UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2016

OR

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

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number: 0-22957

RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington
 
91-1838969
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)
 
 
 
900 Washington St., Ste. 900, Vancouver, Washington
 
98660
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
 
(360) 693-6650

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of 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 [X]  No  [  ] 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [   ]                    Accelerated filer  [X]                    Non-accelerated filer  [   ]                    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  [X]
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, 22,510,890 shares outstanding as of February 8, 2017.


Form 10-Q

RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX
 
Part I.
Financial Information Page
Page
 
 
 
Item 1:
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016
2
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the
Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
3
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the
Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
4
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 
5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
     
Item 2:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
24 
     
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 37 
     
Item 4: Controls and Procedures 37 
     
Part II. Other Information 38 - 39 
     
Item 1:  Legal Proceedings  
     
Item 1A:  Risk Factors  
     
Item 2:  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  
     
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
     
Item 4:  Mine Safety Disclosures  
     
Item 5:  Other Information  
     
Item 6:  Exhibits  
     
SIGNATURES   40 
Certifications  
 
 
Exhibit 31.1 
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32 
 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

As used in this Form 10-Q, the terms "we," "our," "us," "Riverview" and "Company" refer to Riverview Bancorp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverview Community Bank, unless the context indicates otherwise.

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: When used in this Form 10-Q, the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "targets," "potentially," "probably," "projects," "outlook," or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," and "could," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated, including, but not limited to: expected cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits from our pending purchase of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of MBank and Merchants Bancorp pursuant to the Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the "Agreement") with Merchants Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary MBank (the "transaction") might not be realized within the expected time frames or at all, and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters might be greater than expected; the requisite approval of Merchants Bancorp's shareholders and regulatory approvals for the transaction might not be obtained; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in the Company's allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in the Company's market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, the Company's net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in the Company's market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company's ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of our bank subsidiary, Riverview Community Bank, by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and of the Company by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require the Company to increase its allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, reclassify its assets, change Riverview Community Bank's regulatory capital position or affect the Company's ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect its liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company's business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules, including as a result of Basel III; the Company's ability to attract and retain deposits; increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the Company's ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of the Company's assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on the Company's consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect the Company's workforce and potential associated charges; computer systems on which the Company depends could fail or experience a security breach; the Company's ability to retain key members of its senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; the Company's ability to implement its business strategies; the Company's ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel it may acquire into its operations and the Company's ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the Company's ability to pay dividends on its common stock and interest or principal payments on its junior subordinated debentures; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products and services; and the other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2017 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect the Company's consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations as well as its stock price performance.
1
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND MARCH 31, 2016
(In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
 
December 31,
2016
   
March 31,
2016
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents (including interest-earning accounts of $14,302 and $40,317)
 
$
28,262
   
$
55,400
 
Certificates of deposit held for investment
   
11,291
     
16,769
 
Loans held for sale
   
1,679
     
503
 
Investment securities:
               
Available for sale, at estimated fair value
   
207,271
     
150,690
 
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $68 and $76)
   
67
     
75
 
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $10,289 and $9,885)
   
654,053
     
614,934
 
Real estate owned
   
298
     
595
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
4,832
     
3,405
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
2,846
     
2,384
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
   
1,060
     
1,060
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
13,953
     
14,595
 
Deferred income taxes, net
   
8,665
     
9,189
 
Mortgage servicing rights, net
   
390
     
380
 
Goodwill
   
25,572
     
25,572
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
25,430
     
25,678
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
985,669
   
$
921,229
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits
 
$
840,391
   
$
779,803
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
10,450
     
7,388
 
Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
   
288
     
609
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
22,681
     
22,681
 
Capital lease obligation
   
2,459
     
2,475
 
Total liabilities
   
876,269
     
812,956
 
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (See Note 12)
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 250,000 authorized; issued and outstanding: none
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 authorized
               
December 31, 2016 – 22,510,890 issued and outstanding
   
225
     
225
 
March 31, 2016 – 22,507,890 issued and outstanding
               
Additional paid-in capital
   
64,448
     
64,418
 
Retained earnings
   
46,750
     
42,728
 
Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP")
   
(103
)
   
(181
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(1,920
)
   
1,083
 
Total shareholders' equity
   
109,400
     
108,273
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
985,669
   
$
921,229
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

2
 
 RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015
                               
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
 (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)   2016     2015     2016     2015  
 INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:                                
Interest and fees on loans receivable
 
$
7,883
   
$
7,109
   
$
22,954
   
$
20,758
 
Interest on investment securities – taxable
   
946
     
702
     
2,435
     
1,986
 
Interest on investment securities – nontaxable
   
11
     
-
     
11
     
-
 
Other interest and dividends
   
112
     
110
     
344
     
340
 
Total interest and dividend income
   
8,952
     
7,921
     
25,744
     
23,084
 
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Interest on deposits
   
277
     
290
     
837
     
893
 
Interest on borrowings
   
173
     
144
     
494
     
417
 
Total interest expense
   
450
     
434
     
1,331
     
1,310
 
Net interest income
   
8,502
     
7,487
     
24,413
     
21,774
 
Recapture of loan losses
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(800
)
Net interest income after recapture of loan losses
   
8,502
     
7,487
     
24,413
     
22,574
 
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Fees and service charges
   
1,304
     
1,312
     
3,815
     
3,740
 
Asset management fees
   
709
     
830
     
2,258
     
2,455
 
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale
   
191
     
125
     
493
     
425
 
Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI")
   
185
     
193
     
566
     
580
 
BOLI death benefit in excess of cash surrender value
   
-
     
-
     
407
     
-
 
Other, net
   
(56
)    
(43
)    
(111
)
   
(18
)
Total non-interest income, net
   
2,333
     
2,417
     
7,428
     
7,182
 
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
4,850
     
4,452
     
14,021
     
13,102
 
Occupancy and depreciation
   
1,158
     
1,200
     
3,520
     
3,523
 
Data processing
   
562
     
424
     
1,533
     
1,345
 
Advertising and marketing
   
163
     
149
     
608
     
533
 
FDIC insurance premium
   
77
     
127
     
273
     
375
 
State and local taxes
   
170
     
102
     
455
     
362
 
Telecommunications
   
75
     
71
     
224
     
218
 
Professional fees
   
355
     
222
     
1,066
     
673
 
Litigation settlement
   
-
     
-
     
500
     
100
 
Real estate owned
   
2
     
65
     
52
     
511
 
Other
   
439
     
537
     
1,811
     
1,636
 
Total non-interest expense
   
7,851
     
7,349
     
24,063
     
22,378
 
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
2,984
     
2,555
     
7,778
     
7,378
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
991
     
849
     
2,408
     
2,425
 
NET INCOME
 
$
1,993
   
$
1,706
   
$
5,370
   
$
4,953
 
                                 
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.09
   
$
0.08
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.22
 
Diluted
   
0.09
     
0.08
     
0.24
     
0.22
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
22,490,433
     
22,455,543
     
22,477,473
     
22,446,463
 
Diluted
   
22,563,712
     
22,506,341
     
22,537,663
     
22,491,546
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Nine Months Ended
December 31,    
 
(In thousands) (Unaudited)  
  2016       2015       2016       2015    
Net income
 
$
1,993
   
$
1,706
   
$
5,370
   
$
4,953
 
                                 
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
                               
Net unrealized holding loss from available for sale investment securities arising
                               
    during the period, net of tax of $1,787, $436, $1,738 and $511, respectively
   
(3,249
)
   
(792
)
   
(3,158
)
   
(978
)
                                 
Reclassification adjustment for other than temporary impairment of available for sale
                               
 investment security included in income, net of tax of ($38), $0, ($85) and $0, respectively
   
70
     
-
     
155
     
-
 
                                 
Noncontrolling interest
   
-
     
13
     
-
     
47
 
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(1,186
)
 
$
927
   
$
2,367
   
$
4,022
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



 












4
RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

 
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In 
   
Retained 
   
Unearned
Shares
Issued to 
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Noncontrolling          
(In thousands, except share data)  (Unaudited)
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
ESOP
   
Income (Loss)
   
Interest
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balance April 1, 2015
   
22,489,890
   
$
225
   
$
65,268
   
$
37,830
   
$
(284
)
 
$
762
   
$
536
   
$
104,337
 
                                                                 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,953
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,953
 
Purchase of subsidiary shares
from noncontrolling interest
   
-
     
-
     
(919
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(583
)
   
(1,502
)
Cash dividend ($0.045 per share)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,010
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,010
)
Exercise of stock options
   
18,000
     
-
     
62
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
62
 
Earned ESOP shares
   
-
     
-
     
6
     
-
     
78
     
-
     
-
     
84
 
Other comprehensive loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(978
)
   
-
     
(978
)
Noncontrolling interest
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
47
     
47
 
                                                                 
Balance December 31, 2015
   
22,507,890
   
$
225
   
$
64,417
   
$
41,773
   
$
(206
)
 
$
(216
)
 
$
-
   
$
105,993
 
                                                                 
                                                                 
Balance April 1, 2016
   
22,507,890
   
$
225
   
$
64,418
   
$
42,728
   
$
(181
)
 
$
1,083
   
$
-
   
$
108,273
 
                                                                 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,370
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,370
 
Cash dividend ($0.06 per share)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,348
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,348
)
Exercise of stock options
   
3,000
     
-
     
11
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
11
 
Earned ESOP shares
   
-
     
-
     
19
     
-
     
78
     
-
     
-
     
97
 
Other comprehensive loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,003
)
   
-
     
(3,003
)
                                                                 
Balance December 31, 2016
   
22,510,890
   
$
225
   
$
64,448
   
$
46,750
   
$
(103
)
 
$
(1,920
)
 
$
-
   
$
109,400
 
                                                                 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015
 
 
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
2016
   
2015
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
 
$
5,370
   
$
4,953
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,624
     
2,395
 
Recapture of loan losses
   
-
     
(800
)
Provision for deferred income taxes
   
2,177
     
2,265
 
Expense related to ESOP
   
97
     
84
 
Increase in deferred loan origination fees, net of amortization
   
441
     
400
 
Origination of loans held for sale
   
(16,713
)
   
(12,536
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
   
15,854
     
13,198
 
Writedown of real estate owned
   
30
     
323
 
Loss on impairment of investment security
   
240
     
-
 
Net gains on loans held for sale, sales and transfer of real estate owned, sales of investment securities
   and sales of premises and equipment
   
(487
)
   
(265
)
Income from BOLI
   
(566
)
   
(580
)
Changes in certain other assets and liabilities:
               
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
505
     
(30
)
Accrued interest receivable
   
(462
)
   
(290
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
3,182
     
(909
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
12,292
     
8,208
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Loan originations, net
   
(40,055
)
   
(15,948
)
Purchases of loans receivable
   
-
     
(15,618
)
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale
   
22,681
     
16,599
 
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
   
(92,417
)
   
(60,679
)
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and sales of investment securities available for sale
   
5,500
     
-
 
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity
   
8
     
9
 
Redemption of certificates of deposit held for investment, net
   
5,478
     
8,208
 
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
-
     
4,936
 
Proceeds from death benefit on BOLI
   
407
     
-
 
Purchases of premises and equipment and capitalized software
   
(209
)
   
(281
)
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned and premises and equipment
   
263
     
744
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(98,344
)
   
(62,030
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase in deposits
   
60,588
     
26,715
 
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest
   
-
     
(1,502
)
Dividends paid
   
(1,348
)
   
(868
)
Proceeds from borrowings
   
2,000
     
3,100
 
Repayment of borrowings
   
(2,000
)
   
(3,100
)
Principal payments on capital lease obligation
   
(16
)
   
(38
)
Net decrease in advance payments by borrowers
   
(321
)
   
(239
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
11
     
62
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
58,914
     
24,130
 
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(27,138
)
   
(29,692
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
55,400
     
58,659
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
 
$
28,262
   
$
28,967
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
 
$
1,194
   
$
1,180
 
Income taxes
   
230
     
199
 
                 
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Dividends declared and accrued in other liabilities
 
$
450
   
$
393
 
Adjustment to capital lease obligation and premises and equipment
   
-
     
241
 
Unrealized holding loss from investment securities available for sale
   
(4,656
)
   
(1,489
)
Income tax effect related to unrealized holding loss from investment securities available for sale
   
1,653
     
511
 
Transfer of investment security to other assets
   
1,679
     
-
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). However, all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Riverview Bancorp, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016 ("2016 Form 10-K"). The unaudited consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the December 31, 2016 presentation; such reclassifications had no effect on net income or total equity previously reported.

On September 29, 2016, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. and Riverview Community Bank entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement ("Agreement") with Merchants Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, MBank, of Gresham, Oregon under which Riverview Community Bank will purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities of MBank in a cash transaction. As part of the transaction and as provided by the Agreement, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. will assume the obligations of Merchant Bancorp's trust preferred securities. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the quarter ending March 31, 2017. For additional information about the Agreement, see the Riverview Bancorp, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2016.

2.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of: Riverview Bancorp, Inc.; its wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverview Community Bank (the "Bank"); and the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Riverview Services, Inc. and Riverview Trust Company (the "Trust Company") (collectively referred to as the "Company"). On May 24, 2016, Riverview Asset Management Corp. changed its name to Riverview Trust Company. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. During December 2015, the Trust Company repurchased all the remaining shares held by its noncontrolling interest owner. Upon repurchase, these shares were retired. This transaction resulted in the Bank's ownership increasing from 90% to 100%.

3.
STOCK PLANS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In July 1998, shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the 1998 Stock Option Plan ("1998 Plan"). The 1998 Plan was effective October 1998 and expired in October 2008. Accordingly, no further option awards may be granted under the 1998 Plan; however, any awards granted prior to its expiration remain outstanding subject to their terms. Each option granted under the 1998 Plan has an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant, a maximum term of ten years and a vesting period from zero to five years.

In July 2003, shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the 2003 Stock Option Plan ("2003 Plan"). The 2003 Plan was effective in July 2003 and expired in July 2013. Accordingly, no further option awards may be granted under the 2003 Plan; however, any awards granted prior to its expiration remain outstanding subject to their terms. Each option granted under the 2003 Plan has an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant, a maximum term of ten years and a vesting period from zero to five years.



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The following table presents information related to stock options outstanding for the periods shown:

   
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2016
   
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2015
 
   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Balance, beginning of period
   
223,654
   
$
4.73
     
424,654
   
$
8.00
 
Options exercised
   
(3,000
)
   
3.84
     
(18,000
)
   
3.49
 
Forfeited
   
-
     
-
     
(25,000
)
   
9.52
 
Expired
   
-
     
-
     
(8,000
)
   
11.79
 
Balance, end of period
   
220,654
   
$
4.74
     
373,654
   
$
8.04
 

The following table presents information on stock options outstanding for the periods shown, less estimated forfeitures:

   
December 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
Stock options fully vested and expected to vest:
           
Number
   
220,654
     
373,654
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
$
4.74
   
$
8.04
 
Aggregate intrinsic value (1)
 
$
630,000
   
$
228,000
 
Weighted average contractual term of options (years)
   
3.60
     
2.83
 
Stock options fully vested and currently exercisable:
               
Number
   
220,654
     
373,654
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
$
4.74
   
$
8.04
 
Aggregate intrinsic value (1)
 
$
630,000
   
$
228,000
 
Weighted average contractual term of options (years)
   
3.60
     
2.83
 
                 
      (1) The aggregate intrinsic value of a stock option in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price) that would have been received by the option holders had all option    holders exercised. This amount changes based on changes in the market value of the Company's stock.
 

There was no stock-based compensation expense related to stock options for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. As of December 31, 2016, all outstanding stock options were fully vested, and there was no remaining unrecognized compensation expense. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $5,000 and $16,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes stock option valuation model. There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

4.
EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, without considering any dilutive items. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents for items that are dilutive, net of shares assumed to be repurchased using the treasury stock method at the average share price for the Company's common stock during the period. Common stock equivalents arise from the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options. Shares owned by the Company's ESOP that have not been allocated are not considered to be outstanding for the purpose of computing basic and diluted EPS. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were 24,633 and 49,266 shares, respectively, which had not been allocated under the Company's ESOP. For both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, stock options for 59,000 shares of common stock were excluded in computing diluted EPS because they were antidilutive. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, stock options for 215,000 and 221,000 shares, respectively, of common stock were excluded in computing diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.




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The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to compute basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Basic EPS computation:
                       
Numerator-net income
 
$
1,993,000
   
$
1,706,000
   
$
5,370,000
   
$
4,953,000
 
Denominator-weighted average common shares outstanding
   
22,490,433
     
22,455,543
     
22,477,473
     
22,446,463
 
Basic EPS
 
$
0.09
   
$
0.08
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.22
 
Diluted EPS computation:
                               
Numerator-net income
 
$
1,993,000
   
$
1,706,000
   
$
5,370,000
   
$
4,953,000
 
Denominator-weighted average common shares outstanding
   
22,490,433
     
22,455,543
     
22,477,473
     
22,446,463
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
73,279
     
50,798
     
60,190
     
45,083
 
Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents
   
22,563,712
     
22,506,341
     
22,537,663
     
22,491,546
 
Diluted EPS
 
$
0.09
   
$
0.08
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.22
 

5.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities consisted of the following at the dates indicated (in thousands):
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
December 31, 2016
                       
Available for sale:
                       
Municipal securities
 
$
2,951
   
$
-
   
$
(141
)
 
$
2,810
 
Agency securities
   
16,992
     
17
     
(212
)
   
16,797
 
Real estate mortgage investment conduits (1)
   
45,505
     
64
     
(420
)
   
45,149
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (1)
   
102,193
     
82
     
(1,312
)
   
100,963
 
Other mortgage-backed securities (2)
   
42,607
     
18
     
(1,073
)
   
41,552
 
Total available for sale
 
$
210,248
   
$
181
   
$
(3,158
)
 
$
207,271
 
                                 
Held to maturity:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities (3)
 
$
67
   
$
1
   
$
-
   
$
68
 
                                 
March 31, 2016
                               
Available for sale:
                               
Trust preferred
 
$
1,919
   
$
-
   
$
(111
)
 
$
1,808
 
Agency securities
   
19,520
     
63
     
(14
)
   
19,569
 
Real estate mortgage investment conduits (1)
   
43,293
     
632
     
(1
)
   
43,924
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (1)
   
75,404
     
980
     
(31
)
   
76,353
 
Other mortgage-backed securities (2)
   
8,875
     
185
     
(24
)
   
9,036
 
Total available for sale
 
$
149,011
   
$
1,860
   
$
(181
)
 
$
150,690
 
                                 
Held to maturity:
                               
Residential mortgage-backed securities (3)
 
$
75
   
$
1
   
$
-
   
$
76
 
   
(1) Comprised of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and Ginnie Mae ("GNMA") issued securities.
 
(2) Comprised of U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued securities and commercial real estate ("CRE") secured securities issued by FNMA.
 
(3) Comprised of FNMA and FHLMC issued securities.
 

The contractual maturities of investment securities as of December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due after one year through five years
 
$
16,486
   
$
16,433
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
34,178
     
33,578
     
60
     
61
 
Due after ten years
   
159,584
     
157,260
     
7
     
7
 
Total
 
$
210,248
   
$
207,271
   
$
67
   
$
68
 

Expected maturities of investment securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
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The fair value of temporarily impaired investment securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed are as follows at the dates indicated (in thousands):

 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or longer
 
Total
 
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
December 31, 2016
                                   
                                     
Available for sale:
                                   
Municipal securities
 
$
2,810
   
$
(141
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2,810
   
$
(141
)
Agency securities
   
15,774
     
(212
)
   
-
     
-
     
15,774
     
(212
)
Real estate mortgage investment conduits (1)
   
33,074
     
(420
)
   
-
     
-
     
33,074
     
(420
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities (1)
   
82,188
     
(1,297
)
   
651
     
(15
)
   
82,839
     
(1,312
)
Other mortgage-backed securities (2)
   
36,760
     
(1,029
)
   
2,873
     
(44
)
   
39,633
     
(1,073
)
Total available for sale
 
$
170,606
   
$
(3,099
)
 
$
3,524
   
$
(59
)
 
$
174,130
   
$
(3,158
)
   
(1) Comprised of FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA issued securities.
 
(2) Comprised of SBA and CRE issued securities.
 
   
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or longer
 
Total
 
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
March 31, 2016
                                               
                                                 
Available for sale:
                                               
Trust preferred
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,808
   
$
(111
)
 
$
1,808
   
$
(111
)
Agency securities
   
5,508
     
(6
)
   
4,991
     
(8
)
   
10,499
     
(14
)
Real estate mortgage investment conduits (1)
   
1,636
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
1,636
     
(1
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities (2)
   
831
     
(10
)
   
3,051
     
(21
)
   
3,882
     
(31
)
Other mortgage-backed securities (3)
   
1,891
     
(6
)
   
1,229
     
(18
)
   
3,120
     
(24
)
Total available for sale
 
$
9,866
   
$
(23
)
 
$
11,079
   
$
(158
)
 
$
20,945
   
$
(181
)
                                                 
(1) Comprised of a FHLMC security.
 
(2) Comprised of FHLMC and FNMA issued securities.
 
(3) Comprised of SBA issued securities.
 

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") charges of $108,000 and $240,000, respectively, on a collateralized debt obligation secured by a pool of trust preferred securities issued by other bank holding companies. In September 2016, the Company was notified that this collateralized debt obligation will be liquidated in accordance with provisions contained within the collateralized debt obligation indenture agreement. Management concluded that the collateralized debt obligation was other than temporarily impaired based upon the liquidation notice and has recorded the OTTI charges through other non-interest income. As of December 31, 2016, the collateralized debt obligation was reclassified from investment securities available for sale to other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016, the collateralized debt obligation had been liquidated and proceeds from the liquidation were distributed on January 25, 2017.

The unrealized losses on the Company's investment securities at December 31, 2016 were primarily attributable to increases in market interest rates subsequent to their purchase by the Company. The Company expects the fair value of these securities to recover as the securities approach their maturity dates or sooner if market yields for such securities decline. The Company does not believe that these securities are other than temporarily impaired because of their credit quality or related to any issuer or industry specific event. Based on management's evaluation and intent, the unrealized losses related to the investment securities in the above tables are considered temporary.

The Company had no sales and realized no gains or losses on sales of investment securities available for sale for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Investment securities available for sale with an amortized cost of $11.6 million and $10.2 million and a fair value of $11.5 million and $10.3 million at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged as collateral for government public funds held by the Bank. Investment securities held to maturity with an amortized cost of $20,000 and $23,000 and a fair value of $21,000 and $24,000 at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged as collateral for government public funds held by the Bank.

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6.
LOANS RECEIVABLE

Loans receivable as of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 are reported net of deferred loan fees totaling $3.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale, consisted of the following at the dates indicated (in thousands):


   
December 31, 2016
   
March 31, 2016
 
Commercial and construction
           
Commercial business
 
$
64,401
   
$
69,397
 
Commercial real estate
   
397,345
     
353,749
 
Land
   
12,276
     
12,045
 
Multi-family
   
23,161
     
33,733
 
Real estate construction
   
52,707
     
26,731
 
Total commercial and construction
   
549,890
     
495,655
 
                 
Consumer
               
Real estate one-to-four family
   
85,956
     
88,780
 
Other installment (1)
   
28,496
     
40,384
 
Total consumer
   
114,452
     
129,164
 
                 
Total loans
   
664,342
     
624,819
 
                 
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
   
10,289
     
9,885
 
Loans receivable, net
 
$
654,053
   
$
614,934
 
                 
(1) Consists primarily of purchased automobile loans totaling $26.4 million and $37.4 million at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 


The Company considers its loan portfolio to have very little exposure to sub-prime mortgage loans since the Company has not historically engaged in this type of lending. At December 31, 2016, loans carried at $444.5 million were pledged as collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines ("FHLB") and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("FRB") pursuant to borrowing agreements.

Most of the Bank's business activity is with customers located in the states of Washington and Oregon. Loans and extensions of credit outstanding at one time to one borrower are generally limited by federal regulation to 15% of the Bank's shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). As of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the Bank had no loans to any one borrower in excess of the regulatory limit.

7.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for estimated loan losses based on evaluating known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The allowance is provided based upon the Company's ongoing quarterly assessment of the pertinent factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio. These factors include changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, delinquency levels, actual loan loss experience, current economic conditions and a detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured. The detailed analysis includes techniques to estimate the fair value of loan collateral and the existence of potential alternative sources of repayment. The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components.

The specific component relates to loans that are considered impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value (less estimated selling costs, if applicable) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

The general component covers non-impaired loans based on the Company's risk rating system and historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The Company calculates its historical loss rates using the average of the last four quarterly 24-month periods. The Company calculates and applies its historical loss rates by individual loan types in its portfolio. These historical loss rates are adjusted for qualitative and environmental factors.

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that the Company believes have resulted in incurred losses that have not yet been allocated to specific elements of the general and specific components of the allowance for loan losses. Such factors include uncertainties in economic conditions and in identifying triggering events that directly correlate to subsequent loss rates, changes in appraised value of underlying collateral, risk factors that have not yet manifested themselves in loss allocation factors and historical loss experience data that may not precisely correspond to the current portfolio or economic conditions. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio. The appropriate allowance level is estimated based upon factors and trends identified by the Company as of the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements.
 
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When available information confirms that specific loans or portions of these loans are uncollectible, identified amounts are charged against the allowance for loan losses. The existence of some or all of the following criteria will generally confirm that a loss has been incurred: the loan is significantly delinquent and the borrower has not demonstrated the ability or intent to bring the loan current; the Company has no recourse to the borrower, or if it does, the borrower has insufficient assets to pay the debt; and/or the estimated fair value of the loan collateral is significantly below the current loan balance, and there is little or no near-term prospect for improvement.

Management's evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. Loss factors are based on the Company's historical loss experience with additional consideration and adjustments made for changes in economic conditions, changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, delinquency rates, changes in collateral values, seasoning of the loan portfolio, duration of the current business cycle, a detailed analysis of impaired loans and other factors as deemed appropriate. These factors are evaluated on a quarterly basis. Loss rates used by the Company are affected as changes in these factors increase or decrease from quarter to quarter. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to make additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

The following tables present a reconciliation of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Three months ended
December 31, 2016
 
Commercial
Business
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Land
   
Multi-
Family
   
Real Estate Construction
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                 
Beginning balance
 
$
909
   
$
4,689
   
$
154
   
$
613
   
$
727
   
$
2,290
   
$
681
   
$
10,063
 
Provision for (recapture of) loan losses
   
131
     
162
     
(113
)
   
(284
)
   
94
     
(13
)
   
23
     
-
 
Charge-offs
   
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(131
)
   
-
     
(132
)
Recoveries
   
205
     
-
     
132
     
-
     
-
     
21
     
-
     
358
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,244
   
$
4,851
   
$
173
   
$
329
   
$
821
   
$
2,167
   
$
704
   
$
10,289
 

Nine months ended
December 31, 2016
                                               
                                                 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,048
   
$
4,273
   
$
325
   
$
712
   
$
416
   
$
2,403
   
$
708
   
$
9,885
 
Provision for (recapture of) loan losses
   
(19
)
   
576
     
(472
)
   
(383
)
   
405
     
(103
)
   
(4
)
   
-
 
Charge-offs
   
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(246
)
   
-
     
(247
)
Recoveries
   
216
     
2
     
320
     
-
     
-
     
113
     
-
     
651
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,244
   
$
4,851
   
$
173
   
$
329
   
$
821
   
$
2,167
   
$
704
   
$
10,289
 

Three months ended
December 31, 2015
                                               
                                                 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,360
   
$
4,293
   
$
490
   
$
494
   
$
286
   
$
2,329
   
$
861
   
$
10,113
 
Provision for (recapture of) loan losses
   
160
     
(141
)
   
(134
)
   
9
     
84
     
175
     
(153
)
   
-
 
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(87
)
   
-
     
(87
)
Recoveries
   
6
     
-
     
107
     
-
     
-
     
34
     
-
     
147
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,526
   
$
4,152
   
$
463
   
$
503
   
$
370
   
$
2,451
   
$
708
   
$
10,173
 

Nine months ended
December 31, 2015
                                               
                                                 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,263
   
$
4,268
   
$
539
   
$
348
   
$
769
   
$
2,548
   
$
1,027
   
$
10,762
 
Provision for (recapture of) loan losses
   
239
     
(116
)
   
(306
)
   
155
     
(405
)
   
(48
)
   
(319
)
   
(800
)
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(161
)
   
-
     
(161
)
Recoveries
   
24
     
-
     
230
     
-
     
6
     
112
     
-
     
372
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,526
   
$
4,152
   
$
463
   
$
503
   
$
370
   
$
2,451
   
$
708
   
$
10,173
 



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The following tables present an analysis of loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses, based on impairment methodology at the dates indicated (in thousands):
   
Allowance for loan losses
   
Recorded investment in loans
 
December 31, 2016
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Total
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Total
 
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
-
   
$
1,244
   
$
1,244
   
$
296
   
$
64,105
   
$
64,401
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
4,851
     
4,851
     
7,784
     
389,561
     
397,345
 
Land
   
-
     
173
     
173
     
801
     
11,475
     
12,276
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
329
     
329
     
1,698
     
21,463
     
23,161
 
Real estate construction
   
-
     
821
     
821
     
-
     
52,707
     
52,707
 
Consumer
   
102
     
2,065
     
2,167
     
1,487
     
112,965
     
114,452
 
Unallocated
   
-
     
704
     
704
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
102
   
$
10,187
   
$
10,289
   
$
12,066
   
$
652,276
   
$
664,342
 


March 31, 2016
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
-
   
$
1,048
   
$
1,048
   
$
192
   
$
69,205
   
$
69,397
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
4,273
     
4,273
     
9,802
     
343,947
     
353,749
 
Land
   
-
     
325
     
325
     
801
     
11,244
     
12,045
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
712
     
712
     
1,731
     
32,002
     
33,733
 
Real estate construction
   
-
     
416
     
416
     
-
     
26,731
     
26,731
 
Consumer
   
110
     
2,293
     
2,403
     
1,678
     
127,486
     
129,164
 
Unallocated
   
-
     
708
     
708
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
110
   
$
9,775
   
$
9,885
   
$
14,204
   
$
610,615
   
$
624,819
 

Non-accrual loans:  Loans are reviewed regularly and it is the Company's general policy that a loan is past due when it is 30 to 89 days delinquent. In general, when a loan is 90 days delinquent or when collection of principal or interest appears doubtful, it is placed on non-accrual status, at which time the accrual of interest ceases and a reserve for unrecoverable accrued interest is established and charged against operations. As a general practice, payments received on non-accrual loans are applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance on a cost recovery method. Also as a general practice, a loan is not removed from non-accrual status until all delinquent principal, interest and late fees have been brought current and the borrower has demonstrated a history of performance based upon the contractual terms of the note. A history of repayment performance generally would be a minimum of six months. Interest income foregone on non-accrual loans was $56,000 and $92,000 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following tables present an analysis of loans by aging category at the dates indicated (in thousands):

December 31, 2016
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days
and
Greater
Past Due
   
Non-accrual
   
Total Past
Due and
Non-
accrual
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
 
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
189
   
$
189
   
$
64,212
   
$
64,401
 
Commercial real estate
   
252
     
-
     
1,478
     
1,730
     
395,615
     
397,345
 
Land
   
-
     
-
     
801
     
801
     
11,475
     
12,276
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
23,161
     
23,161
 
Real estate construction
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
52,707
     
52,707
 
Consumer
   
649
     
10
     
309
     
968
     
113,484
     
114,452
 
Total
 
$
901
   
$
10
   
$
2,777
   
$
3,688
   
$
660,654
   
$
664,342
 

March 31, 2016
                                   
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
69,397
   
$
69,397
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
-
     
1,559
     
1,559
     
352,190
     
353,749
 
Land
   
-
     
-
     
801
     
801
     
11,244
     
12,045
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
33,733
     
33,733
 
Real estate construction
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
26,731
     
26,731
 
Consumer
   
611
     
20
     
334
     
965
     
128,199
     
129,164
 
Total
 
$
611
   
$
20
   
$
2,694
   
$
3,325
   
$
621,494
   
$
624,819
 

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Credit quality indicators: The Company monitors credit risk in its loan portfolio using a risk rating system (on a scale of one to nine) for all commercial (non-consumer) loans. The risk rating system is a measure of the credit risk of the borrower based on their historical, current and anticipated future financial characteristics. The Company assigns a risk rating to each commercial loan at origination and subsequently updates these ratings, as necessary, so that the risk rating continues to reflect the appropriate risk characteristics of the loan. Application of appropriate risk ratings is key to management of loan portfolio risk. In determining the appropriate risk rating, the Company considers the following factors: delinquency, payment history, quality of management, liquidity, leverage, earnings trends, alternative funding sources, geographic risk, industry risk, cash flow adequacy, account practices, asset protection and extraordinary risks. Consumer loans, including custom construction loans, are not assigned a risk rating but rather are grouped into homogeneous pools with similar risk characteristics. When a consumer loan is delinquent 90 days, it is placed on non-accrual status and assigned a substandard risk rating. Loss factors are assigned to each risk rating and homogeneous pool based on historical loss experience for similar loans. This historical loss experience is adjusted for qualitative factors that are likely to cause the estimated credit losses to differ from the Company's historical loss experience. The Company uses these loss factors to estimate the general component of its allowance for loan losses.

Pass – These loans have a risk rating between 1 and 4 and are to borrowers that meet normal credit standards. Any deficiencies in satisfactory asset quality, liquidity, debt servicing capacity and coverage are offset by strengths in other areas. The borrower currently has the capacity to perform according to the loan terms. Any concerns about risk factors such as stability of margins, stability of cash flows, liquidity, dependence on a single product/supplier/customer, depth of management, etc. are offset by strength in other areas. Typically, these loans are secured by the operating assets of the borrower and/or real estate. The borrower's management is considered competent. The borrower has the ability to repay the debt in the normal course of business.

Watch – These loans have a risk rating of 5 and are included in the "pass" rating. However, there would typically be some reason for additional management oversight, such as the borrower's recent financial setbacks and/or deteriorating financial position, industry concerns and failure to perform on other borrowing obligations. Loans with this rating are monitored closely in an effort to correct deficiencies.

Special mention – These loans have a risk rating of 6 and are rated in accordance with regulatory guidelines. These loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the credit position at some future date. These loans pose elevated risk but their weakness does not yet justify a "substandard" classification.

Substandard – These loans have a risk rating of 7 and are rated in accordance with regulatory guidelines, for which the accrual of interest may or may not be discontinued. By definition under regulatory guidelines, a "substandard" loan has defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely but not yet certain. Repayment of such loans is likely to be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment, or an event outside of the normal course of business.

Doubtful – These loans have a risk rating of 8 and are rated in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and repayment may be dependent upon collateral which has value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty.

Loss – These loans have a risk rating of 9 and are rated in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Such loans are charged-off or charged-down when payment is acknowledged to be uncertain or when the timing or value of payments cannot be determined. "Loss" is not intended to imply that the loan or some portion of it will never be paid, nor does it in any way imply that there has been a forgiveness of debt.
 
 
 
 
 

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The following tables present an analysis of credit quality indicators at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
December 31, 2016
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total Loans
Receivable
 
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
61,558
   
$
1,573
   
$
1,270
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
64,401
 
Commercial real estate
   
389,486
     
6,207
     
1,652
     
-
     
-
     
397,345
 
Land
   
11,475
     
-
     
801
     
-
     
-
     
12,276
 
Multi-family
   
23,149
     
-
     
12
     
-
     
-
     
23,161
 
Real estate construction
   
52,707
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
52,707
 
Consumer
   
114,143
     
-
     
309
     
-
     
-
     
114,452
 
Total
 
$
652,518
   
$
7,780
   
$
4,044
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
664,342
 

March 31, 2016
                                   
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
68,221
   
$
813
   
$
363
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
69,397
 
Commercial real estate
   
343,306
     
7,659
     
2,784
     
-
     
-
     
353,749
 
Land
   
9,760
     
1,484
     
801
     
-
     
-
     
12,045
 
Multi-family
   
33,721
     
-
     
12
     
-
     
-
     
33,733
 
Real estate construction
   
26,731
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
26,731
 
Consumer
   
128,830
     
-
     
334
     
-
     
-
     
129,164
 
Total
 
$
610,569
   
$
9,956
   
$
4,294
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
624,819
 

Impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs"): A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Typically, factors used in determining if a loan is impaired include, but are not limited to, whether the loan is 90 days or more delinquent, internally designated as substandard or worse, on non-accrual status or represents a TDR. The majority of the Company's impaired loans are considered collateral dependent. When a loan is considered collateral dependent, impairment is measured using the estimated value of the underlying collateral, less any prior liens, and when applicable, less estimated selling costs. For impaired loans that are not collateral dependent, impairment is measured using the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. When the estimated net realizable value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (including accrued interest, net deferred loan fees or costs, and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized by adjusting an allocation of the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to the initial allocation of allowance to the individual loan, the Company may conclude that it is appropriate to record a charge-off of the impaired portion of the loan. When a charge-off is recorded, the loan balance is reduced and the specific allowance is eliminated. Generally, when a collateral dependent loan is initially measured for impairment and has not had an appraisal of the collateral performed in the last six months, the Company obtains an updated market valuation. Subsequently, the Company generally obtains an updated market valuation of the collateral on an annual basis. The collateral valuation may occur more frequently if the Company determines that there is an indication that the market value may have declined.

The following tables present the total and average recorded investment in impaired loans at the dates and for the periods indicated (in thousands):

December 31, 2016
 
Recorded
Investment with
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment
with Specific
Valuation
Allowance
   
Total
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
                               
Commercial business
 
$
296
   
$
-
   
$
296
   
$
299
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
7,784
     
-
     
7,784
     
8,869
     
-
 
Land
   
801
     
-
     
801
     
807
     
-
 
Multi-family
   
1,698
     
-
     
1,698
     
1,827
     
-
 
Consumer
   
309
     
1,178
     
1,487
     
1,623
     
102
 
Total
 
$
10,888
   
$
1,178
   
$
12,066
   
$
13,425
   
$
102
 
March 31, 2016
                                       
                                         
Commercial business
 
$
192
   
$
-
   
$
192
   
$
192
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
9,802
     
-
     
9,802
     
10,758
     
-
 
Land
   
801
     
-
     
801
     
807
     
-
 
Multi-family
   
1,731
     
-
     
1,731
     
1,871
     
-
 
Consumer
   
477
     
1,201
     
1,678
     
1,845
     
110
 
Total
 
$
13,003
   
$
1,201
   
$
14,204
   
$
15,473
   
$
110
 


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Three Months ended
December 31, 2016
   
Three Months ended
December 31, 2015
 
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Recognized on
Impaired
Loans
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Recognized on
Impaired
Loans
 
                         
Commercial business
 
$
298
   
$
2
   
$
405
   
$
2
 
Commercial real estate
   
8,607
     
72
     
12,617
     
98
 
Land
   
801
     
-
     
801
     
-
 
Multi-family
   
1,704
     
23
     
1,821
     
24
 
Consumer
   
1,492
     
16
     
1,778
     
18
 
Total
 
$
12,902
   
$
113
   
$
17,422
   
$
142
 

   
Nine Months ended
December 31, 2016
   
Nine Months ended
December 31, 2015
 
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Recognized on
Impaired
Loans
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Recognized on
Impaired
Loans
 
                         
Commercial business
 
$
244
   
$
10
   
$
630
   
$
15
 
Commercial real estate
   
9,128
     
267
     
13,962
     
364
 
Land
   
801
     
-
     
801
     
-
 
Multi-family
   
1,715
     
70
     
1,869
     
76
 
Consumer
   
1,543
     
47
     
2,014
     
54
 
Total
 
$
13,431
   
$
394
   
$
19,276
   
$
509
 

The cash basis interest income on impaired loans was not materially different than the interest recognized on impaired loans as shown in the above tables.

TDRs are loans for which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial condition, has granted a concession to the borrower that it would otherwise not consider. A TDR typically involves a modification of terms such as a reduction of the stated interest rate or face amount of the loan, a reduction of accrued interest, and/or an extension of the maturity date(s) at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for a new loan with similar risk. TDRs are considered impaired loans and as such, impairment is measured as described for impaired loans above.

The following table presents TDRs by interest accrual status at the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
December 31, 2016
   
March 31, 2016
 
   
Accrual
   
Nonaccrual
   
Total
   
Accrual
   
Nonaccrual
   
Total
 
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
107
   
$
189
   
$
296
   
$
192
   
$
-
   
$
192
 
Commercial real estate
   
6,306
     
1,478
     
7,784
     
8,244
     
1,289
     
9,533
 
Land
   
-
     
801
     
801
     
-
     
801
     
801
 
Multi-family
   
1,698
     
-
     
1,698
     
1,731
     
-
     
1,731
 
Consumer
   
1,487
     
-
     
1,487
     
1,678
     
-
     
1,678
 
Total
 
$
9,598
   
$
2,468
   
$
12,066
   
$
11,845
   
$
2,090
   
$
13,935
 

At December 31, 2016, the Company had no commitments to lend additional funds on these loans. At December 31, 2016, all of the Company's TDRs were paying as agreed except for one $189,000 commercial business TDR loan and two commercial real estate TDR loans totaling $1.5 million that defaulted after the loans were modified.

There were no new TDRs for the three months ended December 31, 2016. There was one new TDR for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. This new TDR was a commercial loan with a pre-modification outstanding recorded investment balance of $116,000 and a post-modification outstanding recorded investment balance of $107,000. There were no new TDRs for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2015. There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous twelve months that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016.

In accordance with the Company's policy guidelines, unsecured loans are generally charged-off when no payments have been received for three consecutive months unless an alternative action plan is in effect. Consumer installment loans delinquent six months or more that have not received at least 75% of their required monthly payment in the last 90 days are charged-off. In addition, loans discharged in bankruptcy proceedings are charged-off. Loans under bankruptcy protection with no payments received for four consecutive months will be charged-off. The outstanding balance of a secured loan that is in excess of the net realizable value is generally charged-off if no payments are received for four to five consecutive months. However, charge-offs are postponed if alternative proposals to restructure, obtain additional guarantors, obtain additional assets as collateral or a potential sale of the underlying collateral would result in full repayment of the outstanding loan balance. Once any other potential sources of repayment are exhausted, the impaired portion of the loan is charged-off. Regardless of whether a loan is unsecured or collateralized, once an amount is determined to be a confirmed loan loss it is promptly charged off.
 
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8.
GOODWILL

Goodwill and certain other intangibles generally arise from business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Goodwill and other intangibles deemed to have indefinite lives generated from business combinations are not subject to amortization and are instead tested for impairment not less than annually. The Company has two reporting units, the Bank and the Trust Company, for purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment.

The Company performed an impairment assessment as of October 31, 2016 and determined that no impairment of goodwill exists. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit's fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company would be required to progress to the second step. In the second step, the Company calculates the implied fair value of goodwill. GAAP with respect to goodwill requires that the Company compare the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount of goodwill on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. If the carrying amount of the goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill recognized in a business combination. The estimated fair value of the Company is allocated to all of the Company's individual assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized identifiable intangible assets, as if the Company had been acquired in a business combination and the estimated fair value of the Company is the price paid to acquire it. The allocation process is performed only for purposes of determining the amount of goodwill impairment, as no assets or liabilities are written up or down, nor are any additional unrecognized identifiable intangible assets recorded as a part of this process. The results of the Company's step one test indicated that the reporting unit's fair value was greater than its carrying value, and, therefore, a step two analysis was not required; however, no assurance can be given that the Company's goodwill will not be written down in future periods.

9.
JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

At December 31, 2016, the Company had two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts that were established for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and common securities. The trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in each trust agreement. The trusts used the net proceeds from each of the offerings to purchase a like amount of junior subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company's obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon maturity of the Debentures or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures governing the Debentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. The Company also has the right to defer the payment of interest on each of the Debentures for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters, provided that the deferral period does not extend beyond the stated maturity. During such deferral period, distributions on the corresponding trust preferred securities will also be deferred and the Company may not pay cash dividends to the holders of shares of the Company's common stock.

The Debentures issued by the Company to the grantor trusts, totaling $22.7 million, are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in the liabilities section, under the caption "junior subordinated debentures." The common securities issued by the grantor trusts were purchased by the Company, and the Company's investment in the common securities of $681,000 at both December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, is included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company records interest expense on the Debentures in the consolidated statements of income.

The following table is a summary of the terms and amounts outstanding of the Debentures at December 31, 2016 (dollars in thousands):

Issuance Trust
 
Issuance
Date
   
Amount
Outstanding
 
Rate Type
 
Initial
 Rate
   
Current Rate
   
Maturity Date
 
                                 
Riverview Bancorp Statutory Trust I
   
12/2005
   
$
7,217
 
Variable (1)
   
5.88
%
   
2.32
%
   
3/2036
 
Riverview Bancorp Statutory Trust II
   
06/2007
     
15,464
 
Variable (2)
   
7.03
%
   
2.31
%
   
9/2037
 
           
$
22,681
                           
                                           
(1) The trust preferred securities reprice quarterly based on the three-month LIBOR plus 1.36%
 
(2) The trust preferred securities reprice quarterly based on the three-month LIBOR plus 1.35%
 
 
 
 

 
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10.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. The categories of fair value measurement prescribed by GAAP and used in the tables presented under fair value measurements are as follows:

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1): Inputs that are quoted unadjusted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Other observable inputs (Level 2): Inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets and inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3): Inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Financial instruments are presented in the tables that follow by recurring or nonrecurring measurement status. Recurring assets are initially measured at fair value and are required to be remeasured at fair value in the consolidated financial statements at each reporting date. Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis are assets that, as a result of an event or circumstance, were required to be remeasured at fair value after initial recognition in the consolidated financial statements at some time during the reporting period.

The following tables present assets that are measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated (in thousands):
 
       
Estimated fair value measurements using
 
December 31, 2016
 
Total estimated
fair value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Investment securities available for sale:
                       
Municipal securities
 
$
2,810
   
$
-
   
$
2,810
   
$
-
 
Agency securities
   
16,797
     
-
     
16,797
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage investment conduits
   
45,149
     
-
     
45,149
     
-
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
100,963
     
-
     
100,963
     
-
 
Other mortgage-backed securities
   
41,552
     
-
     
41,552
     
-
 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
 
$
207,271
   
$
-
   
$
207,271
   
$
-
 


March 31, 2016

                         
Investment securities available for sale:
                       
Trust preferred
 
$
1,808
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,808
 
Agency securities
   
19,569
     
-
     
19,569
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage investment conduits
   
43,924
     
-
     
43,924
     
-
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
76,353
     
-
     
76,353
     
-
 
Other mortgage-backed securities
   
9,036
     
-
     
9,036
     
-
 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
 
$
150,690
   
$
-
   
$
148,882
   
$
1,808
 

There were no transfers of assets into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
 
 

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The following table presents a reconciliation of assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the periods indicated (in thousands):

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
   
Available for
sale securities
   
Available for
sale securities
 
             
Beginning balance
 
$
1,808
   
$
1,812
 
Transfers into Level 3
   
-
     
-
 
Included in earnings (1)
   
(240
)
   
-
 
Included in other comprehensive income
   
111
     
(25
)
Disposition
   
(1,679
)
   
-
 
Ending balance
 
$
-
   
$
1,787
 
                 
(1) Included in other non-interest income
               

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments above:

Investment securities – Investment securities are included within Level 1 of the hierarchy when quoted prices in an active market for identical assets are available. The Company uses a third-party pricing service to assist the Company in determining the fair value of its Level 2 securities, which incorporates pricing models and/or quoted prices of investment securities with similar characteristics. The Company's Level 3 assets consisted of a collateralized debt obligation secured by a pool of trust preferred securities issued by other bank holding companies.

For Level 2 securities, the independent pricing service provides pricing information by utilizing evaluated pricing models supported with market data information. Standard inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data from market research publications. The Company's third-party pricing service has established processes for the Company to submit inquiries regarding the estimated fair value. In such cases, the Company's third-party pricing service will review the inputs to the evaluation in light of any new market data presented by the Company. The Company's third-party pricing service may then affirm the original estimated fair value or may update the evaluation on a go-forward basis.

Management reviews the pricing information received from the third-party pricing service through a combination of procedures that include an evaluation of methodologies used by the pricing service, analytical reviews and performance analysis of the prices against statistics and trends. Based on this review, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. As necessary, the Company compares prices received from the pricing service to discounted cash flow models or by performing independent valuations of inputs and assumptions similar to those used by the pricing service in order to ensure prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value.

The Company had determined that the market for its collateralized debt obligation secured by a pool of trust preferred securities was inactive. This determination was made by the Company after considering the last known trade dates for this specific security, the low number of transactions for similar types of securities, the low number of new issuances for similar securities, the bid-ask spread in the brokered markets in which these securities trade, the implied liquidity risk premium for similar securities, the lack of information that is released publicly and discussions with third-party industry analysts. Due to the inactivity in the market, observable market data was not readily available for all significant inputs for this security. Accordingly, the collateralized debt obligation was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company utilized observable inputs where available and unobservable data, and modeled the cash flows adjusted by an appropriate liquidity and credit risk adjusted discount rate using an income approach valuation technique, in order to measure the fair value of the security. Significant unobservable inputs were used that reflected the Company's estimate of assumptions that a market participant would use to price the security. Significant unobservable inputs included the discount rate, the default rate and repayment assumptions. The Company estimated the discount rate by comparing rates for similarly rated corporate bonds, with additional consideration given to market liquidity. The default rates and repayment assumptions were estimated based on the individual issuer's financial condition and historical repayment information, as well as the Company's future expectations of the capital markets.
 
 
 
 
 

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The following tables present assets that are measured at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated (in thousands):

 
     
Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using
 
December 31, 2016
Total Estimated
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
                 
Impaired loans
 
$
1,076
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,076
 

March 31, 2016
               
                 
Impaired loans
 
$
1,092
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,092
 
Real estate owned ("REO")
   
644
     
-
     
-
     
644
 
Total nonrecurring assets measured at fair value
 
$
1,736
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,736
 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016:

   
Valuation Technique
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Range (1)
             
Impaired loans
 
Appraised value
 
Adjustment for market conditions
 
N/A
             
REO
 
Appraised value
 
Adjustment for market conditions
 
N/A
(1)    There were no adjustments to appraised values of impaired loans for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. There were no adjustments to appraised values of impaired loans or
REO for the nine months ended December 31, 2015.

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument above:

Impaired loans – For information regarding the Company's method for estimating the fair value of impaired loans, see Note 7 – Allowance For Loan Losses.

In determining the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, the Company primarily uses third-party appraisals which may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration of variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company in consideration of charges that may be incurred in the event of foreclosure and are based on management's historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions.

Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated quarterly for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly based on the same factors identified above. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, the Company considers the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

REO – REO is real property that the Bank has taken ownership of in partial or full satisfaction of a loan or loans. REO is recorded at the estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. This amount becomes the property's new basis. Any write downs based on the property's estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. At acquisition date, any write ups (whereby the fair value less estimated costs to sell exceeds the loan basis) are first recovered through the allowance for loan losses if there was a prior charge-off and then applied to any outstanding accrued interest. If no prior charge-off or accrued interest is present, the amount is recorded as a gain on transfer of REO.

The Company considers third-party appraisals in determining the fair value of particular properties. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration of variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company in consideration of charges that may be incurred in the event of foreclosure and are based on management's historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions. 
 
Management periodically reviews REO to help ensure that the property is carried at the lower of its new basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. Any additional write-downs based on a re-evaluation of the property's fair value are charged to non-interest expense. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of REO and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, the Company considers the fair value of REO to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.
 
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The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with GAAP. The Company, using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies, has determined the estimated fair value amounts. However, considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data in the development of the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in the future. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments is as follows at the dates indicated (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
28,262
   
$
28,262
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
28,262
 
Certificates of deposit held for investment
   
11,291
     
-
     
11,362
     
-
     
11,362
 
Loans held for sale
   
1,679
     
-
     
1,679
     
-
     
1,679
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
207,271
     
-
     
207,271
     
-
     
207,271
 
Investment securities held to maturity
   
67
     
-
     
68
     
-
     
68
 
Loans receivable, net
   
654,053
     
-
     
-
     
618,193
     
618,193
 
FHLB stock
   
1,060
     
-
     
1,060
     
-
     
1,060
 
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Demand and savings deposits
   
730,131
     
730,131
     
-
     
-
     
730,131
 
Time deposits
   
110,260
     
-
     
109,365
     
-
     
109,365
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
22,681
     
-
     
-
     
9,016
     
9,016
 
Capital lease obligation
   
2,459
     
-
     
2,459
     
-
     
2,459
 
                                         
March 31, 2016
                                       
Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
55,400
   
$
55,400
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
55,400
 
Certificates of deposit held for investment
   
16,769
     
-
     
16,959
     
-
     
16,959
 
Loans held for sale
   
503
     
-
     
503
     
-
     
503
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
150,690
     
-
     
148,882
     
1,808
     
150,690
 
Investment securities held to maturity
   
75
     
-
     
76
     
-
     
76
 
Loans receivable, net
   
614,934
     
-
     
-
     
571,068
     
571,068
 
FHLB stock
   
1,060
     
-
     
1,060
     
-
     
1,060
 
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Demand and savings deposits
   
660,421
     
660,421
     
-
     
-
     
660,421
 
Time deposits
   
119,382
     
-
     
119,143
     
-
     
119,143
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
22,681
     
-
     
-
     
7,705
     
7,705
 
Capital lease obligation
   
2,475
     
-
     
2,475
     
-
     
2,475
 
 
 
Fair value estimates were based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business. The fair value was not estimated for assets and
liabilities that were not considered financial instruments.

Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below:

Cash and cash equivalents – Fair value approximates the carrying amount.

Certificates of deposit held for investment – The fair value of certificates of deposit with stated maturities was based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate was estimated using rates currently available in the local market.

Loans receivable and loans held for sale – Loans receivable were priced using a discounted cash flow analysis. The fair value of loans held for sale was based on the loans' carrying values, as the agreements to sell these loans are short-term fixed rate commitments, and no material difference between the carrying value and expected sales price is deemed likely.

Investment securities – See descriptions above.

FHLB stock – Fair value approximates the carrying amount.

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Deposits – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturities such as non-interest-bearing demand deposits, interest checking, money market and savings accounts was equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits with stated maturities was based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate was estimated using rates currently available in the local market.

Junior subordinated debentures – The fair value of the Debentures was based on the discounted cash flow method. Management believes that the discount rate utilized is indicative of those that would be used by market participants for similar types of debentures.

Capital lease obligation – The fair value of the Company's capital lease obligation is estimated by discounting the cash flows through maturity based on current rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar maturities.

Off-balance sheet financial instruments – The estimated fair value of loan commitments approximates fees recorded associated with such commitments. Since the majority of the Company's off-balance-sheet financial instruments consist of non-fee producing, variable rate commitments, the Company has determined that they do not have a distinguishable fair value.

11.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01"). The main provisions of ASU 2016-01 address the valuation and impairment of certain equity investments along with simplified disclosures about those investments. Equity securities with readily determinable fair values will be treated in the same manner as other financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases" ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 is intended to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities in the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The principal change required by this ASU relates to lessee accounting, and is that for operating leases, a lessee is required to (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis, and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ASU 2016-02 also changes disclosure requirements related to leasing activities and requires certain qualitative disclosures along with specific quantitative disclosures. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred losses methodology for estimating allowances with a current expected credit losses methodology. ASU 2016-13 will apply to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held to maturity investment securities and off-balance sheet commitments. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform
 
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procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application of ASU 2017-04 is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

12.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Off-balance sheet arrangements.  In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments generally include commitments to originate mortgage, commercial and consumer loans. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Commitments to originate loans are conditional and are honored for up to 45 days subject to the Company's usual terms and conditions. Collateral is not required to support commitments.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third-party. These guarantees are primarily used to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Collateral held varies and is required in instances where the Company deems it necessary.

Significant off-balance sheet commitments at December 31, 2016 are listed below (in thousands):

   
Contract or
Notional Amount
 
Commitments to originate loans:
     
       Adjustable-rate
 
$
24,100
 
       Fixed-rate
   
5,464
 
Standby letters of credit
   
1,439
 
Undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit
   
104,686
 
Total
 
$
135,689
 

At December 31, 2016, the Company had firm commitments to sell $3.8 million of residential loans to the FHLMC. Typically, these agreements are short-term fixed-rate commitments and no material gain or loss is likely.

Other Contractual Obligations.  In connection with certain asset sales, the Company typically makes representations and warranties about the underlying assets conforming to specified guidelines. If the underlying assets do not conform to the specifications, the Company may have an obligation to repurchase the assets or indemnify the purchaser against loss. At December 31, 2016, loans under warranty totaled $115.6 million, which substantially represents the unpaid principal balance of the Company's loans serviced for the FHLMC. The Company believes that the potential for loss under these arrangements is remote. Accordingly, no related contingent liability has been recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

The Bank is a public depository and, accordingly, accepts deposit and other public funds belonging to, or held for the benefit of, Washington and Oregon states, political subdivisions thereof, and municipal corporations. In accordance with applicable state law, in the event of default of a participating bank, all other participating banks in the state collectively assure that no loss of funds are suffered by any public depositor. Generally, in the event of default by a public depository, the assessment attributable to all public depositories is allocated on a pro rata basis in proportion to the maximum liability of each depository as it existed on the date of loss. The Company has not incurred any losses related to public depository funds held by other institutions for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

The Company is party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, these actions will not have a material effect, if any, on the Company's future consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The Bank has entered into employment contracts with certain key employees, which provide for contingent payments subject to future events.
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This report contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These measures include net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis. Management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. The tax equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis, and accordingly believes that providing these measures may be useful for peer comparison purposes. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for the results determined to be in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed in our 2016 Form 10-K under Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies." That discussion highlights estimates that the Company makes that involve uncertainty or potential for substantial change. There have not been any material changes in the Company's critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the disclosures contained in the Company's 2016 Form 10-K.

Executive Overview

As a progressive, community-oriented financial services company, the Company emphasizes local, personal service to residents of its primary market area. The Company considers Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat and Skamania counties of Washington, and Multnomah and Marion counties of Oregon as its primary market area. The counties of Multnomah, Clark and Skamania are part of the Portland metropolitan area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Company is engaged predominantly in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds in its primary market area to originate commercial business, commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, land, real estate construction, residential real estate and other consumer loans. The Company's net loan portfolio totaled $654.1 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $614.9 million at March 31, 2016.

The Bank's subsidiary, the Trust Company, a trust and financial services company located in downtown Vancouver, Washington, provides full-service brokerage activities, trust and asset management services. In January 2017, the Trust Company opened a second office in Portland Oregon. The Bank's Business and Professional Banking Division, with two lending offices in Vancouver and one in Portland, offers commercial and business banking services.

Vancouver is located in Clark County, Washington, which is just north of Portland, Oregon. Many businesses are located in the Vancouver area because of the favorable tax structure and lower energy costs in Washington as compared to Oregon. Companies located in the Vancouver area include Sharp Microelectronics, Hewlett Packard, Georgia Pacific, Underwriters Laboratory, Wafer Tech, Nautilus, Barrett Business Services, PeaceHealth, Fisher Investments and Banfield Pet Hospitals, as well as several support industries. In addition to this industry base, the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area and the Portland metropolitan area are sources of tourism, which has helped to transform the area from its past dependence on the timber industry.

The Company's strategic plan includes targeting the commercial banking customer base in its primary market area for loan originations and deposit growth, specifically small and medium size businesses, professionals and wealth building individuals. In pursuit of these goals, the Company will seek to increase the loan portfolio consistent with its strategic plan and asset/liability and regulatory capital objectives, which includes maintaining a significant amount of commercial and commercial real estate loans in its loan portfolio. Significant portions of our new loan originations – which are mainly concentrated in commercial real estate and real estate construction loans – carry adjustable rates, higher yields or shorter terms and higher credit risk than traditional fixed-rate consumer real estate one-to-four family mortgages.

At December 31, 2016, checking accounts totaled $369.6 million, or 44.0% of our total deposit mix compared to $308.3 million or 41.2% a year ago. Our strategic plan also stresses increased emphasis on non-interest income, including increased fees for asset management through the Trust Company and deposit service charges. The strategic plan is designed to enhance earnings, reduce interest rate risk and provide a more complete range of financial services to customers and the local communities the Company serves. We believe we are well positioned to attract new customers and to increase our market share through our 17 branches, including ten in Clark County, two in the Portland metropolitan area and three lending centers.

Economic conditions in the Company's market areas have improved overall from the recent recessionary downturn. According to the Washington State Employment Security Department, unemployment in Clark County decreased to 5.7% at November 30, 2016 compared to 6.3% at March 31, 2016 and 6.0% at December 31, 2015. According to the Oregon Employment Department, unemployment in Portland slightly increased to 4.4% at November 30, 2016 compared to 4.0% at March 31, 2016 and decreased compared to 4.7% at December 31, 2015. According to the Regional Multiple Listing Services ("RMLS"), residential home inventory levels in Portland, Oregon remained at 1.3 months at both December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 and was 1.2 months at December 31, 2015. Residential home inventory levels in Clark County
 
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have decreased to 1.5 months at December 31, 2016 compared to 1.7 months at March 31, 2016 and 1.9 months at December 31, 2015. According to the RMLS, closed home sales in Clark County increased 4.3% and 9.3% during December 2016 compared to March 2016 and December 2015, respectively. Closed home sales in Portland increased 2.2% and decreased 3.3% during December 2016 compared to March 2016 and December 2015, respectively. The Company has also seen an increase in sales activity for building lots during the past twelve months. Commercial real estate leasing activity and the residential real estate market in the Portland/Vancouver area have been thriving and the vacancy rates in the Portland/Vancouver area have been relatively low.

Operating Strategy

The Company's goal is to deliver returns to shareholders by increasing higher-yielding assets (in particular commercial real estate and commercial business loans), increasing core deposit balances, managing problem assets, reducing expenses, hiring experienced employees with a commercial lending focus and exploring expansion opportunities. The Company seeks to achieve these results by focusing on the following objectives:

Execution of our Business Plan. The Company is focused on increasing its loan portfolio, especially higher yielding commercial and construction loans, and our core deposits by expanding our customer base throughout our primary market areas. By emphasizing total relationship banking, the Company intends to deepen the relationships with its customers and increase individual customer profitability through cross-marketing programs, which allows the Company to better identify lending opportunities and services for customers. To build its core deposit base, the Company will continue to utilize additional product offerings, technology and a focus on customer service in working toward this goal. The Company will also continue to seek to expand its franchise through the selective acquisition of individual branches, loan purchases and whole bank transactions that meet its investment and market objectives, such as the recently announced acquisition of certain assets and liabilities from MBank and Merchants Bancorp. Upon closing, the Company will acquire approximately $118.0 million in loans, consisting mostly of commercial and commercial real estate loans located primarily in the Portland market, where the Company currently has two branches and 48% of its commercial related lending.

Maintain Strong Asset Quality. The Company believes that strong asset quality is a key to long-term financial success. The Company has actively managed the delinquent loans and nonperforming assets by aggressively pursuing the collection of consumer debts and marketing saleable properties upon foreclosure or repossession, work-outs of classified assets and loan charge-offs. In the past several years, the Company has applied more conservative and stringent underwriting practices to new loans, including, among other things, increasing the amount of required collateral or equity requirements, reducing loan-to-value ratios and increasing debt service coverage ratios resulting in improved credit metrics/asset quality. Although the Company intends to prudently increase the percentage of its assets consisting of higher-yielding commercial real estate, real estate construction and commercial business loans, which offer higher risk-adjusted returns, shorter maturities and more sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, the Company intends to manage credit exposure through the use of experienced bankers in these areas and a conservative approach to its lending.

Implementation of a Profit Improvement Plan ("PIP") The Company has formed a committee comprised of several members of management and the board of directors to undertake several initiatives to reduce non-interest expense and continue our on-going efforts to identify cost savings opportunities throughout all aspects of the Company's operations. The PIP committee's mission is not only to find additional cost saving opportunities but also to search for and implement revenue enhancements and additional areas for improvement. The Company has instituted expense control measures such as cancelling certain projects and capital purchases, and reducing travel and entertainment and other noninterest expenditures. In this regard, the Company has reduced its efficiency ratio over the last several years from 98.0% at March 31, 2014 to 75.6% at December 31, 2016.

Introduction of New Products and Services.  The Company continuously reviews new products and services to provide its customers more financial options. All new technology and services are generally reviewed for business development and cost saving purposes. The Company continues to experience growth in customer use of its online banking services, where the Bank provides a full array of traditional cash management products as well as online banking products including mobile banking, mobile deposit, bill pay, e-statements, and text banking. The products are tailored to meet the needs of small to medium size businesses and households in the markets we serve. The Bank has implemented remote check capture at all of its branches and for selected customers of the Bank. The Company also intends to selectively add additional products to further diversify revenue sources and to capture more of each customer's banking relationship by cross selling loan and deposit products and additional services to Bank customers, including services provided through the Trust Company to increase its fee income. Assets under management by the Trust Company totaled $403.3 million and $389.1 million at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. During September 2016, the Company began transitioning its existing debit card holders from Visa® to MasterCard®. The change in debit card service providers is expected to increase interchange revenue and provide cost savings to the Company. The full transition was completed during the quarter ended December 31, 2016.

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Attracting Core Deposits and Other Deposit Products. The Company offers personal checking, savings and money-market accounts, which generally are lower-cost sources of funds than certificates of deposit and are less likely to be withdrawn when interest rates fluctuate. To build its core deposit base, over the past several years, the Company has sought to reduce its dependence on traditional higher cost deposits in favor of stable lower cost core deposits to fund loan growth and decrease its reliance on other wholesale funding sources, including FHLB and FRB advances. The Company believes that its continued focus on building customer relationships will help to increase the level of core deposits and locally-based retail certificates of deposit. In addition, the Company intends to increase demand deposits by growing business banking relationships through expanded product lines tailored to meet its target business customers' needs. The Company maintains technology-based products to encourage the growth of lower cost deposits, such as personal financial management, business cash management, and business remote deposit products, that enable it to meet its customer's cash management needs and compete effectively with banks of all sizes. Core branch deposits (comprised of all demand, savings, interest checking accounts and all time deposits excluding wholesale-brokered deposits, trust account deposits, Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts ("IOLTA"), public funds and Internet based deposits) increased $2.8 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2016 compared to the prior quarter.

Recruiting and Retaining Highly Competent Personnel With a Focus on Commercial Lending. The Company's ability to continue to attract and retain banking professionals with strong community relationships and significant knowledge of its markets will be a key to its success. The Company believes that it enhances its market position and adds profitable growth opportunities by focusing on hiring and retaining experienced bankers focused on owner occupied commercial real estate and commercial lending, and the deposit balances that accompany these relationships. The Company emphasizes to its employees the importance of delivering exemplary customer service and seeking opportunities to build further relationships with its customers. The goal is to compete with other financial service providers by relying on the strength of the Company's customer service and relationship banking approach. The Company believes that one of its strengths is that its employees are also significant shareholders through the Company's employee stock ownership ("ESOP") and 401(k) plans.

Commercial and Construction Loan Composition

The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's commercial and construction loan portfolios based on loan purpose at the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
Commercial
Business
   
Other Real
Estate
Mortgage
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Commercial &
Construction
Total
 
December 31, 2016
     
                         
Commercial business
 
$
64,401
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
64,401
 
Commercial construction
   
-
     
-
     
31,942
     
31,942
 
Office buildings
   
-
     
117,310
     
-
     
117,310
 
Warehouse/industrial
   
-
     
66,739
     
-
     
66,739
 
Retail/shopping centers/strip malls
   
-
     
60,257
     
-
     
60,257
 
Assisted living facilities
   
-
     
1,781
     
-
     
1,781
 
Single purpose facilities
   
-
     
151,258
     
-
     
151,258
 
Land
   
-
     
12,276
     
-
     
12,276
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
23,161
     
-
     
23,161
 
One-to-four family construction
   
-
     
-
     
20,765
     
20,765
 
Total
 
$
64,401
   
$
432,782
   
$
52,707
   
$
549,890
 


                         
March 31, 2016
     
                         
Commercial business
 
$
69,397
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
69,397
 
Commercial construction
   
-
     
-
     
16,716
     
16,716
 
Office buildings
   
-
     
107,986
     
-
     
107,986
 
Warehouse/industrial
   
-
     
55,830
     
-
     
55,830
 
Retail/shopping centers/strip malls
   
-
     
61,600
     
-
     
61,600
 
Assisted living facilities
   
-
     
1,809
     
-
     
1,809
 
Single purpose facilities
   
-
     
126,524
     
-
     
126,524
 
Land
   
-
     
12,045
     
-
     
12,045
 
Multi-family
   
-
     
33,733
     
-
     
33,733
 
One-to-four family construction
   
-
     
-
     
10,015
     
10,015
 
Total
 
$
69,397
   
$
399,527
   
$
26,731
   
$
495,655
 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016

Cash and cash equivalents, including interest-earning accounts, totaled $28.3 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $55.4 million at March 31, 2016. The decrease in cash balances was primarily driven by the increase in investment securities. The Company has deployed a portion of its excess cash balances into investment securities to earn higher yields than cash held in interest-earning accounts based on its asset/liability program and liquidity objectives in order to maximize earnings. As a part of this strategy, the Company also invests a portion of its excess cash in short-term certificates of deposit. All of the certificates of deposit held for investment are fully insured by the FDIC. At December 31, 2016, certificates of deposits held for investment totaled $11.3 million compared to $16.8 million at March 31, 2016.

Investment securities totaled $207.3 million and $150.7 million at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. The Company primarily purchases a combination of securities backed by government agencies (FHLMC, FNMA, SBA or GNMA). During the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company purchased $92.4 million of investment securities. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company determined that its single collateralized debt obligation required an OTTI charge. For additional information, see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Loans receivable, net, totaled $654.1 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $614.9 million at March 31, 2016. The Company has had steady loan demand in its market areas and anticipates continuing organic loan growth. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is secured by real estate, either as primary or secondary collateral, located in the Company's primary market areas. Risks associated with loans secured by real estate include decreases in land and property values, increases in interest rates, deterioration in local economic conditions, tightening credit or refinancing markets, and a geographic concentration of loans. The Company has no option adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or teaser residential real estate loans in its portfolio.

Beginning in 2014, the Company periodically began purchasing pools of used automobile loans from another financial institution as a way to further diversify its loan portfolio and to earn a higher yield than earned on its cash or short-term investments. These automobile loans are originated through a single dealership group located outside the Company's primary market area. These loans are purchased with servicing retained by the seller. At December 31, 2016, the Company's purchased automobile loan portfolio was $26.4 million compared to $37.4 million at March 31, 2016. The Company did not purchase any pools of used automobile loans during the nine months ended December 31, 2016.

Deposits increased $60.6 million to $840.4 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $779.8 million at March 31, 2016. The Company had no wholesale-brokered deposits as of December 31, 2016 or March 31, 2016. Core branch deposits accounted for 97.0% of total deposits at December 31, 2016 compared to 95.8% at March 31, 2016. The Company plans to continue its focus on core deposits and on building customer relationships as opposed to obtaining deposits through the wholesale markets.

Shareholders' Equity and Capital Resources

Shareholders' equity increased $1.1 million to $109.4 million at December 31, 2016 from $108.3 million at March 31, 2016. The increase was mainly attributable to net income of $5.4 million. The increase was partially offset by dividends declared of $1.4 million and a decrease in other comprehensive income related to unrealized holding loss on securities available for sale of $3.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2016.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank's financial statements. As of December 31, 2016, the Bank was "well capitalized" as defined under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as "well capitalized," the Bank must maintain the minimum capital ratios set forth in the table below.
 
 

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The Bank's actual and required minimum capital amounts and ratios are as follows at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
   
Actual
   
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
   
"Well Capitalized"
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
December 31, 2016
                                   
Total Capital:
                                   
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
 
$
111,991
     
15.93
%
 
$
56,243
     
8.0
%
 
$
70,304
     
10.0
%
Tier 1 Capital:
                                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
   
103,173
     
14.68
     
42,183
     
6.0
     
56,243
     
8.0
 
Common equity tier 1 capital:
                                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
   
103,173
     
14.68
     
31,637
     
4.5
     
45,698
     
6.5
 
Tier 1 Capital (Leverage):
                                               
(To Adjusted Tangible Assets)
   
103,173
     
10.81
     
38,160
     
4.0
     
47,701
     
5.0
 
Tangible Capital:
                                               
(To Tangible Assets)
   
103,173
     
10.81
     
14,310
     
1.5
     
N/A
     
N/A
 

   
Actual
   
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
   
"Well Capitalized"
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
March 31, 2016
                                   
Total Capital:
                                   
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
 
$
105,277
     
16.07
%
 
$
52,405
     
8.0
%
 
$
65,507
     
10.0
%
Tier 1 Capital:
                                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
   
97,046
     
14.81
     
39,304
     
6.0
     
52,405
     
8.0
 
Common equity tier 1 capital:
                                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
   
97,046
     
14.81
     
29,478
     
4.5
     
42,579
     
6.5
 
Tier 1 Capital (Leverage):
                                               
(To Adjusted Tangible Assets)
   
97,046
     
11.18
     
34,718
     
4.0
     
43,397
     
5.0
 
Tangible Capital:
                                               
(To Tangible Assets)
   
97,046
     
11.18
     
13,019
     
1.5
     
N/A
     
N/A
 


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is essential to our business. The objective of the Bank's liquidity management is to maintain ample cash flows to meet obligations for depositor withdrawals, to fund the borrowing needs of loan customers, and to fund ongoing operations. Core relationship deposits are the primary source of the Bank's liquidity. As such, the Bank focuses on deposit relationships with local consumer and business clients who maintain multiple accounts and services at the Bank.

Liquidity management is both a short and long-term responsibility of the Company's management. The Company adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management's assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits and (v) its asset/liability management program objectives. Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits and other short-term government and agency obligations. If the Company requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, it has additional diversified and reliable sources of funds with the FHLB, the FRB and other wholesale facilities. These sources of funds may be used on a long or short-term basis to compensate for a reduction in other sources of funds or on a long-term basis to support lending activities.

The Company's primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans, proceeds from the sale of loans, maturing securities, FHLB advances and FRB borrowings. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and prepayment of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Management believes that its focus on core relationship deposits coupled with access to borrowing through reliable counterparties provides reasonable and prudent assurance that ample liquidity is available. However, depositor or counterparty behavior could change in response to competition, economic or market situations or other unforeseen circumstances, which could have liquidity implications that may require different strategic or operational actions.

The Company must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to help ensure the availability of sufficient funds for loan originations, deposit withdrawals and continuing operations, satisfy other financial commitments and take advantage of investment opportunities. During the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company used its sources of funds primarily to fund loan commitments and purchase investment securities. At December 31, 2016, cash and available for sale investment securities totaled $246.8 million, or 25.0% of total assets. The Bank generally maintains sufficient cash and short-term investment securities to meet short-term liquidity needs; however, its primary liquidity management practice is
 
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to increase or decrease short-term borrowings, including FRB borrowings and FHLB advances. At December 31, 2016, the Company had no advances from the FRB and a borrowing capacity of $62.2 million from the FRB. At December 31, 2016, there were no borrowings from the FHLB and the Company had an available credit facility of $232.0 million. At December 31, 2016, the Company had sufficient unpledged collateral to allow it to utilize its available borrowing capacity from the FRB and the FHLB. Borrowing capacity may, however, fluctuate based on acceptability and risk rating of loan collateral and counterparties could adjust discount rates applied to such collateral at their discretion.

An additional source of wholesale funding includes brokered certificates of deposit. While the Bank has utilized brokered deposits from time to time, the Bank historically has not extensively relied on brokered deposits to fund its operations. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the Bank had no wholesale brokered deposits. The Bank participates in the CDARS and ICS deposit products, which allows the Company to accept deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance limit for that depositor and obtain "pass-through" insurance for the total deposit. The Bank's CDARS and ICS balances were $22.4 million, or 2.7% of total deposits, and $27.1 million, or 3.5% of total deposits, at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. The Bank is enrolled in an internet deposit listing service which it utilizes from time to time. The combination of all the Bank's funding sources gives the Bank available liquidity of $679.7 million, or 69.0% of total assets at December 31, 2016.

At December 31, 2016, the Company had total commitments of $135.7 million, which includes commitments to extend credit of $29.6 million, unused lines of credit and undisbursed balances of $104.7 million and standby letters of credit totaling $1.4 million. The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments. Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year totaled $72.7 million. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. Offsetting these cash outflows are scheduled loan maturities of less than one year totaling $76.3 million.

As a separate legal entity from the Bank, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. must provide for its own liquidity. Sources of capital and liquidity for Riverview Bancorp, Inc. include distributions from the Bank and the issuance of debt or equity securities. Dividends and other capital distributions from the Bank are subject to regulatory notice. At December 31, 2016, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. had $1.4 million in cash to meet liquidity needs.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets, consisting of nonperforming loans and REO, totaled $3.1 million or 0.31% of total assets at December 31, 2016 compared to $3.3 million or 0.36% of total assets at March 31, 2016.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's nonperforming loans at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

   
December 31, 2016
   
March 31, 2016
 
   
Number
of Loans
   
Balance
   
Number
of Loans
   
Balance
 
                         
Commercial business
   
1
   
$
189
     
-
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
2
     
1,478
     
2
     
1,559
 
Land
   
1
     
801
     
1
     
801
 
Consumer
   
22
     
319
     
12
     
354
 
Total
   
26
   
$
2,787
     
15
   
$
2,714
 

The Company continues to focus on managing the residential construction and land acquisition and development portfolios. At December 31, 2016, the Company's residential construction and land acquisition and development loan portfolios were $20.8 million and $12.3 million, respectively, as compared to $10.0 million and $12.0 million, respectively at March 31, 2016. The percentage of nonperforming loans in the land acquisition and development portfolios at December 31, 2016 was 6.52%, compared to 6.65% at March 31, 2016. There were no nonperforming residential construction loans at December 31, 2016 or March 31, 2016. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, there were no charge-offs or recoveries in the residential construction portfolio. Net recoveries in the land development portfolio totaled $320,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016.

REO totaled $298,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to $595,000 at March 31, 2016. During the nine months ended December 31, 2016, REO sales totaled $267,000 and valuation write-downs were $30,000. There were no transfers to REO for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. The $298,000 balance of REO is comprised of a one-to-four family real estate property located in Washington.

The allowance for loan losses was $10.3 million, or 1.55% of total loans, at December 31, 2016 compared to $9.9 million, or 1.58% of total loans, at March 31, 2016. The ----balance of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2016 reflects the relatively low levels of delinquent, nonperforming and classified loans, elevated levels of net recoveries, as well as stabilizing real estate values in our market areas. The Company recorded no provision for loan losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2016.
 
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The coverage ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans was 369.18% at December 31, 2016 compared to 364.22% at March 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, the Company identified $2.5 million or 88.5% of its nonperforming loans as impaired and performed a specific valuation analysis on each loan resulting in no specific reserves being required for these impaired loans. Management considers the allowance for loan losses to be adequate at December 31, 2016 to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on the assessment of various factors affecting the loan portfolio, and the Company believes it has established its existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with GAAP. However, a decline in local economic conditions, results of examinations by the Company's regulators, or other factors could result in a material increase in the allowance for loan losses and may adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses will be adequate or that substantial increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate or should collateral values decline as a result of the factors discussed elsewhere in this document. For further information regarding the Company's impaired loans and allowance for loan losses, see Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") are loans for which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial condition, has granted a concession to the borrower that it would otherwise not consider. A TDR typically involves a modification of terms such as a reduction of the stated interest rate or face amount of the loan, a reduction of accrued interest, or an extension of the maturity date(s) at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for a new loan with similar risk.

TDRs are considered impaired loans and as such, when a loan is deemed to be impaired, the amount of the impairment is measured using discounted cash flows using the original note rate, except when the loan is collateral dependent. In these cases, the estimated fair value of the collateral (less any selling costs, if applicable) is used. Impairment is recognized as a specific component within the allowance for loan losses if the estimated value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. When the amount of the impairment represents a confirmed loss, it is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2016, the Company had TDRs totaling $12.1 million of which $9.6 million were on accrual status. However, all of the Company's TDRs at December 31, 2016 were paying as agreed except for one TDR commercial business loan of $189,000 and two TDR commercial real estate loans totaling $1.5 million that defaulted since the loans were modified. The related amount of interest income recognized on TDRs was $394,000 and $509,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The Company has determined that, in certain circumstances, it is appropriate to split a loan into multiple notes. This typically includes a nonperforming charged-off loan that is not supported by the cash flow of the relationship and a performing loan that is supported by the cash flow. These may also be split into multiple notes to align portions of the loan balance with the various sources of repayment when more than one exists. Generally the new loans are restructured based on customary underwriting standards. In situations where they were not, the policy exception qualifies as a concession, and if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the loans are accounted for as TDRs.

The accrual status of a loan may change after it has been classified as a TDR. The Company's general policy related to TDRs is to perform a credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the revised terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower's sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable period of time. A sustained period of repayment performance generally would be a minimum of six months and may include repayments made prior to the restructuring date. If repayment of principal and interest appears doubtful, it is placed on non-accrual status.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's nonperforming assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
   
December 31,
2016
   
March 31,
2016
 
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:
           
Commercial business
 
$
189
   
$
-
 
Other real estate mortgage
   
2,279
     
2,360
 
Consumer
   
309
     
334
 
Total
   
2,777
     
2,694
 
Accruing loans which are contractually
past due 90 days or more
   
10
     
20
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
2,787
     
2,714
 
REO
   
298
     
595
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
3,085
   
$
3,309
 
                 
Foregone interest on non-accrual loans (1)
 
$
56
   
$
112
 
Total nonperforming loans to total loans
   
0.42
%
   
0.43
%
Total nonperforming loans to total assets
   
0.28
%
   
0.29
%
Total nonperforming assets to total assets
   
0.31
%
   
0.36
%
                 
(1) Nine months ended December 31, 2016 and year ended March 31, 2016.
 

 
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The composition of the Company's nonperforming assets by loan type and geographical area is as follows at the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
Northwest
Oregon
   
Other
Oregon
   
Southwest
Washington
   
Other
Washington
   
Other
   
Total
 
December 31, 2016
     
                                     
Commercial business
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
189
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
189
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
1,262
     
216
     
-
     
-
     
1,478
 
Land
   
-
     
801
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
801
 
Consumer
   
-
     
-
     
173
     
-
     
146
     
319
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
-
     
2,063
     
578
     
-
     
146
     
2,787
 
REO
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
298
     
-
     
298
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
-
   
$
2,063
   
$
578
   
$
298
   
$
146
   
$
3,085
 

March 31, 2016
     
                                     
Commercial real estate
 
$
269
   
$
1,290
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,559
 
Land
   
-
     
801
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
801
 
Consumer
   
112
     
-
     
139
     
-
     
103
     
354
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
381
     
2,091
     
139
     
-
     
103
     
2,714
 
REO
   
271
     
-
     
26
     
298
     
-
     
595
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
652
   
$
2,091
   
$
165
   
$
298
   
$
103
   
$
3,309
 

The composition of the land development and speculative construction loan portfolios by geographical area is as follows at the dates indicated (in thousands):
   
Northwest
Oregon
   
Other
Oregon
   
Southwest
Washington
   
Total
 
December 31, 2016
                 
                         
Land
 
$
89
   
$
2,563
   
$
9,624
   
$
12,276
 
Speculative construction
   
954
     
119
     
16,298
     
17,371
 
Total land and speculative construction
 
$
1,043
   
$
2,682
   
$
25,922
   
$
29,647
 
                                 
March 31, 2016
                               
                                 
Land
 
$
97
   
$
2,766
   
$
9,182
   
$
12,045
 
Speculative construction
   
400
     
-
     
7,711
     
8,111
 
Total land and speculative construction
 
$
497
   
$
2,766
   
$
16,893
   
$
20,156
 

Other loans of concern, which are classified as substandard loans and are not presently included in the non-accrual category, consist of loans where the borrowers have cash flow problems, or the collateral securing the respective loans may be inadequate. In either or both of these situations, the borrowers may be unable to comply with the present loan repayment terms, and the loans may subsequently be included in the non-accrual category. Management considers the allowance for loan losses to be adequate to cover the probable losses inherent in these and other loans.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's other loans of concern at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

   
December 31, 2016
   
March 31, 2016
 
   
Number of
Loans
   
Balance
   
Number of
Loans
   
Balance
 
                         
Commercial business
   
4
   
$
1,081
     
5
   
$
363
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
     
174
     
4
     
1,225
 
Multi-family
   
1
     
12
     
1
     
12
 
Total
   
6
   
$
1,267
     
10
   
$
1,600
 

At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, loans delinquent 30 - 89 days were 0.14% and 0.10%, respectively, of total loans. At December 31, 2016, the delinquency rate in the commercial real estate portfolio was 0.06% of commercial real estate loans. At December 31, 2016, there were no 30 - 89 days delinquent loans in the commercial business portfolio. At that date, commercial real estate loans represented the largest portion of the loan portfolio at 59.81% of total loans and commercial business loans represented 9.69% of total loans.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Contractual Obligations

In the normal course of operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations and other commitments. Obligations generally relate to funding of operations through deposits and borrowings as well as leases for premises. Commitments generally relate to lending operations.

The Company has obligations under long-term operating and capital leases, principally for building space and land. Lease terms generally cover five-year periods, with options to extend, and are not subject to cancellation. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company modified its lease agreement on its operations center reducing the Company's square footage leased and extending the lease agreement to November 2039.

The Company has commitments to originate fixed and variable rate mortgage loans to customers. Because some commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit include funds not disbursed but committed to construction projects and home equity and commercial lines of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

For further information regarding the Company's off-balance sheet arrangements and other contractual obligations, see Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Goodwill Valuation

Goodwill is initially recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is tested, at least annually, for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company has two reporting units, the Bank and the Trust Company, for purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment. All of the Company's goodwill has been allocated to the Bank reporting unit. The Company performs an annual review in the third quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indications of potential impairment exist, to determine if the recorded goodwill is impaired. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the reporting unit level is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is necessary. If the carrying value of the reporting unit is greater than its fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and additional analysis must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. Specifically, the Company would allocate the fair value to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that would calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, the Company would record an impairment charge for the difference.

A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in our expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; adverse action or assessment by a regulator; and unanticipated competition. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. Step one of the goodwill impairment test estimates the fair value of the reporting unit utilizing the allocation of corporate value approach, the income approach and the market approach in order to derive an enterprise value of the Company. The allocation of corporate value approach applies the aggregate market value of the Company and divides it among the reporting units. A key assumption in this approach is the control premium applied to the aggregate market value. A control premium is utilized as the value of a company from the perspective of a controlling interest and is generally higher than the widely quoted market price per share. The Company used an expected control premium of 30%, which was based on comparable transactional history. The income approach uses a reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a rate that reflects current market conditions. The projection uses management's best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in loans and deposits, estimates of future expected changes in net interest margins and cash expenditures. Assumptions used by the Company in its discounted cash flow model (income approach) included an annual revenue growth rate that approximated 8.0%, a net interest margin that approximated 4.0% and a return on assets that ranged from 0.83% to 1.23% (average of 1.04%). In addition to utilizing the above projections of estimated operating results, key assumptions used to determine the fair value estimate under the income approach were the discount rate of 13.85% utilized for our cash flow estimates and a terminal value estimated at 1.56 times the ending book value of the reporting unit. The Company used a build-up approach in developing the discount rate that included: an assessment of the risk free interest rate, the rate of return expected from publicly traded stocks, the industry the Company operates in and the size of the Company. The market approach estimates fair value by applying tangible book value multiples to the reporting unit's operating performance. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics of the reporting unit. In applying the market approach method, the Company selected eight publicly traded comparable institutions based on a variety of financial metrics (tangible equity, leverage ratio, return on
 
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assets, return on equity, net interest margin, nonperforming assets, net charge-offs, and reserves for loan losses) and other relevant qualitative factors (geographical location, lines of business, business model, risk profile, availability of financial information, etc.). After selecting comparable institutions, the Company derived the fair value of the reporting unit by completing a comparative analysis of the relationship between their financial metrics listed above and their market values utilizing a market multiple of 1.0 times tangible book value. The Company calculated a fair value of its reporting unit of $159.3 million using the corporate value approach, $151.8 million using the income approach and $150.0 million using the market approach, with a final concluded value of $152.0 million, with primary weight given to the market approach. The results of the Company's step one test indicated that the reporting unit's fair value was greater than its carrying value and therefore no impairment of goodwill exists.

Even though the Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment, a decline in the value of its stock price as well as values of other financial institutions, declines in revenue for the Company beyond our current forecasts, significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the financial industry or an increase in the value of our assets without an increase in the value of the reporting unit may result in a future impairment charge.

It is possible that changes in circumstances existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, or in the numerous estimates associated with management's judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of our goodwill, could result in an impairment charge of a portion or all of our goodwill. If the Company recorded an impairment charge, its financial position and results of operations would be adversely affected; however, such an impairment charge would have no impact on our liquidity, operations or regulatory capital.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

Net Income. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $2.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, and $1.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, respectively. Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $5.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, and $5.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, respectively. The earnings for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year periods primarily reflect the growth in the Company's loan portfolio which resulted in an improvement in net interest income. There was no provision for loan losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 included a recapture of loan losses of $800,000.

Net Interest Income. The Company's profitability depends primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income it receives on interest-earning assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. When the rate earned on interest-earning assets equals or exceeds the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, this positive interest rate spread will generate net interest income. The Company's results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government legislation and regulation, and monetary and fiscal policies.

Net interest income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 was $8.5 million and $24.4 million, respectively, representing a $1.0 million and $2.6 million increase, respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015. The net interest margin for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 was 3.75% and 3.73%, respectively, compared to 3.69% and 3.67% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. This increase in the net interest margin was primarily the result of the increase in the average balance on loans receivable.

The Company achieves better net interest margins in a stable or increasing interest rate environment as a result of the consolidated balance sheet being slightly asset interest rate sensitive. At December 31, 2016, 7.26% of our loan portfolio had adjustable (floating) interest rates. At December 31, 2016, $27.5 million, or 56.98% of our adjustable (floating) loan portfolio contained interest rate floors, below which the loans' contractual interest rates may not adjust. The inability of these loans to adjust downward has contributed to increased income in the currently low interest rate environment; however, net interest income will be reduced in a rising interest rate environment until such time as the current rate exceeds these interest rate floors. At December 31, 2016, $10.8 million or 1.63% of the loans in the Company's loan portfolio were at the floor interest rate of which $8.8 million or 81.89% had yields that would begin floating again once the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate increases at least 150 basis points.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 was $9.0 million and $25.7 million, respectively, compared to $7.9 million and $23.1 million, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. The increases were due primarily to an increase in interest income on loans receivable as a result of an increase in the average balance of net loans.

The average balance of net loans increased $51.5 million and $59.7 million to $658.2 million and $645.6 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, from $606.8 million and $585.9 million for the same prior year periods, respectively. The average yield on net loans was 4.75% and 4.72% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to 4.66% and 4.72% for the same three and nine months in the prior year, respectively.
 
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Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $16,000 to $450,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $434,000 for the same prior year period. Interest expense remained constant at $1.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Although deposit balances increased, the Company's decision to maintain low interest offerings on its deposit products in addition to the downward shift in the percentage of deposits representing certificates of deposit that yield a higher interest rate compared to savings and demand deposit accounts that yield a lower interest rate has resulted in a decline in the average cost of deposits. The weighted average interest rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased to 0.18% for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 from 0.20% and 0.21%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year.

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest earned on average interest-earning assets and interest paid on average interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities and net interest margin (dollars in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
and
Dividends
   
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
and
Dividends
   
Yield/Cost
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Mortgage loans
 
$
548,168
   
$
6,661
     
4.82
%
 
$
473,998
   
$
5,640
     
4.73
%
Non-mortgage loans
   
110,044
     
1,222
     
4.41
     
132,761
     
1,469
     
4.40
 
Total net loans (1)
   
658,212
     
7,883
     
4.75
     
606,759
     
7,109
     
4.66
 
                                                 
Investment securities (2)
   
185,852
     
963
     
2.06
     
133,599
     
702
     
2.09
 
Daily interest-bearing assets
   
95
     
-
     
-
     
712
     
-
     
-
 
Other earning assets
   
56,383
     
112
     
0.79
     
65,690
     
110
     
0.67
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
900,542
     
8,958
     
3.95
     
806,760
     
7,921
     
3.91
 
                                                 
Non-interest-earning assets:
                                               
Premises and equipment, net
   
14,111
                     
14,950
                 
Other non-interest-earning assets
   
70,147
                     
70,794
                 
Total assets
 
$
984,800
                   
$
892,504
                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Regular savings accounts
 
$
107,180
     
27
     
0.10
   
$
86,173
     
22
     
0.10
 
Interest checking accounts
   
154,880
     
22
     
0.06
     
125,864
     
25
     
0.08
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
252,390
     
77
     
0.12
     
234,198
     
70
     
0.12
 
Certificates of deposit
   
112,602
     
151
     
0.53
     
126,579
     
173
     
0.54
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
627,052
     
277
     
0.18
     
572,814
     
290
     
0.20
 
                                                 
Other interest-bearing liabilities
   
25,143
     
173
     
2.73
     
25,175
     
144
     
2.28
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
652,195
     
450
     
0.27
     
597,989
     
434
     
0.29
 
                                                 
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
  Non-interest-bearing deposits
   
212,536
                     
180,591
                 
  Other liabilities
   
7,625
                     
5,809
                 
Total liabilities
   
872,356
                     
784,389
                 
Shareholders' equity
   
112,444
                     
108,115
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
984,800
                   
$
892,504
                 
Net interest income
         
$
8,508
                   
$
7,487
         
Interest rate spread
                   
3.68
%
                   
3.62
%
Net interest margin
                   
3.75
%
                   
3.69
%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
                   
138.08
%
                   
134.91
%
 
Tax equivalent adjustment (3)
         
$
6
                   
$
-
         
                                                 
(1) Includes non-accrual loans.
 
                                               
(2) For purposes of the computation of average yield on investments available for sale, historical cost balances were utilized; therefore, the yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders' equity.
 
(3) Tax-equivalent adjustment relates to non-taxable investment interest income. Interest and rates are presented on a fully tax–equivalent basis.
 
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Nine Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
and
Dividends
   
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
and
Dividends
   
Yield/Cost
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Mortgage loans
 
$
530,232
   
$
19,181
     
4.80
%
 
$
455,206
   
$
16,382
     
4.79
%
Non-mortgage loans
   
115,366
     
3,773
     
4.34
     
130,730
     
4,376
     
4.46
 
Total net loans (1)
   
645,598
     
22,954
     
4.72
     
585,936
     
20,758
     
4.72
 
                                                 
Investment securities (2)
   
165,825
     
2,452
     
1.96
     
128,588
     
1,986
     
2.06
 
Daily interest-bearing assets
   
283
     
-
     
-
     
962
     
-
     
-
 
Other earning assets
   
57,658
     
344
     
0.79
     
73,917
     
340
     
0.61
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
869,364
     
25,750
     
3.93
     
789,403
     
23,084
     
3.89
 
                                                 
Non-interest-earning assets:
                                               
Premises and equipment, net
   
14,320
                     
15,111
                 
Other non-interest-earning assets
   
70,896
                     
71,824
                 
Total assets
 
$
954,580
                   
$
876,338
                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Regular savings accounts
 
$
102,253
     
77
     
0.10
   
$
81,828
     
61
     
0.10
 
Interest checking accounts
   
148,557
     
72
     
0.06
     
123,964
     
74
     
0.08
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
245,619
     
220
     
0.12
     
231,356
     
204
     
0.12
 
Certificates of deposit
   
115,210
     
468
     
0.54
     
131,678
     
554
     
0.56
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
611,639
     
837
     
0.18
     
568,826
     
893
     
0.21
 
                                                 
Other interest-bearing liabilities
   
25,156
     
494
     
2.61
     
25,025
     
417
     
2.22
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
636,795
     
1,331
     
0.28
     
593,851
     
1,310
     
0.29
 
                                                 
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
  Non-interest-bearing deposits
   
199,061
                     
169,346
                 
  Other liabilities
   
7,463
                     
6,303
                 
Total liabilities
   
843,319
                     
769,500
                 
Shareholders' equity
   
111,261
                     
106,838
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
954,580
                   
$
876,338
                 
Net interest income
         
$
24,419
                   
$
21,774
         
Interest rate spread
                   
3.65
%
                   
3.60
%
Net interest margin
                   
3.73
%
                   
3.67
%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
                   
136.52
%
                   
132.93
%
 
Tax equivalent adjustment (3)
         
$
6
                   
$
-
         
                                                 
(1) Includes non-accrual loans.
 
                                               
(2) For purposes of the computation of average yield on investments available for sale, historical cost balances were utilized; therefore, the yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders' equity.
 
(3) Tax-equivalent adjustment relates to non-taxable investment interest income. Interest and rates are presented on a fully tax–equivalent basis.
 


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The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income of the Company for the periods ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015. Variances that were insignificant have been allocated based upon the percentage relationship of changes in volume and changes in rate to the total net change (In thousands).

   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Nine Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2016 vs. 2015
   
2016 vs. 2015
 
                                     
   
Increase (Decrease) Due to
         
Increase (Decrease) Due to
       
               
Total
               
Total
 
               
Increase
               
Increase
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
(Decrease)
 
                                     
Interest Income:
                                   
Mortgage loans
 
$
910
   
$
111
   
$
1,021
   
$
2,764
   
$
35
   
$
2,799
 
Non-mortgage loans
   
(250
)
   
3
     
(247
)
   
(491
)
   
(112
)
   
(603
)
Investment securities (1)
   
271
     
(10
)
   
261
     
565
     
(99
)
   
466
 
Daily interest-bearing
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other earning assets
   
(17
)
   
19
     
2
     
(84
)
   
88
     
4
 
Total interest income
   
914
     
123
     
1,037
     
2,754
     
(88
)
   
2,666
 
                                                 
Interest Expense:
                                               
Regular savings accounts
   
5
     
-
     
5
     
16
     
-
     
16
 
Interest checking accounts
   
4
     
(7
)
   
(3
)
   
16
     
(18
)
   
(2
)
Money market deposit accounts
   
7
     
-
     
7
     
16
     
-
     
16
 
Certificates of deposit
   
(19
)
   
(3
)
   
(22
)
   
(67
)
   
(19
)
   
(86
)
Other interest-bearing liabilities
   
-
     
29
     
29
     
2
     
75
     
77
 
Total interest expense
   
(3
)
   
19
     
16
     
(17
)
   
38
     
21
 
Net interest income
 
$
917
   
$
104
   
$
1,021
   
$
2,771
   
$
(126
)
 
$
2,645
 
                                                 
(1) Interest is presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
                         

Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016. There was no provision for loan losses for the three months ended December 31, 2015. The recapture of loan losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 was $800,000. The lack of a provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and the recapture of loan losses for nine months ended December 31, 2015 continue to be driven by the elevated level of net recoveries and the low levels of delinquent, nonperforming and classified loans, as well as the stabilization of real estate values in our market areas.

Net recoveries for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 were $226,000 and $404,000, respectively, compared to net recoveries for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015 totaling $60,000 and $211,000, respectively. The net recoveries occurred primarily as a result of the decrease in charge-offs as nonperforming loans declined and the improvement and stabilization of real estate values in our market areas as well as an increase in recoveries on previously charged off loans. Nonperforming loans were $2.8 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $3.9 million at December 31, 2015. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans was 369.18% at December 31, 2016 compared to 258.13% at December 31, 2015. See "Asset Quality" above for additional information related to asset quality that management considers in determining the provision for loan losses.

Impaired loans are subjected to an impairment analysis to determine an appropriate reserve amount to be held against each loan. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had identified $12.1 million of impaired loans. Because the significant majority of the impaired loans are collateral dependent, nearly all of the specific allowances are calculated based on the estimated fair value of the collateral. Of those impaired loans, $10.9 million have no specific valuation allowance as their estimated collateral value is equal to or exceeds the carrying cost, which in some cases is the result of previous loan charge-offs. At December 31, 2016, charge-offs on these impaired loans totaled $333,000 from their original loan balances. The remaining $1.2 million have specific valuation allowances totaling $102,000.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $84,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year period. The decrease for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was primarily due to a decrease in asset management fees of $121,000. This decrease was partially offset by an increase on the net gain on sales of loans held for sale of $66,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year period.

Non-interest income increased $246,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year period. The increase for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was due to an increase in fees and service charges and gain on sale of loans of $75,000 and $68,000, respectively. Additionally, non-interest income also included a BOLI death benefit on a former employee of $407,000. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in asset management fees of $197,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year period. Other non-interest income decreased during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 due to a $240,000 OTTI charge related to a collateralized debt obligation security. Additionally, losses on sales of REO decreased $145,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same prior year period.
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Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $502,000 and $1.7 million to $7.9 million and $24.1 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to $7.3 million and $22.4 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015. The increase for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 was due to increases of $398,000 and $919,000, respectively in salaries and employee benefits, and $133,000 and $393,000, respectively, in professional fees mainly due to the purchase and assumption agreement with MBank. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the increase was also attributed to cost associated with a litigation settlement of $500,000. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the above increases were partially offset by a decrease of $50,000 and $102,000, respectively, in FDIC insurance premiums and a decrease of $63,000 and $459,000, respectively in real estate owned expenses compared to the same prior year periods.

Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes was $991,000 and $2.4 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to a provision for income taxes of $849,000 and $2.4 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. The effective tax rate was 33.2% and 31.0% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to 33.2% and 32.9% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, management deemed that a deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to the Company's deferred tax asset was not necessary. At December 31, 2016, the Company had a deferred tax asset of $8.7 million compared to $9.2 million at March 31, 2016.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosures contained in the 2016 Form 10-K.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of December 31, 2016 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company's senior management. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as in effect on December 31, 2016 were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. In the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the Company did not make any changes in its internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, these controls.

While the Company believes that the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures. The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements attributable to errors or fraud may occur and not be detected.
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RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, these actions will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I. Item 1A of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016.

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

                    None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

(a)
Exhibits:

 
2.1
Purchase and Assumption Agreement among Riverview Community Bank, a federal savings bank, and Riverview Bancorp, Inc. a Washington corporation, and MBank, an Oregon state-chartered commercial bank, and Merchants Bancorp, an Oregon corporation (1)
 
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (2)
 
3.2
Bylaws of the Registrant (3)
 
4
Form of Certificate of Common Stock of the Registrant (2)
 
10.1
Form of Employment Agreement between the Company and each of Patrick Sheaffer, Ronald A. Wysaske, and Kevin J. Lycklama (4)
 
10.2
Form of Change in Control Agreement between the Company and the Bank and each of Patrick Sheaffer, Ronald A. Wysaske, and Kevin J. Lycklama (4)
 
10.3
Form of Employment Agreement between the Bank and John A. Karas (5)
 
10.4
Employee Severance Compensation Plan (6)
 
10.5
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (7)
 
10.6
1998 Stock Option Plan (8)
 
10.7
2003 Stock Option Plan (9)
 
10.8
Form of Incentive Stock Option Award Pursuant to 2003 Stock Option Plan (10)
 
10.9
Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Award Pursuant to 2003 Stock Option Plan (10)
 
10.10
Deferred Compensation Plan (11)
 
10.11
Standstill Agreement, dated August 26, 2015, by and among, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. and Ancora Advisors, LLC, Merlin Partners LP, Ancora Catalyst Fund, Frederick DiSanto, Brian Hopkins, Patrick Sweeney and James M. Chadwick (12)
 
11
Statement of recomputation of per share earnings (See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.)
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
32
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
101
The following materials from Riverview Bancorp Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Consolidated Statements of Equity (e) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-30203), and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 3, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
(4)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
(5)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 18, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(6)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.
(7)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-66049), and incorporated herein by reference.
(9)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Definitive Annual Meeting Proxy Statement (000-22957), filed with the Commission on June 5, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference.
(11)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 31, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES

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

                                                          
 
 
 
RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/S/ Patrick Sheaffer
 
By:
/s/ Kevin J. Lycklama
 
Patrick Sheaffer
 
 
Kevin J. Lycklama
 
Chairman of the Board and
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
February 8, 2017
 
Date:
February 8, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

31.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
101
The following materials from Riverview Bancorp Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Consolidated Statements of Equity (d) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (e) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
41