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10-Q 1 usbi-10q_20150630.htm 10-Q usbi-10q_20150630.htm

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 June 30, 2015

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 S 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 S 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

S

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes £ No S

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 August 13, 2015

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

6,043,292 shares


UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PAGE

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2014

4

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

5

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

6

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

7

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

8

ITEM 2.

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

35

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

47

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

48

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

50

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

50

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

50

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

50

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

50

Signature Page

51

2


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, together with its subsidiaries, 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, 2014. Specifically, with respect to statements relating to loan demand, growth and earnings potential, geographic expansion 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 generally and in the Company’s service areas, the availability of quality loans in the Company’s service areas, 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.

3


P ART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

I TEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

June 30,

December 31,

2015

2014

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$

9,227

$

9,697

Interest bearing deposits in banks

15,826

24,469

Total cash and cash equivalents

25,053

34,166

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

202,247

204,966

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

43,929

29,120

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

740

738

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,008 and $6,168, respectively

244,993

259,516

Premises and equipment, net

10,929

9,764

Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

14,133

13,975

Accrued interest receivable

1,931

2,235

Other real estate owned

7,168

7,735

Other assets

9,527

10,394

Total assets

$

560,650

$

572,609

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Deposits

$

471,141

$

483,659

Accrued interest expense

198

221

Other liabilities

7,543

8,131

Short-term borrowings

985

436

Long-term debt

5,000

5,000

Total liabilities

484,867

497,447

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized;

7,329,060 shares issued; 6,034,059 shares outstanding

73

73

Surplus

9,691

9,577

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

968

1,829

Retained earnings

85,950

84,582

Less treasury stock:  1,295,001 shares at cost

(20,886

)

(20,886

)

Noncontrolling interest

(13

)

(13

)

Total shareholders’ equity

75,783

75,162

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

560,650

$

572,609

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

4


UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Interest income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

6,520

$

6,845

$

12,655

$

13,642

Interest on investment securities

1,215

1,085

2,401

2,134

Total interest income

7,735

7,930

15,056

15,776

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits

557

617

1,164

1,254

Interest on borrowings

8

13

15

21

Total interest expense

565

630

1,179

1,275

Net interest income

7,170

7,300

13,877

14,501

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

45

(264

)

(121

)

150

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

7,125

7,564

13,998

14,351

Non-interest income:

Service and other charges on deposit accounts

472

491

926

991

Credit insurance income

114

93

189

233

Other income

482

901

1,244

1,408

Total non-interest income

1,068

1,485

2,359

2,632

Non-interest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

4,215

4,141

8,407

8,223

Net occupancy and equipment

780

775

1,603

1,590

Other real estate/foreclosure expense, net

347

325

567

425

Other expense

1,765

1,982

3,507

3,869

Total non-interest expense

7,107

7,223

14,084

14,107

Income before income taxes

1,086

1,826

2,273

2,876

Provision for income taxes

312

608

663

884

Net income

$

774

$

1,218

$

1,610

$

1,992

Basic net income per share

$

0.13

$

0.20

$

0.26

$

0.33

Diluted net income per share

$

0.12

$

0.20

$

0.25

$

0.33

Dividends per share

$

0.02

$

$

0.04

$

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

5


UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Net income

$

774

$

1,218

$

1,610

$

1,992

Other comprehensive income:

Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(386), $393, $(382) and $638, respectively

(641

)

653

(638

)

1,179

Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized on available-for-sale securities realized in net income, net of tax of $31, $0, $136 and $34, respectively

(50

)

(223

)

(58

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(691

)

653

(861

)

1,121

Total comprehensive income

$

83

$

1,871

$

749

$

3,113

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

6


UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2015

2014

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

1,610

$

1,992

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

Depreciation and amortization

428

364

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(121

)

150

Deferred income tax provision

648

1,588

Net gain on sale of securities

(359

)

(103

)

Stock-based compensation expense

189

75

Net amortization of securities

837

489

Net loss on premises and equipment and other real estate

494

171

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Decrease in accrued interest receivable

304

359

Decrease in other assets

859

1,860

Decrease in accrued interest expense

(23

)

(28

)

Decrease in other liabilities

(662

)

(660

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

4,204

6,257

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of investment securities, available-for-sale

(40,185

)

(48,963

)

Purchase of investment securities, held-to-maturity

(17,538

)

(5,978

)

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

15,754

1,095

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

25,399

15,925

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

2,625

187

Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

168

Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment and other real estate

1,520

3,107

Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

(3

)

Net change in loan portfolio

13,181

24,439

Purchase of premises and equipment

(1,859

)

(881

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,106

)

(10,901

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net decrease in customer deposits

(12,518

)

(1,025

)

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

549

(608

)

Dividends paid

(242

)

Net cash used in  financial activities

(12,211

)

(1,633

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(9,113

)

(6,277

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

34,166

47,720

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

25,053

$

41,443

Supplemental disclosures:

Cash paid for:

Interest

$

1,202

$

1,303

Income taxes

28

52

Non-cash transactions:

Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans

$

1,463

$

4,252

Reissuance of treasury stock as compensation

24

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

7


UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM 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 US 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, 2015.  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, 2014.  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, 2014. Certain amounts in the 2014 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 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 upon either (i) 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 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, 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 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.  As amended, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  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.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14 , Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Residential Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2014-14 requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under the claim; and (3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed.  ASU 2014-14 also provides that, upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable would be measured based on the current amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered under the guarantee.  ASU 2014-14 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015 and was applied using the prospective transition method as described in ASU 2014-14.  The adoption of ASU 2014-14 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

8


In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 , Consolidation ( Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis , to improve targeted areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and certain entities involved in securitization transactions . ASU 2015-02 focuses on the consolidation criteria for reporting organizations that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The new standard simplifies and improves current GAAP by: (i) placing more emphasis on risk of loss whe n determining a controlling financial interest; (ii) reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (“ VIE ”) ; and (iii) changing consolidation conclusions f or companies in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. ASU 2015-02 will be effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is currently evaluating the impact , if any, that ASU 2015-02 will have on i ts consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on the accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. The standard provides guidance on how customers should evaluate whether such arrangements contain a software license that should be accounted for separately. A customer that determines a cloud computing arrangement contains a software license must account for the license consistently with the acquisition of other software licenses. If an arrangement does not contain a software license, the customer is required to account for it as a service contract. As a result, all software licenses within the scope of this guidance will be accounted for consistently with other licenses of intangible assets. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Entities can elect to apply the guidance either retrospectively or prospectively to all cloud computing arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3.

NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of 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 number of 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 to employees and members of USBI’s Board of Directors pursuant to the United Security Bancshares, Inc. 2013 Incentive Plan (the “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

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

Basic shares

6,139,268

6,115,689

6,136,882

6,115,475

Dilutive shares

177,050

10,750

177,050

10,750

Diluted shares

6,316,318

6,126,439

6,313,932

6,126,225

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Net income

$

774

$

1,218

$

1,610

$

1,992

Basic net income per share

$

0.13

$

0.20

$

0.26

$

0.33

Diluted net income per share

$

0.12

$

0.20

$

0.25

$

0.33

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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

Available-for-Sale

June 30, 2015

Gross

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$

138,119

$

1,216

$

(566

)

$

138,769

Commercial

45,144

237

(234

)

45,147

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

14,566

907

(12

)

15,461

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

1,999

1

2,000

Corporate notes

791

(1

)

790

U.S. Treasury securities

80

80

Total

$

200,699

$

2,361

$

(813

)

$

202,247

Held-to-Maturity

June 30, 2015

Gross

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

25,093

$

23

$

(235

)

$

24,881

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

17,256

48

(130

)

17,174

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

1,580

(6

)

1,574

Total

$

43,929

$

71

$

(371

)

$

43,629

Available-for-Sale

December 31, 2014

Gross

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$

139,980

$

1,896

$

(192

)

$

141,684

Commercial

35,873

164

(93

)

35,944

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

15,673

1,241

16,914

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

6,360

5

(1

)

6,364

U.S. Treasury securities

4,153

(93

)

4,060

Total

$

202,039

$

3,306

$

(379

)

$

204,966

Held-to-Maturity

December 31, 2014

Amortized

Cost

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

Estimated

Fair

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

$

10,666

$

65

$

(2

)

$

10,729

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

17,870

19

(52

)

17,837

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

584

4

588

Total

$

29,120

$

88

$

(54

)

$

29,154

10


The scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of June 30 , 2015 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

$

183

$

185

$

968

$

956

Maturing after one to five years

8,430

8,771

9,059

9,038

Maturing after five to ten years

118,477

118,776

33,902

33,635

Maturing after ten years

73,609

74,515

Total

$

200,699

$

202,247

$

43,929

$

43,629

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 (i) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iii) 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Available-for-Sale

June 30, 2015

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Fair

Value

Unrealized

Losses

Fair

Value

Unrealized

Losses

(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$

80,061

$

(396

)

$

7,014

$

(170

)

Commercial

32,027

(234

)

Corporate notes

790

(1

)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

443

(12

)

Total

$

113,321

$

(643

)

$

7,014

$

(170

)

Held-to-Maturity

June 30, 2015

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

$

15,269

$

(197

)

$

1,608

$

(38

)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

14,823

(130

)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

574

(6

)

Total

$

30,666

$

(333

)

$

1,608

$

(38

)

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Available-for-Sale

December 31, 2014

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Fair

Value

Unrealized

Losses

Fair

Value

Unrealized

Losses

(Dollars in Thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Residential

$

24,459

$

(67

)

$

7,630

$

(125

)

Commercial

19,069

(70

)

1,304

(23

)

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

1,999

(1

)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

269

U.S. Treasury securities

80

3,980

(93

)

Total

$

45,876

$

(138

)

$

12,914

$

(241

)

Held-to-Maturity

December 31, 2014

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

$

$

$

11,664

$

(52

)

Mortgage-backed securities:

Commercial

538

(2

)

Total

$

538

$

(2

)

$

11,664

$

(52

)

As of June 30, 2015, five debt securities had been in a loss position for more than twelve months, and 92 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 each issuer for a period of time that management believes 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 $61.6 million and $61.1 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Gains realized on sales of securities available-for-sale were approximately $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. There were no losses on sales of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2015 or the six months ended June 30, 2014.

6.

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Portfolio Segments:

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

Construction, land development and other land loans – Commercial construction, land and land development loans include loans for 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.

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Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties – This portfolio segment includes real estate loans secured by commercial and indust rial 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 farmland.

Commercial and industrial loans – This portfolio segment includes loans to commercial customers for use in the normal course of business. These credits include loans and lines of credit 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the composition of the loan portfolio by reporting segment and portfolio segment was as follows:

June 30, 2015

FUSB

ALC

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

12,363

$

$

12,363

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,564

19,129

49,693

Secured by multi-family residential properties

17,163

17,163

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

81,621

81,621

Other

57

57

Commercial and industrial loans

18,198

18,198

Consumer loans

6,910

73,342

80,252

Other loans

786

786

Total loans

167,662

92,471

260,133

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

191

9,941

10,132

Allowance for loan losses

2,449

2,559

5,008

Net loans

$

165,022

$

79,971

$

244,993

December 31, 2014

FUSB

ALC

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

10,431

$

$

10,431

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,795

21,309

52,104

Secured by multi-family residential properties

20,403

20,403

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

104,883

104,883

Other

58

58

Commercial and industrial loans

16,838

16,838

Consumer loans

7,188

61,833

69,021

Other loans

579

579

Total loans

191,175

83,142

274,317

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

189

8,444

8,633

Allowance for loan losses

3,486

2,682

6,168

Net loans

$

187,500

$

72,016

$

259,516

The Company makes commercial, real estate and installment loans to its customers. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, 61.9% and 68.5% of the portfolio was concentrated in loans secured by real estate located primarily within a single geographic region of the United States as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

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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 collectability, nor do they present other unfavorable features. The aggregate balances of such related party loans and commitments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, there were no new loans to these parties, and repayments by active related parties were $0.1 million.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, there were no new loans to these related parties, and repayments by active related parties were $0.5 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

FUSB

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Commercial

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Residential

Real Estate

Other

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

141

$

2,810

$

114

$

421

$

$

3,486

Charge-offs

(105

)

(14

)

(40

)

(159

)

Recoveries

22

11

32

27

92

Provision

(46

)

(609

)

(90

)

(225

)

(970

)

Ending balance

117

2,107

42

183

2,449

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

96

886

982

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

21

$

1,221

$

42

$

183

$

$

1,467

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

18,198

111,204

6,910

30,564

786

167,662

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

460

6,394

96

6,950

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

17,738

$

104,810

$

6,910

$

30,468

$

786

$

160,712

ALC

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Commercial

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Residential

Real Estate

Other

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

$

$

2,336

$

346

$

$

2,682

Charge-offs

(1,229

)

(143

)

(1,372

)

Recoveries

390

10

400

Provision

779

70

849

Ending balance

2,276

283

2,559

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

2,276

$

283

$

$

2,559

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

73,342

19,129

92,471

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

73,342

$

19,129

$

$

92,471

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FUSB & ALC

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Commercial

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Residential

Real Estate

Other

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

141

$

2,810

$

2,450

$

767

$

$

6,168

Charge-offs

(105

)

(1,243

)

(183

)

(1,531

)

Recoveries

22

11

422

37

492

Provision

(46

)

(609

)

689

(155

)

(121

)

Ending balance

117

2,107

2,318

466

5,008

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

96

886

982

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

21

$

1,221

$

2,318

$

466

$

$

4,026

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

18,198

111,204

80,252

49,693

786

260,133

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

460

6,394

96

6,950

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

17,738

$

104,810

$

80,252

$

49,597

$

786

$

253,183

FUSB

Year Ended December 31, 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

(289

)

(1,329

)

(147

)

(176

)

(1,941

)

Recoveries

307

587

129

51

1

1,075

Provision

(469

)

(1,300

)

(48

)

(89

)

(14

)

(1,920

)

Ending balance

141

2,810

114

421

3,486

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

762

762

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

141

$

2,048

$

114

$

421

$

$

2,724

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

16,838

135,775

7,188

30,795

579

191,175

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

10,509

96

10,605

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

16,838

$

125,266

$

7,188

$

30,699

$

579

$

180,570

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ALC

Year Ended December 31, 2014

Commercial

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Residential

Real Estate

Other

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

$

$

2,667

$

457

$

$

3,124

Charge-offs

(2,778

)

(311

)

(3,089

)

Recoveries

772

29

801

Provision

1,675

171

1,846

Ending balance

2,336

346

2,682

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

2,336

$

346

$

$

2,682

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

61,833

21,309

83,142

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

61,833

$

21,309

$

$

83,142

FUSB & ALC

Year Ended December 31, 2014

Commercial

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Residential

Real Estate

Other

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

592

$

4,852

$

2,847

$

1,092

$

13

$

9,396

Charge-offs

(289

)

(1,329

)

(2,925

)

(487

)

(5,030

)

Recoveries

307

587

901

80

1

1,876

Provision

(469

)

(1,300

)

1,627

82

(14

)

(74

)

Ending balance

141

2,810

2,450

767

6,168

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

762

762

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

141

$

2,048

$

2,450

$

767

$

$

5,406

Loan receivables:

Ending balance

16,838

135,775

69,021

52,104

579

274,317

Ending balance individually evaluated for

impairment

10,509

96

10,605

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

$

16,838

$

125,266

$

69,021

$

52,008

$

579

$

263,712

Credit Quality:

The Bank utilizes a credit grading system that provides a uniform framework for establishing and monitoring credit risk in the loan portfolio. Under this system, each loan is graded, based on pre-determined risk metrics, and categorized into one of nine risk grades. These risk grades can be summarized into categories described as pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss, as described in further detail below.

·

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

·

Special Mention (Risk Grade 6): Loans 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 pass rated categories, its default is not imminent.

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·

Su bstandard (Risk Grade 7): Loans in this category have 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 pledge d, 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, wh ile existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified as substandard.

·

Doubtful (Risk Grade 8): Loans classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses found in substandard loans, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable or improbable. Serious problems exist such that partial loss of principal is likely; however, 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. Such pending factors may include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfection of liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans. Loans classified as doubtful may include loans to borrowers that have demonstrated a history of failing to live up to agreements.

·

Loss (Risk Grade 9): Loans are classified in this category when borrowers are deemed incapable of repayment of unsecured debt. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectable 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 that it is not prudent to defer writing off these assets, even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.

At ALC, because the loan portfolio is more uniform in nature, each loan is categorized into one of two risk grades, depending on whether the loan is considered to be performing or nonperforming. Performing loans are loans that are paying principal and interest in accordance with a contractual agreement. Nonperforming loans are loans that are either not paying as contractually agreed or that have demonstrated characteristics that indicate a probability of loss.

The tables below illustrate the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2015.

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

$

10,388

$

$

1,975

$

$

12,363

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

29,284

236

1,044

30,564

Secured by multi-family residential properties

14,813

2,350

17,163

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

75,431

3,158

3,032

81,621

Other

57

57

Commercial and industrial loans

16,658

780

760

18,198

Consumer loans

6,810

100

6,910

Other loans

786

786

Total

$

154,227

$

4,174

$

9,261

$

$

167,662

ALC

Performing

Nonperforming

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

$

18,635

$

494

$

19,129

Consumer loans

72,045

1,297

73,342

Total

$

90,680

$

1,791

$

92,471

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

$

5,326

$

2,515

$

2,590

$

$

10,431

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

27,956

638

2,201

30,795

Secured by multi-family residential properties

18,033

2,370

20,403

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

86,812

10,905

7,166

104,883

Other

58

58

Commercial and industrial loans

14,915

1,222

701

16,838

Consumer loans

6,744

105

339

7,188

Other loans

577

2

579

Total

$

160,421

$

15,385

$

15,369

$

$

191,175

ALC

Performing

Nonperforming

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

$

20,778

$

531

$

21,309

Consumer loans

60,459

1,374

61,833

Total

$

81,237

$

1,905

$

83,142

The following tables provide an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of June 30, 2015.

FUSB

As of June 30, 2015

30-59

Days

Past

Due

60-89

Days

Past

Due

90

Days

Or

Greater

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

$

$

430

$

86

$

516

$

11,847

$

12,363

$

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

151

103

405

659

29,905

30,564

Secured by multi-family residential

properties

17,163

17,163

Secured by non-farm, non-residential

properties

762

762

80,859

81,621

Other

57

57

Commercial and industrial loans

52

52

18,146

18,198

Consumer loans

45

19

64

6,846

6,910

Other loans

786

786

Total

$

248

$

552

$

1,253

$

2,053

$

165,609

$

167,662

$

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ALC

As of June 30, 2015

30-59

Days

Past

Due

60-89

Days

Past

Due

90

Days

Or

Greater

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

34

40

472

546

18,583

19,129

Secured by multi-family residential

properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential

properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

637

373

1,280

2,290

71,052

73,342

Other loans

Total

$

671

$

413

$

1,752

$

2,836

$

89,635

$

92,471

$

The following tables provide an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of December 31, 2014.

FUSB

As of December 31, 2014

30-59

Days

Past

Due

60-89

Days

Past

Due

90

Days

Or

Greater

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

$

41

$

$

86

$

127

$

10,304

$

10,431

$

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

200

20

852

1,072

29,723

30,795

Secured by multi-family residential

properties

20,403

20,403

Secured by non-farm, non-residential

properties

268

159

1,743

2,170

102,713

104,883

Other

58

58

Commercial and industrial loans

8

8

16,830

16,838

Consumer loans

12

3

24

39

7,149

7,188

Other loans

4

12

16

563

579

11

Total

$

525

$

190

$

2,717

$

3,432

$

187,743

$

191,175

$

11

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ALC

As of December 31, 2014

30-59

Days

Past

Due

60-89

Days

Past

Due

90

Days

Or

Greater

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

182

147

501

830

20,479

21,309

401

Secured by multi-family residential

properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential

properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

671

558

1,346

2,575

59,258

61,833

1,335

Other loans

Total

$

853

$

705

$

1,847

$

3,405

$

79,737

$

83,142

$

1,736

The following table provides an analysis of non-accruing loans by class as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Loans on Non-Accrual Status

June 30,

2015

December 31,

2014

(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

345

$

956

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

1,137

1,277

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

845

2,314

Commercial and industrial loans

119

139

Consumer loans

1,372

140

Total loans

$

3,818

$

4,826

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 uncollectable.

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As of June 30 , 2015, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

June 30, 2015

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

$

$

$

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

96

96

Secured by multi-family residential properties

749

749

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

1,135

1,135

Commercial and industrial

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

$

1,980

$

1,980

$

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

1,445

$

1,445

$

95

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

Secured by multi-family residential properties

1,601

1,601

691

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

1,464

1,464

100

Commercial and industrial

460

460

96

Total loans with an allowance recorded

$

4,970

$

4,970

$

982

Total impaired loans

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

1,445

$

1,445

$

95

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

96

96

Secured by multi-family residential properties

2,350

2,350

691

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

2,599

2,599

100

Commercial and industrial

460

460

96

Total impaired loans

$

6,950

$

6,950

$

982

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As of December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

December 31, 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

755

1,146

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

6,091

6,091

Commercial and industrial

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

$

8,387

$

8,778

$

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

603

$

603

$

71

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

Secured by multi-family residential properties

1,615

1,615

691

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Commercial and industrial

Total loans with an allowance recorded

$

2,218

$

2,218

$

762

Total impaired loans

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

2,048

$

2,048

$

71

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

96

96

Secured by multi-family residential properties

2,370

2,761

691

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

6,091

6,091

Commercial and industrial

Total impaired loans

$

10,605

$

10,996

$

762

The average net investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized and received on impaired loans during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:

June 30, 2015

Average

Recorded

Investment

Interest

Income

Recognized

Interest

Income

Received

(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans secured by real estate

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

3,081

$

20

$

22

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

193

Secured by multi-family residential properties

4,997

72

63

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

9,138

289

279

Commercial and industrial

153

14

13

Total

$

17,562

$

395

$

377

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December 31, 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

$

2,769

$

46

$

46

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

143

3

3

Secured by multi-family residential properties

3,565

178

170

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

8,186

324

320

Commercial and industrial

80

1

1

Total

$

14,743

$

552

$

540

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $3.8 million and $4.8 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. If interest on those loans had been accrued, there would have been $33 thousand and $0.1 million accrued for the periods ended June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  Interest income recorded related to these loans as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $0.3 million and $0.2 million, 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 June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Company had $1.2 million and $3.4 million of non-accruing loans that were previously restructured and that remained on non-accrual status.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company had no restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance.

The following table provides the number of loans that the Bank had modified in a troubled debt restructuring by loan portfolio as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, as well as the pre- and post-modification principal balance as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

June 30, 2015

December 31, 2014

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

3

$

2,220

$

1,755

4

$

3,282

$

2,365

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

4

200

149

4

200

156

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

5

1,368

908

6

1,448

1,299

Commercial loans

3

159

99

4

159

109

Total

15

$

3,947

$

2,911

18

$

5,089

$

3,929

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The following table provides the number of loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring that have subsequently defaulted, by loan portfolio, as of June 30 , 2015 and December 31, 2014.

June 30, 2015

December 31, 2014

Number

of

Loans

Recorded

Investment

Number

of

Loans

Recorded

Investment

(Dollars in Thousands)

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

$

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

2

610

2

886

Total

2

$

610

2

$

886

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 with a principal balance of $0.5 million or more 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 an allowance for loan losses attributable to such restructured loans of $4 thousand and $0.9 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

7.

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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

June 30, 2015

FUSB

ALC

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Beginning Balance

$

6,997

$

738

$

7,735

Transfers from loans

996

118

1,114

Sales proceeds

(1,274

)

(96

)

(1,370

)

Gross gains

4

4

Gross losses

(190

)

(60

)

(250

)

Net gains (losses)

(186

)

(60

)

(246

)

Impairment

(24

)

(41

)

(65

)

Ending Balance

$

6,509

$

659

$

7,168

June 30, 2014

FUSB

ALC

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Beginning Balance

$

8,463

$

847

$

9,310

Transfers from loans

4,020

232

4,252

Sales proceeds

(2,956

)

(151

)

(3,107

)

Gross gains

230

230

Gross losses

(127

)

(58

)

(185

)

Net gains (losses)

103

(58

)

45

Impairment

(146

)

(47

)

(193

)

Ending Balance

$

9,484

$

823

$

10,307

Valuation adjustments are recorded in other non-interest expense and 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. The amount of foreclosed residential real estate that the Company held as of June 30, 2015 was $1.1 million. The Company also held $0.5 million in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate that were in the process of foreclosure as of June 30, 2015.

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8.

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 Bank’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 the primary liabilities consist of those associated with the operation of the partnerships.  The Company has determined that these structures require evaluation as a 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  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 that was accounted for as a cost method investment.  During 2014, this partnership was dissolved, and the Company received $1.0 million, representing its residual interest upon dissolution of the partnership.  Accordingly, as of June 30, 2015, the carrying amount of the partnership was reduced to zero, and the difference between the residual interest received and the carrying amount was recorded as other non-interest income.

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 June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 totaled $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

As of both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Bank had $18.8 million in remaining federal funds lines available from correspondent banks.

10.

LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company uses Federal Home Loan Bank (“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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and assets pledged associated with these advances of $6.9 million and $5.7 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Bank had $168.1 million and $166.8 million, respectively, in remaining credit from the FHLB (subject to available collateral).

11.

INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes was $0.7 million and $0.9 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 29.2% and 30.7% for the same periods.  The effective tax rate is impacted by recurring permanent differences, such as those associated with bank-owned life insurance and tax-exempt investment and loan income.

The Company had a net deferred tax asset of $7.8 million and $7.9 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  The reduction in the net deferred tax asset resulted primarily from a decrease in the allowance for loan losses, partially offset by the impact of changes in the fair value of securities available-for-sale.

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12.

STOCK OPTION GRANTS

As of June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, the Company had outstanding stock options granted by USBI to certain employees and non-employee directors under the 2013 Incentive Plan.  The stock option awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of USBI’s common stock on the date of the grant.  The awards granted were either fully vested or had a vesting period of one year, with a contractual 10-year term.  The Company recognizes the cost of services received in exchange for stock options based on the grant date fair value of the award.  The fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and the compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award.  Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was $0.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, and less than $0.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014.  The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the periods presented.

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2014

Number of

Shares

Average

Exercise

Price

Number of

Shares

Average

Exercise

Price

Options:

Outstanding, beginning of period

83,400

$

8.09

$

Granted

96,150

8.23

10,750

8.00

Exercised

Expired

8.09

Forfeited

2,500

Options outstanding, end of period

177,050

$

8.16

10,750

$

8.00

Options exercisable, end of period

81,900

$

8.09

$

The awards granted in 2015 have a vesting period of one year, with a contractual 10-year term. To calculate the fair value of these awards, the Company used a risk-free interest rate of 1.5%, an expected option life of 7.5 years and a dividend rate of 1.5%.  Stock price volatility was calculated using a three-year stock price history.  The aggregate intrinsic value (calculated as the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) was less than $0.1 million as of both June 30, 2015 and 2014.

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1 3 .

SEGMENT REPORTING

Under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting , certain information is disclosed for the two reportable operating segments of the Company: FUSB and ALC.  The reportable segments were determined using the internal management reporting system.  These segments are comprised of the Company’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 the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  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 tables below.

All

FUSB

ALC

Other

Eliminations

Consolidated

(Dollars in Thousands)

For the three months ended June 30, 2015:

Net interest income

$

3,991

$

3,176

$

3

$

$

7,170

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(445

)

490

45

Total non-interest income

861

235

1,093

(1,121

)

1,068

Total non-interest expense

4,386

2,477

386

(142

)

7,107

Income before income taxes

911

444

710

(979

)

1,086

Provision for income taxes

264

153

(105

)

312

Net income

$

647

$

291

$

815

$

(979

)

$

774

Other significant items:

Total assets

$

562,900

$

84,139

$

81,816

$

(168,205

)

$

560,650

Total investment securities

246,096

80

246,176

Total loans, net

237,357

79,971

(72,335

)

244,993

Investment in subsidiaries

5

76,488

(76,488

)

5

Fixed asset addition

639

87

726

Depreciation and amortization expense

155

61

216

Total interest income from external customers

3,640

4,095

7,735

Total interest income from affiliates

918

3

(921

)

For the six months ended June 30, 2015:

Net interest income

$

7,835

$

6,037

$

5

$

$

13,877

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(970

)

849

(121

)

Total non-interest income

2,011

455

2,206

(2,313

)

2,359

Total non-interest expense

8,667

4,970

743

(296

)

14,084

Income before income taxes

2,149

673

1,468

(2,017

)

2,273

Provision for income taxes

635

239

(211

)

663

Net income

$

1,514

$

434

$

1,679

$

(2,017

)

$

1,610

Other significant items:

Fixed asset addition

$

1,610

$

249

$

$

$

1,859

Depreciation and amortization expense

308

120

428

Total interest income from external customers

7,217

7,838

1

15,056

Total interest income from affiliates

1,801

4

(1,805

)

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All

FUSB

ALC

Other

Eliminations

Consolidated

(Dollars in Thousands)

For the three months ended June 30, 2014:

Net interest income

$

4,101

$

3,197

$

2

$

$

7,300

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(325

)

61

(264

)

Total non-interest income

1,286

286

1,425

(1,512

)

1,485

Total non-interest expense

4,767

2,443

193

(180

)

7,223

Income before income taxes

945

979

1,234

(1,332

)

1,826

Provision for income taxes

230

377

1

608

Net income

$

715

$

602

$

1,233

$

(1,332

)

$

1,218

Other significant items:

Total assets

$

572,377

$

71,303

$

79,408

$

(152,396

)

$

570,692

Total investment securities

209,865

80

209,945

Total loans, net

262,533

68,488

(58,935

)

272,086

Investment in subsidiaries

5

74,262

(74,262

)

5

Fixed asset addition

159

1

160

Depreciation and amortization expense

131

53

184

Total interest income from external customers

3,935

3,995

7,930

Total interest income from affiliates

799

2

(801

)

For the six months ended June 30, 2014:

Net interest income

$

8,188

$

6,308

$

5

$

$

14,501

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(500

)

650

150

Total non-interest income

2,217

572

2,468

(2,625

)

2,632

Total non-interest expense

9,097

4,999

402

(391

)

14,107

Income before income taxes

1,808

1,231

2,071

(2,234

)

2,876

Provision for income taxes

406

476

2

884

Net income

$

1,402

$

755

$

2,069

$

(2,234

)

$

1,992

Other significant items:

Fixed asset addition

$

867

$

14

$

$

$

881

Depreciation and amortization expense

259

105

364

Total interest income from external customers

7,904

7,872

15,776

Total interest income from affiliates

1,564

4

(1,568

)

1 4 .

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 quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 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:

June 30,

2015

December 31,

2014

(Dollars in Thousands)

Standby letters of credit

$

683

$

833

Commitments to extend credit

$

29,914

$

31,644

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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 st andby letter of credit.  Revenues are recognized over the lives of the standby letters of credit.  As of June 30 , 2015 and December 31, 2014, the potential amount of future payments that the Bank could be required to make under its standby letters of credi t, which represent 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no 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, Alabama, 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.  At this time, discovery is ongoing, and the Company is 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.

1 5 .

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.

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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 fai r 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 a bout 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 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 six months ended June 30, 2015 or the year ended December 31, 2014.

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 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 June 30, 2015.  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 is 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 classifies these derivative assets within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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The f ollowing table presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30 , 2015 and December 31, 2014.  There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for either period presented.

Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2015 Using

Totals

At

June 30,

2015

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

$

138,769

$

$

138,769

$

Commercial

45,147

45,147

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

15,461

15,461

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored

agencies

2,000

2,000

Corporate notes

790

790

U.S. Treasury securities

80

80

Other assets - derivatives

14

14

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 Using

Totals

At

December 31,

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

$

141,684

$

$

141,684

$

Commercial

35,944

35,944

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

16,914

16,914

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored

agencies

6,364

6,364

U.S. Treasury securities

4,060

4,060

Other assets - derivatives

68

68

Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis

Impaired Loans

Loans that are considered impaired are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling cost if the loan is collateral-dependent.  For the Company, the fair value of impaired loans was primarily measured based on the value of the collateral (typically real estate) securing the loans.  The Company determines the fair value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers.  The appraisals may include a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches, including comparable sales and income approaches.  Appraised values are discounted for estimated costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s knowledge of the collateral, changes in market conditions since the most recent appraisal and/or management’s knowledge of the borrower and the borrower’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value.  Impaired loans are evaluated by management for additional impairment at least quarterly and are adjusted accordingly.

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Ot her Real Estate Owned (OREO)

OREO consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is recorded at the lower of the loan’s carrying amount or the fair value of the property, less estimated cost to sell.  Estimates of fair value are generally based on third-party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  The appraisals are sometimes discounted based on management’s knowledge of the property and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal.  Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value.

The following table presents the balances of impaired loans and OREO measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2015 Using

Totals

At

June 30,

2015

Quoted

Prices in

Active

Markets For

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Impaired loans

$

3,988

$

$

$

3,988

OREO

7,168

7,168

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 Using

Totals

At

December 31,

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)

Impaired loans

$

1,456

$

$

$

1,456

OREO

7,735

7,735

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following table presents information regarding assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of June 30, 2015. The table includes the valuation techniques and the significant unobservable inputs utilized. The range of each unobservable input, as well as the weighted average within the range utilized as of June 30, 2015, are both included. Following the table is a description of the valuation technique and the sensitivity of the technique to changes in the significant unobservable input.

Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions

Fair Value

June 30,

2015

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Quantitative Range

of Unobservable

Inputs

(Weighted

Average)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Non-recurring fair value measurements:

Impaired loans

$

3,988

Multiple data points,

including discount to

appraised value of

collateral based on

recent market activity

Appraisal comparability

adjustment (discount)

9% - 10%

(9.0%)

OREO

$

7,168

Discount to appraised

value of property based

on recent market

activity for sales of

similar properties

Appraisal comparability

adjustment (discount)

9% - 10%

(9.0%)

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Impaired L oans

Impaired loans are valued based on multiple data points indicating the fair value for each loan.  The primary data point is the appraisal value of the underlying collateral, to which a discount is applied.  Management establishes this discount or comparability adjustment based on recent sales of similar property types.  As liquidity in the market increases or decreases, the comparability adjustment and the resulting asset valuation are impacted.

OREO

OREO under a binding contract for sale is valued based on contract price. If no sales contract is pending for a specific property, management establishes a comparability adjustment to the appraised value based on historical activity, considering proceeds for properties sold versus the corresponding appraised value. Increases or decreases in realization for properties sold impact the comparability adjustment for similar assets remaining on the balance sheet.

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 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.

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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

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.

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The estimated fair value an d related carrying or notional amounts, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30 , 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:

June 30, 2015

Carrying

Amount

Estimated

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

25,053

$

25,053

$

25,053

$

$

Investment securities available-for-sale

202,247

202,247

202,247

Investment securities held-to-maturity

43,929

43,629

43,629

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

740

740

740

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

244,993

246,865

246,865

Other assets – derivatives

14

14

14

Liabilities:

Deposits

471,141

471,692

471,692

Short-term borrowings

985

985

985

Long-term debt

5,000

5,002

5,002

December 31, 2014

Carrying

Amount

Estimated

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

34,166

$

34,166

$

34,166

$

$

Investment securities available-for-sale

204,966

204,966

204,966

Investment securities held-to-maturity

29,120

29,154

29,154

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

738

738

738

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

259,516

259,337

259,337

Other assets – derivatives

68

68

68

Liabilities:

Deposits

483,659

484,108

484,108

Short-term borrowings

436

436

436

Long-term debt

5,000

5,007

5,007

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I TEM 2.

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

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS

United Security Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“USBI”), is a bank holding company with its principal office in Thomasville, Alabama.  USBI operates one commercial banking subsidiary, First US Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). As of June 30, 2015, 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. The Bank is the funding source for ALC. As of June 30, 2015, ALC operated twenty-two finance company offices located in Alabama and southeast Mississippi. During the first quarter of 2015, ALC’s headquarters were relocated to Mobile, Alabama. In addition, subsequent to June 30, 2015, ALC closed one of its finance company offices.

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 detail 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 287 full-time equivalent employees, to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience.

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make subjective judgments associated with estimates.  These estimates are necessary to comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general banking practices.  These estimates include accounting for the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, valuation of deferred tax assets and fair value measurements. 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, 2014.

The emphasis of this discussion is a comparison of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2014, while comparing income and expense for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

All yields and ratios presented and discussed herein are recorded and presented 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, 2014.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Consolidated net income of the Company was $0.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $1.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  The second quarter of 2015 represented the thirteenth consecutive quarter in which the Company recorded positive net income.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, consolidated net income of the Company was $1.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared with $2.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  A significant portion of the difference in net income between the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and the comparative periods of 2014 resulted from two transactions that increased non-interest income in the second quarter of 2014 that were not repeated in 2015.  These transactions, which included the dissolution of one of the Bank’s limited partnership investments and a reimbursement from a vendor related to a discontinued product, resulted in non-recurring gains of approximately $0.5 million in 2014.

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On a consolidated basis, loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $5.8 million during the second quarter of 2015, driven by growth at ALC. However, for the six months ended June 30, 2015, loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, declined $14.5 million to $ 245.0 million , compared with $259.5 million as of December 31, 2014.  As a result of the loan volume reductions during the first half of 2015 , management continued to supplement interest income by increasing investments in the securities portfolio. The average balance of investment securities increased by approximately $ 36.1 million comparing the first six months of 2015 to the first six months of 2014.  Management remains 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.

The Company’s asset quality continued to improve during the second quarter and first six months of 2015.  On a consolidated basis, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was reduced to 2.00% as of June 30, 2015, compared with 2.21% as of March 31, 2015, and 2.32% as of December 31, 2014.  Nonperforming assets, which include loans in non-accrual status and other real estate owned, decreased to 1.96% of total assets as of June 30, 2015, compared to 2.27% and 2.50% as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

As a result of continued improvement in asset quality, during the second quarter of 2015, Bank management began shifting more strategic focus to loan generation. However, in the Bank’s primary service areas, the lending environment continued to be highly competitive with respect to the generation of new loans of sufficient credit quality. Operating in this lending environment, the Bank’s loan production did not keep pace with loan payoffs and paydowns during the second quarter or the first six months of 2015. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, declined to $165.0 million as of June 30, 2015, compared to $168.4 million as of March 31, 2015, and $187.5 million as of December 31, 2014.   Management’s focus on loan generation will continue to include efforts within our existing service areas, as well as consideration of potential expansion into contiguous metropolitan areas that have greater commercial loan potential.

During the first six months of 2015, the Bank made substantial technological and capital investments intended to improve customer service and operating efficiencies and to provide a platform for future growth.  These capital investments included the renovation of the Bank’s Thomasville, Alabama main office, as well as renovation of an existing building in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will house the commercial lending staff and a new retail branch. Both of these projects are expected to be completed during the second half of 2015.

At ALC, management continued to implement a strategy, which began in early 2014, designed to shift the mix of loans at ALC away from real estate lending and into consumer lending, with a focus on point-of-sale consumer lending through arrangements with prominent retailers. These dealer-type consumer loans were the primary driver of loan growth at ALC during the first six months of 2015. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased to $80.0 million as of June 30, 2015, from $72.0 million as of December 31, 2014. In addition, the shift in the mix of loans contributed to improvement in the credit quality of ALC’s loan portfolio during that time frame. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans declined to 3.10% as of June 30, 2015, compared with 3.59% as of December 31, 2014.

The Company continues to maintain ample liquidity for ongoing operations and benefits from a strong deposit base, a 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.  During the first quarter of 2015, the Bank became subject to the revised regulatory capital standards promulgated under the final rule adopted by the federal banking regulators to implement the Basel III capital framework (the “Basel III Final Rule”).  As of June 30, 2015, the Bank maintained capital ratios that were higher than the ratios required to be considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the revised framework.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest income

$

7,735

$

7,930

$

15,056

$

15,776

Interest expense

565

630

1,179

1,275

Net interest income

7,170

7,300

13,877

14,501

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

45

(264

)

(121

)

150

Net interest income after provision (reduction in reserve) for

loan losses

7,125

7,564

13,998

14,351

Non-interest income

1,068

1,485

2,359

2,632

Non-interest expense

7,107

7,223

14,084

14,107

Income before income taxes

1,086

1,826

2,273

2,876

Provision for income taxes

312

608

663

884

Net income

$

774

$

1,218

$

1,610

$

1,992

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 $0.1 million, or 1.8%, for the second quarter of 2015, and $0.6 million, or 4.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to the same periods in 2014. 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.

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The following tables show, for the three and six months ended June 30 , 2015 and June 30 , 2014, the average balances of each principal category of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.  Additiona lly, 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 inter est - earning assets.

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2014

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)

$

170,313

$

2,425

5.34

%

$

212,938

$

2,850

5.17

%

Loans – ALC (Note A)

75,198

4,095

22.28

%

69,320

3,995

23.07

%

Taxable Investments

254,319

1,065

1.69

%

223,889

938

1.72

%

Non-Taxable Investments

16,086

150

3.62

%

15,860

147

3.65

%

Total Interest-Earning Assets

515,916

7,735

5.90

%

522,007

7,930

6.06

%

Non-Interest-Earning Assets:

Other Assets

47,595

45,883

Total

$

563,511

$

567,890

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

$

148,920

$

144

0.38

%

$

144,753

$

153

0.43

%

Savings Deposits

73,750

34

0.19

%

71,298

36

0.20

%

Time Deposits

184,229

379

0.80

%

203,193

428

0.83

%

Borrowings

5,773

8

0.59

%

5,658

13

0.89

%

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

412,672

565

0.54

%

424,902

630

0.59

%

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

68,168

65,249

Other Liabilities

6,708

5,762

Shareholders’ Equity

75,963

71,977

Total

$

563,511

$

567,890

Net Interest Income (Note B)

$

7,170

$

7,300

Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets

5.47

%

5.58

%

Note A

For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At FUSB, these loans averaged $2.0 million and $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  At ALC, these loans averaged $0.7 million and $0.3 million for the respective 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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Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2014

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)

$

175,941

$

4,817

5.48

%

$

220,381

$

5,770

5.24

%

Loans – ALC (Note A)

74,366

7,838

21.08

%

69,276

7,872

22.73

%

Taxable Investments

253,504

2,104

1.66

%

217,637

1,830

1.68

%

Non-Taxable Investments

16,318

297

3.64

%

16,098

304

3.78

%

Total Interest-Earning Assets

520,129

15,056

5.79

%

523,392

15,776

6.03

%

Non-Interest-Earning Assets:

Other Assets

47,387

46,258

Total

$

567,516

$

569,650

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

$

149,964

$

287

0.38

%

$

143,060

$

300

0.42

%

Savings Deposits

72,911

67

0.19

%

70,977

70

0.20

%

Time Deposits

186,431

810

0.87

%

206,345

884

0.86

%

Borrowings

5,615

15

0.53

%

5,844

21

0.72

%

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

414,921

1,179

0.57

%

426,226

1,275

0.60

%

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

Demand Deposits

69,128

65,593

Other Liabilities

7,602

6,493

Shareholders’ Equity

75,865

71,338

Total

$

567,516

$

569,650

Net Interest Income (Note B)

$

13,877

$

14,501

Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets

5.29

%

5.54

%

Note A

For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At FUSB, these loans averaged $2.7 million and $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  At ALC, these loans averaged $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the respective periods presented.

Note B

Loan fees are included in the interest amounts presented.  At FUSB, loan fees totaled $0.2 million for both periods presented.  At ALC, loan fees totaled $1.6 million for both periods presented.

Yield on loans improved at FUSB comparing both the three- and six-month periods presented; however, average loan volume declined during both periods of 2015, as the Bank experienced payoffs and paydowns at a faster rate than the generation of new loans.  Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at FUSB declined to $165.0 million as of June 30, 2015, compared with $187.5 million as of December 31, 2014, a decrease of $22.5 million.  Of this decrease, approximately $3.8 million related to the payoff of loans that were categorized within the special mention or substandard risk grade categories, and approximately $1.0 million represented loans that were transferred to OREO. As a result of declining loan balances, Bank management has continued efforts to earn interest income by investing available funds in the investment securities portfolio, which provides lower yields than the loan portfolio.  Investment securities (including both taxable and non-taxable investments) increased to $246.2 million as of June 30, 2015, from $234.1 million as of December 31, 2014.

At ALC, yield on loans declined comparing both the three- and six-month periods presented. These declines resulted primarily from management’s ongoing strategic efforts to refine origination criteria with a focus on improved credit quality.  This strategy has included efforts to grow point-of-sale consumer lending through arrangements with prominent retailers, while at the same time reducing exposure to loans collateralized by residential real estate.  These efforts have contributed to an improvement in the credit quality of ALC’s loan portfolio, with a corresponding offset in lower average rates charged.  Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased to $80.0 million as of June 30, 2015, compared with $72.0 million as of December 31, 2014.  The majority of the increase occurred during the second quarter and was attributable to growth in point-of-sale consumer lending, as well as seasonality related to ALC’s traditional consumer lending portfolio, which typically experiences growth at a higher level during the second

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quarter.  Comparing the six months ended June 30, 2015 to the six months ended June 30, 2014, the average balance of ALC’s loan portfolio increased 7.3 %, from $ 69.3 million to $ 74.4 million. Despite the increases in balances, interest income at ALC remained relatively flat compa ring the same periods, primarily due to the mix-shift to lower yield, higher credit quality loans.

At both the Bank and ALC, management continues 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.  Although this strategy may result in lower yields, primarily at ALC, management believes that it will also result in improved credit performance of the portfolio, and ultimately lower losses over time.  However, net interest income could continue to experience downward pressure due to increased competition for quality loan opportunities and lower reinvestment yields in the securities portfolio.

Interest expense decreased $65 thousand, or 10.3%, comparing the second quarter of 2015 to the second quarter of 2014.  Comparing the six months ended June 30, 2015 to the six months ended June 30, 2014, interest expense decreased $0.1 million, or 7.5%.   The decrease in both periods presented resulted primarily from a mix-shift away from higher-cost time deposits to demand deposits.  Interest expense can fluctuate significantly based on the interest rate environment, behaviors of the Bank’s deposit customers and changes in the Company’s funding needs.  Accordingly, there is no expectation that the decreases in interest expense experienced by the Company in both the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 will continue in future periods.

Provision (Reduction in Reserve) 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 following table presents the provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses for the Bank and ALC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

2015

2014

2015

2014

FUSB

$

(445

)

$

(325

)

$

(970

)

$

(500

)

ALC

490

61

849

650

Total

$

45

$

(264

)

$

(121

)

$

150

At FUSB, a reduction in the reserve for loan losses was recorded during all periods presented.  These reductions were due to improvement in the overall credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including declining historical loss rates used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses, lower levels of nonperforming loans and reduced loan volumes. During the second quarter of 2015, the Bank experienced net recoveries of loans previously charged off totaling $15 thousand, compared with net charge-offs of $0.2 million during the second quarter of 2014.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Bank’s net charge-offs totaled $0.1 million, compared to $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

At ALC, the provision for loan losses increased during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, compared with the corresponding periods in 2014, as a result of significant loan growth during 2015, partially offset by improvement in the overall credit quality of ALC’s portfolio.  Total loans, net of unearned interest, fees and deferred costs, increased by $9.2 million during the second quarter of 2015, compared with an increase of $2.6 million during the second quarter of 2014.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, total loans, net of unearned interest, fees and deferred costs, increased by $7.8 million, compared with $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  ALC’s net charge-offs totaled $0.5 million during the second quarter of both 2015 and 2014.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, net charge-offs were $1.0 million, compared with $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Based on our evaluation, management believes that the allowance for loan losses for the Company is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2015.  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. Furthermore, the reductions in the reserve for loan losses recorded by the Bank in 2015 and 2014 are not expected to continue at any significant level on an ongoing basis.

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Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income represents fees and income derived from sources other than interest-earning assets.  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

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2015

2014

$

Change

%

Change

2015

2014

$

Change

%

Change

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Service charges and other fees on deposit accounts

$

472

$

491

$

(19

)

(3.9

)%

$

926

$

991

$

(65

)

(6.6

)%

Credit insurance commissions and fees

114

93

21

22.6

%

189

233

(44

)

(18.9

)%

Bank-owned life insurance

104

105

(1

)

(0.1

)%

208

209

(1

)

(0.5

)%

Other income

378

796

(418

)

(52.5

)%

1,036

1,199

(163

)

(13.6

)%

Total non-interest income

$

1,068

$

1,485

$

(417

)

(28.1

)%

$

2,359

$

2,632

$

(273

)

(0.4

)%

Service Charges and Other Fees on Deposit Accounts

Service charges and other fees are generated on deposit accounts held at FUSB. The decrease in this category of non-interest income in both the second quarter of 2015 and the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared with the corresponding periods in 2014, resulted primarily from decreased fees generated from customer overdrafts and non-sufficient funds charges.  Revenues from these sources have generally declined in recent years.  Management continues to search for new sources of fee income from new financial services and products; however, income from non-sufficient funds and overdraft charges are not expected to increase at a significant rate in the near 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 have historically been generated at ALC.  The increase in revenues during the three-month period ended June 30, 2015, as compared with the same period in 2014, resulted from significant increases in loan volume and activity at ALC during the second quarter. In general, however, revenues from this category of non-interest income have declined in recent years as ALC management has shifted the loan portfolio mix to loans of higher credit quality.  This mix-shift has resulted in increased levels of borrowers that generally do not have a significant need for credit insurance products.  The overall reduction of credit insurance revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared with the same period in 2014, is consistent with this general trend. 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 rate 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 policies (which is generally non-taxable) over the periods presented.  The cash surrender value of the policies totaled $14.1 million and $14.0 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  The insurance policies are adjustable rate assets with minimum guaranteed rates of interest between 2% and 4%.  Accordingly, management does not expect significant fluctuation in the income derived from these assets.

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 ALC’s auto club membership program, which provides services to members such as emergency road side assistance, lock and key services and emergency travel expenses. The decrease in this category of non-interest income during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2014, resulted primarily from two transactions that took place during the second quarter of 2014 that were not repeated during 2015.  These transactions, which resulted in non-recurring gains of approximately $0.5 million during the second quarter of 2014, included the dissolution of one of the Bank’s limited partnership investments and a reimbursement from a vendor related to a discontinued product.

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These reductions were partially offset by increased realized gains on the sale of investment securities, which increased by $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, comparing the three- and six-month periods ended Ju ne 30, 2015 to the corresponding periods in 2014. Given the nature of the types of revenues categorized as other income, there is uncertainty as to the level of revenue that will be derived from these sources in the future.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense represents expenses incurred from sources other than interest-bearing liabilities.  The following table presents 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

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2015

2014

$

Change

%

Change

2015

2014

$

Change

%

Change

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Salaries and employee benefits

$

4,215

$

4,141

$

74

1.8

%

$

8,407

$

8,223

$

184

2.2

%

Net occupancy and equipment expense

780

775

5

0.6

%

1,603

1,590

13

0.8

%

Other real estate/foreclosure expense:

Write-downs, net of gain or loss on sale

231

183

48

26.2

%

311

148

163

110.1

%

Carrying costs

116

142

(26

)

(18.3

)%

256

277

(21

)

(7.6

)%

Total other real estate/foreclosure expense

347

325

22

6.8

%

567

425

142

33.4

%

FDIC insurance assessments

105

189

(84

)

(44.4

)%

225

367

(142

)

(38.7

)%

Other

1,660

1,793

(133

)

(7.4

)%

3,282

3,502

(220

)

(6.3

)%

Total non-interest expense

$

7,107

$

7,223

$

(116

)

(1.6

)%

$

14,084

$

14,107

$

(23

)

(0.2

)%

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Salaries and employee benefits expense, the largest category of non-interest expense, totaled $2.7 million at the Bank and $1.5 million at ALC for the second quarter of 2015, as compared with $2.6 million at the Bank and $1.5 million at ALC during the second quarter of 2014. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, salaries and benefits expense totaled $5.4 million at the Bank and $3.0 million at ALC, compared with $5.2 million at the Bank and $3.0 million at ALC for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The expense amounts for the Bank are inclusive of salaries and benefits paid to certain members of management and employees for work performed on behalf of USBI, as well as current and deferred fees paid to members of the Bank’s and USBI’s Board of Directors.  Management remains committed to providing salaries and benefits packages to employees at competitive levels in order to ensure that we continue to provide quality service to our customers.  Accordingly, we expect salaries and employee benefits expense to generally increase commensurate with market-based increases over time.

Net Occupancy and Equipment Expense

This category of non-interest expense includes expenses associated with depreciation of buildings, equipment and furniture and fixtures, rent of office space, utilities expense and maintenance and repair costs.  The majority of the Bank’s office space is owned, while the majority of ALC’s office space is leased.  The modest increase in this category, comparing both the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 with the corresponding periods of 2014, resulted primarily from increased rents at ALC.  Occupancy and equipment expense is expected to increase over time as the Company depreciates expenditures associated with capital and technological improvements.  During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $1.9 million in additions to premises and equipment.  These additions were primarily related to technological and capital improvements incurred at the Bank’s principal office in Thomasville, Alabama, and new branch location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as leasehold improvements at ALC’s new headquarters in Mobile, Alabama.

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, attorneys’ fees, maintenance costs, security costs 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.

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Write-downs, net of gain or loss on sale, increased in both the second quarter of 2015 and the six months ended June 30, 2015 , primarily due to gains on the sale of foreclosed property at the Bank in 2014 that were not repeated in 2015. At ALC, write-downs, net of gain s and loss es on sale of foreclosed property , w ere relatively consistent comparing the two periods.

Carrying costs associated with OREO decreased marginally, comparing both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 with the corresponding periods of 2014, primarily as a result of reductions in legal costs associated with certain properties held in OREO by the Bank. OREO totaled $6.5 million and $0.7 million at FUSB and ALC, respectively, as of June 30, 2015, compared with $9.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014, a decrease of $3.1 million for the Company on a consolidated basis.

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 migration of properties into OREO could increase, resulting in increased carrying cost.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The effective tax rate was 28.7% for the second quarter of 2015, compared with 33.3% for the second quarter of 2014.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the effective tax rate was 29.2%, compared with 30.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The decrease in the effective tax rate during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the corresponding periods of 2014 was primarily due to changes in tax-exempt interest income. The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate based on recurring items such as changes in tax-exempt interest income earned from bank-qualified municipal bonds and loans and the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance.  Management makes decisions about whether to invest in tax-exempt instruments on a case-by-case basis after considering a number of factors, including investment return, credit quality and the consistency of such investments with the Company’s overall strategy.  The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate commensurate with the level of these investments as compared with total pre-tax income.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is used by management to provide liquidity, to generate interest income and for use as collateral for public deposits and wholesale funding.  Risk and return can be adjusted by altering the duration, composition and/or balance of the portfolio.  The expected average life of securities in the investment portfolio was 2.9 years and 3.1 years as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 June 30, 2015, available-for-sale securities totaled $202.2 million, or 82.2% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $205.0 million, or 87.6% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2014.  As of June 30, 2015, available-for-sale securities consisted of residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies, obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporate notes.

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 June 30, 2015, held-to-maturity securities totaled $43.9 million, or 17.8% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $29.1 million, or 12.4% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2014.  As of June 30, 2015, held-to-maturity securities consisted of commercial mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies and obligations of state and political subdivisions.

Gains on the Sale of Securities

Sales transactions affecting the Bank’s investment portfolio are directed by asset and liability management activities and strategies.  Although short-term losses may occur from time to time, the “pruning” of the portfolio is designed to maintain the strength of the investment portfolio.

Net gains on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $0.1 million were recognized during the second quarter of 2015. No gains on the sale of available-for-sale securities were recognized during the second quarter of 2014.  During the six months ended June 30,

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2015, net gains on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $0.4 million were recognized, compared with $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  There were no losses on sales of securities during the three or si x months ended June 30, 2015 or 2014.

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 June 30, 2015.

FUSB

2015

2014

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

12,363

$

10,137

$

10,431

$

9,813

$

10,223

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

30,564

29,545

30,795

30,867

31,596

Secured by multi-family residential properties

17,163

18,837

20,403

20,459

20,459

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

81,621

86,982

104,883

112,512

119,574

Other

57

58

58

61

72

Commercial and industrial loans

18,198

17,897

16,838

18,216

17,385

Consumer loans

6,910

7,254

7,188

7,719

8,471

Other loans

786

775

579

403

976

Total loans

$

167,662

$

171,485

$

191,175

$

200,050

$

208,756

Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

191

174

189

116

122

Allowance for loan losses

2,449

2,880

3,486

4,789

5,036

Net loans

$

165,022

$

168,431

$

187,500

$

195,145

$

203,598

ALC

2015

2014

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Real estate loans:

Construction, land development and other land loans

$

$

$

$

$

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

19,129

20,209

21,309

22,668

24,168

Secured by multi-family residential properties

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

Other

Commercial and industrial loans

Consumer loans

73,342

61,321

61,833

57,508

53,766

Other loans

Total loans

$

92,471

$

81,530

$

83,142

$

80,176

$

77,934

Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

9,941

8,222

8,444

7,524

6,810

Allowance for loan losses

2,559

2,521

2,682

2,627

2,636

Net loans

$

79,971

$

70,787

$

72,016

$

70,025

$

68,488

Loan volume declined at FUSB during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as the Bank experienced payoffs and paydowns at a faster rate than generation of new loans.  Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, declined $3.4 million during the second quarter of 2015, and $22.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015.  Of the decrease during the six month period, approximately $3.8 million related to the payoff of loans that were categorized within the special mention or substandard risk grade categories, and approximately $1.0 million represented loans that were transferred to OREO.

At ALC, loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased by approximately $9.2 million during the second quarter of 2015, and $8.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015.  The increase during the second quarter was attributable to growth in point-of-sale consumer lending, as well as seasonality related to ALC’s traditional consumer lending portfolio, which typically experiences growth at a higher level during the second quarter of the year than the first quarter.

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Altho ugh Bank and ALC management continues to focus on the generation of loans of appropriate credit quality, loan growth will remain a challenge.  Continued reductions in loan volume could result in reductions in interest income and net income from the levels experienced during the three and six months ended June 30 , 2015 and 2014.

The tables below summarize changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios at the end of each of the most recent five quarters as of June 30, 2015 at both FUSB and ALC.

FUSB

2015

2014

Second

Quarter

First

Quarter

Fourth

Quarter

Third

Quarter

Second

Quarter

(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

$

2,880

$

3,486

$

4,789

$

5,036

$

5,523

Charge-offs:

Commercial and industrial

(8

)

(13

)

Commercial real estate

(28

)

(77

)

(430

)

(23

)

(270

)

Residential real estate

(40

)

(76

)

(21

)

(76

)

Consumer installment

(3

)

(11

)

(51

)

(80

)

(2

)

Total charge-offs

(31

)

(128

)

(565

)

(137

)

(348

)

Recoveries

45

47

132

439

187

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

14

(81

)

(433

)

302

(161

)

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

(445

)

(525

)

(870

)

(549

)

(326

)

Ending balance

$

2,449

$

2,880

$

3,486

$

4,789

$

5,036

as a % of loans

1.46

%

1.68

%

1.83

%

2.40

%

2.41

%

ALC

2015

2014

Second

Quarter

First

Quarter

Fourth

Quarter

Third

Quarter

Second

Quarter

(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

$

2,521

$

2,682

$

2,627

$

2,636

$

3,044

Charge-offs:

Commercial and industrial

Commercial real estate

Residential real estate

(63

)

(80

)

(139

)

(76

)

(38

)

Consumer installment

(573

)

(655

)

(673

)

(613

)

(654

)

Total charge-offs

(636

)

(735

)

(812

)

(689

)

(692

)

Recoveries

184

216

166

186

222

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

(452

)

(519

)

(646

)

(503

)

(470

)

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses

490

358

701

494

62

Ending balance

$

2,559

$

2,521

$

2,682

$

2,627

$

2,636

as a % of loans

3.10

%

3.44

%

3.59

%

3.62

%

3.71

%

The decreases in the allowance for loan losses at both the Bank and ALC resulted from continued problem asset resolution by management during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, and overall improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio, including lower levels of non-accrual loans.  We believe that adding loans of sufficient credit quality to the loan portfolio at the Bank and ALC, along with continued efforts to reduce nonperforming 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 collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio and changes in its risk profile, credit concentrations, historical trends and economic conditions.  Although 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 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.

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Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets at the end of the five most recent quarters as of June 30, 2015 were as follows:

Consolidated

2015

2014

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Non-accrual loans

$

3,819

$

4,215

$

6,573

$

6,371

$

6,288

Other real estate owned

7,168

8,608

7,735

10,310

10,308

Total

$

10,987

$

12,823

$

14,308

$

16,681

$

16,596

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of  loans and other

real estate

4.27

%

5.06

%

5.23

%

5.90

%

5.72

%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

1.96

%

2.27

%

2.50

%

2.96

%

2.91

%

FUSB

2015

2014

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Non-accrual loans

$

2,028

$

2,397

$

4,668

$

4,694

$

4,515

Other real estate owned

6,509

7,950

6,997

9,458

9,484

Total

$

8,537

$

10,347

$

11,665

$

14,152

$

13,999

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of  loans and other

real estate

4.91

%

5.78

%

5.89

%

6.76

%

6.42

%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

1.52

%

1.80

%

2.06

%

2.51

%

2.45

%

ALC

2015

2014

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Non-accrual loans

$

1,791

$

1,818

$

1,905

$

1,677

$

1,773

Other real estate owned

659

658

738

852

824

Total

$

2,450

$

2,476

$

2,643

$

2,529

$

2,597

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of  loans and other

real estate

2.95

%

3.35

%

3.50

%

3.44

%

3.61

%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

2.91

%

3.30

%

3.52

%

3.47

%

3.64

%

At FUSB, nonperforming assets were reduced by $1.8 million during the second quarter of 2015, and by $3.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. These decreases were driven by management’s ongoing focus on problem asset resolution, which includes continued workout of problem loans, as well as the sale of properties in OREO.

At ALC, nonperforming assets declined $26 thousand during the second quarter of 2015, and by $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015.  There continues to be a downward trend in the level of nonperforming assets at ALC, primarily as a result of 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.

Deposits

Total deposits decreased 2.6%, from $483.7 million as of December 31, 2014 to $471.1 million as of June 30, 2015. 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 $394.7 million, or 83.8% of total deposits, as of June 30, 2015, compared with $403.0 million, or 83.3% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2014.

Deposits, in particular core deposits, have historically been one of the Company’s primary sources 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 one of the Company’s primary sources of funding in the future and is making efforts to ensure that an adequate level of

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deposits is retained to fund the Company’s activities.  However, various economic and com petitive factors could affect this funding source in the future.

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 second quarter of 2015, these borrowings represented 1.02% of average interest-bearing liabilities, compared with 1.03% in the second quarter of 2014.

Shareholders’ Equity

As of June 30, 2015, shareholders’ equity totaled $75.8 million, or 13.5% of total assets, compared with $75.2 million, or 13.1% of total assets, as of December 31, 2014.  The increase in shareholders’ equity during the six months ended June 30, 2015 resulted primarily from net income of $1.6 million, less dividends declared of $0.2 million, combined with the decrease of $0.9 million (net of tax) in accumulated other comprehensive income due to decreases in 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 changes in unrealized gains during the first six months of 2015 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 June 30, 2015, the Bank had up to $168.1 million in total borrowing capacity (subject to available collateral) from the FHLB and $18.8 million in established federal funds lines. As of December 31, 2014, the Bank had a total of $171.8 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Effective as of the first quarter of 2015, the Bank is subject to the revised regulatory capital standards promulgated under the Basel III Final Rule.  As of June 30, 2015, both the Bank’s common equity Tier 1 capital and the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios were 23.53%.  The Bank’s total capital ratio was 24.79%, and its Tier 1 leverage ratio was 12.93%.  Each of these ratios is higher than the ratios required to be considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the revised framework.

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.

I TEM 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 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, may also provide additional sources of liquidity.  Loans maturing or repricing in one year or less amounted to $79.4 million as of June 30, 2015 and $92.9 million as of December 31, 2014.

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Investmen t securities forecasted to mature or reprice over the twelve months ending June 30 , 201 6 are estimated to be $ 14.9 million, or approximately 6.04 % of the investment portfolio, as of June 30 , 2015.  For comparison, principal payments on investment securitie s totaled $ 24.0 million, or 9.72 % of the investment portfolio, as of June 30 , 201 5 .

Although the majority of the securities portfolio has legal final maturities exceeding 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 June 30, 2015, the investment securities portfolio had an estimated average maturity of 2.9 years, and approximately 82.8% 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 and long-term borrowings 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 June 30, 2015, the Company had up to $163.1 million in remaining unused credit 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Measuring Interest Rate Sensitivity

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.

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 the Company’s assets and liabilities, as well as its 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 simulations.  The results of these calculations are representative of long-term interest rate risk, both in terms of changes in the present value of the Company’s assets and liabilities and long-term changes in core profitability.

I TEM 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 June 30, 2015, pursuant to the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, USBI’s management concluded, as of June 30, 2015, 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.

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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 June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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P ART II. OTHER INFORMATION

I TEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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.

I TEM 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, 2014 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.

I TEM 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 second quarter of 2015.

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)

April 1 – April 30

5,505

(2)

$

8.29

242,303

May 1 – May 31

1,630

(2)

$

8.19

242,303

June 1 – June 30

$

242,303

Total

7,135

$

8.27

242,303

(1)

On December 19, 2014, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program previously approved by the Board on January 19, 2006.  Under the repurchase program, USBI is authorized to repurchase up to 642,785 shares of common stock.  The expiration date of the extended repurchase program is December 31, 2015.  As of June 30, 2015, there were 242,303 shares that may still be purchased under the program.

(2)

7,135 shares were purchased in open-market transactions by an independent trustee for the United Security Bancshares, Inc. 401(k) Plan.

I TEM 6.

EXHIBITS

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

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S IGNATURES

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:  August 13, 2015

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 Exhibit 3(i) 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.

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 June 30, 2015.

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