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

FORM 10-Q


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

          For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

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: 000-50901

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


United States
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
20-0945587
(I.R.S. Employer
I.D. Number)
 
500 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho
(Address of principal executive offices)
83651
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (208) 466-4634

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

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

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange 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, 15,154,114 shares outstanding as of August 1, 2006.




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FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1 - Financial Statements Page
 
                          Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
                                     June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005
1
                          Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months
                                     ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
2
                          Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 3
                          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months
                                     ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
4
                          Selected Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial
                                     Statements
6
 
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                and Results of Operations
13
 
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 25
 
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures 26
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings 27
 
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 27
 
Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities 27
 
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 27
 
Item 5 - Other Information 27
 
Item 6 - Exhibits 28
 
SIGNATURES 29



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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

June 30,
2006


September 30,
2005
ASSETS

      Cash and amounts due from depository institutions $      14,358

$      19,033
      Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at fair value 12,678

14,830
      Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity, at cost 190,273

180,974
      Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle ("FHLB") stock, at cost 9,591

9,591
      Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,160
         and $2,882

494,016


430,944
      Loans held for sale 5,065

5,549
      Accrued interest receivable 2,984

2,458
      Property and equipment, net 13,118

11,995
      Mortgage servicing rights, net 2,624

2,671
      Bank owned life insurance 10,665

10,099
      Real estate and other property owned -

534
      Other assets 1,306

899
         TOTAL ASSETS $   756,678

$   689,577

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
LIABILITIES

      Deposit accounts

         Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$      48,798

$      46,311

         Interest-bearing demand deposits 132,652

127,330
         Savings deposits 24,398

25,219
         Certificates of deposit 233,622

197,465
            Total deposit accounts 439,470 396,325
 

      Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 1,096

3,898
      Interest payable 978

1,670
      Deferred compensation 3,634

3,049
      FHLB advances 197,722

175,932
      Deferred income tax liability 782

1,205
      Other liabilities 6,989

6,131
         Total liabilities

650,671 

588,210

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

      Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 authorized,
         issued and outstanding, none
-

-
      Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 authorized,
         issued and outstanding:
152

149
            June 30, 2006 - 15,208,750 issued, 15,154,114 outstanding

            Sept. 30, 2005 - 15,208,750 issued, 14,910,658 outstanding

      Additional paid-in capital 56,923

56,115
      Retained earnings 53,462

49,818
      Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP") (4,240)

(4,550)
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss (290)

(165)
         Total stockholders' equity 106,007

101,367
         TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $    756,678

$    689,577

 


See accompanying notes.


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,


Nine Months Ended
June 30,

2006
  2005

2006

2005

 

Interest and dividend income:

    Loan interest $  7,896

$  6,666

$ 21,959

$ 19,050
    Investment interest 43

11

114

271
    Mortgage-backed security interest 2,448

2,071

7,220

5,479
    FHLB dividends -

-

-

30
      Total interest and dividend income 10,387

8,748

29,293

24,830
Interest expense:

    Deposits 2,493

1,602

6,187

4,492
    FHLB advances 2,100

1,531

5,696

4,240
       Total interest expense 4,593

3,133

11,883

8,732
       Net interest income 5,794

5,615

17,410

16,098
Provision for loan losses 175

161

320

456
       Net interest income after provision for loan losses 5,619

5,454

17,090

15,642
Noninterest income:

    Service charges and fees 2,392

2,146

6,893

6,057
    Gain on sale of loans 288

62

794

202
    Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned
       life insurance

95


91


285


253
    Loan servicing fees 151

166

470

506
    Mortgage servicing rights, net 113

(245)

(47)

(399)
    Other 14

472

(52)

931
       Total noninterest income 3,053

2,692

8,343

7,550
Noninterest expense:

    Compensation and benefits 3,852

3,195

11,428

9,344
    Occupancy and equipment 651

690

2,073

2,091
    Data processing 503

427

1,364

1,246
    Advertising 269

239

740

889
    Postage and supplies 196

186

616

584
    Professional services 278

276

641

698
    Insurance and taxes 106

91

320

241
    Charitable contribution to Foundation -

-

-

1,825
    Other 276

442

880

878
       Total noninterest expense 6,131

5,546

18,062

17,796
Income before income taxes 2,541

2,600

7,371

5,396
Income tax expense 980

802

2,817

1,850
       NET INCOME $  1,561

$  1,798

$  4,554

$  3,546

 

Earnings per common share:

    Basic $0.11

$0.12

$0.31

$0.24
    Diluted $0.11

$0.12

$0.31

$0.24
 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

    Basic 14,491,205

14,735,474

14,478,701

14,725,923
    Diluted 14,563,609

14,735,474

14,503,587

14,725,923

 

Dividends declared per share: $0.055

$0.050

$0.160

$0.050

See accompanying notes.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)





Common Stock




Additional
Paid-In
Capital






Retained
Earnings

Unearned
Shares
Issued to
Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan




Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss







Total
Shares
Amount
Balance at Sept. 30, 2004 - $      - $      - $ 45,099 $      - $   (2) $ 45,097
               
Common stock issued 15,062,746 151 58,424   (4,984)   53,591
Common stock issued to
  Foundation

146,004

1

1,459
     
1,460
Distribution to capitalize
  Mutual Holding
  Company
   

(50)
     

(50)
ESOP shares committed to
  be released
   
181
 
434
 
615
Treasury shares purchased (298,092) (3) (3,899)

(3,902)

Dividends paid
  ($0.10 per share)(1)


(564)


(564)

               
Comprehensive income:

  Net income

5,283

5,283
  Other comprehensive
    income:
             
    Change in unrealized
       holding loss on
       securities available
       for sale, net of
      deferred income taxes
         



(163)




(163)
  Comprehensive income:  
 
 
 
 
 
5,120
Balance at Sept. 30, 2005 14,910,658 $149 $56,115 $49,818 $(4,550) $(165) $101,367
Restricted stock issued, net
  of forfeitures

243,456

3

(3)


-
ESOP shares committed to
  be released


187


310


497
Share-based compensation
  expense


624


624

Dividends paid
  ($0.160 per share) (1)


(910)


(910)
               
Comprehensive income:

   Net income

4,554

4,554

   Other comprehensive
      income:

    Change in unrealized
      holding loss on
      securities available
      for sale, net of
      deferred income taxes





(125)




(125)

   Comprehensive income:

 
 
 
 
 
 
4,429
Balance at June 30, 2006 15,154,114
$152
$56,923
$53,462
$(4,240)
$(290)
$106,007
(1)  Home Federal MHC waived its receipt of dividends on the 8,979,246 shares it owns.

See accompanying notes.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
June 30,

  2006
  2005
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $    4,554   $    3,546
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities:
     
   Depreciation and amortization 1,226   1,261
   Net accretion of premiums and discounts on investments (69)   (29)
   Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets and repossessed assets 115   (361)
   Income from death benefits on bank owned life insurance -   (456)
   ESOP shares committed to be released 497   425
   Equity compensation expense 624   -
   Non-cash contribution to Foundation -   1,460
   Provision for loan losses 320   456
   FHLB stock dividend -   (30)
   Deferred compensation expense 585   404
   Net deferred loan fees 414   (178)
   Deferred income tax benefit (340)   (678)
   Net gain on sale of loans (794)   (231)
   Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale 59,205   39,392
   Originations of loans held for sale (58,114)   (39,112)
   Impairment (write-up) of mortgage servicing rights (201)   300
   Net increase in value of bank owned life insurance (285)   (253)
   Change in assets and liabilities:      
      Interest receivable (525)   (318)
      Other assets (187)   (499)
      Interest payable (692)   228
      Other liabilities (609)
  2,245
        Net cash provided by operating activities 5,724
  7,572
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
   Proceeds from maturity of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity 21,045   13,820
   Purchase of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (30,259)   (81,517)
   Proceeds from sale and maturity of mortgage-backed securities available for
     sale
1,928   2,138
   Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale -   (19,261)
   Purchases of property and equipment (972)   (1,669)
   Purchase of FHLB stock -   (2,244)
   Loan originations and principal collections, net (24,828)   (42,190)
   Purchased loans (38,782)   -
   Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment 19   560
   Proceeds from death benefits on bank owned life insurance -   752
   Purchase of bank owned life insurance (281)   -
   Proceeds from sale of repossessed assets 510
  148
      Net cash used in investing activities (71,620)
  (129,463)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
   Net increase in deposits 43,144   38,024
   Net decrease in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance (2,802)   (1,663)
   Proceeds from FHLB advances 186,550   230,500
   Repayment of FHLB advances (164,761)   (171,547)
   Stock subscription orders refunded -   (220,813)
   Dividends paid (910)   (287)
   Net proceeds from stock issuance -
  53,591
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 61,221
  (72,195)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,675)   (194,086)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 19,033

215,663
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $    14,358

$    21,577



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
June 30,

  2006
  2005
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
   Cash paid during the year for:      
      Interest $ 12,575   $ 8,504
      Income taxes 3,296   2,575
       
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
   Acquisition of real estate and other assets in settlement of loans 2   790
   Fair value adjustment to securities available for sale, net of taxes (125)   (41)
       

See accompanying notes.


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented in this quarterly report include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"). The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and are unaudited. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company's management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods included herein have been made.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005 ("2005 Form 10-K") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 9, 2005.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Changes in these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonably possible and may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, and thus actual results could differ from the amounts reported and disclosed herein. The Company considers the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, and deferred income taxes to be critical accounting estimates.

The accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate because it is highly susceptible to change from period to period requiring management to make assumptions about future losses on loans. The impact of a sudden large loss could deplete the allowance and potentially require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively affect earnings.

The most critical accounting policy associated with mortgage servicing is the methodology used to determine the fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which requires the development of a number of estimates, the most critical of which is the mortgage loan prepayment speeds assumption. The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential changes in value. This review may include an independent appraisal by an outside party of the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights.

Deferred income taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach as prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of the existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company's income tax returns.

At June 30, 2006, there were no material changes in the Company's significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates from those disclosed in the Company's 2005 Form 10-K.

Note 3 - Mutual Holding Company Reorganization

On May 18, 2004, the Board of Directors of Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa (the "Association") unanimously adopted a Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance. At the special meeting of members of the Association held on September 20, 2004, members approved the Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance and the establishment of the Home Federal Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") by more than the required majority of the total votes entitled to be cast at the special meeting.


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Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance, the Association: (i) converted to a federal stock savings bank (Stock Savings Bank) as the successor to the Association in its current mutual form; (ii) organized a Stock Holding Company as a federally-chartered corporation that owns 100% of the common stock of the Stock Savings Bank; and (iii) organized a Mutual Holding Company as a federally-chartered mutual holding company that owns at least 51% of the common stock of the Stock Holding Company for as long as the Mutual Holding Company remains in existence. The Stock Savings Bank succeeded to the business and operations of the Association in its mutual form, and the Stock Holding Company sold 40.0% of its common stock in a public stock offering that was completed on December 6, 2004.

All depositors who had membership or liquidation rights with respect to the Association as of December 6, 2004 (the effective date of the reorganization) continue to have such rights solely with respect to the Mutual Holding Company for as long as they continue to hold deposit accounts with the Bank. In addition, all persons who become depositors of the Bank subsequent to the reorganization have membership and liquidation rights with respect to the Mutual Holding Company. Borrower members of the Association at the time of the reorganization have the same membership rights in the Mutual Holding Company that they had in the Association immediately prior to the reorganization for as long as their existing borrowings remain outstanding.

On December 6, 2004, the Bank completed the mutual holding company reorganization and minority stock offering. The Company sold 6,083,500 shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value, at a price of $10.00 per share. As part of the reorganization and minority stock offering, the Company also established and capitalized the Foundation with a $1.8 million one-time contribution, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. In addition, the Company issued 8,979,246 additional shares, or 59.04% of its outstanding shares, to Home Federal MHC, a federally-chartered mutual holding company.

Note 4 - Stock-Based Compensation

On June 23, 2005, stockholders approved long-term stock-based benefit plans that enable the Company to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards to employees and directors. As of October 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share Based Payment, which requires the recognition of compensation costs relating to share based payment transactions in the financial statements. The Company has elected the modified prospective application method of reporting, which provides for no restatement of prior periods and no cumulative adjustment to equity accounts. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company elected to account for its stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value-based method of recognizing compensation costs outlined in Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and adopted the disclosure-only provisions under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.

Recognition and Retention Plan ("RRP"). The purpose of the RRP is to promote the long-term interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing restricted stock as a means for attracting and retaining directors and key employees. The maximum number of shares that may be awarded under the RRP is 298,092. Restricted stock awards vest over a five-year period and, therefore, the fair value of these awards will be accrued ratably over a five-year period as compensation expense. As of June 30, 2006, restricted stock awards of 243,456 shares of common stock were outstanding. None of the 243,456 shares outstanding have vested as of June 30, 2006. The Company has an aggregate of 54,636 restricted shares available for future issuance under the RRP.

Restricted stock activity is summarized in the following table:

 

Number of
Shares


 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value
at Date of
Grant


 

         

Outstanding at September 30, 2005

-  

 

$        -

 

Granted

255,380  

 

12.70

 

Forfeited

(11,924) 

 

12.70

 

Exercised

-  


 

-


 

Outstanding at June 30, 2006

243,456  


$12.70




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Stock Option and Incentive Plan ("SOP"). The Company implemented the SOP to promote the long-term interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing an incentive to directors and key employees who contribute to the operating success of the Company. The maximum number of stock options and stock appreciation rights that may be issued under the SOP is 745,229. The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company's stock on the date of grant. The options vest over five years and expire 10 years from the date of grant. The Company has an aggregate of 146,308 stock options available for future issuance under the SOP.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company's stock. Expected forfeiture rate is the estimated forfeiture rate based upon the circumstances of the individuals that received stock options. Expected dividends represent the Company's estimated annual dividend rate over the expected life.

 

Risk Free
Interest
Rate


 

Expected
Life (yrs)


 

Expected
Volatility


 

Expected
Forfeiture
Rate


 

Expected
Dividend
Yield


Options granted in 2005

3.98%

 

5.50

 

14.96%

 

3.03%

 

2.00%

Options granted in 2006

4.58%

 

7.50

 

15.51%

 

- %

 

2.00%

                   

Stock option activity is summarized in the following table:

 

Number of
Shares


 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value


   

Outstanding at September 30, 2005

581,278  

 

$12.20

 

$2.08

Granted

40,000  

 

12.85

 

2.86

Forfeited

(22,357) 

 

12.20

 

2.08

Exercised

-  


 

-


 

-


Outstanding at June 30, 2006

598,921  


$12.24


$2.13


Options outstanding at June 30, 2006 were as follows:

Options Outstanding


 

Options Exercisable


Range of
Exercise
Price


Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)


Number
Outstanding


 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value


Number
Exercisable


 

Weighted Average Exercise Price


 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value


$12.20

9.1

558,921

$12.20

$816,000

-

$ -     

$ -

12.85

9.7

40,000


12.85

32,000


-


-     

-


598,921


$848,000


-


$ -




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The total fair value of options granted was approximately $1.3 million. The fair value of the options granted is amortized ratably over the vesting period of the options. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006, there were no cash proceeds received from the exercise of options. The following table illustrates the effect of the change, from applying the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), on the Company's results of operations for the three months ended and nine months ended June 30, 2006.

   

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006


 

Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2006


   

      Using
    Previous
  Accounting


 

        Pro
      Forma
Adjustments


 

     As
Reported


 

       Using
     Previous
  Accounting


 

         Pro
      Forma
 Adjustments


 

     As
Reported


 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Income before income
    taxes

$2,598

$(57)

$2,541

$7,533

$(162)

$7,371

Income taxes

986


(6)


980


2,832


(15)


2,817


Net income

$1,612


$(51)


$1,561


$4,701


$ (147)


$4,554


 

Basic earnings per share

$0.11

$ -

$0.11

$0.32

$(.01)

$0.31

    Diluted earnings per
               share

0.11

-

0.11

0.32

(.01)

0.31

The Company's net income and earnings per share would have been unchanged for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2005, as no stock options had been granted by the Company at that time.

The compensation expense yet to be recognized for stock-based awards that have been awarded but not vested is as follows:

 

Stock
Options


 

Restricted
Stock


 

Total
Awards


 

(in thousands)

Remainder of 2006

$   57

 

$    155

 

$    212

2007

228

 

618

 

846

2008

228

 

618

 

846

2009

228

 

618

 

846

2010

228

 

618

 

846

2011

10


 

2


 

12


    Total

$979


$2,629


$3,608


Note 5 - Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share ("EPS") is computed using the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the Company's net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income or loss by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, which include common stock equivalent shares outstanding using the treasury stock method, unless such shares are anti-dilutive. Common stock equivalents arise from assumed conversion of outstanding stock options and from assumed vesting of shares awarded but not released under the Company's RRP plan. There were no restricted stock awards or stock options granted as of June 30, 2005. Therefore, basic and diluted EPS are the same as of June 30, 2005. ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for earnings per share purposes until they are committed to be released.


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The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,


Nine Months Ended
June 30,


2006


2005


2006


2005


(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Basic EPS:

   Income available to common
      stockholders

$1,561

$1,798

$4,554

$3,546

   Weighted-average common shares
      outstanding

14,491,205

14,735,474

14,478,701

14,725,923

   Basic earnings per share

$0.11

$0.12

$0.31

$0.24

 

Diluted EPS:

   Income available to common
      stockholders

$1,561

$1,798

$4,554

$3,546

   Weighted-average common shares
      outstanding

14,491,205

14,735,474

14,478,701

14,725,923

   Net effect of dilutive SOP awards

24,611

-

-

   Net effect of dilutive RRP awards

47,793


-


24,886


-


   Weighted-average common shares
      outstanding and common stock
      equivalents



14,563,609




14,735,474




14,503,587




14,725,923


   Diluted EPS

$0.11

$0.12

$0.31

$0.24

Note 6 - Recently Issued Accounting Standards

For the quarter ended June 30, 2006, there were no new accounting pronouncements that will have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.

Note 7 - Mortgage-Backed Securities

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale consisted of the following:

June 30, 2006


Amortized
Cost


Gross
Unrealized
Gains


Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Fair
Value


(in thousands)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$13,161


$ -


$(483)


$12,678


September 30, 2005

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$15,105


$ -


$(275)


$14,830


 

 

 

 



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The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities available for sale are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

June 30, 2006

Amortized
Cost


Fair
Value


(in thousands)

Due after five years through ten years

$     607

$     576

Due after ten years

12,554


12,102


     Total

 $13,161


 $12,678


The Company realized no gains or losses on sales of mortgage-backed securities available for sale for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity consisted of the following:

June 30, 2006


Amortized
Cost


Gross
Unrealized
Gains


Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Fair
Value


(in thousands)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$186,718

$61

$(8,063)

$178,716

Non-agency mortgage-backed securities

3,555


-


(160)


3,395


     Total

$190,273


$61


$(8,223)


$182,111


 

 

 

 

September 30, 2005


Agency mortgage-backed securities

$177,336

$323

$(2,607)

$175,052

Non-agency mortgage-backed securities

3,638


-


(77)


3,561


     Total

$180,974


$323


$(2,684)


$178,613


The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

June 30, 2006


Amortized
Cost


Fair
Value


(in thousands)

Due within one year

$          21

$          21

Due after one year through five years

1,031

1,039

Due after five years through ten years

7,345

6,971

Due after ten years

181,876


174,080


     Total

$190,273


$182,111




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The fair value of temporarily impaired securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed as of June 30, 2006 are as follows:

Less than 12 months


12 months or longer


Total


Fair Value


Unrealized
Losses


Fair Value


Unrealized
Losses


Fair Value


Unrealized Losses


(in thousands)

Mortgage-backed

  securities, available

       for sale

$    6,017

$   (256)

$   6,661

$   (227)

$   12,678

$   (483)

Mortgage-backed

  securities, held to

       maturity

121,125


(4,862)


54,472


(3,361)


175,597


(8,223)


           Total

$127,142


$(5,118)


$61,133


$(3,588)


$188,275


$(8,706)


Management has evaluated these securities and has determined that the decline in the value is temporary and not related to any company or industry specific event. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the securities for a reasonable period of time for a forecasted recovery of the amortized cost.

As of June 30, 2006, the Bank had pledged mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $109.1 million and a fair value of $103.2 million as collateral for advances at the FHLB. The Company has also pledged a mortgage-backed security with an amortized cost of $3.1 million and a fair value of $2.9 million as collateral for a $1.5 million revolving line of credit from the Bank. As of June 30, 2006, there was no balance owed on the line of credit.


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Note 8 - Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are summarized as follows:

June 30, 2006


September 30, 2005


Balance


Percent
of Total


Balance


Percent
of Total


(dollars in thousands)

Real Estate Loans

      One-to four-family residential

$295,453

59.28% 

$252,126

58.00% 

      Multi-family residential

7,093

1.42    

5,454

1.25    

      Commercial

 130,120


26.11    


116,432


26.78    


           Total real estate loans

432,666


86.81    


374,012


86.03    


 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction Loans

      One-to four-family residential

18,793

3.77    

14,421

3.32    

      Multi-family residential

-

-     

1,427

0.33    

      Commercial and land development

6,538


1.31    


7,470


1.72    


           Total real estate construction loans

25,331


5.08    


23,318


5.37    


 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

      Home equity

32,478

6.52    

28,558

6.57    

      Automobile and RV

3,579

0.72    

4,576

1.05    

      Other consumer

1,453


0.29    


1,530


0.35    


           Total consumer loans

37,510


7.53    


34,664


7.97    


 

 

 

 

Commercial/Business loans

2,910


0.58    


2,759


0.63    


498,417

100.00% 


434,753

100.00% 


Less:

      Deferred loan fees

1,241

927

      Allowance for loan losses

3,160


2,882


      Loans receivable, net

$494,016


$430,944


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

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as "believes," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  • statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
  • statements regarding our business plan, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
  • statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
  • estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of, among others, the following factors:

  • general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;
  • changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of
    financial instruments;
  • increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;
  • changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
  • legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;


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  • adverse changes in the securities markets; and
  • changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Overview

The Company was organized as a federally-chartered stock corporation at the direction of the Association in connection with its mutual holding company reorganization. The reorganization was completed on December 6, 2004. In connection with the reorganization, the Association converted to a federally-chartered stock savings bank and changed its corporate title to "Home Federal Bank." In the reorganization, the Company sold 40.00% of its outstanding shares of common stock (6,083,500 shares) to the public and issued 59.04% of its outstanding shares of common stock (8,979,246 shares) to Home Federal MHC, the mutual holding company parent of the Company. In connection with the reorganization, the Company also established and capitalized the Foundation with a $1.8 million one-time contribution, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "HOME" and is included in the America's Community Bankers NASDAQ Index.

The Bank was founded in 1920 as a building and loan association and reorganized as a federal mutual savings and loan association in 1936. The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses within our market area. The Bank's primary business is attracting deposits from the general public and using these funds to originate loans. We emphasize the origination of loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, residential real estate, residential development and construction, and commercial real estate. To a lesser extent, we originate other types of real estate loans, commercial business loans and consumer loans.

The Bank serves the Treasure Valley region of southwestern Idaho, that includes Ada, Canyon, Elmore and Gem Counties, through our 14 full-service banking offices and two loan centers. Nearly 40% of the state's population lives and works in the four counties served by Home Federal Bank. Ada County has the largest population and includes the city of Boise, the state capitol. Home Federal Bank maintains its largest branch presence in Ada County with eight locations, followed by Canyon County with four branches, including the Company's corporate headquarters in Nampa. The two remaining branches are located in Elmore and Gem Counties.

The local economy is primarily urban with the city of Boise being the most populous of the markets that we serve, followed by Nampa, the state's second largest city. The regional economy is well diversified with government, healthcare, manufacturing, high technology, call centers and construction providing sources of employment. In addition, agriculture and related industries continue to be key components of the economy in southwestern Idaho. Generally, sources of employment are concentrated in Ada and Canyon Counties and include the headquarters of Micron Technology, Washington Group International, J.R. Simplot Company and Boise Cascade, LLC. Other major employers include Hewlett-Packard, two regional medical centers and Idaho state government agencies. The city of Boise is also home to Boise State University, the state's largest and fastest growing university.


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Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes that the accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate because it is highly susceptible to change from period to period. This requires management to make assumptions about future losses on loans as the impact of a sudden large loss could deplete the allowance and potentially require increased provisions to replenish it, which would negatively affect earnings.

Our methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of specific allocations on significant individual credits and a general allowance amount, including a range of losses. The specific allowance component is determined when management believes that the collectibility of a specific large loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance component relates to assets with no well-defined deficiency or weakness and takes into consideration loss that is inherent within the portfolio but has not been realized. The general allowance is determined by applying a historical loss percentage to various types of loans with similar characteristics and classified loans that are not analyzed specifically. Due to the imprecision in calculating inherent and potential losses, a range is added to the general reserve to provide an allowance for loan losses that is adequate to cover losses that may arise as a result of changing economic conditions and other factors that may alter the Bank's historical loss experience.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. Mortgage servicing rights represent the present value of the future loan servicing fees from the right to service loans for others. The most critical accounting policy associated with mortgage servicing is the methodology used to determine the fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which requires the development of a number of estimates, the most critical of which is the mortgage loan prepayment speeds assumption. The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential changes in value. This review may include an independent appraisal by an outside party of the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights.

Deferred Income Taxes. Deferred income taxes are reported for temporary differences between items of income or expense reported in the financial statements and those reported for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach as prescribed in SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company's income tax returns. The deferred tax provision for the year is equal to the net change in the net deferred tax asset from the beginning to the end of the year, less amounts applicable to the change in value related to investments available for sale. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. The primary differences between financial statement income and taxable income result from depreciation expense, mortgage servicing rights, loan loss reserves and dividends received from the FHLB. Deferred income taxes do not include a liability for pre-1988 bad debt deductions allowed to thrift institutions that may be recaptured if the institution fails to qualify as a thrift for income tax purposes in the future.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005

General. Total assets increased $67.1 million, or 9.7%, to $756.7 million at June 30, 2006 from $689.6 million at September 30, 2005. Loans receivable, net, increased $63.1 million, or 14.6%, to $494.0 million and was the primary reason for the asset growth during the nine-month period. The demand for loans was funded with increased deposits of $43.1 million and FHLB advances of $21.8 million.


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Assets. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006 total assets increased $67.1 million. The increases and decreases were primarily concentrated in the following asset categories:

     

Increase (decrease)


 

Balance at
June 30,
2006


 

Balance at
September 30,
2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities,
    available for sale

$ 12,678

 

$ 14,830

 

$(2,152) 

 

(14.5)% 

Mortgage-backed securities,
    held to maturity

190,273

 

180,974

 

9,299  

 

5.1      

Loans receivable, net of
    allowance for loan losses

494,016

 

430,944

 

63,072  

 

14.6      

Property and equipment, net

13,118

 

11,995

 

1,123  

 

9.4      

Mortgage-backed securities increased $7.1 million to $203.0 million at June 30, 2006, from $195.8 million at September 30, 2005. For the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Company purchased $30.3 million of mortgage-backed securities that consisted primarily of hybrid adjustable and fixed rate securities with terms of 15 years or less. Normal repayments of principal totaled $23.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. The Company purchases mortgage-backed securities to manage interest rate sensitivity and to supplement loan originations during periods when the Company is not able to originate the desired type or volume of portfolio loans.

Loans receivable, net, increased $63.1 million to $494.0 million at June 30, 2006, from $430.9 million at September 30, 2005. Single-family residential loans and commercial real estate loans increased $47.7 million and $12.8 million, respectively, during the nine months ended June 30, 2006. During the period, the Company purchased $38.8 million of hybrid adjustable, one-to four-family mortgage loans located primarily in the Northwestern United States. Purchased mortgage loans allow the Company to increase interest-earning assets, manage interest rate risk, and geographically diversify our mortgage loan portfolio at a relatively low overhead cost. As of June 30, 2006, over 90% of the Company's loan portfolio is secured by real estate, either as primary or secondary collateral.

Property and equipment, net, increased $1.1 million to $13.1 million at June 30, 2006, from $12.0 million at September 30, 2005. The majority of the increase in property and equipment is for software and hardware related to the conversion of the Company's core processing system during the quarter ended December 31, 2005.

Deposits. Deposits increased $43.1 million, or 10.9%, to $439.5 million at June 30, 2006, from $396.3 million at September 30, 2005. Certificates of deposit accounted for the majority of the increase in total deposits during the period with certificates of 12 to 23 month terms having the largest increase in balances. The following table details the changes in deposit accounts:

     

Increase (decrease)


 

Balance at
June 30,
2006


 

Balance at
September 30,
2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

               

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$  48,798

 

$  46,311

 

$ 2,487  

 

5.4% 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

132,652

 

127,330

 

5,322  

 

4.2    

Savings deposits

24,398

 

25,219

 

(821) 

 

(3.3)   

Certificates of deposit

233,622


 

197,465


 

36,157  


 

18.3    


Total deposit accounts

$439,470


 

$396,325


 

$43,145  


 

10.9% 


Borrowings. Advances from the FHLB increased $21.8 million, or 12.4%, to $197.7 million at June 30, 2006, from $175.9 million at September 30, 2005. The Company uses advances from the FHLB as an alternative funding source to deposits in order to manage funding costs, reduce interest rate risk, and to leverage the balance sheet.

Equity. Stockholders' equity increased $4.6 million, or 4.6%, to $106.0 million at June 30, 2006, from $101.4 million at September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily a result of the $4.6 million in net income and the allocation of ESOP shares and equity compensation totaling $1.1 million, offset by $910,000 in cash dividends paid


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to stockholders. On June 15, 2006, the Company paid $0.055 per share in cash dividends to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2006, excluding shares held by Home Federal MHC.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005

General. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $1.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2005.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $179,000, or 3.2%, to $5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, from $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to an increase in average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities of $96.1 million and $82.4 million, respectively, which offset the compression of the Company's net interest margin.

The Company's net interest margin decreased 39 basis points to 3.25% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from 3.64% for the same quarter last year. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 65 basis points to 3.15% for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to 2.50% for the third quarter of the prior year. The decline in the net interest margin reflects the relatively flat yield curve that currently exists, as the cost of shorter-term deposits and borrowed funds increased more rapidly than the yield on longer-term assets. Although the Company believes the repricing of existing and new loans will help counter the trend in net interest margin, pressure will likely continue in the near term as a result of the flat yield curve environment.

Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 increased $1.6 million, or 18.7%, to $10.4 million, from $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase during the quarter was primarily attributable to the $96.1 million, or 15.6%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets to 5.82% from 5.66% during the three months ended June 30, 2005 as a result of the general increase in interest rates.

The following table compares detailed average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest and dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

Increase/
(Decrease) in
Interest and
Dividend
Income from
2005


 

Average Balance


 

Yield


 

Average Balance


 

Yield


 

 

(dollars in thousands)

                   

Loans receivable, net

$490,671

 

6.39% 

 

$429,082

 

6.19% 

 

$1,200

Loans held for sale

3,724

 

6.26    

 

1,972

 

5.58    

 

30

Investment securities, available for
     sale, including interest-bearing
     deposits in other banks

3,658

 

4.70    

 

1,501

 

2.93    

 

32

Mortgage-backed securities

206,257

 

4.75    

 

176,371

 

4.70    

 

377

FHLB stock

9,591


 

-    


 

8,846


 

-    


 

-


Total interest-earning assets

$713,901


 

5.82% 


 

$617,772


 

5.66% 


 

$1,639


On May 18, 2005, the FHLB indefinitely suspended dividends on all classes of its stock as part of its recapitalization plans. The suspension of FHLB dividends has not had a significant effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.5 million, or 46.6%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities increased $82.4 million, or 16.4%, to $583.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $501.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily a result of growth in certificates of deposits and additional advances from the FHLB. As a result of general market rate increases following Federal Reserve rate increases during the past several quarters, the average cost of funds for total interest-


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bearing liabilities increased 65 basis points to 3.15% for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 2.50% for the three months ended June 30, 2005.

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

Increase/
(Decrease) in
Interest
Expense from
2005


 

Average
Balance


 

Cost


 

Average
Balance


 

Cost


 

 

(dollars in thousands)

                   

Savings deposits

$   25,015

 

0.20% 

 

$   26,167

 

0.20% 

 

 $     (1) 

Interest-bearing demand
   deposits

99,836

 

0.54    

 

97,872

 

0.29    

 

64  

Money market deposits

31,975

 

1.86    

 

33,577

 

1.13    

 

54  

Certificates of deposit

228,781

 

3.84    

 

183,443

 

3.10    

 

774  

FHLB advances

198,010


 

4.24    


 

160,175


 

3.82    


 

569  


Total interest-bearing liabilities

$583,617


 

3.15% 


 

$501,234


 

2.50% 


 

$1,460


                   

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company's Asset Liability Committee (the "Committee") assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The quarterly assessment may include several factors, including changes in size and composition of the loan portfolio, delinquency rates, charge-off rates, the changing risk profile of the loan portfolio, as well as local economic conditions including unemployment rates, bankruptcies and vacancy rates of business and residential properties. The Committee's methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of specific allocations on significant individual credits and a general allowance amount, including a range of losses. The specific allowance component is determined when management believes that the collectibility of a specific larger balance loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance component relates to groups of homogeneous loans with no well-defined deficiency or weakness and takes into consideration loss that is inherent within the portfolio but has not been realized. The general allowance is determined by applying a historical loss percentage to various types of loans with similar characteristics and classified loans that are not analyzed specifically. Due to the imprecision in calculating inherent and potential losses, a range is added to the general reserve to provide an allowance for loan losses that is adequate to cover losses that may arise as a result of changing economic conditions and other factors that may alter the bank's historical loss experience.

A provision for loan losses of $175,000 was established by management in connection with its analysis of the loan portfolio for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, compared to a provision for loan losses of $161,000 established for the same quarter of 2005. The $14,000, or 8.7%, increase in the provision reflects the increase in loans receivable, partially offset by the Company's current credit quality, reduction of classified assets, nonperforming loans and net charge-offs. The following table details selected activity associated with the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:


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At or For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

(dollars in thousands)

Provision for loan losses

$ 175

 

$ 161

Net charge-offs

1

 

85

Allowance for loan losses

3,160

 

2,903

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross
    loans receivable and loans held for sale at the end
    of the period

0.63%

 

0.66%

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of
    nonperforming loans at the end of the period

10,533.33%

 

646.55%

Nonperforming loans

$30

 

$449

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a
    percentage of loans receivable and loans held for
    sale at the end of the period

0.006%

 

0.10%

Loans receivable, net

$494,016

 

$433,892

Despite an increase in bankruptcy filings prior to the October 17, 2005 effective date of the new bankruptcy laws, the Company has not experienced a significant increase in loan losses as a result of charge-offs related to these additional filings. Management considers the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2006 to be adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on the assessment of the above-mentioned factors affecting the loan portfolio.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $361,000, or 13.4%, to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to a $246,000, or 11.5%, increase in service charges and fees and a $201,000 write-up of the value of the mortgage servicing rights. This compares to a $200,000 write-down of the value of the mortgage servicing rights for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. In addition, other noninterest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 included a $456,000 gain from life insurance proceeds. The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest income:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,


 

Increase (decrease)


 

2006


 

2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

               

Service fees and charges

$2,392

 

$2,146

 

$ 246

 

11.5% 

Gain on sale of loans

288

 

62

 

226

 

364.5    

Increase in cash surrender value
    of bank owned life insurance

95

 

91

 

4

 

4.4    

Loan servicing fees

151

 

166

 

(15)

 

(9.0)   

Mortgage servicing rights, net

113

 

(245)

 

358

 

146.1    

Other

14


 

472


 

(458)


 

(97.0)   


Total noninterest income

$3,053


 

$2,692


 

$ 361


 

13.4% 


The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential increases or declines in value. For the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company determined the value of the mortgage servicing rights increased $201,000. In addition, amortization of the servicing rights exceeded the servicing rights capitalized as the majority of loans were sold with the servicing rights released, resulting in a net gain of $113,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The mortgage servicing right was 1.18% of mortgage loans serviced for others at June 30, 2006, compared to 1.10% at June 30, 2005. Mortgage servicing rights is an accounting estimate of the present value of the future servicing fees from the right to service mortgage loans for others. This estimate is affected by prepayment speeds of the underlying mortgages and interest rates. In general, during periods of rising interest rates, mortgage loans prepay slower and the value of the mortgage-servicing asset increases.


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Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $585,000, or 10.5%, to $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest expense:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,


 

Increase (decrease)


 

2006


 

2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

               

Compensation and benefits

$3,852

 

$3,195

 

$ 657  

 

20.6% 

Occupancy and equipment

651

 

690

 

(39) 

 

(5.7)   

Data processing

503

 

427

 

76  

 

17.8    

Advertising

269

 

239

 

30  

 

12.6    

Other

856


 

995


 

(139) 


 

(14.0)   


Total noninterest expense

$6,131


 

$5,546


 

$ 585  


 

10.5%


Compensation and benefits increased $657,000, or 20.6%, to $3.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 from $3.2 million for the same quarter a year ago. The majority of the increase is attributable to the establishment of the equity compensation plans during various times of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, annual merit increases, and an increase in employee commissions and incentive plans. The equity compensation plans include the Company's ESOP, RRP and SOP. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein for further information. As of June 30, 2006, the Company employed 240 full-time equivalent employees, compared to 239 at June 30, 2005. The 17.8% increase in data processing was primarily attributable to the outsourcing of the Company's check processing function as part of the conversion of its core processing system in November 2005. The outsourcing costs were offset by a corresponding reduction in compensation, equipment expense and other costs. Other operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 included a $206,000 accrued death benefit in connection with the death of a former bank officer pursuant to a nonqualified retirement plan.

The efficiency ratio, which is the percentage of noninterest expense to net interest income plus noninterest income, was 69.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 66.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2005. By definition, a lower efficiency ratio would be an indication that the Company is more efficiently utilizing resources to generate net interest income and other fee income.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $178,000, or 22.2%, to $980,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $802,000 for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The Company's combined federal and state effective income tax rate for the current quarter was 38.6% compared to 30.8% for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, the effective tax rate was lower primarily as a result of the receipt of life insurance proceeds that are not subject to income taxes.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005

General. Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $4.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Results for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 included the $386,000 pre-tax gain on the sale of a former branch and a $1.8 million pre-tax expense for establishing the Foundation. Excluding the gain on the sale of the branch and the expense for establishing the Foundation, the Company had net income of $4.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2005.


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The following table reconciles the Company's actual net income to pro forma net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, exclusive of the sale of the branch and the contribution to the Foundation, as adjusted for federal and state taxes:

Nine Months Ended June 30,


2006


2005


(in thousands, except per share data)

Pro forma disclosure

    Net income, as reported

$4,554

$3,546  

    Gain on sale of branch

-

(386) 

    Contribution to Foundation

-

1,825  

    Federal and state income tax effect

-


(561) 


    Pro forma net income

$4,554


$4,424  


Earnings per share

    Diluted as reported

$0.31

$0.24  

    Pro forma diluted

$0.31

$0.30  

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.3 million, or 8.2%, to $17.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $16.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Average total interest-earning assets increased $85.8 million, or 14.4% to $680.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $595.1 million for the same period last year. Average total interest-bearing liabilities increased $59.6 million, or 12.0% to $554.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $494.6 million for the same period last year.

The Company's net interest margin decreased 20 basis points to 3.41% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from 3.61% for the same period last year. The cost of deposits was 2.23% for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 compared to 1.72% for the first nine months of the prior year. For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, the Company revised its estimate of accrued interest on an escalator certificate of deposit product, resulting in a $310,000 reduction in interest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. Excluding the revision, the net interest margin and cost of deposits for the first nine months were 3.35% and 2.34%, respectively. The decline in the net interest margin to 3.41% reflects the relatively flat yield curve that currently exists, as the cost of shorter-term deposits and borrowed funds increased more rapidly than the yield on longer-term assets. Although the Company believes the repricing of existing and new loans will help counter the trend in net interest margin, pressure will likely continue in the near term as a result of the flat yield curve environment.

Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 increased $4.5 million, or 18.0%, to $29.3 million, from $24.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to the $85.8 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets to 5.73% as a result of the general increase in interest rates.


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The following table compares detailed average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest and dividend income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

Nine Months Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

Increase/
(Decrease) in
Interest and
Dividend
Income from
2005


 

Average Balance


 

Yield


 

Average Balance


 

Yield


 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Loans receivable, net

$461,185

 

6.30% 

 

$413,972

 

6.11% 

 

$2,817  

Loans held for sale

3,809

 

6.21    

 

1,960

 

5.75    

 

92  

Investment securities, available for
    sale, including interest-bearing
    deposits in other banks

3,617

 

4.20    

 

18,312

 

1.97    

 

(157) 

Mortgage-backed securities

202,692

 

4.75    

 

152,748

 

4.78    

 

1,741  

FHLB stock

9,591


 

-    


 

8,105


 

0.49    


 

(30) 


Total interest-earning assets

$680,894


 

5.73%


 

$595,097


 

5.56%


 

$4,463  


On May 18, 2005, the FHLB indefinitely suspended dividends on all classes of its stock as part of its recapitalization plans. The suspension of FHLB dividends has not had a significant effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $3.2 million, or 36.1%, to $11.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $8.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities increased $59.6 million, or 12.0%, to $554.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $494.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily a result of growth in certificates of deposit and additional advances from the FHLB. As a result of general market rate increases following Federal Reserve rate increases during the past several quarters, the average cost of funds for total interest-bearing liabilities increased 51 basis points to 2.86% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 2.35% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005.

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

Nine Months Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

Increase/
(Decrease) in
Interest
Expense from
2005


 

Average
Balance


 

Cost


 

Average
Balance


 

Cost


 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Savings deposits

$  25,285

 

0.20% 

 

$   25,686

 

0.20% 

 

$        -

Interest-bearing demand deposits

98,405

 

0.44    

 

108,531

 

0.27    

 

107

Money market deposits

31,759

 

1.55    

 

37,297

 

1.05    

 

76

Certificates of deposit

214,558

 

3.39    

 

175,859

 

2.99    

 

1,512

FHLB advances

184,209


 

4.12    


 

147,276


 

3.84    


 

1,456


Total interest-bearing liabilities

$554,216


 

2.86%


 

$494,649


 

2.35%


 

$3,151


Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $320,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $456,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The $136,000, or 29.8% decrease in the provision reflects the Company's current credit quality and reduction of classified assets, nonperforming loans and net charge-offs. Management considers the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2006 to be adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The following table details selected activity associated with the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:


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At or For the Nine Months
Ended June 30,


 

2006


 

2005


 

(dollars in thousands)

Provision for loan losses

$ 320    

 

$ 456    

Net charge-offs

43    

 

190    

Allowance for loan losses

3,160    

 

2,903    

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross  
    loans receivable and loans held for sale at the end
    of the period

0.63% 

 

0.66% 

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of
    nonperforming loans at the end of the period

10,533.33% 

 

646.55% 

Nonperforming loans

$30    

 

$449    

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a
    percentage of loans receivable and loans held for
    sale at the end of the period

0.006% 

 

0.10% 

Loans receivable, net

$494,016    

 

$433,892    

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $793,000, or 10.5%, to $8.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $7.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in noninterest income is primarily attributable to a $836,000 increase in service charges as a result of enhancements to the retail checking program related to the core processing conversion that took place in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Gains on sale of loans also increased $592,000 to $794,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $202,000 for the comparable period in 2005 as loans sold to investors increased to $58.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $37.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The Company also recaptured $201,000 of prior write-downs of the mortgage servicing rights for the current quarter compared to a $200,000 write-down for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Other noninterest income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 included a $386,000 gain on the sale of a former branch and a $456,000 gain from life insurance proceeds.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest income:

 

Nine Months Ended
June 30,


 

Increase (decrease)


 

2006


 

2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

               

Service fees and charges

$6,893  

 

$6,057  

 

$ 836  

 

13.8% 

Gain on sale of loans

794  

 

202  

 

592  

 

293.1    

Increase in cash surrender value
    of bank owned life insurance

285  

 

253  

 

32  

 

12.6    

Loan servicing fees

470  

 

506  

 

(36) 

 

(7.1)   

Mortgage servicing rights, net

(47) 

 

(399) 

 

352  

 

88.2    

Other

(52) 


 

931  


 

(983) 


 

(105.6)   


Total noninterest income

$8,343  


 

$7,550  


 

$ 793  


 

10.5% 




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Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $266,000, or 1.5%, to $18.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $17.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest expense:

 

Nine Months Ended
June 30,


 

Increase (decrease)


 

2006


 

2005


 

Amount


 

Percent


 

(dollars in thousands)

               

Compensation and benefits

$11,428

 

$ 9,344

 

$ 2,084  

 

22.3% 

Occupancy and equipment

2,073

 

2,091

 

(18) 

 

(0.9)   

Data processing

1,364

 

1,246

 

118  

 

9.5    

Advertising

740

 

889

 

(149) 

 

(16.8)   

Contribution to Foundation

-

 

1,825

 

(1,825) 

 

(100.0)   

Other

2,457


 

2,401


 

56  


 

2.3    


Total noninterest expense

$18,062


 

$17,796


 

$ 266  


 

1.5% 


For the nine months ended June 30, 2005, the Company established the Foundation by contributing $1.8 million, consisting of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. The Foundation was formed for the purpose of supporting charitable organizations and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Company's market area.

Excluding the contribution to the Foundation, noninterest expense increased $2.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. Compensation and benefits accounted for $2.1 million of the increase to $11.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $9.3 million for the same period a year ago. The majority of the increase in compensation and benefits is attributable to the establishment of the equity compensation plans during various times during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, annual merit increases, and increases in employee commissions and incentive plans. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein for further information.

The efficiency ratio, which is the percentage of noninterest expense to net interest income plus noninterest income, was 70.1% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 75.3% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Excluding the non-recurring contribution to the Foundation and the gain on the sale of a former branch, the efficiency ratio was 68.7% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $967,000, or 52.3%, to $2.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 from $1.8 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $7.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $5.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The Company's combined federal and state effective income tax rate for the current period was 38.2% compared to 34.3% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the nine months ended June 30, 2005, the effective tax rate was lower primarily as a result of the receipt of life insurance proceeds that are not subject to income taxes.

Liquidity, Commitments and Capital Resources

Liquidity. The Company actively analyzes and manages the Bank's liquidity with the objectives of maintaining an adequate level of liquidity and to ensure the availability of sufficient cash flows to support loan growth, fund deposit withdrawals, fund operations and satisfy other financial commitments. See the "Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows" contained in Item 1 - Financial Statements, included herein.

The primary sources of funds are customer deposits, loan repayments, loan sales, maturing investment securities, and advances from the FHLB. These sources of funds, together with retained earnings and equity, are used to make loans, acquire investment securities and other assets, and fund continuing operations. While maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by the level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Management believes that our current liquidity position and our forecasted operating results are sufficient to fund all of our existing commitments.


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At June 30, 2006, the Bank maintained a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 40% of total assets to the extent the Bank provides qualifying collateral and holds sufficient FHLB stock. At June 30, 2006, the Bank was in compliance with the collateral requirements and $97.0 million of the line of credit was available. In addition, the Company holds readily saleable loans and mortgage-backed securities available for sale for liquidity purposes.

At June 30, 2006, certificates of deposits amounted to $233.6 million, or 53.2% of total deposits, including $152.8 million that are scheduled to mature by June 30, 2007. Historically, we have been able to retain a significant amount of our deposits as they mature. Management believes the Company has adequate resources to fund all loan commitments through deposits, advances from the FHLB, loan repayments, maturing investment securities, and the sale of mortgage loans in the secondary markets.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments generally include commitments to originate mortgage, commercial and consumer loans, and involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. Our maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Since some commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Collateral is not required to support commitments.

Undisbursed balances of loans closed include funds not disbursed but committed for construction projects. Unused lines of credit include funds not disbursed, but committed to, home equity, commercial and consumer lines of credit. Commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

The following is a summary of commitments and contingent liabilities with off-balance sheet risks as of June 30, 2006:

Contract or
Notional Amount


(in thousands)

Commitments to originate loans:

 

    Fixed rate

$10,000

    Adjustable rate

12,163

Undisbursed balance of loans closed

22,867

Unused lines of credit

31,564

Commercial letters of credit

22


        Total

$76,616


Capital. Consistent with our objective to operate a sound and profitable financial institution, the Company has maintained and will continue to focus on maintaining a "well capitalized" rating from regulatory authorities. In addition, the Company is subject to certain capital requirements set by our regulatory agencies. At June 30, 2006, the Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Total equity of the Company was $106.0 million at June 30, 2006, or 14.0% of total assets on that date.

The Bank's regulatory capital ratios at June 30, 2006 were as follows: Tier 1 capital of 11.6%; Tier 1 risk-based capital of 18.6%; and total risk-based capital of 19.3%. The regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized are 5%, 6%, and 10%, respectively.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our Board of Directors has established an asset and liability management policy to guide management in maximizing net interest spread by managing the differences in terms between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities while maintaining acceptable levels of liquidity, capital adequacy, interest rate sensitivity, credit risk and profitability. The Asset Liability Management Committee, consisting of certain members of senior management, communicate, coordinate and manage our asset/liability positions consistent with our business plan and Board-approved policies, as well as to price savings and lending products, and to develop new products.


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One of our primary financial objectives is to generate ongoing profitability. The Company's profitability depends primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income it receives on its loan and investment portfolio and its cost of funds, which consists of interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The rates we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Our loans generally have longer maturities than our deposits. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are affected by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. We measure our interest rate sensitivity on a monthly basis using an internal model.

Management employs various strategies to manage our interest rate sensitivity including: (1) selling long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans in the secondary market to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other financial institutions; (2) borrowing intermediate to long-term funds at fixed rates from the FHLB; (3) originating consumer loans at shorter maturities or at variable rates; (4) originating adjustable rate mortgage loans; (5) appropriately modifying loan and deposit pricing to capitalize on the then current market opportunities; and (6) increasing lower cost core deposits, such as savings and checking accounts. At June 30, 2006, the Company had no off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments, and the Bank did not maintain a trading account for any class of financial instruments or engage in hedging activities or purchase high risk derivative instruments. Furthermore, the Company is not subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosures contained in the Company's 2005 Form 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the Company's management team as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of June 30, 2006 the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act 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.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2006, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. A number of internal control procedures were, however, modified during the quarter in conjunction with the Bank's internal control testing and conversion to a new core processing system. The Company also continued to implement suggestions from its internal auditor and independent auditors on ways to strengthen existing controls.

The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While the Company believes 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 error 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 error or mistake. 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


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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 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 due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is engaged in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which are currently considered to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

On April 19, 2006, the State of Idaho Department of Finance issued a cease and desist order to a former investment representative of the Company with respect to sales of unregistered securities in 2005. The Company is aware of approximately $193,000 of unauthorized sales outstanding and is cooperating fully with the Department of Finance. At this time, the outcome of the action cannot be predicted and its financial impact, if any, cannot be assessed.

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

Not applicable.

Stock Repurchases. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its outstanding common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2006. In addition, the Company has no publicly announced plans to repurchase any shares of its common stock.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.


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Item 6. Exhibits

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (1)

3.2

 

Bylaws of the Registrant (1)

10.1

 

Form of Employment Agreement for President and Chief Executive Officer with Home Federal Bank (1)

10.2

 

Form of Employment Agreement for President and Chief Executive Officer with Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (1)

10.3

 

Form of Severance Agreement for Executive Officers (1)

10.4

 

Form of Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa Employee Severance Compensation Plan (1)

10.5

 

Form of Director Indexed Retirement Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with each of its Directors (1)

10.6

 

Form of Director Deferred Incentive Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with each of its Directors (1)

10.7

 

Form of Split Dollar Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, N. Charles Hedemark, Fred H. Helpenstell, M.D., Richard J. Schrandt, James R. Stamey and Robert A. Tinstman (1)

10.8

 

Form of Executive Deferred Incentive Agreement, and amendment thereto, entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Roger D. Eisenbarth, Lynn A. Sander and Karen Wardwell (1)

10.9

 

Form of Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Roger D. Eisenbarth, Lynn A. Sander and Karen Wardwell (1)

10.10

 

2005 Stock Option and Incentive Plan approved by stockholders on June 23, 2005 and Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement and Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (2)

10.11

 

2005 Recognition and Retention Plan approved by stockholders on June 23, 2005 and Form of Award Agreement (2)

10.12

Form of new Director Retirement Plan entered into by Home Federal Bank with each of its Directors (3)

14    

Code of Ethics (4)

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 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

         ______
            (1)     Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-35817).
            (2)     Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-127858).

            (3)     Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 21, 2005.
            (4)     Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30,
                      2004.

 


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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.

 

                                                                                            Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.

 

Date: August 7, 2006                                                      /s/ Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                           Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                           Chairman, President and
                                                                                           Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                           (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: August 7, 2006                                                     /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                          Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                          Senior Vice President and
                                                                                          Chief Financial Officer
                                                                                          (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX

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 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 


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EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Daniel L. Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.;
   
2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

   
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:
     
(a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
     
(b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
(c)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fiscal fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     

(a)

  All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data information; and
     

(b)

  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting

 

Date: August 7, 2006                                                                            /s/ Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                                                Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                                                Chairman, President and
                                                                                                                Chief Executive Officer


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EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Chief Financial Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.;
   
2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

   
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:
     
(a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
     
(b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
(c)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fiscal fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
   
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     

(a)

  All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data information; and
     

(b)

  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting

 

Date: August 7, 2006                                                                                        /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                                                             Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                                                             Senior Vice President and
                                                                                                                             Chief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT 32

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and in connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, that:

1.

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2.

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Daniel L. Stevens                                                                       /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
Daniel L. Stevens                                                                            Robert A. Schoelkoph
Chairman, President and                                                                Senior Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer                                                                  Chief Financial Officer

 

Dated: August 7, 2006


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