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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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, 2000.
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Commission file number 000-21553
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
OHIO 34-1109469
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification
No.)
6001 LANDERHAVEN DRIVE, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OHIO 44124
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(440) 646-1111
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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
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As of November 10, 2000, there were 8,094,072 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock issued and outstanding.
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
as of September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-18
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19-31
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 31-34
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 35
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 35-36
SIGNATURE 37
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,468 $ 21,751
Securities available for sale, at fair value 35,530 35,829
Securities held to maturity 16,453 15,879
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale 209,112 255,727
Loans held for sale 61,521 6,718
Loans receivable, net 1,210,865 1,183,954
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 17,492 10,948
Premises and equipment, net 53,473 31,820
Real estate owned, net 4,257 5,263
Intangible assets 2,264 2,461
Loan servicing rights, net 19,640 10,374
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other assets 24,031 27,395
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Total assets $1,669,106 $1,608,119
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LIABILITIES
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 86,941 $ 70,891
Interest-bearing deposits 1,078,014 1,065,739
Borrowings 389,834 360,396
Other liabilities 24,427 22,475
Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in the
Corporation's Junior Subordinated Debentures 43,750 43,750
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Total liabilities 1,622,966 1,563,251
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, 10,000 shares authorized,
none issued --- ---
Common stock, no par value, 10,000 shares
authorized, 8,091 and 8,064 shares issued
and outstanding, respectively --- ---
Additional paid-in capital 20,852 20,744
Retained earnings 29,624 28,171
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) (4,336) (4,047)
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Total shareholders' equity 46,140 44,868
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,669,106 $1,608,119
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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INTEREST INCOME
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and fees on loans $28,063 $24,877 $78,975 $69,739
Interest on mortgage-backed securities 3,693 3,104 11,801 9,552
Interest and dividends on other investments 1,249 1,114 3,677 3,072
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Total interest income 33,005 29,095 94,453 82,363
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits 15,899 14,149 43,605 41,281
Interest on borrowings 6,484 3,850 18,512 9,942
Interest on Junior Subordinated Debentures 998 998 2,995 2,419
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Total interest expense 23,381 18,997 65,112 53,642
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NET INTEREST INCOME 9,624 10,098 29,341 28,721
Provision for loan losses 1,750 1,800 4,850 4,050
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses 7,874 8,298 24,491 24,671
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NONINTEREST INCOME
Net gain on sale of loans 876 254 1,914 1,428
Loan servicing income, net 313 278 861 979
Service charges on deposit accounts 392 374 1,039 963
Loan option income -- -- -- 168
Net gain on sale of securities 154 -- 572 --
Other operating income 733 670 2,362 1,726
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Total noninterest income 2,468 1,576 6,748 5,264
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and related personnel costs 5,331 4,598 15,377 12,783
Occupancy and equipment expense 1,433 1,270 4,282 3,566
Federal deposit insurance premiums 332 249 1,032 682
Data processing expense 311 310 981 866
Marketing expense 314 178 1,014 536
State franchise taxes 263 248 787 744
Amortization of intangibles 66 66 198 198
Other operating expenses 1,850 1,601 5,415 4,612
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Total noninterest expense 9,900 8,520 29,086 23,987
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 442 1,354 2,153 5,948
Provision for income taxes 143 479 700 2,132
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NET INCOME $ 299 $ 875 $ 1,453 $ 3,816
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.04 $ 0.11 $ 0.18 $ 0.48
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Weighted average shares outstanding for basic
earnings per share 8,086,298 8,056,393 8,077,358 7,913,536
Effect of dilutive options --- --- --- ---
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Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted
earnings per share 8,086,298 8,056,393 8,077,358 7,913,536
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $2,808 $ (26,635)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Disbursement of loan proceeds (333,976) (309,909)
Purchases of:
Loans (80,648) (139,218)
Mortgage-backed securities --- (20,081)
Securities available for sale (39) (20,040)
Securities held to maturity (934) ---
Mortgage loan servicing rights (9,940) (2,764)
Premises and equipment (23,681) (10,440)
FHLB stock (5,819) (2,871)
Proceeds from maturities and repayments of:
Loans 263,107 227,065
Mortgage-backed securities 27,276 36,828
Securities held to maturity 365 220
Proceeds from sale of:
Loans 75,437 48,380
Mortgage-backed securities 19,614 ---
Premises, equipment, and real estate owned 1,275 ---
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Net cash used for investing activities (67,963) (192,830)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposit accounts 28,325 137,615
Proceeds from borrowings 160,901 93,723
Repayment of borrowings (108,362) (54,154)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 108 2,197
Proceeds from issuance of Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial
Interests in the Corporation's Junior Subordinated Debentures --- 15,073
Net activity on line of credit (23,100) 21,600
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Net cash provided by financing activities 57,872 216,054
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (7,283) (3,411)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 21,751 29,086
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $14,468 $25,675
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $65,573 $54,817
Income taxes 336 1,112
Transfer from loans receivable to real estate owned 833 4,458
Loans securitized 29,792 ---
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCUMULATED
ADDITIONAL OTHER TOTAL
COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE SHAREHOLDERS'
STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS INCOME (LOSS) EQUITY
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE JUNE 30, 1999 $ -- $20,702 $26,601 $ (1,450) $45,853
Comprehensive income:
Net income 875 875
Change in unrealized gain on
securities, net of tax (621) (621)
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Total comprehensive income 254
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BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 $ -- $20,702 $27,476 $(2,071) $46,107
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BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1998 $ -- $18,505 $23,660 $479 $42,644
Comprehensive income:
Net income 3,816 3,816
Change in unrealized gain on
securities, net of tax (2,550) (2,550)
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Total comprehensive income 1,266
Issuance of 300,000 common shares 2,197 2,197
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BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 $ -- $20,702 $27,476 $(2,071) $46,107
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BALANCE JUNE 30, 2000 $ -- $20,819 $29,325 $(5,640) $44,504
Comprehensive income:
Net income 299 299
Change in unrealized gain on
securities, net of tax and net
of reclassification of gain
of $102,000 from net income 1,304 1,304
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Total comprehensive income 1,603
Issuance of shares of Common stock
Stock purchase plan-8,181 shares 33 33
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BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 $ -- $20,852 $29,624 $(4,336) $46,140
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BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ -- $20,744 $28,171 $(4,047) $44,868
Comprehensive income:
Net income 1,453 1,453
Change in unrealized gain on
securities, net of tax and net
of reclassification of gain
of $378,000 from net income (289) (289)
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Total comprehensive income 1,164
Issuance of shares of Common stock
Stock purchase plan-27,029 shares 108 108
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BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 $ -- $20,852 $29,624 $(4,336) $46,140
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</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Metropolitan Financial Corp. ("Metropolitan" or the "Corporation") is a savings
and loan holding company and an Ohio corporation. Metropolitan's primary
operating subsidiary is Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank").
Metropolitan is engaged in the business of originating multifamily and
commercial real estate loans primarily in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and
Kentucky and purchasing multifamily and commercial real estate loans throughout
the United States. Metropolitan offers full service banking services to
communities in Northeast Ohio where its additional lending activities include
originating one- to four-family residential real estate, construction, business
and consumer loans. The accounting policies of the Corporation conform to
generally accepted accounting principles and prevailing practices within the
financial services industry. All significant intercompany transactions have been
eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements
include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, which the
Corporation considers necessary for a fair presentation of (a) the results of
operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 and
1999; (b) the financial condition at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999;
(c) the statement of cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2000 and 1999; and (d) the statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 and 1999. The results of
operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other period.
The annual report for Metropolitan for the year ended December 31, 1999,
contains consolidated financial statements and related notes which should be
read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
SECURITIES: The Corporation classifies debt and mortgage-backed securities as
held to maturity or available for sale. The Corporation classifies marketable
equity securities as available for sale.
Securities classified as held to maturity are those that management has the
positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities held to maturity are
stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts.
Securities classified as available for sale are those that management intends to
sell or that could be sold for liquidity, investment management, or similar
reasons, even if there is not a present intention for such sale. Securities
available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses
included as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of tax and
recognized as part of comprehensive income. Gains or losses on dispositions are
based on net proceeds and the adjusted historic cost of securities sold, using
the specific identification method.
LOANS: All loans are held for investment unless specifically designated as held
for sale. When the Bank originates or purchases loans, it makes a determination
whether or not to classify loans as held for sale. The Bank re-evaluates its
intention to hold or sell loans at each balance sheet date based on the current
environment and, if appropriate, reclassifies loans as held for sale. Sales of
loans are dependent upon various factors including interest
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rate movements, deposit flows, the availability and attractiveness of other
sources of funds, loan demand by borrowers, and liquidity and capital
requirements.
Loans held for investment are stated at the principal amount outstanding
adjusted for amortization of premiums and deferred costs and accretion of
discounts and deferred fees using the interest method. At September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, management had the intent and the Bank had the ability to
hold all loans being held for investment purposes for the foreseeable future.
Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or market. When the Bank
purchases real estate loans and simultaneously writes an option giving the
holder the right to purchase those loans, those loans are designated as held for
sale. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are determined by the identified
loan method and are reflected in operations at the time of the settlement of the
sale.
Interest on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the principal
outstanding. Management reviews loans that are delinquent 90 days or more to
determine if interest accrual should be discontinued based on the estimated fair
market value of the collateral. The carrying values of impaired loans are
periodically adjusted to reflect cash payments, revised estimates of future cash
flows and increases in the present value of expected cash flows due to the
passage of time.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON LOANS: The allowance for losses on loans is established
by a provision for loan losses charged against income. Estimating the risk of
loss and the amount of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective. Accordingly,
the allowance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to
cover probable losses based on past loan experience, general economic
conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their
financial position and collateral values, and other factors and estimates which
are subject to change over time. While management may periodically allocate
portions of the allowance for specific problem loans, the whole allowance is
available for any loan charge-offs that occur. A loan is charged off against the
allowance by management as a loss when deemed uncollectible, although collection
efforts continue and future recoveries may occur.
Loans considered to be impaired are reduced to the present value of expected
future cash flows or to the fair value of collateral, by allocating a portion of
the allowance for losses on loans to such loans. If these allocations require an
increase in the allowance for losses on loans, such increase is reported as a
provision for loan losses. Management excludes all consumer loans from review
for impairment. However, these loans are considered in determining the
appropriate level of the allowance for loss on loans. All impaired loans are
placed on nonaccrual status.
EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed based on
weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Basic earnings per share
has been computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share has been computed by dividing net income
by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average
common shares were calculated assuming the exercise of stock options less
treasury shares assumed to be purchased from the proceeds using the average
market price of the Corporation's stock. Options outstanding of 640,500 were not
included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because they were
antidilutive.
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other
comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and
losses on securities available for sale and equity investments which are also
recognized as a separate component of equity.
CAPITALIZED INTEREST: Interest expenses incurred to finance construction of
premises and equipment are capitalized as they are incurred. The amount of
capitalized interest included as a portion of the historical cost of acquiring
assets will be depreciated over the useful life of the asset.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: A new accounting standard will require all
derivatives to be recorded at fair value. This statement will be effective for
the first quarter of any fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2000, or effective
January 1, 2001 for the Corporation. Unless designated as hedges, changes in
these fair values will be recorded in the income statement. Fair value changes
involving hedges will generally be recorded by offsetting gains and losses on
the hedge and on the hedged item, even if the fair value of the hedged item is
not recorded. This is not expected to have a material effect, but the effect
will depend on derivative holdings when this standard applies.
3. SECURITIES
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair values of
investment securities at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 are as follows
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 2000
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Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Mutual funds $ 875 $ 875
FreddieMac preferred stock 7,500 $(2,006) 5,494
FannieMae notes 19,946 (582) 19,364
FreddieMac note 10,000 (203) 9,797
Mortgage-backed securities 212,941 $374 (4,203) 209,112
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251,262 374 (6,994) 244,642
HELD TO MATURITY
Tax-exempt municipal bond 14,705 14,705
U.S. Treasury Notes and Bills 833 833
Revenue bond 815 815
Certificate of deposit 100 100
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16,453 -- -- 16,453
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Total securities $267,715 $374 $(6,994) $261,095
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1999
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Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
---- ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Mutual funds $ 835 $ 835
FreddieMac preferred stock 7,500 $(1,350) 6,150
FreddieMac note 10,000 (236) 9,764
FannieMae notes 19,935 (855) 19,080
Mortgage-backed securities 259,446 $228 (3,947) 255,727
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297,716 228 (6,388) 291,556
HELD TO MATURITY
Tax-exempt municipal bond 14,699 176 14,875
Revenue bond 1,180 1,180
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15,879 176 -- 16,055
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Total securities $313,595 $404 $(6,388) $307,611
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</TABLE>
4. LOANS RECEIVABLE
The composition of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2000 and December 31,
1999 is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 2000 December 31, 1999
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Real estate loans
Construction loans:
<S> <C> <C>
Residential single family $112,177 $ 111,005
Multifamily -- 447
Land 44,304 43,989
Loans in process (60,240) (56,212)
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Construction loans, net 96,241 99,229
Permanent loans:
Residential single family 328,134 295,061
Multifamily 294,945 292,015
Commercial 188,184 247,455
Other 923 671
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Total real estate loans 908,427 934,431
Consumer loans 165,372 143,585
Business and other loans 145,958 114,333
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Total loans 1,219,757 1,192,349
Premium (discount) on loans, net 7,196 7,178
Deferred loan fees, net (2,891) (4,548)
Allowance for losses on loans (13,197) (11,025)
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$1,210,865 $1,183,954
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</TABLE>
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Activity in the allowance for losses on loans for the periods ended September
30, 2000 and 1999 is as follows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999
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Balance at the beginning of the period $11,025 $6,909
Provision for loan losses 4,850 4,050
Charge-offs (2,803) (1,648)
Recoveries 125 21
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Balance at end of period $13,197 $9,332
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Nonperforming loans were as follows at (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual $ 122 $ 448
Nonaccrual loans 9,398 8,933
Nonperforming loans included all impaired loans and smaller balance homogeneous
loans, such as residential mortgage and consumer loans, that are collectively
evaluated for impairment.
Management analyzes loans on an individual basis and considers a loan to be
impaired when it is probable that all principal and interest amounts will not be
collected according to the loan contract based on current information and
events. Loans which are past due two payments or less and that management feels
are probable of being restored to current status within 90 days are not
considered to be impaired loans. All impaired loans are included in
nonperforming loans.
Information regarding impaired loans is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Balance of impaired loans $4,581 $4,593
Less portion for which no allowance
for losses on loans is allocated 4,366 3,521
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Balance of impaired loans for which
an allowance for loan losses is allocated $ 215 $1,072
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Portion of allowance for losses on loans
allocated to the impaired loan balance $ 197 $1,054
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September 30, September 30,
2000 1999
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Average investment in impaired loans
during the period $5,324 $9,265
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Interest income recognized during
impairment $ 150 $ 190
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Interest income recognized on a
cash basis during the period $ 150 $ 190
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5. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Land $9,953 $7,081
Office buildings 10,763 9,254
Leasehold improvements 3,676 3,308
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 15,444 12,313
Construction in progress 21,071 5,639
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Total 60,907 37,595
Accumulated depreciation 7,434 5,775
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Total premises and equipment $53,473 $31,820
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In the second quarter, 1999, the Corporation started the construction of a new
corporate headquarters building. As a result, interest expenses have been
incurred to finance construction. These costs are capitalized as they are
incurred while the building is under construction and are included as a portion
of the historical cost to be depreciated over the useful life of the building.
Interest is also capitalized on the construction of retail sales offices.
Interest expense capitalized for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2000 were $256,000 and $537,000, respectively. Interest
capitalized during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1999
were $32,000 and $47,000, respectively.
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6. LOAN SERVICING
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying
consolidated statements of financial condition. The unpaid principal balances of
these loans at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 are summarized as
follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for:
FreddieMac $ 846,223 $746,688
FannieMae 798,476 725,045
Other 207,554 181,332
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Total loans serviced for others $1,852,253 $1,653,065
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Custodial balances maintained in noninterest-bearing checking accounts in
connection with the foregoing loan servicing were approximately $19,911 and
$29,958 at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
The following is an analysis of the changes in cost of loan servicing rights for
the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999
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Balance at the beginning of the period $10,374 $13,412
Acquired or originated 11,742 4,417
Amortization (2,476) (2,206)
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Balance at the end of the period $19,640 $15,623
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7. DEPOSITS
Deposits consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Noninterest-bearing checking accounts $ 86,941 $ 70,891
Interest-bearing checking accounts 115,627 57,136
Passbook savings and statement savings 115,232 200,168
Certificates of deposit 847,155 808,435
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Total interest-bearing deposits 1,078,014 1,065,739
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$1,164,955 $1,136,630
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At September 30, 2000, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as
follows (in thousands):
Year Weighted Average
Ended Amount Interest Rate
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2000 $171,628 5.73%
2001 597,227 6.53%
2002 33,190 6.62%
2003 26,360 6.57%
2004 8,183 5.69%
Thereafter 10,567 6.37%
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$847,155 6.36%
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8. BORROWINGS
Borrowings consisted of the following at September 30, 2000 and December 31,
1999 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances (6.5% and 5.6% at
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively) $310,232 $205,352
Reverse repurchase agreements (6.0% and 5.6% at
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively) 59,617 80,044
Commercial bank repurchase agreement (7.7% at
December 31, 1999) -- 55,000
Commercial bank line of credit (8.9 % and 8.5% at
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively) 6,000 6,000
Subordinated debt maturing January 1, 2005
(9.625% fixed rate) 13,985 14,000
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$389,834 $360,396
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</TABLE>
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At September 30, 2000, scheduled payments on borrowings are as follows (in
thousands):
Weighted Average
Year Ended Amount Interest Rate
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2000 $187,275 6.46%
2001 26,023 6.74%
2002 32,623 6.20%
2003 45,596 6.03%
2004 20,001 6.67%
Thereafter 78,316 7.22%
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Total $389,834 6.57%
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At September 30, 2000, Federal Home Loan Bank advances are collateralized by all
of Metropolitan's FHLB stock, one-to-four family first mortgage loans,
multifamily loans, and securities with aggregate carrying values of
approximately $17 million, $337 million, $142 million and $57 million,
respectively.
The Corporation has a line of credit agreement with a commercial bank. The
maximum borrowing under the line is $12,000,000. The balance outstanding at
September 30, 2000 was $6,000,000. In July, 2000, the maturity of this line
of credit was extended until May 31, 2001. The interest rate on the line is tied
to LIBOR or prime at the Corporation's option. As collateral for the loan, the
Corporation's largest shareholder, Robert Kaye, has agreed to pledge a portion
of his common shares in an amount of at least equal to 200% of any outstanding
balance.
In November, 1999, the Bank entered into a commercial bank repurchase agreement
involving a transaction which allows a line of credit for use by the Bank. The
agreement reprices monthly based on LIBOR. The agreement allows commercial loans
securitized by Metropolitan to be used as collateral. The maximum amount
available under this agreement is $45,000,000. The balance of this line of
credit at September 30, 2000 was $0.
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK
The Bank can be a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet in the
normal course of business to meet financing needs of its customers or to manage
its own financing needs or manage its interest rate risk . These financial
commitments include commitments to make loans. The Bank's exposure to credit
loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial
instrument for commitments to make loans is represented by the contractual
amount of these instruments. The Bank follows the same credit policy to make
such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the financial
statements.
As of September 30, 2000, the Bank had fixed and variable rate commitments to
originate and/or purchase loans (at market rates) of approximately $78,818,000
and $98,368,000, respectively. In addition, the Bank had firm commitments to
sell loans totaling $16,920,000 at September 30, 2000. Metropolitan's
commitments to originate and purchase loans are for loans with rates ranging
from 6.95% to 16% and commitment periods up to one year.
In August, 2000, the Bank entered into an interest rate swap transaction in
order to fix borrowing costs and reduce interest rate risk. The notional amount
of the swap is $20,000,000 and the maturity date of the swap is August,
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2005. The interest rate paid is fixed at 6.45% and the interest rate received is
One-month LIBOR which resets on a monthly basis. The swap is callable after
twelve months if LIBOR reaches 8.00%.
10. SECURITIES ISSUED
On May 14, 1999, the Corporation issued 1,600,000 shares ($10 liquidation amount
per security), of 9.50% cumulative trust preferred securities (the "Trust
Preferred") through a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, Metropolitan
Capital Trust II (the "Trust Issuer") and 300,000 Common Shares of Metropolitan
Financial Corp. The Trust Issuer invested the total proceeds from the sale of
the Trust Preferred in the 9.50% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest
Debentures (the "Junior Subordinated Debentures") issued by the Corporation
which mature on June 30, 2029. The Corporation used the net proceeds from the
sale of the Junior Subordinated Debentures and the common stock to repay the
$12.0 million outstanding balance on the commercial bank line of credit and for
a $5 million additional capital contribution to the Bank to support growth. The
Trust Preferred securities are listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market's National
Market under the symbol "METFO."
The Corporation also issued trust preferred securities in 1998 through its
subsidiary, Metropolitan Capital Trust I. A description of the trust preferred
securities currently outstanding is presented below (Dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Issuing Date of Shares Interest Maturity Principal Amount
Entity Issuance Issued Rate Date Sept. 30, 2000
------ -------- ------ ---- ---- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Metropolitan Capital Trust I April 27, 1998 2,775,000 8.60% June 30, 2028 $27,750
Metropolitan Capital Trust II May 14, 1999 1,600,000 9.50% June 30, 2029 16,000
------
$43,750
=======
</TABLE>
11. SEGMENT REPORTING
Metropolitan's operations include two major operating segments. A description of
those segments follows:
Retail and Commercial Banking--Retail and commercial banking is the segment of
the business that brings in deposits and lends those funds out to businesses and
consumers. The local market for deposits is the consumers and businesses in the
communities surrounding our 22 retail sales offices in Northeastern Ohio. The
market for lending is Ohio and the surrounding states for originations and
throughout the United States for purchases. The majority of loans are secured by
multifamily and commercial real estate. Loans are also made to businesses
secured by business assets and consumers secured by real or personal property.
Business and consumer loans are concentrated in Northeastern Ohio.
Mortgage banking--Mortgage banking is the segment of our business that
originates, sells and services permanent or construction loans secured by one-
to four-family residential properties. These loans are primarily originated
through commissioned loan officers located in Northeastern Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania. In general, fixed rate loans are originated for sale and
adjustable rate loans are originated to be retained in the portfolio. Loans
being serviced include loans originated and still owned by Metropolitan, loans
originated by Metropolitan but sold to others with servicing rights retained by
Metropolitan, and servicing rights to loans originated by others but purchased
by Metropolitan. The servicing rights Metropolitan purchases may be located in
a variety of states and are typically being serviced for FannieMae or
FreddieMac.
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The category below labeled Parent and Other consists of the remaining segments
of Metropolitan's business. It includes corporate treasury, interest rate risk,
and financing operations which do not generate revenue from outside customers.
Operating results and other financial data for the current and
preceding year are as follows (in thousands):
As of or for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RETAIL AND
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PARENT
BANKING BANKING AND OTHER TOTAL
---------- -------- ---------- -----
OPERATING RESULTS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net interest income $19,767 $4,855 $4,719 $29,341
Provision for losses on loans 3,099 619 1,132 4,850
-------- ------- ------- -------
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 16,668 4,236 3,587 24,491
Noninterest income 4,377 2,289 82 6,748
Direct noninterest expense 14,512 5,120 289 19,921
Allocation of overhead 6,775 2,390 9,165
-------- ------- ------ -------
Net income before income taxes $ (242) $ (985) $3,380 $ 2,153
======== ======= ====== =======
FINANCIAL DATA:
Segment assets $1,082,080 $452,956 $134,070 $1,669,106
Depreciation and amortization 1,751 2,297 360 4,408
Expenditures for additions
to premises and equipment 22,739 942 23,681
</TABLE>
As of or for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING RESULTS:
Net interest income $19,272 $4,121 $5,328 $28,721
Provision for losses on loans 3,652 398 4,050
------- ------- --------- -------
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 15,620 3,723 5,328 24,671
Noninterest income 3,440 1,849 (25) 5,264
Direct noninterest expense 11,870 4,261 398 16,529
Allocation of overhead 5,157 2,301 7,458
------- ----- -------- -------
Net income before income taxes $ 2,033 $ (990) $4,905 $ 5,948
======= ========= ======== =======
</TABLE>
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RETAIL AND
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PARENT
BANKING BANKING AND OTHER TOTAL
---------- -------- --------- -----
FINANCIAL DATA:
Segment assets $1,087,323 $375,813 $113,361 $1,576,497
Depreciation and amortization 1,390 2,041 313 3,744
Expenditures for additions
to premises and equipment 9,411 1,029 10,440
The financial information provided for each major operating segment has been
derived from the internal profitability system used to monitor and manage
financial performance and allocate resources.
The measurement of performance for the operating segments is based on the
organizational structure of Metropolitan and is not necessarily comparable with
similar information for any other financial institution. The information
presented is also not indicative of the segments' financial condition and
results of operations if they were independent entities.
Metropolitan evaluates segment performance based on contribution to income
before income taxes. Certain indirect expenses have been allocated based on
various criteria considered by management to best reflect benefits derived. The
accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies. Indirect expense allocations and
accounting policies have been consistently applied for the periods presented.
There are no differences between segment profits and assets and the consolidated
profits and assets of Metropolitan. The interest rate risk that results from
investing in assets and liabilities with different terms to maturity or
repricing has been eliminated from the two major operating segments and is
included in the category labeled Parent and Other.
12. METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP. STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
In July, 1999, the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Financial Corp. authorized
the adoption of a Stock Purchase Plan permitting directors, officers, and
employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and certain affiliated
companies to make purchases of the Corporation's common shares at 95% of the
fair market value. The plan authorized the issuance of an additional 160,000
common shares for purchases made under the plan. The purchases under the plan
commenced in the fourth quarter, 1999. Shares issued under this plan during the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 totaled 27,029.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (in thousands) $299 $875 $1,453 $3,816
Basic and diluted earnings per share (1) $0.04 $0.11 $0.18 $0.48
Return on average assets (3) 0.07 % 0.23 % 0.12 % 0.35 %
Return on average equity (3) 2.64 % 7.61 % 4.34 % 11.44 %
Noninterest expense to average assets (3) 2.37 % 2.19 % 2.38 % 2.17 %
Efficiency ratio 82.38 % 72.42 % 81.34 % 70.00 %
Net interest margin (3) 2.44 % 2.74 % 2.53 % 2.74 %
</TABLE>
(1) Per share data has been restated to include the effect of the issuance of
300,000 additional shares on May 14, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, December 31, September 30,
2000 1999 1999
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total assets (in thousands) $1,669,106 $1,608,119 $1,576,497
Shareholders' equity (in thousands) 46,140 44,868 46,107
Shareholders' equity to total assets 2.76 % 2.79 % 2.92 %
Shares outstanding 8,090,773 8,063,744 8,056,393
Book value per share $5.70 $5.56 $5.72
Tangible book value per share $5.42 $5.26 $5.41
Market value of common stock $3.88 $4.50 $7.38
Nonperforming assets to total assets (2) 0.83 % 0.91 % 1.18 %
Allowance for losses on loans to total loans (2) 1.03 % 0.92 % 0.75 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (3) 0.29 % 0.19 % 0.19 %
</TABLE>
(2) Ratios are based on period end balances.
(3) Annualized for comparative purposes.
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OVERVIEW
The reported results of Metropolitan primarily reflect the operations of the
Bank. Our results of operations are dependent on a variety of factors, including
the general interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the industry,
governmental policies and regulations and conditions in the markets for
financial assets. Like most financial institutions, the primary contributor to
our income is net interest income, the difference between the interest we earn
on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest we
pay on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Our
operations are also affected by noninterest income, such as loan servicing fees,
servicing charges on deposit accounts, and gains or losses on the sales of loans
and securities. Our principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense,
consist of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy costs, and general and
administrative expenses.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income. Net income for the third quarter, 2000 was $0.3 million as compared
to net income of $0.9 million for the third quarter, 1999. Noninterest income
increased $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 over the
prior year period and the provision for loan losses decreased $50,000 from the
same prior year period. Net interest income decreased $0.5 million and
noninterest expense increased $1.4 million to $9.9 million for the quarter from
$8.5 million from the prior year quarter.
Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 was $1.5 million
as compared to net income of $3.8 million for the first nine months of 1999. Net
interest income and noninterest income increased $0.6 million and $1.5 million,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 over the prior year
period. The provision for loan losses increased $0.8 million from the same prior
year period and noninterest expense increased $5.1 million to $29.1 million for
the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 from $24.0 million from the prior
year period.
Net interest margin decreased thirty and twenty-one basis points to 2.44% and
2.53% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000,
respectively, as compared to 2.74% and 2.74% for the same periods in 1999. The
decrease in net interest margin resulted primarily from the cost of funds
increasing at a higher rate than the yields on assets.
Interest Income. Total interest income increased 13.4% and 14.7% in the three
and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000, respectively to $33.0 million
and $94.5 million, as compared to $29.1 million and $82.4 million in the same
periods in 1999. This increase primarily resulted from a 7.3% and 10.7% increase
in average interest-earning assets in the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to the prior year and an increase in the weighted
average yield from the same periods. Average earning assets increased as a
result of our strategy of increasing assets as long as assets with acceptable
portfolio characteristics are available.
Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased 23.1% and 21.4% to $23.4
million and $65.1 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September
30, 2000, respectively, as compared to $19.0 million and $53.6 million for the
same periods in 1999. Interest expense increased due to a higher average balance
of interest-bearing
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liabilities outstanding and an increased cost of funds compared to the same
periods in 1999. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits decreased
$25.7 million and $17.9 million, or 2.3% and 1.6% respectively, for the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same periods
in 1999. Conversely, the average balance of borrowings increased from the prior
year periods. Average borrowings increased $139.2 million and $164.7 million, or
53.1% and 72.9% respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to the same periods in 1999. The average balance
of Junior Subordinated Debentures increased $7.9 million, or 21.9% for the nine
month period ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same period in 1999.
All of these categories experienced an increase in the cost of funds, and as a
result, Metropolitan's cost of funds increased to 6.10% for the third quarter,
2000 and 5.84% for the first nine months of 2000 as compared to 5.35% and 5.34%,
respectively, for the same periods in 1999.
Average Balances and Yields. The following tables present the total dollar
amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting
yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities,
expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Net interest
margin is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities. All average balances are daily average
balances. Nonaccruing loans are considered in average loan balances. The average
balances of mortgage-backed securities and securities are presented at
historical cost.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999
------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
------- -------- ---- ------- -------- ----
Interest-earning Assets:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans receivable $1,289,134 $28,063 8.71% $ 1,220,398 $24,877 8.15%
Mortgage-backed securities 217,280 3,693 6.80% 183,307 3,104 6.77%
Other 74,107 1,249 6.74% 69,084 1,114 6.45%
----------- ------- ----------- -------
Total interest-earning assets 1,580,521 33,005 8.36% 1,472,789 29,095 7.91%
------ ------
Nonearning assets 91,543 81,303
----------- -----------
Total assets $1,672,064 $1,554,092
========= =========
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits $1,095,091 15,899 5.78% $1,120,790 14,149 5.01%
Borrowings 401,399 6,740 6.68% 262,203 3,882 5.87%
Junior Subordinated Debentures 43,750 998 9.12% 43,750 998 9.12%
----------- --------- ------------ --------
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,540,240 23,637 6.10% 1,426,743 19,029 5.35%
--------- ----- -------- ----
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 86,502 81,373
Shareholders' equity 45,322 45,976
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,672,064 $1,554,092
========= =========
Net interest income before
capitalized interest 9,368 10,066
------- -------
Interest rate spread 2.26% 2.56%
==== ====
Net interest margin 2.44% 2.74%
Interest expense capitalized 256 32
------- --------
Net interest income $ 9,624 $ 10,098
====== =======
Average interest-earning
assets to average
interest-bearing
liabilities 102.62% 103.23%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999
--------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
Interest-earning assets: ------- -------- ---- ------- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans receivable $1,245,516 $78,975 8.45% $1,144,454 $69,739 8.12%
Mortgage-backed securities 226,570 11,801 6.94% 185,824 9,552 6.85%
Other 72,624 3,677 6.75% 65,233 3,072 6.28%
----------- ------- ----------- --------
Total interest-earning assets 1,544,710 94,453 8.15% 1,395,511 82,363 7.87%
------ --------
Nonearning assets 84,340 77,204
----------- -----------
Total assets $1,629,050 $1,472,715
========= =========
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits $1,065,853 43,605 5.46% $1,083,733 41,281 5.09%
Borrowings 390,383 19,049 6.52% 225,722 9,989 5.92%
Junior Subordinated Debentures 43,750 2,995 9.12% 35,893 2,419 8.99%
----------- ------- ----------- -------
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,499,986 65,649 5.84% 1,345,348 53,689 5.34%
------ ---- ------ ----
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 84,417 82,903
Shareholders' equity 44,647 44,464
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,629,050 $1,472,715
========= =========
Net interest income before
capitalized interest 28,804 28,674
------ ------
Interest rate spread 2.31% 2.53%
==== ====
Net interest margin 2.53% 2.74%
Interest expense capitalized 537 47
-------- ---------
Net interest income $29,341 $28,721
====== ======
Average interest-earning
assets to average
interest-bearing
liabilities 102.98% 103.73%
</TABLE>
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Rate and Volume Variances. Net interest income is affected by changes in the
level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and changes in
yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities. The following table sets
forth, for the periods indicated, a summary of the changes in interest earned
and interest paid resulting from changes in average asset and liability balances
and changes in average rates. Changes attributable to the combined impact of
volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to change due to volume and
change due to rate.
Three Months ended September 30,
2000 vs. 1999
Increase (Decrease)
----------------------------------
Change Change
Total Due to Due to
Change Volume Rate
------ ------ -------
(In thousands)
INTEREST INCOME ON:
Loans receivable $ 3,186 $ 1,444 $ 1,742
Mortgage-backed securities 589 577 12
Other 135 83 52
------- ------- -------
Total interest income 3,910 $ 2,104 $ 1,806
------- ======= =======
INTEREST EXPENSE ON:
Deposits $ 1,750 $ (317) $ 2,067
Borrowings 2,858 2,048 810
Junior Subordinated Debentures -- -- --
------- ------- -------
Total interest expense 4,608 $ 1,731 $ 2,877
======= =======
Interest expense capitalized 224
-------
Increase in net interest income $ (474)
=======
Nine Months ended September 30,
2000 vs. 1999
Increase (Decrease)
----------------------------------
Change Change
Total Due to Due to
Change Volume Rate
------ ------ -------
(In thousands)
INTEREST INCOME ON:
Loans receivable $ 9,236 $ 6,330 $ 2,906
Mortgage-backed securities 2,249 2,121 128
Other 605 364 241
------- ------- -------
Total interest income 12,090 $ 8,815 $ 3,275
------- ======= =======
INTEREST EXPENSE ON:
Deposits $ 2,324 $ (678) $ 3,002
Borrowings 9,060 7,952 1,108
Junior Subordinated Debentures 576 537 39
------- ------- -------
Total interest expense 11,960 $ 7,811 $ 4,149
======= =======
Interest expense capitalized 490
-------
Increase in net interest income $ 620
=======
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Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses decreased to $1.75
million for the third quarter, 2000 as compared to $1.80 million for the third
quarter, 1999, and increased $0.8 million for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to the same period in 1999. Management increased
the provision for loan losses for the year to date period due to the ongoing
analysis of the appropriate allowance for loan losses as the Bank continues to
grow and increase its amount of loans, and not as a response to any material
change in the level of nonperforming loans. The allowance for losses on loans at
September 30, 2000 was $13.2 million or 1.03% of total loans, as compared to
$11.0 million, or 0.92% of total loans at December 31, 1999.
Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income increased 56.6% to $2.5 million for
the three month period ended September 30, 2000 as compared to $1.6 million for
the third quarter, 1999 and increased $1.5 million to $6.7 million, or 28.2%,
for the first nine months of 2000 as compared to $5.3 million for the first nine
months of 1999.
Gain on sale of loans was $876,000 in the three-month period ended September 30,
2000, as compared to $254,000 during the same period in 1999. For the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2000, gain on sale of loans was $1.9 million as
compared to $1.4 million for the prior year period. The primary reason for the
increase in the first three quarters of 2000 was the stabilization of interest
rates, particularly in the third quarter, which resulted in a favorable market
for loan sales. Sales of residential loans held for sale resulted in proceeds of
$88.2 million in the first nine months of 2000 as compared to $113.8 million
in the same period in 1999.
Net loan servicing income increased 12.6% to $313,000 in the three-month period
ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same period in 1999 and decreased
12.1% to $861,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
the prior year period. The portfolio of loans serviced for others increased to
$1.9 billion at September 30, 2000 as compared to $1.7 billion at December 31,
1999. The write-off of servicing rights due to serviced loans paying off in the
first nine months of 2000 also contributed to this decline in income. Otherwise,
purchases of loan servicing rights and origination of loan servicing more than
offset the amortization of existing loans serviced. Metropolitan remains
committed to this line of business and continues to selectively evaluate new
acquisitions. Metropolitan will only acquire the rights to service portfolios
where the loan characteristics and pricing are consistent with management's
long-term profitability objectives.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased $18,000 to $392,000 in the
three-month period ended September 30, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999
and $76,000 to $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 as
compared to the prior year period. The primary reasons for the increase were the
overall growth in the number of deposit accounts and increases in deposit
account prices for fees in 2000 as compared to 1999.
Gains on sale of securities were $154,000 and $572,000 for the three and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2000. There were no gains in the first nine
months of 1999. The gains in 2000 were the result of the sale of $19.4 million
of FNMA securities originated by Metropolitan in 1999 as part of a multifamily
loan securitization.
Other operating income increased $63,000 and $636,000 in the three and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 compared to the same period in the
previous year. This increase was primarily due to increased fee income generated
from the increased level of business and increased rental income in the first
nine months of 2000.
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Noninterest Expense. Total noninterest expense increased to $9.9 million and
$29.1 million in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 as
compared to $8.5 million and $24.0 million for the same periods in 1999.
Personnel related expenses increased $0.7 million and $2.6 million in the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the
same periods in 1999. These increases were primarily a result of increased
staffing levels to support new retail sales offices locations, new mortgage
origination offices, and increased business levels.
Occupancy costs increased $163,000 and $716,000 in the three and nine-month
periods ended September 30, 2000, over the same periods in 1999. This increase
was generally the result of three additional full service retail sales offices
and three mortgage origination offices opened in 1999 and two retail sales
offices opened in 2000 and an additional mortgage origination office opened in
2000.
Federal deposit insurance premiums increased $83,000, or 33.3%, to $332,000 in
the third quarter, 2000 and $350,000, or 51.3% to $1.0 million for the first
nine months of 2000 as compared to the same periods in 1999. The primary reason
for the increase was the Bank's premium rate charged by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corp.
Data processing expense increased slightly in the three month period ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to the same period in 1999 and increased $115,000
for the nine month period ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the prior
year. This increase was the result of expenses incurred for electronic banking
which is scheduled to begin in 2001 and overall increases in data processing
costs related to additional retail sales offices, and numbers of accounts.
Marketing expense increased $136,000 and $478,000 in the three and nine-month
periods ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same periods in 1999. This
increase was the result of the promotion of brand awareness primarily through
radio advertising in current and new markets and attracting new deposit
customers.
Other operating expenses, which include miscellaneous general and administrative
costs such as loan servicing, loan processing costs, business development, check
processing and ATM expenses, increased $249,000 and $803,000 for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same periods in
1999. These increases were generally the result of increases in expenses
pertaining to increased business activities, real estate owned expenses, and
increased costs for professional services.
Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased $336,000
and $1.4 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000
as compared to the same periods in 1999. The primary reason for the decrease in
the provision was the decreased level of taxable income over the prior year. The
effective tax rates were 32.4% and 32.5% for the three and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2000 as compared to 35.4% and 35.8% for the same periods in
1999.
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ASSET QUALITY
Metropolitan's goal is to maintain high quality loans in the loan portfolio
through conservative lending policies and prudent underwriting. We undertake
detailed reviews of the loan portfolio regularly to identify potential problem
loans or trends early and to provide for adequate estimates of probable losses.
In performing these reviews, management considers, among other things, current
economic conditions, portfolio characteristics, delinquency trends, and
historical loss experiences. Metropolitan normally consider loans to be
nonperforming when payments are 90 days or more past due or when the loan review
analysis indicates that repossession of the collateral may be necessary to
satisfy the loan. In addition, a loan is considered impaired when, in
management's opinion, it is probable that the borrower will be unable to meet
the contractual terms of the loan. When loans are classified as nonperforming,
we assess the collectibility of the unpaid interest. Interest determined to be
uncollectible is reversed from interest income. Future interest income is
recorded only if the loan principal and interest due is considered collectible
and is less than the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.
The table below provides information concerning Metropolitan's nonperforming
assets and the allowance for losses on loans as of the dates indicated. All
loans classified by management as impaired were also classified as
nonperforming.
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans $ 9,398 $ 8,933
Loans past due greater than
90 days or impaired, still accruing 122 448
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Total nonperforming loans 9,520 9,381
Real estate owned 4,257 5,263
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Total nonperforming assets $ 13,777 $ 14,644
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Allowance for losses on loans $ 13,198 $ 11,025
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Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.75% 0.79%
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.83% 0.91%
Net charge-offs to average loans 0.28%(1) 0.19%
Provision for loan losses to average loans 0.52%(1) 0.54%
Allowance for losses on loans to total
nonperforming loans at end of period 138.63% 117.52%
Allowance for losses on loans to
total loans at end of period 1.03% 0.92%
(1) Annualized for comparative purposes.
Nonperforming assets at September 30, 2000 decreased $0.8 million to $13.8
million as compared to $14.6 million at December 31, 1999. In spite of the
growth experienced in the loan portfolio, total nonperforming assets have
decreased in 2000.
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In addition to the nonperforming assets included in the table above, we identify
potential problem loans which are still performing but have a weakness which
causes us to classify those loans as substandard for regulatory purposes. There
was $734,000 of loans in this category at September 30, 2000. Management
believes the Bank is well secured against loss.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets amounted to $1.67 billion at September 30, 2000, as compared to
$1.61 billion at December 31, 1999, an increase of $61.0 million or 3.8%, or
5.1% annualized. The increase in assets was concentrated in loans and premises
and equipment. This increase was funded primarily with increased deposits of
$28.3 million and borrowings of $29.4 million.
Mortgage backed securities decreased $40.9 million to $214.8 million compared to
December 31, 1999. The decrease was due to the sale of $19.4 million of FNMA
securities and paydowns of various other securities.
Loans receivable, including loans held for sale, increased $81.7 million, or
6.9%, to $1.27 billion at September 30, 2000 from $1.19 billion at December 31,
1999. This increase was primarily due to increases in single family loans of
$43.1 million, business loans of $31.6 million, and consumer loans of $21.8
million, and modest increases in other loan categories which were partially
offset by decreases in construction and commercial loans. These increases
resulted from the relatively stable loan demand, increased loan production
staff, and increased marketing efforts.
Real estate owned decreased $1.0 million, or 23.6%, to $4.3 million at September
30, 2000. The sale of three properties, including a strip shopping center with a
book value of $1.1 million, occurred in the first quarter, 2000. These three
properties were included in the year-end 1999 balance.
Premises and equipment, net increased $21.7 million to $53.5 million at
September 30, 2000. This increase was the result of costs associated with the
construction of the new headquarters, new retail sales offices and continued
growth.
Total deposits were $1.165 billion at September 30, 2000, an increase of $28.3
million from the balance of $1.137 billion at December 31, 1999. The increase
resulted principally from increased noninterest bearing checking accounts,
interest bearing checking accounts, and certificates of deposit which were
offset by decreased passbook savings and statement savings accounts.
Borrowings increased $29.4 million, or 8.2% from December 31, 1999 to September
30, 2000. The increase was the result of increased use of Federal Home Loan Bank
advances of $104.9 million offset by a $20.5 million decrease in reverse
repurchase agreements and a $55.0 million decrease in the commercial bank
repurchase agreement. The net increase in borrowings was due to the need to fund
the increase in the assets of the bank. Metropolitan will continue to monitor
sources of borrowings for the most advantageous terms for its funding needs.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity. The term "liquidity" refers to our ability to generate adequate
amounts of cash for funding loan originations, loan purchases, deposit
withdrawals, maturities of borrowings, and operating expenses. Our primary
sources of internally generated funds are principal repayments and payoffs of
loans, cash flows from operations, and proceeds from sales of assets. External
sources of funds include increases in deposits and borrowings, and public or
private securities offerings by Metropolitan.
The Corporation's primary sources of funds currently are dividends from the
Bank, which are subject to restrictions imposed by federal bank regulatory
agencies and debt and equity offerings. The Corporation's primary use of funds
is for interest payments on its existing debt. At September 30, 2000, the
Corporation, excluding the Bank, had cash and readily convertible investments of
$2.1 million. The Corporation has a $12 million line of credit with a commercial
bank. At September 30, 2000, the Corporation had a balance of $6 million
outstanding, leaving $6 million available to borrow. This line of credit was
extended to May 31, 2001.
The Bank is required by regulation to maintain a liquidity ratio (average daily
balance of liquid assets to average daily balance of net withdrawable accounts
and short-term borrowings) of 4%. The Bank's liquidity ratio for September 2000
was 5.02%. Historically, Metropolitan has maintained its liquidity close to the
required minimum since the yield available on qualifying investments is lower
than alternative uses of funds and is generally not at an attractive spread over
incremental cost of funds.
While principal repayments and FHLB advances are fairly stable sources of funds,
deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by prevailing interest
rates, economic conditions, and competition. Metropolitan regularly reviews cash
flow needed to fund its operations and believes that the existing resources are
adequate for its foreseeable requirements.
At September 30, 2000, $227.0 million, or 19.5%, of Metropolitan's deposits were
in the form of certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over. Another option
considered and utilized in the past has been the acceptance of out-of-state time
deposits from individuals and entities, predominantly credit unions. These
deposits typically have balances of $90,000 to $100,000 and have a term of one
year or more. At September 30, 2000, approximately $164.6 million, or 14.1% of
our accounts were held by these individuals and entities. Of these out-of-state
time deposits, $30.1 million are also included in the $100,000 and over time
deposits discussed above. During the third quarter of 2000, the Bank received
regulatory approval and began accepting brokered deposits. At September 30,
2000, brokered deposits totaled $46.0 million. The total of all certificates of
deposit from brokers, out-of-state sources, and other certificates of deposit of
$100,000 and over was $391.0 million at September 30, 2000, or 33.6% of total
deposits. If we were unable to replace these deposits upon maturity, there could
be an adverse effect on liquidity. We monitor maturities to attempt to minimize
any potential adverse effect on liquidity.
We have access to wholesale borrowings based on the availability of eligible
collateral. The FHLB makes funds available for housing finance based upon the
blanket pledge of certain one- to four-family and multifamily loans and various
types of investment and mortgage-backed securities. The Bank had borrowing
capacity at the FHLB under its blanket pledge agreement of approximately $368.7
million at September 30, 2000, of which $310.2
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million was utilized. The financial market makes funds available through reverse
repurchase agreements by accepting various investment and mortgage-backed
securities as collateral. The Bank had borrowings through reverse repurchase
agreements of approximately $59.6 million at September 30, 2000. Also, the Bank
has a $45.0 million line of credit available through a commercial bank
repurchase agreement. The balance on this line was $0 at September 30, 2000.
Capital. The Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") imposes capital requirements
on savings associations. Savings associations are required to meet three minimum
capital standards: (i) a leverage requirement, (ii) a tangible capital
requirement, and (iii) a risk-based capital requirement. Such standards must be
no less stringent than those applicable to national banks. In addition, the OTS
is authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these standards on
individual associations on a case-by-case basis.
The Bank's regulatory capital ratios at September 30, 2000 were in excess of the
capital requirements specified by OTS regulations as shown by the following
table:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TANGIBLE CAPITAL CORE CAPITAL RISK-BASED CAPITAL
---------------- ------------ ------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Capital amount
Actual $107,334 6.41% $107,366 6.41% $117,709 9.46%
Required 33,511 1.50 83,779 4.00 99,594 8.00
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
Excess $ 73,823 4.91% $ 23,587 2.41% $ 18,115 1.46%
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</TABLE>
We anticipate that under the current regulations, the Bank will continue to meet
its minimum capital requirements in the foreseeable future. However, events
beyond the control of the Bank, such as increased interest rates or a downturn
in the economy, could adversely affect future earnings and consequently, the
ability of the Bank to meet its future capital requirements.
RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS
In June, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 addresses the
accounting for derivative instruments and certain derivative instruments
embedded in other contracts and hedging activities. The statement standardizes
the accounting for derivative instruments by requiring that an entity recognize
those items as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and
measure them at fair value. SFAS No. 133 was subsequently amended by SFAS No.
137 and SFAS No. 138. Under Statement No. 137, the effective date was delayed to
the first quarter of any fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2000. Metropolitan
anticipates no significant impact to net income due to the adoption of SFAS. No.
133.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are
forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties.
When used herein, the terms "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "believes,"
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and similar expressions as they relate to Metropolitan or its management are
intended to identify such forward looking statements. Metropolitan's actual
results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed
or implied in the forward looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could
cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited
to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive
conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental
policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial
services.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Metropolitan, like other financial institutions, is subject to market risk.
Market risk is the risk that a company can suffer economic loss due to changes
in the market values of various types of assets or liabilities. As a financial
institution, we make a profit by accepting and managing various types of risks.
The most significant of these risks are credit risk and interest rate risk. The
principal market risk for us is interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the
risk that changes in market interest rates will cause significant changes in net
interest income because interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities
mature at different intervals and reprice at different times.
The Office of Thrift Supervision currently looks to the Thrift Bulletin 13a,
issued December 1, 1998, to evaluate interest rate risk at institutions they
supervise. They categorize interest rate risk as minimal, moderate, significant,
or high based on a combination of the projected Net Portfolio Value ("NPV")
after a 200 basis point change in interest rates and the size of that change in
NPV due to a 200 basis point change in interest rates.
We manage interest rate risk in a number of ways. Some of the tools used to
monitor and quantify interest rate risk include:
- annual budgeting process;
- quarterly forecasting process;
- weekly review of certificate of deposit offering rates and maturities
by day;
- weekly forecast of balance sheet activity;
- monthly review of listing of liability rates and maturities by month;
- monthly shock report of effect of sudden interest rate changes on net
interest income;
- monthly shock report of effect of sudden interest rate changes on net
value of portfolio equity; and
- monthly analysis of rate and volume changes in historic net interest
income.
We have established an asset and liability committee to monitor interest rate
risk. This committee is made up of senior officers from finance, lending and
deposit operations. The committee meets at least quarterly, reviews our current
interest rate risk position, and determines strategies to pursue for the next
quarter. The activities of this
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committee are reported to the Board of Directors of the Bank quarterly. Between
meetings the members of this committee are involved in setting rates on
deposits, setting rates on loans and serving on loan committees where they work
on implementing the established strategies.
During 2000, like many financial institutions, we had exposure to potential
declines in net interest income from rising interest rates. This is because
Metropolitan has had more short-term interest rate sensitive liabilities than
short-term interest rate sensitive assets. One of the ways we monitor interest
rate risk quantitatively is to measure the potential change in net interest
income based on various immediate changes in market interest rates. The
following table shows the change in net interest income for immediate sustained
parallel shifts of 1% and 2% in market interest rates for year-end 1999 and the
most recent quarter.
EXPECTED CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME
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CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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+2% -31% -18%
+1% -16% -9%
-1% +15% +8%
-2% +30% +15%
The change in net interest income from a change in market rates is a short-term
measure of interest rate risk. The results above indicate that we have a
significant short-term exposure to rising rates and the exposure increased
since December 31, 1999.
Another quantitative measure of interest rate risk is the change in the market
value of all financial assets and liabilities based on various immediate
sustained shifts in market interest rates. This concept is also known as net
portfolio value and is the methodology used by the Office of Thrift Supervision
in measuring interest rate risk. The following table shows the change in net
portfolio value for immediate sustained parallel shifts of 1% and 2% in market
interest rates for year-end 1999 and the most recent quarter.
EXPECTED CHANGE IN NET PORTFOLIO VALUE
CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
----------------------- ------------------ -----------------
+2% -48% -51%
+1% -23% -25%
-1% 30% +24%
-2% 60% +47%
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The change in net portfolio value is a long-term measure of interest rate risk.
It assumes that no significant changes in assets or liabilities held would take
place if there were a sudden change in interest rates. Because we monitor
interest rate risk regularly and actively manage that risk, these projections
serve as a worst case scenario assuming no reaction to changing rates. The
results above indicate that our exposure to rising interest rates has declined
during 2000, but remains high. Under TB 13a, Metropolitan falls in the high
interest rate risk category as of September 30, 2000, based upon current
sensitivity to interest rate changes and the current level of regulatory
capital.
Our strategies to limit interest rate risk from rising interest rates are as
follows:
- originate one- to four-family adjustable rate loans for the portfolio;
- originate one- to four-family fixed rate loans for sale;
- originate the majority of business loans to float with prime rates;
- increase core deposits which have low interest rate sensitivity;
- borrow funds with maturities greater than a year;
- borrow funds with maturities matched to new long-term assets acquired;
- increase the volume of loans serviced since they rise in value as
rates rise; and
- consider the use of derivatives to reduce interest rate risk when
economically practical.
We also follow strategies that increase interest rate risk in limited ways
including:
- originating and purchasing fixed rate multifamily and commercial real
estate loans limited to five year maturities; and
- originating and purchasing fixed rate consumer loans with terms from
two to fifteen years.
The result of these strategies taken together is that Metropolitan has taken on
long-term interest rate risk by adding some ten year fixed rate loans and
financing those loans with certificates of deposit and borrowings with terms
from one year to five years and short term borrowings during 1999. In the first
nine months of 2000, we have strived to fund all significant additions of fixed
rate assets with borrowings with similar repayment terms. We plan to continue
this funding pattern throughout the remainder of 2000.
The Bank's level of interest rate risk as of September 30, 2000, is outside the
limits set by the Bank's Board of Directors. Therefore, management has
implemented a strategy to decrease interest rate risk during the remainder of
2000 by focusing on:
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- limiting new five year fixed rate commercial real estate loans to
those that can be readily sold;
- limiting the purchase of fixed rate consumer loans to those with high
enough yields to be profitable when matched with similar borrowing
maturities; and
- extending liability maturities when long term rates are favorable.
We are also aware that any method of measuring interest rate risk, including the
two used above, has certain shortcomings. For example, certain assets and
liabilities may have similar maturities or repricing dates but their repricing
rates may not follow the general trend in market interest rates. Also, as a
result of competition, the interest rates on certain assets and liabilities may
fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates while rates on other
assets and liabilities may lag market rates. In addition, any projection of a
change in market rates requires that prepayment rates on loans and early
withdrawal of certificates of deposits be projected and those projections may be
inaccurate. We focus on the change in net interest income and the change in net
portfolio value as a result of immediate and sustained parallel shifts in
interest rates as a balanced approach to monitoring interest rate risk when used
with budgeting and the other tools noted above.
At the present time we do not hold any trading positions, foreign currency
positions, or commodity positions. Equity investments are approximately 1% of
assets and two-thirds of that amount is held in Federal Home Loan Bank stock
which can be sold to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati at par. Therefore,
we do not consider any of these areas to be a source of significant market risk.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Items 1-5 are not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan
(filed as Exhibit 2 to the Corporation's Form 8-A filed
October 15, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2 Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of the Corporation
(filed as Exhibit 3.2 Metropolitan's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, filed February 26, 1999 and incorporated herein by
Reference).
4.1 Indenture, dated as of April 30, 1998, of the Corporation
relating to the 8.60% Junior Subordinated Debentures due June
30, 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Corporation's Form 10-Q,
filed May 15, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of April 30,
1998, of Metropolitan Capital Trust I (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to
the Corporation's Form 10-Q, filed May 15, 1998 and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.3 Guarantee of Metropolitan relating to the Trust Preferred
Securities dated April 30, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the
Corporation's Form 10-Q, filed May 15, 1998 and incorporated
herein by reference).
4.4 Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of April
30, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to Metropolitan's Form 10-Q,
filed May 15, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5 Indenture, dated as of May 14, 1999, of Metropolitan relating
to the 9.50% Junior Subordinated Debentures due June 30, 2029
(filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Corporation's Form S-1, filed May
11, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.6 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of May 14,
1999, of Metropolitan Capital Trust II (filed as Exhibit 4.4
to the Corporation's Form S-1, filed May 11, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference).
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4.7 Guarantee of the Corporation relating to the Trust
Preferred Securities dated May 14, 1999 (filed as
Exhibit 4.6 to the Corporation's Form S-1, filed May 11,
1999 and Incorporated herein by reference).
4.8 Agreement as to Expenses and Liabilities, dated as of
May 14, 1999 (filed as Exhibit D to Exhibit 4.4 to the
Corporation's Form S-1, filed May 11, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 The Restated Loan Agreement by and between the
Huntington National Bank and the Corporation dated as of
July 28, 2000.
27 Financial Data Schedule(1)
b. Reports on Form 8-K - On September 26, 2000, the
registrant filed an item 5 Form 8-K reporting our
Board's authorization of management to repurchase
securities issued by the registrant, Metropolitan
Capital Trust I, and Metropolitan Capital Trust II.
(1) Filed only in electronic format pursuant to item 601(b)
(27) of Regulation S-K.
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METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
METROPOLITAN FINANCIAL CORP.
By: /s/ Donald Smith
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Donald F. Smith
Chief Financial Officer and
Assistant Secretary
(on behalf of the registrant
and as principal financial
officer and principal
accounting officer)
Date: November 14, 2000
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