors of the Company, including companies with which they are associated. These loans are made on the same terms as those prevailing for comparable transactions with others. Management believes that such loans do not represent more than a normal risk of collectibility, nor do they present other unfavorable features. The aggregate balances of such related party loans and commitments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $3.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, there were no new loans to these parties, and repayments by active related parties were $0.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, new loans to these related parties totaled $1.7 million, and repayments by active related parties were $0.6 million.

Allowance for Loan Losses:

The following tables present changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio segment and loan type as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

FUSB
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ 592 $ 4,852 $ 180 $ 635 $ 13 $ 6,272

Charge-offs

(281 ) (899 ) (96 ) (100 ) (1,376 )

Recoveries

288 535 104 15 1 943

Provision

(339 ) (510 ) (48 ) (139 ) (14 ) (1,050 )

Ending balance

260 3,978 140 411 4,789

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

1,329 1,329

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 260 $ 2,649 $ 140 $ 411 $ $ 3,460

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

18,216 142,845 7,719 30,867 403 200,050

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

11,148 11,148

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 18,216 $ 131,697 $ 7,719 $ 30,867 $ 403 $ 188,902

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ALC
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ $ $ 2,666 $ 458 $ $ 3,124

Charge-offs

(2,105 ) (172 ) (2,277 )

Recoveries

608 27 635

Provision

1,067 78 1,145

Ending balance

2,236 391 2,627

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ $ $ 2,236 $ 391 $ $ 2,627

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

57,508 22,668 80,176

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ $ $ 57,508 $ 20,668 $ $ 80,176

FUSB & ALC
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ 592 $ 4,852 $ 2,846 $ 1,093 $ 13 $ 9,396

Charge-offs

(281 ) (899 ) (2,201 ) (272 ) (3,653 )

Recoveries

288 535 712 42 1 1,578

Provision

(339 ) (510 ) 1,019 (61 ) (14 ) 95

Ending balance

260 3,978 2,376 802 7,416

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

1,329 1,329

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 260 $ 2,649 $ 2,376 $ 802 $ $ 6,087

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

18,216 142,845 65,227 53,535 403 280,226

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

11,148 11,148

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 18,216 $ 131,697 $ 65,227 $ 53,535 $ 403 $ 269,078

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FUSB
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ 977 $ 14,216 $ 168 $ 338 $ 66 $ 15,765

Charge-offs

(537 ) (8,055 ) (350 ) (685 ) (9,627 )

Recoveries

141 2,747 96 8 4 2,996

Provision

11 (4,056 ) 266 974 (57 ) (2,862 )

Ending balance

592 4,852 180 635 13 6,272

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

219 2,839 11 3,069

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 373 $ 2,013 $ 180 $ 624 $ 13 $ 3,203

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

37,772 156,634 9,886 34,978 604 239,874

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

753 28,813 2,985 32,551

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 37,019 $ 127,821 $ 9,886 $ 31,993 $ 604 $ 207,323

ALC
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ $ $ 2,733 $ 780 $ $ 3,513

Charge-offs

(2,979 ) (525 ) (3,504 )

Recoveries

874 21 895

Provision

2,039 181 2,220

Ending balance

2,667 457 3,124

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ $ $ 2,667 $ 457 $ $ 3,124

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

48,938 26,621 75,559

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ $ $ 48,938 $ 26,621 $ $ 75,559

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FUSB & ALC
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
Consumer Residential
Real Estate
Other Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$ 977 $ 14,216 $ 2,901 $ 1,118 $ 66 $ 19,278

Charge-offs

(537 ) (8,055 ) (3,329 ) (1,210 ) (13,131 )

Recoveries

141 2,747 970 29 4 3,891

Provision

11 (4,056 ) 2,305 1,155 (57 ) (642 )

Ending balance

592 4,852 2,847 1,092 13 9,396

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

219 2,839 11 3,069

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 373 $ 2,013 $ 2,847 $ 1,081 $ 13 $ 6,327

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

37,772 156,634 58,824 61,599 604 315,433

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

753 28,813 2,985 32,551

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$ 37,019 $ 127,821 $ 58,824 $ 58,614 $ 604 $ 282,882

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Bank utilizes a model to evaluate the credit quality of its loan portfolio that includes categorizing loans into groupings by credit quality indicator. The model establishes a uniform framework and common language for assessing and monitoring risk in the portfolio. Under the model, loans have historically been categorized into one of eight risk grades that can be further summarized into categories described as pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss, as described in further detail below. As of January 1, 2014, management established a nine-grade rating system, which had the effect of adding an additional risk grade to the pass category. The additional risk grade provides management with the ability to evaluate loans at a more granular level; however, it did not result in any change to the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as of either of the nine-month or three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 or 2013, respectively, or the year ended December 31, 2013.

The following summarizes the credit quality indicators used in the nine-grade system:

Pass (Risk Grades 1-5) – Loans in this category include obligations with respect to which the probability of default is considered low.

Special Mention (Risk Grade 6): Borrowers in this category exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends deserving Bank management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Although a special mention asset has a higher probability of default than previously rated categories, its default is not imminent.

Substandard (Risk Grade 7): These are borrowers with defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt. A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Normal repayment from the borrower is in jeopardy, although no loss of principal is envisioned. There is a distinct possibility that a partial loss of interest and/or principal will occur if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard.

Doubtful (Risk Grade 8): Borrowers classified doubtful have all the weaknesses found in substandard borrowers with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Serious problems exist such that partial loss of principal is likely. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important, reasonably specific pending factors that may work to strengthen the assets, the loans’ classification as estimated losses is deferred until a more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans. Management of borrowers classified doubtful may have demonstrated a history of failing to live up to agreements.

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Loss (Risk Grade 9): Borrowers deemed incapable of repayment of unsecured debt. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as active assets of the Bank is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not prudent to defer writing off these worthless assets, even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

The tables below illustrate the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2014.

FUSB
Pass
1-5
Special
Mention
6
Substandard
7
Doubtful
8
Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 4,782 $ 2,623 $ 2,408 $ $ 9,813

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

27,741 725 2,401 30,867

Secured by multi-family residential properties

14,249 3,436 2,774 20,459

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

86,422 18,534 7,556 112,512

Other

61 61

Commercial and industrial loans

15,231 2,014 971 18,216

Consumer loans

7,251 25 443 7,719

Other loans

401 2 403

Total

$ 156,138 $ 27,357 $ 16,555 $ $ 200,050

ALC
Performing Nonperforming Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

$ 22,101 $ 567 $ 22,668

Consumer loans

56,398 1,110 57,508

Total

$ 78,499 $ 1,677 $ 80,176

The tables below illustrate the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2013.

FUSB
Pass
1-5
Special
Mention
6
Substandard
7
Doubtful
8
Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 4,785 $ $ 6,563 $ $ 11,348

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,459 333 4,162 24 34,978

Secured by multi-family residential properties

14,569 7,526 22,095

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

101,468 3,316 17,595 51 122,430

Other

761 761

Commercial and industrial loans

30,403 936 6,433 37,772

Consumer loans

9,235 3 648 9,886

Other loans

601 3 604

Total

$ 192,281 $ 4,588 $ 42,930 $ 75 $ 239,874

ALC
Performing Nonperforming Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

$ 26,061 $ 560 $ 26,621

Consumer loans

47,644 1,294 48,938

Total

$ 73,705 $ 1,854 $ 75,559

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The following table provides an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of September 30, 2014.

FUSB
As of September 30, 2014
30-59
Days
Past

Due
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Greater
Than
90
Days
Total
Past
Due
Current Total
Loans
Recorded
Investment
>
90 Days
And
Accruing
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 33 $ $ 86 $ 119 $ 9,694 $ 9,813 $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

155 467 735 1,357 29,510 30,867

Secured by multi-family residential properties

20,459 20,459

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

1,266 1,361 2,627 109,885 112,512

Other

61 61

Commercial and industrial loans

15 89 104 18,112 18,216

Consumer loans

30 39 25 94 7,625 7,719

Other loans

6 11 17 386 403 11

Total

$ 1,490 $ 521 $ 2,307 $ 4,318 $ 195,732 $ 200,050 $ 11

ALC
As of September 30, 2014
30-59
Days
Past

Due
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Greater
Than
90
Days
Total
Past
Due
Current Total
Loans
Recorded
Investment
>
90 Days
And
Accruing
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

254 142 509 905 21,763 22,668 406

Secured by multi-family residential properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

853 599 1,071 2,523 54,985 57,508 1,051

Other loans

Total

$ 1,107 $ 741 $ 1,580 $ 3,428 $ 76,748 $ 80,176 $ 1,457

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The following table provides an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of December 31, 2013.

FUSB
As of December 31, 2013
30-59
Days
Past

Due
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Greater
Than
90
Days
Total
Past Due
Current Total
Loans
Recorded
Investment
>
90 Days
And
Accruing
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ $ 38 $ 2,000 $ 2,038 $ 9,310 $ 11,348 $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

271 154 1,801 2,226 32,752 34,978

Secured by multi-family residential properties

1,286 1,286 20,809 22,095

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

719 93 4,434 5,246 117,184 122,430

Other

761 761

Commercial and industrial loans

902 480 1,382 36,390 37,772

Consumer loans

101 26 127 9,759 9,886

Other loans

11 8 19 585 604

Total

$ 2,004 $ 285 $ 10,035 $ 12,324 $ 227,550 $ 239,874 $

ALC
As of December 31, 2013
30-59
Days
Past

Due
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Greater
Than
90
Days
Total
Past
Due
Current Total
Loans
Recorded
Investment
>
90 Days
And
Accruing
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

403 143 507 1,053 25,568 26,621 409

Secured by multi-family residential properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

684 597 1,258 2,539 46,399 48,938 1,252

Other loans

Total

$ 1,087 $ 740 $ 1,765 $ 3,592 $ 71,967 $ 75,559 $ 1,661

The following table provides an analysis of non-accruing loans by class as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Loans on Non-Accrual Status
September 30,
2014
December 31,
2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 1,015 $ 2,337

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

1,586 1,952

Secured by multi-family residential properties

1,286

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

1,958 4,435

Commercial and industrial loans

176 479

Consumer loans

168 76

Total loans

$ 4,903 $ 10,565

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Impaired Loans:

A loan is 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 related loan agreement. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. All loans of $0.5 million or more that have a credit quality risk grade of seven or above are identified for impairment analysis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

As of September 30, 2014, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

September 30, 2014

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded

Carrying
Amount
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowances
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 1,445 $ 1,445 $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

96 96

Secured by multi-family residential properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

6,229 6,229

Commercial and industrial

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

$ 7,770 $ 7,770 $

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 604 $ 604 $ 71

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

Secured by multi-family residential properties

2,774 2,774 1,258

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Commercial and industrial

Total loans with an allowance recorded

$ 3,378 $ 3,378 $ 1,329

Total impaired loans

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 2,049 $ 2,049 $ 71

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

96 96

Secured by multi-family residential properties

2,774 2,774 1,258

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

6,229 6,229

Commercial and industrial

Total impaired loans

$ 11,148 $ 11,148 $ 1,329

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As of December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

December 31, 2013

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded

Carrying
Amount
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowances
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 4,590 $ 4,590 $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

103 103

Secured by multi-family residential properties

1,053 1,053

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

11,844 11,844

Commercial and industrial

534 534

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

$ 18,124 $ 18,124 $

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 1,407 $ 1,407 $ 232

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

185 185 11

Secured by multi-family residential properties

6,474 6,474 2,005

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

6,376 6,376 835

Commercial and industrial

219 219 219

Total loans with an allowance recorded

$ 14,661 $ 14,661 $ 3,302

Total impaired loans

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 5,997 $ 5,997 $ 232

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

288 288 11

Secured by multi-family residential properties

7,527 7,527 2,005

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

18,220 18,220 835

Commercial and industrial

753 753 219

Total impaired loans

$ 32,785 $ 32,785 $ 3,302

The average net investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized and received on impaired loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

September 30, 2014
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Interest
Income
Received
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 3,010 $ 33 $ 35

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

159 3 3

Secured by multi-family residential properties

3,875 131 128

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

8,867 260 256

Commercial and industrial

107 1 1

Total

$ 16,018 $ 428 $ 423

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December 31, 2013
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Interest
Income
Received
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 10,249 $ 177 $ 179

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

303 7 7

Secured by multi-family residential properties

8,690 438 446

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

22,272 918 935

Commercial and industrial

987 33 34

Total

$ 42,501 $ 1,573 $ 1,601

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $4.9 million and $10.6 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. If interest on those loans had been accrued, there would have been $0.1 million and $0.6 million accrued for the nine- and twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. No interest income was recorded related to these loans as of September 30, 2014, and $0.1 million was recorded as of December 31, 2013. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more amounted to $1.5 million and $1.7 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Troubled debt restructurings include loans with respect to which concessions have been granted to borrowers that generally would not have otherwise been considered had the borrowers not been experiencing financial difficulty. The concessions granted may include payment schedule modifications, interest rate reductions, maturity date extensions, modification of note structure, principal balance reductions or some combination of these concessions. Restructured loans may involve loans remaining on non-accrual, moving to non-accrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Non-accrual restructured loans are included with all other non-accrual loans. In addition, all accruing restructured loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings. Generally, restructured loans remain on non-accrual until the customer has attained a sustained period of repayment performance under the modified loan terms (generally a minimum of six months). However, performance prior to the restructuring, or significant events that coincide with the restructuring, are considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and whether the loan should be returned to or maintained on non-accrual status. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, the loan remains on non-accrual. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company had $4.3 million and $5.7 million of non-accruing loans that were previously restructured and that remained on non-accrual status. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, the Company had no restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance. For the year ended December 31, 2013, one loan totaling $2.0 million was returned to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance. The balance of this loan as of September 30, 2014 was $1.4 million.

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The following table provides the number of loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring by loan portfolio as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, as well as the pre- and post-modification principal balance as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
Number
of

Loans
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Principal
Balance
Post-
Modification
Principal
Balance
Number
of

Loans
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Principal
Balance
Post-
Modification
Principal
Balance
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

4 $ 3,282 $ 2,373 10 $ 7,551 $ 3,837

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

7 426 359 17 1,375 1,067

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

8 1,688 1,452 9 2,683 2,418

Commercial loans

4 159 113 4 416 344

Total

23 $ 5,555 $ 4,297 40 $ 12,025 $ 7,666

The following table provides the number of loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring that have subsequently defaulted, by loan portfolio, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

September 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
Number
of
Loans
Recorded
Investment
Number
of
Loans
Recorded
Investment
(Dollars in Thousands)

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 2 $ 566

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

3 986 4 1,073

Total

3 $ 986 6 $ 1,639

Restructured loan modifications primarily included maturity date extensions and payment schedule modifications. There were no modifications to principal balances of the loans that were restructured. Accordingly, there was no impact on the Company’s allowance for loan losses resulting from the modifications.

All loans $0.5 million and over, that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring, are considered impaired and evaluated individually for impairment. The nature and extent of impairment of restructured loans, including those that have experienced a subsequent payment default, are considered in the determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses. This evaluation resulted in no allowance for loan losses on these restructured loans as of September 30, 2014 and an allowance for loan losses of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2013.

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8. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate and certain other assets acquired in foreclosure are reported at the lower of the investment in the loan or fair value of the property, less estimated costs to sell. The following table summarizes foreclosed property activity as of the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

September 30, 2014
FUSB ALC Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Beginning Balance

$ 8,463 $ 847 $ 9,310

Transfers from loans

4,152 361 4,513

Sales proceeds

(3,113 ) (214 ) (3,327 )

Gross gains

231 4 235

Gross losses

(128 ) (99 ) (227 )

Net gains (losses)

103 (95 ) 8

Impairment

(146 ) (47 ) (193 )

Ending Balance

$ 9,459 $ 852 $ 10,311

September 30, 2013
FUSB ALC Total
(Dollars in Thousands)

Beginning Balance

$ 11,089 $ 2,197 $ 13,286

Transfers from loans

1,770 426 2,196

Sales proceeds

(1,876 ) (905 ) (2,781 )

Gross gains

62 28 90

Gross losses

(155 ) (687 ) (842 )

Net gains (losses)

(93 ) (659 ) (752 )

Impairment

(368 ) (209 ) (577 )

Ending Balance

$ 10,522 $ 850 $ 11,372

Valuation adjustments are primarily recorded in other non-interest expense; adjustments are also recorded as a charge to the allowance for loan losses if incurred within 60 days after the date of transfer from loans. Valuation adjustments are primarily post-foreclosure write-downs that are a result of continued declining property values based on updated appraisals or other indications of value, such as offers to purchase.

9. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements. Federal funds purchased generally mature within one to four days. There were no federal funds purchased outstanding as of September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Securities sold under repurchase agreements, which are secured borrowings, generally are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on the fair value of the underlying securities. The Company monitors the fair value of the underlying securities on a daily basis. Securities sold under repurchase agreements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 totaled $0.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

As of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank had $18.8 million in remaining federal funds lines from correspondent banks.

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10. LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company uses FHLB advances as an alternative to funding sources with similar maturities, such as certificates of deposit or other deposit programs. These advances generally offer more attractive rates when compared to other mid-term financing options. They are also flexible, allowing the Company to quickly obtain the necessary maturities and rates that best suit its overall asset/liability strategy. The Company had FHLB advances outstanding of $5.0 million as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and assets pledged associated with these advances of $5.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank had $163.8 million and $165.9 million, respectively, in remaining credit from the FHLB (subject to available collateral).

11. INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes was $1.3 million and $1.2 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 31.4% and 28.9% for the same periods. The effective tax rate is impacted by recurring permanent differences such as bank-owned life insurance and tax-exempt investment and loan income.

The Company had a net deferred tax asset of $8.9 million and $10.8 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The reduction in the net deferred tax asset resulted primarily from changes in the fair value of securities available-for-sale, a decrease in the allowance for loan losses and sales of OREO previously written down.

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12. SEGMENT REPORTING

Under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting , certain information is disclosed for the two reportable operating segments of the Company. The reportable segments were determined using the internal management reporting system. These segments are comprised of USBI’s and the Bank’s significant subsidiaries. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013. The segment results include certain overhead allocations and intercompany transactions that were recorded at current market prices. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated to determine the consolidated balances. The results for the two reportable segments of the Company are included in the following table:

FUSB ALC All
Other
Eliminations Consolidated
(Dollars in Thousands)

For the three months ended September 30, 2014:

Net interest income

$ 3,968 $ 3,286 $ 3 $ $ 7,257

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(550 ) 495 (55 )

Total non-interest income

871 297 1,107 (1,095 ) 1,180

Total non-interest expense

4,726 2,490 205 (179 ) 7,242

Income before income taxes

663 598 905 (916 ) 1,250

Provision for income taxes

183 229 1 413

Net income

$ 480 $ 369 $ 904 $ (916 ) $ 837

Other significant items:

Total assets

$ 563,918 $ 72,889 $ 79,847 $ (153,913 ) $ 562,741

Total investment securities

215,790 80 215,870

Total loans, net

255,240 70,025 (60,095 ) 265,170

Investment in subsidiaries

5 74,788 (74,788 ) 5

Fixed asset addition

73 54 127

Depreciation and amortization expense

148 55 203

Total interest income from external customers

3,794 4,105 7,899

Total interest income from affiliates

818 3 (821 )

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014:

Net interest income

$ 12,156 $ 9,594 $ 8 $ $ 21,758

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(1,050 ) 1,145 95

Total non-interest income

3,088 870 3,574 (3,720 ) 3,812

Total non-interest expense

13,823 7,489 606 (569 ) 21,349

Income before income taxes

2,471 1,830 2,976 (3,151 ) 4,126

Provision for income taxes

589 706 2 1,297

Net income

$ 1,882 $ 1,124 $ 2,974 $ (3,151 ) $ 2,829

Other significant items:

Fixed asset addition

$ 940 $ 68 $ $ $ 1,008

Depreciation and amortization expense

438 160 598

Total interest income from external customers

11,699 11,976 23,675

Total interest income from affiliates

2,382 7 (2,389 )

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FUSB ALC All
Other
Eliminations Consolidated
(Dollars in Thousands)

For the three months ended September 30, 2013:

Net interest income

$ 4,190 $ 3,376 $ 2 $ $ 7,568

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(300 ) 540 240

Total non-interest income

913 360 1,267 (1,249 ) 1,291

Total non-interest expense

4,962 2,322 308 (227 ) 7,365

Income before income taxes

441 874 961 (1,022 ) 1,254

Provision for income taxes

12 337 1 350

Net income

$ 429 $ 537 $ 960 $ (1,022 ) $ 904

Other significant items:

Total assets

$ 561,325 $ 70,809 $ 75,422 $ (147,554 ) $ 560,002

Total investment securities

156,772 80 156,852

Total loans, net

292,180 67,207 (54,609 ) 304,778

Investment in subsidiaries

784 70,386 (71,165 ) 5

Fixed asset addition

(6 ) 8 2

Depreciation and amortization expense

131 49 180

Total interest income from external customers

4,096 4,174 8,270

Total interest income from affiliates

798 3 (801 )

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Net interest income

$ 12,706 $ 10,355 $ 7 $ $ 23,068

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(462 ) 1,261 799

Total non-interest income

3,239 1,045 3,778 (3,920 ) 4,142

Total non-interest expense

14,247 7,984 668 (666 ) 22,233

Income before income taxes

2,160 2,155 3,117 (3,254 ) 4,178

Provision for income taxes

371 833 2 1,206

Net income

$ 1,789 $ 1,322 $ 3,115 $ (3,254 ) $ 2,972

Other significant items:

Fixed asset addition

$ 56 $ 26 $ $ $ 82

Depreciation and amortization expense

392 128 520

Total interest income from external customers

12,494 12,802 25,296

Total interest income from affiliates

2,447 7 (2,454 )

13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather represent a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods, including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of

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observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and 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 or liabilities.

The Company rarely transfers assets and liabilities measured at fair value between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements. Trading account assets and securities available-for-sale may be periodically transferred to or from Level 3 valuation based on management’s conclusion regarding the best method of pricing for an individual security. Such transfers are accounted for as if they occurred at the beginning of a reporting period. There were no such transfers during the periods ended September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Available-for-Sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include exchange traded equities. Level 2 securities include U.S. treasury and agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities. Level 2 fair values are obtained from quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. In certain cases, where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Interest Rate Cap Derivative Agreements

Interest rate cap agreements were included in other assets at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. The interest rate caps qualify as derivatives but are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, changes in fair value are included in results of operations. The fair value of these agreements are based on information obtained from third party financial institutions. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third party valuations. The Company classified these derivative assets within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for either period presented.

Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2014 Using
Totals At
September 30,
2014
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
(Dollars in Thousands)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 123,767 $ $ 123,767 $

Commercial

34,346 34,346

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

16,899 16,899

U.S. treasury securities

3,946 3,946

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

388 388

Other assets – derivatives

105 105

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013 Using
Totals At
December 31,
2013
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
(Dollars in Thousands)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$ 83,434 $ $ 83,434 $

Commercial

30,465 30,465

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

17,027 17,027

U.S. treasury securities

3,827 3,827

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

1,001 1,001

Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis

Impaired Loans

Estimates of fair value for impaired loans are determined based on a variety of information, including the use of available appraisals, estimates of market value by licensed appraisers or local real estate brokers and the knowledge and experience of the Company’s management related to the assessment of collateral associated with loans. Management takes into consideration the type, location and occupancy of the collateral, as well as current economic conditions in the area in which the collateral is located, in assessing estimates of fair value.

Loan impairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. When an impaired loan is determined to be collateral dependent, the fair value is determined through the utilization of a third-party appraisal. It is the policy of the Company to update appraisals every 18-24 months. The types of collateral influence the frequency of obtaining updated appraisals. Management knows the market trends of collateral values well and monitors trends in sales and valuations in all of the various categories of collateral. These trends influence how often new appraisals are obtained within the 18-24 month timeframe. An example would be loans collateralized by residential subdivision lots. The values of this type of collateral have been volatile in recent years, and, therefore, appraisals are generally updated at the lower end of the timeframe (i.e., closer to 18 months), while timberland appraisals, which have been less volatile in recent years, would be updated closer to the upper end of the timeframe (i.e., closer to 24 months). Any observed trend indicating significant changes in valuations would require updated appraisals. If a loan is evaluated for impairment under ASC Topic 310-10-35, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan , and the appraisal is outdated, a new appraisal is ordered. If the new appraisal is not received in sufficient time to assess any required impairment to meet financial reporting obligations, the old appraisal may be adjusted to reflect values observed in similar properties. After a new appraisal is obtained, the analysis is updated to reflect the new valuation. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Loans determined to be uncollectible and that were written down to appraised value totaled $1.1 million and $8.3 million, net of specific allowances for fair-value impairment, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This valuation was derived using Level 3 inputs, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral or discounted cash flow analysis.

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Foreclosed Assets

Certain foreclosed assets, upon initial recognition, are remeasured at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the foreclosed asset. Estimates of fair values for foreclosed assets are determined based on a variety of information, including the use of available appraisals, estimates of market value by licensed appraisers or local real estate brokers and the knowledge and experience of the Company’s management related to the assessment of the values of foreclosed properties. Management takes into consideration the type, location and occupancy of the property, as well as current economic conditions in the area in which the property is located, in assessing estimates of fair value.

The fair value of a foreclosed asset, upon initial recognition, is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria and/or market data. Foreclosed assets measured at fair value upon initial recognition totaled $4.5 million and $2.2 million (utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs) during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In connection with the measurement and initial recognition of the foregoing foreclosed assets, the Company recognized charge-offs of the allowance for loan losses totaling approximately $0.4 million for both the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Other foreclosed assets totaling $1.3 million and $3.4 million (utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs) were remeasured at fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The remeasurement resulted in $0.2 million in write downs of other real estate owned during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and $0.5 million in write downs of other real estate owned during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments , requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash, due from banks and federal funds sold: The carrying amount of cash, due from banks and federal funds sold approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock: Based on the redemption provision of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost.

Investment securities: Fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on market prices of comparable instruments.

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Derivative instruments: The fair value of derivative instruments is based on information obtained from a third party financial institution. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third party information.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value.

Loans, net: For variable-rate loans, fair values are based on carrying values. Fixed-rate commercial loans, other installment loans and certain real estate mortgage loans are valued using discounted cash flows. The discount rate used to determine the present value of these loans is based on interest rates currently being charged by the Company on comparable loans as to credit risk and term.

Demand and savings deposits: The fair values of demand deposits are equal to the carrying value of such deposits. Demand deposits include non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and money market demand accounts.

Time deposits: The fair values of relatively short-term time deposits are equal to their carrying values. Discounted cash flows are used to value long-term time deposits. The discount rate used is based on interest rates currently being offered by the Company on comparable deposits as to amount and term.

Short-term borrowings: These borrowings may consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the floating rate borrowings from the FHLB account. Due to the short-term nature of these borrowings, fair values approximate carrying values.

Long-term debt: The fair value of this debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Off-balance sheet instruments: The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit approximates fair value. The carrying amount of the off-balance sheet financial instruments is based on fees currently charged to enter into such agreements.

The estimated fair value and related carrying or notional amounts, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were as follows:

September 30, 2014
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 34,531 $ 34,531 $ 34,531 $ $

Investment securities available-for-sale

179,346 179,346 179,346

Investment securities held-to-maturity

36,524 36,091 36,091

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

738 738 738

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

265,170 264,393 264,393

Other assets – derivatives

105 105 105

Liabilities:

Deposits

474,518 474,412 474,412

Short-term borrowings

755 755 755

Long-term debt

5,000 5,009 5,009

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December 31, 2013
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 47,720 $ 47,720 $ 47,720 $ $

Investment securities available-for-sale

135,754 135,754 135,754

Investment securities held-to-maturity

35,050 33,365 33,365

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

906 906 906

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

300,927 303,291 303,291

Liabilities:

Deposits

484,279 484,957 484,957

Short-term borrowings

1,231 1,231 1,231

Long-term debt

5,000 5,011 5,011

14. GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party for commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. For interest rate swap transactions and commitments to purchase or sell securities for forward delivery, the contract or notional amounts do not represent exposure to credit loss. The Bank controls the credit risk of these derivative instruments through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. Certain derivative contracts have credit risk for the carrying value plus the amount to replace such contracts in the event of counterparty default. All of the Bank’s financial instruments are held for risk management and not for trading purposes. During the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, there were no credit losses associated with derivative contracts.

In the normal course of business, there are outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and others, that are not included in the consolidated financial statements. The financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial statements. A summary of these commitments and contingent liabilities is presented below:

September 30,
2014
December 31,
2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Standby letters of credit

$ 830 $ 931

Commitments to extend credit

$ 24,344 $ 28,875

Standby letters of credit are contingent commitments issued by the Bank generally to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The Bank has recourse against the customer for any amount that it is required to pay to a third party under a standby letter of credit. Revenues are recognized over the lives of the standby letters of credit. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the potential amount of future payments that the Bank could be required to make under its standby letters of credit, which amount represents the Bank’s total credit risk in this category, is listed in the table above.

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. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.

Commitments to purchase securities for delayed delivery require the Bank to purchase a specified security at a specified price for delivery on a specified date. Similarly, commitments to sell securities for delayed delivery require the Bank to sell a specified security at a specified price for delivery on a specified date. Market risk arises from potential movements in security values and interest rates between the commitment and delivery dates. As of September 30, 2014, there was $2.0 million in outstanding commitments to purchase securities for delayed delivery

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and no outstanding commitments to sell securities for delayed delivery. As of December 31, 2013, there was $3.0 million in outstanding commitments to purchase securities for delayed delivery and no outstanding commitments to sell securities for delayed delivery.

Litigation

On December 2, 2013, Wayne Allen Russell filed a lawsuit against the Bank in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, alleging that the Bank wrongfully foreclosed on a parcel of property owned by Russell that was subject to a mortgage in favor of the Bank. Mr. Russell alleges that the loan secured by the mortgage had been satisfied in full from the proceeds of a prior foreclosure of additional properties subject to the same mortgage. Mr. Russell seeks an unspecified amount of damages. The Bank denies Mr. Russell’s allegations and is vigorously defending the lawsuit. The Bank filed a motion for summary judgment seeking a judgment as a matter of law in the Bank’s favor as to all of Mr. Russell’s claims. The motion for summary judgment has been fully briefed and argued and is presently under consideration by the Court. At this time, we are unable to assess the likelihood of a resolution or the possibility of an unfavorable outcome in this matter.

The Company is also party to other litigation, and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in all such litigation. In the opinion of the Company, based on review and consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such other litigation should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

United Security Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“USBI”), is a bank holding company with its principal offices in Thomasville, Alabama. USBI operates one commercial banking subsidiary, First United Security Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). As of September 30, 2014, the Bank operated and served its customers through nineteen banking offices located in Brent, Bucksville, Butler, Calera, Centreville, Coffeeville, Columbiana, Fulton, Gilbertown, Grove Hill, Harpersville, Jackson, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa and Woodstock, Alabama.

The Bank owns all of the stock of Acceptance Loan Company, Inc., an Alabama corporation (“ALC”). ALC is a finance company organized for the purpose of making and purchasing consumer loans. ALC operates twenty-three finance company offices located in Alabama and southeast Mississippi. The headquarters of ALC is located in Jackson, Alabama. The Bank is the funding source for ALC.

The Bank provides a wide range of commercial banking services to small- and medium-sized businesses, property managers, business executives, professionals and other individuals, while ALC’s business is consumer oriented.

FUSB Reinsurance, Inc., an Arizona corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank (“FUSB Reinsurance”), reinsures or “underwrites” credit life and credit accident and health insurance policies sold to the Bank’s and ALC’s consumer loan customers. FUSB Reinsurance is responsible for the first level of risk on these policies up to a specified maximum amount, and a primary third-party insurer retains the remaining risk. The third-party insurer is also responsible for performing most of the administrative functions of FUSB Reinsurance on a contract basis.

Delivery of the best possible financial services to customers remains an overall operational focus of USBI and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). We recognize that attention to details and responsiveness to customers’ desires are critical to customer satisfaction. The Company continues to upgrade technology, both in its financial services and in the training of its 279 full-time equivalent employees, to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience.

The accounting principles and reporting policies of the Company, and the methods of applying these principles, conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and with general practices within the financial services industry. Critical accounting policies relate to securities, loans, allowance for loan losses, derivatives and hedging. A description of these estimates, which significantly affect the determination of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, is set forth in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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The emphasis of this discussion is a comparison of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2014 to December 31, 2013, while comparing income and expense for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

All yields and ratios presented and discussed herein are based on the accrual basis and not on the tax-equivalent basis, unless otherwise indicated.

This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2014, net income of the Company was $0.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $0.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, net income was $2.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013. The third quarter of 2014 represented the Company’s ninth consecutive quarter of positive net income. However, the Bank’s loan portfolio decreased during the first nine months of 2014, partially offset by an increase in consumer loans at ALC.

Although the national economy has continued to show signs of improvement, the demand for new loans in the geographical locations served by FUSB remains weak, and the lending environment is highly competitive. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at the Bank declined to $195.1 million as of September 30, 2014, from $233.5 million as of December 31, 2013. During the first nine months of 2014, Bank management’s primary focus continued to be the work out of nonperforming assets. Consolidated nonperforming assets declined $4.9 million, or 22.5%, from December 31, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Management remains vigilant to ensure that new loan production is thoroughly evaluated in accordance with the Bank’s established credit policies and procedures.

At ALC, loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased to $70.0 million as of September 30, 2014, from $67.5 million as of December 31, 2013. ALC management continues to implement a strategy designed to shift the mix of loans away from real estate lending and into consumer lending, with a focus on point-of-sale consumer lending through arrangements with established retailers. These sales-type consumer loans have been the primary driver of loan growth at ALC during the first nine months of 2014 and have contributed to improvement in the credit quality of ALC’s loan portfolio during that time frame. ALC’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, net of unearned interest, fees and deferred costs, declined from 4.4% at December 31, 2013 to 3.6% at September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, consumer loans represented 71.7% of ALC’s loan portfolio, compared with 64.8% as of December 31, 2013.

On a consolidated basis, loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, declined to $265.2 million as of September 30, 2014, compared with $300.9 million as of December 31, 2013. As a result of these reductions, Bank management has continued to supplement interest income by increasing investments in the securities portfolio. The average balance of non-loan earning assets increased by approximately $53.6 million comparing the first nine months of 2014 to the first nine months of 2013. As a result, interest income on investment securities increased $1.0 million, or 42.7%, comparing the same time periods. We remain focused on closely monitoring the duration of the investment portfolio to ensure that appropriate cash flows are available through investment maturities to fund future loan growth.

Management continues to maintain excess funding capacity to provide adequate liquidity for ongoing operations. We benefit from a strong deposit base, a highly liquid investment portfolio and access to funding from a variety of external sources, such as federal funds lines, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and brokered deposits.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014
September 30,
2013
September 30,
2014
September 30,
2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest income

$ 7,899 $ 8,270 $ 23,675 $ 25,296

Interest expense

642 702 1,917 2,228

Net interest income

7,257 7,568 21,758 23,068

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(55 ) 240 95 799

Net interest income after provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

7,312 7,328 21,663 22,269

Non-interest income

1,180 1,291 3,812 4,142

Non-interest expense

7,242 7,365 21,349 22,233

Income before income taxes

1,250 1,254 4,126 4,178

Provision for income taxes

413 350 1,297 1,206

Net income

$ 837 $ 904 $ 2,829 $ 2,972

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is comprised of the difference between interest and fee income generated from earning assets and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Fluctuations in interest rates, as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, can materially impact net interest income. The Company’s earning assets are comprised of loans at both the Bank and ALC, taxable and nontaxable investments and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities are comprised of interest-bearing demand deposits and savings and time deposits, as well as short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Net interest income for the Company decreased $0.3 million, or 4.1%, for the third quarter of 2014, and decreased $1.3 million, or 5.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to the same periods in 2013. The decline in both periods resulted primarily from decreases in loan volume at the Bank and, to a lesser extent, reduced yield on ALC’s loan portfolio.

The following tables show, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the average balances of each principal category of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. Additionally, the tables provide an analysis of interest revenue or expense associated with each category, along with the accompanying yield or rate percentage. Net yield is calculated for each period presented as net interest income divided by average total interest earning assets.

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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014 September 30, 2013
Average
Balance
Interest Annualized
Yield/
Rate %
Average
Balance
Interest Annualized
Yield/
Rate %
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Percentages)

ASSETS

Interest-Earning Assets:

Loans – FUSB (Note A)

$ 205,112 $ 2,682 5.23 % $ 248,067 $ 3,239 5.22 %

Loans – ALC (Note A)

72,007 4,104 22.80 % 71,226 4,174 23.44 %

Taxable Investments

223,365 961 1.72 % 171,879 719 1.67 %

Non-Taxable Investments

16,912 152 3.60 % 13,588 135 3.97 %

Federal Funds Sold

0.00 % 5,000 3 0.24 %

Total Interest-Earning Assets

517,396 7,899 6.11 % 509,760 8,270 6.49 %

Non-Interest-Earning Assets:

Other Assets

47,979 46,147

Total

$ 565,375 $ 555,907

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

$ 141,575 $ 168 0.47 % $ 122,972 $ 146 0.48 %

Savings Deposits

72,510 34 0.19 % 70,567 43 0.25 %

Time Deposits

198,762 432 0.87 % 219,094 504 0.92 %

Borrowings

5,562 8 0.58 % 6,352 9 0.57 %

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

418,409 642 0.61 % 418,985 702 0.67 %

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

65,265 64,301

Other Liabilities

8,277 3,912

Shareholders’ Equity

73,424 68,709

Total

$ 565,375 $ 555,907

Net Interest Income (Note B)

$ 7,257 $ 7,568

Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets

5.13 % 5.45 %

Note A     –

For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At FUSB, these loans averaged $4.5 million and $13.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At ALC, these loans averaged $0.2 million for both periods presented.

Note B     –

Loan fees are included in the interest amounts presented. At FUSB, loan fees totaled $0.1 million for both periods presented. At ALC, loan fees totaled $0.8 million for both periods presented.

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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014 September 30, 2013
Average
Balance
Interest Annualized
Yield/
Rate %
Average
Balance
Interest Annualized
Yield/
Rate %
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Percentages)

ASSETS

Interest-Earning Assets:

Loans – FUSB (Note A)

$ 215,236 $ 8,452 5.24 % $ 262,179 $ 10,218 5.20 %

Loans – ALC (Note A)

70,196 11,976 22.75 % 71,735 12,802 23.79 %

Taxable Investments

219,567 2,791 1.69 % 163,644 1,868 1.52 %

Non-Taxable Investments

16,372 456 3.71 % 13,676 399 3.89 %

Federal Funds Sold

0.00 % 5,000 9 0.24 %

Total Interest-Earning Assets

521,371 23,675 6.05 % 516,234 25,296 6.44 %

Non-Interest-Earning Assets:

Other Assets

46,832 45,095

Total

$ 568,203 $ 561,329

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

$ 142,560 $ 475 0.44 % $ 125,030 $ 457 0.43 %

Savings Deposits

71,493 104 0.19 % 68,551 124 0.23 %

Time Deposits

203,790 1,315 0.86 % 227,400 1,634 1.06 %

Borrowings

5,749 23 0.53 % 1,659 13 0.30 %

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

423,592 1,917 0.60 % 422,640 2,228 0.70 %

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

65,480 61,925

Other Liabilities

7,095 7,887

Shareholders’ Equity

72,036 68,877

Total

$ 568,203 $ 561,329

Net Interest Income (Note B)

$ 21,758 $ 23,068

Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets

5.56 % 5.88 %

Note A     –

For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At FUSB, these loans averaged $6.4 million and $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At ALC, these loans averaged $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Note B     –

Loan fees are included in the interest amounts presented. At FUSB, loan fees totaled $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At ALC, loan fees totaled $2.4 million and $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Yield on loans declined at ALC primarily as a result of a refinement in loan origination criteria focused on improved credit quality, which has resulted in a slight decrease in interest rates charged. Additionally, ALC management has increased efforts to obtain point-of-sale consumer loans through arrangements with retailers. These efforts have also contributed to overall improvement in the credit quality of ALC’s loan portfolio, with an offset in lower interest rates charged. Average balances of ALC loans remained relatively stable during both periods presented. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at ALC increased from $67.5 million as of December 31, 2013 to $70.0 million as of September 30, 2014.

Yield on loans improved slightly at FUSB for both the three- and nine-month periods presented; however, average loan volume declined in both periods primarily as a result of soft loan demand in the Bank’s rural service locations. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at FUSB declined to $195.1 million as of September 30, 2014, compared with $233.5 million as of December 31, 2013, a decrease of $38.4 million. The majority of the decrease resulted from pay offs totaling $19.3 million on three significant loans that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. In addition, loans classified as substandard or below, totaling $10.2 million as of December 31,

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2013, were eliminated from the loan portfolio through pay off, charge off or transfer to OREO during the first nine months of 2014. As a result of declining loan balances, Bank management has continued efforts to earn additional interest income by investing available funds in the investment securities portfolio, which provides lower yields than loans. Investment securities (including both taxable and non-taxable investments) increased to $215.9 million as of September 30, 2014, from $170.8 million as of December 31, 2013.

Interest expense decreased $60,000, or 8.5%, comparing the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, interest expense decreased $0.3 million, or 14.0%, compared to the same period of 2013. The decrease resulted primarily from a mix-shift away from higher cost time deposits to demand deposits, as well as repricing of longer-term time deposits at lower rates.

At both the Bank and ALC, management is continuing to focus efforts on generating loans within established credit standards, while also maintaining vigilance in the deployment of strategies to manage risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. However, net interest income could continue to experience downward pressure due to increased competition for quality loan opportunities, lower reinvestment yields in the securities portfolio and fewer opportunities to reduce future funding costs.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is an expense used to establish the allowance for loan losses. Actual loan losses, net of recoveries, are charged directly to the allowance for loan losses. The expense recorded each reporting period is a reflection of actual net losses experienced during the period and management’s judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The Company’s provision for loan losses was a credit of $55,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, compared to a charge of $0.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company’s provision for loan losses was a charge of $0.1 million, compared to a charge of $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The following table presents the provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses for the Bank and ALC for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014
September 30,
2013
September 30,
2014
September 30,
2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

FUSB

$ (550 ) $ (300 ) $ (1,050 ) $ (462 )

ALC

495 540 1,145 1,261

Total

$ (55 ) $ 240 $ 95 $ 799

The decreases in the provision for loan losses at both the Bank and ALC were primarily due to improvement in the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio, including declining historical loss rates used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses and lower levels of nonperforming loans. In addition, at FUSB, the provision was further impacted by reduced loan volumes, which resulted in a reduction in the allowance for loan losses computed at quarter end.

Based on our evaluation of the portfolio, management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2014. While we believe that the methodologies and calculations that we use for estimating the allowance are adequate, our conclusions are based on estimates and judgments and are, therefore, approximate and imprecise. Factors beyond our control, such as changes in economic conditions impacting the national economy or the local service areas in which we operate, may negatively and materially affect asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resulting provision for loan losses.

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Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income represents fees and income derived from sources other than interest-earning assets. Total non-interest income decreased $0.1 million, or 8.6%, for the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, total non-interest income decreased $0.3 million, or 8.0%, compared to the same period in 2013. The following table presents the major components of non-interest income for the periods indicated. Expanded discussion of certain significant non-interest income items and fluctuations is provided below the table.

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014 2013 $
Change
%
Change
2014 2013 $
Change
%
Change
(Dollars in Thousands)

Service charges and other fees on deposit accounts

$ 581 $ 586 $ (5 ) (0.9 )% $ 1,572 $ 1,734 $ (162 ) (9.3 )%

Credit insurance commissions and fees

190 239 (49 ) (20.5 )% 423 518 (95 ) (18.3 )%

Bank-owned life insurance

106 108 (2 ) (1.9 )% 315 329 (14 ) (4.3 )%

Other income

303 358 (55 ) (15.4 )% 1,502 1,561 (59 ) (3.8 )%

Total non-interest income

$ 1,180 $ 1,291 $ (111 ) (8.6 )% $ 3,812 $ 4,142 $ (330 ) (8.0 )%

Service Charges and Other Fees on Deposit Accounts

Service charges and other fees are generated on deposit accounts held at FUSB. Approximately $0.9 million of the decrease in revenues from this source during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared with the same period in 2013, resulted from the discontinuance in the fourth quarter of 2013 of an identification protection product previously sold by the Bank. The remainder of the decrease during the nine-month period resulted primarily from declines in overdraft and non-sufficient funds charges in customer deposit accounts. Beginning with the third quarter of 2014, management adjusted fees associated with certain deposit accounts to a more competitive level. As a result of these efforts, this category of revenues increased during the third quarter of 2014; however, these increases were offset in full by the discontinuance of the identification protection product. We plan to continue efforts to refine our fee structure on existing deposit accounts to ensure that we enhance revenues to the extent possible within applicable regulatory and competitive constraints. Additionally, we continue to explore opportunities to provide customers with new financial services and products that may represent new sources of fee income in the future. Despite these efforts, there continues to be uncertainty regarding our ability to generate significant levels of increased revenue in this area in the future.

Credit Insurance Commissions and Fees

Credit insurance commissions and fees are generated from credit life and credit accident and health insurance policies offered at both the Bank and ALC to consumer loan customers through FUSB Reinsurance. The majority of these sales are generated at ALC. The declines in revenues during both the three-and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, as compared with the same periods in 2013, resulted from refinements in ALC’s loan origination criteria and increased focus on point-of-sale consumer loans, which have shifted ALC’s loan portfolio to a customer mix that is generally less reliant on credit insurance. ALC management continues to search for new sources of non-interest income; however, income from credit insurance commissions and fees is not expected to increase at a significant level for the foreseeable future.

Bank-owned Life Insurance

The Bank utilizes bank-owned life insurance as a tool to offset the cost of certain retirement benefit programs. The income derived from bank-owned life insurance represents the increase in the cash surrender value of the life insurance (which is generally non-taxable) over the periods presented. The cash surrender value of the policies totaled $13.9 million and $13.7 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The insurance policies are adjustable rate assets with minimum guaranteed rates of interest between 2% and 4%.

Other Income

Other non-interest income primarily consists of fee income generated by the Bank for ancillary services, such as letters of credit, ATMs, debit and credit cards, wire transfers, real estate rental and realized gains on the sale of investment securities. In addition, other income is generated at ALC for services including real estate rental and ALC’s auto club membership program, which provides protection to members such as emergency road side assistance, lock and key services and emergency travel expenses. The decrease in other income during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, resulted primarily from reductions in auto club program revenues due to changes in the credit profile of ALC’s customer base, as well as certain modifications to pricing of the program that were put in place during 2014. The decrease during the third quarter of 2014, compared with the same quarter of 2013, resulted primarily from decreases in rental income at FUSB on income producing OREO property that was sold. Given the nature of the types of revenues categorized as other income, there is uncertainty as to the level of revenue that will be sustained from these sources in the future.

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Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense decreased by $0.1 million during the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, non-interest expense decreased $0.9 million, or 4.0%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The following tables present the major components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated. Expanded discussion of certain significant non-interest expense items and fluctuations is provided below the tables.

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014 2013 $
Change
%
Change
2014 2013 $
Change
%
Change
(Dollars in Thousands)

Salaries and employee benefits

$ 4,359 $ 4,029 $ 330 8.2 % $ 12,582 $ 12,006 $ 576 4.8 %

Occupancy

508 495 13 2.6 % 1,475 1,456 19 1.3 %

Furniture and equipment

318 301 17 5.6 % 941 865 76 8.8 %

Other real estate/foreclosure expense:

Write-downs, net of gain or loss on sale

37 263 (226 ) (85.9 )% 186 1,330 (1,144 ) (86.0 )%

Carrying costs

187 216 (29 ) (13.4 )% 463 588 (125 ) (21.3 )%

Total other real estate/ foreclosure expense

224 479 (255 ) (53.2 )% 649 1,918 (1,269 ) (66.2 )%

FDIC insurance assessments

115 182 (67 ) (36.8 )% 482 547 (65 ) (11.9 )%

Other

1,718 1,879 (161 ) (8.6 )% 5,220 5,441 (221 ) (4.1 )%

Total non-interest expense

$ 7,242 $ 7,365 $ (123 ) (1.7 )% $ 21,349 $ 22,233 $ (884 ) (4.0 )%

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Salaries and employee benefits expense, the largest category of non-interest expense, totaled $2.8 million at the Bank and $1.5 million at ALC for the third quarter of 2014, as compared with $2.6 million at the Bank and $1.4 million at ALC during the third quarter of 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, salaries and employee benefits expense totaled $8.0 million and $4.5 million for the Bank and ALC, respectively, compared with $7.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for the same period in 2013. Both nine-month periods also include approximately $0.1 million in deferred fees earned by members of the Company’s board of directors. The increases at both the Bank and ALC resulted in part from general merit increases. Additionally, both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 include non-cash expenses totaling approximately $0.3 million associated with the issuance of stock options to certain members of management and the board of directors. No stock options were issued in 2013. Absent the expense in 2014 associated with stock options, the Company’s salaries and employee benefits expense increased 1.8 % and 2.6%, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared with the same periods in 2013. Management at both the Bank and ALC remain committed to providing salaries and benefits packages to employees at levels that are competitive with industry standards in order to ensure that we continue to provide quality service to our customers. Accordingly, we expect salaries and benefits expense to generally increase commensurate with market-based increases over time.

Other Real Estate / Foreclosure Expense

Other real estate / foreclosure expense includes both the cost of carrying OREO and write-downs of OREO. Cost of carrying OREO includes property taxes, attorney fees, maintenance, security and the cost of obtaining independent property appraisals. Write-downs include impairments recorded on existing OREO properties in order to carry the property at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell. The table above presents write-downs netted with gains or losses recorded upon the sale of OREO properties.

At both FUSB and ALC, reductions in writedowns and losses on the sale of real estate have been a significant factor in the overall reduction of other real estate / foreclosure expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, these expenses totaled $0.1 million for both the Bank and ALC, compared with $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the Bank and ALC, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the third quarter of 2014, these expenses totaled less than $0.1 million for the Bank and ALC combined, compared with approximately $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2013. The reduction in write-downs at both the Bank and ALC resulted from management’s ongoing efforts to sell OREO, along with stabilizing real estate values in certain service areas as compared with the prior year.

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Although management continues efforts to work through problem assets and to sell OREO, there continues to be uncertainty with respect to economic conditions and real estate values in certain of the service areas in which both the Bank and ALC operate. If the national or local economy weakens, or if real estate values decline further in our primary service areas, additional write-downs of existing OREO could be required, and the level of acquisition of properties into OREO could increase, resulting in increased carrying cost.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $0.4 million for both the third quarter of 2014 and the third quarter of 2013. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, income tax expense was $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 33.0% for the third quarter of 2014, compared with 27.9% for the third quarter of 2013. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, the effective tax rate was 31.4%, compared with 28.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate to a certain degree primarily due to recurring items such as increases in the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance and tax-exempt interest income earned from bank-qualified municipal bonds and loans. The increases in the effective tax rates for both the three- and nine-month periods in 2014 compared with the same periods in 2013 were primarily due to decreases in tax-exempt interest income, as yields on these investments have declined.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is used by management to generate interest income, to provide liquidity and for use as collateral for public deposits and wholesale funding. Risk and return can be adjusted by altering duration, composition and/or balance of the portfolio. The expected average maturity of securities in the investment portfolio was 3.2 years and 3.5 years as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains or losses recognized, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. As of September 30, 2014, available-for-sale securities totaled $179.3 million, or 83.1% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $135.8 million, or 79.5% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, available-for-sale securities consisted of residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies and obligations of state and political subdivisions.

Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost and represent securities that the Company both intends and has the ability to hold to maturity. As of September 30, 2014, held-to-maturity securities totaled $36.5 million, or 16.9% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $35.1 million, or 20.5% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, held-to-maturity securities consisted of commercial mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies and obligations of states and political subdivisions.

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Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The tables below summarize loan balances by portfolio segment for both FUSB and ALC at the end of each of the past five quarters as of September 30, 2014.

FUSB
2014 2013
September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ 9,813 $ 10,223 $ 10,727 $ 11,348 $ 13,650

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,867 31,596 33,065 34,978 35,532

Secured by multi-family residential properties

20,459 20,459 21,748 22,095 22,085

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

112,512 119,574 121,801 122,430 121,586

Other

61 72 750 761 771

Commercial and industrial loans

18,216 17,385 18,450 37,772 38,665

Consumer loans

7,719 8,471 9,187 9,886 11,045

Other loans

403 976 1,209 604 746

Total loans

$ 200,050 $ 208,756 $ 216,937 $ 239,874 $ 244,080

Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

116 122 135 149 160

Allowance for loan losses

4,789 5,036 5,523 6,272 6,349

Net loans

$ 195,145 $ 203,598 $ 211,279 $ 233,453 $ 237,571

ALC
2014 2013
September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans

Construction, land development and other land loans

$ $ $ $ $

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

22,668 24,168 25,154 26,621 27,807

Secured by multi-family residential properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

57,508 53,766 48,717 48,938 47,426

Other loans

Total loans

$ 80,176 $ 77,934 $ 73,871 $ 75,559 $ 75,233

Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

7,524 6,810 5,389 4,961 5,093

Allowance for loan losses

2,627 2,636 3,044 3,124 2,933

Net loans

$ 70,025 $ 68,488 $ 65,438 $ 67,474 $ 67,207

At FUSB, the decrease in loan balances resulted primarily from significant loan payoffs and soft loan demand, particularly in the Bank’s rural service locations, as well as the migration of nonperforming loans to OREO during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The majority of the decrease occurred during the first quarter of 2014, primarily as a result of one significant commercial and industrial loan, totaling approximately $13.0 million, that was paid off in accordance with scheduled maturities. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, two additional loans totaling approximately $6.3 million paid off. Furthermore, loans classified as substandard or below totaling approximately $10.2 million as of December 31, 2013 were eliminated from the loan portfolio, either through pay off, charge off or transfer to OREO, during the first nine months of 2014. The lending environment remains highly competitive, which has impeded new loan production. Although loan growth is a major focus of management at the Bank, quality loan growth will remain a challenge. Continued reductions in loan volume could result in reductions in interest income, as well as net income, from the levels experienced during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

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At ALC, the increase in total loans since September 30, 2013 has resulted largely from increased efforts by management to obtain point-of-sale consumer loans through arrangements with well-known retailers. These efforts have also contributed to overall improvement in the credit quality of ALC’s loan portfolio.

The tables below summarize changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios for the third quarter of 2014 and the previous four quarters at both FUSB and ALC.

FUSB
2014 2013
Third
Quarter
Second
Quarter
First
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Third
Quarter
(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

$ 5,036 $ 5,523 $ 6,272 $ 6,349 $ 8,622

Charge-offs:

Commercial and industrial

13 268 75 14

Commercial real estate

23 270 606 105 1,610

Residential real estate

21 76 3 192 303

Consumer installment

80 2 14 100 132

Total charge-offs

137 348 891 472 2,059

Recoveries

439 187 317 2,795 86

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

302 (161 ) (574 ) 2,323 (1,973 )

Provision for loan losses

(549 ) (326 ) (175 ) (2,400 ) (300 )

Ending balance

$ 4,789 $ 5,036 $ 5,523 $ 6,272 $ 6,349

as a % of loans

2.39 % 2.41 % 2.55 % 2.61 % 2.60 %

ALC
2014 2013
Third
Quarter
Second
Quarter
First
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Third
Quarter
(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

$ 2,636 $ 3,044 $ 3,124 $ 2,933 $ 3,013

Charge-offs:

Commercial and industrial

Commercial real estate

Residential real estate

76 38 58 118 125

Consumer installment

613 654 838 850 726

Total charge-offs

689 692 896 968 851

Recoveries

186 222 227 200 231

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

(503 ) (470 ) (669 ) (768 ) (620 )

Provision for loan losses

494 62 589 959 540

Ending balance

$ 2,627 $ 2,636 $ 3,044 $ 3,124 $ 2,933

as a % of loans

3.28 % 3.38 % 4.12 % 4.13 % 3.90 %

The decreases in the allowance for loan losses at both the Bank and ALC resulted from continued problem asset resolution by management during the first nine months of 2014 and overall improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio, including lower levels of non-accrual loans. We believe that growing the loan portfolio at the Bank and ALC with quality loans, along with continued efforts to reduce non-performing loans, should result in continued reduction in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio and change in its risk profile, credit concentrations, historical trends and economic conditions. Though management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate, taking into consideration the current economic environment and the amount of subjective judgment involved in the calculation, there can be no assurance that the allowance for loan losses is sufficient, and

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ultimate losses may vary from estimates. Factors beyond management’s control (such as conditions in the national economy, local real estate markets or industry conditions) may have a material adverse effect on our asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Estimates are reviewed periodically. As adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the period in which they become known.

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets as of September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Consolidated
September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013

Non-accrual loans

$ 4,903 $ 4,828 $ 7,408 $ 10,565 $ 12,750

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

1,468 1,460 1,538 1,661 1,853

Other real estate owned

10,310 10,308 10,384 9,310 11,372

Total

$ 16,681 $ 16,596 $ 19,330 $ 21,536 $ 25,975

Non-performing assets as a percentage of net loans and other real estate

5.90 % 5.72 % 6.54 % 6.74 % 8.00 %

FUSB
September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013

Non-accrual loans

$ 4,683 $ 4,510 $ 7,108 $ 10,372 $ 12,544

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

11 5 5

Other real estate owned

9,458 9,484 9,482 8,464 10,522

Total

$ 14,152 $ 13,999 $ 16,595 $ 18,836 $ 23,066

Non-performing assets as a percentage of net loans and other real estate

6.76 % 6.42 % 7.33 % 7.59 % 9.07 %

ALC
September 30,
2014
June 30,
2014
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
September 30,
2013

Non-accrual loans

$ 220 $ 318 $ 300 $ 193 $ 206

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

1,457 1,455 1,533 1,661 1,853

Other real estate owned

852 824 902 846 850

Total

$ 2,529 $ 2,597 $ 2,735 $ 2,700 $ 2,909

Non-performing assets as a percentage of net loans and other real estate

3.44 % 3.61 % 3.94 % 3.78 % 4.10 %

At FUSB, non-performing assets declined significantly between September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2014, both in total dollars and as a percentage of net loans and OREO. The decrease was driven primarily by decreases in non-accrual loans at the Bank, as management continues to work through the natural migration of nonperforming assets from non-accrual stage to OREO, and ultimately, off the Company’s balance sheet as OREO property is sold. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, there was an increase in non-accrual loans at the Bank totaling approximately $0.2 million. We do not believe that the increase is indicative of a change in the general trend of reductions in nonperforming assets that we have experienced over the past year; however, given the inherent uncertainty regarding economic conditions and the potential for changes in the financial conditions of the Bank’s borrowers, we are unable to assess future trends in nonperforming assets with any level of certainty.

At ALC, as of September 30, 2014, there continues to be a downward trend in the level of nonperforming assets primarily resulting from efforts to monitor non-accruals and dispose of foreclosed properties in a timely manner, coupled with changes in origination criteria that have improved the average credit profile of ALC’s borrowers.

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Deposits

Total deposits decreased 2.0%, from $484.3 million as of December 31, 2013, to $474.5 million as of September 30, 2014. Core deposits, which exclude time deposits of $100,000 or more, provide for a relatively stable funding source that supports earning assets. Core deposits totaled $392.0 million, or 82.6% of total deposits, as of September 30, 2014, compared with $391.3 million, or 80.8% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2013.

Deposits, in particular core deposits, have historically been the Company’s primary source of funding and have enabled the Company to successfully meet both short-term and long-term liquidity needs. Management anticipates that such deposits will continue to be the Company’s primary source of funding in the future and is making efforts to ensure that an adequate level of deposits are retained to fund the Company’s activities. However, various economic and competitive factors could affect this funding source in the future. The Company’s loan to deposit ratio was 55.9% as of September 30, 2014, and 62.1% as of December 31, 2013.

Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities

Other interest-bearing liabilities consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB advances. This category continues to be utilized as an alternative source of funds. During the third quarter of 2014, these borrowings represented 1.3% of average interest-bearing liabilities, compared with 1.5% in the third quarter of 2013.

Shareholders’ Equity

As of September 30, 2014, shareholders’ equity totaled $73.9 million, or 13.1% of total assets, compared with $70.1 million, or 12.3% of total assets, as of December 31, 2013. The increase in shareholders’ equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 resulted primarily from net income of $2.8 million, combined with the increase of $0.6 million (net of tax) in accumulated other comprehensive income due to unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investment securities, which are recorded at estimated fair value. The fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio fluctuates significantly based on changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the unrealized gains during the first nine months of 2014 are not necessarily indicative of future performance of the portfolio.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Bank’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, FHLB advances, repayments of loan principal and interest from loans and investments. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition, making them less predictable. The Bank manages the pricing of its deposits to maintain a desired deposit balance. In addition, the Bank invests in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.

As of September 30, 2014, the Bank had up to $168.8 million in borrowing capacity (subject to available collateral) from the FHLB and $18.8 million in established federal funds lines. As of December 31, 2013, the Bank had up to $170.9 million in borrowing capacity (subject to available collateral) from the FHLB and $18.8 million in established federal funds lines. Of this capacity, the Bank had $5.0 million in outstanding borrowings as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

USBI and the Bank are required to maintain certain levels of regulatory capital. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, USBI and the Bank were in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements.

Management is not aware of any condition that currently exists that would have an adverse effect on the liquidity, capital resources or operation of the Company. However, the Company is a defendant in certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. See Note 14 to Item 1, “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” for a discussion of such claims and legal actions.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The primary functions of asset and liability management are to (1) assure adequate liquidity, (2) maintain an appropriate balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities, (3) maximize the profit of the Company and (4) reduce risks to capital. Liquidity management involves the ability to meet day-to-day cash flow requirements of customers, whether they are depositors wishing to withdraw funds or borrowers requiring funds to meet their credit needs. Without proper liquidity management, the Bank would not be able to perform a primary

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function under its role as a financial intermediary and would not be able to meet the needs of the communities that it serves. Interest rate risk management focuses on the maturity structure and repricing characteristics of its assets and liabilities when changes occur in market interest rates. Effective interest rate sensitivity management ensures that both assets and liabilities respond to changes in interest rates within an acceptable time frame, thereby minimizing the effect of such interest rate movements on short- and long-term net interest margin and net interest income.

The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily from two sources: (1) principal payments and maturities of loans and (2) maturities and principal payments from the investment portfolio. Other short-term investments, such as federal funds sold, are additional sources of liquidity. Loans maturing or repricing in one year or less amounted to $96.2 million as of September 30, 2014 and $123.5 million as of December 31, 2013.

Investment securities forecasted to mature or reprice over the next twelve months ending September 30, 2015 are estimated to be $15.0 million, or approximately 7.0% of the investment portfolio, as of September 30, 2014. For comparison, principal payments on investment securities totaled $23.9 million, or 11.1% of the investment portfolio, as of September 30, 2014.

Although the majority of the securities portfolio has legal final maturities longer than 10 years, a substantial percentage of the portfolio provides monthly principal and interest payments and consists of securities that are readily marketable and easily convertible into cash on short notice. As of September 30, 2014, the investment securities portfolio had an estimated average maturity of 3.2 years, and approximately 77.8% of the portfolio (including both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity designations) was expected to be repaid within five years. However, management does not rely solely upon the investment portfolio to generate cash flows to fund loans, capital expenditures, dividends, debt repayment and other cash requirements. These activities are also funded by cash flows from loan payments, as well as increases in deposits and short-term borrowings.

The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through interest-bearing and non-interest bearing deposit accounts. Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings and long-term debt are additional sources of liquidity. Liquidity management involves the continual monitoring of the sources and uses of funds to maintain an acceptable cash position. Long-term liquidity management focuses on considerations related to the total balance sheet structure.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had short-term borrowings and long-term debt totaling approximately 1.0% and 1.1%, respectively, of total liabilities and equity.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had up to $163.8 million and $165.9 million, respectively, in remaining borrowing capacity from the FHLB (subject to available collateral). Additionally, the Company had $18.8 million of unused capacity in established federal funds lines as of both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of all of the Company’s portfolio of assets and liabilities. These repricing characteristics are the time frames during which the interest-bearing assets and liabilities are subject to fluctuation based on changes in interest rates, either at replacement or maturity, during the life of the instruments. Measuring interest rate sensitivity is a function of the differences in the volume of assets and the volume of liabilities that are subject to repricing in future time periods. These differences are known as interest sensitivity gaps and are usually calculated for segments of time and on a cumulative basis.

Measuring Interest Rate Sensitivity

The Company measures changes in net interest income and net interest margin on a monthly basis through income simulation over various interest rate shock scenarios, including plus or minus 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% scenarios. Each month, management evaluates how changes in short- and long-term interest rates may impact future profitability, as reflected in the Company’s net interest margin.

Also on a monthly basis, management calculates how changes in interest rates would impact the market value of its assets and liabilities, as well as changes in long-term profitability. The process is similar to assessing short-term risk but emphasizes and is measured over a five-year time period, which allows for a more comprehensive assessment of longer-term repricing and cash flow imbalances that may not be captured by short-term net interest margin simulation. The results of these calculations are representative of long-term interest rate risk, both in terms of changes in the present value of the Bank’s assets and liabilities, as well as long-term changes in core profitability.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

USBI maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in USBI’s Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to USBI’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

USBI’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the USBI’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2014, pursuant to the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, USBI’s management concluded, as of September 30, 2014, that USBI’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in USBI’s periodic filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in USBI’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 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

On or about September 18, 2014, subsequent to mediation of the dispute on August 13, 2014, ALC entered into a settlement agreement and mutual release (the “Settlement Agreement”) to resolve all remaining claims alleged in the consolidated civil action originally commenced by Malcomb Graves Automotive, LLC, Malcomb Graves and Tina Graves in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama on September 27, 2007. Although the original complaint asserted counts against USBI, the Bank, ALC and their respective directors and officers, all defendants had been previously dismissed except for ALC, and only two of the original eighteen counts remained pending. As a result of the Settlement Agreement, the consolidated civil action has been dismissed, with prejudice.

See Note 14 to Item 1, “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” for information regarding certain litigation matters relating to the Company.

USBI and its subsidiaries also are parties to litigation other than as described in Note 14 to Item 1, and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in all such litigation. In the opinion of the Company, based on review and consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such litigation should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

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 USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 that could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in USBI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth purchases made by or on behalf of USBI or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, of shares of USBI’s common stock during the third quarter of 2014.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced

Programs (1)
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value)
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under

the Programs (1)

July 1 – July 31

$ 242,303

August 1 – August 31

$ 8,279 (2) $ 8.18 242,303

September 1 – September 30

$ 1,850 (2) $ 8.48 242,303

Total

$ 10,129 $ 8.24 242,303

(1) On December 20, 2013, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program previously approved by the Board on January 19, 2006. Under the repurchase program, USBI was authorized to repurchase up to 642,785 shares of common stock. The expiration date of the extended repurchase program is December 31, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, there were 242,303 shares that may still be purchased under the program.
(2) 10,129 shares were purchased in open-market transactions by an independent trustee for the United Security Bancshares Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(k) Provisions).

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits below are filed herewith and are incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

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

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC.

DATE: November 13, 2014

BY:

/s/ Thomas S. Elley

Thomas S. Elley
Its Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Description

3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of United Security Bancshares, Inc., incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of United Security Bancshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 29, 2007.
3.2A First Amendment to the Bylaws of United Security Bancshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 24, 2012.
10.1 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Executive Officers and Directors – Immediate Vesting).
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101 Interactive Data Files for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014.

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