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Flushing Financial Corp - 10-Q quarterly report FY2013 Q3


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

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

Commission file number 001-33013

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

11-3209278
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite E140, Lake Success, New York 11042
(Address of principal executive offices)

(718) 961-5400
(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.       X  Yes          No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).      X   Yes           No

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer __
Non-accelerated filer   __ 
Accelerated filer     _X__
Smaller reporting company  __

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2013 was 30,097,929.

 
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

  
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
ASSETS
      
Cash and due from banks
 $40,328  $40,425 
Securities available for sale:
        
Mortgage-backed securities ($12,004 and $24,911 at fair value pursuant to the fair value option at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
  785,210   720,113 
Other securities ($29,491 and $29,577 at fair value pursuant to the fair value option at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively)
  273,344   229,453 
Loans available for sale
  5,485   5,313 
Loans:        
Multi-family residential
  1,684,277   1,534,438 
Commercial real estate
  516,314   515,438 
One-to-four family ― mixed-use property
  595,435   637,353 
One-to-four family ― residential
  196,659   198,968 
Co-operative apartments
  10,165   6,303 
Construction
  4,645   14,381 
Small Business Administration
  8,003   9,496 
Taxi medallion
  5,088   9,922 
Commercial business and other
  364,069   295,076 
Net unamortized premiums and unearned loan fees
  11,483   12,746 
Allowance for loan losses
  (30,816)  (31,104)
Net loans
  3,365,322   3,203,017 
Interest and dividends receivable
  17,250   17,917 
Bank premises and equipment, net
  20,731   22,500 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock
  46,003   42,337 
Bank owned life insurance
  108,762   106,244 
Goodwill
  16,127   16,127 
Core deposit intangible
  117   468 
Other assets
  53,586   47,502 
Total assets
 $4,732,265  $4,451,416 
          
LIABILITIES
        
Due to depositors:
        
Non-interest bearing
 $180,661  $155,789 
Interest-bearing:
        
Certificate of deposit accounts
  1,242,317   1,253,229 
Savings accounts
  277,417   288,398 
Money market accounts
  191,247   148,618 
NOW accounts
  1,306,664   1,136,599 
Total interest-bearing deposits
  3,017,645   2,826,844 
Mortgagors' escrow deposits
  41,064   32,560 
Borrowed funds ($26,465 and $23,922 at fair value pursuant to the fair value option at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
  852,931   763,105 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
  165,300   185,300 
Other liabilities
  47,652   45,453 
Total liabilities
  4,305,253   4,009,051 
          
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
        
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; None issued)
  -   - 
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,530,595 shares issued at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; 30,092,744 shares and 30,743,329 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
  315   315 
Additional paid-in capital
  200,987   198,314 
Treasury stock, at average cost (1,437,851 shares and 787,266 shares at
        
September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
  (21,796)  (10,257)
Retained earnings
  255,687   241,856 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
  (8,181)  12,137 
Total stockholders' equity
  427,012   442,365 
          
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 $4,732,265  $4,451,416 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the three months
ended September 30,
  
For the nine months
ended September 30 ,
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Interest and dividend income
            
Interest and fees on loans
 $42,540  $44,857  $128,341  $137,540 
Interest and dividends on securities:
                
Interest
  7,135   8,120   21,263   23,796 
Dividends
  163   191   574   603 
Other interest income
  13   25   54   53 
Total interest and dividend income
  49,851   53,193   150,232   161,992 
                  
Interest expense
                
Deposits
  7,776   10,097   24,160   31,232 
Other interest expense
  5,090   5,513   17,645   17,545 
Total interest expense
  12,866   15,610   41,805   48,777 
                  
Net interest income
  36,985   37,583   108,427   113,215 
Provision for loan losses
  3,435   5,000   12,935   16,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  33,550   32,583   95,492   97,215 
                  
Non-interest income
                
Other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") charge
  (1,622)  -   (2,508)  (4,102)
Less: Non-credit portion of OTTI charge recorded in Other Comprehensive Income, before taxes
  706   -   1,089   3,326 
Net OTTI charge recognized in earnings
  (916)  -   (1,419)  (776)
Loan fee income
  (71)  731   1,354   1,831 
Banking services fee income
  415   411   1,258   1,275 
Net gain on sale of loans
  1   52   144   91 
Net gain from sale of securities
  96   96   2,972   96 
Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments
  (190)  825   (621)  (185)
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock dividends
  399   390   1,214   1,113 
Bank owned life insurance
  853   703   2,519   2,088 
Other income
  358   305   1,071   966 
Total non-interest income
  945   3,513   8,492   6,499 
                  
Non-interest expense
                
Salaries and employee benefits
  10,716   10,725   33,910   32,223 
Occupancy and equipment
  1,961   2,019   5,677   5,867 
Professional services
  1,247   1,546   4,380   4,821 
FDIC deposit insurance
  658   1,064   2,435   3,168 
Data processing
  1,042   1,016   3,184   3,043 
Depreciation and amortization
  737   810   2,238   2,429 
Other real estate owned/foreclosure expense
  417   887   1,529   2,194 
Other operating expenses
  2,272   2,676   8,329   8,773 
Total non-interest expense
  19,050   20,743   61,682   62,518 
                  
Income before income taxes
  15,445   15,353   42,302   41,196 
                  
Provision for income taxes
                
Federal
  4,593   4,543   12,717   12,403 
State and local
  1,431   1,445   3,781   3,662 
Total taxes
  6,024   5,988   16,498   16,065 
                  
Net income
 $9,421  $9,365  $25,804  $25,131 
                  
                  
Basic earnings per common share
 $0.32  $0.31  $0.86  $0.83 
Diluted earnings per common share
 $0.32  $0.31  $0.86  $0.82 
Dividends per common share
 $0.13  $0.13  $0.39  $0.39 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Comprehensive Income
            
Net income
 $9,421  $9,365  $25,804  $25,131 
Amortization of actuarial losses
  174   149   522   447 
Amortization of prior service credits
  (7)  (6)  (19)  (19)
OTTI charges included in income
  516   -   799   437 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in income
  (54)  (54)  (1,673)  (54)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net
  (1,729)  5,034   (19,947)  8,303 
Comprehensive income
 $8,321  $14,488  $5,486  $34,245 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
      
Net income
 $25,804  $25,131 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
        
Provision for loan losses
  12,935   16,000 
Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment
  2,238   2,429 
Net gain on sale of loans
  (144)  (91)
Net gain on sale of securities
  (2,972)  (96)
Amortization of premium, net of accretion of discount
  5,744   4,893 
Net loss from fair value adjustments
  621   185 
OTTI charge recognized in earnings
  1,419   776 
Income from bank owned life insurance
  (2,519)  (2,088)
Stock-based compensation expense
  2,916   2,864 
Deferred compensation
  (410)  (169)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles
  351   351 
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payment arrangements
  (339)  (111)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
  148   (592)
Decrease in prepaid FDIC assessment
  3,287   2,941 
Increase in other liabilities
  8,266   2,057 
(Increase) decrease in other assets
  (782)  1,964 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  56,563   56,444 
          
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
        
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
  (469)  (906)
Net purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York shares
  (3,666)  (4,757)
Purchases of securities available for sale
  (380,326)  (264,508)
Proceeds from sales and call of securities available for sale
  112,886   6,856 
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities available for sale
  123,746   121,215 
Net originations of loans
  (201,627)  (15,482)
Purchases of loans
  (452)  (3,456)
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
  3,408   1,261 
Proceeds from sale of delinquent loans
  25,217   33,092 
Net cash used in investing activities
  (321,283)  (126,685)
          
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
        
Net increase in non-interest bearing deposits
  24,872   30,331 
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits
  189,972   (73,417)
Net increase in mortgagors' escrow deposits
  8,504   6,079 
Net (repayments) proceeds from short-term borrowed funds
  (43,000)  19,000 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
  199,346   162,518 
Repayment of long-term borrowings
  (89,911)  (80,000)
Purchases of treasury stock
  (14,064)  (2,955)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payment arrangements
  339   111 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
  312   836 
Cash dividends paid
  (11,747)  (11,885)
Net cash provided by financing activities
  264,623   50,618 
          
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
  (97)  (19,623)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  40,425   55,721 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $40,328  $36,098 
          
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH  FLOW DISCLOSURE
        
Interest paid
 $40,944  $48,365 
Income taxes paid
  11,996   15,520 
Taxes paid if excess tax benefits were not tax deductible
  12,335   15,631 
Non-cash activities:
        
Loans transferred to real estate owned
  4,543   3,541 
Loans provided for the sale of real estate owned
  3,011   1,646 
Loans held for investment transferred to held for sale
  13,008   8,780 
Loans held for sale transferred to held for investment
  2,214   - 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
  
2012
 
        
Common Stock
      
Balance, beginning of period
 $315  $315 
No activity
  -   - 
Balance, end of period
 $315  $315 
Additional Paid-In Capital
        
Balance, beginning of period
 $198,314  $195,628 
Award of common shares released from Employee Benefit Trust (141,059 and 154,543 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  1,608   1,442 
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (120,014 and 113,272 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  161   317 
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (235,025 and 154,543 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  849   160 
Stock-based compensation activity, net
  (284)  670 
Stock-based income tax benefit
  339   111 
Balance, end of period
 $200,987  $198,328 
Treasury Stock
        
Balance, beginning of period
 $(10,257) $(7,355)
Purchases of shares outstanding (836,092 and 181,000 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively)
  (13,152)  (2,444)
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (176,656 and 142,222 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  2,338   1,686 
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (300,195 and 138,025 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  4,262   1,665 
Purchases of shares to fund options exercised (233,933 and 60,571 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  (4,075)  (835)
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (57,411 and 38,723 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  (912)  (511)
Balance, end of period
 $(21,796) $(7,794)
Retained Earnings
        
Balance, beginning of period
 $241,856  $223,510 
Net income
  25,804   25,131 
Cash dividends declared and paid on common shares ($0.39 per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  (11,747)  (11,885)
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (65,170 and 10,480 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  (126)  (37)
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (56,642 and 28,950 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  (100)  (97)
Balance, end of period
 $255,687  $236,622 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
        
Balance, beginning of period
 $12,137  $4,813 
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of taxes of approximately $15,482 and ($6,401) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
  (19,947)  8,303 
Amortization of actuarial losses, net of taxes of approximately ($405) and ($347) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
  522   447 
Amortization of prior service credits, net of taxes of approximately $15 and $10 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
  (19)  (19)
OTTI charges included in income, net of taxes of approximately ($620) and ($339) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
  799   437 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of approximately $1,299 and $42 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
  (1,673)  (54)
Balance, end of period
 $(8,181) $13,927 
          
Total Stockholders' Equity
 $427,012  $441,398 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
1.  
Basis of Presentation
 
Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Holding Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company. On February 28, 2013 the Holding Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the “Savings Bank”), merged with and into Flushing Commercial Bank (the “Merger”). Flushing Commercial Bank was the surviving entity of the Merger and its name was changed to Flushing Bank.  References herein to the “Bank” mean the Savings Bank (including its wholly owned subsidiary, Flushing Commercial Bank) prior to the Merger and the surviving entity after the Merger. The Holding Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Bank, Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, Flushing Service Corporation, and FSB Properties Inc., are collectively herein referred to as “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company.”
 
The Merger was the result of the combination of two entities under common control, and in accordance with ASC 805-50-30-5, the Bank measured the recognized assets and liabilities transferred at their carrying amounts (historical cost) for this transaction.
 
The primary business of the Holding Company is the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank. The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) include the collective results of the Company on a consolidated basis.
 
The Holding Company also owns Flushing Financial Capital Trust II, Flushing Financial Capital Trust III, and Flushing Financial Capital Trust IV (the “Trusts”), which are special purpose business trusts. The Trusts are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as the Company would not absorb the losses of the Trusts if losses were to occur.
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general practices within the banking industry. The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such presented periods of the Company.  Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10, Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements.  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
2.  
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates that are particularly susceptible to change in the near term are used in connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”), the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, the evaluation of the need for a valuation allowance of the Company’s deferred tax assets, the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on securities and the valuation of certain financial instruments. The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in these material estimates.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
3.  
Earnings Per Share
 
Earnings per share is computed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share,” which provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and as such should be included in the calculation of earnings per share.  Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding, which includes unvested participating securities. The Company’s unvested restricted stock unit awards are considered participating securities. Therefore, weighted average common shares outstanding used for computing basic earnings per common share includes common shares outstanding plus unvested restricted stock unit awards. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the additional dilutive effect of stock options outstanding during the period.  Common stock equivalents that are anti-dilutive are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share. The numerator for calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share is net income available to common shareholders.

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Earnings per common share has been computed based on the following:
 
   
For the three months ended
 September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
 September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Net income, as reported
 $9,421  $9,365  $25,804  $25,131 
Divided by:
                
Weighted average common shares outstanding
  29,773   30,432   30,143   30,434 
Weighted average common stock equivalents
  32   30   25   30 
Total weighted average common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents
  29,805   30,462   30,168   30,464 
                  
Basic earnings per common share
 $0.32  $0.31  $0.86  $0.83 
Diluted earnings per common share (1)
 $0.32  $0.31  $0.86  $0.82 
Dividend payout ratio
  40.6%  41.9%  45.3%  47.0%
 
(1)  
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, options to purchase 111,050 shares at an average exercise price of $19.56 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as they are anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, options to purchase 320,200 shares at an average exercise price of $18.33 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as they are anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, options to purchase 557,140 shares at an average exercise price of $17.62 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as they are anti-dilutive.
 
4.  
Debt and Equity Securities
 
The Company’s investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities are classified in one of the following three categories and accounted for accordingly: (1) trading securities, (2) securities available for sale and (3) securities held-to-maturity.

The Company did not hold any trading securities or securities held-to-maturity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale at September 30, 2013:

   
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Corporate
 $122,883  $125,922  $3,982  $943 
Municipals
  116,105   112,164   213   4,154 
Mutual funds
  21,631   21,631   -   - 
Other
  17,422   13,627   -   3,795 
Total other securities
  278,041   273,344   4,195   8,892 
REMIC and CMO
  524,071   525,819   10,464   8,716 
GNMA
  41,334   43,431   2,458   361 
FNMA
  204,573   201,909   3,089   5,753 
FHLMC
  13,899   14,051   272   120 
Total mortgage-backed securities
  783,877   785,210   16,283   14,950 
Total securities available for sale
 $1,061,918  $1,058,554  $20,478  $23,842 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Mortgage-backed securities shown in the table above include three private issue collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) that are collateralized by commercial real estate mortgages with amortized cost and market values totaling $14.6 million and $14.7 million, respectively, at September 30, 2013.  The remaining private issue mortgage-backed securities are backed by one-to-four family residential mortgage loans.
 
The following table shows the Company’s available for sale securities with gross unrealized losses and their fair value aggregated by category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2013:
 
   
Total
  
Less than 12 months
  
12 months or more
 
   
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Corporate
 $39,057  $943  $39,057  $943  $-  $- 
Municipals
  83,204   4,154   83,204   4,154   -   - 
Other
  5,767   3,795   -   -   5,767   3,795 
Total other securities
  128,028   8,892   122,261   5,097   5,767   3,795 
REMIC and CMO
  244,699   8,716   226,568   7,669   18,131   1,047 
GNMA
  9,524   361   9,524   361   -   - 
FNMA
  104,550   5,753   104,550   5,753   -   - 
FHLMC
  7,786   120   7,786   120   -   - 
                          
Total mortgage-backed securities
  366,559   14,950   348,428   13,903   18,131   1,047 
Total securities available for sale
 $494,587  $23,842  $470,689  $19,000  $23,898  $4,842 
 
OTTI losses on impaired securities must be fully recognized in earnings if an investor has the intent to sell the debt security or if it is more likely than not that the investor will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost. However, even if an investor does not expect to sell a debt security, the investor must evaluate the expected cash flows to be received and determine if a credit loss has occurred. In the event that a credit loss has occurred, only the amount of impairment associated with the credit loss is recognized in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amounts relating to factors other than credit losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) within Stockholders’ Equity. Additional disclosures regarding the calculation of credit losses as well as factors considered by the investor in reaching a conclusion that an investment is not other-than-temporarily impaired are required.
 
The Company reviewed each investment that had an unrealized loss at September 30, 2013. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on available for sale securities, that are deemed to be temporary, are recorded in AOCI, net of tax.  Unrealized losses that are considered to be other-than-temporary are split between credit related and noncredit related impairments, with the credit related impairment being recorded as a charge against earnings and the noncredit related impairment being recorded in AOCI, net of tax.
 
The Company evaluates its pooled trust preferred securities, included in the table above in the row labeled “Other”, using an impairment model through an independent third party, which includes evaluating the financial condition of each counterparty. For single issuer trust preferred securities, the Company evaluates the issuer’s financial condition. The Company evaluates its mortgage-backed securities by reviewing the characteristics of the securities and related collateral, including delinquency and foreclosure levels, projected losses at various loss severity levels and credit enhancement and coverage. In addition, private issue CMOs are evaluated using an impairment model through an independent third party. When an OTTI is identified, the portion of the impairment that is credit related is determined by management using the following methods: (1) for pooled trust preferred securities, the credit related impairment is determined by using a discounted cash flow model from an independent third party, with the difference between the present value of the projected cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security recorded as a credit related loss against earnings; (2) for mortgage-backed securities, credit related impairment is determined for each security by estimating losses based on a set of assumptions of the related collateral, which includes delinquency and foreclosure levels, projected losses at various loss severity levels, credit enhancement and coverage; and (3) for private issue CMOs, through an impairment model from an independent third party and then recording those estimated losses as a credit related loss against earnings.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Corporate:
The unrealized losses in Corporate securities at September 30, 2013 consist of losses on four Corporate securities. The unrealized losses were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
 
Municipals:
The unrealized losses in Municipal securities at September 30, 2013, consist of losses on 27 municipal securities. The unrealized losses were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
 
Other Securities:
The unrealized losses in Other Securities at September 30, 2013, consist of losses on one single issuer trust preferred security and two pooled trust preferred securities. The unrealized losses on such securities were caused by market interest volatility, a significant widening of credit spreads across markets for these securities and illiquidity and uncertainty in the financial markets. These securities are currently rated below investment grade. The pooled trust preferred securities do not have collateral that is subordinate to the classes the Company owns. The Company’s management evaluates these securities using an impairment model, through an independent third party, that is applied to debt securities. In estimating OTTI losses, management considers: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; (2) the current interest rate environment; (3) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, if applicable; and (4) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Additionally, management reviews the financial condition of the single issuer trust preferred security and each individual issuer within the pooled trust preferred securities. All of the issuers of the underlying collateral of the pooled trust preferred securities we reviewed are banks.
For each bank, our review included the following performance items:
 
 
§
Ratio of tangible equity to assets
 
§
Tier 1 Risk Weighted Capital
 
§
Net interest margin
 
§
Efficiency ratio for most recent two quarters
 
§
Return on average assets for most recent two quarters
 
§
Texas Ratio (ratio of non-performing assets plus assets past due over 90 days divided by tangible equity plus the reserve for loan losses)
 
§
Credit ratings (where applicable)
 
§
Capital issuances within the past year (where applicable)
 
§
Ability to complete Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assisted acquisitions (where applicable)
 
Based on the review of the above factors, we concluded that:
 
 
§
All of the performing issuers in our pools are well capitalized banks and do not appear likely to be closed by their regulators.
 
 
§
All of the performing issuers in our pools will continue as a going concern and will not default on their securities.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
In order to estimate potential future defaults and deferrals, we segregated the performing underlying issuers by their Texas Ratio. We then reviewed performing issuers with Texas Ratios in excess of 50%. The Texas Ratio is a key indicator of the health of the institution and the likelihood of failure. This ratio compares the problem assets of the institution to the institution’s available capital and reserves to absorb losses that are likely to occur in these assets. There was one issuer in our pooled trust preferred securities which had a Texas Ratio in excess of 50%. We assigned a 25% default rate to this issuer. All other issuers in our pooled trust preferred securities had a Texas Ratio below 50%.  We assigned a zero percent default rate to these issuers. Our analysis also assumed that issuers currently deferring would default with no recovery, and issuers that have defaulted will have no recovery.
 
We had an independent third party prepare a discounted cash flow analysis for each of these pooled trust preferred securities based on the assumptions discussed above. Other significant assumptions were: (1) two issuers totaling $21.5 million will prepay in the second quarter of 2015; (2) senior classes will not call the debt on their portions; and (3) use of the forward London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve. The cash flows were discounted at the effective rate for each security.
 
One of the pooled trust preferred securities is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest. The remaining pooled trust preferred security as well as the single issuer trust preferred security are both performing according to their terms.  The Company also owns a pooled trust preferred security that is carried under the fair value option, where the unrealized losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income – Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments.  This security is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest.
 
It is not anticipated at this time that the one single issuer trust preferred security and the two pooled trust preferred securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms; except for the pooled trust preferred securities for which the Company has stopped accruing interest as discussed above and, in the opinion of management based on the review performed at September 30, 2013, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider the one single issuer trust preferred security and the two pooled trust preferred securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company held five trust preferred issues which had a current credit rating of at least one rating below investment grade. Two of those issues are carried under the fair value option and therefore, changes in fair value are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income – Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments.

The following table details the remaining three trust preferred issues that were evaluated to determine if they were other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013. The class the Company owns in pooled trust preferred securities does not have any excess subordination.

                  
Deferrals/Defaults (1)
    
Issuer
Type
 
Class
  
Performing
Banks
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
  
Cumulative
Credit Related
OTTI
  
Actual as a
Percentage
of Original
Security
  
Expected
Percentage
of Performing
Collateral
  
Current
Lowest
Rating
 
(Dollars in thousands) 
                          
Single issuer
  n/a   1  $300  $287  $-  
None
  
None
  
BB-
 
Pooled issuer
  B1   17   5,617   2,880   2,196  23.4%  0.0%  C 
Pooled issuer
  C1   16   3,645   2,600   1,542  21.3%  1.5%  C 
Total
         $9,562  $5,767  $3,738          
 
(1)
Represents deferrals/defaults as a percentage of the original security and expected deferrals/defaults as a percentage of performing issuers.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

REMIC and CMO:
The unrealized losses in Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (“REMIC”) and CMO securities at September 30, 2013 consist of 11 issues from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), 15 issues from the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), three issues from the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and six private issues.
 
The unrealized losses on the REMIC and CMO securities issued by FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA and one private issue were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
 
The unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 on the remaining five REMIC and CMO securities issued by private issuers were caused by movements in interest rates, a significant widening of credit spreads across markets for these securities and illiquidity and uncertainty in the financial markets. Each of these securities has some level of credit enhancements and none are collateralized by sub-prime loans.  Currently, one of these securities is performing according to its terms, with four of these securities remitting less than the full principal amount due.  The principal loss for these four securities totaled $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  These losses were anticipated in the cumulative credit related OTTI charges recorded for these four securities.
 
Credit related impairment for mortgage-backed securities are determined for each security by estimating losses based on the following set of assumptions: (1) delinquency and foreclosure levels; (2) projected losses at various loss severity levels; and (3) credit enhancement and coverage. Based on these reviews, an OTTI charge was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013, an OTTI charge was recorded on three private issue CMOs of $1.6 million before tax, of which $0.9 million was charged against earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income and $0.7 million before tax ($0.4 million after-tax) was recorded in AOCI.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, an OTTI charge was recorded on four private issue CMOs of $2.5 million before tax, of which $1.4 million was charged against earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income and $1.1 million before tax ($0.6 million after-tax) was recorded in AOCI.
 
The portion of the above mentioned OTTI, recorded during the three and nine ended September 30, 2013, that was related to credit losses was calculated using the following significant assumptions:  (1) delinquency and foreclosure levels of 7% - 24%; (2) projected loss severity of 40% - 50%; (3) assumed default rates of 6% - 12% for the first 12 months, 2% - 10% for the next 12 months, 2% - 8% for the next six months, 2% - 6% for the next six months and 2% - 4% for the next 12 months and 2% thereafter; and (4) prepayment speeds of 6% - 10%.
 
It is not anticipated at this time that the one private issue CMO, for which an OTTI charge during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was not recorded, would be settled at a price that is less than the current amortized cost of the Company’s investment.  The security is performing according to its terms and in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms.  The Company does not have the intent to sell this security and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of the security’s amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the security.  Therefore, the Company did not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company held five private issue CMOs which had a current credit rating of at least one rating below investment grade.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table details the five private issue CMOs that were evaluated to determine if they were other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013:
 
            
Cumulative
OTTI
       
Current
                    
Average
 
   
Amortized
  
Fair
  
Outstanding
  
Charges
  
Year of
    
Lowest
  
Collateral Located in:
  
FICO
 
Security
  
Cost
  
Value
  
Principal
  
Recorded
  
Issuance
 
Maturity
 
Rating
  
CA
 
FL
 
VA
 
NY
 
NJ
 
TX
  
CO
  
Score
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
                              
                                           
1  $8,287  $8,179  $9,541  $3,966  2006 
05/25/36
 
Caa3
   42%      16%          718 
2   3,206   2,822   3,447   931  2006 
08/19/36
 D   55%              11%  740 
3   3,956   3,723   4,425   1,341  2006 
08/25/36
 D   36% 15%               711 
4   2,538   2,173   3,492   1,266  2006 
08/25/36
 D   41% 13%    13%    10%     687 
5   3,678   3,297   3,954   222  2006 
05/25/36
 
CC
   23%   
17%
 13% 
14%
       709 
Total
  $21,665  $20,194  $24,859  $7,726                               
 
GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC:
The unrealized losses in GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC securities at September 30, 2013 consist of losses on one GNMA security, 14 FNMA securities and one FHLMC security. The unrealized losses were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities.  Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.

The following table details gross unrealized losses recorded in AOCI and the ending credit loss amount on debt securities, as of September 30, 2013, for which the Company has recorded a credit related OTTI charge in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
  
Fair Value
  
Gross Unrealized
Losses Recorded
In AOCI
  
Cumulative
Credit OTTI
Losses
 
              
Private issued CMO's (1)
 $21,665  $20,194  $1,471  $3,185 
Trust preferred securities (1)
  9,262   5,480   3,782   3,738 
                  
Total
 $30,927  $25,674  $5,253  $6,923 
 
(1)  
The Company has recorded OTTI charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income on five private issue CMOs and two pooled trust preferred securities for which a portion of the OTTI is currently recorded in AOCI.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table represents the activity related to the credit loss component recognized in earnings on debt securities held by the Company for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in AOCI for the period indicated:

   
For the three months ended
 September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
 September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Beginning balance
 $6,193  $6,938  $6,178  $6,922 
                  
Recognition of actual losses
  (186)  (185)  (674)  (945)
OTTI charges due to credit loss recorded in earnings
  916   -   1,419   776 
Securities sold during the period
  -   -   -   - 
Securities where there is an intent to sell or requirement to sell
  -   -   -   - 
                  
Ending balance
 $6,923  $6,753  $6,923  $6,753 
 
The following table details the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s securities classified as available for sale at September 30, 2013, by contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
        
Due in one year or less
 $22,631  $22,631 
Due after one year through five years
  59,412   62,140 
Due after five years through ten years
  64,132   63,450 
Due after ten years
  131,866   125,123 
          
Total other securities
  278,041   273,344 
Mortgage-backed securities
  783,877   785,210 
          
Total securities available for sale
 $1,061,918  $1,058,554 
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold $5.9 million in corporate securities and recorded gross gains of $0.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold $68.5 million in mortgage-backed securities and $5.9 million in corporates securities and recorded gross gains of $3.3 million and gross losses of $0.5 million.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company sold $6.8 million in mortgage-backed securities and recorded gross gains of $119,000 and gross losses of $23,000.  The Company used the specific identification method to calculate gross gains and losses from the sale of securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale at December 31, 2012:

   
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. government agencies
 $31,409  $31,513  $104  $- 
Corporate
  83,389   87,485   4,096   - 
Municipals
  74,228   75,297   1,152   83 
Mutual funds
  21,843   21,843   -   - 
Other
  17,797   13,315   17   4,499 
Total other securities
  228,666   229,453   5,369   4,582 
REMIC and CMO
  453,468   474,050   23,690   3,108 
GNMA
  43,211   46,932   3,721   - 
FNMA
  168,040   175,929   7,971   82 
FHLMC
  22,562   23,202   640   - 
Total mortgage-backed securities
  687,281   720,113   36,022   3,190 
Total securities available for sale
 $915,947  $949,566  $41,391  $7,772 
 
Mortgage-backed securities shown in the table above include two private issue CMOs that are collateralized by commercial real estate mortgages with amortized cost and market values of $15.2 million and $15.7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2012.  The remaining private issue mortgage-backed securities are backed by one-to-four family residential mortgage loans.

The following table shows the Company’s available for sale securities with gross unrealized losses and their fair value, aggregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2012.
 
   
Total
  
Less than 12 months
  
12 months or more
 
   
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Municipals
 $9,782  $83  $9,782  $83  $-  $- 
Other
  5,064   4,499   -   -   5,064   4,499 
Total other securities
  14,846   4,582   9,782   83   5,064   4,499 
                          
REMIC and CMO
  64,126   3,108   40,651   155   23,475   2,953 
FNMA
  10,331   82   10,331   82   -   - 
Total mortgage-backed  securities
  74,457   3,190   50,982   237   23,475   2,953 
Total securities available for sale
 $89,303  $7,772  $60,764  $320  $28,539  $7,452 
 
5.           Loans
 
Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balance, net of any unearned income, charge-offs, deferred loan fees and costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest on loans is recognized on the accrual basis. The accrual of income on loans is generally discontinued when certain factors, such as contractual delinquency of 90 days or more, indicate reasonable doubt as to the timely collectability of such income. Uncollected interest previously recognized on non-accrual loans is reversed from interest income at the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status. A non-accrual loan can be returned to accrual status when contractual delinquency returns to less than 90 days delinquent. Subsequent cash payments received on non-accrual loans that do not bring the loan to less than 90 days delinquent are recorded on a cash basis. Subsequent cash payments can also be applied first as a reduction of principal until all principal is recovered and then subsequently to interest, if in management’s opinion, it is evident that recovery of all principal due is unlikely to occur. Net loan origination costs and premiums or discounts on loans purchased are amortized into interest income over the contractual life of the loans using the level-yield method. Prepayment penalties received on loans which pay in full prior to their scheduled maturity are included in interest income in the period they are collected.
 
 
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  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses at an amount, which in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available. In assessing the adequacy of the Company's allowance for loan losses, management considers various factors such as, the current fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans, the Company's historical loss experience, recent trends in losses, collection policies and collection experience, trends in the volume of non-performing and classified loans, changes in the composition and volume of the gross loan portfolio and local and national economic conditions. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) reviews and approves management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis.
 
The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. Increases and decreases in the allowance for loan losses other than charge-offs and recoveries are included in the provision for loan losses. When a loan or a portion of a loan is determined to be uncollectible, the portion deemed uncollectible is charged against the allowance and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The Company recognizes a loan as non-performing when the borrower has indicated the inability to bring the loan current, or due to other circumstances which, in the Company’s opinion, indicate the borrower will be unable to bring the loan current within a reasonable time. All loans classified as non-performing, which includes all loans past due 90 days or more, are classified as non-accrual unless there is, in the Company’s opinion, compelling evidence the borrower will bring the loan current in the immediate future. The Company’s management considers all non-accrual loans impaired. Appraisals and/or updated internal evaluations are obtained as soon as practical and before the loan become 90 days delinquent.
 
A loan is considered impaired when, based upon the most current information, the Company believes it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due, both principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The Company considers fair value of collateral dependent loans to be 85% of the appraised or internally estimated value of the property. Interest income on impaired loans is recorded on a cash basis. The loan balances of collateral dependent impaired loans are compared to the loan’s updated fair value. The balance which exceeds fair value is generally charged-off.
 
The Company reviews each impaired loan to determine if a charge-off is to be recorded or if a valuation allowance is to be allocated to the loan. The Company does not allocate a valuation allowance to loans for which we have concluded the current value of the underlying collateral will allow for recovery of the loan balance either through the sale of the loan or by foreclosure and sale of the property.
 
The Company evaluates the underlying collateral through a third party appraisal, or when a third party appraisal is not available, the Company will use an internal evaluation. The internal evaluations are performed using an income approach or a sales approach. The income approach is used for income producing properties and uses current revenues less operating expenses to determine the net cash flow of the property. Once the net cash flow is determined, the value of the property is calculated using an appropriate capitalization rate for the property. The sales approach uses comparable sales prices in the market.  When an internal evaluation is used, we place greater reliance on the income approach to value the collateral.
 
In preparing internal evaluations of property values, the Company seeks to obtain current data on the subject property from various sources, including: (1) the borrower; (2) copies of existing leases; (3) local real estate brokers and appraisers; (4) public records (such as for real estate taxes and water and sewer charges); (5) comparable sales and rental data in the market; (6) an inspection of the property; and (7) interviews with tenants. These internal evaluations primarily focus on the income approach and comparable sales data to value the property.
 
As of September 30, 2013, the Company utilized recent third party appraisals of the collateral to measure impairment for $75.0 million, or 82.8%, of collateral dependent impaired loans and used internal evaluations of the property’s value for $15.1 million, or 17.2%, of collateral dependent impaired loans.
 
The Company may restructure a loan to enable a borrower to continue making payments when it is deemed to be in the Company’s best long-term interest. This restructure may include reducing the interest rate or amount of the monthly payment for a specified period of time, after which the interest rate and repayment terms revert to the original terms of the loan. We classify these loans as Troubled Debt Restructured (“TDR”) when the Bank grants a concession to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
These restructurings have not included a reduction of principal balance. The Company believes that restructuring these loans in this manner will allow certain borrowers to become and remain current on their loans. All loans classified as TDR are considered impaired, however TDR loans which have been current for six consecutive months at the time they are restructured as TDR remain on accrual status and are not included as part of non-performing loans. Loans which were delinquent at the time they are restructured as a TDR are placed on non-accrual status and reported as non-performing loans until they have made timely payments for six consecutive months. Loans that are restructured as TDR but are not performing in accordance with the restructured terms are placed on non-accrual status and reported as non-performing loans.
 
The allocation of a portion of the allowance for loan losses for a performing TDR loan is based upon the present value of the future expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective rate, or for a non-performing TDR which is collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral. At September 30, 2013, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were modified as TDRs. The modification of loans to a TDR did not have a significant effect on our operating results, nor did it require a significant allocation of the allowance for loan losses.
 
There were no loans modified and classified as TDR during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
The following table shows loans modified and classified as TDR during the period incicated:
 
   
For the thee months
ended September 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
  
Balance
 
Modification description
         
One-to-four family - residential
  1  $400 
 Received a below market interest rate
Commercial business and other
  2   1,900 
 Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
Total
  3  $2,300  
 
The following table shows loans modified and classified as TDR during the periods indicated:
 
   
For the nine months
ended September 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
  
Balance
 
Modification description
         
         
Multi-family residential
  1  $413 
 Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
Commercial real estate
  2   761 
 Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  1   390 
 Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
One-to-four family - residential
  -   -  
Commercial business and other
  1   615 
 Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
    Total
  5  $2,179  
 
  
For the nine months
ended September 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
  
Balance
 
Modification description
        
        
Multi-family residential
  -  $-  
Commercial real estate
  3   5,300 
Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  3   1,200 
Received a below market interest rate
One-to-four family - residential
  1   400 
Received a below market interest rate
Commercial business and other
  2   1,900 
Received a below market interest rate and the loan amortization was extended
Total
  9  $8,800  
 
The recorded investment of each of the loans modified and classified to a TDR, presented in the table above, was unchanged as there was no principal forgiven in any of these modifications.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows our recorded investment for loans classified as TDR that are performing according to their restructured terms at the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2013
  
December 31, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
of contracts
  
Recorded
investment
  
Number
of contracts
  
Recorded
investment
 
              
Multi-family residential
  9  $2,812   8  $2,347 
Commercial real estate
  6   8,652   5   8,499 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  8   2,704   7   2,336 
One-to-four family - residential
  1   367   1   374 
Construction
  1   1,916   1   3,805 
Commercial business and other
  3   3,082   2   2,540 
                  
Total performing troubled debt restructured
  28  $19,533   24  $19,901 
 
The following table shows our recorded investment for loans classified as TDR that are not performing according to their restructured terms at the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2013
  
December 31, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
 of contracts
  
Recorded
investment
  
Number
 of contracts
  
Recorded
investment
 
              
Multi-family residential
  -  $-   2  $323 
Commercial real estate
  2   2,705   2   3,075 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  -   -   2   816 
Construction
  1   5,000   1   7,368 
                  
Total troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted
  3  $7,705   7  $11,582 
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were no loans classified as performing TDR transferred to non-performing TDR.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows our non-performing loans at the periods indicated:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
        
Loans ninety days or more past due and still accruing:
      
Multi-family residential
 $479  $- 
Commercial real estate
  298   - 
One-to-four family - residential
  15   - 
Commercial Business and other
  502   644 
Total
  1,294   644 
          
Non-accrual mortgage loans:
        
Multi-family residential
  17,999   13,095 
Commercial real estate
  10,653   15,640 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  9,854   16,553 
One-to-four family - residential
  13,229   13,726 
Co-operative apartments
  160   234 
Construction
  367   7,695 
Total
  52,262   66,943 
          
Non-accrual non-mortgage loans:
        
Small Business Administration
  -   283 
Commercial Business and other
  2,564   16,860 
Total
  2,564   17,143 
          
Total non-accrual loans
  54,826   84,086 
          
Total non-accrual loans and loans ninety days or more past due and still accruing
 $56,120  $84,730 
 
The table above does not include $5.0 million and $5.3 million of Substandard loans held for sale at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
The following is a summary of interest foregone on non-accrual loans and loans classified as TDR for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
 September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
 September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
   
(In thousands)
       
Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms
 $1,507  $2,177  $4,520  $6,650 
Less:  Interest income included in the results of operations
  225   251   959   1,136 
Total foregone interest
 $1,282  $1,926  $3,561  $5,514 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows an aged analysis of our recorded investment in loans at September 30, 2013:
 
(in thousands)
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
  
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
  
Greater
than
90 Days
  
Total Past
Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
 
                    
                    
Multi-family residential
 $15,471  $2,864  $17,999  $36,334  $1,647,943  $1,684,277 
Commercial real estate
  9,378   5,015   10,653   25,046   491,268   516,314 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  19,497   685   9,854   30,036   565,399   595,435 
One-to-four family - residential
  2,276   1,200   13,018   16,494   180,165   196,659 
Co-operative apartments
  -   -   160   160   10,005   10,165 
Construction loans
  -   -   367   367   4,278   4,645 
Small Business Administration
  148   -   -   148   7,855   8,003 
Taxi medallion
  -   -   -   -   5,088   5,088 
Commercial business and other
  -   -   773   773   363,296   364,069 
Total
 $46,770  $9,764  $52,824  $109,358  $3,275,297  $3,384,655 
 
The following table shows an aged analysis of our recorded investment in loans at December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
  
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
  
Greater
than
90 Days
  
Total Past
Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
 
   
(in thousands)
 
                    
Multi-family residential
 $24,059  $4,828  $13,095  $41,982  $1,492,456  $1,534,438 
Commercial real estate
  9,764   3,622   15,639   29,025   486,413   515,438 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  21,012   3,368   16,554   40,934   596,419   637,353 
One-to-four family - residential
  3,407   2,010   13,602   19,019   179,949   198,968 
Co-operative apartments
  -   -   234   234   6,069   6,303 
Construction loans
  2,462   -   7,695   10,157   4,224   14,381 
Small Business Administration
  404   -   283   687   8,809   9,496 
Taxi medallion
  -   -   -   -   9,922   9,922 
Commercial business and other
  2   5   15,601   15,608   279,468   295,076 
Total
 $61,110  $13,833  $82,703  $157,646  $3,063,729  $3,221,375 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2013:
 
(in thousands)
 
Multi-family
residential
  
Commercial
real estate
  
One-to-four
family -
 mixed-use
property
  
One-to-four
family -
residential
  
Co-operative
apartments
  
Construction
loans
  
Small Business
Administration
  
Taxi
medallion
  
Commercial
business and
other
  
Total
 
                                
Allowance for credit losses:
                              
Beginning balance
 $12,958  $5,884  $6,434  $2,099  $99  $196  $497  $4  $4,184  $32,355 
Charge-off's
  (710)  (171)  (645)  (4)  -   (2,374)  (89)  -   (1,193)  (5,186)
Recoveries
  90   -   58   11   -   -   17   -   36   212 
Provision
  (561)  (603)  76   (152)  -   2,443   71   (4)  2,165   3,435 
Ending balance
 $11,777  $5,110  $5,923  $1,954  $99  $265  $496  $-  $5,192  $30,816 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $265  $270  $649  $59  $-  $17  $-  $-  $166  $1,426 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $11,512  $4,840  $5,274  $1,895  $99  $248  $496  $-  $5,026  $29,390 
                                          
Financing Receivables:
                                        
Ending balance
 $1,684,277  $516,314  $595,435  $196,659  $10,165  $4,645  $8,003  $5,088  $364,069  $3,384,655 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $26,068  $24,738  $16,980  $15,120  $164  $2,341  $-  $-  $5,110  $90,521 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $1,658,209  $491,576  $578,455  $181,539  $10,001  $2,304  $8,003  $5,088  $358,959  $3,294,134 
 
The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
Multi-family
residential
  
Commercial
real estate
  
One-to-four
 family -
mixed-use
property
  
One-to-four
 family -
residential
  
Co-operative
apartments
  
Construction
loans
  
Small Business
Administration
  
Taxi
medallion
  
Commercial
business and
other
  
Total
 
                                
Allowance for credit losses:
                              
Beginning balance
 $12,065  $6,329  $5,786  $1,821  $100  $727  $656  $28  $3,387  $30,899 
Charge-off's
  (3,090)  (179)  (1,072)  (198)  (19)  (59)  (59)  -   (965)  (5,641)
Recoveries
  9   124   258   -   -   -   36   -   2   429 
Provision
  3,596   (397)  983   340   (33)  (602)  (54)  (18)  1,185   5,000 
Ending balance
 $12,580  $5,877  $5,955  $1,963  $48  $66  $579  $10  $3,609  $30,687 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $62  $385  $713  $95  $-  $50  $-  $-  $304  $1,609 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $12,518  $5,492  $5,242  $1,868  $48  $16  $579  $10  $3,305  $29,078 
                                          
Financing Receivables:
                                        
Ending balance
 $1,482,765  $527,337  $653,151  $202,291  $6,632  $16,319  $10,764  $13,103  $260,998  $3,173,360 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $23,049  $25,368  $31,208  $15,429  $237  $16,319  $1,404  $-  $25,300  $138,314 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $1,459,716  $501,969  $621,943  $186,862  $6,395  $-  $9,360  $13,103  $235,698  $3,035,046 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
 
(in thousands)
 
Multi-family
residential
  
Commercial
real estate
  
One-to-four
family -
mixed-use
property
  
One-to-four
family -
residential
  
Co-operative
apartments
  
Construction
loans
  
Small Business
Administration
  
Taxi
medallion
  
Commercial
business and
other
  
Total
 
                                
Allowance for credit losses:
                              
Beginning balance
 $13,001  $5,705  $5,960  $1,999  $46  $66  $505  $7  $3,815  $31,104 
Charge-off's
  (3,459)  (905)  (3,780)  (695)  (74)  (2,678)  (426)  -   (2,057)  (14,074)
Recoveries
  155   293   169   117   4   -   77   -   36   851 
Provision
  2,080   17   3,574   533   123   2,877   340   (7)  3,398   12,935 
Ending balance
 $11,777  $5,110  $5,923  $1,954  $99  $265  $496  $-  $5,192  $30,816 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $265  $270  $649  $59  $-  $17  $-  $-  $166  $1,426 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $11,512  $4,840  $5,274  $1,895  $99  $248  $496  $-  $5,026  $29,390 
                                          
Financing Receivables:
                                        
Ending balance
 $1,684,277  $516,314  $595,435  $196,659  $10,165  $4,645  $8,003  $5,088  $364,069  $3,384,655 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $26,068  $24,738  $16,980  $15,120  $164  $2,341  $-  $-  $5,110  $90,521 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $1,658,209  $491,576  $578,455  $181,539  $10,001  $2,304  $8,003  $5,088  $358,959  $3,294,134 
 
The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
Multi-family
 residential
  
Commercial
real estate
  
One-to-four
family -
mixed-use
property
  
One-to-four
family -
residential
  
Co-operative
apartments
  
Construction
loans
  
Small Business
Administration
  
Taxi
medallion
  
Commercial
business and
other
  
Total
 
                                
Allowance for credit losses:
                              
Beginning balance
 $11,267  $5,210  $5,314  $1,649  $80  $668  $987  $41  $5,128  $30,344 
Charge-off's
  (5,252)  (2,401)  (3,401)  (1,096)  (62)  (2,500)  (324)  -   (1,488)  (16,524)
Recoveries
  89   249   337   29   -   -   59   -   104   867 
Provision
  6,476   2,819   3,705   1,381   30   1,898   (143)  (31)  (135)  16,000 
Ending balance
 $12,580  $5,877  $5,955  $1,963  $48  $66  $579  $10  $3,609  $30,687 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $62  $385  $713  $95  $-  $50  $-  $-  $304  $1,609 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $12,518  $5,492  $5,242  $1,868  $48  $16  $579  $10  $3,305  $29,078 
                                          
Financing Receivables:
                                        
Ending balance
 $1,482,765  $527,337  $653,151  $202,291  $6,632  $16,319  $10,764  $13,103  $260,998  $3,173,360 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 $23,049  $25,368  $31,208  $15,429  $237  $16,319  $1,404  $-  $25,300  $138,314 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 $1,459,716  $501,969  $621,943  $186,862  $6,395  $-  $9,360  $13,103  $235,698  $3,035,046 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows our recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and allocated allowance for loan losses, average recorded investment and interest income recognized for loans that were considered impaired at or for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013:
 
   
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
               
Mortgage loans:
               
Multi-family residential
 $23,043  $26,245  $-  $23,219  $208 
Commercial real estate
  16,836   17,786   -   20,887   205 
One-to-four family mixed-use property
  13,210   15,685   -   14,305   149 
One-to-four family residential
  14,753   18,840   -   14,697   330 
Co-operative apartments
  164   282   -   232   - 
Construction
  425   651   -   5,351   - 
Non-mortgage loans:
                    
Small Business Administration
  -   -   -   329   - 
Taxi Medallion
  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial Business and other
  2,028   4,328   -   6,003   110 
                      
Total loans with no related allowance recorded
  70,459   83,817   -   85,023   1,002 
                      
With an allowance recorded:
                    
Mortgage loans:
                    
Multi-family residential
  3,025   3,026   265   2,839   109 
Commercial real estate
  7,902   7,968   270   7,506   232 
One-to-four family mixed-use property
  3,770   3,769   649   3,991   165 
One-to-four family residential
  367   367   59   369   11 
Co-operative apartments
  -   -   -   -   - 
Construction
  1,916   1,916   17   2,323   48 
Non-mortgage loans:
                    
Small Business Administration
  -   -   -   -   - 
Taxi Medallion
  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial Business and other
  3,082   3,082   166   4,174   111 
                      
Total loans with an allowance recorded
  20,062   20,128   1,426   21,202   676 
                      
Total Impaired Loans:
                    
Total mortgage loans
 $85,411  $96,535  $1,260  $95,719  $1,457 
                      
Total non-mortgage loans
 $5,110  $7,410  $166  $10,506  $221 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows our recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and allocated allowance for loan losses, average recorded investment and interest income recognized for loans that were considered impaired at or for the year ended December 31, 2012:
 
   
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
               
Mortgage loans:
               
Multi-family residential
 $19,753  $22,889  $-  $27,720  $429 
Commercial real estate
  34,672   38,594   -   43,976   536 
One-to-four family mixed-use property
  23,054   25,825   -   27,018   485 
One-to-four family residential
  15,328   18,995   -   15,047   186 
Co-operative apartments
  237   299   -   174   2 
Construction
  10,598   15,182   -   14,689   173 
Non-mortgage loans:
                    
Small Business Administration
  850   1,075   -   1,042   25 
Taxi Medallion
  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial Business and other
  4,391   5,741   -   5,102   53 
                      
Total loans with no related allowance recorded
  108,883   128,600   -   134,768   1,889 
                      
With an allowance recorded:
                    
Mortgage loans:
                    
Multi-family residential
  1,922   1,937   183   3,174   124 
Commercial real estate
  7,773   7,839   359   6,530   400 
One-to-four family mixed-use property
  3,314   3,313   571   4,385   205 
One-to-four family residential
  374   374   94   188   19 
Co-operative apartments
  -   -   -   101   - 
Construction
  3,805   3,805   38   4,275   140 
Non-mortgage loans:
                    
Small Business Administration
  -   -   -   -   - 
Taxi Medallion
  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial Business and other
  2,539   2,540   249   2,273   116 
                      
Total loans with an allowance recorded
  19,727   19,808   1,494   20,926   1,004 
                      
Total Impaired Loans:
                    
Total mortgage loans
 $120,830  $139,052  $1,245  $147,277  $2,699 
                      
Total non-mortgage loans
 $7,780  $9,356  $249  $8,417  $194 
 
In accordance with our policy and the current regulatory guidelines, we designate loans as “Special Mention,” which is considered “Criticized Loans,” and “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” or “Loss,” which are considered “Classified Loans”.  If a loan does not fall within one of the previous mentioned categories then the loan would be considered “Pass.” We designate a loan as Substandard when a well-defined weakness is identified that jeopardizes the orderly liquidation of the debt. We designate a loan as Doubtful when it displays the inherent weakness of a Substandard loan with the added provision that collection of the debt in full, on the basis of existing facts, is highly improbable. We designate a loan as Loss if it is deemed the debtor is incapable of repayment.  Loans that are designated as Loss are charged to the Allowance for Loan Losses. Loans that are non-accrual are designated as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. We designate a loan as Special Mention if the asset does not warrant classification within one of the other classifications, but does contain a potential weakness that deserves closer attention.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth the recorded investment in loans designated as Criticized and Classified at September 30, 2013:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
  
Substandard (1)
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
                 
Multi-family residential
 $10,847  $23,250  $-  $-  $34,097 
Commercial real estate
  12,885   21,300   -   -   34,185 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  9,656   14,931   -   -   24,587 
One-to-four family - residential
  1,714   14,753   -   -   16,467 
Co-operative apartments
  -   164   -   -   164 
Construction loans
  1,916   425   -   -   2,341 
Small Business Administration
  336   -   -   -   336 
Commercial business and other
  2,000   5,939   50   -   7,989 
Total loans
 $39,354  $80,762  $50  $-  $120,166 
 
The following table sets forth the recorded investment in loans designated as Criticized and Classified at December 31, 2012:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
  
Substandard (1)
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
                 
Multi-family residential
 $16,345  $19,327  $-  $-  $35,672 
Commercial real estate
  11,097   27,877   -   -   38,974 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  13,104   24,635   -   -   37,739 
One-to-four family - residential
  5,223   15,328   -   -   20,551 
Co-operative apartments
  103   237   -   -   340 
Construction loans
  3,805   10,598   -   -   14,403 
Small Business Administration
  323   212   244   -   779 
Commercial business and other
  3,044   18,419   1,080   -   22,543 
Total loans
 $53,044  $116,633  $1,324  $-  $171,001 
 
(1)
The tables above do not include $5.0 million and $5.3 million of Substandard loans held for sale at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
The following table shows the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the three months
ended September 30
  
For the nine months
ended September 30
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Balance, beginning of period
 $32,355  $30,899  $31,104  $30,344 
Provision for loan losses
  3,435   5,000   12,935   16,000 
Charge-off's
  (5,186)  (5,641)  (14,074)  (16,524)
Recoveries
  212   429   851   867 
                  
Balance, end of period
 $30,816  $30,687  $30,816  $30,687 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows net loan charge-offs (recoveries) for the periods indicated:
 
   
Three Months Ended
  
Nine Months Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
  
September 30,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
September 30,
2012
 
Multi-family residential
 $620  $3,081  $3,304  $5,163 
Commercial real estate
  171   55   612   2,152 
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
  587   814   3,611   3,064 
One-to-four family – residential
  (7)  198   578   1,067 
Co-operative apartments
  -   19   70   62 
Construction
  2,374   59   2,678   2,500 
Small Business Administration
  72   23   349   265 
Commercial business and other
  1,157   963   2,021   1,384 
Total net loan charge-offs
 $4,974  $5,212  $13,223  $15,657 
 
Commitments to extend credit (principally real estate mortgage loans) and lines of credit (principally home equity lines of credit and business lines of credit) amounted to $66.8 million and $152.1 million, respectively, at September 30, 2013.
 
6.         Loans held for sale
 
The following table shows our loans held for sale at the lower of cost or estimated fair value for the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2013
  
December 31, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number
 of loans
  
Carrying
Value
  
Number
 of loans
  
Carrying
Value
 
              
Multi-family residential
  1  $485   4  $3,442 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  -   -   4   1,871 
Construction
  1   5,000   -   - 
                  
                  
Total
  2  $5,485   8  $5,313 
 
The Company has implemented a strategy of selling certain delinquent and non-performing loans. Once the Company has decided to sell a loan, the sale usually closes in a short period of time, generally within the same quarter.  Loans designated held for sale are reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale. Terms of sale include cash due upon the closing of the sale, no contingencies or recourse to the Company and servicing is released to the buyer.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows delinquent and non-performing loans sold during the period indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30, 2013
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans sold
  
Proceeds
  
Net (charge-offs)
recoveries
  
Net gain (loss)
 
              
Multi-family residential
  2  $2,079  $65  $- 
Commercial real estate
  1   760   -   6 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  4   1,487   (243)  (5)
                  
Total
  7  $4,326  $(178) $1 
 
The following table shows delinquent and non-performing loans sold during the period indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans sold
  
Proceeds
  
Net charge-offs
  
Net gain (loss)
 
              
Multi-family residential
  14  $11,031  $(2,295) $(8)
Commercial real estate
  2   750   (65)  - 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  12   3,642   (939)  - 
                  
Total
  28  $15,423  $(3,299) $(8)
 
The table above does not include $0.7 million of performing Small Business Administration loans that were sold for a net gain of $60,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
The following table shows delinquent and non-performing loans sold during the period indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2013
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans sold
  
Proceeds
  
Net charge-offs
  
Net gain (loss)
 
              
Multi-family residential
  17  $9,138  $(1,036) $6 
Commercial real estate
  8   4,223   (564)  6 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  34   9,449   (2,773)  (52)
Commercial business and other
  2   66   (185)  - 
                  
Total
  61  $22,876  $(4,558) $(40)
 
The above table does not include the sale of one performing commercial real estate loan for $2.4 million, resulting in a net gain of $184,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows delinquent and non-performing loans sold during the period indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans sold
  
Proceeds
  
Net charge-offs
  
Net gain (loss)
 
              
Multi-family residential
  26  $18,102  $(2,683) $23 
Commercial real estate
  8   4,619   (432)  - 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  21   7,085   (1,736)  - 
Construction
  3   2,540   (57)  - 
Commercial business and other
  2   714   (136)  8 
                  
Total
  60  $33,060  $(5,044) $31 
 
The table above does not include $0.7 million of performing Small Business Administration loans that were sold for a net gain of $60,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
7.           Other Real Estate Owned
 
The following represents Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) activity during the periods indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
   
(In thousands)
 
              
Balance at beginning of period
 $2,591  $2,094  $5,278  $3,179 
Acquisitions
  1,785   1,910   4,543   3,541 
Write-down of carrying value
  (63)  (82)  (243)  (285)
Sales
  (810)  (262)  (6,075)  (2,775)
                  
Balance at end of period
 $3,503  $3,660  $3,503  $3,660 

The following table shows the gross gains, gross losses and write-downs of OREO reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income during the periods indicated:

   
For the three months ended
September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Gross gains
 $192  $12  $433  $57 
Gross losses
  -   -   (89)  (189)
Write-down of carrying value
  (63)  (82)  (243)  (285)
Total
 $129  $(70) $101  $(417)
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
8.           Stock-Based Compensation

For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s net income, as reported, included $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs and $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of income tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation plans.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s net income, as reported, included $2.9 million of stock-based compensation costs and $1.1 million of income tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation plans.
 
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, the risk-free interest rate over the options’ expected term and the annual dividend yield. The Company uses the fair value of the common stock on the date of award to measure compensation cost for restricted stock unit awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period of the award using the straight line method. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 2,400 restricted stock units. There were no restricted stock units granted during the three months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted 246,045 and 230,675 restricted stock units, respectively. There were no stock options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

The 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Omnibus Plan”) became effective on May 17, 2005 after approval by the stockholders. The Omnibus Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) to grant a variety of equity compensation awards as well as long-term and annual cash incentive awards, all of which can be structured so as to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”). On May 17, 2011, stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Omnibus Plan authorizing an additional 625,000 shares for use for full value awards. As of September 30, 2013, there were 361,330 shares available for full value awards and 56,860 shares available for non-full value awards. To satisfy stock option exercises or fund restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards, shares are issued from treasury stock, if available, otherwise new shares are issued.  The Company will maintain separate pools of available shares for full value as opposed to non-full value awards, except that shares can be moved from the non-full value pool to the full value pool on a 3-for-1 basis. The exercise price per share of a stock option grant may not be less than the fair market value of the common stock of the Company, as defined in the Omnibus Plan, on the date of grant and may not be re-priced without the approval of the Company’s stockholders. Options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock based awards granted under the Omnibus Plan are generally subject to a minimum vesting period of three years with stock options having a 10-year contractual term. Other awards do not have a contractual term of expiration. Restricted stock unit awards include participants who have reached or are close to reaching retirement eligibility, at which time such awards fully vest. These amounts are included in stock-based compensation expense.
 
Full Value Awards: The first pool is available for full value awards, such as restricted stock unit awards. The pool will be decreased by the number of shares granted as full value awards. The pool will be increased from time to time by: (1) the number of shares that are returned to or retained by the Company as a result of the cancellation, expiration, forfeiture or other termination of a full value award (under the Omnibus Plan); (2) the settlement of such an award in cash; (3) the delivery to the award holder of fewer shares than the number underlying the award, including shares which are withheld from full value awards; or (4) the surrender of shares by an award holder in payment of the exercise price or taxes with respect to a full value award. The Omnibus Plan will allow the Company to transfer shares from the non-full value pool to the full value pool on a 3-for-1 basis, but does not allow the transfer of shares from the full value pool to the non-full value pool.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s full value awards at or for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Full Value Awards
 
Shares
  
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
        
Non-vested at December 31, 2012
  318,051  $13.35 
Granted
  246,045   15.30 
Vested
  (185,530)  14.46 
Forfeited
  (17,695)  14.25 
Non-vested at September 30, 2013
  360,871  $14.06 
          
Vested but unissued at September 30, 2013
  217,435  $14.15 
 
As of September 30, 2013, there was $4.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested full value awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years.  The total fair value of awards vested for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $4,000 and $2,000, respectively. The total fair value of awards vested for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The vested but unissued full value awards consist of awards made to employees and directors who are eligible for retirement. According to the terms of the Omnibus Plan, these employees and directors have no risk of forfeiture. These shares will be issued at the original contractual vesting dates.
 
Non-Full Value Awards: The second pool is available for non-full value awards, such as stock options. The pool will be increased from time to time by the number of shares that are returned to or retained by the Company as a result of the cancellation, expiration, forfeiture or other termination of a non-full value award (under the Omnibus Plan or the 1996 Stock Option Incentive Plan).  The second pool will not be replenished by shares withheld or surrendered in payment of the exercise price or taxes, retained by the Company as a result of the delivery to the award holder of fewer shares than the number underlying the award or the settlement of the award in cash.
 
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the non-full value awards, all of which have been granted as stock options, at or for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
 
  Non-Full Value Awards 
Shares
  
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
($000) *
 
              
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
  770,355  $15.92       
Granted
  -   -       
Exercised
  (300,195)  14.62       
Forfeited
  (420)  16.25       
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
  469,740  $16.76   2.7  $918 
Exercisable shares at September 30, 2013
  447,440  $17.17   2.6  $695 
Vested but unexercisable shares at September 30, 2013
  8,100  $8.44   5.3  $81 
 
* The intrinsic value of a stock option is the difference between the market value of the underlying stock and the exercise price of the option.
 
As of September 30, 2013, there was $6,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested non-full value awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.3 years.  The vested but unexercisable non-full value awards were made to employees who are eligible for retirement. According to the terms of the Omnibus Plan, these employees have no risk of forfeiture.  These awards will be exercisable at the original contractual vesting dates.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Cash proceeds, fair value received, tax benefits, intrinsic value related to stock options exercised and the weighted average grant date fair value for options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are provided in the following table:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30,
  
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
Proceeds from stock options exercised
 $77  $21  $312  $836 
Fair value of shares received upon exercised of stock options
  2,323   287   4,074   835 
Tax (expense) benefit related to stock options exercised
  (71)  3   97   30 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
  436   56   813   186 
 
Phantom Stock Plan: The Company maintains a non-qualified phantom stock plan as a supplement to its profit sharing plan for officers who have achieved the level of Senior Vice President and above and completed one year of service.  However, officers who had achieved at least the level of Vice President and completed one year of service prior to January 1, 2009 remain eligible to participate in the phantom stock plan.  Awards are made under this plan on certain compensation not eligible for awards made under the profit sharing plan, due to the terms of the profit sharing plan and the Internal Revenue Code. Employees receive awards under this plan proportionate to the amount they would have received under the profit sharing plan, but for limits imposed by the profit sharing plan and the Internal Revenue Code. The awards are made as cash awards, and then converted to common stock equivalents (phantom shares) at the then current market value of the Company’s common stock. Dividends are credited to each employee’s account in the form of additional phantom shares each time the Company pays a dividend on its common stock. In the event of a change of control (as defined in this plan), an employee’s interest is converted to a fixed dollar amount and deemed to be invested in the same manner as his or her interest in the Bank’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Employees vest under this plan 20% per year for 5 years. Employees also become 100% vested upon a change of control. Employees receive their vested interest in this plan in the form of a cash lump sum payment or installments, as elected by the employee, after termination of employment. The Company adjusts its liability under this plan to the fair value of the shares at the end of each period.
 
The following table summarizes the Phantom Stock Plan at or for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Phantom Stock Plan
 
Shares
  
Fair Value
 
        
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
  50,067  $15.34 
Granted
  9,467   15.74 
Forfeited
  -   - 
Distributions
  (500)  16.26 
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
  59,034  $18.45 
Vested at September 30, 2013
  58,742  $18.45 
 
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for the Phantom Stock Plan of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. There were no distributions made from the Phantom Stock Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2013. The total fair value of the distributions from the Phantom Stock Plan was $1,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for the Phantom Stock Plan of $0.2 million. The total fair value of the distributions from the Phantom Stock Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $8,000 and $6,000, respectively.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
9.           Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The following table sets forth information regarding the components of net expense for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

   
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Employee Pension Plan:
            
Interest cost
 $207  $220  $621  $660 
Amortization of unrecognized loss
  306   263   918   789 
Expected return on plan assets
  (315)  (310)  (945)  (930)
Net employee pension expense
 $198  $173  $594  $519 
                  
Outside Director Pension Plan:
                
Service cost
 $21  $20  $63  $60 
Interest cost
  24   28   72   84 
Amortization of unrecognized gain
  (9)  (7)  (27)  (21)
Amortization of past service liability
  9   9   27   27 
Net outside director pension expense
 $45  $50  $135  $150 
                  
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans:
                
Service cost
 $112  $100  $336  $300 
Interest cost
  55   54   165   162 
Amortization of unrecognized loss
  12   10   36   30 
Amortization of past service credit
  (20)  (21)  (60)  (63)
Net other postretirement expense
 $159  $143  $477  $429 
 
The Company previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 that it expects to contribute $0.8 million to the Company’s Employee Pension Plan (the “Employee Pension Plan”) and $0.2 million to each of the Outside Director Pension Plan (the “Outside Director Pension Plan”) and the other postretirement benefit plans (the “Other Postretirement Benefit Plans”) during the year ending December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, the Company has contributed $0.7 million to the Employee Pension Plan, $73,000 to the Outside Director Pension Plan and $50,000 to the Other Postretirement Benefit Plans. As of September 30, 2013, the Company has not revised its expected contributions for the year ending December 31, 2013.

10.           Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company carries certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC Topic 825”) and values those financial assets and financial liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”).  ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC Topic 825 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. At September 30, 2013, the Company carried financial assets and financial liabilities under the fair value option with fair values of $41.5 million and $26.5 million, respectively. At December 31, 2012, the Company carried financial assets and financial liabilities under the fair value option with fair values of $54.5 million and $23.9 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not elect to carry any additional financial assets or financial liabilities under the fair value option. The Company elected to measure at fair value securities with a cost of $10.0 million that were purchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table presents the financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value under the fair value option, and the changes in fair value included in the Consolidated Statement of Income – Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments, at or for the periods indicated:
 
   
Fair Value
Measurements
  
Fair Value
Measurements
  
Changes in Fair Values For Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option
 
   
at September 30,
  
at December 31,
  
Three Months Ended
  
Nine Months Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
September 30, 2013
  
September 30, 2012
  
September 30, 2013
  
September 30, 2012
 
                    
Mortgage-backed securities
 $12,004  $24,911  $(95) $(14) $(626) $(175)
Other securities
  29,491   29,577   (381)  325   (328)  571 
Borrowed funds
  26,465   23,922   (272)  374   (2,547)  2,279 
Net (loss) gain from fair value adjustments (1) (2)
      $(748) $685  $(3,501) $2,675 
 
(1)  
The net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments presented in the above table does not include net gains of $0.6 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps/swaps.
 
(2)  
The net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments presented in the above table does not include net gains of $2.9 million and net losses of ($2.9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps/swaps.
 
Included in the fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities selected for the fair value option is the accrued interest receivable or payable for the related instrument. One pooled trust preferred security is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest. The Company continues to accrue on the remaining financial instruments and reports, as interest income or interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income, the interest receivable or payable on the financial instruments selected for the fair value option at their respective contractual rates.
 
The borrowed funds had a contractual principal amount of $61.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The fair value of borrowed funds includes accrued interest payable of $0.1 million and $0.4 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
The Company generally holds its earning assets, other than securities available for sale, to maturity and settles its liabilities at maturity. However, fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time and are based on relevant market information. 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 instrument. Accordingly, as assumptions change, such as interest rates and prepayments, fair value estimates change and these amounts may not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale.
 
Disclosure of fair value does not require fair value information for items that do not meet the definition of a financial instrument or certain other financial instruments specifically excluded from its requirements. These items include core deposit intangibles and other customer relationships, premises and equipment, leases, income taxes, foreclosed properties and equity.
 
Further, fair value disclosure does not attempt to value future income or business. These items may be material and accordingly, the fair value information presented does not purport to represent, nor should it be construed to represent, the underlying “market” or franchise value of the Company.
 
Financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value are required to be measured based on either: (1) quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments (Level 1); (2) significant other observable inputs (Level 2); or (3) significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
 
A description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
 
Level 1 – where quoted market prices are available in an active market. The Company did not value any of its assets or liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis as Level 1 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
Level 2 – when quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar financial instruments and adjusted for differences between the quoted instrument and the instrument being valued.  Fair value can also be estimated by using pricing models, or discounted cash flows.  Pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices and credit spreads.  In addition to observable market information, models also incorporate maturity and cash flow assumptions. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Level 2 included mortgage related securities, corporate debt and interest rate caps/swaps.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Level 3 – when there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, financial instruments are classified as Level 3. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Level 3 included REMIC and CMO securities, municipal securities and trust preferred securities owned by and junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company.
 
The methods described above may produce fair values that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies, assumptions and models to determine fair value of certain financial instruments could produce different estimates of fair value at the reporting date.
 
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis and the method that was used to determine their fair value, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
   
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Other
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Total carried at fair value
on a recurring basis
 
   
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
                        
Mortgage-backed Securities
 $-  $-  $765,016  $696,638  $20,194  $23,475  $785,210  $720,113 
Other securities
  -   -   256,563   213,374   16,781   16,079   273,344   229,453 
Interest rate caps
  -   -   -   19   -   -   -   19 
Interest rate swaps
  -   -   1,212   3   -   -   1,212   3 
                                  
Total assets
 $-  $-  $1,022,791  $910,034  $36,975  $39,554  $1,059,766  $949,588 
                                  
                                  
Liabilities:
                                
Borrowings
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $26,465  $23,922  $26,465  $23,922 
Interest rate swaps
  -   -   -   1,922   -   -   -   1,922 
                                  
Total liabilities
 $-  $-  $-  $1,922  $26,465  $23,922  $26,465  $25,844 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth the Company's assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the period indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
 September 30, 2013
 
   
REMIC and
CMO
  
Municipals
  
Trust preferred
securities
  
Junior subordinated
debentures
 
   
(In thousands)
 
              
Beginning balance
 $22,930  $9,327  $8,367  $26,192 
Transfer into Level 3
  -   -   -   - 
Net loss from fair value adjustment
                
of financial assets
  -   -   (361)  - 
Net loss from fair value
                
adjustment of financial liabilities
  -   -   -   272 
Increase in accrued interest payable
  -   -   -   1 
Other-than-temporary impairment charge
  (916)  -   -   - 
Change in net unrealized losses included
                
in other comprehensive income
  (1,820)  (52)  (500)  - 
Ending balance
 $20,194  $9,275  $7,506  $26,465 
                  
Changes in unrealized held at period end
 $(1,820) $(52) $(500) $- 
 
The following table sets forth the Company's assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the period indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30, 2012
 
   
Trust preferred
securities
  
Junior subordinated
debentures
 
   
(In thousands)
    
        
Beginning balance
 $5,653  $24,356 
Transfer into Level 3
  -   - 
Net loss from fair value adjustment of financial assets
  137   - 
Net gain from fair value adjustment of financial liabilities
  -   (374)
Decrease in accrued interest payable
  (9)  (273)
Other-than-temporary impairment charge
  -   - 
Change in net unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
  315   - 
Ending balance
 $6,096  $23,709 
          
Changes in unrealized held at period end
 $315  $- 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth the Company's assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the period indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended
 September 30, 2013
 
   
REMIC and
CMO
  
Municipals
  
Trust preferred
securities
  
Junior subordinated
debentures
 
   
(In thousands)
 
              
Beginning balance
 $23,475  $9,429  $6,650  $23,922 
Transfer into Level 3
  -   -   -   - 
Net gain from fair value adjustment of financial assets
  -   -   150   - 
Net loss from fair value adjustment of financial liabilities
  -   -   -   2,547 
Decrease in accrued interest payable
  -   -   -   (4)
Other-than-temporary impairment charge
  (1,419)  -   -   - 
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
  (1,862)  (154)  706   - 
Ending balance
 $20,194  $9,275  $7,506  $26,465 
                  
Changes in unrealized held at period end
 $(1,862) $(154) $706  $- 
 
The following table sets forth the Company's assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the period indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2012
 
   
Trust preferred
securities
  
Junior subordinated
debentures
 
   
(In thousands)
 
        
Beginning balance
 $5,632  $26,311 
Transfer into Level 3
  -   - 
Net gain from fair value adjustment of financial assets
  104   - 
Net gain from fair value adjustment of financial liabilities
  -   (2,279)
Decrease in accrued interest payable
  (10)  (323)
Other-than-temporary impairment charge
  -   - 
Change in net unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
  370   - 
Ending balance
 $6,096  $23,709 
          
Changes in unrealized held at period end
 $370  $- 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table presents the quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value of financial instruments and the fair value measurements as of September 30, 2013:
 
September 30, 2013
 
Fair Value
 
 Valuation Technique
 Unobservable Input
 Range
(Weighted Average)
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Assets:
          
      
Spread to index
 2.1% -3.9%(3.4%)
      
Loss Severity
 40.0%-70.0%(53.1%)
      
Prepayment speeds
 1.0%-9.6%(6.4%)
      
Defaults
 3.0%- 16.0%(9.0%)
REMIC and CMO
 $20,194 
Discounted cash flows
Average Life (years)
 3.7-15.1(6.2)
               
Municipals
 $9,275 
Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
 0.4%-4.0%(3.6%)
               
       
Discount rate
 8.0%-18.1%(12.2%)
       
Prepayment assumptions
 0%- 44.3%(32.2%)
Trust Preferred Securities
 $7,506 
Discounted cash flows
Defaults
 0%- 15.6%(12.1%)
               
Liabilities:
             
               
Junior subordinated debentures
 $26,465 
Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
   8.0%(8.0%)
 
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s REMIC and CMO securities valued under Level 3 are the spread to an index, loss severity, default rate, prepayment speeds and the average life of the security. Significant increases or decreases in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
 
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s municipal securities valued under Level 3 are the securities’ effective yield. Significant increases or decreases in the effective yield in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
 
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s trust preferred securities valued under Level 3 are the securities’ prepayment assumptions and default rate. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
 
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s junior subordinated Debentures are effective yield. Significant increases or decreases in the effective yield in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
 
The following table sets forth the Company’s assets that are carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the method that was used to determine their fair value, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
   
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Other
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Total carried at fair value
on a non-recurring basis
 
   
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
  
September 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
                        
Loans held for sale
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $5,485  $5,313  $5,485  $5,313 
Impaired loans
  -   -   -   -   27,813   49,703   27,813   49,703 
Other Real Estate Owned
  -   -   -   -   3,503   5,278   3,503   5,278 
                                  
Total assets
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $36,801  $60,294  $36,801  $60,294 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The following table presents the quantitative information about non-recurring Level 3 fair value of financial instruments and the fair value measurements as of September 30, 2013:
 
September 30, 2013
 
Fair Value
 
 Valuation Technique
 Unobservable Input
 Range
(Weighted Average)
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Assets:
          
            
Loans held for sale
 $5,485 
Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
 24.5%-  57.9%(56.2%)
Impaired loans
 $27,813 
Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
 0.5%-90.4%(33.5%)
Other real estate owned
 $3,503 
Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
 0.0%-42.1%(8.1%)
 
The Company carries its Loans held for sale and OREO at the expected sales price less selling costs.
 
The Company carries its impaired collateral dependent loans at 85% of the appraised or internally estimated value of the underlying property.
 
The Company did not have any liabilities that were carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
The estimated fair value of each material class of financial instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the related methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:
 
Cash and Due from Banks, Overnight Interest-Earning Deposits and Federal Funds Sold:

The fair values of financial instruments that are short-term or reprice frequently and have little or no risk are considered to have a fair value that approximates carrying value (Level 1).
 
FHLB-NY stock:

The fair value is based upon the par value of the stock which equals its carrying value (Level 2).
 
Securities Available for Sale:
 
The estimated fair values of securities available for sale are contained in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 input), where available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities and adjusted for differences between the quoted instrument and the instrument being valued (Level 2 input). When there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified as (Level 3 input).
 
Loans held for sale:
 
The fair value of non-performing loans held for sale is estimated through bids received on the loans and, as such, are classified as a Level 3 input.
 
Loans:
 
The estimated fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and remaining maturities (Level 3 input).
 
For non-accruing loans, fair value is generally estimated by discounting management’s estimate of future cash flows with a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with such assets or for collateral dependent loans 85% of the appraised or internally estimated value of the property (Level 3 input).
 
Due to Depositors:
 
The fair values of demand, passbook savings, NOW, money market deposits and escrow deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting dates (i.e. their carrying value) (Level 1). The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposits are estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2 input).
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Borrowings:
 
The estimated fair value of borrowings are estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows using interest rates in effect for borrowings with similar maturities and collateral requirements (Level 2 input) or using a market-standard model (Level 3 input).
 
Interest Rate Caps:
 
The estimated fair value of interest rate caps is based upon broker quotes (Level 2 input).
 
Interest Rate Swaps:
 
The estimated fair value of interest rate swaps is based upon broker quotes (Level 2 input).

Other Real Estate Owned:
 
OREO are carried at fair value less selling costs.  The fair value is based on appraised value through a current appraisal, or sometimes through an internal review, additionally adjusted by the estimated costs to sell the property (Level 3 input).
 
Other Financial Instruments:
 
The fair values of commitments to sell, lend or borrow are estimated using the fees currently charged or paid to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle with the counterparties at the reporting date. For fixed-rate loan commitments to sell, lend or borrow, fair values also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates (where applicable).
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair values of the above financial instruments approximate the recorded amounts of the related fees and were not considered to be material.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of selected financial instruments based on the assumptions described above used by the Company in estimating fair value at September 30, 2013:
 
   
September 30, 2013
 
   
Carrying
Amount
  
Fair
Value
  
Level 1
  
Level 2
  
Level 3
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
               
                 
Cash and due from banks
 $40,328  $40,328  $40,328  $-  $- 
Mortgage-backed Securities
  785,210   785,210   -   765,016   20,194 
Other securities
  273,344   273,344   -   256,563   16,781 
Loans held for sale
  5,485   5,485   -   -   5,485 
Loans
  3,396,138   3,465,973   -   -   3,465,973 
FHLB-NY stock
  46,003   46,003   -   46,003   - 
Interest rate caps
  -   -   -   -   - 
Interest rate swaps
  1,212   1,212   -   1,212   - 
OREO
  3,503   3,503   -   -   3,503 
                      
Total assets
 $4,551,223  $4,621,058  $40,328  $1,068,794  $3,511,936 
                      
                      
Liabilities:
                    
Deposits
 $3,239,370   3,262,780  $1,997,053  $1,265,727  $- 
Borrowings
  1,018,231   1,043,413   -   1,016,948   26,465 
                      
Total liabilities
 $4,257,601  $4,306,193  $1,997,053  $2,282,675  $26,465 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The following table sets forth the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of selected financial instruments based on the assumptions described above used by the Company in estimating fair value at December 31, 2012:
 
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Carrying
Amount
  
Fair
Value
  
Level 1
  
Level 2
  
Level 3
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
               
                 
Cash and due from banks
 $40,425  $40,425  $40,425  $-  $- 
Mortgage-backed Securities
  720,113   720,113   -   696,638   23,475 
Other securities
  229,453   229,453   -   213,374   16,079 
Loans held for sale
  5,313   5,313   -   -   5,313 
Loans
  3,234,121   3,416,313   -   -   3,416,313 
FHLB-NY stock
  42,337   42,337   -   42,337   - 
Interest rate caps
  19   19   -   19   - 
Interest rate swaps
  3   3   -   3   - 
OREO
  5,278   5,278   -   -   5,278 
                      
Total assets
 $4,277,062  $4,459,254  $40,425  $952,371  $3,466,458 
                      
                      
Liabilities:
                    
Deposits
 $3,015,193   3,057,152  $1,761,964  $1,295,188  $- 
Borrowings
  948,405   992,069   -   968,147   23,922 
Interest rate swaps
  1,922   1,922   -   1,922   - 
                      
Total liabilities
 $3,965,520  $4,051,143  $1,761,964  $2,265,257  $23,922 

11.           Derivative Financial Instruments
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of purchased options and swaps. The purchased options are used to mitigate the Company’s exposure to rising interest rates on its financial liabilities without stated maturities. The Company’s swaps are used to mitigate the Company’s exposure to rising interest rates on a portion ($18.0 million) of its floating rate junior subordinated debentures that have a contractual value of $61.9 million. Additionally, the Company at times may use swaps to mitigate the Company’s exposure to rising interest rates on its fixed rate loans.
 
At September 30, 2013, derivatives with a combined notional amount of $118.0 million are not designated as hedges and a derivative with a notional amount of $4.2 million is designated as a fair value hedge. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives not designated as hedges are reflected in “Net gain/loss from fair value adjustments” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  The portions of the changes in the fair value of the derivative designated as a fair value hedge which is considered ineffective are reflected in “Net gain/loss from fair value adjustments” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2013:
 
   
Notional
Amount
  
Purchase Price
  
Net Carrying
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
           
Interest rate caps (non-hedge)
 $100,000  $9,035  $- 
Interest rate swaps (non-hedge)
  18,000   -   960 
Interest rate swaps (hedge)
  4,238   -   252 
Total derivatives
 $122,238  $9,035  $1,212 
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s derivative financial instruments at December 31, 2012:
 
   
Notional
Amount
  
Purchase Price
  
Net Carrying (1)
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
           
Interest rate caps (non-hedge)
 $100,000  $9,035  $19 
Interest rate swaps (non-hedge)
  18,000   -   (1,922)
Interest rate swaps (hedge)
  4,300   -   3 
Total derivatives
 $122,300  $9,035  $(1,900)
 
(1)
Derivatives in a net positive position are recorded as “Other assets” and derivatives in a net negative position are recorded as “Other liabilities” in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
 
The following table sets forth the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods indicated:
 
   
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
              
Financial Derivatives:
            
Interest rate caps
 $(7) $(52) $(18) $(314)
Interest rate swaps
  565   192   2,898   (2,546)
Net gain (loss) (1)
 $558  $140  $2,880  $(2,860)
 
(1)
Net gains and (losses) are recorded as part of “Net gain/loss from fair value adjustments” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
12.           Income Taxes
 
Flushing Financial Corporation files consolidated Federal and combined New York State and New York City income tax returns with its subsidiaries, with the exception of Flushing Financial Capital Trust II, Flushing Financial Capital Trust III, and Flushing Financial Capital Trust IV, which file separate Federal income tax returns as trusts, and Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, which files a separate Federal and New York State income tax return as a real estate investment trust.
 
 Income tax provisions are summarized as follows:
 
   
For the three months
ended September 30,
  
For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
Federal:
            
Current
 $4,678  $4,578  $12,699  $12,807 
Deferred
  (85)  (35)  18   (404)
Total federal tax provision
  4,593   4,543   12,717   12,403 
State and Local:
                
Current
  1,468   1,460   3,773   3,793 
Deferred
  (37)  (15)  8   (131)
Total state and local tax provision
  1,431   1,445   3,781   3,662 
                  
Total income tax provision
 $6,024  $5,988  $16,498  $16,065 
 
The income tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income has been provided at an effective rate of 39.0% for all periods presented in the table above.
 
The effective rates differ from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
 
   
For the three months
ended September 30,
  
For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
                          
Taxes at federal statutory rate
 $5,406   35.0 % $5,374   35.0 % $14,806   35.0 %  14,419   35.0 %
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
                                
State and local income tax, net of Federal income tax benefit
  930   6.0   938   6.1   2,458   5.8   2,380   5.8 
Other
  (312)  (2.0)  (324)  (2.1)  (766)  (1.8)  (734)  (1.8)
Taxes at effective rate
 $6,024   39.0 % $5,988   39.0 % $16,498   39.0 % $16,065   39.0 %
 
The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of $35.4 million at September 30, 2013, which is included in “Other assets” in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. This represents the anticipated net federal, state and local tax benefits expected to be realized in future years upon the utilization of the underlying tax attributes comprising this balance. The Company has reported taxable income for federal, state, and local tax purposes in each of the past three fiscal years. In management’s opinion, in view of the Company’s previous, current and projected future earnings trend, the probability that some of the Company’s $20.5 million deferred tax liability can be used to offset a portion of the deferred tax asset, as well as certain tax planning strategies, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be fully realized. Accordingly, no valuation allowance was deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset at September 30, 2013.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
13.           Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
 
The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
 
   
Unrealized Gains
and (Losses) on
Available for Sale
Securities
  
Defined Benefit
Pension Items
  
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Beginning balance, net of tax
 $18,921  $(6,784) $12,137 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax
  (19,947)  -  $(19,947)
              
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
  (874)  503   (371)
              
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
  (20,821)  503   (20,318)
              
Ending balance, net of tax
 $(1,900) $(6,281) $(8,181)
 
The following table sets forth significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended September 30, 2013:
 
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
 
Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
   
Affected Line Item in the Statement
Where Net Income is Presented
(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities:
 $96   
 Net gain on sale of securities
    (42)  
 Tax expense
   $54   
 Net of tax
         
         
OTTI charges
 $(916)  
 OTTI charge
    400   
 Tax benefit
   $(516)  
 Net of tax
         
         
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
       
Actuarial losses
 $(309)(1) 
 Other expense
Prior service credits
  11 (1) 
 Other expense
    (298)  
Total before tax
    130   
 Tax benefit
   $(168)  
 Net of tax
 
 
(1)      These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans”).
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
 
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
 
Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
   
Affected Line Item in the Statement
Where Net Income is Presented
(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains losses on available for sale securities:
 $2,972   
 Net gain on sale of securities
    (1,299)  
 Tax expense
   $1,673   
 Net of tax
         
         
OTTI charges
 $(1,419)  
 OTTI charge
    620   
 Tax benefit
   $(799)  
 Net of tax
         
         
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
       
Actuarial losses
 $(927)(1) 
 Other expense
Prior service credits
  33 (1) 
 Other expense
    (894)  
Total before tax
    391   
 Tax benefit
   $(503)  
 Net of tax
 
 
(1)      These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans”).
 
14.           Regulatory
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) imposes a number of mandatory supervisory measures on banks and thrift institutions. Among other matters, FDICIA established five capital zones or classifications (well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized). Such classifications are used by bank regulatory agencies to determine matters ranging from each institution’s quarterly FDIC deposit insurance premium assessments, to approvals of applications authorizing institutions to grow their asset size or otherwise expand business activities. Under current capital regulations, the Bank is required to comply with each of three separate capital adequacy standards.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
At September 30, 2013, the Bank exceeded each of the three capital requirements and is categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations.  Set forth below is a summary of the Bank’s compliance:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
  
Percent of Assets
 
        
Core Capital:
      
Capital level
 $438,423   9.48 %
Well capitalized
  231,234   5.00 
Excess
  207,189   4.48 
          
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital:
        
Capital level
 $438,423   14.22 %
Well capitalized
  185,022   6.00 
Excess
  253,401   8.22 
          
Risk-Based Capital:
        
Capital level
 $469,239   15.22 %
Well capitalized
  308,370   10.00 
Excess
  160,869   5.22 
 
As a result of its conversion to a bank holding company on February 28, 2013, the Holding Company became subject to the same regulatory capital requirements as the Bank. At September 30, 2013, the Holding Company’s Tier I (leverage) capital, Tier I risk-based capital and Total risk-based capital was 9.64%, 14.47%, and 15.47%, respectively.

15.           New Authoritative Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 220 “Comprehensive Income.”  The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in this update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition. See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.”
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 

This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with the more detailed and comprehensive disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  In addition, please read this section in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.
 
As used in this Quarterly Report, the words “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” are used to refer to Flushing Financial Corporation and our consolidated subsidiaries, including the surviving entity of the merger (the “Merger”) on February 28, 2013 of our wholly owned subsidiary, Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the “Savings Bank”) with and into Flushing Commercial Bank (the “Commercial Bank”). The surviving entity of the Merger was the Commercial Bank, whose name has been changed to “Flushing Bank.” References herein to the “Bank” mean the Savings Bank (including its wholly owned subsidiary, the Commercial Bank) prior to the Merger and the surviving entity after the Merger.
 
Statements contained in this Quarterly Report relating to plans, strategies, objectives, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, factors discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “potential” or “continue” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  We have no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
 
Executive Summary
 
We are a Delaware corporation organized in May 1994. The Savings Bank was organized in 1929 as a New York State-chartered mutual savings bank. In 1994, the Savings Bank converted to a federally chartered mutual savings bank and changed its name from Flushing Savings Bank to Flushing Savings Bank, FSB. The Savings Bank converted from a federally chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank on November 21, 1995, at which time Flushing Financial Corporation acquired all of the stock of the Savings Bank. On February 28, 2013, in the Merger, the Savings Bank merged with and into the Commercial Bank, with the Commercial Bank as the surviving entity. Pursuant to the Merger, the Commercial Bank’s charter was changed to a full-service New York State chartered commercial bank, and its name was changed to Flushing Bank.
 
On July 21, 2011, as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Savings Bank’s primary regulator became the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Flushing Financial Corporation’s primary regulator became the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Upon completion of the Merger, on February 28, 2013, the Bank’s primary regulator became the New York State Department of Financial Services (formerly, the New York State Banking Department), and its primary federal regulator became the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Deposits are insured to the maximum allowable amount by the FDIC. Additionally, the Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Also in connection with the Merger, Flushing Financial Corporation became a bank holding company. We do not anticipate any significant changes to our operations or services as a result of the Merger. The primary business of Flushing Financial Corporation has been the operation of the Bank. The Bank owns three subsidiaries: Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, Flushing Service Corporation, and FSB Properties Inc. In November 2006, the Bank launched an internet branch, iGObanking.com®. The activities of Flushing Financial Corporation are primarily funded by dividends, if any, received from the Bank, issuances of junior subordinated debt, and issuances of equity securities. Flushing Financial Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FFIC.”
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Our principal business is attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits together with funds generated from ongoing operations and borrowings, primarily in (1) originations and purchases of multi-family residential properties and, to a lesser extent, one-to-four family (focusing on mixed-use properties, which are properties that contain both residential dwelling units and commercial units) and commercial real estate mortgage loans; (2) construction loans, primarily for residential properties; (3) Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans and other small business loans; (4) mortgage loan surrogates such as mortgage-backed securities; and (5) U.S. government securities, corporate fixed-income securities and other marketable securities. We also originate certain other consumer loans including overdraft lines of credit. Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its interest-earning assets and the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is the result of our interest rate margin, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, adjusted for the difference in the average balance of interest-earning assets as compared to the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. We also generate non-interest income from loan fees, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage servicing fees, and other fees, income earned on Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”), dividends on Federal Home Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) stock and net gains and losses on sales of securities and loans. Our operating expenses consist principally of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses and income tax expense. Our results of operations also can be significantly affected by our periodic provision for loan losses and specific provision for losses on real estate owned.
 
Our strategy is to continue our focus on being an institution serving consumers, businesses, and governmental units in our local markets. In furtherance of this objective, we intend to:
 
·
continue our emphasis on the origination of multi-family residential mortgage loans;
 
·
continue our transition to a commercial banking institution;
 
·
increase our commitment to the multi-cultural marketplace, with a particular focus on the Asian community in Queens;
 
·
maintain asset quality;
 
·
manage deposit growth and maintain a low cost of funds through
 
 
§
business banking deposits,
 
§
municipal deposits through government banking, and
 
§
new customer relationships via iGObanking.com®;
 
·  
cross sell to lending and deposit customers;
 
·  
take advantage of market disruptions to attract talent and customers from competitors;
 
·  
manage interest rate risk and capital; and
 
·  
manage enterprise-wide risk.
 
There can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively implement this strategy. Our strategy is subject to change by the Board of Directors.
 
Our investment policy, which is approved by the Board of Directors, is designed primarily to manage the interest rate sensitivity of our overall assets and liabilities, to generate a favorable return without incurring undue interest rate risk and credit risk, to complement our lending activities and to provide and maintain liquidity. In establishing our investment strategies, we consider our business and growth strategies, the economic environment, our interest rate risk exposure, our interest rate sensitivity “gap” position, the types of securities to be held and other factors. We classify our investment securities as available for sale.
 
We carry a portion of our financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value and record changes in their fair value through earnings in non-interest income on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. A description of the financial assets and financial liabilities that are carried at fair value through earnings can be found in Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
We saw continued improvement in non-performing assets, as they decreased by $12.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013. Charge-offs for the third quarter of 2013 were primarily due to sales of delinquent loans and our continued practice of obtaining updated appraisals, and recording charge-offs based on these up-to-date values as opposed to adding to the allowance for loan losses. Net charge-offs in the third quarter were $5.0 million. We do not carry non-performing loans at more than 85% of their current appraised value. This process has ensured that we have kept pace with changing values in the real estate market. The average loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans, based upon current appraisals, was 45.4% at the end of the quarter.
 
 
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  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Net loans increased $109.6 million during the third quarter of 2013, as loan originations for the quarter totaled a record $262.2 million. Our loan pipeline at September 30, 2013 grew to $262.2 million from $211.4 million at December 31, 2012. Our lending departments continue to emphasize full relationship banking with our borrowers. Originations were focused on multi-family and commercial business loans, which represented 49% and 38%, respectively, of loan originations during the third quarter of 2013. We generally obtain full banking relationships with these borrowers.
 
Our net interest margin for the third quarter of 2013 was 3.38%, a decrease of 11 basis points from the second quarter of 2013. While we saw a decrease in our funding costs of five basis points for the quarter, the yield on interest-earning assets decreased 14 basis points. In the current interest rate environment, new loans and securities are added at rates well below our portfolio average yield, and higher yielding loans and securities are prepaid.  We also continued to experience higher than average activity in loans refinancing during the third quarter of 2013, which further reduced the yield on our loan portfolio.
 
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $25.8 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 2.7%, compared to $25.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.86 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $0.04, or 4.9%, from $0.82 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
We recorded a provision for loan losses of $12.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which was a decrease of $3.1 million from $16.0 million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, non-performing loans decreased $28.7 million to $61.2 million from $89.8 million at December 31, 2012. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 totaled $13.2 million, or 55 basis points of average loans. The current loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans collateralized by real estate was 45.4% at September 30, 2013. When we have obtained properties through foreclosure, we have been able to quickly sell the properties at amounts that approximate book value. We anticipate that we will continue to see low loss content in our loan portfolio. The Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards. As a result of the quarterly analysis of the allowance for loans losses, it was deemed necessary to record a $12.9 million provision for possible loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
At September 30, 2013, the Bank continues to be well-capitalized under regulatory requirements, with Core, Tier 1 risk-based and Total risk-based capital ratios of 9.48%, 14.21% and 15.21%, respectively. The Company is also subject to the same regulatory requirements.  At September 30, 2013, the Company’s capital ratios for Core, Tier 1 risk-based and Total risk-based capital ratios were 9.64%, 14.46% and 15.46%, respectively.
 
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

General.  Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $9.4 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 0.6%, from the comparable prior year period.  Diluted earnings per common share were $0.32 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $0.01, or 3.2%, from $0.31 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Return on average equity was 8.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 8.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Return on average assets was 0.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 0.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Interest Income.  Total interest and dividend income decreased $3.3 million, or 6.3%, to $49.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $53.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest income was attributable to a 56 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets to 4.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.12% in the comparable prior year period, partially offset by the effect of an increase of $213.5 million in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,371.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $4,157.8 million for the comparable prior year period. The 56 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets was primarily due to a 47 basis point reduction in the yield of the loan portfolio to 5.18% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.65% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, combined with an 82 basis point decline in the yield on total securities to 2.77% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.59% for the comparable prior year period. In addition, the yield of interest-earning assets was negatively impacted by a $127.7 million increase in the average balance of the lower yielding securities portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2013. $48.0 million of the increase in the average balance of the securities portfolio was due to the purchase of floating rate corporate debt that was purchased to assist in the management of interest rate risk. The 47 basis point decrease in the yield of the loan portfolio was primarily due to a decline in the rates earned on new loan originations and existing loans modified to lower rates, partially offset by an increase in prepayment penalty income during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The 82 basis point decrease in the yield of the securities portfolio was primarily due to the purchase of new securities at lower yields than the existing portfolio.  The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio, excluding prepayment penalty income, decreased 44 basis points to 5.16% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.60% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $2.7 million, or 17.6%, to $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $15.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest expense was due to the reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 36 basis points to 1.29% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.65% for the comparable prior year period, partially offset by a $190.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities to $3,981.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $3,791.3 million for the comparable prior year period. The 36 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to the Bank reducing the rates it pays on its deposit products and a shifting of deposit concentrations, as higher costing certificates of deposits average balance decreased $313.2 million to $1,191.6 million, while lower costing core deposits average balance increased $291.2 million to $1,759.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013.  Additionally, the cost of borrowed funds decreased 76 basis points to 2.06% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 2.82% for the comparable prior year period.  The decrease in the cost of borrowed funds was primarily due to maturing and new borrowings being replaced and obtained at lower rates.  The cost of certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts and NOW accounts decreased 26 basis points, two basis points, one basis point and six basis points, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from the comparable prior year period.  This resulted in a decrease in the cost of due to depositors of 31 basis points to 1.05% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.36% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Net Interest Income.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013, net interest income was $37.0 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 1.6%, from $37.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net interest income was attributable to a 20 basis point decrease in the net-interest spread to 3.27% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.47% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, partially offset by the effect of an increase of $213.5 million in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,371.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $4,157.8 million for the comparable prior year period.  The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 56 basis points to 4.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.12% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, while the cost of funds decreased 36 basis points to 1.29% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.65% for the comparable prior year period. The net interest margin decreased 24 basis points to 3.38% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.62% for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Excluding prepayment penalty income, the net interest margin would have decreased 22 basis points to 3.26% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.48% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  A provision for loan losses of $3.4 million was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2013, which was a decrease of $1.6 million, or 31.3%, from that recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013, non-performing loans decreased $12.7 million to $61.2 million from $73.9 million at June 30, 2013. Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2013 totaled $5.0 million, or 61 basis points of average loans. The current loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans collateralized by real estate was 45.4% at September 30, 2013. When we have obtained properties through foreclosure, we have been able to quickly sell the properties at amounts that approximate book value. We anticipate that we will continue to see low loss content in our loan portfolio. The Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards. As a result of the quarterly analysis of the allowance for loans losses, it was deemed necessary to record a $3.4 million provision for possible loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2013. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $0.9 million, a decrease of $2.6 million from $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to a $0.9 million OTTI charge recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2013 on three private issue CMOs and a decrease of $1.0 million in income from fair value adjustments for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the comparable prior year period. Loan fees decreased $0.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to the deferral of $0.5 million of loan fees previously recognized in income during 2013 which were deferred in the current quarter to be amortized as a yield adjustment. A corresponding amount of additional compensation expense for loan origination costs was also deferred during the current quarter. These decreases were partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in income from bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $19.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of $1.7 million from $20.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to decreases of $0.4 million in FDIC insurance expense primarily due to a reduction in the assessment rate, $0.5 million in OREO/foreclosure expense primarily due to a reduction in non-accrual loans, $0.2 million in net losses on sales of OREO and $0.3 million in professional services.
 
Income before Income Taxes. Income before the provision for income taxes increased $0.1 million, or 0.6%, to $15.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $15.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 for the reasons discussed above.
 
Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The effective tax rate was 39.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
 
General. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $25.8 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 2.7%, compared to $25.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.86 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $0.04, or 4.9%, from $0.82 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Return on average equity was 7.9% for both of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Return on average assets was 0.8% for both of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Interest Income.  Total interest and dividend income decreased $11.8 million, or 7.3%, to $150.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $162.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest income was attributable to a 55 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets to 4.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.24% in the comparable prior year period. The decrease in the yield was partially offset by a $143.0 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,268.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $4,125.5 million for the comparable prior year period. The 55 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets was primarily due to a 44 basis point reduction in the yield of the loan portfolio to 5.31% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.75% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, combined with a 76 basis point decline in the yield on total securities to 2.89% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.65% for the comparable prior year period. In addition, the yield of interest-earning assets was negatively impacted by a $116.9 million increase in the average balance of the lower yielding securities portfolio for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The 44 basis point decrease in the yield of the loan portfolio was primarily due to a decline in the rates earned on new loan originations and existing loans modified to lower rates. The 76 basis point decrease in the yield of the securities portfolio was primarily due to the purchase of new securities at lower yields than the existing portfolio. The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio decreased 38 basis points to 5.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.84% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio, excluding prepayment penalty income, decreased 42 basis points to 5.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.71% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $7.0 million, or 14.3%, to $41.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $48.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest expense was due to the reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 29 basis points to 1.43% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.72% for the comparable prior year period and a shifting of deposit concentrations, as higher costing certificates of deposits average balance decreased $287.7 million to $1,187.4 million, while lower costing core deposits average balance increased $214.1 million to $1,724.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The 29 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to the Bank reducing the rates it pays on its deposit products and a reduction in the cost of borrowed funds. The cost of certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts and NOW accounts decreased 24 basis points, 10 basis points, three basis points and nine basis points, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from the comparable prior year period.  This resulted in a decrease in the cost of due to depositors of 28 basis points to 1.11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.39% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The cost of borrowed funds decreased 60 basis points to 2.52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 with the average balance increasing $183.4 million to $933.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $749.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decline in the cost of borrowed funds was primarily due to the prepayment of $68.5 million in FHLB-NY advances during the first quarter of 2013 at an average cost of 3.21% which was scheduled to mature in 2014 and replacing those borrowings with new long-term advances costing 0.75%, partially offset by a $2.6 million prepayment penalty incurred on the transaction.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Net Interest Income.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net interest income was $108.4 million, a decrease of $4.8 million, or 4.2%, from $113.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net interest income was attributable to a 26 basis point decrease in the net-interest spread to 3.26% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, partially offset by the effect of an increase of $143.0 million in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,268.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $4,125.5 million for the comparable prior year period.  The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 55 basis points to 4.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 5.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, while the cost of funds decreased 29 basis points to 1.43% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 1.72% for the comparable prior year period. The net interest margin decreased 27 basis points to 3.39% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.66% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Excluding prepayment penalty income on loans and securities, as well as prepayment penalties on borrowings, the net interest margin would have decreased 19 basis points to 3.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 3.54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  A provision for loan losses of $12.9 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which was a decrease of $3.1 million from $16.0 million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, non-performing loans decreased $28.7 million to $61.2 million from $89.8 million at December 31, 2012. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 totaled $13.2 million, or 55 basis points of average loans. The current loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans collateralized by real estate was 45.4% at September 30, 2013. When we have obtained properties through foreclosure, we have been able to quickly sell the properties at amounts that approximate book value. We anticipate that we will continue to see low loss content in our loan portfolio. The Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards. As a result of the quarterly analysis of the allowance for loans losses, it was deemed necessary to record a $12.9 million provision for possible loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $8.5 million, an increase of $2.0 million from $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in non-interest income was primarily due to the $2.9 million gain from the sale of mortgage-backed securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as part of a balance sheet restructuring as discussed above under “Balance Sheet Restructuring”. Non-interest income also improved due to a $0.4 million increase in BOLI income.  These increases were partially offset by a $0.4 million increase in net losses from fair value adjustments and a $0.6 million increase in OTTI charges recorded on private issue CMOs during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Additionally, loan fees decreased $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to the deferral of loan fees to be amortized as yield adjustments. A corresponding amount of additional compensation expense for loan origination costs was also deferred during the current quarter.
 
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $61.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 1.3%, from $62.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to decreases of $0.7 million in FDIC insurance expense primarily due to a reduction in the assessment rate, $0.7 million in OREO/foreclosure expense primarily due to a reduction in non-accrual loans, $0.5 million in net losses on sales of OREO and $0.4 million in professional services. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.7 million increase in salaries and employee benefits expense primarily due to annual salary increases and increased incentives for loan and deposit growth.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Income before Income Taxes.  Income before the provision for income taxes increased $1.1 million, or 2.7%, to $42.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $41.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 for the reasons discussed above.
 
Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $0.4 million to $16.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective tax rate was 39.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Assets. Total assets at September 30, 2013 were $4,732.3 million, an increase of $280.8 million, or 6.3%, from $4,451.4 million at December 31, 2012. Total loans, net increased $162.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $3,365.3 million from $3,203.0 million at December 31, 2012. Loan originations and purchases were $635.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $202.0 million from $433.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we continued to focus on the origination of multi-family properties and business loans with a full relationship.  Loan applications in process have continued to remain strong, totaling $262.2 million at September 30, 2013 compared to $211.4 million at December 31, 2012 and $198.0 million at September 30, 2012.
 
The following table shows loan originations and purchases for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the three months
ended September 30,
  
For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
  
2013
  
2012
 
Multi-family residential
 $127,310  $69,299  $302,527  $211,052 
Commercial real estate (1)
  14,180   1,943   52,778   21,756 
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
  10,719   3,474   22,453   13,955 
One-to-four family – residential
  7,986   7,382   20,876   18,076 
Co-operative apartments
  1,037   100   4,799   1,726 
Construction
  163   83   1,951   653 
Small Business Administration
  92   180   470   513 
Taxi Medallion (2)
  -   -   -   3,464 
Commercial business and other
  100,664   68,452   229,365   162,053 
Total
 $262,151  $150,913  $635,219  $433,248 
 
(1)  
Includes purchases of $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
(2)  
Includes purchases of $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

The Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards that include, among other things, a loan-to-value ratio of 75% or less and a debt coverage ratio of at least 125%. Multi-family residential, commercial real estate and one-to-four family mixed-use property mortgage loans originated during the three months ended September 30, 2013 had an average loan-to-value ratio of 44.1% and an average debt coverage ratio of 249%.
 
The Bank’s non-performing assets totaled $68.5 million at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $30.0 million from $98.5 million at December 31, 2012. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 1.45% at September 30, 2013 and 2.21% at December 31, 2012. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was 50.4% at September 30, 2013 and 34.6% at December 31, 2012.   See – “TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCUTURED AND NON-PERFORMING ASSETS.”
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, mortgage-backed securities increased $65.1 million, or 9.0%, to $785.2 million from $720.1 million at December 31, 2012. The increase in mortgage-backed securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to purchases of $292.3 million, partially offset by sales and repayments of $68.5 million and $122.4 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, other securities increased $43.9 million, or 19.1%, to $273.3 million from $229.5 million at December 31, 2012. The increase in other securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to purchases of $88.0 million, partially offset by $30.5 million in calls and sales of $5.9 million. Other securities primarily consist of securities issued by government agencies, mutual or bond funds that invest in government and government agency securities and corporate bonds.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Liabilities.  Total liabilities were $4,305.3 million at September 30, 2013, an increase of $296.2 million, or 7.4%, from $4,009.1 million at December 31, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, due to depositors increased $215.7 million, or 7.2%, to $3,198.3 million as a result of a $226.6 million increase in core deposits partially offset by a $10.9 million decrease in certificates of deposit. Borrowed funds increased $69.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The increase in borrowed funds was primarily due to a net increase of $109.4 million in long-term borrowings partially offset by a $43.0 million net decrease in short-term borrowings.
 
Equity. Total stockholders’ equity decreased $15.4 million, or 3.5%, to $427.0 million at September 30, 2013 from $442.4 million at December 31, 2012. Stockholders’ equity decreased primarily due to a decrease in comprehensive income of $20.3 million primarily due to a decline in the market value of the securities portfolio, the purchase of 836,092 shares of treasury stock at a cost of $13.2 million and the declaration and payment of a dividend of $0.39 per common share totaling $11.8 million, partially offset by net income of $25.8 million and $1.4 million due to the issuance of shares from the annual funding of certain employee retirement plans through the release of common shares from the Employee Benefit Trust. In addition, the exercise of stock options increased stockholders’ equity by $0.2 million, including the income tax benefit realized. Book value per common share was $14.19 at September 30, 2013 compared to $14.39 at December 31, 2012. Tangible book value per common share was $13.67 at September 30, 2013 compared to $13.87 at December 31, 2012.
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company completed the common stock repurchase program that was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on September 20, 2011. On May 22, 2013, the Company announced the authorization by the Board of Directors of a new common stock repurchase program which authorizes the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 836,092 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average cost of $15.73 per share. At September 30, 2013, 549,870 shares remain to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date or a maximum dollar amount that may be paid to repurchase the common shares.  Stock repurchases under this program will be made from time to time, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at the discretion of the management of the Company.
 
Cash flow.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, funds provided by the Company's operating activities amounted to $56.6 million. These funds combined with $264.6 million provided by financing activities and were utilized to fund net investing activities of $321.3 million. The Company's primary business objective is the origination and purchase of one-to-four family (including mixed-use properties), multi-family residential and commercial real estate mortgage loans and commercial, business and SBA loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the net total of loan originations and purchases less loan repayments and sales was $176.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company also funded $380.3 million in purchases of securities available for sale.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, funds were provided by a $223.3 million net increase in deposits and $109.4 million net increase in long-term borrowed funds.  Additionally, funds were provided by $236.6 million in proceeds from maturities, sales, calls and prepayments of securities available for sale. The Company also used funds of $43.0 million, $14.1 million and $11.7 million for net repayments of short-term borrowed funds, purchases of treasury stock and dividend payments, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
INTEREST RATE RISK

The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in fair value of certain investments due to changes in interest rates.  Generally, the fair value of financial investments such as loans and securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates.  As a result, increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the fair value of the Company’s interest-earning assets which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operation if such assets were sold, or, in the case of securities classified as available-for-sale, decreases in the Company’s stockholders’ equity, if such securities were retained.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The Company manages the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities on a continuous basis to maximize return and adjust its exposure to interest rate risk. On a quarterly basis, management prepares the “Earnings and Economic Exposure to Changes in Interest Rate” report for review by the Board of Directors, as summarized below. This report quantifies the potential changes in net interest income and net portfolio value should interest rates go up or down 200 basis points (shocked), assuming the yield curves of the rate shocks will be parallel to each other. Net portfolio value is defined as the market value of assets net of the market value of liabilities. The market value of assets and liabilities is determined using a discounted cash flow calculation. The net portfolio value ratio is the ratio of the net portfolio value to the market value of assets. All changes in income and value are measured as percentage changes from the projected net interest income and net portfolio value at the base interest rate scenario. The base interest rate scenario assumes interest rates at September 30, 2013. Various estimates regarding prepayment assumptions are made at each level of rate shock. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. At September 30, 2013, the Company was within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for each interest rate level.

The following table presents the Company’s interest rate shock as of September 30, 2013:

   
Projected Percentage Change In
    
Change in Interest Rate
 
Net Interest
Income
  
Net Portfolio
Value
  
Net Portfolio
Value Ratio
 
-200 Basis points
  -2.36 %  12.14 %  13.56 %
-100 Basis points
  0.31   8.64   13.34 
Base interest rate
  0.00   0.00   12.62 
+100 Basis points
  -5.49   -12.97   11.34 
+200 Basis points
  -11.17   -26.06   9.95 
 
 
 
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
AVERAGE BALANCES

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them. The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.
 
   
For the three months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
 
   
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Yield/
Cost
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Cost
 
Assets
                  
Interest-earning assets:
                  
Mortgage loans, net (1)
 $2,948,640   39,358   5.34 % $2,889,894   41,373   5.73 %
Other loans, net (1)
  338,315   3,182   3.76   285,360   3,484   4.88 
Total loans, net
  3,286,955   42,540   5.18   3,175,254   44,857   5.65 
Mortgage-backed securities
  787,680   5,732   2.91   693,001   6,765   3.90 
Other securities
  265,751   1,566   2.36   232,684   1,546   2.66 
Total securities
  1,053,431   7,298   2.77   925,685   8,311   3.59 
Interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold
  30,905   13   0.17   56,813   25   0.18 
Total interest-earning assets
  4,371,291   49,851   4.56   4,157,752   53,193   5.12 
Other assets
  250,745           244,556         
Total assets
 $4,622,036          $4,402,308         
                          
Liabilities and Equity
                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
Deposits:
                        
Savings accounts
 $270,956   126   0.19  $306,573   150   0.20 
NOW accounts
  1,298,242   1,673   0.52   989,644   1,446   0.58 
Money market accounts
  190,262   70   0.15   172,013   75   0.17 
Certificate of deposit accounts
  1,191,574   5,898   1.98   1,504,736   8,417   2.24 
Total due to depositors
  2,951,034   7,767   1.05   2,972,966   10,088   1.36 
Mortgagors' escrow accounts
  40,596   9   0.09   35,729   9   0.10 
Total deposits
  2,991,630   7,776   1.04   3,008,695   10,097   1.34 
Borrowed funds
  989,791   5,090   2.06   782,614   5,513   2.82 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  3,981,421   12,866   1.29   3,791,309   15,610   1.65 
Non interest-bearing deposits
  175,217           139,562         
Other liabilities
  44,272           38,279         
Total liabilities
  4,200,910           3,969,150         
Equity
  421,126           433,158         
Total liabilities and equity
 $4,622,036          $4,402,308         
                          
Net interest income / net interest rate spread
     $36,985   3.27 %     $37,583   3.47 %
                          
Net interest-earning assets / net interest margin
 $389,870       3.38 % $366,443       3.62 %
                          
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
          1.10 X          1.10 X
 
(1)  
Loan interest income includes net amortization of deferred fees and costs, late charges, and prepayment penalties of approximately $0.9 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown.  Average balances are derived from average daily balances.  The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.
 
   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
  
2012
 
   
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Yield/
Cost
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Yield/
Cost
 
Assets
                  
Interest-earning assets:
                  
Mortgage loans, net (1)
 $2,904,864   118,921   5.46 % $2,902,201   127,111   5.84 %
Other loans, net (1)
  316,530   9,420   3.97   288,834   10,429   4.81 
Total loans, net
  3,221,394   128,341   5.31   3,191,035   137,540   5.75 
Mortgage-backed securities
  763,918   17,321   3.02   704,347   20,652   3.91 
Other securities
  243,472   4,516   2.47   186,165   3,747   2.68 
Total securities
  1,007,390   21,837   2.89   890,512   24,399   3.65 
Interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold
  39,669   54   0.18   43,913   53   0.16 
Total interest-earning assets
  4,268,453   150,232   4.69   4,125,460   161,992   5.24 
Other assets
  260,912           240,724         
Total assets
 $4,529,365          $4,366,184         
                          
Liabilities and Equity
                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
Deposits:
                        
Savings accounts
 $277,451   389   0.19  $325,333   546   0.22 
NOW accounts
  1,273,909   5,044   0.53   1,001,843   4,685   0.62 
Money market accounts
  172,868   197   0.15   182,978   340   0.25 
Certificate of deposit accounts
  1,187,403   18,504   2.08   1,475,118   25,634   2.32 
Total due to depositors
  2,911,631   24,134   1.11   2,985,272   31,205   1.39 
Mortgagors' escrow accounts
  46,171   26   0.08   41,179   27   0.09 
Total deposits
  2,957,802   24,160   1.09   3,026,451   31,232   1.38 
Borrowed funds
  933,318   17,645   2.52   749,878   17,545   3.12 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  3,891,120   41,805   1.43   3,776,329   48,777   1.72 
Non interest-bearing deposits
  162,732           128,912         
Other liabilities
  42,026           35,076         
Total liabilities
  4,095,878           3,940,317         
Equity
  433,487           425,867         
Total liabilities and equity
 $4,529,365          $4,366,184         
                          
Net interest income / net interest rate spread
     $108,427   3.26 %     $113,215   3.52 %
                          
Net interest-earning assets / net interest margin
 $377,333       3.39 % $349,131       3.66 %
                          
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
          1.10 X          1.09 X
 
(1) 
Loan interest income includes net amortization of deferred fees and costs, late charges, and prepayment penalties of approximately $2.7 million and $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
LOANS

The following table sets forth the Company’s loan originations (including the net effect of refinancing) and the changes in the Company’s portfolio of loans, including purchases, sales and principal reductions for the periods indicated.

   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
 
        
Mortgage Loans
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
At beginning of period
 $2,906,881  $2,939,012 
          
Mortgage loans originated:
        
Multi-family residential
  302,527   211,052 
Commercial real estate
  52,326   21,756 
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
  22,453   13,955 
One-to-four family – residential
  20,876   18,076 
Co-operative apartments
  4,799   1,726 
Construction
  1,951   653 
Total mortgage loans originated
  404,932   267,218 
          
Mortgage loans purchased:
        
Commercial Loans Purchased
  452   - 
Total mortgage loans Purchased
  452   - 
          
Less:
        
Principal and other reductions
  281,786   284,687 
Sales
  22,984   33,048 
          
At end of period
 $3,007,495  $2,888,495 
          
Commercial Business and Other Loans
        
          
At beginning of period
 $314,494  $274,981 
          
Other loans originated:
        
Small business administration
  470   513 
Taxi Medallion
  -   8 
Commercial business
  225,337   158,730 
Other
  4,028   3,323 
Total other loans originated
  229,835   162,574 
          
Other loans purchased:
        
Taxi Medallion
  -   3,456 
Total other loans purchased
  -   3,456 
          
Less:
        
Principal and other reductions
  164,787   148,967 
Sales and loans transferred to available for sale
  2,382   7,179 
          
At end of period
 $377,160  $284,865 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCUTURED AND NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Management continues to adhere to the Bank’s conservative underwriting standards. The majority of the Bank’s non-performing loans are collateralized by residential income producing properties that are occupied, thereby retaining more of their value and reducing the potential loss. The Bank takes a proactive approach to managing delinquent loans, including conducting site examinations and encouraging borrowers to meet with a Bank representative. The Bank has been developing short-term payment plans that enable certain borrowers to bring their loans current. The Bank reviews its delinquencies on a loan by loan basis and continually explores ways to help borrowers meet their obligations and return them back to current status. At times, the Bank may restructure a loan to enable a borrower to continue making payments when it is deemed to be in the best long-term interest of the Bank. This restructure may include making concessions to the borrower that the Bank would not make in the normal course of business, such as reducing the interest rate until the next reset date, extending the amortization period thereby lowering the monthly payments, or changing the loan to interest only payments for a limited time period. At times, certain problem loans have been restructured by combining more than one of these options. The Bank believes that restructuring these loans in this manner will allow certain borrowers to become and remain current on their loans. The Bank classifies these loans as TDR. Loans which have been current for six consecutive months at the time they are restructured as TDR remain on accrual status. Loans which were delinquent at the time they are restructured as a TDR are placed on non-accrual status until they have made timely payments for six consecutive months. Loans that are restructured as TDR but are not performing in accordance with the restructured terms are excluded from the TDR table below, as they are placed on non-accrual status and reported as non-performing loans.

The following table shows loans classified as TDR that are performing according to their restructured terms at the periods indicated:
 
(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
  
June 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
Accrual Status:
         
Multi-family residential
 $2,812  $2,822  $2,348 
Commercial real estate
  3,786   3,797   3,263 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  2,307   2,317   2,338 
One-to-four family - residential
  367   369   374 
Construction
  1,612   1,612   3,500 
Commercial business and other
  4,368   4,403   3,849 
              
Total
  15,252   15,320   15,672 
              
Non-accrual status:
            
Commercial real estate
  3,552   4,045   3,872 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  385   386   - 
Total
  3,937   4,431   3,872 
              
Total performing troubled debt restructured
 $19,189  $19,751  $19,544 
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, five loans totaling $2.2 million were restructured and classified as TDR, while $2.0 million in repayments were received.
 
Interest income on loans is recognized on the accrual basis. The accrual of income on loans is discontinued when certain factors, such as contractual delinquency of 90 days or more, indicate reasonable doubt as to the timely collectability of such income. Additionally, uncollected interest previously recognized on non-accrual loans is reversed from interest income at the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Loans in default 90 days or more as to their maturity date but not their payments continue to accrue interest as long as the borrower continues to remit monthly payments.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following table shows non-performing assets at the periods indicated:
 
(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
  
June 30,
2013
  
December 31,
2012
 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
         
Multi-family residential
 $479  $-  $- 
Commercial real estate
  298   -   - 
One-to-four family - residential
  15   15   - 
Commercial business and other
  502   558   644 
Total
  1,294   573   644 
              
Non-accrual loans:
            
Multi-family residential
  18,445   19,273   16,486 
Commercial real estate
  10,653   12,676   15,640 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  9,854   11,272   18,280 
One-to-four family - residential
  13,229   12,158   13,726 
Co-operative apartments
  160   160   234 
Construction
  4,962   7,326   7,695 
Small business administration
  -   445   283 
Commercial business and other
  2,564   9,999   16,860 
Total
  59,867   73,309   89,204 
              
Total non-performing loans
  61,161   73,882   89,848 
              
Other non-performing assets:
            
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
  3,503   2,591   5,278 
Investment securities
  3,831   4,301   3,332 
Total
  7,334   6,892   8,610 
              
Total non-performing assets
 $68,495  $80,774  $98,458 
 
Included in non-accrual loans were three loans totaling $7.3 million, four loans totaling $10.1 million and seven loans totaling $11.1 million which were restructured as TDR which were not performing in accordance with their restructured terms at September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
The Bank’s non-performing assets totaled $68.5 million at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.3 million from $80.8 million at June 30, 2013 and a decrease of $30.0 million from $98.5 million at December 31, 2012. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 1.45% at September 30, 2013, 1.76% at June 30, 2013 and 2.21% at December 31, 2012. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was 50.4% at September 30, 2013, 43.8% at June 30, 2013 and 34.6% at December 31, 2012.
 
The Bank’s non-performing loans totaled $61.2 million at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.7 million from $73.9 million at June 30, 2013 and a decrease of $28.7 million from $89.8 million at December 31, 2012. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, 29 loans totaling $11.1 million were added to non-accrual loans, 12 loans totaling $3.6 million were returned to performing status, nine loans totaling $7.9 million were paid in full, seven loans totaling $4.3 million were sold, seven loans totaling $1.6 million were transferred to other real estate owned and charge-offs of $4.7 million were recorded on non-performing loans that were non-performing at the beginning of the third quarter of 2013.
 
Non-performing investment securities include two pooled trust preferred securities for which we are not receiving payments. At September 30, 2013, these investment securities had a combined amortized cost and market value of $8.3 million and $3.8 million, respectively.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following table shows our delinquent loans that are less than 90 days past due still accruing interest and considered performing at the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2013
  
December 31, 2012
 
   
60 - 89
days
  
30 - 59
days
  
60 - 89
days
  
30 - 59
days
 
   
(In thousands)
 
              
Multi-family residential
 $2,864  $15,471  $4,827  $24,059 
Commercial real estate
  5,015   9,378   3,622   9,764 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  685   19,497   3,368   21,012 
One-to-four family - residential
  1,200   2,276   1,886   3,407 
Co-operative apartments
  -   -   -   - 
Construction loans
  -   -   -   2,462 
Small Business Administration
  -   148   -   404 
Taxi medallion
  -   -   -   - 
Commercial business and other
  -   -   6   2 
Total delinquent loans
 $9,764  $46,770  $13,709  $61,110 
 
CRITICIZED AND CLASSIFIED ASSETS

Our policy is to review our assets, focusing primarily on the loan portfolio, other real estate owned and the investment portfolios, to ensure that the credit quality is maintained at the highest levels.  When weaknesses are identified, immediate action is taken to correct the problem through direct contact with the borrower or issuer. We then monitor these assets and, in accordance with our policy and current regulatory guidelines, we designate them as “Special Mention,” which is considered a “Criticized Asset,” and “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” or “Loss,” which are considered “Classified Assets,” as deemed necessary.  We designate an asset as Substandard when a well-defined weakness is identified that jeopardizes the orderly liquidation of the debt. We designate an asset as Doubtful when it displays the inherent weakness of a Substandard asset with the added provision that collection of the debt in full, on the basis of existing facts, is highly improbable. We designate an asset as Loss if it is deemed the debtor is incapable of repayment.  Loans that are designated as Loss are charged to the Allowance for Loan Losses.  Assets that are non-accrual are designated as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. We designate an asset as Special Mention if the asset does not warrant designation within one of the other categories, but does contain a potential weakness that deserves closer attention. Our total Criticized and Classified assets were $167.1 million at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $57.2 million from $224.2 million at December 31, 2012.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the Banks’ assets designated as Criticized and Classified at September 30, 2013:

(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
                 
Loans:
               
Multi-family residential
 $10,848  $23,735  $-  $-  $34,583 
Commercial real estate
  12,885   21,300   -   -   34,185 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  9,656   14,931   -   -   24,587 
One-to-four family - residential
  1,714   14,753   -   -   16,467 
Co-operative apartments
  -   164   -   -   164 
Construction loans
  1,916   5,425   -   -   7,341 
Small Business Administration
  336   -   -   -   336 
Commercial business and other
  2,000   5,939   50   -   7,989 
Total loans
  39,355   86,247   50   -   125,652 
                      
Investment Securities: (1)
                    
Pooled trust preferred securities
  -   10,493   -   -   10,493 
Private issue trust preferred securities
  -   5,745   -   -   5,745 
Private issue CMO
  -   21,665   -   -   21,665 
Total investment securities
  -   37,903   -   -   37,903 
                      
Other Real Estate Owned
  -   3,503   -   -   3,503 
Total
 $39,355  $127,653  $50  $-  $167,058 

The following table sets forth the Banks’ assets designated as Criticized and Classified at December 31, 2012:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
                 
Loans:
               
Multi-family residential
 $16,345  $22,769  $-  $-  $39,114 
Commercial real estate
  11,097   27,877   -   -   38,974 
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
  13,104   26,506   -   -   39,610 
One-to-four family - residential
  5,223   15,328   -   -   20,551 
Co-operative apartments
  103   237   -   -   340 
Construction loans
  3,805   10,598   -   -   14,403 
Small Business Administration
  323   212   244   -   779 
Commercial business and other
  3,044   18,419   1,080   -   22,543 
Total loans
  53,044   121,946   1,324   -   176,314 
                      
Investment Securities: (1)
                    
Pooled trust preferred securities
  -   10,419   -   -   10,419 
Private issue trust preferred securities
  -   5,770   -   -   5,770 
Private issue CMO
  -   26,429   -   -   26,429 
Total investment securities
  -   42,618   -   -   42,618 
                      
Other Real Estate Owned
  -   5,278   -   -   5,278 
Total
 $53,044  $169,842  $1,324  $-  $224,210 
 
(1)   Our investment securities are classified as securities available for sale and as such are carried at their fair value in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The securities above had a fair value of $32.7 million and $35.2 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Under current applicable regulatory guidelines, we are required to disclose the classified investment securities, as shown in the tables above, at their book values (amortized cost, or fair value for securities that are under the fair value option). Additionally, the requirement is only for the Banks’ securities. Flushing Financial Corporation had one private issue trust preferred security classified as Substandard with a market value of $0.3 million at September 30, 2013 and two private issue trust preferred securities classified as Substandard with a market value of $0.8 million at December 31, 2012.

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
On a quarterly basis, all collateral dependent loans that are designated as Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful are internally reviewed for impairment, based on updated cash flows for income producing properties or updated independent appraisals.  The loan balances of collateral dependent impaired loans are then compared to the loans updated fair value. The balance which exceeds fair value is generally charged-off to the allowance for loan losses.
 
We designate investment securities as Substandard when the investment grade rating by one or more of the rating agencies is below investment grade. We have designated a total of nine investment securities that are held at the Bank as Substandard at September 30, 2013. Our classified investment securities at September 30, 2013 held by the Bank include five private issue CMOs rated below investment grade by one or more of the rating agencies, three issues of pooled trust preferred securities and one private issue trust preferred security. The Investment Securities which are classified as Substandard at September 30, 2013 are securities that were rated investment grade when we purchased them. These securities have each been subsequently downgraded by at least one rating agency to below investment grade. Through September 30, 2013, two of the pooled trust preferred securities and four private issue CMOs are not paying principal and interest as scheduled. We test each of these securities quarterly for impairment, through an independent third party.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
We have established and maintained on our books an allowance for loan losses that is designed to provide a reserve against estimated losses inherent in our overall loan portfolio. The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the various components of the loan portfolio and other factors, including historical loan loss experience (which is updated quarterly), changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, collection policies and experience, trends in the volume of non-accrual loans and local and national economic conditions. The determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses includes estimates that are susceptible to significant changes due to changes in appraisal values of collateral, national and local economic conditions and other factors. We review our loan portfolio by separate categories with similar risk and collateral characteristics. Impaired loans are segregated and reviewed separately. All non-accrual loans and TDRs are considered impaired. Impaired loans secured by collateral are reviewed based on the fair value of their collateral. For non-collateralized impaired loans, management estimates any recoveries that are anticipated for each loan. In connection with the determination of the allowance, the market value of collateral ordinarily is evaluated by our staff appraiser. On a quarterly basis, the estimated values of impaired mortgage loans are internally reviewed, based on updated cash flows for income producing properties, and at times an updated independent appraisal is obtained.  The loan balances of collateral dependent impaired loans are then compared to the property’s updated fair value. We consider fair value of collateral dependent loans to be 85% of the appraised or internally estimated value of the property. The balance which exceeds fair value is generally charged-off. When evaluating a loan for impairment, we do not rely on guarantees, and the amount of impairment, if any, is based on the fair value of the collateral. We do not carry loans at a value in excess of the fair value due to a guarantee from the borrower. Impaired mortgage loans that were written down resulted from quarterly reviews or updated appraisals that indicated the properties’ estimated value had declined from when the loan was originated.  Current year charge-offs, charge-off trends, new loan production, current balance by particular loan categories, and delinquent loans by particular loan categories are also taken into account in determining the appropriate amount of allowance. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis.
 
In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, we review our loan portfolio by separate categories with similar risk and collateral characteristics, e.g., multi-family residential, commercial real estate, one-to-four family mixed-use property, one-to-four family residential, co-operative apartment, construction, SBA, commercial business, taxi medallion and consumer loans. Impaired loans are segregated and reviewed separately. We do not carry loans at a value in excess of the fair value due to a guarantee from the borrower. Impaired mortgage loans that were written down resulted from quarterly reviews or updated appraisals that indicated the properties’ estimated value had declined from when the loan was originated.  Loans classified as TDR which are performing in accordance with their modified terms are evaluated based on the projected discounted cash flow of the restructured loan at the loans effective interest rate prior to restructuring. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated in the amount by which the recorded investment in the TDR exceeds the discounted cash flow. For non-collateralized impaired loans, management estimates any recoveries that are anticipated for each loan. A portion of the allowance is allocated to non-collateralized loans based on these estimates. Based on the review of impaired loans, which includes loans classified as TDR, a portion of the allowance was allocated to impaired loans in the amount of $1.4 million and $1.5 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
 
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  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
General provisions are established against performing loans in our portfolio in amounts deemed prudent by management. A portion of the allowance is allocated to the remaining portfolio based on historical loss experience. The historical loss period used for this allocation was three years. Management also prepared an additional analysis to ensure that the remaining portion of the allowance for possible loan losses is sufficient to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This analysis considered: (1) the current economic environment, (2) delinquency and non-accrual trends, (3) classified loan trends, (4) the risk inherent in our loan portfolio and volume and trends of loan types, (5) recent trends in charge-offs, (6) changes in underwriting standards, (7) the experience, ability and depth of our lenders, and (8) collection policies and experience. Based on these reviews, management concluded the general portion of the allowance should be $29.4 million and $29.6 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, resulting in a total allowance of $30.8 million and $31.1 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. Management has concluded and the Board of Directors has concurred, that at September 30, 2013, the allowance was sufficient to absorb losses inherent in our loan portfolio.
 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
 
        
Balance at beginning of period
 $31,104  $30,344 
          
Provision for loan losses
  12,935   16,000 
          
Loans charged-off:
        
Multi-family residential
  (3,459)  (5,252)
Commercial real estate
  (905)  (2,401)
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
  (3,780)  (3,401)
One-to-four family – residential
  (695)  (1,096)
Co-operative apartments
  (74)  (62)
Construction
  (2,678)  (2,500)
Small Business Administration
  (426)  (324)
Commercial business and other
  (2,057)  (1,488)
Total charge-offs
  (14,074)  (16,524)
          
Recoveries:
        
Multi-family residential
  155   89 
Commercial real estate
  293   249 
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
  169   337 
One-to-four family – residential
  117   29 
Co-operative apartments
  4   - 
Small Business Administration
  77   59 
Commercial business and other
  36   104 
Total recoveries
  851   867 
          
Net charge-offs
  (13,223)  (15,657)
          
Balance at end of period
 $30,816  $30,687 
          
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period
  0.55 %  0.65 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to gross loans at end of period
  0.91 %  0.97 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets at end of period
  44.99 %  28.56 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of period
  50.39 %  30.44 %
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

RECENT PROPOSED CHANGES TO REGULATORY CAPITAL RULES
 
During July 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued revised notices of proposed rulemaking ("NPRs") that would revise and replace the agencies' current capital rules. The NPRs include numerous revisions to the existing capital regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:
 
·
Revises the definition of regulatory capital components and related calculations.
 
·
Adds a new common equity tier 1 capital ratio.
 
·
Increases the minimum tier 1 capital ratio requirement from four percent to six percent.
 
·
Incorporates the revised regulatory capital requirements into the Prompt Corrective Action framework.
 
·
Implements a new capital conservation buffer that would limit payment of capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers and key risk takers if the banking organization does not hold certain amounts of common equity tier 1 capital in addition to those needed to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.
 
·
Provides a transition period for several aspects of the proposed rule: the new minimum capital ratio requirements, the capital conservation buffer, and the regulatory capital adjustments and deductions.
 
·
Increases capital requirements for past-due loans, high volatility commercial real estate exposures, and certain short-term loan commitments.
 
·
Removes references to credit ratings consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act.
 
·
Establishes due diligence requirements for securitization exposures.
 
The capital regulations would be effective January 1, 2015 for bank holding companies and banks with less than $15 billion in total assets, such as our Company and Bank. Based on our preliminary assessment of the NPRs, we believe we will see an increase in our total risk-weighted assets. However, the Company and the Banks, based on our preliminary assessment, would meet the requirements of the NPRs and will continue to be considered well-capitalized.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations


For a discussion of the qualitative and quantitative disclosures about market risk, see the information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interest Rate Risk."


The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  During the period covered by this Quarterly Report, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
 

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits.  Management of the Company, after consultation with outside legal counsel, believes that the resolution of these various matters will not result in any material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.


The following table sets forth information regarding the shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2013:
 
Period
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
  
Average Price
Paid per Share
  
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
  
Maximum
Number of
Shares That May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
 
July 1 to July 31, 2013
  -  $-   -   579,870 
August 1 to August 31, 2013
  10,000   18.01   10,000   569,870 
September 1 to September 30, 2013
  20,000   18.17   20,000   549,870 
Total
  30,000  $18.12   30,000     
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company completed the common stock repurchase program that was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on September 20, 2011. On May 22, 2013, the Company announced the authorization by the Board of Directors of a new common stock repurchase program which authorizes the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock.  The repurchase program does not have an expiration date or a maximum dollar amount that may be paid to repurchase the common shares.  Stock repurchases under this program will be made from time to time, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at the discretion of the management of the Company.

None.


Not applicable.


None.
 
 
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  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit  No.
Description
     
 
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 20, 2005 by and between Flushing Financial Corporation and Atlantic Liberty Financial Corp. (7)
 
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (3)
 
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (6)
 
3.4
Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (4)
 
3.5
Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (2)
 
3.6
By-Laws of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
4.1
Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, between Flushing Financial Corporation and Computershare Trust Company N.A., as Rights Agent, which includes the form of Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock as Exhibit A, form of Right Certificate as Exhibit B and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock as Exhibit C (5)
 
4.2
Flushing Financial Corporation has outstanding certain long-term debt. None of such debt exceeds ten percent of Flushing Financial Corporation's total assets; therefore, copies of constituent instruments defining the rights of the holders of such debt are not included as exhibits. Copies of instruments with respect to such long-term debt will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
 
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
 
31.2
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
 
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (furnished herewith)
 
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (furnished herewith)
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith)
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith)
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed  September 1, 1995, Registration No. 33-96488.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 8-K filed September 26, 2006.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form S-8 filed May 31, 2002.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed September 11, 2006.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 10-K filed March 15, 2012.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed December 23, 2005.
 
 
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES

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.

 
 Flushing Financial Corporation,
  
  
  
Dated: November 12, 2013 By: /s/John R. Buran
 John R. Buran
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  
Dated: November 12, 2013By: /s/David W. Fry
 David W. Fry
 Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
 Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit  No.
Description
     
 
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 20, 2005 by and between Flushing Financial Corporation and Atlantic Liberty Financial Corp. (7)
 
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (3)
 
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (6)
 
3.4
Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (4)
 
3.5
Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (2)
 
3.6
By-Laws of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
4.1
Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, between Flushing Financial Corporation and Computershare Trust Company N.A., as Rights Agent, which includes the form of Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock as Exhibit A, form of Right Certificate as Exhibit B and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock as Exhibit C (5)
 
4.2
Flushing Financial Corporation has outstanding certain long-term debt. None of such debt exceeds ten percent of Flushing Financial Corporation's total assets; therefore, copies of constituent instruments defining the rights of the holders of such debt are not included as exhibits. Copies of instruments with respect to such long-term debt will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
 
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
 
31.2
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
 
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (furnished herewith)
 
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (furnished herewith)
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith)
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith)
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)
 
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 1, 1995, Registration No. 33-96488.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 8-K filed September 26, 2006.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form S-8 filed May 31, 2002.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed September 11, 2006.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 10-K filed March 15, 2012.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed December 23, 2005.
 
 
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