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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒          ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017
OR
☐          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _________________.
 
Commission File Number 001-35019
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana
02-0815311
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
Identification No.)
   
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
71101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(318) 222-1145
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
     
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $.01 per share)
Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None
     
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.       Yes  ☐   No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  ☐   No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 5(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes ☒   No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒   No ☐
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "emerging growth company" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer             ☐                                         
Accelerated filer                  ☐                                    
Non-accelerated filer              ☐  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ☐    No ☒     Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐  
The aggregate value of the 1,356,741 shares of Common Stock of the Registrant issued and outstanding on December 31, 2016 which excludes an aggregate of 598,298 shares held by all directors and executive officers of the Registrant, the Registrant's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"), the Recognition and Retention Plan Trust ("RRP") and Employees' Savings and Profit Sharing Plan ("401(k) Plan") as a group was $36.4 million.  This figure is based on the closing sales price of $26.86 per share of the Registrant's Common Stock on December 31, 2016, the last business day of the Registrant's second fiscal quarter.  Although directors and executive officers, the ESOP, RRP and 401(k) Plan were assumed to be "affiliates" of the Registrant for purposes of this calculation, the classification is not to be interpreted as an admission of such status.
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 19, 2017: 1,927,053
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated into Part III, Items 10 through 14.
 
 
 

Home Federal Bancorp Inc. of Louisiana
Form 10-K
For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

PART I.
 
Item 1.
Business                                                                                                                                              
  1
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors                                                                                                                                              
26
 
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments                                                                                                                                              
26
 
Item 2.
Properties                                                                                                                                              
27
 
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings                                                                                                                                              
27
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures                                                                                                                                              
27
 
PART II.
 
Item 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities        
28
 
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data                                                                                                                                              
29
 
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    
30
 
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk                                                                                                                                              
39
 
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data                                                                                                                                              
40
 
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure   
86
 
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures                                                                                                                                              
86
 
Item 9B.
Other Information                                                                                                                                              
86
 
PART III.
 
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance                                                                                                                                              
87
 
Item 11.
Executive Compensation                                                                                                                                              
87
 
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters      
87
 
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
87
 
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services                                                                                                                                              
88
 
PART IV.
   
 
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules                                                                                                                                              
88
 
 

PART I

Item 1. Business

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a Louisiana chartered corporation ("Home Federal Bancorp" or the "Company"), is the holding company for Home Federal Bank ("Home Federal Bank" or the "Bank"). Home Federal Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank originally organized in 1924 as Home Building and Loan Association.  The Bank reorganized into the mutual holding company structure in January 2005 and changed its name to "Home Federal Bank" in 2009 as part of its business strategy to be recognized as a community bank.  Home Federal Bank's main office and six full service branch offices are located in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana and serve the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.  Home Federal Bank's business primarily consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate loans.

As of June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bancorp's only business activities are to hold all of the outstanding common stock of Home Federal Bank. Home Federal Bancorp is authorized to pursue other business activities permitted by applicable laws and regulations for savings and loan holding companies, which may include the issuance of additional shares of common stock to raise capital or to support mergers or acquisitions and borrowing funds for reinvestment in Home Federal Bank.

Home Federal Bancorp does not own or lease any property but instead uses the premises, equipment, and furniture of Home Federal Bank. At the present time, Home Federal Bancorp employs only persons who are officers of Home Federal Bank to serve as officers of Home Federal Bancorp and may also use the support staff of Home Federal Bank from time to time. These persons are not separately compensated by Home Federal Bancorp.

Pursuant to the regulations under Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, Home Federal Bank and Home Federal Bancorp have entered into an expense sharing agreement. Under this agreement, Home Federal Bancorp will reimburse Home Federal Bank for the time that employees of Home Federal Bank devote to activities of Home Federal Bancorp, the portion of the expense of the annual independent audit attributable to Home Federal Bancorp, and all expenses attributable to Home Federal Bancorp's public filing obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Market Area

Our primary market area for loans and deposits is in northwest Louisiana, particularly Caddo Parish and neighboring communities in Bossier Parish, which are located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan statistical area.

Shreveport and Bossier City are located in northern Louisiana on Interstate 20, approximately fifteen miles from the Texas state border and 185 miles east of Dallas, Texas.  Our primary market area has a diversified economy with employment in services, government, and wholesale/retail trade constituting the basis of the local economy, with service jobs being the largest component.  The majority of the services are health care related as Shreveport has become a regional hub for health care.  The casino gaming industry also supports a significant number of the service jobs.  The energy sector has a prominent role in the regional economy, resulting from oil and gas exploration and drilling.

Competition.  We face significant competition both in attracting deposits and in making loans. Our most direct competition for deposits has come historically from commercial banks, credit unions, and other savings institutions located in our primary market area, including many large financial institutions which have greater financial and marketing resources available to them. In addition, we face significant competition for investors' funds from short-term money market securities, mutual funds, and other corporate and government securities. We do not rely upon any individual group or entity for a material portion of our deposits. Our ability to attract and retain deposits depends on our ability to generally provide a rate of return, liquidity, and risk comparable to that offered by competing investment opportunities.

Our competition for real estate loans comes principally from mortgage banking companies, commercial banks, other savings institutions, and credit unions. We compete for loan originations primarily through the interest rates and loan fees we charge and the efficiency and quality of services we provide borrowers. Factors which affect competition include general and local economic conditions, current interest rate levels, and volatility in the mortgage markets. Competition may increase as a result of the continuing reduction of restrictions on the interstate operations of financial institutions.
 

1

Lending Activities

General.  At June 30, 2017, our net loan portfolio amounted to $312.8 million, representing approximately 73.3% of total assets at that date. Historically, our principal lending activity was the origination of one-to-four family residential loans. At June 30, 2017, one-to-four family residential loans amounted to $125.3 million, or 39.6% of the total loan portfolio. Commercial real estate loans amounted to $77.9 million, or 24.6% of the total loan portfolio, at June 30, 2017.

The types of loans that we may originate are subject to federal and state laws and regulations. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, and the rates offered by our competitors. These factors are, in turn, affected by general and economic conditions, the monetary policy of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve Board, legislative and tax policies, and governmental budgetary matters.

A savings institution generally may not make loans to one borrower and related entities in an amount which exceeds 15% of its unimpaired capital and surplus, although loans in an amount equal to an additional 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus may be made to a borrower, if the loans are fully secured by readily marketable securities. In addition, upon application, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency permits a savings institution to lend up to an additional 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus to one borrower to develop domestic residential housing units. At June 30, 2017, our regulatory limit on loans to one borrower was $7.4 million, and the five largest loans or groups of loans to one borrower, including related entities, aggregated $5.1 million, $4.8 million, $4.6 million, $4.3 million and $4.3 million. Each of our five largest loans or groups of loans was originated with strong guarantor support to known borrowers in our market area and was performing in accordance with its terms at June 30, 2017.

Loans to or guaranteed by general obligations of a state or political subdivision are not subject to the foregoing lending limits.
 
Loan Portfolio Composition.  The following table shows the composition of our loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.

   
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
Loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                                                           
   One-to-four family residential(1)
 
$
125,306
     
39.57
%
 
$
118,035
     
40.17
%
 
$
103,332
     
38.11
%
 
$
89,545
     
36.96
%
 
$
73,243
     
35.11
%
   Commercial – real estate secured:
                                                                               
      Owner occupied
   
51,749
     
16.34
     
47,425
     
16.14
     
38,280
     
14.12
     
29,210
     
12.06
     
25,523
     
12.24
 
      Non-owner occupied
   
26,196
     
8.27
     
21,772
     
7.41
     
23,800
     
8.78
     
27,056
     
11.17
     
25,646
     
12.30
 
           Total commercial-real estate
             secured
   
77,945
     
24.61
     
69,197
     
23.55
     
62,080
     
22.90
     
56,266
     
23.23
     
51,169
     
24.54
 
   Multi-family residential
   
21,281
     
6.72
     
20,661
     
7.03
     
15,246
     
5.62
     
20,368
     
8.41
     
19,587
     
9.39
 
   Land
   
25,038
     
7.91
     
24,308
     
8.27
     
19,866
     
7.33
     
19,945
     
8.23
     
15,589
     
7.47
 
   Construction
   
9,529
     
3.01
     
14,442
     
4.92
     
17,620
     
6.50
     
12,505
     
5.16
     
16,937
     
8.12
 
   Home equity loans and second
       mortgage loans
   
1,710
     
0.54
     
1,526
     
0.52
     
2,460
     
0.91
     
2,563
     
1.06
     
2,305
     
1.11
 
   Equity lines of credit
   
20,976
     
6.62
     
17,290
     
5.88
     
22,187
     
8.18
     
14,950
     
6.17
     
12,592
     
6.04
 
      Total real estate loans
   
281,785
     
88.98
     
265,459
     
90.34
     
242,791
     
89.55
     
216,142
     
89.22
     
191,422
     
91.78
 
Commercial business
   
34,429
     
10.87
     
27,886
     
9.49
     
28,019
     
10.33
     
25,749
     
10.63
     
16,776
     
8.04
 
Consumer non-real estate loans:
                                                                               
   Savings accounts
   
420
     
0.13
     
404
     
0.14
     
209
     
0.08
     
255
     
0.11
     
259
     
0.12
 
   Consumer loans
   
63
     
0.02
     
86
     
0.03
     
110
     
0.04
     
111
     
0.04
     
128
     
0.06
 
      Total non-real estate loans
   
34,912
     
11.02
     
28,376
     
9.66
     
28,338
     
10.45
     
26,115
     
10.78
     
17,163
     
8.22
 
      Total loans
   
316,697
     
100.00
%
   
293,835
     
100.00
%
   
271,129
     
100.00
%
   
242,257
     
100.00
%
   
208,585
     
100.00
%
Less:
                                                                               
   Allowance for loan losses
   
(3,729
)
           
(2,845
)
           
(2,515
)
           
(2,396
)
           
(2,240
)
       
   Deferred loan fees
   
(196
)
           
(163
)
           
(187
)
           
(298
)
           
(266
)
       
      Net loans receivable(1)
 
$
312,772
           
$
290,827
           
$
268,427
           
$
239,563
           
$
206,079
         
 _________________
(1)
Does not include loans held-for-sale amounting to $13.6 million, $11.9 million, $14.2 million, $9.4 million and $3.5 million at June 30, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Origination of Loans.  Our lending activities are subject to written underwriting standards and loan origination procedures established by the board of directors and management. When applicable, loans originated are also subject to the underwriting standards of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, VA, USDA, and correspondent banks that purchase loans we originate. Loan originations are obtained through a variety of sources, primarily from existing customers, local realtors, and builders. Written loan applications are taken by one of our loan officers. The loan officer also supervises the procurement of credit reports, income and asset documentation, and other documentation involved with a loan. All appraisals are ordered through an approved appraisal management company in compliance with the Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act. Under our lending policy, a title insurance policy is required on most mortgage loans, with the exception of certain smaller loan amounts where our policy requires a title opinion only. We also require fire and extended coverage casualty insurance in order to protect the properties securing the real estate loans. Borrowers must also obtain flood insurance policies when the property is in a flood hazard area.

Our loan approval process is intended to assess the borrower's ability to repay the loan, the viability of the loan, and the value of the property that will secure the loan. All residential loans originated for sale to FNMA or other investor banks that receive an Approve-Eligible recommendation on the automated underwriting feedback certificate that is applicable for each loan type must be approved by a Bank mortgage underwriter. Loans that do not receive an Approve-Eligible recommendation must be approved by a Bank mortgage underwriter and the Senior Vice President of Mortgage. In addition, all loans originated to be held on the Bank's portfolio must be approved by a Bank mortgage underwriter and the Senior Vice President of Mortgage for loans up to $500,000, and for loans up to $1.0 million by the Senior Credit Officer. Commercial real estate secured loans and lines of credit and commercial business loans up to $1.0 million must be approved by the Senior Credit Officer or the President/Chief Executive Officer or the Chairman of the Board, up to $2.0 million by two of the following three officers, Senior Credit Officer, President/Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and in excess of $2.0 million by the Executive Committee. In accordance with past practice, all loans are ratified by our board of directors.
 
 
2

    In the past, we purchased loans from a mortgage originator secured by single-family housing primarily located in predominantly rural areas of Texas and to a lesser extent, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We have not purchased any such mortgage loans since fiscal 2008. The loans were generally secured by rural properties and the seller retained servicing rights. Although the loans were originated with fixed-rates, Home Federal Bank receives an adjustable-rate of interest equal to the Federal Housing Finance Board rate, with rate floors and ceilings of approximately 5.0% and 8.0%, respectively. Under the terms of the loan agreements, the seller must repurchase any loan that becomes more than 90 days delinquent. At June 30, 2017, we had approximately $6.6 million of such loans in our portfolio with an average contractual remaining term of approximately 12.5 years.

In recent periods, we have originated and sold a substantial amount of our fixed-rate conforming mortgages to correspondent banks. For the year ended June 30, 2017, we originated $127.2 million of one-to-four family residential loans and sold $111.2 million of such loans. Our residential loan originations primarily consist of rural development, FHA, and VA loans.

The following table shows total loans originated, sold, and repaid during the periods indicated.
 
   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Loan originations:
                 
     One-to-four family residential
 
$
127,233
   
$
115,449
   
$
103,052
 
     Commercial — real estate secured:
                       
          Owner occupied 
   
64,522
     
48,076
     
69,849
 
          Non-owner occupied
   
8,313
     
8,169
     
5,307
 
     Multi-family residential
   
2,979
     
5,914
     
3,035
 
     Commercial business
   
51,183
     
33,092
     
48,309
 
     Land
   
11,081
     
8,302
     
7,176
 
     Construction
   
28,809
     
19,538
     
26,920
 
     Home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer
   
10,587
     
9,351
     
8,974
 
          Total loan originations
   
304,707
     
247,891
     
272,622
 
Loans purchased
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
Total loan originations and loans purchased
   
304,707
     
247,891
     
272,622
 
Loans Sold
   
(111,171
)
   
(101,295
)
   
(86,806
)
Loan principal repayments
   
(165,177
)
   
(126,172
)
   
(152,117
)
Total loans sold and principal repayments
   
(276,348
)
   
(227,467
)
   
(238,923
)
Increase (decrease) due to other items, net(1)
   
(6,414
)
   
1,976
     
(4,835
)
Net increase in loan portfolio
 
$
21,945
   
$
22,400
   
$
28,864
 
 ___________________
(1) Other items consist of deferred loan fees, the allowance for loan losses, and loans held-for-sale at year end.

Although federal laws and regulations permit savings institutions to originate and purchase loans secured by real estate located throughout the United States, we concentrate our lending activity in our primary market area in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana and the surrounding area. Subject to our loans-to-one borrower limitation, we are permitted to invest without limitation in residential mortgage loans and up to 400% of our capital in loans secured by non-residential or commercial real estate. We also may invest in secured and unsecured consumer loans in an amount not exceeding 35% of total assets. This 35% limitation may be exceeded for certain types of consumer loans, such as home equity and property improvement loans secured by residential real property. In addition, we may invest up to 10% of our total assets in secured and unsecured loans for commercial, corporate, business, or agricultural purposes. At June 30, 2017, we were within each of the above lending limits.
 
During fiscal 2017 and 2016, we sold $111.2 million and $101.3 million of loans, respectively. We recognized gain on sale of loans of $2.8 million during fiscal 2017 and $2.5 million during fiscal 2016. Loans were sold during these periods primarily to other financial institutions. Such loans were sold against forward sales commitments with servicing released and without recourse after a certain period of time, typically 90 days. The loans sold primarily consisted of long-term, fixed rate residential real estate loans. These loans were originated during this period of historically low interest rates and were sold to reduce our interest rate risk. We will continue to sell loans in the future to the extent we believe the interest rate environment is unfavorable and interest rate risk is unacceptable.
 
 
3

Contractual Terms to Final Maturities.  The following table shows the scheduled contractual maturities of our loans as of June 30, 2017, before giving effect to net items. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. The amounts shown below do not take into account loan prepayments.

   
One-to-
Four
Family
Residential
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Secured
   
Multi
Family
Residential
   
Commercial
Business
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Home
Equity
Loans
and Lines
of Credit
and Other
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
  Amounts due after June 30, 2017 in:
                                               
  One year or less 
 
$
16,375
   
$
14,089
   
$
324
   
$
13,234
   
$
13,615
   
$
9,332
   
$
6,024
   
$
72,993
 
  After one year through two years
   
5,947
     
11,000
     
6,321
     
5,578
     
5,717
     
197
     
3,535
     
38,295
 
  After two years through three years
   
5,732
     
6,590
     
722
     
4,354
     
2,882
     
--
     
1,653
     
21,934
 
  After three years through five years
   
24,187
     
20,566
     
1,224
     
8,154
     
1,935
     
--
     
157
     
56,223
 
  After five years through ten years
   
8,310
     
23,155
     
8,630
     
3,109
     
889
     
--
     
845
     
44,938
 
  After ten years through fifteen years
   
8,248
     
2,545
     
2,084
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
10,859
     
23,736
 
  After fifteen years 
   
56,507
     
--
     
1,976
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
96
     
58,579
 
                                                                 
      Total
 
$
125,306
   
$
77,945
   
$
21,281
   
$
34,429
   
$
25,038
   
$
9,529
   
$
23,169
   
$
316,697
 


The following table sets forth the dollar amount of all loans at June 30, 2017, before net items, due after June 30, 2018, which have fixed interest rates or which have floating or adjustable interest rates.

         
Floating or
       
   
Fixed-Rate
   
Adjustable-Rate
   
Total
 
         
(In thousands)
       
One-to-four family residential
 
$
100,830
   
$
8,101
   
$
108,931
 
Commercial — real estate secured
   
60,149
     
3,707
     
63,856
 
Multi-family residential
   
18,195
     
2,762
     
20,957
 
Commercial business
   
15,744
     
5,451
     
21,195
 
Land
   
6,402
     
5,021
     
11,423
 
Construction
   
197
     
--
     
197
 
Home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer
   
1,733
     
15,412
     
17,145
 
                         
   Total
 
$
203,250
   
$
40,454
   
$
243,704
 

Scheduled contractual maturities of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual expected term of the loan portfolio. The average life of mortgage loans is substantially less than their average contractual terms because of prepayments. The average life of mortgage loans tends to increase when current mortgage loan rates are higher than rates on existing mortgage loans and, conversely, decrease when rates on current mortgage loans are lower than existing mortgage loan rates (due to refinancing of adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans at lower rates). Under the latter circumstance, the weighted average yield on loans decreases as higher yielding loans are repaid or refinanced at lower rates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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One-to-Four Family Residential Real Estate Loans.  At June 30, 2017, $125.3 million, or 39.6%, of the total loan portfolio, before net items, consisted of one-to-four family residential loans.

The loan-to-value ratios, maturities, and other provisions of the loans made by us generally have reflected the policy of making less than the maximum loan permissible under applicable regulations, in accordance with sound lending practices, market conditions, and underwriting standards established by us. Our current lending policy on one-to-four family residential loans generally limits the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 90% or less of the appraised value of the property, although we will lend up to a 100% loan-to-value ratio with private mortgage insurance. These loans are amortized on a monthly basis with principal and interest due each month, terms not in excess of 30 years, and generally include "due-on-sale" clauses.

At June 30, 2017, $101.7 million, or 81.2%, of our one-to-four family residential mortgage loans were fixed-rate loans. Fixed-rate loans generally have maturities ranging from 15 to 30 years and are fully amortizing with monthly loan payments sufficient to repay the total amount of the loan with interest by the end of the loan term. Our fixed-rate loans generally are originated under terms, conditions, and documentation which permit them to be sold to U.S. Government-sponsored agencies, such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other investors in the secondary mortgage market. Consistent with our asset/liability management, we have sold a significant portion of our long-term, fixed rate loans.  Servicing is released on all loans sold except those loans sold to FNMA.  Home Federal Bank's servicing portfolio was $36.2 million at June 30, 2017.

Although we offer adjustable rate loans, substantially all of the single-family loan originations over the last few years have consisted of fixed-rate loans due to the low interest rate environment. The adjustable-rate loans held in portfolio typically have interest rates which adjust on an annual basis. These loans generally have an annual cap of 1% on any increase or decrease and a cap of 6% above or below the initial rate over the life of the loan. Such loans are underwritten based on the initial rate plus 2%. At June 30, 2017, $23.6 million, or 18.8%, of our one-to-four family residential mortgage loans were adjustable rate loans.

Commercial Real Estate Secured Loans.  As of June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank had outstanding $77.9 million of loans secured by commercial real estate, $51.7 million, or 66.4%, of which were owner occupied. It is the current policy of Home Federal Bank to lend in a first lien position on real property occupied as a commercial business property. Home Federal Bank offers fixed and variable rate commercial real estate loans. Home Federal Bank's commercial real estate loans are limited to a maximum of 85% of the appraised value and have terms up to 15 years, however, the terms are generally no more than five years with amortization periods of 20 years or less. It is our policy that commercial real estate secured lines of credit are limited to a maximum of 85% of the appraised value of the property and shall not exceed three to five year amortizations.

Multi-Family Residential Loans.  At June 30, 2017, we had outstanding approximately $21.3 million of multi-family residential loans. Our multi-family residential loan portfolio includes income producing properties of 50 or more units and low income housing developments. We obtain personal guarantees on all properties other than those of the public housing authority for which they are not permitted.

Commercial Business Loans.  At June 30, 2017, we had outstanding approximately $34.4 million of non-real estate secured commercial loans. The business lending products we offer include lines of credit, inventory financing, and equipment loans. Commercial business loans and lines of credit carry more credit risk than other types of commercial loans. We attempt to limit such risk by making loans predominantly to small- and mid-sized businesses located within our market area and having the loans personally guaranteed by the principals involved. We have established underwriting standards in regard to business loans which set forth the criteria for sources of repayment, borrower's capacity to repay, specific financial and collateral margins, and financial enhancements such as guarantees. The primary source of repayment is cash flow from the business and the general financial strength of the borrower.

Land Loans.  As of June 30, 2017, land loans were $25.0 million, or 7.9%, of the total loan portfolio, before net items. Land loans include land which has been acquired for the purpose of development and unimproved land. Our loan policy provides for loan-to-value ratios of 50% for unimproved land loans. Land loans are originated with fixed rates and terms up to five years with longer amortizations. Although land loans generally are considered to have greater credit risk than certain other types of loans, we expect to mitigate such risk by requiring personal guarantees and identifying other secondary sources of repayment for the land loan other than the sale of the collateral. It is our practice to only originate a limited amount of loans for speculative development to borrowers with whom our lenders have a prior relationship.
 
 
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    Construction Loans.  At June 30, 2017, we had outstanding approximately $9.5 million of construction loans which included loans for the construction of residential and commercial property. Our residential construction loans typically have terms of six to twelve months with a takeout letter from Home Federal for the permanent mortgage. Our commercial construction loans include owner occupied commercial properties, pre-sold property, and speculative office property. As of June 30, 2017, we held $2.7 million of speculative construction loans.

Home Equity and Second Mortgage Loans.  At June 30, 2017, we held $1.7 million of home equity and second mortgage loans. These loans are secured by the underlying equity in the borrower's residence. We do not require that we hold the first mortgage on the properties that secure the second mortgage loans. The amount of our second mortgage loans generally cannot exceed a loan-to-value ratio of 90% after taking into consideration the first mortgage loan. These loans are typically three-to-five year balloon loans with fixed rates and terms that will not exceed 10 years and contain an on-demand clause that allows us to call the loan in at any time.

Equity Lines of Credit.  We offer lines of credit secured by a borrower's equity in real estate. These loans amounted to $21.0 million, or 6.6% of the total loan portfolio, before net items, at June 30, 2017.  The unused portion of equity lines was $9.9 million at June 30, 2017.  The rates and terms of such lines of credit depend on the history and income of the borrower, purpose of the loan, and collateral. Lines of credit will not exceed 90% of the value of the equity in the collateral.

Consumer Non-Real Estate Loans.  We are authorized to make loans for a wide variety of personal or consumer purposes. We originate consumer loans primarily in order to accommodate our customers. The consumer loans at June 30, 2017 consist of loans secured by deposit accounts with us, automobile loans, overdraft, and other unsecured loans.

Consumer non-real estate loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans and generally entail greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly those loans secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan, and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In particular, amounts realizable on the sale of repossessed automobiles may be significantly reduced based upon the condition of the automobiles and the fluctuating demand for used automobiles.  We had no automobile loans at June 30, 2017.

We offer loans secured by deposit accounts held with us. These loans amounted to $420,000, or 0.13% of the total loan portfolio, before net items, at June 30, 2017. Such loans are originated for up to 100% of the account balance, with a hold placed on the account restricting the withdrawal of the account balance. The interest rate on the loan is equal to the interest rate paid on the account plus 2%. These loans typically are payable on demand with a maturity date of one year.

Loan Origination and Other Fees.  In addition to interest earned on loans, we generally receive loan origination fees or "points" for originating loans. Loan points are a percentage of the principal amount of the mortgage loan and are charged to the borrower in connection with the origination of the loan. In accordance with accounting guidance, loan origination fees and points are deferred and amortized into income as an adjustment of yield over the life of the loan.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Asset Quality

General.  During fiscal 2017, we engaged a third party to review loans, policies, and procedures. The scope of the services provided included credit underwriting, adherence to our loan policies, as well as regulatory policies, and recommendations regarding reserve allocations. We expect these reviews will be done annually.

Our collection procedures provide that when a loan is 10 days past due personal contact efforts are attempted, either in person or by telephone. At 15 days past due, a late charge notice is sent to the borrower requesting payment. If the loan is still past due at 30 days, a formal letter is sent to the borrower stating that the loan is past due and that legal action, including foreclosure proceedings, may be necessary. If a loan becomes 60 days past due and no progress has been made in resolving the delinquency, a collection letter from legal counsel is sent and personal contact is attempted. When a loan continues in a delinquent status for 90 days or more, and a repayment schedule has not been made or kept by the borrower, generally a notice of intent to foreclose is sent to the borrower. If the delinquency is not cured, foreclosure proceedings are initiated. In most cases, deficiencies are cured promptly. While we generally prefer to work with borrowers to resolve such problems, we will institute foreclosure or other collection proceedings, when necessary, to minimize any potential loss.

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management believes the probability of collection of interest is doubtful. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is deducted from interest income. We generally discontinue the accrual of interest income when the loan becomes 90 days past due, as to principal or interest, unless the credit is well secured and we believe we will fully collect.

Real estate and other assets we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure are classified as real estate owned until sold.  At June 30, 2016, we had no real estate owned. At June 30, 2017, we had one residential lot acquired through foreclosure with a carrying value of $540,000.

Delinquent Loans.  The following table shows the delinquencies in our loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.

             June 30,   
       2017          2016  
     30-89      90 or More Days      30-89      90 or More Days  
   
Days Overdue
   
Overdue
   
Days Overdue
   
Overdue
 
 
Number
   
Principal
   
Number
   
Principal
   
Number
   
Principal
   
Number
   
Principal
 
 
of Loans
   
Balance
   
of Loans
   
Balance
   
of Loans
   
Balance
   
of Loans
   
Balance
 
                       
(Dollars in thousands)
             
One-to-four family residential
   
23
   
$
2,000
     
6
   
$
662
     
37
   
$
4,320
     
2
   
$
114
 
Commercial — real estate secured
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Multi-family residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Commercial business
   
1
     
8
     
15
     
2,503
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1
     
555
     
--
     
--
 
Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Home equity loans and lines of credit
   and other consumer
   
3
     
194
     
1
     
4
     
3
     
93
     
--
     
--
 
 
                                                               
     Total delinquent loans
   
27
   
$
2,202
     
22
   
$
3,169
     
41
   
$
4,968
     
2
   
$
114
 
 
                                                               
Delinquent loans to total net loans
           
0.70
%
           
1.01
%
           
1.71
%
           
0.04
%
Delinquent loans to total loans
           
0.70
%
           
1.00
%
           
1.69
%
           
0.04
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Non-Performing Assets.  The following table shows the amounts of our non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and real estate owned) at the dates indicated. We had one troubled debt restructuring included in non-accrual loans at June 30, 2013.  At June 30, 2016, we had nine commercial business loans to one borrower totaling $2.0 million that were identified as troubled debt restructurings, were performing in accordance with their modified terms, and were accruing interest.  At June 30, 2017, the nine commercial business loans to one borrower identified as troubled debt restructurings in 2016 were included in non-accrual loans.

   
June 30,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accruing loans:
                             
     One-to-four family residential
 
$
317
   
$
13
   
$
13
   
$
151
   
$
386
 
     Commercial — real estate secured
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
     Multi-family residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
     Commercial business
   
2,503
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
     Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
     Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
     Home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
27
     
27
 
          Total non-accruing loans
   
2,820
     
13
     
13
     
178
     
413
 
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due:
                                       
 One-to-four family residential
   
181
     
101
     
67
     
13
     
236
 
     Commercial — real estate secured     --       --       --       --       --  
     Multi-family residential     --       --       --       --       --  
     Commercial business     --       --       --       --       --  
     Land     --       --       --       --       --  
     Construction     --       --       --       --       --  
     Home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer
   
4
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
               Total non-performing loans(1)
   
3,005
     
114
     
80
     
191
     
649
 
          Real estate owned, net
   
540
     
--
     
40
     
--
     
--
 
               Total non-performing assets
 
$
3,545
   
$
114
   
$
120
   
$
191
   
$
649
 
                                         
Troubled debt restructurings (2)
   
--
     
1,990
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Total non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings
 
$
3,545
   
$
2,104
   
$
120
   
$
191
   
$
649
 
                                         
Total non-performing loans as a percent of loans, net
   
0.96
%
   
0.04
%
   
0.03
%
   
0.07
%
   
0.31
%
Total non-performing assets as a percent of total assets
   
0.83
%
   
0.03
%
   
0.03
%
   
0.05
%
   
0.23
%
Total non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings
     as a percentage of total assets
   
0.83
%
   
0.55
%
   
0.03
%
   
0.05
%
   
0.23
%
_________________
(1) Non-performing loans consist of non-accruing loans plus accruing loans 90 days or more past due.
(2) Troubled debt restructurings not included in non-accruing loans and accruing loans 90 days or more past due.

Property securing a residential lot loan was foreclosed on during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and booked as real estate owned for $540,000, representing ninety percent of the appraisal value of $600,000. A charge-off was posted to the allowance for loan losses in the amount of $15,500, which was the difference between the loan balance and the $540,000 posted to real estate owned.

During the year ended June 30, 2017, the Bank had an aggregate of $4.7 million of troubled debt restructurings consisting of interest rate and payment term modifications on four commercial real estate loans to two borrowers. The four commercial real estate loans secured by ninety one-to-four family residential rental properties were acquired by dation (deed in lieu of foreclosure) during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and posted to real estate owned with a carrying value of $1.9 million. These ninety properties had been disposed of as of June 30, 2017, with a gain of $54,000 recognized during the fourth quarter.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, we became aware that one of two related borrowers of the fifteen commercial business loans in the aggregate amount of $2.8 million that were classified as substandard filed for Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy protection during that period. We received principal payments in March 2017 for $272,000 and May 2017 for $10,000 reducing our exposure to $2.5 million and expect to continue to receive future monthly adequate protection payments. These loans continue to be classified as substandard, are 90 days or more past due, and are on non-accrual at June 30, 2017. We are continuing to monitor these credits and presently believe that our allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2017 is adequate. No additional losses are currently anticipated with respect to these loans.
 
 
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Classified Assets.  Federal regulations require that each insured savings institution classify its assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of insured institutions, federal examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, classify them. There are three classifications for problem assets: "substandard", "doubtful", and "loss". Substandard assets have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss, if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful assets have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values questionable, and there is a higher possibility of loss. An asset classified as loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. Another category designated "special mention" also must be established and maintained for assets which do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification as substandard, doubtful, or loss. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful require the institution to establish general allowances for loan losses. If an asset, or portion thereof, is classified as loss, the insured institution must either establish specific allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss, or charge-off such amount. General loss allowances established to cover possible losses related to assets classified substandard or doubtful may be included in determining an institution's regulatory capital, while specific valuation allowances for loan losses do not qualify as regulatory capital. Federal examiners may disagree with an insured institution's classifications and amounts reserved. At June 30, 2017, we held $723,000 of assets designated as special mention and $3.3 million classified as substandard. The classified assets are related to six residential mortgage loans, one commercial real estate loan, fifteen commercial business loans to one borrower, one construction loan, and one land loan. There were no loans classified as doubtful or loss at June 30, 2017.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  At June 30, 2017, our allowance for loan losses amounted to $3.7 million. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed, to the best of our knowledge, to cover all known and inherent losses in the portfolio, both probable and reasonable, to be estimated at each reporting date. The level of allowance for loan losses is based on our periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing conditions. We are primarily engaged in originating single-family residential loans. Our management considers the deficiencies of all classified loans in determining the amount of allowance for loan losses required at each reporting date. Our management analyzes the probability of the correction of the substandard loans' weaknesses and the extent of any known or inherent losses that we might sustain on them. During the fiscal year 2017, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $900,000, as compared to $271,000 recorded for fiscal year 2016. The 2017 provision reflects our estimate to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

The provision for fiscal year 2017 reflects the risks associated with our commercial lending (both real estate secured and non-real estate secured), as well as other risks in our portfolio.  Total non-performing loans increased by approximately $2.9 million as of June 30, 2017 compared to June 30, 2016.

While management believes that it determines the size of the allowance based on the best information available at the time, the allowance will need to be adjusted as circumstances change and assumptions are updated. Future adjustments to the allowance could significantly affect net income.

The following table shows changes in our allowance for loan losses during the periods presented.  We had $30,000, $181,000, $12,000 and $16,000 of loan charge-offs during fiscal 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  There were no loan charge-offs during fiscal 2016.  Bad debt recoveries amounted to $14,000 during fiscal 2017.
 
 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Total loans outstanding at end of period
 
$
316,697
   
$
293,835
   
$
271,129
   
$
242,257
   
$
208,585
 
Average loans outstanding
   
312,132
     
287,405
     
269,408
     
224,463
     
197,812
 
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period
   
2,845
     
2,515
     
2,396
     
2,240
     
1,698
 
Provision for loan losses
   
900
     
271
     
300
     
168
     
558
 
Recoveries
   
14
     
59
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Charge-offs
   
(30
)
   
--
     
(181
)
   
(12
)
   
(16
)
        Allowance for loan losses, end of period
 
$
3,729
   
$
2,845
   
$
2,515
   
$
2,396
   
$
2,240
 
 
                                       
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans
   
123.65
%
   
2,501.99
%
   
3,143.75
%
   
1,254.45
%
   
345.15
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans outstanding
   
1.18
%
   
0.97
%
   
0.93
%
   
0.99
%
   
1.07
%
 
 

 
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The following table shows how our allowance for loan losses is allocated by type of loan at each of the dates indicated.

   
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
Amount of
Allowance
   
Loan
Category
as a %
of Total
Loans
   
Amount of
Allowance
   
Loan
Category
as a %
of Total
Loans
   
Amount of
Allowance
   
Loan
Category
as a %
of Total
Loans
   
Amount of
Allowance
   
Loan
Category
as a %
of Total
Loans
   
Amount of
Allowance
   
Loan
Category
as a %
of Total
Loans
 
 
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
One-to-four family residential 
$
1,822
     
39.57
%
 
$
1,517
     
40.17
%
 
$
1,195
     
38.11
%
 
$
1,224
     
36.96
%
 
$
1,023
     
35.11
%
Commercial – real estate secured 
 
353
     
24.61
     
321
     
23.55
     
415
     
22.90
     
464
     
23.23
     
338
     
24.54
 
Multi-family residential 
 
73
     
6.72
     
111
     
7.03
     
103
     
5.62
     
128
     
8.41
     
103
     
9.39
 
Commercial business 
 
979
     
10.87
     
444
     
9.49
     
305
     
10.33
     
202
     
10.63
     
412
     
8.04
 
Land
   
203
     
7.91
     
201
     
8.27
     
154
     
7.33
     
168
     
8.23
     
127
     
7.47
 
Construction
   
147
     
3.01
     
126
     
4.92
     
146
     
6.50
     
105
     
5.16
     
146
     
8.12
 
Home equity loans and lines of credit and
   other consumer 
 
152
     
7.31
     
125
     
6.57
     
197
     
9.21
     
105
     
7.38
     
91
     
7.33
 
       Total
 
$
3,729
     
100.00
%
 
$
2,845
     
100.00
%
 
$
2,515
     
100.00
%
 
$
2,396
     
100.00
%
 
$
2,240
     
100.00
%

 Investment Securities
 
We have authority to invest in various types of securities, including mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, certificates of deposit at federally insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers' acceptances, and federal funds.  Our investment strategy is established by the board of directors.

The following table sets forth certain information relating to our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
    2015  
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
                                   
      Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
25,558
   
$
25,190
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
FNBB stock
   
250
     
250
     
250
     
250
     
250
     
250
 
FHLB stock
   
2,549
     
2,549
     
2,099
     
2,099
     
1,760
     
1,760
 
Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
   
28,357
     
27,989
     
2,349
     
2,349
     
2,010
     
2,010
 
                                                 
Securities Available-for-Sale:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
   
37,468
     
36,935
     
50,045
     
50,173
     
44,733
     
44,885
 
                                                 
Total Investment Securities
 
$
65,825
   
$
64,924
   
$
52,394
   
$
52,522
   
$
46,743
   
$
46,895
 

 
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    The following table sets forth the amount of investment securities which contractually mature during each of the periods indicated and the weighted average yields for each range of maturities at June 30, 2017. The amounts reflect the fair value of our securities at June 30, 2017.

   
Amounts at June 30, 2017 which Mature in
 
   
 
 
One Year
or Less
   
 
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Over One
Year
Through
Five Years
   
 
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
 
Over Five
Through
Ten Years
   
 
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
 
 
Over
Ten Years
   
 
Weighted
Average
Yield
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Bonds and other debt securities:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
11
     
1.95
%
 
$
61
     
4.37
%
 
$
43
     
1.93
%
 
$
62,010
     
1.98
%
Equity securities(1):
                                                               
FNBB stock
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
250
     
1.13
%
FHLB stock
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
2,549
     
1.65
%
                                                                 
Total investment securities
    and bank stock
 
$
11
     
1.95
%
 
$
61
     
4.37
%
 
$
43
     
1.93
%
 
$
64,809
     
2.55
%
 ____________________
(1) None of the listed equity securities has a stated maturity.

Our investment in equity securities consists primarily of FHLB stock and shares of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. ("FNBB").  Management monitors its investment portfolio to determine whether any investment securities which have unrealized losses should be considered other than temporarily impaired.

Mortgage-backed securities represent a participation interest in a pool of one-to-four family or multi-family mortgages. The mortgage originators use intermediaries (generally U.S. Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises) to pool and repackage the participation interests in the form of securities, with investors receiving the principal and interest payments on the mortgages. Such U.S. Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises guarantee the payment of principal and interest to investors.

Mortgage-backed securities are typically issued with stated principal amounts, and the securities are backed by pools of mortgages that have loans with interest rates that are within a range and have varying maturities. The underlying pool of mortgages, i.e., fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, as well as prepayment risk, are passed on to the certificate holder. The life of a mortgage-backed pass-through security approximates the life of the underlying mortgages.
 
Our mortgage-backed securities consist of Ginnie Mae securities ("GNMA"), Freddie Mac securities ("FHLMC"), and Fannie Mae securities ("FNMA"). Ginnie Mae is a government agency within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is intended to help finance government-assisted housing programs. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. The timely payment of principal and interest on Ginnie Mae securities is guaranteed by Ginnie Mae and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Freddie Mac is a private corporation chartered by the U.S. Government. Freddie Mac issues participation certificates backed principally by conventional mortgage loans. Freddie Mac guarantees the timely payment of interest and the ultimate return of principal on participation certificates. Fannie Mae is a private corporation chartered by the U.S. Congress with a mandate to establish a secondary market for mortgage loans. Fannie Mae guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on Fannie Mae securities. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency was appointed as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The U.S. Department of the Treasury agreed to provide capital, as needed, to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to provide liquidity to the housing and mortgage markets.
 
Mortgage-backed securities generally yield less than the loans which underlie such securities because of their payment guarantees or credit enhancements, which offer nominal credit risk. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize our borrowings or other obligations.
 
 
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The following table sets forth the composition of our mortgage-backed securities portfolio at each of the dates indicated. The amounts reflect the fair value of our mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

   
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Fixed rate:
                 
   GNMA
 
$
32
   
$
41
   
$
50
 
   FHLMC
   
8,781
     
10,698
     
147
 
   FNMA
   
45,110
     
27,108
     
27,596
 
      Total fixed rate
   
53,923
     
37,847
     
27,793
 
Adjustable rate:
                       
   GNMA
   
8,098
     
12,116
     
16,744
 
   FHLMC
   
67
     
96
     
137
 
   FNMA
   
37
     
114
     
211
 
      Total adjustable-rate
   
8,202
     
12,326
     
17,092
 
      Total mortgage-backed securities
 
$
62,125
   
$
50,173
   
$
44,885
 

Information regarding the contractual maturities and weighted average yield of our mortgage-backed securities portfolio at June 30, 2017 is presented below. Due to repayments of the underlying loans, the actual maturities of mortgage-backed securities generally are substantially less than the scheduled maturities. The amounts reflect the fair value of our mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2017.
 
 
 
Amounts at June 30, 2017 which Mature in
 
 
       
Weighted
   
Over One
   
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
 
 
One Year
   
Average
   
through
   
Average
   
Over
   
Average
 
 
 
or Less
   
Yield
   
Five Years
   
Yield
   
Five Years
   
Yield
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Fixed rate:
                                   
     GNMA
 
$
--
     
--
%
 
$
21
     
8.88
%
 
$
11
     
7.85
%
     FHLMC
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
8,781
     
1.55
 
     FNMA
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
45,110
     
2.34
 
          Total fixed-rate
   
--
     
--
%
   
21
     
8.88
%
   
53,902
     
2.21
%
 
                                               
Adjustable rate:
                                               
     GNMA
 
$
--
     
--
%
 
$
--
     
--
%
 
$
8,098
     
0.39
%
     FHLMC
   
3
     
1.61
     
13
     
1.83
     
51
     
2.21
 
     FNMA
   
8
     
2.06
     
27
     
2.05
     
2
     
2.14
 
          Total adjustable-rate
   
11
     
1.95
%
   
40
     
1.98
%
   
8,151
     
0.40
 
 
                                               
               Total
 
$
11
     
1.95
%
 
$
61
     
4.37
%
 
$
62,053
     
1.97
%
 
The following table sets forth the purchases, sales, and principal repayments of our mortgage-backed securities during the periods indicated.

   
At or For the
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Mortgage-backed securities at beginning of period
 
$
50,046
   
$
44,733
   
$
48,173
 
Purchases
   
27,234
     
16,722
     
9,843
 
Repayments
   
(14,218
)
   
(11,392
)
   
(11,263
)
Sales
   
--
     
--
     
(1,954
)
Amortizations of premiums and discounts, net
   
(36
)
   
(17
)
   
(66
)
 
                       
Mortgage-backed securities at end of period
 
$
63,026
   
$
50,046
   
$
44,733
 
 
                       
Weighted average yield at end of period
   
1.98
%
   
1.77
%
   
1.90
%
 
 
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Sources of Funds
 
General.  Deposits are our primary source of funds for lending and other investment purposes. In addition to deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities are a source of funds. Loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions. Borrowings may also be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources and on a longer-term basis for general business purposes.
 
Deposits.  We attract deposits principally from residents of Louisiana and particularly from Caddo and Bossier Parishes. Deposit account terms vary, with the principal differences being the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit, and the interest rate. We utilize brokered certificates of deposit as a component of our strategy for lowering the overall cost of funds. The brokered certificates of deposit are callable by Home Federal Bank after twelve months. At June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had $11.5 million and $8.2 million, respectively, in brokered certificates of deposit.
 
We establish interest rates paid, maturity terms, service fees, and withdrawal penalties on a periodic basis. Management determines the rates and terms based on rates paid by competitors, the need for funds or liquidity, growth goals, and federal regulations. We attempt to control the flow of deposits by pricing our accounts to remain generally competitive with other financial institutions in the market area.

The following table shows the distribution of, and certain other information relating to, our deposits by type of deposit, as of the dates indicated.

     
June 30,
 
     
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
     
Amount
   
Percent of
Total
Deposits
   
Amount
   
Percent of
Total
Deposits
   
Amount
   
Percent of
Total
Deposits
 
   
     
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Certificate accounts:
                                     
 
0.00% - 0.99%
 
 
$
28,293
     
8.60
%
 
$
46,544
     
16.17
%
 
$
57,103
     
19.95
%
 
1.00% - 1.99%
 
   
123,037
     
37.39
     
70,606
     
24.53
     
68,242
     
23.84
 
 
2.00% - 2.99%
 
   
11,306
     
3.44
     
14,961
     
5.20
     
15,943
     
5.57
 
 
3.00% - 3.99%
 
   
--
     
--
     
386
     
0.13
     
4,684
     
1.64
 
                                                     
Total certificate accounts 
 
162,636
     
49.43
     
132,497
     
46.03
     
145,972
     
51.00
 
                                                     
Transaction accounts:
                                                 
Passbook savings
     
35,050
     
10.65
     
29,033
     
10.09
     
18,435
     
6.44
 
Non-interest bearing
   demand accounts
     
54,420
     
16.54
     
39,280
     
13.65
     
45,024
     
15.73
 
NOW accounts
     
34,500
     
10.48
     
37,761
     
13.12
     
31,214
     
10.90
 
Money market
     
42,439
     
12.90
     
49,251
     
17.11
     
45,593
     
15.93
 
                                                     
Total transaction accounts  
 
166,409
     
50.57
     
155,325
     
53.97
     
140,266
     
49.00
 
                                                     
Total deposits
   
$
329,045
     
100.00
%
 
$
287,822
     
100.00
%
 
$
286,238
     
100.00
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table shows the average balance of each type of deposit and the average rate paid on each type of deposit for the periods indicated.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
               
Average
               
Average
               
Average
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Paid
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Paid
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Paid
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Passbook savings
 
$
33,441
   
$
160
     
0.48
%
 
$
23,993
   
$
92
     
0.38
%
 
$
14,762
   
$
34
     
0.23
%
NOW accounts
   
34,701
     
189
     
0.54
     
35,797
     
283
     
0.79
     
29,821
     
228
     
0.76
 
Money market
   
45,615
     
147
     
0.32
     
47,953
     
149
     
0.31
     
43,770
     
141
     
0.32
 
Certificates of
     deposit 
 
145,445
     
1,860
     
1.28
     
141,160
     
1,805
     
1.28
     
133,605
     
1,831
     
1.37
 
Total interest-bearing
     deposits 
 
259,202
     
2,356
     
0.91
     
248,903
     
2,329
     
0.94
     
221,958
     
2,234
     
1.01
 
Non-Interest bearing 
                                                                     
     demand accounts
 
$
51,311
   
$
--
     
--
%
 
$
43,100
   
$
--
     
--
%
 
$
40,428
   
$
--
     
--
%
     Total deposits
 
$
310,513
   
$
2,356
     
0.76
%
 
$
292,003
   
$
2,329
     
0.80
%
 
$
262,386
   
$
2,234
     
0.85
%


The following table shows our deposit flows during the periods indicated.
 
   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net deposits (withdrawals)
 
$
38,952
   
$
(205
)
 
$
12,274
 
Interest credited
   
2,271
     
1,789
     
1,669
 
     Total increase in deposits
 
$
41,223
   
$
1,584
   
$
13,943
 


The following table presents, by various interest rate categories and maturities, the amount of certificates of deposit at June 30, 2017.

     
Balance at June 30, 2017
 
     
Maturing in the 12 Months Ending June 30,
 
Certificates of Deposit
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
     
(In thousands)
 
 
0.00% - 0.99%
 
 
$
26,001
   
$
1,524
   
$
768
   
$
--
   
$
28,293
 
 
1.00% - 1.99%
 
   
42,287
     
28,966
     
32,909
     
18,875
     
123,037
 
 
2.00% - 2.99%
 
   
200
     
1,611
     
2,655
     
6,840
     
11,306
 
 
3.00% - 3.99%
 
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Total certificate accounts
   
$
68,488
   
$
32,101
   
$
36,332
   
$
25,715
   
$
162,636
 


The following table shows the maturities of our certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more at June 30, 2017 by time remaining to maturity.

         
Weighted
 
   
Amount
   
Average Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30, 2017
 
$
8,459
     
0.65
%
December 31, 2017
   
10,353
     
0.97
 
March 31, 2018
   
17,879
     
1.11
 
June 30, 2018
   
13,897
     
1.13
 
After June 30, 2018
   
62,624
     
1.64
 
Total certificates of deposit with balances of $100,000 or more
 
$
113,212
     
1.36
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    Borrowings.  We may obtain advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas upon the security of the common stock we own in that bank and certain of our residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed and other investment securities, provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. These advances are made pursuant to several credit programs, each of which has its own interest rate and range of maturities. Federal Home Loan Bank advances are generally available to meet seasonal and other withdrawals of deposit accounts and to permit increased lending.
 
As of June 30, 2017, we were permitted to borrow up to an aggregate total of $205.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. We had $48.9 million and $47.7 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances outstanding at June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  Additionally, at June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $15.5 million.  There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of June 30, 2017.  At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bancorp had available a $3.0 million line of credit agreement with First National Bankers Bank, maturing June 21, 2018.  The line is secured by 100 shares of Home Federal Bank's common stock and bears interest at the Prime Rate, which is currently 4.25% per annum.  At June 30, 2017, there were no amounts drawn on the line of credit.

The following table shows certain information regarding our borrowings at or for the dates indicated:
 
 
 
At or For the Year
 
 
 
Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
FHLB advances:
                 
     Average balance outstanding
 
$
46,918
   
$
30,277
   
$
40,858
 
     Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the period
   
56,715
     
47,665
     
49,030
 
     Balance outstanding at end of period
   
48,907
     
47,665
     
38,411
 
     Average interest rate during the period
   
0.92
%
   
0.87
%
   
0.60
%
     Weighted average interest rate at end of period
   
1.30
%
   
0.81
%
   
0.68
%
 
At June 30, 2017, $37.3 million of our borrowings were short-term (maturities of one year or less). Such short-term borrowings had a weighted average interest rate of 1.17% at June 30, 2017.
 
The following table shows maturities of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at June 30, 2017 for the years indicated:

 
Years Ending June 30,
 
Amount
     
(In thousands)
 
2018
 
$
37,270
 
2019
   
5,282
 
2020
   
5,295
 
2021
   
193
 
2022
   
35
 
Thereafter
   
832
 
     Total 
 
$
48,907

Subsidiaries
 
At June 30, 2017, the Company had one subsidiary, Home Federal Bank.  The Bank's only subsidiary at such date was Metro Financial Services, Inc., which previously engaged in the sale of annuity contracts and does not currently engage in a meaningful amount of business.

Employees
 
Home Federal Bank had sixty full-time employees and five part-time employees at June 30, 2017. None of these employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and we believe that we enjoy good relations with our personnel.
 
 
 
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REGULATION

Set forth below is a brief description of certain laws relating to the regulation of Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank. This description does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to applicable laws and regulations.
 
General
 
Home Federal Bank, as a federally chartered savings bank, is subject to federal regulation and oversight by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency extending to all aspects of its operations. Home Federal Bank also is subject to regulation and examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insures the deposits of Home Federal Bank to the maximum extent permitted by law, and requirements established by the Federal Reserve Board. Federally chartered savings institutions are required to file periodic reports with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and are subject to periodic examinations by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The investment and lending authority of savings institutions is prescribed by federal laws and regulations, and such institutions are prohibited from engaging in any activities not permitted by such laws and regulations. Such regulation and supervision primarily are intended for the protection of depositors and not for the purpose of protecting shareholders.
 
Federal law provides the federal banking regulators, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, with substantial enforcement powers. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's enforcement authority over all savings institutions includes, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist or removal orders, and to initiate injunctive actions. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices. Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for enforcement action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Any change in these laws and regulations, whether by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank and our operations.  

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act enacted in 2010, the powers of the Office of Thrift Supervision regarding Home Federal Bank and Home Federal Bancorp transferred to other federal financial institution regulatory agencies on July 21, 2011. See "— 2010 Regulatory Reform." As of the transfer date, all of the regulatory functions related to Home Federal Bank that were under the jurisdiction of the Office of Thrift Supervision transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. In addition, as of that same date, all of the regulatory functions related to Home Federal Bancorp, as a savings and loan holding company that were under the jurisdiction of the Office of Thrift Supervision, transferred to the Federal Reserve Board.

2010 Regulatory Reform

On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The financial reform and consumer protection act imposes new restrictions and an expanded framework of regulatory oversight for financial institutions, including depository institutions. In addition, the new law changed the jurisdictions of existing bank regulatory agencies and in particular transferred the regulation of federal savings associations from the Office of Thrift Supervision to the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, effective July 21, 2011. Savings and loan holding companies are now regulated by the Federal Reserve Board. The new law also established an independent federal consumer protection bureau within the Federal Reserve Board. The following discussion summarizes significant aspects of the law that may affect Home Federal Bank and Home Federal Bancorp. Many regulations implementing these changes have not been promulgated, so we cannot determine the full impact on our business and operations at this time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following aspects of the financial reform and consumer protection act are related to the operations of Home Federal Bank:

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The Office of Thrift Supervision merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the authority of the other remaining bank regulatory agencies were restructured. The federal thrift charter is preserved under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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A new independent consumer financial protection bureau was established within the Federal Reserve Board empowered to exercise broad regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement authority with respect to both new and existing consumer financial protection laws. However, smaller financial institutions, like Home Federal Bank, are subject to the supervision and enforcement of their primary federal banking regulator with respect to the federal consumer financial protection laws.

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Tier 1 capital treatment for "hybrid" capital items like trust preferred securities was eliminated subject to various grandfathering and transition rules.

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The prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits was repealed.

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State law is preempted only if it would have a discriminatory effect on a federal savings association or is preempted by any other federal law. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency must make a preemption determination on a case-by-case basis with respect to a particular state law or other state law with substantively equivalent terms.

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Deposit insurance is permanently increased to $250,000.

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Deposit insurance assessment base calculation equals the depository institution's total assets minus the sum of its average tangible equity during the assessment period.

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The minimum reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund increased to 1.35 percent of estimated annual insured deposits or assessment base; however, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is directed to "offset the effect" of the increased reserve ratio for insured depository institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion.
 
The following aspects of the financial reform and consumer protection act are related to the operations of Home Federal Bancorp:

Authority over savings and loan holding companies transferred to the Federal Reserve Board.

Leverage capital requirements and risk based capital requirements applicable to depository institutions and bank holding companies were extended to thrift holding companies. However, certain smaller savings and loan holding companies, such as Home Federal Bancorp, are exempt from those capital requirements.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Act was amended to direct federal regulators to require depository institution holding companies to serve as a source of strength for their depository institution subsidiaries.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is authorized to adopt rules requiring public companies to make their proxy materials available to shareholders for nomination of their own candidates for election to the board of directors.

Public companies are now required to provide their shareholders with a non-binding vote: (i) at least once every three years on the compensation paid to executive officers and (ii) at least once every six years on whether they should have a "say on pay" vote every one, two, or three years.

 
 
 
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A separate, non-binding shareholder vote is now required regarding golden parachutes for named executive officers when a shareholder vote takes place on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, or other transactions that would trigger the parachute payments.

Securities exchanges are now required to prohibit brokers from using their own discretion to vote shares not beneficially owned by them for certain "significant" matters, which include votes on the election of directors, executive compensation matters, and any other matter determined to be significant.

Stock exchanges, which do not include the OTC Bulletin Board, will be prohibited from listing the securities of any issuer that does not have a policy providing for (i) disclosure of its policy on incentive compensation payable on the basis of financial information reportable under the securities laws and (ii) the recovery from current or former executive officers following an accounting restatement triggered by material noncompliance with securities law reporting requirements of any incentive compensation paid erroneously during the three-year period preceding the date on which the restatement was required that exceeds the amount that would have been paid on the basis of the restated financial information.

Disclosure in annual proxy materials will be required concerning the relationship between the executive compensation paid and the financial performance of the issuer.

Item 402 of Regulation S-K will be amended to require companies to disclose the ratio of the Chief Executive Officer's annual total compensation to the median annual total compensation of all other employees.

Smaller reporting companies are exempt from complying with the internal control auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Regulation of Home Federal Bancorp
 
Home Federal Bancorp, a Louisiana corporation, is a registered savings and loan holding company within the meaning of Section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act and is subject to examination and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board, as well as certain reporting requirements. While new capital requirements began to phase in for savings and loan holding companies on January 1, 2015, Home Federal Bancorp is currently exempt from those requirements. In addition, because Home Federal Bank is a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, it is subject to certain restrictions in dealing with us and with other persons affiliated with the Bank.
 
Holding Company Acquisitions.  Home Federal Bancorp is a savings and loan holding company under the Home Owners' Loan Act, as amended.  Federal law generally prohibits a savings and loan holding company, without prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board, from acquiring the ownership or control of any other savings institution or savings and loan holding company, or all, or substantially all, of the assets, or more than 5% of the voting shares of the savings institution or savings and loan holding company. These provisions also prohibit, among other things, any director or officer of a savings and loan holding company, or any individual who owns or controls more than 25% of the voting shares of such holding company, from acquiring control of any savings institution not a subsidiary of such savings and loan holding company, unless the acquisition is approved by the Federal Reserve Board.
 
The Federal Reserve Board may not approve any acquisition that would result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings institutions in more than one state, subject to two exceptions: (i) the approval of interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings and loan holding companies and (ii) the acquisition of a savings institution in another state, if the laws of the state of the target savings institution specifically permit such acquisitions. The states vary in the extent to which they permit interstate savings and loan holding company acquisitions.

Holding Company Activities.  Home Federal Bancorp operates as a unitary savings and loan holding company and is permitted to engage only in the activities permitted for financial institution holding companies or for multiple savings and loan holding companies. Multiple savings and loan holding companies are permitted to engage in the following activities: (i) activities permitted for a bank holding company under section 4(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act (unless the Federal Reserve Board prohibits or limits such 4(c) activities); (ii) furnishing or performing management services for a subsidiary savings association; (iii) conducting any insurance agency or escrow business; (iv) holding, managing, or liquidating assets owned by or acquired from a subsidiary savings association; (v) holding or managing properties used or occupied by a subsidiary savings association; (vi) acting as trustee under deeds of trust; or (vii) activities authorized by regulation as of March 5, 1987 to be engaged in by multiple savings and loan holding companies. Under the 2010 legislation, savings and loan holding companies became subject to statutory capital requirements. However, in May 2015, amendments to the Federal Reserve Board's small bank holding company policy statement (the "SBHC Policy") became effective.  The amendments made the SBHC Policy applicable to savings and loan holding companies, such as Home Federal Bancorp, and increased the asset threshold to qualify to be subject to the provisions of the SBHC Policy from $500 million to $1.0 billion.  Savings and loan holding companies that have total assets of $1.0 billion or less are subject to the SBHC Policy and are not required to comply with the regulatory capital requirements set forth in the table below.  Such treatment continues until Home Federal Bancorp's total assets exceed $1.0 billion or the Federal Reserve Board deems it to no longer be a small savings and loan holding company.
 
 
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While there are no specific restrictions on the payment of dividends or other capital distributions for savings and loan holding companies, federal regulations do prescribe such restrictions on subsidiary savings institutions, as described below. Home Federal Bank will be required to notify the Federal Reserve Board 30 days before declaring any dividend. In addition, the financial impact of a holding company on its subsidiary institution is a matter that is evaluated by the Federal Reserve Board, and the agency has authority to order cessation of activities or divestiture of subsidiaries deemed to pose a threat to the safety and soundness of the institution.
 
All savings associations' subsidiaries of savings and loan holding companies are required to meet a qualified thrift lender, or QTL, test to avoid certain restrictions on their operations. If the subsidiary savings institution fails to meet the QTL, as discussed below, then the savings and loan holding company must register with the Federal Reserve Board as a bank holding company, unless the savings institution requalifies as a QTL within one year thereafter.

Federal Securities Laws.  Home Federal Bancorp registered its common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Home Federal Bancorp is subject to the proxy and tender offer rules, insider trading reporting requirements and restrictions, and certain other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  As a public company, Home Federal Bancorp is subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 which addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information. As directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer are required to certify that our quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining, and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the Board of Directors about our internal control over financial reporting; and they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that could materially affect internal control over financial reporting.

Volcker Rule Regulations

Regulations adopted by the federal banking agencies to implement the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the Volcker Rule, became effective on April 1, 2014 with full compliance being phased in over a period that ended on July 21, 2015. The regulations contain prohibitions and restrictions on the ability of financial institutions holding companies and their affiliates to engage in proprietary trading and to hold certain interests in, or to have certain relationships with, various types of investment funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds. Home Federal Bancorp is in compliance with the various provisions of the Volcker Rule regulations.

Regulation of Home Federal Bank

General.  Home Federal Bank is subject to the regulation of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as its primary federal regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as the insurer of its deposit accounts, and, to a limited extent, the Federal Reserve Board.
 
 
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    Insurance of Accounts.  The deposits of Home Federal Bank are insured to the maximum extent permitted by the Deposit Insurance Fund and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The 2010 financial institution reform legislation permanently increased deposit insurance on most accounts to $250,000.  As insurer, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is authorized to conduct examinations of and to require reporting by insured institutions. It also may prohibit any insured institution from engaging in any activity determined by regulation or order to pose a serious threat to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation also has the authority to initiate enforcement actions against savings institutions after giving the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency an opportunity to take such action.
 
The Dodd-Frank Act raises the minimum reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund from 1.15% to 1.35% and requires the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to offset the effect of this increase on insured institutions with assets of less than $10 billion (small institutions).  In March 2016, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation adopted a rule to accomplish this by imposing a surcharge on larger institutions commencing when the reserve ratio reaches 1.15% and ending when it reaches 1.35%. This surcharge period began effective July 1, 2016 and is expected to end by December 31, 2018.  Small institutions will receive credits for the portion of their regular assessments that contributed to growth in the reserve ratio between 1.15% and 1.35%. The credits will apply to reduce regular assessments for quarters when the reserve ratio is at least 1.35%.

Effective July 1, 2016, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation adopted changes that eliminated its risk-based premium system.  Under the new premium system, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assesses deposit insurance premiums on the assessment base of a depository institution, which is its average total assets reduced by the amount of its average tangible equity. For a small institution (one with assets of less than $10 billion) that has been federally insured for at least five years, effective July 1, 2016, the initial base assessment rate ranges from 3 to 30 basis points, based on the institution's CAMELS composite and component ratings and certain financial ratios; its leverage ratio; its ratio of net income before taxes to total assets; its ratio of nonperforming loans and leases to gross assets; its ratio of other real estate owned to gross assets; its brokered deposits ratio (excluding reciprocal deposits if the institution is well capitalized and has a CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2); its one year asset growth ratio (which penalizes growth adjusted for mergers in excess of 10%); and its loan mix index (which penalizes higher risk loans based on historical industry charge off rates).  The initial base assessment rate is subject to downward adjustment (not below 1.5%) based on the ratio of unsecured debt the institution has issued to its assessment base and to upward adjustment (which can cause the rate to exceed 30 basis points) based on its holdings of unsecured debt issued by other insured institutions. Institutions with assets of $10 billion or more are assessed using a scorecard method.

In addition, all institutions with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are required to pay assessments to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation, a mixed-ownership government corporation established to recapitalize the predecessor to the Deposit Insurance Fund. These assessments will continue until the Financing Corporation bonds mature in 2019.
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution, including Home Federal Bank, if it determines after a hearing that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order, or any condition imposed by an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance, if the institution has no tangible capital. If insurance of accounts is terminated, the accounts at the institution at the time of the termination, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Management is aware of no existing circumstances which would result in termination of Home Federal Bank's deposit insurance.
 
Recent Regulatory Capital Regulations

In July of 2013, the respective U.S. federal banking agencies issued final rules implementing Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Act capital requirements to be fully-phased in on a global basis on January 1, 2019.  The new regulations establish a new tangible common equity capital requirement, increase the minimum requirement for the current Tier 1 risk-weighted asset ("RWA") ratio, phase out certain kinds of intangibles treated as capital and certain types of instruments, and change the risk weightings of certain assets used to determine required capital ratios. Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act generally require these capital rules to apply to savings and loan holding companies and their savings association subsidiaries. The new common equity Tier 1 capital component requires capital of the highest quality – predominantly composed of retained earnings and common stock instruments. For community banks, such as Home Federal Bank, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% became effective on January 1, 2015.  The new capital rules also increased the current minimum Tier 1 capital ratio from 4.0% to 6.0% beginning on January 1, 2015. In addition, in order to make capital distributions and pay discretionary bonuses to executive officers without restriction, an institution must also maintain greater than 2.5% in common equity attributable to a capital conservation buffer to be phased in from January 1, 2016 until January 1, 2019. The new rules also increase the risk weights for several categories of assets, including an increase from 100% to 150% for certain acquisition, development, and construction loans and more than 90-day past due exposures.  The new capital rules maintain the general structure of the prompt corrective action rules but incorporate the new common equity Tier 1 capital requirement and the increased Tier 1 RWA requirement into the prompt corrective action framework.
 
 
 
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Under the 2010 legislation, savings and loan holding companies became subject to statutory capital requirements which were implemented by certain of the new capital regulations described above that became effective on January 1, 2015.  However, legislation enacted in late 2014 exempts certain small savings and loan holding companies like Home Federal Bancorp from those requirements provided that they meet certain conditions.  Regulations have been promulgated to implement the exemption.

Regulatory Capital Requirements.  Federally insured savings institutions are required to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital. Current Office of the Comptroller of the Currency capital standards require savings institutions to satisfy a tangible capital requirement, a common equity Tier 1 capital requirement, a leverage capital requirement and a risk-based capital requirement. The tangible capital must equal at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets. The common equity Tier 1 capital component generally consists of retained earnings and common stock instruments and must equal at least 4.5% of risk-weighted assets. Leverage capital, also known as "core" capital, must equal at least 3.0% of adjusted total assets for the most highly rated savings associations. An additional cushion of at least 100 basis points is required for all other savings associations, which effectively increases their minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio to 4.0% or more. Under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's regulation, the most highly-rated banks are those that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency determines are strong associations that are not anticipating or experiencing significant growth and have well-diversified risk, including no undue interest rate risk exposure, excellent asset quality, high liquidity, and good earnings. Under the risk-based capital requested, "total" capital (a combination of core and "supplementary" capital) must equal at least 8.0% of "risk-weighted" assets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also is authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these standards on individual institutions on a case-by-case basis.

Core capital generally consists of common stockholders' equity (including retained earnings). Tangible capital generally equals core capital minus intangible assets, with only a limited exception for purchased mortgage servicing rights. Home Federal Bank had no intangible assets at June 30, 2017. Both core and tangible capital are further reduced by an amount equal to a savings institution's debt and equity investments in subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible to national banks (other than subsidiaries engaged in activities undertaken as agent for customers or in mortgage banking activities and subsidiary depository institutions or their holding companies). These adjustments do not affect Home Federal Bank's regulatory capital.

In determining compliance with the risk-based capital requirement, a savings institution is allowed to include both core capital and supplementary capital in its total capital, provided that the amount of supplementary capital included does not exceed the savings institution's core capital. Supplementary capital generally consists of general allowances for loan losses up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets together with certain other items. In determining the required amount of risk-based capital, total assets, including certain off-balance sheet items, are multiplied by a risk weight based on the risks inherent in the type of assets. The risk weights range from 0% for cash and securities issued by the U.S. Government, or unconditionally backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, to 100% for loans (other than qualifying residential loans weighted at 80%) and repossessed assets.

Savings institutions must value securities available for sale at amortized cost for regulatory capital purposes. This means that in computing regulatory capital, savings institutions should add back any unrealized losses and deduct any unrealized gains, net of income taxes, on debt securities reported as a separate component of capital as defined by generally accepted accounting principles.

 
 
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    At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible, common equity Tier 1, core, and risk-based capital ratios of 11.06%, 16.14%, 11.06% and 17.39%, respectively.

Any savings institution that fails any of the capital requirements is subject to possible enforcement actions by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Such actions could include a capital directive, a cease and desist order, civil money penalties, the establishment of restrictions on the institution's operations, termination of federal deposit insurance, and the appointment of a conservator or receiver. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's capital regulation provides that such actions, through enforcement proceedings or otherwise, could require one or more of a variety of corrective actions.

Prompt Corrective Action.  The following table shows the amount of capital associated with the different capital categories set forth in the prompt corrective action regulations.
 
   
Total Risk-
 
Tier 1 Risk-
 
Common
 
Tier 1
   
Based
 
Based
 
Equity Tier 1
 
Leverage
Capital Category
 
Capital
 
Capital
 
Capital
 
Capital
Well capitalized
 
10% or more
 
8% or more
 
6.5% or more
 
5% or more
Adequately capitalized
 
8% or more
 
6% or more
 
4.5% or more
 
4% or more
Undercapitalized
 
Less than 8%
 
Less than 6%
 
Less than 4.5%
 
Less than 4%
Significantly undercapitalized
 
Less than 6%
 
Less than 4%
 
   Less than 3%
 
Less than 3%

In addition, an institution is "critically undercapitalized" if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%. Under specified circumstances, a federal banking agency may reclassify a well-capitalized institution as adequately capitalized and may require an adequately capitalized institution or an undercapitalized institution to comply with supervisory actions as if it were in the next lower category (except that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may not reclassify a significantly undercapitalized institution as critically undercapitalized).

An institution, generally, must file a written capital restoration plan which meets specified requirements within 45 days of the date that the institution receives notice or is deemed to have notice that it is undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, or critically undercapitalized. A federal banking agency must provide the institution with written notice of approval or disapproval within 60 days after receiving a capital restoration plan, subject to extensions by the agency. An institution which is required to submit a capital restoration plan must concurrently submit a performance guaranty by each company that controls the institution. In addition, undercapitalized institutions are subject to various regulatory restrictions, and the appropriate federal banking agency also may take any number of discretionary supervisory actions.

At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank was deemed a well-capitalized institution for purposes of the prompt corrective action regulations and as such is not subject to the above mentioned restrictions.

Capital Distributions.  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations govern capital distributions by savings institutions, which include cash dividends, stock repurchases, and other transactions charged to the capital account of a savings institution to make capital distributions. A savings institution must file an application for Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approval of the capital distribution if either (i) the total capital distributions for the applicable calendar year exceed the sum of the institution's net income for that year to date plus the institution's retained net income for the preceding two years, (ii) the institution would not be at least adequately capitalized following the distribution, (iii) the distribution would violate any applicable statute, regulation, agreement, or Office of the Comptroller of the Currency-imposed condition, or (iv) the institution is not eligible for expedited treatment of its filings. If an application is not required to be filed, savings institutions must still file a notice with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency at least 30 days before the board of directors declares a dividend or approves a capital distribution if either (i) the institution would not be well-capitalized following the distribution; (ii) the proposed distribution would reduce the amount or retire any part of our common or preferred stock or retire any part of a debt instrument included in our regulatory capital, or (iii) the savings institution is a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, and the proposed capital distribution is not a cash dividend.  If a savings institution, such as Home Federal Bank, that is the subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company has filed a notice with the Federal Reserve Board for a cash dividend and is not required to file an application or notice with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for any of the reasons described above, then the savings institution is only required to provide an informational copy to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the notice filed with the Federal Reserve Board at the same time that it is filed with the Federal Reserve Board.
 
 
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    An institution that either before or after a proposed capital distribution fails to meet its then applicable minimum capital requirement or that has been notified that it needs more than normal supervision may not make any capital distributions without the prior written approval of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may prohibit a proposed capital distribution, which would otherwise be permitted by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations, if the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency determines that such distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.

Under federal rules, an insured depository institution may not pay any dividend, if payment would cause it to become undercapitalized, or if it is already undercapitalized. In addition, federal regulators have the authority to restrict or prohibit the payment of dividends for safety and soundness reasons. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation also prohibits an insured depository institution from paying dividends on its capital stock or interest on its capital notes or debentures (if such interest is required to be paid only out of net profits) or distributing any of its capital assets while it remains in default in the payment of any assessment due the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Home Federal Bank is currently not in default in any assessment payment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Qualified Thrift Lender Test.  All savings institution subsidiaries of savings and loan holding companies are required to meet a qualified thrift lender, or QTL, test to avoid certain restrictions on their operations. A savings institution can comply with the QTL test by either qualifying as a domestic building and loan association as defined in the Internal Revenue Code or meeting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency QTL test. Currently, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency QTL test requires that 65% of an institution's "portfolio assets" (as defined) consist of certain housing and consumer-related assets on a monthly average basis in nine out of every 12 months. To be a qualified thrift lender under the IRS test, the savings institution must meet a "business operations test" and a "60 percent assets test," each defined in the Internal Revenue Code.

If a savings association fails to remain a QTL, it is immediately prohibited from the following:

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Making any new investments or engaging in any new activity not allowed for both a national bank and a savings association;

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Establishing any new branch office unless allowable for a national bank; and

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Paying dividends unless allowable for a national bank and necessary to meet the obligations of its holding company.
 
Any company that controls a savings institution that is not a qualified thrift lender must register as a bank holding company within one year of the savings institution's failure to meet the QTL test. Three years from the date a savings association should have become or ceases to be a QTL, the institution must dispose of any investment or not engage in any activity unless the investment or activity is allowed for both a national bank and a savings association. A savings institution not in compliance with the QTL test is also subject to an enforcement action for violation of the Home Owners' Loan Act, as amended.

At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank believes that it meets the requirements of the QTL test.

Community Reinvestment Act.  All federal savings associations have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. An institution's failure to comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could result in restrictions on its activities. Home Federal Bank received a "satisfactory" Community Reinvestment Act rating in its most recently completed examination.
 
Limitations on Transactions with Affiliates.  Transactions between a savings association and any affiliate are governed by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act as made applicable to savings associations by Section 11 of the Home Owners' Loan Act. An affiliate of a savings association is any company or entity which controls the savings association or that is controlled by a company that controls the savings association. In a holding company context, the holding company of a savings association (such as Home Federal Bancorp) and any companies which are controlled by such holding company are affiliates of the savings association. Generally, Section 23A limits the extent to which the savings association or its subsidiaries may engage in "covered transactions" with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such association's capital stock and surplus and contains an aggregate limit on all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus. Section 23B applies to "covered transactions" as well as certain other transactions and requires that all transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable, to the savings association as those provided to a non-affiliate. The term "covered transaction" includes the making of loans to, purchase of assets from, and issuance of a guarantee to an affiliate and similar transactions. Section 23B transactions also include the provision of services and the sale of assets by a savings association to an affiliate. In addition to the restrictions imposed by Sections 23A and 23B, a savings association is prohibited from (i) making a loan or other extension of credit to an affiliate, except for any affiliate which engages only in certain activities which are permissible for bank holding companies, or (ii) purchasing or investing in any stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, or similar obligations of any affiliate, except for affiliates which are subsidiaries of the savings association.
 
 
 
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In addition, Sections 22(g) and (h) of the Federal Reserve Act as made applicable to savings associations by Section 11 of the Home Owners' Loan Act place restrictions on loans to executive officers, directors, and principal shareholders of the savings association and its affiliates. Under Section 22(h), loans to a director, an executive officer, and to a greater than 10% shareholder of a savings association, and certain affiliated interests of either, may not exceed, together with all other outstanding loans to such person and affiliated interests, the savings association's loans to one borrower limit (generally equal to 15% of the association's unimpaired capital and surplus). Section 22(h) also requires that loans to directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders be made on terms substantially the same as offered in comparable transactions to other persons unless the loans are made pursuant to a benefit or compensation program that (i) is widely available to employees of the savings association and (ii) does not give preference to any director, executive officer, or principal shareholder, or certain affiliated interests of either, over other employees of the savings association. Section 22(h) also requires prior board approval for certain loans. In addition, the aggregate amount of extensions of credit by a savings association to all insiders cannot exceed the savings association's unimpaired capital and surplus. Furthermore, Section 22(g) places additional restrictions on loans to executive officers. Home Federal Bank currently is subject to Section 22(g) and (h) of the Federal Reserve Act and at June 30, 2017, was in compliance with the above restrictions.
 
Incentive Compensation. Guidelines adopted by the federal banking agencies pursuant to the FDIA prohibit excessive compensation as an unsafe and unsound practice and describe compensation as excessive when the amounts paid are unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed by an executive officer, employee, director, or principal stockholder.

In June 2010, the federal banking agencies issued comprehensive guidance on incentive compensation policies (the "Incentive Compensation Guidance") intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The Incentive Compensation Guidance, which covers all employees that have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of an organization, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key principles that a banking organization's incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the organization's ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization's board of directors. Any deficiencies in compensation practices that are identified may be incorporated into the organization's supervisory ratings, which can affect its ability to make acquisitions or perform other actions. The Incentive Compensation Guidance provides that enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation arrangements or related risk-management control or governance processes pose a risk to the organization's safety and soundness and the organization is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.

In April 2011, the federal banking agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission jointly published proposed rulemaking designed to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act prohibiting incentive compensation arrangements that would encourage inappropriate risk-taking.  Those proposed regulations apply only to a financial institution or its holding company with $1 billion or more of assets. In June 2016, the federal banking agencies and the Securities Exchange Commission published a new proposed rule to revise the 2011 proposal and to implement those provisions.
 
 
 
 
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The scope and content of the U.S. banking regulators' policies on incentive compensation are continuing to develop. It cannot be determined at this time whether a final rule will be adopted, and whether compliance with such a final rule will adversely affect the ability of Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank to hire, retain, and motivate their key employees.

Regulation of Residential Mortgage Loan Originators.  On July 28, 2010, the federal bank regulatory authorities adopted a final rule on the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 ("S.A.F.E. Act"). Under the S.A.F.E. Act, residential mortgage loan originators employed by financial institutions, such as Home Federal Bank, must register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, obtain a unique identifier from the registry, and maintain their registration. Any residential mortgage loan originator who fails to satisfy these requirements will not be permitted to originate residential mortgage loans.

Anti-Money Laundering.  All financial institutions, including savings associations, are subject to federal laws that are designed to prevent the use of the U.S. financial system to fund terrorist activities. Financial institutions operating in the United States must develop anti-money laundering compliance programs, due diligence policies, and controls to ensure the detection and reporting of money laundering. Such compliance programs are intended to supplement compliance requirements, also applicable to financial institutions, under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations. Home Federal Bank has established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these provisions.

Federal Home Loan Bank System.  Home Federal Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, which is one of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks that administer a home financing credit function primarily for its members. Each Federal Home Loan Bank serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with policies and procedures established by the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank. At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank had $48.9 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and $135.0 million available on its credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

As a member, Home Federal Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas in an amount equal to 0.06% of its total assets. At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank had $2.5 million in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, which was in compliance with the applicable requirement.

The Federal Home Loan Banks are required to provide funds for the resolution of troubled savings institutions and to contribute to affordable housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income housing projects. These contributions have adversely affected the level of Federal Home Loan Bank dividends paid in the past and could do so in the future. These contributions also could have an adverse effect on the value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock in the future.
 
Federal Reserve System.  The Federal Reserve Board requires all depository institutions to maintain reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and Super NOW checking accounts) and non-personal time deposits. The required reserves must be maintained in the form of vault cash or an account at a Federal Reserve Bank. At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank had met its reserve requirement.

TAXATION

Federal Taxation

General.  Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank are subject to federal income taxation in the same general manner as other corporations with some exceptions listed below. The following discussion of federal and state income taxation is only intended to summarize certain pertinent income tax matters and is not a comprehensive description of the applicable tax rules. Home Federal Bank's tax returns have not been audited during the past five years.

 
 
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    Method of Accounting.  For federal income tax purposes, Home Federal Bank reports income and expenses on the accrual method of accounting and used a June 30 tax year in 2017 for filing its federal income tax return.

Bad Debt Reserves.  The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 eliminated the use of the reserve method of accounting for bad debt reserves by savings associations, effective for taxable years beginning after 1995. Prior to that time, Home Federal Bank was permitted to establish a reserve for bad debts and to make additions to the reserve. These additions could, within specified formula limits, be deducted in arriving at taxable income. As a result of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, savings associations must use the experience method in computing their bad debt deduction beginning with their 1996 federal tax return. In addition, federal legislation required the recapture over a six year period of the excess of tax bad debt reserves at December 31, 1995 over those established as of December 31, 1987.

Taxable Distributions and Recapture.  Prior to the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, bad debt reserves created prior to January 1, 1988 were subject to recapture into taxable income if Home Federal Bank failed to meet certain thrift asset and definitional tests. New federal legislation eliminated these savings association related recapture rules. However, under current law, pre-1988 reserves remain subject to recapture should Home Federal Bank make certain non-dividend distributions or cease to maintain a bank charter.

At June 30, 2017, the total federal pre-1988 reserve was approximately $3.3 million. The reserve reflects the cumulative effects of federal tax deductions by Home Federal Bank for which no federal income tax provisions have been made.

Alternative Minimum Tax.  The Internal Revenue Code imposes an alternative minimum tax at a rate of 20% on a base of regular taxable income plus certain tax preferences. The alternative minimum tax is payable to the extent such alternative minimum tax income is in excess of the regular income tax. Net operating losses, of which Home Federal Bank has none, can offset no more than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. Certain payments of alternative minimum tax may be used as credits against regular tax liabilities in future years. Home Federal Bank has not been subject to the alternative minimum tax or any such amounts available as credits for carryover.

Corporate Dividends-Received Deduction.  Home Federal Bancorp may exclude from its income 100% of dividends received from Home Federal Bank as a member of the same affiliated group of corporations. The corporate dividends received deduction is 80% in the case of dividends received from corporations which a corporate recipient owns less than 80% but at least 20% of the distribution corporation. Corporations which own less than 20% of the stock of a corporation distributing a dividend may deduct only 70% of dividends received.

State and Local Taxation

Home Federal Bancorp is subject to the Louisiana Corporation Income Tax based on our Louisiana taxable income. The Corporation Income Tax applies at graduated rates from 4% upon the first $25,000 of Louisiana taxable income to 8% on all Louisiana taxable income in excess of $200,000. For these purposes, "Louisiana taxable income" means net income which is earned by us within or derived from sources within the State of Louisiana, after adjustments permitted under Louisiana law, including a federal income tax deduction. In addition, Home Federal Bank is subject to the Louisiana Shares Tax which is imposed on the assessed value of a company's stock. The formula for deriving the assessed value is to calculate 15% of the sum of:
 
(a) 20% of our capitalized earnings, plus

(b) 80% of our taxable stockholders' equity, minus

(c) 50% of our real and personal property assessment.

Various items may also be subtracted in calculating a company's capitalized earnings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
 
    Not applicable.
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Item 2. Properties

We currently conduct business from our four full-service banking offices located in Shreveport, Louisiana and two full-service banking offices located in Bossier City, Louisiana. Our home office is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The following table sets forth certain information, as of June 30, 2017, relating to Home Federal Bank's offices, two parcels of land for possible future branch offices, and one property acquired for potential future administrative offices which is presently vacant.  

Description/Address
 
Leased/Owned
 
Net Book Value
of Property
 
Amount of
Deposits
       
(In thousands)
Building (Home Office)
222 Florida Street, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
     
   $  1,642
   
 $           --
 
Building/ATM (Market Street Branch)
624 Market Street, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
 
   
974
   
113,116
 
Building/ATM (Youree Drive Branch)
6363 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
(1)
   
194
 
 
103,398
 
Building/ATM (Mansfield Road Branch)
9300 Mansfield Road., Suite 101, Shreveport, LA
 
Leased
     
126
   
48,194
 
Building/ATM (Viking Drive Branch)
2555 Viking Drive, Bossier City, LA
 
Owned
     
2,699
   
33,735
 
Building/ATM (Stockwell Branch)
7964 E. Texas Street, Bossier City, LA
 
Owned
     
1,819
   
20,418
 
Building/ATM (Northwood Branch)
5841 North Market Street, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
     
1,783
   
10,184
 
Building (2)
614 Market Street, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
     
391
   
--
 
Lots 1-5, Block 1
Highway 171 South, Stonewall, LA
 
Owned
     
765
   
--
 
Land
901 Pierremont Road, Shreveport, LA
 
Owned
     
1,294
   
--
 
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(1)
The building is owned but the land is subject to an operating lease which was renewed effective December 1, 2008 for a ten-year period.
(2)           The building is vacant and available to serve as potential future administrative offices.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank are not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than nonmaterial legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

(a) Home Federal Bancorp's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "HFBL."

Presented below is the high and low sales price information for Home Federal Bancorp's common stock and cash dividends declared for the periods indicated.
 
   
Stock Price per Share
   
Cash Dividends
 
Quarter Ended
 
High
   
Low
   
per Share
 
Fiscal 2017:
                 
June 30, 2017
 
$
29.89
   
$
24.50
   
$
0.09
 
March 31, 2017
   
28.95
     
27.00
     
0.09
 
December 31, 2016
   
27.00
     
23.52
     
0.09
 
September 30, 2016
   
23.60
     
21.36
     
0.09
 
                         
Fiscal 2016:
                       
June 30, 2016
 
$
22.55
   
$
21.45
   
$
0.08
 
March 31, 2016
   
23.25
     
22.00
     
0.08
 
December 31, 2015
   
25.00
     
22.34
     
0.08
 
September 30, 2015
   
27.37
     
20.19
     
0.08
 
 
At September 19, 2017, Home Federal Bancorp had 205 shareholders of record.

The information for all equity based and individual compensation arrangements is incorporated by reference from Item 11 hereof.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities.

The Company's repurchases of its common stock made during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 are set forth in the table below, including stock-for-stock option exercises and shares delivered by "attestation" for the exercise of outstanding stock options.
 
                     
Maximum
 
               
Total Number of
   
Number of Shares
 
         
Average
   
Shares Purchased
   
That May Yet Be
 
   
Total Number
   
Price
   
as Part of Publicity
   
Purchased Under
 
   
of Shares
   
Paid per
   
Announced Plans
   
the Plans or
 
Period
 
Purchased
   
Share
   
or Programs
   
Programs (a) (b)
 
April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017
   
1,500
   
$
27.84
     
1,500
     
104,223
 
May 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017
   
392
     
29.30
     
392
     
103,831
 
June 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
103,831
 
Total
   
1,892
   
$
28.15
     
1,892
     
103,831
 
____________________________
Notes to this table:
(a)  On December 9, 2015, the Company announced by press release a repurchase program to repurchase up to 102,000 shares or approximately 5.0% of the Company's outstanding shares of common
       stock.  The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
(b)  On October 12, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a seventh stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to 97,000 shares to commence after the completion
       of the sixth stock repurchase program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
 

 
 
 
 
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
 
Set forth below is selected consolidated financial and other data of Home Federal Bancorp. The information at or for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 is derived in part from the audited financial statements that appear in this Form 10-K. The information at or for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is also derived from audited financial statements that do not appear in this Form 10-K.

   
At June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Selected Financial and Other Data:
                             
Total assets
 
$
426,606
   
$
381,701
   
$
369,833
   
$
329,529
   
$
277,155
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
11,905
     
4,756
     
21,166
     
13,633
     
3,685
 
Securities available for sale
   
36,935
     
50,173
     
44,885
     
48,434
     
47,961
 
Securities held to maturity
   
28,357
     
2,349
     
2,010
     
1,765
     
1,465
 
Loans held-for-sale
   
13,631
     
11,919
     
14,203
     
9,375
     
3,464
 
Loans receivable, net
   
312,722
     
290,827
     
268,427
     
239,563
     
206,079
 
Deposits
   
329,045
     
287,822
     
286,238
     
272,295
     
211,922
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
48,907
     
47,665
     
38,411
     
12,897
     
21,662
 
Total Stockholders' equity
   
46,246
     
43,392
     
43,386
     
42,779
     
41,982
 

   
As of or for the Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Selected Operating Data:
                             
Total interest income
 
$
16,892
   
$
15,458
   
$
14,772
   
$
13,173
   
$
13,154
 
Total interest expense
   
2,803
     
2,610
     
2,481
     
2,336
     
2,579
 
Net interest income
   
14,089
     
12,848
     
12,291
     
10,837
     
10,575
 
Provision for loan losses
   
900
     
271
     
300
     
168
     
558
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
13,189
     
12,577
     
11,991
     
10,669
     
10,017
 
Total non-interest income
   
3,893
     
3,254
     
2,961
     
2,340
     
3,424
 
Total non-interest expense
   
11,672
     
10,810
     
9,936
     
8,933
     
8,683
 
Income before income tax expense
   
5,410
     
5,021
     
5,016
     
4,076
     
4,758
 
Income tax expense
   
1,758
     
1,644
     
1,661
     
1,332
     
1,628
 
Net income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
   
$
3,355
   
$
2,744
   
$
3,130
 
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                       
     Basic
 
$
2.01
   
$
1.80
   
$
1.70
   
$
1.33
   
$
1.34
 
     Diluted
 
$
1.91
   
$
1.74
   
$
1.65
   
$
1.29
    $
1.31
 
                                         
Selected Operating Ratios(1):
                                       
Average yield on interest-earning assets
   
4.44
%
   
4.46
%
   
4.52
%
   
4.76
%
   
5.05
%
Average rate on interest-bearing liabilities
   
0.91
     
0.93
     
0.94
     
1.07
     
1.25
 
Average interest rate spread(2)
   
3.53
     
3.53
     
3.58
     
3.69
     
3.80
 
Net interest margin(2)
   
3.70
     
3.71
     
3.76
     
3.92
     
4.06
 
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
   
124.16
     
123.95
     
124.37
     
126.91
     
126.77
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses to non-interest expense
   
113.00
     
116.35
     
120.68
     
119.43
     
115.36
 
Total non-interest expense to average assets
   
2.87
     
2.92
     
2.84
     
3.01
     
3.14
 
Efficiency ratio(3)
   
64.91
     
67.13
     
65.14
     
67.79
     
62.03
 
Return on average assets
   
0.90
     
0.91
     
0.96
     
0.92
     
1.13
 
Return on average equity
   
7.80
     
7.44
     
7.45
     
6.22
     
6.86
 
Average equity to average assets
   
11.49
     
12.23
     
12.86
     
14.84
     
16.48
 
Dividend payout ratio
   
19.31
     
19.53
     
18.26
     
20.08
     
20.19
 


(Footnotes on following page)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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As of or for the Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Selected Quality Ratios(4):
                             
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable
   
0.95
%
   
0.04
%
   
0.03
%
   
0.07
%
   
0.31
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets
   
0.83
     
0.03
     
0.03
     
0.05
     
0.23
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans receivable
   
1.18
     
0.97
     
0.93
     
0.99
     
1.07
 
Net charge-offs to average loans receivable
   
0.01
     
--
     
0.07
     
0.01
     
0.01
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans
   
123.65
     
2,501.99
     
3,143.75
     
1,254.45
     
345.15
 
Bank Capital Ratios(4):
                                       
Tangible capital ratio
   
11.06
%
   
11.81
%
   
11.81
%
   
12.74
%
   
15.16
%
Core capital ratio
   
11.06
     
11.81
     
11.81
     
12.74
     
15.16
 
Total capital ratio
   
17.39
     
17.77
     
18.85
     
21.35
     
25.48
 
                                         
Other Data:
                                       
Offices (branch and home)
   
7
     
7
     
6
     
5
     
5
 
Employees (full-time)
   
60
     
55
     
58
     
46
     
47
 
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(1)
With the exception of end of period ratios, all ratios are based on average monthly balances during the indicated periods.
(2)
Average interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(3)
The efficiency ratio represents the ratio of non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(4)
Asset quality ratios and capital ratios are end of period ratios, except for net charge-offs to average loans receivable.

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

Our profitability depends primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividend income on interest-earning assets, principally loans, investment securities, and interest-earning deposits in other institutions, and interest expense on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Net interest income is dependent upon the level of interest rates and the extent to which such rates are changing. Our profitability also depends, to a lesser extent, on non-interest income, provision for loan losses, non-interest expenses, and federal income taxes. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana had net income of $3.65 million in fiscal 2017 compared to net income of $3.38 million in fiscal 2016.

Our business consists primarily of originating single-family real estate loans secured by property in our market area and to a lesser extent, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and real estate secured lines of credit which typically have higher rates and shorter terms than single-family loans. Although our loans are primarily funded by certificates of deposit, which typically have a higher interest rate than passbook accounts, it is our policy to require commercial customers to have a deposit relationship with us, which primarily consist of NOW accounts.  Due to the continued low interest rate environment, we have sold a substantial amount of our fixed rate single-family residential loan originations in recent periods. We have also sold investment securities available-for-sale to realize gains in the portfolio. Because of a decrease in our average rate of return and volume increase of interest earning assets, our net interest margin decreased from 3.71% to 3.70% during fiscal 2017 compared to 2016, and our net interest income increased to $14.1 million for fiscal 2017 as compared to $12.8 million for fiscal 2016. We expect to continue to emphasize consumer and commercial lending in the future in order to improve the yield on our portfolio.

 
Home Federal Bancorp's operations and profitability are subject to changes in interest rates, applicable statutes and regulations, and general economic conditions, as well as other factors beyond our control.
 
 
 
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Business Strategy

Our business strategy is focused on operating a growing and profitable community-oriented financial institution. Our current business strategy includes:
 
Continuing to Grow and Diversify Our Loan Portfolio. We intend to grow and continue to diversify of loan portfolio by, among other things, emphasizing the origination of commercial real estate and business loans.  At June 30, 2017, our commercial real estate loans amounted to $77.9 million, or 24.61% of the total loan portfolio. Our commercial business loans amounted to $34.4 million, or 10.87% of the total loan portfolio. Commercial real estate, commercial business, construction and development, and consumer loans all typically have higher yields and are more interest sensitive than long-term single-family residential mortgage loans.

Diversify Our Products and Services.  We intend to continue to emphasize our commercial business products to provide a full-service banking relationship to our commercial customers. We have introduced mobile and Internet banking and remote deposit capture, to better serve our commercial clients. Additionally, we have developed new deposit products focused on expanding our deposit base to new types of customers.

Managing Our Expenses.  We have incurred significant additional expenses related to personnel and infrastructure in recent periods as we implemented our business strategy. Our total non-interest expense increased $862,000, or 8.0%, in fiscal 2017 compared to 2016. Our efficiency ratio for 2017 was 64.9% compared to 67.1% for fiscal 2016.

Enhancing Core Earnings.  We expect to continue to emphasize commercial real estate and business loans, which generally bear interest rates higher than residential real estate loans, and sell a substantial part of our fixed rate residential mortgage loan originations.

Expanding Our Franchise in our Market Area and Contiguous Communities.  We intend to continue to pursue opportunities to expand our market area by opening additional de novo banking offices and possibly through acquisitions of other financial institutions and banking related businesses. We expect to focus on contiguous areas to our current locations in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

Maintain Our Asset Quality.  At June 30, 2017, our non-performing assets totaled $3.5 million, or 0.83% of total assets. We had one parcel of real estate owned with a carrying value of $540,000 at June 30, 2017. We intend to continue to stress maintaining high asset quality, even as we continue to grow our institution and diversity our loan portfolio.

                ●
Cross-Selling Products and Services and Emphasizing Local Decision Making.  We have promoted cross-selling products and services in our branch offices and emphasized our local decision making and streamlined loan approval process.

Critical Accounting Policies

In reviewing and understanding financial information for Home Federal Bancorp, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. These policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this document. Our accounting and financial reporting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements require certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods presented. The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may significantly affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods.
 
 
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses.  We have identified the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy where amounts are sensitive to material variation. The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate for probable losses that are inherent in our loan portfolio but which have not yet been realized as of the date of our consolidated balance sheet. It is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will cover known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the types and amount of loans in the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, and current economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impacted loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on our commercial and residential loan portfolios, and general amounts for historical loss experience. All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant changes as more information becomes available.

While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan loss have not required significant adjustments from management's initial estimates. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as an integral part of their examination processes periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management's estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.
 
Income Taxes.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. Realizing our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income. We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors. We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.
 
Changes in Financial Condition
 
Home Federal Bancorp's total assets increased $44.9 million, or 11.8%, to $426.6 million at June 30, 2017 compared to $381.7 million at June 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to increases in net loans receivable of $21.9 million, investment securities of $12.8 million, cash and cash equivalents of $7.1 million, loans held for sale of $1.7 million, deferred tax asset of $617,000, real estate owned of $540,000, and bank owned life insurance of $145,000.   These increases were partially offset by a decrease in premises and equipment of $147,000.

Loans receivable, net increased $21.9 million, or 7.5%, from $290.8 million at June 30, 2016 to $312.8 million at June 30, 2017. The increase in loans receivable, net was attributable primarily to increases in one-to-four family residential loans of $7.3 million, commercial real estate loans of $8.7 million, commercial business loans of $6.5 million,   equity lines of credit of $3.7 million, multi-family residential of $620,000 and land loans of $730,000, partially offset by a decrease of $4.9 million in construction loans at June 30, 2017, compared to the prior year period. At June 30, 2017, the balance of purchased loans approximated $6.6 million, which consisted solely of one-to-four family residential loans purchased from a mortgage originator headquartered in Arkansas. We have not purchased any loans since fiscal 2008. In recent years, there have been significant loan prepayments due to the heavy volume of loan refinancing, however, the rate of prepayments has been slowing. With interest rates continuing at historical lows, management is reluctant to invest in long-term, fixed rate mortgage loans for the portfolio and instead sells the majority of the long-term, fixed rate mortgage loan production.

In recent periods we diversified the loan products we offer and increased our efforts to originate higher yielding commercial real estate loans and lines of credit and commercial business loans which were deemed attractive due to their generally higher yields and shorter anticipated lives compared to single-family residential mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank had $77.9 million of commercial real estate loans, 24.6% of the total loan portfolio, and $34.4 million of commercial business loans, 10.9% of the total loan portfolio. Although commercial loans are generally considered to have greater credit risk than other certain types of loans, we attempt to mitigate such risk by originating such loans in our market area to known borrowers.
 
 
 
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    Securities available-for-sale decreased $13.2 million, or 26.4%, from $50.2 million at June 30, 2016 to $36.9 million at June 30, 2017. This decrease resulted primarily from normal principal pay downs on mortgage backed securities.

             Securities held-to-maturity increased $26.0 million, from $2.3 million at June 30, 2016 to $28.4 million at June 30, 2017.  This increase was primarily due to the purchase of $27.2 million of mortgage backed securities, partially offset by normal principal pay downs of $1.2 million on these securities.  We chose to place these securities in held-to-maturity as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $7.1 million, or 150.3%, from $4.8 million at June 30, 2016 to $11.9 million at June 30, 2017. The net increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributable to a $5.6 million increase in federal funds sold.

Total liabilities increased $42.1 million, or 12.4%, from $338.3 million at June 30, 2016 to $380.4 million at June 30, 2017 due primarily to an increase of $41.2 million, or 14.3%, in deposits and an increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $1.2 million, or 2.6%.  The increase in borrowings was primarily used to fund the increase in investment securities at June 30, 2017. The increase in deposits was primarily due to a $6.0 million, or 20.7%, increase in savings accounts from $29.0 million at June 30, 2016 to $35.1 million at June 30, 2017, certificate of deposit accounts increased $30.1 million, or 22.7%, from $132.5 million at June 30, 2016 to $162.6 million at June 30, 2017 and non-interest bearing accounts increased $15.1 million, or 38.5%, from $39.3 million at June 30, 2016 to $54.4 million at June 30, 2017.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $3.3 million, or 8.6%, in now accounts from $37.8 million at June 30, 2016 to $34.5 million at June 30, 2017 and a decrease of $6.8 million, or 13.8%, in money market deposits from $49.3 million at June 30, 2016 to $42.4 million at June 30, 2017.  The increase in certificates of deposit was primarily due to the acquisition of an $8.0 million certificate of deposit from one depositor during the quarter ended March 31, 2017.  At June 30, 2017, the Company had $11.5 million in brokered deposits compared to $8.2 million at June 30, 2016. The increase in brokered deposits is due to purchases of $10.0 million in brokered deposits during the year ended June 30, 2017, partially offset by $6.7 million of brokered deposits that had matured during the year. The brokered certificates of deposit which have maturity dates greater than twelve months are callable by Home Federal Bank after twelve months pursuant to early redemption provisions.

Stockholders' equity increased $2.8 million, or 6.6%, to $46.2 million at June 30, 2017 from $43.4 million at June 30, 2016.  Increases to stockholders' equity consisted of net income of $3.7 million, the vesting of restricted stock awards, stock options, and the release of employee stock ownership plan shares totaling $927,000, and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options of $61,000. These increases were partially offset by dividends paid totaling $705,000, the acquisition of Company stock in the amount of $645,000, and a decrease in the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income of $436,000. The change in accumulated other comprehensive income was primarily due to the change in net unrealized gain or loss on securities available-for-sale. The net unrealized gain or loss on securities available-for-sale is affected by interest rate fluctuations. Generally, an increase in interest rates will have an adverse impact, while a decrease in interest rates will have a positive impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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    Average Balances, Net Interest Income Yields Earned and Rates Paid.  The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be. 


 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
             
Average
               
Average
 
 
 
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
 
 
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
     Investment securities
 
$
63,061
   
$
1,093
     
1.73
%
 
$
43,562
   
$
774
     
1.78
%
     Loans receivable(1)
   
312,132
     
15,763
     
5.05
     
287,405
     
14,628
     
5.09
 
     Interest-earning deposits 
   
5,312
     
36
     
0.68
     
15,604
     
56
     
0.36
 
          Total interest-earning assets 
   
380,505
     
16,892
     
4.44
%
   
346,571
     
15,458
     
4.46
%
Non-interest-earning assets
   
26,832
                     
24,110
                 
          Total assets
 
$
407,337
                   
$
370,681
                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Savings accounts
   
33,441
     
160
     
0.48
%
   
23,993
     
92
     
0.38
%
     NOW accounts
   
34,701
     
189
     
0.54
     
35,797
     
283
     
0.79
 
     Money market accounts 
   
45,615
     
147
     
0.32
     
47,953
     
149
     
0.31
 
     Certificate accounts
   
145,445
     
1,860
     
1.28
     
141,160
     
1,805
     
1.28
 
          Total deposits
   
259,202
     
2,356
     
0.91
     
248,903
     
2,329
     
0.94
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
   
47,272
     
447
     
0.95
     
30,698
     
281
     
0.92
 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities 
   
306,474
     
2,803
     
0.91
%
   
279,601
     
2,610
     
0.93
%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Non-interest-bearing demand accounts
   
51,311
                     
43,100
                 
     Other liabilities
   
2,756
                     
2,590
                 
          Total liabilities
   
360,541
                     
325,291
                 
Total stockholders' equity(2) 
   
46,796
                     
45,390
                 
 
                                               
          Total liabilities and equity
 
$
407,337
                   
$
370,681
                 
 
                                               
Net interest-earning assets
 
$
74,031
                   
$
66,970
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(3)
         
$
14,089
     
3.53
%
         
$
12,848
     
3.53
%
 
                                               
Net interest margin(4)
                   
3.70
%
                   
3.71
%
 
                                               
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities  
               
124.16
%
                   
123.95
%
__________________
(1) Includes loans held for sale.
.
(2)
Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(3)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)
Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Rate/Volume Analysis.  The following table describes the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in volume of interest-related assets and liabilities have affected Home Federal Bancorp's interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior year rate), (ii) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by current year volume), and (iii) total change in rate and volume. The combined effect of changes in both rate and volume has been allocated proportionately to the change due to rate and the change due to volume.

   
2017 vs. 2016
   
2016 vs. 2015
 
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
Total
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
Total
 
   
Due to
   
Increase
   
Due to
   
Increase
 
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
(Decrease)
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
(Decrease)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Interest income:
                                   
Investment securities
 
$
(28
)
 
$
347
   
$
319
   
$
(61
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(222
)
Loans receivable, net
   
(124
)
   
1,259
     
1,135
     
(54
)
   
920
     
866
 
Interest-earning deposits
   
17
     
(37
)
   
(20
)
   
16
     
26
     
42
 
                                                 
Total interest-earning assets
   
(135
)
   
1,569
     
1,434
     
(99
)
   
785
     
686
 
                                                 
Interest expense:
                                               
Savings accounts
   
32
     
36
     
68
     
37
     
21
     
58
 
NOW accounts
   
(85
)
   
(9
)
   
(94
)
   
10
     
45
     
55
 
Money market accounts
   
5
     
(7
)
   
(2
)
   
(5
)
   
13
     
8
 
Certificate accounts
   
--
     
55
     
55
     
(130
)
   
104
     
(26
)
                                                 
Total deposits
   
(48
)
   
75
     
27
     
(88
)
   
183
     
95
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
   
14
     
152
     
166
     
95
     
(61
)
   
34
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
(34
)
   
227
     
193
     
7
     
122
     
129
 
                                                 
Increase (Decrease) in net interest income
 
$
(101
)
 
$
1,342
   
$
1,241
   
$
(106
)
 
$
663
   
$
557
 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

General.  Net income amounted to $3.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2017, reflecting an increase of $275,000 compared to net income of $3.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2016. This increase was due to a $1.2 million increase in net interest income and a $639,000 increase in non-interest income, partially offset by an $862,000 increase in non-interest expense, an increase of $629,000 in the provision for loan losses, and a $114,000 increase in the provision for income taxes.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income amounted to $14.1 million for fiscal year 2017, an increase of $1.2 million, or 9.7%, compared to $12.8 million for fiscal year 2016. The increase was due primarily to an increase of $1.4 million in total interest income, partially offset by a $193,000 increase in interest expense.
 
The average interest rate spread was 3.53% for both fiscal 2016 to and fiscal 2017, while the average balance of interest-earning assets increased from $346.6 million to $380.5 million during the same periods. The percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities increased slightly to 124.16% for fiscal 2017 compared to 123.95% for fiscal 2016. The constant average interest rate spread reflects the two basis point decline in average yield on interest earning assets which is offset by a two basis point decrease in average cost of funds in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016.  The average rate paid on certificates of deposit remained constant 1.28% for both fiscal 2017 and 2016. Net interest margin decreased to 3.70% for fiscal 2017 compared to 3.71% for fiscal 2016.

Interest income increased $1.4 million, or 9.3%, to $16.9 million for fiscal 2017 compared to $15.5 million for fiscal 2016, primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans of $1.1 million for fiscal 2017 compared to 2016.  The aggregate interest income from investment and mortgage-backed securities increased $296,000 for the same period. A decrease in average yield on interest-earning assets primarily resulted from the decrease in the average yields on loans and investment securities during the period. The increase in the average balance of loans receivable was primarily due to new loans originated by our commercial lending division.  The average yield of the loan portfolio decreased four basis points during fiscal 2017.
 
 
 
 
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    Interest expense increased $193,000, or 7.4%, to $2.8 million for fiscal 2017 compared to $2.6 million for fiscal 2016, primarily as a result of increases in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a decrease in the overall average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Interest paid on deposits and borrowings both increased during fiscal 2017.

Provision for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings as losses are estimated to have occurred in our loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the fair value of the collateral of the loan. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard. The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received. When, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.

A provision of $900,000 was made to the allowance during fiscal 2017, compared to a provision of $271,000 in fiscal 2016.  The increase in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to the increased level of non-performing assets. At June 30, 2017, we had $3.5 million of non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and other real estate owned) compared to $114,000 of non-performing assets at June 30, 2016, consisting of four single-family residential loans, one line of credit loan, fifteen commercial business loans, and other real estate owned at June 30, 2017, compared to two single family residential loans at June 30, 2016.  At June 30, 2017, we had four single family residential loans, one commercial real estate loan, and fifteen commercial business loans to two borrowers classified as substandard compared to two single family residential loans, one commercial real estate loan, and nine commercial business loans to one borrower at June 30, 2016 classified as substandard. There were no loans classified as doubtful at June 30, 2017 or 2016.  During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, we became aware that one of two related borrowers of the fifteen commercial business loans in the aggregate amount of $2.8 million that were classified as substandard filed for Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy protection during that period.  We received principal payments in March 2017 for $272,000 and May 2017 for $10,000 reducing our exposure to $2.5 million and expect to continue to receive future monthly adequate protection payments.   These loans continue to be classified as substandard and are on non-accrual at June 30, 2017.  We are continuing to monitor these credits and presently believe that our allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2017 is adequate.  No additional losses are currently anticipated with respect to these loans.


Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income amounted to $3.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $639,000, or 19.6%, compared to non-interest income of $3.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to a $283,000 increase in gain on sale loans, a $200,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts, a $164,000 gain on sale of real estate and $4,000 increase in other non-interest income, partially offset by a $12,000 decrease in income on bank owned life insurance.
 
 
 
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Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense increased $862,000, or 8.0%, in fiscal 2017, largely due to increases in compensation and benefits of $340,000, advertising expense of $187,000, occupancy and equipment expense of $161,000, legal fees of $83,000, data processing expense of $49,000, loan and collection expense of $46,000, franchise and bank shares taxes of $34,000 and other non-interest expense of $28,000.  Non-interest expense increases were partially offset by decreases of $65,000 in deposit insurance premiums and $1,000 in audit and examination fees.

Provision for Income Tax Expense.  The provision for income taxes amounted to $1.8 million and $1.6 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 32.5% for fiscal 2017 and 32.7% for fiscal 2016.

Exposure to Changes in Interest Rates
 
Our ability to maintain net interest income depends upon our ability to earn a higher yield on interest-earning assets than the rates we pay on deposits and borrowings. Our interest-earning assets consist primarily of securities available-for-sale and long-term residential and commercial mortgage loans, which have fixed rates of interest. Consequently, our ability to maintain a positive spread between the interest earned on assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings can be adversely affected when market rates of interest rise.
 
Although long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans made up a significant portion of our interest-earning assets at June 30, 2017, we sold a substantial amount of our one-to-four family residential loans we originated and maintained a significant portfolio of available-for-sale securities during the past few years in order to better position the Company for a rising interest rate environment in the long term.  At June 30, 2017 and 2016, securities available-for-sale amounted to $36.9 million and $50.2 million, respectively, or 8.7% and 13.1%, respectively, of total assets at such dates.

Quantitative Analysis.  The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provides a quarterly report on the potential impact of interest rate changes upon the market value of portfolio equity. Management reviews the quarterly reports from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which show the impact of changing interest rates on net portfolio value. Net portfolio value is the difference between incoming and outgoing discounted cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts.
 
Net Portfolio Value.  Our interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through the use of a model which internally generates estimates of the change in our net portfolio value ("NPV") over a range of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. The NPV ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The following table sets forth our NPV as of June 30, 2017:
 
Change in Interest Rates in
 
Net Portfolio Value
   
NPV as % of Portfolio
Value of Assets
 
Basis Points (Rate Shock)
 
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
300  
$
43,589
   
$
(3,247
)
   
(6.93
)%
   
11.21
%
   
(0.21
)%
200    
45,791
     
(1,045
)
   
(2.23
)
   
11.58
     
0.16
 
100    
46,052
     
(784
)
   
(1.67
)
   
11.38
     
(0.04
)
Static
   
46,836
     
--
     
--
     
11.42
     
--
 
(100)    
46,804
     
(32
)
   
(0.07
)
   
11.10
     
(0.32
)
(200)    
45,024
     
(1,812
)
   
(3.87
)
   
10.49
     
(0.93
)
                                           

Qualitative Analysis.  Our ability to maintain a positive "spread" between the interest earned on assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings is affected by changes in interest rates. Our fixed-rate loans generally are profitable, if interest rates are stable or declining since these loans have yields that exceed our cost of funds. If interest rates increase, however, we would have to pay more on our deposits and new borrowings, which would adversely affect our interest rate spread. In order to counter the potential effects of dramatic increases in market rates of interest, we have underwritten our mortgage loans to allow for their sale in the secondary market. Total loan originations amounted to $304.7 million for fiscal 2017 and $247.9 million for fiscal 2016, while loans sold amounted to $111.2 million and $101.3 million during the same respective periods. We have invested excess funds from loan payments and prepayments and loan sales in investment securities classified as available-for-sale. As a result, Home Federal Bancorp is not as susceptible to rising interest rates as it would be if its interest-earning assets were primarily comprised of long-term fixed rate mortgage loans. With respect to its floating or adjustable rate loans, Home Federal Bancorp writes interest rate floors and caps into such loan documents. Interest rate floors limit our interest rate risk by limiting potential decreases in the interest yield on an adjustable rate loan to a certain level. As a result, we receive a minimum yield even if rates decline farther, and the interest rate on the particular loan would otherwise adjust to a lower amount. Conversely, interest rate ceilings limit the amount by which the yield on an adjustable rate loan may increase to no more than six percentage points over the rate at the time of origination. Finally, we intend to place a greater emphasis on shorter-term consumer loans and commercial business loans in the future.
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Home Federal Bancorp maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management. Our liquidity ratio averaged 22.01% for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings, and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity, as appropriate, to meet asset and liability management objectives.
 
Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings, and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. Our deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $432,000 and $178,000 at June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
 
A significant portion of our liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents. Our primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and increases in deposit accounts. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we have borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, which provide an additional source of funds. At June 30, 2017, we had $48.9 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $135.0 million in additional borrowing capacity.  Additionally, at June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank, whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $15.5 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of June 30, 2017.  In addition, Home Federal Bancorp had available a $3.0 million line of credit agreement at June 30, 2017 with First National Bankers Bank.  There were no borrowings outstanding on this line of credit at June 30, 2017.

At June 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding loan commitments of $45.7 million to originate loans and commitments under unused lines of credit of $9.9 million. At June 30, 2017, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year totaled $68.5 million, or 42.1% of total certificates of deposit. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal in a rising interest rate environment. We intend to utilize our high levels of liquidity to fund our lending activities. If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, we intend to sell our securities classified as available-for-sale, as needed.

At June 30, 2017, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its capital requirements with tangible equity, common equity Tier 1, core, and risk-based capital ratios of 11.06%, 16.14%, 11.06%, and 17.39%, respectively.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules, and have not had any such arrangements during the two years ended June 30, 2017. See Notes 9 and 14 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented herein regarding Home Federal Bancorp have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which generally require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on Home Federal Bancorp's performance than does the effect of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation to a larger extent than interest rates.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the regulations thereunder).  Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the beliefs, expectations or opinions of Home Federal Bancorp and its management regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as: "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate", or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional terms such as "will", "would", "should", "could", "may", "likely", "probably", or "possibly." Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumption, many of which are difficult to predict and generally are beyond the control of Home Federal Bancorp and its management, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: (1) economic and competitive conditions which could affect the volume of loan originations, deposit flows and real estate values; (2) the levels of non-interest income and expense and the amount of loan losses; (3) competitive pressure among depository institutions increasing significantly; (4) changes in the interest rate environment causing reduced interest margins; (5) general economic conditions, either nationally or in the markets in which Home Federal Bancorp is or will be doing business, being less favorable than expected;(6) political and social unrest, including acts of war or terrorism; or (7) legislation or changes in regulatory requirements adversely affecting the business in which Home Federal Bancorp will be engaged. Home Federal Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.


Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

     Not applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
 
 
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.
   of Louisiana and Subsidiary
Shreveport, Louisiana


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Home Federal Bank (the Bank) as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended (collectively, the financial statements).  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
 
A Professional Accounting Corporation

Metairie, LA
September 15, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
ASSETS
     
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks of $8,212 and $2,529 for
2017 and 2016, Respectively)
 
$
11,905
   
$
4,756
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
   
36,935
     
50,173
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity (fair value of $27,989 and $2,349, Respectively)
   
28,357
     
2,349
 
Loans Held-for-Sale
   
13,631
     
11,919
 
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $3,729 and $2,845 for 2017 and 2016, Respectively
   
312,772
     
290,827
 
Accrued Interest Receivable
   
1,094
     
1,024
 
Premises and Equipment, Net
   
12,219
     
12,366
 
Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
6,668
     
6,523
 
Deferred Tax Asset
   
1,601
     
984
 
Other Real Estate Owned
   
540
     
--
 
Other Assets
   
884
     
780
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
426,606
   
$
381,701
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
 
$
329,045
   
$
287,822
 
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
   
698
     
716
 
Short-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
37,000
     
23,500
 
Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
11,907
     
24,165
 
Other Borrowings
   
--
     
400
 
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities
   
1,710
     
1,706
 
 
Total Liabilities
   
380,360
     
338,309
 
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred Stock – $.01 Par Value; 10,000,000 Shares Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding
   
--
     
--
 
Common Stock – $.01 Par Value; 40,000,000 Shares Authorized; 1,953,066 and 1,967,955 Shares Issued
      and Outstanding at June 30, 2017 and 2016, Respectively
   
23
     
23
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
34,516
     
33,863
 
Unearned ESOP Stock
   
(1,215
)
   
(1,331
)
Unearned RRP Trust Stock
   
(46
)
   
(265
)
Retained Earnings
   
13,320
     
11,018
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
   
(352
)
   
84
 
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
   
46,246
     
43,392
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
426,606
   
$
381,701
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
   
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
INTEREST INCOME
     
Loans, Including Fees
 
$
15,763
   
$
14,628
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
1,059
     
763
 
Investment Securities
   
34
     
11
 
Other Interest-Earning Assets
   
36
     
56
 
                 
Total Interest Income
   
16,892
     
15,458
 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Deposits
   
2,356
     
2,329
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
   
433
     
263
 
Other Borrowings
   
14
     
18
 
                 
Total Interest Expense
   
2,803
     
2,610
 
Net Interest Income
   
14,089
     
12,848
 
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
900
     
271
 
                 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
   
13,189
     
12,577
 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
               
Gain on Sale of Loans
   
2,775
     
2,492
 
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Fixed Assets
   
164
     
--
 
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
145
     
157
 
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
   
759
     
559
 
Other Income
   
50
     
46
 
                 
Total Non-Interest Income
   
3,893
     
3,254
 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Compensation and Benefits
   
7,154
     
6,814
 
Occupancy and Equipment
   
1,252
     
1,091
 
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax
   
383
     
349
 
Advertising
   
423
     
236
 
Data Processing
   
611
     
562
 
Audit and Examination Fees
   
245
     
246
 
Legal Fees
   
495
     
412
 
Loan and Collection Expense
   
327
     
281
 
Deposit Insurance Premiums
   
142
     
207
 
Other Expenses
   
640
     
612
 
                 
Total Non-Interest Expense
   
11,672
     
10,810
 
                 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
5,410
     
5,021
 
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE
   
1,758
     
1,644
 
                 
Net Income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Basic
 
$
2.01
   
$
1.80
 
Diluted
 
$
1.91
   
$
1.74
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
   
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Net Income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
 
                 
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
               
Unrealized Holding Loss Arising During the Period
   
(436
)
   
(16
)
                 
Total Comprehensive Income
 
$
3,216
   
$
3,361
 
                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
  
 
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
   
Unearned
RRP Trust
Stock
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
               
(In Thousands)
                   
BALANCE – June 30, 2015
 
$
25
   
$
33,375
   
$
(1,445
)
 
$
(333
)
 
$
11,664
   
$
100
   
$
43,386
 
                                                         
ESOP Compensation Earned
   
--
     
144
     
114
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
258
 
Stock Options Exercised
   
--
     
96
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
96
 
Distribution of RRP Trust
   Stock
   
--
     
36
     
--
     
68
     
--
     
--
     
104
 
Dividends Paid
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(660
)
   
--
     
(660
)
Stock Options Vested
   
--
     
212
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
212
 
Company Stock Purchased
   
(2
)
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
(3,363
)
   
--
     
(3,365
)
Net Income
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
3,377
     
--
     
3,377
 
Other Comprehensive Loss,
    Net of Applicable Deferred
    Income Taxes
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(16
)
   
(16
)
BALANCE - June 30, 2016
 
$
23
   
$
33,863
   
$
(1,331
)
 
$
(265
)
 
$
11,018
   
$
84
   
$
43,392
 
                                                         
Share Awards Earned
   
--
     
154
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
154
 
ESOP Compensation Earned
   
--
     
182
     
116
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
298
 
Stock Options Exercised
   
--
     
61
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
61
 
Distribution of RRP Trust
   Stock
   
--
     
9
     
--
     
219
     
--
     
--
     
228
 
Dividends Paid
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(705
)
   
--
     
(705
)
Stock Options Vested
   
--
     
247
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
247
 
Company Stock Purchased
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(645
)
   
--
     
(645
)
Net Income
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
3,652
     
--
     
3,652
 
Other Comprehensive Loss,
    Net of Applicable Deferred
    Income Taxes
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(436
)
   
(436
)
BALANCE - June 30, 2017
 
$
23
   
$
34,516
   
$
(1,215
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
13,320
   
$
(352
)
 
$
46,246
 
                                                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
   
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
               
Cash Provided By Operating Activities
               
Gain on Sale of Loans
   
(2,775
)
   
(2,492
)
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities
   
36
     
18
 
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
   
(77
)
   
(72
)
Provision for Loan Losses
   
900
     
271
 
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment
   
505
     
441
 
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Fixed Assets
   
(164
)
   
--
 
ESOP Compensation Expense
   
298
     
258
 
Deferred Income Tax Benefit
   
(393
)
   
(151
)
Stock Option Expense
   
247
     
212
 
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense
   
147
     
232
 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value on Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
(145
)
   
(157
)
Bad Debt Recovery
   
14
     
59
 
Share Awards Expense
   
152
     
92
 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
               
    Origination and Purchase of Loans Held-for-Sale
   
(112,883
)
   
(99,012
)
    Sale and Principal Repayments on Loans Held-for-Sale
   
113,946
     
103,787
 
    Accrued Interest Receivable
   
(71
)
   
(97
)
    Other Operating Assets
   
(101
)
   
57
 
    Other Operating Liabilities
   
87
     
229
 
                 
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
 
$
3,375
   
$
7,052
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Loan Originations and Principal Collections, Net
   
(22,866
)
   
(22,706
)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected
   
110
     
48
 
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment
   
(671
)
   
(2,620
)
Improvements to Real Estate Owned Prior to Disposition
   
(90
)
   
--
 
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
               
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
12,564
     
11,392
 
Purchases
   
--
     
(16,722
)
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:
               
     Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
1,654
     
--
 
Redemption Proceeds
   
--
     
509
 
Purchases
   
(27,684
)
   
(848
)
                 
                 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 
$
(36,983
)
 
$
(30,947
)
                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
       
   
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
     
Net Increase in Deposits
 
$
41,223
   
$
1,584
 
Proceeds from Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
776,501
     
703,700
 
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
(775,259
)
   
(694,446
)
Dividends Paid
   
(705
)
   
(660
)
Company Stock Purchased
   
(645
)
   
(3,353
)
Net (Increase) Decrease in Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
   
(19
)
   
139
 
Proceeds from Other Bank Borrowings
   
300
     
2,200
 
Repayment of Other Bank Borrowings
   
(700
)
   
(1,800
)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
   
61
     
85
 
Recognition and Retention Plan Share Distributions
   
--
     
36
 
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
   
40,757
     
7,485
 
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
7,149
     
(16,410
)
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
   
4,756
     
21,166
 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
 
$
11,905
   
$
4,756
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds
 
$
2,778
   
$
2,612
 
Income Taxes Paid
   
2,114
     
1,762
 
Market Value Adjustment for Loss on Securities
   
(660
)
   
(24
)
Loan Originations to Finance Sale of Real Estate
   
3,782
     
--
 
                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 

Note 1.            Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations
On December 22, 2010, Home Federal Mutual Holding Company completed its second step conversion from the mutual holding company form of organization to the fully public stock holding company structure pursuant to a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization.  Upon completion of the conversion, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a newly formed Louisiana chartered corporation (the Company), became the holding company for Home Federal Bank (the Bank), and Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana and Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a federally chartered corporation, (the Mid-Tier Company) ceased to exist.  As part of the conversion, all outstanding shares of the Mid-Tier Company common stock (other than those owned by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company) were converted into the right to receive 0.9110 of a share of the newly formed Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana common stock resulting in approximately 1,100,609 shares issued in the exchange and cash in lieu of fractional shares.  In addition, a total of 1,945,220 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana were sold in subscription, community, and syndicated community offerings to certain depositors and borrowers of the Bank, the Bank's Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and other investors for $10.00 per share, or $19.5 million in aggregate.  Treasury stock held was cancelled in the conversion.  The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $18.0 million after offering expenses.

The Bank is a federally chartered, stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC).  The Bank provides financial services to individuals, corporate entities, and other organizations through the origination of loans and the acceptance of deposits in the form of passbook savings, certificates of deposit, and demand deposit accounts.  Services are provided by six branch offices, four of which are located in Shreveport, Louisiana and two in Bossier City, Louisiana. The Bank's home office is located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions and to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Home Federal Bank.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates
In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses and deferred taxes.

Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk
Most of the Company's activities are provided to customers of the Bank by six branch offices, four of which are located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana and two in Bossier City, Louisiana.  The area served by the Bank is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana.
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 

Note 1.          Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which have an original maturity date of ninety days or less.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Cash on Hand
 
$
871
   
$
2,027
 
Demand Deposits at Other Institutions
   
5,259
     
2,529
 
Federal Funds Sold
   
5,775
     
200
 
                 
 Total
 
$
11,905
   
$
4,756
 

Securities
Securities are being accounted for in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investments - Debt and Equity Securities. ASC 320 requires the classification of securities into one of three categories: Trading, Available-for-Sale, or Held-to-Maturity.  Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates this classification periodically.

Investments in non-marketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of the related premiums, and accretion of discounts, using the interest method.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.

Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.  Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings, while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  

The Company held no trading securities as of June 30, 2017 and 2016.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

Loans Held-for-Sale
Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
 
 
 

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 Note 1.         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Loans
Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances, less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net non-refundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discounts are deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Bank will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.  A loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") if the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to a debtor's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  Concessions granted under a TDR typically involve a temporary or permanent reduction in payments or interest rate or an extension of a loan's stated maturity date at less than a current market rate of interest.  Loans identified as TDRs are designated as impaired.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard. The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.

It should be understood that estimates of future loan losses involve an exercise of judgment.  While it is possible that in particular periods the Company may sustain losses, which are substantial relative to the allowance for loan losses, it is the judgment of management that the allowance for loan losses reflected in the accompanying statements of condition is adequate to absorb known and inherent losses in the existing loan portfolio both probable and reasonable to estimate.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Foreclosed Assets
Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of cost or current fair value minus estimated cost to sell as of the date of foreclosure.  Cost is defined as the lower of the fair value of the property or the recorded investment in the loan.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management, and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
 
 
 

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Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings and Improvements                                                                        10 - 40 Years
Furniture and Equipment                                                                                 3 - 10 Years

Bank-Owned Life Insurance
The Company has purchased life insurance contracts on the lives of certain key employees.  The Bank is the beneficiary of these policies.  These contracts are reported at their cash surrender value and changes in the cash surrender value are included in non-interest income.

Income Taxes
The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return on a fiscal year basis.  Each entity will pay its pro-rata share of income taxes in accordance with a written tax-sharing agreement.

The Company accounts for income taxes on the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized.  Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years.  Current taxes are measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to taxable income to determine the amount of taxes receivable or payable.

The Company follows the provisions of the Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740.  ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on various related matters such as derecognition, interest, penalties, and disclosures required.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

While the Bank is exempt from Louisiana income tax, it is subject to the Louisiana Ad Valorem Tax, commonly referred to as the Louisiana Shares Tax, which is based on stockholders' equity and net income.

Earnings per Share
Earnings per share are computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Non-Direct Response Advertising
The Company expenses all advertising costs, except for direct-response advertising, as incurred.  Non-direct response advertising costs were $423,000 and $236,000 for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In the event the Company incurs expense for material direct-response advertising, it will be amortized over the estimated benefit period.  Direct-response advertising consists of advertising whose primary purpose is to elicit sales to customers who could be shown to have responded specifically to the advertising and results in probable future benefits.  For the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not incur any amount of direct-response advertising.
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 1.               Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Stock-Based Compensation
GAAP requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and recognition and retention share awards, to be recognized as expense in the statement of operations based on their fair values.  The amount of compensation is measured at the fair value of the options or recognition and retention share awards when granted, and this cost is expensed over the required service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options or recognition and retention awards.  This guidance applies to awards granted or modified after January 1, 2006, or any unvested awards outstanding prior to that date.

Reclassification
Certain financial statement balances included in the prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains, and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income (loss).

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects are as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Unrealized Holding Loss on Available-for-Sale Securities
 
$
(660
)
 
$
(24
)
Tax Effect
   
224
     
8
 
                 
       Net-of-Tax Amount
 
$
(436
)
 
$
(16
)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, included in stockholders' equity, are as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
(533
)
 
$
128
 
Tax Effect
   
181
     
(44
)
                 
       Net-of-Tax Amount
 
$
(352
)
 
$
84
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Note 1.            Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606):  Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  The amendments in ASU 2014-09 supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance.  The general principle of ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration of which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance sets forth a five step approach to be utilized for revenue recognition.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 making it effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period.  In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 which does not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606.  The amendments in this Update clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas.  In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12 which does not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606.  The amendments in this Update affect only certain narrow aspects of Topic 606.  Management is currently assessing the impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU eliminates the requirement to retrospectively account for changes to provisional amounts initially recorded in a business combination.  ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined, including the effect of the change in provisional amount as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.  The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes:  Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet.  This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  The guidance may be adopted prospectively or retrospectively and early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments.  The amendments in this Update supersede the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories and require equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income.  The amendments allow equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values to be remeasured at fair value either upon the occurrence of an observable price change or upon identification of impairment.  The amendments in this Update also simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring assessment for impairment qualitatively at each reporting period.  In addition, the amendments in this Update exempt all entities that are not public business entities from disclosing fair value information for financial instruments measured at amortized cost.  In addition, for public business entities, the amendments supersede the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used in calculating the fair value of financial instruments required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.  The amendments in this Update require public business entities that are required to disclose fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet to measure that fair value using the exit price notion consistent with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement.

 
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Note 1.             Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
The provisions within this Update require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option.  This amendment excludes from net income gains or losses that the entity may not realize because those financial liabilities are not usually transferred or settled at their fair values before maturity.  The amendments in this Update require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases.  From the lessee's perspective, the new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months.  Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting pattern of expense recognition in the income statement for a lessee.

The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the consolidated financial statements, with certain practical expedients available.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  This Update is being issued as part of the Simplification Initiative.  The areas of simplification in this Update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  Some areas only apply to nonpublic entities.  For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates.  For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods with those fiscal years.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 1.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323).   This Update addresses and codifies the practical considerations and application of the required disclosures under SAB Topic 11.M for the implementation of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606); ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842); and ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326). The SEC Staff has emphasized on a number of occasions, including the December 2016 AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments, the requirements to disclose the potential material effects of newly issued standards and the importance of providing investors with this information. Such disclosures should explain the impact the new standard is expected to have on the financial statements and how the adoption of the new standard will affect comparability.  Entities should discuss both quantitative and qualitative information as available when assessing implementation of a new standard.  This ASU was effective immediately for public business entities.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20).  This Update was issued in response to diversity in practice in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities and in how the potential for exercise of a call is factored into current impairment assessments.  As such, these amendments reduce the amortization period for certain callable debt securities carried at a premium and require the premium to be amortized over the period not to exceed the earliest call date.  These amendments do not apply to securities carried at a discount.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expect ASU 2017-08 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).  The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in FASB ASC 718.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018.  Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period.  The Company does expect ASU 2017-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 2.           Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, follows:

   
June 30, 2017
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt Securities
                       
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 
$
9,140
   
$
5
   
$
297
   
$
8,848
 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
19,986
     
256
     
285
     
19,957
 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
8,342
     
3
     
215
     
8,130
 
                                 
          Total Debt Securities
   
37,468
     
264
     
797
     
36,935
 
                                 
          Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
37,468
   
$
264
   
$
797
   
$
36,935
 
                                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                               
                                 
Debt Securities
                               
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
$
25,558
   
$
2
   
$
370
   
$
25,190
 
                                 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                               
  25,488 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
   
2,549
     
--
     
--
     
2,549
 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.
   
250
     
--
     
--
     
250
 
                                 
          Total Equity Securities
   
2,799
     
--
     
--
     
2,799
 
                                 
          Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 
$
28,357
   
$
2
   
$
370
   
$
27,989
 

   
June 30, 2016
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt Securities
                       
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 
$
10,928
   
$
12
   
$
147
   
$
10,793
 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
26,610
     
613
     
--
     
27,223
 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
12,507
     
4
     
354
     
12,157
 
                                 
          Total Debt Securities
   
50,045
     
629
     
501
     
50,173
 
                                 
          Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
50,045
   
$
629
   
$
501
   
$
50,173
 
                                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                               
                                 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                               
  20,989 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
 
$
2,099
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
2,099
 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.
   
250
     
--
     
--
     
250
 
                                 
          Total Equity Securities
   
2,349
     
--
     
--
     
2,349
 
                                 
          Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 
$
2,349
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
2,349
 

 

 
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Note 2.           Securities (Continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2017, follows:

   
Available-for-Sale
   
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
                         
              Debt Securities
                       
Within One Year or Less
 
$
10
   
$
11
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
One through Five Years
   
60
     
61
     
--
     
--
 
After Five through Ten Years
   
43
     
43
     
--
     
--
 
Over Ten Years
   
37,355
     
36,820
     
25,558
     
25,190
 
                                 
     
37,468
     
36,935
     
25,558
     
25,190
 
                                 
Other Equity Securities
   
--
     
--
     
2,799
     
2,799
 
                                 
    Total
 
$
37,468
   
$
36,935
   
$
28,357
   
$
27,989
 

There were no securities sold during the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2017 and 2016, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:
 
   
June 30, 2017
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
         
Gross
       
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
                       
                         
Debt Securities
                       
Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
$
144
   
$
10,278
   
$
653
   
$
21,719
 
Marketable Equity Securities
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                 
   Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
144
   
$
10,278
   
$
653
   
$
21,719
 
       
       
   
June 30, 2016
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
           
Gross
         
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
                               
                                 
Debt Securities
                               
Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
$
147
   
$
17,852
   
$
354
   
$
12,066
 
Marketable Equity Securities
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                 
   Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
147
   
$
17,852
   
$
354
   
$
12,066
 
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Note 2.            Securities (Continued)

The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2017 and 2016 were caused by interest rate changes.  The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government.  Accordingly, it is expected that these securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company's investment.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2017.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, securities with a carrying value of $303,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, and securities and mortgage loans with a carrying value of $145.7 million and $127.0 million, respectively, were pledged to secure FHLB advances.

Note 3.
Loans Receivable

Loans receivable at June 30, 2017 and 2016, are summarized as follows:

 
 
2017
   
2016
 
     
(In Thousands)
 
              Loans Secured by Mortgages on Real Estate
           
            One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
125,306
   
$
118,035
 
            Commercial
   
77,945
     
69,197
 
            Multi-Family Residential
   
21,281
     
20,661
 
             Land
   
25,038
     
24,308
 
            Construction
   
9,529
     
14,442
 
            Equity and Second Mortgage
   
1,710
     
1,526
 
            Equity Lines of Credit
   
20,976
     
17,290
 
                 
           Total Mortgage Loans
   
281,785
     
265,459
 
                 
             Commercial Loans
   
34,429
     
27,886
 
             Consumer Loans
               
            Loans on Savings Accounts
   
420
     
404
 
            Other Consumer Loans
   
63
     
86
 
                 
           Total Consumer Other Loans
   
483
     
490
 
           Total Loans
   
316,697
     
293,835
 
                 
             Less: Allowance for Loan Losses
   
(3,729
)
   
(2,845
)
                  Unamortized Loan Fees
   
(196
)
   
(163
)
                 
            Net Loans Receivable
 
$
312,772
   
$
290,827
 

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses follows:

 
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
              Balance - Beginning of Year
 
$
2,845
   
$
2,515
 
              Provision for Loan Losses
   
900
     
271
 
              Recoveries
   
14
     
59
 
              Loan Charge-Offs
   
(30
)
   
--
 
                 
          Balance - End of Year
 
$
3,729
   
$
2,845
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Note 3.            Loans Receivable (Continued)

Fixed rate loans receivable, as of June 30, 2017, are scheduled to mature and adjustable rate loans are scheduled to re-price as follows (in thousands):

   
Under
   
Over One
   
Over Five
   
Over
       
   
One
   
to Five
   
to Ten
   
Ten
       
 
 
Year
   
Years
   
Years
   
Years
   
Total
 
Loans Secured by One-to-Four
       
(In Thousands)
       
     Family Residential
                             
          Fixed Rate
 
$
15,145
   
$
35,540
   
$
14,944
   
$
36,108
   
$
101,737
 
          Adjustable Rate
   
1,556
     
7,135
     
7,288
     
7,590
     
23,569
 
Other Loans Secured by Real Estate
                                       
          Fixed Rate
   
12,604
     
46,991
     
32,293
     
7,261
     
99,149
 
          Adjustable Rate
   
57,233
     
97
     
--
     
--
     
57,330
 
All Other Loans
                                       
          Fixed Rate
   
2,259
     
12,814
     
3,163
     
--
     
18,236
 
          Adjustable Rate
   
16,676
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
16,676
 
                                         
              Total
 
$
105,473
   
$
102,577
   
$
57,688
   
$
50,959
   
$
316,697
 

Credit Quality Indicators
The Company segregates loans into risk categories based on the pertinent information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans according to credit risk.  Loans classified as substandard or identified as special mention are reviewed quarterly by management to evaluate the level of deterioration, improvement, and impairment, if any, as well as assign the appropriate risk category.

Loans excluded from the scope of the quarterly review process above are generally identified as pass credits until:  (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of a deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification.  In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification and the need to allocate reserves or charge-off.

The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass - Loans classified as pass are well protected by the current net worth or paying capacity of the obligor or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell the underlying collateral in a timely manner.

Pass Watch – Loans are considered marginal, meaning some weakness has been identified which could cause future impairment of repayment. However, these relationships are currently protected from any apparent loss by collateral.

Special Mention - Loans identified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.

Substandard - Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 
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Note 3.            Loans Receivable (Continued)
 
    Credit Quality Indicators (Continued)
Loss - This classification includes those loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.  Even though partial recovery may be possible in the future, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these basically worthless loans.  Accordingly, these loans are charged-off before period end.
 
    
The following tables present the grading of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 
June 30, 2017
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                             
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
124,450
   
$
303
   
$
553
   
$
--
   
$
125,306
 
  Commercial
   
77,690
     
--
     
255
     
--
     
77,945
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
21,281
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
21,281
 
  Land
   
24,915
     
123
     
--
     
--
     
25,038
 
  Construction
   
9,232
     
297
     
--
     
--
     
9,529
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
1,710
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,710
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
20,976
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
20,976
 
Commercial Loans
   
31,916
     
--
     
2,503
     
--
     
34,429
 
Consumer Loans
   
483
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
483
 
                                         
     Total
 
$
312,653
   
$
723
   
$
3,311
   
$
--
   
$
316,697
 
                                         

                     
June 30, 2016
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                             
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
117,881
   
$
40
   
$
114
   
$
--
   
$
118,035
 
  Commercial
   
68,899
     
30
     
268
     
--
     
69,197
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
20,661
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
20,661
 
  Land
   
23,753
     
555
     
--
     
--
     
24,308
 
  Construction
   
14,442
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
14,442
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
1,526
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,526
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
17,290
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,290
 
Commercial Loans
   
25,896
     
--
     
1,990
     
--
     
27,886
 
Consumer Loans
   
490
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
490
 
                                         
     Total
 
$
290,838
   
$
625
   
$
2,372
   
$
--
   
$
293,835
 


Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when contractually due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired.  On a case-by-case basis, management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls, taking into consideration all of the circumstances related to the loan, including:  the length of the payment delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 3.            Loans Receivable (Continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (Continued)
An aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, is as follows:

 June 30, 2017
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days or
More
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                                         
   One-to-Four Family Residential 
$
1,650
   
$
350
   
$
662
   
$
2,662
   
$
122,644
   
$
125,306
   
$
181
 
   Commercial
   
8
     
--
     
--
     
8
     
77,937
     
77,945
     
--
 
   Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
21,281
     
21,281
     
--
 
   Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
25,038
     
25,038
     
--
 
   Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
9,529
     
9,529
     
--
 
   Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,710
     
1,710
     
--
 
   Equity Lines of Credit
   
194
     
--
     
4
     
198
     
20,778
     
20,976
     
4
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
2,503
     
2,503
     
31,926
     
34,429
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
483
     
483
     
--
 
                                                         
     Total
 
$
1,852
   
$
350
   
$
3,169
   
$
5,371
   
$
311,326
   
$
316,697
   
$
185
 
 

 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days or
More
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
    Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and Accruing
 
    (In Thousands)  
Real Estate Loans:
                                         
   One-to-Four Family Residential 
$
2,646
   
$
1,674
   
$
114
   
$
4,434
   
$
113,601
   
$
118,035
   
$
101
 
   Commercial
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
69,197
     
69,197
     
--
 
   Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
20,661
     
20,661
     
--
 
   Land
   
--
     
555
     
--
     
555
     
23,753
     
24,308
     
--
 
   Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
14,442
     
14,442
     
--
 
   Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,526
     
1,526
     
--
 
   Equity Lines of Credit
   
78
     
15
     
--
     
93
     
17,197
     
17,290
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
27,886
     
27,886
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
490
     
490
     
--
 
                                                         
     Total
 
$
2,724
   
$
2,244
   
$
114
   
$
5,082
   
$
288,753
   
$
293,835
   
$
101
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 3.           Loans Receivable (Continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (Continued)
The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the year ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:

   
Real Estate Loans
                   
June 30, 2017
 
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Other
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                     
Beginning Balances
 
$
1,517
   
$
321
   
$
111
   
$
201
   
$
126
   
$
117
   
$
444
   
$
8
   
$
2,845
 
Charge-Offs
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
(16
)
   
--
     
(14
)
   
--
     
--
     
(30
)
Recoveries
   
14
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
14
 
Current Provision
   
291
     
32
     
(38
)
   
18
     
21
     
39
     
535
     
2
     
900
 
Ending Balances
 
$
1,822
   
$
353
   
$
73
   
$
203
   
$
147
   
$
142
   
$
979
   
$
10
   
$
3,729
 
                                                                         
Evaluated for
  Impairment:
                                                                       
    Individually
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
    Collectively
   
1,822
     
353
     
73
     
203
     
147
     
142
     
979
     
10
     
3,729
 
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Ending Balances -
    Total
 
$
125,306
   
$
77,945
   
$
21,281
   
$
25,038
   
$
9,529
   
$
22,686
   
$
34,429
   
$
483
   
$
316,697
 
Ending Balances:
                                                                       
Evaluated for
  Impairment:
                                                                       
    Individually
   
856
     
255
     
--
     
123
     
297
     
--
     
2,513
     
--
     
4,044
 
    Collectively
 
$
124,450
   
$
77,690
   
$
21,281
   
$
24,915
   
$
9,232
   
$
22,686
   
$
31,916
   
$
483
   
$
312,653
 

   
Real Estate Loans
                   
 
June 30, 2016
 
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Other
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
                     
(In Thousands)
                   
Allowance for loan losses:
                                         
Beginning Balances
 
$
1,195
   
$
415
   
$
103
   
$
154
   
$
146
   
$
192
   
$
305
   
$
5
   
$
2,515
 
Charge-Offs
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Recoveries
   
59
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
59
 
Current Provision
   
263
     
(94
)
   
8
     
47
     
(20
)
   
(75
)
   
139
     
3
     
271
 
Ending Balances
 
$
1,517
   
$
321
   
$
111
   
$
201
   
$
126
   
$
117
   
$
444
   
$
8
   
$
2,845
 
                                                                         
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
   Individually
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
   Collectively
   
1,517
     
321
     
111
     
201
     
126
     
117
     
444
     
8
     
2,845
 
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Ending Balances –
   Total
 
$
118,035
   
$
69,197
   
$
20,661
   
$
24,308
   
$
14,442
   
$
18,816
   
$
27,886
   
$
490
   
$
293,835
 
Ending Balances:
                                                                       
Evaluated for
  Impairment:
                                                                       
    Individually
   
154
     
298
     
--
     
555
     
--
     
--
     
1,990
     
--
     
2,997
 
    Collectively
 
$
117,881
   
$
68,899
   
$
20,661
   
$
23,753
   
$
14,442
   
$
18,816
   
$
25,896
   
$
490
   
$
290,838
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 3.            Loans Receivable (Continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (Continued)
The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

June 30, 2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
   
Recorded
 Investment
With
Allowance
   
Total
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
     
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
856
   
$
856
   
$
--
   
$
856
   
$
--
   
$
861
 
  Commercial
   
255
     
255
     
--
     
255
     
--
     
261
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Land
   
123
     
123
     
--
     
123
     
--
     
125
 
  Construction
   
297
     
297
     
--
     
297
     
--
     
299
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
2,513
     
2,513
     
--
     
2,513
     
--
     
2,649
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                                 
          Total
 
$
4,044
   
$
4,044
   
$
--
   
$
4,044
   
$
--
   
$
4,195
 

June 30, 2016
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
 Investment
With No
Allowance
   
Recorded
 Investment
With
Allowance
   
Total
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                                   
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
154
   
$
154
   
$
--
   
$
154
   
$
--
   
$
162
 
  Commercial
   
298
     
298
     
--
     
298
     
--
     
274
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Land
   
555
     
555
     
--
     
555
     
--
     
586
 
  Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
1,990
     
1,990
     
--
     
1,990
     
--
     
2,460
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
2,997
   
$
2,997
   
$
--
   
$
2,997
   
$
--
   
$
3,482
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 3.       Loans Receivable (Continued)

A troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") is a restructuring of a debt made by the Company to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties that it would not otherwise consider.  The Company grants the concession in an attempt to protect as much of its investment as possible.

Information about the Company's TDRs is as follows (in thousands):
   
                         
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
Current
 
Past Due Greater
Than 30 Days
 
Nonaccrual
TDRs
 
Total
TDRs
 
Commercial business 
 
$
-
   
$
1,717
   
$
1,717
   
$
1,717
 
   
                                 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
Current
 
Past Due Greater
Than 30 Days
 
Nonaccrual
TDRs
 
Total
TDRs
 
Commercial business 
 
$
1,989
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,989
 





During the year ended June 30, 2017, there was two loan relationships with a pre-modification balance of $4.7 million identified as a TDR after conversion of the loans' interest rates and payment term modifications.  These TDRs subsequently defaulted on the modified terms and totaled $2.9 million at the date they were converted to other real estate owned.  During the year ended June 30, 2016, there was one loan relationship with a pre-modification balance of $2.0 million identified as a TDR after conversion of the loans to interest only for a limited amount of time. This one TDR subsequently defaulted on the modified terms and totaled $1.9 million at June 30, 2016.  For purposes of the determination of an allowance for loan losses on these TDRs, as an identified TDR, the Company considers a loss probable on the loan and, as a result, the loan is reviewed for specific impairment in accordance with the Company's allowance for loan loss methodology.  If it is determined losses are probable on such TDRs, either because of delinquency or other credit quality indicator, the Company establishes specific reserves for these loans.  As of June 30, 2017, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing sums to the Company whose terms have been modified in TDRs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 3.           Loans Receivable (Continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (Continued)
For each of the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, approximately $79,000 and $1,000, respectively, of interest was foregone on non-accrual loans.  Impaired loans consisted of non-accruing loans at June 30, 2017 and 2016, and TDRs at June 30, 2017 and 2016. Impaired loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
           
   One-to-Four Family Residential
 
$
317
   
$
13
 
   Commercial
   
--
     
--
 
   Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
 
   Land
   
--
     
--
 
   Construction
   
--
     
--
 
   Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
 
   Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
2,503
     
1,990
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
 
                 
Total
 
$
2,820
   
$
2,003
 

Note 4.
Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable at June 30, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Accrued Interest on:
           
     Mortgage Loans
 
$
760
   
$
872
 
     Other Loans
   
215
     
58
 
     Investments
   
3
     
3
 
     Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
116
     
91
 
                 
          Total
 
$
1,094
   
$
1,024
 

Note 5.
Premises and Equipment

A summary of the cost and accumulated depreciation of premises and equipment follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Land
 
$
3,746
   
$
4,043
 
Buildings
   
8,494
     
8,328
 
Equipment
   
1,447
     
1,368
 
Construction in Progress
   
1,307
     
926
 
     
14,994
     
14,665
 
Accumulated Depreciation
   
(2,775
)
   
(2,299
)
                 
Total
 
$
12,219
   
$
12,366
 

Depreciation expense charged against operations for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $505,000 and $441,000, respectively.
 
 
 
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Note 6.
Deposits

Deposits at June 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized as follows:

   
Weighted
   
Weighted
                         
   
Average
   
Average
                         
   
Rate at
   
Rate at
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
6/30/2017
   
6/30/2016
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
               
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                                     
Non-Interest Bearing
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
 
$
54,420
     
16.54
%
 
$
39,280
     
13.65
%
NOW Accounts
   
0.55
%
   
0.58
%
   
34,500
     
10.48
     
37,761
     
13.12
 
Money Market
   
0.36
%
   
0.32
%
   
42,439
     
12.90
     
49,251
     
17.11
 
Passbook Savings
   
0.52
%
   
0.42
%
   
35,050
     
10.65
     
29,033
     
10.09
 
                     
166,409
     
50.57
     
155,325
     
53.97
 
                                                 
Certificates of Deposit
   
1.37
%
   
1.26
%
   
162,636
     
49.43
     
132,497
     
46.03
 
                                                 
          Total Deposits
                 
$
329,045
     
100.00
%
 
$
287,822
     
100.00
%

The composition of certificates of deposit accounts by interest rate is as follows:

   
2017
         
2016
 
  
 
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
    
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
0.00% to 0.99%
 
$
28,293
     
17.40
%
 
$
46,544
     
35.13
%
1.00% to 1.99%
   
123,037
     
75.65
     
70,606
     
53.29
 
2.00% to 2.99%
   
11,306
     
6.95
     
14,961
     
11.29
 
3.00% to 3.99%
   
--
     
--
     
386
     
0.29
 
                                 
   Total Deposits
 
$
162,636
     
100.00
%
 
$
132,497
     
100.00
%


Maturities of certificates of deposit accounts at June 30, 2017 are scheduled as follows:

               
Weighted
 
  Year Ending
             
Average
 
 June 30,
 
Amount
   
Percent
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
       
                   
2018
 
$
68,488
     
42.11
%
   
1.02
%
2019
   
32,101
     
19.74
     
1.38
 
2020
   
36,332
     
22.34
     
1.74
 
2021
   
11,901
     
7.32
     
1.62
 
2022
   
13,017
     
8.00
     
1.93
 
2023
   
797
     
0.49
     
1.98
 
    Total
 
$
162,636
     
100.00
%
   
1.37
%

 
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Note 6.            Deposits (Continued)

Interest expense on deposits for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:

 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
         
NOW and Money Market
 
$
335
   
$
431
 
Passbook Savings
   
160
     
93
 
Certificates of Deposit
   
1,861
     
1,805
 
                 
   Total
 
$
2,356
   
$
2,329
 

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more at June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $113.2 million and $85.7 million, respectively.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Bank had brokered certificates of deposit totaling $11.5 and $8.2 million, respectively. The brokered certificates of deposit are callable by the Bank after twelve months.

Note 7. Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

Pursuant to collateral agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB), advances are secured by a blanket floating lien on first mortgage loans.  Total interest expense recognized amounted to $433,000 and $263,000 for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Advances at June 30, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

   
Advance Total
 
Contract Rate
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
0.00% to 0.99%
 
$
5,000
   
$
41,500
 
1.00% to 1.99%
   
42,000
     
4,000
 
2.00% to 2.99%
   
--
     
--
 
3.00% to 3.99%
   
--
     
--
 
4.00% to 4.99%
   
1,907
     
2,165
 
                 
       Total
 
$
48,907
   
$
47,665
 

Maturities of advances at June 30, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

   Year Ending
     
  June 30,
 
Amount
 
       
     2018
 
$
37,270
 
     2019
   
5,282
 
     2020
   
5,295
 
     2021
   
193
 
     2022
   
35
 
Thereafter
   
832
 
         
                  Total
 
$
48,907
 
 
 
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Note 8.            Other Borrowings

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company had available a $3.0 million line of credit agreement with First National Bankers Bank with the latest line maturing June 29, 2018. The line is secured by 100 shares of the subsidiary Bank's common stock and bears interest at an initial rate of 3.5%.  At June 30, 2017, there were no amounts drawn on this line of credit.  At June 30, 2016, there was $400,000 drawn on this line of credit.  Interest expense amounted to $14,000 and $18,000 for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Note 9.
Commitments

Lease Commitments
The Bank leases property for two branch facilities expiring in various years through May 2021.

Future minimum rental payments resulting from the non-cancelable term of these leases are as follows (in thousands):

  Year Ending
     
 June 30,
 
Amount
 
       
     2018
 
$
78
 
     2019
   
63
 
                 2020
   
52
 
                 2021
   
47
 
         
                  Total
 
$
240
 

Total rent expense paid under the terms of these leases for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 amounted to $84,000 and $81,000, respectively.

Contractual Commitment
The Bank has an agreement with a third-party to provide on-line data processing services.  The agreement, which expires May 31, 2019, contains minimum monthly service charges of $19,548.  At the end of this term, the agreement will automatically continue for successive periods of five years unless terminated upon written notice given at least six months prior to the end of the present term.

The future minimum commitments for the on-line processing services are as follows (in thousands):

 Year Ending
     
June 30,
 
Amount
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
       
     2018
 
$
235
 
     2019
   
215
 
         
     Total
 
$
450
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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Note 9.
Commitments (Continued)

Employment Contracts
The Company and the Bank have employment contracts with certain key employees.  These contracts provide for compensation and termination benefits.  The future minimum commitments for employment contracts are as follows (in thousands):

 
Year Ending
     
 
June 30,
 
Amount
 
     
(In Thousands)
 
         
 
 2018
 
$
274
 
 
2019
   
97
 
           
 
   Total
 
$
371
 

Letters of Credit
At June 30, 2017, the Company had secured letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $21.7 million outstanding with the Federal Home Loan Bank, all expiring within one year.  These letters of credit were issued to secure public body deposits.  There were no outstanding borrowings associated with these letters of credit at June 30, 2017.

Note 10. Income Taxes

The Company and its subsidiary file consolidated federal income tax returns.  The current provision for federal and state income taxes is calculated on pretax accounting income adjusted by items considered to be permanent differences between book and taxable income.  Income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 is summarized as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Current
 
$
2,151
   
$
1,795
 
Deferred
   
(393
)
   
(151
)
                 
Total
 
$
1,758
   
$
1,644
 

The effective federal income tax rate for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was 32.5% and 32.7%, respectively.  Reconciliations of income tax expense at the statutory rate to the Company's effective rates are as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Computed at Expected Statutory Rate
 
$
1,839
   
$
1,707
 
Non-Taxable Income
   
(50
)
   
(54
)
Other
   
(31
)
   
(9
)
                 
Provision for Income Tax Expense
 
$
1,758
   
$
1,644
 
 
 
 
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Note 10.           Income Taxes (Continued)

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax bases of assets that gave rise to deferred tax recognition were related to the effect of loan bad debt deduction differences for tax and book purposes, deferred stock option compensation and supplemental employee retirement benefits.  The deferred tax expense or benefit related to securities available-for-sale has no effect on the Company's income tax provision since it is charged or credited to the Company's other comprehensive income or loss equity component.  A valuation allowance has been established to eliminate the deferred tax benefit of capital losses due to the uncertainty as to whether the tax benefits would be realized in future periods.

The net deferred income tax asset and liability consisted of the following components at June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Deferred Tax Assets
           
                               Market Value Adjustment to Available-for-Sale
           
                                     Securities
 
$
181
   
$
--
 
Stock Option and SERP Compensation
   
259
     
166
 
Loans Receivable - Bad Debt Loss Allowance
   
1,161
     
861
 
Capital Losses
   
73
     
110
 
     
1,674
     
1,137
 
Valuation Allowance
   
(73
)
   
(110
)
                 
Net Deferred Tax Assets
   
1,601
     
1,027
 
                 
Deferred Tax Liabilities
               
               
Market Value Adjustment to Available-for-Sale Securities
   
--
     
(43
)
                 
Net Deferred Tax Assets
 
$
1,601
   
$
984
 

Included in retained earnings at June 30, 2017 and 2016 is approximately $3.3 million for which no deferred Federal income tax liability has been recorded. This amount consists of the total amount of bad debt reserves deducted for income tax reporting purposes prior to January 1, 1988. Under current tax law, these pre-1988 bad debt reserves are subject to recapture into taxable income if the Bank were to (a) make certain "non-dividend distributions," which include distributions in excess of the Bank's current and accumulated earnings and profits, distributions in redemption of stock, and distributions in partial or complete liquidation or (b) cease to maintain a bank or thrift charter. The unrecorded deferred tax liability was approximately $1.1 million at June 30, 2017 and 2016.
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an entity in its tax returns that might be uncertain. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements.

Penalties and interest assessed by income taxing authorities, if any, would be included in income tax expense.

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Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans

Effective November 15, 2004, the Bank adopted the Home Federal Bank Employees' Savings and Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.  This plan complies with the requirements of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Those eligible for this defined contribution plan must have completed twelve months of full time service and attained age 21.  For 2017, participating employees may make elective salary reduction contributions of up to $18,000 of their eligible compensation.  The Bank will contribute a basic "safe harbor" contribution of 3% of participant plan salary and will match 50% of the first 6% of plan salary elective deferrals.  The Bank is also permitted to make discretionary contributions to be allocated to participant accounts.  Pension costs, including administrative fees, attributable to the Bank's 401(k) safe harbor plan for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $149,000 for both periods.

During fiscal year 2011, The Company established a Survivor Benefit Plan for the benefit of selected executives.  The purpose of the plan is to provide benefits to designated beneficiaries, if a participant dies while employed by the Company.  The plan is considered an unfunded plan for tax and ERISA purposes, and all obligations arising under the plan are payable from the general assets of the Company.  At June 30, 2017 and 2016, there were no obligations requiring accrual for this plan.

The Bank adopted a Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement ("SERP") on December 27, 2012 (Effective Date) for its then Chief Executive Officer, Daniel R. Herndon. The agreement provides for retirement  benefits  payable  in  equal  annual  installments  of  $75,000  for  eight  consecutive  years after Mr. Herndons's retirement. Mr. Herndon will be 100% vested after an additional five years of service following the Effective Date and shall vest ratably (i.e. 20% per year for five years) in the full retirement benefit for each year of service credit earned following the Effective Date. In the event of his death after a separation from service on or after December 31, 2017, and prior to receipt of eight years of Supplemental Retirement Benefits, the remainder will be payable each year to his designated beneficiary. In the event of his death while in active service, the designated beneficiary shall receive the full Supplemental Retirement Benefit in a single lump sum payment within thirty days following the date of death. In the event of his separation from service prior to December 31, 2017, whether with or without cause, Mr. Herndon shall be entitled to receive his accrued benefit payable in a lump sum on the first day of the next calendar quarter. Mr. Herndon shall be 100% vested in his accrued benefit at all times.

The Bank adopted a Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement ("SERP") effective as of January 1, 2013 (Effective Date) for its then Chief Financial Officer, Clyde D. Patterson. The agreement provides for supplemental retirement benefits payable in equal annual installments of $25,000 for ten consecutive years after Mr. Patterson's retirement. Mr. Patterson will be 100% vested after an additional five years of service following the Effective Date and shall vest ratably (i.e. 20% per year for five years) in the full retirement benefit for each year of service credit earned following the Effective Date. In the event of his death after a separation from service on or after December 31, 2017, and prior to receipt of ten years of Supplemental Retirement Benefits, the remainder will be payable each year to his designated beneficiary. In the event of his death while in active service, the designated beneficiary shall receive the full Supplemental Retirement Benefit in a single lump sum payment within thirty days following the date of death. In the event of his separation from service prior to December 31, 2017, whether with or without cause, Mr. Patterson shall be entitled to receive his accrued benefit payable in a lump sum on the first day of the next calendar quarter. Mr. Patterson shall be 100% vested in his accrued benefit at all times.

For the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded compensation expense totaling $147,224 and $142,246, respectively, to accrue the benefits required by the SERP agreements.  The Bank's future compensation expense under these agreements is approximately $85,000 through December 2017.
 
 

 
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Note 12.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan

During fiscal 2007, the Company instituted an employee stock ownership plan.  The Home Federal Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) enables all eligible employees of the Bank to share in the growth of the Company through the acquisition of stock.  Employees are generally eligible to participate in the ESOP after completion of one year of service and attaining the age of 21.

The ESOP purchased the statutory limit of eight percent of the shares sold in our initial public offering  completed on January 18, 2005, excluding shares issued to Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana.  This purchase was facilitated by a loan from the Company to the ESOP in the amount of $1.1 million.  The corresponding note is being repaid in 80 quarterly debt service payments of $23,000 on the last business day of each quarter, beginning March 31, 2005, at the rate of 5.25%.

As part of our second step conversion completed on December 22, 2010, the ESOP purchased 116,713 shares of the Company, which represented 6.0% of the shares sold in the offering.  This purchase was facilitated by a loan from the Company to the ESOP in the amount of $1.2 million.  The corresponding note is being repaid in 80 quarterly debt service payments of $20,000 on the last business day of each quarter, beginning March 31, 2011, at the rate of 3.2%.

The loans are secured by a pledge of the ESOP shares.  The shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the consolidated balance sheets.  The notes payable and the corresponding notes receivable have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company may contribute to the ESOP, in the form of debt service, at the discretion of its board of directors.  Cash dividends on the Company's unallocated stock shall be used to either repay the loan or be distributed to the participants in the ESOP.  If dividends are used to repay the loan, additional shares will be released from the suspense account and allocated to participants.  Shares are released for allocation to ESOP participants based on principal and interest payments of the note.  Compensation expense is recognized based on the number of shares allocated to ESOP participants each year and the average market price of the stock for the current year.  Released ESOP shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

As compensation expense is incurred, the unearned ESOP shares account is reduced based on the original cost of the stock.  The difference between the cost and the average market price of shares released for allocation is applied to additional paid-in capital.  ESOP compensation expense for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, was $298,000 and $258,000, respectively.

The ESOP shares as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, were as follows:

 
 
2017
   
2016
 
Allocated and Committed to be Released
           
  Shares, Beginning of Year
   
88,182
     
77,159
 
Shares Allocated and Committed to be Released
               
  During the Year
   
11,023
     
11,023
 
Unallocated and Unreleased Shares, as of Year End
   
117,688
     
128,711
 
                 
      Total ESOP Shares
   
216,893
     
216,893
 
                 
Fair Value of Unreleased Shares (In Thousands)
 
$
3,172
   
$
2,761
 
                 
Stock Price
 
$
26.95
   
$
21.45
 
 
 
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Note 13.            Stock-Based Compensation

Recognition and Retention Plans
On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the 2005 Recognition Plan) as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  As a result of the second step conversion, the 2005 Recognition Plan became a stock benefit plan of the Company, and the Mid-Tier Company's common stock was exchanged for stock of the Company.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock subject to award under the 2005 Recognition Plan totaled 63,547 (as adjusted for the conversion described in Note 1).  As shares were acquired for the 2005 Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  The 2005 Recognition Plan terminated on June 8, 2015, and the remaining 564 shares vested on August 19, 2015.

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the 2011 Recognition Plan, together with the 2005 Recognition Plan, the Recognition Plan) as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions. The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock available under the 2011 Recognition Plan totaled 77,808 shares, all of which have been awarded.

Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  If the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award for any reason other than the recipient's death, disability, or following a change in control of the Company, the recipient shall forfeit the right to any shares subject to the awards that have not been earned.

The cost associated with the 2005 Recognition Plan is based on a share price of $10.93 (as adjusted), which represents the market price of the Company's stock on the date on which the 2005 Recognition Plan shares were granted, August 19, 2010.  The cost associated with the 2011 Recognition Plan is based on share prices of $14.70 and $18.92 on January 31, 2012 and July 31, 2014, respectively, which represents the fair market price of the Company's stock on the dates on which the 2011 Recognition Plan shares were granted. The cost of the Recognition Plan is being recognized over the five year vesting period.  Compensation expense pertaining to the Recognition Plan was $147,000 and $232,000, for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

A summary of the changes in restricted stock follows:


   
Awarded Shares
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Balance - Beginning of Year
   
20,730
     
36,282
 
Granted
   
--
     
--
 
Forfeited
   
--
     
--
 
Earned and Issued
   
(15,593
)
   
(15,552
)
                 
      Balance - End of Year
   
5,137
     
20,730
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

Stock Option Plans
On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the 2005 Option Plan) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Option Plan totaled 158,868 (as adjusted).  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the plan.  The 2005 Stock Option Plan terminated on June 8, 2015, however outstanding stock options will remain in effect for the remainder of their original ten year terms.

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Stock Option Plan (the 2011 Option Plan, together with the 2005 Option Plan, the Option Plan) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other employees. The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Option Plan totaled 194,522. Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the Option Plan.

On August 19, 2010 and July 31, 2014, the Company granted 21,616 options and 2,133 options, respectively, under the 2005 Option Plan that were previously forfeited (as adjusted for the conversion) at an exercise price of $10.93 and $18.92 per share, respectively.  On January 31, 2012 and July 31, 2014, 165,344 options and 29,178 options, respectively, were granted to directors and employees at an exercise price of $14.70 and $18.92 per share, respectively, under the 2011 Option Plan.  As of June 30, 2017, there were 389 stock options available for future grant under the 2011 Option Plan.

Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plan become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years commencing one year from the date of the grant with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee's employment or service as a director is terminated.  In the event of death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company recognizes compensation expense during the vesting period based on the fair value of the option on the date of the grant.  At June 30, 2017 and 2016, compensation expense charged to operations was $105,000 and $170,000, respectively.

Stock Incentive Plan
On November 12, 2014, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Company's 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the Stock Incentive Plan) for the benefit of employees and non-employee directors as an incentive to contribute to the success of the Company and to reward employees for outstanding performance and the attainment of targeted goals.  The Stock Incentive Plan covers a total of 150,000 shares, of which no more than 37,500 shares, or 25% of the plan, may be share awards.  The balance of the plan is reserved for stock option awards which would total 112,500 stock options assuming all the share awards are issued. All incentive stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan are intended to comply with the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  On October 26, 2015, the Company granted a total of 34,500 plan share awards and 103,500 stock options to directors, officers, and other key employees vesting ratably over five years. The Stock Incentive Plan cost is recognized over the five year vesting period. For the year ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $293,000 and $134,000, respectively, in expenses related to the Stock Incentive Plan.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Note 13.
Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

Stock Options
Following is a summary of the status of the options outstanding under the Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 
             
Weighted
       
 
       
Weighted
   
Average
       
 
       
Average
   
Remaining
   
Aggregate
 
 
 
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Contract
   
Intrinsic
 
 
 
Shares
   
Price
   
Term
   
Value
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2016
   
304,477
   
$
17.79
     
7.05
       
Granted
   
--
     
--
               
Exercised
   
(3,937
)
   
14.70
               
Forfeited
   
(389
)    
14.70
               
Outstanding at June 30, 2017
   
300,151
   
$
17.83
     
6.07
   
$
2,735,976
 
 
                               
      Options Exercisable at June 30, 2017
   
202,164
   
$
15.70
     
5.10
   
$
2,272,277
 
                                 
                                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2015
   
208,461
   
$
15.03
                 
Granted
   
103,500
     
23.00
                 
Exercised
   
(7,484
)
   
12.86
                 
Forfeited
   
--
     
--
                 
Outstanding at June 30, 2016
   
304,477
   
$
17.79
     
7.05
   
$
1,274,770
 
 
                               
      Options Exercisable at June 30, 2016
   
142,860
   
$
14.53
     
5.57
   
$
988,183
 

The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes model.  The following assumptions were made in estimating fair value. 

 
   
2014 Stock
       
   
Incentive Plan
   
2011 Option Plan
 
   
October 26, 2015
   
July 31, 2014
 
Dividend Yield
   
1.39
%
   
1.50
%
Expected Term
 
10 years
   
10 years
 
Risk-Free Interest Rate
   
2.07
%
   
2.58
%
Expected Life
 
10 years
   
10 years
 
Expected Volatility
   
20.38
%
   
9.56
%

A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested options as of June 30, 2017 and changes during the year ended June 30, 2017 is as follows:
 
         
Weighted
 
         
Average
 
   
Number of
   
Exercise
 
 
 
Shares
   
Price
 
Nonvested at June 30, 2016
   
161,617
   
$
20.67
 
Granted
   
--
     
--
 
Vested
   
(63,241
)
   
18.31
 
Forfeited
   
(389
)    
14.70
Nonvested at June 30, 2017
   
97,987
   
$
22.22
 

 
 
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Note 14.
Off-Balance Sheet Activities

Credit Related Financial Instruments
The Bank is a party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments consist primarily of commitments to extend credit.  Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment.  The Bank follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require a payment of a fee.  The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The amount and type of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, varies and is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.

No material gains or losses are anticipated as a result of these transactions.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, the following financial instruments were outstanding:

   
Contract Amount
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commitments to Grant Loans
 
$
45,679
   
$
29,621
 
Unfunded Commitments Under Lines of Credit
   
9,905
     
10,948
 
   
$
55,584
   
$
40,569
 
                 
Fixed Rate Loans (3.25%  - 5.00% in 2017; 3.13% - 5.25% in 2016)
 
$
55,584
   
$
40,262
 
Variable Rate Loans (2.88% - 4.75% in 2016)
   
--
     
307
 
 
 
$
55,584
   
$
40,569
 
                 
Cash Deposits
The Company periodically maintains cash balances in financial institutions that are in excess of insured amounts.  The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice.

Regional Credit Concentration
A substantial portion of the Bank's lending activity is with customers located within a 100 mile radius of the Shreveport, Louisiana metropolitan area, which includes areas of northwest Louisiana, northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas.  Although concentrated within the region, the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, which should preclude the Bank from being dependent upon the well-being of any particular economic sector to ensure collectability of any significant portion of its debtors' loan contracts.

Other Credit Concentrations
The Bank has purchased, with recourse from the seller, a significant number of loans from third-party mortgage originators.  These loans are serviced by these entities.  At June 30, 2017 and 2016, the balance of the loans outstanding being serviced by these entities was $6.6 million and $7.6 million, respectively.

Interest Rate Floors and Caps
The Bank writes interest rate floors and caps into its variable rate mortgage loan contracts and loan servicing agreements in an attempt to manage its interest rate exposure.  Such floors and caps enable customers to transfer, modify, or reduce their interest rate risk, which, in turn, creates an off-balance sheet market risk to the Bank.  At June 30, 2017, the Bank's loan portfolio contained approximately $29.9 million of loans in which the loan contracts or servicing agreements possessed interest rate floors and caps.  Of this amount, $6.6 million consisted of purchased loans, which were originated by third-party mortgage originators.
 
 
 
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Note 15.
Related Party Events

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank makes loans to its directors and officers.  These loans are made on substantially the same terms and conditions, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers and do not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features.

An analysis of the activity in loans made to such borrowers (both direct and indirect), including lines of credit, is summarized as follows for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 
 
2017
   
2016
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Balance – Beginning of Year
 
$
3,772
   
$
3,761
 
Additions
   
299
     
507
 
Principal Payments
   
(1,229
)
   
(496
)
                 
Balance – End of Year
 
$
2,842
   
$
3,772
 


Deposits from related parties held by the Bank at June 30, 2017 and 2016, amounted to $3.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

Note 16.         Regulatory Matters

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly other discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank's financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital requirements that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items, as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

The Bank is required to maintain minimum capital ratios under OCC regulatory guidelines in order to ensure capital adequacy.  Management believes, as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, that the Bank met all OCC capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of June 30, 2017, the most recent notification from the OCC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum capital ratios, which are different than those required to meet OCC capital adequacy requirements.

There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes may have changed the Bank's category.  The Bank was also classified as well capitalized at June 30, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Bank's actual and required capital amounts and ratios for OCC regulatory capital adequacy purposes are presented below as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

         
Required for Capital
 
    
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
 
  
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
    
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
June 30, 2017
                       
Core Capital
(1)
$
45,977
     
11.06
%
 
$
12,475
     
3.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1
(2)  
45,977
     
16.14
     
12,821
     
4.50
 
Tangible Capital
(1)  
45,977
     
11.06
     
6,237
     
1.50
 
Total Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
49,545
     
17.39
     
22,793
     
8.00
 
                                 
June 30, 2016
                               
Core Capital
(1)
$
42,863
     
11.81
%
 
$
10,893
     
3.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1
(2)  
42,863
     
16.66
     
11,574
     
4.50
 
Tangible Capital
(1)  
42,863
     
11.81
     
5,446
     
1.50
 
Total Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
45,708
     
17.77
     
20,577
     
8.00
 
____________________________________
(1) Amounts and Ratios to Adjusted Total Assets
(2) Amounts and Ratios to Total Risk-Weighted Assets
 
 
The Bank's actual and required capital amounts and ratios to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions are presented below as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

               
Required to be
 
    
Actual
   
Well Capitalized
 
  
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
    
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
June 30, 2017
                       
Tier 1 Leverage Capital
(1)
$
45,977
     
11.06
%
 
$
20,790
     
5.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1
(2)  
45,977
     
16.14
     
18,519
     
6.50
 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
45,977
     
16.14
     
22,793
     
8.00
 
Total Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
49,545
     
17.39
     
28,492
     
10.00
 
                                 
June 30, 2016
                               
Tier 1 Leverage Capital
(1)
$
42,863
     
11.81
%
 
$
18,154
     
5.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1
(2)  
42,863
     
16.66
     
16,719
     
6.50
 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
42,863
     
16.66
     
20,576
     
8.00
 
Total Risk-Based Capital
(2)  
45,708
     
17.77
     
25,721
     
10.00
 
___________________________________
(1) Amounts and Ratios to Adjusted Total Assets
           
(2) Amounts and Ratios to Total Risk-Weighted Assets
           
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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The actual and required capital amounts and ratios applicable to the Bank for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in the following tables, including a reconciliation of capital under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to such amounts reported for regulatory purposes:

               
Minimum for Capital
 
    
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
 
June 30, 2017
 
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
 
    
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
Total Equity, and Ratio to Total Assets
   
10.96
%
 
$
45,563
             
Investments in and Advances to Nonincludable Subsidiaries
           
(119
)
           
Unrealized Gains on Securities Available-for-Sale
           
533
             
Tangible Capital, and Ratio to Adjusted Total Assets    
   
11.06
%
 
$
45,977
     
1.50
%
 
$
6,237
 
Tier 1 (Core) Capital, and Ratio to Adjusted Total Assets
   
11.06
%
 
$
45,977
     
3.00
%
   
12,475
 
Tier 1 (Core) Capital, and Ratio to Risk-Weighted Assets
   
16.14
%
   
45,977
     
4.50
%
   
12,821
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
           
3,728
                 
Excess Allowance for Loan Losses
           
(160
)
               
Total Risk-Based Capital, and Ratio to Risk-Weighted Assets
   
17.39
%
 
$
49,545
     
8.00
%
 
$
22,793
 
Total Assets
         
$
415,652
                 
Adjusted Total Assets
         
$
415,817
                 
Risk-Weighted Assets
         
$
284,918
                 

               
Minimum for Capital
 
   
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
 
June 30, 2016
 
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                         
Total Equity, and Ratio to Total Assets
   
11.87
%
 
$
43,110
             
Investments in and Advances to Nonincludable Subsidiaries
           
(119
)
           
Unrealized Gains on Securities Available-for-Sale
           
(128
)
           
Tangible Capital, and Ratio to Adjusted Total Assets
   
11.81
%
 
$
42,863
     
1.5
%
 
$
5,446
 
Tier 1 (Core) Capital, and Ratio to Adjusted Total Assets
   
11.81
%
 
$
42,863
     
3.0
%
 
$
10,893
 
Tier 1 (Core) Capital, and Ratio to Risk-Weighted Assets
   
16.66
%
   
42,863
     
4.5
%
 
$
11,574
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
           
2,845
                 
Total Risk-Based Capital, and Ratio to Risk-Weighted Assets
   
17.77
%
 
$
45,708
     
8.0
%
 
$
20,577
 
Total Assets
         
$
363,585
                 
Adjusted Total Assets
         
$
363,088
                 
Risk-Weighted Assets
         
$
257,211
                 

 
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Note 17.         Restrictions on Dividends

Federal banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid by the Bank to the Company.  The total amount of dividends which may be paid is generally limited to the net income of the Bank for the year to date plus the retained net income for the preceding two years.

Note 18.         Fair Value Disclosures

The following disclosure is made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825, Financial Instruments.  Financial instruments are defined as cash and contractual rights and obligations that require settlement, directly or indirectly, in cash.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values have been estimated using the present value of future cash flows or other valuation techniques.  The results of these techniques are highly sensitive to the assumptions used, such as those concerning appropriate discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, which require considerable judgment.  Accordingly, estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current settlement of the underlying financial instruments.

ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  These disclosures should not be interpreted as representing an aggregate measure of the underlying value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount approximates the fair value of cash and cash equivalents.

Investment Securities
Fair values for investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities, are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.  The carrying values of restricted or non-marketable equity securities approximate their fair values.  The carrying amount of accrued investment income approximates its fair value.

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
Because these loans are normally disposed of within ninety days of origination, their carrying value closely approximates the fair value of such loans.

Loans Receivable
For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant changes in credit risk, fair value approximates the carrying value.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows.  Interest rates used are those being offered currently for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposit Liabilities
The fair values for demand deposit accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, that is, their carrying amounts.  Fair values for other deposit accounts are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.
 
 

 
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Note 18.          Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
The carrying amount of short-term borrowings approximates their fair value.  The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit-Related Instruments
Fair values for outstanding mortgage loan commitments to lend are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining term of the agreements, customer credit quality, and changes in lending rates.

The fair value of interest rate floors and caps contained in some loan servicing agreements and variable rate mortgage loan contracts are considered immaterial within the context of fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, no fair value estimate is provided for these instruments.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments were as follows:

   
2017
   
2016
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Value
   
Fair Value
   
Value
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial Assets
                       
   Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
11,905
   
$
11,905
   
$
4,756
   
$
4,756
 
   Securities Available-for-Sale
   
36,935
     
36,935
     
50,173
     
50,173
 
   Securities to be Held-to-Maturity
   
28,357
     
27,989
     
2,349
     
2,349
 
   Loans Held-for-Sale
   
13,631
     
13,631
     
11,919
     
11,919
 
   Loans Receivable
   
312,772
     
301,741
     
290,827
     
290,339
 
                                 
Financial Liabilities
                               
   Deposits
 
$
329,045
   
$
313,514
   
$
287,822
   
$
285,503
 
   Advances from FHLB
   
48,907
     
48,918
     
47,665
     
47,802
 
                                 
Off-Balance Sheet Items
                               
   Mortgage Loan Commitments
 
$
457
   
$
457
   
$
296
   
$
296
 


The estimated fair values presented above could be materially different than net realizable value and are only indicative of the individual financial instrument's fair value.  Accordingly, these estimates should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the Company taken as a whole.

The Company follows the guidance of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements.  ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This standard was issued to establish a uniform definition of fair value.  The definition of fair value under ASC 820 is market-based, as opposed to company-specific, and includes the following:

Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in either case, through an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date and establishes a framework for measuring fair value;

Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date;
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 

 
Note 18.         Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

Nullifies the guidance in EITF 02-3, which required the deferral of profit at inception of a transaction involving a derivative financial instrument in the absence of observable data supporting the valuation technique;

Eliminates large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets and requires consideration of the company's creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and

Expands disclosures about instruments that are measured at fair value.

The standard establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy favors the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 - Fair value is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets in which the Company can participate.

Level 2 - Fair value is based upon (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; or (d) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 - Fair value is based upon inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.  These inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  These inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which include the Company's own data.  The Company's own data used to develop unobservable inputs are adjusted, if information indicates that market participants would use different assumptions.

A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of the net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, although the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.  There have been no changes in the methodologies used during the year ended June 30, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Note 18.        Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

Fair values of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
 
June 30, 2017
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Available-for-Sale
                       
Debt Securities
                       
   FHLMC
 
$
--
   
$
8,848
   
$
--
   
$
8,848
 
   FNMA
   
--
     
19,957
     
--
     
19,957
 
   GNMA
   
--
     
8,130
     
--
     
8,130
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
36,935
   
$
--
   
$
36,935
 
                                 

   
Fair Value Measurements
 
June 30, 2016
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Available-for-Sale
                       
Debt Securities
                       
   FHLMC
 
$
--
   
$
10,793
   
$
--
   
$
10,793
 
   FNMA
   
--
     
27,223
     
--
     
27,223
 
   GNMA
   
--
     
12,157
     
--
     
12,157
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
50,173
   
$
--
   
$
50,173
 

The Company did not record any liabilities at fair market value for which measurement of the fair value was made on a recurring basis at June 30, 2017 or 2016.

The following tables present the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2017 and 2016.
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
 
June 30, 2017
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                       
   Impaired Loans,
                       
       Net of Allowance
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
282
   
$
282
 
        Other Real Estate Owned
   
--
     
--
     
540
     
--
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
822
   
$
282
 

   
Fair Value Measurements
 
June 30, 2016
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                       
   Impaired Loans,
                       
       Net of Allowance
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
13
   
$
13
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
13
   
$
13
 
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Note 19.         Earnings Per Common Share

The following table presents the components of average outstanding common shares for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Average Common Shares Issued
   
1,957,859
     
2,045,179
 
Average Unearned ESOP Shares
   
(127,254
)
   
(138,784
)
Average Unearned RRP Trust Shares
   
(13,456
)
   
(29,007
)
                 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Used in Basic EPS
   
1,817,149
     
1,877,388
 
                 
Effect of Dilutive Securities Stock Options
   
92,318
     
64,314
 
                 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares and Dilutive Potential Common Shares Used in Dilutive EPS
   
1,909,467
     
1,941,702
 

Earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding as prescribed in GAAP.  For the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, there were outstanding options to purchase 300,151 and 304,477 shares, respectively, at a weighted average share price of  $17.83 per share for 2017 and $17.79 per share for 2016.

Note 20.        Subsequent Events

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Note 21.           Parent Company Financial Statements

Financial information pertaining only to Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
     
     
June 30,
 
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
      
(In Thousands)
 
 
Assets
           
 
   Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
197
   
$
90
 
 
   Investment in Subsidiary
   
45,813
     
43,360
 
 
   Other Assets
   
275
     
409
 
                   
 
   Total Assets
 
$
46,285
   
$
43,859
 
                   
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
 
Borrowings
 
$
--
   
$
400
 
 
Other Liabilities
   
39
     
67
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
   
46,246
     
43,392
 
                   
 
   Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
46,285
   
$
43,859
 


 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
     
      
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
      
(In Thousands)
 
               
 
 Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary
 
$
3,888
   
$
3,612
 
 
 Interest Income
   
80
     
85
 
                   
 
    Total Income
   
3,968
     
3,697
 
                   
 
 Operating Expenses
   
424
     
423
 
 
 Interest Expense
   
14
     
18
 
                   
       Total Expense     438       441  
                   
 
 Income Before Income Tax Benefit
   
3,530
     
3,256
 
 
 Income Tax Benefit
   
(122
)
   
(121
)
                   
 
             Net Income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Note 21.        Parent Company Financial Statements (Continued)
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
 
     
     
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
     
2017
   
2016
 
     
(In Thousands)
 
 
Operating Activities
           
 
   Net Income
 
$
3,652
   
$
3,377
 
 
   Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
               
 
   Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary
   
(3,888
)
   
(3,612
)
 
   Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets
   
134
     
(162
)
 
   (Decrease) Increase in Other Liabilities
   
(28
)
   
54
 
                   
 
                      Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
   
(130
)
   
(343
)
                   
                   
 
Financing Activities
               
 
    Distribution from Subsidiary
   
1,000
     
3,000
 
 
    Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
   
61
     
85
 
 
    Proceeds of Borrowings
   
300
     
2,200
 
 
    Repayment of Borrowings
   
(700
)
   
(1,800
)
 
    Proceeds Received from Subsidiary on Stock Compensation Programs
   
926
     
573
 
 
    Company Stock Purchased
   
(645
)
   
(3,353
)
 
    Dividends Paid
   
(705
)
   
(660
)
                   
 
                      Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
   
237
     
45
 
                   
 
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
107
     
(298
)
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
   
90
     
388
 
                   
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
 
$
197
   
$
90
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

(a)
Our management evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

(b)
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements prepared for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2017.

(c)
No change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

Not applicable.

 
 
 
 
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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the sections captioned "Information with Respect to Nominees for Director, Continuing Directors, and Executive Officers" and "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Certain Beneficial Owners and Management -Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of June 30, 2017 ("Proxy Statement").

Code of Ethics. Home Federal Bancorp has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as well as directors, other officers, and employees of Home Federal Bancorp and Home Federal Bank. A copy of the Code of Ethics may be obtained without charge upon request made to Clyde D. Patterson, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., 624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned "Management Compensation" in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of June 30, 2017.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of June 30, 2017.

Equity Compensation Plan Information. The following table provides information as of June 30, 2017 with respect to shares of common stock that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans, which consist of the 2005 and 2011 Stock Option Plans, 2005 and 2011 Recognition and Retention Plans, and 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, all of which were approved by our shareholders.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan Category
 
 
 
Number of Securities to be
Issued Upon Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants
and Rights
(a)
   
 
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
(b)
   
 
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding Securities
Reflected in Column (a))
(c)
 
 
                 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
   
340,177
   
$
18.36
     
12,000
 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
           Total     340,177     $ 18.36       12,000  

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned "Indebtedness of Management and Related Party Transactions" in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of June 30, 2017.

 
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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned "Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Audit Fees" in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of June 30, 2017.

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report and are incorporated herein by reference from Item 8 hereof:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following exhibits are filed as part of the Form 10-K, and this list includes the Exhibit Index:
No.
 
 
Description
 
Location
 3.1
 
   
(1)
 3.2
 
   
(1)
 4.0
 
   
(1)
 10.1
 
   
(2)
 10.2
 
   
(2)
 10.3
 
   
(3)
 10.4
 
   
 
(3)
 10.5
 
   
 
(4)
 10.6
 
   
 
(4)
 10.7
 
   
 
(4)
 10.8
 
   
 
(4)
 10.9
 
   
 
(4)
 10.10
 
   
 
(4)
 10.11
 
   
 
(4)
 10.12
 
   
 
(5)
 10.13
 
   
 
(6)
 10.14
 
   
(7)
 10.15
 
   
(8)
 23.0
 
 
Consent of LaPorte, A Professional Accounting Corporation
 
Filed Herewith
 31.1
 
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer
 
Filed Herewith
 31.2
 
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
 
Filed Herewith
 32.0
 
 
Section 1350 Certifications
 
Filed Herewith
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No.
 
Description
 
Location
 
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.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
 
Filed Herewith
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
Filed Herewith
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.
 
Filed Herewith
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*
Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(1)
Incorporated herein by reference from Home Federal Bancorp's Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on September 3, 2010 (File No. 333-169230).
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference from Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana's Definitive Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on June 29, 2005 (File No. 000-51117).
(3)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on December 23, 2011 filed with the Commission on October 28, 2011 (File No. 001-35019).
(4)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 28, 2012 (File No. 001-35019).
(5)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2013 (File No. 001-35019).
(6)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2014 (File No. 001-35019).
(7)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on November 12, 2014 (File No. 001-35019).
(8)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 11, 2016 (File No. 001-35019).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
89

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
 
Date: September 21, 2017 
By:  
/s/James R. Barlow
 
 
 
James R. Barlow 
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Name
 
Title
 
Date
 
/s/Daniel R. Herndon
       
Daniel R. Herndon
 
Executive Chairman of the Board
 
September 21, 2017
         
/s/James R. Barlow
       
James R. Barlow
 
Director, President and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
September 21, 2017
/s/Glen W. Brown
       
Glen W. Brown
 
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
September 21, 2017
/s/Clyde D. Patterson
       
Clyde D. Patterson
 
Director, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
 
September 21, 2017
 
/s/Walter T. Colquitt, III
       
Walter T. Colquitt, III
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
 
/s/Scott D. Lawrence
       
Scott D. Lawrence
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
 
/s/Mark M. Harrison
       
Mark M. Harrison
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
         
Woodus K. Humphrey
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
         
Thomas Steen Trawick, Jr.
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
 
/s/Timothy W. Wilhite, Esq.
       
Timothy W. Wilhite, Esq.
 
Director
 
September 21, 2017
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, James R. Barlow, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: September 21, 2017

  /s/James R. Barlow
 
James R. Barlow
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Glen W. Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: September 21, 2017

  /s/Glen W. Brown
 
Glen W. Brown
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



EXHIBIT 32.0

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS


The undersigned executive officers of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the "Registrant") hereby certify that the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2017 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained therein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.


Date: September 21, 2017
/s/James R. Barlow
 
James R. Barlow
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: September 21, 2017
/s/Glen W. Brown
 
Glen W. Brown
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has been provided to Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana and will be retained by Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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