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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended            June 30, 2009          

or

¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                       to                                          

Commission File Number:   000-27905

MutualFirstFinancial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
35-2085640
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
110 East Charles Street
   
Muncie, Indiana
 
47305
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(765) 747-2800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes ¨  No ¨

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

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, with $.01 par value, outstanding as of August 11, 2009 was 6,984,754.


 
FORM 10 – Q
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

INDEX
 
Page
 
Number
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
1
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
2
 
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
3
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
4
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
5
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
19
 
and Results of Operations
 
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
29
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
30
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
31
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
31
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
31
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
31
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
31
     
Item 5.
Other Information
32
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
32
     
Signature Page
32
   
Exhibits
 


 
PART 1     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.     Financial Statements

MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 14,057,258     $ 21,654,283  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    6,954,699       18,049,169  
Cash and cash equivalents
    21,011,957       39,703,452  
Investment securities available for sale
    107,201,386       77,254,925  
Investment securities held to maturity
    9,422,446       9,675,891  
Total investment securities
    116,623,832       86,930,816  
Loans held for sale
    17,047,382       1,541,110  
Loans
    1,100,428,859       1,128,239,260  
Allowance for loan losses
    (16,348,393 )     (15,106,780 )
Net loans
    1,084,080,466       1,113,132,480  
Premises and equipment
    35,049,963       36,500,979  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock, at cost
    18,631,500       18,631,500  
Investment in limited partnerships
    4,347,855       4,560,690  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    43,473,125       42,637,240  
Core deposit and other intangibles
    6,611,858       7,406,572  
Deferred income tax benefit
    21,386,140       21,237,513  
Other assets
    16,064,547       16,545,134  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,384,328,625     $ 1,388,827,486  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Non-interest-bearing
  $ 93,024,188     $ 93,393,362  
Interest bearing
    907,173,026       869,120,808  
Total deposits
    1,000,197,214       962,514,170  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    220,595,898       263,112,728  
Other borrowings
    15,396,558       15,991,690  
Other liabilities
    18,592,118       16,693,959  
Total liabilities
    1,254,781,788       1,258,312,547  
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
               
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized and unissued — 5,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding — 32,382 and 32,382 shares;
               
liquidation preference $1,000 per share
    324       324  
Common stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding —6,984,754 and 6,984,754 shares
    69,847       69,847  
Additional paid-in capital - preferred stock
    31,553,831       31,461,848  
Additional paid-in capital - common stock
    72,554,084       72,610,939  
Retained earnings
    30,693,322       29,989,003  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (3,894,425 )     (2,027,956 )
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares
    (1,430,146 )     (1,589,066 )
Total stockholders' equity
    129,546,837       130,514,939  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,384,328,625     $ 1,388,827,486  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30
   
June 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest Income
                       
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 16,669,730     $ 12,747,150     $ 33,798,224     $ 25,796,104  
Investment securities:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
    953,532       219,471       1,895,889       377,895  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    49,700       134,264       168,700       253,290  
Other investments
    446,245       361,511       902,022       766,950  
Deposits with financial institutions
    17,057       26,529       27,361       51,786  
Total interest income
    18,136,264       13,488,925       36,792,196       27,246,025  
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
Passbook savings
    66,572       72,553       132,046       141,365  
Certificates of deposit
    4,905,056       4,142,148       10,109,676       8,757,016  
Daily Money Market accounts
    120,611       75,432       249,814       185,917  
Demand and NOW acounts
    193,906       289,712       394,353       803,197  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    2,271,023       2,092,243       4,702,022       4,155,285  
Other interest expense
    266,853       17,009       500,504       43,098  
Total interest expense
    7,824,021       6,689,097       16,088,415       14,085,878  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    10,312,243       6,799,828       20,703,781       13,160,147  
Provision for losses on loans
    1,750,000       732,500       3,200,000       1,345,000  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    8,562,243       6,067,328       17,503,781       11,815,147  
                                 
Other Income
                               
Service fee income
    1,876,831       1,365,385       3,566,421       2,524,717  
Net realized gain on sale of securities
    358,192       0       158,844       137,434  
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (77,744 )     (23,644 )     (155,487 )     (47,288 )
Commissions
    859,501       307,578       1,487,721       599,673  
Net gains on sales of loans
    618,365       128,220       1,644,360       311,579  
Net servicing fees
    59,986       28,641       137,023       55,480  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    412,465       276,000       798,944       552,500  
Other income
    37,944       27,075       88,299       95,255  
Total other income
    4,145,540       2,109,255       7,726,125       4,229,350  
                                 
Other Expenses
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,687,690       3,892,190       11,147,692       7,710,531  
Net occupancy expenses
    584,340       448,525       1,394,315       899,836  
Equipment expenses
    479,060       355,388       816,263       698,750  
Data processing fees
    360,853       243,388       714,668       510,201  
Automated teller machine
    280,344       195,382       560,481       397,954  
Deposit insurance
    1,045,096       76,083       1,433,080       111,473  
Professional fees
    327,382       230,968       661,990       440,119  
Advertising and promotion
    362,500       316,990       725,000       547,411  
Software subscriptions and maintenance
    344,517       157,502       677,269       335,524  
Supplies
    131,032       127,120       268,604       200,671  
Intangible amortization
    397,357       57,080       794,714       114,160  
Other expenses
    1,309,982       770,650       2,488,131       1,406,289  
Total other expenses
    11,310,153       6,871,266       21,682,207       13,372,919  
                                 
Income Before Income Tax
    1,397,630       1,305,317       3,547,699       2,671,578  
Income tax expense
    83,000       131,000       437,000       282,000  
                                 
Net Income
    1,314,630       1,174,317       3,110,699       2,389,578  
Preferred stock dividends and amortization
    450,766     $ 0       901,532     $ 0  
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
    863,864       1,174,317       2,209,167       2,389,578  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.13     $ 0.30     $ 0.32     $ 0.60  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.13     $ 0.30     $ 0.32     $ 0.60  
                                 
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.16     $ 0.24     $ 0.32  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)

   
Common Stock
   
Preferred Stock
               
Accumulated
             
               
Additional
               
Additional
               
Other
   
Unearned
       
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
ESOP
       
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
shares
   
Total
 
                                                                   
Balances,  December  31, 2008, as reported
    6,984,754     $ 69,847     $ 72,610,939       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,461,848           $ 29,989,003     $ (2,027,956 )   $ (1,589,066 )   $ 130,514,939  
                                                                                       
Comprehensive income
                                                                                     
                                                                                       
Net income for the period
                                                  $ 3,110,699       3,110,699                       3,110,699  
                                                                                         
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                                       
                                                                                         
Net unrealized losses on securities
                                                    (1,866,469 )             (1,866,469 )             (1,866,469 )
                                                                                         
Comprehensive income
                                                  $ 1,244,230                                  
                                                                                         
ESOP shares earned
                    (56,855 )                                                     158,920       102,065  
                                                                                         
Amortization of preferred stock
                                            91,983               (91,983 )                     0  
                                                                                         
Cash dividends ($.24 per common share)
                                                            (1,675,751 )                     (1,675,751 )
                                                                                         
Cash dividends - preferred stock
                                                            (638,646 )                     (638,646 )
                                                                                         
Balances,  June 30, 2009
    6,984,754     $ 69,847     $ 72,554,084       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,553,831             $ 30,693,322     $ (3,894,425 )   $ (1,430,146 )   $ 129,546,837  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 
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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 3,110,699     $ 2,389,578  
Items not requiring (providing) cash
               
Provision for loan losses
    3,200,000       1,345,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,180,259       1,337,054  
Deferred income tax
    716,417       (174,000 )
Loans originated for sale
    (110,249,099 )     (27,657,883 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    95,437,882       28,270,879  
Gains on sales of loans held for sale
    (1,644,360 )     (311,579 )
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
    (187,651 )     -  
Loss on available for sale securities
    54,806       -  
Other equity adjustments
    102,065       -  
Change in
               
Interest receivable and other assets
    1,626,543       124,699  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    86,565       (234,862 )
Cash value of life insurance
    (835,885 )     (552,500 )
Other adjustments
    (572,845 )     (28,994 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (6,974,604 )     4,507,392  
                 
Investing Activities
               
Net change in interest earning deposits
    -       100,000  
Purchases of securities available for sale
               
Available for sale
    (45,189,265 )     (20,761,567 )
Held to maturity
    (500,000 )     -  
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities:
               
Available for sale
    9,398,154       3,628,076  
Held to maturity
    826,193       -  
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
    3,442,813       -  
Net change in loans
    23,538,186       6,230,513  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (511,850 )     (1,787,614 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    1,033,151       -  
Proceeds from real estate owned sales
    882,740       291,651  
Other investing activities
    742,900       50,335  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (6,336,978 )     (12,248,606 )
                 
Financing Activities
               
Net change in
               
Noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    (2,240,090 )     4,199,589  
Certificates of deposits
    39,923,133       7,070,132  
Proceeds from FHLB advances
    17,500,000       265,725,000  
Repayment of FHLB advances
    (59,443,500 )     (258,517,338 )
Repayment of other borrowings
    (616,655 )     (4,067,595 )
Stock repurchased
    -       (1,361,825 )
Cash dividends
    (2,314,397 )     (1,329,882 )
Other financing activities
    1,811,596       2,416,645  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (5,379,913 )     14,134,726  
                 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (18,691,495 )     6,393,512  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
    39,703,452       23,648,171  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
  $ 21,011,957     $ 30,041,683  
                 
Additional Cash Flows Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 16,651,836     $ 14,547,532  
Income tax paid
    550,000       900,000  
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate
    1,771,955       1,491,696  
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
    949,305       282,417  

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

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

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The interim consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2009 have not been audited by independent accountants, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2008 has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Company as of that date.

 
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Note 2 –  Earnings per share

Earnings per share were computed as follows: (Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
Weighted-
               
Weighted-
       
         
Average
   
Per-Share
         
Average
   
Per-Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(000's)
               
(000's)
             
                                     
Basic Earnings Per Share
                                   
Net income
  $ 1,315       6,837,751           $ 1,174       3,970,982        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (451 )                   -                
Income available to common shareholders
  $ 864       6,837,751     $ 0.13     $ 1,174       3,970,982     $ 0.30  
Effect of Dilutive securities
                                               
Stock options and RRP grants
            -                       -          
Diluted Earnings Per Share
                                               
                                                 
Income available to common stockholders and assumed
                                               
conversions
  $ 864       6,837,751     $ 0.13     $ 1,174       3,970,982     $ 0.30  

   
Six Months Ended Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
Weighted-
               
Weighted-
       
         
Average
   
Per-Share
         
Average
   
Per-Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(000's)
               
(000's)
             
                                     
Basic Earnings Per Share
                                   
Net income
  $ 3,111       6,831,647           $ 2,390       3,987,123        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (902 )                                    
Income available to common shareholders
  $ 2,209       6,831,647     $ 0.32     $ 2,390       3,987,123     $ 0.60  
Effect of Dilutive securities
                                               
Stock options and RRP grants
            -                       -          
Diluted Earnings Per Share
                                               
                                                 
Income available to common stockholders and assumed
                                               
conversions
  $ 2,209       6,831,647     $ 0.32     $ 2,390       3,987,123     $ 0.60  
 
Options of 586,518 and 369,613 shares and warrants of 625,135 and 0 were not included in the calculation above due to being anti-dilutive to earnings per share as of June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008.

 
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Note 3: Future Accounting Pronouncements

Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 141 Revised (SFAS 141R), “Business Combinations (Revised 2007),” was issued in December 2007 and replaces SFAS 141 which applies to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses.  SFAS 141R requires an acquirer, upon initially obtaining control of another entity, to recognize the assets, liabilities and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value as of the acquisition date.  Contingent consideration is required to be recognized and measured at fair value on the date of acquisition rather than at a later date when the amount of that consideration may be determinable beyond a reasonable doubt.  This fair value approach replaces the cost allocation process required under SFAS 141 whereby the cost of an acquisition was allocated to the individual asset acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value.  SFAS 141R requires acquirers to expense acquisition-related costs as incurred rather than allocating such costs to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Under SFAS 141R, the requirements of SFAS 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” would have to be met in order to accrue for a restructuring plan in purchase accounting.  Pre-acquisition contingencies are to be recognized at fair value, unless it is a non-contractual contingency that is not likely to materialize, in which case, nothing should be recognized in purchase accounting.  Instead, that contingency would be subject to the probable and estimable recognition criteria under SFAS 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.”   SFAS 141R was effective for the Company on January 1, 2009 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 160 (SFAS 160), “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB Statement No. 51,” was issued in December 2007 and establishes accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as a minority interest, is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements.  Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that are attributable to both the parent and the non-controlling interest.  It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated income statement, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest.  SFAS 160 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2009 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 161 (SFAS 161), “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,” was issued in March 2008 and amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to provide greater transparency about (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.  To meet those objectives, SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements.  SFAS 161 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2009 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 
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The FASB has issued FASB Statement No. 165, Subsequent Events. Statement 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, Statement 165 provides:
·
The period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements;
·
The circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and
·
The disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.
Statement 165 was effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively.
 
The FASB has issued the following two standards which change the way entities account for securitizations and special-purpose entities:

·
FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets;
·
FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).

Statement 166 is a revision to FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,  and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures.

Statement 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,  and changes how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance.

The new standards will require a number of new disclosures. Statement 167 will require a reporting entity to provide additional disclosures about its involvement with variable interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement. A reporting entity will be required to disclose how its involvement with a variable interest entity affects the reporting entity’s financial statements. Statement 166 enhances information reported to users of financial statements by providing greater transparency about transfers of financial assets and an entity’s continuing involvement in transferred financial assets.

The Federal Reserve is reviewing regulatory capital requirements associated with the adoption of the new accounting standards by financial institutions. In conducting this review, the Federal Reserve is considering a broad range of factors including the maintenance of prudent capital levels, the record of recent bank experiences with off-balance sheet vehicles, and the results of the recent Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP). As part of the SCAP, participating banking organizations' capital adequacy was assessed using assumptions consistent with standards ultimately included in FAS 166 and FAS 167. 

Statements 166 and 167 will be effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, or January 1, 2010, for a calendar year-end entity. Early application is not permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of these two statements on the Company.
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) FAS 141 (R)-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies” amends and clarifies FAS 141(R), Business Combinations, regarding the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. This FSP eliminates the distinction between contractual and noncontractual contingencies discussed in FAS 141(R), specifies whether contingencies should be measured at fair value or in accordance with FAS 5, provides application guidance on subsequent accounting for assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies and establishes new disclosure requirements.  This FSP is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the FSP on the Company.
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for The Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” was issued on April 9, 2009.  This FSP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased.  This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly.   Even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity regardless of valuation technique, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same.  Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.  This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009 only if FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 and FSP FAS 107-1 and APG 28-1 are adopted concurrently.  This FSP does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption.  The Company adopted the FSP effective for the period ending June 30, 2009, and adoption did not result in a material effect on consolidated results of operations.

 
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Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) No. 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” was issued on April 9, 2009.  This FSP amends the other-than-temporary guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  This FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities and does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption.  This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009 only if FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 107-1 and APG 28-1 are adopted concurrently.  This FSP does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption.  The Company adopted the FSP effective for the period ending June 30, 2009, and adoption did not result in a material effect on consolidated results of operations.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) No. 107-1 and APG 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” was issued on April 9, 2009.  This FSP amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments and APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.  Effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009 only if FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 are adopted concurrently.  The Company adopted the FSP effective for the period ending June 30, 2009, and adoption did not result in a material effect on consolidated results of operations. Additional disclosures required by the adoption of these standards are included below.
 
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 08-07, “Accounting for Defensive Intangible Assets” was issued on September 9, 2008.  Prior to the issuance of FAS 157, when an entity acquired a business or group of assets, it typically allocated little or no value to the intangible assets that it did not intend to actively use.  Defensive assets are those assets not actively used after being acquired, but contribute to an increase in value of other assets owned by the acquiring entity.  This document addresses whether an acquired defensive asset should be accounted for as a separate unit of accounting or whether the value should be added as a component of an existing intangible asset.  Additionally, determination of a useful life for a defensive asset is addressed.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on the Company.
 
 
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Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 08-06, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations” was issued on September 2, 2008.  This issue addresses several questions related to equity method investments including:  (1) how the initial carrying value of an equity method investment should be determined; (2) how the difference between the investor’s carrying value, as determined in Issue 1, and the underlying equity of the investee should be allocated to the underlying assets and liabilities of the investee; (3) how an impairment assessment of an underlying indefinite-lived intangible asset of an equity method investment should be performed; (4) how an equity method investee’s issuance of shares should be accounted for; and (5) how to account for a change in an investment from the equity method to the cost method.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on the Company.
 
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 07-05, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” was issued on September 9, 2007.  This document addresses the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is the first part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of FAS 133.  If an instrument (or an embedded feature) that has the characteristics of a derivative instrument under paragraphs 6–9 of FAS 133 is indexed to an entity's own stock, it is still necessary to evaluate whether it is classified in stockholders’ equity (or would be classified in stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument).  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on the Company.

Note 4: Investments

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities are as follows:

   
June 30, 2009
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
Available for Sale Securities                        
                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 23,571     $ 509     $ (60 )   $ 24,020  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    61,893       1,216       (917 )     62,192  
Municipals
    10,115       75       (218 )     9,972  
Small Business Administration
    66             (1 )     65  
Corporate obligations
    15,638       55       (6,328 )     9,365  
Marketable equity securities
    1,663             (76 )     1,587  
Total investment securities
  $ 112,946     $ 1,855     $ (7,600 )   $ 107,201  
       
Held to Maturity Securities
                               
                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 5,157     $ 58     $ (1,816 )   $ 3,399  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    3,765       9       (1,021 )     2,753  
Federal Agency
    500       2             502  
Total investment securities
  $ 9,422     $ 69     $ (2,837 )   $ 6,654  
 
 
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The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
Description Securities
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair 
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair 
Value
 
                         
Corporate obligations due
                       
Within one year
  $ 100     $ 100     $     $  
One to five years
    6,544       6,476              
Five to ten years
                       
After ten years
    8,994       2,789              
      15,638       9,365              
Mortgage-backed securities
    23,571       24,020       5,157       3,399  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    61,893       62,192       3,765       2,753  
Federal Agency
                500       502  
Municipals
    10,115       9,972              
Small Business Administration
    66       65              
Marketable equity securities
    1,663       1,587              
Totals
  $ 112,946     $ 107,201     $ 9,422     $ 6,654  
 
The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $4.0 million at June 30, 2009.
 
Gross gains of $146,000 and gross losses of $0 resulting from sales of available-for-sale securities were realized for the first half of 2009.  Other-than-temporarily impaired losses were recognized on available for sale investments of $200,000.  The realized gain on sale of securities reported also reflects a gain on sale of subsidiary of $137,000 and the sale of Mastercard stock of $75,000.
 
Certain investments in debt and marketable equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at June 30, 2009 was $32.9 million, an increase from $18.9 million at December 31, 2008, which is approximately 28 percent and 22 percent of the Company’s investment portfolio at those dates.  This increase was primarily due to market volatility.
 
Except as discussed below, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.

 
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Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
 
The following tables show our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2009:

   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
Available for Sale                                    
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 5,345     $ (60 )   $     $     $ 5,345     $ (60 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    8,795       (96 )     4,826       (821 )     13,621       (917 )
Small Business Administration
                65       (1 )     65       (1 )
Corporate obligations
    931       (48 )     5,235       (6,280 )     6,166       (6,328 )
Marketable equity securities
                1,587       (76 )     1,587       (76 )
Municipals
    6,165       (218 )                 6,165       (218 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 21,236     $ (422 )   $ 11,713     $ (7,178 )   $ 32,949     $ (7,600 )
                                                 
Held to Maturity
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 1,569     $ (1,816 )   $     $     $ 1,569     $ (1,816 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    2,152       (1,021 )                 2,152       (1,021 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 3,721     $ (2,837 )   $     $     $ 3,721     $ (2,837 )
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO)
 
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in CMOs were caused by interest rate increases.  The Company expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.

 
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Corporate Obligations
 
The Company’s unrealized loss on investments in corporate obligations primarily relates to investments in pooled trust securities.  The unrealized losses were primarily caused by (a) a recent decrease in performance and regulatory capital resulting from exposure to subprime mortgages and (b) a recent sector downgrade by several industry analysts.  The Company currently expects some of the securities to settle at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investment (that is, the Company expects to recover less than the entire amortized cost basis of the security).  The Company has recognized a loss equal to the credit loss for these securities, establishing a new, lower amortized cost basis.  The credit loss was calculated by comparing expected discounted cash flows based on performance indicators of the underlying assets in the security to the carrying value of the investment.  Because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is likely the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of its new, lower amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, it does not consider the remainder of the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.
 
Credit Losses Recognized on Investments
 
Certain debt securities have experienced fair value deterioration due to credit losses, as well as due to other market factors, but are not otherwise other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
The following table provides information about debt securities for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and other losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.
 
   
Accumulated
Credit Losses
 
   
2009
 
       
Credit losses on debt securities held
     
Beginning of year
  $ (1,350 )
Additions related to increases in previously recognized other-than-temporary losses
    (200 )
         
As of June 30, 2009
  $ (1,550 )
 
Note 5:  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related taxes were as follows:
 
   
2009
 
       
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
  $ (2,037 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (566 )
Less reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in income
    55  
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax effect
    (2,548 )
Tax expense (benefit)
    682  
         
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (1,866 )
 
 
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), included in stockholders’ equity, are as follows:
 
   
2009
 
       
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
  $ (5,179 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (566 )
Post retirement benefit plan
    (109 )
      (5,854 )
Tax effect
    1,960  
         
Net-of-tax amount
  $ (3,894 )
 
Note 6: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (FAS 157), Fair Value Measurements.  FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FAS 157 has been applied prospectively as of the beginning of the year.
 
FAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  FAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
 
Level 3
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

 
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Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  The Company uses a third-party provider to provide market prices on its securities and no securities are priced as Level 1 securities.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations, small business administration, marketable equity, municipal, federal agency and certain corporate obligation securities.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include certain corporate obligation securities.
 
Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted for specific investment securities but rather relying on investment securities relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
June 30, 2009
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 24,020     $     $ 24,020     $  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    62,192             62,192        
Small Business Administration
    65             65        
Corporate obligations
    9,365             6,476       2,889  
Marketable equity securities
    1,587             1,587        
Municipals
    9,972             9,972        
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 107,201     $     $ 104,312     $ 2,889  
                                 
December 31, 2008
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 15,163     $     $ 15,163     $  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    43,639             43,639        
Federal agencies
    502             502        
Small Business Administration
    70             70        
Corporate obligations
    15,527             9,210       6,317  
Marketable equity securities
    1,497             1,497        
Municipals
    857             857        
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 77,255     $     $ 70,938     $ 6,317  
 
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:

 
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2009
   
2008
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 3,207     $ 9,711  
                 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
               
Included in other comprehensive income
    (331 )     (3,939 )
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    13        
                 
Ending balance
  $ 2,889     $ 5,772  
                 
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 6,317     $ 9,923  
                 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
               
Included in net income
    (200 )      
Included in other comprehensive income
    (3,234 )     (4,151 )
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    6        
                 
Ending balance
  $ 2,889     $ 5,772  
                 
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date
  $ 200     $  
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
 
From time to time, certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or a write-down occurring during the period.  The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets that are recorded at fair value.
 
Impaired Loans and Other Real Estate Owned
 
Loans for which it is probable that Mutual will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standard No. 114 (FAS 114), Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan.  Allowable methods for estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans or, where a loan is determined not to be collateral dependent, using the discounted cash flow method.
 
If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.

 
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If the impaired loan is determined not to be collateral dependent, then the discounted cash flow method is used.  This method requires the impaired loan to be recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate.  The effective interest rate of a loan is the contractual interest rate adjusted for any net deferred loan fees or costs, premiums or discount existing at origination or acquisition of the loan.
 
The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis.
 
Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
We initially measure our mortgage servicing rights at fair value, and amortize them over the period of estimated net servicing income. They are periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the fair value is estimated based on a valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, market discount rates, cost to service, float earnings rates and other ancillary income, including late fees. The fair value measurements are classified as Level 3.
 
Loans Held for Sale
 
Fair value of loans held for sale are based on quoted market prices, where available, or are determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Company’s current origination rates for similar loans and adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.  Loans held for sale based on quoted market prices are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy.  Otherwise, loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy; however, certain loans are classified within Level 3 due to the lack of observable pricing data.

 
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The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
June 30, 2009
                       
Impaired loans
  $ 1,445     $     $     $ 1,445  
Other real estate owned
    1,986                   1,986  
Mortgage servicing rights
    949                   949  
Loans held for sale
    6,253       6,253              
                                 
December 31, 2008
                               
Impaired loans
  $ 5,997     $     $     $ 5,997  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,776                   2,776  
 
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 2009 are as follows:
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,012     $ 21,012  
Interest-bearing deposits
           
Securities available for sale
    107,201       107,201  
Securities held to maturity
    9,422       8,388  
Loans held for sale
    17,047       17,154  
Loans
    1,084,080       1,088,909  
Stock in FHLB
    18,632       18,632  
Interest receivable
    4,872       4,872  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
    1,000,917       966,923  
FHLB advances
    220,596       228,647  
Other borrowings
    15,397       16,649  
Interest payable
    1,553       1,553  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    5,041       5,041  
Off-balance sheet commitments
           

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments listed above:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates carrying value.
 
Interest-Bearing Deposits - The fair value of interest-bearing deposits approximates carrying value.
 
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

 
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Loans Held For Sale - Fair values are based on quoted market prices.
 
Loans - The fair value for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
 
FHLB Stock - Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.
 
Interest Receivable/Payable - The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.
 
Deposits - The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - The fair value of these borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt for periods comparable to the remaining terms to maturity of these advances.
 
Other Borrowings - The fair value of other borrowings are estimated using a discount calculation based on current rates.
 
Advances by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance - The fair value approximates carrying value.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments - Commitments include commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans, commitments to sell mortgage loans, and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature.  The fair values of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The carrying amounts of these investments are reasonable estimates of the fair value of these financial statements.

Note 7: Subsequent Events
 
Subsequent events have been evaluated through August 14, 2009, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
 
ITEM 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
General

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

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

Mutual subsidiaries include, Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”) and Mishawaka Financial Services.  MFIC is a Nevada corporation holding approximately $101 million in investments.  MFIC currently owns one subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT.  The assets of Mutual Federal REIT consist of approximately $102 million in one-to four-family mortgage loans.  Mishawaka Financial Services was acquired with MFB Corp. and is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance to customers of the bank.

The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s December 31, 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

The notes to the consolidated financial statements contain a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies presented on pages 77 to 81 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Certain of these policies are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.  Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets, mortgage servicing rights and intangible assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate that can and does change based on management’s assumptions about specific borrowers and current general economic and business conditions, among other factors.  Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, identified problem loans and the probability of collecting all amounts due.

The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions.  A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risk and could create the need for additional loss reserves.

 
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Foreclosed Assets

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

Mortgage Servicing Rights

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

Intangible Assets

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

Securities

Under SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income and do not effect earnings until realized.

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

The Company evaluates all securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) exists pursuant to guidelines established in FSP 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments and the newly adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.  In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial conditions and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the ability and intent of the company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies or government sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

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

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

Forward Looking Statements

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

The Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Overview

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

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

 
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It has been the Company’s strategic objective to change the repricing structure of its interest-earning assets from longer term to shorter term to better match the structure of our interest-bearing liabilities and therefore reduce the impact interest rate changes have on our net interest income. Strategies employed to accomplish this objective have been to increase the originations of variable rate commercial loans and shorter term consumer loans and to sell longer term mortgage loans. The percentage of consumer and commercial loans to total loans has increased from 44% at the end of 2004 to 54% currently. As we continue to increase our investment in business-related loans, which are considered to entail greater risks than one-to four- family residential loans, in order to help offset the pressure on our net interest margin, our provision for loan losses may increase to reflect this increased risk.  On the liability side of the balance sheet, the Company is employing strategies to increase the balance of core deposit accounts such as low cost checking and money market accounts. The percentage of core deposits to total deposits is currently 37% at June 30, 2009. The remaining total deposits are mostly retail certificates of deposit which continue to provide stable funding for the Company.  These are ongoing strategies that are dependent on current market conditions and competition.

During the first six months of 2009, in keeping with its strategic objective to reduce interest rate risk exposure, the Company also sold $94.9 million of long term fixed rate loans that had been held for sale, which reduced potential earning assets and therefore had a negative impact on net interest income. This was offset, in the short term, by recognizing a gain on the sale of these loans of $1.6 million.

On July 18, 2008, the Company completed the purchase of MFB Corp.  The assets purchased primarily included residential mortgage loans of $167.9 million, consumer loans of $48.5 million, commercial real estate loans of $91.6 million and commercial business loans of $75.5 million.  The liabilities assumed included $331.1 million in deposits and $96.4 million in borrowings.  This purchase of MFB Corp was consistent with the Company’s strategic objective to change the re-pricing structure of its interest earning assets from longer term to shorter term and reduce interest rate risk to net interest income.

Results of operations also depend upon the level of the Company’s non-interest income, including fee income, service charges, commissions, and the level of its non-interest expense, including general and administrative expenses. The acquisition of MFB Corp. added trust services to Mutual, which are being leveraged through Mutual’s existing footprint.  The Company also opened two new branches in Elkhart County in 2008.  The intent of these initiatives has been to increase income over the long term. However, on a short term basis, expenses relating to expanding trust services and new branches will have the affect of increasing non-interest expense with limited immediate offsetting income.

 
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Financial Condition

Assets totaled $1.4 billion at June 30, 2009, a decrease from December 31, 2008 of $4.3 million, or 0.3%. Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased $27.8 million, or 2.5%.  Commercial loans increased $6.4 million, or 2.0%, while consumer loans decreased $3.7 million, or 1.4%, and residential mortgage loans held in the portfolio decreased $30.5 million, or 5.8%. Residential mortgage loans held for sale increased $15.5 million and mortgage loans sold during the first half of 2009 totaled $94.9 million compared to $28.2 million sold in the first half of last year. Mortgage loan sales are the primary reasons for the decreased loan balances and are consistent with our objective to reduce interest rate risk. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $18.7 million primarily due to the purchase of additional investment securities.  Investment securities available for sale increased $30.3 million, or 39.2% primarily due to investments in highly rated municipal, corporate and mortgage-backed securities.  Investment securities increased due to utilizing excess cash which provides additional yield on those assets and maintains a high level of liquidity.

Allowance for loan losses was $16.3 million at June 30, 2009, an increase of $1.2 million from December 31, 2008. Net charge offs for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 were $992,000, or .36% of average loans on an annualized basis compared to $569,000, or .28% of average loans for the comparable period in 2008.  Net charge offs for the first half of 2009 were $2.0 million, or .35% of average loans on an annualized basis compared to $1.1 million, or .27% of average loans for the comparable period in 2008.  On a linked quarter basis net charge offs increased from an annualized .34% of average loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 to .36% for the current quarter.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans and total loans was 57.05% and 1.49%, respectively at June 30, 2009 compared to 69.38% and 1.41%, respectively at March 31, 2009.  The increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily due to the level of current delinquencies and economic conditions in the markets that Mutual serves.  Mutual continues to actively monitor loan portfolios to determine the adequacy of its allowance.

Total deposits were $1.0 billion at June 30, 2009 an increase of $37.7 million, or 3.9% from December 31, 2008. This increase was due primarily to increases in retail certificates of deposit and savings deposits of $45.7 million, partially offset by declines in demand and money market deposits of $8.0 million. Total borrowings decreased $43.1 million to $236.0 million at June 30, 2009 from $279.1 million at December 31, 2008 primarily due to the payment of maturing and variable rate FHLB advances.

Stockholders’ equity was $129.5 million at June 30, 2009, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 0.7% from December 31, 2008. The decline was due primarily to a decrease in   accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.9 million from a loss of $2.0 million at December 31, 2008 to a loss of $3.9 million at June 30, 2009 due to increased discount rates used to price trust preferred securities in an inactive market.  Discount rates were increased due to downgrades by various credit rating agencies.  Other reasons for the decline include dividend payments of $1.7 million to common shareholders and $639,000 to preferred shareholders.  These were partially offset by net income of $3.1 million and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares earned of $102,000.  All of Mutual’s capital ratios are in excess of “well-capitalized” levels as defined by all regulatory standards.

 
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Comparison of the Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $864,000, or $.13 for basic and diluted earnings per common share.  This compared to net income for the same period in 2008 of $1.2 million, or $.30 for basic and diluted earnings per common share. Annualized return on assets was .25% and return on average tangible common equity was 3.82% for the second quarter of 2009 compared to .49% and 6.58% respectively, for the same period last year.

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $3.5 million from $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in average earning assets of $418.6 million due to the acquisition of MFB Corp in the third quarter of 2008.   In addition, net interest margin increased 8 basis points to 3.21% in the second quarter 2009 compared to 3.13% for the second quarter 2008 as interest-bearing liabilities decreased faster than the decrease in interest-earning assets.

The provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2009 was $1.8 million, an increase from $733,000 for last year’s comparable period.  The increase was due primarily to an increased loan portfolio, increased net charge offs, increased non-performing loans and increased delinquency over the comparable period in 2008.  Non-performing loans to total loans at June 30, 2009 were 2.60% compared to 2.03% at March 31, 2009 and 1.37% at June 30, 2008.  This increase in non-performing loans, on the linked quarter basis, was primarily due to an increased level of non-performing residential property loans and non-performing commercial business loans.  Non-performing assets to total assets were 2.41% at June 30, 2009 compared to 1.90% at March 31, 2009 and 1.51% at June 30, 2008.

Non-interest income increased $2.0 million to $4.1 million, or 96.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gains on sales and servicing of loans sold of $521,000, or 331.8%, as a result of increases in mortgage loan production and commitments to sell loans as of June 30, 2009.  Another reason for the increase was the increase in gain on sale of investments of $358,000, which includes a gain on sale of a subsidiary of $137,000 and $221,000 gain on the sale of investments.  Other increases included increases in service fees on transaction accounts of $511,000, or 37.5%, increases in commission income of $552,000, or 179.4%, and increases in cash surrender value of life insurance of $136,000, or 49.4%, all primarily due to the acquisition of MFB Corp in the third quarter of 2008.  On a linked quarter basis, non-interest income increased $565,000 mainly due to increases in gains on sales of investments of $557,000, increases in service fees on transaction accounts of $187,000, and increases in commission income of $232,000.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in gains on sales and servicing of loans sold of $425,000.

 
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Non-interest expense increased $4.4 million to $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $6.9 million for the same period in 2008.  Increases in current quarter non-interest expense compared to the same period in 2008 include increases in salaries and employee benefits of $1.8 million, increases in occupancy and equipment expense of $345,000, increases in professional fees expense of $96,000 and increases in marketing expense of $45,000.  All of these increases were primarily due to the acquisition of MFB Corp in the third quarter of 2008.  Other increases during the quarter included an increase in FDIC insurance of $969,000 partially due to FDIC special assessment of $630,000, increases in intangible amortization of $340,000 and increases in other expenses $539,000. On a linked quarter basis, non-interest expense increased by $937,000 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009, primarily due to the FDIC special assessment of $630,000 and increases in salaries and benefits of $228,000 primarily due to the increased mortgage production.

Income tax expense decreased $48,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due primarily to decreased taxable income.  The effective tax rate also decreased from 10.0% to 5.9% due to a higher percentage of non-taxable income to total income before income tax and an increased percentage of low income housing tax credits to taxable income when comparing the second quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2008, respectively.

Comparison of the Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Net income available to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2.2 million or $.32 for basic and diluted earnings per common share. This compared to net income for the comparable period in 2008 of $2.4 million or $.60 for basic and diluted earnings per share.  Annualized return on average assets was .31% and return on average tangible common equity was 4.85% for the first half of 2009 compared to .50% and 6.69% respectively, for the same period last year.

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $7.5 million from $13.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $20.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. As mentioned above, the primary reason for the increase was an increase in average earning assets of $420.5 million due to the acquisition of MFB Corp in the third quarter of 2008.   In addition, net interest margin increased 18 basis points to 3.22% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to 3.04% for the comparable period in 2008 as interest-bearing liabilities decreased faster than the decrease in interest-earning assets.
 
The provision for loan losses for the first half of 2009 was $3.2 million, an increase from $1.3 million for last year’s comparable period.  Non-performing loans to total loans at June 30, 2009 were 2.60% compared to 1.37% for the prior year comparable period.  Non-performing assets to total assets were 2.41% at June 30, 2009 compared to 1.51% at June 30, 2009.  The reason for the increase in provision for loan losses is higher loan balances, increased delinquency and higher non-performing loans.

 
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For the six month period ended June 30, 2009 non-interest income increased $3.5 million, or 82.7%, to $7.7 million compared to $4.2 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gains on sales and servicing of loans sold of $1.4 million, or 385.3%, as a result of increases in mortgage loan production and commitments to sell loans for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Other increases included service fee income of $1.0 million, or 41.26%, increases in commission income of $888,000, or 148.9%, and increases in cash surrender value of life insurance of $246,000, or 44.6%, all primarily due to the acquisition of MFB Corp in the third quarter of 2008.

For the six month period ended June 30, 2009 non-interest expense increased $8.3 million, to $21.7 million compared to $13.4 million for the same period in 2008.  Increases largely due to the acquisition of MFB Corp, in the third quarter of 2008, include salaries and employee benefits of $3.4 million, intangible amortization of $681,000, occupancy and equipment expenses of $612,000, data processing fees of $204,000, ATM expense of $163,000, professional fees expense of $222,000, marketing expense of $178,000,  and software subscriptions and maintenance of $342,000.  Deposit insurance increased by $1.3 million due increased premiums and a special assessment in the second quarter of $630,000.  Other expenses increased by $1.1 million primarily due to the acquisition of MFB as well as increases related to expenses associated with real estate owned and other repossessed property of $437,000 due to the increase in foreclosures and repossessions.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, income tax expense increased $155,000 compared to the same period in 2008. The increase was due primarily to more income subject to income taxes. The effective tax rate also increased from 10.6% to 12.3% due to a decreased percentage of low income housing tax credits to taxable income when comparing the first half of 2009 to the first half of 2008, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The standard measure of liquidity for savings associations is the ratio of cash and eligible investments to a certain percentage of the net-withdrawable savings accounts and borrowings due within one year.  As of June 30, 2009, Mutual had liquid assets of $150.9 million and a liquidity ratio of 12.12%. It is anticipated that this level of liquidity will be adequate for the remainder of 2009.

Mutual continues to maintain capital ratios which exceed “well-capitalized” levels as defined pursuant to all regulatory standards as of June 30, 2009.  Mutual’s current total risk-based capital ratio is 13.08% and tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is 11.83%.

 
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ITEM 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Presented below as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 is an analysis of Mutual’s interest rate risk as measured by changes in Mutual’s net portfolio value (“NPV”) assuming an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift in the yield curve, in 100 basis point increments.

Profitstar
June 30, 2009
 
     
 
Net Portfolio Value
 

Changes
                   
NPV as % of PV of Assets
 
In Rates
 
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
                               
+300 bp
    166,243       -28,440       -15 %     12.59 %     -122 bp
+200 bp
    178,160       -16,523       -8 %     13.20 %     -61 bp
+100 bp
    188,576       -6,107       -3 %     13.66 %     -15 bp
0 bp
    194,683                       13.81 %        
-100 bp
    n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-200 bp
    n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-300 bp
    n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)

Profitstar
June 30, 2008
 
     
 
Net Portfolio Value
 

Changes
                   
NPV as % of PV of Assets
 
In Rates
 
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
                               
+300 bp
    55,648       -36,680       -40 %     6.23 %     -336 bp
+200 bp
    68,115       -24,213       -26 %     7.44 %     -215 bp
+100 bp
    81,281       -11,047       -12 %     8.66 %     -94 bp
0 bp
    92,328                       9.59 %        
-100 bp
    96,594       4,266       5 %     9.84 %     25 bp
-200 bp
    95,683       3,355       4 %     9.59 %     0 bp
-300 bp
    n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
                                   
n/m(1) - not meaningful because certain market interest rates would be below zero at that level of rate shock.
                 
 
The analysis at June 30, 2009 indicates that there have been no material changes in market interest rates for Mutual’s interest rate sensitivity instruments which would cause a material change in the market risk exposures that effect the quantitative and qualitative risk disclosures as presented in item 7A of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2008.  A reduction in the interest rate risk exposure of Mutual was primarily due to the current structure of the balance sheet aided by the acquisition of MFB Corp.

 
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ITEM - 4 Controls and Procedures.

(a)
An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a -15(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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

 
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

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

On August 13, 2008 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase an additional 5% of the Company’s outstanding stock, or approximately 350,000 shares.  Information on the shares purchased during the second quarter of 2009 is as follows.

               
Total Number of
   
Maximum Number of
 
               
Shares Purchased
   
Shares that May Yet
 
   
Total Number of
   
Average Price
   
As Part of Publicly
   
Be Purchased
 
   
Shares Purchased
   
Per Share
   
Announced Plan
   
Under the Plan
 
                        330,000
(1)
April 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
    -     $ 0.00       -       330,000  
May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
    -       0.00       -       330,000  
June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
    -       0.00       -       330,000  
                                 
      -       -       -          


(1)  Amount represents the number of shares available to be repurchased under the plan as of March 31, 2009
Note:  Repurchases of stock must be approved by the Treasury while the Company participates in TARP.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

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

The following is a record of the votes cast at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in the election of directors of the Company:

 
FOR
 
VOTE WITHHELD
       
Patrick C. Botts
5,316,630
 
495,128
       
William V. Hughes
5,306,738
 
505,020
       
Jerry D. McVicker
5,297,626
 
514,132
       
James D. Rosema
5,294,960
 
516,798

Accordingly, the individuals named above, were declared to be duly elected directors of the Company for terms to expire in 2012.

 
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The following is a record of the votes cast for the proposal to approve the MutualFirst Financial, Inc. executive compensation.

FOR
    5,092,439  
AGAINST
    579,963  
ABSTAIN
    139,356  

Accordingly, the proposal described above was declared to be duly adopted by the stockholders of the Corporation.

Item 5.
Other Information.

None.

Item 6.
Exhibits.
Index to Exhibits
Number
Description

31.1
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Executive Officer

31.2
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Financial Officer

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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to U. S. C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2003.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
MutualFirstFinancial, Inc.
   
Date: August 14, 2009
By:  /s/  David W. Heeter
 
David W. Heeter
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: August 14, 2009
By:  /s/  Timothy J. McArdle
 
Timothy J. McArdle
 
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
 
 
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