PEBK 10-Q Quarterly Report June 30, 2015

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

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10-Q 1 form10qforjune302015.htm FORM 10-Q FOR JUNE 30, 2015 form10qforjune302015.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 __________

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

000-27205		56-2132396
(Commission File No.)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

518 West C Street, Newton, North Carolina		28658
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(828) 464-5620
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerate Filer

Accelerated Filer

Non-Accelerated Filer

Smaller Reporting Company

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

Yes

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

5,540,838 shares of common stock, outstanding at July 31, 2015.

INDEX

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION		PAGE(S)

Item 1.		Financial Statements

		Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) and December
		31, 2014 (Audited)	3

		Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended
		June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)	4

		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six
		months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)	5

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30,
		2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)	6-7

		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8-22

Item 2.		Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
		and Results of Operations	23-35

Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36

Item 4T.		Controls and Procedures	37

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.		Legal Proceedings	38
Item 1A.		Risk Factors	38
Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	38
Item 3.		Defaults upon Senior Securities	38
Item 5.		Other Information	38
Item 6.		Exhibits	38-41
Signatures			42
Certifications			43-45

Statements made in this Form 10-Q, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and on the information available to management at the time that this Form 10-Q was prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “believe,” variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the markets served by Peoples Bank, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectibility of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environments and tax laws, (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations and (7) other risks and factors identified in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, those described in Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30,			December 31,
Assets	2015			2014
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)

Cash and due from banks, including reserve requirements	$	45,725			51,213
of $12,390 and $12,569
Interest-bearing deposits		9,954			17,885
Cash and cash equivalents		55,679			69,098

Investment securities available for sale		273,469			281,099
Other investments		3,911			4,031
Total securities		277,380			285,130

Mortgage loans held for sale		2,063			1,375

Loans		666,767			651,891
Less allowance for loan losses		(10,378	)		(11,082	)
Net loans		656,389			640,809

Premises and equipment, net		16,503			17,000
Cash surrender value of life insurance		14,333			14,125
Other real estate		3,424			2,016
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		11,440			10,941
Total assets	$	1,037,211			1,040,494

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	216,475			210,758
NOW, MMDA & savings		417,026			407,504
Time, $250,000 or more		33,252			47,872
Other time		142,048			148,566
Total deposits		808,801			814,700

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		48,285			48,430
FHLB borrowings		50,000			50,000
Junior subordinated debentures		20,619			20,619
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		9,120			8,080
Total liabilities		936,825			941,829

Commitments

Shareholders' equity:
Series A preferred stock, $1,000 stated value; authorized
5,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding		-			-
Common stock, no par value; authorized
20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,540,838
shares at 6/30/15, and 5,612,588 shares at 12/31/14		46,748			48,088
Retained earnings		49,397			45,124
Accumulated other comprehensive income		4,241			5,453
Total shareholders' equity		100,386			98,665

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,037,211			1,040,494

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2015			2014		2015			2014
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	7,333			7,491		14,926			14,893
Interest on due from banks		7			12		17			24
Interest on investment securities:
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises		613			804		1,326			1,651
States and political subdivisions		1,157			1,169		2,320			2,346
Other		81			100		169			207
Total interest income		9,191			9,576		18,758			19,121

Interest expense:
NOW, MMDA & savings deposits		106			125		218			251
Time deposits		226			303		474			637
FHLB borrowings		433			549		851			1,094
Junior subordinated debentures		99			97		196			193
Other		11			11		20			21
Total interest expense		875			1,085		1,759			2,196

Net interest income		8,316			8,491		16,999			16,925

Provision for (reduction of provision for) loan losses		(214	)		67		(41	)		(282	)

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		8,530			8,424		17,040			17,207

Non-interest income:
Service charges		1,171			1,223		2,305			2,352
Other service charges and fees		190			260		545			679
Gain on sale of securities		-			-		-			26
Mortgage banking income		271			188		510			292
Insurance and brokerage commissions		203			162		365			361
Gain/(loss) on sale and write-down of
other real estate		79			12		166			(150	)
Miscellaneous		1,383			1,265		2,651			2,392
Total non-interest income		3,297			3,110		6,542			5,952

Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		4,286			4,207		9,086			8,483
Occupancy		1,482			1,466		2,966			2,988
Professional fees		276			239		506			445
Advertising and marketing		218			186		403			359
Debit card expense		246			224		482			442
FDIC insurance		172			182		348			396
Other		1,657			1,563		3,294			3,078
Total non-interest expense		8,337			8,067		17,085			16,191

Earnings before income taxes		3,490			3,467		6,497			6,968

Income tax expense		866			916		1,545			1,838

Net earnings	$	2,624			2,551		4,952			5,130

Basic net earnings per share	$	0.47			0.45		0.89			0.91
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.47			0.45		0.88			0.91
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.06			0.04		0.12			0.08

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2015			2014		2015			2014
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Net earnings	$	2,624			2,551		4,952			5,130

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities
available for sale		(3,399	)		3,726		(1,985	)		7,586
Reclassification adjustment for gains on
securities available for sale
included in net earnings		-			-		-			(26	)

Total other comprehensive (loss) income,
before income taxes		(3,399	)		3,726		(1,985	)		7,560

Income tax (benefit) expense related to other
comprehensive (loss) income:

Unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities
available for sale		(1,324	)		1,451		(773	)		2,954
Reclassification adjustment for gains
on securities available for sale
included in net earnings		-			-		-			(10	)

Total income tax expense (benefit) related to
other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,324	)		1,451		(773	)		2,944

Total other comprehensive (loss) income,
net of tax		(2,075	)		2,275		(1,212	)		4,616

Total comprehensive income	$	549			4,826		3,740			9,746

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

	2015			2014
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	4,952			5,130
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion		3,000			3,258
Provision for (reduction of provision for) loan losses		(41	)		(282	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		-			(26	)
(Gain)/loss on sale of other real estate		(183	)		(2	)
Write-down of other real estate		17			152
Restricted stock expense		218			167
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale		(24,478	)		(17,636	)
Sales of mortgage loans held for sale		23,790			16,084
Change in:
Cash surrender value of life insurance		(208	)		(208	)
Other assets		56			(2,274	)
Other liabilities		1,040			2,877

Net cash provided by operating activities		8,163			7,240

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities available for sale		(10,485	)		(13,070	)
Proceeds from calls, maturities and paydowns of investment securities
available for sale		14,233			18,415
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale		-			677
Purchases of FHLB stock		(5	)		-
FHLB stock redemption		125			284
Net change in loans		(19,362	)		(15,978	)
Purchases of premises and equipment		(606	)		(1,372	)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate and repossessions		2,581			1,554

Net cash used by investing activities		(13,519	)		(9,490	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in deposits		(5,899	)		12,118
Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(145	)		1,368
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings		20,000			-
Repayments of FHLB borrowings		(20,000	)		-
Preferred stock repurchase		-			(12,524	)
Stock options exercised		-			37
Common stock repurchased		(1,340	)		-
Cash dividends paid on common stock		(679	)		(454	)

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities		(8,063	)		545

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(13,419	)		(1,705	)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		69,098			76,773

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	55,679			75,068

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands)


	2015			2014
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	1,747		2,217
Income taxes	$	749		827

Noncash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized gain on investment securities
available for sale, net	$	(1,212	)	4,616
Transfers of loans to other real estate and repossessions	$	3,823		3,288
Financed portion of sales of other real estate	$	-		230

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ( Unaudited )

(1)	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Peoples Bank (the “Bank”) and Community Bank Real Estate Solutions, LLC, along with the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Peoples Investment Services, Inc., Real Estate Advisory Services, Inc. ("REAS") and PB Real Estate Holdings, LLC (collectively called the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Bank operates four offices focused on the Latino population under the name Banco de la Gente. These offices are operated as a division of the Bank. Banco de la Gente offers normal and customary banking services as are offered in the Bank's other branches such as the taking of deposits and the making of loans and therefore is not considered a reportable segment of the Company.

The consolidated financial statements in this report (other than the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (none of which were other than normal accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. Many of the Company’s accounting policies require significant judgment regarding valuation of assets and liabilities and/or significant interpretation of the specific accounting guidance. A description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders which is Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the May 7, 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-01, (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. ASU No. 2015-01 eliminates the concept of extraordinary items from GAAP. ASU No. 2015-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

In February 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU No. 2015-02 provides amendments to respond to stakeholders’ concerns about the current accounting for consolidation of certain legal entities. Stakeholders expressed concerns that GAAP might require a reporting entity to consolidate another legal entity in situations in which the reporting entity’s contractual rights do not give it the ability to act primarily on its own behalf, the reporting entity does not hold a majority of the legal entity’s voting rights, or the reporting entity is not exposed to a majority of the legal entity’s economic benefits or obligations. ASU No. 2015-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

In June 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements . ASU No. 2015-10 contains amendments to clarify the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), correct unintended application of guidance, and make minor improvements to the ASC that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. The amendments were effective upon issuance (June 12, 2015) for amendments that do not have transition guidance. Amendments that are subject to transition guidance will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

(2)	Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains	Gross Unrealized Losses	Estimated Fair Value
Mortgage-backed securities	$	80,685	1,969	9	82,645
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		38,934	380	143	39,171
State and political subdivisions		143,458	4,696	712	147,442
Corporate bonds		1,947	12	5	1,954
Trust preferred securities		750	-	-	750
Equity securities		748	759	-	1,507
Total	$	266,522	7,816	869	273,469

(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31, 2014
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains	Gross Unrealized Losses	Estimated Fair Value
Mortgage-backed securities	$	88,496	1,766	52	90,210
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		33,766	418	136	34,048
State and political subdivisions		145,938	6,534	226	152,246
Corporate bonds		2,469	16	18	2,467
Trust preferred securities		750	-	-	750
Equity securities		748	630	-	1,378
Total	$	272,167	9,364	432	281,099

The current fair value and associated unrealized losses on investments in securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized in the tables below, with the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015
	Less than 12 Months			12 Months or More		Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses
Mortgage-backed securities	$	4,705	9	-	-	4,705	9
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		6,462	53	9,316	90	15,778	143
State and political subdivisions		30,553	459	6,612	253	37,165	712
Corporate bonds		-	-	527	5	527	5
Total	$	41,720	521	16,455	348	58,175	869

(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31, 2014
	Less than 12 Months			12 Months or More		Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses
Mortgage-backed securities	$	436	1	2,963	51	3,399	52
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises		2,996	4	9,850	132	12,846	136
State and political subdivisions		567	1	14,998	225	15,565	226
Corporate bonds		-	-	525	18	525	18
Total	$	3,999	6	28,336	426	32,335	432

At June 30, 2015, unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio relating to debt securities totaled $869,000. The unrealized losses on these debt securities arose due to changing interest rates and are considered to be temporary. From the June 30, 2015 tables above, 41 out of 173 securities issued by state and political subdivisions contained unrealized losses, nine out of 79 securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities, contained unrealized losses, and one out of three securities issued by corporations contained unrealized losses. These unrealized losses are considered temporary because of acceptable financial condition and results of operations of entities that issued each security and the repayment sources of principal and interest on U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities, are government backed.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due within one year	$	5,058	5,073
Due from one to five years		54,229	56,563
Due from five to ten years		110,910	112,421
Due after ten years		14,892	15,260
Mortgage-backed securities		80,685	82,645
Equity securities		748	1,507
Total	$	266,522	273,469

No securities available for sale were sold during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $677,000 and resulted in gross gains of $26,000.

Securities with a fair value of approximately $89.9 million and $89.9 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required by law.

(3)

Loans

Major classifications of loans at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	60,066	57,617
Single-family residential		208,653	206,417
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		45,252	47,015
Commercial		231,684	228,558
Multifamily and farmland		12,402	12,400
Total real estate loans		558,057	552,007

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		85,124	76,262
Farm loans		4	7
Consumer loans		10,069	10,060
All other loans		13,513	13,555

Total loans		666,767	651,891

Less allowance for loan losses		10,378	11,082

Total net loans	$	656,389	640,809

The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit primarily within the Catawba Valley region of North Carolina, which encompasses Catawba, Alexander, Iredell and Lincoln counties, and also in Mecklenburg, Union, Wake and Durham counties of North Carolina. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate, the value of which is dependent upon the real estate market. Risk characteristics of the major components of the Bank’s loan portfolio are discussed below:

Construction and land development loans – The risk of loss is largely dependent on the initial estimate of whether the property’s value at completion equals or exceeds the cost of property construction and the availability of take-out financing. During the construction phase, a number of factors can result in delays or cost overruns. If the estimate is inaccurate or if actual construction costs exceed estimates, the value of the property securing the loan may be insufficient to ensure full repayment when completed through a permanent loan, sale of the property, or by seizure of collateral. As of June 30, 2015, construction and land development loans comprised approximately 9% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio.

Single-family residential loans – Declining home sales volumes, decreased real estate values and higher than normal levels of unemployment could contribute to losses on these loans. As of June 30, 2015, single-family residential loans comprised approximately 38% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio, and include Banco de la Gente single-family residential stated income loans, which were approximately 7% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio.

Commercial real estate loans – Repayment is dependent on income being generated in amounts sufficient to cover operating expenses and debt service. These loans also involve greater risk because they are generally not fully amortizing over a loan period, but rather have a balloon payment due at maturity. A borrower’s ability to make a balloon payment typically will depend on being able to either refinance the loan or timely sell the underlying property. As of June 30, 2015, commercial real estate loans comprised approximately 35% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio.

Commercial loans – Repayment is generally dependent upon the successful operation of the borrower’s business. In addition, the collateral securing the loans may depreciate over time, be difficult to appraise, be illiquid or fluctuate in value based on the success of the business. As of June 30, 2015, commercial loans comprised approximately 13% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio.

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

The following tables present an age analysis of past due loans, by loan type, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Loans 30-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 or More Days Past Due	Total Past Due Loans	Total Current Loans	Total Loans	Accruing Loans 90 or More Days Past Due
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	313	227	540	59,526	60,066	-
Single-family residential		1,869	641	2,510	206,143	208,653	100
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		999	205	1,204	44,048	45,252	-
Commercial		36	326	362	231,322	231,684	-
Multifamily and farmland		-	-	-	12,402	12,402	-
Total real estate loans		3,217	1,399	4,616	553,441	558,057	100

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		69	5	74	85,050	85,124	-
Farm loans		-	-	-	4	4	-
Consumer loans		150	9	159	9,910	10,069	-
All other loans		-	-	-	13,513	13,513	-
Total loans	$	3,436	1,413	4,849	661,918	666,767	100

December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
	Loans 30-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 or More Days Past Due	Total Past Due Loans	Total Current Loans	Total Loans	Accruing Loans 90 or More Days Past Due
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	294	3,540	3,834	53,783	57,617	-
Single-family residential		5,988	268	6,256	200,161	206,417	-
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		8,998	610	9,608	37,407	47,015	-
Commercial		3,205	366	3,571	224,987	228,558	-
Multifamily and farmland		85	-	85	12,315	12,400	-
Total real estate loans		18,570	4,784	23,354	528,653	552,007	-

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		241	49	290	75,972	76,262	-
Farm loans		-	-	-	7	7	-
Consumer loans		184	-	184	9,876	10,060	-
All other loans		-	-	-	13,555	13,555	-
Total loans	$	18,995	4,833	23,828	628,063	651,891	-

The following table presents the Company’s non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	546	3,854
Single-family residential		3,171	2,370
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		1,062	1,545
Commercial		2,641	2,598
Multifamily and farmland		-	110
Total real estate loans		7,420	10,477

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		109	176
Consumer loans		67	75
Total	$	7,596	10,728

At each reporting period, the Bank determines which loans are impaired. Accordingly, the Bank’s impaired loans are reported at their estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis. An allowance for each impaired loan that is collateral-dependent is calculated based on the fair value of its collateral. The fair value of the collateral is based on appraisals performed by REAS, a subsidiary of the Bank. REAS is staffed by certified appraisers that also perform appraisals for other companies. Factors, including the assumptions and techniques utilized by the appraiser, are considered by management. If the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds the measure of fair value of the collateral, a valuation allowance is recorded as a component of the allowance for loan losses. An allowance for each impaired loan that is not collateral dependent is calculated based on the present value of projected cash flows. If the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds the present value of projected cash flows, a valuation allowance is recorded as a component of the allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans under $250,000 are not individually evaluated for impairment with the exception of the Bank’s troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans in the residential mortgage loan portfolio, which are individually evaluated for impairment. Accruing impaired loans were $26.2 million, $25.6 million and $27.7 million at June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014, respectively. Interest income recognized on accruing impaired loans was $662,000, $681,000 and $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively. Interest income recognized on accruing impaired loans was $327,000 and $325,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. No interest income is recognized on non-accrual impaired loans subsequent to their classification as non-accrual.

The following tables present the Company’s impaired loans as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)

	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance	Recorded Investment With Allowance	Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans	Related Allowance	Average Outstanding Impaired Loans
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	1,083	241	627	868	44	1,992
Single-family residential		8,396	1,606	6,442	8,048	176	8,535
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		20,375	-	19,798	19,798	1,167	19,421
Commercial		4,797	1,753	2,626	4,379	243	4,404
Multifamily and farmland		101	-	98	98	-	103
Total impaired real estate loans		34,752	3,600	29,591	33,191	1,630	34,455

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		159	-	133	133	2	156
Consumer loans		296	-	288	288	5	304
Total impaired loans	$	35,207	3,600	30,012	33,612	1,637	34,915

December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)

	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance	Recorded Investment With Allowance	Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans	Related Allowance	Average Outstanding Impaired Loans
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development	$	5,481	3,639	555	4,194	31	5,248
Single-family residential		6,717	933	5,540	6,473	154	7,430
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		21,243	-	20,649	20,649	1,191	19,964
Commercial		4,752	1,485	2,866	4,351	272	4,399
Multifamily and farmland		111	-	110	110	1	154
Total impaired real estate loans		38,304	6,057	29,720	35,777	1,649	37,195

Loans not secured by real estate:
Commercial loans		218	-	201	201	4	641
Farm loans (non RE)				-
Consumer loans		318	-	313	313	5	309
All other loans (not secured by real estate)		-	-	-	-	-	-
Total impaired loans	$	38,840	6,057	30,234	36,291	1,658	38,145

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
	Real Estate Loans
	Construction and Land Development			Single- Family Residential		Single- Family Residential - Banco de la Gente Stated Income		Commercial		Multifamily and Farmland		Commercial		Farm	Consumer and All Other		Unallocated		Total
Six months ended June 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	2,785		2,566		1,610		1,902		7		1,098		-	233		881		11,082
Charge-offs		(73	)	(400	)	(59	)	(62	)	-		(15	)	-	(253	)	-		(862	)
Recoveries		23		10		22		10		-		53		-	81		-		199
Provision		189		280		(45	)	(101	)	(5	)	(234	)	-	170		(295	)	(41	)
Ending balance	$	2,924		2,456		1,528		1,749		2		902		-	231		586		10,378

Three months ended June 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	2,758		2,599		1,586		1,786		6		1,181		-	208		719		10,843
Charge-offs		-		(109	)	(17	)	(59	)	-		(15	)	-	(132	)	-		(332	)
Recoveries		18		4		-		5		-		17		-	37		-		81
Provision		148		(38	)	(41	)	17		(4	)	(281	)	-	118		(133	)	(214	)
Ending balance	$	2,924		2,456		1,528		1,749		2		902		-	231		586		10,378

Allowance for loan losses June 30, 2015:
Ending balance: individually
evaluated for impairment	$	-		92		1,135		235		-		-		-	-		-		1,462
Ending balance: collectively
evaluated for impairment		2,924		2,364		393		1,514		2		902		-	231		586		8,916
Ending balance	$	2,924		2,456		1,528		1,749		2		902		-	231		586		10,378

Loans June 30, 2015:
Ending balance	$	60,066		208,653		45,252		231,684		12,402		85,124		4	23,582		-		666,767

Ending balance: individually
evaluated for impairment	$	241		2,998		18,346		3,575		-		-		-	-		-		25,160
Ending balance: collectively
evaluated for impairment	$	59,825		205,655		26,906		228,109		12,402		85,124		4	23,582		-		641,607

(Dollars in thousands)
	Real Estate Loans
	Construction and Land Development			Single- Family Residential		Single- Family Residential - Banco de la Gente Stated Income		Commercial		Multifamily and Farmland		Commercial		Farm	Consumer and All Other		Unallocated		Total
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	3,218		3,123		1,863		2,219		37		1,069		-	245		1,727		13,501
Charge-offs		(260	)	(194	)	(140	)	(131	)	-		(193	)	-	(254	)	-		(1,172	)
Recoveries		282		60		17		161		-		26		-	82		-		628
Provision		147		(141	)	(32	)	(410	)	(30	)	179		-	180		(175	)	(282	)
Ending balance	$	3,387		2,848		1,708		1,839		7		1,081		-	253		1,552		12,675

Three months ended June 30, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	3,133		3,132		1,767		2,196		36		945		-	230		1,539		12,978
Charge-offs		-		(171	)	(108	)	(20	)	-		(181	)	-	(117	)	-		(597	)
Recoveries		3		52		5		101		-		21		-	45		-		227
Provision		251		(165	)	44		(438	)	(29	)	296		-	95		13		67
Ending balance	$	3,387		2,848		1,708		1,839		7		1,081		-	253		1,552		12,675

Allowance for loan losses June 30, 2014:
Ending balance: individually
evaluated for impairment	$	-		67		1,175		-		-		242		-	-		-		1,484
Ending balance: collectively
evaluated for impairment		3,387		2,781		533		1,839		7		839		-	253		1,552		11,191
Ending balance	$	3,387		2,848		1,708		1,839		7		1,081		-	253		1,552		12,675

Loans June 30, 2014:
Ending balance	$	59,843		196,192		48,165		214,378		11,821		78,056		93	24,788		-		633,336

Ending balance: individually
evaluated for impairment	$	5,297		2,325		19,287		-		-		3,307		-	250		-		30,466
Ending balance: collectively
evaluated for impairment	$	54,546		193,867		28,878		214,378		11,821		74,749		93	24,538		-		602,870

The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was a credit of $214,000, as compared to an expense of $67,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in the provision for loan losses is primarily attributable to a $3.3 million reduction in non-accrual loans from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015 and a $119,000 reduction in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago.

The provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was a credit of $41,000, as compared to a credit of $282,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The credit to the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was less than the credit to the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 primarily due to a $33.5 million increase in loans from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015 and a $119,000 increase in net charge-offs during the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago. The credit to provision for loan losses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 resulted from, and was considered appropriate as part of, management’s assessment and estimate of the risks in the total loan portfolio and determination of the total allowance for loan losses. The primary factors contributing to the decrease in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2015 to $10.4 million from $11.1 million at December 31, 2014 were the continuing positive trends in indicators of potential losses on loans, primarily non-accrual loans and the declining trend in net charge-offs.

The Company utilizes an internal risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 8. These risk grades are evaluated on an ongoing basis. A description of the general characteristics of the eight risk grades is as follows:

·	Risk Grade 1 – Excellent Quality: Loans are well above average quality and a minimal amount of credit risk exists. CD or cash secured loans or properly margined actively traded stock or bond secured loans would fall in this grade.

·	Risk Grade 2 – High Quality: Loans are of good quality with risk levels well within the Company’s range of acceptability. The organization or individual is established with a history of successful performance though somewhat susceptible to economic changes.

·	Risk Grade 3 – Good Quality: Loans of average quality with risk levels within the Company’s range of acceptability but higher than normal. This may be a new organization or an existing organization in a transitional phase (e.g. expansion, acquisition, market change).

Risk Grade 4 – Management Attention: These loans have higher risk and servicing needs but still are acceptable. Evidence of marginal performance or deteriorating trends is observed. These are not problem credits presently, but may be in the future if the borrower is unable to change its present course.

·	Risk Grade 5 – Watch: These loans are currently performing satisfactorily, but there has been some recent past due history on repayment and there are potential weaknesses that may, if not corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date.

Risk Grade 6 – Substandard: A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged (if there is any). There is a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. There is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Risk Grade 7 – Doubtful: Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. Doubtful is a temporary grade where a loss is expected but is presently not quantified with any degree of accuracy. Once the loss position is determined, the amount is charged off.

Risk Grade 8 – Loss: Loans classified as Loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future. Loss is a temporary grade until the appropriate authority is obtained to charge the loan off.

The following tables present the credit risk profile of each loan type based on internally assigned risk grades as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Real Estate Loans
	Construction and Land Development		Single- Family Residential	Single- Family Residential - Banco de la Gente Stated Income	Commercial	Multifamily and Farmland	Commercial	Farm	Consumer	All Other	Total

1- Excellent Quality	$	-	14,306	-	-	-	984	-	1,222	-	16,512
2- High Quality		9,578	80,824	-	41,564	218	26,392	-	3,698	1,741	164,015
3- Good Quality		28,682	71,510	20,081	142,618	9,096	44,283	4	4,499	9,997	330,770
4- Management Attention		12,361	30,906	12,510	37,876	358	12,839	-	540	1,775	109,165
5- Watch		8,817	4,674	5,746	5,604	2,730	473	-	42	-	28,086
6- Substandard		628	6,433	6,915	4,022	-	153	-	68	-	18,219
7- Doubtful		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8- Loss		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total	$	60,066	208,653	45,252	231,684	12,402	85,124	4	10,069	13,513	666,767

December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
	Real Estate Loans
	Construction and Land Development		Single- Family Residential	Single- Family Residential - Banco de la Gente Stated Income	Commercial	Multifamily and Farmland	Commercial	Farm	Consumer	All Other	Total

1- Excellent Quality	$	-	15,099	-	-	-	924	-	1,232	-	17,255
2- High Quality		6,741	74,367	-	39,888	241	18,730	-	3,576	1,860	145,403
3- Good Quality		24,641	74,453	21,022	142,141	8,376	44,649	7	4,549	8,055	327,893
4- Management Attention		13,013	30,954	12,721	36,433	1,001	11,312	-	566	3,640	109,640
5- Watch		9,294	5,749	5,799	6,153	2,672	383	-	46	-	30,096
6- Substandard		3,928	5,795	7,473	3,943	110	264	-	87	-	21,600
7- Doubtful		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8- Loss		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	4
Total	$	57,617	206,417	47,015	228,558	12,400	76,262	7	10,060	13,555	651,891

TDR loans modified in 2015, past due TDR loans and non-accrual TDR loans totaled $5.6 million and $15.0 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The terms of these loans have been renegotiated to provide a concession to original terms, including a reduction in principal or interest as a result of the deteriorating financial position of the borrower. There were $144,000 and $1.4 million in performing loans classified as TDR loans at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The following tables present an analysis of loan modifications during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

Six months ended June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Number of Contracts	Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Real estate loans
Single-family residential	1	$	146	144
Total real estate TDR loans	1		146	144

Total TDR loans	1	$	146	144

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, one loan was modified that was considered to be a troubled debt restructuring. The interest rate was modified on this loan.

Six months ended June 30, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
	Number of Contracts	Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Real estate loans
Construction and land development	1	$	316	316
Single-family residential	1		734	734
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income	6		494	494
Commercial	-		-	-
Multifamily and farmland	-		-	-
Total real estate TDR loans	8		1,544	1,544
Total TDR loans	8	$	1,544	1,544

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, eight loans were modified that were considered to be troubled debt restructurings. The interest rate was modified on these loans.

(4)	Net Earnings Per Share

Net earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period while the effects of potential shares outstanding during the period are included in diluted earnings per share. The average market price during the year is used to compute equivalent shares.

The reconciliation of the amounts used in the computation of both “basic earnings per share” and “diluted earnings per share” for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

For the three months ended June 30, 2015
	Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)		Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic earnings per share	$	2,624	5,574,915	$	0.47
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		-	44,910
Diluted earnings per share	$	2,624	5,619,825	$	0.47

For the six months ended June 30, 2015
	Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)		Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic earnings per share	$	4,952	5,593,648	$	0.89
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		-	41,708
Diluted earnings per share	$	4,952	5,635,356	$	0.88

For the three months ended June 30, 2014
	Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)		Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic earnings per share	$	2,551	5,616,008	$	0.45
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		-	25,471
Diluted earnings per share	$	2,551	5,641,479	$	0.45

For the six months ended June 30, 2014
	Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)		Shares	Per Share Amount
Basic earnings per share	$	5,130	5,614,758	$	0.91
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		-	22,432
Diluted earnings per share	$	5,130	5,637,190	$	0.91

(5)	Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has an Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan”) whereby certain stock-based rights, such as stock options and restricted stock units, were granted to eligible directors and employees. The 1999 Plan expired on May 13, 2009 but still governs the rights and obligations of the parties for grants made thereunder. As of June 30, 2015, there were no outstanding options under the 1999 Plan.

Under the 1999 Plan, the Company granted 3,000 restricted stock units in 2007 at a grant date fair value of $17.40 per share. The Company granted 1,750 restricted stock units at a grant date fair value of $12.80 per share during the third quarter of 2008 and 2,000 restricted stock units at a grant date fair value of $11.37 per share during the fourth quarter of 2008. The Company recognized compensation expense on the restricted stock units over the period of time the restrictions were in place (three years from the grant date for the grants of restricted stock units under the 1999 Plan). The amount of expense recorded in each period reflected the changes in the Company’s stock price during such period. As of June 30, 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to the 2007 and 2008 restricted stock unit grants granted under the 1999 Plan.

The Company also has an Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan that was approved by shareholders on May 7, 2009 (the “2009 Plan”) whereby certain stock-based rights, such as stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, stock appreciation rights or book value shares, may be granted to eligible directors and employees. A total of 267,560 shares are currently reserved for possible issuance under the 2009 Plan. All stock-based rights under the 2009 Plan must be granted or awarded by May 7, 2019 (or ten years from the 2009 Plan effective date).

The Company granted 29,514 restricted stock units under the 2009 Plan at a grant date fair value of $7.90 per share during the first quarter of 2012, of which 5,355 restricted stock units were forfeited by the executive officers of the Company as required by the agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“UST”) in conjunction with the Company’s participation in the Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”). In July 2012, the Company granted 5,355 restricted stock units at a grant date fair value of $8.25 per share. The Company granted 26,795 restricted stock units under the 2009 Plan at a grant date fair value of $11.90 per share during the second quarter of 2013. The Company granted 21,056 restricted stock units under the 2009 Plan at a grant date fair value of $15.70 per share during the first quarter of 2014. The Company granted 15,075 restricted stock units under the 2009 Plan at a grant date fair value of $17.97 per share during the first quarter of 2015. The Company recognizes compensation expense on the restricted stock units over the period of time the restrictions are in place (five years from the grant date for the 2012 grants, four years from the grant date for the 2013 and 2015 grants and three years from the grant date for the 2014 grants). The amount of expense recorded each period reflects the changes in the Company’s stock price during such period. As of June 30, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock unit grants under the 2009 Plan was $855,000.

The Company recognized compensation expense for restricted stock unit awards granted under the 2009 Plan of $218,000 and $167,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(6)	Fair Value

The Company is required to disclose 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 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 a good faith estimate of the increase or decrease in the value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

·	Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

·	Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For cash, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Cash and cash equivalents are reported in the Level 1 fair value category.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Fair values of investment securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges when available. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Fair values for investment securities with quoted market prices are reported in the Level 1 fair value category. Fair value measurements obtained from independent pricing services are reported in the Level 2 fair value category. All other fair value measurements are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Other Investments

For other investments, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Other investments are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. The cost of mortgage loans held for sale approximates the market value. Mortgage loans held for sale are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Loans

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Loans are reported in the Level 3 fair value category, as the pricing of loans is more subjective than the pricing of other financial instruments.

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

For cash surrender value of life insurance, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Cash surrender value of life insurance is reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Other Real Estate

The fair value of other real estate is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Other real estate is reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

Deposits

The fair value of demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits and savings is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Deposits are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) Borrowings

The fair value of FHLB borrowings is estimated based upon discounted future cash flows using a discount rate comparable to the current market rate for such borrowings. FHLB borrowings are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

Because the Company’s junior subordinated debentures were issued at a floating rate, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Junior subordinated debentures are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and at variable interest rates. Therefore, both the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

The table below presents the balance of securities available for sale, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015
	Fair Value Measurements		Level 1 Valuation	Level 2 Valuation	Level 3 Valuation
Mortgage-backed securities	$	82,645	-	82,645	-
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises	$	39,171	-	39,171	-
State and political subdivisions	$	147,442	-	147,442	-
Corporate bonds	$	1,954	-	1,954	-
Trust preferred securities	$	750	-	-	750
Equity securities	$	1,507	1,507	-	-

(Dollars in thousands)
	December 31, 2014
	Fair Value Measurements		Level 1 Valuation	Level 2 Valuation	Level 3 Valuation
Mortgage-backed securities	$	90,210	-	90,210	-
U.S. Government
sponsored enterprises	$	34,048	-	34,048	-
State and political subdivisions	$	152,246	-	152,246	-
Corporate bonds	$	2,467	-	2,467	-
Trust preferred securities	$	750	-	-	750
Equity securities	$	1,378	1,378	-	-

The following is an analysis of fair value measurements of investment securities available for sale using Level 3, significant unobservable inputs, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

(Dollars in thousands)
	Investment Securities Available for Sale
	Level 3 Valuation
Balance, beginning of period	$	750
Change in book value		-
Change in gain/(loss) realized and unrealized		-
Purchases/(sales and calls)		-
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-
Balance, end of period	$	750

Change in unrealized gain/(loss) for assets still held in Level 3	$	-

The fair value measurements for impaired loans and other real estate on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are presented below. The fair value measurement process uses certified appraisals and other market-based information; however, in many cases, it also requires significant input based on management’s knowledge of, and judgment about, current market conditions, specific issues relating to the collateral and other matters. As a result, all fair value measurements for impaired loans and other real estate are considered Level 3.

(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2015		Level 1 Valuation	Level 2 Valuation	Level 3 Valuation
Impaired loans	$	31,975	-	-	31,975
Other real estate	$	3,424	-	-	3,424

(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2014		Level 1 Valuation	Level 2 Valuation	Level 3 Valuation
Impaired loans	$	34,633	-	-	34,633
Other real estate	$	2,016	-	-	2,016

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2015
	Carrying Amount		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	55,679	55,679	-	-	55,679
Investment securities available for sale	$	273,469	1,507	271,212	750	273,469
Other investments	$	3,911	-	-	3,911	3,911
Mortgage loans held for sale	$	2,063	-	-	2,063	2,063
Loans, net	$	656,389	-	-	660,168	660,168
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	14,333	-	14,333	-	14,333

Liabilities:
Deposits	$	808,801	-	-	806,938	806,938
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase	$	48,285	-	48,285	-	48,285
FHLB borrowings	$	50,000	-	49,608	-	49,608
Junior subordinated debentures	$	20,619	-	20,619	-	20,619


(Dollars in thousands)
			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,098	69,098	-	-	69,098
Investment securities available for sale	$	281,099	1,378	278,971	750	281,099
Other investments	$	4,031	-	-	4,031	4,031
Mortgage loans held for sale	$	1,375	-	-	1,375	1,375
Loans, net	$	640,809	-	-	644,708	644,708
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	14,125	-	14,125	-	14,125

Liabilities:
Deposits	$	814,700	-	-	813,288	813,288
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase	$	48,430	-	48,430	-	48,430
FHLB borrowings	$	50,000	-	49,598	-	49,598
Junior subordinated debentures	$	20,619	-	20,619	-	20,619

(7)	Subsequent Events

The Company has reviewed and evaluated subsequent events and transactions for material subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has concluded that there were no material subsequent events.

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

The following is a discussion of our financial position and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the information set forth under Item 1A Risk Factors and the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto on pages A-26 through A-62 of the Company’s 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders which is Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the May 7, 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Introduction

Management’s discussion and analysis of earnings and related data are presented to assist in understanding the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The Company is the parent company of the Bank and a registered bank holding company operating under the supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Bank is a North Carolina-chartered bank, with offices in Catawba, Lincoln, Alexander, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Union, Wake and Durham counties, operating under the banking laws of North Carolina and the rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).

Overview

Our business consists principally of attracting deposits from the general public and investing these funds in commercial loans, real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction loans and consumer loans. Our profitability depends primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between the income we receive on our loan and investment securities portfolios and our cost of funds, which consists of interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income also is affected by the relative amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. When interest-earning assets approximate or exceed interest-bearing liabilities, a positive interest rate spread will generate net interest income. Our profitability is also affected by the level of other income and operating expenses. Other income consists primarily of miscellaneous fees related to our loans and deposits, mortgage banking income and commissions from sales of annuities and mutual funds. Operating expenses consist of compensation and benefits, occupancy related expenses, federal deposit and other insurance premiums, data processing, advertising and other expenses.

Our operations are influenced significantly by local economic conditions and by policies of financial institution regulatory authorities. The earnings on our assets are influenced by the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve, inflation, interest rates, market and monetary fluctuations. Lending activities are affected by the demand for commercial and other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rates at which such financing may be offered. Our cost of funds is influenced by interest rates on competing investments and by rates offered on similar investments by competing financial institutions in our market area, as well as general market interest rates. These factors can cause fluctuations in our net interest income and other income. In addition, local economic conditions can impact the credit risk of our loan portfolio, in that (1) local employers may be required to eliminate employment positions of individual borrowers, and (2) small businesses and commercial borrowers may experience a downturn in their operating performance and become unable to make timely payments on their loans. Management evaluates these factors in estimating its allowance for loan losses and changes in these economic factors could result in increases or decreases to the provision for loan losses.

Economic conditions in 2015 continue to demonstrate signs of improvement. However, with the unemployment rate continuing to be higher than historical norms and home prices still well below pre-crisis levels, the primary indicators of economic activity for our markets continue to point to uncertain business conditions.

Although we are unable to control the external factors that influence our business, by maintaining high levels of balance sheet liquidity, managing our interest rate exposures and by actively monitoring asset quality, we seek to minimize the potentially adverse risks of unforeseen and unfavorable economic trends.

Our business emphasis has been and continues to be to operate as a well-capitalized, profitable and independent community-oriented financial institution dedicated to providing quality customer service. We are committed to meeting the financial needs of the communities in which we operate. We expect growth to be achieved in our local markets and through expansion opportunities in contiguous or nearby markets. While we would be willing to consider growth by acquisition in certain circumstances, we do not consider the acquisition of another company to be necessary for our continued ability to provide a reasonable return to our shareholders. We believe that we can be more effective in serving our customers than many of our non-local competitors because of our ability to quickly and effectively provide senior management responses to customer needs and inquiries. Our ability to provide these services is enhanced by the stability and experience of our Bank officers and managers.

The Federal Reserve has maintained the Federal Funds Rate at 0.25% since December 2008. This historically low rate has had a negative impact on earnings and will continue to have a negative impact on our net interest income in future periods. The negative impact of low interest rates has been partially offset by earnings realized on interest rate contracts utilized by the Bank. Additional information regarding the Bank’s interest rate contracts is provided below in the section entitled “Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management.”

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. Many of the Company’s accounting policies require significant judgment regarding valuation of assets and liabilities and/or significant interpretation of specific accounting guidance. A more complete description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders which is Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the May 7, 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Many of the Company’s assets and liabilities are recorded using various techniques that require significant judgment as to recoverability. The collectibility of loans is reflected through the Company’s estimate of the allowance for loan losses. The Company performs periodic and systematic detailed reviews of its lending portfolio to assess overall collectibility. In addition, certain assets and liabilities are reflected at their estimated fair value in the consolidated financial statements. Such amounts are based on either quoted market prices or estimated values derived from dealer quotes used by the Company, market comparisons or internally generated modeling techniques. The Company’s internal models generally involve present value of cash flow techniques. The various techniques are discussed in greater detail elsewhere in this management’s discussion and analysis and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is discussed in Note (6) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Quarterly Report.

Results of Operations

Summary. Net earnings were $2.624 million or $0.47 basic and diluted net earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to $2.551 million or $0.45 basic and diluted net earnings per share for the same period one year ago. The increase in second quarter earnings is attributable to a credit in the provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to an expense in the provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and an increase in non-interest income, which were partially offset by a decrease in net interest income and an increase in non-interest expense.

The annualized return on average assets was 1.01% for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to 1.00% for the same period one year ago, and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 10.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to 11.08% for the same period one year ago.

Year-to-date net earnings as of June 30, 2015 were $5.0 million, or $0.89 basic net earnings per share and $0.88 diluted net earnings per share, as compared to $5.1 million, or $0.91 basic and diluted net earnings per share for the same period one year ago. The decrease in year-to-date earnings is primarily attributable to the credit to the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 being less than the credit to the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and an increase in non-interest expense, which were partially offset by an increase in non-interest income and an increase in net interest income, as discussed below.

The annualized return on average assets was 0.96% for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to 1.01% for the same period one year ago, and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 9.69% for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to 11.33% for the same period one year ago.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income, the major component of the Company’s net earnings, was $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $8.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to a $222,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities due to a $25.7 million decrease in the average outstanding balance of available for sale securities during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago.

Interest income was $9.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to a $222,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities due to a $25.7 million decrease in the average outstanding balance of available for sale securities during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, average loans increased $40.0 million to $659.7 million from $619.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, average investment securities available for sale decreased $25.7 million to $269.5 million from $295.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The average yield on loans for the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 4.46% and 4.85%, respectively. The average yield on investment securities available for sale was 3.55% for the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The average yield on earning assets for the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 4.14% and 4.34%, respectively.

Interest expense was $875,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in interest expense was the result of lower cost of funds and reductions in certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings. The average rate paid on interest-bearing checking and savings accounts was 0.10% for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to 0.13% for the same period one year ago. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit was 0.51% for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, as compared to 0.58% for the same period one year ago. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 0.49% for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to 0.59% for the same period one year ago. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, average certificates of deposit decreased $33.3 million to $177.0 million from $210.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. Average FHLB borrowings decreased $15.0 million to $50.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 from $65.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

The following table sets forth for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding, the interest incurred on such amounts and the average rate earned or incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, and the net yield on total average interest-earning assets for the same periods. Yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders’ equity. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments have been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 37.30% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 32.30% for federal tax exempt securities. Non-accrual loans and the interest income that was recorded on non-accrual loans, if any, are included in the yield calculations for loans in all periods reported.

	Three months ended						Three months ended
	June 30, 2015						June 30, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance			Interest		Yield / Rate	Average Balance			Interest		Yield / Rate
Interest-earning assets:

Loans receivable	$	659,712			7,333	4.46%	$	619,675			7,491	4.85%
Investments - taxable		91,695			563	2.46%		128,907			777	2.42%
Investments - nontaxable*		182,306			1,872	4.12%		171,603			1,882	4.40%
Other		12,472			7	0.23%		18,060			12	0.27%

Total interest-earning assets		946,185			9,775	4.14%		938,245			10,162	4.34%

Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		46,452						47,399
Allowance for loan losses		(10,827	)					(13,018	)
Other assets		56,089						52,362

Total assets	$	1,037,899					$	1,024,988


Interest-bearing liabilities:

NOW, MMDA & savings deposits	$	417,573			106	0.10%	$	392,186			125	0.13%
Time deposits		176,997			226	0.51%		210,251			303	0.58%
FHLB borrowings		50,000			433	3.47%		65,000			549	3.39%
Trust preferred securities		20,619			99	1.93%		20,619			97	1.89%
Other		44,702			11	0.10%		45,597			11	0.10%

Total interest-bearing liabilities		709,891			875	0.49%		733,653			1,085	0.59%

Non-interest bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Demand deposits		221,933						195,383
Other liabilities		3,938						3,564
Shareholders' equity		102,137						92,388

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	1,037,899					$	1,024,988

Net interest spread				$	8,900	3.65%				$	9,077	3.75%

Net yield on interest-earning assets						3.77%						3.88%

Taxable equivalent adjustment
Investment securities				$	584					$	586

Net interest income				$	8,316					$	8,491

*Includes U.S. Government agency securities that are non-taxable for state income tax purposes of $37.4 million in 2015 and $25.4 million in 2014. Tax rates of 5.00% and 6.00% were used to calculate the tax equivalent yield on these securities in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Year-to-date net interest income as of June 30, 2015 was $17.0 million compared to $16.9 million for the same period one year ago. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to a decrease in interest expense due to a reduction in the cost of funds and reductions in certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings, which was partially offset by a decrease in interest income on investment securities due to a decrease in the average outstanding balance of available for sale securities during the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago.

Interest income was $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $19.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to a $389,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities due to a $26.3 million decrease in the average outstanding balance of available for sale securities during the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, average loans increased $38.6 million to $657.2 million from $618.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, average investment securities available for sale decreased $26.3 million to $270.8 million from $297.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The average yield on loans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 4.58% and 4.86%, respectively. The average yield on investment securities available for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 3.62% and 3.56%, respectively. The average yield on earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 4.24% and 4.35%, respectively.

Interest expense was $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in interest expense was the result of lower cost of funds and reductions in certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings. The average rate paid on interest-bearing checking and savings accounts was 0.10% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to 0.13% for the same period one year ago. The average rate paid on certificates of deposits was 0.53% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to 0.60% for the same period one year ago. Average certificates of deposit decreased $33.2 million to $181.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 from $214.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Average FHLB borrowings decreased $15.0 million to $50.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 from $65.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

The following table sets forth for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding, the interest incurred on such amounts and the average rate earned or incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, and the net yield on total average interest-earning assets for the same periods. Yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders’ equity. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments have been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 37.30% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 32.30% for federal tax exempt securities. Non-accrual loans and the interest income that was recorded on non-accrual loans, if any, are included in the yield calculations for loans in all periods reported.

	Six months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2015						June 30, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance			Interest		Yield / Rate	Average Balance			Interest		Yield / Rate
Interest-earning assets:

Loans receivable	$	657,234			14,926	4.58%	$	618,574			14,893	4.86%
Investments - taxable		94,404			1,185	2.53%		131,494			1,587	2.43%
Investments - nontaxable*		180,963			3,804	4.24%		171,046			3,795	4.47%
Other		14,625			17	0.23%		19,359			24	0.25%

Total interest-earning assets		947,226			19,932	4.24%		940,473			20,299	4.35%

Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		45,387						45,403
Allowance for loan losses		(10,963	)					(13,307	)
Other assets		55,453						49,579

Total assets	$	1,037,103					$	1,022,148


Interest-bearing liabilities:

NOW, MMDA & savings deposits	$	418,598			218	0.11%	$	389,248			251	0.13%
Time deposits		181,606			474	0.53%		214,825			637	0.60%
FHLB borrowings		50,000			851	3.43%		65,000			1,094	3.39%
Trust preferred securities		20,619			196	1.92%		20,619			193	1.89%
Other		43,178			21	0.10%		44,582			21	0.09%

Total interest-bearing liabilities		714,001			1,760	0.50%		734,274			2,196	0.60%

Non-interest bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Demand deposits		217,866						193,985
Other liabilities		2,196						2,558
Shareholders' equity		103,040						91,331

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	1,037,103					$	1,022,148

Net interest spread				$	18,172	3.74%				$	18,103	3.75%

Net yield on interest-earning assets						3.87%						3.88%

Taxable equivalent adjustment
Investment securities				$	1,173					$	1,178

Net interest income				$	16,999					$	16,925

*Includes U.S. Government agency securities that are non-taxable for state income tax purposes of $35.6 million in 2015 and $24.2 million in 2014. Tax rates of 5.00% and 6.00% were used to calculate the tax equivalent yield on these securities in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Changes in interest income and interest expense can result from variances in both volume and rates. The following table presents the impact on the Company’s tax equivalent net interest income resulting from changes in average balances and average rates for the periods indicated. The changes in interest due to both volume and rate have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

	Three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to three months ended June 30, 2014							Six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to six months ended June 30, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Changes in average volume			Changes in average rates		Total Increase (Decrease)		Changes in average volume			Changes in average rates		Total Increase (Decrease)
Interest income:
Loans: Net of unearned income	$	464		(622	)	(158	)	$	904		(871	)	33
Investments - taxable		(227	)	13		(214	)		(457	)	55		(402	)
Investments - nontaxable		114		(124	)	(10	)		214		(205	)	9
Other		(4	)	(1	)	(5	)		(6	)	(1	)	(7	)
Total interest income		347		(734	)	(387	)		655		(1,022	)	(367	)

Interest expense:
NOW, MMDA & savings deposits		7		(26	)	(19	)		17		(50	)	(33	)
Time deposits		(46	)	(31	)	(77	)		(92	)	(71	)	(163	)
FHLB borrowings		(127	)	11		(116	)		(253	)	10		(243	)
Trust preferred securities		-		2		2			-		3		3
Other		-		-		-			(1	)	1		0
Total interest expense		(166	)	(44	)	(210	)		(329	)	(107	)	(436	)
Net interest income	$	513		(690	)	(177	)	$	984		(915	)	69

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was a credit of $214,000, as compared to an expense of $67,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in the provision for loan losses is primarily attributable to a $3.3 million reduction in non-accrual loans from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015 and a $119,000 reduction in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period one year ago.

	Net charge-offs/(recoveries)											Net charge-offs/(recoveries) as a percent of average loans outstanding
	Six months ended June 30,					Years ended December 31,						Six months ended June 30,		Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014		2014		2013	2012	2011	2010	2015	2014	2014	2013	2012	2011	2010
Real estate loans
Construction and land development	$	50		(22	)	456		400	4,200	6,923	10,135	0.09%	-0.04%	0.78%	0.58%	4.99%	6.40%	6.84%
Single-family residential		390		134		237		1,613	814	2,049	2,853	0.19%	0.07%	0.12%	0.82%	0.39%	0.91%	1.21%
Single-family residential -
Banco de la Gente stated income		37		123		174		131	668	675	425	0.08%	0.25%	0.36%	0.26%	1.25%	1.23%	0.77%
Commercial		52		(30	)	119		395	563	1,247	753	0.02%	-0.01%	0.05%	0.20%	0.27%	0.59%	0.35%
Multifamily and farmland		-		-		-		-	-	-	-	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Total real estate loans		529		205		986		2,539	6,245	10,894	14,166	0.10%	0.04%	0.18%	0.48%	1.12%	1.80%	2.14%
		-		-		-		-	-	-	-
Loans not secured by real estate
Commercial loans		(38	)	167		376		458	451	193	1,668	-0.05%	0.26%	0.53%	0.73%	0.75%	0.34%	2.61%
Farm loans		-		-		-		-	-	-	-	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Consumer loans (1)		172		172		358		509	409	434	524	1.73%	1.81%	3.63%	5.27%	4.00%	4.05%	4.40%
All other loans		-		-		-		-	-	-	-	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Total loans	$	663		544		1,720		3,506	7,105	11,521	16,358	0.10%	0.09%	0.27%	0.57%	1.10%	1.65%	2.16%

Provision for loan losses for the period	$	(41	)	(282	)	(699	)	2,584	4,924	12,632	16,438

Allowance for loan losses at end of period	$	10,378		12,675		11,082		13,501	14,423	16,604	15,493

Total loans at end of period	$	666,767		633,336		651,891		620,960	619,974	670,497	726,160

Non-accrual loans at end of period	$	7,596		10,921		10,728		13,836	17,630	21,785	40,062

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of
total loans outstanding at end of period		1.56%		2.00%		1.70%		2.17%	2.33%	2.48%	2.13%

Non-accrual loans as a percent of
total loans outstanding at end of period		1.14%		1.72%		1.65%		2.23%	2.84%	3.25%	5.52%

(1) The loss ratio for consumer loans is elevated because overdraft charge-offs related to DDA and NOW accounts are reported in consumer loan charge-offs and recoveries. The net overdraft charge-offs are not considered material and are therefore not shown separately.

Non-Interest Income. Total non-interest income was $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $185,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income and a $83,000 increase in mortgage banking income. The $185,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income is primarily due to a $67,000 increase in net gains on other real estate owned properties, a $41,000 increase in income from Peoples Investment Services, a $33,000 increase in income from Real Estate Advisory Services and a $26,000 increase in net appraisal management fee income from Community Bank Real Estate Solutions.

Non-interest income was $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $575,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income and a $218,000 increase in mortgage banking income, which were partially offset by a $181,000 decrease in service charges and fees. The $575,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income is primarily due to $166,000 in net gains on other real estate owned properties for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to $150,000 in net losses and write-downs on other real estate owned properties for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Non-Interest Expense. Total non-interest expense was $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to a $175,000 increase in other non-interest expenses; which was primarily due to a $50,000 increase in foreclosed property expense, a $32,000 increase in marketing expense, a $23,000 increase in debit card expense and a $20,000 increase in legal fees during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Non-interest expense was $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to $16.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to a $603,000 increase in salaries and benefits expense resulting primarily from an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees and annual salary increases combined with a $313,000 increase in other non-interest expenses primarily due to a $99,000 increase in foreclosed property expense, a $44,000 increase in marketing expense, a $44,000 increase in legal fees and a $40,000 increase in debit card expense, during the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Income Taxes. The Company reported income tax expense of $866,000 and $916,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This represented an effective tax rate of 25% and 26% for the respective periods.

The Company reported income tax expense of $1.5 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This represented an effective tax rate of 24% and 26% for the respective periods.

Analysis of Financial Condition

Investment Securities. Available for sale securities were $273.5 million at June 30, 2015, compared to $281.1 million at December 31, 2014. Average investment securities available for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2015 were $269.5 million, compared to $287.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Loans. At June 30, 2015, loans were $666.8 million, compared to $651.9 million at December 31, 2014. The increase in loans is primarily attributable to a $8.9 million increase in commercial loans not secured by real estate and a $3.1 million increase in commercial real estate loans. Loans originated or renewed during the six months ended June 30, 2015, of approximately $80.9 million, were partially offset by paydowns and payoffs of existing loans. Average loans represented 69% and 66% of average earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company had $2.1 million and $1.4 million in mortgage loans held for sale as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, which is dependent upon the real estate market. Real estate mortgage loans include both commercial and residential mortgage loans. At June 30, 2015, the Company had $103.2 million in residential mortgage loans, $91.3 million in home equity loans and $302.4 million in commercial mortgage loans, which include $242.8 million secured by commercial property and $59.6 million secured by residential property. Residential mortgage loans include $57.9 million made to customers in the Company’s traditional banking offices and $45.3 million in mortgage loans originated in the Company’s Latino banking offices. All residential mortgage loans are originated as fully amortizing loans, with no negative amortization.

At June 30, 2015, the Company had $60.0 million in construction and land development loans. The following table presents a breakout of these loans.

(Dollars in thousands)
	Number of Loans	Balance Outstanding		Non-accrual Balance
Land acquisition and development - commercial purposes	62	$	11,355	$	32
Land acquisition and development - residential purposes	257		28,995		514
1 to 4 family residential construction	72		14,133		-
Commercial construction	8		5,583		-
Total construction and land development	399	$	60,066	$	546

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses reflects management’s assessment and estimate of the risks associated with extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan portfolio. The Bank periodically analyzes the loan portfolio in an effort to review asset quality and to establish an allowance for loan losses that management believes will be adequate in light of anticipated risks and loan losses. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, size, quality and risk of loans in the portfolio are reviewed. Other factors considered are:

·	the Bank’s loan loss experience;

·	the amount of past due and non-performing loans;

·	specific known risks;

·	the status and amount of other past due and non-performing assets;

·	underlying estimated values of collateral securing loans;

·	current and anticipated economic conditions; and

·	other factors which management believes affect the allowance for potential credit losses.

Management uses several measures to assess and monitor the credit risks in the loan portfolio, including a loan grading system that begins upon loan origination and continues until the loan is collected or collectability becomes doubtful. Upon loan origination, the Bank’s originating loan officer evaluates the quality of the loan and assigns one of eight risk grades. The loan officer monitors the loan’s performance and credit quality and makes changes to the credit grade as conditions warrant. When originated or renewed, all loans over a certain dollar amount receive in-depth reviews and risk assessments by the Bank’s Credit Administration. Before making any changes in these risk grades, management considers assessments as determined by the third party credit review firm (as described below), regulatory examiners and the Bank’s Credit Administration. Any issues regarding the risk assessments are addressed by the Bank’s senior credit administrators and factored into management’s decision to originate or renew the loan. The Bank’s Board of Directors reviews, on a monthly basis, an analysis of the Bank’s reserves relative to the range of reserves estimated by the Bank’s Credit Administration.

As an additional measure, the Bank engages an independent third party to review the underwriting, documentation and risk grading analyses. This independent third party reviews and evaluates loan relationships greater than $1.0 million, excluding loans in default, and loans in process of litigation or liquidation. The third party’s evaluation and report is shared with management and the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Management considers certain commercial loans with weak credit risk grades to be individually impaired and measures such impairment based upon available cash flows and the value of the collateral. Allowance or reserve levels are estimated for all other graded loans in the portfolio based on their assigned credit risk grade, type of loan and other matters related to credit risk.

Management uses the information developed from the procedures described above in evaluating and grading the loan portfolio. This continual grading process is used to monitor the credit quality of the loan portfolio and to assist management in estimating the allowance for loan losses. The provision for loan losses charged or credited to earnings is based upon management’s judgment of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level appropriate to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The amount each quarter is dependent upon many factors, including growth and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, delinquencies, management’s assessment of loan portfolio quality, the value of collateral, and other macro-economic factors and trends. The evaluation of these factors is performed quarterly by management through an analysis of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is comprised of three components: specific reserves, general reserves and unallocated reserves. After a loan has been identified as impaired, management measures impairment. When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the amount of the impairment is recorded as a specific reserve. These specific reserves are determined on an individual loan basis based on management’s current evaluation of the Bank’s loss exposure for each credit, given the appraised value of any underlying collateral. Loans for which specific reserves are provided are excluded from the general allowance calculations as described below.

The general allowance reflects reserves established under GAAP for collective loan impairment. These reserves are based upon historical net charge-offs using the greater of the last two, three, four or five years’ loss experience. This charge-off experience may be adjusted to reflect the effects of current conditions. The Bank considers information derived from its loan risk ratings and external data related to industry and general economic trends in establishing reserves.

The unallocated allowance is determined through management’s assessment of probable losses that are in the portfolio but are not adequately captured by the other two components of the allowance, including consideration of current economic and business conditions and regulatory requirements. The unallocated allowance also reflects management’s acknowledgement of the imprecision and subjectivity that underlie the modeling of credit risk. Due to the subjectivity involved in determining the overall allowance, including the unallocated portion, the unallocated portion may fluctuate from period to period based on management’s evaluation of the factors affecting the assumptions used in calculating the allowance.

Effective December 31, 2012, stated income mortgage loans from the Banco de la Gente division of the Bank were analyzed separately from other single family residential loans in the Bank’s loan portfolio. These loans are first mortgage loans made to the Latino market, primarily in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. These loans are non-traditional mortgages in that the customer normally did not have a credit history, so all credit information was accumulated by the loan officers. These loans were made as stated income loans rather than full documentation loans because the customer may not have had complete documentation on the income supporting the loan.

Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examinations. Management believes it has established the allowance for credit losses pursuant to GAAP, and has taken into account the views of its regulators and the current economic environment. Management considers the allowance for loan losses adequate to cover the estimated losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio as of the date of the financial statements. Although management uses the best information available to make evaluations, significant future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions, thus adversely affecting the operating results of the Company.

There were no significant changes in the estimation methods or fundamental assumptions used in the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014. Revisions, estimates and assumptions may be made in any period in which the supporting factors indicate that loss levels may vary from the previous estimates.

The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2015 was $10.4 million or 1.56% of total loans, compared to $11.1 million or 1.70% of total loans at December 31, 2014.

The following table presents the percentage of loans assigned to each risk grade at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	Percentage of Loans
	By Risk Grade
Risk Grade	6/30/2015	12/31/2014
Risk Grade 1 (Excellent Quality)	1.91%	2.18%
Risk Grade 2 (High Quality)	24.60%	22.30%
Risk Grade 3 (Good Quality)	49.96%	50.76%
Risk Grade 4 (Management Attention)	16.37%	16.54%
Risk Grade 5 (Watch)	4.20%	4.62%
Risk Grade 6 (Substandard)	2.73%	3.30%
Risk Grade 7 (Doubtful)	0.00%	0.00%
Risk Grade 8 (Loss)	0.00%	0.00%

At June 30, 2015, including non-accrual loans, there were six relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Watch risk grade (which totaled $14.0 million) and one relationship exceeding $1.0 million in the Substandard risk grade (which totaled $1.3 million). There was one relationship with loans in both the Watch and Substandard risk grades, which totaled $1.2 million for loans in both risk grades combined.

Non-performing Assets. Non-performing assets totaled $11.1 million at June 30, 2015 or 1.07% of total assets, compared to $12.7 million or 1.22% of total assets at December 31, 2014. Non-accrual loans were $7.6 million at June 30, 2015 and $10.7 million at December 31, 2014. As a percentage of total loans outstanding, non-accrual loans were 1.14% at June 30, 2015, compared to 1.65% at December 31, 2014. Non-accrual loans include $7.0 million in commercial and residential mortgage loans, $546,000 in construction and land development loans and $177,000 in other loans at June 30, 2015, compared to $6.6 million in commercial and residential mortgage loans, $3.9 million in construction and land development loans and $251,000 in other loans at December 31, 2014. Loans 90 days past due and still accruing amounted to $100,000 at June 30, 2015. The Bank did not have any loans 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2014. Other real estate totaled $3.4 million at June 30, 2015, compared to $2.0 million at December 31, 2014.

Deposits. Total deposits at June 30, 2015 were $808.8 million compared to $814.7 million at December 31, 2014. Core deposits, which include non-interest bearing demand deposits, NOW, MMDA, savings and non-brokered certificates of deposit of denominations less than $250,000, were $768.3 million at June 30, 2015 as compared to $755.8 million at December 31, 2014. Certificates of deposit in amounts of $250,000 or more totaled $33.3 million at June 30, 2015, as compared to $47.9 million at December 31, 2014. At June 30, 2015, brokered deposits were $7.3 million as compared to $11.1 million at December 31, 2014. Brokered deposits outstanding as of June 30, 2015 had a weighted average rate of 0.10% with a weighted average original term of 13 months as compared to brokered deposits outstanding at December 31, 2014, which had a weighted average rate of 0.13% with a weighted average original term of 11 months.

Borrowed Funds. Borrowings from the FHLB totaled $50.0 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The average balance of FHLB borrowings for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $50.0 million, compared to $63.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The FHLB borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2015 had interest rates ranging from 2.08% to 3.68% and maturity dates in 2018.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were $48.3 million at June 30, 2015 compared to $48.4 million at December 31, 2014.

Junior Subordinated Debentures (related to Trust Preferred Securities). In June 2006, the Company formed a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust, PEBK Capital Trust II (“PEBK Trust II”), which issued $20.0 million of guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in the Company’s junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures. All of the common securities of PEBK Trust II are owned by the Company. The proceeds from the issuance of the common securities and the trust preferred securities were used by PEBK Trust II to purchase $20.6 million of junior subordinated debentures of the Company, which pay a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 163 basis points. The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the junior subordinated debentures were used to repay in December 2006 the trust preferred securities issued in December 2001 by PEBK Capital Trust, a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust of the Company, and for general purposes. The debentures represent the sole asset of PEBK Trust II. PEBK Trust II is not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The trust preferred securities issued by PEBK Trust II accrue and pay quarterly at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR plus 163 basis points. The Company has guaranteed distributions and other payments due on the trust preferred securities to the extent PEBK Trust II does not have funds with which to make the distributions and other payments. The net combined effect of the trust preferred securities transaction is that the Company is obligated to make the distributions and other payments required on the trust preferred securities.

These trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon maturity of the debentures on June 28, 2036, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indenture. The Company has the right to redeem the debentures purchased by PEBK Trust II, in whole or in part, which became effective on June 28, 2011. As specified in the indenture, if the debentures are redeemed prior to maturity, the redemption price will be the principal amount plus any accrued but unpaid interest.

Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management. The objective of the Company’s Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk strategies is to identify and manage the sensitivity of net interest income to changing interest rates and to minimize the interest rate risk between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at various maturities. This is to be done in conjunction with the need to maintain adequate liquidity and the overall goal of maximizing net interest income.

The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by our Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”). ALCO meets quarterly and has the responsibility for approving asset/liability management policies, formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and/or earnings and reviewing the interest rate sensitivity of the Company. ALCO tries to minimize interest rate risk between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by attempting to minimize wide fluctuations in net interest income due to interest rate movements. The ability to control these fluctuations has a direct impact on the profitability of the Company. Management monitors this activity on a regular basis through analysis of its portfolios to determine the difference between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities.

The Company’s rate sensitive assets are those earning interest at variable rates and those with contractual maturities within one year. Rate sensitive assets therefore include both loans and available for sale securities. Rate sensitive liabilities include interest-bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, time deposits and borrowed funds. Average rate sensitive assets for the six months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $947.2 million, exceeding average rate sensitive liabilities of $714.0 million by $233.2 million.

The Company has an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. By using derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to credit and market risk. If the counterparty fails to perform, credit risk is equal to the extent of the fair-value gain in the derivative. The Company minimizes the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties that are reviewed periodically by the Company. The Company did not have any interest rate derivatives outstanding as of June 30, 2015.

Included in the rate sensitive assets are $291.3 million in variable rate loans indexed to prime rate subject to immediate repricing upon changes by the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”). The Company utilizes interest rate floors on certain variable rate loans to protect against further downward movements in the prime rate. At June 30, 2015, the Company had $187.2 million in loans with interest rate floors. The floors were in effect on $185.1 million of these loans pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes on these loans. The weighted average rate on these loans is 0.88% higher than the indexed rate on the promissory notes without interest rate floors.

Liquidity. The objectives of the Company’s liquidity policy are to provide for the availability of adequate funds to meet the needs of loan demand, deposit withdrawals, maturing liabilities and to satisfy regulatory requirements. Both deposit and loan customer cash needs can fluctuate significantly depending upon business cycles, economic conditions and yields and returns available from alternative investment opportunities. In addition, the Company’s liquidity is affected by off-balance sheet commitments to lend in the form of unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. As of June 30, 2015, such unfunded commitments to extend credit were $177.3 million, while commitments in the form of standby letters of credit totaled $4.2 million.

The Company uses several sources to meet its liquidity requirements. The primary source is core deposits, which includes demand deposits, savings accounts and non-brokered certificates of deposit of denominations less than $250,000. The Company considers these to be a stable portion of the Company’s liability mix and the result of on-going consumer and commercial banking relationships. As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s core deposits totaled $768.3 million, or 95% of total deposits.

The other sources of funding for the Company are through large denomination certificates of deposit, including brokered deposits, federal funds purchased, securities under agreements to repurchase and FHLB borrowings. The Bank is also able to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) on a short-term basis. The Company’s policies include the ability to access wholesale funding of up to 40% of total assets. The Company’s wholesale funding includes FHLB borrowings, FRB borrowings, brokered deposits, internet certificates of deposit and certificates of deposit issued to the State of North Carolina. The Company’s ratio of wholesale funding to total assets was 5.56% as of June 30, 2015.

The Bank has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 20% of the Bank’s total assets, with an outstanding balance of $50.0 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. At June 30, 2015, the carrying value of loans pledged as collateral to the FHLB totaled $122.7 million compared to $126.0 million at December 31, 2014. The remaining availability under the line of credit with the FHLB was $26.4 million at June 30, 2015 compared to $27.7 million at December 31, 2014. The Bank had no borrowings from the FRB at June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. FRB borrowings are collateralized by a blanket assignment on all qualifying loans that the Bank ownswhich are not pledged to the FHLB. At June 30, 2015, the carrying value of loans pledged as collateral to the FRB totaled $358.8 million compared to $340.5 million at December 31, 2014.

The Bank also had the ability to borrow up to $54.5 million for the purchase of overnight federal funds from six correspondent financial institutions as of June 30, 2015.

The liquidity ratio for the Bank, which is defined as net cash, interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold and certain investment securities, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities was 29.26% at June 30, 2015 and 31.76% at December 31, 2014. The minimum required liquidity ratio as defined in the Bank’s Asset/Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management Policy was 10% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company’s contractual obligations and other commitments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized in the table below. The Company’s contractual obligations include the repayment of principal and interest related to FHLB advances and junior subordinated debentures, as well as certain payments under current lease agreements. Other commitments include commitments to extend credit. Because not all of these commitments to extend credit will be drawn upon, the actual cash requirements are likely to be significantly less than the amounts reported for other commitments below.

(Dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Contractual Cash Obligations
Long-term borrowings	$	50,000	50,000
Junior subordinated debentures		20,619	20,619
Operating lease obligations		4,294	4,585
Total	$	74,913	75,204
Other Commitments
Commitments to extend credit	$	177,338	168,733
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written		4,150	3,911
Total	$	181,488	172,644

The Company enters into derivative contracts from time to time to manage various financial risks. A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its cash flows, and therefore its value, by reference to an underlying instrument, index or referenced interest rate. Derivative contracts are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet with the fair value representing the net present value of expected future cash receipts or payments based on market interest rates as of the balance sheet date. Derivative contracts are written in amounts referred to as notional amounts, which only provide the basis for calculating payments between counterparties and are not a measure of financial risk. Further discussions of derivative instruments are included above in the section entitled “Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management”.

Capital Resources. Shareholders’ equity was $100.4 million, or 9.7% of total assets, as of June 30, 2015, compared to $93.0 million, or 8.9% of total assets, as of June 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to an increase in retained earnings and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from an increase in the unrealized gain on investment securities, which were partially offset by a decrease in common stock due to 71,750 shares of common stock being repurchased by the Company as of June 30, 2015 pursuant to the Company’s stock repurchase program implemented in September 2014.

Annualized return on average equity for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was 9.32% compared to 11.92% for the three months ended June 30, 2014. Total cash dividends paid on common stock were $341,000 and $227,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Board of Directors, at its discretion, can issue shares of preferred stock up to a maximum of 5,000,000 shares. The Board is authorized to determine the number of shares, voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights. The Board of Directors does not currently anticipate issuing any additional series of preferred stock.

In 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which up to $2 million will be allocated to repurchase the Company’s common stock. Any purchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program may be made periodically as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any repurchase of shares will be determined by the Company’s management, based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program may be suspended at any time or from time-to-time without prior notice. The Company has repurchased $1.4 million, or 71,750 shares of its common stock, under this program as of June 30, 2015.

In 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved its final rule on the Basel III capital standards, which implement changes to the regulatory capital framework for banking organizations. The Basel III capital standards, which became effective January 1, 2015, include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which will be phased in from 2015 to 2019. The new minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank under the final rules are as follows: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total risk based capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from previous rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% (unchanged from previous rules). An additional capital conservation buffer will be added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes beginning on January 1, 2016 at 0.625% and will be phased in through 2019 (increasing by 0.625% on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019). This will result in the following minimum ratios beginning in 2019: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. Under the final rules, institutions would be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained earnings that could be utilized for such actions.

Under the regulatory capital guidelines, financial institutions are currently required to maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, with a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater and a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% or greater, as required by Basel III capital standards referenced above. Tier 1 capital is generally defined as shareholders’ equity and trust preferred securities less all intangible assets and goodwill. Tier 1 capital at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 includes $20.0 million in trust preferred securities. The Company’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 15.03% and 15.33% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Total risk-based capital is defined as Tier 1 capital plus supplementary capital. Supplementary capital, or Tier 2 capital, consists of the Company’s allowance for loan losses, not exceeding 1.25% of the Company’s risk-weighted assets. Total risk-based capital ratio is therefore defined as the ratio of total capital (Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets. The Company’s total risk-based capital ratio was 16.33% and16.62 % at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital consists of common stock and retained earnings. The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.45% and 12.62% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Financial institutions are also required to maintain a leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 4.0% or greater. The Company’s Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 11.19% and 10.74% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The Bank’s Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 14.37% and 14.78% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 15.65% and 16.06% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Bank’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.37% and 14.78% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 10.68% and 10.33% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

A bank is considered to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0 % or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or greater and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater. Based upon these guidelines, the Bank was considered to be “well capitalized” at June 30, 2015.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act.

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

	On April 2, 2013, the Bank received notice that a lawsuit was filed against it in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, Lincoln County, North Carolina. The complaint alleges (i) breach of contract and the covenants of good faith and fair dealing by the Bank, (ii) conversion, (iii) unjust enrichment and (iv) violations of the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act in its assessment and collection of overdraft fees. It seeks the refund of overdraft fees, treble damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. The Plaintiff sought to have the lawsuit certified as a class action. On June 10, 2015, the North Carolina Business Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Bank on all claims and ordered the case dismissed with prejudice. The Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The Bank continues to believe that the allegations in the complaint are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit on appeal.

Item 1A.	Risk Factors

	Not required for smaller reporting companies.

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

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Total

Maximum

Number of

Number (or

Approximate

Purchased as

Dollar Value) of

Part of

Shares that

Total

Publicly

May Yet Be

Number of

Average

Announced

Purchased

Price Paid

Plans or

Under the Plans

Period

Purchased

per Share

Programs

or Programs (2)

April 1 - 30, 2015

689

18.67

1,917,648

May 1 - 31, 2015

326

18.64

678,654

June 1 - 30, 2015

364

18.49

578,377

Total

1,379

(1)

18.62

(1) The Company purchased 1,379 shares on the open market in the three months ended June 30, 2015 for its deferred compensation plan. All purchases were funded by participant contributions to the plan.

(2) Reflects dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized by the Company's Board of Directors in 2014.

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities

	Not applicable

Item 5.	Other Information

	Not applicable

Item 6.	Exhibits

	Exhibit (3)(i)(a)	Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to
		Exhibit (3)(i) to the Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange
		Commission on September 2, 1999

	Exhibit (3)(i)(b)	Articles of Amendment dated December 19, 2008, regarding the Series A
		Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(1) to the Form 8-K filed
		with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (3)(i)(c)	Articles of Amendment dated February 26, 2010, incorporated by reference to
		Exhibit (3)(2) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
		Commission on March 25, 2010

	Exhibit (3)(ii)	Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, incorporated by
		reference to Exhibit (3)(ii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on June 24, 2015

	Exhibit (4)	Specimen Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4) to the Form
		8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 1999

	Exhibit (10)(i)	Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between
		Peoples Bank and Tony W. Wolfe dated December 18, 2008, incorporated by
		reference to Exhibit (10)(a)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(ii)	Employment Letter Agreement dated December 23, 2008 between the Registrant
		and Joseph F. Beaman, Jr., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10(b)(i) to the
		Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29,
		2008

	Exhibit (10)(iii)	Amendment to Employment Agreement between Peoples Bank and Joseph F.
		Beaman, Jr. dated December 18, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
		(10)(b)(ii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
		on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(iv)	Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between
		Peoples Bank and Joseph F. Beaman, Jr. dated December 18, 2008, incorporated
		by reference to Exhibit (10)(b)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(v)	Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between
		Peoples Bank and William D. Cable, Sr. dated December 18, 2008, incorporated
		by reference to Exhibit (10)(c)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(vi)	Employment agreement dated January 22, 2015 between the Registrant and
		William D. Cable, Sr., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(c) to the Form 8-K
		filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2015

	Exhibit (10)(vii)	Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between
		Peoples Bank and Lance A. Sellers dated December 18, 2008, incorporated by
		reference to Exhibit (10)(d)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(viii)	Employment agreement dated January 22, 2015 between the Registrant and
		Lance A. Sellers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(a) to the Form 8-K
		filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2015

	Exhibit (10)(ix)	Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long
		Term Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(f) to the Form 10-K
		filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2000

	Exhibit (10)(x)	Amendment No. 1 to the Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. Omnibus Stock
		Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit
		(10)(e)(i) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
		on March 15, 2007

	Exhibit (10)(xi)	Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between
		Peoples Bank and A. Joseph Lampron, Jr. dated December 18, 2008, incorporated
		by reference to Exhibit (10)(f)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(xii)	Employment agreement dated January 22, 2015 between the Registrant and A.
		Joseph Lampron, Jr., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(b) to the Form 8-K
		filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2015

	Exhibit (10)(xiii)	Peoples Bank Directors' and Officers' Deferral Plan, incorporated by reference
		to Exhibit (10)(h) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
		Commission on March 28, 2002

	Exhibit (10)(xiv)	Rabbi Trust for the Peoples Bank Directors' and Officers' Deferral Plan,
		incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(i) to the Form 10-K filed with the
		Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2002

	Exhibit (10)(xv)	Description of Service Recognition Program maintained by Peoples Bank,
		incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(i) to the Form 10-K filed with the
		Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2003

	Exhibit (10)(xvi)	Capital Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2006, by and among
		the Registrant, PEBK Capital Trust II and Bear, Sterns Securities Corp.,
		incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(j) to the Form 10-Q filed with the
		Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2006

	Exhibit (10)(xvii)	Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of PEBK Capital Trust II, dated as of
		June 28, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(k) to the Form 10-Q filed
		with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2006

	Exhibit (10)(xviii)	Guarantee Agreement of the Registrant dated as of June 28, 2006, incorporated
		by reference to Exhibit (10)(l) to the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on November 13, 2006

	Exhibit (10)(xix)	Indenture, dated as of June 28, 2006, by and between the Registrant and LaSalle
		Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to Junior Subordinated Debt
		Securities Due September 15, 2036, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(m)
		to the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
		November 13, 2006

	Exhibit (10)(xx)	Form of Amended and Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Agreement
		between Peoples Bank and Directors Robert C. Abernethy, James S. Abernethy,
		Douglas S. Howard, John W. Lineberger, Jr., Gary E. Matthews, Dr. Billy L.
		Price, Jr., Larry E. Robinson, W. Gregory Terry, Dan Ray Timmerman, Sr. and
		Benjamin I. Zachary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(n) to the Form
		8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

	Exhibit (10)(xxi)	2009 Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan incorporated
		by reference to Exhibit (10)(o) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
		Exchange Commission on March 20, 2009

	Exhibit (14)	Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina,
		Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (14) to the Form 10-K filed with the
		Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2005

	Exhibit (31)(a)	Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to section 302 of the
		Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

	Exhibit (31)(b)	Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to section 302 of the
		Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

	Exhibit (32)	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
		906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

	Exhibit (101)	The following materials from the Company's 10-Q Report for the quarterly
		period ended June 30, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated
		Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, (iv) the
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the
		Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.*

		*Furnished, not filed.

SIGNATURES

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

		Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.



August 7, 2015		/s/ Lance A. Sellers
Date		Lance A. Sellers
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)



August 7, 2015		/s/ A. Joseph Lampron, Jr.
Date		A. Joseph Lampron, Jr.
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I Item 1. Financial Statements Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Item 4T. Controls and Procedures Part II. Other Information Part II Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds Part Of Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not Applicable Item 5. Other Information Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Item 5. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits

PEBK 10-Q Quarter ended June 30, 2015