INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORP
SB-2/A, 1998-05-13
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     As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 1998

                                                    Registration No. 333-50113

                     U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                Amendment No. 1
                                       to
                                    Form SB-2
             REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
                        INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION
                 (Name of Small Business Issuer in Its charter)

                                    Delaware
                           -------------------------
                           (State or Jurisdiction of
                         Incorporation or Organization)

                                      6060
                          ----------------------------
                          (Primary Standard Industrial
                          Classification Code Number)

                                   13-3699013
                       ---------------------------------
                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)

10 Rockefeller Plaza (Suite 1015), New York, New York 10020-1903, (212) 757-7300
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          (Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices)

        10 Rockefeller Plaza (Suite 1015), New York, New York 10020-1903
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                    (Address of Principal Place of Business)

                       Lawrence G. Bergman, Vice President
                        Intervest Bancshares Corporation
                        10 Rockefeller Plaza (Suite 1015)
                         New York, New York 10020-1903
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            (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agent For Service)

                                -----------------

                                 with copies to:
         Thomas E. Willett, Esq.                William L. Kreienberg, Esq.
         Harris Beach & Wilcox                  Harter Secrest & Emery
         130 East Main Street                   700 Midtown Tower
         Rochester, New York 14604              Rochester, New York 14604

    Approximate Date of Proposed Sale to the Public: As soon as practicable.

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list
the  Securities  Act  registration  statement  number of the  earlier  effective
registration statement for the same offering. ______________

If this Form is a  post-effective  amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the  Securities  Act,  check  the  following  box and  list the  Securities  Act
registration  statement number of the earlier effective  registration  statement
for the same offering. ______________

If delivery  of the  prospectus  is  expected  to be made  pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box.
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                       CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1)

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<S>                              <C>                 <C>                          <C>                  <C>
Title of Each Class of           Amount to be        Proposed Maximum             Proposed             Amount of
Securities to be                 Registered          Offering Price Per           Maximum              Registration
Registered                                           Unit(1)                      Offering Price       Fee(2)
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Series __/__/98
Convertible
Subordinated Debentures          $7,000,000          $10,000                      $7,000,000           $2,122.00
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Class A Common Stock,
par value $1.00 per share           500,000(1)        $14.00                      $6,000,000           $0.00
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Total                                                                                                  $2,122.00
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(1)      Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the Registration  Fee. The
         shares of Class A Common  Stock are  issuable  upon  conversion  of the
         Debentures and the offering price is based on the closing sale price on
         the NASDAQ SmallCap Market on April 7, 1998.

(2)      As  permitted  Rule  457(i),  no  additional  fee is  payable  for  the
         securities issuable upon  conversion. Of the fee, $1,819 was previously
         paid.

The registrant hereby amends this  registration  statement on such date or dates
as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant  shall file
a further amendment which specifically  states that this registration  statement
shall  thereafter  become  effective  in  accordance  with  Section  8(a) of the
Securities  Act of  1933  or  until  the  registration  statement  shall  become
effective on such date the Commission,  acting pursuant to said Section 8(a) may
determine.

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PROSPECTUS


                        INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION
                   (A Bank Holding Company for Intervest Bank)
                               Maximum $7,000,000
                               Minimum $7,000,000
               SERIES __/__/98 CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
                                Due July 1, 2008
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     Intervest  Bancshares   Corporation  (the  "Company")  is  offering  up  to
$7,000,000  aggregate  principal  amount  of  its  Series  __/__/98  Convertible
Subordinated  Debentures  due July 1, 2008  (the  "Debentures").  As more  fully
described under  "Description of Debentures,"  the Debentures are convertible at
any time before April 1, 2008, unless previously redeemed,  into shares of Class
A Common Stock,  par value $1.00 per share,  of the Company (the "Class A Common
Stock") at an initial  conversion price to be determined at closing based on the
average  closing prices of the Class A Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market's
SmallCap Market (Symbol: IBCA) during the 20 trading days prior to closing, less
$.50 and rounded down to the nearest  quarter  dollar.  The last  reported  sale
price of the  Company's  Class A Common  Stock on May 11, 1998 was  $14.00.  See
"Market for Class A Common Stock and  Dividends."  The conversion  price will be
subject to adjustment annually as described in more detail under "Description of
Debentures."

         Interest on the Debentures will accrue each calendar quarter at a fixed
rate,  which rate will be fixed at the closing  date and will  reflect the prime
rate of Chase  Manhattan  Bank on that date less  one-half  of one  percent.  In
addition,  interest  will  accrue  each  calendar  quarter on the balance of the
accrued  interest as of the last day of the  preceding  calendar  quarter at the
same interest  rate. All accrued  interest on the Debentures  will be payable at
the maturity of the Debentures whether by acceleration, redemption or otherwise.

         The Debentures  are redeemable by the Company,  in whole or in part, at
any time and from time to time, at the option of the Company at fixed redemption
prices as set forth  herein,  together with accrued  interest to the  redemption
date.  The  Debentures  will be issued  only in  denominations  of  $10,000  and
multiples thereof, with a minimum purchase of $10,000.

         The  Debentures  will be unsecured  general  obligations of the Company
subordinate  in right of payment to all existing and future senior  indebtedness
(as  defined  herein)  of  the  Company.   See   "Description  of  Debentures  -
Subordination." The Company currently has no senior indebtedness.

     These are speculative securities. Prospective investors should consider
           the information discussed under "Risk Factors" on page 10.
                                -----------------

      THE SECURITIES OFFERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS ARE NOT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS OR
          DEPOSITS AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
                  CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

    THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
     AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE
         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
      ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
                                CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

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                                                                         Underwriting
                                                                         Discounts and                   Proceeds to
                                        Price to Public                 Commissions(1)                   Company(1)(3)
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<S>                                       <C>                             <C>                             <C>       
Per Debenture                                100%                             8%                              92%
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Total Minimum(2)                          $5,000,000                      400,000(4)                      $4,600,000
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Total Maximum(2)                          $7,000,000                      560,000(4)                      $6,440,000
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(1)      The  Debentures  are being offered on a "best  efforts"  basis by Sage,
         Rutty & Co.,  Inc.  (the  "Underwriter"),  and by  other  participating
         broker/dealers   who  are  members  of  the  National   Association  of
         Securities  Dealers,  Inc.  The  Company  will  pay the  Underwriter  a
         commission of 7% of the purchase price of each Debenture  which is sold
         by the Underwriter or participating  broker/dealers.  In addition,  the
         Company  will pay the  Underwriter  a fee equal to 1% of the  aggregate
         gross amount of Debentures sold, such fee to be paid upon completion of
         the Offering.  The Company has agreed to indemnify the  Underwriter and
         participating   broker/dealers   against  certain  civil   liabilities,
         including  certain  liabilities  under the  Securities  Act of 1933, as
         amended. See "Plan of Distribution."

(2)      If at least  $5,000,000 of Debentures are not sold within 75 days after
         the date this  Registration  Statement  is  declared  effective  by the
         Securities and Exchange  Commission (the "Offering  Termination Date"),
         all subscription documents and funds (together with any interest earned
         thereon) will be promptly refunded to subscribers and the Offering will
         terminate.  If at least  $5,000,000 of Debentures are sold prior to the
         Offering  Termination  Date,  the Company may close the  offering as to
         those subscribers and continue the offering of unsold Debentures for up
         to 150  additional  days.  Until the Closing,  all funds  received from
         subscribers will be held in escrow by  Manufacturers  and Traders Trust
         Company, for the benefit of subscribers.

(3)      In addition to the underwriting  fees and commissions,  expenses of the
         Offering  payable by the  Company  are  estimated  to be  approximately
         $120,000. See "Use of Proceeds."

(4)      Includes the payment by the Company of the  underwriter's  fee of 1% of
         the aggregate gross amount of Units sold.

                             SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
             The date of this Prospectus is _________________, 1998

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                              AVAILABLE INFORMATION

         The  Company  is  subject  to  the  information   requirements  of  the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange  Act") and the rules
and  regulations  promulgated  thereunder,  and in accordance  therewith,  files
reports,  and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission").  Such reports,  and other information can be inspected and copied
at  prescribed  rates  at the  public  reference  facilities  maintained  by the
Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,  Washington,  D.C. 20549 and at
the Commission's  regional offices located at 7 World Trade Center,  Suite 1300,
New York, New York 10048 and Citicorp  Center,  500 West Madison  Street,  Suite
1400,  Chicago,  Illinois 60661. Copies of such material can also be obtained at
prescribed rates by writing to the Securities and Exchange  Commission's  Public
Reference  Section,  450  Fifth  Street,  N.W.,  Washington,   D.C.  20549.  The
Commission  maintains a website that  contains  reports,  proxy and  information
statements and other information  regarding registrants that file electronically
with the Commission. The address of that site is: "http://www.sec.gov".

         This Prospectus  constitutes a part of a Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 filed by the  Company  with the  Commission  through  the  Electronic  Data
Gathering and Retrieval  ("EDGAR") system with respect to the securities offered
hereby. This Prospectus omits certain information  contained in the Registration
Statement,  certain items of which are contained in exhibits to the Registration
Statement as  permitted  by the rules and  regulations  of the  Commission.  For
further  information  with  respect to the  Company and the  securities  offered
hereby,  reference is made to the Registration  Statement including the exhibits
filed as a part  thereof,  which may be inspected  at the  principal or regional
offices of the Commission, without charge.

         The Company will furnish annual reports to its shareholders  which will
contain  audited  financial  statements  certified  by  its  independent  public
accountants.  The Company may distribute  unaudited  quarterly reports and other
interim reports to its shareholders as it deems appropriate.

         The  Company  will  provide  without  charge  to each  person to whom a
Prospectus is delivered,  upon written or oral request of such person, a copy of
any or all  documents  referred to above that have been  incorporated  into this
Prospectus  by  reference.  Written or oral  requests for such copies  should be
directed to: Mr.  Lawrence G.  Bergman,  Intervest  Bancshares  Corporation,  10
Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10020; (212) 757-7300.

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                               PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

         The  following  summary is  qualified in its entirety by, and should be
read  in  conjunction   with,  the  more  detailed   information  and  financial
statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.

The Company

         Intervest  Bancshares  Corporation  (the  "Company")  is a bank holding
company  incorporated  under  the  laws of the  State  of  Delaware  whose  only
subsidiary is Intervest Bank (the "Bank"),  a Florida  chartered bank which is a
member of the Federal Reserve System.  The Company owns approximately 99% of the
issued and  outstanding  shares of the Bank.  The Bank is a  community-oriented,
full  service,  commercial  bank  serving  the  Clearwater  area of the State of
Florida.

         The principal  business of the Bank is to attract  deposits and to loan
or invest  those  deposits  on  profitable  terms.  The Bank offers a variety of
deposit accounts which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance  Corporation
("FDIC")  up to  $100,000  per  depositor.  The  lending  of the  Bank  consists
primarily of real estate loans, commercial loans and consumer loans. The Bank is
one of several  providers of funds for such purposes in its market area, and its
lending policies, deposit products and related services are intended to meet the
needs of individuals and businesses in its market area.

         As of  December  31,  1997,  the Company  had  consolidated  assets and
deposits  of $150.7  million and $131.2  million,  respectively.  The  Company's
stockholders' equity at December 31, 1997 was $17.6 million.  Unless the context
otherwise requires, references herein to the Company include the Company and its
subsidiary, the Bank, on a consolidated basis.

The Offering

Securities Offered.................. Up to  $7,000,000  in  principal  amount of
                                     Series  __/__/98  Convertible  Subordinated
                                     Debentures due July 1, 2008.

Interest Accrual and Payment.......   Interest  on the  principal  amount of the
                                      Debentures   will  accrue  each   calendar
                                      quarter at a fixed  rate,  reflecting  the
                                      prime  rate of Chase  Manhattan  Bank less
                                      one-half  of one  percent  on the  date of
                                      closing. In addition, interest will accrue
                                      each  calendar  quarter on the  balance of
                                      the accrued  interest at the same interest
                                      rate.  All accrued  interest is payable at
                                      maturity,  provided, that, commencing July
                                      1,  2003,   holders  can  elect  by  prior
                                      written  notice  to be  paid  all  accrued
                                      interest and to receive quarterly payments
                                      of interest thereafter.

Convertibility......................  The Debentures are convertible  into Class
                                      A Common Stock at any time before April 1,
                                      2008 or  redemption at an initial price to
                                      be  determined  at  closing  based  on the
                                      average  of  the  closing  prices  of  the
                                      shares of Class A Common  Stock for the 20
                                      previous trading days, less $.50,  rounded
                                      down  to  the  nearest   quarter   dollar,
                                      subject to increase  annually in specified
                                      amounts  and  subject  to   adjustment  in
                                      certain events.

Mandatory Redemption...............  None

Optional Redemption..................The Debentures are redeemable,  in whole or
                                     in part,  at any time and from time to time
                                     at the  option of the  Company  on not less
                                     than 30 days' notice,  at fixed  redemption
                                     prices as set forth  herein,  together with
                                     accrued  interest to the  redemption  date.
                                     See "Description of the Debentures."

Subordination....................... The payment of principal  and  premium,  if
                                     any,  and  interest  on the  Debentures  is
                                     subordinated  to all  existing  and  future
                                     Senior  Indebtedness  (as defined  herein).
                                     The   Company   currently   has  no  Senior
                                     Indebtedness.  The  Indenture  (as  defined
                                     herein) does not limit

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                                     the occurrence of  indebtedness,  including
                                     Senior  Indebtedness,  by the Company.  See
                                     "Description    of   the    Debentures    -
                                     Subordination."

Class A Common Stock...............  The  Class A Common  Stock is listed on the
                                     Nasdaq Stock Markets  SmallCap Market under
                                     the  symbol  "IBCA."  At  March  31,  1998,
                                     2,136,675  shares  of Class A Common  Stock
                                     were outstanding.

Use of Proceeds..................... The  Company   intends  to  apply  the  net
                                     proceeds of this  Offering to the Company's
                                     capital for the Company's general corporate
                                     purposes, including without limitation, the
                                     financing of the expansion of the Company's
                                     operations  through  acquisitions,  and the
                                     infusion  of  capital  to the  Bank and any
                                     future  subsidiaries  of the  Company.  See
                                     "Use of Proceeds."

Investment Considerations........... Prospective  investors  in  the  Debentures
                                     should consider the  information  discussed
                                     under     the      heading      "Investment
                                     Considerations and Risk Factors."





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                       SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share figures)

                                                             As of or for the
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                                       Year Ended      Year Ended        Year Ended        Year Ended
                                      December 31,    December 31,      December 31,      December 31,
                                          1997            1996              1995              1994
                                      ------------    ------------      ------------      ------------
Income Statement Summary:
<S>                                  <C>               <C>             <C>             <C>   

Interest income                      $     9,347           6,381           4,190           2,158
Interest expense                           5,894           3,745           2,225             803
Net interest income                        3,453           2,636           1,965           1,355
Provision for loan losses                   (352)           (250)           (233)           (124)
Net interest income
  after provision
  for loan losses                          3,101           2,386           1,732           1,231
Other Income                                 136             106              89             112
Other expense                             (1,906)         (1,551)         (1,415)         (1,054)
Earnings before
  income taxes                             1,331             941             406             289
Provision for income
  taxes                                     (487)           (383)           (136)           (108)
Net Earnings                                 844             558             270             181

Per Share Data:

Basic Earnings Per Share                     .49             .34             .16             .11
Cash dividends                              --              --              --              --
Book value (1)                              7.27            5.91            5.57            5.38
Shares outstanding at
  period-end(2)                        2,424,415       1,650,000       1,650,000       1,650,000

Period-End Balance Sheet Summary:

Total assets                         $   150,755         105,196          68,942          40,117
Securities                                58,821          34,507          19,630           8,638
Loans (net of unearned
  income)                                 76,825          60,310          37,058          22,754
Allowance for loan losses                  1,173             811             593             369
Deposits                                 131,167          93,447          58,601          30,092
Stockholders' equity                      17,620           9,747           9,189           8,884
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(1)      Represents  stockholders'  equity  divided by the number of outstanding
         shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock at period-end.

(2)      Represents  issued and  outstanding  shares of Class A Common Stock and
         Class B Common Stock.

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                                                  As of or for the
                               --------------------------------------------------------------
                               Year Ended         Year Ended       Year Ended        Year Ended
                               December 31,       December 31,     December 31,     December 31,
                                  1997               1996             1995              1994
                               ------------       ------------     ------------     ------------

<S>                              <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>
Selected Financial Ratios:

Return on average
  assets                           .68%              .67%             .51%             .61%
Return on average
  equity                          7.53%             5.91%            3.01%            3.02
Dividends declared to
  net earnings                     --               --                --               --
Loans (net of unearned
  income) to deposits            58.57%            64.54%           63.24%           75.61%
Net charge-offs to
  loans at period-end             (.01%)             .05%             .02%             .03%
Ratio of Allowance for loan
  losses to loans
  at period-end                    .015              .013             .016             .016
Average stockholders'
  equity to average total
  assets                           8.96%            11.29%           16.89%           20.05%
Ratio of Allowance for Loan 
  losses to nonperforming loans                     --                --              1.05

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                            THE COMPANY AND THE BANK

Intervest Bancshares Corporation
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         The  Company,  a  Delaware  corporation  organized  in 1993,  is a bank
holding  company  registered  under the Bank  Holding  Company  Act of 1956,  as
amended (the "BHCA"). The Company's principal asset is its ownership interest of
approximately  99.8% of the  issued  and  outstanding  shares of the  Bank.  The
Company, through its ownership of the Bank, is engaged in the commercial banking
business and its primary source of earnings is derived from income  generated by
its ownership  and operation of the Bank. As of December 31, 1997,  the Company,
on a consolidated basis, had total assets of $150.7 million, net portfolio loans
of $75.6 million,  total deposits of $131.2 million, and stockholders' equity of
$17.6 million.  Unless the context otherwise requires,  references herein to the
Company include the Company and its  majority-owned  subsidiary,  the Bank, on a
consolidated basis.

         The Company is a legal  entity,  separate and  distinct  from the Bank.
There are various  legal  limitations  with  respect to the Bank's  financing or
otherwise supplying funds to the Company.  In particular,  under federal banking
law, the Bank may not declare a dividend  that  exceeds  undivided  profits.  In
addition,  the approval of the Federal  Reserve  Bank of Atlanta  (the  "Atlanta
FRB"), as well as the Florida Department of Banking and Finance,  is required if
the total  amount of all  dividends  declared in any  calendar  year exceeds the
Bank's net profits,  as defined,  for that year,  combined with its retained net
profits for the proceeding two years.  The Atlanta FRB also has the authority to
limit further the payment of dividends by the Bank under certain  circumstances.
In addition,  federal  banking laws prohibit or restrict the Bank from extending
credit to the Company under certain circumstances.

Intervest Bank
- --------------

         The Bank is a Florida chartered banking corporation which was organized
in December,  1987.  The Bank engages in  commercial  banking from five offices,
four of which are  located in  Clearwater,  Florida and one of which is in South
Pasadena, Florida.

         The Bank primarily focuses on providing  personalized  banking services
to  businesses  and  individuals  within its market  area.  The Bank  originates
commercial loans to businesses,  collateralized  and  uncollateralized  consumer
loans, and real estate loans (primarily commercial real estate loans).

         The Bank's income is derived  principally from interest and fees earned
in connection with its lending activities, interest and dividends on securities,
short-term investments and other services. The Bank's income is also affected by
provisions for loan losses. Its principal expenses are interest paid on deposits
and operating expenses. The Bank intends to expand its deposit and loan customer
relationships at its existing offices and to examine opportunities for expansion
to new locations. The Bank's operations are also significantly affected by local
economic  and  competitive  conditions  in its market  areas.  Changes in market
interest  rates,  government  legislation and policies  concerning  monetary and
fiscal affairs, and the attendant actions of the regulatory authorities all have
an impact on the Bank's operations.

         The Bank is subject to examination and comprehensive  regulation by the
Federal  Reserve  Board (the "FRB") and its  deposits are insured by the Federal
Deposit  Insurance  Corporation (the "FDIC") to the extent permitted by law. The
Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System.  The Bank is also subject to the
supervision of and examination by the Florida Department of Banking and Finance.

         The  principal  executive  offices  of the  Company  are  located at 10
Rockefeller  Plaza (Suite  1015),  New York,  New York 10020,  and its telephone
number  is (212)  757-7300.  The  principal  executive  offices  of the Bank are
located at 625 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 34625, and its telephone number
is (813)  442-2551.  In addition  to its  principal  office,  the Bank has three
branch offices in Clearwater,  Florida, located at: (i) 2575 Ulmerton Road; (ii)
2175 Nursery  Road;  and (iii) 1875 Belcher  Road North,  Clearwater,  and has a
fourth branch in South Pasadena, Florida at 6750 Gulfport Blvd.


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                                  RISK FACTORS

         A  prospective  investor  should  review  and  consider  carefully  the
following risk factors,  together with the other  information  contained in this
prospectus  in  evaluating  an  investment  in the  Debentures.  The  prospectus
contains  certain  forward-looking  statements  and actual  results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of
numerous  factors,  including  those  set  forth  below  and  elsewhere  in  the
prospectus.

Limited Operating History
- -------------------------

         The principal  current business activity of the Company consists of its
controlling  ownership of the Bank and,  accordingly,  it is dependent  upon the
success  and  profitability  of the Bank.  The Company was formed in February of
1993 for the purpose of  acquiring  a  controlling  interest in the Bank,  which
transaction  occurred in May of 1993.  Prior to that  transaction,  the Bank had
operated under separate  ownership and  management.  The Bank was not profitable
through its fiscal year ended December 31, 1992. The Bank achieved profitability
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 and has been profitable in each year
thereafter.  The  Company  had a  small  loss in 1993  and has  been  profitable
thereafter. In light of the relatively brief period of the Company's operations,
there can be no assurance of future profitability.  See "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Consolidated
Financial Statements."

Management's Broad Discretion Over Proceeds
- -------------------------------------------

         None of the  proceeds  of the  Offering  have  yet  been  committed  to
specific applications.  All determinations  concerning the use and investment of
the proceeds will be made by management of the Company.See "Use of Proceeds."

Payment and Subordination of Debentures
- ---------------------------------------

         There is no sinking fund for  retirement of the  Debentures at or prior
to their maturity.  The Company  anticipates  that it will pay the Debentures at
maturity,  at par,  from the Company's  working  capital but no assurance can be
given  that the  Company  will  have  sufficient  available  funds to make  such
payment.  The Debentures will be unsecured  obligations of the Company, and will
be  subordinated  to all Senior  Indebtedness  of the  Company,  as that term is
herein  defined.  There is no limitation or restriction in the Debentures or the
Indenture on the creation of senior indebtedness by the Company or on the amount
of senior  indebtedness  to which the Debentures may be  subordinated.  There is
also no  limitation  on the creation of or the amount of  indebtedness  which is
pari passu  (i.e.,  having no priority of payment over and not  subordinated  in
right of payment  to) the  Debentures.  Accordingly,  upon any  distribution  of
assets  of  the  Company  in  connection  with  any  dissolution,   winding  up,
liquidation  or  reorganization  of the  Company,  the  holders  of  all  senior
indebtedness  will first be entitled to receive payment in full of the principal
premium, if any, thereof and any interest due thereon, before the holders of the
Debentures are entitled to receive any payment upon the principal of or interest
on the Debentures,  and thereafter  payment to the debenture holders will be pro
rata with payments to holders of pari passu indebtedness.

Dividends
- ---------

         Since its  inception,  the  Company has not paid any  dividends  on its
common stock and there is no immediate  prospect or contemplation of the payment
of such dividends.

         Dividends  paid by the Company are subject to the financial  conditions
of both the Bank and the Company as well as other  business  considerations.  In
addition,  banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by
the Bank to the  Company  without  prior  regulatory  approval.  The  amount  of
allowable  dividends  which  could be payable by the  Company  are in  substance
limited  to net  profits  earned by the  Company,  less any  earnings  retention
consistent with the Company's capital needs, asset quality and overall financial
condition.  Distributions paid by the Company to shareholders will be taxable to
the  shareholders  as  dividends,  to the  extent of the  Company's  accumulated
current earnings and profits.

         The payment of  dividends  by the Bank to the Company is  regulated  by
various state and federal laws and by regulations  promulgated by the FRB, which
restrict the payment of dividends under certain circumstances. In addition, such
regulations  also impose certain minimum capital  requirements  which affect the
amount of cash  available  for the payment of dividends  by a regulated  banking
institution  such as the Bank.  Even if the Bank is able to generate  sufficient
earnings to pay  dividends,  there is no  assurance  that the Board of Directors
might not  decide or be  required  to retain a  greater  portion  of the  Bank's
earnings  in order to  maintain  or achieve  the  capital  deemed  necessary  or
appropriate.  The occurrence of any of these events would decrease the amount of
funds  potentially  available  for the payment of  dividends  by the Bank to the
Company. In addition, in some cases, the FRB could take the position that it has
the  power to  prevent  the Bank from  paying  dividends  if, in its view,  such
payments would  constitute  unsafe or unsound banking  practices.  Further,  the
determination of whether  dividends are paid and their frequency and amount will
depend upon the financial condition and performance of the Bank and the Company,
and other factors  deemed  appropriate  by both of the Board of Directors of the
Bank  and of the  Company.  Accordingly,  there  can be no  assurance  that  any
dividends will be paid in the future by the Bank or the Company.



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Securities Not Insured
- ----------------------

         The Debentures  offered hereby are debt  securities,  and the shares of
Class A Common  Stock  into which they are  convertible  are equity  securities.
Neither  are  savings  accounts  or  deposits  insured  by the FDIC or any other
government agency.

Adequacy of Allowance For Loan Losses.
- --------------------------------------

         There is a risk that losses may be  experienced  in the Company's  loan
portfolio. The risk of loss will vary with, among other things, general economic
conditions,  the type of loan being made, the  creditworthiness  of the borrower
over the term of the loan and, in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality
of the  collateral  for the loan.  Management  maintains an  allowance  for loan
losses  which is  established  through a provision  for loan  losses  charged to
operations.  Loans are  charged  against  the  allowance  for loan  losses  when
management  believes  that the  collectability  of the  principal  is  unlikely.
Subsequent  recoveries  are added to the  allowance.  The allowance is an amount
that management  believes will be adequate to absorb possible losses inherent in
existing loans and loan commitments,  based on evaluations of collectability and
prior loss  experience.  Management  evaluates  the  adequacy  of the  allowance
monthly, or more frequently if considered  necessary.  The evaluation takes into
consideration  such  factors  as  changes  in the  nature and volume of the loan
portfolio,  overall portfolio  quality,  loan  concentrations,  specific problem
loans and commitments and current and anticipated  economic  conditions that may
affect the borrower's ability to repay.

         As  of  December  31,  1997,  the  Company  had  a  loan  portfolio  of
approximately  $76.8 million and the  allowance for loan losses was  $1,173,000,
which  represented  1.53% of the total  amount of loans.  At December  31, 1997,
there were no non-performing assets. The Bank actively manages its nonperforming
loans in an effort to minimize  credit  losses and monitors its asset quality to
maintain an adequate loan loss allowance.  Although management believes that its
allowance  for loan  losses  is  adequate,  there can be no  assurance  that the
allowance will prove sufficient to cover future loan losses.  Further,  although
management  uses the best  information  available  to make  determinations  with
respect to the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments may be necessary if
economic  conditions differ  substantially  from the assumptions used or adverse
developments arise with respect to the Bank's nonperforming or performing loans.
Material  additions  to the Bank's  allowance  for loan losses would result in a
decrease of the Company's net income, and possibly its capital, and could result
in the  inability  to pay  dividends,  among  other  adverse  consequences.  See
"Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of Financial  Condition  and Results of
Operations - Asset Quality and Loan Impairment and Losses."

Supervision and Regulation
- --------------------------

         Bank  holding  companies  and  banks  operate  in  a  highly  regulated
environment  and are  subject  to the  supervision  and  examination  by several
federal and state regulatory agencies. The Company is subject to the BHCA and to
regulation  and  supervision  by the  FRB.  The  Bank  is  also  subject  to the
regulation and supervision of the FDIC and the Florida Department of Banking and
Finance.  Federal and state laws and regulations govern matters ranging from the
regulation  of certain  debt  obligations,  changes  in control of bank  holding
companies,  and the  maintenance  of adequate  capital for the general  business
operations and financial  condition of the Bank,  including  permissible  types,
amounts  and terms of loans and  investments,  the  amount of  reserves  against
deposits,  restrictions on dividends,  establishment of branch offices,  and the
maximum  rate of  interest  that may be charged by law.  The FRB also  possesses
cease and desist powers over bank holding  companies to prevent or remedy unsafe
or unsound  practices or violations of law. These and other  restrictions  limit
the manner by which the Bank and the  Company  may conduct  their  business  and
obtain financing.  Furthermore,  the commercial banking business is affected not
only by general economic  conditions,  but also by the monetary  policies of the
FRB.  These  monetary  policies have had and/or are expected to continue to have
significant  effects on the operating results of commercial banks.  Although the
Company  believes  that  it is in  compliance  in  all  material  respects  with
applicable  state  and  federal  laws,  rules and  regulations,  there can be no
assurance that more restrictive  laws, rules and regulations will not be adopted
in the future  which could make  compliance  more  difficult  or  expensive,  or
otherwise affect the ability of the Bank to attract deposits and make loans. See
"Supervision and Regulation."



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No Public Trading Market
- ------------------------

         Investors  should be aware  that  there is no  existing  market for the
Debentures and it is not likely that such a market will develop.

         The Debentures  are  convertible  at any time before  maturity,  unless
previously redeemed,  into shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company.  There
is no assurance  that an active trading market for the Class A Common Stock will
be  sustained  or that a holder of Class A Common Stock will have the ability to
dispose of shares in a liquid market. The Class A Common Stock commenced trading
on the Nasdaq  SmallCap  Market in November of 1997.  As of December  31,  1997,
there were issued and outstanding  2,124,415 shares of Class A Common Stock. See
"Market for Class A Common Stock and Dividends."

Competition
- -----------

         Competition in the banking and financial  services industry is intense.
In its primary  market area,  the Bank  competes  with other  commercial  banks,
savings and loan associations,  credit unions, finance companies,  mutual funds,
insurance companies and brokerage and investment banking firms operating locally
and elsewhere.  Most of these competitors have  substantially  greater resources
and lending limits than the Bank and may offer certain  services,  that the Bank
does not provide at this time. The profitability of the Company depends upon the
Bank's ability to compete in its market areas. See "Business - Competition."

Local Economic Conditions
- -------------------------

         The  success  of the  Company  and the Bank is  dependent  to a certain
extent upon the general economic  conditions in geographic markets served by the
Bank which focuses on Pinellas  County,  Florida and the  immediate  surrounding
areas. The Bank's primary market area is particularly  dependent on the economic
conditions  within  Clearwater,  Florida.  Although  the Bank  expects  economic
conditions  will continue to improve in this market area,  there is no assurance
that favorable economic development will occur or that the Bank's expectation of
corresponding growth will be achieved. Adverse changes in its geographic markets
would likely impair the Bank's ability to collect loans and could otherwise have
a negative  effect on the  financial  condition of the Company.  See "Business -
Market Area."

Lack of Diversification
- -----------------------

         The primary business  activity of the Company consists of its ownership
and control of the capital stock of the Bank. As a result, the Company presently
lacks  diversification as to business  activities and market area, and any event
affecting the Bank will have a direct impact on the Company. See "Business."

Dependence on Key Personnel
- ---------------------------

         The  Company  and the Bank are  dependent  upon the  services  of their
principal  officers.  If the  services  of any of these  persons  were to become
unavailable  for any reason,  the operation of the Company and the Bank might be
adversely  affected  in a  material  manner.  The  Bank  presently  has  written
employment  agreements  with its President,  its Vice President and its Cashier.
Neither the Company nor the Bank  maintains key man life  insurance  policies on
its executives and do not have any immediate plans to obtain such policies.  The
successful  development of the Company's  business will depend,  in part, on its
and the Bank's  ability to attract or retain  qualified  officers and employees.
See "Management."

Voting Control
- --------------

         As of the date of this Prospectus,  the three original  shareholders of
the Company own 900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock or  approximately  42% of
the issued and outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company.  These
same  persons  own all of the  issued and  outstanding  shares of Class B Common
Stock. See "Management -- Security  Ownership of Certain  Beneficial  Owners and
Management."  The  shares of Class B Common  Stock,  as a  separate  class,  are
entitled to elect  two-thirds  of the  directors  of the  Company.  As a result,
voting control will continue to rest with the three persons.

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Potential Adverse Impact of Changes In Interest Rates
- -----------------------------------------------------

     The principal  source of income for the Company is its net interest income,
which is  affected  by  movements  in  interest  rates.  These  rates are highly
sensitive  to many factors  which are beyond the  Company's  control,  including
general  economic  conditions  and the  policies  of  various  governmental  and
regulatory authorities.  From time to time, maturities of assets and liabilities
are not balanced,  and a rapid increase or decrease in interest rates could have
an adverse  effect on the net  interest  margin and results of  operation of the
Company. The nature, timing and effect of any future changes in federal monetary
and  fiscal  policies  on the  Company  and its  results of  operations  are not
predictable.  See "Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial  Condition
and Results of Operation - Asset/Liability Management."


                                 USE OF PROCEEDS

     The net  proceeds to the Company  from the sale of the  Debentures  offered
hereby,  after  deducting   commissions  and  estimated  offering  expenses,  is
estimated to be approximately  $6.3 million,  if the maximum  amount is sold, or
approximately $4.5 million, if the minimum amount is sold.

         The net  proceeds of the Offering  will become a part of the  Company's
capital  funds to be used for general  corporate  purposes,  including,  without
limitation,  the  financing  of the  expansion  of the  Company's  or the Bank's
business   through   acquisitions,   the   establishment   of  new  branches  or
subsidiaries,   and  the  infusion  of  capital  to  the  Bank  and  any  future
subsidiaries  of the  Company.  The  Company  is  presently  in the  process  of
preparing an application for the chartering of a de novo national bank, which is
expected to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, with a principal office
in the City of New York. It is presently  anticipated  that  approximately  $7.5
million will be  contributed to the capital of that new  subsidiary.  Except for
that  bank,   neither  the  Company  nor  the  Bank  currently  has  any  plans,
understandings, arrangements or agreements, written or oral, with respect to the
establishment of any branches or  subsidiaries,  or with respect to any specific
acquisition  prospect,  and neither is presently negotiating with any party with
respect thereto.

         The actual  application  of the net proceeds will depend on the capital
needs of the Bank,  the  Company's  own  financial  requirements  and  available
business  opportunities.   None  of  the  uses  described  herein  constitute  a
commitment  by the Company to expend the  proceeds in a particular  manner.  The
Company reserves the right to make shifts in the allocation of the proceeds from
this offering if future events, including changes in the economic climate or the
Company's planned operations,  make such shifts necessary or desirable.  In such
events,  proceeds  may be applied to the  working  capital  requirements  of the
Company or the Bank. Pending their ultimate  application,  the net proceeds will
be invested in such relatively  short-term  investments or otherwise  applied as
management may determine.

                              MARKET FOR SECURITIES

         The  Company's  Class A Common  Stock was  approved  for listing on the
NASDAQ SmallCap Market (Symbol:  IBCA) in November of 1997. Prior to then, there
had been no established public trading market for the securities of the Company.
The high and low sales  prices for Class A Common  Stock  during the period from
November 25, 1997, when trading commenced, and December 31, 1997 were $12.25 and
$11.50, respectively. At December 31, 1997, there were approximately 272 holders

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of record (and  approximately  700 beneficial  owners) of the Company's  Class A
Common Stock and three holders of record of the Company's Class B Common Stock.

                                    DIVIDENDS

         Holders of the  Company's  Class A Common Stock are entitled to receive
dividends  when and if declared by the Board of Directors  out of funds  legally
available therefor.  No dividends may be declared or paid with respect to shares
of Class B Common Stock until January 1, 2000.

         The Company has not paid any dividends on its capital stock in the past
and there is  currently  no  contemplation  of the payment of  dividends  on the
Company's Stock. The Company's  ability to pay dividends is generally limited to
earnings from the prior year,  although retained earnings and dividends from the
Bank  to  the  Company  may  also  be  used  to  pay  dividends   under  certain
circumstances.

         The payment of dividends by the Bank is subject to a  determination  by
the  Bank's  Board of  Directors  and will  depend  upon a  number  of  factors,
including capital requirements,  regulatory  limitations,  the Bank's results of
operations  and  financial  condition,  tax  considerations  of the Bank and the
Company,  the  number  of  outstanding  shares of stock,  and  general  economic
conditions.  State and federal banking laws regulate and restrict the ability of
the Bank to pay dividends to the Company. The FRB, which regulates the Bank, not
only has established certain financial and capital  requirements that affect the
ability of the Bank to pay dividends,  but it has also the general  authority to
prohibit the Bank from  engaging in an unsafe or unsound  practice in conducting
its business. Depending upon the financial condition of the Bank, the payment of
cash dividends could be deemed to constitute such an unsafe or unsound practice.
See  "Investment  Considerations  and Risk  Factors  -Uncertainty  of Payment of
Dividend" and "Supervision and Regulation - Bank Regulation."

         Both the FRB and the Florida  Department of Banking and Finance,  which
regulate and supervise the Bank and the Company, have publicly stated their view
that it is generally an unsafe and unsound practice to pay cash dividends except
out of current operating  earnings.  Under FRB policy, a bank holding company is
expected to act as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks and to
commit resources to support each such bank. Consistent with this policy, the FRB
has  stated  that,  as a matter  of  prudent  banking,  a bank  holding  company
generally should not pay cash dividends unless the available net earnings of the
bank  holding  company  is  sufficient  to  fully  fund the  dividends,  and the
prospective  rate of  earnings  retention  appears  to be  consistent  with  the
Company's  capital needs,  asset quality and overall  financial  condition.  See
"Investment Considerations and Risk Factors - Limited Operating History."

         The  ability  of the Bank and the  Company  to pay  cash  dividends  is
currently,  and in the future  could be further  influenced  by bank  regulatory
policies  or  agreements  and by  capital  guidelines.  Accordingly,  the actual
amount,  if any,  and timing of future  dividends  will  depend on,  among other
things,  future earnings,  the financial  condition of the Bank and the Company,
the amount of cash on hand at the Company level,  outstanding debt  obligations,
if any, and the requirements imposed by regulatory authorities.





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                                 CAPITALIZATION

         The following table sets forth the  capitalization of the Company as of
December  31,  1997,  and as  adjusted at that date after  giving  effect to the
receipt of the estimated net proceeds from the sale by the Company of all of the
Debentures offered hereby.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                     Actual  As Adjusted
                                                                                     ------  -----------
                                                                                       (in thousands)

<S>                                                                                <C>        <C>    
Long-term debt:

Series  __/__/98 Subordinated Convertible Debentures due
   July 1, 2008                                                                       --      $ 5,400(1)
                                                                                   -------    -------

Stockholders' Equity:

Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par value,  7,500,000 shares  authorized, 2,124,415
   shares issued
   and outstanding(2)                                                                2,124      2,124
Class B Common Stock, $1.00 par value, 700,000
   shares authorized, 300,000 shares issued and outstanding                            300        300
 Additional Paid-in Capital                                                         13,360     13,360
 Retained Earnings                                                                   1,836      1,836
                                                                                   -------    -------

Total Stockholders' Equity                                                         $17,620    $17,620
                                                                                   =======    =======
</TABLE>
- ------------------------------


(1)      Net of offering expenses.

(2)      Does not include:  (i) 300,000  shares of Class A Common Stock issuable
         upon  conversion  of issued  and  outstanding  shares of Class B Common
         Stock;  (ii)  150,000  shares  of Class A Common  Stock  issuable  upon
         conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock  issuable upon exercise of
         an  outstanding  warrant;  or  (iii)  2,494,348  Class A  Common  Stock
         issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants.



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                             SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

         The following  table presents  selected  financial data for the Company
and the Bank.  The data set forth below for the seven months ended  December 31,
1993,  five months  ended May 31, 1993,  and the years ended  December 31, 1997,
1996,  1995  and 1994  are  derived  from  the  audited  consolidated  financial
statements  of the  Company  or the  Bank,  as the  case  may be.  The  selected
financial  data should be read in  conjunction  with, and are qualified in their
entirety by, the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and the Notes thereto and
Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of  Financial  Condition  and Results of
Operations included elsewhere herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                         At or for the
                                                                                              Seven       At or for the
                                              At  or for the Years Ended                  Months Ended  Five Months Ended
                                                       December 31,                       December 31,      May 31,
                                    -----------------------------------------------       -----------      -------  
                                    1997           1996          1995          1994         1993(1)        1993(2)
                                    ----           ----          ----          ----         -------        -------
                                                                                  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Balance Sheet Data:
<S>                              <C>             <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>   
  Total assets                   $ 150,755       105,196        68,942        40,117        29,071        22,557
  Cash and cash equivalents          9,176         6,320         8,551         6,088         5,519         2,569
  Net Loans                         75,652        59,499        36,465        22,385        16,224        16,163
 Securities                         58,821        34,507        19,630         8,638         5,231         2,958
  Deposits                         131,167        93,447        58,601        30,092        22,195        20,138
  Borrowed funds                      --            --            --            --            --            --
  Retained earnings
    (Accumulated deficit)            1,836           992           434           164           (17)       (2,050)
  Total stockholders' equity        17,620         9,747         9,189         8,884         5,828         1,275

Income Statement Data:
  Interest income                    9,347         6,381         4,190         2,158         1,007           741
  Interest expense                   5,894         3,745         2,225           803           345           335
  Net interest income                3,453         2,636         1,965         1,355           662           406
  Provision for loan losses           (352)         (250)         (233)         (124)         --             (90)
  Net interest income after
    provision for loan losses        3,101         2,386         1,732         1,231           662           316
  Other income                         136           106            89           112            59           102
  Other expense                      (1906)       (1,551)       (1,415)       (1,054)         (738)         (401)
  Earnings (Loss) before
  income taxes                       1,331           941           406           289           (17)           17
  Provision for income taxes          (487)         (383)         (136)         (108)         --            --
  Net earnings (Loss)                  844           558           270           181           (17)           17

Per Share Data:
Net Basic earnings (Loss)              .49           .34           .16           .11          (.01)          .05
Book value at period end         $    7.27          5.91          5.57          5.38          3.53          3.64
</TABLE>

- ---------------------------------
(1)      Includes the  consolidated  financial  information  of the Company from
         June 1, 1993.
(2)      Financial information of the Bank only

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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

General

         The  Company's  principal  asset  is  its  ownership  of a  controlling
interest in the Bank.  Accordingly,  the  Company's  results of  operations  are
primarily  dependent  upon the  results  of  operations  of the  Bank.  The Bank
conducts a commercial  banking  business which  consists of attracting  deposits
from  the  general  public  and  applying  those  funds  to the  origination  of
commercial,   consumer  and  real  estate  loans  (including   commercial  loans
collateralized by real estate).  The Bank's  profitability  depends primarily on
net interest income,  which is the difference  between interest income generated
from  interest-earning  assets (i.e.,  loans and investments)  less the interest
expense incurred on  interest-bearing  liabilities (i.e.,  customer deposits and
borrowed  funds).  Net interest  income is affected by the  relative  amounts of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing  liabilities, and the interest-rate
earned and paid on these  balances.  Net interest  income is dependent  upon the
Bank's  interest-rate  spread, which is the difference between the average yield
earned  on  its  interest-earning  assets  and  the  average  rate  paid  on its
interest-bearing liabilities. When interest-earning assets approximate or exceed
interest-bearing  liabilities,  any positive  interest rate spread will generate
net interest  income.  The interest  rate spread is impacted by interest  rates,
deposit flows, and loan demand. Additionally, and to a lesser extent, the Bank's
profitability is affected by such factors as the level of noninterest income and
expenses,  the  provision  for  credit  losses,  and  the  effective  tax  rate.
Noninterest  income  consists  primarily  of loan and  other  fees.  Noninterest
expense  consists of  compensation  and benefits,  occupancy  related  expenses,
deposit insurance premiums paid to the FDIC, and other operating expenses.

         Since its  acquisition  of control of the Bank in 1993, the Company has
sought to strengthen  the operation of the Bank,  to improve asset  quality,  to
increase the loan portfolio and to decrease  nonperforming  loans.  During 1997,
the Company  completed a public  offering of 747,500 Units for gross proceeds of
$7,475,000  (the  "1997  Offering").  Each  Unit  consisted  of one share of the
Company's  Class A Common Stock and one warrant to purchase an additional  share
of Class A Common  Stock.  In  connection  with the 1997  Offering,  the Company
issued  warrants  related  to  145,850  shares  of Class A  Common  Stock to the
Underwriter and participating  broker/dealers.  The Company has reserved a total
of 2,494,348 shares of Class A stock for issuance upon exercise of the Company's
warrants to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock.

         Management believes that additional capital is the key to any expansion
program and, to this end, it will continually assess the need for capital,  both
at the Bank and the Company levels. If it is determined that additional  capital
is necessary to support the  operations of the Company or the Bank or to support
any  expansion or  acquisition  activities,  transactions  to obtain  additional
financing will be considered by the Company.

         The Bank's present offices are located in or near Clearwater,  Florida.
Clearwater is located in Pinellas  County,  which is the most populous county in
the Tampa Bay area of Florida.  It also has a branch  office in South  Pasadena,
which is also in  Pinellas  County.  The "Tampa Bay" area is located on the West
Coast of Florida, midway up the Florida peninsula.  The major cities in the area
are Tampa  (Hillsborough  County) and St.  Petersburg and  Clearwater  (Pinellas
County).

         The  current   population  of  the  Tampa  Bay  area  is  estimated  at
approximately  2,200,000,  which reflects population  increases of approximately
45% between 1970 and 1980, and approximately 27% between 1980 and 1990. Pinellas
is the most densely populated county in Florida, with more than 2,800 people per
square mile. The average age of the population for the region is estimated at 45


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years (as compared to 38 years for the State of Florida),  and this reflects the
history of  Pinellas  County as a  retirement  area.  Recent  years have shown a
slight  drop in  average  age due to an  increase  in office  and  manufacturing
employment opportunities.

         The  economy of  Pinellas  County has  historically  been  tourist  and
retirement  oriented.  Pinellas County has recently  attracted a larger share of
new business,  particularly in the high technology industries.  Total per capita
personal income in Pinellas County increased from approximately  $15,000 in 1984
to  approximately   $22,700  in  1992.  Employment  in  the  region  reflects  a
broad-based  economy,   with  an  emphasis  on  the  retail  trade  and  service
industries.

         The  housing  market  in the  region  remains  stable  in the  view  of
management, although housing starts have slowed from the high levels experienced
during the 1970's.

         Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County and its second largest
city.  It  encompasses  approximately  32 square miles and has a  population  of
approximately 100,000.

         Management's  discussion and analysis of earnings and related financial
data are presented  herein to assist  investors in  understanding  the financial
condition and results of operations of the Company for the years ended  December
31,  1997 and  1996.  This  discussion  should be read in  conjunction  with the
consolidated  financial  statements and related  footnotes  presented  elsewhere
herein.

Results Of Operations

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996.

General
- -------

         Net  earnings  for the year  ended  December  31,  1997  were  $844,000
compared to $558,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996.  This increase in the
Company's net earnings was  primarily due to an increase in net interest  income
partially  offset by an increase in  noninterest  expenses and the provision for
income taxes.

Interest Income and Expense
- ---------------------------

         Interest  income  increased by $2,966,000  from $6,381,000 for the year
ended  December  31, 1996 to  $9,347,000  for the year ended  December 31, 1997.
Interest income on loans increased  $1,791,000 due to an increase in the average
loan  portfolio  balance from $49.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1996
to $68.7  million  for 1997,  partially  offset by a  decrease  in the  weighted
average yield of 5 basis points. Interest on securities increased $1,118,000 due
to an increase in the average  securities  balance from $25.6 million in 1996 to
$42.8 million in 1997 and an increase in the average yield from 5.92% in 1996 to
6.15% in 1997.  Interest  on other  interest-earning  assets  increased  $57,000
primarily due to an increase from $4.7 million in average other interest-earning
assets in 1996 to $6.9 million in 1997.

         Interest  expense  increased to $5,894,000  for the year ended December
31, 1997 from $3,745,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996.  Interest expense
on deposit accounts  increased  primarily because of a $39.0 million increase in
the average balance, in addition to an increase of 4 basis points in the average
yield paid on deposits for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to 1996.

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Provision for Loan Losses
- -------------------------

         The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the total
allowance  to a  level  deemed  appropriate  by  management  and is  based  upon
historical  experience,  the volume and type of lending  conducted  by the Bank,
industry  standards,   the  amount  of  nonperforming  loans,  general  economic
conditions,  particularly  as they relate to the Bank's market areas,  and other
factors  related  to  the  collectability  of the  Bank's  loan  portfolio.  The
provision  increased  from  $250,000  for the year ended  December  31,  1996 to
$352,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997. At December 31, 1997,  there were
no non-performing loans. Management believes that the allowance for loan loss of
$1,173,000 is adequate at December 31, 1997.

Other Income
- ------------

         Total other income  increased  $30,000 for the year ended  December 31,
1997 compared to 1996.

Other Expenses
- --------------

         Total other expenses increased $355,000 for the year ended December 31,
1997  when  compared  to  1996,   primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  employee
compensation and benefits and occupancy and equipment expenses.  The increase is
primarily due to additional costs for the new branches and the overall growth of
the Company.

Provision for Income Taxes
- --------------------------

         In 1997 the provision for income taxes is $487,000, an effective income
tax rate of 36.6%, as compared to $383,000 and 40.7%  respectively,  in 1996. In
1996,  a greater  portion of the  consolidated  earnings  was  generated  by the
holding company which has a higher state income tax rate.

Net Interest Income

         Net interest income,  which  constitutes the principal source of income
for the Company,  represents the difference  between income on  interest-earning
assets and  interest  expense on  interest-bearing  liabilities.  The  principal
interest-earning  assets  are  securities  and  loans  made  to  businesses  and
individuals.  Interest-bearing  liabilities  primarily consist of time deposits,
interest paying checking accounts ("NOW accounts"),  retail savings deposits and
money market accounts. Funds attracted by these interest-bearing liabilities are
invested in interest-earning  assets.  Accordingly,  net interest income depends
upon  the  volume  of  the   average   interest-earning   assets   and   average
interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

         Net interest  income was  $3,453,000 for the Company for the year ended
December 31, 1997 compared with $2,636,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
This  improvement in net interest income is primarily a result of a higher level
of net interest-earning assets.


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         The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated,  information
regarding  (i) the total dollar  amount of interest  and dividend  income of the
Company from interest-earning  assets and the resultant average yields; (ii) the
total dollar amount of interest expense on interest-bearing  liabilities and the
resultant average costs; (iii) net interest/dividend  income; (iv) interest rate
spread;  (v) net interest  margin.  Average  balances are based on average daily
balances.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             Year Ended December 31,
                                     -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1997                                     1996
                                     -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              (Dollars in thousands)
                                                   Interest       Average             Interest      Average
                                     Average       and            Yield/  Average        and        Yield/
                                     Balance       Dividends       Rate   Balance    Dividends      Rate
                                     -------       ---------       ----   -------    ---------      ----
Interest-earning assets:
<S>    <C>                            <C>             <C>          <C>   <C>            <C>         <C>  
  Loans(1)                            $ 68,711        6,415        9.34% $ 49,266       4,624       9.39%
  Securities                            42,763        2,632        6.15%   25,577       1,514       5.92%
  Other interest-earning assets(2)       6,913          300        4.34%    4,730         243       5.14%
                                      --------        -----        ----  --------       -----       ---- 

         Total interest-earning
             assets                    118,387        9,347        7.90%   79,573       6,381       8.02%
                                                      -----                             -----  

Noninterest-earning assets               6,619                              4,089
                                        ------                              -----


         Total assets                 $125,006                           $ 83,662
                                      ========                           ========

Interest-bearing liabilities:
   Demand, money market and
     NOW deposits                       18,087          816        4.51%    8,432         310       3.68%
   Savings                               9,128          446        4.89%    1,470          62       4.22%
   Certificates of deposit              81,167        4,632        5.71%   59,437       3,371       5.67%
   Other                                  --           --            --        34           2       5.88%
                                      --------        -----        ----  --------       -----       ---- 

         Total interest-bearing
            liabilities                108,382        5,894        5.44%   69,373       3,745       5.40%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities          5,413                              4,840

Stockholders' equity                    11,211                              9,449
                                        ------                              -----

         Total liabilities and
            stockholders' equity .    $125,006                           $ 83,662
                                      ========                           ========


Net interest/dividend income                       $  3,453                          $  2,636
                                                   ========                          ========


Interest rate spread(3)                                            2.46%                            2.62%
                                                                   ====                             ==== 

Net interest margin(4)                                             2.92%                            3.31%
                                                                   ====                             ==== 

Ratio of average interest-earning
   assets to average interest-
   bearing liabilities                    1.09                               1.15
                                          ====                               ====
</TABLE>

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- ------------------------------------
(1)      Includes nonaccrual loans.
(2)      Includes interest-bearing deposits.
(3)      Interest  rate spread  represents  the  difference  between the average
         yield on  interest-earning  assets and the  average  cost of  interest-
         bearing  liabilities.  (4) Net interest  margin is net interest  income
         divided by average interest-earning assets.


Rate/Volume Analysis
- --------------------

         The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in
interest income and interest  expense of the Company for the periods  indicated.
For each category of interest-earning  assets and interest-bearing  liabilities,
information is provided on changes  attributable  to (1) changes in rate (change
in rate  multiplied by prior  volume),  (2) changes in volume  (change in volume
multiplied  by prior  rate)  and (3)  changes  in  rate-volume  (change  in rate
multiplied by change in volume).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           December 31,
                                                          1997 vs. 1996
                                           ----------------------------------------
                                                     Increase (Decrease) Due to
                                           ----------------------------------------
                                                                   Rate/
                                              Rate     Volume      Volume     Total
                                              ----     ------      ------     -----
<S>                                         <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
Interest-earning assets:                              (Dollars in thousands)
   Loans                                    $  (25)     1,826        (10)     1,791
   Securities                                   59      1,020         39      1,118
   Other interest-earning assets               (38)       112        (17)        57

  Total                                         (4)     2,958         12      2,966

Interest-bearing liabilities:
   Demand, Money Market and NOW Deposits        70        356         80        506
   Savings                                      10        323         51        384
   Certificates of Deposit                      24      1,228          9      1,261
   Other Borrowings                             (2)        (2)         2         (2)

  Total                                        102      1,905        142      2,149

Net change in net interest income
   before provision for credit losses       $ (106)     1,053       (130)       817



Income Taxes
- ------------

  At December 31, 1997,  the Company had net operating  loss  carryforwards  for
federal income tax purposes  available to offset future federal  taxable income.
They were in the aggregate amount of $494,000,  with specified portions expiring
in each year from 2006 through 2008. Use of the  carryforwards  is subject to an
annual limitation of $332,000.


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  At the time of its  incorporation,  the  Company  adopted  the  provisions  of
Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards  No. 109,  "Accounting  for Income
Taxes," which requires it to take into account changes in tax rates when valuing
the deferred income tax amounts carried on its balance sheets.

Asset/Liability Management
- --------------------------

  A principal objective of the Bank's asset/liability  management strategy is to
minimize  the Bank's  exposure  to changes in  interest  rates by  matching  the
maturity and repricing horizons of interest-earning  assets and interest-bearing
liabilities.  This  strategy is overseen in part  through the  direction  of the
Asset  and  Liability  Committee  of  the  Bank  (the  "ALCO  Committee")  which
establishes policies and monitors results to control interest rate sensitivity.

  As a part of the  Bank's  interest  rate  risk  management  policy,  the  ALCO
Committee  examines the extent to which its assets and liabilities are "interest
rate-sensitive"  and monitors the Bank's  interest  rate  sensitivity  "gap." An
asset or  liability  is  considered  to be  interest  rate-sensitive  if it will
reprice or mature within the time period analyzed, usually one year or less. The
interest  rate-sensitivity gap is the difference between interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities scheduled to mature or reprice within such time
period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest  rate-sensitive
assets  exceeds  the amount of  interest  rate-sensitive  liabilities.  A gap is
considered  negative  when the  amount of  interest  rate-sensitive  liabilities
exceeds  interest  rate-sensitive  assets.  During a period of  rising  interest
rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income,  while
a  positive  gap would tend to result in an  increase  in net  interest  income.
During a period of falling  interest  rates, a negative gap would tend to result
in an  increase  in net  interest  income,  while a  positive  gap would tend to
adversely affect net interest income.  If the repricing of the Bank's assets and
liabilities  were  equally  flexible and moved  concurrently,  the impact of any
increase or decrease in interest rates on net interest income would be minimal.

  A simple  interest  rate  "gap"  analysis  by  itself  may not be an  accurate
indicator  of how net  interest  income  will be affected by changes in interest
rates.  Accordingly,  the ALCO  Committee  also  evaluates  how the repayment of
particular  assets and  liabilities  is impacted  by changes in interest  rates.
Income  associated  with  interest-earning  assets  and  costs  associated  with
interest-bearing  liabilities  may  not be  affected  uniformly  by  changes  in
interest rates.  In addition,  the magnitude and duration of changes in interest
rates  may have a  significant  impact  on net  interest  income.  For  example,
although  certain assets and liabilities may have similar  maturities or periods
of repricing,  they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest
rates.  Interest rates on certain types of assets and  liabilities  fluctuate in
advance of changes in general  market  interest  rates,  while interest rates on
other types may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain
assets,  such as  adjustable  rate  mortgage  loans,  have  features  (generally
referred to as "interest  rate caps") which limit changes in interest rates on a
short-term  basis  and over the life of the  asset.  In the event of a change in
interest  rates,  prepayment  and early  withdrawal  levels  also could  deviate
significantly  from those  assumed in  calculating  the  interest-rate  gap. The
ability of many  borrowers to service their debts also may decrease in the event
of an interest-rate increase.

  Management's strategy is to maintain a balanced interest rate risk position to
protect its net interest margin from market fluctuations.  To this end, the ALCO
Committee reviews,  on a monthly basis, the maturity and repricing of assets and
liabilities.  The ALCO Committee has adopted a goal of achieving and maintaining
a six-month ratio between rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities of
 .80 to 1.20.

  Principal among the Bank's asset/liability  management strategies has been the
emphasis  on  managing  its  interest-rate  sensitive  liabilities  in a  manner
designed to attempt to reduce the Bank's  exposure during periods of fluctuating
interest  rates.  Management  believes  that the type and  amount of the  Bank's
interest rate-sensitive  liabilities may reduce the potential impact that a rise
in interest  rates might have on the Bank's net interest  income.  Additionally,

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the Bank  maintains a "floor," or minimum rate,  on many of its floating  loans.
The  "floor"  amount for each  specific  loan is  determined  in relation to the
prevailing  market rates on the date of  origination  and  management  retains a
great deal of flexibility  in connection  with the  establishment  of floors for
particular loans.  Management  recognizes that floors allow the Bank to continue
to earn a higher rate when the floating rate falls below the established "floor"
rate.



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<PAGE>

  The following table sets forth certain  information  relating to the Company's
interest-earning  assets and  interest-bearing  liabilities at December 31, 1997
that are  estimated  to mature or are  scheduled  to  reprice  within the period
shown.

                                                                         More than     More than
                                                                       One Year and  Five Years and
                                                 0-3          4-12       Less than    Less than
                                               Months        Months     Five Years    Ten Years      Total
                                               ------        ------     ----------    ---------      -----
                                                                    (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>         <C>   
Mortgage and commercial loans (1):
   Commercial loans                          $  2,371           386           333          191        3,281
   Commercial real estate loans                 4,390        10,213        55,819          111       70,533
   Residential mortgage loans                     275           526         1,112        1,237        3,150
   Consumer loans                                  15            14           233         --            262
                                               ------         -----        ------       ------       ------

         Total loans                            7,051        11,139        57,497        1,539       77,226

Federal funds sold                                162          --            --           --            162
Interest-bearing deposits with banks             --            --              99         --             99
Securities (2)(3)                              11,065         9,382        33,122       12,761       66,330
                                               ------         -----        ------       ------       ------

         Total rate-sensitive assets           18,278        20,521        90,718       14,300      143,817
                                               ------        ------        ------       ------      -------

Deposit accounts (2):
   Money market deposits                       17,180          --            --           --         17,180
   NOW deposits                                 4,290          --            --           --          4,290
   Savings deposits                            12,829          --            --           --         12,829
   Certificates of deposit                     13,930        33,059        45,235        1,154       93,378
                                               ------        ------        ------        -----       ------

         Total rate-sensitive liabilities      48,229        33,059        45,235        1,154      127,677
                                               ------        ------        ------        -----      -------

GAP (repricing differences)                  $(29,951)      (12,538)       45,483       13,146       16,140
                                             ========       =======        ======       ======       ======

Cumulative GAP                               $(29,951)      (42,489)        2,994       16,140
                                             ========       =======         =====       ======

Cumulative GAP/total assets                   (19.87%)      (28.18%)         1.99%       10.71%
                                              ======        ======           ====        ===== 
- -------------------------------
</TABLE>
(1)      In preparing the table above, adjustable-rate loans are included in the
         period in which the interest  rates are next scheduled to adjust rather
         than in the  period in which the loans  mature.  Fixed  rate  loans are
         scheduled, including repayment, according to their maturities.

(2)      Money  market,   NOW,  and  savings  deposits  are  regarded  as  ready
         accessible withdrawable accounts. All other time deposits are scheduled
         through the maturity dates.  Securities are also scheduled  through the
         maturity dates.

(3)      Includes Federal Reserve Bank stock and short-term investments.



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Financial Condition

Lending Activities
- ------------------

         A significant  source of income for the Company is the interest  earned
on loans.  At December 31, 1997, the Company's  total assets were $150.8 million
and its net loans  were  $75.6  million or 50% of total  assets as  compared  to
$105.2  million of total  assets at December  31,  1996,  and net loans of $59.5
million representing 57% of the total assets at December 31, 1996.

         Lending activities are conducted pursuant to a written policy which has
been adopted by the Bank. Each loan officer has defined lending authority beyond
which loans,  depending upon their type and size,  must be reviewed and approved
by a loan committee comprised of certain directors of the Bank.

                             LOAN PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS

         The following  table sets forth  information  concerning  the Company's
loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     At December 31, 1997    At December 31, 1996
                                     --------------------    --------------------
                                                      % of                    % of
                                  Amount             Total    Amount         Total
                                  ------             -----    ------         -----
                                                 (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                             <C>                <C>      <C>         <C>   
Commercial loans                $  3,281             4.3%   $  3,514            5.8%
Commercial real estate loans      70,533            91.3      54,198           89.4
Residential mortgage loans         3,150             4.1       2,784            4.6
Consumer loans                       262              .3         157             .2
                                  ------           -----      ------          ----- 

         Total loans              77,226           100.0%     60,653          100.0%
                                                   =====                       ===== 
Add (Deduct):
   Deferred loan fees               (401)                                    (343)
   Allowance for loan losses      (1,173)                                    (811)
                                  ------                                      ----- 

         Loans, net             $ 75,652                                $  59,499
                                ========                                =========
</TABLE>

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         The following  table reflects the contractual  principal  repayments by
period of the Company's loan portfolio at December 31, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Residential   Commercial
                  Years Ended       Commercial      Mortgage      Real Estate           Consumer
                  December 31,         Loans           Loans           Loans              Loans                  Total
                  ------------         -----           -----           -----              -----                  -----
                                                       (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                   <C>             <C>             <C>                  <C>                  <C>   
                       1998           $2,513            482            5,321                67                   8,383
                       1999              431            279            6,650                66                   7,426
                       2000-2001         269            457           21,602                87                  22,415
                       2002-2003          68            657           18,587                42                  19,354
                       2004-2010        ----          1,275           18,373              ----                  19,648
                                      ------          -----           ------               ---                  ------
                      Total           $3,281          3,150           70,533               262                  77,226
                                      ======          =====           ======               ===                  ======
</TABLE>


         Of the $68.8  million of loans due after  1998,  33% of such loans have
fixed interest rates and 67% have adjustable interest rates.


         The following table sets forth total loans originated and repaid during
the periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           Year Ended                         Year Ended
                                                           December 31,                       December 31,
                                                              1997                                1996
                                                              ----                                ----
                                                                           (in thousands)

<S>                                                        <C>                                   <C>    
Originations:
         Commercial loans                                     $502                                  $497
         Real estate loans                                  23,180                                30,802
         Consumer loans                                        162                                   145
                                                           -------                               -------

                  Total loans originated                    23,844                                31,444

         Principal reductions                               (7,271)                               (8,082)
                                                           -------                               -------

           Increase (decrease) in total loans              $16,573                               $23,362
                                                           =======                               =======
</TABLE>


Asset Quality

         Management   seeks  to  maintain  a  high  quality  of  assets  through
conservative underwriting and sound lending practices. The majority of the loans
in the Bank's  loan  portfolio  are  collateralized  by  commercial  real estate
mortgages. As of December 31, 1997,  approximately 91.3%, and as of December 31,
1996, approximately 89.4% of the total loan portfolio was collateralized by this
type of property.  The level of delinquent loans and foreclosed real estate also
is  relevant  to  the  credit  quality  of  a  loan  portfolio.  There  were  no
non-performing  assets at  December  31,  1997,  while as of  December  31, 1996
non-performing assets totaled $185,000.

         In an effort to maintain the quality of the loan  portfolio  management
seeks  to  minimize  higher  risk  types  of  lending.  In view of the  relative
significance  of real estate  related loans, a downturn in the value of the real
estate could have an adverse impact on the Company's profitability.  However, as


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part of its loan portfolio management strategy, the Company typically limits its
loans  to a  maximum  of 75% of the  value  of the  underlying  real  estate  as
determined by an MAI appraisal. In addition, knowledgeable members of management
make physical  inspections of properties  being  considered for mortgage  loans.
Management  believes that such precautions  reduce the Company's exposure to the
risks  associated  with a  downturn  in  real  estate  values.  See  "Investment
Considerations and Risk Factors--Local Economic Conditions."

         Loan  concentrations  are  defined  as  amounts  loaned  to a number of
borrowers  engaged in similar  activities which would cause them to be similarly
impacted by economic  or other  conditions.  The  Company,  on a routine  basis,
monitors  these  concentrations  in order to make  necessary  adjustments in its
leading  practices that most clearly  reflect the economic  conditions,  loan to
deposit ratios,  and industry trends.  Concentrations  of loans in the following
categories constituted the total loan portfolio as of December 31, 1997:

                  Commercial loans                               4.3%
                                                                ---- 
                  Real estate mortgage loans                    91.3%
                                                                ---- 
                  Consumer and other loans                       4.4%
                                                                ---- 

         The Loan  Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank  concentrates
its  efforts  and  resources,  and that of its  senior  management  and  lending
officers, on loan review and underwriting procedures.  Internal controls include
ongoing reviews of loans made to monitor  documentation and ensure the existence
and  valuations  of  collateral.  In  addition,   management  of  the  Bank  has
established  a  review  process  with  the  objective  of  quickly  identifying,
evaluating,  and initiating  necessary corrective action for marginal loans. The
goal of the loan  review  process is to address  classified  and  non-performing
loans  as  early  as  possible.  Management  maintains  a  cautious  outlook  in
anticipating  the  potential  effects of  uncertain  economic  conditions  (both
locally  and  nationally)  and  the  possibility  of more  stringent  regulatory
standards.  See  "Investment  Considerations  and Risk  Factors-Supervision  and
Regulation."

Classification of Assets
- ------------------------

         Generally,  interest on loans is accrued and  credited to income  based
upon the principal balance outstanding. It is management's policy to discontinue
the accrual of interest income and classify a loan as non-accrual when principal
or  interest  is  past  due 90  days or  more  and  the  loan is not  adequately
collateralized,  or when in the opinion of management,  principal or interest is
not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the  obligation.  Consumer
installment  loans  will be  charged-off  after  90 days of  delinquency  unless
adequately  collateralized  and in the process of collection.  Loans will not be
returned to accrual  status until  principal  and interest  payments are brought
current and future  payments appear  reasonably  certain.  Interest  accrued and
unpaid at the time a loan is  placed on  nonaccrual  status is  charged  against
interest  income.  Subsequent  payments  received are applied to the outstanding
principal balance.

         Real estate  acquired by the Bank as a result of foreclosure or by deed
in lieu of foreclosure is classified as foreclosed real estate.  At December 31,
1997, the Bank had no foreclosed real estate. Foreclosed real estate is recorded
at the  lower  of cost or fair  value  less  estimated  selling  costs,  and the
estimated  loss, if any, is charged to the allowance for loan losses at the time
it is  transferred.  Further  allowances  for  losses are  recorded  at the time
management believes additional deterioration in value has occurred.



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         The following table sets forth certain  information on nonaccrual loans
and foreclosed  real estate,  the ratio of such loans and foreclosed real estate
to  total  assets  as  of  the  dates  indicated,   and  certain  other  related
information.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           At December 31,
                                                                           ---------------
                                                                  1997                    1996
                                                                  ----                    ----
                                                                     (Dollars in thousands)

<S>                                                              <C>                     <C> 
Nonaccrual loans:
     Residential mortgage loans                                    ---                    ---
     Commercial loans                                              ---                    ---
     Consumer and other loans                                      ---                    ---
                                                                 -----                   ----

         Total non-accrual loans                                   ---                    ---
                                                                 =====                   ====

         Total nonperforming loans                                 ---                    ---
                                                                 =====                   ====
Total nonperforming loans to
            total loans                                            ---%                   ---%
                                                                 =====                   ====

         Total nonperforming loans to
            total assets                                           ---                    ---
                                                                 -----                   ----

Foreclosed real estate:

   Real estate acquired by foreclosure or
     deed in lieu of foreclosure                                 $ ---                   $185
                                                                 -----                   ----

         Total nonperforming loans and
            foreclosed real estate                               $ ---                   $185
                                                                 =====                   ====

         Total nonperforming loans and
            foreclosed real estate to total assets                 ---                    .17%
                                                                 =====                   ====
</TABLE>

Loan Impairment and Losses
- --------------------------

         The Company follows  Statements of Financial  Accounting  Standards No.
114 and 118 ("SFAS 114 and 118").  These  Statements  address the  accounting by
creditors for impairment of certain loans. The Statements  generally require the
Company to identify  loans for which the Company  probably will not receive full
repayment of principal and interest,  as impaired loans. The Statements  require
that  impaired  loans be valued at the  present  value of  expected  future cash
flows,  discounted at the loan's  effective  interest rate, or at the observable
market price of the loan, or the fair value of the underlying  collateral if the
loan is collateral  dependent.  The Company has  implemented  the  Statements by
modifying its monthly review of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to
also  identify  and value  impaired  loans in  accordance  with  guidance in the
Statements.  The adoption of the Statements did not have any material  effect on
the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996.

         Management considers a variety of factors in determining whether a loan
is impaired,  including  (i) any notice from the borrower that the borrower will
be unable to repay all principal and interest  amounts  contractually  due under
the loan agreement,  (ii) any delinquency in the principal and interest payments
other than minimum delays or shortfalls in payments, and (iii) other information
known by management  which would  indicate that full  repayment of the principal


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and interest is not probable.  In evaluating  loans for  impairment,  management
generally  considers  delinquencies of 60 days or less to be minimum delays, and
accordingly  does not  consider  such  delinquent  loans to be  impaired  in the
absence of other indications of impairment.

         Management evaluates smaller balance,  homogeneous loans for impairment
and adequacy of allowance  for loan losses  collectively,  and  evaluates  other
loans  for  impairment  individually,  on a loan-  by-loan  basis.  The  Company
evaluates the consumer loan portfolio  which are smaller  homogeneous  loans for
impairment on an aggregate  basis,  and utilizes its own  historical  charge-off
experience,  as well as the charge-off experience of its peer group and industry
statistics to evaluate the adequacy of the  allowance  for loan losses.  For all
commercial,  commercial real estate and residential  mortgage loans, the Company
evaluates loans for impairment on a loan-by-loan basis.

         The Company  evaluates  all  nonaccrual  loans as well as any  accruing
loans exhibiting  collateral or other credit  deficiencies for impairment.  With
respect to  impaired,  collateral-dependent  loans,  any portion of the recorded
investment in the loan that exceeds the fair value of the  collateral is charged
off.

         For  impairment  recognized  in  accordance  with SFAS 114 and 118, the
entire change in the present value of expected cash flows,  or the entire change
in estimated fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans is reported
as a provision for loan losses in the same manner in which impairment  initially
was  recognized or as a reduction in the amount of the provision  that otherwise
would be reported.

         The  Company had no impaired  loans at December  31, 1997 or 1996.  The
average  recorded  investment in impaired  loans during 1996 was $31,000.  There
were no impaired loans  identified  during 1997. No interest  income on impaired
loans was recognized in 1996.

         Loans are  reported  at the  principal  amount  outstanding  net of the
allowance for loan losses and unamortized premiums,  discounts and deferred loan
origination fees and costs.

         The  allowance for loan losses is  established  through a provision for
loan losses charged to operations.  Loans are charged  against the allowance for
loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is
unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an
amount that  management  believes  will be adequate  to absorb  possible  losses
inherent  in  existing  loans  and loan  commitments,  based on  evaluations  of
collectability and prior loss experience.  Management  evaluates the adequacy of
the  allowance  monthly,  or  more  frequently  if  considered  necessary.   The
evaluation  takes into  consideration  such factors as changes in the nature and
volume of the loan portfolio,  overall portfolio quality,  loan  concentrations,
specific  problem loans and  commitments,  and current and anticipated  economic
conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to repay.

         Management  continues to actively  monitor the Bank's asset quality and
to charge-off loans against the allowance for loan losses when appropriate or to
provide specific loss allowances when necessary. Although management believes it
uses the best information  available to make  determinations with respect to the
allowance  for loan  losses,  future  adjustments  may be  necessary if economic
conditions differ from the economic conditions in the assumptions used in making
the  initial  determinations.  The Bank's  allowance  at  December  31, 1996 was
$811,000,  and the Bank increased its allowance for loan losses to $1,173,000 as
of December  31,  1997,  consistent  with the  increase  in the loan  portfolio,
reflecting  management's  intent  to  maintain  reserves  at a level  management
believes   to   be   adequate.   See   "Investment   Considerations   and   Risk
Factors--Adequacy of Allowance for Loan Losses."



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         The following table sets forth  information with respect to activity in
the Bank's allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated:

                                    Year Ended     Year Ended
                                   December 31,   December 31,
                                        1997         1996
                                   ------------   ------------
                                      (Dollars in thousands)

Average loans outstanding, net        $ 68,711    $ 49,266
                                      --------    --------

Allowance at beginning of year             811         593
                                      --------    --------
Charge-offs:
   Real estate loans                      --            62
   Commercial loans                       --          --
   Consumer loans                         --             3
                                      --------    --------

         Total loans charged-off          --            65
                                      --------    --------

Recoveries                                  10          33
                                      --------    --------

   Net recoveries (charge-offs)             10         (32)
                                      --------    --------

Provision for loan losses charged
   to operating expenses                   352         250
                                      --------    --------

Allowance at end of year              $  1,173    $    811
                                      ========    ========

Ratio of net charge-offs to
   average loans outstanding              --          .001
                                      ========    ========

Ratio of allowance for loan losses
   to period-end total loans              .015        .013
                                      ========    ========

Ratio of allowance for loan losses
   to nonperforming loans                 --          --
                                      ========    ========

Period end total loans                $ 77,226    $ 60,653
                                      ========    ========



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         The following table presents information  regarding the Company's total
allowance  for losses as well as the  allocation  of such amounts to the various
categories of loans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              At December 31, 1997                At December 31, 1996
                                              --------------------                --------------------
                                                          Loans to                                 Loans to
                                            Amount        Total Loans          Amount             Total Loans
                                            ------        -----------          ------             -----------
                                                              (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                        <C>                <C>               <C>                  <C>   
Commercial loans                              $50            4.3%                $82                   5.8%
Commercial real estate loans                1,071           91.3                 677                  89.4
Residential real estate loans                  48            4.1                  50                   4.6
Consumer loans and other                        4             .3                   2                    .2
                                            -----           ----                 ---                  ----

   Total allowance for
     loan losses                           $1,173             100%              $811                 100.0%
                                           ======             ===               ====                 ===== 

</TABLE>

         The  allowance  for loan  losses  represented  1.5% of the total  loans
outstanding at December 31, 1997, compared with 1.3% at December 31, 1996.

Securities


         The  following  table  sets  forth  the  carrying  value of the  Bank's
securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:

                                    At December 31,
                                    ---------------
                                   1997       1996
                                   ----       ----
                                    (in thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
  U.S. Treasury securities      $ 4,027    $ 1,499

Other U.S. Government and
  agency securities              54,794     33,008
                                 ------     ------

                                $58,821    $34,507
                                =======    =======



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    The  following   table  sets  forth,  by  maturity   distribution,   certain
information pertaining to the securities held-to maturity portfolio as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                        One Year          After One Year      After Five Years
                                         Or Less          to Five Years         to Ten Years           Total
                                  -------------------  ------------------  ------------------  -------------------
                                  Carrying    Average  Carrying   Average  Carrying   Average  Carrying    Average
                                   Value       Yield    Value      Yield    Value      Yield    Value       Yield
                                  --------    -------  --------   -------  --------   -------  --------    -------
                                                                (Dollars in Thousands)
December 31, 1997:
<S>                               <C>           <C>   <C>           <C>   <C>           <C>   <C>           <C> 
      U.S. Treasury Securities    $ 1,996       6.10% $ 2,031       6.03%   $----       ---%  $ 4,027       6.06%
      Other U.S. Government
         agency securities         11,173       6.08   30,859       6.23   12,762       6.46   54,794       6.28
               Total              $13,169       6.08% $32,890       6.21% $12,762       6.46% $58,821       6.24%

December 31, 1996:

      U.S. Treasury Securities    $   500       6.04% $   999       6.17%  $-----       ----% $ 1,499       6.12%
      Other U.S. Government
         agency securities          8,142       5.97   22,856       6.16    2,010       6.33   33,008       6.12
               Total              $ 8,642       5.97% $23,855       6.16% $ 2,010       6.33% $34,507       6.12%
</TABLE>


Deposit Activities
- ------------------

      Deposits  are the major  source of the Bank's  funds for lending and other
investment purposes.  Deposits are attracted  principally from within the Bank's
primary  market  area  through  the  offering  of a  broad  variety  of  deposit
instruments including checking accounts, money market accounts,  regular savings
accounts,   term  certificate   accounts  (including  "jumbo"   certificates  in
denominations of $100,000 or more) and retirement savings plans.

      Maturity terms,  service fees and withdrawal  penalties are established by
the Bank on a periodic basis. The determination of rates and terms is predicated
on funds  acquisition  and liquidity  requirements,  rates paid by  competitors,
growth goals and federal regulations.

      Regulations  promulgated  by the  FDIC  pursuant  to the  Federal  Deposit
Insurance Company Improvement Act of 1991 ("1991 Banking Law") place limitations
on the ability of certain insured depository  institutions to accept,  renew, or
rollover deposits by offering rates of interest which are  significantly  higher
than the  prevailing  rates of  interest on  deposits  offered by other  insured
depository  institutions  having  the same type of  charter  in such  depository
institution's  normal market area. Under these  regulations,  "well capitalized"
depository  institutions  may accept,  renew, or roll such deposits over without
restriction,  "adequately capitalized" depository institutions may accept, renew
or roll such  deposits  over with a waiver  from the FDIC  (subject  to  certain
restrictions   on  payments  of  rates),   and   "undercapitalized"   depository
institutions  may not accept,  renew or roll such deposits over. The regulations
contemplate that the definitions of "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized"
and  "undercapitalized"  will be the  same  as the  definitions  adopted  by the
agencies to implement the corrective action provisions of the 1991 Banking Law."
See  "Supervision and  Regulation--Impact  of the 1991 Banking Law." At December
31,  1997,  the  Bank  met the  definition  of a "well  capitalized"  depository
institution.

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      The  following  table  shows  the   distribution  of,  and  certain  other
information relating to, the Bank's deposit accounts by type:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       At December 31, 1997                               At December 31, 1996
                                       --------------------                               --------------------
                                                             % of                                          % of
                                      Amount               Deposits                     Amount            Deposits
                                      ------               --------                     ------            --------
                                                                  (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                <C>                     <C>                           <C>               <C>   
Demand deposits                      $3,490                  2.7%                         $2,401             2.6%
NOW deposits                          4,290                  3.3                           4,536             4.9
Money market deposits                17,180                 13.1                           7,507             8.0
Savings deposits                     12,829                  9.7                           4,742             5.0
                                   --------                ------                        -------           ----- 
        Subtotal                     37,789                 28.8                          19,186            20.5
                                   --------                ------                        -------           ----- 

Certificate of deposits:
   4.00%-4.99%                           30                ---                             1,682             1.8
   5.00%-5.99%                       69,855                 53.3                          53,507            57.3
   6.00%-6.99%                       16,882                 12.9                          13,307            14.2
   7.00%-7.99%                        6,611                  5.0                           5,765             6.2
                                   --------                ------                        -------           ----- 

Total certificates
   of deposit (1)                    93,378                 71.2                          74,261            79.5
                                   --------                ------                        -------           ----- 

Total deposit                      $131,167                100.00%                       $93,447           100.0%
                                   ========                ======                        =======           ===== 
</TABLE>
- -------------------------

(1)     Includes individual retirement accounts ("IRAs") totaling $7,136,000 and
        $5,569,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996 respectively,  all of which are
        in the form of certificates of deposit.

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        The  following  table shows the average  amount of and the average  rate
paid on each of the  following  deposit  account  categories  during the periods
indicated:

                                  Year Ended          Year Ended
                                 December 31,        December 31,
                                 ------------        ------------
                                    1997                 1996
                            Average     Average  Average     Average
                            Balance       Yield  Balance       Yield
                            -------     -------  -------     -------
                                     (Dollars in thousands)

Money market
        & NOW              $ 18,087       4.51% $  8,432       3.68%
Savings deposit               9,128       4.89     1,470       4.22
Certificates of deposit      81,167       5.71    59,437       5.67

        Total deposits     $108,382       5.44% $ 69,339       5.40%


        The Bank does not have a concentration  of deposits from any one source,
the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the business of either
the Bank or the  Company.  Management  believes  that  substantially  all of the
Bank's  depositors  are residents in its primary market area. The Bank currently
does not accept brokered deposits.



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        The following  tables  presents by various  interest rate categories the
amounts of  certificates  of deposit at December  31, 1997 and 1996 which mature
during the periods indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                               Year Ending December 31,
                                         ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1998         1999         2000         2001     2002 & thereafter       Total
                                              ----         ----         ----         ----     -----------------       -----
                                                                     (dollars in thousands)

<S>                                       <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>               <C>   
  December 31, 1997:
     4.00%-4.99%                         $     30          ----         ----          ----            ----                30
     5.00%-5.99%                           46,513        13,955        4,149         1,873           3,365            69,855
     6.00%-6.99%                              349           791          656         7,389           7,697            16,882
     7.00%-7.99%                               62         1,808        4,641           100           ----              6,611
                                          -------        ------        -----         -----          ------            ------

Total certificates of deposit             $46,954        16,554        9,446         9,362          11,062            93,378
                                          =======        ======        =====         =====          ======            ======


                                                               Year Ending December 31,
                                         ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1997         1998         1999         2000     2001 & thereafter       Total
                                              ----         ----         ----         ----     -----------------       -----
                                                                     (dollars in thousands)

  December 31, 1996:
     4.00%-4.99%                          $ 1,636            46         ---           ---               ---            1,682
     5.00%-5.99%                           36,664        10,477          620         3,741           2,005            53,507
     6.00%-6.99%                            4,545           404          803           465           7,090            13,307
     7.00%-7.99%                            ---              62        1,831         3,631             241             5,765
                                          -------        ------        -----         -----          ------           ------


Total certificates of deposit             $42,845        10,989        3,254         7,837           9,336            74,261
                                          =======        ======        =====         =====           =====            ======
</TABLE>


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Jumbo certificates ($100,000 and over) mature as follows:

                                        At December 31,
                                        1997      1996
                                         (in thousands)

Due three months or less               $1,554    $  733
Due over three months to six months     1,149     2,136
Due over six months to one year         1,787     2,566
Due over one year                       5,016     1,826
                                        -----     -----

                                       $9,506    $7,261
                                       ======    ======


The  following  table sets forth the net  deposit  flows of the Bank  during the
periods indicated:

                                        Year Ended           Year Ended
                                    December 31, 1997    December 31, 1996
                                    -----------------    -----------------
                                                 (in thousands)
Net increase (decrease) before
   interest credited                    $32,164             $31,168
Net interest credited                     5,556             $ 3,678
                                        -------              ------

        Net deposit increase            $37,720              34,846
                                        =======              ======


Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The  Company's  principal  sources of funds are those  generated  by the
Bank. The Bank's principal sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest
payments  on  loans,   maturities  and  interest  on  securities,   and  capital
contributions  from the  Company.  The  Company's  cash flow is  affected by its
operations,  investing activities,  and financing activities.  Net cash provided
from  operations  primarily  results  from net  earnings  adjusted  for  noncash
accounting entries.

        The  Bank  is  subject  to  various  regulatory   capital   requirements
administered  by the federal banking  agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital
requirements   can  initiate   certain   mandatory   and   possibly   additional
discretionary  actions by regulators  that, if  undertaken,  could have a direct
material effect on the Company's  financial  statements.  Under capital adequacy
guidelines and the regulatory  framework for prompt corrective  action, the Bank
must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative  measures of the
Bank's assets,  liabilities,  and certain  off-balance-sheet items as calculated
under  regulatory   accounting   practices.   The  Bank's  capital  amounts  and
classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about
components, risk weightings, and other factors.

        Quantitative  measures  established  by  regulation  to  ensure  capital
adequacy  require the Bank to maintain  minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in
the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the  regulations) to
risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average
assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 1997, that the Bank
meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.



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        As of December 31, 1997, the most recent notification from the State and
Federal regulators categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory
framework for prompt  corrective  action.  To be categorized as well capitalized
the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based,  Tier I risk-based,  and Tier I
leverage  ratios as set forth in the table.  There are no  conditions  or events
since  that  notification  that  management  believes  have  changed  the Bank's
category.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                            To be Well
                                                                                                         Capitalized under
                                                                                For Capital              Prompt Corrective
                                              Actual                         Adequacy Purposes:           Action Provisions:
                                        ---------------------             -----------------------        ------------------
                                        Amount          Ratio             Amount            Ratio        Amount       Ratio
                                        ------          -----             ------            -----        ------       -----

                             (dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 1997:
        Total capital
<S>                                      <C>            <C>                <C>              <C>           <C>           <C>   
        (to Risk Weighted Assets)        $9,420         10.53%             $7,157           8.00%         $8,948        10.00%
        Tier I Capital
        (to Risk Weighted Assets)         9,125         10.20%              3,578           4.00           5,367         6.00%
        Tier I Capital
        (to Average Assets)               9,125          6.85%              5,328           4.00           6,660         5.00%

As of December 31, 1996:
        Total capital
        (to Risk Weighted Assets)        $8,051         11.90%             $5,412           8.00%         $6,765        10.0%
        Tier I Capital
        (to Risk Weighted Assets)         7,240         10.70%              2,706           4.00%          4,059         6.0%
        Tier I Capital
        (to Average Assets)               7,240          7.48%              3,871           4.00%          4,839         5.0%
</TABLE>


        The Company  continues to explore a variety of  alternatives  related to
the expansion of its business,  including both branch expansions in and near the
Bank's existing markets,  as well as the acquisition or de novo chartering of an
additional bank outside the Bank's existing market.  While  management  believes
that its current capital is adequate to finance any expansion  opportunities  it
may pursue in the near term,  including  the  organization  of a de novo banking
institution headquartered in the City of New York, the Company believes that the
additional  capital to be raised in the offering  will position it for continued
growth. In that regard,  management  believes that additional capital is the key
to any expansion  program and, to this end, it will continually  assess the need
for capital,  both at the Bank and the Company levels.  If it is determined that
additional  capital is necessary to support the operations of the Company or the
Bank  or  to  support  any  expansion  or  acquisition  activities,   additional
transactions to obtain funds will be considered by the Company.

Future Accounting Matters
- -------------------------

        Financial  Accounting  Standards  130 - Reporting  Comprehensive  Income
establishes  standards for reporting  comprehensive income. The Standard defines
comprehensive  income as the  change in equity  of an  enterprise  except  those
resulting from stockholder transactions.  All components of comprehensive income
are required to be reported in a new financial  statement that is displayed with
equal prominence as existing financial statements.  The Company will be required
to adopt this Standard  effective  January 1, 1998.  As the Statement  addresses
reporting  and  presentation  issues only,  there will be no impact on operating
results from the adoption of this Standard.


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        Financial  Accounting  Standards 131 - Disclosures  about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services,  geographic areas, and major customers. The Company
will be  required  to adopt this  Standard  effective  January  1, 1998.  As the
Standard addresses reporting and disclosure issues only, there will be no impact
on operating results from adoption of this Standard.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
- ---------------------------------------

        The financial  statements  and related  financial  data  concerning  the
Company  presented  herein  have been  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally
accepted  accounting  principles,  which  require the  measurement  of financial
position  and  operating   results  in  terms  of  historical   dollars  without
considering  changes in the relative  purchasing power of money over time due to
inflation.  The primary  impact of inflation on the operations of the Company is
reflected  in  increased  operating  costs.  Unlike most  industrial  companies,
virtually  all of the assets and  liabilities  of a  financial  institution  are
monetary  in  nature.  As a  result,  changes  in  interest  rates  have  a more
significant  impact on the  performance of a financial  institution  than do the
effects of changes  in the  general  rate of  inflation  and  changes in prices.
Interest  rates do not  necessarily  move in the same  direction  or in the same
magnitude as the prices of goods and services.

Market Risk
- -----------

        Market risk is the risk of loss from  adverse  changes in market  prices
and rates.  The Company's  market risk arises  primarily from interest rate risk
inherent in its lending and deposit taking activities.  To that end,  management
actively  monitors and manages its interest rate risk exposure.  The measurement
of market risk associated with financial instruments is meaningful only when all
related and offsetting on- and  off-balance-sheet  transactions  are aggregated,
and the resulting net positions are identified. Disclosures about the fair value
of financial instruments,  which reflect changes in market prices and rates, can
be found in Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The Company's  primary  objective in managing  interest-rate  risk is to
minimize  the  adverse  impact of  changes in  interest  rates on the Bank's net
interest  income and capital,  while  adjusting  the  Company's  asset-liability
structure to obtain the maximum yield-cost spread on that structure. The Company
relies primarily on its asset-liability structure to control interest rate risk.
However,  a sudden and  substantial  increase  in interest  rates may  adversely
impact the Company's  earnings,  to the extent that the interest  rates borne by
assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed,  to the same extent,  or
on the same basis. The Company does not engage in trading activities.

Year 2000 Compliance
- --------------------

     The Year 2000 issue stems from date coding  practices in both  software and
hardware.  Specifically,  hardware  and  software  developers  have  often  used
two-digit  numbers rather than four-digit  numbers to represent years.  This was
done in a conscious  effort to provide cost  effective  and  efficient  business
solutions,   given  resource   constraints   and   requirements   in  the  past.
Consequently,  when the year  turns 2000, the software may calculate the date as
1900 because the century has not been defined.

        The Bank has an ongoing program  designed to ensure that its operational
and financial  systems will continue to function  properly on and after the year
2000,  free  of  software   failures  due  to  processing  errors  arising  from
calculations  using the year 2000  date.  The Bank does not  expect to incur any
significant  expenditures over the next three years on its program to redevelop,
replace, or repair its computer applications to make them "year 2000 compliant."
While the Bank  believes  it is doing  everything  technologically  possible  to
assure  year  2000  compliance,  it is to  some  extent  dependent  upon  vendor
cooperation.  The Bank is requiring its computer system and software  vendors to
represent that the products  provided are, or will be, year 2000 compliant,  and
has planned a program of testing for compliance.  It is recognized that any year
2000 compliance failures could result in additional expense to the Bank.

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                                    BUSINESS

General
- -------

        The Company is a registered bank holding company  incorporated under the
laws of the State of  Delaware in 1993.  Its  99%-owned  subsidiary  and primary
asset is the Bank. The Company,  through its controlling  ownership of the Bank,
engages in the  business of  commercial  banking.  Although  the Company is also
engaged in mortgage lending  activities,  its primary  business  activity is its
ownership of the Bank. The Bank is a Florida chartered  banking  corporation and
is a member of the Federal Reserve System.

        The Bank primarily focuses on providing personalized banking services to
businesses  and  individuals  within the market area where its banking office is
located. Management believes that this local market strategy enables the Bank to
attract and retain low cost core deposits which provide substantially all of the
Bank's funding requirements.

        Deposit services include certificates of deposit,  individual retirement
accounts  ("IRAs") and other time  deposits,  checking and other demand  deposit
accounts,  NOW  accounts,  savings  accounts  and  money  market  accounts.  The
transaction  accounts and time certificates are tailored to the principal market
areas at rates  competitive  to those in the  area.  All  deposit  accounts  are
insured by the FDIC up to the maximum limits permitted by law. The Bank solicits
these accounts from small businesses,  professional firms and households located
throughout its primary market area.

        The Bank has ATM  facilities  and offers ATM cards with access to local,
state,  and national  networks.  The Bank also offers safe deposit  boxes,  wire
transfers,  direct deposit of payroll and social security checks,  and automatic
drafts for  various  accounts.  The Bank  periodically  reviews the scope of the
products and services it offers so as to assess whether  additional  products or
services should,  consistent with market  opportunities and available resources,
be included in the Bank's products and services.

        The  Bank  conducts  commercial  and  consumer  banking  business  which
primarily  consists of attracting  deposits from the areas served by its banking
offices  and using  those  deposits,  together  with  funds  derived  from other
sources,  to originate a variety of  commercial,  consumer and real estate loans
(primarily commercial real estate loans). The Bank offers a broad range of short
to  medium-term  business  and personal  loans.  Commercial  loans  include both
collateralized  and  uncollateralized   loans  for  working  capital  (including
inventory  and   receivables),   business   expansion   (including  real  estate
acquisitions  and  improvements),  and  purchases  of equipment  and  machinery.
Consumer loans include  collateralized and uncollateralized  loans for financing
automobiles, boats, home improvements, and personal investments.

        The Bank's income is derived  principally  from interest and fees earned
in connection with its lending activities, interest and dividends on securities,
short-term investments and other services. The Bank's income is also affected by
provisions for loan losses. Its principal expenses are interest paid on deposits
and operating expenses. The Bank intends to expand its deposit and loan customer
relationships at its existing offices and to examine opportunities for expansion
to new locations. The Bank's operations are also significantly affected by local
economic and competitive conditions in its market areas.

        As  is  the  case  with  banking  institutions  generally,   the  Bank's
operations  are  materially  and  significantly  influenced by general  economic
conditions and by related monetary and fiscal policies of financial  institution
regulatory  agencies,  including  the FRB,  the FDIC,  and the State of Florida.
Deposit flows and cost of funds are  influenced  by interest  rates on competing
investments  and  general  market  rates of  interest.  Lending  activities  are
affected  by the demand for  financing  of real estate and other types of loans,
which in turn is affected by the interest  rates at which such  financing may be
offered and other factors  affecting local demand and availability of funds. The
Bank faces strong  competition in the attraction of deposits (its primary source
of lendable funds) and in the origination of loans.

Market Area

         The Bank's  facilities  are  located in Pinellas  County,  which is the
Bank's primary market area. Pinellas County has an estimated resident population

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of approximately  890,000.  The Bank's deposit gathering and lending markets are
concentrated on the communities surrounding its offices in Clearwater,  Florida.
Management  believes  that its offices are located in an area serving  small and
mid-sized   businesses   and  serving   middle  and  upper  income   residential
communities.

Market for Services
- -------------------

         Management  believes  that the Bank's  principal  markets  are: (i) the
established and expanding  commercial market within the primary market area: and
(ii) the moderate and the affluent  residential market within the primary market
area. Moreover,  management believes that a community bank is well positioned to
establish these  relationships  with both  commercial  customers and households.
Management  believes  a  locally-based  bank is  often  perceived  by the  local
business  community as possessing a clearer  understanding of local commerce and
its needs.

Lending Activities
- ------------------

General
- -------

        The primary source of income  generated by the Bank is from the interest
earned  from  both the  loan  and  securities  portfolios.  The  Bank  maintains
diversification when considering  investments and the granting of loan requests.
Emphasis is placed on the  borrower's  ability to generate  cash flow to support
its debt obligations and other cash related expenses. Lending activities include
commercial  and  consumer  loans and real  estate  loans.  Commercial  loans are
originated  for working  capital  funding.  Consumer loans include those for the
purchase of automobiles,  boats, home improvements and investments.  Real estate
loans include primarily the origination of loans for commercial property.  While
the Bank's lending activities include single-family  residential mortgages, such
lending activities are not emphasized.

        At December 31, 1997 the Bank's net loan  portfolio  was $75.6  million,
representing  50.2% of its total  assets.  As of such date,  the loan  portfolio
consisted of 4.3% commercial  loans,  95.4%  real-estate  mortgage loans and .3%
consumer and other loans.

Real Estate Mortgage Loans
- --------------------------

        A substantial  portion of the Bank's real estate mortgage loans are made
to finance the  acquisition  and holding of  commercial  real  estate.  The Bank
requires  mortgage  title  insurance  and hazard  insurance  in  amounts  deemed
appropriate by Management.  As part of its loan portfolio  management  strategy,
the  Company  typically  limits its loans to 75% of the value of the  underlying
real  estate as  determined  by an MAI  appraisal.  In  addition,  knowledgeable
members of management make physical  inspections of properties  being considered
for mortgage loans.

        Commercial   mortgage  lending  generally  involves  greater  risk  than
residential  mortgage  lending.  Such  lending  typically  involves  larger loan
balances to single borrowers and repayment of loans secured by  income-producing
properties is typically  dependent upon the successful  operation of the related
real estate project.

Commercial Lending
- ------------------

        The Bank offers a variety of  commercial  loan services  including  term
loans, lines of credit and equipment financing.  Short-to-medium term commercial
loans,  both  collateralized  and   uncollateralized,   are  made  available  to
businesses for working capital (including  inventory and receivables),  business
expansion  (including  acquisitions  of real estate and  improvements),  and the
purchase of equipment and machinery.  The purpose of a particular loan generally
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        The Bank's  commercial  loans  primarily are  underwritten in the Bank's
primary market area on the basis of the borrower's  ability to service such debt
from income. As a general  practice,  the Bank takes as collateral a lien on any
available real estate,  equipment,  or other assets.  Working  capital loans are
primarily  collateralized  by short-term assets whereas term loans are primarily
collateralized by long-term assets.

        Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis
of the borrower's ability to make repayment from his employment and other income
and which are  collateralized  by real  property  whose  value  tends to be more
readily ascertainable,  commercial loans typically are underwritten on the basis
of the  borrower's  ability to make repayment from the cash flow of his business
and  generally  are   collateralized  by  business  assets,   such  as  accounts
receivable,  equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for
the repayment of commercial loans may be substantially  dependent on the success
of the  business  itself.  Further,  the  collateral  underlying  the  loans may
depreciate over time,  cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential
real estate, and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

Consumer Loans
- --------------

        Consumer  loans made by the Bank have included  automobiles,  recreation
vehicles,  boats,  home  improvements,  home  equity  lines of credit,  personal
(collateralized and uncollateralized) and deposit account  collateralized loans.
The terms of these loans periodically range from 36 to 120 months and vary based
upon the kind of collateral and size of loan.

        Consumer  loans  typically  have a short term and carry higher  interest
rates than that charged on other types of loans.  Installment loans, however, do
pose additional risks of  collectability  when compared to traditional  types of
loans granted by commercial  banks such as residential  mortgage  loans. In many
instances, the Bank is required to rely on the borrower's ability to repay since
the collateral  may be of reduced value at the time of collection.  Accordingly,
the  initial  determination  of the  borrower's  ability  to repay is of primary
importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.

Loan Solicitation and Processing
- --------------------------------

        Loan   originations   are  derived  from  a  number  of  sources.   Loan
originations  can be  attributed  to  direct  solicitation  by the  Bank's  loan
officers, existing customers and borrowers,  advertising,  walk-in customers and
referrals from brokers.

        Upon receipt of a loan application from a prospective borrower, a credit
report and verifications are ordered to verify specific  information relating to
the loan applicant's employment income and credit standing. An appraisal,  where
required,  of any real estate  intended to  collateralize  the proposed  loan is
undertaken by an appraiser approved by the Bank.

Competition
- -----------

        The  Bank  encounters  strong  competition  both  in  making  loans  and
attracting deposits. The deregulation of the banking industry and the widespread
enactment of state laws which permit multi-bank  holding companies as well as an
increasing  level of  interstate  banking  have  created  a  highly  competitive
environment for commercial  banking in the Bank's primary market area. In one or
more aspects of its business,  the Bank competes  with other  commercial  banks,
savings and loan associations,  credit unions, finance companies,  mutual funds,
insurance  companies,  brokerage and  investment  banking  companies,  and other
financial  intermediaries  operating in Pinellas  County and elsewhere.  Most of
these  competitors,  some of  which  are  affiliated  with  large  bank  holding
companies,  have  substantially  greater  resources and lending limits,  and may
offer certain  services that the Bank does not currently  provide.  In addition,
many of the Company's non-bank competitors are not subject to the same extensive


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federal  regulations  that govern bank holding  companies and federally  insured
banks. See "Investment Considerations and Risk Factors-Competition."

        Management believes that the Company and the Bank are well positioned to
compete  successfully in its primary market area,  although no assurances can be
given.  Competition  among  financial  institutions is based upon interest rates
offered on deposit  accounts,  interest  rates charged on loans and other credit
and  service  charges,  the  quality  and scope of the  services  rendered,  the
convenience  of  banking  facilities,  and,  in the case of loans to  commercial
borrowers,   relative   lending  limits.   As  an  independent   community  bank
headquartered  in the Bank's primary market area,  management  believes that the
Bank's community  commitment and involvement in its primary market area, as well
as its commitment to quality,  personalized  banking services,  are factors that
contribute to the Bank's competitiveness.

Employees
- ---------

        At December  31,  1997,  the Company and the Bank  together  employed 30
full-time employees 1 part-time employee.  None of these employees is covered by
a collective  bargaining  agreement  and the Company  believes that its employee
relations are good.

Properties
- ----------

        The office of the  Company is at 10  Rockefeller  Plaza,  New York,  New
York. The Bank maintains its principal  office at 625 Court Street,  Clearwater,
Florida.  In  addition to its  principal  office the bank  operates  four branch
offices. Three of the branch offices are in Clearwater, Florida, at 1875 Belcher
Road  North,  2175  Nursery  Road and  2575  Ulmerton  Road,  and one is at 6750
Gulfport Blvd., South Pasadena,  Florida. With the exception of the Belcher Road
office, which is leased, all of the offices are owned by the Bank.

         The  office  at 625  Court  Street  consists  of a two  story  building
containing  approximately  22,000  sq. ft. The Bank  occupies  the ground  floor
(approximately  8,500 sq.  ft.) and leases the 2nd floor to a single  commercial
tenant.  The branch office at 1875 Belcher Road is a two story building in which
the bank leases  approximately  5,100 sq. ft. for its branch office.  The branch
office at 2175 Nursery  Road is a one story  building  containing  approximately
2,700 sq. ft. which is entirely  occupied by the Bank. The branch office at 2575
Ulmerton Road is a three story building containing  approximately 17,000 sq. ft.
The bank occupies the ground floor  (approximately 2,500 sq. ft.) and leases the
upper floors to commercial tenants.  The branch office at 6750 Gulfport Blvd. is
a one story building  containing  approximately  2,800 sq. ft. which is entirely
occupied  by  the  Bank.  In  addition,  each  of  the  Bank's  offices  include
drive-through teller facilities.

Litigation
- ----------

        The  Company  and the  Bank are  periodically  parties  to or  otherwise
involved in legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business,  such as
claims to enforce  liens,  claims  involving  the making and  servicing  of real
property  loans,  and other issues incident to the Bank's  business.  Management
does not believe that there is any pending or threatened  proceeding against the
Company or the Bank which, if determined adversely, would have a material effect
on the business,  results of operations, or financial position of the Company or
the Bank.

Federal and State Taxation
- --------------------------

         General.  The Company and the Bank file a  consolidated  federal income
tax return on a calendar  year basis.  Consolidated  returns  have the effect of
eliminating   intercompany   distributions,   including   dividends,   from  the

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computation  of  consolidated  taxable  income for the taxable year in which the
distributions occur. Banks and bank holding companies are subject to federal and
state income taxes in the same manner as other corporations.  In accordance with
an income tax sharing agreement,  income tax charges or credits are allocated to
the Company and the Bank on the basis of their respective taxable income or loss
included in the consolidated income tax return.

        Federal  Income  Taxation.  Although a bank's  income tax  liability  is
determined  under  provisions  of the Internal  Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code"), which is applicable to all taxpayers,  Sections 581 through 597 of
the Code apply specifically to financial institutions.

        The two primary areas in which the  treatment of financial  institutions
differs from the treatment of other corporations under the Code are in the areas
of bond  gains  and  losses  and bad debt  deductions.  Bond  gains  and  losses
generated  from the sale or  exchange of  portfolio  instruments  are  generally
treated for financial  institutions  as ordinary  gains and losses as opposed to
capital  gains and losses for other  corporations,  as the Code  considers  bond
portfolios  held by banks to be  inventory  in a trade or  business  rather than
capital assets.  Banks are allowed a statutory  method for calculating a reserve
for bad  debt  deductions.  Based on the  asset  size of the  Bank,  the Bank is
permitted to maintain a bad debt reserve  calculated  on an  experience  method,
based on charge-offs and recoveries for the current and preceding five years, or
a "grandfathered" base year reserve, if larger.

        State  Taxation.  The Company files state income tax returns in Florida,
New York and New Jersey and  franchise  tax returns in Delaware.  Florida  taxes
banks under  primarily the same  provisions as other  corporations.  The holding
company's activities,  other than the bank operations,  are taxable in the State
of New York. Generally, state taxable income is calculated under applicable Code
sections with some modifications required by state law.


                                   MANAGEMENT

Directors and Executive Officers of the Company
- -----------------------------------------------

        The  directors and executive  officers of the Company,  their ages,  and
positions with the Company are set forth below.

        Lawrence G. Bergman,  age 53, serves as a Director,  Vice  President and
Secretary of the Company and has served in such capacities since the Company was
organized.  Mr.  Bergman  received a Bachelor of Science  degree and a Master of
Engineering (Electrical) degree from Cornell University, and a Master of Science
in Engineering and a Ph.D degree from The Johns Hopkins University.  Mr. Bergman
is also Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Loan Committee
of  the  Bank  and  a  Director,   Vice-President  and  Secretary  of  Intervest
Corporation  of New York.  During  the past  five  years  Mr.  Bergman  has been
actively  involved in the  ownership  and  operation of real estate and mortgage
investments.

        Michael A. Callen, age 57, serves as a Director of the Company,  and has
served in such capacity since May,  1994. Mr Callen  received a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Wisconsin in Economics and Russian. Mr. Callen has
been Senior Advisor,  The National  Commercial  Bank,  Jeddah,  Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia since May, 1993.  From the fall of 1992 through  February of 1993, he was
an Adjunct Professor of International  Banking at Columbia  University  Business
School.  From 1987 until February of 1992 he was a Director and Sector Executive
at  Citicorp/Citibank,  responsible  for corporate  banking  activities in North
America, Europe and Japan. He is also a Director of Intervest Corporation of New
York and AMBAC, Inc.

        Jerome Dansker, age 79, serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Executive  Vice  President  of the  Company.  He has  served as  Executive  Vice

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President  since 1994 and as  Chairman  of the Board  since  1996.  Mr.  Dansker
received a Bachelor  of Science  degree from the New York  University  School of
Commerce, Accounts and Finance, a law degree from the New York University School
of Law, and is admitted to practice as an attorney in the State of New York. Mr.
Dansker is also a Director and Chairman of the Loan Committee of the Bank and is
Chairman of the Board of Directors  and  Executive  Vice  President of Intervest
Corporation  of New York.  During  the past five  years,  Mr.  Dansker  has been
actively  involved in the  ownership  and  operation of real estate and mortgage
investments.

        Lowell S. Dansker, age 47, serves as a Director, President and Treasurer
of the  Company,  and has  served  in such  capacities  since  the  Company  was
organized. Mr. Dansker received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
from Babson  College,  a law degree from the  University of Akron School of Law,
and is admitted to  practice as an attorney in New York,  Ohio,  Florida and the
District of Columbia.  Mr. Dansker is also Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors
and a member of the Loan  Committee  of the Bank and a Director,  President  and
Treasurer of Intervest  Corporation of New York. During the past five years, Mr.
Dansker has been actively involved in the ownership and operation of real estate
and mortgage investments.

         Milton F. Gidge,  age 68, serves as a Director of the Company,  and has
served in such  capacity  since March,  1994.  Mr. Gidge  received a Bachelor of
Business  Administration  degree in  Accounting  from Adelphi  University  and a
Masters  Degree in Banking  and  Finance  from New York  University.  Mr.  Gidge
retired in 1994 and, prior to his retirement, was a Director and Chairman-Credit
Policy of Lincoln Savings Bank,  F.S.B.  (headquartered in New York City). He is
also a Director of Intervest Corporation of New York, Interboro Mutual Indemnity
Insurance Company and Vicon Industries, Inc. Mr. Gidge was a director and senior
officer of Lincoln Savings Bank, F.S.B. for more than five years.

         William F. Holly,  age 69,  serves as a Director of the Company and has
served in such capacity since March, 1994. Mr. Holly received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Economics from Alfred  University.  Mr. Holly is Chairman of the Board
and CEO of Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc.,  members of the Boston Stock Exchange,  with
offices in Rochester, New York and Canandaigua, New York, and is also a Director
of Intervest  Corporation  of New York and a Trustee of Alfred  University.  Mr.
Holly has been an officer and director of Sage,  Rutty & Co., Inc. for more than
five years.

        Edward J. Merz,  age 66,  serves as a Director  of the  Company  and has
served in such capacity  since  February,  1998. Mr. Merz received a Bachelor of
Business  Administration  from City College of New York and is a graduate of the
Stonier  School of Banking at Rutgers  University.  Mr.  Merz is Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Suffolk  County  National Bank of Riverhead and of its
parent, Suffolk Bancorp, and has been an officer and director of those companies
for more than five  years.  He is also a  director  of the  Independent  Bankers
Association of New York.

         David J. Willmott, age 60, serves as a Director of the Company, and has
served in such capacity since March,  1994. Mr. Willmott is a graduate of Becker
Junior  College  and  attended  New York  University  Extension  and Long Island
University  Extension of  Southampton  College.  Mr.  Willmott is the Editor and
Publisher  of Suffolk Life  Newspapers,  which he founded more than 25 years ago
and is a Director of Intervest Corporation of New York.

        Wesley T. Wood,  age 55,  serves as a Director of the  Company,  and has
served in such  capacity  since  March,  1994.  Mr. Wood  received a Bachelor of
Science  degree  from New York  University,  School  of  Commerce.  Mr.  Wood is
President  of  Marketing  Capital   Corporation,   an  international   marketing
consulting and  investment  firm which he founded in 1973. He is also a Director
of  Intervest  Corporation  of New  York,  a  Director  of the  Center of Direct
Marketing  at New  York  University,  a member  of the  Marketing  Committee  at
Fairfield University in Connecticut, and a Trustee of St.
Dominics R.C. Church in Oyster Bay, New York.

        All of the  directors  of the  Company  have  been  elected  to serve as
directors until the next annual meeting of the Company's  shareholders.  Each of
the  officers of the Company has been  elected to serve as an officer  until the
next annual meeting of the Company's directors.


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         Mr.  Bergman's  wife is the  sister of Lowell S.  Dansker,  and  Jerome
Dansker is the father of Lowell S. Dansker and Mrs. Bergman.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Bank
- --------------------------------------------

        The current directors and executive officers of the Bank are as follows:

         Lawrence G. Bergman serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and
as a member of the Loan Committee of the Bank and has served as a director since
May 1993. See "Directors and Executive Officers of the Company."

         Stephen M.  Bragin,  age 67,  serves as a Director  of the Bank and has
served in such capacity since November 1993. Mr. Bragin  attended the University
of  Pennsylvania,  where he majored in business.  Mr.  Bragin is the Director of
Development  at the  University  of South  Florida,  College of Fine Arts. He is
retired from the citrus  growing and processing  business,  where he had over 30
years of experience.

         Robert J. Carroll,  age 55, serves as a Director and as a member of the
Loan Committee of the Bank, and has served as a director since 1987. Mr. Carroll
received a Bachelor  of Arts  degree and a law  degree  from the  University  of
Florida,  Gainesville.  He is a  senior  partner  in the law  firm of  Perenich,
Carroll,  Perenich, Avril & Caulfield,  P.A., and has been a member of such firm
for 25 years.

         Petra H. Coover,  age 51, serves as Vice  President of the Bank and has
served in such capacity since June 1994. Ms. Coover  received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in business administration from Eckerd College. She has also attended The
National School of Real Estate Finance of Ohio State University,  the Commercial
Lending School of the University of South Florida and the International Business
Institute in the  Netherlands.  Ms. Coover has been a bank officer for more than
13 years.

         Jerome  Dansker  serves  as a  Director  and as  Chairman  of the  Loan
Committee  of the Bank and has served as a director  since  November  1993.  See
"Directors and Executive Officers of the Company."

         Lowell S. Dansker  serves as  Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and
as a member of the Loan  Committee  of the Bank,  and has  served as a  director
since May 1993. See "Directors and Executive Officers of the Company."

         David M.  Egbert,  age 55,  serves  as a  Director  of the Bank and has
served in such capacity since  November 1993. Mr. Egbert  received a Bachelor of
Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin in journalism and advertising.  Mr.
Egbert is the President of the IMS Group, a marketing  services company based in
St. Petersburg,  Florida, which he founded in 1989. Prior to this, he was Senior
Vice  President/Marketing  at Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Egbert has over 25 years
of marketing experience,  which includes  approximately 10 years in banking as a
senior officer specializing in marketing.

         Mark W.  Maconi,  age 47,  serves as a Director  and as a member of the
Loan  Committee of the Bank and has served as a director since 1987. He attended
St. Petersburg Junior College and is the President of Mark Maconi Homes, Inc., a
building and land development firm which he founded  approximately 20 years ago.
Mr. Maconi is Vice  President of the  Contractors  and Builders  Association  of
Pinellas  County and is Chairman of the Building  Advisory and Appeals  Board of
Pinellas County.

         Lawrence W.  Nortrup,  age 71, serves as a Director of the Bank and has
served in such capacity since March,  1994.  Mr. Nortrup  received a Bachelor of
Science  degree from the  University  of Illinois  in business  management.  Mr.
Nortrup retired as CEO and President of Michigan Avenue National Bank of Chicago
and has over twenty-five years of banking experience.

         Keith A.  Olsen,  age 44, was  elected  President  of the Bank in 1994.
Prior to such time,  he was Senior Vice  President of the Bank and had served in

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that  capacity  since 1991.  Mr. Olsen  received an  Associates  Degree from St.
Petersburg Junior College and a Bachelors Degree in Business  Administration and
Finance from the  University of Florida,  Gainesville.  He is also a graduate of
the Florida  School of Banking of the  University of Florida,  Gainesville,  the
National School of Real Estate Finance of Ohio State University and the Graduate
School of Banking of the South of Louisiana State University. Mr. Olsen has been
a banker for more than 15 years and has served as a senior bank officer for more
than 10 years.

         Lawton  Swan,  III,  age 55,  serves as a Director  of the Bank and has
served in such capacity  since  November,  1997. Mr. Swan received a Bachelor of
Science in Insurance from Florida State University.  He is President of Interisk
Corporation,  a firm  specializing  in  risk  management  and  employee  benefit
consulting  services,  which he founded  more than 20 years ago.  Mr. Swan is an
active member of the insurance  industry  participating on an executive level in
various organizations, as well as lecturing and publishing numerous articles.

         Marti J. Warren,  age 36,  serves as Vice  President and Cashier of the
Bank and has served in that capacity since 1996. Mr. Warren is a graduate of the
Florida School of Banking of the University of Florida,  Gainsville.  Mr. Warren
has been a bank officer for more than ten years.

        All of the directors of the Bank have been elected to serve as directors
until the next annual meeting of the Bank's  shareholders.  Each of the officers
of the Bank has been  elected  to serve  as an  officer  until  the next  annual
meeting of the Bank's directors.

Executive Compensation
- ----------------------

        The  following  table sets forth all  compensation  paid during the last
three  years to the Bank's  chief  executive  officer.  No other  officer of the
Company or Bank had annual compensation in excess of $100,000.



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                           SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

                                              Annual Compensation                                   Long-Term Compensation
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                                                                                                     Awards(2)
                                                                                                     ---------
                                                                            Other Annual             Number of
Name and Principal                 Year          Salary(1)     Bonuses      Compensation                Shares         Pay-Outs
- ------------------                 ----          ---------     -------      ------------                ------         --------
    Position
<S>                                <C>           <C>           <C>                                   <C>                      
Keith A. Olsen, President          1995          $  90,000     $10,000            ----               15,000               ----
                                   1996          $  95,000     $10,000            ----               15,000               ----
                                   1997          $ 115,000     $10,000            ----                  ----              ----
</TABLE>

(1)      All compensation or renumeration paid to employees is paid by the Bank.
         At the present time, there are no employees of the Company and there is
         no compensation paid by the Company.

(2)      These  represent  warrants to purchase  the number of shares of Class A
         Common Stock set forth in the table.


         Directors of the Company are paid  director's fees of $500 per meeting.
Directors of the Bank are paid director's fees of $100 per meeting.

         The Bank has an  employment  agreement  with Mr.  Keith A.  Olsen.  The
agreement  provides  for a base  annual  salary  of not less than  $115,000  and
provides for a maximum of two years' severance upon termination of employment.

Fringe Benefits
- ---------------

         The Bank  maintains a 401(k) and Profit  Sharing Plan which  encourages
the  accumulation  of savings for  participants'  retirement.  The plan  permits
401(k) matching contributions,  as well as employer profit-sharing contributions
in the  discretion  of the Bank.  The Bank  contributed  $21,377 to this Plan in
1997.


Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
- ----------------------------------------------

         The Bank has had,  and expects to have in the future,  various loan and
other banking  transactions  in the ordinary  course of business with directors,
and  executive  officers of the Bank (or  associates  of such  persons).  In the
opinion of management, all such transactions: (i) have been and will be made the
ordinary  course of business,  (ii) have been and will be made on  substantially
the same terms,  including  interest  rates and  collateral  on loans,  as those
generally  prevailing at the time for  comparable  transactions  with  unrelated
persons,  and (iii) have not and will not  involve  more than the normal risk of
collectability or present other unfavorable features. The total dollar amount of
extensions  of credit,  including  unused  lines of  credit,  to  directors  and
executive  officers and any of their  associates was $3.2 million as of December
31,  1997,  which  represented   approximately  18.2%  of  the  Company's  total
stockholders'  equity.  There are no loans to directors or officers of Intervest
Bancshares Corporation.

         Except  for the  transactions  described  below and  outside  of normal
customer relationships, none of the directors, officers, or present shareholders
of the Company and no  corporations or firms with which such persons or entities
are associated, currently maintains or has maintained since the beginning of the
last fiscal year, any  significant  business or personal  relationship  with the
Company  or the Bank,  other than such as arises by virtue of such  position  or
ownership interest in the Company or the Bank.

         The Bank leases certain office  facilities  from a corporation in which
Robert J. Carroll,  a director of the Bank, is an officer and in which he has an
ownership interest.  See Note 4 to Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements.
Mr.  William F. Holly,  a director of the Company,  is Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive  Officer of Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc., which is the underwriter in
this offering and which was the underwriter in the Company's  public offering of


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units  in  1997.  In  that  public  offering,  Sage,  Rutty  received  aggregate
compensation of  approximately  $256,000,  as well as warrants to related 18,000
shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock.  The holding  company,  as well as
corporations  affiliated with certain directors of the Company, have in the past
and may in the future participate in mortgage loans originated by the Bank. Such
participations are on substantially the same terms as would apply for comparable
transactions  with other  persons and the  interest of the  participants  in the
collateral securing those loans is pari passu with the Bank.

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         SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The  following  table  sets  forth  certain  information   regarding  beneficial
ownership of the Company's  Common Stock as of March 31, 1998 by (i) each person
who is known by the  Company to be the  beneficial  owner of more than 5% of the
outstanding Common Stock of the Company,  (ii) each of the Company's  directors,
(iii) each executive  officer of the Company and (iv) all current  directors and
executive officers of the Company as a group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Class A Common Stock   Class B Common Stock
                                          --------------------   --------------------
Name and Address of
Beneficial Holder                     Number        Percent of  Number        Percent of
                                    of Shares       Class (1)  of Shares         Class
                                    ---------       ---------  ---------         -----

<S>                                 <C>                <C>      <C>              <C>   
Helene D. Bergman                     225,000          10.73%    75,000          16.67%
   201 East 62nd Street
   New York, New York 10021

Directors and Executive Officers

Lawrence G. Bergman                   307,500(2)       14.11%    75,000          16.67%
   201 East 62nd Street
   New York, New York 10021

Lowell S. Dansker                     532,500(2)       24.27%   150,000          33.33%
   360 West 55th Street
   New York, New York 10019

Michael A. Callen                      45,000(3)        2.11%         0           0%
   Ryutat
   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jerome Dansker                        553,965(4)       20.89%   150,000(4)       33.33%
   860 Fifth Avenue
   New York, New York 10021

Milton F. Gidge                        31,500(5)        1.48%         0           0%
   43 Salem Ridge Drive
   Huntington, New York 11743

William F. Holly                       22,500(6)        1.06%         0           0%
   206 Edgemere Drive
   Rochester, New York 14612

David J. Wilmott                       82,500(7)        3.84%         0           0%
   West Way
   Southhampton, New York

Wesley T. Wood                         97,500(8)        4.52%         0           0%
   24 Timber Ridge Drive
   Oyster Bay, New York 11771

All directors and executive
   officers as a group              1,672,965          56.49%   375,000          83.33%
</TABLE>

                                                                                
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- ----------------------------

(1)      Percentages have been computed based upon the total outstanding  shares
         of the Company plus, for each person and the group,  shares that person
         or the group has the right to acquire pursuant to warrants.

(2)      Includes  82,500  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.

(3)      Includes  33,750  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.

(4)      The  553,965  shares  of Class A common  stock  are  issuable  upon the
         exercise of outstanding warrants.  The 150,000 shares of Class B Common
         Stock are issuable upon exercise of a warrant.

(5)      Includes  11,250  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.

(6)      Includes  22,500  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.

(7)      Includes  52,500  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.

(8)      Includes  60,000  shares  of Class A  common  stock  issuable  upon the
         exercise of warrants.


                          DESCRIPTION OF THE DEBENTURES

     The Company will issue the Debentures  under an Indenture to be dated as of
May 1, 1998 (the "Indenture")  between the Company and the Bank of New York, 101
Barclay  Street,  New  York,  New  York  10286  (the  "Trustee").  A copy of the
Indenture  is filed as an exhibit to the  Registration  Statement  of which this
prospectus  is a part.  The  following  summaries of certain  provisions  of the
Indenture do not purport to be complete and where  particular  provisions of the
Indenture are referred to, such particular provisions are incorporated herein by
reference,  and each summary is  qualified in its entirety by such  incorporated
provisions.  Parenthetical  references  in  this  summary  are to  Articles  and
Sections of the Indenture.

General

         The  Debentures  will  be  unsecured  subordinated  obligations  of the
Company, will be limited to an aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 and will
mature on July 1, 2008. The Debentures will be issued only in  denominations  of
$10,000 and multiples thereof, and with a minimum purchase of $10,000.

         Interest on the Debentures will accrue each calendar quarter at a fixed
rate  reflecting  the prime  rate of Chase  Manhattan  Bank on the date of First
Closing (as defined below) less one-half of one percent.  In addition,  interest
will accrue each calendar  quarter on the balance of the accrued  interest as of
the last day of the preceding  calendar  quarter at the same interest  rate. All
accrued  interest  on the  Debentures  will be  payable at the  maturity  of the
Debentures, whether by acceleration, redemption or otherwise.

         Any debenture holder may, on or before July 1 of each year,  commencing
July 1, 2003,  elect to be paid all accrued  interest on the  Debentures  and to
thereafter  receive  payments of quarterly  interest.  The election must be made
after April 1 and before May 31 and the holder will receive a payment of accrued
interest on July 1 and will thereafter receive quarterly payments of interest on
the first day of each January,  April, July and October until the maturity date.
Once made, an election to receive  interest is irrevocable.  Quarterly  interest
will be payable to holders of record on the first day of the month preceding the
interest payment date.

         Once  the  Company  has  received  orders  for at least  $5,000,000  of
Debentures,  the Company may close as to those Debentures (the "First Closing").
Interest  will  accrue  from the fifth day  preceding  the First  Closing.  With
respect to Debentures  sold after the First  Closing,  interest will accrue from
the fifth day preceding the closing.



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Subordination of Debentures

         The Debentures are general unsecured obligations of the Company limited
to $7,000,000  principal amount.  The Debentures will be subordinated in payment
of  principal  and  interest  to  all  senior  indebtedness.   The  term  Senior
Indebtedness  is  defined  in the  Indenture  to mean  all  indebtedness  of the
Company, whether outstanding on the date of the Indenture or thereafter created,
which (i) is secured,  in whole or in part,  by any asset or assets owned by the
Company or by a  corporation,  a majority of whose  voting stock is owned by the
Company or a  subsidiary  of the  Company  ("Subsidiary"),  or (ii)  arises from
unsecured  borrowings  by the Company  from  commercial  banks,  savings  banks,
savings and loan associations,  insurance companies,  companies whose securities
are traded in a national securities market, or any majority-owned  subsidiary of
any of the foregoing,  or (iii) arises from unsecured  borrowings by the Company
from any pension  plan (as defined in Section  3(2) of the  Employee  Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended),  or (iv) arises from borrowings by the
Company  which  are  evidenced  by  commercial  paper,  or (v)  other  unsecured
borrowings  by the  Company  which are  subordinate  to  indebtedness  of a type
described  in clauses  (i),  (ii) or (iv) above,  or (vi) is a guaranty or other
liability  of the  Company  of, or with  respect  to any  indebtedness  of,  the
subsidiary  of the type  described in clauses (ii),  (iii) or (iv) above.  As of
December  31,  1997,  the  Company  had  no  senior  indebtedness.  There  is no
limitation or  restriction in the Debentures or the Indenture on the creation of
senior  indebtedness by the Company on the amount of such senior indebtedness to
which the  Debentures  may be  subordinated.  There is also no limitation on the
creation  or amount of  indebtedness  which is pari passu  with (i.e.  having no
priority  of  payment  over and not  subordinated  in right of  payment  to) the
Debentures.

         Upon any  distributions of any assets of the Company in connection with
any dissolution,  winding-up,  liquidation or reorganization of the Company, the
holders of all senior  indebtedness will first be entitled to receive payment in
full of the principal and premium, if any, thereof and any interest due thereof,
before the holders of the  Debentures  are  entitled to receive any payment upon
the principal of or interest on the Debentures,  and thereafter  payments to the
debenture  holders  will be pro rata with  payments  to  holders  of pari  passu
indebtedness. In the absence of any such events, the Company is obligated to pay
principal of and interest on the Debentures in accordance with their terms.  The
Company  will not  maintain  any  sinking fun for the  retirement  of any of the
Debentures.

Conversion Rights

         The Debentures  will be  convertible,  at the option of the holder into
shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company at any time prior to April 1, 2008
(subject to prior  redemption by the Company on not less than 30 days notice and
not more than 90 days  notice),  initially at a conversion  price  determined as
follows. The initial conversion price shall be determined based upon the average
of the closing  sales prices of the shares of Class A Common Stock on the Nasdaq
SmallCap  Market  during the 20 trading days  preceding  the First Closing date,
less  $.50,  rounded  down  to  the  nearest  quarter  dollar.  Thereafter,  the
conversion  price will be adjusted,  as follows:  the conversion price per share
shall  increase  by  $1.00  per  share  on the 1st  day of  January,  1999;  the
conversion  price per share  shall  increase by $1.50 per share on July 1, 1999,
July 1, 2000, July 1, 2001 and July 1, 2002; the conversion price per share will
be increased by $2.00 per share on July 1, 2003 and July 1, 2004; the conversion
price per share will be increased by $3.00 per share on July 1, 2005 and July 1,
2006;  and the  conversion  price per share will  increase by $4.00 per share on
July  1,  2007.  The  Company  reseveres  the  right,  from  time to time in its
discretion,  to  establish  conversion  prices per share which are less than the
conversion prices set forth above, which lower prices shall remain in effect for
such  periods,  as the Company may determine and shall be set forth in a written
notice to the holder of Debentures.

         The  Debentures  remain  convertible  until  April  1,  2008 and may be
converted  by written  notice to the Company at the office or agency  maintained
for that purpose and delivery of the certificate  representing the Debentures to
such office or agency.

         The Debentures may not be converted as to a principal  amount less than
$10,000  (unless  exercised  as to the  entire  principal  balance)  and  may be
converted in $10,000 increments of principal, together with the accrued interest
on the principal so converted.

         The conversion  price will be subject to adjustment in certain  events,
including  (i)  dividends  (and other  distributions)  payable in Class A Common
Stock on any class of capital  stock of the  Company,  (ii) the  issuance to all
holders of common stock of rights or warrants entitling them to subscribe for or
purchase  Class A  Common  Stock at less  than  the  current  market  price  (as
defined),  (iii)  subdivisions,  combinations  and  reclassifications  of common

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stock, (iv)  distributions to all holders of Class A Common Stock of evidence of
indebtedness of the Company or assets (including securities, but excluding those
dividends, rights, warrants and distributions referred to above and any dividend
or distribution paid exclusively in cash.

         Fractional  shares  of Class A Common  Stock  will not be  issued  upon
conversion,  but, in lieu thereof, the Company will pay cash adjustment equal to
the portion of the principal and/or interest not converted into whole shares.

Transfers

         The  Debentures  are  transferable  on the books of the  Company by the
registered  holders  thereof upon  surrender of the  Debentures to the Registrar
appointed  by  the  Company  and,  if  requested  by  the  Registrar,  shall  be
accompanied  by a written  instrument  of transfer in form  satisfactory  to the
registrar. The Company has appointed The Bank of New York as the "Registrar" for
the  Debentures.  The person in whose name any Debenture is registered  shall be
treated as the absolute  owner of the Debenture for all purposes,  and shall not
be affected by any notice to the contrary. Upon transfer, the Debentures will be
canceled,  and one or more new  registered  Debentures,  in the  same  aggregate
principal  amount,  of the same maturity and with the same terms, will be issued
to the transferee in exchange therefor. (Art. 2, Sec. 2.07(a)).

Duties of the Trustee

         The  Indenture  provides  that in case an Event of Default (as defined)
shall occur and continue, the Trustee will be required to use the same degree of
care and skill as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances
in the  conduct of his own  affairs  in the  exercise  of its  power.  While the
Trustee  may pursue any  available  remedies  to enforce  any  provision  of the
Indenture or the  Debentures,  the holders of a majority in principal  amount of
all outstanding  Debentures may direct the time, method, and place of conducting
any proceeding for exercising any remedy  available to the Trustee or exercising
any trust or power  conferred on the Trustee.  Subject to such  provisions,  the
Trustee  will be under no  obligation  to  exercise  any of its rights or powers
under the Indenture at the request of any of the Debenture holders,  unless they
shall have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it.

Authentication and Delivery of Debentures

         The Registrar shall  authenticate  Debentures for original issue in the
aggregate  principal  amount of up to $5,000,000 upon receipt of a written order
of the Company,  specifying the amount of Debentures to be authenticated and the
date of authentication, which is signed by two officers of the Company. (Art. 2,
Sec. 2.02).  Certificates  representing  the Debentures will be delivered to the
purchasers of the Debentures promptly after Closing.

Redemption

         The Company may, at its option, at any time call all or any part of the
Debentures  for  payment,  and redeem the same at any time prior to the maturity
thereof.  The redemption  price for Debentures will be (i) face amount plus a 2%
premium if the date of  redemption  is prior to July 1, 1999,  (ii) face  amount
plus a 1%  premium  if the date of  redemption  is on or after  July 1, 1999 and
prior to July 1, 2000 , and (iii) face amount if the date of redemption is on or
after July 1,  2000.  In all  cases,  the  Debenture  Holder  will also  receive
interest accrued to the date of redemption. Notice of redemption must be sent by
first class mail,  postage prepaid,  to the registered holders of the Debentures
not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date the  redemption is
to be made. In the event of a call for  redemption,  no further  interest  shall
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Debentures called for redemption. (Art. 3, Section 3.03, Paragraph 5). Since the
payment of principal of, interest on, or any other amounts due on the Debentures
is  subordinate  in right of payment to the prior  payment in full of all Senior
Indebtedness upon the dissolution,  winding up, liquidation or reorganization of
the  Company,  no  redemption  will be permitted  upon the  happening of such an
event.

Limitation On Dividends and Other Payments

         The Indenture will provide that the Company will not declare or pay any
dividend or make any distribution on its Capital Stock (i.e. any and all shares,
interests,  participations,  rights or other equivalents of the Company's stock)
or to its shareholders (other than dividends or distributions payable in Capital
Stock), or purchase,  redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value, or permit
any Subsidiary to purchase or otherwise acquire for value,  Capital Stock of the
Company,  if at the time of such  payment,  or after giving effect  thereto,  an
Event of Default, as hereinafter defined,  shall have occurred and be continuing
or a  default  shall  occur as a result  thereof;  provided,  however,  that the
foregoing limitation shall not prevent (A) the payment of any dividend within 60
days after the date of declaration  thereof, if at said date of declaration such
payment complied with the provisions of such limitation,  or (B) the acquisition
or retirement  of any shares of the Company's  Capital Stock by exchange for, or
out of the  proceeds  of the sale of shares  of, its  Capital  Stock.  (Art.  4,
Section 4.04).

Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity

         If the  Company at any time  deposits  with the  Trustee  money or U.S.
Government   Obligations  sufficient  to  pay  principal  and  interest  on  the
Debentures prior to their redemption or maturity, the Company will be discharged
from the Indenture, provided certain other conditions specified in the Indenture
are satisfied.  In the event of such deposit,  which is  irrevocable,  Debenture
Holders must look only to the deposited  money and securities for payment.  U.S.
Government Obligations are securities backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States. (Art. 8, Section 8.01(2)).

Access of Information to Security Holders

         Debenture Holders may obtain from the Trustee information  necessary to
communicate  with other  Debenture  Holders.  Upon  written  application  to the
Trustee  by any three or more  Debenture  Holders  stating  that such  Debenture
Holders desire to communicate with other Debenture Holders with respect to their
rights  under the  Indenture or under the  Debentures,  and upon  providing  the
Trustee  with  the form of proxy or  other  communication  which  the  Debenture
Holders propose to transmit,  and upon receipt by the Trustee from the Debenture
Holders  of  reasonable  proof  that  each  such  Debenture  Holder  has owned a
Debenture  for a  period  of at  least  six  months  preceding  the date of such
application,  the Trustee shall,  within five business days after the receipt of
such information,  either (a) provide the applicant  Debenture Holders access to
all  information  in the  Trustee's  possession  with  respect  to the names and
addresses  of the  Debenture  Holders;  or (b) provide the  applicant  Debenture
Holders  with  information  as to  the  number  of  Debenture  Holders  and  the
approximate cost of mailing to such Debenture Holders the form of proxy or other
communication,   if  any,   specified  in  the  applicant   Debenture   Holders'
application,  and upon written request from such applicant Debenture Holders and
receipt of the material to be mailed and of payment,  the Trustee  shall mail to
all the Debenture Holders copies of the from of proxy or other  communication so
specified in the request. (Art. 2, Section 2.08).

Compliance with Conditions and Covenants

Upon any  request  by the  Company to the  Trustee to take any action  under the
Indenture,  the Company is  required to furnish to the Trustee (i) an  officers'
certificate  of the Company  stating that all  conditions  and  covenants in the
Indenture  relating to the proposed  action have been  complied with and (ii) an
opinion of counsel  stating  that,  in the  opinion  of such  counsel,  all such
conditions and covenants have been complied with. (Art. 11, Sec. 11.03).

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Amendment, Supplement and Waiver

         Subject to certain  exceptions,  the Indenture or the Debentures may be
amended or supplemented, and compliance by the Company with any provision of the
Indenture or the Debentures may be waived,  with the consent of the holders of a
majority in principal amount of the Debentures outstanding. Without notice to or
consent of any holders of  Debentures,  the Company may amend or supplement  the
Indenture  or  the  Debentures  to  cure  any  ambiguity,  omission,  defect  or
inconsistency,  or to make any change that does not adversely  affect the rights
of any  holders of  Debentures.  However,  without the consent of each holder of
Debentures  affected,  an  amendment,  supplement  or waiver  may not reduce the
amount of Debentures  whose holders must consent to an amendment,  supplement or
waiver,  reduce  the rate or extend  the time for  payment  of  interest  on any
Debentures  (except that the payment of interest on Debentures  may be postponed
for a period not  exceeding  three  years from its due date with the  consent of
holders  of not less  than 75% in  principal  amount of  Debentures  at the time
outstanding,  which  consent  shall be  binding  upon all  holders),  reduce the
principal of or extend the fixed maturity of any Debentures, make any Debentures
payable in money other than that stated in the Indenture, make any change in the
subordination  provisions of the Indenture that adversely  affects the rights of
any holder of  Debentures  or waive a default in the payment of  principal of or
interest on, or other redemption payment on any Debentures. (Art. 9, Sec. 9.02).

Defaults and Remedies

         Each of the following is an "Event of Default" under the Indenture: (a)
failure by the Company to pay any  principal  on the  Debentures  when due;  (b)
failure by the Company to pay any interest  installment on the Debentures within
thirty days after the due date;  (c)  failure to perform  any other  covenant or
agreement of the Company made in the Indenture or the Debentures,  continued for
sixty days after receipt of notice thereof from the Trustee or the holders of at
least 25% in  principal  amount of the  Debentures;  and (d)  certain  events of
bankruptcy,  insolvency or  reorganization.  (Art. 6, Sec. 6.01). If an Event of
Default  (other  than  those  described  in  clause  (d)  above)  occurs  and is
continuing,  the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in  principal  amount of
the  Debentures,  by notice to the  Company,  may declare the  principal  of and
accrued interest on all of the Debentures to be due and payable immediately.  If
an Event of Default of the type described in clause (d) above occurs, all unpaid
principal and accrued interest on the Debentures shall automatically  become due
and payable  without any  declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or
any holder.  (Art.  6, Sec.  6.02).  Holders of  Debentures  may not enforce the
Indenture or the Debentures except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee may
refuse to enforce the Indenture or the Debentures  unless it receives  indemnity
and security satisfactory to it. Subject to certain limitations,  the holders of
a majority in principal  amount of the  Debentures may direct the Trustee in its
exercise  of any trust or power  conferred  on the  Trustee,  and may rescind an
acceleration  of the  Debentures.  The  Trustee  may  withhold  from  holders of
Debentures  notice of any  continuing  default  (except a default  in payment of
principal or  interest) if it  determines  that  withholding  notice is in their
interest. (Art. 6, Secs. 6.05 and 6.06).

         The Indenture  requires the Company to furnish to the Trustee an annual
statement,  signed by specified officers of the Company,  stating whether or not
such officers have  knowledge of any Default  under the  Indenture,  and, if so,
specifying each such Default and the nature thereof. (Art. 4, Sec. 4.03).


Federal Income Tax Consequences

         Holders of the  Debentures  will be required to include in their income
for federal income tax purposes all of the accrued but unpaid  interest for each
taxable year, since such amounts  constitute  interest income within the meaning
of the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to
date (the "Code").  As a result,  such debenture holders will be required to pay
taxes on interest  which has accrued,  although  such  interest will not be paid
until maturity of the Debenture.

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         Interest payments received by holders of Debentures who have elected to
received quarterly payments of interest will be includable in the income of such
holders  for  federal  income tax  purposes  for the  taxable  year in which the
interest was  received,  except with respect to the payment of accrued  interest
that has been included in their income in prior years.

         Holders who hold the Debentures for  investment  purposes  should treat
all  reportable  interest  (whether  actually  received or accrued as  portfolio
income under applicable code provisions.

         The Company's deposit of funds with the Trustee to effect the discharge
of the Company's  obligations  under the Debentures  and the Indenture  prior to
redemption or maturity of the  Debentures,  will have no effect on the amount of
income  realized or recognized  (gain or loss) by the  Debenture  Holders or the
timing of recognition of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.


                          DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

General
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         The  Company's  Articles  of  Incorporation  provide for two classes of
common capital stock consisting of 7,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par
value $1.00 per share,  and 700,000  shares of Class B Common  Stock,  par value
$1.00 per share. In addition,  the Company's Articles provide for 300,000 shares
of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share ("Preferred Stock"). The Company's
Articles of Incorporation authorize the Board of Directors,  without shareholder
approval,  to fix  the  preferences,  limitations  and  relative  rights  of the
Preferred  Stock, to establish one or more series or classes of Preferred Stock,
and to determine the variations  between each such series or class. No shares of
Preferred Stock are issued or outstanding.

         As of the date of this  Prospectus,  there were issued and  outstanding
__________  shares  of Class A Common  Stock,  900,000  of which are held by the
initial  stockholders  of the Company and 300,000 shares of Class B Common Stock
held by the same initial stockholders.

Common Stock
- ------------

         Both  classes  of  common  stock  have  equal  voting  rights as to all
matters,  except that, so long as at least 50,000 shares of Class B Common Stock
remain issued and outstanding,  the holders of the outstanding shares of Class B
Common  Stock  are  entitled  to vote  for the  election  of  two-thirds  of the
directors  (rounded  up to the  nearest  whole  number)  and the  holders of the
outstanding  shares  of  Class A  Common  Stock  are  entitled  to vote  for the
remaining  directors of the Company.  Under Delaware law, the holders of Class A
and Class B Common  Stock would be entitled  to vote as  separate  classes  upon
certain  matters which would  adversely  affect or  subordinate  the rights of a
class.

         Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding shares
of Preferred Stock (none of which are presently outstanding), holders of Class A
Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in dividends  when and as declared by
the Company's Board of Directors out of funds legally  available  therefor.  See
"Dividends."

         No dividends  may be declared or paid with respect to shares of Class B
Common  Stock  until  January 1, 2000,  after  which time the holders of Class A
Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will share  ratably in dividends  when and
as declared by the Board of Directors.

         The  shares  of Class B Common  Stock are  convertible,  on a share for
share basis,  into Class A Common Stock, at any time and from time to time after


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January 1,  2000.  Neither  Class A nor Class B Common  Stock  holders  have any
preemptive  rights as to  additional  issues of common stock.  Shareholders  are
subject to no assessments and, upon liquidation, both Class A and Class B common
shareholders would be entitled to participate equally per share in the assets of
the Company available to common shareholders.

Class A Warrants
- ----------------

         As of the date of this prospectus,  there are also outstanding warrants
related to 2,494,348  shares of the  Company's  Class A Common  Stock.  Warrants
related to  1,528,665  shares of Class A Common  Stock  entitle  the  registered
holders  thereof  to  purchase  one share of Class A Common  Stock at a price of
$6.67 per share and the  remaining  warrants (the "1997  Warrants")  entitle the
holder to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $10.00 per share
through  December  31,  1999;  $11.50  per share from  January  1, 2000  through
December  31, 2000;  $12.50 per share from January 1, 2001 through  December 31,
2001;  and $13.50 per share from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002.  Warrants
related to 1,027,200  shares of Class A Common Stock expire on December 31, 2001
and another warrant related to 501,465 shares of Class A Common Stock expires on
January 31, 2006.  Except for the exercise price,  the expiration  dates and the
redemption  provisions  applicable to the 1997 warrants,  all of the outstanding
warrants  related to Class A Shares are alike in all respects and the  following
discussion applies to all of the warrants for Class A Common Stock. In addition,
there has been  proposed by the Board of  Directors,  subject to approval by the
shareholders of the Company,  the issuance of warrants  related to up to 120,000
shares  of Class A Common  Stock  to  directors  of the  Company  and  officers,
directors and employees of Intervest  Bank.  Such warrants  would be the same as
the 1997 Warrants.

         The exercise  price is subject to  adjustment  in  accordance  with the
anti-dilution and other provisions  referred to below. The holder of any Warrant
may exercise such Warrant or any portion thereof by surrendering the certificate
representing the Warrant to the Company's  transfer and warrant agent,  with the
subscription  on the reverse side of such  certificate  properly  completed  and
executed,  together  with  payment of the  exercise  price.  The  Warrant may be
exercised at any time until expiration of the Warrant. No fractional shares will
be issued upon the exercise of the Warrants. Warrants may not be exercised as to
fewer than 100 shares  unless  exercised as to all  Warrants  held by the holder
thereof. The exercise prices of the Warrants have been arbitrarily determined by
the Company and are not  necessarily  related to the Company's  book value,  net
worth or other  established  criteria of value.  The exercise price should in no
event be regarded as an indication of any future market price of the  securities
offered hereby.

         The Warrants are not exercisable  unless, at the time of exercise,  the
Company has a current  prospectus  covering the shares of common stock  issuable
upon exercise of such Warrants and such shares have been  registered,  qualified
or deemed to be exempt under the securities law of the state of residence of the
holders of such Warrants. Although the Company will use its best efforts to have
all such shares so registered or qualified on or before the exercise date and to
maintain a current  prospectus  relating  thereto  until the  expiration of such
Warrants, there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so.

         The  exercise  price and the  number of shares of Class A Common  Stock
purchasable upon the exercise of the Warrants are subject to adjustment upon the
occurrence  of  certain  events,   including  stock  dividends,   stock  splits,
combinations or  reclassifications on or of the Class A Common Stock or sales by
the  Company  of shares of its  Class A Common  Stock at a price  below the then
applicable exercise price of the Warrants.  Additionally,  an adjustment will be
made in the case of a  reclassification  or  exchange  of Class A Common  Stock,
consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another  corporation or sale
of all or  substantially  all of the  assets of the  Company  in order to enable
warrant  holders  to  acquire  the kind and  number  of shares of stock or other
securities  or  property  receivable  in such event by a holder of the number of
shares of Class A Common Stock that might otherwise have been purchased upon the
exercise of the Warrant.  In most cases,  no  adjustment  will be made until the
number  of shares  issued  by the  Company  exceeds  5% of the  number of shares

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outstanding  after the offering and thereafter no adjustments will be made until
the cumulative  adjustments and exercise price per share amount to $.05 or more.
No adjustment to the exercise  price of the shares  subject to the Warrants will
be made for dividends (other than stock  dividends),  if any paid on the Class A
Common Stock or for securities  issued  pursuant to a company stock option plan,
if any, or other employee benefit plans of the Company.

         The Warrants are fully  registered and may be presented to the transfer
and warrant agent for transfer,  exchange or exercise at any time at or prior to
the close of business on the expiration date for such Warrant, at which time the
Warrant  becomes  wholly  void and of no  value.  If a market  for the  Warrants
develops, the holder may sell the Warrants instead of exercising them. There can
be no  assurance,  however,  that a market  for the  Warrants  will  develop  or
continue.

         The  Warrants do not confer upon holders any voting or any other rights
as a shareholder of the Company.

Class B Warrant
- ---------------

         There is an  outstanding  warrant to purchase  up to 150,000  shares of
Class B Common Stock, at any time prior to January 31, 2007, at a purchase price
of $6.67 per share. The warrant  contains terms and conditions  substantially in
conformity  with the  Warrants  related  to shares of Class A Common  Stock.  In
addition,  the Warrant  provides  for an  adjustment  in the number of shares of
Class B Common  Stock  purchasable  upon the  exercise  of the  Warrant  and the
exercise price per share in accordance with  anti-dilution  and other provisions
which are in substantial conformity with those described above, but which relate
to share  issuances  and  recapitalizations  for both Class A and Class B Common
Stock.  There has alos been  proposed  to be issued,  subject to approval of the
shareholders,  a warrant  related to up to 50,000 shares of Class B Common Stock
at an exercise price of $10.00 per share to the Company's Chairman.

Transfer Agent and Warrant Agent
- --------------------------------

         The registrar  and transfer  agent for the Common Stock and the Warrant
Agent for the Warrants is The Bank of New York.

Preferred Stock
- ---------------

         The  Company's  Articles  of  Incorporation   authorize  the  Board  of
Directors,  without further shareholder  approval,  to issue shares of Preferred
Stock in one or more  series with  powers,  preferences,  rights,  restrictions,
limitations, and other qualifications that could adversely affect the voting and
other rights of the holders of Common Stock.

         The Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 300,000  shares
of the Preferred  Stock of the Company in any number of series (to designate the
rights and  preferences  of such  series)  which  could  operate to render  more
difficult the  accomplishment  of mergers or other  business  combinations.  The
Board of Directors of the Company has no present  intent to issue any  Preferred
Stock at this time. Under certain circumstances and when, in the judgment of the
Board of Directors,  the action will be in the best interest of the stockholders
and the Company,  such shares could be used to create voting  impediments  or to
frustrate  persons seeking to gain control of the Company.  Such shares could be
privately placed with purchasers  friendly to the Board of Directors in opposing
a hostile  takeover  bid. In addition,  the Board of Directors  could  authorize
holders of a series of Preferred  Stock to vote either  separately as a class or
with the holders of the Company's  Common Stock on any merger,  sale or exchange
of assets by the Company or any other extraordinary  corporate transaction.  The
existence  of  the  additional  authorized  shares  could  have  the  effect  of
discouraging unsolicited takeover attempts or delaying,  deferring or preventing
a change  in  control  of the  Company.  Such an  occurrence,  in the event of a
hostile  takeover  attempt,  may have an adverse impact on stockholders  who may
wish to participate  in such offer.  The issuance of new shares could be used to
dilute the stock  ownership of a person or entity  seeking to obtain  control of
the Company should the Board of Directors  consider the action of such entity or
person not to be in the best interest of the stockholders  and the Company.  The

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Board of Directors  is not aware of any present  attempt or effort by any person
to accumulate the Company's securities or obtain control of the Company.

Restrictions on Changes in Control
- ----------------------------------

         Under the Federal  Change in Bank Control Act (the  "Control  Act"),  a
notice must be submitted  to the FRB if any person,  or group acting in concert,
seeks to acquire 10% or more of any class of  outstanding  voting  securities of
the Company, unless the FRB determines that the acquisition will not result in a
change of control of the Company. Both the Class A Common Stock and the Warrants
are deemed to be voting  securities for these  purposes.  Under the Control Act,
the  FRB  has  60  days  within  which  to  act  on  such  notice,  taking  into
consideration certain factors,  including the financial and managerial resources
of the acquiror,  the convenience and needs of the community  served by the bank
holding  company and its  subsidiary  banks,  and the  antitrust  effects of the
acquisition.  Under the BHCA a company is  generally  required  to obtain  prior
approval  of the FRB before it may obtain  control  of a bank  holding  company.
Control is generally  described to mean the beneficial  ownership of 25% or more
of all outstanding voting securities of a company.

                           SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

         Bank holding  companies and Banks are extensively  regulated under both
federal  and state  law.  These laws and  regulations  are  intended  to protect
depositors,  not  stockholders.  To the extent  that the  following  information
describes statutory and regulatory provisions it is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the particular statutory and regulatory  provisions.  Any change in
the applicable law or regulation may have a material  effect on the business and
prospects of the Company and the Bank. See "Investment  Considerations  and Risk
Factors-Supervision and Regulation."

Bank Holding Company Regulation
- -------------------------------

         As a bank holding company registered hereunder the BHCA, the Company is
subject to the regulation and  supervision of the Federal Reserve Board ("FRB").
The  Company  is  required  to  file  with  the FRB  annual  reports  and  other
information  regarding its business  operations  and those of its  subsidiaries.
Under the BHCA,  the  Company's  activities  and those of its  subsidiaries  are
limited to banking,  managing or controlling  banks,  furnishing  services to or
performing services for its subsidiaries or engaging in any other activity which
the  FRB  determines  to be  so  closely  related  to  banking  or  managing  or
controlling banks as to be properly incident thereto.

         As a bank holding company,  the Company is required to obtain the prior
approval of the FRB before acquiring direct or indirect  ownership or control of
more than 5% of the voting  shares of a bank or bank  holding  company.  The FRB
will not  approve any  acquisition,  merger or  consolidation  that would have a
substantial  anti-competitive result, unless the anti-competitive effects of the
proposed  transaction are outweighed by a greater public interest in meeting the
needs and convenience of the public. The FRB also considers managerial,  capital
and other financial factors in acting on acquisition or merger applications.

         A bank holding company may not engage in, or acquire direct or indirect
control  of more than 5% of the  voting  shares of any  company  engaged  in any
non-banking activity,  unless such activity has been determined by the FRB to be
closely  related  to  banking  or  managing  banks.  The FRB has  identified  by
regulation  various  non-banking  activities in which a bank holding company may
engage with notice to, or prior approval by, the FRB.

         It is the policy of the FRB that bank holding companies should pay cash
dividends  on common stock only out of income  available  over the past year and
only if  prospective  earnings  retention is consistent  with the  organizations

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expected  future needs and financial  condition.  The policy  provides that bank
holding  companies should not maintain a level of cash dividends that undermines
the bank  holding  company's  ability  to serve as a source of  strength  to its
banking subsidiaries.  In the future, dividends from Intervest Bank are expected
to be a significant  source of funds for the Company.  In addition,  the federal
regulatory  agencies are  authorized to prohibit a banking  institution  or bank
holding  company  from  engaging  in an  unsafe  or  unsound  banking  practice.
Depending  upon the  circumstances,  the agencies  could take the position  that
paying a dividend would constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice.  Under
FRB policy,  a bank holding  company is expected to act as a source of financial
strength to its banking  subsidiaries  and to commit resources to their support.
Such  support may be required at times when,  absent this FRB policy,  a holding
company may not be inclined to provide it. As  discussed  below,  a bank holding
company in certain circumstances could be required to guarantee the capital plan
of an undercapitalized banking subsidiary.

         In the event of a bank holding company's bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of
the U.S.  Bankruptcy  Code,  the trustee  will be deemed to have  assumed and is
required to cure  immediately  any deficit  under any  commitment  by the debtor
holding company to any of the federal  banking  agencies to maintain the capital
of an  insured  depository  institution,  and  any  claim  for  breach  of  such
obligation will generally have priority over most other unsecured claims.

         Because the Company is a legal entity  separate  and distinct  from its
subsidiary,  its  right to  participate  in the  distribution  of  assets of any
subsidiary upon the subsidiary's  liquidation or reorganization  will be subject
to the prior claims of the subsidiary's creditors. In the event of a liquidation
or other  dissolution  of Intervest  Bank,  the claims of  depositors  and other
general or subordinated creditors are entitled to a priority of payment over the
claims of holders of any  obligation  of the  institution  to its  stockholders,
including any depository  institution  holding  company (such as the Company) or
any stockholder or creditor thereof.

         The FRB monitors the capital adequacy of bank holding companies and has
adopted  risk-based  capital  adequacy   guidelines  to  evaluate  bank  holding
companies on a consolidated basis. The guidelines require a ratio of "Tier I" or
Core Capital (generally,  common stockholders equity,  perpetual preferred stock
and  minority  interests in  consolidated  subsidiaries,  less good will,  other
disallowed intangibles and disallowed deferred tax assets, among other items) to
total  risk-weighted  assets  of at least 4% and a ratio  of  total  capital  to
risk-weighted  assets of at least 8%. At December 31, 1997,  the Bank's ratio of
total  capital to  risk-weighted  assets was  10.53% and its  risk-based  Tier I
capital ratio was 10.20 percent.

         The FRB also uses a leverage ratio to evaluate the capital  adequacy of
bank holding companies.  The leverage ratio applicable to the Company requires a
ratio of Tier I capital to adjusted  total assets of not less than 3%,  although
most  organizations  are expected to maintain  leverage  ratios that are 100-200
basis points above this minimum ratio. The Bank's leverage ratio at December 31,
1997 was 6.85%.

         The Company expects that a portion of the net proceeds of this offering
will qualify as "Tier 2" capital  under the FRB's  risk-based  capital  adequacy
guidelines.  Tier 2 capital is generally defined to include  allowances for loan
and lease losses,  perpetual preferred stock (to the extent not included in Tier
I capital),  certain  hybrid  capital  instruments,  perpetual  debt,  mandatory
convertible  debt  securities,  terms  subordinated  debt and  intermediate-term
preferred stock. Total capital is the sum of Tier I capital and Tier 2 capital.

         The  federal  banking  agencies'  risk-based  and  leverage  ratios are
minimum  supervisory ratios generally  applicable to banking  organizations that
meet certain specified criteria,  assuming that they have the highest regulatory
rating. Banking organizations not meeting these criteria are expected to operate
with capital  positions well above the minimum  ratios.  The FRB guidelines also
provide  that  banking  organizations  experiencing  internal  growth  or making
acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially
above the minimum supervisory levels, without significant reliance on intangible
assets.  In addition,  the regulations of the FRB provide that  concentration of

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credit risk and certain risk arising from nontraditional  activities, as well as
an  institution's  ability to manage these risks,  are  important  factors to be
taken into account by regulatory agencies in assessing an organization's overall
capital adequacy.

         The  FRB  and the  other  federal  banking  agencies  recently  adopted
amendments  to  their  risk-based   capital   regulations  to  provide  for  the
consideration  of interest rate risk in the agency's  determination of a banking
institutions  capital  adequacy.  The amendments  require such  institutions  to
effectively measure and monitor their interest rate risk and to maintain capital
adequate for that risk.

         Bank Regulation
         ---------------

         The  Bank  is a  state-chartered  banking  corporation  subject  to the
supervision of, and regular  examination by the FRB and the State of Florida, as
well as to the supervision of the FDIC.

         The  operations  of the Bank are subject to state and federal  statutes
applicable to banks which are members of the Federal  Reserve  System and to the
regulations of the FRB, the FDIC and the State of Florida.  The FDIC insures the
deposits of the Bank to the current  maximum  allowed by law.  Such statutes and
regulations  relate to required reserves against deposits,  investments,  loans,
mergers  and  consolidations,  issuance  of  securities,  payment of  dividends,
establishment of branches,  and other aspects of the Bank's operations.  Various
consumer laws and regulations also affect the operations of the Bank,  including
state  usury  laws,  laws  relating to  fiduciaries,  consumer  credit and equal
credit,  and fair credit reporting.  Under the provisions of the Federal Reserve
Act, the Bank is subject to certain  restrictions on any extensions of credit to
the Company or, with certain exceptions, other affiliates, on investments in the
stock or other  securities of national banks, and on the taking of such stock or
securities as  collateral.  These  regulations  and  restrictions  may limit the
Company's  ability to obtain  funds from the Bank for its cash needs,  including
funds for  acquisitions,  and the payment of  dividends,  interest and operating
expenses.  Further,  the Bank is  prohibited  from  engaging  in  certain  tying
arrangements  in  connection  with any  extension  of  credit,  lease or sale of
property or  furnishing  of services.  For example,  the Bank may not  generally
require a customer to obtain other  services  from the Bank or the Company,  and
may not require the  customer to promise  not to obtain  other  services  from a
competitor as a condition to an extension of credit. The Bank also is subject to
certain  restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on extensions of credit
to executive officers, directors, principal stockholders or any related interest
of such persons. Extensions of credit (i) must be made on substantially the same
terms  (including  interest  rates and  collateral)  as,  and  following  credit
underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than those prevailing at the
time for, comparable transactions with persons not covered above and who are not
employees  and (ii) must not involve  more than the normal risk of  repayment or
present other unfavorable  features.  In addition,  extensions of credit to such
persons  beyond limits set by FRB  regulations  must be approved by the Board of
Directors.  The Bank also is subject to certain lending limits and  restrictions
on overdrafts to such persons.  A violation of these  restrictions may result in
the  assessment  of  substantial  civil  monetary  penalties  on the Bank or any
officer, director,  employee, agent or other person participating in the conduct
of the affairs of the Bank or the imposition of a cease and desist order.


         Applicable law provides the federal banking  agencies with broad powers
to take  prompt  corrective  action to resolve  problems  of insured  depository
institutions. The extent of those powers depends upon whether the institution in
question is "well capitalized,"  "adequately  capitalized,"  "undercapitalized,"
"significantly  undercapitalized," or "critically undercapitalized." The federal
banking agencies have issued uniform  regulations  defining such capital levels.
Under the regulations,  a bank is considered "well  capitalized" if it has (i) a
total  risk-based  capital  ratio of 10% or  greater,  (ii) a Tier I  risk-based
capital ratio of 6% or greater, (iii) a leverage ratio of 5% or greater and (iv)
is not subject to any order or written directive to meet and maintain a specific
capital  level for any capital  measure.  An  "adequately  capitalized"  bank is
defined as one that has (i) a total  risk-based  capital ratio of 8% or greater,
(ii) a Tier I risk-based  capital  ratio of 4% or greater,  and (iii) a leverage
ratio of 4% or greater  (or 3% or greater in the case of a bank with a composite
CAMELS rating of 1). A bank is considered (A) "undercapitalized" if it has (i) a
total  risk-based  capital  ratio  of less  than  8%,  (ii) a Tier I  risk-based
capitalized ratio of less than 4%, or (iii) a leverage ratio of less than 4% (or
3%  in  the  case  of  a  bank  with  a  composite  CAMELS  rating  of  1);  (B)
"significantly  undercapitalized" if the bank has (i) a total risk-based capital
ratio of less than 6%, (ii) a Tier I risk-based  Capital  ratio of less than 3%,

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or (iii) a leverage ratio of less than 3%, and (C) "critically undercapitalized"
if the bank has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets equal to or less than
2%.

         As of  December  31,  1997,  the  Bank  met the  definition  of a "Well
Capitalized" institution.

         The FDIC has issued rules  regulating  brokered  deposits.  Under these
rules,   "well   capitalized"   banks  may  accept  brokered   deposits  without
restriction,  "adequately capitalized" banks may accept brokered deposits with a
waiver  from the FDIC  (subject to certain  restrictions  on payments of rates),
while "undercapitalized" banks may not accept brokered deposits.

         The deposits of Intervest Bank are insured by the FDIC through the Bank
Insurance  Fund (the  "BIF") to the  extent  provided  by law.  Under the FDIC's
risk-based  insurance system,  BIF-insured  institutions are currently  assessed
premiums of between $.0 and $.27 per $100 of eligible  deposits,  depending upon
the  institutions  capital  position  and other  supervisory  factors.  Congress
recently enacted legislation that, among other things,  provides for assessments
against  BIF-insured  institutions  that will be used to pay  certain  financing
corporation ("FICO") obligations.  In addition to any BIF insurance assessments,
BIF-insured  banks are expected to make payments for the FICO obligations  equal
to an  estimated  $0.0129  per $100 of eligible  deposits  each year during 1997
through 1999 and an estimated $0.024 per $100 of eligible deposits thereafter.

         Intervest  Bank is  subject  to  Sections  23A  and 23B of the  Federal
Reserve Act, which governs certain  transactions,  such as loans,  extensions of
credit,  investments  and  purchases  of assets  between  member banks and their
affiliates,  including their parent holding companies.  These restrictions limit
the transfer of funds to the Company,  as defined in the statute, in the form of
loans, extensions of credit, investment or purchases of assets ("Transfer"), and
they require that Intervest Bank's  transactions with the Company be on terms no
less favorable to Intervest Bank than comparable  transactions between Intervest
Bank and unrelated third parties. Transfers by Intervest Bank to the Company are
limited in amount to 10% of Intervest Bank's capital and surplus,  and transfers
to all  affiliates  are  limited in the  aggregate  to 20% of  Intervest  Bank's
capital and surplus.  Furthermore,  such loans and extensions of credit are also
subject to various collateral requirements.

         Under the Financial  Institutions Reform,  Recovery and Enforcement Act
of 1989  ("FIRREA"),  a depository  institution  insured by the FDIC can be held
liable for any loss incurred by, or  reasonably  expected to be incurred by, the
FDIC in connection with (i) the default of a commonly  controlled  FDIC- insured
depository institution or (ii) any assistance provided by the FDIC to a commonly
controlled  FDIC-insured  institution endanger of default.  "Default" is defined
generally  as the  appointment  of a  conservator  or receiver and "in danger of
Default" is defined generally as the existence of certain conditions  indicating
that a  "default"  is likely to occur in the absence of  regulatory  assistance.
This provision would become  applicable to the Company and Intervest Bank in the
event  that  the  Company   acquired  or  organized  an  additional   depository
institution subsidiary.

         The  Federal  Community  Reinvestment  Act of 1977  ("CRA")  has become
increasingly  important to financial  institutions.  Among other things, the CRA
allows regulators to withhold approval of an acquisition or the establishment of
a branch  unless  the  applicant  has  performed  satisfactorily  under the CRA.
Satisfactory  performance  means  adequately  meeting  the  credit  needs of the
communities the institution serves, including low and moderate income areas. The
applicable  federal  regulators now regularly conduct CRA examinations to assess
the  performance  of  financial   institutions.   Intervest  Bank  has  received
"satisfactory" ratings in its most recent CRA examination.

         The  federal  regulators  have  adopted   regulations  and  examination
procedures  promoting  the safety and soundness of  individual  institutions  by
specifically addressing, among other things: (i) internal controls,  information
systems and  internal  audit  systems;  (ii) loan  documentation;  (iii)  credit
underwriting;  (iv) interest  rate  exposure;  (v) asset  growth;  (vi) ratio of
classified assets to capital;  (vii) minimum earnings;  and (viii)  compensation
and benefits standards for management officials.

         The laws and regulations affecting banks and bank holding companies are
continually being reviewed and revised.  The rules of the regulatory agencies in

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this area have  changed  significantly  over recent years and there is reason to
expect that  similar  changes  will  continue in the future.  It is difficult to
predict the outcome of these changes.

         The FRB and the other federal banking  agencies have broad  enforcement
powers, including the power to terminate deposit insurance, and poss substantial
fines and other  civil and  criminal  penalties  and appoint a  conservative  or
receiver.  Failure to comply with applicable  laws,  regulations and supervisory
agreements  could  subject  the Company or its  banking  subsidiary,  as well as
officers,   directors   and  other   institution-affiliated   parties  of  these
organizations,  to  administrative  sanctions  and  potentially  civil  monetary
penalties.   In  addition,   the  Florida  Banking  Department  possess  certain
enumerated  enforcement  powers to address violations of the Florida Banking Law
by state-chartered banks and to preserve safety and soundness, including, in the
most severe cases, the authority to take possession of a state bank.

Monetary Policy and Economic Control
- ------------------------------------

         The commercial  banking  business in which the Bank engages is affected
not only by general economic  conditions,  but also by the monetary  policies of
the FRB. Changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowing,  availability of
borrowing at the "discount  window," open market  operations,  the imposition of
changes in reserve  requirements  against  member banks'  deposits and assets of
foreign  branches  and the  imposition  of and  changes in reserve  requirements
against  certain  borrowings  by  banks  and  their  affiliates  are some of the
instruments of monetary policy available to the FRB. These monetary policies are
used in varying  combinations to influence  overall growth and  distributions of
bank loans,  investments  and deposits,  and this use may affect  interest rates
charged on loans or paid on deposits.  The monetary policies of the FRB have had
a  significant  effect on the  operating  results  of  commercial  banks and are
expected to do so in the future.  The  monetary  policies of these  agencies are
influenced by various factors, including inflation, unemployment, short-term and
long-term changes in the international  trade balance and in the fiscal policies
of the United States Government. Future monetary policies and the effect of such
policies on the future  business and earnings of the Company and the Bank cannot
be predicted.

                              PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

         The Company has entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Sage, Rutty
& Co., Inc., a New York corporation (the  "Underwriter").  Mr. William F. Holly,
who is a  director  of the  Company,  is the  Chairman  of the  Board  and Chief
Executive  Officer of the Underwriter.  Pursuant to the Underwriting  Agreement,
the  Underwriter  will offer the Debentures for sale on a minimum ($5.0 million)
and maximum ($7.0 million) "best efforts"  basis.  Accordingly,  the Underwriter
will not have any obligation to purchase any Debentures  from the Company in the
event  it is  unable  to  effect  the  sale of  part  or all of the  Debentures.
Moreover,  no Debentures may be sold unless the Company has received  orders for
at least $5.0 million of Debentures.  If, within 75 days after the  Registration
Statement is declared  effective by the Securities and Exchange  Commission (the
"Offering Termination Date"), at least $5.0 million of Debentures have been sold
and subscriptions accepted by the Company, the Company may close the offer as to
those  Debentures  (the "First  Closing"),  and the  underwriter may continue to
offer the balance of the Debentures and  subscriptions may be accepted until 150
days after the minimum has been sold. The Underwriter may enter into one or more
selected dealer agreements with other  broker/dealer  firms which are members of
the National Association of Securities Dealers,  Inc. (the "NASD"),  pursuant to
which such other broker/dealers may offer part of the Debentures for sale.

         The  Company  has  agreed  to  indemnify  the   Underwriter   and  such
broker/dealers  participating in the Offering against certain civil liabilities,
including certain liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

         The Company will pay to the Underwriter a commission equal to 7% of the
purchase price of Debentures  which are sold by the Underwriter or participating
broker/dealers. In addition, the Company will pay the Underwriter a fee equal to
1% of the aggregate purchase price of Debentures sold in the Offering,  and will
pay  the  fee  of  Underwriter's  counsel.   Pursuant  to  the  selected  dealer
agreements,  the  Underwriter  will reallow to each of the other  broker/dealers
referred to above a commission  equal to 7% of the price of each  Debenture sold

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by such  broker/dealer.  Except as provided  below,  no additional  discounts or
commissions  are to be  allowed or paid to such  other  broker/dealers.  Certain
officers of the Company and its  subsidiary  may also offer the  Debentures  for
sale  and no  commissions  or  compensation  shall be paid to such  officers  in
connection with Debentures sold by such officers.

         Until the First Closing, subscription payments for Debentures should be
made  payable  to  "M&T  Bank,   as  escrow  agent  for   Intervest   Bancshares
Corporation."  After the First  Closing,  subscription  payments for  Debentures
should be made payable to the Company.  Payments  received by the Underwriter or
participating  broker/dealers  will be promptly  transmitted to M&T Bank,  where
they  will  be  held  for  subscribers  in a  segregated  escrow  account  until
acceptable  subscriptions  for at least  $5.0  million of  Debentures  have been
received.  At the First  Closing,  the funds in the  escrow  account  (including
interest earned thereon, but after deducting commissions due to the Underwriter)
will be delivered to the Company. If, on the Offering Termination Date, at least
$5.0 million of Debentures have not been sold and subscriptions  accepted by the
Company,   subscription  documents  and  funds  will  be  promptly  refunded  to
subscribers and the offering will terminate.  With respect to interest earned on
the escrow  account,  such interest will, in the event of such  termination,  be
distributed to  subscribers in proportion to the amount paid by each  subscriber
without  regard  to the date  when  such  subscription  funds  were  paid by the
subscriber. It shall be a condition to the refund of subscription funds that the
subscriber  furnish an executed  IRS Form W-9, so that any  interest  earned and
distributed to such subscriber may be properly  reported.  Once the escrow agent
has  received  $5.0  million in  subscriptions  for  Debentures  which have been
accepted  by the  Company,  the  Company  may  close  the  offering  as to those
subscribers,  and the  Underwriter  may  continue  to offer the  balance  of the
Debentures and subscriptions may be accepted by the Company until 150 days after
such minimum has been sold.

                                  LEGAL MATTERS

         The validity of the  Debentures  offered hereby will be passed upon for
the Company by Harris Beach & Wilcox LLP,  Rochester,  New York.  Certain  legal
maters  will be  passed  upon for the  Underwriter  by  Harter  Secrest & Emery,
Rochester, New York.


                                     EXPERTS

         The consolidated balance sheets of Intervest Bancshares Corporation and
Subsidiary  as of  December  31,  1997  and 1996  and the  related  consolidated
statements of earnings,  stockholders'  equity and cash flows for the years then
ended included in this Prospectus,  have been included herein in reliance on the
report  of  Hacker,  Johnson,  Cohen & Grieb  PA,  Tampa,  Florida,  independent
accountants,  given on the authority of that firm as experts in  accounting  and
auditing.


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                          Index to Financial Statements
                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Intervest Bancshares Corporation and Subsidiary                  Page
- -----------------------------------------------                  ----

Independent  Auditors' Report                                    F-2

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31,
1997 and 1996                                                    F-3

Consolidated  Statements  of  Earnings  for the  Years  Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996                                       F-4

Consolidated  Statements of Stockholders'  Equity
for the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996                   F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996                                       F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                       F-7


         All  schedules are omitted  because of the absence of conditions  under
which they are required or because the required  information  is included in the
Financial Statements and related Notes.





























                                       F-1

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                          Independent Auditors' Report



Board of Directors and Stockholders
Intervest Bancshares Corporation
New York, New York:

We have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets of  Intervest
Bancshares  Corporation  and Subsidiary (the "Company") at December 31, 1997 and
1996 and the related consolidated statements of earnings,  stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for the years then  ended.  These  financial  statements  are the
responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  generally   accepted  auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes
assessing the  accounting  principles  used and  significant  estimates  made by
management,  as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated  financial statements referred to above present
fairly,  in all  material  respects,  the  financial  position of the Company at
December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the results of its  operations and its cash flows
for the years  then  ended in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles.





HACKER, JOHNSON, COHEN & GRIEB PA
Tampa, Florida
January 23, 1998








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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                 December 31,
                                                                                           -----------------------
<S>                                                                                     <C>                   <C>    
   Assets                                                                                  1997               1996
                                                                                           ----               ----

Cash and due from banks..........................................................      $    1,738               2,318
Federal funds sold...............................................................             162               3,452
Short-term investments...........................................................           7,276                 550
                                                                                        ---------            --------

       Total cash and cash equivalents...........................................           9,176               6,320

Interest-bearing deposits with banks.............................................              99                  99
Securities held to maturity......................................................          58,821              34,507
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,173
   in 1997 and $811 in 1996......................................................          75,652              59,499
Accrued interest receivable......................................................           1,327                 842
Premises and equipment, net......................................................           4,877               2,940
Restricted securities, Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost ......................             233                 203
Foreclosed real estate...........................................................           -                     185
Deferred income tax asset........................................................             485                 526
Other assets      ...............................................................              85                  75
                                                                                       ----------           ---------

                                                                                        $ 150,755             105,196
                                                                                          =======             =======

   Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities:
   Demand deposits...............................................................           3,490               2,401
   Savings and NOW deposits......................................................          17,119               9,278
   Money-market deposits.........................................................          17,180               7,507
   Time deposits.................................................................          93,378              74,261
                                                                                         --------             -------

       Total deposits............................................................         131,167              93,447

   Other liabilities.............................................................           1,947               1,676
                                                                                         --------            --------

       Total liabilities.........................................................         133,114              95,123
                                                                                          -------             -------

Minority interest................................................................              21                 326
                                                                                       ----------           ---------

Commitments (Notes 4 and 7)

Stockholders' Equity:
   Preferred stock, 300,000 shares authorized, issued none.......................           -                   -
   Class A common stock - $1 par value, 7,500,000 shares
     authorized; 2,124,415 and 900,000 shares issued
     and outstanding in 1997 and 1996............................................           2,124                 900
   Class B common stock - $1 par value, 700,000 shares
     authorized; 300,000 and 200,000 shares issued
     and outstanding in 1997 and 1996............................................             300                 200
   Additional paid-in capital....................................................          13,360               7,655
   Retained earnings.............................................................           1,836                 992
                                                                                         --------           ---------

       Total stockholders' equity................................................          17,620               9,747
                                                                                          -------            --------

                                                                                        $ 150,755             105,196
                                                                                          =======             =======
</TABLE>

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

                       Consolidated Statements of Earnings
                    ($ in thousands except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          Year Ended December 31,
                                                                                          -----------------------
                                                                                         1997                 1996
                                                                                         ----                 ----
<S>                                                                                  <C>                    <C>      
Interest income:
   Loans receivable..............................................................    $      6,415               4,624
   Securities held to maturity...................................................           2,632               1,514
   Other interest earning assets.................................................             300                 243
                                                                                      -----------         -----------

       Total interest income.....................................................           9,347               6,381

Interest expense on deposits.....................................................           5,894               3,745
                                                                                       ----------          ----------

       Net interest income.......................................................           3,453               2,636

Provision for loan losses........................................................             352                 250
                                                                                      -----------         -----------

       Net interest income after
         provision for loan losses...............................................           3,101               2,386
                                                                                       ----------          ----------

Noninterest income:
   Customer service charges......................................................             121                  89
   Other...       ...............................................................              15                  17
                                                                                     ------------         -----------

       Total noninterest income..................................................             136                 106
                                                                                      -----------         -----------

Noninterest expenses:
   Salaries and employee benefits................................................             907                 739
   Occupancy and equipment.......................................................             406                 342
   Advertising and promotion.....................................................              40                   9
   Professional fees.............................................................              48                  57
   State assessment..............................................................              26                  19
   Audit and accounting..........................................................              48                  27
   Data processing...............................................................              21                   9
   Deposit insurance premiums....................................................              12                   2
   General insurance.............................................................              31                  31
   Stationery, printing and supplies.............................................              83                  51
   Other          ...............................................................             282                 246
   Minority interest in subsidiary...............................................               2                  19
                                                                                     ------------        ------------

       Total noninterest expenses................................................           1,906               1,551
                                                                                       ----------          ----------

Earnings before income taxes.....................................................           1,331                 941

       Income taxes..............................................................             487                 383
                                                                                      -----------         -----------

Net earnings      ...............................................................   $         844                 558
                                                                                      ===========         ===========

Basic earnings per share.........................................................  $          .49                 .34
                                                                                     ============        ============

Diluted earnings per share.......................................................  $          .41                 .34
                                                                                     ============        ============

Weighted-average number of shares
   outstanding for basic earnings per share......................................       1,712,292           1,650,000
                                                                                        =========           =========

Weighted-average number of shares
   outstanding for diluted earnings per share....................................       2,072,459           1,650,000
                                                                                        =========           =========


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

                 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
                                ($ in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                   Shares of
                                    Class A        Class A      Class B       Additional                    Total
                                     Common        Common       Common        Paid-In      Retained   Stockholders'
                                     Stock         Stock         Stock         Capital      Earnings       Equity
                                     -----         -----         -----         -------      --------       ------

<S>                               <C>              <C>               <C>        <C>          <C>             <C>   
Balance at December 31,
   1995.........................    900,000          $ 900           200         7,655         434            9,189

Net earnings....................       -                -             -            -           558              558
                                ------------       -------          ----        ------       -----           ------

Balance at December 31,
   1996  .......................    900,000            900           200         7,655         992            9,747

Effect of 1.5 for 1 stock
   split .......................    450,000            450           100          (550)        -                -

Proceeds from 747,500 shares
   of stock issued, net of stock
   issuance cost of $755........    747,500            748            -          5,972         -              6,720

Net earnings....................      -                 -             -            -           844              844

Issuance of common stock
   in exchange for common
   stock of minority
   stockholders of
   subsidiary...................     26,915             26            -            283         -                309
                                  ---------         ------          ----       -------     -------          -------

Balance at December 31,
   1997 ........................  2,124,415        $ 2,124           300        13,360       1,836           17,620
                                  =========          =====           ===        ======       =====           ======
</TABLE>





See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)

                                                                                                     Year Ended
                                                                                                    December 31,
                                                                                                    ------------
                                                                                                 1997          1996
                                                                                                 ----          ----

<S>                                                                                             <C>           <C>     
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net earnings.......................................................................        $   844           558
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
         net cash provided by operating activities:
            Depreciation................................................................            260           176
            Provision for deferred income taxes.........................................             41            67
            (Increase) decrease in other assets.........................................            (10)           35
            Increase in other liabilities...............................................            275           850
            Increase in accrued interest receivable.....................................           (485)         (199)
            Net amortization of fees, premiums and discounts............................             19           271
            Provision for loan losses...................................................            352           250
                                                                                                -------       -------

                 Net cash provided by operating activities..............................          1,296         2,008
                                                                                                 ------        ------

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Purchase of securities held to maturity............................................        (44,450)      (30,025)
     Maturities of securities held to maturity..........................................         20,175        15,050
     Net purchases of premises and equipment............................................         (2,197)         (667)
     Net increase in loans..............................................................        (16,563)      (23,642)
     Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate.......................................            185           -
     Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock.............................................            (30)          -
     Maturity of interest-bearing deposits..............................................           -              199
                                                                                              ---------       -------

                 Net cash used in investing activities..................................        (42,880)      (39,085)
                                                                                                 ------        ------

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Net increase in demand, savings, NOW and
         money market deposits..........................................................         18,603         9,639
     Net increase in time deposits......................................................         19,117        25,207
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of stock issuance costs................          6,720           -
                                                                                                -------     -------

                 Net cash provided by financing activities..............................         44,440        34,846
                                                                                                 ------        ------

                 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...................          2,856        (2,231)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year..........................................          6,320         8,551
                                                                                                 ------        ------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year................................................       $  9,176         6,320
                                                                                                 ======        ======

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for:
                 Interest...............................................................       $  5,832         3,678
                                                                                                 ======        ======

                 Income taxes...........................................................      $     700            17
                                                                                                =======       =======

            Noncash transactions:
                 Reclassification of loans to foreclosed real estate....................    $      -              185
                                                                                              =========       =======

                 Issuance of common stock in exchange of common
                     stock of minority stockholders of subsidiary.......................       $    309          -
                                                                                                 ======     ======
</TABLE>






See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

                 For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996


(1) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
     General.  Intervest  Bancshares  Corporation  (the  "Holding  Company") was
         incorporated  on February 5, 1993. The Holding Company owned 99.78% and
         95.76% at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively,  of the outstanding
         common  stock  of  Intervest  Bank  (the  "Bank")   (collectively   the
         "Company").  The Bank is a Florida  state-chartered bank, is insured by
         the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  and is a  member  of the
         Federal  Reserve Bank. The Holding  Company's  primary  business is the
         operation  of the  Bank.  The Bank  provides  a wide  range of  banking
         services to small and middle-market  businesses and individuals through
         its five banking offices located in Pinellas County, Florida.

         The  principal  executive  offices of the Bank are located at 625 Court
         Street,  Clearwater,  Florida.  In  addition,  the Bank has four branch
         offices,  three in  Clearwater,  Florida  located at (i) 2575  Ulmerton
         Road;  (ii) 2175 Nursery  Road;  and (iii) 1875 Belcher Road and one in
         South Pasadena, Florida at 6750 Gulfport Boulevard.

     Basis of Presentation.  The accompanying  consolidated financial statements
         of the  Company  include the  accounts  of the Holding  Company and the
         Bank. All significant  intercompany accounts and transactions have been
         eliminated in consolidation.

         The  accounting  and  reporting  policies  of the  Company  conform  to
         generally  accepted  accounting  principles  and to  general  practices
         within  the  banking  industry.   The  following  summarizes  the  more
         significant of these policies and practices.

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

     Securities Held to Maturity.  United States government  treasury and agency
         securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to
         hold to maturity are reported at cost,  adjusted  for  amortization  of
         premiums and  accretion of discounts  which are  recognized in interest
         income using the interest method over the period to maturity.

     Loans  Receivable.  Loans  receivable  that  management  has the intent and
         ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off
         are  reported  at  their   outstanding   principal   adjusted  for  any
         charge-offs,  the allowance  for loan losses,  and any deferred fees or
         costs on originated loans.

         Loan  origination  fees  and  certain  direct   origination  costs  are
         capitalized and recognized as an adjustment of the yield of the related
         loan.

         The  accrual of interest on impaired  loans is  discontinued  when,  in
         management's  opinion,  the borrower may be unable to meet  payments as
         they become due.  When  interest  accrual is  discontinued,  all unpaid
         accrued   interest  is  reversed.   Interest   income  is  subsequently
         recognized only to the extent cash payments are received.

                                                                     (continued)

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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(1)  Description  of Business and Summary of  Significant  Accounting  Policies,
Continued
     Loans Receivable,  Continued. The allowance for loan losses is increased by
         charges to income and  decreased by  charge-offs  (net of  recoveries).
         Management's  periodic  evaluation  of the adequacy of the allowance is
         based on the Company's  past loan loss  experience,  known and inherent
         risks  in  the  portfolio,  adverse  situations  that  may  affect  the
         borrower's  ability to repay,  the  estimated  value of any  underlying
         collateral, and current economic conditions.

     Foreclosed Real Estate. Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu
         of, loan foreclosure are to be sold and are initially  recorded at fair
         value at the date of foreclosure  establishing a new cost basis.  After
         foreclosure,  valuations are  periodically  performed by management and
         the real  estate is  carried  at the lower of  carrying  amount or fair
         value less cost to sell.  Revenue  and  expenses  from  operations  and
         changes in the  valuation  allowance  are included in the  consolidated
         statement of earnings.

     Income  Taxes.  Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  reflected  at
         currently  enacted  income tax rates  applicable to the period in which
         the deferred tax assets or  liabilities  are expected to be realized or
         settled.  As changes  in tax laws or rates are  enacted,  deferred  tax
         assets and  liabilities  are adjusted  through the provision for income
         taxes.

     Premises and Equipment.  Land is carried at cost.  Premises,  furniture and
         fixtures  and   equipment  are  carried  at  cost,   less   accumulated
         depreciation computed by the straight-line method.

     Stock-Based  Compensation.  Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
         123,  "Accounting  for  Stock-Based   Compensation"  ("Statement  123")
         establishes a "fair value" based method of accounting  for  stock-based
         compensation  plans and encourages all entities to adopt that method of
         accounting for all of their stock compensation plans.  However, it also
         allows an entity to  continue  to measure  compensation  cost for those
         plans using the intrinsic  value based method of accounting  prescribed
         by APB  Opinion  No. 25,  "Accounting  for Stock  Issued to  Employees"
         (Opinion 25). The Company has elected to follow  Opinion 25 and related
         interpretations in accounting for its stock-based compensation which is
         in the form of stock warrants. Statement 123 requires the disclosure of
         proforma  net earnings  and  earnings  per share  determined  as if the
         Company accounted for its stock warrants under the fair value method of
         that Statement.

     Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments. In the ordinary course of business
         the Company has entered into  off-balance-sheet  financial  instruments
         consisting of commitment to extend  credit,  unused lines of credit and
         stand-by-letters of credit. Such financial  instruments are recorded in
         the consolidated  financial  statements when they are funded or related
         fees are incurred or received.

     FairValues of Financial Instruments.  The following methods and assumptions
         were  used by the  Company  in  estimating  fair  values  of  financial
         instruments:

         Cash and Cash Equivalents and Interest-Bearing Deposits with Banks. The
         carrying  amounts  of cash and  interest-bearing  deposits  with  banks
         approximate their fair value.

         Securities  Held  to  Maturity.  Fair  values  for  securities  held to
         maturity are based on quoted market prices.

                                                                     (continued)

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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(1)  Description  of Business and Summary of  Significant  Accounting  Policies,
Continued
     FairValues  of  Financial  Instruments,  Continued.  Federal  Reserve  Bank
         Stock. Book value for these securities approximates fair value.

         Loans Receivable.  For variable-rate  loans that reprice frequently and
         have no  significant  change in credit  risk,  fair values are based on
         carrying values. Fair values for fixed-rate mortgage (e.g.  one-to-four
         family  residential),  commercial real estate and commercial  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.

         Deposit  Liabilities.  The  fair  values  disclosed  for  demand,  NOW,
         money-market  and savings  deposits  are, by  definition,  equal to the
         amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying
         amounts).  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 time deposits.

         Accrued Interest.  The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate
         their fair values.

         Off-Balance-Sheet   Instruments.   Fair  values  for  off-balance-sheet
         lending  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.

     Advertising.  The Company expenses all advertising as incurred.

     Earnings Per Share.  Earnings  per share  ("EPS") of common  stock has been
         computed  on the  basis of the  weighted-average  number  of  shares of
         common  stock  outstanding.  Prior  to the  public  stock  offering  in
         November,  1997,  there was no public market for the  Company's  common
         stock.  For purposes of calculating  diluted EPS the $10 stock offering
         price is  assumed  to be the  market  price for the  entire  year ended
         December  31,  1997.  For 1997,  outstanding  warrants  are  considered
         dilutive  securities for purposes of  calculating  diluted EPS which is
         computed  using the  treasury  stock  method.  Such  warrants  were not
         considered   dilutive  in  1996.  The  following   table  presents  the
         calculations  of EPS (See Note 16) ($ in  thousands,  except  per share
         amounts).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
                                                                               ------------------------------------
                                                                             Earnings       Shares          Per Share
                                                                            (Numerator)     (Denominator)      Amount
                                                                            -----------     -------------      ------
         Basic EPS:
<S>                                                                               <C>           <C>             <C>  
            Net earnings available to common stockholders.............            $ 844         1,712,292       $ .49
                                                                                                                  ===

         Effect of dilutive securities-
            Incremental shares from assumed conversion
            of warrants    ...........................................                            360,167
                                                                                               ----------

         Diluted EPS:
            Net earnings available to common stockholders
              and assumed conversions.................................            $ 844         2,072,459       $ .41
                                                                                    ===         =========         ===
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)


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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(1)  Description  of Business and Summary of  Significant  Accounting  Policies,
Continued
     Earnings Per Share,  Continued.  Warrants to purchase 1,528,665 and 150,000
         shares  of Class A and Class B common  stock at $6.67  per  share  were
         assumed  to  be  exercised  on  January  1,  1997  and  June  1,  1997,
         respectively.  Warrants  to purchase  989,083  shares of Class A common
         stock at $10.00  per  share  are not  included  in the  computation  of
         diluted EPS because  the  warrants'  exercise  price  approximated  the
         market  price  of the  stock.  None of the  above  warrants  have  been
         exercised as of December 31, 1997.

     Reclassifications.  Certain  amounts in the 1996 financial  statements have
         been reclassified to conform to the 1997 presentation.

     Future  Accounting  Requirements.  Financial  Accounting  Standards  130  -
         Reporting  Comprehensive  Income  establishes  standards  for reporting
         comprehensive  income. The Standard defines comprehensive income as the
         change  in  equity  of  an  enterprise   except  those  resulting  from
         stockholder  transactions.  All components of comprehensive  income are
         required to be reported in a new financial  statement that is displayed
         with equal  prominence as existing  financial  statements.  The Company
         will be required to adopt this Standard  effective  January 1, 1998. As
         the Statement  addresses  reporting and presentation issues only, there
         will be no  impact  on  operating  results  from the  adoption  of this
         Standard.

         Financial  Accounting  Standards 131 - Disclosures about Segments of an
         Enterprise and Related  Information  establishes  standards for related
         disclosures  about products and services,  geographic  areas, and major
         customers.  The  Company  will  be  required  to  adopt  this  Standard
         effective  January 1, 1998.  As the Standard  addresses  reporting  and
         disclosure  issues only,  there will be no impact on operating  results
         from adoption of this Standard.

                                                                     (continued)




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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(2)  Securities Held to Maturity
     Debtsecurities  have been  classified in the  consolidated  balance  sheets
         according to management's intent. The carrying amount of securities and
         their approximate fair values are summarized as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                         Gross              Gross
                                                      Amortized        Unrealized        Unrealized             Fair
                                                        Cost             Gains             Losses              Value
                                                        ----             -----             ------              -----
<S>                                                   <C>                  <C>               <C>                <C>   
         December 31, 1997:
              U.S. Treasury securities.............  $   4,027             15                -                   4,042
              U.S. Government and
                  agency securities................     54,794             64                 64                54,794
                                                        ------             --                ---                ------

                  Total............................   $ 58,821             79                 64                58,836
                                                        ======             ==                ===                ======

         December 31, 1996:
              U.S. Treasury securities.............      1,499              7                 -                  1,506
              U.S. Government and
                  agency securities................     33,008             44                105                32,947
                                                        ------             --                ---                ------

                  Total............................   $ 34,507             51                105                34,453
                                                        ======             ==                ===                ======
</TABLE>

    There were no sales of securities  during the years ended  December 31, 1997
or 1996.

    The  scheduled  maturities  of  securities  held to maturity at December 31,
         1997 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                            Amortized        Fair
                                                                                             Cost            Value
                                                                                             ----            -----

<S>                                                                                         <C>                <C>   
              Due in one year or less...................................................    $ 13,169           13,186
              Due after one year through five years.....................................      32,890           32,896
              Due after five years through ten years....................................      12,762           12,754
                                                                                              ------           ------

                  Total    .............................................................    $ 58,821           58,836
                                                                                              ======           ======
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)


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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(3)  Loans Receivable
     The components of loans in the  consolidated  balance sheets are summarized
         as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               At December 31,
                                                                                               ---------------
                                                                                          1997                1996
                                                                                          ----                ----

<S>                                                                                      <C>                  <C>   
              Commercial loans........................................................   $  3,281              3,514
              Commercial real estate..................................................     70,533             54,198
              Residential real estate.................................................      3,150              2,784
              Consumer loans..........................................................        262                157
                                                                                         --------           --------

                                                                                           77,226             60,653

              Deferred loan fees......................................................       (401)              (343)
              Allowance for loan losses...............................................     (1,173)              (811)
                                                                                           ------             ------

                                                                                         $ 75,652             59,499
                                                                                           ======             ======
</TABLE>

    An  analysis  of the change in the  allowance  for loan  losses  follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       Year Ended
                                                                                                      December 31,
                                                                                                      ------------
                                                                                                   1997         1996
                                                                                                   ----         ----

<S>                                                                                              <C>             <C>
              Balance at beginning of year..............................................         $   811         593
                                                                                                   -----         ---

              Loans charged-off.........................................................             -           (65)
              Recoveries................................................................              10          33
                                                                                                  ------         ---

                  Net...................................................................              10         (32)
                                                                                                  ------         ---

              Provision for loan losses.................................................             352         250
                                                                                                   -----         ---

              Balance at end of year....................................................         $ 1,173         811
                                                                                                   =====         ===
</TABLE>

    The  Company had no impaired loans at December 31, 1997 or 1996. The average
         recorded  investment in impaired  loans during the year ended  December
         31, 1996 was $31,000.  There were no impaired loans  identified  during
         1997. No interest income was recognized on impaired loans during 1996.

                                                                     (continued)







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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(4) Premises and Equipment
    Premises and equipment is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                              At December 31,
                                                                                              ---------------
                                                                                          1997               1996
                                                                                          ----               ----

<S>                                                                                     <C>                  <C>  
               Land.................................................................   $    915                729
               Bank buildings.......................................................      3,570              1,926
               Leasehold improvements...............................................        162                 61
               Furniture and fixtures and equipment.................................      1,203                565
                                                                                          -----              -----

                  Total, at cost....................................................      5,850              3,281

               Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.......................       (973)              (341)
                                                                                         ------              -----

                  Net book value....................................................    $ 4,877              2,940
                                                                                          =====              =====
</TABLE>

   The   Bank leases its Belcher Road office.  The lease is accounted  for as an
         operating  lease  and will  expire  on  October  31,  2007.  The  lease
         agreement  contains  escalation  clauses based upon the consumer  price
         index and contains annual  adjustments up to a maximum of 3% based upon
         the previous  year's  rental.  Rental expense was $125,000 and $163,000
         for  the  years  ended  December  31,  1997  and  1996,   respectively.
         Approximate   future   minimum   annual  rental   payments  under  this
         noncancellable lease at December 31, 1997 is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                  Year Ending
                  December 31,
                  ------------

<S>                   <C>                                                                                 <C>     
                      1998..........................................................................      $     94
                      1999..........................................................................            96
                      2000..........................................................................            99
                      2001..........................................................................           102
                      2002..........................................................................           106
                      Thereafter....................................................................           514
                                                                                                            ------

                      Total.........................................................................       $ 1,011
                                                                                                             =====
</TABLE>


                                                                     (continued)













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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(4) Premises and Equipment, Continued
   The   Company  leases a portion of their  office  space in the branch  office
         located on Ulmerton Road and beginning in September, 1997, office space
         at the new main office on Court Street, to other companies. Such leases
         begin to expire in 1998.  Rental income during the years ended December
         31,  1997  and  1996  totaled  approximately   $195,000  and  $159,000,
         respectively.  Approximate  future  minimum  lease  income  under these
         leases at December 31, 1997 is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

             Year Ending
             December 31,

<S>            <C>                                                                                       <C>      
               1998.................................................................................     $     343
               1999.................................................................................           275
               2000.................................................................................           271
               2001.................................................................................           211
               2002.................................................................................           190
               Thereafter...........................................................................           792
                                                                                                            ------

               Total................................................................................       $ 2,082
                                                                                                             =====
</TABLE>

   This  table  gives no  effect to the  future  rental  value of  office  space
         subsequent to lease expiration dates.

(5)  Deposits
   The   aggregate amount of certificates of deposit with a minimum denomination
         of $100,000,  was  approximately  $9,506,000 and $7,261,000 at December
         31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

   Scheduled  maturities of  certificates of deposit at December 31, 1997 are as
follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

             Year Ending
             December 31,
             ------------

<S>            <C>                                                                                        <C>     
               1998.................................................................................      $ 46,954
               1999.................................................................................        16,554
               2000.................................................................................         9,446
               2001.................................................................................         9,362
               2002 and thereafter..................................................................        11,062
                                                                                                            ------

               Total................................................................................      $ 93,378
                                                                                                            ======
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)





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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(6) Other Borrowings
   The   Company has agreements with correspondent banks whereby the Company may
         borrow  up to  $1,000,000  on an  overnight  basis  under a  repurchase
         agreement  and  up to  $3,457,000  in  federal  funds.  There  were  no
         borrowings under these agreements at December 31, 1997 or 1996.

(7) Financial Instruments
   The   Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk
         in the normal  course of  business to meet the  financing  needs of its
         customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit
         and  standby  letters of credit and may  involve,  to varying  degrees,
         elements  of credit  and  interest-rate  risk in  excess of the  amount
         recognized in the  consolidated  balance sheet. The contract amounts of
         these instruments  reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in
         these financial instruments.

   The   Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
         other  party to the  financial  instrument  for  commitments  to extend
         credit and standby  letters of credit is represented by the contractual
         amount of those instruments.  The Company uses the same credit policies
         in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

   Commitments to extend credit are  agreements to lend to a customer as long as
         there is no violation of any  condition  established  in the  contract.
         Commitments  generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination
         clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments
         are expected to expire without being drawn upon,  the total  commitment
         amounts do not  necessarily  represent  future cash  requirements.  The
         Company  evaluates each customer's  credit worthiness on a case-by-case
         basis.  The amount of  collateral  obtained if deemed  necessary by the
         Company  upon  extension  of  credit  is based on  management's  credit
         evaluation of the counterparty.

   Standby letters of credit are conditional  commitments  issued by the Company
         to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit
         risk involved in issuing  letters of credit is essentially  the same as
         that involved in extending loans to customers.

                                                                     (continued)











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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(7)  Financial Instruments, Continued
   The estimated  fair values of the  Company's  financial  instruments  were as
follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                         At December 31, 1997    At December 31, 1996
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------
                                                                         Carrying      Fair       Carrying       Fair
                                                                           Amount      Value       Amount        Value
                                                                           ------      -----       ------        -----
<S>                                                                       <C>         <C>           <C>        <C>   
         Financial assets:
              Cash and cash equivalents...............................  $   9,176       9,176        6,320      6,320
              Securities held to maturity.............................     58,821      58,836       34,507     34,453
              Loans receivable, net...................................     75,652      75,658       59,499     59,692
              Accrued interest receivable.............................      1,327       1,327          842        842
              Federal Reserve Bank stock..............................        233         233          203        203
              Interest-bearing deposits with bank.....................         99          99           99         99

         Financial liabilities-
              Deposit liabilities.....................................    131,167     131,491       93,447     93,713
</TABLE>

    A    summary of the notional amounts of the Company's financial instruments,
         which  approximate fair value,  with off balance sheet risk at December
         31, 1997 follows (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                                                              <C>    
              Unfunded loan commitments at variable rates...............................         $ 2,950
                                                                                                   =====

              Available lines of credit.................................................         $   527
                                                                                                   =====

              Standby letters of credit.................................................         $   100
                                                                                                   =====
</TABLE>

(8)  Credit Risk
    The  Company  grants a majority  of its loans to  borrowers  throughout  the
         State  of  Florida.   Although  the  Company  has  a  diversified  loan
         portfolio,  a significant  portion of its  borrowers'  ability to honor
         their  contracts is dependent upon the economy of the State of Florida.
         In  addition,  at December  31,  1997,  the  Company's  loan  portfolio
         contained a concentration  of credit risk in retail  shopping  centers,
         apartment buildings and office buildings totaling $55,707,000.

                                                                     (continued)



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              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(9) Income Taxes
    The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

         Year Ended December 31, 1997:                                         Current      Deferred            Total
         -----------------------------                                         -------      --------            -----

<S>                                                                              <C>              <C>             <C>
              Federal.......................................................     $ 377            35              412
              State.........................................................        69             6               75
                                                                                  ----           ---              ---

                  Total.....................................................     $ 446            41              487
                                                                                   ===            ==              ===

         Year Ended December 31, 1996:

              Federal.......................................................       244            63              307
              State.........................................................        72             4               76
                                                                                   ---           ---              ---

                  Total.....................................................     $ 316            67              383
                                                                                   ===            ==              ===
</TABLE>

     The reasons for the  differences  between the statutory  Federal income tax
         rate and the effective tax rate are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       Year Ended
                                                                                                      December 31,
                                                                                                      ------------
                                                                                                  1997           1996
                                                                                                  ----           ----

<S>                                                                                                <C>           <C>  
              Tax provision at statutory rate............................................          34.0%         34.0%
              Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
                  State income taxes.....................................................           3.8           8.1
                  Other..................................................................          (1.2)         (1.4)
                                                                                                   ----          ----

              Income tax provision ......................................................          36.6%         40.7%
                                                                                                   ====          ====
</TABLE>

     The tax  effects of  temporary  differences  that give rise to  significant
         portions  of the  deferred  tax  assets  relate  to the  following  (in
         thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                               At December 31,
                                                                                               ---------------
                                                                                           1997              1996
                                                                                           ----              ----
             Net deferred tax assets:
<S>                                                                                         <C>                 <C>
                 Allowance for loan losses.............................................     $ 298               185
                 Depreciation..........................................................       (19)              (20)
                 Deferred loan fees....................................................        13                19
                 Net operating loss carryforward.......................................       186               311
                 Other.................................................................         7                31
                                                                                            -----               ---

                     Net deferred tax assets...........................................     $ 485               526
                                                                                              ===               ===
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)



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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(9) Income Taxes, Continued
     At  December 31, 1997,  the Company has the following  net  operating  loss
         carryforwards relating to the operations of the Bank for federal income
         tax purposes  available to offset  future  federal  taxable  income (in
         thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                Expiration
                                ----------

<S>                             <C>                                                                           <C>  
                                2006.....................................................................     $ 194
                                2007.....................................................................       297
                                2008.....................................................................         3
                                                                                                               ----

                                                                                                              $ 494
</TABLE>

    The  net operating loss carryforwards are subject to an annual limitation of
         $332,000  due to the  ownership  change  of the Bank  when the  Holding
         Company purchased its controlling ownership interest.

(10)  Related Parties
    The  Bank has entered into loan  transactions  with certain of its directors
         and their related entities. The activity is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                   Year Ended
                                                                                                  December 31,
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                             1997             1996
                                                                                             ----             ----

<S>                                                                                         <C>                 <C>  
              Balance at beginning of year............................................      $ 2,941             1,484
              Additions...............................................................          510             1,570
              Repayments..............................................................         (209)             (113)
                                                                                              -----            ------

              Balance at end of year..................................................      $ 3,242             2,941
                                                                                              =====             =====
</TABLE>

    Thereare  no  loans  to  directors  or  officers  of  the  Holding  Company,
         Intervest Bancshares Corporation.

(11)  Employee Stock Option Plan of the Bank
    Priorto 1993,  an  officer of the Bank had been  granted  options to acquire
         11,000 shares of the Bank's common stock.  These options were to expire
         on December 31, 2001, and were  exercisable  at $5 per share.  All such
         options  were  exchanged  for  warrants of the  Holding  Company by the
         officer during 1997. In 1997 the option plan was terminated.

                                                                     (continued)




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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(12)  Profit Sharing Plan
    The  Bank sponsors a profit sharing plan  established in accordance with the
         provisions of Section  401(k) of the Internal  Revenue Code. The profit
         sharing  plan is  available to all  employees  electing to  participate
         after  meeting  certain  length-of-service   requirements.  The  Bank's
         contributions  to the profit  sharing  plan are  discretionary  and are
         determined  annually.  Expense relating to the Bank's  contributions to
         the profit  sharing  plan  included  in the  accompanying  consolidated
         financial  statements  was  $21,377  and  $12,181  for the years  ended
         December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

(13)  Common Stock Warrants of the Bank
    In   1995, Intervest Bancshares  Corporation purchased 200,000 shares of the
         Bank's  common stock at $5 per share and received  warrants to purchase
         an additional  200,000 shares of common stock at $5 par value. In June,
         1997,  Intervest  Bancshares  Corporation  exercised  the  warrants and
         purchased 200,000 shares of the Bank's common stock.

(14)  Stockholders' Equity
    The  Bank,  as a  state-chartered  bank,  is  limited  in the amount of cash
         dividends  that may be paid.  The amount of cash  dividends that may be
         paid is based on the Bank's net earnings of the current  year  combined
         with the Bank's  retained net earnings of the preceding  two years,  as
         defined  by  state  banking  regulations.  However,  for  any  dividend
         declaration,  the Bank must  consider  additional  factors  such as the
         amount of  current  period  net  earnings,  liquidity,  asset  quality,
         capital  adequacy  and  economic  conditions.  It is likely  that these
         factors  would  further  limit the amount of  dividends  which the Bank
         could  declare.  In addition,  bank  regulators  have the  authority to
         prohibit banks from paying dividends if they deem such payment to be an
         unsafe or unsound  practice.  The ability of the Holding Company to pay
         dividends could be affected by the amount of dividends the Bank is able
         to pay to the Holding Company.

(15)  Regulatory Matters
    The  Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered
         by the  federal  banking  agencies.  Failure  to meet  minimum  capital
         requirements  can initiate  certain  mandatory and possibly  additional
         discretionary  actions by regulators that, if undertaken,  could have a
         direct  material  effect  on the  Bank's  financial  statements.  Under
         capital  adequacy  guidelines and the  regulatory  framework for prompt
         corrective  action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that
         involve quantitative  measures of the Bank's assets,  liabilities,  and
         certain   off-balance-sheet   items  as  calculated   under  regulatory
         accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are
         also  subject  to  qualitative   judgements  by  the  regulators  about
         components, risk weightings, and other factors.

    Quantitative  measures  established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
         require the Bank to maintain  minimum  amounts and ratios (set forth in
         the  table  below)  of total  and Tier I  capital  (as  defined  in the
         regulations)  to  risk-weighted  assets  (as  defined),  and of  Tier I
         capital  (as  defined)  to  average  assets  (as  defined).  Management
         believes,  as of  December  31,  1997,  that the Bank meets all capital
         adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

                                                                     (continued)



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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(15)  Regulatory Matters, Continued
    As   of December 31, 1997, the most recent  notification  from the State and
         Federal  regulators  categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the
         regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as
         well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk- based, Tier
         I  risk-based,  and Tier I  leverage  ratios as set forth in the table.
         There  are  no  conditions  or  events  since  that  notification  that
         management believes have changed the Bank's category. The Bank's actual
         capital  amounts and ratios are also presented in the table (dollars in
         thousands).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       For Well
                                                                        For Capital                    Capitalized
                                                  Actual             Adequacy Purposes:                Purposes:
                                           -----------------        --------------------        ---------------------
                                           Amount      Ratio        Amount         Ratio        Amount          Ratio
                                           ------      -----        ------         -----        ------          -----

     As of December 31, 1997:
         Total capital (to Risk
<S>                                       <C>           <C>        <C>              <C>         <C>             <C>   
         Weighted Assets)...............  $ 9,420       10.53%     $ 7,157          8.00%       $ 8,948         10.00%
         Tier I Capital (to Risk
         Weighted Assets)...............    9,125       10.20        3,578          4.00          5,367          6.00
         Tier I Capital
         (to Average Assets)............    9,125        6.85        5,328          4.00          6,660          5.00

     As of December 31, 1996:
         Total capital (to Risk
         Weighted Assets)...............    8,051       11.90        5,412          8.00          6,765          10.0
         Tier I Capital (to Risk
         Weighted Assets)...............    7,240       10.70        2,706          4.00          4,059           6.0
         Tier I Capital
         (to Average Assets)............    7,240        7.48        3,871          4.00          4,839           5.0
</TABLE>

(16)  Capital Stock
     Bothclasses of common  stock have equal  voting  rights as to all  matters,
         except that,  so long as at least 50,000 shares of Class B Common Stock
         remain issued and outstanding the holders of the outstanding  shares of
         Class B  Common  Stock  are  entitled  to  vote  for  the  election  of
         two-thirds of the  directors  (rounded to the nearest whole number) and
         the  holders  of the  outstanding  shares  of Class A Common  Stock are
         entitled  to vote  for  the  remaining  directors  of the  Company.  No
         dividends  may be  declared  or paid with  respect to shares of Class B
         Common  Stock  until  January 1, 2000,  after which time the holders of
         Class A Common  Stock and Class B Common  Stock will  share  ratably in
         dividends.  The shares of Class B Common  Stock are  convertible,  on a
         share-for-share  basis,  into  Class A Common  Stock at any time  after
         January 1, 2000.

                                                                     (continued)






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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(16)  Capital Stock, Continued
     On  September  19,  1997,  the  Holding  Company's  charter  was amended to
         increase  the  authorized  number of shares of Class A common  stock to
         7,500,000,  Class B common  stock to  700,000  and  preferred  stock to
         300,000.

     In  addition,  on September 18, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Holding
         Company  declared  a 1.5 for 1 Class A and Class B common  stock  split
         payable on September  19, 1997 to  stockholders  of record on September
         19,  1997.  All per share  amounts  reflect  the effect of these  stock
         splits.

(17) Common Stock Warrants
     The Company has outstanding  warrants which entitle the registered  holders
         thereof to purchase one share of common stock for each issued  warrant.
         All warrants were  exercisable  when issued.  These  warrants have been
         issued in  connection  with public stock  offerings,  to directors  and
         employees  of the Bank and  directors  of the  Holding  Company  and to
         outside third parties for  performance of services.  A summary of stock
         warrant  transactions  follows  ($  in  thousands,   except  per  share
         amounts).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                         Weighted-
                                                                               Weighted-                  Average
                                                                                 Average                 Contractual
                                                                 Exercise         Per      Aggregate      Life At
                                                   Number of     Price Per       Warrant    Warrant     December 31,
     Class A Common Stock Warrants:                 Warrants       Warrant       Price      Price          1997
                                                    --------       -------     --------- -----------   --------

<S>                                                <C>        <C>                 <C>         <C>          <C>      
         Outstanding at December 31,1995.......    1,288,500        $ 6.67        $ 6.67    $  8,594       5.4 years
         Warrants granted......................      240,165          6.67          6.67       1,602       5.1 years
                                                   ---------                                  ------

         Outstanding at December 31, 1996......    1,528,665          6.67          6.67      10,196       5.4 years
         Warrants granted......................      949,183         10.00         10.00       9,492     2.0 years(1)
         Warrants granted......................       16,500         10.00         10.00         165       4.0 years
                                                  ----------                                 -------

         Outstanding at December 31, 1997......    2,494,348  $ 6.67-10.00        $ 7.96      19,853       4.1 years
                                                   =========    ==========          ====      ======       =========
</TABLE>
- -------------------------------------
     (1) These  warrants  entitle  the holder to  purchase  one share of Class A
     common  stock at a price of $10.00 per share  through  December  31,  1999;
     $11.50 per share from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000; $12.50 per
     share from January 1, 2001  through  December 31, 2001 and $13.50 per share
     from January 1, 2002 through  December 31, 2002.  For purposes of the above
     table it is assumed that these  warrants  will be exercised on December 31,
     1999.

                                                                     (continued)




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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(17)  Common Stock Warrants, Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                          Weighted-
                                                                                Weighted-                  Average
                                                                                 Average                 Contractual
                                                                   Option         Per      Aggregate      Life At
                                                   Number of     Price Per       Warrant    Warrant     December 31,
     Class B Common Stock Warrants:                 Warrants       Warrant       Price      Price            1997
                                                    --------       -------     ---------  -----------     --------

<S>                                                  <C>            <C>           <C>        <C>           <C>      
         Outstanding at December 31,1995
              and 1996...........................      -               -             -          -               -
         Warrants granted........................    150,000        $ 6.67        $ 6.67     $ 1,001       9.0 years
                                                     -------                                   -----


         Outstanding at December 31, 1997........    150,000        $ 6.67        $ 6.67     $ 1,001       9.0 years
                                                     =======          ====          ====       =====       =========
</TABLE>

     On  January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial  Accounting
         Standards No. 123,  "Accounting  for Stock-Based  Compensation,"  which
         establishes   financial   accounting   and   reporting   standards  for
         stock-based   employee   compensation   plans.  As  permitted  by  this
         Statement,  the Company has elected to continue utilizing the intrinsic
         value  method of  accounting  defined in APB Opinion No. 25. Due to the
         exercise price of the warrants issued to employees and directors of the
         Bank, directors of the Holding Company and to outside third parties for
         performance of services being greater than or approximating  the market
         value of the common stock at the date of grant, no compensation expense
         has been recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

     In  order to calculate  the fair value of the warrants  issued to employees
         and  directors  of the Bank,  directors  of the Holding  Company and to
         outside third parties for the  performance of services,  it was assumed
         that the risk-free  interest rate was 6.0%, there would be no dividends
         paid by the Company over the exercise period,  the expected life of the
         warrants  would be the entire  exercise  period,  except  for  warrants
         issued in 1997 that have  increasing  option prices which is the end of
         the initial exercise period,  and stock volatility would be zero due to
         the lack of an active market for the stock.  The following  information
         pertains  to the fair value of the such  warrants  granted to  purchase
         common stock in 1996 and 1997 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                               Year Ended December 31,
                                                                                               -----------------------
                                                                                                1997            1996
                                                                                                ----            ----
         Weighted-average grant date fair value of warrants
<S>                                                                                            <C>               <C>
              issued during the year....................................................       $ 622             470
                                                                                                 ===             ===

         Proforma net earnings..........................................................       $ 222              88
                                                                                                 ===             ===

         Proforma basic earnings per share..............................................       $ .13             .05
                                                                                                 ===             ===
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)



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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(18)  Holding Company Financial Information
     The Holding Company's financial information is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               Condensed Balance Sheets
                                                                                                At December 31,
                                                                                                ---------------
                                                                                           1997                1996
                                                                                           ----                ----
                  Assets

<S>                                                                                      <C>                   <C>  
              Cash..................................................................... $     223                698
              Short-term securities....................................................     7,276                550
                                                                                           ------             ------

                  Cash and cash equivalents............................................     7,499              1,248

              Loans receivable.........................................................       752              1,230
              Investment in subsidiary.................................................     9,399              7,340
              Organizational costs, net................................................         2                 32
              Other assets.............................................................        23                 17
                                                                                         --------             ------

                  Total assets.........................................................  $ 17,675              9,867
                                                                                           ======              =====

                  Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

              Liabilities..............................................................        55                120
              Stockholders' equity.....................................................    17,620              9,747
                                                                                           ------              -----

                  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...........................  $ 17,675              9,867
                                                                                           ======              =====

                                           Condensed Statements of Earnings

                                                                                               For the Year Ended
                                                                                                  December 31,
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                            1997                1996
                                                                                            ----                ----

         Revenues.....................................................................      $ 264                325
         Expenses.....................................................................        172                224
                                                                                              ---                ---

              Earnings before earnings of subsidiary..................................         92                101
              Earnings of subsidiary..................................................        752                457
                                                                                              ---                ---

              Net earnings............................................................      $ 844                558
                                                                                              ===                ===
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)



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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued



(18)  Holding Company Financial Information, Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                          Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                                                   Year Ended
                                                                                                  December 31,
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                            1997                1996
                                                                                            ----                ----
<S>                                                                                       <C>                  <C>  
         Cash flows from operating activities:
              Net earnings..........................................................      $   844                558
              Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
                provided by operating activities:
                  Equity in undistributed earnings of
                      subsidiary....................................................         (752)              (457)
                  Net decrease in organizational costs..............................           30                 29
                  Other.............................................................          (69)                72
                                                                                           ------             ------

                      Net cash provided by operating activities.....................           53                202
                                                                                           ------              -----

         Cash flows used in investing activities -
              Net decrease (increase) in loans......................................          478                (62)
                                                                                           ------              -----

         Cash flows from financing activities:
              Proceeds from issuance of common stock................................        6,720               -
              Purchase of common stock of subsidiary................................       (1,000)               (40)
                                                                                            -----              -----

                      Net cash provided by (used in) financing
                        activities..................................................        5,720                (40)
                                                                                            -----              -----

         Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..................................        6,251                100

         Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
              the year..............................................................        1,248              1,148
                                                                                            -----              -----

         Cash and cash equivalents at end of year...................................      $ 7,499              1,248
                                                                                            =====              =====
</TABLE>

                                                                     (continued)



                                       23

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                 INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(19)  Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
    Summarized  quarterly  financial  data follows ($ in  thousands,  except per
share figures):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                 Year Ended December 31, 1997
                                                                                 ----------------------------
                                                                        First        Second         Third      Fourth
                                                                       Quarter       Quarter       Quarter     Quarter
                                                                       -------       -------       -------     -------

<S>                                                                   <C>              <C>           <C>         <C>  
          Interest income..........................................   $  2,085         2,219         2,337       2,706
          Interest expense.........................................      1,309         1,379         1,480       1,726
                                                                         -----         -----         -----       -----

          Net interest income......................................        776           840           857         980

          Provision for loan losses................................         92            92            82          86
                                                                       -------        ------        ------      ------

          Net interest income after provision
             for loan losses.......................................        684           748           775         894

          Noninterest income.......................................         31            37            28          40
          Noninterest expense......................................        461           479           467         499
                                                                        ------        ------         -----       -----

          Earnings before income taxes.............................        254           306           336         435

          Income taxes.............................................         94           119           121         153
                                                                        ------         -----         -----       -----

          Net earnings ............................................    $   160           187           215         282
                                                                         =====         =====         =====       =====

          Basic earnings per share.................................    $   .10           .11           .13         .15
                                                                         =====         =====        ======       =====

          Diluted earnings per share...............................    $   .09           .09           .11         .12
                                                                         =====         =====        ======       =====


                                                                                 Year Ended December 31, 1996
                                                                                 ----------------------------
                                                                        First        Second         Third      Fourth
                                                                       Quarter       Quarter       Quarter     Quarter
                                                                       -------       -------       -------     -------

          Interest income..........................................    $ 1,377         1,480         1,637       1,887
          Interest expense.........................................        788           840           975       1,142
                                                                        ------         -----         -----       -----

          Net interest income......................................        589           640           662         745

          Provision for loan losses................................         73            55            62          60
                                                                        ------         -----         -----      ------

          Net interest income after provision
             for loan losses.......................................        516           585           600         685

          Noninterest income.......................................         30            48            24           4
          Noninterest expense......................................        361           404           374         412
                                                                        ------         -----         -----      ------

          Earnings before income taxes.............................        185           229           250         277

          Income taxes.............................................         75            97           101         110
                                                                        ------        ------         -----       -----

          Net earnings ............................................    $   110           132           149         167
                                                                         =====        ======         =====       =====

          Basic earnings per share.................................   $    .07           .08           .09         .10
                                                                        ======        ======         =====      ======

          Diluted earnings per share...............................   $    .07           .08           .09         .10
                                                                        ======        ======         =====      ======
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>



No dealer, salesman or any other person is authorized to give any information or
to make any representation  not contained in this Prospectus.  If given or made,
such  information  or  representation  must not be relied  upon as  having  been
authorized by the Company.  This  Prospectus does not constitute an offer of any
securities other than the registered  securities to which it relates or an offer
to any person in any jurisdiction where such an offer would be unlawful. Neither
the delivery of this Prospectus,  nor any sale made hereunder,  shall, under any
circumstances,  create  any  implication  that  there  has been no change in the
affairs of the Company since the date hereof or that the  information  herein is
correct as of any time subsequent to its date.

                                ----------------

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                      Page
                                      ----
Available Information                  3
Prospectus Summary                     4
Investment Considerations and Risk
  Factors                              8
Use of Proceeds                       11
Market for Securities                 12
Dividends                             12
Capitalization                        14
Selected Financial Data               15
Management's Discussion and
  Analysis of Financial Condition
  and Results of Operation            16
Business                              38
Management                            42
Principal Stockholders                42
Description of Debentures             42
Description of Capital Stock          48
Supervision and Regulation            51
Plan of Distribution                  58
Legal Matters                         59
Experts                               59
Index to Financial Statements         F-1

<PAGE>

                        INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION







                                   $7,000,000
                           SERIES __/__/98 CONVERTIBLE
                             SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
                                Due July 1, 2008














                                 --------------
                                   PROSPECTUS
                                 --------------





                             Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc.





                                ___________, 1998



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PART II

                     Information Not Required In Prospectus

Item 24.          Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
- --------          ------------------------------------------

         Section 145 of the General  Corporation Law of Delaware provides that a
corporation  may  indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to
be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding, by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director,  officer,  employee or agent of the corporation,  or is or
was serving at the request of the corporation as a director,  officer,  employee
or agent of another  corporation,  partnership,  joint  venture,  trust or other
enterprise,  against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments,  fines and
amounts  paid  in  settlement,  actually  and  reasonably  incurred  by  him  in
connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in
a manner he reasonably  believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of
the corporation  and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding,  had no
reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.  No indemnification  shall
be made in respect of any claim,  issue or matter as to which such person  shall
have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent
that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought
shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but
in view of all  the  circumstances  of the  case,  such  person  is  fairly  and
reasonably  entitled to indemnity for such expenses  which the Court of Chancery
or such other court shall deem proper.

         The  Company's  bylaws  provide  that the Company  will  indemnify  the
officers and directors of the Company to the fullest extent  permitted under the
laws of the State of  Delaware.  In that  regard,  the Company is  obligated  to
indemnify  officers  and  directors  of the Company from and against any and all
judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement, and reasonable expenses, including
attorneys' fees, actually and necessarily  incurred by an officer or director as
a result of any action or proceeding,  or any appeal therein, to the extent such
amounts may be indemnified under the laws of Delaware; and to pay any officer or
director  of the  Company in advance  of the final  disposition  of any civil or
criminal  proceeding,  the  expenses  incurred  by such  officer or  director in
defending such action or proceeding.  The Company's  obligation to indemnify its
officers and directors  continues to individuals  who have ceased to be officers
or  directors of the Company and to the heirs and  personal  representatives  of
former officers and directors of the Company.

Item 25.          Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
- --------          --------------------------------------------

         The following  table sets forth the  estimated  cost and expenses to be
borne  by  the  company  in  connection  with  the  offering  described  in  the
Registration Statement,  other than underwriting  commissions and discounts. All
amounts except the registration fee are estimates.


Registration Fee                      $ 1,819
Printing and Engraving expenses       $25,000
Accounting fees and expenses          $15,000
Legal fees and expenses               $40,000
Blue Sky fees and expenses            $15,000
Transfer Agents and Registrar fees    $ 5,000
Miscellaneous                         $18,181
                                      -------
                      Total          $120,000
- ------------------------------------













<PAGE>



Item 26.          Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

         Unregistered  Warrants  related to a total of 188,700 shares of Class A
Common Stock were issued to officers, directors and employees of the Company and
the Bank in 1996. In addition,  in 1996 the Company authorized the issuance of a
warrant  to  purchase  150,000  shares of Class B Common  Stock to an  executive
officer of the Company.  These warrants were issued without  registration  under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,  in reliance upon the exemption afforded
by Section 4(2) thereof. All of the foregoing warrants and the shares of Class A
Common Stock  issuable  upon their  exercise  are included in this  Registration
Statement.

Item 27.          Exhibits.
- --------          ---------

Exhibit Number             Description of Exhibit
- --------------             ----------------------

   1.1  Form of Underwriting Agreement between the (3)
        Company and the Underwriter.

   1.2  Form of Selected Dealer Agreement (3)

   3.1  Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
        Company(1)

   3.2  Bylaws of the Company(1)

   4.1  Form of Indenture between the Company and the
        Bank of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee") (3)

   4.2  Form of Certificate for Shares of Class A
        Common Stock(2)

   4.3  Form of Certificate for Shares of Class B
        Common Stock(2)

   4.4  Form of Warrant for Class A Common Stock(1)

   4.5  Form of Warrant Agreement between the
        Company and the Bank of New York(1)

   5.1  Opinion of Harris Beach & Wilcox, LLP (3)

  10.1  Form of Escrow Agreement between the Company
        and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company. (3)

  24.1  Consent of Harris Beach & Wilcox, LLP is
        included in the Opinion of Harris Beach &
        Wilcox, LLP, filed as Exhibit 5.1

  24.2  Consent of Hacker, Johnson, Cohen & Grieb (3)

  25.1  Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under
        Trust Indenture Act of 1939 on Form T-1 for The
        Bank of New York
- ----------------------

1        Incorporated  by  reference  from  Amendment  No.  1 to  the  Company's
         Registration  Statement  on Form SB-2 (No.  333-33419),  filed with the
         Commission on September 22, 1997.

2        Incorporated  by reference  from  Pre-Effective  Amendment No. 1 to the
         Company's  Registration  Statement on Form SB-2 (No.  33-82246),  filed
         with the Commission on September 15, 1994.

3        Previously filed.

                                      II-2

<PAGE>



Item 28.          Undertakings.
- --------          -------------

         (a)      The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

                  1.         To file, during any period in which offers or sales
are being made, a post- effective amendment to this registration statement;

                  (i)        To include any prospectus required by Section
10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

                  (ii) To reflect in the  prospectus any facts or events arising
after the  effective  date of the  registration  statement  for the most  recent
post-effective  amendment  thereof,  which,  individually  or in the  aggregate,
represent a fundamental  change in the information set forth in the registration
statement;

                  (iii) To include any material  information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously  disclosed in the registration  statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement;

                  2. That,  for  purposes  of  determining  liability  under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed a new
registration  statement  relating to the securities  offering  therein,  and the
offering of such  securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona
fide offering thereof.

                  3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective  
amendment  any of the  securities  being  registered  which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.

         (b)  Insofar  as  indemnification  for  liabilities  arising  under the
Securities  Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors,  officers and
controlling  persons of the small  business  issuer  pursuant  to the  foregoing
provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the
opinion of the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  such  indemnification  is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

         In the event that a claim for indemnification  against such liabilities
(other than the  payment by the small  business  issuer of expenses  incurred or
paid by a director,  officer or controlling  person of the small business issuer
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director,  officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel
the  matter  has been  settled by  controlling  precedent,  submit to a court of
appropriate  jurisdiction  the question  whether such  indemnification  by it is
against  public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.














                                                       II-3

<PAGE>



         The undersigned small business issuer will:

                  1. For  determining  any liability  under the Securities  Act,
treat any information  omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this
Registration  Statement  in reliance  upon Rule 430A and  contained in a Form of
Prospectus  filed by the registrant  pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h)
under the Securities Act as part of this  Registration  Statement as of the time
the Commission declared it effective.

                  2. For  determining  any liability  under the Securities  Act,
treat each post-effective  amendment that contains a form of prospectus as a new
registration statement for the securities offered in the Registration Statement,
and the  offering  of the  securities  at that  time as the  initial  bona  fide
offering of those securities.












































                                                       II-4

<PAGE>



                                   SIGNATURES

         In accordance with the  requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the  requirements  of filing on this form and has  caused  this  Registration
Statement or Amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,  thereunto
duly authorized,  in the City of New York, State of New York, on the 13th day of
May, 1998.

                                   INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION
                                   (Registrant)


                                   By:          /s/ Lowell S. Dansker
                                                ---------------------
                                                Lowell S. Dansker, President

         Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Act of  1933,  this
Registration  Statement or Amendment has been signed by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.

                         Title                                     Date
                         -----                                     ----

/s/LAWRENCE G. BERGMAN   Vice President,                       May 13, 1998
- ---------------------
Lawrence G. Bergman      Secretary and Director

                         Director                             _______, 1998
Michael A. Callen

/s/JEROME DANSKER
- -----------------
Jerome Dansker           Chairman of the Board,                May 13, 1998
                         Executive Vice President, Director

/s/LOWELL S. DANSKER
- --------------------     President, Treasurer and Director     May 13, 1998
Lowell S. Dansker        (Principal Executive, Financial 
                         and Accounting Officer)

                         Director                            ________, 1998
Milton F. Gidge

/s/WILLIAM F. HOLLY
- -------------------      Director                              May 13, 1998
William F. Holly

                         Director                            ________, 1998
Edward J. Merz

/s/DAVID J. WILLMOTT
- --------------------     Director                              May 13, 1998
David J. Willmott

/s/WESLEY T. WOOD
- --------------------     Director                              May 13, 1998
Wesley T. Wood








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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number           Description of Exhibit
- --------------           ----------------------

   25.1              Statement of Eligibility on Form T-1


                                       70



                   THIS CONFORMING PAPER FORMAT DOCUMENT IS BEING SUBMITTED
PURSUANT TO RULE 901(d) OF REGULATION S-T



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                                    FORM T-1

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                            STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
                   UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
                    CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

                      CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
                      ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
                         SECTION 305(b)(2)          |__|

                             ----------------------

                              THE BANK OF NEW YORK
               (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


New York                                                     13-5160382
(State of incorporation                                      (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank)                                 identification no.)

48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y.                               10286
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip code)


                             ----------------------


                        INTERVEST BANCSHARES CORPORATION
               (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Delaware                                                     13-3699013
(State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)                               identification no.)


10 Rockefeller Plaza
Suite 1015
New York, New York                                           10020-1903
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip code)

                             ----------------------

               Series __/__/98 Convertible Subordinated Debentures
                       (Title of the indenture securities)


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1.   General information.  Furnish the following information as to  the Trustee:

    (a) Name and address of each examining or  supervising authority to which it
        is subject.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Name                                        Address
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Superintendent of Banks of the State of        2 Rector Street, New York,
    New York                                       N.Y.  10006, and Albany, N.Y.
                                                   12203

    Federal Reserve Bank of New York               33 Liberty Plaza, New York,
                                                   N.Y.  10045

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation          Washington, D.C.  20429

    New York Clearing House Association            New York, New York   10005

    (b)  Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

    Yes.

2.  Affiliations with Obligor.

    If the  obligor is an  affiliate  of the  trustee,  describe  each such
    affiliation.

    None.

16. List of Exhibits.

    Exhibits  identified  in parentheses  below, on  file with  the  Commission,
    are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto,  pursuant to Rule
    7a-29  under  the  Trust  Indenture  Act  of 1939 (the  "Act") and 17 C.F.R.
    229.10(d).

    1.   A  copy  of the  Organization  Certificate  of  The  Bank  of  New York
         (formerly Irving Trust Company) as now in  effect,  which contains  the
         authority  to  commence  business  and  a  grant of powers to  exercise
         corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 1 to Form T-1 filed
         with Registration Statement No. 33-6215, Exhibits 1a and 1b to Form T-1
         filed   with   Registration  Statement  No. 33-21672  and  Exhibit 1 to
         Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637.)

    4.   A  copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee.  (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1
         filed with Registration Statement  No. 33-31019.)

    6.   The  consent  of the  Trustee  required  by  Section 321(b) of the Act.
         (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with  Registration Statement No.33-44051.)

    7.   A  copy of the  latest  report  of condition of the  Trustee  published
         pursuant to law or to the  requirements of its supervising or examining
         authority.





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                                   SIGNATURE



         Pursuant to the  requirements of the Act, the Trustee,  The Bank of New
York, a corporation  organized  and existing  under the laws of the State of New
York,  has duly caused this  statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned,  thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of New York, and
State of New York, on the 29th day of April, 1998.


                                           THE BANK OF NEW YORK



                                           By: /s/ LUCILLE FIRRINCIELI
                                               ---------------------------
                                               Name:  LUCILLE FIRRINCIELI
                                               Title: VICE PRESIDENT



                                    Exhibit 7



                       Consolidated Report of Condition of

                              THE BANK OF NEW YORK

                    of 48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. 10286
                     And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries,
a member of the Federal  Reserve System,  at the close of business  December 31,
1997,  published in accordance  with a call made by the Federal  Reserve Bank of
this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.

                                                                  Dollar Amounts
ASSETS                                                              in Thousands
Cash and balances due from depos-
  itory institutions:
  Noninterest-bearing balances and
   currency and coin .................                               $ 5,742,986
  Interest-bearing balances ..........                                 1,342,769
Securities:
  Held-to-maturity securities ........                                 1,099,736
  Available-for-sale securities ......                                 3,882,686
Federal funds sold and Securities pur-
  chased under agreements to resell...                                 2,568,530
Loans and lease financing
  receivables:
  Loans and leases, net of unearned
    income .................35,019,608
  LESS: Allowance for loan and
    lease losses ..............627,350
  LESS: Allocated transfer risk
    reserve..........................0
  Loans and leases, net of unearned
    income, allowance, and reserve                                    34,392,258
Assets held in trading accounts ......                                 2,521,451
Premises and fixed assets (including
  capitalized leases) ................                                   659,209
Other real estate owned ..............                                    11,992
Investments in unconsolidated
  subsidiaries and associated
  companies ..........................                                   226,263
Customers' liability to this bank on
  acceptances outstanding ............                                 1,187,449
Intangible assets ....................                                   781,684
Other assets .........................                                 1,736,574
                                                                     -----------
Total assets .........................                               $56,153,587
                                                                     ===========

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
  In domestic offices ................                               $27,031,362
  Noninterest-bearing ......11,899,507
  Interest-bearing .........15,131,855
  In foreign offices, Edge and
  Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs ...                                13,794,449
  Noninterest-bearing .........590,999
  Interest-bearing .........13,203,450
Federal funds purchased and Securities
  sold under agreements to repurchase.                                 2,338,881
Demand notes issued to the U.S.
  Treasury ...........................                                   173,851
Trading liabilities ..................                                 1,695,216
Other borrowed money:
  With remaining maturity of one year
    or less ..........................                                 1,905,330
  With remaining maturity of more than
    one year through three years......                                         0
  With remaining maturity of more than
    three years ......................                                    25,664
Bank's liability on acceptances exe-
  cuted and outstanding ..............                                 1,195,923
Subordinated notes and debentures ....                                 1,012,940
Other liabilities ....................                                 2,018,960
                                                                     -----------
Total liabilities ....................                                51,192,576
                                                                     -----------

EQUITY CAPITAL
Common stock .........................                                 1,135,284
Surplus ..............................                                   731,319
Undivided profits and capital
  reserves ...........................                                 3,093,726
Net unrealized holding gains
  (losses) on available-for-sale
  securities .........................                                    36,866
Cumulative foreign currency transla-
  tion adjustments ...................                               (   36,184)
                                                                     -----------
Total equity capital .................                                 4,961,011
                                                                     -----------
Total liabilities and equity capital..                               $56,153,587
                                                                     ===========


      I,  Robert E.  Keilman,  Senior  Vice  President  and  Comptroller  of the
above-named  bank do hereby  declare  that this  Report  of  Condition  has been
prepared in conformance with the  instructions  issued by the Board of Governors
of the  Federal  Reserve  System  and is true to the  best of my  knowledge  and
belief.

                                                               Robert E. Keilman

      We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of
Condition  and  declare  that it has been  examined by us and to the best of our
knowledge  and belief has been  prepared in  conformance  with the  instructions
issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal  Reserve  System and is true and
correct.

                       
      Thomas A. Renyi     
      Alan R. Griffith       Directors
      J. Carter Bacot     


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