SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
   
 
Or
   
[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
   

Commission file number 0-11129

COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky
61-0979818
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
IRS Employer Identification No.
   
346 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, Kentucky
(Address of principal executive offices)
41501
(Zip code)

(606) 432-1414
(Registrant's telephone number)

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 
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 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 definition of "accelerated filer, large accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
   
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes
   No

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

Common stock – 17,485,898 shares outstanding at April 30, 2015
 
 




CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. CTBI's actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "may increase," "may fluctuate," and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would," and "could." These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic conditions, portfolio growth, the credit performance of the portfolios, including bankruptcies, and seasonal factors; changes in general economic conditions including the performance of financial markets, prevailing inflation and interest rates, realized gains from sales of investments, gains from asset sales, and losses on commercial lending activities; results of various investment activities; the effects of competitors' pricing policies, changes in laws and regulations, competition, and demographic changes on target market populations' savings and financial planning needs; industry changes in information technology systems on which we are highly dependent; failure of acquisitions to produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at levels or within the time frames originally anticipated or unforeseen integration difficulties; the adoption by CTBI of a Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) policy that provides guidance on the reporting of delinquent consumer loans and the timing of associated credit charge-offs for financial institution subsidiaries; and the resolution of legal proceedings and related matters.  In addition, the banking industry in general is subject to various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations, which include those determined by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state regulators, whose policies and regulations could affect CTBI's results.  These statements are representative only on the date hereof, and CTBI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made.


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The accompanying information has not been audited by our independent registered public accountants; however, in the opinion of management such information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period.  All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America or those normally made in the Registrant's annual report on Form 10-K.  Accordingly, the reader of the Form 10-Q should refer to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for further information in this regard.



Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
March 31
2015
   
December 31
2014
 
Assets:
       
Cash and due from banks
 
$
61,351
   
$
56,299
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
76,507
     
44,285
 
Federal funds sold
   
3,191
     
4,933
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
141,049
     
105,517
 
                 
Certificates of deposit in other banks
   
6,665
     
8,197
 
Securities available-for-sale at fair value (amortized cost of $619,241 and $638,395, respectively)
   
626,335
     
640,186
 
Securities held-to-maturity at amortized cost (fair value of $1,653 and $1,644, respectively)
   
1,661
     
1,662
 
Loans held for sale
   
1,505
     
2,264
 
                 
Loans
   
2,746,482
     
2,733,824
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
   
(34,606
)
   
(34,447
)
Net loans
   
2,711,876
     
2,699,377
 
                 
Premises and equipment, net
   
49,363
     
49,980
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
17,927
     
17,927
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock
   
4,887
     
4,869
 
Goodwill
   
65,490
     
65,490
 
Core deposit intangible (net of accumulated amortization of $8,192 and $8,138, respectively)
   
424
     
477
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
61,092
     
60,697
 
Mortgage servicing rights
   
2,797
     
2,968
 
Other real estate owned
   
38,735
     
36,776
 
Other assets
   
29,542
     
27,378
 
Total assets
 
$
3,759,348
   
$
3,723,765
 
                 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest bearing
 
$
704,150
   
$
677,626
 
Interest bearing
   
2,235,390
     
2,196,631
 
Total deposits
   
2,939,540
     
2,874,257
 
                 
Repurchase agreements
   
244,570
     
235,186
 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
   
12,041
     
11,041
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
1,141
     
61,170
 
Long-term debt
   
61,341
     
61,341
 
Other liabilities
   
43,266
     
32,893
 
Total liabilities
   
3,301,899
     
3,275,888
 
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, 300,000 shares authorized and unissued
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, $5 par value, shares authorized 25,000,000; shares outstanding 2015 – 17,479,236; 2014 – 17,466,375
   
87,396
     
87,332
 
Capital surplus
   
215,031
     
214,684
 
Retained earnings
   
150,411
     
144,697
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
4,611
     
1,164
 
Total shareholders' equity
   
457,449
     
447,877
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
3,759,348
   
$
3,723,765
 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
(in thousands except per share data)
 
2015
   
2014
 
Interest income:
       
Interest and fees on loans, including loans held for sale
 
$
32,175
   
$
31,613
 
Interest and dividends on securities
               
Taxable
   
2,555
     
3,047
 
Tax exempt
   
671
     
584
 
Interest and dividends on Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
254
     
332
 
Other, including interest on federal funds sold
   
70
     
117
 
Total interest income
   
35,725
     
35,693
 
                 
Interest expense:
               
Interest on deposits
   
2,306
     
2,462
 
Interest on repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings
   
216
     
192
 
Interest on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
14
     
6
 
Interest on long-term debt
   
284
     
283
 
Total interest expense
   
2,820
     
2,943
 
                 
Net interest income
   
32,905
     
32,750
 
Provision for loan losses
   
1,901
     
1,345
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
31,004
     
31,405
 
                 
Noninterest income:
               
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
5,582
     
5,431
 
Gains on sales of loans, net
   
290
     
190
 
Trust and wealth management income
   
2,239
     
2,109
 
Loan related fees
   
864
     
679
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
521
     
474
 
Brokerage revenue
   
296
     
570
 
Securities gains (losses)
   
144
     
(60
)
Other noninterest income
   
800
     
672
 
Total noninterest income
   
10,736
     
10,065
 
                 
Noninterest expense:
               
Officer salaries and employee benefits
   
2,972
     
2,838
 
Other salaries and employee benefits
   
10,673
     
10,579
 
Occupancy, net
   
2,087
     
2,164
 
Equipment
   
777
     
900
 
Data processing
   
1,932
     
1,925
 
Bank franchise tax
   
1,268
     
1,209
 
Legal fees
   
573
     
698
 
Professional fees
   
425
     
415
 
FDIC insurance
   
606
     
649
 
Other real estate owned provision and expense
   
484
     
1,505
 
Repossession expense
   
344
     
319
 
Other noninterest expense
   
3,677
     
3,660
 
Total noninterest expense
   
25,818
     
26,861
 
                 
Income before income taxes
   
15,922
     
14,609
 
Income taxes
   
4,984
     
4,469
 
Net income
   
10,938
     
10,140
 
                 
Other comprehensive income:
               
Unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-sale:
               
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
   
5,447
     
6,080
 
Less: Reclassification adjustments for realized gains (losses) included in net income
   
144
     
(60
)
Tax expense
   
1,856
     
2,149
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
3,447
     
3,991
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
14,385
   
$
14,131
 
                 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.59
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.58
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic
   
17,400
     
17,308
 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
   
17,451
     
17,403
 
                 
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.300
   
$
0.291
 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
(in thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
       
Net income
 
$
10,938
   
$
10,140
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,016
     
1,121
 
Deferred taxes
   
385
     
(443
)
Stock-based compensation
   
197
     
191
 
Excess tax benefits of stock-based compensation
   
153
     
6
 
Provision for loan losses
   
1,901
     
1,345
 
Write-downs of other real estate owned and other repossessed assets
   
64
     
874
 
Gains on sale of mortgage loans held for sale
   
(290
)
   
(190
)
Securities (gains) losses
   
(144
)
   
60
 
Losses on sale of assets, net
   
24
     
14
 
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale
   
13,032
     
8,583
 
Funding of mortgage loans held for sale
   
(11,983
)
   
(9,176
)
Amortization of securities premiums and discounts, net
   
690
     
664
 
Change in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
   
(395
)
   
(356
)
Mortgage servicing rights:
               
Fair value adjustments
   
255
     
229
 
New servicing assets created
   
(84
)
   
(63
)
Changes in:
               
Other assets
   
(2,052
)
   
927
 
Other liabilities
   
8,277
     
699
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
21,984
     
14,625
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Certificates of deposit in other banks:
               
Maturity of certificates of deposit
   
1,532
     
0
 
Securities available-for-sale (AFS):
               
Purchase of AFS securities
   
(5,755
)
   
(168,168
)
Proceeds from the sales of AFS securities
   
11,483
     
112,949
 
Proceeds from prepayments and maturities of AFS securities
   
12,879
     
19,911
 
Securities held-to-maturity (HTM):
               
Proceeds from maturities of HTM securities
   
1
     
0
 
Change in loans, net
   
(18,444
)
   
28,250
 
Purchase of premises and equipment
   
(346
)
   
(250
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
   
0
     
18
 
Redemption of stock by Federal Home Loan Bank
   
0
     
7,746
 
Additional investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock
   
(18
)
   
(1
)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate and other repossessed assets
   
1,973
     
1,837
 
Additional investment in other real estate and other repossessed assets
   
(85
)
   
0
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
   
3,220
     
2,292
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Change in deposits, net
   
65,283
     
69,115
 
Change in repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased, and other short-term borrowings, net
   
10,384
     
5,847
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
20,000
     
0
 
Payments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
(80,029
)
   
(29
)
Issuance of common stock
   
270
     
290
 
Netting of restricted stock
   
(189
)
   
0
 
Excess tax benefits of stock-based compensation
   
(153
)
   
(6
)
Dividends paid
   
(5,238
)
   
(5,086
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
10,328
     
70,131
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
35,532
     
87,048
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
105,517
     
106,641
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
141,049
   
$
193,689
 
                 
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Income taxes paid
 
$
3,000
   
$
4,100
 
Interest paid
   
2,706
     
2,794
 
Non-cash activities:
               
Loans to facilitate the sale of other real estate and repossessed assets
   
1,722
     
1,415
 
Common stock dividends accrued, paid in subsequent quarter
   
221
     
201
 
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
   
5,570
     
1,273
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring accruals) necessary, to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2015, the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, these statements do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete annual financial statements.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. ("CTBI") for that period.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014, included in our annual report on Form 10-K.

Principles of Consolidation – The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTBI and its separate and distinct, wholly owned subsidiaries Community Trust Bank, Inc. (the "Bank") and Community Trust and Investment Company.  All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications considered to be immaterial have been made in the prior year condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to current year classifications.  These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

All share data has been adjusted for the 10% stock dividend issued on June 2, 2014.

New Accounting Standards

Ø            Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects  In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-01, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323):  Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects, which enables companies that invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) to elect to use the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met.  Under the proportional amortization method, the initial investment cost of the project is amortized in proportion to the amount of tax credits and benefits received, with the results of the investment presented on a net basis as a component of income tax expense (benefit).  ASU 2014-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on CTBI's consolidated financial statements.

Ø            Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure – In January 2014, the FASB also issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40):  Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure, which clarifies when an in-substance foreclosure or repossession of residential real estate property occurs, requiring a creditor to reclassify the loan to other real estate.  According to ASU 2014-04, a consumer mortgage loan should be reclassified to other real estate either upon the creditor obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral or when the borrower voluntarily conveys all interest in the real estate property to the creditor through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement.  ASU 2014-04 also clarifies that a creditor should not delay reclassification when a borrower has a legal right of redemption.  ASU 2014-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on CTBI's consolidated financial statements as our practice was already consistent with the new guidance.

Ø            Elimination of Extraordinary Reporting – In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.  ASU No. 2015-01 eliminates from U.S. GAAP the concept of an extraordinary item.  The FASB issued this ASU as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards.  The objective of the simplification initiative is to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of U.S. GAAP for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to the users of financial statements.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively.  A reporting entity also may apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements.  Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption.  The effective date is the same for both public business entities and all other entities.  For an entity that prospectively applies the guidance, the only required transition disclosure will be to disclose, if applicable, both the nature and the amount of an item included in income from continuing operations after adoption that adjusts an extraordinary item previously classified and presented before the date of adoption.  An entity retrospectively applying the guidance should provide the disclosures in paragraphs 250-10-50-1 through 50-2.  The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on CTBI's consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the appropriate application of certain accounting policies, many of which require us to make estimates and assumptions about future events and their impact on amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and related notes.  Since future events and their impact cannot be determined with certainty, the actual results will inevitably differ from our estimates.  Such differences could be material to the consolidated financial statements.

We believe the application of accounting policies and the estimates required therein are reasonable.  These accounting policies and estimates are constantly reevaluated, and adjustments are made when facts and circumstances dictate a change.  Historically, we have found our application of accounting policies to be appropriate, and actual results have not differed materially from those determined using necessary estimates.

We have identified the following critical accounting policies:

Investments  Management determines the classification of securities at purchase.  We classify securities into held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale categories.  Held-to-maturity securities are those which we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost.  In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investment Securities, investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and equity securities that have readily determinable fair values shall be classified in one of the following categories and measured at fair value in the statement of financial position:
a. Trading securities. Securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term (thus held for only a short period of time) shall be classified as trading securities. Trading generally reflects active and frequent buying and selling, and trading securities are generally used with the objective of generating profits on short-term differences in price.
b. Available-for-sale securities. Investments not classified as trading securities (nor as held-to-maturity securities) shall be classified as available-for-sale securities.
We do not have any securities that are classified as trading securities.  Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of tax.  If declines in fair value are other than temporary, the carrying value of the securities is written down to fair value as a realized loss with a charge to income for the portion attributable to credit losses and a charge to other comprehensive income for the portion that is not credit related.

Gains or losses on disposition of securities are computed by specific identification for all securities except for shares in mutual funds, which are computed by average cost.  Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of purchase premium or discount, is included in earnings.

When the fair value of a security is below its amortized cost, and depending on the length of time the condition exists and the extent the fair market value is below amortized cost, additional analysis is performed to determine whether an other than temporary impairment condition exists.  Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are analyzed quarterly for possible other than temporary impairment.  The analysis considers (i) whether we have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and (ii) whether it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity.  Often, the information available to conduct these assessments is limited and rapidly changing, making estimates of fair value subject to judgment.  If actual information or conditions are different than estimated, the extent of the impairment of the security may be different than previously estimated, which could have a material effect on the CTBI's results of operations and financial condition.

Loans  Loans with the ability and the intent to be held until maturity and/or payoff are reported at the carrying value of unpaid principal reduced by unearned interest, an allowance for loan and lease losses, and unamortized deferred fees or costs.  Income is recorded on the level yield basis.  Interest accrual is discontinued when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions, collateral value, and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful.  Any loan greater than 90 days past due must be well secured and in the process of collection to continue accruing interest.  Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied against principal, and interest income is only recorded once principal recovery is reasonably assured.  Loans are not reclassified as accruing until principal and interest payments remain current for a period of time, generally six months, and future payments appear reasonably certain.  Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings that were classified as impaired.  A restructuring of a debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring if the creditor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.

Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized over the estimated life of the related loans, leases, or commitments as a yield adjustment.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses  We maintain an allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") at a level that is appropriate to cover estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans determined to be impaired, as well as estimated credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan and lease portfolio.  Since arriving at an appropriate ALLL involves a high degree of management judgment, we use an ongoing quarterly analysis to develop a range of estimated losses.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we use our best estimate within the range of potential credit loss to determine the appropriate ALLL.  Credit losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the ALLL.

We utilize an internal risk grading system for commercial credits.  Those larger commercial credits that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review.  The borrower's cash flow, adequacy of collateral coverage, and other options available to CTBI, including legal remedies, are evaluated.  The review of individual loans includes those loans that are impaired as defined by ASC 310-35, Impairment of a Loan.  We evaluate the collectability of both principal and interest when assessing the need for loss provision.  Historical loss rates are analyzed and applied to other commercial loans not subject to specific allocations.  The ALLL allocation for this pool of commercial loans is established based on the historical average, maximum, minimum, and median loss ratios.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that CTBI will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Homogenous loans, such as consumer installment, residential mortgages, and home equity lines are not individually risk graded.  The associated ALLL for these loans is measured under ASC 450, Contingencies.

When any secured commercial loan is considered uncollectable, whether past due or not, a current assessment of the value of the underlying collateral is made.  If the balance of the loan exceeds the fair value of the collateral, the loan is placed on non-accrual and the loan is charged down to the value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell or a specific reserve equal to the difference between book value of the loan and the fair value assigned to the collateral is created until such time as the loan is foreclosed.  When the foreclosed collateral has been legally assigned to CTBI, a charge off is taken, if necessary, in order that the remaining balance reflects the fair value estimated less costs to sell of the collateral then transferred to other real estate owned or other repossessed assets.  When any unsecured commercial loan is considered uncollectable the loan is charged off no later than at 90 days past due.

All closed-end consumer loans (excluding conventional 1-4 family residential loans and installment and revolving loans secured by real estate) are charged off no later than 120 days (5 monthly payments) delinquent.  If a loan is considered uncollectable, it is charged off earlier than 120 days delinquent.  For conventional 1-4 family residential loans and installment and revolving loans secured by real estate, when a loan is 90 days past due, a current assessment of the value of the real estate is made.  If the balance of the loan exceeds the fair value of the property, the loan is placed on nonaccrual.  Foreclosure proceedings are normally initiated after 120 days.  When the foreclosed property has been legally assigned to CTBI, the fair value less estimated costs to sell is transferred to other real estate owned and the remaining balance is taken as a charge-off.

Historical loss rates for loans are adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition.  We use twelve rolling quarters for our historical loss rate analysis.  Factors that we consider include delinquency trends, current economic conditions and trends, strength of supervision and administration of the loan portfolio, levels of underperforming loans, level of recoveries to prior year's charge-offs, trends in loan losses, industry concentrations and their relative strengths, amount of unsecured loans, and underwriting exceptions.  Based upon management's judgment, "best case," "worst case," and "most likely" scenarios are determined.  The total of each of these weighted factors is then applied against the applicable portion of the portfolio and the ALLL is adjusted accordingly to approximate the most likely scenario.  Management continually reevaluates the other subjective factors included in its ALLL analysis.

Other Real Estate Owned – When foreclosed properties are acquired, appraisals are obtained and the properties are booked at the current market value less expected sales costs.  Additionally, periodic updated appraisals are obtained on unsold foreclosed properties.  When an updated appraisal reflects a market value below the current book value, a charge is booked to current earnings to reduce the property to its new market value less expected sales costs.  Our policy for determining the frequency of periodic reviews is based upon consideration of the specific properties and the known or perceived market fluctuations in a particular market and is typically between 12 and 18 months but generally not more than 24 months.  All revenues and expenses related to the carrying of other real estate owned are recognized by a charge to income.

Income Taxes – Income tax expense is based on the taxes due on the consolidated tax return plus deferred taxes based on the expected future tax benefits and consequences of temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates.  Any interest and penalties incurred in connection with income taxes are recorded as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated financial statements.  During the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, CTBI did not recognize a significant amount of interest expense or penalties in connection with income taxes.

CTBI is currently under IRS examination of its 2013 corporate income tax return.  Management does not expect that the results of the examination will have a material effect on our financial condition.  While management believes our tax positions are appropriate, the IRS could challenge our positions as a part of this examination.

Note 2 – Stock-Based Compensation

CTBI's compensation expense related to stock option grants was $8 thousand and $4 thousand, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Restricted stock expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $189 thousand and $187 thousand, respectively, including $20 thousand and $30 thousand in dividends paid for each period.  As of March 31, 2015, there was a total of $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock option awards that will be recognized as expense as the awards vest over a weighted average period of 4.6 years and a total of $1.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock grants that will be recognized as expense as the awards vest over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.

There were 10,582 and 4,561 shares of restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The restrictions on the restricted stock lapse ratably over four years or in the event of a change in control of CTBI or the death of the participant.  In the event of the disability of the participant, the restrictions will lapse on a pro rata basis.  The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will have discretion to review and revise restrictions applicable to a participant's restricted stock in the event of the participant's retirement.  There were 20,000 options granted to purchase shares of CTBI common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2015.  No options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015, were established at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the weighted average assumptions as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
   
2015
 
Expected dividend yield
   
3.72
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.54
%
Expected volatility
   
30.77
%
Expected term (in years)
   
7.0
 
Weighted average fair value of options
 
$
6.60
 

Note 3 – Securities

Securities are classified into held-to-maturity and available-for-sale categories.  Held-to-maturity (HTM) securities are those that CTBI has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost.  Available-for-sale (AFS) securities are those that CTBI may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset-liability management or other reasons.  Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses included as a separate component of equity, net of tax.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2015 are summarized as follows:

Available-for-Sale

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
186,394
   
$
996
   
$
(676
)
 
$
186,714
 
State and political subdivisions
   
132,197
     
4,452
     
(336
)
   
136,313
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
275,650
     
3,938
     
(1,400
)
   
278,188
 
Total debt securities
   
594,241
     
9,386
     
(2,412
)
   
601,215
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,000
     
120
     
0
     
25,120
 
Total available-for-sale securities
 
$
619,241
   
$
9,506
   
$
(2,412
)
 
$
626,335
 

Held-to-Maturity

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
480
   
$
0
   
$
(10
)
 
$
470
 
State and political subdivisions
   
1,181
     
2
     
0
     
1,183
 
Total held-to-maturity securities
 
$
1,661
   
$
2
   
$
(10
)
 
$
1,653
 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:

Available-for-Sale

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
190,563
   
$
509
   
$
(2,140
)
 
$
188,932
 
State and political subdivisions
   
133,951
     
3,973
     
(466
)
   
137,458
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
288,881
     
2,876
     
(2,850
)
   
288,907
 
Total debt securities
   
613,395
     
7,358
     
(5,456
)
   
615,297
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,000
     
0
     
(111
)
   
24,889
 
Total available-for-sale securities
 
$
638,395
   
$
7,358
   
$
(5,567
)
 
$
640,186
 

Held-to-Maturity

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
480
   
$
0
   
$
(19
)
 
$
461
 
State and political subdivisions
   
1,182
     
1
     
0
     
1,183
 
Total held-to-maturity securities
 
$
1,662
   
$
1
   
$
(19
)
 
$
1,644
 
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2015 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
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
17,748
   
$
17,814
   
$
0
   
$
0
 
Due after one through five years
   
117,110
     
118,395
     
1,181
     
1,183
 
Due after five through ten years
   
135,921
     
137,856
     
480
     
470
 
Due after ten years
   
47,812
     
48,962
     
0
     
0
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
275,650
     
278,188
     
0
     
0
 
Total debt securities
   
594,241
     
601,215
     
1,661
     
1,653
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,000
     
25,120
     
0
     
0
 
Total securities
 
$
619,241
   
$
626,335
   
$
1,661
   
$
1,653
 

As of March 31, 2015, there was a net gain of $144 thousand realized on sales of AFS securities, consisting of a pre-tax gain of $223 thousand and a pre-tax loss of $79 thousand.  As of March 31, 2014, there was a net loss of $60 thousand.

The amortized cost of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $248.2 million at March 31, 2015 and $267.1 million at December 31, 2014.

The amortized cost of securities sold under agreements to repurchase amounted to $277.1 million at March 31, 2015 and $280.9 million at December 31, 2014.

CTBI evaluates its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for impairment.  The analysis performed as of March 31, 2015 indicates that all impairment is considered temporary, market and interest rate driven, and not credit-related.  The percentage of total investments with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2015 was 26.6% compared to 44.1% as of December 31, 2014.  The following tables provide the amortized cost, gross unrealized losses, and fair market value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2015 that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
Available-for-Sale

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Less Than 12 Months
           
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
9,421
   
$
(14
)
 
$
9,407
 
State and political subdivisions
   
7,094
     
(50
)
   
7,044
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
23,865
     
(70
)
   
23,795
 
Total debt securities
   
40,380
     
(134
)
   
40,246
 
CRA investment funds
   
0
     
0
     
0
 
Total <12 months temporarily impaired AFS securities
   
40,380
     
(134
)
   
40,246
 
                         
12 Months or More
                       
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
   
54,771
     
(662
)
   
54,109
 
State and political subdivisions
   
7,828
     
(286
)
   
7,542
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
65,835
     
(1,330
)
   
64,505
 
Total debt securities
   
128,434
     
(2,278
)
   
126,156
 
CRA investment funds
   
0
     
0
     
0
 
Total ≥12 months temporarily impaired AFS securities
   
128,434
     
(2,278
)
   
126,156
 
                         
Total
                       
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
   
64,192
     
(676
)
   
63,516
 
State and political subdivisions
   
14,922
     
(336
)
   
14,586
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
89,700
     
(1,400
)
   
88,300
 
Total debt securities
   
168,814
     
(2,412
)
   
166,402
 
CRA investment funds
   
0
     
0
     
0
 
Total temporarily impaired AFS securities
 
$
168,814
   
$
(2,412
)
 
$
166,402
 

Held-to-Maturity

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
12 Months or More
           
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
480
   
$
(10
)
 
$
470
 
Total temporarily impaired HTM securities
 
$
480
   
$
(10
)
 
$
470
 

U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies

The unrealized losses in U.S. Treasury and government agencies were caused by interest rate increases.  The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than amortized cost.  CTBI does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015, because CTBI does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity.

State and Political Subdivisions

The unrealized losses in securities of state and political subdivisions were caused by interest rate increases.  The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than amortized cost.  CTBI does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015, because CTBI does not intend to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity.
 
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

The unrealized losses in U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases.  CTBI expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities.  CTBI does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015, because (i) the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, (ii) CTBI does not intend to sell the investments, and (iii) it is not more likely than not we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity.

The analysis performed as of December 31, 2014 indicated that all impairment was considered temporary, market and interest rate driven, and not credit-related.  The following tables provide the amortized cost, gross unrealized losses, and fair market value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2014 that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Available-for-Sale

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Less Than 12 Months
           
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
31,185
   
$
(87
)
 
$
31,098
 
State and political subdivisions
   
8,800
     
(23
)
   
8,777
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
50,115
     
(442
)
   
49,673
 
Total debt securities
   
90,100
     
(552
)
   
89,548
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,000
     
(111
)
   
24,889
 
Total <12 months temporarily impaired AFS securities
   
115,100
     
(663
)
   
114,437
 
                         
12 Months or More
                       
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
   
65,209
     
(2,053
)
   
63,156
 
State and political subdivisions
   
21,308
     
(443
)
   
20,865
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
86,389
     
(2,408
)
   
83,981
 
Total debt securities
   
172,906
     
(4,904
)
   
168,002
 
CRA investment funds
   
0
     
0
     
0
 
Total ≥12 months temporarily impaired AFS securities
   
172,906
     
(4,904
)
   
168,002
 
                         
Total
                       
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
   
96,394
     
(2,140
)
   
94,254
 
State and political subdivisions
   
30,108
     
(466
)
   
29,642
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
136,504
     
(2,850
)
   
133,654
 
Total debt securities
   
263,006
     
(5,456
)
   
257,550
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,000
     
(111
)
   
24,889
 
Total temporarily impaired AFS securities
 
$
288,006
   
$
(5,567
)
 
$
282,439
 

Held-to-Maturity

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
12 Months or More
           
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
480
   
$
(19
)
 
$
461
 
Total temporarily impaired HTM securities
 
$
480
   
$
(19
)
 
$
461
 
 
Note 4 – Loans

Major classifications of loans, net of unearned income, deferred loan origination costs, and net premiums on acquired loans, are summarized as follows:

 
(in thousands)
 
March 31
2015
   
December 31
2014
 
Commercial construction
 
$
119,222
   
$
121,942
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
966,335
     
948,626
 
Equipment lease financing
   
10,908
     
10,344
 
Commercial other
   
341,400
     
352,048
 
Real estate construction
   
60,894
     
62,412
 
Real estate mortgage
   
708,067
     
712,465
 
Home equity
   
87,136
     
88,335
 
Consumer direct
   
120,005
     
122,136
 
Consumer indirect
   
332,515
     
315,516
 
Total loans
 
$
2,746,482
   
$
2,733,824
 

CTBI has segregated and evaluates its loan portfolio through nine portfolio segments. CTBI serves customers in small and mid-sized communities in eastern, northeastern, central, and south central Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and northeastern Tennessee.  Therefore, CTBI's exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in these communities.

Commercial construction loans are for the purpose of erecting or rehabilitating buildings or other structures for commercial purposes, including any infrastructure necessary for development.   Included in this category are improved property, land development, and tract development loans.  The terms of these loans are generally short-term with permanent financing upon completion.

Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties, 1-4 family/multi-family properties, farmland, and other commercial real estate.  These loans are originated based on the borrower's ability to service the debt and secondarily based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

Equipment lease financing loans are fixed, variable, and tax exempt leases for commercial purposes.

Commercial other loans consist of commercial check loans, agricultural loans, receivable financing, floorplans, loans to financial institutions, loans for purchasing or carrying securities, and other commercial purpose loans.  Commercial loans are underwritten based on the borrower's ability to service debt from the business's underlying cash flows.  As a general practice, we obtain collateral such as real estate, equipment, or other assets, although such loans may be uncollateralized but guaranteed.

Real estate construction loans are typically for owner-occupied properties.  The terms of these loans are generally short-term with permanent financing upon completion.

Residential real estate loans are a mixture of fixed rate and adjustable rate first and second lien residential mortgage loans.  As a policy, CTBI holds adjustable rate loans and sells the majority of its fixed rate first lien mortgage loans into the secondary market.  Changes in interest rates or market conditions may impact a borrower's ability to meet contractual principal and interest payments.  Residential real estate loans are secured by real property.

Home equity lines are revolving adjustable rate credit lines secured by real property.

Consumer direct loans are fixed rate products comprised of unsecured loans, consumer revolving credit lines, deposit secured loans, and all other consumer purpose loans.

Consumer indirect loans are fixed rate loans secured by automobiles, trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles originated at the selling dealership underwritten and purchased by CTBI's indirect lending department.  Both new and used products are financed.  Only dealers who have executed dealer agreements with CTBI participate in the indirect lending program.

Not included in the loan balances above were loans held for sale in the amount of $1.5 million at March 31, 2015 and $2.3 million at December 31, 2014, respectively.

Refer to note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding our nonaccrual policy.  Nonaccrual loans segregated by class of loans were as follows:

 (in thousands)
 
March 31
2015
   
December 31
2014
 
Commercial:
       
Commercial construction
 
$
4,063
   
$
4,339
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
4,709
     
6,725
 
Commercial other
   
2,269
     
2,423
 
                 
Residential:
               
Real estate construction
   
596
     
602
 
Real estate mortgage
   
5,381
     
6,513
 
Home equity
   
246
     
369
 
Total nonaccrual loans
 
$
17,264
   
$
20,971
 

The following tables present CTBI's loan portfolio aging analysis, segregated by class, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

   
March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
 
30-59 Days Past Due
   
60-89 Days Past Due
   
90+ Days Past Due
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
90+ and Accruing*
 
Commercial:
                           
Commercial construction
 
$
298
   
$
190
   
$
5,764
   
$
6,252
   
$
112,970
   
$
119,222
   
$
1,701
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
4,434
     
3,120
     
8,119
     
15,673
     
950,662
     
966,335
     
5,685
 
Equipment lease financing
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
     
10,908
     
10,908
     
0
 
Commercial other
   
667
     
1,586
     
4,054
     
6,307
     
335,093
     
341,400
     
2,320
 
Residential:
                                                       
Real estate construction
   
437
     
76
     
778
     
1,291
     
59,603
     
60,894
     
196
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,618
     
3,898
     
11,626
     
17,142
     
690,925
     
708,067
     
7,284
 
Home equity
   
784
     
641
     
431
     
1,856
     
85,280
     
87,136
     
280
 
Consumer:
                                                       
Consumer direct
   
841
     
160
     
163
     
1,164
     
118,841
     
120,005
     
163
 
Consumer indirect
   
1,823
     
368
     
169
     
2,360
     
330,155
     
332,515
     
169
 
Total
 
$
10,902
   
$
10,039
   
$
31,104
   
$
52,045
   
$
2,694,437
   
$
2,746,482
   
$
17,798
 
 
   
December 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
30-59 Days Past Due
   
60-89 Days Past Due
   
90+ Days Past Due
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
90+ and Accruing*
 
Commercial:
                           
Commercial construction
 
$
40
   
$
31
   
$
6,171
   
$
6,242
   
$
115,700
   
$
121,942
   
$
1,863
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
2,471
     
1,595
     
10,763
     
14,829
     
933,797
     
948,626
     
4,682
 
Equipment lease financing
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
     
10,344
     
10,344
     
0
 
Commercial other
   
826
     
55
     
4,205
     
5,086
     
346,962
     
352,048
     
2,367
 
Residential:
                                                       
Real estate construction
   
92
     
144
     
985
     
1,221
     
61,191
     
62,412
     
383
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,005
     
5,171
     
13,049
     
19,225
     
693,240
     
712,465
     
7,742
 
Home equity
   
779
     
197
     
703
     
1,679
     
86,656
     
88,335
     
422
 
Consumer:
                                                       
Consumer direct
   
1,307
     
295
     
141
     
1,743
     
120,393
     
122,136
     
141
 
Consumer indirect
   
2,304
     
586
     
385
     
3,275
     
312,241
     
315,516
     
385
 
Total
 
$
8,824
   
$
8,074
   
$
36,402
   
$
53,300
   
$
2,680,524
   
$
2,733,824
   
$
17,985
 

*90+ and Accruing are also included in 90+ Days Past Due column.

The risk characteristics of CTBI's material portfolio segments are as follows:

Commercial construction loans generally are made to customers for the purpose of building income-producing properties.  Personal guarantees of the principals are generally required.  Such loans are made on a projected cash flow basis and are secured by the project being constructed.  Construction loan draw procedures are included in each specific loan agreement, including required documentation items and inspection requirements.  Construction loans may convert to term loans at the end of the construction period, or may be repaid by the take-out commitment from another financing source.  If the loan is to convert to a term loan, the repayment ability is based on the borrower's projected cash flow.  Risk is mitigated during the construction phase by requiring proper documentation and inspections whenever a draw is requested.  Loans in amounts greater than $500,000 generally require a performance bond to be posted by the general contractor to assure completion of the project.

Commercial real estate loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate.  Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan.  Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral and risk grade criteria.
 
Equipment lease financing is underwritten by our commercial lenders using the same underwriting standards as would be applied to a secured commercial loan requesting 100% financing.  The pricing for equipment lease financing is comparable to that of borrowers with similar quality commercial credits with similar collateral.  Maximum terms of equipment leasing are determined by the type and expected life of the equipment to be leased.  Residual values are determined by appraisals or opinion letters from industry experts.  Leases must be in conformity with our consolidated annual tax plan.  As we underwrite our equipment lease financing in a manner similar to our commercial loan portfolio described below, the risk characteristics for this portfolio mirror that of the commercial loan portfolio.

Commercial loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower.  The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value.  Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis.  In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally owner occupied, CTBI generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded.  Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences. Residential construction loans are handled through the home mortgage area of the bank.  The repayment ability of the borrower and the maximum loan-to-value ratio are calculated using the normal mortgage lending criteria.  Draws are processed based on percentage of completion stages including normal inspection procedures.  Such loans generally convert to term loans after the completion of construction.

Consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles.  Some consumer loans are unsecured such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit.  Our determination of a borrower's ability to repay these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels.  Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties.  Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

The indirect lending area of the bank generally deals with purchasing/funding consumer contracts with new and used automobile dealers.  The dealers generate consumer loan applications which are forwarded to the indirect loan processing area for approval or denial.  Loan approvals or denials are based on the creditworthiness and repayment ability of the borrower, and on the collateral value.  The dealers may have recourse agreements with the Bank.
 
Credit Quality Indicators:

CTBI categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  CTBI also considers the fair value of the underlying collateral and the strength and willingness of the guarantor(s).  CTBI analyzes commercial loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  Loans classified as loss, doubtful, substandard, or special mention are reviewed quarterly by CTBI for further deterioration or improvement to determine if appropriately classified and valued if deemed impaired.  All other commercial loan reviews are completed every 12 to 18 months.  In addition, during the renewal process of any loan, as well as if a loan becomes past due or if other information becomes available, CTBI will evaluate the loan grade.  CTBI uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Ø
Pass grades include investment grade, low risk, moderate risk, and acceptable risk loans.  The loans range from loans that have no chance of resulting in a loss to loans that have a limited chance of resulting in a loss.  Customers in this grade have excellent to fair credit ratings.  The cash flows are adequate to meet required debt repayments.

Ø
Watch graded loans are loans that warrant extra management attention but are not currently criticized.  Loans on the watch list may be potential troubled credits or may warrant "watch" status for a reason not directly related to the asset quality of the credit.  The watch grade is a management tool to identify credits which may be candidates for future classification or may temporarily warrant extra management monitoring.

Ø
Other assets especially mentioned (OAEM) reflects loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak.  These loans constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of circumstances surrounding a specific asset. Loans in this grade display potential weaknesses which may, if unchecked or uncorrected, inadequately protect CTBI's credit position at some future date.  The loans may be adversely affected by economic or market conditions.

Ø
Substandard grading indicates that the loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged.  These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of the debt with the distinct possibility that CTBI will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Ø
Doubtful graded loans have the weaknesses inherent in the substandard grading with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.  The probability of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors which may work to CTBI's advantage or strengthen the asset(s), its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.  Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral, and refinancing plans.
 
The following table presents the credit risk profile of CTBI's commercial loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity, segregated by class of loans, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 (in thousands)
 
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial Secured by Real Estate
   
Equipment Leases
   
Commercial Other
   
Total
 
March 31, 2015
                   
Pass
 
$
98,846
   
$
853,434
   
$
10,908
   
$
296,424
   
$
1,259,612
 
Watch
   
9,473
     
73,254
     
0
     
36,668
     
119,395
 
OAEM
   
1,153
     
6,642
     
0
     
828
     
8,623
 
Substandard
   
5,688
     
29,074
     
0
     
5,618
     
40,380
 
Doubtful
   
4,062
     
3,931
     
0
     
1,862
     
9,855
 
Total
 
$
119,222
   
$
966,335
   
$
10,908
   
$
341,400
   
$
1,437,865
 
                                         
December 31, 2014
                                       
Pass
 
$
101,314
   
$
834,751
   
$
10,344
   
$
307,270
   
$
1,253,679
 
Watch
   
9,857
     
69,123
     
0
     
36,114
     
115,094
 
OAEM
   
934
     
10,973
     
0
     
881
     
12,788
 
Substandard
   
5,647
     
27,901
     
0
     
5,772
     
39,320
 
Doubtful
   
4,190
     
5,878
     
0
     
2,011
     
12,079
 
Total
 
$
121,942
   
$
948,626
   
$
10,344
   
$
352,048
   
$
1,432,960
 

The following table presents the credit risk profile of the CTBI's residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios based on performing or nonperforming status, segregated by class, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

(in thousands)
 
Real Estate Construction
   
Real Estate Mortgage
   
Home Equity
   
Consumer Direct
   
Consumer
Indirect
   
Total
 
March 31, 2015
                       
Performing
 
$
60,102
   
$
695,402
   
$
86,610
   
$
119,842
   
$
332,346
   
$
1,294,302
 
Nonperforming (1)
   
792
     
12,665
     
526
     
163
     
169
     
14,315
 
Total
 
$
60,894
   
$
708,067
   
$
87,136
   
$
120,005
   
$
332,515
   
$
1,308,617
 
                                                 
December 31, 2014
                                               
Performing
 
$
61,427
   
$
698,210
   
$
87,544
   
$
121,995
   
$
315,131
   
$
1,284,307
 
Nonperforming (1)
   
985
     
14,255
     
791
     
141
     
385
     
16,557
 
Total
 
$
62,412
   
$
712,465
   
$
88,335
   
$
122,136
   
$
315,516
   
$
1,300,864
 

(1)  A loan is considered nonperforming if it is 90 days or more past due and/or on nonaccrual.

In accordance with ASC 310-10-50-35, the total of consumer mortgage loans secured by real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $4.6 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $5.9 million at December 31, 2014.

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance, when based on current information and events, it is probable CTBI will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.  Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.  These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions intended to maximize collection.

The following tables present impaired loans, the average investment in impaired loans, and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the periods ended March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, and March 31, 2014:

   
March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded Balance
   
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
   
Specific Allowance
   
Average Investment in Impaired Loans
   
*Interest Income Recognized
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
                   
Commercial construction
 
$
5,280
   
$
5,280
   
$
0
   
$
5,297
   
$
51
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
29,606
     
30,431
     
0
     
29,991
     
310
 
Commercial other
   
12,747
     
14,337
     
0
     
12,868
     
61
 
Real estate mortgage
   
900
     
900
     
0
     
902
     
12
 
                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
3,863
     
3,863
     
734
     
3,895
     
0
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
3,222
     
3,650
     
869
     
3,440
     
1
 
Commercial other
   
846
     
970
     
184
     
859
     
0
 
                                         
Totals:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
9,143
     
9,143
     
734
     
9,192
     
51
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
32,828
     
34,081
     
869
     
33,431
     
311
 
Commercial other
   
13,593
     
15,307
     
184
     
13,727
     
61
 
Real estate mortgage
   
900
     
900
     
0
     
902
     
12
 
Total
 
$
56,464
   
$
59,431
   
$
1,787
   
$
57,252
   
$
435
 

   
December 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded Balance
   
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
   
Specific Allowance
   
Average Investment in Impaired Loans
   
*Interest Income Recognized
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
                   
Commercial construction
 
$
5,653
   
$
5,654
   
$
0
   
$
5,415
   
$
205
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
31,639
     
33,268
     
0
     
34,650
     
1,180
 
Commercial other
   
13,069
     
14,597
     
0
     
15,663
     
783
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,277
     
1,277
     
0
     
1,507
     
53
 
                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
3,974
     
3,974
     
734
     
4,216
     
0
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
2,718
     
2,876
     
827
     
4,376
     
11
 
Commercial other
   
738
     
862
     
181
     
531
     
1
 
                                         
Totals:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
9,627
     
9,628
     
734
     
9,631
     
205
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
34,357
     
36,144
     
827
     
39,026
     
1,191
 
Commercial other
   
13,807
     
15,459
     
181
     
16,194
     
784
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,277
     
1,277
     
0
     
1,507
     
53
 
Total
 
$
59,068
   
$
62,508
   
$
1,742
   
$
66,358
   
$
2,233
 
 
   
March 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded Balance
   
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
   
Specific Allowance
   
Average Investment in Impaired Loans
   
*Interest Income Recognized
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
                   
Commercial construction
 
$
5,430
   
$
5,431
   
$
0
   
$
5,441
   
$
50
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
35,719
     
36,618
     
0
     
36,416
     
265
 
Commercial other
   
14,191
     
15,726
     
0
     
14,324
     
114
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,021
     
1,021
     
0
     
1,022
     
10
 
                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
4,278
     
4,284
     
939
     
4,312
     
0
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
4,234
     
4,611
     
1,084
     
4,686
     
4
 
Commercial other
   
413
     
536
     
112
     
439
     
0
 
                                         
Totals:
                                       
Commercial construction
   
9,708
     
9,715
     
939
     
9,753
     
50
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
39,953
     
41,229
     
1,084
     
41,102
     
269
 
Commercial other
   
14,604
     
16,262
     
112
     
14,763
     
114
 
Real estate mortgage
   
1,021
     
1,021
     
0
     
1,022
     
10
 
Total
 
$
65,286
   
$
68,227
   
$
2,135
   
$
66,640
   
$
443
 

*Cash basis interest is substantially the same as interest income recognized.

Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are certain loans and leases that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring, where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions.  Modifications of terms for our loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances.  Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve either an increase or reduction of the interest rate, extension of the term of the loan, or deferral of principal and/or interest payments, regardless of the period of the modification.  All of the loans identified as troubled debt restructuring were modified due to financial stress of the borrower.  In order to determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed to determine the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.  This evaluation is performed under CTBI's internal underwriting policy.

When we modify loans and leases in a troubled debt restructuring, we evaluate any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan or lease agreement, or use the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If we determined that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. In periods subsequent to modification, we evaluate all troubled debt restructuring, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment and recognize impairment through the allowance.
 
During 2015, certain loans were modified in troubled debt restructurings, where economic concessions were granted to borrowers consisting of reductions in the interest rates, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, and forbearances.  Presented below, segregated by class of loans, are troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2014:

   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
 
Number of Loans
   
Term Modification
   
Rate Modification
   
Combination
   
Post-Modification Outstanding Balance
 
Commercial:
                   
Commercial secured by real estate
   
4
   
$
290
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
290
 
Commercial other
   
2
     
36
     
0
     
0
     
36
 
Total troubled debt restructurings
   
6
   
$
326
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
326
 

   
Year Ended
December 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Number of Loans
   
Term Modification
   
Rate Modification
   
Combination
   
Post-Modification Outstanding Balance
 
Commercial:
                   
Commercial construction
   
1
   
$
7
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
7
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
11
     
5,707
     
0
     
68
     
5,775
 
Commercial other
   
8
     
1,268
     
0
     
0
     
1,268
 
Residential:
                                       
Real estate mortgage
   
2
     
0
     
0
     
848
     
848
 
Total troubled debt restructurings
   
22
   
$
6,982
   
$
0
   
$
916
   
$
7,898
 

   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Number of Loans
   
Term Modification
   
Rate Modification
   
Combination
   
Post-Modification Outstanding Balance
 
Commercial:
                   
Commercial secured by real estate
   
2
   
$
126
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
126
 
Commercial other
   
2
     
41
     
0
     
0
     
41
 
Total troubled debt restructurings
   
4
   
$
167
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
167
 

No charge-offs have resulted from modifications for any of the presented periods.
 
Loans retain their accrual status at the time of their modification. As a result, if a loan is on nonaccrual at the time it is modified, it stays as nonaccrual, and if a loan is on accrual at the time of the modification, it generally stays on accrual.  Commercial and consumer loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are closely monitored for delinquency as an early indicator of possible future default.  If loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring subsequently default, CTBI evaluates the loan for possible further impairment.  The allowance for loan losses may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or partial charge-offs may be taken to further write-down the carrying value of the loan.  Presented below, segregated by class of loans, are loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings within the past twelve months which have subsequently defaulted.  CTBI generally considers a loan in default when it is 90 days or more past due or transferred to nonaccrual.

 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
 
   
Number of Loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
Commercial:
       
Commercial construction
   
0
   
$
0
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
1
     
261
 
Commercial other
   
0
     
0
 
Total defaulted restructured loans
   
1
   
$
261
 


 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
 
   
Number of Loans
   
Recorded Balance
 
Commercial:
       
Commercial construction
   
0
   
$
0
 
Commercial secured by real estate
   
0
     
0
 
Commercial other
   
2
     
34
 
Total defaulted restructured loans
   
2
   
$
34
 
 
Note 5 – Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, and March 31, 2014:

   
March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
 
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial Secured by Real Estate
   
Equipment Lease Financing
   
Commercial Other
   
Real Estate Construction
   
Real Estate Mortgage
   
Home
Equity
   
Consumer Direct
   
Consumer Indirect
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
                                       
Beginning balance
 
$
2,896
   
$
13,618
   
$
119
   
$
4,263
   
$
534
   
$
6,094
   
$
756
   
$
1,574
   
$
4,593
   
$
34,447
 
Provision charged to expense
   
(34
)
   
630
     
6
     
55
     
75
     
364
     
17
     
200
     
588
     
1,901
 
Losses charged off
   
1
     
433
     
0
     
441
     
90
     
438
     
42
     
357
     
834
     
2,636
 
Recoveries
   
3
     
45
     
0
     
248
     
0
     
10
     
11
     
104
     
473
     
894
 
Ending balance
 
$
2,864
   
$
13,860
   
$
125
   
$
4,125
   
$
519
   
$
6,030
   
$
742
   
$
1,521
   
$
4,820
   
$
34,606
 
                                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
734
   
$
869
   
$
0
   
$
184
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
1,787
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,130
   
$
12,991
   
$
125
   
$
3,941
   
$
519
   
$
6,030
   
$
742
   
$
1,521
   
$
4,820
   
$
32,819
 
                                                                                 
Loans
                                                                               
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
9,143
   
$
32,828
   
$
0
   
$
13,593
   
$
0
   
$
900
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
56,464
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
110,079
   
$
933,507
   
$
10,908
   
$
327,807
   
$
60,894
   
$
707,167
   
$
87,136
   
$
120,005
   
$
332,515
   
$
2,690,018
 
 
   
December 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial Secured by Real Estate
   
Equipment Lease Financing
   
Commercial Other
   
Real Estate Construction
   
Real Estate Mortgage
   
Home
Equity
   
Consumer Direct
   
Consumer Indirect
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
                                       
Beginning balance
 
$
3,396
   
$
14,535
   
$
121
   
$
5,238
   
$
397
   
$
4,939
   
$
601
   
$
1,127
   
$
3,654
   
$
34,008
 
Provision charged to expense
   
(513
)
   
941
     
(2
)
   
1,545
     
258
     
2,173
     
265
     
1,207
     
2,881
     
8,755
 
Losses charged off
   
15
     
2,163
     
0
     
3,141
     
123
     
1,058
     
115
     
1,326
     
3,495
     
11,436
 
Recoveries
   
28
     
305
     
0
     
621
     
2
     
40
     
5
     
566
     
1,553
     
3,120
 
Ending balance
 
$
2,896
   
$
13,618
   
$
119
   
$
4,263
   
$
534
   
$
6,094
   
$
756
   
$
1,574
   
$
4,593
   
$
34,447
 
                                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
734
   
$
827
   
$
0
   
$
181
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
1,742
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,162
   
$
12,791
   
$
119
   
$
4,082
   
$
534
   
$
6,094
   
$
756
   
$
1,574
   
$
4,593
   
$
32,705
 
                                                                                 
Loans
                                                                               
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
9,627
   
$
34,357
   
$
0
   
$
13,807
   
$
0
   
$
1,277
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
59,068
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
112,315
   
$
914,269
   
$
10,344
   
$
338,241
   
$
62,412
   
$
711,188
   
$
88,335
   
$
122,136
   
$
315,516
   
$
2,674,756
 
 
   
March 31, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial Secured by Real Estate
   
Equipment Lease Financing
   
Commercial Other
   
Real Estate Construction
   
Real Estate Mortgage
   
Home
Equity
   
Consumer Direct
   
Consumer Indirect
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses
                                       
Beginning balance
 
$
3,396
   
$
14,535
   
$
121
   
$
5,238
   
$
397
   
$
4,939
   
$
601
   
$
1,127
   
$
3,654
   
$
34,008
 
Provision charged to expense
   
(296
)
   
(106
)
   
(14
)
   
(13
)
   
44
     
356
     
51
     
753
     
570
     
1,345
 
Losses charged off
   
0
     
322
     
0
     
633
     
0
     
164
     
27
     
453
     
946
     
2,545
 
Recoveries
   
7
     
76
     
0
     
162
     
1
     
12
     
1
     
146
     
402
     
807
 
Ending balance
 
$
3,107
   
$
14,183
   
$
107
   
$
4,754
   
$
442
   
$
5,143
   
$
626
   
$
1,573
   
$
3,680
   
$
33,615
 
                                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
939
   
$
1,084
   
$
0
   
$
112
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
2,135
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,168
   
$
13,099
   
$
107
   
$
4,642
   
$
442
   
$
5,143
   
$
626
   
$
1,573
   
$
3,680
   
$
31,480
 
                                                                                 
Loans
                                                                               
Ending balance:
                                                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
9,708
   
$
39,953
   
$
0
   
$
14,604
   
$
0
   
$
1,021
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
65,286
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
101,564
   
$
834,484
   
$
8,122
   
$
337,044
   
$
59,730
   
$
694,493
   
$
84,694
   
$
117,497
   
$
282,594
   
$
2,520,222
 

Note 6 – Other Real Estate Owned

Activity for other real estate owned was as follows:

(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2015
   
March 31, 2014
 
Beginning balance of other real estate owned
 
$
36,776
   
$
39,188
 
New assets acquired
   
5,570
     
1,268
 
Capitalized costs
   
85
     
0
 
Fair value adjustments
   
(64
)
   
(874
)
Sale of assets
   
(3,632
)
   
(3,283
)
Ending balance of other real estate owned
 
$
38,735
   
$
36,299
 

Carrying costs and fair value adjustments associated with foreclosed properties for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were $0.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Note 7 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
(in thousands except per share data)
 
2015
   
2014
 
Numerator:
       
Net income
 
$
10,938
   
$
10,140
 
                 
Denominator:
               
Basic earnings per share:
               
Weighted average shares
   
17,400
     
17,308
 
Diluted earnings per share:
               
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock grants
   
51
     
95
 
Adjusted weighted average shares
   
17,451
     
17,403
 
                 
Earnings per share:
               
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.63
   
$
0.59
 
Diluted earnings per share
   
0.63
     
0.58
 

Options to purchase 68,063 common shares at a weighted average price of $35.409 were excluded from the diluted calculations above for the three months ended March 31, 2015, because the exercise prices on the options were greater than the average market price for the period.  In addition to in-the-money stock options, unvested restricted stock grants were also used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share based on the treasury method.  There were no options to purchase common shares that were excluded from the diluted calculations above for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Note 8 – Fair Market Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances.  Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  In this standard, the FASB clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.  In support of this principle, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions.  The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
 
Recurring Measurements

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and indicate the level within the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques.

       
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2015 Using
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets measured – recurring basis
               
Available-for-sale securities:
               
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
186,714
   
$
498
   
$
186,216
   
$
0
 
State and political subdivisions
   
136,313
     
0
     
136,313
     
0
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
278,188
     
0
     
278,188
     
0
 
CRA investment funds
   
25,120
     
25,120
     
0
     
0
 
Mortgage servicing rights
   
2,797
     
0
     
0
     
2,797
 

       
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014 Using
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets measured – recurring basis
               
Available-for-sale securities:
               
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
$
188,932
   
$
492
   
$
188,440
   
$
0
 
State and political subdivisions
   
137,458
     
0
     
137,458
     
0
 
U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities
   
288,907
     
0
     
288,907
     
0
 
CRA investment funds
   
24,889
     
24,889
     
0
     
0
 
Mortgage servicing rights
   
2,968
     
0
     
0
     
2,968
 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  These valuation methodologies were applied to all of CTBI's financial assets carried at fair value.  CTBI had no liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the quarter ended March 31, 2015.  For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value on a recurring basis.  U.S. Treasury and government agencies and CTBI's CRA investment funds are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy where quoted market prices are available in the active market on which the individual securities are traded.

If quoted market prices are not available, CTBI obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service, such as Interactive Data, which utilizes pricing models to determine fair value measurement.  CTBI reviews the pricing quarterly to verify the reasonableness of the pricing.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond's terms and conditions, among other factors.  U.S. Treasury and government agencies, state and political subdivisions, and U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities are classified as Level 2 inputs.

In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.  Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements are estimated on a quarterly basis where assumptions used are reviewed to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States.  As of March 31, 2015, CTBI does not own any securities classified as Level 3 inputs.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices.  CTBI reports mortgage servicing rights at fair value on a recurring basis with subsequent remeasurement of MSRs based on change in fair value.

In determining fair value, CTBI utilizes the expertise of an independent third party.  Accordingly, fair value is determined by the independent third party by utilizing assumptions about factors such as mortgage interest rates, discount rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds, market trends and industry demand.  Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.  Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements of mortgage servicing rights are tested for impairment on a quarterly basis where assumptions used are reviewed to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States.  See the table below for inputs and valuation techniques used for Level 3 mortgage servicing rights.

Transfers between Levels

There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 as of March 31, 2015.

Level 3 Reconciliation

Following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
 
   
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
Beginning balance
 
$
2,968
 
Total recognized losses
       
Included in net income
   
(161
)
Issues
   
84
 
Settlements
   
(94
)
Ending balance
 
$
2,797
 
         
Total losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the reporting date
 
$
(161
)
 
 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
 
   
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
Beginning balance
 
$
3,424
 
Total recognized losses
       
Included in net income
   
(126
)
Issues
   
63
 
Settlements
   
(103
)
Ending balance
 
$
3,258
 
         
Total losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the reporting date
 
$
(126
)

Realized and unrealized gains and losses for items reflected in the tables above are included in net income in the consolidated statements of income as follows:

 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
 
   
Noninterest Income
   
Noninterest Expense
 
Total losses
 
$
(255
)
 
$
0
 

 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
 
   
Noninterest Income
   
Noninterest Expense
 
Total losses
 
$
(229
)
 
$
0
 

Nonrecurring Measurements

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and indicate the level within the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques.

       
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2015 Using
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets measured – nonrecurring basis
               
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
 
$
2,760
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
2,760
 
Other real estate/assets owned
   
265
     
0
     
0
     
265
 
 
       
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014 Using
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets measured – nonrecurring basis
               
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
 
$
4,665
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
4,665
 
Other real estate/assets owned
   
6,472
     
0
     
0
     
6,472
 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell.  Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

CTBI considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value.  Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by the Chief Credit Officer.  Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the Chief Credit Officer.  Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.  The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral.  These discounts and estimates are developed by the Chief Credit Officer by comparison to historical results.

Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-35, Impairment of a Loan, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments to reflect subsequent (i) partial write-downs that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral or (ii) the full charge-off of the loan carrying value.  Quarter-to-date fair value adjustments on impaired loans disclosed above were $0.5 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, and March 31, 2014, respectively.

Other Real Estate Owned

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, other real estate owned (OREO) is carried at the lower of fair value at acquisition date or current estimated fair value, less estimated cost to sell when the real estate is acquired.  Estimated fair value of OREO is based on appraisals or evaluations.  OREO is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  Long-lived assets are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments to reflect subsequent partial write-downs that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral.  Quarter-to-date fair value adjustments on other real estate/assets owned were $0.05 million, $1.5 million, and $0.8 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014, and March 31, 2014, respectively.

Our policy for determining the frequency of periodic reviews is based upon consideration of the specific properties and the known or perceived market fluctuations in a particular market and is typically between 12 and 18 months but generally not more than 24 months.  Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following tables present quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

(in thousands)
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
   
Fair Value at March 31, 2015
 
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Average)
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
$
2,797
 
Discount cash flows, computer pricing model
Constant prepayment rate
   
4.7% - 25.4%
(12.10%)
 
             
Probability of default
   
0.0% - 100.0%
(3.50%)
 
             
Discount rate
 
Not applicable, (10.13%)
 
                     
Impaired loans (collateral-dependent)
 
$
2,760
 
Market comparable properties
Marketability discount
   
5.0% - 10.0%
(7.0%)
 
                     
Other real estate/assets owned
 
$
265
 
Market comparable properties
Comparability adjustments
   
5.0% - 93.0%
(29.57%)
 

(in thousands)
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
   
Fair Value at December 31, 2014
 
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Average)
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
$
2,968
 
Discount cash flows, computer pricing model
Constant prepayment rate
   
4.6% - 25.1%
(11.3
%)
             
Probability of default
   
0.0% - 100.0%
(3.61
%)
             
Discount rate
   
10.0% - 11.5%
(10.1
%)
                     
Impaired loans (collateral-dependent)
 
$
4,665
 
Market comparable properties
Marketability discount
   
5.0% - 10.0%
(7.0
%)
                     
Other real estate/assets owned
 
$
6,472
 
Market comparable properties
Comparability adjustments
   
3.0% - 67.0%
(18.0
%)

Sensitivity of Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following is a discussion of the sensitivity of significant unobservable inputs, the interrelationships between those inputs and other unobservable inputs used in recurring fair value measurement and of how those inputs might magnify or mitigate the effect of changes in the unobservable inputs on the fair value measurement.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Market value for mortgage servicing rights is derived based on unobservable inputs, such as prepayment speeds of the underlying loans generated using the Andrew Davidson Prepayment Model, FHLMC/FNMA guidelines, the weighted-average life of the loan, the discount rate, the weighted average coupon, and the weighted average default rate.  Significant increases (decreases) in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.  Generally, a change in the assumption used for prepayment speeds is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in the assumption for interest rates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents estimated fair value of CTBI's financial instruments as of March 31, 2015 and indicates the level within the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques.

       
Fair Value Measurements
at March 31, 2015 Using
 
(in thousands)
 
Carrying Amount
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
141,049
   
$
141,049
   
$
0
   
$
0
 
Certificates of deposit in other banks
   
6,665
     
0
     
6,680
     
0
 
Securities available-for-sale
   
626,335
     
25,618
     
600,717
     
0
 
Securities held-to-maturity
   
1,661
     
0
     
1,653
     
0
 
Loans held for sale
   
1,505
     
1,535
     
0
     
0
 
Loans, net
   
2,711,876
     
0
     
0
     
2,710,825
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
17,927
     
0
     
17,927
     
0
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock
   
4,887
     
0
     
4,887
     
0
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
13,543
     
0
     
13,543
     
0
 
Mortgage servicing rights
   
2,797
     
0
     
0
     
2,797
 
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
 
$
2,939,540
   
$
704,150
   
$
2,231,379
   
$
0
 
Repurchase agreements
   
244,570
     
0
     
0
     
244,855
 
Federal funds purchased
   
12,041
     
0
     
12,041
     
0
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
1,141
     
0
     
1,318
     
0
 
Long-term debt
   
61,341
     
0
     
0
     
35,674
 
Accrued interest payable
   
1,021
     
0
     
1,021
     
0
 
                                 
Unrecognized financial instruments:
                               
Letters of credit
 
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
 
Commitments to extend credit
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
Forward sale commitments
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
 
The following table presents estimated fair value of CTBI's financial instruments as of December 31, 2014 and indicates the level within the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques.

 
(in thousands)
     
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2014 Using
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
105,517
   
$
105,517
   
$
0
   
$
0
 
Certificates of deposit in other banks
   
8,197
     
0
     
8,213
     
0
 
Securities available-for-sale
   
640,186
     
25,381
     
614,805
     
0
 
Securities held-to-maturity
   
1,662
     
0
     
1,644
     
0
 
Loans held for sale
   
2,264
     
2,321
     
0
     
0
 
Loans, net
   
2,699,377
     
0
     
0
     
2,691,906
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
17,927
     
0
     
17,927
     
0
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock
   
4,869
     
0
     
4,869
     
0
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
13,548
     
0
     
13,548
     
0
 
Mortgage servicing rights
   
2,968
     
0
     
0
     
2,968
 
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
 
$
2,874,257
   
$
677,626
   
$
2,192,848
   
$
0
 
Repurchase agreements
   
235,186
     
0
     
0
     
235,193
 
Federal funds purchased
   
11,041
     
0
     
11,041
     
0
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
61,170
     
0
     
61,106
     
0
 
Long-term debt
   
61,341
     
0
     
0
     
35,615
 
Accrued interest payable
   
908
     
0
     
908
     
0
 
                                 
Unrecognized financial instruments:
                               
Letters of credit
 
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
   
$
0
 
Commitments to extend credit
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
Forward sale commitments
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Certificates of deposit in other banks – Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.

Securities held-to-maturity – Fair values are based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted prices for similar securities.  The fair value estimate is provided to management from a third party using modeling assumptions specific to each type of security that are reviewed and approved by management.  Quarterly sampling of fair values provided by additional third parties supplement the fair value review process.

Loans held for sale – The fair value is predetermined at origination based on sale price.

Loans (net of the allowance for loan and lease losses) – The fair value of fixed rate loans and variable rate mortgage loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  For other variable rate loans, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock – The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Federal Reserve Bank stock – The carrying value of Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Accrued interest receivable – The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Deposits – The fair value of fixed maturity time deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  For deposits including demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and certain money market accounts, the carrying value approximates fair value.

Repurchase agreements – The fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates.

Federal funds purchased – The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank – The fair value of these fixed-maturity advances is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently offered for advances of similar remaining maturities.

Long-term debt – The fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates.

Accrued interest payable – The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Commitments to originate loans, forward sale commitments, letters of credit, and lines of credit – The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair value of forward sale commitments is estimated based on current market prices for loans of similar terms and credit quality.  The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.  The fair values of these commitments are not material.

Note 9 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and the affected line items in the statements of income during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were:

   
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
 
 (in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Affected line item in the statements of income
       
Securities gains (losses)
 
$
144
   
$
(60
)
Tax expense (benefit)
   
50
     
(21
)
Total reclassifications out of AOCI
 
$
94
   
$
(39
)



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

Overview

The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to help the reader understand Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., our operations, and our present business environment.  The MD&A is provided as a supplement to – and should be read in conjunction with – our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in this quarterly report.  The MD&A includes the following sections:

v Our Business

v Results of Operations and Financial Condition

v Dividends

v Liquidity and Market Risk

v Interest Rate Risk

v Capital Resources

v Impact of Inflation, Changing Prices, and Economic Conditions

v Stock Repurchase Program

v Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Business

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. ("CTBI") is a bank holding company headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky.  Currently, we own one commercial bank and one trust company.  Through our subsidiaries, we have eighty-one banking locations in eastern, northeastern, central, and south central Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and northeastern Tennessee, four trust offices across Kentucky, and one trust office in northeastern Tennessee.  At March 31, 2015, we had total consolidated assets of $3.8 billion and total consolidated deposits, including repurchase agreements, of $3.2 billion.  Total shareholders' equity at March 31, 2015 was $457.4 million.  Trust assets under management at March 31, 2015 were $2.0 billion.

Through its subsidiaries, CTBI engages in a wide range of commercial and personal banking and trust and wealth management activities, which include accepting time and demand deposits; making secured and unsecured loans to corporations, individuals and others; providing cash management services to corporate and individual customers; issuing letters of credit; renting safe deposit boxes; and providing funds transfer services.  The lending activities of CTB include making commercial, construction, mortgage, and personal loans.  Lease-financing, lines of credit, revolving lines of credit, term loans, and other specialized loans, including asset-based financing, are also available.  Our corporate subsidiaries act as trustees of personal trusts, as executors of estates, as trustees for employee benefit trusts, as registrars, transfer agents, and paying agents for bond and stock issues, as investment agent, as depositories for securities, and as providers of full service brokerage and insurance services.  For further information, see Item 1 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, we reported earnings of $10.9 million, or $0.63 per basic share, compared to $10.1 million, or $0.59 per basic share, earned during the first quarter 2014 and $10.0 million, or $0.58 per basic share, earned during the fourth quarter 2014.

Income Statement Review

(dollars in thousands)
         
Change 2015 vs. 2014
 
Three Months Ended March 31
 
2015
   
2014
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Net interest income
 
$
32,905
   
$
32,750
   
$
155
     
0.5
%
Provision for loan losses
   
1,901
     
1,345
     
556
     
41.3
 
Noninterest income
   
10,736
     
10,065
     
671
     
6.7
 
Noninterest expense
   
25,818
     
26,861
     
(1,043
)
   
(3.9
)
Income taxes
   
4,984
     
4,469
     
515
     
11.5
 
Net income
 
$
10,938
   
$
10,140
   
$
798
     
7.9
%
                                 
Average earning assets
 
$
3,480,600
   
$
3,389,490
   
$
91,110
     
2.7
%
                                 
Yield on average earnings assets
   
4.22
%
   
4.32
%
   
(0.10
)%
   
(2.4
)%
Cost of interest bearing funds
   
0.45
%
   
0.47
%
   
(0.02
)%
   
(4.7
)%
                                 
Net interest margin
   
3.89
%
   
3.97
%
   
(0.08
)%
   
(2.0
)%
 
Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the quarter increased $0.2 million, or 0.5%, from prior year first quarter but decreased $0.6 million, or 1.8%, from prior quarter, while our net interest margin decreased 8 basis points and 1 basis point during the respective time periods.  Average earning assets increased $91.1 million, or 2.7%, from first quarter 2014 and $20.9 million, or 0.6%, from prior quarter, while our yield on average earning assets decreased 10 basis points and 1 basis point, respectively, during these time periods.  The cost of interest bearing funds decreased 2 basis points from prior year same quarter but remained flat to prior quarter.  Our average loans to deposits, including repurchase agreements, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were 86.6% compared to 83.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 86.1% for the quarter ended December 31, 2014.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses that was added to the allowance for the first quarter 2015 was $1.9 million compared to $1.3 million in the first quarter 2014 and $3.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014.   This provision represented a charge against current earnings in order to maintain the allowance at an appropriate level determined using the accounting estimates described in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section.  Our provision decreased from prior quarter as net charge-offs decreased and loan growth slowed in comparison to the fourth quarter 2014.  Our reserve coverage (allowance for loan and lease loss reserve to nonperforming loans) at March 31, 2015 was 98.7% compared to 79.2% at March 31, 2014 and 88.4% at December 31, 2014.  Our loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans outstanding remained at 1.26% from December 31, 2014, a decrease from the 1.30% at March 31, 2014.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 increased $0.7 million, or 6.7%, from prior year same quarter but decreased $1.3 million, or 10.8%, from prior quarter.  Year over year, we experienced increases in gains on sales of loans of $0.1 million, deposit service charges of $0.2 million, trust revenue of $0.1 million, and loan related fees of $0.2 million.  However, all of these areas experienced declines quarter over quarter.  Gains on sales of loans decreased $0.4 million, deposit service charges decreased $0.6 million, trust revenue decreased $0.1 million, and loan related fees decreased $0.1 million.  The decrease in deposit service charges quarter over quarter was primarily seasonal as we had a fewer number of days along with substantial inclement weather in the first quarter 2015.  The decline in brokerage revenue for the quarter was primarily a result of reclassifying life insurance commissions earned through our trust subsidiary from brokerage revenue in the first quarter 2015 and going forward.  Insurance commissions received during the first quarter 2015 from our trust subsidiary totaled $0.2 million.  We had securities gains for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 of $0.1 million in comparison to losses of $0.1 million in both the first and fourth quarters of 2014.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 decreased $1.0 million, or 3.9%, from prior year first quarter and $2.2 million, or 7.9%, from prior quarter.  The quarterly decrease was primarily the result of a $0.7 million decrease in personnel expense, a $0.5 million decrease in net other real estate owned expense, and a $0.3 million decrease in repossession expense, along with a decrease in other direct expenses due to a $0.5 million accrual booked in the fourth quarter 2014 for anticipated customer refunds.  The decrease in personnel expense consisted of a $0.7 million decrease in our group medical and life insurance.  The year over year decrease was primarily due to a $1.0 million decrease in net other real estate owned expense.

Balance Sheet Review

CTBI's total assets at $3.8 billion increased $35.6 million, or an annualized 3.9%, from December 31, 2014 and $90.8 million, or 2.5%, from March 31, 2014.  Loans outstanding at March 31, 2015 were $2.7 billion, increasing $12.7 million, or an annualized 1.9%, from December 31, 2014 and $161.0 million, or 6.2%, from March 31, 2014.  We experienced growth during the quarter of $4.9 million in the commercial loan portfolio and $17.0 million in the indirect loan portfolio, partially offset by decreases of $7.1 million in the residential loan portfolio and $2.1 million in the consumer direct loan portfolio.  CTBI's investment portfolio decreased $13.9 million, or an annualized 8.8%, from December 31, 2014 and $23.8 million, or 3.7%, from March 31, 2014.  The decline in the investment portfolio was primarily from scheduled cash flows retained to provide additional liquidity.  Deposits, including repurchase agreements, at $3.2 billion increased $74.7 million, or an annualized 9.7%, from December 31, 2014 and $42.3 million, or 1.3%, from March 31, 2014.  Our deposits in other banks increased $30.7 million during the quarter as deposit growth outpaced loan growth.

Shareholders' equity at March 31, 2015 was $457.4 million compared to $447.9 million at December 31, 2014 and $422.0 million at March 31, 2014.  Our tangible common equity/tangible assets ratio increased to 10.60%.
 
Loans

(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2015
 
Loan Category
 
Balance
   
Variance from Prior Year-End
   
Net Charge-Offs
   
Nonperforming
   
ALLL
 
Commercial:
                   
Construction
 
$
119,222
     
(2.2
)%
 
$
(2
)
 
$
5,764
   
$
2,864
 
Secured by real estate
   
966,335
     
1.9
     
388
     
10,394
     
13,860
 
Equipment lease financing
   
10,908
     
5.5
     
0
     
0
     
125
 
Commercial other
   
341,400
     
(3.0
)
   
193
     
4,589
     
4,125
 
Total commercial
   
1,437,865
     
0.3
     
579
     
20,747
     
20,974
 
                                         
Residential:
                                       
Real estate construction
   
60,894
     
(2.4
)
   
90
     
792
     
519
 
Real estate mortgage
   
708,067
     
(0.6
)
   
428
     
12,665
     
6,030
 
Home equity
   
87,136
     
(1.4
)
   
31
     
526
     
742
 
Total residential
   
856,097
     
(0.8
)
   
549
     
13,983
     
7,291
 
                                         
Consumer:
                                       
Consumer direct
   
120,005
     
(1.7
)
   
253
     
163
     
1,521
 
Consumer indirect
   
332,515
     
5.4
     
361
     
169
     
4,820
 
Total consumer
   
452,520
     
3.4
     
614
     
332
     
6,341
 
                                         
Total loans
 
$
2,746,482
     
0.5
%
 
$
1,742
   
$
35,062
   
$
34,606
 
 
Asset Quality

CTBI's total nonperforming loans were $35.1 million at March 31, 2015, a 10.0% decrease from the $39.0 million at December 31, 2014 and a 17.4% decrease from the $42.4 million at March 31, 2014.  Nonaccrual loans decreased $3.7 million for the quarter and loans 90+ days past due decreased $0.2 million.  Loans 30-89 days past due at $17.8 million was an increase of $2.7 million from December 31, 2014.  The increase in 30-89 days past due was primarily in the commercial loan portfolio; however, it was not isolated to any one market or industry.  Our loan portfolio management processes focus on the immediate identification, management, and resolution of problem loans to maximize recovery and minimize loss.   Our loan risk management processes include weekly delinquent loan review meetings at the market levels and monthly delinquent loan review meetings involving senior corporate management to review all nonaccrual loans and loans 30 days or more past due.  Any activity regarding a criticized/classified loan (i.e. problem loan) must be approved by CTB's Watch List Asset Committee (i.e. Problem Loan Committee).  CTB's Watch List Asset Committee also meets on a quarterly basis and reviews every criticized/classified loan of $100,000 or greater.  We also have a Loan Review Department that reviews every market within CTB annually and performs extensive testing of the loan portfolio to assure the accuracy of loan grades and classifications for delinquency, troubled debt restructuring, impaired status, impairment, nonaccrual status, and adequate loan loss reserves.

Impaired loans, loans not expected to meet contractual principal and interest payments other than insignificant delays, at March 31, 2015 totaled $56.5 million, a $2.6 million decline from the $59.1 million at December 31, 2014 and an $8.8 million decline from the $65.3 million at March 31, 2014.  Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings that were classified as impaired.  At March 31, 2015, CTBI had $23.6 million in commercial loans secured by real estate, $7.0 million in commercial real estate construction loans, $9.2 million in commercial other loans, and $0.9 million in real estate mortgage loans that were modified in troubled debt restructurings and impaired.  Management evaluates all impaired loans for impairment and records a direct charge-off or provides specific reserves when necessary.

For further information regarding nonperforming and impaired loans, see note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

CTBI generally does not offer high risk loans such as option ARM products, high loan to value ratio mortgages, interest-only loans, loans with initial teaser rates, or loans with negative amortizations, and therefore, CTBI would have no significant exposure to these products.

Net loan charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were $1.7 million, or 0.26% of average loans annualized, compared to $3.0 million, or 0.44%, for the fourth quarter 2014 and $1.7 million, or 0.27%, experienced for the first quarter 2014.  Of the net charge-offs for the quarter, $0.6 million were in commercial loans, $0.4 million were in indirect auto loans, and $0.5 million were in residential real estate mortgage loans.

Our level of foreclosed properties at $38.7 million at March 31, 2015 was an increase from $36.8 million at December 31, 2014 and $36.3 million at March 31, 2014.  The $1.9 million increase for the quarter included an additional $2.2 million in income producing commercial real estate which was put on nonaccrual in the first quarter 2014.  Sales of foreclosed properties for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 totaled $3.6 million while new foreclosed properties totaled $5.6 million.  At March 31, 2015, the book value of properties under contracts to sell was $4.5 million; however, the closings had not occurred at quarter-end.

When foreclosed properties are acquired, appraisals are obtained and the properties are booked at the current market value less expected sales costs.  Additionally, periodic updated appraisals are obtained on unsold foreclosed properties.  When an updated appraisal reflects a market value below the current book value, a charge is booked to current earnings to reduce the property to its new market value less expected sales costs.   Charges to earnings in the first quarter 2015 to reflect the decrease in current market values of foreclosed properties totaled $64 thousand.  There were seven properties appraised during the first quarter 2015.  Of these, one property was written down by a total of $6 thousand.  Charges during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014 were $0.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  Our policy for determining the frequency of periodic reviews is based upon consideration of the specific properties and the known or perceived market fluctuations in a particular market and is typically between 12 and 18 months but generally not more than 24 months.  Approximately sixty-eight percent of our OREO properties have been reappraised within the past 12 months.  Management anticipates that our foreclosed properties will remain elevated as we work through current market conditions.

The major classifications of foreclosed properties are shown in the following table:

(in thousands)
 
March 31,
2015
   
December 31,
2014
 
1-4 family
 
$
9,642
   
$
10,337
 
Agricultural/farmland
   
116
     
116
 
Construction/land development/other
   
18,702
     
18,735
 
Multifamily
   
1,289
     
1,289
 
Non-farm/non-residential
   
8,986
     
6,299
 
Total foreclosed properties
 
$
38,735
   
$
36,776
 
 
The appraisal aging analysis of foreclosed properties, as well as the holding period, at March 31, 2015 is shown below:

(in thousands)
   
Appraisal Aging Analysis
 
Holding Period Analysis
 
Days Since Last Appraisal
 
Current Book Value
 
Holding Period
 
Current Book Value
 
Up to 3 months
 
$
2,739
 
Less than one year
 
$
12,264
 
3 to 6 months
   
6,395
 
1 to 2 years
   
3,112
 
6 to 9 months
   
3,823
 
2 to 3 years
   
2,368
 
9 to 12 months
   
13,468
 
3 to 4 years
   
11,454
 
12 to 24 months
   
12,001
 
4 to 5 years
   
3,258
 
Over 24 months
   
309
 
Over 5 years*
   
6,279
 
Total
 
$
38,735
 
Total
 
$
38,735
 

*Regulatory approval is required and has been obtained to hold these properties beyond the initial period of 5 years.  Additional approval may be required to continue to hold these properties should they not be liquidated during the extension period.

Dividends

The following schedule shows the quarterly cash dividends paid for the past six quarters:

Pay Date
Record Date
 
Amount Per Share
 
April 1, 2015
March 15, 2015
 
$
0.300
 
January 1, 2015
December 15, 2014
 
$
0.300
 
October 1, 2014
September 15, 2014
 
$
0.300
 
July 1, 2014
June 15, 2014
 
$
0.290
 
April 1, 2014
March 15, 2014
 
$
0.291
 
January 1, 2014
December 15, 2013
 
$
0.291
 

The Board of Directors of CTBI declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on July 1, 2015 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2015.

Liquidity and Market Risk

The objective of CTBI's Asset/Liability management function is to maintain consistent growth in net interest income within our policy limits. This objective is accomplished through management of our consolidated balance sheet composition, liquidity, and interest rate risk exposures arising from changing economic conditions, interest rates, and customer preferences. The goal of liquidity management is to provide adequate funds to meet changes in loan and lease demand or deposit withdrawals. This is accomplished by maintaining liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents and investment securities, sufficient unused borrowing capacity, and growth in core deposits. As of March 31, 2015, we had approximately $141.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $626.3 million in securities valued at estimated fair value designated as available-for-sale and available to meet liquidity needs on a continuing basis compared to $105.5 million and $640.2 million at December 31, 2014.  Additional asset-driven liquidity is provided by the remainder of the securities portfolio and the repayment of loans.  In addition to core deposit funding, we also have a variety of other short-term and long-term funding sources available.  We also rely on Federal Home Loan Bank advances for both liquidity and management of our asset/liability position.  Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $1.1 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $61.2 million at December 31, 2014.  As of March 31, 2015, we had a $375 million available borrowing position with the Federal Home Loan Bank compared to $312.3 million at December 31, 2014.  We generally rely upon net inflows of cash from financing activities, supplemented by net inflows of cash from operating activities, to provide cash for our investing activities.  As is typical of many financial institutions, significant financing activities include deposit gathering, use of short-term borrowing facilities such as repurchase agreements and federal funds purchased, and issuance of long-term debt.  At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $44 million in lines of credit with various correspondent banks available to meet any future cash needs.  Our primary investing activities include purchases of securities and loan originations.  We do not rely on any one source of liquidity and manage availability in response to changing consolidated balance sheet needs.  At March 31, 2015, federal funds sold were $3.2 million compared to $4.9 million at December 31, 2014, and deposits with the Federal Reserve were $73.0 million compared to $40.9 million at December 31, 2014.  Additionally, we project cash flows from our investment portfolio to generate additional liquidity over the next 90 days.

The investment portfolio consists of investment grade short-term issues suitable for bank investments.  The majority of the investment portfolio is in U.S. government and government sponsored agency issuances.  The average life of the portfolio is 3.51 years.  At March 31, 2015, available-for-sale ("AFS") securities comprised approximately 99.7% of the total investment portfolio, and the AFS portfolio was approximately 137% of equity capital.  Ninety percent of the pledge eligible portfolio was pledged.

Interest Rate Risk

We consider interest rate risk one of our most significant market risks. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates.  Consistency of our net interest revenue is largely dependent upon the effective management of interest rate risk.  We employ a variety of measurement techniques to identify and manage our interest rate risk including the use of an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity to changing interest rates.  The model is based on actual cash flows and repricing characteristics for on and off-balance sheet instruments and incorporates market-based assumptions regarding the effect of changing interest rates on the prepayment rates of certain assets and liabilities.  Assumptions based on the historical behavior of deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in interest rates are also incorporated into the model.  These assumptions are inherently uncertain, and as a result, the model cannot precisely measure net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on net interest income.  Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.

CTBI's Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which includes executive and senior management representatives and reports to the Board of Directors, monitors and manages interest rate risk within Board-approved policy limits.  Our current exposure to interest rate risks is determined by measuring the anticipated change in net interest income spread evenly over the twelve-month period.

Capital Resources

Shareholders' equity was $457.4 million at March 31, 2015 and $447.9 million at December 31, 2014.  CTBI's annualized dividend yield to shareholders as of March 31, 2015 was 3.62%.  Our primary source of capital growth is the retention of earnings.  Cash dividends were $0.300 per share and $0.291 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  We retained 52.4% of our earnings for the first three months of 2015 compared to 50.7% for the first three months of 2014.

On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve approved final rules that substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to CTBI and CTB.  The FDIC subsequently approved these rules.  The final rules implement the "Basel III" regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

The rules include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which are being phased in from 2015 to 2019, and refine the definition of what constitutes "capital" for purposes of calculating those ratios.  The new minimum capital level requirements applicable to CTBI and CTB under the final rules would be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions.  The final rules also establish a "capital conservation buffer" above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital. The capital conservation buffer will be phased-in over four years beginning on January 1, 2016.

The final rules also implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses, as well as certain instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, some of which will be phased out over time.  However, the final rules provide that small depository institution holding companies with less than $15 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2009 (which includes CTBI) will be able to permanently include non-qualifying instruments that were issued and included in Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital prior to May 19, 2010 in additional Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital until they redeem such instruments or until the instruments mature.

The final rules also contain revisions to the prompt corrective action framework, which is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, including the Bank, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness.  These revisions took effect January 1, 2015.  Under the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complement the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions are required to meet the following increased capital level requirements in order to qualify as "well capitalized:" (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% (increased from 6%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 10% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% (unchanged from current rules).

The final rules set forth certain changes for the calculation of risk-weighted assets, which we were required to utilize beginning January 1, 2015.  The standardized approach final rule utilizes an increased number of credit risk exposure categories and risk weights, and also addresses: (i) an alternative standard of creditworthiness consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act; (ii) revisions to recognition of credit risk mitigation; (iii) rules for risk weighting of equity exposures and past due loans; (iv) revised capital treatment for derivatives and repo-style transactions; and (v) disclosure requirements for top-tier banking organizations with $50 billion or more in total assets that are not subject to the "advance approach rules" that apply to banks with greater than $250 billion in consolidated assets.  For more information regarding Basel III, please refer to the Supervision and Regulation section of Item 1. Business in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

As of March 31, 2015, following implementation of the new rules, CTBI had a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.01%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 16.17%, a total capital ratio of 17.41%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 12.16%, all above the required levels to be considered "well-capitalized."

As of March 31, 2015, we are not aware of any other current recommendations by banking regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material adverse impact on our liquidity, capital resources, or operations, except as provided for in Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Act, which is discussed in the Supervision and Regulation section of Item 1. Business in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Impact of Inflation, Changing Prices, and Economic Conditions

The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Therefore, CTBI differs greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investment in nonmonetary assets, such as fixed assets and inventories.  However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of assets in the banking industry and on the resulting need to increase equity capital at higher than normal rates in order to maintain an appropriate equity to assets ratio.  Inflation also affects other expenses, which tend to rise during periods of general inflation.

We believe one of the most significant impacts on financial and operating results is our ability to react to changes in interest rates.  We seek to maintain an essentially balanced position between interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities in order to protect against the effects of wide interest rate fluctuations.

Since 2008 the U.S. economy has faced a severe economic crisis including a major recession from which it is slowly recovering.  Commerce and business growth across a wide range of industries and regions in the U.S. remains reduced and local governments and many businesses continue to experience financial difficulty.  While reflecting some improvement in many parts of the country and in parts of our own service area, unemployment levels remain elevated.  There can be no assurance that these conditions will continue to improve and these conditions could worsen.  Regionally, recent economic conditions in the coal industry could result in increased unemployment in the markets we serve where coal is a major contributor to the economy.  In addition, ongoing federal budget negotiations, the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Federal Open Market Committee's plan for economic easing, and the level of U.S. debt may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets.

Our financial performance generally, and in particular the ability of borrowers to pay interest on and repay principal of outstanding loans and the value of collateral securing those loans, as well as demand for loans and other products and services we offer, is highly dependent upon the business environment in the markets where we operate, in the states of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee and in the United States as a whole.  A favorable business environment is generally characterized by, among other factors, economic growth, efficient capital markets, low inflation, low unemployment, high business and investor confidence, and strong business earnings.  Unfavorable or uncertain economic and market conditions can be caused by declines in economic growth, business activity, or investor or business confidence; limitations on the availability or increases in the cost of credit and capital; increases in inflation or interest rates; high unemployment; natural disasters; or a combination of these or other factors.

Overall, during recent years, the business environment has been adverse for many households and businesses in the United States and worldwide.  While economic conditions in the United States and worldwide have improved since the recession, there can be no assurance that this improvement will continue.  Economic pressure on consumers and uncertainty regarding continuing economic improvement may result in changes in consumer and business spending, borrowing, and savings habits.  Such conditions could adversely affect the credit quality of our loans and our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Stock Repurchase Program

CTBI has not acquired any shares of common stock through the stock repurchase program since February 2008.  There are 67,371 shares remaining under CTBI's current repurchase authorization.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the appropriate application of certain accounting policies, many of which require us to make estimates and assumptions about future events and their impact on amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and related notes.  Since future events and their impact cannot be determined with certainty, the actual results will inevitably differ from our estimates.  Such differences could be material to the consolidated financial statements.

We believe the application of accounting policies and the estimates required therein are reasonable.  These accounting policies and estimates are constantly reevaluated, and adjustments are made when facts and circumstances dictate a change.  Historically, we have found our application of accounting policies to be appropriate, and actual results have not differed materially from those determined using necessary estimates.

We have identified the following critical accounting policies:

Investments  Management determines the classification of securities at purchase.  We classify securities into held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale categories.  Held-to-maturity securities are those which we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost.  In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investment Securities, investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and equity securities that have readily determinable fair values shall be classified in one of the following categories and measured at fair value in the statement of financial position:
a. Trading securities. Securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term (thus held for only a short period of time) shall be classified as trading securities. Trading generally reflects active and frequent buying and selling, and trading securities are generally used with the objective of generating profits on short-term differences in price.
b. Available-for-sale securities. Investments not classified as trading securities (nor as held-to-maturity securities) shall be classified as available-for-sale securities.
We do not have any securities that are classified as trading securities.  Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of tax.  If declines in fair value are other than temporary, the carrying value of the securities is written down to fair value as a realized loss with a charge to income for the portion attributable to credit losses and a charge to other comprehensive income for the portion that is not credit related.

Gains or losses on disposition of securities are computed by specific identification for all securities except for shares in mutual funds, which are computed by average cost.  Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of purchase premium or discount, is included in earnings.

When the fair value of a security is below its amortized cost, and depending on the length of time the condition exists and the extent the fair market value is below amortized cost, additional analysis is performed to determine whether an other than temporary impairment condition exists.  Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are analyzed quarterly for possible other than temporary impairment.  The analysis considers (i) whether we have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and (ii) whether it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity.  Often, the information available to conduct these assessments is limited and rapidly changing, making estimates of fair value subject to judgment.  If actual information or conditions are different than estimated, the extent of the impairment of the security may be different than previously estimated, which could have a material effect on the CTBI's results of operations and financial condition.

Loans  Loans with the ability and the intent to be held until maturity and/or payoff are reported at the carrying value of unpaid principal reduced by unearned interest, an allowance for loan and lease losses, and unamortized deferred fees or costs.  Income is recorded on the level yield basis.  Interest accrual is discontinued when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions, collateral value, and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful.  Any loan greater than 90 days past due must be well secured and in the process of collection to continue accruing interest.  Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied against principal, and interest income is only recorded once principal recovery is reasonably assured.  Loans are not reclassified as accruing until principal and interest payments remain current for a period of time, generally six months, and future payments appear reasonably certain.  Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings that were classified as impaired.  A restructuring of a debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring if the creditor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.

Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized over the estimated life of the related loans, leases, or commitments as a yield adjustment.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses  We maintain an allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") at a level that is appropriate to cover estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans determined to be impaired, as well as estimated credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan and lease portfolio.  Since arriving at an appropriate ALLL involves a high degree of management judgment, we use an ongoing quarterly analysis to develop a range of estimated losses.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we use our best estimate within the range of potential credit loss to determine the appropriate ALLL.  Credit losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the ALLL.

We utilize an internal risk grading system for commercial credits.  Those larger commercial credits that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review.  The borrower's cash flow, adequacy of collateral coverage, and other options available to CTBI, including legal remedies, are evaluated.  The review of individual loans includes those loans that are impaired as defined by ASC 310-35, Impairment of a Loan.  We evaluate the collectability of both principal and interest when assessing the need for loss provision.  Historical loss rates are analyzed and applied to other commercial loans not subject to specific allocations.  The ALLL allocation for this pool of commercial loans is established based on the historical average, maximum, minimum, and median loss ratios.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that CTBI will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Homogenous loans, such as consumer installment, residential mortgages, and home equity lines are not individually risk graded.  The associated ALLL for these loans is measured under ASC 450, Contingencies.

When any secured commercial loan is considered uncollectable, whether past due or not, a current assessment of the value of the underlying collateral is made.  If the balance of the loan exceeds the fair value of the collateral, the loan is placed on non-accrual and the loan is charged down to the value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell or a specific reserve equal to the difference between book value of the loan and the fair value assigned to the collateral is created until such time as the loan is foreclosed.  When the foreclosed collateral has been legally assigned to CTBI, a charge off is taken, if necessary, in order that the remaining balance reflects the fair value estimated less costs to sell of the collateral then transferred to other real estate owned or other repossessed assets.  When any unsecured commercial loan is considered uncollectable the loan is charged off no later than at 90 days past due.

All closed-end consumer loans (excluding conventional 1-4 family residential loans and installment and revolving loans secured by real estate) are charged off no later than 120 days (5 monthly payments) delinquent.  If a loan is considered uncollectable, it is charged off earlier than 120 days delinquent.  For conventional 1-4 family residential loans and installment and revolving loans secured by real estate, when a loan is 90 days past due, a current assessment of the value of the real estate is made.  If the balance of the loan exceeds the fair value of the property, the loan is placed on nonaccrual.  Foreclosure proceedings are normally initiated after 120 days.  When the foreclosed property has been legally assigned to CTBI, the fair value less estimated costs to sell is transferred to other real estate owned and the remaining balance is taken as a charge-off.

Historical loss rates for loans are adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition.  We use twelve rolling quarters for our historical loss rate analysis.  Factors that we consider include delinquency trends, current economic conditions and trends, strength of supervision and administration of the loan portfolio, levels of underperforming loans, level of recoveries to prior year's charge-offs, trends in loan losses, industry concentrations and their relative strengths, amount of unsecured loans, and underwriting exceptions.  Based upon management's judgment, "best case," "worst case," and "most likely" scenarios are determined.  The total of each of these weighted factors is then applied against the applicable portion of the portfolio and the ALLL is adjusted accordingly to approximate the most likely scenario.  Management continually reevaluates the other subjective factors included in its ALLL analysis.

Other Real Estate Owned – When foreclosed properties are acquired, appraisals are obtained and the properties are booked at the current market value less expected sales costs.  Additionally, periodic updated appraisals are obtained on unsold foreclosed properties.  When an updated appraisal reflects a market value below the current book value, a charge is booked to current earnings to reduce the property to its new market value less expected sales costs.  Our policy for determining the frequency of periodic reviews is based upon consideration of the specific properties and the known or perceived market fluctuations in a particular market and is typically between 12 and 18 months but generally not more than 24 months.  All revenues and expenses related to the carrying of other real estate owned are recognized by a charge to income.

Income Taxes – Income tax expense is based on the taxes due on the consolidated tax return plus deferred taxes based on the expected future tax benefits and consequences of temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates.  Any interest and penalties incurred in connection with income taxes are recorded as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated financial statements.  During the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, CTBI did not recognize a significant amount of interest expense or penalties in connection with income taxes.

CTBI is currently under IRS examination of its 2013 corporate income tax return.  Management does not expect that the results of the examination will have a material effect on our financial condition.  While management believes our tax positions are appropriate, the IRS could challenge our positions as a part of this examination.


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest rate risk management focuses on maintaining consistent growth in net interest income within Board-approved policy limits.  CTBI uses an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity to movements in interest rates.  Given a 200 basis point increase to the yield curve used in the simulation model, it is estimated net interest income for CTBI would increase by 0.91 percent over one year and decrease by 0.20 percent over two years.  A 25 basis point decrease in the yield curve would decrease net interest income by an estimated 0.09 percent over one year and increase by 0.02 percent over two years.  For further discussion of CTBI's market risk, see the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Market Risk included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

CTBI's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out by CTBI's management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on this evaluation, management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2015 were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
 
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in CTBI's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, CTBI's internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
None
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
None
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 

(c) Upon the vesting of restricted stock in January 2015, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, in accordance with provisions of the 2006 Stock Ownership Incentive Plan, allowed employees to elect to use the share withholding process to satisfy their tax withholding obligations.  As a result, CTBI withheld and canceled 5,724 shares of stock at an average price of $33.03 per share.

     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable
     
Item 5.
Other Information:
 
 
CTBI's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have furnished to the SEC the certifications with respect to this Form 10-Q that are required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
Item 6.
a. Exhibits:
 
 
(1)   Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
 
(2)   Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2
 
(3)  XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.INS
 
(4)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
(5)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
(6)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
(7)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
(8)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE
 

SIGNATURES

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

 
  COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC.  
       
Date:  May 8, 2015
By:
/s/ Jean R. Hale  
    Jean R. Hale  
    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer  
       
       
 
 
/s/ Kevin J. Stumbo  
    Kevin J. Stumbo  
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer