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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

or

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
 
Commission File Number:   000-27905

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
35-2085640
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
 
110 East Charles Street
   
Muncie, Indiana
 
47305
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(765) 747-2800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
   
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, with $.01 par value, outstanding as of November 12, 2010 was 6,984,754.


 
FORM 10 – Q
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

INDEX
 
Page
Number
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
       
 
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
 
3
   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
 
3
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
 
4
   
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
 
5
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 
6
   
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
 
7
       
 
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
22
       
 
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
33
       
 
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
33
       
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
 
       
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
35
       
 
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
35
       
 
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
35
       
 
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
36
       
 
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
36
       
 
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
36
       
 
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
36
       
 
   
Signature Page
 
37
       
 
Exhibits
     
 

2


PART 1     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.     Financial Statements

MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets


   
September 30,
     
   
2010
   
December 31,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
 
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 18,347,978     $ 27,245,633  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    65,239,685       19,095,264  
Cash and cash equivalents
    83,587,663       46,340,897  
Interest-bearing deposits
    3,005,727       0  
Investment securities available for sale
    199,060,287       130,913,670  
Investment securities held to maturity
    0       8,147,407  
Total investment securities
    199,060,287       139,061,077  
Loans held for sale
    9,902,551       2,520,546  
Loans
    1,015,100,732       1,076,108,466  
Allowance for loan losses
    (16,480,456 )     (16,414,331 )
Net loans
    998,620,276       1,059,694,135  
Premises and equipment
    33,490,148       34,556,318  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock, at cost
    18,631,500       18,631,500  
Investment in limited partnerships
    3,777,778       4,160,629  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    45,159,999       44,247,277  
Prepaid FDIC premium
    4,642,018       5,907,149  
Core deposit and other intangibles
    4,847,707       5,881,075  
Deferred income tax benefit
    17,467,924       19,514,151  
Other assets
    18,224,798       18,519,603  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,440,418,376     $ 1,399,034,357  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
         Non-interest-bearing
  $ 107,688,632     $ 98,024,890  
         Interest bearing
    1,019,165,820       947,171,169  
              Total deposits
    1,126,854,452       1,045,196,059  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    152,649,067       197,960,396  
Other borrowings
    13,349,635       14,113,526  
Other liabilities
    13,946,049       12,037,299  
Total liabilities
    1,306,799,203       1,269,307,280  
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
               
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized and unissued  5,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding — 32,382 shares;
    324       324  
liquidation preference $1,000 per share
               
Common stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding — 6,984,754 shares
    69,847       69,847  
Additional paid-in capital - preferred stock
    31,783,788       31,645,814  
Additional paid-in capital - common stock
    72,431,277       72,485,756  
Retained earnings
    30,783,774       28,654,285  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (416,991 )     (1,857,723 )
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares
    (1,032,846 )     (1,271,226 )
Total stockholders' equity
    133,619,173       129,727,077  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,440,418,376     $ 1,399,034,357  
 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest Income
                       
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 14,908,465     $ 16,184,190     $ 45,651,477     $ 49,982,413  
Investment securities:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,420,310       1,013,129       4,489,600       2,909,018  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    69,677       91,966       255,481       260,666  
Other investments
    278,768       385,104       829,343       1,287,126  
Deposits with financial institutions
    48,068       7,516       146,933       34,877  
Total interest income
    16,725,288       17,681,905       51,372,834       54,474,100  
 
                               
Interest Expense
                               
Passbook savings
    34,596       63,973       104,524       196,019  
Certificates of deposit
    4,123,081       4,674,227       12,623,190       14,783,903  
Daily Money Market accounts
    157,984       139,841       460,905       389,655  
Demand and NOW acounts
    242,598       210,342       697,529       604,696  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    1,319,229       2,084,830       4,802,345       6,786,852  
Other interest expense
    233,067       265,627       703,318       766,130  
Total interest expense
    6,110,555       7,438,840       19,391,811       23,527,255  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    10,614,733       10,243,065       31,981,023       30,946,845  
Provision for losses on loans
    2,225,000       1,650,000       5,275,000       4,850,000  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    8,389,733       8,593,065       26,706,023       26,096,845  
 
                               
Other Income
                               
Service fee income
    1,829,034       1,955,533       5,456,161       5,521,954  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
    (380,786 )     59,870       (60,509 )     418,714  
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (127,617 )     (77,744 )     (382,449 )     (233,231 )
Commissions
    896,291       709,915       2,919,960       2,197,637  
Net gains on sales of loans
    845,967       527,201       1,409,654       2,171,561  
Net servicing fees
    33,722       55,542       101,927       192,565  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    630,289       384,622       1,385,474       1,183,566  
Other-than-temporary losses on securities
                               
Total other-than-temporary losses
    (98,575 )     0       (2,136,556 )     (200,000 )
Portion of loss recognized in other comperehensive income (before taxes)
    0       0       1,310,285       0  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
    (98,575 )     0       (826,271 )     (200,000 )
Other income
    14,862       33,041       173,658       121,339  
Total other income
    3,643,187       3,647,980       10,177,605       11,374,105  
                                 
Other Expenses
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,314,547       5,822,553       15,982,278       16,970,246  
Net occupancy expenses
    628,593       670,690       1,871,424       2,065,004  
Equipment expenses
    480,364       479,167       1,459,569       1,295,430  
Data processing fees
    363,035       388,315       1,161,504       1,102,983  
Automated teller machine
    294,474       274,218       869,944       834,699  
Deposit insurance
    465,230       416,116       1,364,521       1,849,196  
Professional fees
    305,954       310,489       891,404       972,479  
Advertising and promotion
    296,000       407,616       899,984       1,132,616  
Software subscriptions and maintenance
    377,081       367,494       1,176,902       1,044,762  
Intangible amortization
    327,408       371,785       1,033,368       1,166,499  
Repossessed assets expense
    307,508       446,259       1,388,121       1,126,624  
Other expenses
    972,880       992,472       2,853,566       3,068,844  
Total other expenses
    10,133,074       10,947,174       30,952,585       32,629,382  
 
                               
Income Before Income Tax
    1,899,846       1,293,871       5,931,043       4,841,568  
Income tax expense
    279,000       52,000       1,192,000       489,000  
 
                               
Net Income
    1,620,846       1,241,871       4,739,043       4,352,568  
Preferred stock dividends and amortization
    450,766       450,766       1,352,298       1,352,298  
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 1,170,080     $ 791,105     $ 3,386,745     $ 3,000,270  
 
                               
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.49     $ 0.44  
 
                               
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.49     $ 0.44  
 
                               
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.12     $ 0.18     $ 0.36  
 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
 
    
Common Stock
   
Preferred Stock
               
Accumulated
             
               
Additional
               
Additional
               
Other
   
Unearned
       
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
ESOP
       
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
shares
   
Total
 
Balances,  December  31, 2009
    6,984,754     $ 69,847     $ 72,485,756       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,645,814           $ 28,654,285       ($1,857,723 )     ($1,271,226 )   $ 129,727,077  
                                                                                       
Comprehensive income
                                                                                     
                                                                                       
Net income for the period
                                                  $ 4,739,043       4,739,043                       4,739,043  
                                                                                         
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                                       
                                                                                         
Net unrealized gain on securities
                                                    1,794,982             $ 1,794,982               1,794,982  
                                                                                         
Net unrealized loss on derivatives
                                                    (354,250 )             (354,250 )             (354,250 )
                                                                                         
Comprehensive income
                                                  $ 6,179,775                                  
                                                                                         
ESOP shares earned
                    (72,233 )                                                     238,380       166,147  
                                                                                         
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
                                            137,974               (137,974 )                     0  
                                                                                         
Share-based compensation
                    17,754                                                               17,754  
                                                                                         
Cash dividends ($.18 per common share)
                                                            (1,257,255 )                     (1,257,255 )
                                                                                         
Cash dividends (5% preferred stock)
                                                                  (1,214,325 )                       (1,214,325 )
                                                                                         
Balances,  September 30, 2010
    6,984,754     $ 69,847     $ 72,431,277       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,783,788             $ 30,783,774       ($416,991 )     ($1,032,846 )   $ 133,619,173  
 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
5

 
MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 4,739,043     $ 4,352,569  
Items not requiring (providing) cash
               
Provision for loan losses
    5,275,000       4,850,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    4,144,698       3,364,841  
Prepaid FDIC premium amortization
    1,265,132       -  
Deferred income tax
    1,263,518       794,616  
Loans originated for sale
    (50,035,868 )     (144,061,228 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    43,682,702       143,498,650  
Gains on sales of loans held for sale
    (1,409,654 )     (2,171,561 )
(Gain) loss on sale of securities:
               
Available for sale
    (2,411,640 )     (205,716 )
Held to maturity
    2,472,145       -  
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment
    918       (187,651 )
Loss on other-than-temporary impairement, securities
    826,271       200,000  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (1,385,474 )     (1,183,566 )
Other equity adjustments
    166,147       163,486  
Change in
               
Interest receivable and other assets
    873,189       2,064,586  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    1,316,833       (1,242,231 )
Other adjustments
    (15,438 )     (693,201 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    10,767,522       9,543,594  
                 
Investing Activities
               
Net change in interest earning deposits
    (3,005,727 )     -  
Purchases of securities available for sale
               
Available for sale
    (184,766,963 )     (59,500,611 )
Held to maturity
    -       (500,000 )
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities:
               
Available for sale
    38,833,694       14,634,228  
Held to maturity
    1,533,526       1,256,157  
Proceeds from sale of securities:
               
Available for sale
    81,803,318       4,505,678  
Held to maturity
    3,775,034       -  
Net change in loans
    48,897,854       36,172,352  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (561,031 )     (831,705 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    500       1,033,151  
Proceeds from real estate owned sales
    3,344,020       1,300,029  
Other investing activities
    2,505,466       746,823  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (7,640,309 )     (1,183,898 )
                 
Financing Activities
               
Net change in
               
Noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    51,237,964       3,065,369  
Certificates of deposits
    30,420,429       65,849,912  
Proceeds from FHLB advances
    20,000,000       32,500,000  
Repayment of FHLB advances
    (64,863,001 )     (90,606,874 )
Repayment of other borrowings
    (796,176 )     (756,210 )
Cash dividends paid
    (2,471,580 )     (3,557,342 )
Other financing activities
    591,917       (151,973 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    34,119,553       6,342,882  
                 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    37,246,766       14,702,578  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
    46,340,897       39,703,452  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
  $ 83,587,663     $ 54,406,030  
                 
Additional Cash Flows Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 19,503,456     $ 24,029,695  
Income tax paid
    350,000       550,000  
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate
    6,111,047       3,773,583  
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
    380,815       1,617,153  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
 
6


MutualFirst Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Table dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary MutualBank, a federally chartered savings bank (“Mutual” or the “Bank”), Mutual’s wholly owned subsidiaries, First MFSB Corporation, Mishawaka Financial Services, and Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”), and MFIC majority owned subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT, Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The interim consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2010, have not been audited by independent accountants, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2009 has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Company as of that date.

Note 2: Earnings per share
 
Earnings per share were computed as follows: (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted-
               
Weighted-
       
         
Average
   
Per-Share
         
Average
   
Per-Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(000's)
               
(000's)
             
                                     
Basic Earnings Per Share
                                   
Net income
  $ 1,621       6,877,481           $ 1,242       6,845,697        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (451 )                   (451 )              
Income available to common shareholders
  $ 1,170       6,877,481     $ 0.17     $ 791       6,845,697     $ 0.12  
Effect of Dilutive securities
                                               
Stock options and RRP grants
            9,723                       328          
Diluted Earnings Per Share
                                               
                                                 
                                                 
Income available to common stockholders and assumed conversions
  $ 1,170       6,887,204     $ 0.17     $ 791       6,846,025     $ 0.12  
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted-
               
Weighted-
       
         
Average
   
Per-Share
         
Average
   
Per-Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(000's)
               
(000's)
             
                                     
Basic Earnings Per Share
                                   
Net income
  $ 4,739       6,869,547           $ 4,353       6,836,345        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (1,352 )                   (1,352 )              
Income available to common shareholders
  $ 3,387       6,869,547     $ 0.49     $ 3,001       6,836,345     $ 0.44  
Effect of Dilutive securities
                                               
Stock options and RRP grants
            8,136                       110          
Diluted Earnings Per Share
                                               
                                                 
                                                 
Income available to common stockholders and assumed conversions
  $ 3,387       6,877,683     $ 0.49     $ 3,001       6,836,455     $ 0.44  
Options of 570,718 and 581,338 shares and warrants of 625,135 shares, in each period, were not included in the calculation above due to being anti-dilutive to earnings per share as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
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Note 3:  Impact of Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.  This new standard is regarding accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures.

In January 2010, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.  This update provides additional guidance relating to fair value measurement disclosures.  Specifically, companies will be required to separately disclose significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy including when such transfers were recognized and the reasons for those transfers.  For Level 3 fair value measurements, the new guidance requires presentation of separate information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements.  Additionally, the FASB also clarified existing fair value measurement disclosure requirements relating to the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques.  This accounting standard is effective at the beginning of 2010, except for the detailed Level 3 disclosures, which will be effective at the beginning of 2011.  The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement, as required, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the statements taken as a whole.

In April 2010, the FASB issued an update (ASU) No. 2010-18, Receivables (Topic 310): Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset.  This update provides guidance on accounting for acquired loans that have evidence of credit deterioration upon acquisition, that do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change.  This update became effective for the interim reporting period and did not have a material impact on the statements taken as a whole.

In July 2010, the FASB issued an updated (ASU) No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.  This update provides guidance to improve the disclosures that an entity provides about the credit quality of its financing receivables and the related allowance for credit losses. As a result of these amendments, an entity is required to disaggregate by portfolio segment or class certain existing disclosures and provide certain new disclosures about its financing receivables and related allowance for credit losses.  This update becomes effective for the Company for first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2010 and is not expected to have a material impact on the statements taken as a whole.

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Note 4: Investments

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows.  All held-to-maturity securities were sold during the third quarter 2010.
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
 
 
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 71,046     $ 1,909     $ (9 )   $ 72,946  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    100,987       2,659       -       103,646  
Municipals
    1,186       93       -       1,279  
Federal Agencies
    16,937       95       -       17,032  
Small Business Administration
    17       -       -       17  
Corporate obligations
    6,880       -       (4,443 )     2,437  
Marketable equity securities
    1,714       -       (11 )     1,703  
Total
  $ 198,767     $ 4,756     $ (4,463 )   $ 199,060  
 
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 29,175     $ 824     $ (109 )   $ 29,890  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    85,726       1,874       (571 )     87,029  
Municipals
    9,313       360       (17 )     9,656  
Small Business Administration
    158       -       (1 )     157  
Corporate obligations
    7,321       -       (4,782 )     2,539  
Marketable equity securities
    1,685       -       (42 )     1,643  
Total
  $ 133,378     $ 3,058     $ (5,522 )   $ 130,914  
                                 
Held to Maturity Securities
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 4,619     $ 29     $ (1,373 )   $ 3,275  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    3,028       158       (632 )     2,554  
Federal Agency
    500       4       -       504  
Total
  $ 8,147     $ 191     $ (2,005 )   $ 6,333  
 
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The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Available for Sale
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Description Securities
Security obligations due
           
Within one year
  $ -     $ -  
One to five years
    -       -  
Five to ten years
    5,012       5,025  
After ten years
    19,991       15,722  
      25,003       20,747  
Mortgage-backed securities
    71,046       72,947  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    100,987       103,646  
Small Business Administration
    17       17  
Marketable equity securities
    1,714       1,703  
Totals
  $ 198,767     $ 199,060  
 
The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $1.2 million at September 30, 2010.
 
Gross gains of $2,900,000 and $206,000 resulting from sales of securities were realized for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The realized gain on sale of securities reported in the first nine months of 2009 also reflected a gain on sale of subsidiary of $137,000 and the sale of Mastercard stock of $75,000.  Gross losses on the sale of securities of $2,900,000 and $0 were recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Included in the gross losses were losses on sale of the held-to-maturity portfolio of $2.5 million.  Other-than-temporary impairment losses were recognized on securities for nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 of $826,000 and $200,000, respectively.
 
Certain investments in debt and marketable equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at September 30, 2010, was $10.4 million, a decrease from $37.7 million at December 31, 2009, which is approximately 5.2% and 25.9%, respectively, of the Company's portfolio.  The Bank has continued to see an improvement since year-end due to increased market values and the sale of the held-to-maturity portfolio.
 
Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities, other than those discussed below, are temporary.
 
Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
 
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The following tables show our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Available for Sale
                                   
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 6,277     $ (9 )   $ -     $ -     $ 6,277     $ (9 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Federal agencies
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Municipals
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Small Business Administration
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Corporate obligations
    -       -       2,437       (4,443 )     2,437       (4,443 )
Marketable equity securities
    -       -       1,703       (11 )     1,703       (11 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 6,277     $ (9 )   $ 4,140     $ (4,454 )   $ 10,417     $ (4,463 )
 
   
  December 31, 2009
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Available for Sale
                                   
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 8,511     $ (109 )   $ -     $ -     $ 8,511     $ (109 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    16,829       (251 )     4,609       (320 )   $ 21,438     $ (571 )
Municipals
    1,025       (17 )     -       -     $ 1,025     $ (17 )
Small Business Administration
    -       -       157       (1 )   $ 157     $ (1 )
Corporate obligations
    -       -       2,539       (4,782 )   $ 2,539     $ (4,782 )
Marketable equity securities
    -       -       1,647       (42 )   $ 1,647     $ (42 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 26,365     $ (377 )   $ 8,952     $ (5,145 )   $ 35,317     $ (5,522 )
                                                 
Held to Maturity
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 239     $ (559 )   $ 1,521     $ (814 )     1,760       (1,373 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    199       (157 )     420       (475 )     619       (632 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 438     $ (716 )   $ 1,941     $ (1,289 )   $ 2,379     $ (2,005 )
 
Corporate Obligations
 
The Company’s unrealized loss on investments in corporate obligations primarily relates to investments in pooled trust preferred securities.  The unrealized losses were primarily caused by (a) a recent decrease in performance and regulatory capital at the underlying bank resulting from exposure to subprime mortgages and (b) a recent sector downgrade by several industry analysts.  The Company currently expects some of the securities to settle at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investment (that is, the Company expects to recover less than the entire amortized cost basis of the security).  The Company has recognized a loss equal to the credit loss for these securities, establishing a new, lower amortized cost basis.  The credit loss was calculated by comparing expected discounted cash flows based on performance indicators of the underlying assets in the security to the carrying value of the investment.  Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is likely the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of its new, lower amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, it does not consider the remainder of the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2010.
 
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MutualBank evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis.  During the quarter ending September 30, 2010, the Bank’s evaluation did not indicate any additional impairment.  Impairment on securities is determined after analyzing the cash flow to be received, underlying collateral and determining the amount of additional losses needed in the individual pools to create a shortfall in interest or principal payments.  All trust preferred securities were valued using a discounted cash flow analysis as of September 30, 2010.
 
Other-than-temporary Impairment
 
Upon acquisition of a security, the Company decides whether it is within the scope of the accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets or will be evaluated for impairment under the accounting guidance for investments in debt and equity securities.
 
The accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets provides incremental impairment guidance for a subset of the debt securities within the scope of the guidance for investments in debt and equity securities.  For securities where the security is a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the beneficial interests in securitized financial asset impairment model.  Where the security is not a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the debt and equity securities impairment model.
 
The Company routinely conducts reviews to identify and evaluate each investment security to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.  Economic models are used to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred on these securities.  While all securities are considered, the securities primarily impacted by other-than-temporary impairment testing are pooled trust preferred and private-label mortgage-backed securities.  For each pooled trust preferred and private-label mortgage-backed security in the investment portfolio (including but not limited to those whose fair value is less than their amortized cost basis), an extensive, regular review is conducted to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.  Various inputs to the economic models are used to determine if an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary.
 
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The Bank’s trust preferred securities valuation was internally prepared.  The approach to determining fair value involved several steps including:
 
·  
Detailed credit and structural evaluation of each piece of collateral in the trust preferred securities;
 
·  
Collateral performance projections for each piece of collateral in the trust preferred security;
 
·  
Terms of the trust preferred structure, as laid out in the indenture; and
 
·  
Discounted cash flow modeling.
 
Pooled Trust Preferred Securities. MutualFirst Financial, Inc. has a current amortized cost in pooled trust preferred securities of $6.9 million, which had an original par value of $10.3 million.  These securities have a current fair value of $2.4 million.  The following table provides additional information related to the Bank’s investment in trust preferred securities as of September 30, 2010:
 
       
Original
   
Book
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Realized Losses 
 
Lowest
Deal
 
Class
 
Par
   
Value
   
Value
   
Loss
   
2010
   
2009
 
Rating
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Alesco Preferred Funding IX
 
CCC-
  $ 1,000     $ 895     $ 387     $ (508 )   $ -     $ -  
CCC-
Alesco Preferred Funding XVII
 
Ca
    1,000       110       4       (106 )     (5 )     (900 )
Ca
Preferred Term Securities XIII
 
Ca
    1,000       829       215       (614 )     -       (177 )
Ca
Preferred Term Securities XVIII
 
Ca
    1,000       900       244       (656 )     (117 )     -  
Ca
Preferred Term Securities XXVII
 
Ca
    1,000       698       153       (545 )     (276 )     -  
Ca
U.S. Capital Funding I
 
Caa1
    3,000       2,891       1,181       (1,710 )     -       (109 )
Caa1
U.S. Capital Funding III
 
Ca
    1,000       500       252       (248 )     -       -  
Ca
U.S. Capital Funding V
 
Caa3
    1,300       57       1       (56 )     (3 )     (605 )
Caa3
Total
      $ 10,300     $ 6,880     $ 2,437     $ (4,443 )   $ (401 )   $ (1,791 )  
 
Credit Losses Recognized on Investments
 
Certain debt securities have experienced fair value deterioration due to credit losses, as well as due to other market factors, but are not otherwise other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
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The following table provides information about debt securities for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and other losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.
 
   
Accumulated Credit Losses
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Credit losses on debt securities held
           
Beginning of year
  $ (3,905 )   $ (1,350 )
Additions related to increases in previously recognized other-than-temporary losses for the nine months ended
    (827 )     (200 )
                 
As of September 30,
  $ (4,732 )   $ (1,550 )
 
   
Accumulated Credit Losses
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Credit losses on debt securities held
           
Beginning of period
  $ (4,633 )   $ (1,550 )
Additions related to increases in previously recognized other-than-temporary losses for the three months ended
    (99 )     -  
                 
As of September 30,
  $ (4,732 )   $ (1,550 )
 
Note 5:  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related taxes for the nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
  $ 3,130     $ 98  
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (1,257 )     (622 )
Net unrealized loss on derivative used for cash flow hedges
    (536 )     -  
                 
Less reclassification adjustment for realized losses included in income
    887       (6 )
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax effect
    2,224       (530 )
Tax expense (benefit)
    783       7  
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 1,441     $ (537 )
 
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), included in stockholders’ equity, are as follows:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale
  $ 1,552     $ 331  
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an
               
other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (1,257 )     (2,796 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative used for cash flow hedges
    (492 )     44  
Net unrealized loss relating to defined benefit plan liability
    (438 )     (438 )
      (635 )     (2,859 )
Tax expense (benefit)
    (218 )     (1,001 )
                 
Net-of-tax amount
  $ (417 )   $ (1,858 )
 
Note 6: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

FASB Codification Topic 820 (ASC 820), Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
   
Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
   
Level 3
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  The Company uses a third-party provider to provide market prices on its securities.  Level 1 securities include the marketable equity securities.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations, small business administration, marketable equity, municipal, federal agency and certain corporate obligation securities.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include certain corporate obligation securities.
 
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Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted for specific investment securities but rather relying on investment securities relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
September 30, 2010
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                       
Agency
  $ 72,946     $ -     $ 72,946     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                               
Agency
    103,646       -       103,646       -  
Federal agencies
    17,032       -       17,032       -  
Municipals
    1,279       -       1,279       -  
Small Business Administration
    17       -       17       -  
Corporate obligations
    2,437               -       2,437  
Marketable equity securities
    1,703       1,703       -       -  
                                 
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 199,060     $ 1,703     $ 194,920     $ 2,437  
                                 
December 31, 2009
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
                               
Agency
  $ 29,890     $ -     $ 29,890     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                               
Agency
    75,564       -       75,564       -  
Private labeled
    11,465       -       11,465       -  
Municipals
    9,656       -       9,656       -  
Small Business Administration
    157       -       157       -  
Corporate obligations
    2,539               -       2,539  
Marketable equity securities
    1,643       1,643       -       -  
                                 
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 130,914     $ 1,643     $ 126,732     $ 2,539  
 
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The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,762     $ 2,889  
                 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
               
Included in net income
    -       -  
Included in other comprehensive loss
    (250 )     46  
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    (75 )     20  
Transfers in/out of Level 3
    -       -  
                 
Ending balance
  $ 2,437     $ 2,955  
                 
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date
  $ -     $ -  
 
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,539     $ 6,317  
                 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
               
Included in net income
    (401 )     (200 )
Included in other comprehensive loss
    339       (3,187 )
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    (40 )     25  
Transfers in/out of Level 3
    -       -  
                 
Ending balance
  $ 2,437     $ 2,955  
                 
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date
  $ 401     $ 200  
 
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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
 
From time to time, certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or a write-down occurring during the period.  The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets that are recorded at fair value.
 
 
Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)
 
Loans for which it is probable that Mutual will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment.  Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.
 
If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.
 
Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
 
 
Other Real Estate Owned
 
The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis.
 
Other real estate owned is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
 
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
We initially measure our mortgage servicing rights at fair value, and amortize them over the period of estimated net servicing income. They are periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the fair value is estimated based on a valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, market discount rates, cost to service, float earnings rates and other ancillary income, including late fees. The fair value measurements are classified as Level 3.
 
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The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy used for such fair value measurements:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
September 30, 2010
                       
Impaired Loans
  $ 7,383     $ -     $ -     $ 7,383  
Other real estate owned
    3,142       -       -       3,142  
                                 
December 31, 2009
                               
Impaired Loans
  $ 4,614     $ -     $ -     $ 4,614  
Other real estate owned
    977       -       -       977  

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not carried at fair value in the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
 
Assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,588     $ 83,588     $ 46,341     $ 46,341  
Interest-bearing deposits
    3,006       3,006       -       -  
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    -       -       8,147       6,333  
Loans held for sale
    9,903       9,911       2,521       2,527  
Loans
    998,620       1,023,628       1,059,694       1,086,805  
Stock in FHLB
    18,632       18,632       18,632       18,632  
Interest receivable
    4,849       4,849       4,376       4,376  
Liabilities
                               
Deposits
  $ 1,126,854     $ 1,098,174     $ 1,045,196     $ 1,007,530  
FHLB advances
    152,649       171,888       197,960       194,717  
Other borrowings
    13,350       14,111       14,114       15,083  
Interest payable
    1,304       1,304       1,192       1,192  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and
                               
insurance
    2,326       2,326       1,734       1,734  
 
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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments listed above:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates carrying value.
 
Interest-Bearing Deposits - The fair value of interest-bearing deposits approximates carrying value.
 
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices and third party analysis.
 
 Loans Held For Sale - Fair values are based on current investor purchase commitments.
 
Loans - The fair value for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
 
FHLB Stock - Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.
 
Interest Receivable/Payable - The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.
 
Deposits - The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - The fair value of these borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt for periods comparable to the remaining terms to maturity of these advances.
 
Other Borrowings - The fair value of other borrowings are estimated using a discount calculation based on current rates.
 
Advances by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance - The fair value approximates carrying value.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments - Commitments include commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans, commitments to sell mortgage loans, and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature.  The fair values of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
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Note 7: Allowance for Loan Losses

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Balance beginning of period
  $ 16,414     $ 15,107  
Additions:
               
Provision charged to operations
    5,275       4,850  
Deductions:
               
Loans charged-off
    6,114       4,114  
Recoveries
    905       777  
Net charge-offs
    5,209       3,337  
Balance end of period
  $ 16,480     $ 16,620  
 
Information on non-performing assets, including restructured loans, is provided below:
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Non-performing assets
           
Non-accrual loans
  $ 30,192     $ 31,062  
Accuring loans 90 days + past due
    366       1,266  
Restructured loans
    1,027       463  
Total non-performing loans
    31,585       32,791  
Real estate owned
    5,686       4,095  
Other repossessed assets
    1,142       1,440  
Non-performing securities
    -       100  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 38,413     $ 38,426  
 
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Item 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
General

MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), was organized in September 1999.  On December 29, 1999, it acquired the common stock of MutualBank (“Mutual” or the “Bank”) upon the conversion of Mutual from a federal mutual savings bank to a federal stock savings bank.

Mutual was originally organized in 1889 and currently conducts its business from thirty-three full service financial centers located in Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Kosciusko, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash counties, Indiana, with its main office located in Muncie.   Mutual also has trust offices in Carmel and Crawfordsville, Indiana and a loan origination office in New Buffalo, Michigan.  Mutual’s principal business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and originating fixed and variable rate loans secured primarily by first mortgage liens on residential and commercial real estate, consumer goods, and business assets.  Mutual’s deposit accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to applicable limits.

Mutual subsidiaries include, Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”) and Mishawaka Financial Services.  MFIC is a Nevada corporation holding approximately $180 million in investments.  MFIC currently owns one subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT.  The assets of Mutual Federal REIT consist of approximately $80 million in one-to four-family mortgage loans.  Mishawaka Financial Services is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance to customers of the Bank.

The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s December 31, 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

The notes to the consolidated financial statements contain a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies presented on pages 63 to 67 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  Certain of these policies are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.  Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets, mortgage servicing rights and intangible assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate that can and does change based on management’s assumptions about specific borrowers and current general economic and business conditions, among other factors.  Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, identified problem loans and the probability of collecting all amounts due.
 
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The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions.  A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risk and could create the need for additional loss reserves.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Management estimates the fair value of the properties based on current appraisal information.  Fair value estimates are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment, market conditions, and real estate market.  A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of a decline in property values and could create the need to write down the properties through current operations.

Management recently reviewed the Bank’s processes for foreclosed properties and deemed they are in compliance with regulations and state laws.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet.  The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the fair value of the right to service loans in the portfolio.  Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests.  The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance.  Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans.  The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value.  For purposes of measuring impairment, the servicing rights are compared to a valuation prepared based on a discounted cash flow methodology, utilizing current prepayment speeds and discount rates.  Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as a reduction in loan servicing fee income.
 
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Intangible Assets

The Company periodically assesses the potential impairment of its core deposit intangible.  If actual external conditions and future operating results differ from the Company’s judgments, impairment and/or increased amortization charges may be necessary to reduce the carrying value of these assets to the appropriate value.   

Securities

Under FASB Codification Topic 320 (ASC 320), Investments-Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income.

The fair values of the Company’s securities are generally determined by reference to quoted prices from reliable independent sources utilizing observable inputs. Certain of the Company’s fair values of securities are determined using models whose significant value drivers or assumptions are unobservable and are significant to the fair value of the securities. These models are utilized when quoted prices are not available for certain securities or in markets where trading activity has slowed or ceased. When quoted prices are not available and are not provided by third party pricing services, management judgment is necessary to determine fair value. As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities.

The Company evaluates securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) exists pursuant to guidelines established in ASC 320.  In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial conditions and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the ability and intent of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies or government sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

If management determines that an investment experienced an OTTI, management must then determine the amount of the OTTI to be recognized in earnings.  For investments in debt securities, if management does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI will be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors.  The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.  The amount of the OTTI related to other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.  The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings will become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.  If management intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI will be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.  Any recoveries related to the value of these securities are recorded as an unrealized gain (as other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity) and not recognized in income until the security is ultimately sold.
 
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For our investment in marketable equity securities, management evaluates the severity and duration of the impairment and the near term prospects of the issuer in our consideration of whether the securities are other than temporarily impaired.  Based upon that evaluation the company does not consider our equity securities to be other than temporarily impaired.  If other than temporary impairment is identified that impairment is recognized in earnings.

The Company from time to time may dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds can be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.

Income Tax Accounting

We file a consolidated federal income tax return.  The provision for income taxes is based upon income in our consolidated financial statements, rather than amounts reported on our income tax return.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect of a change in tax rates on our deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.

Forward Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains statements which constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements may appear in a number of places in this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding the intent, belief, outlook, estimate or expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers primarily with respect to future events and the future financial performance of the Company.  Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors.  The accompanying information contained in this Form 10-Q identifies important factors that could cause such differences.  These factors include changes in interest rates; the loss of deposits and loan demand to competitors; substantial changes in financial markets; changes in real estate values and the real estate market; or regulatory changes.
 
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The Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Overview

The Company’s results of operations depend primarily on the level of net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and costs incurred with respect to interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and borrowings. The structure of our interest-earning assets versus the structure of interest-bearing liabilities along with the shape of the yield curve has a direct impact on our net interest income.

Historically, our interest-earning assets have been longer term in nature (i.e., fixed-rate mortgage loans) and interest-bearing liabilities have been shorter term (i.e., certificates of deposit, regular savings accounts, etc.). This structure would generally impact net interest income favorably in a decreasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, as the rates on interest-bearing liabilities would decrease more rapidly than rates on the interest-earning assets.  Conversely, in an increasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, net interest income would be generally impacted unfavorably as rates on interest-earning assets would increase at a slower rate than rates on interest-bearing liabilities.  The interest rate risk exposure has been reduced due to changes in the loan composition, by increasing the percentage of loans with adjustable rates and reducing the average duration of the loan portfolio.  This decline in Mutual’s liability sensitive exposure should provide for less net portfolio value volatility with future rate movements.

It has been the Company’s strategic objective to change the repricing structure of its interest-earning assets from longer term to shorter term to better match the structure of our interest-bearing liabilities, and thereby reduce the impact interest rate changes have on our net interest income.  Historically, strategies employed to accomplish this objective have been to increase the origination of variable rate commercial loans and shorter term consumer loans and to sell longer term mortgage loans. The percentage of consumer and commercial loans to total loans has increased from 44% at the end of 2004 to 54% as of September 30, 2010.  As we continue to increase our investment in business-related loans, which are considered to entail greater risks than one-to four- family residential loans, in order to help offset the pressure on our net interest margin, our provision for loan losses has increased to reflect this increased risk.  To help offset some of the additional risk, the Company suspended origination of indirect boat and recreational vehicle lending at the beginning of 2010.  On the liability side of the balance sheet, the Company is employing strategies to increase the balance of core deposit accounts, such as low cost checking and money market accounts. The percentage of core deposits to total deposits was 40% at September 30, 2010, compared to 37% at September 30, 2009.  The remaining total deposits are mostly retail certificates of deposit, which continue to provide stable funding for the Company.  These are ongoing strategies that are dependent on current market conditions and competition.
 
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During the first nine months of 2010, in keeping with its strategic objective to reduce interest rate risk exposure, the Company also sold $42.7 million of long term fixed rate loans that were originated as held for sale, which reduced potential earning assets and therefore had a negative impact on net interest income.  The negative impact was offset by recognizing a gain on the sale of these loans of $1.4 million and by using a portion of the proceeds to make purchases in the investment portfolio.

Another important source of revenue for the Company is non-interest income.  Non-interest income is primarily made up of recurring income from service fee income on checking accounts and commissions from the Company’s trust and brokerage business.  Non-interest income also includes gains on sale of loans and investments and increases in cash surrender value of life insurance.  The Federal Reserve’s Regulation E has required consumers to opt-in to certain overdraft services to have access to them.  The Company is actively communicating with customers to determine their preference of opting-in or opting-out.  A majority of the Bank’s customers have opted-in to the overdraft program.  Overall, the Company continues to anticipate less service fee income off of checking accounts than in previous periods.  The Company’s trust business is a source of recurring revenue that may increase or decrease partially dependent on movement in the stock market.  The Company’s objective is to increase non-interest income by growing its trust and wealth management area, but in the short run non-interest expense may increase as proper infrastructure is put in place to support a higher level of non-interest income.

Financial Condition

Assets totaled $1.4 billion at September 30, 2010, an increase from December 31, 2009 of $41.4 million, or 3.0%. Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased $61.0 million, or 5.7%.  Consumer loans decreased $23.8 million, or 9.2%, commercial loans decreased $18.3 million, or 5.4%, and residential mortgage loans held in the portfolio decreased $18.9 million, or 4.0%. Residential mortgage loans held for sale increased $7.4 million and mortgage loans sold during the first nine months of 2010 totaled $42.7 million compared to $142.9 million sold during the first nine months of last year. The decrease in consumer lending was a result of the Bank suspending origination of indirect boat and recreational vehicle lending at the beginning of 2010, which accounted for approximately 49% of the consumer outstanding balances at the beginning of 2010.  The decrease in commercial loans was a result of several commercial loans paying down, some of which were loans of concern for the Bank, and charge-offs of $1.5 million in the first nine months of 2010.  Mortgage loan balances continue to decline as the Bank has sold a majority of its fixed rate production.  Cash and cash equivalents increased $37.2 million primarily due to the current liquidity made available to the Bank with increased deposits.  Investment securities available for sale increased $68.1 million, or 52.1%.  Investment securities increased despite the sale of $71 million in investments during the third quarter to dispose of all of the private labeled mortgage-backed securities and CMOs.  The proceeds from this sale, plus additional funds from cash generated from the paydown of the loan portfolio, were reinvested in primarily agency-related mortgage-backed securities and CMOs.
 
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Allowance for loan losses was $16.5 million at September 30, 2010, an increase of $66,000 from December 31, 2009. Net charge offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 were $2.0 million, or .78% of average loans on an annualized basis compared to $1.4 million, or .50% of average loans for the comparable period in 2009.  Net charge offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $5.2 million, or .67% of average loans on an annualized basis compared to $3.3 million, or .40% of average loans for the comparable period in 2009.  Net charge offs increased as a larger amount of previously identified problem loans were settled in the quarter than in the same period in 2009.   On a linked quarter basis net charge offs increased from an annualized .74% of average loans for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to .78% for the current quarter.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans and total loans was 52.18% and 1.62%, respectively at September 30, 2010 compared to 50.38% and 1.53%, respectively at December 31, 2009.  The increased allowance ratios from December 31, 2009 to September 30, 2010, were primarily a result of increased allowance for loan loss, decreased loan balances, and decreased non-performing loans.

Total deposits were $1.1 billion at September 30, 2010 an increase of $81.7 million, or 7.8% from December 31, 2009. This increase was due to increases in certificates of deposit and savings deposits of $33.4 million and increases in demand and money market deposits of $48.3 million.  The increase in deposits is a result of customers seeking safety and stability and the Bank’s ability to meet customers’ needs.  Total borrowings decreased $46.1 million to $166.0 million at September 30, 2010 from $212.1 million at December 31, 2009 as the Bank utilized excess liquidity to pay down maturing FHLB advances.
 
Stockholders’ equity was $133.6 million at September 30, 2010, an increase of $3.9 million, or 3.0% from December 31, 2009. The increase was due primarily to net income of $4.7 million and unrealized gains on securities of $1.8 million.  This increase was partially offset by dividend payments of $1.3 million to common shareholders and $1.2 million to preferred shareholders and net unrealized losses on derivatives of $354,000.  The Bank’s capital ratios were all well in excess of “well-capitalized” levels as defined by all regulatory standards as of September 30, 2010.  Mutual’s current total regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 2010 are core capital, 8.94%; Tier I risk-based capital, 12.29%; and total risk-based capital, 13.54%.
 
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Comparison of the Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $372,000 from $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in average earning assets of $35.8 million as a result of increased investments and an increase in net interest margin of 2 basis points to 3.23% in the third quarter 2010 compared to 3.21% for the third quarter 2009.

The provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 2010 was $2.2 million compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.  Non-performing loans to total loans at September 30, 2010 were 3.11% compared to 3.02% at September 30, 2009.  Non-performing loans increased from 2.49% at June 30, 2010 to 3.11% at September 30, 2010, or $5.9, million primarily due to three loans totaling $7.7 million becoming non-performing during the third quarter of 2010.  These loans include two commercial real estate loans and a large one-to four-family residential loan and are not related loans.  Non-performing assets to total assets were 2.67% at September 30, 2010 compared to 2.74% as of September 30, 2009.

The following is a summary of changes in non-interest income:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Non-Interest Income
 
9/30/2010
   
9/30/2009
   
Change
   
Change
 
Service fee income
  $ 1,829     $ 1,955     $ (126 )     -6.4 %
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
    (381 )     60       (441 )     -735.0 %
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (127 )     (78 )     (49 )     62.8 %
Commissions
    896       710       186       26.2 %
Net gains on sales of loans
    846       527       319       60.5 %
Net servicing fees
    34       56       (22 )     -39.3 %
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    630       385       245       63.6 %
Net other-than-temporary losses on securities
    (99 )     -       (99 )        
Other income
    15       33       (18 )     -54.5 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Income
  $ 3,643     $ 3,648     $ (5 )     -0.1 %
 
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Non-interest income was unchanged at $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Commission income increased due to increased wealth management and brokerage income for the quarter.  Net gain on loan sales was up this quarter compared to 2009 due to increased mortgage production and sales.  The Company had an increase in income from life insurance, primarily due to a death benefit in the third quarter.  Decreases in non-interest income were due to service fee income as overdraft fees on checking accounts decreased due to new opt-in regulations that took effect in August 2010. Loss on sale of securities and other-than-temporary impairment increased in the quarter reducing non-interest income.  The Company strategically sold approximately $71 million in investments during the quarter to dispose of all of the private labeled mortgage-backed securities and CMOs.  These transactions were completed and most of the losses were offset by gains in agency securities.  The proceeds were reinvested in agency securities.
 
The following is a summary of changes in non-interest expense:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Non-Interest Expense
 
9/30/2010
   
9/30/2009
   
Change
   
Change
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 5,315     $ 5,823     $ (508 )     -8.7 %
Net occupancy expenses
    629       671       (42 )     -6.3 %
Equipment expenses
    480       479       1       0.2 %
Data processing fees
    363       388       (25 )     -6.4 %
Automated teller machine
    294       274       20       7.3 %
Deposit insurance
    465       416       49       11.8 %
Professional fees
    306       310       (4 )     -1.3 %
Advertising and promotion
    296       408       (112 )     -27.5 %
Software subscriptions and publications
    377       368       9       2.4 %
Intangible amortization
    327       372       (45 )     -12.1 %
Repossessed assets expense
    308       446       (138 )     -30.9 %
Other expenses
    973       992       (19 )     -1.9 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Expense
  $ 10,133     $ 10,947     $ (814 )     -7.4 %
 
Non-interest expense decreased $814,000 to $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2009.  Salaries and employee benefits have continued to decrease due to attrition and changes in employee benefits.  Repossessed assets expenses decreased due to improved market values leading to a reduction in loss on sale of assets and continued expense control, including reduction in property tax expense due to the impact of the tax caps.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in deposit insurance premiums due to increased insured balances.

Income tax expense increased $227,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009.  The effective tax rate increased to 14.7% from 4.0% due to an increase in taxable income and a decreased percentage of low income housing tax credits to taxable income when comparing the quarter ended September 2010 to September 2009.

Comparison of the Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $1.0 million from $30.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $32.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in average earning assets of $39.1 million as a result of increased investments and an increase of one basis point in net interest margin to 3.22% the first nine months of 2010 compared to 3.21% for the first nine months of 2009.
 
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The provision for loan loss for the first nine months of 2010 was $5.3 million compared to $4.9 million in the first nine months of 2009.  Non-performing loans to total loans at September 30, 2010 were 3.11% compared to 3.02% at September 30, 2009.  Non-performing loans increased from 2.49% at June 30, 2010 to 3.11% at September 30, 2010, or $5.9 million primarily due to three loans totaling $7.7 million becoming non-performing during the third quarter of 2010.  These loans include two commercial real estate loans and a large one-to four-family residential loan and are not related loans.  Non-performing assets to total assets were 2.67% at September 30, 2010 compared to 2.31% at June 30, 2010, 2.86% at December 31, 2009 and 2.74% as of September 30, 2009.

The following is a summary of changes in non-interest income:
 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Non-Interest Income
 
9/30/2010
   
9/30/2009
   
Change
   
Change
 
Service fee income
  $ 5,456     $ 5,522     $ (66 )     -1.2 %
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
    (61 )     419       (480 )     -114.6 %
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (382 )     (233 )     (149 )     63.9 %
Commissions
    2,920       2,198       722       32.8 %
Net gains on sales of loans
    1,410       2,171       (761 )     -35.1 %
Net servicing fees
    102       192       (90 )     -46.9 %
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    1,385       1,184       201       17.0 %
Net other-than-temporary losses on securities
    (826 )     (200 )     (626 )     313.0 %
Other income
    174       121       53       43.8 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Income
  $ 10,178     $ 11,374     $ (1,196 )     -10.5 %
 
Non-interest income decreased $1.2 million to $10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in gain on sale of loans due to decreased loan demand from 2009 and a reduction in net gains on sale of investments in conjunction with increased other-than-temporary impairment of securities.  The increase in loss on securities was due primarily to the strategic sale of private-labeled mortgage-backed securities and CMOs during the third quarter of 2010.  Other-than-temporary impairment on securities increased due to losses recognized for eleven private labeled and four trust preferred securities written-down during the first nine months of 2010.  Due to the liquidation of the held-to-maturity investment portfolio, including the private labeled securities, the future risk for other-than-temporary impairment has been reduced.  These decreases were partially offset with increases in commission income due to the continued growth of trust and brokerage services.
 
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The following is a summary of changes in non-interest expense:
 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Non-Interest Expense
 
9/30/2010
   
9/30/2009
   
Change
   
Change
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 15,982     $ 16,970     $ (988 )     -5.8 %
Net occupancy expenses
    1,871       2,065       (194 )     -9.4 %
Equipment expenses
    1,460       1,295       165       12.7 %
Data processing fees
    1,162       1,103       59       5.3 %
Automated teller machine
    870       835       35       4.2 %
Deposit insurance
    1,365       1,849       (484 )     -26.2 %
Professional fees
    891       972       (81 )     -8.3 %
Advertising and promotion
    900       1,133       (233 )     -20.6 %
Software subscriptions and publications
    1,177       1,045       132       12.6 %
Intangible amortization
    1,033       1,166       (133 )     -11.4 %
Repossessed assets expense
    1,388       1,127       261       23.2 %
Other expenses
    2,854       3,069       (215 )     -7.0 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Expense
  $ 30,953     $ 32,629     $ (1,676 )     -5.1 %
 
Non-interest expense decreased $1.7 million to $31.0 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $32.6 million for the same period in 2009.   The decrease in expenses was partially due to the FDIC special assessment in the second quarter of 2009, with no corresponding expense in 2010.   Another reason for the decrease was a decline in salaries and benefits due to attrition and changes in employee benefits.  Net occupancy expenses have declined compared to September 2009 due to lower seasonal maintenance expenses in late winter and early spring.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in repossessed asset expense, as our repossessed assets have increased 23.4% over September 2009.  Repossessed asset expenses include cost associated with holding and maintaining foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets, as well as gains/losses incurred during the liquidation of such assets.  The Company has seen an increase in this area due to the increased repossessed asset portfolio as of December 31, 2009 and activity associated with those assets and new assets taken in throughout the nine-months ended September 30, 2010.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, income tax expense increased $703,000 compared to the same period in 2009. The increase was due primarily to an increase in taxable income. The effective tax rate also increased from 10.1% to 20.1% due to a decreased percentage of low income housing tax credits to taxable income when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The standard measure of liquidity for savings associations is the ratio of cash and eligible investments to a certain percentage of the net-withdrawable savings accounts and borrowings due within one year.  As of September 30, 2010, Mutual had liquid assets of $263.8 million and a liquidity ratio of 21.32% compared to 14.37% at December 31, 2009. This elevated level of liquidity is primarily a result of increased cash and investment portfolio due to the growth in deposits in the first nine months of 2010.  The liquidity ratio will fluctuate throughout the year as excess liquidity is used to originate loans and pay down FHLB advances as they mature.  The Company believes the current available liquidity will be sufficient to meet the needs of the Company throughout 2010.
 
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Mutual continues to maintain capital ratios which exceed “well-capitalized” levels as defined pursuant to all regulatory standards as of September 30, 2010.  Mutual’s current total regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 2010 are core capital, 8.94%; Tier I risk-based capital, 12.29%; and total risk-based capital, 13.54%.  This is compared to the December 31, 2009 ratios of: core capital, 9.38%; Tier I risk-based capital, 11.56%; and total risked-based capital, 12.81%.

ITEM 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Presented below as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, is an analysis of Mutual’s interest rate risk as measured by changes in Mutual’s net portfolio value (“NPV”) assuming an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift in the yield curve, in 100 basis point increments.
 
September 30, 2010
   
Net Portfolio Value
 
Changes
             
NPV as % of PV of Assets
In Rates
 
$ Amount
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
NPV Ratio
 
Change
                     
+300 bp
 
176,863
 
-21,695
 
-11%
 
12.83%
 
-68 bp
+200 bp
 
187,574
 
-10,984
 
-6%
 
13.31%
 
-20 bp
+100 bp
 
195,618
 
-2,940
 
-1%
 
13.58%
 
8 bp
0 bp
 
198,558
         
13.50%
   
-100 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
-200 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
-300 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
 
September 30, 2009
   
Net Portfolio Value
 
Changes
             
NPV as % of PV of Assets
In Rates
 
$ Amount
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
NPV Ratio
 
Change
                     
+300 bp
 
172,990
 
-25,568
 
-11%
 
12.91%
 
-71 bp
+200 bp
 
183,794
 
-14,764
 
-5%
 
13.43%
 
-19 bp
+100 bp
 
191,453
 
-7,105
 
-1%
 
13.71%
 
9 bp
0 bp
 
193,759
         
13.62%
   
-100 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
-200 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
-300 bp
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
 
n/m(1)
                     
n/m(1) - not meaningful because certain market interest rates would be below zero at that level of rate shock.
   
 
 
The analysis at September 30, 2010, indicates that there have been no material changes in market interest rates for Mutual’s interest rate sensitivity instruments which would cause a material change in the market risk exposures that effect the quantitative and qualitative risk disclosures as presented in item 7A of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009.  The low level of interest rate risk exposure of Mutual is primarily due to the current structure of the balance sheet and the continuous sale of originated long term fixed-rate loans.

ITEM - 4 Controls and Procedures.

(a)  
 An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a -15(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”), as of September 30, 2010 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period preceding the filing of this quarterly report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure is met.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future.  The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company’s business.  While the Company believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings   
 
None.              


Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following risk factor represents changes and additions to, and should be read in conjunction with “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
 
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted on July 21, 2010, provides, among other things, for new restrictions and an expanded framework of regulatory oversight for financial institutions and their holding companies, including the Company and the Bank.  Under the new law, the Bank’s primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision, will be eliminated and existing federal thrifts will be subject to regulation and supervision by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, which currently supervises and regulates all national banks.  In addition, beginning in 2010, all financial institution holding companies, including MutualFirst, will be regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including those imposing federal capital requirements and may result in additional restrictions on investments and holding company activities.  The law also creates a new consumer financial protection bureau that will have the authority to promulgate rules intended to protect consumers in the financial products and services market.  The creation of this independent bureau could result in new regulatory requirements and raise the cost of regulatory compliance.  In addition, new regulations mandated by the law could require changes in regulatory capital requirements, loan loss provisioning practices, and compensation practices and require holding companies to serve as a source of strength for their financial institution subsidiaries.  Effective July 21, 2011, financial institutions may pay interest on demand deposits, which could increase our interest expense.  We cannot determine the full impact of the new law on our business and operations at this time.  Any legislative or regulatory changes in the future could adversely affect our operations and financial condition.

Item 2. Registered sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds

On August 13, 2008 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase an additional 5% of the Company’s outstanding stock, or approximately 350,000 shares.  Information on the shares purchased during the second quarter of 2010 is as follows.
 
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Insert Stock Purchase (Table 7)

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Reserved.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.
 
Index to Exhibits
 
Number
 
Description
31.1
 
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Executive Officer
     
31.2
 
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Financial Officer
     
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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to U. S. C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2003.
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
 
       
Date: November 15, 2010 
By:  
/s/ David W. Heeter  
    David W. Heeter  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
       
 
Date: November 15, 2010 
By:  
/s/ Christopher D. Cook  
    Christopher D. Cook  
   
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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