form10q-108615_mgyr.htm


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

FORM 10-Q

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

Commission File Number              000-51726

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 
Delaware
 
20-4154978
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
         
 
400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey
 
08901
 
 
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
 
(Zip Code)
 

 
(732) 342-7600
 
 
(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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     þ     No    o

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

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

Large accelerated filer
 
o
 
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
 
o
 
Smaller reporting company
þ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

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

Class
 
Outstanding at May 1, 2010
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
 
5,783,131
 


 
 

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

Table of Contents


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
     
Page Number
       
Item 1.
 
1
Item 2.
   21
Item 3.
 
32
Item 4T.
 
32
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
       
Item 1.
 
33
Item 1a.
 
33
Item 2.
 
33
Item 3.
 
33
Item 4.
 
33
Item 5.
 
33
Item 6.
 
33
       
 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 
             
             
   
March 31,
2010
   
September 30,
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 2,672     $ 3,529  
Interest earning deposits with banks
    3,622       4,392  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    6,294       7,921  
                 
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value
    14,710       18,083  
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $51,526 and $55,997 at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively)
    51,566       55,951  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
    3,131       3,178  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,811 and $5,807 at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively
    426,667       438,997  
Bank owned life insurance
    11,220       10,996  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,051       2,207  
Premises and equipment, net
    20,163       20,622  
Other real estate owned
    10,103       5,562  
Other assets
    4,944       1,690  
                 
Total assets
  $ 550,849     $ 565,207  
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits
  $ 435,198     $ 448,517  
Escrowed funds
    1,231       1,246  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
    54,090       55,127  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    15,000       15,000  
Accrued interest payable
    527       675  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    4,541       4,615  
                 
Total liabilities
    510,587       525,180  
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized; 5,923,742 issued; 5,783,131 and 5,767,434 outstanding at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively, at cost
    59       59  
Additional paid-in capital
    26,224       26,329  
Treasury stock: 140,611 and 156,308 shares at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively, at cost
    (1,704 )     (1,897 )
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares
    (1,402 )     (1,454 )
Retained earnings
    17,658       17,323  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (573 )     (333 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    40,262       40,027  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 550,849     $ 565,207  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
   
For the Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest and dividend income
                       
Loans, including fees
  $ 5,788     $ 5,740     $ 11,588     $ 11,538  
Investment securities
                               
Taxable
    632       802       1,327       1,636  
Tax-exempt
    1       12       3       44  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock
    46       22       91       6  
                                 
Total interest and dividend income
    6,467       6,576       13,009       13,224  
                                 
Interest expense
                               
Deposits
    1,667       2,359       3,484       4,798  
Borrowings
    698       781       1,415       1,594  
                                 
Total interest expense
    2,365       3,140       4,899       6,392  
                                 
Net interest and dividend income
    4,102       3,436       8,110       6,832  
 
                               
Provision for loan losses
    750       411       1,150       4,413  
                                 
Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses
    3,352       3,025       6,960       2,419  
                                 
Other income
                               
Service charges
    259       196       501       402  
Other operating income
    130       122       248       232  
Gains on sales of loans
    39       14       115       14  
Gains on sales of investment securities
    270       772       349       772  
Gains on the sales of other real estate owned
    97       -       97       -  
                                 
Total other income
    795       1,104       1,310       1,420  
                                 
Other expenses
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    1,897       2,080       4,617       4,108  
Occupancy expenses
    631       634       1,253       1,280  
Advertising
    47       62       89       132  
Professional fees
    341       186       568       353  
Service fees
    144       141       289       286  
FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    284       165       551       244  
Other expenses
    522       427       924       843  
                                 
Total other expenses
    3,866       3,695       8,291       7,246  
                                 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)
    281       434       (21 )     (3,407 )
                                 
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2       25       (321 )     44  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 279     $ 409     $ 300     $ (3,451 )
                                 
Net income (loss) per share-basic and diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ (0.60 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
 
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
(In Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                                                 
   
Common Stock
                                     
   
Shares Outstanding
   
Par Value
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Treasury Stock
   
Unearned ESOP Shares
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2009
    5,767,434     $ 59     $ 26,329     $ (1,897 )   $ (1,454 )   $ 17,323     $ (333 )   $ 40,027  
                                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       300       -       300  
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale, net of tax expense of $45
    -       -       -       -       -       -       60       60  
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net loss, net of tax benefit of $139
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (210 )     (210 )
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax benefit of $60
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (90 )     (90 )
Total comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       60  
      -       -       -       -       -       -       -          
Treasury stock used for restricted stock plan
    15,697       -       (228 )     193       -       35       -       -  
ESOP shares allocated
    -       -       (28 )     -       52       -       -       24  
Stock-based compensation expense
    -       -       151       -       -       -       -       151  
                                                      -          
Balance, March 31, 2010
    5,783,131     $ 59     $ 26,224     $ (1,704 )   $ (1,402 )   $ 17,658     $ (573 )   $ 40,262  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
 

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(In Thousands)
 
   
For the Six Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Operating activities
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 300     $ (3,451 )
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities
               
Depreciation expense
    560       546  
Premium amortization on investment securities, net
    75       28  
Proceeds from the sales of loans
    1,875       597  
Provision for loan losses
    1,150       4,413  
Gains on sale of loans
    (115 )     (14 )
Gains on sales of available for sale securities
    (349 )     (772 )
Losses on the sales of other real estate owned
    (97 )     -  
ESOP compensation expense
    24       30  
Stock-based compensation expense
    151       232  
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
    156       114  
Increase in bank owned life insurance
    (224 )     (222 )
Increase in other assets
    (3,262 )     (2,090 )
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable
    (148 )     17  
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities
    (74 )     4,270  
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
    22       3,698  
                 
Investing activities
               
Net increase in loans receivable
    4,182       (33,145 )
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity
    (7,153 )     (15,132 )
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
    (1,775 )     (21,927 )
Sales of investment securities held to maturity
    4,000       -  
Sales of investment securities available for sale
    3,555       25,129  
Proceeds from calls of investment securities held to maturity
    3,028       10  
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity
    4,445       1,093  
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale
    1,688       3,906  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (101 )     (55 )
Investment in other real estate owned
    (81 )     (291 )
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned
    887       1,240  
Redemption (purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    47       634  
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
    12,722       (38,538 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
    (13,319 )     55,467  
Net decrease in escrowed funds
    (15 )     (5 )
Proceeds from long-term advances
    -       4,000  
Repayments of long-term advances
    (1,037 )     (527 )
Net change in short-term advances
    -       (17,550 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    -       (62 )
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
    (14,371 )     41,323  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,627 )     6,483  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    7,921       5,013  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 6,294     $ 11,496  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
               
Cash paid for
               
Interest
  $ 5,047     $ 6,377  
Income taxes
  $ 4     $ 39  
Non-cash investing activities
               
Real estate acquired in full satisfaction of loans in foreclosure
  $ 5,238     $ 1,900  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary Magyar Bank, and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

Operating results for the six months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2010. The September 30, 2009 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the statement of condition date of March 31, 2010 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these financial statements were issued.


NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2008, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued guidance, codified within Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, Earnings Per Share, that addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The implementation of this guidance, effective October 1, 2009, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance, codified within ASC 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits, which provides guidance on an employer’s disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. The disclosures about plan assets required by the guidance must be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) - Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets.  This Update amends the Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets-an

 
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amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. The amendments in this Update improve financial reporting by eliminating the exceptions for qualifying special-purpose entities from the consolidation guidance and the exception that permitted sale accounting for certain mortgage securitizations when a transferor has not surrendered control over the transferred financial assets. In addition, the amendments require enhanced disclosures about the risks that a transferor continues to be exposed to because of its continuing involvement in transferred financial assets.  Comparability and consistency in accounting for transferred financial assets will also be improved through clarifications of the requirements for isolation and limitations on portions of financial assets that are eligible for sale accounting. This Update is effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009.  Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-17, Consolidations (Topic 810) - Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.  This Update amends the Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). The amendments in this Update replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  The amendments in this Update also require additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information provided to users of financial statements. This Update is effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009.  Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

The FASB has issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This ASU requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. The FASB’s objective is to improve these disclosures and, thus, increase the transparency in financial reporting. Specifically, ASU 2010-06 amends Codification Subtopic 820-10 to now require: (1) A reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers; and (2) In the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a reporting entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements. In addition, ASU 2010-06 clarifies the requirements of the following existing disclosures: (1) For purposes of reporting fair value measurement for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and liabilities; and (2) A reporting entity should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

The FASB has issued ASU 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB also clarified that if the financial

 
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statements have been revised, then an entity that is not an SEC filer should disclose both the date that the financial statements were issued or available to be issued and the date the revised financial statements were issued or available to be issued. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature. All of the amendments in the ASU were effective upon issuance (February 24, 2010) except for the use of the issued date for conduit debt obligors. That amendment is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2010. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued ASU 2010-11, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives. The FASB believes this ASU clarifies the type of embedded credit derivative that is exempt from embedded derivative bifurcation requirements. Specifically, only one form of embedded credit derivative qualifies for the exemption - one that is related only to the subordination of one financial instrument to another. As a result, entities that have contracts containing an embedded credit derivative feature in a form other than such subordination may need to separately account for the embedded credit derivative feature. The amendments in the ASU are effective for each reporting entity at the beginning of its first fiscal quarter beginning after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of each entity’s first fiscal quarter beginning after March 5, 2010. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.


NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.


NOTE D - EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Stock options and restricted stock awards were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and the three and six months ended March 31, 2009. The following table shows the Company’s earnings per share for the periods presented:

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
   
For the Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In thousands except for per share data)
 
                         
Income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 279     $ 409     $ 300     $ (3,451 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic
    5,782       5,767       5,780       5,766  
Stock options and restricted stock
    -       -       -       -  
Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents - diluted
    5,782       5,767       5,780       5,766  
                                 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ (0.60 )
                                 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ (0.60 )

 
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Options to purchase 188,276 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $14.61 and 31,393 shares of restricted shares at a weighted average price of $14.55 were outstanding and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 because the grant (or option strike) price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the periods. Options to purchase 217,826 shares of common stock at an average price of $14.61 and 62,890 restricted shares at a weighted average price of $14.51 were outstanding and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2009 because the grant (or option strike) price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the periods.


NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

ASC 718 also requires the Company to realize as a financing cash flow rather than an operating cash flow, as previously required, the benefits of realized tax deductions in excess of previously recognized tax benefits on compensation expense. In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, the Company classified share-based compensation for employees and outside directors within “compensation and employee benefits” in the consolidated statement of operations to correspond with the same line item as the cash compensation paid.

Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. Management recognizes compensation expense for all option grants over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. The fair values of all option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Since there is limited historical information on the volatility of the Company’s stock, management also considered the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period in determining the assumed volatility rate used in the estimation of fair value. Management estimated the expected life of the options using the simplified method allowed under SAB No. 107. The 7-year Treasury yield in effect at the time of the grant provides the risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have graded vesting, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. Shares will be obtained from either the open market or treasury stock upon share option exercise.

Restricted shares generally vest over a five-year service period on the anniversary of the grant date. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. The product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determine the fair value of restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock plans. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for its option plan for the six months ended March 31, 2010:

 
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Number of Stock Options
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
                     
Balance at September 30, 2009
    217,826     $ 14.61          
Granted
    -       -          
Exercised
    -       -          
Forfeited
    (29,550 )     14.61          
Balance at March 31, 2010
    188,276     $ 14.61  
 6.9 years
  $ -  
                           
Exercisable at March 31, 2010
    120,846     $ 14.61  
 6.9 years
  $ -  

The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested stock awards as of September 30, 2009 and changes during the six months ended March 31, 2010:

   
Number of Stock Awards
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
             
Balance at September 30, 2009
    62,890     $ 14.51  
Granted
    -       -  
Vested
    (15,697 )     14.55  
Forfeited
    (15,800 )     14.36  
Balance at March 31, 2010
    31,393     $ 14.55  

Stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense were $81,000 and $70,000, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2010.

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through September 30, 2009, the Company had repurchased a total of 66,970 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $9.39 per share under this program. No shares have been repurchased during the six months ended March 31, 2010. Under the stock repurchase program, 62,954 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of March 31, 2010. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes, including the funding of awards granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meets the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1st to the then published Prime Rate (3.25% at January 1, 2010) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

 
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As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

At March 31, 2010, shares allocated to participants totaled 77,591. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 140,272 at March 31, 2010 and had a fair market value of $562,491. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $24,000 and $30,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


NOTE F - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax Benefit (Expense)
   
Net of Tax Amount
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax Benefit (Expense)
   
Net of Tax Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period on:
                                   
                                     
Available-for-sale investments
  $ 395     $ (153 )   $ 242     $ (1,289 )   $ 518     $ (771 )
                                                 
Less reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) realized in net income
    (270 )     107       (163 )     772       (308 )     464  
                                                 
Interest rate derivatives
    (72 )     29       (43 )     (64 )     26       (38 )
                                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
  $ 53     $ (17 )   $ 36     $ (581 )   $ 236     $ (345 )
 
   
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax Benefit (Expense)
   
Net of Tax Amount
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax Benefit (Expense)
   
Net of Tax Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period on:
                                   
                                     
Available-for-sale investments
  $ 105     $ (45 )   $ 60     $ (224 )   $ 109     $ (115 )
                                                 
Less reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) realized in net income
    (349 )     139       (210 )     772       (308 )     464  
                                                 
Interest rate derivatives
    (150 )     60       (90 )     27       (11 )     16  
                                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
  $ (394 )   $ 154     $ (240 )   $ 575     $ (210 )   $ 365  

 
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NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

In accordance with ASC 820, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

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

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

 
Level 3 -
Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Securities available-for-sale
Our available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. Our securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government and government-sponsored enterprise obligations, municipal bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in our portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for our mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

Derivative financial instruments
The Company uses interest rate floors to manage its interest rate risk. The interest rate floors have been designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

 
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The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

   
Fair Value at March 31, 2010
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 14,710     $ -     $ 14,710     $ -  
Derivatives
    149       -       149       -  
    $ 14,859     $ -     $ 14,859     $ -  
 
   
Fair Value at September 30, 2009
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 18,083     $ -     $ 18,083     $ -  
Derivatives
    234       -       234       -  
    $ 18,317     $ -     $ 18,317     $ -  

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Mortgage Servicing Rights, net
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSR is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3.

Impaired Loans
Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require this method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. Our impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Bank’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and

 
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compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

Other Real Estate Owned
The fair value of the other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2010.

   
Fair Value at March 31, 2010
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Mortgage servicing rights
  $ 129     $ -     $ -     $ 129  
Impaired loans
    13,318       -       -       13,318  
Other real estate owned
    10,103       -       -       10,103  
    $ 23,550     $ -     $ -     $ 23,550  
 
   
Fair Value at September 30, 2009
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Mortgage servicing rights
  $ 103     $ -     $ -     $ 103  
Impaired loans
    19,051       -       -       19,051  
Other real estate owned
    5,562       -       -       5,562  
    $ 24,716     $ -     $ -     $ 24,716  

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not already disclosed above for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

Cash and interest earning deposits with banks:  The carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Held to maturity securities:  The fair values of our held to maturity securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in our portfolio.

Loans:  Fair value for the loan portfolio, excluding impaired loans with specific loss allowances, is estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”) stock: The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value and considers the limited marketability of the investment.

 
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Bank-owned life insurance:  The carrying amounts are based on the cash surrender values of the individual policies, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated costs to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letter of credit are considered immaterial.

Deposits: The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as money market deposit accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is equivalent to current market rates for deposits of similar size, type and maturity.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and securities sold under reverse repurchase agreements: The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York for borrowings of similar maturity and terms.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 were as follows:

   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Carrying Value
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Value
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                         
Financial assets
                       
Investment securities
  $ 66,276     $ 66,236     $ 74,034     $ 74,080  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
  $ 426,667     $ 431,721     $ 438,997     $ 445,099  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Deposits
                               
Demand, NOW and money market savings
  $ 232,602     $ 232,602     $ 228,076     $ 228,076  
Certificates of deposit
    202,596       206,132       220,441       213,569  
                                 
Total deposits
  $ 435,198     $ 438,734     $ 448,517     $ 441,645  
                                 
Borrowings
  $ 69,090     $ 72,621     $ 70,127     $ 73,868  
                                 
Interest rate derivatives
  $ 149     $ 149     $ 234     $ 234  
 
The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

Cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable are not presented in the above table as the carrying amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheet equal fair value.

 
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NOTE H - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following table is an analysis of the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009:

   
At March 31, 2010
   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                                               
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
  $ 8,147     $ 133     $ (11 )   $ 8,269     $ 10,703     $ 216     $ (1 )   $ 10,918  
Debt securities
    2,238       40       -       2,278       2,237       6       -       2,243  
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    4,654       -       (491 )     4,163       5,227       -       (305 )     4,922  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 15,039     $ 173     $ (502 )   $ 14,710     $ 18,167     $ 222     $ (306 )   $ 18,083  
 
The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage backed securities available-for-sale at March 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   
At March 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Due within 1 year
  $ -     $ -  
Due after 1 but within 5 years
    -       -  
Due after 5 but within 10 years
    -       -  
Due after 10 years
    2,238       2,278  
Total debt securities
    2,238       2,278  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
               
Residential(1)
    12,801       12,432  
Total
  $ 15,039     $ 14,710  
 
 

 
(1)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential include an amortized cost of $8.1 million and a fair value of $8.3 million for Obligation of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises issued by Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Also included are mortgage-backed securities issued by non-U.S. government-sponsored enterprises with an amortized cost of $4.7 million and fair value of $4.2 million.

The following table is an analysis of the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009:

 
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At March 31, 2010
   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities held to maturity:
                                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
  $ 16,994     $ 16     $ (175 )   $ 16,835     $ 16,258     $ 12     $ (378 )   $ 15,892  
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial
    1,938       1       -       1,939       1,981       1       (1 )     1,981  
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                               
Mortgage backed securities - residential
    23,433       251       (114 )     23,570       22,757       215       (50 )     22,922  
Debt securities
    6,998       28       (19 )     7,007       8,020       43       -       8,063  
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    2,106       92       (127 )     2,071       2,813       79       -       2,892  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    97       7       -       104       122       9       -       131  
Corporate securities
    -       -       -       -       4,000       116       -       4,116  
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 51,566     $ 395     $ (435 )   $ 51,526     $ 55,951     $ 475     $ (429 )   $ 55,997  

During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company sold its only corporate security from the held to maturity portfolio. The issuer of the $4.0 million bond was downgraded by a rating agency, which was considered evidence of a significant deterioration in the issuer’s creditworthiness. The bond was sold for a gain of $270,000. Management does not believe the sale of the bond affects its intent or ability to hold the remaining investment securities in the held to maturity portfolio until their maturity.

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at March 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   
At March 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Due within 1 year
  $ -     $ -  
Due after 1 but within 5 years
    97       104  
Due after 5 but within 10 years
    3,998       4,003  
Due after 10 years
    3,000       3,004  
Total debt securities
    7,095       7,111  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
               
Residential(1)
    42,533       42,476  
Commercial(2)
    1,938       1,939  
Total
  $ 51,566     $ 51,526  
 

 
(1)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential include an amortized cost of $17.0 million and a fair value of $16.8 million for obligations of U.S. government agencies issued by the Government National Mortgage Association. Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises includes obligations issued by Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation which had an amortized cost of $23.4 million and a fair value of $23.6 million. Also included are mortgage-backed securities issued by non-U.S. government-sponsored enterprises with an amortized cost of $2.1 million and a fair value of $2.1 million.

 
(2)
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial include an amortized cost of $1.9 million and a fair value of $1.9 million for obligations of U.S. government agencies issued by the Small Business Administration.

 
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NOTE I – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

We review our investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. We evaluate our intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon our investment strategy for the particular type of security and our cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and fair value at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

         
March 31, 2010
 
         
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months Or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Number of Securities
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                                         
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    7     $ 12,046     $ (165 )   $ 2,928     $ (10 )   $ 14,974     $ (175 )
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                       
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    4       4,214       (54 )     2,080       (71 )     6,294       (125 )
Debt securities
    1       1,980       (19 )     -       -       1,980       (19 )
Private label mortgage-backed securities:
                                                       
Residential
    4       833       (127 )     4,163       (491 )     4,996       (618 )
Total
    16     $ 19,073     $ (365 )   $ 9,171     $ (572 )   $ 28,244     $ (937 )

 
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September 30, 2009
 
         
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months Or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Number of Securities
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                                         
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    5     $ 8,967     $ (379 )   $ -     $ -     $ 8,967     $ (379 )
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial
    2       -       -       90       (1 )     90       (1 )
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                       
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    5       10,497       (50 )     -       -       10,497       (50 )
Private label mortgage-backed securities:
                                                       
Residential
    3       2,244       (29 )     2,678       (276 )     4,922       (305 )
Total
    15     $ 21,708     $ (458 )   $ 2,768     $ (277 )   $ 24,476     $ (735 )

NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
One-to four-family residential
  $ 170,855     $ 172,415  
Commercial real estate
    102,516       105,764  
Construction
    84,684       93,217  
Home equity lines of credit
    23,028       22,528  
Commercial business
    37,506       37,372  
Other
    13,834       13,484  
                 
Total loans receivable
    432,423       444,780  
Net deferred loan costs
    55       24  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,811 )     (5,807 )
                 
Total loans receivable, net
  $ 426,667     $ 438,997  

At March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, non-accrual loans had a total principal balance of $25,868,000 and $33,484,000, respectively. The amount of interest income not recognized on loans was $1,487,000 and $1,256,000 for the six month periods ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. At March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, impaired loans, none of which were subject to specific loss allowances, totaled $25,470,000 and $32,694,000, respectively.


NOTE K - DEPOSITS

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

 
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March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Demand accounts
  $ 34,669     $ 35,221  
Savings accounts
    65,446       57,864  
NOW accounts
    46,078       49,456  
Money market accounts
    86,409       85,535  
Certificates of deposit
    171,312       187,289  
Retirement certificates
    31,284       33,152  
                 
    $ 435,198     $ 448,517  


NOTE L – INCOME TAXES

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences are deductible and carry forwards are available. Due to the uncertainty of the Company's ability to realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, the net deferred tax assets were fully offset by a valuation allowance at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009.


NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company held one Prime-based interest rate floor. The counterparty in the transaction is Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia Bank, N.A). In accordance with cash flow hedge accounting, the amortization of the costs of the derivatives flowed through the Company’s income statement as a reduction to loan interest income. In addition, all changes in fair value of the derivative contracts are recorded through other comprehensive income.

The table below shows the notional amount, strike and maturity date of our interest rate derivative contract as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009.

 
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Fair Value
 
   
Notional Amount
   
Strike
 
Maturity Date
 
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                           
Interest rate floor
  $ 5,000       7.25 %
12/27/10
  $ 149     $ 234  

The Bank 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 are commitments to extend credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheets.

   
March 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk
           
Letters of credit
  $ 2,093     $ 2,318  
Unused line of credits
    35,799       35,859  
Fixed rate loan commitments
    2,879       3,863  
Variable rate loan commitments
    -       1,120  
    $ 40,771     $ 43,160  


NOTE N – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 22, 2010, Magyar Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), entered into agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), its principal federal banking regulator, and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the "Department"), which require the Bank to take certain measures to improve its safety and soundness. In connection with these agreements, the Bank stipulated to the issuance by the FDIC and the Department of consent orders against the Bank (the "Consent Orders") relating to certain findings from a recent examination of the Bank. In entering into the stipulation and consenting to entry of the Consent Orders, the Bank did not concede the findings or admit to any of the assertions therein. The Consent Orders impose no fines or penalties upon the Bank.

Among the corrective actions required are for the Bank to develop, within 30 days of the April 22, 2010 effective date of the Consent Orders, a written capital plan that details the manner in which the Bank will achieve a Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets of at least 8%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of at least 12%. For purposes of the Consent Orders, Tier 1 capital, qualifying total capital, total assets, and risk-weighted assets shall be calculated in accordance with Part 325 of the FDIC Rules and Regulations, 12 C.F.R Part 325. The Consent Orders were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K (File # 000-51726) as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 on April 23, 2010.

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

Forward-Looking Statements
 
When used in this filing and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases, “anticipate,” “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company’s pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of these loans.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.
 
The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
 
Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.
 
Allowance for Loan Loss. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.
 
As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.
 
 
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Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.
 
The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.
 
Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

Deferred Income Taxes. The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009

Total assets decreased $14.4 million, or 2.5%, to $550.8 million at March 31, 2010 from $565.2 million at September 30, 2009. The decrease occurred in net loans receivable, investment securities and cash and cash equivalent balances, which decreased $12.3 million, $7.8 million, and $1.6 million, respectively, partially offset by increases in other real estate owned and other assets of $4.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Net loans receivable decreased $12.3 million, or 2.8%, to $426.7 million at March 31, 2010 from $439.0 million at September 30, 2009. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, construction loans decreased $8.5 million, or 9.2%, to $84.7 million. In addition, commercial real estate loans and one-to four-family residential mortgage loans decreased $3.2 million, or 3.1%, and $1.6 million, or 0.9%, to $102.5 million and $170.9 million, respectively. The decrease was partially offset by a $500,000, or 2.2%, increase in home equity lines of credit loans, a $350,000, or 2.6%, increase in other loans and a $134,000, or 0.4%, increase in commercial business loans. In light of the economic downturn, the Company ceased originating new non-owner occupied construction loans in October 2008 and intends to decrease construction loans as a percentage of total loans.

At March 31, 2010, the significant loan categories in terms of the percent of total loans were 39.5% in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, 23.7% in commercial real estate loans, and 19.6% in construction loans. At September 30, 2009 these categories in terms of the percent of total loans were 38.4%

 
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in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, 22.6% in commercial real estate loans, and 22.6% in construction loans. The remaining total loans were comprised of 8.7% commercial business, 5.3% home equity lines of credit, and 3.2% other loans, which consisted primarily of stock-secured consumer loans.

Total non-performing loans decreased by $3.7 million to $30.2 million at March 31, 2010 from $33.9 million at September 30, 2009. The decrease in non-performing loans was primarily the result of the Bank’s acceptance of deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure on three construction loans and one commercial real estate loan. Non-performing loans at March 31, 2010 consisted of $25.9 million of non-accrual loans and $4.3 million of troubled debt restructurings. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, non-accrual loans decreased $7.6 million while troubled debt restructurings increased $3.9 million. The troubled debt restructurings were modifications of delinquent loans where the Company has granted a concession, such as a below-market interest rate or partial capitalization of interest due, to the borrower in order to resume a scheduled repayment from the borrower. The $4.3 million in troubled debt restructurings were current at March 31, 2010. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans decreased to 7.0% at March 31, 2010 from 7.6% at September 30, 2009.

Included in the non-accrual loan totals were twelve construction loans totaling $15.6 million, six commercial loans totaling $4.8 million, eight residential mortgage loans totaling $4.1 million, and two home equity lines of credit totaling $1.4 million. Included in the troubled debt restructurings were three commercial real estate loans totaling $3.8 million, two residential mortgage loans totaling $458,000 and one commercial business loan totaling $75,000.

Adverse economic conditions have led to high levels of non-performing loans, particularly in the Company’s construction loan portfolio. The repayment of construction loans is typically dependent upon the sale of the collateral securing the loan, which has been negatively impacted by rapid deterioration in the housing market and decreased buyer demand. As a result, construction projects have slowed and reached their maturity dates. In order for the Company to extend the loans beyond the original maturity date, the value of the collateral securing the loan must be assessed, which is typically done by obtaining an updated third-party appraisal. Given the deterioration in the economy and, specifically, the housing market, updated valuations of the collateral reflect depreciation from earlier assessments. To the extent that an updated valuation of the collateral is insufficient to cover a collateral-dependent loan, the Company reduces the balance of the loan via a charge to the allowance for loan loss.

Non-performing construction loans decreased $3.9 million, or 19.8%, to $15.6 million at March 31, 2010 from $19.5 million at September 30, 2009. At March 31, 2010, non-performing construction loans consisted of three loans totaling $7.2 million secured by incomplete condominium units, three loans totaling $4.4 million secured by incomplete single family homes, and six loans totaling $4.0 million secured by land. These loans were used for land acquisition and construction in various locations in the State of New Jersey. Magyar Bank is determining the proper course of action to collect the principal outstanding on these loans. Fiscal year-to-date, Magyar Bank had charged off $1.1 million in construction loan balances through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

Construction loans may contain interest reserves on which the interest is capitalized to the loan. At March 31, 2010, there were six performing construction loans with interest reserves representing outstanding balances of $18.3 million, original interest reserves of $1.4 million, advanced interest reserves of $626,000, and remaining interest reserve balances of $735,000. At September 30, 2009, there were six performing construction loans with interest reserves representing outstanding balances of $17.3 million, original interest reserves of $1.6 million, advanced interest reserves of $454,000, and remaining interest reserve balances of $1.1 million.

Underwriting for construction loans with and without interest reserves has followed a uniform process. Construction loan progress is monitored on a monthly basis by management of the Bank as well as by the Board of Directors. Each time an advance is requested, an inspection is made of the project by an outside engineer or appraiser, depending on the size and complexity of the project, to determine the amount of work

 
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completed and if the costs to date are supported adequately. The Bank’s construction loan operations personnel compare the advance request with the original budget and remaining loan funds available to ensure the project is in balance and that at all times the amount remaining on the loan is sufficient to complete the project.

A number of the Bank’s construction loans have been extended due to slower sales as a result of economic conditions. In cases where updated appraisals reflect collateral values insufficient to cover the loan, additional collateral and/or a principal reduction is required to extend the loan. Some of the Bank’s loans that originally had interest reserves are non-performing. The Bank does not have any currently non-performing loans with active interest reserves. Once a loan is deemed impaired, any interest reserve is frozen and the loan is placed on non-accrual so that no future interest income is recorded on these loans. The Bank ceased originating new non-owner occupied construction loans in October 2008.

Non-performing commercial real estate loans decreased $375,000, or 5.0%, to $7.1 million at March 31, 2010 from $7.4 million at September 30, 2009. Of the $7.1 million, three loans totaling $3.8 million were troubled debt restructurings and were performing in accordance with their modified terms at March 31, 2010. The remaining $3.3 million consisted of two non-accrual loans that were in the process of collection.

Non-performing loans secured by one-to four-family residential properties decreased $490,000, or 9.8%, to $4.5 million at March 31, 2010. Of these non-performing loans, two loans totaling $2.9 million were made to an investment property manager that had been negatively impacted by the downturn in the real estate market. In addition to these loans, there were six non-accrual owner-occupied mortgage loans totaling $1.1 million and two troubled debt restructurings totaling $458,000. Magyar Bank had begun foreclosure proceedings on the majority of the properties securing non-accrual loans as of March 31, 2010. The Company has not and does not intend to originate or purchase sub-prime loans or option-ARM loans.

Non-performing commercial business loans increased $675,000, or 76.8%, to $1.6 million at March 31, 2010 from $879,000 at September 30, 2009. Of the five non-performing loans, four loans totaling $1.5 million were non-accrual and one loan totaling $75,000 was a troubled debt restructuring and was performing in accordance with its modified terms at March 31, 2010. The non-accrual loans were secured by real estate collateral while the troubled debt restructuring was unsecured. Magyar Bank is determining the proper course of action to collect the principal outstanding on the non-accrual loans which will include foreclosure proceedings for those loans secured by real estate. Year-to-date, Magyar Bank had charged off $29,000 in non-performing commercial business loans through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

Non-performing home equity lines of credit and other loans increased $307,000, or 28.3%, to $1.4 million at March 31, 2010 from $1.1 million at September 30, 2009. Non-performing loans consisted of two non-accrual loans that were in the process of foreclosure at March 31, 2010.

The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans receivable was 7.0% at March 31, 2010 compared with 7.6% at September 30, 2009. The allowance for loan losses remained $5.8 million at March 31, 2010, but increased to 19.3% of non-performing loans at March 31, 2010 compared with 17.1% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2009. Provisions for loan loss during the six months ended March 31, 2010 were $1.15 million while net charge-offs were $1.15 million. The allowance for loan losses increased 3 basis points to 1.34% of gross loans outstanding at March 31, 2010 from 1.31% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2009.

Investment securities decreased $7.7 million to $66.3 million at March 31, 2010 from $74.0 million at September 30, 2009. Proceeds from principal repayments totaling $9.1 million and sales of investment securities totaling $7.5 million exceeded purchases totaling $8.9 million during the six month period.

Other real estate owned increased $4.5 million to $10.1 million during the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $5.6 million at September 30, 2009. The increase was the result of the Bank’s acceptance of

 
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deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure on collateral securing three construction loans and one commercial real estate loan. The Bank is determining the proper course of action for its other real estate owned which may include holding the properties until the real estate market rebounds, selling the properties to a developer and completing partially completed homes for either rental or sale.

During the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company sold two properties from its other real estate owned portfolio. The first was a single-family residence obtained from a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in August 2009. The home, which was being carried at $435,000, was sold in January 2010 for a loss of $14,000. The second was the second of six residential lots in Rumson, New Jersey that the Company acquired via foreclosure of a loan in January 2008. The sale of the lot resulted in a gain on the sale of other real estate of $111,000. Two of the remaining four lots are under contract of sale and are expected to close before the Company’s fiscal year-end. In addition, one other real estate owned property carried at $2.2 million is under contract of sale and expected to close during the Company’s third fiscal quarter. No losses are expected on these sales.

Other assets increased $3.2 million to $4.9 million at March 31, 2010 from $1.7 million at September 30, 2009. The increase was primarily due to the prepayment of three years’ FDIC insurance assessments during the six months ended March 31, 2010. The FDIC opted to collect future payments from all insured institutions in order to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund. The Company’s prepayment totaled $3.6 million of which $3.3 million was recorded as a prepaid asset at March 31, 2010.

Total deposits decreased $13.3 million, or 3.0%, to $435.2 million at March 31, 2010 from $448.5 million at September 30, 2009. The outflow in deposits occurred in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), which decreased $17.8 million, or 8.1%, to $202.6 million, interest bearing checking accounts, which decreased $3.4 million, or 6.8%, to $46.1 million, and non-interest checking accounts, which decreased $552,000, or 1.6%, to $34.7 million. Partially offsetting these decreases were a $7.6 million, or 13.1% increase to $65.4 million in saving account balances and an $874,000, or 1.0% increase to $86.4 million in money market account balances. The Company’s improved net interest margin during the six month period was largely a result of the managed outflow of higher rate certificates of deposit.

Included with the total deposits at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 were $11.0 million and $12.0 million, respectively, in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) reciprocal certificates of deposit and $20.0 million and $15.9 million, respectively, in brokered certificates of deposit.

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York decreased $1.0 million, or 1.5%, to $54.1 million at March 31, 2010 from $55.1 million at September 30, 2009. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were unchanged during the six month period.

Stockholders’ equity increased $235,000, or 0.6%, to $40.3 million at March 31, 2010 from $40.0 million at September 30, 2009. The increase was attributable to the Company’s results from operations and the Company’s equity incentive plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, partially offset by an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $240,000. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company did not repurchase shares of its stock.

Average Balance Sheets for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

The tables on the following pages present certain information regarding the Company’s financial condition and net interest income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. The tables present the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Comparative Average Balance Sheets
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
   
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest Income/ Expense
   
Yield/Cost (Annualized)
   
Average Balance
   
Interest Income/ Expense
   
Yield/Cost (Annualized)
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Interest-earning deposits
  $ 4,362     $ 1       0.07 %   $ 2,883     $ 1       0.09 %
Loans receivable, net
    431,721       5,788       5.44 %     425,471       5,740       5.41 %
Securities
                                               
Taxable
    64,860       631       3.94 %     66,217       801       4.85 %
Tax-exempt (1)
    102       1       5.80 %     1,184       18       6.01 %
FHLB of NY stock
    3,178       46       5.90 %     3,991       22       2.26 %
Total interest-earning assets
    504,223       6,467       5.20 %     499,746       6,582       5.28 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    51,591                       44,503                  
Total assets
  $ 555,814                     $ 544,249                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts (2)
  $ 63,025       174       1.12 %   $ 41,590       105       1.02 %
NOW accounts (3)
    137,339       356       1.05 %     108,751       384       1.42 %
Time deposits (4)
    204,031       1,137       2.26 %     228,058       1,870       3.29 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    404,395       1,667       1.67 %     378,399       2,359       2.50 %
Borrowings
    70,131       698       4.04 %     90,621       781       3.46 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    474,526       2,365       2.02 %     469,020       3,140       2.69 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    41,102                       28,453                  
Total liabilities
    515,628                       497,473                  
Retained earnings
    40,186                       46,776                  
Total liabilities and retained earnings
  $ 555,814                     $ 544,249                  
                                                 
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment
            -                       (6 )        
Net interest income
          $ 4,102                     $ 3,436          
Interest rate spread
                    3.18 %                     2.59 %
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 29,697                     $ 30,726                  
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.30 %                     2.76 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    106.26 %                     106.55 %                
 

(1)
Calculated using 34% tax rate for all periods.
(2)
Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.
(3)
Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.
(4)
Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.
(5)
Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 
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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Comparative Average Balance Sheets
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
                                     
   
For the Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest Income/ Expense
   
Yield/Cost (Annualized)
   
Average Balance
   
Interest Income/ Expense
   
Yield/Cost (Annualized)
 
       
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Interest-earning deposits
  $ 2,463     $ 1       0.08 %   $ 1,522     $ 1       0.15 %
Loans receivable, net
    435,365       11,588       5.34 %     419,775       11,538       5.48 %
Securities
                                               
Taxable
    67,596       1,326       3.93 %     65,769       1,635       4.96 %
Tax-exempt (1)
    112       3       5.86 %     2,233       67       6.00 %
FHLB of NY stock
    3,227       91       5.66 %     4,237       6       0.27 %
Total interest-earning assets
    508,763       13,009       5.13 %     493,536       13,247       5.35 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    47,953                       44,694                  
Total assets
  $ 556,716                     $ 538,230                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts (2)
  $ 60,663     $ 333       1.10 %   $ 38,499     $ 179       0.93 %
NOW accounts (3)
    134,940       711       1.06 %     105,461       821       1.55 %
Time deposits (4)
    207,748       2,440       2.36 %     222,370       3,798       3.41 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    403,351       3,484       1.73 %     366,330       4,798       2.61 %
Borrowings
    71,172       1,415       3.99 %     96,137       1,594       3.31 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    474,523       4,899       2.07 %     462,467       6,392       2.76 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    41,945                       33,171                  
Total liabilities
    516,468                       495,638                  
Retained earnings
    40,248                       42,592                  
Total liabilities and retained earnings
  $ 556,716                     $ 538,230                  
                                                 
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment
            -                       (23 )        
Net interest income
          $ 8,110                     $ 6,832          
Interest rate spread
                    3.06 %                     2.59 %
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 34,240                     $ 31,069                  
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.20 %                     2.76 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    107.22 %                     106.72 %                
 

(1)
Calculated using 34% tax rate for all periods.
(2)
Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.
(3)
Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.
(4)
Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.
(5)
Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

Net Income. Net income decreased $130,000 to $279,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $409,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $666,000, or 19.4%, to $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Total interest and dividend income decreased $109,000, or 1.7%, to $6.5 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 while total interest expense decreased $775,000, or 24.7%, to $2.4 million from the same three month period one year earlier. For the comparison period our interest rate spread increased 59 basis points to 3.18% from 2.59%.

Interest and Dividend Income. The decrease in interest and dividend income of $109,000, or 1.7%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily due to a decrease in the overall yield of interest-bearing assets to 5.20% from 5.28%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $4.5 million to $504.2 million from $499.7 million. Interest earned on loans increased $48,000, or 0.8%, to $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared with the prior year period due to a $6.2 million increase in the average balance of loans between the periods and an increase in the average yield on such loans to 5.44% from 5.41%.

Interest earned on our investment securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, decreased $181,000, or 22.2%, to $633,000, due to a 93 basis point decrease in the average yield on such securities to 3.94% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from 4.87% for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The average balance of such securities decreased $2.4 million, or 3.6%, to $65.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $67.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $775,000, or 24.7%, to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a 67 basis point decrease in the average cost of such liabilities to 2.02% from 2.69%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $5.5 million, or 1.2%, to $474.5 million from $469.0 million.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased to $404.4 million from $378.4 million while the average cost of such deposits decreased to 1.67% from 2.50% in the lower market interest rate environment. As a result, interest paid on deposits decreased to $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Average interest paid on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased to $698,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $781,000 for the prior year period. A decrease in the average balance of such borrowings to $70.1 million from $90.6 million was partially offset by a 58 basis point increase in the average cost of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase to 4.04% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from 3.46% for the prior year period. The increase in cost of advances was due to the repayment of the Company’s overnight line of credit, which bore a substantially lower rate than the term advances remaining.

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur. After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $750,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a provision of $411,000 for the prior year period.

 
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The increase in provision for loan losses was due to an increase in non-performing loans to $30.2 million at March 31, 2010 as compared with $23.9 million at March 31, 2009. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, non-performing loans decreased $3.7 million to $30.2 million from $33.9 million at September 30, 2009.

Net charge-offs were $758,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared with $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The loan charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2010 resulted from further write-downs of previously impaired loans using updated appraisals of the collateral securing the loans.

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.
 
Other Income. Non-interest income decreased $309,000, or 28.0%, to $795,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The decrease was attributable to a $502,000 decrease in the gains on the sales of investment securities, partially offset by a $63,000 increase in service charges, a $25,000 increase in gains on the sale of 1-4 family residential mortgage loans,  a $97,000 increase in gains on sales of other real estate owned, and an $8,000 increase in other operating income during the current year period.

Other Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $171,000, or 4.6%, to $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Compensation and benefit expenses decreased $183,000, or 8.8%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $2.1 million for the same period prior year, due to targeted expense reductions that included staff and benefit reductions during calendar year 2009.

FDIC deposit insurance premiums increased $119,000, or 72.1%, to $284,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $165,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The FDIC has increased its assessment for all FDIC-insured institutions to sustain its Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF), which has been depleted by mounting bank failures over the past 18 months.

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded a tax expense of $2,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared with tax expense of $25,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
 
Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences are deductible and carry forwards are available. Due to the uncertainty of the Company's ability to realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, the net deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance at March 31, 2010.

 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

Net Income (Loss). The Company recorded net income of $300,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared with a net loss of $3.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $1.3 million, or 18.7%, to $8.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $6.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009. Total interest and dividend income decreased $215,000 to $13.0 million for the six-month period ended March 31, 2010 while total interest expense decreased $1.5 million to $4.9 million for the same six- month period. For the comparison period our interest rate spread increased 47 basis points to 3.06% from 2.59%.

Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income decreased $215,000, or 1.6%, to $13.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $13.2 million for the same period last year. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to a 22 basis point decrease in the overall yield of interest-bearing assets to 5.13% from 5.35%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $15.3 million to $508.8 million from $493.5 million.

Interest earned on loans increased $50,000, or 0.4%, to $11.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $11.5 million for the prior year period, while the average yield on such loans decreased 14 basis point, to 5.34% from 5.48%. The increase reflected a $15.6 million increase in average balance of loans to $435.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $419.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Interest earned on investment securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, decreased $350,000, or 20.8%, to $1.3 million for the six month period ended March 31, 2010 from $1.7 million a year earlier. The average balance of such securities decreased $294,000, or 0.4%, to $67.7 million from $68.0 million and the average yield on investment securities fell 106 basis point to 3.93% from 4.99%. The decreased yield on investment securities resulted from the lower interest rate environment during the six months ended March 31, 2010 when compared with the prior year period.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.5 million, or 23.4%, to $4.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $6.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a 69 basis point decrease in the average cost of such liabilities to 2.07% from 2.76%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $12.1 million, or 2.6%, to $474.5 million.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $37.0 million to $403.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $366.3 million for the same period last year while the average cost of such deposits decreased 88 basis points to 1.73% from 2.61%. This resulted in a $1.3 million decrease in interest paid on deposits to $3.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $4.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Interest on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $179,000 to $1.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the prior year period. The decrease in interest expense was due to a decrease in average balance to $71.2 million from $96.1 million partially offset by a 68 basis point increase in the average cost of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase to 3.99% for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from 3.31% for the prior year period. The increase in cost of advances was due to the repayment of the Company’s overnight line of credit, which bore a substantially lower rate than the term advances remaining.

Provision for Loan Losses. Management made a provision of $1.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a $4.4 million provision for the prior comparable period. The decrease in the

 
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provision for loan loss was due primarily to the stabilization of non-performing loan levels and lower levels of loan charge-offs during the current six month period.
 
Non-performing loans increased $6.3 million to $30.2 million at March 31, 2010 from $23.9 million at March 31, 2009. However the level of non-performing loans have stabilized and started to decrease. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, non-performing loans decreased $3.7 million to $30.2 million from $33.9 million at September 30, 2009.

Net charge-offs were $1.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $2.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009. The loan charge-offs during the six months ended March 31, 2010 resulted from further write-downs of previously impaired loans using updated appraisals of the collateral securing the loans.

Other Income. Non-interest income decreased $110,000, or 7.7%, to $1.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $1.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009. The decrease was attributable to a $423,000 decrease in gains on the sales of investment securities, partially offset by a $101,000 increase in gains on the sales of 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, a $99,000 increase in service charges, a $97,000 increase in gains on sale of other real estate owned, and a $16,000 increase in other operating income during the current six month period.

Other Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $1.1 million, or 14.4%, to $8.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 from $7.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Compensation and employee benefits increased $509,000, or 12.4%, to $4.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared with $4.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009. The increase was primarily due to the resignation of the Company’s former President and CEO, which resulted in one-time severance charges of $852,000, partially offset by reductions in the number of Bank staff, benefits, such as the Company’s 401(k) match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, incentive expenses, and conference and convention expenses.

The FDIC substantially increased its assessment rate for all insured banks in an effort to increase its reserve ratio, resulting in an increase in expense of $307,000 or 125.8%, to $551,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared with $244,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2009. The FDIC has increased its assessment for all FDIC-insured institutions to sustain its Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF), which has been depleted by mounting bank failures.
 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit). The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $321,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010 compared with $44,000 of income tax expense for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

The current period benefit resulted from a change in the tax laws that will allow the Company to carry back its 2008 losses to reduce taxable income for the past five years (previously two years) and obtain a refund of taxes already paid. Since the Company’s deferred tax assets, which included its net operating loss carry forward, were fully reserved against by a valuation allowance at September 30, 2009, the anticipated refund of prior taxes paid of $325,000 was recorded as a receivable on the balance sheet and a tax benefit on the income statement during the six months ended March 31, 2010.
 
Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. Due to the uncertainty of the Company's ability to realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, the net deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance at March 31, 2010.

 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Liquidity
 
The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, pay withdrawals of deposits, and other cash outflows in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Company’s short-term sources of liquidity include maturity, repayment and sales of assets, excess cash and cash equivalents, new deposits, other borrowings, and new advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. There has been no material adverse change during the six month period ended March 31, 2010 in the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fund their operations.
 
At March 31, 2010, the Company had commitments outstanding under letters of credit of $2.1 million, commitments to originate loans of $2.9 million, and commitments to fund undisbursed balances of closed loans and unused lines of credit of $35.8 million. There has been no material change during the six months ended March 31, 2010 in any of the Company’s other contractual obligations or commitments to make future payments.
 
Capital Requirements
 
The Bank was in compliance with all of its regulatory capital requirements as of March 31, 2010.
 
 
Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.


Item 4T – Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Magyar Bancorp, Inc. files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

There has been no change in Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting during Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s three months ended March 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 


Item 1.    Legal proceedings
 
There is no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.
 

 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 
Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
a.)
Not applicable.

 
b.)
Not applicable.

 
c.)
The Company did not repurchase any shares during the six months ended March 31, 2010.

 
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None
 
 
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
The Company’s annual shareholder meeting was held February 23, 2010. The business conducted at the Annual Meeting consisted of the election of two directors, and the ratification of the appointment of ParenteBeard LLC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2010.  As a result of the shareholder vote, Thomas Lankey and Joseph A. Yelencsics were each re-elected as directors, each of whom have agreed to serve a three year term. Thomas Lankey received 3,882,078 votes “for”, 924,435 votes were “withheld”, and there were 662,943 “broker non-votes”. Joseph A. Yelencsics received 3,976,427 votes “for”, 830,086 votes were “withheld”, and there were 662,943 “broker non-votes”. The following incumbent directors continued in office following the shareholder meeting: Joseph J. Lukacs, Andrew G. Hodulik, Salvatore J. Romano, Edward C. Stokes, and Martin A. Lukacs. ParenteBeard LLC was re-appointed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2010.  Votes “for” ParenteBeard LLC were 5,375,492, votes “against” were 61,105, and abstentions were 32,859.


Item 5.    Other Information
 
 
a.)
Not applicable.

 
b.)
There were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors during the period covered by the Form 10-Q.


Item 6.    Exhibits
 
Exhibits
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
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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.


 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
 
(Registrant)
   
   
Date: May 14, 2010
/s/
 
John S. Fitzgerald
 
Acting President and Chief Executive Officer
   
   
Date: May 14, 2010
/s/
 
Jon R. Ansari
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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