FBC 2012.06.30 10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
  
(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 001-16577
 
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter).
 
 
Michigan
  
38-3150651
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)
  
Identification No.)
 
 
5151 Corporate Drive, Troy, Michigan
  
48098-2639
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip code)
(248) 312-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety days.     Yes  ý    No  ¨.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes  ý    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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 
Large accelerated filer
 
¨
  
Accelerated filer
 
ý
Non-accelerated filer
 
o  (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
  
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  ý.
As of August 8, 2012, 557,993,063 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, were issued and outstanding.


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FORWARD – LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in a forward-looking statement. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and future financial or other performance. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except to fulfill our obligations under the U.S. securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any such statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made.
There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include:
(1)
Volatile interest rates that impact, amongst other things, (i) the mortgage banking business, (ii) our ability to originate loans and sell assets at a profit, (iii) prepayment speeds and (iv) our cost of funds, could adversely affect earnings, growth opportunities and our ability to pay dividends to stockholders;
(2)
Competitive factors for loans could negatively impact gain on loan sale margins;
(3)
Competition from banking and non-banking companies for deposits and loans can affect our growth opportunities, earnings, gain on sale margins, market share and ability to transform business model;
(4)
Changes in the regulation of financial services companies and government-sponsored housing enterprises, and in particular, declines in the liquidity of the residential mortgage loan secondary market, could adversely affect our business;
(5)
Changes in regulatory capital requirements or an inability to achieve or maintain desired capital ratios could adversely affect our growth and earnings opportunities and our ability to originate certain types of loans, as well as our ability to sell certain types of assets for fair market value or to transform business model;
(6)
General business and economic conditions, including unemployment rates, movements in interest rates, the slope of the yield curve, any increase in fraud and other related criminal activity and the further decline of asset values in certain geographic markets, may significantly affect our business activities, loan losses, reserves, earnings and business prospects;
(7)
Factors concerning the implementation of proposed refinements and transformation of our business model could result in slower implementation times than we anticipate and negate any competitive advantage that we may enjoy;
(8)
Actions of mortgage loan purchasers, guarantors and insurers regarding repurchases and indemnity demands and uncertainty related to foreclosure procedures could adversely affect our business activities and earnings;
(9)
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has resulted in the elimination of the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”), tightening of capital standards, and the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has resulted, or will result, in new laws, regulations and regulatory supervisors that are expected to increase our costs of operations. In addition, the change to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") as our primary federal regulator may result in interpretations, or in OCC enforcement actions, different than those of the OTS and may affect our operations and our relationships with institutional counterparties;
(10)
Both the volume and the nature of consumer actions and other forms of litigation against financial institutions have increased and to the extent that such actions are brought against us or threatened, the cost of defending such suits as well as potential exposure could increase our costs of operations;
(11)
Our compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the impact of performance and enforcement of commitments under, and provisions contained in the agreement, and our accuracy and ability to estimate the financial impact of that agreement, including the fair value of the future payments required, could accelerate our litigation settlement expenses relating thereto;

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(12)
The downgrade by Standards & Poor's of the long-term credit rating of the U.S. could materially affect global and domestic financial markets and economic conditions, which may affect our business activities, financial condition, and liquidity;
(13)
If we do not regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) continued listing requirements, our common stock may be delisted from the NYSE; and
(14)
Our potential loss of key personnel or our inability to attract and retain qualified personnel in the future could affect our ability to operate effectively.
All of the above factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results, and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all such factors or to assess the effect of each such factor on our business.
Please also refer to Item 1A to Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and Item 1A to Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated by reference herein, for further information on these and other factors affecting us.
Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable, estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors. Accordingly, we cannot give you any assurance that our expectations will in fact occur or that actual results will not differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be achieved.



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FLAGSTAR BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.  
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Company are as follows:
Consolidated Statements of Financial ConditionJune 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Operations – For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
        Note 1 - Nature of Business
        Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
        Note 3 - Fair Value Accounting
        Note 4 - Investment Securities
        Note 5 - Loans Held-for-Sale
        Note 6 - Loans Repurchased With Government Guarantees
        Note 7 - Loans Held-for-Investment
        Note 8 - Pledged Assets
        Note 9 - Private-Label Securitization Activity
        Note 10 - Mortgage Servicing Rights
        Note 11 - Derivative Financial Instruments
        Note 12 - FHLB Advances
        Note 13 - Long-Term Debt
        Note 14 - Representation and Warranty Reserve
        Note 15 - Warrant Liabilities
        Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity
        Note 17 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share
        Note 18 - Compensation Plans
        Note 19 - Income Taxes
        Note 20 - Legal Proceedings, Contingencies and Commitments
        Note 21 - Segment Information
        
        



Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In thousands, except share data)
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash items
$
71,184

 
$
49,715

Interest-earning deposits
1,199,205

 
681,343

Cash and cash equivalents
1,270,389

 
731,058

Securities classified as trading
169,834

 
313,383

Securities classified as available-for-sale
424,765

 
481,352

Loans held-for-sale ($2,195,679 and $1,629,618 at fair value at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
2,459,482

 
1,800,885

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
1,999,110

 
1,899,267

Loans held-for-investment ($20,231 and $22,651 at fair value at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)
6,550,257

 
7,038,587

Less: allowance for loan losses
(287,000
)
 
(318,000
)
Loans held-for-investment, net
6,263,257

 
6,720,587

Total interest-earning assets
12,515,653

 
11,896,817

Accrued interest receivable
103,985

 
105,200

Repossessed assets, net
107,235

 
114,715

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
301,737

 
301,737

Premises and equipment, net
209,126

 
203,578

Mortgage servicing rights at fair value
638,865

 
510,475

Other assets
420,661

 
455,236

Total assets
$
14,368,446

 
$
13,637,473

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Deposits
$
8,922,847

 
$
7,689,988

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
3,400,000

 
3,953,000

Long-term debt
248,585

 
248,585

Total interest-bearing liabilities
12,571,432

 
11,891,573

Accrued interest payable
12,271

 
8,723

Representation and warranty reserve
161,000

 
120,000

Other liabilities ($19,100 and $18,300 at fair value at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)

445,394

 
537,461

Total liabilities
13,190,097

 
12,557,757

Commitments and contingencies – Note 20

 

Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, liquidation value $1,000 per share, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 266,657 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
257,556

 
254,732

Common stock $0.01 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized; 557,722,618 and 555,775,639 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
5,577

 
5,558

Additional paid in capital
1,468,905

 
1,466,461

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
8,274

 
(7,819
)
Accumulated deficit
(561,963
)
 
(639,216
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,178,349

 
1,079,716

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
14,368,446

 
$
13,637,473

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Unaudited)
Interest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
115,611

 
$
98,155

 
$
229,519

 
$
200,269

Securities classified as available-for-sale or trading
6,850

 
8,949

 
15,421

 
17,046

Interest-earning deposits and other
462

 
957

 
874

 
1,925

Total interest income
122,923

 
108,061

 
245,814

 
219,240

Interest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
18,321

 
24,902

 
37,307

 
51,924

FHLB advances
27,386

 
30,218

 
54,779

 
60,196

Other
1,738

 
1,617

 
3,517

 
3,223

Total interest expense
47,445

 
56,737

 
95,603

 
115,343

Net interest income
75,478

 
51,324

 
150,211

 
103,897

Provision for loan losses
58,428

 
48,384

 
173,101

 
76,693

Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses
17,050

 
2,940

 
(22,890
)
 
27,204

Non-Interest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan fees and charges
34,783

 
14,712

 
64,757

 
30,850

Deposit fees and charges
5,039

 
7,845

 
9,961

 
15,345

Loan administration
25,012

 
30,450

 
63,898

 
69,786

Gain (loss) on trading securities
3,711

 
102

 
(2,260
)
 
28

Loss on transferors’ interest
(1,244
)
 
(2,258
)
 
(1,653
)
 
(4,640
)
Net gain on loan sales
212,666

 
39,827

 
417,518

 
90,012

Net loss on sales of mortgage servicing rights
(983
)
 
(2,381
)
 
(3,299
)
 
(2,493
)
Net gain on securities available-for-sale
20

 

 
330

 

Net (loss) gain on sale of assets
(26
)
 
1,293

 

 
256

Total other-than-temporary impairment (loss) gain
(1,707
)
 
39,725

 
2,810

 
39,725

Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes
690

 
(55,309
)
 
(5,002
)
 
(55,309
)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
(1,017
)
 
(15,584
)
 
(2,192
)
 
(15,584
)
Representation and warranty reserve – change in estimate
(46,028
)
 
(21,364
)
 
(106,566
)
 
(41,791
)
Other fees and charges, net
8,401

 
5,436

 
21,216

 
12,575

Total non-interest income
240,334

 
58,078

 
461,710

 
154,344

Non-Interest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation and benefits
65,402

 
53,719

 
131,390

 
109,459

Commissions
17,838

 
7,437

 
33,305

 
15,005

Occupancy and equipment
18,706

 
16,969

 
35,656

 
33,587

Asset resolution
20,851

 
23,282

 
57,621

 
61,391

Federal insurance premiums
12,104

 
10,789

 
24,428

 
19,515

Other taxes
370

 
667

 
1,327

 
1,533

Warrant (income) expense
(551
)
 
(1,998
)
 
1,998

 
(2,825
)
General and administrative
34,777

 
20,057

 
72,518

 
40,488

Total non-interest expense
169,497

 
130,922

 
358,243

 
278,153

Income (loss) before federal income taxes
87,887

 
(69,904
)
 
80,577

 
(96,605
)
Provision for federal income taxes
500

 
264

 
500

 
528

Net Income (Loss)
87,387

 
(70,168
)
 
80,077

 
(97,133
)
Preferred stock dividend/accretion (1)
(1,417
)
 
(4,720
)
 
(2,824
)
 
(9,429
)
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock
$
85,970

 
$
(74,888
)
 
$
77,253

 
$
(106,562
)
Income (loss) per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.15

 
$
(0.14
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.19
)
Diluted
$
0.15

 
$
(0.14
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.19
)
(1)
The preferred stock dividend/accretion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, represents only the accretion. On January 27, 2012, the Company elected to defer payment of dividends and interest on the preferred stock.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net income (loss)
$
87,387

 
$
(70,168
)
 
$
80,077

 
$
(97,133
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in net unrealized loss on sale of securities available-for-sale
1,110

 
(6,180
)
 
14,231

 
225

Reclassification of gain on sale of securities available-for-sale
(20
)
 

 
(330
)
 

Additions for the amount related to the credit loss for which an OTTI impairment was not previously recognized
1,017

 
15,584

 
2,192

 
15,584

Total securities available-for-sale
2,107

 
9,404

 
16,093

 
15,809

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
89,494

 
$
(60,764
)
 
$
96,170

 
$
(81,324
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2010
$
249,196

 
$
5,533

 
$
1,461,373

 
$
(16,165
)
 
$
(440,274
)
 
$
1,259,663

(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss

 

 

 

 
(97,133
)
 
(97,133
)
Total other comprehensive income

 

 

 
15,809

 

 
15,809

Restricted stock issued

 
2

 
(2
)
 

 

 

Dividends on preferred stock

 

 

 

 
(6,666
)
 
(6,666
)
Accretion of preferred stock
2,763

 

 

 

 
(2,763
)
 

Stock-based compensation

 
7

 
2,760

 

 

 
2,767

Balance at June 30, 2011
$
251,959

 
$
5,542

 
$
1,464,131

 
$
(356
)
 
$
(546,836
)
 
$
1,174,440

Balance at December 31, 2011
$
254,732

 
$
5,558

 
$
1,466,461

 
$
(7,819
)
 
$
(639,216
)
 
$
1,079,716

(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 
80,077

 
80,077

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

 
16,093

 

 
16,093

Restricted stock issued

 
6

 
(6
)
 

 

 

Accretion of preferred stock (1)
2,824

 

 

 

 
(2,824
)
 

Stock-based compensation

 
13

 
2,450

 

 

 
2,463

Balance at June 30, 2012
$
257,556

 
$
5,577

 
$
1,468,905

 
$
8,274

 
$
(561,963
)
 
$
1,178,349

(1)
The preferred stock dividend/accretion during the six months ended June 30, 2012 represents only the accretion. On January 27, 2012, the Company elected to defer payment of dividends and interest on the preferred stock.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Unaudited)
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
80,077

 
$
(97,133
)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
173,101

 
76,693

Depreciation and amortization
9,522

 
7,166

Loss on fair value of residential first mortgage servicing rights
91,583

 
16,596

Stock-based compensation expense
2,463

 
2,767

Net (gain) loss on the sale of assets
(2,480
)
 
585

Net gain on loan sales
(417,518
)
 
(90,012
)
Net loss on sales of mortgage servicing rights
3,299

 
2,493

Net gain on securities classified as available-for-sale
(330
)
 

Other than temporary impairment losses on securities classified as available-for-sale
2,192

 
15,584

Net loss (gain) on trading securities
2,260

 
(28
)
Net loss on transferor interest
1,653

 
4,640

Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale
24,729,954

 
10,456,988

Origination and repurchase of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net of principal repayments
(24,941,423
)
 
(9,820,042
)
Increase in repurchase of mortgage loans with government guarantees, net of claims received
(99,843
)
 
(36,839
)
Purchase of trading securities

 
(131,754
)
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
1,215

 
(7,634
)
Proceeds from sales of trading securities
141,220

 

Decrease in other assets
33,084

 
85,684

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable
3,548

 
(2,030
)
(Decrease) increase liability for checks issued
(3,100
)
 
2,850

Decrease in payable for mortgage repurchase option
(33,673
)
 
(7,862
)
Increase in representation and warranty reserve
41,000

 

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
26,980

 
(6,406
)
Net cash (used) provided in operating activities
(155,216
)
 
472,306

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities available-for-sale
39,881

 

Net repayment (purchase) of investment securities available-for-sale
30,457

 
(75,673
)
Net proceeds from sales of loans held-for-investment
(268,919
)
 
(20,366
)
Origination of portfolio loans, net of principal repayments
234,233

 
191,947

Proceeds from the disposition of repossessed assets
59,259

 
63,797

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 
35,453

Acquisitions of premises and equipment, net of proceeds
(14,534
)
 
(19,457
)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage servicing rights
16,394

 
44,520

Net cash provided by investing activities
96,771

 
220,221

Financing Activities
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts
1,232,859

 
(593,072
)
Net decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(553,000
)
 
(318,512
)
Net (disbursement) receipt of payments of loans serviced for others
(103,537
)
 
10,726

Net receipt of escrow payments
21,454

 
19,346

Dividends paid to preferred stockholders

 
(6,666
)
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities
597,776

 
(888,178
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
539,331

 
(195,651
)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
731,058

 
953,534

Ending cash and cash equivalents
$
1,270,389

 
$
757,883

Loans held-for-investment transferred to repossessed assets
$
250,348

 
$
100,298

Total interest payments made on deposits and other borrowings
$
92,055

 
$
117,374

Federal income taxes paid
$
225

 
$

Reclassification of mortgage loans originated for portfolio to mortgage loans held-for-sale
$
287,396

 
$
32,886

Reclassification of mortgage loans originated held-for-sale then transferred to portfolio loans
$
18,477

 
$
12,520

Mortgage servicing rights resulting from sale or securitization of loans
$
238,176

 
$
88,954


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Nature of Business
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (“Flagstar” or the “Company”), is the holding company for Flagstar Bank, FSB (the “Bank”), a federally chartered stock savings bank founded in 1987. With $14.4 billion in total assets at June 30, 2012, the Company is the largest insured depository institution headquartered in Michigan and is the largest publicly held savings bank headquartered in the Midwest.
The Company is a full-service financial services company, offering a range of products and services to consumers, businesses, and homeowners. As of June 30, 2012, the Company operated 111 banking centers in Michigan, 30 home loan centers in 13 states, and a total of four commercial banking offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. In the second quarter 2012, two banking centers in Michigan were closed to better align the branch structure with the Company's focus on key market areas and to improve banking center efficiencies. The Company originates loans nationwide and is one of the leading originators of residential first mortgage loans. The Company also offers consumer products including deposit accounts, standard and jumbo home loans, home equity lines of credit, and personal loans, including auto and boat loans. The Company also offers commercial loans and treasury management services throughout Michigan and through its four commercial banking offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Commercial products include deposit and sweep accounts, telephone banking, term loans and lines of credit, lease financing, government banking products and treasury management services such as remote deposit and merchant services.
The Company sells or securitizes most of the mortgage loans that it originates and generally retains the right to service the mortgage loans that it sells. These mortgage-servicing rights (“MSRs”) are occasionally sold by the Company in transactions separate from the sale of the underlying mortgages. The Company may also invest in its loan originations to refine the Company's leverage ability and to receive the interest spread between earning assets and paying liabilities.
The Bank is subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) of the United States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”). The Bank is also subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”). The Bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC through the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”). The Company is subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (“Federal Reserve”). The Bank is also a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Indianapolis.
Branch Sales

During the fourth quarter 2011, the Bank completed the previously announced sale of 27 banking centers in Georgia and 22 banking centers in Indiana to PNC Bank, N.A., part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ("PNC") and First Financial Bank, N.A. ("First Financial"), respectively. Management believes that the Company's presence in the Georgia and Indiana markets lacked market density and sufficient scale, and believes that these transactions are consistent with the strategic focus on core Midwest banking markets and on deployment of capital towards continuing growth in commercial and consumer banking in those markets, as well as the emerging Northeast market.

In the Georgia sale, PNC purchased the facilities or assumed the leases associated with the banking centers and purchased associated business and retail deposits in the amount of $211.3 million. PNC paid the net carrying value of the acquired real estate and fixed and other personal assets associated with the banking centers.

In the Indiana sale, First Financial paid a consideration of a seven percent premium on the consumer and commercial deposits in the Indiana banking centers. The total amount of such consumer and commercial deposits was $462.0 million for a gain of $22.1 million. First Financial paid net carrying value on real estate and personal assets of the banking centers and assumed the existing leases on 14 of the banking centers.

The Company predominantly originated residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market in both the Georgia and Indiana markets. Accordingly, the amount of loans on the balance sheet was immaterial and no loans were transferred in either transaction.
Supervisory Agreements
The Company and the Bank are subject to supervisory agreements with the Federal Reserve and the OCC (each a “Supervisory Agreement” and together the “Supervisory Agreements”), each as a successor regulator to the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"). The Supervisory Agreements will remain in effect until terminated, modified, or suspended in writing by the Federal Reserve and the OCC, as appropriate, and the respective failure to comply with the Supervisory Agreements could result in the initiation of further enforcement action by the Federal Reserve or the OCC, as appropriate, including the imposition of further operating restrictions, and could result in additional enforcement actions against the Company or the Bank. The Company has taken actions which it believes are appropriate to comply with, and intend to maintain compliance with, all of the requirements of the Supervisory Agreements.
Pursuant to the Company's Supervisory Agreement with the Federal Reserve, as successor to the OTS, dated January 27, 2010, the Company submitted a capital plan to the OTS, predecessor in interest to the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Company agreed to request prior non-objection of the Federal Reserve to pay dividends or other capital distributions; purchases, repurchases or redemptions of certain securities; incurrence, issuance, renewal, rolling over or increase of any debt and certain affiliate transactions; and comply with restrictions on the payment of severance and indemnification payments, director and management changes and employment contracts and compensation arrangements applicable to the Bank.
Pursuant to the Bank's Supervisory Agreement, the Bank agreed to take actions to address a number of banking issues identified by the OCC. The Bank has completed each of the actions set forth below in the manner and within the time periods required by the Bank's Supervisory Agreement.

Submitted and received non-objection to a revised business plan that addressed the requirements of the Bank Supervisory Agreement;
Implemented a plan to reduce doubtful or substandard assets;
Revised the Bank’s policies and procedures governing loan administration;
Revised the Bank’s liquidity risk management program to enhance the continuous identification and monitoring of funding needs and access to funds to meet those needs;
Remediated issues related to market risk exposure, including the engagement of a qualified and independent third party to perform a model valuation;
Revised the Bank’s asset concentration policy for mortgage servicing rights to reflect the revised business plan and remediated mortgage servicing rights issues;
Established a new written consumer compliance program appropriate for the Bank’s size, complexity, product lines and business operations and compliant with applicable law;
Revised the Bank’s policies, procedures and systems for compliance with flood insurance requirements and reviewed all loans originated after September 30, 2008 for compliance with flood insurance requirements; and
Restricted quarterly asset growth to an amount not to exceed net interest credited on deposit liabilities until the revised business plan received non-objection (such plan received non-objection from the OTS concurrent with the execution of the Bank's Supervisory Agreement).

In addition, the Bank agreed to operate within the parameters of the revised business plan, request OCC approval of dividends or other capital distributions, not make certain severance or indemnification payments, notify the OCC of changes in directors or senior executive officers, provide notice of new, renewed, extended or revised contractual arrangements relating to compensation or benefits for any senior executive officer or directors, receive consent to increase salaries, bonuses or director’s fees for directors or senior executive officers, and receive OCC non-objection to certain third party arrangements.

The foregoing summary of the Supervisory Agreements does not purport to be a complete description of all of the terms of the Supervisory Agreements, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to copies of the Supervisory Agreements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2010.

The Company and the Bank addressed the banking issues identified by the OCC in the manner and within the time periods required for compliance with the Supervisory Agreements, and they do not believe that continued compliance with the Supervisory Agreements will have any material adverse impact on their future financial results. However, the Company and the Bank believe that the enhanced asset and risk management should, over time, improve the Bank's overall credit quality and risk profile through enhanced monitoring of credit quality trends, overall reduction in the level of doubtful and substandard assets, and enhanced compliance activities.



Troubled Asset Relief Program

On October 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (initially introduced as the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”)) was enacted, and the U.S. Treasury injected capital into U.S. financial institutions. On January 30, 2009, the Company entered into a letter agreement including the securities purchase agreement with the U.S. Treasury pursuant to which, among other things, the Company sold to the U.S. Treasury preferred stock and warrants. Furthermore, as long as the preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury is outstanding, dividend payments and repurchases or redemptions relating to certain equity securities, including the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), are prohibited until all accrued and unpaid dividends are paid on such preferred stock, subject to certain limited exceptions. The preferred stock accrues cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5 percent per annum until January 30, 2014, and 9 percent per annum thereafter.

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. In addition, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. For further information, reference should be made to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations web page, at www.flagstar.com, and on the SEC website, at www.sec.gov.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

On January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the update to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” and applied the provisions retrospectively. Under the amended guidance, an entity had the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, the entity is required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto. For further information concerning comprehensive income, refer to Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Note 15 - Stockholders' Equity.

On January 1, 2012, the Company prospectively adopted the update to FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement.” The amended guidance did not modify the requirements for when fair value measurements apply, rather it generally represents clarifications on how to measure and disclose fair value under Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The guidance is intended to improve the comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), by ensuring that fair value has the same meaning in U.S. GAAP and IFRS and respective disclosure requirements are the same except for inconsequential differences in wording and style. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto. For further information concerning fair value, refer to Note 3 - Fair Value Accounting.

On January 1, 2012, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) - Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.” Under the amended guidance, a transferor maintains effective control over transferred financial assets if there is an agreement that both entitles and obligates the transferor to repurchase the financial assets before maturity. In addition, the following requirements must be met: (i) the financial asset to be repurchased or redeemed are the same or substantially the same as those transferred, (ii) the agreement is to repurchase or redeem the transferred financial asset before maturity at a fixed or determinable price, and (iii) the agreement is entered into contemporaneously with, or in contemplation of the transfer. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.

On July 1, 2011, the Company adopted the update to FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables - A Creditor's Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring” and applied the provisions retrospectively to January 1, 2011. The troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) guidance clarifies whether loan modifications constitute TDRs, include factors and examples for creditors to consider in evaluating whether a restructuring results in a delay in payment that is insignificant, prohibit creditors from using the borrower's effective rate test to evaluate whether the restructuring constitutes as a TDR and a concession has been granted to the borrower, and clarifies the guidance for creditors to use in determining whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto. For further information concerning TDRs, refer to Note 7 - Loans Held-for-Investment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-10, “Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate - a Scope Clarification.” The guidance represents the consensus reached in Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 10-E, “Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate” and applies to a parent that ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary's nonrecourse debt. ASU 2011-10 provides that when a parent (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary's nonrecourse debt. ASU 2011-10 should be applied on a prospective basis to deconsolidation events occurring after the effective date; with prior periods not adjusted even if the reporting entity has continuing involvement with previously derecognized in substance real estate entities. This guidance is effective prospective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of the guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The guidance requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The FASB issued common disclosure requirements related to offsetting arrangements to allow investors to better compare financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS or U.S. GAAP. The objective of this guidance is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. This guidance is effective retrospectively, for annual and interim periods, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of the guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.
Note 3 – Fair Value Accounting

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in either case through an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value and to determine fair value disclosures. The determination of fair values of financial instruments often requires the use of estimates. In cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, the Company uses present value techniques and other valuation methods to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments. These valuation models rely on market-based parameters when available, such as interest rate yield curves, credit spreads or unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be based on management's judgment, assumptions and estimates related to credit quality, asset growth, the Company's future earnings, interest rates and other relevant inputs. These valuation methods require considerable judgment and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.

Valuation Hierarchy

U.S. GAAP establishes a three‑level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements that is based on the transparency of the inputs used in the valuation process. The three levels of the hierarchy, highest ranking to lowest, are as follow:

Level 1 -Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets in which the Company can participate as of the measurement date;
Level 2 -Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, and other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and
Level 3 -Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing and asset or liability.


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A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input within the valuation hierarchy that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized at the end of the reporting period.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Assets
Securities classified as trading. These securities are comprised of U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury bonds and non‑investment grade residual securities that arose from private‑label securitizations of the Company. The U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury bonds trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices and are therefore classified within the Level 1 valuation hierarchy. The non‑investment grade residual securities do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices and are therefore classified within the Level 3 valuation hierarchy. Under Level 3, the fair value of residual securities is determined by discounting estimated net future cash flows using expected prepayment rates and discount rates that approximate current market rates. Estimated net future cash flows include assumptions related to expected credit losses on these securities. The Company maintains a model that evaluates the default rate and severity of loss on the residual securities collateral, considering such factors as loss experience, delinquencies, loan-to-value ratios, borrower credit scores and property type. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no Level 3 securities classified as trading. See Note 9 - Private-Label Securitization Activity, for the key assumptions used in the residual interest valuation process.

Securities classified as available-for-sale. These securities are comprised of U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities and CMOs. Where quoted prices for securities are available in an active market, those securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Where quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows and those securities are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Where markets are illiquid and fair values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, those securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Due to illiquidity in the markets, the Company determined the fair value of the FSTAR 2006-1 securitization trust using a discounted estimated net future cash flow model and therefore classified it within the Level 3 valuation hierarchy as the model utilizes significant inputs which are unobservable.

Loans held-for-sale. The Company generally estimates the fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Where quoted market prices were available, such market prices were utilized as estimates for fair values. Otherwise, the fair value of loans was computed by discounting cash flows using observable inputs inclusive of interest rates, prepayment speeds and loss assumptions for similar collateral. These measurements are classified as Level 2.

Loans held-for-investment. Loans held-for-investment are generally recorded at amortized cost. The Company does not record these loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time a loan is considered impaired when it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Once a loan is identified as impaired, the fair value of the impaired loan is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, or discounted cash flows. The fair value of the underlying collateral is determined, where possible, using market prices derived from appraisals or broker price opinions which are considered to be Level 3. Fair value may also be measured using the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. The Company records the impaired loan as a non-recurring Level 3 valuation.

Loans held-for-investment on a recurring basis are loans that were previously recorded as loans held-for-sale but subsequently transferred to the held-for-investment category. As the Company selected the fair value option for the held-for-sale loans, they continue to be reported at fair value and measured consistent with the Level 2 methodology for loans held-for-sale.

Included in loans held-for-investment is the transferor's interest on the home equity line of credit (“HELOC”) securitizations. The Company fair value of the transferor's interest is based on the claims due to the note insurer and continuing credit losses on the loans underlying the securitizations, which are considered to be Level 3. See Note 9 - Private-Label Securitization Activity, for the key assumptions used in the transferor's interest valuation process.

Repossessed assets. Loans on which the underlying collateral has been repossessed are adjusted to fair value less costs to sell upon transfer to repossessed assets. Subsequently, repossessed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value, less anticipated marketing and selling costs. Fair value is generally based upon third-party appraisals or internal estimates and considered a Level 3 classification.

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Residential MSRs. The current market for residential MSRs is not sufficiently liquid to provide participants with quoted market prices. Therefore, the Company uses an option‑adjusted spread valuation approach to determine the fair value of residential MSRs. This approach consists of projecting servicing cash flows under multiple interest rate scenarios and discounting these cash flows using risk‑adjusted discount rates. The key assumptions used in the valuation of residential MSRs include mortgage prepayment speeds and discount rates. Management obtains third‑party valuations of the residential MSR portfolio on a quarterly basis from independent valuation experts to assess the reasonableness of the fair value calculated by its internal valuation model. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, residential MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. See Note 10 - Mortgage Servicing Rights, for the key assumptions used in the residential MSR valuation process.

Derivative financial instruments. Certain classes of derivative contracts are listed on an exchange and are actively traded, and they are therefore classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. These include U.S. Treasury futures and U.S. Treasury options. The Company's forward loan sale commitments and interest rate swaps are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in an active market with inputs that are observable and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Rate lock commitments are valued using internal models with significant unobservable market parameters and therefore are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. The derivatives are reported in either “other assets” or “other liabilities” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Equity-linked transaction and option commitment. The equity-linked transaction and option commitment serves as a hedge (off-set) to the market risk incurred with the Company's participation of equity-linked certificates of deposit. The option represents the premium over the total notional amount of the hedge. The valuations are based on counter-party risk systems measuring the present value of each instrument and its future payments. The risk systems take into consideration economic terms of the trade and current market levels including spot rates, and underlying volatility and correlation among other factors.
Liabilities

Warrants. Warrant liabilities are valued using a binomial lattice model and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Significant observable inputs include expected volatility, a risk free rate and an expected life. Warrant liabilities are reported in “other liabilities” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Litigation settlement. On February 24, 2012, the Company announced that the Bank had entered into an agreement (the “DOJ Agreement”) with the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") relating to certain underwriting practices associated with loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") of the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). The Bank and the DOJ entered into the DOJ Agreement pursuant to which the Bank agreed to comply with all applicable HUD and FHA rules related to the continued participation in the direct endorsement lender program, make an initial payment of $15.0 million within 30 business days of the effective date of the DOJ Agreement (paid on April 3, 2012), make payments of approximately $118.0 million contingent upon the occurrence of certain future events (as further described below) (the "Additional Payments"), and complete a monitoring period by an independent third party chosen by the Bank and approved by HUD.
    
Based on analysis of the DOJ Agreement, the Company recorded a liability of $33.3 million at December 31, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded an increase to the liability of $0.8 million, principally representing the recognition of the periodic effect of discounting. During the second quarter 2012, a payment of $15.0 million was paid bringing the liability at June 30, 2012 to $19.1 million, which represents the estimated fair value of the $118.0 million Additional Payments. Future changes in the fair value of the Additional Payments could affect in future earnings each quarters.

The Company has elected the fair value option to account for the liability representing the obligation to make Additional Payments under the DOJ Agreement. The signed settlement contract with the DOJ establishes a legally enforceable contract with a stipulated payment plan that meets the definition of a financial liability. The Company made the fair value election as of December 31, 2011, the date the Company first recognized the financial instrument in its financial statements.

The specific terms of the payment structure are as follow:

The Company generates positive income for a sustained period, such that part or all of the Deferred Tax Asset ("DTA"), which has been offset by a valuation allowance ("DTA Valuation Allowance"), is likely to be realized, as evidenced by the reversal of the DTA Valuation Allowance in accordance with U.S. GAAP;


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The Company is able to include capital derived from the reversal of the DTA Valuation Allowance in the Bank's Tier 1 capital, which is the lesser of 10 percent of Tier 1 capital or the amount of the DTA that the Company expects to recover within one year based on financial projections;

The Company's obligation to repay the $266.7 million in preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program has been either extinguished or excluded from Tier 1 capital for purposes of calculating the Tier 1 capital ratio as described in the paragraph below;

Upon the occurrence of each of the future events described above, and provided doing so would not violate any banking regulatory requirement or the OCC does not otherwise object, the Company will begin making Additional Payments provided that (i) each annual payment would be equal to the lesser of $25 million or the portion of the Additional Payments that remains outstanding after deducting prior payments; and (ii) no obligation arises until the Company's call report as filed with the OCC, including any amendments thereto, for the period ending at least six months prior to the making of such Additional Payments, reflects a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 11 percent (or higher if required by regulators), after excluding any unextinguished portion of the preferred stock held by U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program; and

In no event will the Company be required to make an Additional Payment if doing so would violate any material banking regulatory requirement or the OCC (or any successor regulator under the safety and soundness program) objects in writing to the making of an Additional Payment.

The fair value of the DOJ Agreement is based on a discounted cash flow valuation model that incorporates the Company's current estimate of the most likely timing and amount of the cash flows necessary to satisfy the obligation. These cash flow estimates are reflective of the Company's detailed financial and operating projections for the next three years, as well as more general growth earnings and capital assumptions for subsequent periods.

The timing of each of the metrics is dependent on the preceding metric being achieved and actual Bank operating results and forecasted assumptions could materially change the value of the liability. As the Bank's profitability increases, the value of the deferred liability would also increase.

The cash flows are discounted using a 15.6 percent discount rate that is inclusive of the risk free rate based on the expected duration of the liability and an adjustment for nonperformance risk that represents the Company's credit risk. The model assumes 12 quarters of profitability prior to reversing the valuation allowance associated with the deferred tax asset.

The liability is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy given the projections of earnings and growth rate assumptions are unobservable inputs. The litigation settlement is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Financial Statements and changes in the fair value of the litigation settlement will be recorded each quarter in general and administrative expense within non-interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.



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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
The following tables present the financial instruments carried at fair value as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, by caption on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition and by the valuation hierarchy (as described above).
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total  Fair
Value
June 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities classified as trading:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury bonds
$
169,834

 
$

 
$

 
$
169,834

Securities classified as available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 
204,326

 
100,306

 
304,632

U.S. government sponsored agencies
100,133

 

 

 
100,133

       Municipal obligations

 
20,000

 

 
20,000

Loans held-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans

 
2,195,679

 

 
2,195,679

Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans

 
20,231

 

 
20,231

Transferor's interest

 

 
7,660

 
7,660

Residential mortgage servicing rights

 

 
638,865

 
638,865

Equity-linked CD purchase option
436

 

 

 
436

Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency forwards
6,357

 

 

 
6,357

Rate lock commitments

 

 
132,388

 
132,388

U.S. Treasury futures
7,057

 

 

 
7,057

Interest rate swaps

 
4,938

 

 
4,938

Total derivative assets
13,414

 
4,938

 
132,388

 
150,740

Total assets at fair value
$
283,817

 
$
2,445,174

 
$
879,219

 
$
3,608,210

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward agency and loan sales
$

 
$
(46,294
)
 
$

 
$
(46,294
)
Interest rate swaps

 
(4,938
)
 

 
(4,938
)
Total derivative liabilities

 
(51,232
)
 

 
(51,232
)
Warrant liabilities

 
(4,409
)
 

 
(4,409
)
Equity-linked CD written option
(436
)
 

 

 
(436
)
Litigation settlement

 

 
(19,100
)
 
(19,100
)
Total liabilities at fair value
$
(436
)
 
$
(55,641
)
 
$
(19,100
)
 
$
(75,177
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total  Fair
Value
December 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities classified as trading:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury bonds
$
313,383

 
$

 
$

 
$
313,383

Securities classified as available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 
365,256

 
365,256

U.S. government sponsored agencies
116,096

 

 

 
116,096

Loans held-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans

 
1,629,618

 

 
1,629,618

Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans

 
22,651

 

 
22,651

Residential mortgage servicing rights

 

 
510,475

 
510,475

Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury futures
3,316

 

 

 
3,316

Rate lock commitments

 

 
70,965

 
70,965

Agency forwards
9,362

 

 

 
9,362

Interest rate swaps

 
3,296

 

 
3,296

Total derivative assets
12,678

 
3,296

 
70,965

 
86,939

Total assets at fair value
$
442,157

 
$
1,655,565

 
$
946,696

 
$
3,044,418

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward agency and loan sales
$

 
$
(42,978
)
 
$

 
$
(42,978
)
Interest rate swaps

 
(3,296
)
 

 
(3,296
)
Total derivative liabilities

 
(46,274
)
 

 
(46,274
)
Warrant liabilities

 
(2,411
)
 

 
(2,411
)
Litigation settlement (1)

 

 
(18,300
)
 
(18,300
)
Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
(48,685
)
 
$
(18,300
)
 
$
(66,985
)

(1)
Does not include the $15.0 million payment required to be paid within 30 business days after the effective date of the DOJ Agreement, which was paid on April 3, 2012.

A determination to classify a financial instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy is based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3 financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components, observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated to external sources). Also, the Company manages the risk associated with the observable components of Level 3 financial instruments using securities and derivative positions that are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy; these Level 1 and Level 2 risk management instruments are not included below, and therefore the gains and losses in the tables do not reflect the effect of the Company's risk management activities related to such Level 3 instruments. If the market for an instrument becomes more liquid or active and pricing models become available which allow for readily observable inputs, the Company will transfer the instruments from Level 3 to Level 2 valuation hierarchy.

Interest rate swap derivatives were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the fourth quarter 2011 because the derivatives are not actively being traded on a listed exchange. The interest rate swap derivatives are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in an active market with inputs that are observable and are now classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 due to increased market liquidity and an increase in the number of available pricing models. The non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations are valued based on pricing provided by external pricing services.


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Transferor's interest were transferred into Level 3 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 due to the assumptions utilized in the valuation of the claims to the note insurer and continuing credit losses on the loans underlying the securitization. Transferor's interest are valued based on pricing of the loans underlying the securitization and are now classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

The Company had no transfers of assets or liabilities recorded at fair value for three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The Company reclassified the 2011 nonrecurring hierarchy disclosures for impaired loans and repossessed assets from Level 2 to Level 3 to reflect that the appraised values, broker price opinions or internal estimates contain unobservable inputs. The impact of the transfer did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto and was limited to disclosure.
Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs
The tables below include a roll forward of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (including the change in fair value) for financial instruments classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. 
 
 
Recorded in Earnings
Recorded in OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Total Unrealized Gains / (Losses)
Total Realized Gains / (Losses)
Total Unrealized Gains / (Losses)
Issuances
Purchases
Sales
Settlements
Transfers In (Out)
Balance at
End of 
Period
Changes In
Unrealized
Held at End
of Period (4)
Assets
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities classified as available-for-sale (1)(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
105,034

$

$

$
1,006

$

$

$
(5,734
)
$

$

$
100,306

$
1,006

Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transferor's interest
8,985


(1,244
)



(81
)


7,660


Residential mortgage servicing rights
596,830

(55,491
)



126,691


(29,165
)

638,865


Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate lock commitments
68,248

186,426




215,389

(249,745
)
(87,930
)

132,388


          Totals
$
779,097

$
130,935

$
(1,244
)
$
1,006

$

$
342,080

$
(255,560
)
$
(117,095
)
$

$
879,219

$
1,006

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Litigation settlement
$
(19,100
)
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
(19,100
)
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities classified as available-for-sale: (1)(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
444,957

$

$

$
(5,363
)
$

$

$
(20,829
)
$

$

$
418,765

$
10,221

Residential mortgage servicing rights
635,122

(95,976
)



38,255




577,401


Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate lock commitments
13,780

44,792




48,215

(95,867
)


10,920


Totals
$
1,093,859

$
(51,184
)
$

$
(5,363
)
$

$
86,470

$
(116,696
)
$

$

$
1,007,086

$
10,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Recorded in Earnings
Recorded in OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Total Unrealized Gains / (Losses)
Total Realized Gains / (Losses)
Total Unrealized Gains / (Losses)
Issuances
Purchases
Sales
Settlements
Transfers In (Out)
Balance at
End of 
Period
Changes In
Unrealized
Held at End
of Period (4)
Assets
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities classified as available-for-sale (1)(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
365,256

$

$

$
1,691

$

$

$
(11,713
)
$

$
(254,928
)
$
100,306

$
1,691

Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transferor's interest


(1,653
)



(281
)

9,594

7,660


Residential mortgage servicing rights
510,475

(35,586
)



238,175

(18,202
)
(55,997
)

638,865


Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate lock commitments
70,965

234,765




386,537

(408,913
)
(150,966
)

132,388


Totals
$
946,696

$
199,179

$
(1,653
)
$
1,691

$

$
624,712

$
(439,109
)
$
(206,963
)
$
(245,334
)
$
879,219

$
1,691

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Litigation settlement
$
(18,300
)
$

$
(800
)
$

$

$

$

$

$

$
(19,100
)
$

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities classified as available-for-sale: (1)(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
467,488

$

$
2,359

$

$

$

$
(51,082
)
$

$

$
418,765

$
17,943

Residential mortgage servicing rights
580,299

(91,853
)



88,955




577,401


Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Rate lock commitments
14,396

38,590




97,059

(139,125
)


10,920


Totals
$
1,062,183

$
(53,263
)
$
2,359

$

$

$
186,014

$
(190,207
)
$

$

$
1,007,086

$
17,943

(1)
Realized gains (losses), including unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary and related to credit issues, are reported in non-interest income.
(2)
U.S. government agency securities classified as available-for-sale are valued predominantly using quoted broker/dealer prices with adjustments to reflect for any assumptions a willing market participant would include in its valuation. Non-agency securities classified as available-for-sale are valued using internal valuation models and pricing information from third parties.
(3)
Management had anticipated that the non-agency securities would be classified under Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. However, due to illiquidity in the markets, the fair value of these securities has been determined using internal models and therefore is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy and pricing information from third parties.
(4)
Changes in the unrealized gains (losses) related to financial instruments held at the end of the period.

The following tables present the quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value financial instruments and the fair value measurements as of June 30, 2012.
 
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range (Weighted Average)
June 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
  Assets
 
      FSTAR 2006-1
$
100,306

Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
Prepay rate - 12 month historical average
CDR rate - 12 month historical average
Loss severity
7.2% - 10.8% (9.0%)
8.2% - 12.3% (10.2%)
5.1% - 7.7% (6.4%)
80.0% - 120.0% (100.0%)
Transferor's interest
$
7,660

Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
Prepay rate - 3 month historical average
Cumulative loss rate
Loss severity
4.6% - 6.9% (5.7%)
7.2% - 10.8% (9.0%)
11.3% - 17.0% (14.2%)
80.0% - 120.0% (100.0%)
Residential mortgage servicing rights
$
638,865

Discounted cash flows
Option adjusted spread
Constant prepayment rate
Weighted average cost to service per loan
5.1% - 7.7% (6.4%)
15.3% - 22.8% (19.1%)
59.9% - 89.9% (74.9%)
Rate lock commitments
$
132,388

Mark-to-Market
Origination pull-through rate
62.1% - 93.1% (77.6%)
  Liabilities
 
 
 
 
     Litigation settlement
$
(19,100
)
Discounted cash flows
Asset growth rate
MSR growth rate
Return on assets (ROA) improvement
4.4% - 6.6% (5.5%)
0.9% - 1.4% (1.2%)
0.02% - 0.04% (0.03%)

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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the FSTAR 2006-1 securitization trust are discount rates, prepayment rates and default rates. While loss severity (in the event of default) is an unobserveable input, the sensitivity of the fair value to this input is zero because of the insurer coverage on the deal. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Increases in both prepay rates and default rates in isolation result in a higher fair value; however, generally a change in the assumption used for the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in the assumption used for prepayment rates, which would offset a portion of the fair value change.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the transferor's interest are discount rates, prepayment rates, loss rates and loss severity. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Increases in both prepay rates and loss rates in isolation result in a lower fair value; however, generally a change in the assumption used for the loss rate is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in the assumption used for prepayment rates, which would offset a portion of the fair value change. Significant increases (decreases) in the loss severity rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the MSRs are option adjusted spreads, prepayment rates, and cost to service. Significant increases (decreases) in all three assumptions in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the rate lock commitments is the pull through rate. The pull through rate is a statistical analysis of the Company's actual rate lock fallout history to determine the sensitivity of the residential mortgage loan pipeline compared to interest rate changes and other deterministic values. New market prices are applied based on updated loan characteristics and new fall out ratios (i.e., the inverse of the pull through rate) are applied accordingly. Significant increases (decreases) in the pull through rate in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption utilized for the probability of default is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption utilized for the loss severity and a directionally opposite change in assumption utilized for prepayment rates.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the DOJ Agreement are future balance sheet and growth rate assumptions for overall asset growth, MSR growth, and return on assets improvement. The current assumptions are based on management's strategic performance targets beyond the current strategic modeling horizon (2015). The Bank's target asset growth rate post 2015 is based off of growth in the balance sheet post TARP preferred stock repayment. Significant increases (decreases) in the bank's asset growth rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the bank's MSR growth rate in isolation would result in a marginally lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the bank's return on assets improvement in isolation would result in a marginally higher (lower) fair value measurement.

    

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The Company also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are measured at the lower of cost or market and had a fair value below cost at the end of the period as summarized below.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
 
 
Total
 
Level 3
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Impaired loans held-for-investment: (1)
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans
$
140,103

 
$
140,103

Commercial real estate loans
146,135

 
146,135

Repossessed assets (2)
107,235

 
107,235

Totals
$
393,473

 
$
393,473

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
Impaired loans held-for-investment: (1)
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans
$
210,040

 
$
210,040

Commercial real estate loans
180,306

 
180,306

Repossessed assets (2)
114,715

 
114,715

Totals (3)
$
505,061

 
$
505,061

 
(1)
The Company recorded $42.1 million and $89.9 million in fair value losses on impaired loans (included in provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $15.2 million and $29.8 million in fair value losses on impaired loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
(2)
The Company recorded $4.0 million and $9.8 million in losses related to write-downs of repossessed assets based on the estimated fair value of the specific assets, and recognized net gains of $3.2 million and $2.5 million on sales of repossessed assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $5.7 million and $18.9 million in losses related to write-downs of repossessed assets based on the estimated fair value of the specific assets, and recognized net gains of $0.8 million and $0.7 million on sales of repossessed assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
(3)
As of December 31, 2011, the Company reclassified impaired loans and repossessed assets from Level 2 to Level 3 to reflect that many of the appraised values, price opinions or internal estimates contain unobservable inputs.

The following tables present the quantitative information about non-recurring Level 3 fair value financial instruments and the fair value measurements as of June 30, 2012.
 
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input
Range (Weighted Average)
June 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
     Residential mortgage loans
$
140,103

Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
0% - 100% (47.3%)
     Commercial real estate loans
$
146,135

Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
0% - 100% (59.2%)
Repossessed assets
$
107,235

Fair value of collateral
Loss severity discount
0% - 100% (40.4%)

The Company has certain impaired residential and commercial real estate loans that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan. Appraisals or other third party price opinions are generally obtained to support the fair value of the collateral and incorporate measures such as recent sales prices for comparable properties. In cases where the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the collateral less cost to sell, an impairment charge is recognized.
Repossessed assets are measured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the repossessed asset. The fair value of repossessed assets, upon initial recognition, are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria. The significant unobservable inputs used in the Level 3 fair value measurements of the Company's impaired loans and repossessed assets included in the table above primarily relate to internal valuations or analysis.


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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The accounting guidance for financial instruments requires disclosures of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate their fair values. Certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are excluded from the scope of this guidance. Accordingly, the fair value disclosures required by this guidance are only indicative of the value of individual financial instruments as of the dates indicated and should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the Company.

The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value in entirety on a recurring basis. 
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,270,389

 
$
1,270,389

 
$
1,270,389

 
$

 
$

Securities classified as trading
169,834

 
169,834

 
169,834

 

 

Securities classified as available-for-sale
424,765

 
424,765

 
100,133

 
224,326

 
100,306

Loans held-for-sale
2,459,482

 
2,495,820

 

 
2,495,820

 

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
1,999,110

 
1,879,164

 

 
1,879,164

 

Loans held-for-investment, net
6,263,257

 
6,273,505

 

 

 
6,273,505

Accrued interest receivable
103,985

 
103,985

 

 
103,985

 

Repossessed assets
107,235

 
107,235

 

 

 
107,235

FHLB stock
301,737

 
301,737

 
301,737

 

 

Mortgage servicing rights
638,865

 
638,865

 

 

 
638,865

Customer initiated derivative interest-rate swaps
4,938

 
4,938

 

 
4,938

 

Equity-linked CD purchase option
436

 
436

 
436

 

 

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits and savings accounts
(2,949,876
)
 
(2,876,204
)
 

 
(2,876,204
)
 

Certificates of deposit
(3,126,194
)
 
(3,153,767
)
 

 
(3,153,767
)
 

Government accounts
(721,218
)
 
(717,028
)
 

 
(717,028
)
 

National certificates of deposit
(339,372
)
 
(345,264
)
 

 
(345,264
)
 

Company controlled deposits
(1,786,187
)
 
(1,782,872
)
 

 
(1,782,872
)
 

FHLB advances
(3,400,000
)
 
(3,672,432
)
 
(3,672,432
)
 

 

Long-term debt
(248,585
)
 
(257,710
)
 

 
(257,710
)
 

Accrued interest payable
(12,271
)
 
(12,271
)
 

 
(12,271
)
 

Warrant liabilities
(4,409
)
 
(4,409
)
 

 
(4,409
)
 
 
Litigation settlement
(19,100
)
 
(19,100
)
 

 

 
(19,100
)
Customer initiated derivative interest-rate swaps
(4,938
)
 
(4,938
)
 

 
(4,938
)
 

Equity-linked CD written option
(436
)
 
(436
)
 
(436
)
 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward delivery contracts
(46,294
)
 
(46,294
)
 

 
(46,294
)
 

Commitments to extend credit
132,388

 
132,388

 

 

 
132,388

U.S. Treasury and agency futures/forwards
13,414

 
13,414

 
13,414

 

 


 
 

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December 31, 2011
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Financial Instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
731,058

 
$
731,058

 
$
731,058

 
$

 
$

Securities classified as trading
313,383

 
313,383

 
313,383

 

 

Securities classified as available-for-sale
481,352

 
481,352

 
116,096

 

 
365,256

Loans held-for-sale
1,800,885

 
1,823,421

 

 
1,823,421

 

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
1,899,267

 
1,899,267

 

 
1,899,267

 

Loans held-for-investment, net
6,720,587

 
6,748,914

 

 

 
6,748,914

Accrued interest receivable
105,200

 
105,200

 

 
105,200

 

Repossessed assets
114,715

 
114,715

 

 

 
114,715

FHLB stock
301,737

 
301,737

 
301,737

 

 

Mortgage servicing rights
510,475

 
510,475

 

 

 
510,475

Customer initiated derivative interest-rate swaps
3,296

 
3,296

 

 
3,296

 

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits and savings accounts
(2,520,710
)
 
(2,440,208
)
 

 
(2,440,208
)
 

Certificates of deposit
(2,972,258
)
 
(3,001,645
)
 

 
(3,001,645
)
 

Government accounts
(711,097
)
 
(705,991
)
 

 
(705,991
)
 

National certificates of deposit
(384,910
)
 
(394,442
)
 

 
(394,442
)
 

Company controlled deposits
(1,101,013
)
 
(1,095,602
)
 

 
(1,095,602
)
 

FHLB advances
(3,953,000
)
 
(4,195,163
)
 
(4,195,163
)
 

 

Long-term debt
(248,585
)
 
(80,575
)
 

 
(80,575
)
 

Accrued interest payable
(8,723
)
 
(8,723
)
 

 
(8,723
)
 

Warrant liabilities
(2,411
)
 
(2,411
)
 

 
(2,411
)
 

Litigation settlement
(18,300
)
 
(18,300
)
 

 

 
(18,300
)
Customer initiated derivative interest-rate swaps
(3,296
)
 
(3,296
)
 

 
(3,296
)
 

Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward delivery contracts
(42,978
)
 
(42,978
)
 

 
(42,978
)
 

Commitments to extend credit
70,965

 
70,965

 

 

 
70,965

U.S. Treasury and agency futures/forwards
12,678

 
12,678

 
12,678

 

 


The methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value of financial instruments that were not previously disclosed.
Cash and cash equivalents. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value.
Loans repurchased with government guarantees. The fair value of loans is estimated by using internally developed discounted cash flow models using market interest rate inputs as well as management’s best estimate of spreads for similar collateral.
Loans held-for-investment. The fair value of loans is estimated by using internally developed discounted cash flow models using market interest rate inputs as well as management’s best estimate of spreads for similar collateral.
FHLB stock. No secondary market exists for FHLB stock. The stock is bought and sold at par by the FHLB. Management believes that the recorded value is the fair value.
Accrued interest receivable. The carrying amount is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.

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Deposit accounts. The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts approximates the carrying amount. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for certificates of deposit with similar remaining maturities.
FHLB advances. Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of the existing debt.
Long-term debt. The fair value of the long-term debt is estimated based on a discounted cash flow model that incorporates the Company’s current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Accrued interest payable. The carrying amount is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Fair Value Option

The Company has elected, under the fair value option in ASC 825: Financial Instruments, to record at fair value certain financial assets and financial liabilities. The fair value election is typically made on an instrument by instrument basis. The decision to measure a financial instrument at fair value cannot be revoked once the election is made. Upon adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 159: The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, the Company made a policy decision to elect the fair value option for loans held-for-sale originated post 2009.

The Company has elected the fair value option to account for the liability representing the obligation to make Additional Payments under the DOJ Agreement. The signed settlement contract with the DOJ establishes a legally enforceable contract with a stipulated payment plan that meets the definition of a financial liability. The Company made the fair value election as of December 31, 2011, the date the Company first recognized the financial instrument in its financial statements.

The Company elected the fair value option for held-for-sale loans and the litigation settlement liability to better reflect the management of these financial instruments on a fair value basis. Interest income on loans held-for-sale is accrued on the principal outstanding primarily using the “simple-interest” method. Interest expense on the litigation settlement will be included in the overall change in fair value of the liability each quarter.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the balance of the fair value of the loans held-for-sale was $2.2 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The change in fair value included in earnings was $176.9 million and $298.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $82.8 million and $127.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Changes in fair value of the loans held-for-sale are recorded in net gain on loan sales on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the balance of the fair value of the loans held-for-investment was $20.2 million and $22.7 million, respectively. The change in fair value included in earnings was $0.7 million and $(0.4) million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Changes in fair value of the loans held-for-investment are reflected in interest income on loans on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair value of financial liabilities, which related to the DOJ Agreement, was $19.1 million and $18.3 million, respectively, and included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. There was no increase recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and a $0.8 million increase for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily representing the recognition of the periodic effect of discounting. The increase was recorded in general and administrative expense within non-interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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The following table reflects the difference between the aggregate fair value and aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 for assets and liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected.
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 


Unpaid Principal Balance (“UPB”)
Fair Value
Fair Value Over / (Under) UPB
Unpaid Principal Balance
Fair Value
Fair Value Over / (Under) UPB
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccrual loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$

$

$

 
$
281

$
291

$
10

    Loans held-for-investment
2,907

2,847

(60
)
 
2,989

2,963

(26
)
                 Total loans
2,907

2,847

(60
)
 
3,270

3,254

(16
)
    Other performing loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Loans held-for-sale
2,084,156

2,195,679

111,523

 
1,570,302

1,629,327

59,025

    Loans held-for-investment
16,451

17,384

933

 
18,699

19,688

989

                 Total loans
2,100,607

2,213,063

112,456

 
1,589,001

1,649,015

60,014

    Total loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Loans held-for-sale
2,084,156

2,195,679

111,523

 
1,570,583

1,629,618

59,035

    Loans held-for-investment
19,358

20,231

873

 
21,688

22,651

963

                 Total loans
$
2,103,514

$
2,215,910

$
112,396

 
$
1,592,271

$
1,652,269

$
59,998

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Litigation settlement
N/A (1)
$
(19,100
)
N/A (1)
 
N/A (1)
$
(18,300
)
N/A (1)

(1)
Remaining principal outstanding is not applicable to the litigation settlement because it does not obligate the Company to return a stated amount of principal at maturity, but instead return an amount based upon performance on the underlying terms in the Agreement.

Note 4 – Investment Securities
As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, investment securities were comprised of the following. 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities classified as trading:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury bonds
 
$
169,988

 
$

 
$
(154
)
 
$
169,834

Securities classified as available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
 
$
325,260

 
$

 
$
(20,628
)
 
$
304,632

U.S. government sponsored agencies
 
97,219

 
2,914

 

 
100,133

Municipal obligations
 
20,000

 

 

 
20,000

Total securities classified as available-for-sale
 
$
442,479

 
$
2,914

 
$
(20,628
)
 
$
424,765

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities classified as trading:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury bonds
 
$
291,809

 
$
21,574

 
$

 
$
313,383

Securities classified as available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
 
401,273

 

 
(36,017
)
 
365,256

U.S. government sponsored agencies
 
113,885

 
2,211

 

 
116,096

Total securities classified as available-for-sale
 
$
515,158

 
$
2,211

 
$
(36,017
)
 
$
481,352



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Trading

Securities classified as trading are comprised of AAA-rated U.S. Treasury bonds. U.S. Treasury bonds held in trading are distinguished from available-for-sale based upon the intent of the Company to use them as an economic offset against changes in the valuation of the MSR portfolio; however, these securities do not qualify as an accounting hedge.

For U.S. Treasury bonds held, the Company recorded an unrealized loss of $15.8 million and $21.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to an unrealized gain of $0.1 million during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded a realized gain of $19.5 million on the sale of U.S. Treasury bonds for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to no sales for the same periods ending June 30, 2011.
Available-for-Sale
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $424.8 million and $481.4 million, respectively, in securities classified as available-for-sale which were comprised of U.S. government sponsored agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and municipal obligations. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive loss to the extent they are temporary in nature or “other‑than‑temporary impairments” (“OTTI”) as to non‑credit related issues. If unrealized losses are, at any time, deemed to have arisen from OTTI, then the credit related portion is reported as an expense for that period.

The following table summarizes by duration the unrealized loss positions, at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, on securities classified as available-for-sale. 
 
Unrealized Loss Position with
Duration 12 Months and Over
 
Unrealized Loss Position with
Duration Under 12 Months
  
Fair Value
 
Number of
Securities
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Number of
Securities
 
Unrealized
Loss
Type of Security
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency CMOs
$
279,914

 
9

 
$
(20,628
)
 
$

 

 
$

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency CMOs
$
318,843

 
10

 
$
(34,046
)
 
$
46,413

 
2

 
$
(1,971
)
    
The unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale amounted to $20.6 million on non-agency CMOs at June 30, 2012. The unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale were $36.0 million on non-agency CMOs at December 31, 2011. These CMOs consist of interests in investment vehicles backed by residential first mortgage loans.
Generally, an investment impairment analysis is performed every three months. Before an analysis is performed, the Company reviews the general market conditions for the specific type of underlying collateral of each of the CMOs and municipal obligations; in this case, the mortgage market in general has suffered from significant losses in value. With the assistance of third party experts as deemed necessary, the Company models the expected cash flows of the underlying mortgage assets using historical factors such as default rates, current delinquency rates and estimated factors such as prepayment speed, default speed and severity speed. Next, the cash flows are modeled through the appropriate waterfall for each CMO tranche owned; the level of credit support provided by subordinated tranches is included in the waterfall analysis. The resulting cash flow of principal and interest is then utilized by management to determine the amount of credit losses by security.

The credit losses on the portfolio reflect the economic conditions present in the United States over the course of the last several years and the forecasted effect of changes in such conditions, including changes in the forecasted level of home prices. This includes high mortgage defaults, declines in collateral values and changes in homeowner behavior, such as intentionally defaulting on a note due to a home value worth less than the outstanding debt on the home (so-called “strategic defaults”).

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized $1.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of OTTI on CMOs, which were recognized on seven securities that had losses prior to June 30, 2012, primarily due to forecasted credit losses. At June 30, 2012, the Company had total OTTI of $50.8 million on 9 CMOs, with existing OTTI in the available-for-sale portfolio, of which $5.0 million net loss was recognized in other comprehensive income. During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, there was $15.6 million on additional OTTI due to credit losses on CMOs. All OTTI due to credit

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losses was recognized in current operations. At December 31, 2011, the cumulative amount of OTTI due to credit losses totaled $59.4 million on 11 CMOs in the available-for-sale portfolio. The impairment losses arising from credit related matters were reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table shows the activity for OTTI credit loss. 

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance of amount related to credit losses on CMOs

$
(53,998
)
 
$
(38,743
)
 
$
(59,376
)
 
$
(40,045
)
Reductions for increases in cash flows expected to be collected that are recognized over the remaining life of the CMO
2,639

 
1,216

 
5,600

 
2,518

Reductions for CMOs sold during the period (realized)
1,555

 

 
5,147

 

Additions for the amount related to the credit loss for which an OTTI impairment was not previously recognized


(1,017
)
 
(15,584
)
 
(2,192
)
 
(15,584
)
Ending balance of amount related to credit losses on CMOs

$
(50,821
)
 
$
(53,111
)
 
$
(50,821
)
 
$
(53,111
)

Gains (losses) on the sale of U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale that are recently created with underlying mortgage products originated by the Bank are reported within net gain on loan sale. Securities in this category have typically remained in the portfolio less than 90 days before sale. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, there were no sales of agency securities with underlying mortgage products recently originated by the Bank.

Gain (losses) on sales for all other available-for-sale securities types are reported in “net gain on securities available-for-sale” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had $19.1 million and $39.6 million, respectively, in sales of non-agency securities resulting in a gain of less than $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, compared to no sales of agency and non-agency securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the aggregate amount of available-for-sale securities from each of the following non-agency CMO issuers was greater than 10 percent of the Company’s stockholders’ equity. 
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Market
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Market
Value
Name of Issuer
(Dollars in thousands)
Countrywide Home Loans
$
121,677

 
$
116,708

 
$
134,993

 
$
124,313

Flagstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1 (1)

 

 
123,251

 
110,328

Total
$
121,677

 
$
116,708

 
$
258,244

 
$
234,641


(1)
As of March 31, 2012 , Flagstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1 available-for-sale security no longer represents 10 percent of the Company's stockholders' equity.

Note 5 – Loans Held-for-Sale
Total loans held-for-sale were $2.5 billion and $1.8 billion at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and were comprised primarily of residential first mortgage loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company sold $10.8 million of non-performing residential first mortgage loans in the held-for-sale category at a sale price which approximated carrying value.
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $2.2 billion and $1.6 billion of loans held-for-sale were recorded at fair value, respectively. The Company estimates the fair value of mortgage loans based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans for which quoted market prices were available. Otherwise, the fair values of loans were estimated by discounting estimated cash flows using management’s best estimate of market interest rates for similar collateral.


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Note 6 – Loans Repurchased With Government Guarantees
Pursuant to Ginnie Mae servicing guidelines, the Company has the unilateral option to repurchase certain delinquent loans (loans past due 90 days or more) securitized in Ginnie Mae pools, if the loans meet defined criteria. As a result of this unilateral option, once the delinquency criteria have been met, and regardless of whether the repurchase option has been exercised, the Company must treat the loans as having been repurchased and recognize the loans as loans held-for-sale on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition and also recognize a corresponding liability for a similar amount. If the loans are actually repurchased, the Company transfers the loans to loans repurchased with government guarantees and eliminates the corresponding liability. At June 30, 2012, the amount of such loans actually repurchased totaled $2.0 billion and were classified as loans repurchased with government guarantees, and those loans which the Company had not yet repurchased but had the unilateral right to repurchase totaled $83.6 million and were classified as loans held-for-sale. At December 31, 2011, the amount of such loans actually repurchased totaled $1.9 billion and were classified as loans repurchased with government guarantees, and those loans which the Company had not yet repurchased but had the unilateral right to repurchase totaled $117.2 million and were classified as loans held-for-sale.
Substantially all of these loans continue to be insured or guaranteed by the FHA, and the Company's management believes that the reimbursement process is proceeding appropriately. On average, claims have historically been filed and paid in approximately 18 months from the date of the initial delinquency; however increasing volumes throughout the country, as well as changes in the foreclosure process in certain states and other forms of government intervention may result in changes to the historical norm. These repurchased loans earn interest at a statutory rate, which varies and is based upon the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rate at the time the underlying loan becomes delinquent.
Note 7 – Loans Held-for-Investment
Loans held-for-investment are summarized as follows. 
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
3,102,137

 
$
3,749,821

Second mortgage
127,434

 
138,912

Warehouse lending
1,261,442

 
1,173,898

HELOC
198,228

 
221,986

Other
57,605

 
67,613

Total consumer loans
4,746,846

 
5,352,230

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,075,015

 
1,242,969

Commercial and industrial
569,288

 
328,879

Commercial lease financing
159,108

 
114,509

Total commercial loans
1,803,411

 
1,686,357

Total consumer and commercial loans held-for-investment
6,550,257

 
7,038,587

Less allowance for loan losses
(287,000
)
 
(318,000
)
Loans held-for-investment, net
$
6,263,257

 
$
6,720,587


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company transferred $5.3 million and $18.5 million, respectively, in loans held-for-sale to loans held-for-investment. The loans transferred were carried at fair value, and will continue to be reported at fair value while classified as held-for-investment. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company transferred $5.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively, in loans held-for-sale to loans to held-for-investment.

The Company’s commercial leasing activities consist primarily of equipment leases. Generally, lessees are responsible for all maintenance, taxes, and insurance on leased properties. The following table lists the components of the net investment in financing leases.
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Total minimum lease payment to be received
$
159,445

 
$
115,216

Estimated residual values of lease properties
9,951

 
6,967

Unearned income
(12,356
)
 
(8,894
)
Net deferred fees and other

2,068

 
1,220

Net investment in commercial financing leases
$
159,108

 
$
114,509

    
Accounting standards require a reserve to be established as a component of the allowance for loan losses when it is probable all amounts due will not be collected pursuant to the contractual terms of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan exceeds its fair value. Fair value is measured using either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, reduced by estimated disposal costs.

Nonperforming commercial and commercial real estate loans are considered to be impaired and typically have an allowance allocated based on the underlying collateral's appraised value, less management's estimates of costs to sell. In estimating the fair value of collateral, the Company utilizes outside fee-based appraisers to evaluate various factors such as occupancy and rental rates in our real estate markets and the level of obsolescence that may exist on assets acquired from commercial business loans. Appraisals are updated at least annually but may be obtained more frequently if changes to the property or market conditions warrant.
Impaired residential loans include loan modifications considered to be TDRs and certain nonperforming loans that have been charged-down to collateral value. Fair value of nonperforming residential mortgage loans, including redefaulted TDRs and certain other severely past due loans, is based on the underlying collateral's value obtained through appraisals or broker's price opinions, updated at least semi-annually, less management's estimates of cost to sell. The allowance allocated to TDRs performing under the terms of their modification is typically based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, on a pooled basis, as these loans are not considered to be collateral dependent.

For those loans not individually evaluated for impairment, management has sub-divided the commercial and consumer loans into homogeneous portfolios.

As part of the Company's ongoing risk assessment process which remains focused on the impacts of the current economic environment and the related borrower repayment behavior on the Company's credit performance, management continues to back test and validate the results of quantitative and qualitative modeling of the risk in loans held-for-investment portfolio, in efforts to use the best quality information available. This is consistent with the expectations of the Bank's primary regulator and a continuing evaluation of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. As a result of an analysis completed during the first quarter 2012, the Company determined it was appropriate to make refinements to its allowance for loan loss methodology and related model. Such refinements included improved risk segmentation and quantitative analysis, and enhancements to and alignment of the qualitative risk factors.
The impact of the refinements adopted during the first quarter 2012 resulted in an increase to the Company's allowance for loan loss of $59.0 million in the consumer portfolio and $11.0 million in the commercial portfolio.
The following key refinements were made:
First, the Company utilized refined segmentation and more formal qualitative factors during the first quarter 2012, which resulted in an increase in the adjusted historical factors used to calculate the ASC 450-20 allowance related to the consumer portfolio. Historically, the Company segmented the population of consumer loans held-for-investment (“LHFI”) by product type and by delinquency status for purposes of estimating an adequate allowance for loan losses. The Company performed a thorough analysis of the largest product type, residential first mortgage loans, to assess the relative reliability of its risk segmentation in connection with the ability to detect losses inherent in the portfolio, and determined that there was a higher correlation of loan losses to LTV ratios than to delinquency status. As a result, the Company refined the process to use LTV segmentation, rather than product and delinquency segmentation, as the more appropriate consumer residential loan characteristic in determining the related allowance for loan losses.

Additionally, the Company created a more formal process and framework surrounding the qualitative factors and better aligned the factors with regulatory guidance and the changes in the mortgage environment. The Company formally implemented a qualitative factor matrix related to each loan class in the consumer portfolio in the first quarter 2012, which includes the following factors: changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in economic and business conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, changes in lending management, changes in credit quality statistics, changes in the quality of the loan review system, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, changes in concentrations of credit, and other external factor changes. These factors are used to reflect changes in the collectability of the portfolio not captured by the historical loss rates. As such, the qualitative factors supplement actual loss experience and allow the Company to better estimate the loss within the loan portfolios based upon market and other indicators. Qualitative factors are analyzed to determine a quantitative impact of each factor which adjusts the historical loss rate. Adjusted historical loss rates are then used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. The adjusted historical loss rates in 2012 were higher than those used in the calculation of the consumer allowance for loan losses in 2011, thereby resulting in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses.

Second, to allow the Company the appropriate amount of time to analyze portfolio statistics and allow for the appropriate validation of the reasonableness of the new qualitative factors, management adjusted the historical look back period for loss rates to lag a quarter (as compared to the previous policy of a month). This adjustment resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses, partially offsetting the increase resulting from the refined segmentation.

Third, the commercial loan portfolio was segmented into commercial “legacy” loans (loans originated prior to January 1, 2011) and commercial “new” loans (loans originated on or after January 1, 2011) while still retaining the segmentation by product type. Due to the changes in the Company's strategy and to changes in underwriting and origination practices and controls related to that strategy, the Company determined the refined segmentation better reflected the dynamics in the two portfolios. The loss rates attributed to the “legacy” portfolio are based on historical losses of this segment. Due to the brief period of time that loans in the “new” portfolio were outstanding, and thus the absence of a sufficient loss history for that portfolio, the Company had used loss data from a third party data aggregation firm (adjusting for our qualitative factors) as a proxy for estimating an allowance for loan losses on the “new” portfolio. As a refinement in the first quarter 2012, the Company separately identified a population of commercial banks with similar size balance sheets (and loan portfolios) to serve as our peer group. The Company now uses this peer group's publicly available historical loss data (adjusted for our qualitative factors) as a new proxy for loss rates used to determine the allowance for loan losses on the “new” commercial portfolio. This refined segmentation resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Fourth, as a result of these refinements (in addition to the refinements noted below), the Company has determined that it no longer requires an unallocated portion of allowance for loan losses. The Company expects to review these models on an ongoing basis and update them as appropriate to reflect then-current industry conditions, heightened access to enhanced loss data, and refinements based upon continuous back testing of the allowance for loan losses model. This change to the unallocated reserve resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Lastly, part of the increase in allowance for loan losses was a result of the TDR refinement. Historically, the Company performed impairment analysis on TDRs by using the discounted cash flows method on a portfolio or pooled approach when the TDRs were not deemed collateral dependent. During the fourth quarter 2011, the Company adopted a strategic focus that improved loss mitigation processes so that the Company could continue the rate of loan modifications and other loss mitigation activities. Due to the emphasis on loss mitigation activities, the Company implemented new procedures relating to “new” TDRs (loans that were designated TDRs generally beginning on or after October 1, 2011) to capture the necessary data to perform the impairment analysis on a portfolio level. Such data was not previously available and currently continues to not be available for loans designated as TDRs prior to September 30, 2011. This data is now being captured in part due to the loan servicing system conversion in late 2011. As such, for a significant percentage of “new” TDRs, management was able to perform the impairment calculation on a portfolio basis. Given data constraints the “old” TDR portfolio as of December 31, 2011, is still utilizing the pooled approach. This refinement resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses. The Company expects to continue to refine this process for operational efficiency purposes that will allow for periodic review and updates of impairment data of all TDRs grouped by similar risk characteristics.
    
The allowance for loan losses by class of loan is summarized in the following tables.
 
 
Residential
First
Mortgage
 
Second
Mortgage
 
Warehouse
Lending
 
HELOC
 
Other
Consumer
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
and Industrial
 
Commercial Lease
Financing
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance allowance for loan losses
$
158,661

 
$
19,067

 
$
1,824

 
$
14,778

 
$
2,593

 
$
71,470

 
$
9,953

 
$
2,654

 
$
281,000

Charge-offs
(22,570
)
 
(4,057
)
 

 
(4,257
)
 
(728
)
 
(31,277
)
 
(23
)
 

 
(62,912
)
Recoveries
6,582

 
1,039

 

 
93

 
395

 
2,344

 
31

 

 
10,484

Provision
33,043

 
4,034

 
(268
)
 
7,239

 
325

 
15,870

 
(1,453
)
 
(362
)
 
58,428

Ending balance allowance for loan losses
$
175,716

 
$
20,083

 
$
1,556

 
$
17,853

 
$
2,585

 
$
58,407

 
$
8,508

 
$
2,292

 
$
287,000

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance allowance for loan losses
$
128,038

 
$
22,095

 
$
2,017

 
$
19,367

 
$
5,180

 
$
92,404

 
$
1,648

 
$
251

 
$
271,000

Charge-offs
(9,441
)
 
(6,138
)
 
(288
)
 
(4,925
)
 
(507
)
 
(25,957
)
 
(9
)
 

 
(47,265
)
Recoveries
342

 
344

 

 
443

 
290

 
462

 

 

 
1,881

Provision
26,088

 
3,796

 
(109
)
 
3,806

 
(22
)
 
14,219

 
681

 
(75
)
 
48,384

Ending balance allowance for loan losses
$
145,027

 
$
20,097

 
$
1,620

 
$
18,691

 
$
4,941

 
$
81,128

 
$
2,320

 
$
176

 
$
274,000

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance allowance for loan losses
$
179,218

 
$
16,666

 
$
1,250

 
$
14,845

 
$
2,434

 
$
96,984

 
$
5,425

 
$
1,178

 
$
318,000

Charge-offs
(118,002
)
 
(9,340
)
 

 
(10,676
)
 
(1,918
)
 
(76,310
)
 
(1,604
)
 

 
(217,850
)
Recoveries
7,132

 
1,288

 

 
350

 
607

 
4,336

 
36

 

 
13,749

Provision
107,368

 
11,469

 
306

 
13,334

 
1,462

 
33,397

 
4,651

 
1,114

 
173,101

Ending balance allowance for loan losses
$
175,716

 
$
20,083

 
$
1,556

 
$
17,853

 
$
2,585

 
$
58,407

 
$
8,508

 
$
2,292

 
$
287,000

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance allowance for loan losses
$
119,400

 
$
25,186

 
$
4,171

 
$
24,819

 
$
5,445

 
$
93,437

 
$
1,542

 
$

 
$
274,000

Charge-offs
(12,543
)
 
(11,916
)
 
(288
)
 
(9,988
)
 
(1,346
)
 
(45,246
)
 
(57
)
 

 
(81,384
)
Recoveries
827

 
1,210

 
5

 
929

 
529

 
1,191

 

 

 
4,691

Provision
37,343

 
5,617

 
(2,268
)
 
2,931

 
313

 
31,746

 
835

 
176

 
76,693

Ending balance allowance for loan losses
$
145,027

 
$
20,097

 
$
1,620

 
$
18,691

 
$
4,941

 
$
81,128

 
$
2,320

 
$
176

 
$
274,000

 
Residential
First
Mortgage
 
Second
Mortgage
 
Warehouse
Lending
 
HELOC
 
Other
Consumer
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
and  Industrial
 
Commercial
Lease
Financing
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated (1)
$
755,580

 
$
16,575

 
$
275

 
$
438

 
$
83

 
$
176,370

 
$
91

 
$

 
$
949,412

Collectively evaluated (2)
2,346,557

 
110,859

 
1,261,167

 
197,790

 
57,522

 
898,645

 
569,197

 
159,108

 
5,600,845

Total loans
$
3,102,137

 
$
127,434

 
$
1,261,442

 
$
198,228

 
$
57,605

 
$
1,075,015

 
$
569,288

 
$
159,108

 
$
6,550,257

Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated (1)
$
99,829

 
$
5,429

 
$

 
$
2,780

 
$
83

 
$
9,704

 
$
23

 
$

 
$
117,848

Collectively evaluated (2)
75,887

 
14,654

 
1,556

 
15,073

 
2,502

 
48,703

 
8,485

 
2,292

 
169,152

Total allowance for loan losses
$
175,716

 
$
20,083

 
$
1,556

 
$
17,853

 
$
2,585

 
$
58,407

 
$
8,508

 
$
2,292

 
$
287,000

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated (1)
$
744,604

 
$
14,237

 
$
307

 
$
1,775

 
$
2

 
$
207,144

 
$
2,402

 
$

 
$
970,471

Collectively evaluated (2)
3,005,217

 
124,675

 
1,173,591

 
220,211

 
67,611

 
1,035,825

 
326,477

 
114,509

 
6,068,116

Total loans
$
3,749,821

 
$
138,912

 
$
1,173,898

 
$
221,986

 
$
67,613

 
$
1,242,969

 
$
328,879

 
$
114,509

 
$
7,038,587

Allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated (1)
$
113,569

 
$
4,738

 
$

 
$
1,775

 
$
2

 
$
53,146

 
$
1,588

 
$

 
$
174,818

Collectively evaluated (2)
65,649

 
11,928

 
1,250

 
13,070

 
2,432

 
43,838

 
3,837

 
1,178

 
143,182

Total allowance for loan losses
$
179,218

 
$
16,666

 
$
1,250

 
$
14,845

 
$
2,434

 
$
96,984

 
$
5,425

 
$
1,178

 
$
318,000

 

(1)
Represents loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10, Receivables (formerly FAS 114), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for impaired loans.
(2)
Represents loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies (formerly FAS 5), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for unimpaired loans.
The following table presents an age analysis of past due loans by class of loan. 
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
Greater Past
Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Investment
Loans
 
90 Days and Still
Accruing
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
55,590

 
$
22,252

 
$
282,898

 
$
360,740

 
$
2,741,397

 
$
3,102,137

 
$

Second mortgage
1,632

 
589

 
6,147

 
8,368

 
119,066

 
127,434

 

Warehouse lending

 

 
28

 
28

 
1,261,414

 
1,261,442

 

HELOC
4,204

 
1,756

 
4,126

 
10,086

 
188,142

 
198,228

 

Other
697

 
165

 
275

 
1,137

 
56,468

 
57,605

 
9

Total consumer loans
62,123

 
24,762

 
293,474

 
380,359

 
4,366,487

 
4,746,846

 
9

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,718

 
2,345

 
138,069

 
142,132

 
932,883

 
1,075,015

 
5,486

Commercial and industrial
1

 

 
56

 
57

 
569,231

 
569,288

 

Commercial lease financing

 

 

 

 
159,108

 
159,108

 

Total commercial loans
1,719

 
2,345

 
138,125

 
142,189

 
1,661,222

 
1,803,411

 
5,486

Total loans
$
63,842

 
$
27,107

 
$
431,599

 
$
522,548

 
$
6,027,709

 
$
6,550,257

 
$
5,495

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
74,934

 
$
37,493

 
$
372,514

 
$
484,941

 
$
3,264,880

 
$
3,749,821

 
$

Second mortgage
1,887

 
1,527

 
6,236

 
9,650

 
129,262

 
138,912

 

Warehouse lending

 

 
28

 
28

 
1,173,870

 
1,173,898

 

HELOC
5,342

 
2,111

 
7,973

 
15,426

 
206,560

 
221,986

 

Other
1,507

 
471

 
611

 
2,589

 
65,024

 
67,613

 
34

Total consumer loans
83,670

 
41,602

 
387,362

 
512,634

 
4,839,596

 
5,352,230

 
34

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
7,453

 
12,323

 
99,335

 
119,111

 
1,123,858

 
1,242,969

 
5,536

Commercial and industrial
11

 
62

 
1,670

 
1,743

 
327,136

 
328,879

 
65

Commercial lease financing

 

 

 

 
114,509

 
114,509

 

Total commercial loans
7,464

 
12,385

 
101,005

 
120,854

 
1,565,503

 
1,686,357

 
5,601

Total loans
$
91,134

 
$
53,987

 
$
488,367

 
$
633,488

 
$
6,405,099

 
$
7,038,587

 
$
5,635


Loans on which interest accruals have been discontinued totaled approximately $426.1 million and $482.7 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest on these loans is recognized as income when collected. Interest that would have been accrued on such loans totaled approximately $5.8 million and $10.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $5.7 million and $11.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Loan Modifications
    
A portion of the Company's residential first mortgages have been modified under Company-developed programs. These programs first require an extension of term followed by a reduction of the interest rate. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, 695 accounts with an aggregate balance of $188.2 million residential first mortgage loans have been modified and were still outstanding. For the year ended December 31, 2011, 489 accounts with an aggregate balance of $181.0 million residential first mortgage loans have been modified and were still outstanding.
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximately $8.5 million and $47.2 million, respectively, in commercial loan balances had been modified, primarily consisting of commercial real estate loans.
Periodically, the Company will restructure a note into two separate notes (A/B structure), charging off the entire B note. The A note is structured with appropriate loan-to-value and cash flow coverage ratios that provide for a high likelihood of repayment. The A note is classified as a non-performing note until the borrower has displayed a historical payment performance for a reasonable period of time subsequent to the restructuring. A period of sustained repayment for at least six months generally is required to return the note to accrual status provided that management has determined that the performance is reasonably expected to continue. The A note will be classified as a restructured note (either performing or nonperforming) through the calendar year in which historical payment performance on the restructured note has been established. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there was approximately $10.0 million and $21.8 million, respectively, in carrying amount representing eight and ten A/B structures, respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table provides a summary of TDRs by type and performing status. 
 
TDRs
 
Performing
 
Non-performing
 
Total
June 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Consumer loans: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
561,639

 
$
122,299

 
$
683,938

Second mortgage
12,448

 
3,881

 
16,329

Other consumer
272

 
132

 
404

Total consumer loans
574,359

 
126,312

 
700,671

Commercial loans: (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,703

 
6,776

 
8,479

Commercial and industrial
35

 

 
35

Total commercial loans
1,738

 
6,776

 
8,514

Total TDRs
$
576,097

 
$
133,088

 
$
709,185

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
488,896

 
$
165,655

 
$
654,551

Second mortgage
10,542

 
1,419

 
11,961

Other consumer

 
2

 
2

Total consumer loans
499,438

 
167,076

 
666,514

Commercial loans: (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
17,737

 
29,509

 
47,246

Total TDRs
$
517,175

 
$
196,585

 
$
713,760


(1)
The allowance for loan losses on consumer TDR loans totaled $102.0 million and $85.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
(2)
The allowance for loan losses on commercial TDR loans totaled $0.6 million and $32.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
TDRs returned to performing (accrual) status totaled $3.3 million and $25.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and are excluded from non-performing loans, compared to $3.5 million and $18.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. TDRs that have demonstrated a period of at least six months of consecutive performance under the modified terms, are returned to performing (i.e., accrual) status and are excluded from non-performing loans. Although these TDRs have been returned to performing status, they will still continue to be classified as impaired until they are repaid in full, or foreclosed and sold, and included as such in the tables within "repossessed assets." At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in a commercial or consumer TDR were immaterial.
    
Some loan modifications classified as TDRs may not ultimately result in the full collection of principal and interest, as modified, but instead give rise to potential incremental losses. Such losses are factored into the Company's allowance for loan losses estimate. Once a loan becomes a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR, regardless of performance, until it is ultimately repaid in full, sold, or foreclosed upon. The impairment of TDRs is measured in accordance with ASC 310-10 (see the table below presenting impaired loans with change in allowance upon modification). Management uses the pooling method to measure impairment under ASC 310-10 for certain loans in its portfolio and also individually measures impairment under ASC 310-10 for other loans in the portfolio depending on the risk characteristics underlying the loan and the availability of data. Management expects to continue to refine this process for operational efficiency purposes that will allow for periodic review and updates of impairment data of TDRs grouped by similar risk characteristics. The Company measures impairment using the discounted cash flow method for performing TDRs and measures impairment based on collateral values for re-defaulted TDRs. The Company has allocated reserves in the allowance for loan loss for the TDR portfolio of $102.6 million and $117.4 million at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The following table presents the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 number of accounts, pre-modification unpaid principal balance, and post-modification unpaid principal balance that were new modified TDRs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. In addition, the table presents the number of accounts and unpaid principal balance of loans that have subsequently defaulted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 that had been modified in a TDR during the 12 months preceding each quarterly period. All TDR classes within consumer and commercial loan portfolios are considered subsequently defaulted as of greater than 90 days past due.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Number of Accounts
Pre-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance
Post-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance (1)
Increase (Decrease) in Allowance at Modification
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
New TDRs

 
 
 
 
    Residential first mortgages
255

$
80,109

$
83,545

$
14,834

    Second mortgages
73

3,688

3,196

(44
)
    Other consumer
13

524

403

7

           Total TDR loans
341

$
84,321

$
87,144

$
14,797

 
 
 
 
 
TDRs that subsequently defaulted in previous 12 months (2)
Number of Accounts
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Increase in Allowance at Subsequent Default
    Residential first mortgages
15

 
$
4,216

$
1,182

    Second mortgages
5

 
293

256

           Total TDR loans
20

 
$
4,509

$
1,438

 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
Number of Accounts
Pre-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance
Post-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance (1)
Increase in Allowance
at Modification
New TDRs

 
 
 
 
    Residential first mortgages
57

$
14,828

$
15,342

$
90

    Second mortgages
7

503

507


    Commercial real estate
1

1,129

1,129


           Total TDR loans
65

$
16,460

$
16,978

$
90

 
 
 
 
 
TDRs that subsequently defaulted in previous 12 months (2)

Number of Accounts
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Increase in Allowance at Subsequent Default
    Residential first mortgages
54

 
$
21,478

$
327

    Second mortgages
4

 
369


    Commercial real estate
1

 
85


           Total TDR loans
59

 
$
21,932

$
327

 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Number of Accounts
Pre-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance
Post-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance (1)
Increase (Decrease) in Allowance at Modification
New TDRs

 
 
 
 
    Residential first mortgages
536

$
180,917

$
184,200

$
23,323

    Second mortgages
148

9,207

6,407

(156
)
    Other consumer
19

779

637

9

           Total TDR loans
703

$
190,903

$
191,244

$
23,176

 
 
 
 
 
TDRs that subsequently defaulted in previous 12 months (2)

Number of Accounts
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Increase in Allowance at Subsequent Default
    Residential first mortgages
25

 
$
6,460

$
1,403

    Second mortgages
5

 
293

256

           Total TDR loans
30

 
$
6,753

$
1,659

 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Number of Accounts
Pre-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance
Post-Modification Unpaid Principal Balance (1)
Increase (Decrease) in Allowance at Modification
New TDRs

 
 
 
 
    Residential first mortgages
189

$
54,622

$
56,136

$
1,004

    Second mortgages
21

1,334

1,346

(1
)
    Commercial real estate
6

11,558

8,803

(1,011
)
           Total TDR loans
216

$
67,514

$
66,285

$
(8
)
 
 
 
 
 
TDRs that subsequently defaulted in previous 12 months (2)

Number of Accounts
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Increase in Allowance at Subsequent Default
    Residential first mortgages
110

 
$
41,750

$
987

    Second mortgages
8

 
786


    Commercial real estate
1

 
85


           Total TDR loans
119

 
$
42,621

$
987

 

(1)
Post-modification balances include past due amounts that are capitalized at modification date.
(2)
Subsequent default is defined as a payment re-defaulted within 12 months of the restructuring date.
The following table presents impaired loans with no related allowance and with an allowance recorded. 
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans
$
137,675

 
$
227,523

 
$

 
$
45,604

 
$
45,604

 
$

Second mortgage
1,564

 
1,564

 

 

 

 

Warehouse lending
275

 
869

 

 
307

 
869

 

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
119,500

 
179,988

 

 
47,564

 
49,156

 

 
$
259,014

 
$
409,944

 
$

 
$
93,475

 
$
95,629

 
$

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
617,903

 
$
617,488

 
$
99,829

 
$
699,000

 
$
699,000

 
$
113,569

Second mortgage
15,012

 
15,914

 
5,429

 
14,237

 
14,237

 
4,738

HELOC
438

 
1,808

 
2,780

 
1,775

 
1,775

 
1,775

Other consumer
83

 
83

 
83

 
2

 
2

 
2

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
56,871

 
73,535

 
9,704

 
159,581

 
166,874

 
53,145

Commercial and industrial (1)
91

 
162

 
23

 
2,402

 
2,402

 
1,588

 
$
690,398

 
$
708,990

 
$
117,848

 
$
876,997

 
$
884,290

 
$
174,817

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
755,578

 
$
845,011

 
$
99,829

 
$
744,604

 
$
744,604

 
$
113,569

Second mortgage
16,576

 
17,478

 
5,429

 
14,237

 
14,237

 
4,738

Warehouse lending
275

 
869

 

 
307

 
869

 

HELOC
438

 
1,808

 
2,780

 
1,775

 
1,775

 
1,775

Other consumer
83

 
83

 
83

 
2

 
2

 
2

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
176,371

 
253,523

 
9,704

 
207,145

 
216,030

 
53,145

Commercial and industrial (1)
91

 
162

 
23

 
2,402

 
2,402

 
1,588

Total impaired loans
$
949,412

 
$
1,118,934

 
$
117,848

 
$
970,472

 
$
979,919

 
$
174,817

 
(1)
These impaired loans are from originations prior to 2011.

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
733,728

 
$
28,434

 
$
578,891

 
$
6,409

 
$
737,353

 
$
35,638

 
$
585,348

 
$
12,135

Second mortgage
15,742

 
302

 
13,380

 
149

 
15,240

 
484

 
13,391

 
288

Warehouse lending
291

 

 

 

 
296

 

 

 

HELOC
255

 
1

 
13

 

 
762

 
4

 
17

 

Other consumer
42

 

 

 

 
29

 

 

 

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
175,308

 
588

 
200,730

 
1,925

 
185,920

 
1,903

 
206,807

 
3,739

Commercial and industrial (1)
138

 
1

 
1,617

 

 
892

 
5

 
1,617

 
372

Total impaired loans
$
925,504

 
$
29,326

 
$
794,631

 
$
8,483

 
$
940,492

 
$
38,034

 
$
807,180

 
$
16,534


(1)
These impaired loans are from originations prior to 2011.

The Company utilizes an internal risk rating system which is applied to all commercial and commercial real estate credits. Management conducts periodic examinations which serve as an independent verification of the accuracy of the ratings assigned. Loan grades are based on different factors within the borrowing relationship: entity sales, debt service coverage, debt/total net worth, liquidity, balance sheet and income statement trends, management experience, business stability, financing structure of the deal, and financial reporting requirements. The underlying collateral is also rated based on the specific type of collateral and corresponding liquidity. The combination of the borrower and collateral risk ratings result in the final rating for the borrowing relationship. Descriptions of the Company's internal risk ratings as they relate to credit quality are as follows.

Pass. Pass assets are not impaired nor do they have any known deficiencies that could impact the quality of the asset.

Special mention. Assets identified as special mention possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management's close attention. Special mention assets have a potential weakness or pose an unwarranted financial risk that, if not corrected, could weaken the assets and increase risk in the future.

Substandard. Assets identified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. For HELOC loans and other consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the aging and status of payment activity and includes all non-performing loans.

Doubtful. Assets identified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of a loss on a doubtful asset is high. However, due to important and reasonably specific pending factors, which may work to strengthen (or weaken) the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status can be determined.

Commercial Credit Exposure
As of June 30, 2012
 
Commercial  Real
Estate
 
Commercial and
Industrial
 
Commercial Lease
Financing
 
Total
Commercial
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
557,198

 
$
560,307

 
$
151,993

 
$
1,269,498

Special mention/watch
270,820

 
8,344

 
7,115

 
286,279

Substandard
246,997

 
637

 

 
247,634

Total loans
$
1,075,015

 
$
569,288

 
$
159,108

 
$
1,803,411

Consumer Credit Exposure
As of June 30, 2012
 
Residential First
Mortgage
 
Second 
Mortgage
 
Warehouse
 
HELOC
 
Other Consumer
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
2,241,918

 
$
108,500

 
$
1,177,674

 
$
192,165

 
$
57,164

 
$
3,777,421

Special mention/watch
577,321

 
12,787

 
83,463

 
1,937

 
166

 
675,674

Substandard
282,898

 
6,147

 
305

 
4,126

 
275

 
293,751

Total loans
$
3,102,137

 
$
127,434

 
$
1,261,442

 
$
198,228

 
$
57,605

 
$
4,746,846

 
Commercial Credit Exposure
As of December 31, 2011
 
Commercial  Real
Estate
 
Commercial and
Industrial
 
Commercial Lease Financing
 
Total
Commercial
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
702,641

 
$
324,920

 
$
114,509

 
$
1,142,070

Special mention/watch
347,440

 
1,595

 

 
349,035

Substandard
192,853

 
2,364

 

 
195,217

Doubtful
35

 

 

 
35

Total loans
$
1,242,969

 
$
328,879

 
$
114,509

 
$
1,686,357


Consumer Credit Exposure
As of December 31, 2011
 
Residential First
Mortgage
 
Second 
Mortgage
 
Warehouse
 
HELOC
 
Other Consumer
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
3,430,894

 
$
132,671

 
$
1,173,591

 
$
213,912

 
$
67,002

 
$
5,018,070

Substandard
318,927

 
6,241

 
307

 
8,074

 
611

 
334,160

Total loans
$
3,749,821

 
$
138,912

 
$
1,173,898

 
$
221,986

 
$
67,613

 
$
5,352,230



Note 8 – Pledged Assets
The Company has pledged certain securities and loans to collateralize lines of credit and/or borrowings with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the FHLB of Indianapolis and others. The following table details pledged asset by asset class, and the carrying value of pledged investments and the investments maturities. 
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Carrying Value
 
Investment
Maturities
 
Carrying Value
 
Investment
Maturities
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash pledged for letter of credit
$
14,555

 

 
$
14,546

 

Cash pledged in conjunction with derivative activities
108,987

 

 

 

Securities classified as trading:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury bonds
86,430

 
2014

 
184,601

 
Various

Securities classified as available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation securities
obligations
100,306

 
2036

 
110,328

 
2036

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage loans
4,099,154

 
Various

 
4,444,186

 
Various

Second mortgage loans
106,945

 
Various

 
128,113

 
Various

HELOC loans
174,602

 
Various

 
33,505

 
Various

Commercial loans
484,861

 
Various

 
504,579

 
Various

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
1,633,462

 
Various

 
1,741,857

 
Various

Totals
$
6,809,302

 
 
 
$
7,161,715

 
 
Note 9 – Private-Label Securitization Activity

The Company previously participated in four private-label securitizations of financial assets involving two HELOC loan transactions and two second mortgage loan transactions. In each of these securitizations, the financial assets were derecognized by the Company upon transfer to the securitization trusts, which then issued and sold mortgage-backed securities to third party investors. The Company relinquished control over the loans at the time the financial assets were transferred to the securitization trusts and the Company recognized a gain on the sale of the transferred assets.

In December 2005 and December 2006, the Company participated in non-agency HELOC securitizations (the “FSTAR 2005-1 HELOC Securitization” and the "FSTAR 2006-2 HELOC Securitization," respectively) in the amount of $600.0 million and $302.2 million, respectively. As a result of these securitizations, the Company recorded assets of $26.1 million and $11.2 million in residual interests, respectively. The offered securities in the two HELOC securitizations were both guaranteed by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., formerly known as Financial Security Assurance Inc. ("Assured").

In April 2006, the Company completed a $400.0 million securitization transaction involving fixed second mortgage loans that the Company held at the time in its investment portfolio. The transaction was treated as a recharacterization of loans held for investment to mortgage-backed securities held to maturity and, therefore, no gain on sale was recorded. As of June 30, 2012, the Company still holds this mortgage securitization in available-for-sale investment securities.
In addition, in March 2007, the Company completed a $620.9 million non-agency securitization transaction involving closed-ended, fixed and adjustable rate second mortgage loans and recorded $22.6 million in residual interests and servicing assets. In June 2007, the Company completed a secondary closing for $98.2 million and recorded an additional $4.2 million in residual interests. The offered securities in the two second mortgage loan securitizations were both guaranteed by MBIA Insurance Corporation.
The Company has not engaged in any private-label securitization activity since 2007.
In connection with the four private-label securitizations, the Company's retained interests in the securitized mortgage loans and trusts, which generally consisted of residual interests, transferor's interests, and servicing assets. The residual interests represent the present value of future cash flows expected to be received by the Company. Residual interests are accounted for at fair value and are included as securities classified as trading in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Any gains or losses realized on the sale of such securities and any subsequent changes in unrealized gains and losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At June 30, 2012, the Company’s residual interests have been deemed to have no value and have been written off. The transferor’s interests represent draws on the HELOCs subsequent to them being sold to the trusts that were funded by the Bank rather than being purchased by the securitization trusts. The transferor's interest relating to the FSTAR 2006-2 HELOC Securitization has been fully reserved for and the FSTAR 2005-1 HELOC Securitization has been partially reserved for. The transferor’s interests are included in loans held-for-investment in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. At June 30, 2012, the Company no longer serviced any of the loans that were sold to the private-label securitization trusts, and therefore had no servicing assets accounted for on an amortized cost method.
The following table sets forth certain characteristics of each of the HELOC securitizations at their inception and the current characteristics as of and for the six month period ended June 30, 2012. 
 
2005-1
 
2006-2
 
At Inception
 
Current Levels
 
At Inception
 
Current Levels
HELOC Securitizations
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of loans
8,155

 
2,403

 
4,186

 
1,844

Aggregate principal balance
$
600,000

 
$
107,674

 
$
302,182

 
$
110,617

Average principal balance
$
55

 
$
45

 
$
72

 
$
60

Weighted average fully indexed interest rate
8.43
%
 
5.74
%
 
9.43
%
 
6.46
%
Weighted average original term
120 months

 
120 months

 
120 months

 
120 months

Weighted average remaining term
112 months

 
36 months

 
112 months

 
50 months

Weighted average original credit score
722

 
718

 
715

 
720

Transferor’s Interests

Under the terms of the HELOC securitizations, the trusts have purchased and were initially obligated to pay for any subsequent additional draws on the lines of credit transferred to the trusts. Upon entering a rapid amortization period, the Company becomes obligated to fund the purchase of those additional balances as they arise in exchange for a beneficial interest in the trust (transferor's interest). The Company must continue to fund the required purchase of additional draws by the trust as long as the securitization remains active. The table below identifies the draw contributions for each of the HELOC securitization trusts as well as the fair value of the transferor's interests.  
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
FSTAR 2005-1
 
FSTAR 2006-2
 
FSTAR 2005-1
 
FSTAR 2006-2
Summary of Transferor’s Interest by Securitization
(Dollars in thousands)
Total draw contribution
$
35,591

 
$
51,297

 
$
35,430

 
$
51,265

Additional balance increase amount (1)
$
25,949

 
$
28,868

 
$
26,567

 
$
29,964

Transferor’s interest ownership percentage
23.38
%
 
25.53
%
 
22.18
%
 
24.49
%
Fair value of transferor’s interests
$
7,660

 
$

 
$
9,594

 
$

Transferor’s interest reserve
$
301

 
$
147

 
$
309

 
$
643


(1)    Additional draws on lines of credit for which the Company receives a beneficial interest in the Trust.

FSTAR 2005-1 HELOC Securitization. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, outstanding claims due to the note insurer were $15.6 million and $14.4 million, respectively, and based on the Company’s internal model, the Company believed that because of the claims due to the note insurer and continuing credit losses on the loans underlying the securitization, the fair value/carrying amount of the transferor’s interest was $7.7 million and $9.6 million, respectively. The Company recorded a liability to reflect the expected liability arising from losses on future draws associated with this securitization, of which $0.3 million remained at June 30, 2012. In determining this liability, the Company assumed (i) no further draws would be made with respect to those HELOCs as to which further draws were currently prohibited, (ii) the remaining HELOCs would continue to operate in the same manner as their historical draw behavior indicated, as measured on an individual loan basis and on a pool drawdown basis, and (iii) that any draws actually made and therefore recognized as transferor’s interests by the Company would have a loss rate of 70.5 percent.

    
FSTAR 2006-2 HELOC Securitization. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, outstanding claims due to the note insurer were $86.3 million and $82.7 million, respectively, and based on the Company’s internal model, the Company believed that because of the claims due to the note insurer and continuing credit losses on the loans underlying the securitization, there was no carrying amount of the transferor’s interest. The Company recorded a liability of $7.6 million to reflect the expected liability arising from losses on future draws associated with this securitization, of which $0.1 million remained at June 30, 2012. In determining this liability, the Company (i) assumed no further draws would be made with respect to those HELOCs as to which further draws were currently prohibited, (ii) the remaining HELOCs would continue to operate in the same manner as their historical draw behavior indicated, as measured on an individual loan basis and on a pool drawdown basis, and (iii) that any draws actually made and therefore recognized as transferor’s interests by the Company would have a loss rate of 100 percent.

The following table outlines the Company’s expected losses on future draws on loans in FSTAR 2005-1 and FSTAR 2006-2 at June 30, 2012. 
 
Unfunded
Commitments  (1)
 
Expected Future
Draws as % of
Unfunded
Commitments (2)
 
Expected
Future
Draws (3)
 
Expected
Loss (4)
 
Potential
Future
Liability (5)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
FSTAR 2005-1 HELOC Securitization
$
3,089

 
14.5
%
 
$
447

 
70.5
%
 
$
315

FSTAR 2006-2 HELOC Securitization
526

 
27.9
%
 
147

 
100.0
%
 
147

Total
$
3,615

 
 
 
$
594

 
 
 
$
462

 
(1)
Unfunded commitments represent the amounts currently fundable at the dates indicated because the underlying borrowers’ lines of credit are still active.
(2)
Expected future draws on unfunded commitments represents the historical draw rate within the securitization.
(3)
Expected future draws reflects unfunded commitments multiplied by expected future draws percentage.
(4)
Expected losses represent an estimated reduction in carrying value of future draws.
(5)Potential future liability reflects expected future draws multiplied by expected losses.

Assured Litigation

In 2009 and 2010, the Bank received repurchase demands from Assured, with respect to HELOCs that were sold by the Bank in connection with the HELOC securitizations. Assured is the note insurer for each of the two HELOC securitizations completed by the Bank. The Bank provided detailed rebuttals to these demands. In April 2011, Assured filed a lawsuit against the Bank in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging a breach of various loan level representations and warranties and seeking relief for breach of contract, as well as full indemnification and reimbursement of amounts that it had paid under the respective insurance policy (which amounts were estimated by Assured to be in excess of $80 million), plus interest and costs. Subsequently, the court dismissed Assured's claims for indemnification and reimbursement, but allowed the case to proceed on the breach of contract claims (limited to those related to enforcing the Bank's “cure or repurchase” obligations). The court also granted the Bank's motion for reconsideration requesting that damages, if any, be paid to the securitization trust as opposed to Assured, and held that the ruling on the Bank's argument with respect to damages is limited to its motion to dismiss, and therefore not meant to be the law of the case. The case was continued until October 2012.
Unfunded Commitments
The table below identifies separately for each HELOC securitization trust: (i) the notional amount of the total unfunded commitment under the Company’s contractual arrangements, (ii) unfunded commitments that have been frozen or suspended because the borrowers do not currently meet the contractual requirements under their home equity line of credit with the Company, and (iii) the amount currently fundable because the underlying borrowers’ lines of credit are still active. 
 
FSTAR 2005-1
 
FSTAR 2006-2
 
Total
June 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Notional amount of unfunded commitments (1)
$
32,640

 
$
28,740

 
$
61,380

Less: Frozen or suspended unfunded commitments
29,551

 
28,214

 
57,765

Unfunded commitments still active
3,089

 
526

 
3,615

December 31, 2011
 
Notional amount of unfunded commitments (1)
$
33,226

 
$
31,257

 
$
64,483

Less: Frozen or suspended unfunded commitments
29,454

 
29,667

 
59,121

Unfunded commitments still active
3,772

 
1,590

 
5,362

 
(1)
The Company’s total potential funding obligation is dependent on both (a) borrower behavior (e.g., the amount of additional draws requested) and (b) the contractual draw period (remaining term) available to the borrowers. Because borrowers can make principal payments and restore the amounts available for draws and then borrow additional amounts as long as their lines of credit remain active, the funding obligation has no specific limitation and it is not possible to define the maximum funding obligation. However, the Company expects that the maturity dates of the FSTAR 2005-1 HELOC Securitization and the FSTAR 2006-2 HELOC Securitization pools will be reached in 2015 and 2017, respectively, and the Company’s exposure will be substantially mitigated at such times, based on prepayment speeds and losses in the cash flow forecast.
Credit Risk on Securitization
With respect to the issuance of private-label securitizations, the Company retains certain limited credit exposure in that it retains non-investment grade residual securities in addition to customary representations and warranties. The Company does not have credit exposure associated with non-performing loans in securitizations beyond its investment in retained interests in non-investment grade residuals and draws (transferor’s interests) on HELOCs that it funds and which are not reimbursed by the respective trust. The value of the Company’s transferor’s interests reflects the Company’s credit loss assumptions as applied to the underlying collateral pool. To the extent that actual credit losses exceed the assumptions, the value of the Company’s non-investment grade residual securities and unreimbursed draws will be diminished.
During the fourth quarter 2010, all servicing related to loans underlying the private-label securitizations (i.e., HELOC and second mortgage loans) was transferred to a third party servicer.
The following table summarizes the Company's consumer servicing portfolio and the balance of retained assets with credit exposure, which includes residential interests that are included as securities classified as trading and unreimbursed HELOC draws that are included in loans held-for-investment.
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
Amount of
Loans Serviced
 
Balance of
Retained Assets
With Credit
Exposure
 
Amount of
Loans
Serviced
 
Balance of
Retained Assets
With Credit
Exposure
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Private-Label securitizations
$

 
$
7,660

 
$

 
$
9,594


Note 10 – Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company has obligations to service residential first mortgage loans. Prior to December 31, 2011, the Company had obligations to service consumer loans (HELOC and second mortgage loans) resulting from private-label securitization transactions. A description of these classes of servicing assets follows.
Residential MSRs. Servicing of residential first mortgage loans is a significant business activity of the Company. The Company recognizes MSR assets on residential first mortgage loans when it retains the obligation to service these loans upon sale. MSRs are subject to changes in value from, among other things, changes in interest rates, prepayments of the underlying loans and changes in credit quality of the underlying portfolio. The Company utilizes the fair value method for residential first MSRs. As such, the Company currently specifically hedges certain risks of fair value changes of MSRs using derivative instruments that are intended to change in value inversely to part or all of the changes in the components underlying the fair value of MSRs.
Changes in the carrying value of residential first mortgage MSRs, accounted for at fair value, were as follows. 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
596,830

 
$
635,122

 
$
510,475

 
$
580,299

Additions from loans sold with servicing retained
126,691

 
38,254

 
238,175

 
88,954

Reductions from bulk sales (1)

 
(47,135
)
 
(18,202
)
 
(47,135
)
Changes in fair value due to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payoffs (2)
(29,165
)
 
(13,945
)
 
(55,997
)
 
(28,466
)
All other changes in valuation inputs or assumptions (3)
(55,491
)
 
(34,895
)
 
(35,586
)
 
(16,251
)
Fair value of MSRs at end of period
$
638,865

 
$
577,401

 
$
638,865

 
$
577,401

Unpaid principal balance of residential first mortgage loans serviced for others
$
76,192,099

 
$
57,087,989

 
$
76,192,099

 
$
57,087,989

 
(1)
Includes bulk sales related to underlying serviced loans totaling zero and $2.4 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $4.7 billion for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
(2)
Represents decrease in MSR value associated with loans that were paid-off during the period.
(3)
Represents estimated MSR value change resulting primarily from market-driven changes in interest rates.

The fair value of residential MSRs is estimated using a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions. The Company periodically obtains third-party valuations of its residential MSRs to assess the reasonableness of the fair value calculated by the valuation model.
The key economic assumptions used in determining the fair value of those MSRs capitalized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 periods were as follows. 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Weighted-average life (in years)
6.1

 
6.8

 
6.1

 
6.5

Weighted-average constant prepayment rate
14.5
%
 
14.9
%
 
14.8
%
 
15.8
%
Weighted-average discount rate
7.1
%
 
8.4
%
 
7.0
%
 
8.2
%
The key economic assumptions reflected in the overall fair value of the entire portfolio of MSRs were as follows. 
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
Weighted-average life (in years)
5.0

 
4.5

Weighted-average constant prepayment rate
19.1
%
 
21.6
%
Weighted-average discount rate
7.4
%
 
7.2
%

Contractual servicing fees. Contractual servicing fees, including late fees and ancillary income, for each type of loan serviced are presented below. Contractual servicing fees are included within loan administration income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Residential first mortgage
$
50,610

 
$
42,727

 
$
98,937

 
$
86,314

Other
133

 
35

 
306

 
68

Total
$
50,743

 
$
42,762

 
$
99,243

 
$
86,382

Note 11 – Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company follows the provisions of derivatives and hedging accounting guidance, which require it to recognize all derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at fair value. The following derivative financial instruments were identified and recorded at fair value as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and other forward loan sale contracts;
Rate lock commitments;
Interest rate swap agreements; and
U.S. Treasury futures and options.

The Company hedges the risk of overall changes in fair value of loans held-for-sale and rate lock commitments generally by selling forward contracts on securities of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. The forward contracts used to economically hedge the loan commitments are accounted for as non-designated hedges and naturally offset rate lock commitment mark-to-market gains and losses recognized as a component of gain on loan sale. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $17.0 million and $58.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to a pre-tax loss of $(6.5) million and $(47.5) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, on hedging activity relating to loan commitments and loans held-for-sale. Additionally, the Company hedges the risk of overall changes in fair value of MSRs through the use of various derivatives including purchases of forward contracts on securities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the purchase/sale of U.S. Treasury futures contracts on U.S. Treasury futures contracts. These derivatives are accounted for as non-designated hedges against changes in the fair value of MSRs. The Company recognized a gain of $58.9 million and $56.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to a gain of $36.6 million and $28.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, on MSR fair value hedging activities. The Company does not apply hedge accounting, as prescribed in ASC 815: Derivatives and Hedging to any derivatives.

The Company uses a combination of derivatives (U.S. Treasury futures, swap futures, and “to be announced” forwards) and certain trading securities to hedge the MSRs. For accounting purposes, these hedges represent economic hedges of the MSR asset with both the hedges and the MSR asset carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Certain hedging strategies that we use to manage our investment in MSRs may be ineffective to fully offset changes in the fair value of such asset due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity. As both the hedges and the MSR asset are carried at fair value on the balance sheet, any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized in current period earnings.
The Company writes and purchases interest rate swaps to accommodate the needs of customers requesting such services. Customer-initiated trading derivatives are used primarily to focus on providing derivative products to customers that enables them to manage interest rate risk exposure. Customer-initiated trading derivatives are tailored to meet the needs of the counterparties involved and, therefore, contain a greater degree of credit risk and liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts, which have standardized terms and readily available price information. The Company mitigates most of the inherent market risk of customer-initiated interest rate swap contracts by taking offsetting positions. Market risk from unfavorable movements in interest rates is generally economically hedged by concurrently entering into offsetting derivative contracts. The offsetting derivative contracts have nearly identical notional values, terms and indices. These limits are established annually and reviewed quarterly. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which two parties periodically exchange fixed cash payments for variable payments based on a designated market rate or index, or variable payments based on two different rates or indices, applied to a specified notional amount until a stated maturity. The Company's swap agreements are structured such that variable payments are primarily based on LIBOR (one-month, three-month or six-month) or prime. These instruments are principally negotiated over-the-counter and are subject to credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk.         
    
The Company had the following derivative financial instruments.
 
Notional Amount
 

Fair Value
 

Expiration Dates
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency futures / forwards
$
12,300,000

 
$
13,414

 
2012
Mortgage banking derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
       Rate lock commitments
6,439,851

 
132,388

 
2012
Customer-initiated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
       Interest rate swaps
58,646

 
4,938

 
Various
Total derivative assets
$
18,798,497

 
$
150,740

 
 
Liabilities (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage banking derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Forward agency and loan sales
$
7,826,510

 
$
46,294

 
2012
Customer-initiated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
58,646

 
4,938

 
Various
Total derivative liabilities
$
7,885,156

 
$
51,232

 
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency futures / forwards
$
1,552,000

 
$
12,678

 
2012
Mortgage banking derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Rate lock commitments
3,869,901

 
70,965

 
2012
Customer-initiated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
32,360

 
3,296

 
Various
Total derivative assets
$
5,454,261

 
$
86,939

 
 
Liabilities (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency futures
$
5,029,000

 
$
42,978

 
2012
Customer-initiated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
32,360

 
3,296

 
Various
Total derivative liabilities
$
5,061,360

 
$
46,274

 
 

(1)
Asset derivatives are included in “other assets” on the “Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.”
(2)
Liability derivatives are included in “other liabilities” on the “Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.”
Customer−initiated derivatives. Fee income on customer-initiated trading derivatives are earned from entering into various transactions at the request of customer (customer-initiated contracts) interest rate swap contracts. Fair values of customer-initiated derivative financial instruments represent the net unrealized gains or losses on such contracts and are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in “other assets” and “other liabilities.” Changes in fair value are recognized in “other non-interest income” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. There was no net gains (losses) recognized in income on customer-initiated derivative instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
    
Counterparty credit risk. The Bank is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to its various derivative financial instruments. The Company manages this risk by selecting only well-established, financially strong counterparties, spreading the credit risk among such counterparties, and by placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit risk from any single counterparty.

Note 12 – FHLB Advances

The portfolio of FHLB advances includes floating rate short-term adjustable advances and fixed rate term advances. The following is a breakdown of the advances outstanding.
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2012
 
2011
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Short-term adjustable advances
$

 
%
 
$
553,000

 
0.40
%
Long-term fixed rate term advances
3,400,000

 
3.10
%
 
3,400,000

 
3.10
%
Total
$
3,400,000

 
3.10
%
 
$
3,953,000

 
2.72
%
 
The Company restructured $1.0 billion in FHLB advances during the third quarter 2011.
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month end
$
3,691,000

 
$
3,406,571

 
$
3,770,000

 
$
3,406,571

Average balance
3,996,527

 
3,400,202

 
4,047,079

 
3,434,438

Average remaining borrowing capacity
754,994

 
623,901

 
701,268

 
716,259

Average interest rate
2.76
%
 
3.56
%
 
2.72
%
 
3.53
%

At June 30, 2012, the Company has the authority and approval from the FHLB to utilize a line of credit equal to $7.0 billion and the Company may access that line to the extent that collateral is provided. At June 30, 2012, the Company had available collateral sufficient to access $4.1 billion of the line and had $3.4 billion of advances outstanding. Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances can be collateralized by non-delinquent single-family residential first mortgage loans, loans repurchased with government guarantees, certain other loans and investment securities.

Note 13 – Long-Term Debt

The Company’s long-term debt is comprised principally of junior subordinated notes which were issued in connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities. The following table presents the outstanding balance and related interest rates of the long-term debt as of the dates indicated.
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Junior Subordinated Notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Floating 3 Month LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plus 3.25% (1), matures 2032
$
25,774

 
3.71
%
 
$
25,774

 
3.82
%
Plus 3.25% (1), matures 2033
25,774

 
3.72
%
 
25,774

 
3.65
%
Plus 3.25% (1), matures 2033
25,780

 
3.72
%
 
25,780

 
3.83
%
Plus 2.00% (1), matures 2035
25,774

 
2.47
%
 
25,774

 
2.40
%
Plus 2.00% (1), matures 2035
25,774

 
2.47
%
 
25,774

 
2.40
%
Plus 1.75% (1), matures 2035
51,547

 
2.22
%
 
51,547

 
2.30
%
Plus 1.50% (1), matures 2035
25,774

 
1.97
%
 
25,774

 
1.90
%
Plus 1.45%, matures 2037
25,774

 
1.92
%
 
25,774

 
2.00
%
Plus 2.50%, matures 2037
15,464

 
2.97
%
 
15,464

 
3.05
%
Subtotal
$
247,435

 
 
 
$
247,435

 
 
Other debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed 7.00% due 2013
1,150

 
 
 
1,150

 
 
Total long-term debt
$
248,585

 
 
 
$
248,585

 
 
 
(1)
The securities are currently callable by the Company.

Deferral of Interest Payments

Interest on all junior subordinated notes related to trust preferred securities is payable quarterly. Under these arrangements, the Company has the right to defer dividend payments to the trust preferred security holders for up to five years. On January 27, 2012, the Company exercised its contractual rights to defer interest payments with respect to trust preferred securities. Under the terms of the related indentures, the Company may defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters without default or penalty. The Company believes it prudent capital stewardship to refrain from making further payments until its financial condition improves. These payments will be periodically evaluated and reinstated when appropriate, subject to the provisions of the Company's supervisory agreement with the Federal Reserve. Concurrently, the Company also exercised contractual rights to defer dividend payments with respect to preferred stock issued and outstanding in connection with participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program, see Note 16 - Stockholders' Equity.

Note 14 - Representation and Warranty Reserve

The following table shows the activity in the representation and warranty reserve.
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
2011
 
2012
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 Balance, beginning of period,
$
142,000

$
79,400

 
$
120,000

$
79,400

 Provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charged to gain on sale for current loan sales
5,643

1,375

 
10,694

3,714

 
Charged to representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate
46,028

21,364

 
106,566

41,791

 
Total
51,671

22,739

 
117,260

45,505

 Charge-offs, net
(32,671
)
(22,739
)
 
(76,260
)
(45,505
)
 Balance, end of period
$
161,000

$
79,400

 
$
161,000

$
79,400

    
Reserve levels are a function of expected losses based on actual pending and expected claims and repurchase requests, historical experience and loan volume. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions could be required that could adversely affect operations or financial position in future periods.

During late 2011 and throughout the first half of 2012, the Company continued to see an increase in demand request activity from mortgage investors. As a result of the increased demand request activity and communications with mortgage investors, the Company reviewed as part of the quarterly review of accounting estimates the representation and warranty reserve methodology to more effectively incorporate the most recent observable data and trends. This is consistent with the improved risk segmentation and qualitative analysis and modeling performed for other similar reserve estimates, and consistent with expectations of the Bank's primary regulator and the continuing evaluation of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. The Company's enhanced first quarter 2012 methodology and related model refines previous estimates by adding granularity to the model by segmenting the sold portfolio by vintage years and investor to assign assumptions specific to each segment. Key assumptions in the model include investor audits, demand requests, appeal loss rates, loss severity, and recoveries.

The increase in the overall reserve balance during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was primarily due to refinements in the estimation process as described above, consistent with a more conservative posture taken by the Bank's new primary regulator and a continuing evolution of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. In addition, the increase reflected both charge-offs of certain loans previously sold into the secondary market and expectations of continued elevated levels of repurchase requests from government sponsored entities ("GSEs").

The Company routinely obtains information from the GSEs regarding the historical trends of demand requests, and occasionally obtains information on anticipated future loan reviews and potential repurchase demand projections. The Company believes this information provides helpful but limited insight in anticipating GSE behavior, thus helping to better estimate future repurchase requests and validate representation and warranty assumptions. Estimating the balance of the representation and warranty reserve involves using assumptions regarding future repurchase request volumes, expected loss severity on these requests and claims appeal success rates. Notwithstanding the information obtained from the GSEs, the assumptions used to estimate the representation and warranty reserve contain a level of uncertainty and risk that could have a material impact on the representation and warranty reserve balance if they differ from actual results. To assess the sensitivity of the representation and warranty reserve model to adverse changes, management periodically runs a sensitivity analysis using its reserve model by assuming hypothetical increases in the level of repurchase volume.

Note 15 – Warrant Liabilities
May Investors
In full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under anti-dilution provisions applicable to certain investors (the “May Investors”) in the Company’s May 2008 private placement capital raise, the Company granted warrants (the “May Investor Warrants”) to the May Investors on January 30, 2009 for the purchase of 1,425,979 shares of Common Stock at $6.20 per share. The holders of such warrants are entitled to acquire shares of Common Stock for a period of ten years. During 2009, May Investors exercised May Investor Warrants to purchase 314,839 shares of Common Stock. As a result of the Company’s registered offering on March 31, 2010, of 57.5 million shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $5.00, the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable to the May Investors under the May Investor Warrants was increased by 266,674 and the exercise price was decreased to $5.00 pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the May Investors Warrants. As a result of the Company’s registered offering on November 2, 2010 of 115.7 million shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $1.00, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable to the May Investors under the May Investor Warrants was increased by 5,511,255 and the exercise price was decreased to $1.00 pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the May Investors Warrants. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, no shares of Common Stock were issued upon exercise of May Investor Warrants, and at June 30, 2012, the May Investors held warrants to purchase 6,889,069 shares at an exercise price of $1.00.
Management believes the May Investor Warrants do not meet the definition of a contract that is indexed to the Company’s own stock under U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the May Investor Warrants are classified as liabilities rather than as an equity instrument and are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized through operations.
On January 30, 2009, in conjunction with the capital investments, the Company recorded the May Investor Warrants at their fair value of $6.1 million. From the issuance of the May Investor Warrants on January 30, 2009 through June 30, 2012, the Company marked these warrants to market which resulted in a increase in the liability during this time of $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was recorded as warrant income included in non-interest expense.
At June 30, 2012, the Company's liabilities to the holders of May Investor Warrants amounted to $4.4 million. The warrant liabilities are included in “other liabilities” in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Treasury Warrants
On January 30, 2009, the Company sold to the U.S. Treasury 266,657 shares of Series C fixed rate cumulative non-convertible perpetual preferred stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”) and a warrant to purchase up to approximately 6.5 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.20 per share (the “Treasury Warrant”) for $266.7 million. The issuance and the sale of the Series C Preferred Stock and Treasury Warrant were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Series C Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and pays cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5 percent per annum for the first five years, and 9 percent per annum thereafter. The Treasury Warrant became exercisable upon receipt of stockholder approval on May 26, 2009 and has a ten-year term.
The Company did not have available an adequate number of authorized and unissued shares of the Common Stock, therefore, during the first quarter 2009, the Company recorded a Treasury Warrant liability that arose in conjunction with the Company's participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program. As described in Note 15 - Stockholders' Equity, the Company initially recorded the Treasury Warrant on January 30, 2009 at its fair value of $27.7 million. The Treasury Warrant was marked to market on March 31, 2009 resulting in an increase to the warrant liability of $9.1 million. Upon stockholder approval on May 26, 2009 to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock, the Company marked the liability to market at that date and reclassified the Treasury Warrant liability to additional paid in capital. The mark to market adjustment on May 26, 2009 resulted in an increase to the warrant liability of $12.9 million during the second quarter 2009. This increase was recorded as warrant expense and included in non-interest expense.

Note 16 – Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 and a liquidation value of $1,000 and additional paid in capital attributable to preferred stock at June 30, 2012 is summarized as follows. 
 
Rate
 
Earliest
Redemption Date
 
Shares
Outstanding
 
Preferred
Shares
 
Additional
Paid in
Capital
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Series C Preferred Stock

5.0
%
 
January 31, 2012
 
266,657

 
$
3

 
$
257,553

    
See Note 15 - Warrant Liabilities, for further information regarding the Series C Preferred Stock.

Deferral of Dividend Payments

On January 27, 2012, the Company provided notice to the U.S. Treasury exercising the contractual right to defer regularly scheduled quarterly payments of dividends, beginning with the February 2012 payment, on preferred stock issued and outstanding in connection with participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program. Under the terms of the preferred stock, the Company may defer payments of dividends for up to six quarters in total without default or penalty. Concurrently, the Company also exercised contractual rights to defer interest payments with respect to trust preferred securities. See Note 13 - Long-Term Debt.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
The following table sets forth the components in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) for each type of available-for-sale security.
 
Pre-tax
Amount
 
Income Tax
(Expense)
Benefit (1)
 
After-Tax
Amount
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale,
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
31,819

 
$
(20,608
)
 
$
11,211

U.S. government sponsored agency securities
1,459

 
728

 
2,187

FSTAR 2006-1 securitization trust
984

 
(6,108
)
 
(5,124
)
Total net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
34,262

 
$
(25,988
)
 
$
8,274

Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale,
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2011:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations
$
18,121

 
$
(20,608
)
 
$
(2,487
)
U.S. government sponsored agency securities
755

 
728

 
1,483

FSTAR 2006-1 securitization trust
(707
)
 
(6,108
)
 
(6,815
)
Total net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
18,169

 
$
(25,988
)
 
$
(7,819
)
 
(1)
The income tax (expense) benefit reflects the amount which existed at the time the Company established the valuation allowance for deferred securities that were held at the date disposed or matured.

Note 17 – Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Common Stock were exercised and converted into Common Stock or resulted in the issuance of Common Stock that could then share in the earnings (loss) of the Company.

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Common Stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Earnings
 
Weighted
Average  Shares
 
Per Share
Amount
 
Loss
 
Weighted
Average
 Shares
 
Per Share
Amount
Net income (loss)
$
87,387

 
 
 
$

 
$
(70,168
)
 
 
 
$

Less: preferred stock dividend/accretion


(1,417
)
 
 
 

 
(4,720
)
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per share


85,970

 
 
 
 
 
(74,888
)
 
 
 
 
Deferred cumulative preferred stock dividends


(3,374
)
 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) applicable to Common Stock
82,596

 
557,406

 
0.15

 
(74,888
)
 
553,946

 
(0.14
)
Effect of dilutive securities


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based awards

 
4,415

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) applicable to Common Stock
$
82,596

 
561,821

 
$
0.15

 
$
(74,888
)
 
553,946

 
$
(0.14
)
Due to the loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2011, the diluted loss per share calculation excludes all common stock equivalents in the amount of 13,340,448 shares pertaining to warrants and 2,586,783 shares pertaining to stock-based awards. The inclusion of these securities would be anti-dilutive.
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Earnings
 
Weighted
Average  Shares
 
Per Share
Amount
 
Loss
 
Weighted
Average
 Shares
 
Per Share
Amount
Net income (loss)
$
80,077

 
 
 
$

 
$
(97,133
)
 
 
 
$

Less: preferred stock dividend/accretion


(2,824
)
 
 
 

 
(9,429
)
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per share


77,253

 
 
 
 
 
(106,562
)
 
 
 
 
Deferred cumulative preferred stock dividends


(6,833
)
 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) applicable to Common Stock
70,420

 
557,014

 
0.13

 
(106,562
)
 
553,752

 
(0.19
)
Effect of dilutive securities


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based awards

 
3,068

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) applicable to Common Stock
$
70,420

 
560,082

 
$
0.13

 
$
(106,562
)
 
553,752

 
$
(0.19
)
Due to the loss attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2011, the diluted loss per share calculation excludes all common stock equivalents in the amount of 13,340,448 shares pertaining to warrants and 2,630,963 shares pertaining to stock-based awards. The inclusion of these securities would be anti-dilutive.

Note 18 – Compensation Plans
Stock-Based Compensation
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, compared to $1.9 million and $3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
Incentive Compensation Plan
The Incentive Compensation Plans (“Incentive Plans”) are administered by the compensation committee of the Company's board of directors. The Incentive Plans include department specific plans, which include commercial lending, banking, underwriting and others, as well as a general incentive plan. Each year, the compensation committee decides which employees of the Company will be eligible to participate in the general incentive plan and the size of the bonus pool. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, all eligible members of the executive management team were included in the general incentive plan. The Company incurred a $6.6 million and $13.6 million expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to expenses of $5.2 million and $9.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
Note 19 – Income Taxes

The Company periodically reviews the carrying amount of the deferred tax assets to determine if the establishment of a valuation allowance is necessary. If based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods, a deferred tax valuation allowance would be established. Consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. In evaluating this available evidence, the Company considers historical financial performance, expectation of future earnings, the ability to carry back losses to recoup taxes previously paid, length of statutory carry forward periods, experience with operating loss and tax credit carry forwards not expiring unused, tax planning strategies and timing of reversals of temporary differences. Significant judgment is required in assessing future earning trends and the timing of reversals of temporary differences. The Company's evaluation is based on current tax laws as well as expectations of future performance.

The Company had cumulative pre-tax losses since 2007 and considered this factor in the analysis of deferred tax assets. Additionally, based on the continued economic uncertainty that persists at this time it was probable that the Company would not generate significant pre-tax income in the near term. As a result of these two significant facts, the Company established a valuation allowance on its deferred tax asset during the third quarter 2009. The Company’s net deferred tax assets of $348.2 million and $383.8 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, have been entirely offset by a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is established when management determines that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’s net deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods.
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the net provision (benefit) for federal income taxes as a percentage of pretax income was 0.6 percent, compared to a provision (benefit) of 0.4 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the variance to the statutory rate of 35 percent was attributable to a $31.2 million reduction to valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets, $0.7 million in unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale, certain non-deductible corporate expenses of $0.4 million, and non-deductible warrant income of $0.2 million. The variance to the statutory rate of 35 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was attributable to a $25.0 million addition to valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets, certain non-deductible-corporate expenses of $0.4 million and non-deductible warrant income of $0.7 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the net provision (benefit) for federal income taxes as a percentage of pretax income was 0.6 percent, compared to a provision (benefit) of 0.5 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the variance to the statutory rate of 35 percent was attributable to a $35.1 million reduction to the valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets, $5.6 million in unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale, certain non-deductible-corporate expenses of $1.1 million, and non-deductible warrant expense of $0.7 million. The variance to the statutory rate of 35 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was attributable to a $34.5 million addition to the valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets, certain non-deductible-corporate expenses of $0.8 million and non-deductible warrant income of $1.0 million.
    
The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by federal, state and local government authorities. On an ongoing basis, numerous federal, state and local examinations are in progress and cover multiple tax years. As of June 30, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service had completed its examination of the Company's income tax returns through the years ended December 31, 2008. The years open to examination by state and local government authorities vary by jurisdiction.

Note 20 – Legal Proceedings, Contingencies and Commitments
Legal Proceedings
The Company and certain subsidiaries are subject to various pending or threatened legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business or operations. Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims presently asserted against it, including the matters described below. With respect to such legal proceedings, the Company intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management's judgment as to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

On at least a quarterly basis, the Company assesses its liabilities and loss contingencies in connection with pending or threatened legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. In accordance with ASC 450 (formerly SFAS 5), the Company establishes reserves for legal claims and regulatory matters when the Company believes it is probable that a loss may be incurred and that the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Once established, accrued reserves are adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in light of additional information.

Resolution of legal claims are inherently dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of each specific case, and therefore the actual costs of resolving these claims may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved. Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes that current reserves are adequate and the amount of any incremental liability that may otherwise arise is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Certain legal claims considered by the Company in its analysis of the sufficiency of its related reserves include the following:

Litigation settlement

On February 24, 2012, the Company announced that the Bank had entered into the DOJ Agreement relating to certain underwriting practices associated with loans insured by FHA. The Bank and the DOJ entered into the DOJ Agreement pursuant to which the Bank agreed to:

comply with all applicable HUD and FHA rules related to the continued participation in the direct endorsement lender program;
make an initial payment of $15.0 million within 30 business days of the effective date of the DOJ Agreement (which was paid on April 3, 2012);
make the Additional Payments of approximately $118.0 million contingent only upon the occurrence of certain future events (as further described below); and
complete a monitoring period by an independent third party chosen by the Bank and approved by HUD.

Subject to the Bank’s full compliance with the terms of the DOJ Agreement, the DOJ, HUD, and FHA, agreed to:

immediately release the Bank and all of its current or former officers, directors, employees, affiliates and assigns from any civil or administrative claim it has or may have under various federal laws, the common law or equitable theories of fraud or mistake of fact in connection with the mortgage loans the Bank endorsed for FHA insurance during the period January 1, 2002 to the date of the DOJ Agreement (the “Covered Period”);
not refuse to pay any insurance claim or seek indemnification or other relief in connection with the mortgage loans the Bank endorsed for FHA insurance during the Covered Period but for which no claims have yet been paid on the basis of the conduct alleged in the complaint or referenced in the DOJ Agreement; and
not seek indemnification or other relief in connection with the mortgage loans the Bank endorsed for FHA insurance during the Covered Period and for which HUD has paid insurance claims on the basis of the conduct alleged in the complaint or referenced in the DOJ Agreement.

As of June 30, 2012, the Bank has accrued $19.1 million, which represents the fair value of the Additional Payments. See Note 3 - Fair Value Accounting, for further information on the DOJ litigation settlement. Other than as set forth above, the DOJ Agreement does not have any effect on FHA insured loans in our portfolio, including loans classified as loans repurchased with government guarantees as discussed in Note 6 - Loans Repurchased With Government Guarantees. The Company believes that such loans retain FHA insurance, and the Company continues to process such loans for insurance claims in the normal course

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and receive payments thereon from the FHA. Based on the experience subsequent to the Bank's agreement with the DOJ, the Company believes such claims are not subject to denial or dispute other than in the normal course of insurance claim processing.

ERISA Litigation
In February 2010, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action filed in the U.S. District Court alleging that it violated its fiduciary duty pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) to employees who participated in the Company's 401(k) plan (“Plan”) by continuing to offer Company stock as an investment option after investment in the stock allegedly ceased to be prudent. On July 16, 2010, the Company moved to dismiss the complaint and asserted, among other things, that the Plan's investment in employer stock was protected by a presumption of prudence under ERISA, and that plaintiff's allegations failed to overcome such presumption. On March 31, 2011, the court granted the Company's motion and dismissed the case. The plaintiffs appealed the matter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On July 23, 2012, the Court of Appeals issued its ruling, reversing the district court's dismissal and remanding the case to the district court for further proceedings.
Mortgage-Related Litigation, Regulatory and Other Matters
Regulatory Matters
 
From time to time, governmental agencies conduct investigations or examinations of various mortgage related practices of the Bank. Currently, ongoing investigations relate to whether the Bank violated laws or regulations relating to mortgage origination or servicing practices and to whether its practices with regard to servicing residential first mortgage loans are adequate. The Bank is cooperating with such agencies and providing information as requested. In addition, the Bank has routinely been named in civil actions throughout the country by borrowers and former borrowers relating to the origination, purchase, sale and servicing of mortgage loans.

In March 2012, the Bank received a notice letter from HUD indicating that it was considering taking administrative action and imposing civil money penalties against the Bank related to certain alleged violations of HUD's servicing requirements. On July 19, 2012, HUD informally advised the Bank that it would be accepting its response to HUD’s March 2012 letter, accepting the Company's response and proposed resolution.

Repurchase Demands and Indemnification Claims
In the normal course of its operations, the Bank receives repurchase and indemnification demands from counterparties involved with the purchase of residential first mortgages for alleged breaches of representations and warranties. The Bank establishes a representation and warranty reserve in connection with the estimated potential liability for such potential demands.

In 2009 and 2010, the Bank received repurchase demands from Assured, with respect to HELOCs that were sold by the Bank in connection with the HELOC securitizations. Assured is the note insurer for each of the two HELOC securitizations completed by the Bank. The Bank provided detailed rebuttals to these demands. In April 2011, Assured filed a lawsuit against the Bank in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging a breach of various loan level representations and warranties and seeking relief for breach of contract, as well as full indemnification and reimbursement of amounts that it had paid under the respective insurance policy (which amounts were estimated by Assured to be in excess of $80 million), plus interest and costs. Subsequently, the court dismissed Assured's claims for indemnification and reimbursement, but allowed the case to proceed on the breach of contract claims (limited to those related to enforcing the Bank's “cure or repurchase” obligations). The court also granted the Bank's motion for reconsideration requesting that damages, if any, be paid to the securitization trust as opposed to Assured, and held that the ruling on the Bank's argument with respect to damages is limited to its motion to dismiss, and therefore not meant to be the law of the case. The case was continued until October 2012.

In May 2012, the Bank and Flagstar Reinsurance Company were named as defendants in a putative class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging a violation of Section 8 provisions of Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”). Section 8 of RESPA generally prohibits anyone from accepting any fee or thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding that business related to a real estate settlement service involving a mortgage loan shall be referred to any person. Section 8 of RESPA also prohibits anyone from accepting any portion, split, or percentage of any charge made or received for the rendering of a real estate settlement service in connection with a mortgage loan other than for services actually performed. The lawsuit specifically alleges that the Bank and Flagstar Reinsurance Company violated Section 8 of RESPA through a captive reinsurance arrangement, involving allegedly illegal payments for the referral of private mortgage insurance business from private mortgage insurers to Flagstar Reinsurance Company, and Flagstar Reinsurance Company's purported receipt of an unlawful split of private mortgage insurance premiums. The Bank is in the beginning stages of evaluating the allegations in the complaint, but it intends to vigorously defend against such allegations.

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Accrued Reserves and Other Possible Contingent Liabilities

When establishing a reserve for contingent liabilities, the Company determines a range of potential losses for each matter that is probable to result in a loss and where the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company then records the amount it considers to be the best estimate within the range. As of June 30, 2012, the Company's accrued reserve for contingent liabilities was $19.5 million. In addition, within the representation and warranty reserve, the Bank includes loans sold to certain non-agency securitization trusts. There may be further losses that could arise but the occurrence of which is not probable (but is reasonably possible) or the amount is not reasonably estimable, and therefore reserves for such amounts are not required to be accrued. The Company estimates that such further losses could amount up to $12.0 million in the aggregate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of those matters, if unfavorable, could result in a higher loss that, individually or in the aggregate, may be material to the Company's results of operations, or cash flows, for any particular period.

Contingencies and Commitments

A summary of the contractual amount of significant commitments is as follows.
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit:
 
 
 
Mortgage loans
$
6,440,000

 
$
3,870,000

HELOC trust commitments
61,000

 
64,000

Standby and commercial letters of credit
80,000

 
72,000


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend. Since many of these commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash flow requirements. Certain lending commitments for mortgage loans to be sold in the secondary market are considered derivative instruments in accordance with accounting guidance ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. Changes to the fair value of these commitments as a result of changes in interest rates are recorded on the Statements of Financial Condition as an other asset. The commitments related to mortgage loans are included in mortgage loans in the above table.
The Company enters into forward contracts for the future delivery or purchase of agency and loan sale contracts. These contracts are considered to be derivative instruments under U.S. GAAP. Further discussion on derivative instruments is included in Note 11 – Derivative Financial Instruments.
The Company has unfunded commitments under its contractual arrangement with the HELOC securitization trusts to fund future advances on the underlying home equity lines of credit. Refer to further discussion of this issue as presented in Note 9 – Private-label Securitization Activity.
Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party, while commercial letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being drawn on when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and the third party.

The credit risk associated with loan commitments, standby and commercial letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and is subject to normal credit policies. Collateral may be obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer. The guarantee liability for standby and commercial letters of credit was $1.4 million at June 30, 2012 and $8.2 million at December 31, 2011, respectively.


Note 21 – Segment Information

The Company’s operations are generally conducted through two business segments: banking and home lending. Each business operates under the same banking charter but is reported on a segmented basis for this report. Each of the business lines is complementary to each other. The banking operation includes the gathering of deposits and investing those deposits in duration-matched assets primarily originated by the home lending operation. The banking group holds these loans in the investment portfolio in order to earn income based on the difference or “spread” between the interest earned on loans and the interest paid for deposits and other borrowed funds. The home lending operation involves the origination, packaging, and sale of loans in order to receive transaction income. The lending operation also services mortgage loans for others and sells MSRs into the secondary market. Funding for the lending operation is provided by deposits and borrowings garnered by the banking group. All of the non-bank consolidated subsidiaries are included in the banking segment. No such subsidiary is material to the Company’s overall operations.

The following table presents financial information by business segment for the periods indicated. 
 
At or For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
Bank
Operations
 
Home
Lending
Operations
 
Elimination
 
Combined
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income
$
36,190

 
$
39,288

 
$

 
$
75,478

Gain on sale revenue
20

 
215,394

 

 
215,414

Other (expense) income
12,397

 
12,523

 

 
24,920

Total net interest income and non-interest income
48,607

 
267,205

 

 
315,812

(Loss) income before federal income taxes
(66,323
)
 
154,210

 

 
87,887

Depreciation and amortization
1,758

 
3,300

 

 
5,058

Capital expenditures
1,005

 
6,371

 

 
7,376

Inter-segment income (expense)
21,300

 
(21,300
)
 

 

Identifiable assets
11,463,989

 
5,744,457

 
(2,840,000
)
 
14,368,446

 
At or For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Bank
Operations
 
Home
Lending
Operations
 
Elimination
 
Combined
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income
$
57,534

 
$
(6,210
)
 
$

 
$
51,324

Gain on sale revenue

 
37,548

 

 
37,548

Other income (expense)
(2,312
)
 
22,842

 

 
20,530

Total net interest income and non-interest income
55,222

 
54,180

 

 
109,402

(Loss) income before federal income taxes
(86,498
)
 
16,594

 

 
(69,904
)
Depreciation and amortization
1,440

 
2,084

 

 
3,524

Capital expenditures
588

 
13,821

 

 
14,409

Inter-segment income (expense)
24,255

 
(24,255
)
 

 

Identifiable assets
10,951,437

 
4,945,375

 
(3,234,000
)
 
12,662,812


 
At or For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
Bank
Operations
 
Home
Lending
Operations
 
Elimination
 
Combined
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income
$
77,865

 
$
72,346

 
$

 
$
150,211

Gain on sale revenue
330

 
411,959

 

 
412,289

Other (expense) income
28,985

 
20,436

 

 
49,421

Total net interest income and non-interest income
107,180

 
504,741

 

 
611,921

(Loss) income before federal income taxes
(177,864
)
 
258,441

 

 
80,577

Depreciation and amortization
2,812

 
6,710

 

 
9,522

Capital expenditures
(4,748
)
 
19,270

 

 
14,522

Inter-segment income (expense)
46,425

 
(46,425
)
 

 

Identifiable assets
11,463,989

 
5,744,457

 
(2,840,000
)
 
14,368,446

 
At or For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Bank
Operations
 
Home
Lending
Operations
 
Elimination
 
Combined
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net interest income
$
90,721

 
$
13,176

 
$

 
$
103,897

Gain on sale revenue

 
87,547

 

 
87,547

Other income (expense)
12,316

 
54,481

 

 
66,797

Total net interest income and non-interest income
103,037

 
155,204

 

 
258,241

(Loss) income before federal income taxes
(110,981
)
 
14,376

 

 
(96,605
)
Depreciation and amortization
2,970

 
4,196

 

 
7,166

Capital expenditures
687

 
18,765

 

 
19,452

Inter-segment income (expense)
46,943

 
(46,943
)
 

 

Identifiable assets
10,951,437

 
4,945,375

 
(3,234,000
)
 
12,662,812

Revenues are comprised of net interest income (before the provision for loan losses) and non-interest income. Non-interest expenses are fully allocated to each business segment. The intersegment income (expense) consists of interest expense incurred for intersegment borrowing.

ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Where we say “we,” “us,” or “our,” we usually mean Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. However, in some cases, a reference to “we,” “us,” or “our” will include our wholly-owned subsidiary Flagstar Bank, FSB, and Flagstar Capital Markets Corporation (“FCMC”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, which we collectively refer to as the “Bank.”
General
We are a Michigan‑based savings and loan holding company founded in 1993. Our business is primarily conducted through our principal subsidiary, the Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank. At June 30, 2012, our total assets were $14.4 billion, making us the largest publicly held savings bank in the Midwest and one of the top 10 largest savings banks in the United States. We are considered a controlled company for New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) purposes, because MP Thrift Investments, L.P. (“MP Thrift”) held approximately 63.8 percent of our common stock as of June 30, 2012.

As a savings and loan holding company, we are subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (the “Federal Reserve”). The Bank is subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) of the United States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”). The Bank is also subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC through the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”). The Bank is also subject to the rule-making, supervision and examination authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), which is responsible for the principal federal consumer protection laws. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Indianapolis.

At June 30, 2012, we operated 111 banking centers (of which 15 are located in retail stores), all located in Michigan. Of the 111 banking centers, 66 facilities are owned and 45 facilities are leased. During the second quarter 2012, two banking centers in Michigan were closed to better align the branch structure with the Company's focus on key market areas and to improve banking center efficiencies. Through our banking centers, we gather deposits and offer a line of consumer and commercial financial products and services to individuals and businesses. We also gather deposits on a nationwide basis through our banking group, and provide deposit and cash management services to governmental units on a relationship basis. We leverage our banking centers and internet banking to cross-sell products to existing customers and increase our customer base. At June 30, 2012, we had a total of $8.9 billion in deposits, including $6.1 billion in retail deposits, $0.7 billion in government funds and $0.3 billion in wholesale deposits.

We also operate 30 loan origination centers located in 13 states, which originate one-to-four family residential first mortgage loans as part of our retail home lending business. These offices employ approximately 200 loan officers. We also originate retail loans through referrals from our 111 retail banking centers, consumer direct call center and our website, flagstar.com. Additionally, we have wholesale relationships with over 1,900 mortgage brokers and approximately 1,270 correspondents, which are located in all 50 states and serviced by 136 account executives. The combination of our retail, broker and correspondent channels gives us broad access to customers across diverse geographies to originate, fulfill, sell and service our residential first mortgage loan products. Our servicing activities primarily include collecting cash for principal, interest and escrow payments from borrowers, and accounting for and remitting principal and interest payments to investors and escrow payments to third parties.

Lastly, we operate a total of four commercial banking offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, which were opened in 2011 as part of the Bank's plan to transform into a full-service and diversified super community bank. We believe that expanding our commercial banking division, and extending commercial lending to the New England region, will allow us to leverage our Personal Financial Services franchise, and that the commercial lending businesses will complement existing operations and contribute to the establishment of a diversified mix of revenue streams.

Our revenues include net interest income from our personal financial services and commercial banking activities, fee‑based income from services we provide customers, and non-interest income from sales of residential first mortgage loans to the secondary market, the servicing of loans for others, and the sale of servicing rights related to mortgage loans serviced for others. Approximately 98 percent of our total loan originations during the six months ended June 30, 2012 represented mortgage loans that were collateralized by residential first mortgages on single-family residences and were eligible for sale through the government sponsored enterprises ("GSEs") and Ginnie Mae.

At June 30, 2012, we had 3,520 full-time equivalent salaried employees of which 336 were account executives and loan officers.

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Operating Segments

Our business is comprised of two operating segments: banking and home lending. Our banking operation currently offers a line of consumer and commercial financial products and services to individuals, small and middle market businesses and large corporate borrowers. Our home lending operation originates, acquires, sells and services mortgage loans on family residences. Each operating segment supports and complements the operations of the other, with funding for the home lending operation primarily provided by deposits and borrowings obtained through the banking operation. Financial information regarding the two operating segments is set forth in Note 21 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. A discussion of our two operating segments is set forth below.

Bank Operations 

Our bank operation is primarily used to gather deposits, which are used to fund the Bank's loan portfolios and other interest-earning assets. We gather deposits through three delivery channels: Personal Financial Services, Government Banking and Business / Commercial Banking.

Personal Financial Services consists of Branch Banking and Internet Banking. At June 30, 2012, Branch Banking included 111 banking centers located throughout Michigan.

Government Banking provides deposit and cash management services to government units on a relationship basis throughout Michigan and Georgia. Government banking manages relationships with various small and large government entities and school districts.

Business / Commercial Banking engages in deposit gathering through our teams of business and commercial banking relationship managers.

Our banking operation may also borrow funds by obtaining advances from the FHLB or other federally backed institutions or by entering into repurchase agreements with correspondent banks using investments as collateral.

In addition to deposit gathering, as part of the transformation to a diversified full-service bank, our bank operation provides credit products to small, middle market and large corporate businesses, as well as offers consumer loans, investment and insurance products, and treasury management products and services.

Home Lending Operations 

Our home lending operation originates, acquires, sells and services one-to-four family residential first mortgage loans. The origination or acquisition of residential first mortgage loans constitutes our most significant lending activity. At June 30, 2012, approximately 44.4 percent of interest-earning assets were held in residential first mortgage loans on single-family residences.

During 2011 and continuing into 2012, we were one of the country's leading mortgage loan originators. Three production channels were utilized to originate or acquire mortgage loans (Retail, Broker and Correspondent). Each production channel produces similar mortgage loan products and applies the same underwriting standards. We expect to continue to leverage technology to streamline the mortgage origination process and bring service and convenience to brokers and correspondents. Ten sales support offices were maintained that assist brokers and correspondents nationwide. We also continue to make increasing use of the Internet as a tool to facilitate the mortgage loan origination process through each of our production channels. Brokers, correspondents and retail home loan centers are able to register and lock loans, check the status of inventory, deliver documents in electronic format, generate closing documents, and request funds through the Internet. Virtually all mortgage loans that closed in 2011 and continuing into 2012 utilized the Internet in the completion of the mortgage origination or acquisition process.

Retail.  In a retail transaction, loans are originated through a nationwide network of stand‑alone home loan centers, as well as referrals from our retail banking centers and the national call center. When loans are originated on a retail basis, the origination documentation is completed inclusive of customer disclosures and other aspects of the lending process and funding of the transaction is completed internally. At June 30, 2012, we maintained 30 loan origination centers. At the same time, our centralized loan processing gained efficiencies and allowed lending staff to focus on originations. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we closed $1.5 billion of loans utilizing this origination channel, which equaled 6.2 percent of total originations, compared to $0.7 billion or 7.2 percent of total originations during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
    

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Broker.  In a broker transaction, an unaffiliated bank or mortgage brokerage company completes the loan paperwork, but the loans are underwritten on a loan-level basis to our underwriting standards and we supply the funding for the loan at closing (also known as “table funding”) thereby becoming the lender of record. Currently, we have active broker relationships with over 1,900 banks or mortgage brokerage companies located in all 50 states. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we closed loans totaling $6.1 billion utilizing this origination channel, which equaled 25.5 percent of total originations, compared to $2.8 billion or 29.1 percent during the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Correspondent.  In a correspondent transaction, an unaffiliated mortgage company completes the loan paperwork and also supplies the funding for the loan at closing. After the mortgage company has funded the transaction, the loan is acquired, usually by us paying the mortgage company a market price for the loan. We do not acquire loans in “bulk” amounts from correspondents but rather we acquire each loan on a loan-level basis and each loan is required to be originated to our underwriting guidelines. We have active correspondent relationships with approximately 1,270 companies, including banks and mortgage companies, located in all 50 states. Over the years, we have developed a competitive advantage as a warehouse lender, wherein lines of credit to mortgage companies are provided to fund loans. We believe warehouse lending is not only a profitable, stand‑alone business for us, but also provides valuable synergies within our correspondent channel. We believe that offering warehouse lines has provided a competitive advantage in the small to midsize correspondent channel and has helped grow and build the correspondent business in a profitable manner. For example, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, warehouse lines funded over 65 percent of the loans in our correspondent channel. We plan to continue to leverage warehouse lending as a customer retention and acquisition tool throughout 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we closed loans totaling $16.2 billion utilizing the correspondent origination channel, which equaled 68.2 percent of total originations, compared to $6.0 billion or 63.7 percent originated during the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Underwriting

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we primarily originated residential first mortgage loans for sale that conformed to the respective underwriting guidelines established by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae (each “an Agency” or collectively “the Agencies”). The increase in the held-for-investment loan portfolio was driven by our jumbo loan program offering in the third quarter 2011. The program has credit parameters, including maximum loan-to-value (“LTV”) of 80 percent and a minimum FICO of 700, with a maximum loan limit of $2.0 million.

Residential first mortgage loans

At June 30, 2012, most of our held-for-investment residential first mortgage loans represented loans that were originated in 2009 or prior years with underwriting criteria that varied by product and with the standards in place at the time of origination.

Set forth below is a table describing the characteristics of the residential first mortgage loans in our held-for-investment portfolio at June 30, 2012, by year of origination.
Year of Origination
2008 and
Prior
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
2,935,408

 
$
63,007

 
$
19,514

 
$
25,566

 
$
14,613

 
$
3,058,108

Average note rate
4.30
%
 
5.04
%
 
4.99
%
 
4.52
%
 
4.07
%
 
4.32
%
Average original FICO score
713

 
693

 
711

 
743

 
762

 
713

Average current FICO score (2)
689

 
655

 
697

 
738

 
760

 
689

Average original loan-to-value ratio
75.8
%
 
85.2
%
 
77.0
%
 
78.8
%
 
71.4
%
 
76.0
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (3)
95.3
%
 
92.7
%
 
83.8
%
 
79.7
%
 
71.5
%
 
94.9
%
Underwritten with low or stated income documentation
38.0
%
 
2.0
%
 
%
 
1.0
%
 
%
 
37.0
%
 
(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Current FICO scores obtained at various times during the current quarter.
(3)
The housing price index (“HPI”) LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (“OFHEO”) data as of March 31, 2012.



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Average original loan-to-value represents the loan balance at origination, as a percentage of the original appraised value of the property. Loan-to-values are refreshed quarterly based on estimates of home prices using the most current OFHEO data, and are reflective of a deterioration in housing prices as a result of the economic conditions over the last several years.

Residential first mortgage loans are underwritten on a loan‑by‑loan basis rather than on a pool basis. Generally, residential first mortgage loans produced through our production channels in the held-for-investment loan portfolio are reviewed by one of our in-house loan underwriters or by a contract underwriter. In all cases, loans must be underwritten to our underwriting standards.

Our criteria for underwriting generally includes, but are not limited to, full documentation of borrower income and other relevant financial information, fully indexed rate consideration for variable loans, and for agency loans, the specific agency's eligible loan‑to‑value ratios with full appraisals when required. Variances from any of these standards are permitted only to the extent allowable under the specific program requirements. These included the ability to originate loans with less than full documentation and variable rate loans with an initial interest rate less than the fully indexed rate. Mortgage loans are collateralized by a first or second mortgage on a one-to-four family residential property.

In general, for loans in the portfolio originated in years 2008 and prior, loan balances under $1,000,000 required a valid agency automated underwriting system (“AUS”) response for approval consideration. Documentation and ratio guidelines are driven by the AUS response. A FICO credit score for the borrower is required and a full appraisal of the underlying property that would serve as collateral is obtained.

For loan balances over $1,000,000, traditional manual underwriting documentation and ratio requirements are required as are two years plus year to date of income documentation and two months of bank statements. Income documentation based solely on a borrower's statement is an available underwriting option for each loan category. Even so, in these cases employment of the borrower is verified under the vast majority of loan programs, and income levels are usually checked against third party sources to confirm validity.

We believe that our underwriting process, which relies on the electronic submission of data and images and is based on an award‑winning imaging workflow process, allows for underwriting at a higher level of accuracy and with more timeliness than exists with processes which rely on paper submissions. We also provide our underwriters with integrated quality control tools, such as automated valuation models, multiple fraud detection engines and the ability to electronically submit IRS Form 4506 to ensure underwriters have the information that they need to make informed decisions. The process begins with the submission of an electronic application and an initial determination of eligibility. The application and required documents are then uploaded to our corporate underwriting department and all documents are identified by optical character recognition or our underwriting staff. The underwriter is responsible for checking the data integrity and reviewing credit. The file is then reviewed in accordance with the applicable guidelines established by us for the particular product. Quality control checks are performed by the underwriting department using the tools outlined above, as necessary, and a decision is then made and communicated to the prospective borrower.

The following table identifies our held-for-investment mortgages by major category, at June 30, 2012. Loans categorized as subprime were initially originated for sale and comprised only 0.1 percent of the portfolio of first liens.


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Unpaid Principal Balance (1)
 
Average Note Rate
 
Average Original FICO Score
 
Average Current FICO Score (2)
 
Weighted Average Maturity
 
Average Original Loan-to-Value Ratio
 
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (3)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Residential first mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortizing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3/1 ARM
$
181,214

 
3.55
%
 
691

 
671

 
290

 
76.6
%
 
90.6
%
5/1 ARM
484,438

 
3.91
%
 
711

 
684

 
303

 
74.4
%
 
86.7
%
7/1 ARM
41,391

 
4.22
%
 
716

 
717

 
333

 
77.6
%
 
88.0
%
Other ARM
119,294

 
4.06
%
 
723

 
663

 
311

 
78.9
%
 
94.3
%
Fixed mortgage loans (4)
794,445

 
4.84
%
 
699

 
660

 
303

 
81.4
%
 
98.9
%
Interest only:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3/1 ARM
232,478

 
3.83
%
 
723

 
707

 
278

 
73.1
%
 
93.6
%
5/1 ARM
825,469

 
3.88
%
 
725

 
714

 
281

 
73.7
%
 
92.5
%
7/1 ARM
57,604

 
5.90
%
 
725

 
717

 
302

 
73.9
%
 
105.4
%
Other ARM
39,832

 
4.42
%
 
733

 
716

 
277

 
71.7
%
 
98.4
%
Other interest only
214,250

 
5.87
%
 
723

 
700

 
293

 
74.8
%
 
105.7
%
Option ARMs
66,973

 
4.29
%
 
738

 
687

 
314

 
76.7
%
 
112.7
%
Subprime:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3/1 ARM
50

 
10.30
%
 
685

 
687

 
280

 
91.2
%
 
73.8
%
Other ARM
247

 
9.93
%
 
648

 
646

 
285

 
84.8
%
 
110.1
%
Other subprime
423

 
8.71
%
 
523

 
612

 
294

 
71.2
%
 
92.7
%
Total residential first mortgage loans
$
3,058,108

 
4.32
%
 
713

 
689

 
294

 
76.3
%
 
94.9
%
Second mortgage loans (5) (6)
$
127,511

 
7.93
%
 
733

 
733

 
134

 
18.4
%
 
23.8
%
HELOC loans (5) (6)
$
190,410

 
5.19
%
 
734

 
734

 
46

 
22.0
%
 
28.8
%

(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Current FICO scores obtained at various times during the current quarter.
(3)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.
(4)
Includes substantially fixed rate mortgage loans.
(5)
Subprime loans are defined as the FDIC's assessment regulations definitions for subprime loans, which includes loans with FICO scores below 620 or similar characteristics.
(6)
Reflects LTV because these are second liens.     

The following table sets forth characteristics of those loans in our held-for-investment mortgage portfolio as of June 30, 2012 that were originated with less documentation than is currently required. Loans as to which underwriting information was accepted from a borrower without validating that particular item of information are referred to as “low doc” or “stated.” Substantially all of those loans were underwritten with verification of employment but with the related job income or personal assets, or both, stated by the borrower without verification of actual amount. Those loans may have additional elements of risk, because information provided by the borrower in connection with the loan was limited. Loans as to which underwriting information was supported by third party documentation or procedures are referred to as “full doc,” and the information therein is referred to as “verified.” Also set forth are different types of loans that may have a higher risk of non‑collection than other loans.

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Low Doc
June 30, 2012
% of Held-for-
Investment  Portfolio
 
Unpaid Principal
Balance (1)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Characteristics:
 
 
 
SISA (stated income, stated asset)
1.55
%
 
$
101,312

SIVA (stated income, verified assets)
10.14
%
 
660,623

High LTV (i.e., at or above 95% at origination)
0.11
%
 
7,098

Second lien products (HELOCs, second mortgages)

1.42
%
 
92,346

Loan types:
 
 
 
Option ARM loans
0.67
%
 
$
43,455

Interest-only loans
7.83
%
 
510,362

Subprime (2)
0.01
%
 
352


(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Subprime loans are defined as the FDIC's assessment regulations definitions for subprime loans, which includes loans with FICO scores below 620 or similar characteristics.

Adjustable-rate mortgages loans. Adjustable rate mortgage (“ARM”) loans held-for-investment were originated using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines as a base framework, and the debt-to-income ratio guidelines and documentation typically followed the AUS guidelines. Our underwriting guidelines were designed with the intent to minimize layered risk.

At June 30, 2012, we had $67.0 million of option ARM loans in our held-for-investment loan portfolio. Option ARM loans permit a borrower to vary the monthly payment, including paying an amount that excludes interest otherwise due which is then added to the unpaid principal balance of the loan (a process referred to as “negative amortization”). The amount of negative amortization reflected in such loan balances for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $4.7 million. The maximum balance that all option ARMs could reach cumulatively is $100.3 million at June 30, 2012.

Set forth below is a table describing the characteristics of our ARM loans in our held-for-investment mortgage portfolio at June 30, 2012, by year of origination.
 
2008 and
Prior
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
Total
Year of Origination
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
1,998,862

 
$
12,176

 
$
8,545

 
$
15,314

 
$
14,093

 
$
2,048,990

Average note rate
3.94
%
 
4.72
%
 
4.60
%
 
4.31
%
 
4.07
%
 
3.95
%
Average original FICO score
715

 
676

 
723

 
744

 
764

 
716

Average current FICO score (2)
698

 
649

 
712

 
738

 
762

 
699

Average original loan-to-value ratio
75.6
%
 
85.8
%
 
68.9
%
 
74.4
%
 
70.6
%
 
75.6
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (3)
92.5
%
 
98.9
%
 
79.4
%
 
74.1
%
 
70.9
%
 
92.2
%
Underwritten with low or stated income documentation
36.0
%
 
9.0
%
 
%
 
1.0
%
 
%
 
35.0
%
 
(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Current FICO scores obtained at various times during the current quarter.
(3)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.

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Set forth below is a table describing specific characteristics of option power ARMs in our held-for-investment mortgage portfolio at June 30, 2012, which were originated in 2008 or prior. 
  
2008 and Prior
Year of Origination
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
66,973

Average note rate
4.29
%
Average original FICO score
738

Average current FICO score (2)
687

Average original loan-to-value ratio
71.1
%
Average original combined loan-to-value ratio
79.8
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (3)
112.7
%
Underwritten with low or stated income documentation
$
43,455

Total principal balance with any accumulated negative amortization
$
48,711

Percentage of total ARMS with any accumulated negative amortization
2.8
%
Amount of net negative amortization (i.e., deferred interest) accumulated as interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2012
$
4,720


(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Current FICO scores obtained at various times during the current quarter.
(3)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.
Set forth below are the accumulated amounts of interest income arising from the net negative amortization portion of loans during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.  
 
Unpaid Principal Balance of
Loans in Negative Amortization
At Period End (1)
 
Amount of Net Negative
Amortization Accumulated as
Interest Income  During Period
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2012
$
48,711

 
$
4,720

2011
$
82,312

 
$
7,916

(1)
 Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
Set forth below are the frequencies at which the ARM loans outstanding at June 30, 2012, will reprice. 
 
# of Loans
 
Balance
 
% of the Total
Reset frequency
(Dollars in thousands)
Monthly
120

 
$
26,557

 
1.3
%
Semi-annually
3,323

 
999,195

 
49.0
%
Annually
2,709

 
407,309

 
20.0
%
No reset – non-performing loans
2,139

 
607,231

 
29.7
%
Total
8,291

 
$
2,040,292

 
100.0
%

Set forth below as of June 30, 2012, are the amounts of the ARM loans in our held-for-investment loan portfolio with interest rate reset dates in the periods noted. As noted in the above table, loans may reset more than once over a three-year period and non-performing loans do not reset while in the non-performing status. Accordingly, the table below may include the same loans in more than one period.  
 
1st Quarter
 
2nd Quarter
 
3rd Quarter
 
4th Quarter
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2012 (1)
N/A

 
N/A

 
$
625,014

 
$
641,228

2013
662,458

 
666,667

 
690,931

 
658,999

2014
685,477

 
699,159

 
741,999

 
675,158

Later years (2)
710,867

 
734,659

 
791,058

 
713,414

 
(1)
Reflects loans that have reset through June 30, 2012.
(2)
Later years reflect one reset period per loan.

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Interest only mortgages. Both adjustable and fixed term loans were offered with a 10-year interest only option. These loans were originated using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines as a base framework. We generally applied the debt-to-income ratio guidelines and documentation using the AUS Approve/Reject response requirements.

Set forth below is a table describing the characteristics of the interest-only mortgage loans at the dates indicated in our held-for-investment mortgage portfolio at June 30, 2012, by year of origination. 
 
2008 and Prior
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 

Total
Year of Origination
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
1,367,615

 
$
540

 
$
1,478

 
N/A
 
N/A
 
$
1,369,633

Average note rate (2)
4.28
%
 
3.75
%
 
5.28
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
4.28
%
Average original FICO score
724

 
672

 
720

 
N/A
 
N/A
 
724

Average current FICO score (3)
711

 
648

 
672

 
N/A
 
N/A
 
711

Average original loan-to-value ratio
74.8
%
 
79.2
%
 
62.4
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
74.8
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (4)
95.6
%
 
72.2
%
 
64.9
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
95.5
%
Underwritten with low or stated Income documentation
37.0
%
 
%
 
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
37.0
%
 
(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
As described earlier, interest only loans placed in portfolio in 2010 comprise loans that were initially originated for sale. There are two loans in this population.
(3)
Current FICO scores obtained at various times during the current quarter.
(4)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.

Second mortgage loans. The majority of second mortgages we originated were closed in conjunction with the closing of the residential first mortgages originated by us. We generally required the same levels of documentation and ratios as with our residential first mortgages. For second mortgages closed in conjunction with a residential first mortgage loan that was not being originated by us, our allowable debt-to-income ratios for approval of the second mortgages were capped at 40 percent to 45 percent. In the case of a loan closing in which full documentation was required and the loan was being used to acquire the borrower's primary residence, we allowed a combined loan-to-value (“CLTV”) ratio of up to 100 percent; for similar loans that also contained higher risk elements, we limited the maximum CLTV to 90 percent. FICO floors ranged from 620 to 720, and fixed and adjustable rate loans were available with terms ranging from five to 20 years.

Set forth below is a table describing the characteristics of the second mortgage loans in our held-for-investment portfolio at June 30, 2012, by year of origination. 
 
2008 and prior
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
Total
Year of Origination
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
125,512

 
$
1,519

 
$
392

 
$
73

 
$
15

 
$
127,511

Average note rate
7.95
%
 
6.92
%
 
6.87
%
 
7.33
%
 
6.99
%
 
7.93
%
Average original FICO score
733

 
716

 
694

 
706

 
741

 
733

Average original loan-to-value ratio
20.2
%
 
18.0
%
 
14.5
%
 
14.9
%
 
15.0
%
 
18.4
%
Average original combined loan-to-value ratio
82.0
%
 
89.4
%
 
59.5
%
 
92.9
%
 
94.9
%
 
82.0
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (2)
23.9
%
 
19.0
%
 
14.4
%
 
13.8
%
 
15.0
%
 
23.8
%
 
(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.

    

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Home Equity Line of Credit (“HELOC”) loans. The majority of HELOC loans were closed in conjunction with the closing of related first mortgage loans originated and serviced by us. Documentation requirements for HELOC applications were generally the same as those required of borrowers for the first mortgage loans originated by us, and debt-to-income ratios were capped at 50 percent. For HELOCs closed in conjunction with the closing of a first mortgage loan that was not being originated by us, our debt-to-income ratio requirements were capped at 40 percent to 45 percent and the LTV was capped at 80 percent. The qualifying payment varied over time and included terms such as either 0.75 percent of the line amount or the interest only payment due on the full line based on the current rate plus 0.5 percent. HELOCs were available in conjunction with primary residence transactions that required full documentation, and the borrower was allowed a CLTV ratio of up to 100 percent. For similar loans that also contained higher risk elements, we limited the maximum CLTV to 90 percent. FICO floors ranged from 620 to 720. The HELOC terms called for monthly interest-only payments with a balloon principal payment due at the end of 10 years. At times, initial teaser rates were offered for the first three months.
Set forth below is a table describing the characteristics of the HELOCs in our held-for-investment portfolio at June 30, 2012, by year of origination. 
 
2008 and
Prior
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
Total
Year of Origination
(Dollars in thousands)
Unpaid principal balance (1)
$
183,452

 
$
697

 
N/A
 
$
2,349

 
$
3,912

 
$
190,410

Average note rate (2)
5.23
%
 
5.65
%
 
N/A
 
3.90
%
 
3.79
%
 
5.19
%
Average original FICO score
733

 

 
N/A
 
758

 
768

 
734

Average original loan-to-value ratio
25.2
%
 
28.9
%
 
N/A
 
41.6
%
 
46.8
%
 
22.0
%
Housing Price Index LTV, as recalculated (3)
28.5
%
 
20.9
%
 
N/A
 
32.9
%
 
39.2
%
 
28.8
%

(1)
Unpaid principal balance does not include premiums or discounts.
(2)
Average note rate reflects the rate that is currently in effect. As these loans adjust on a monthly basis, the average note rate could increase, but would not decrease, as in the current market, the floor rate on virtually all of the loans is in effect.
(3)
The HPI LTV is updated from the original LTV based on Metropolitan Statistical Area-level OFHEO data as of March 31, 2012.

Warehouse lending. We also continue to offer warehouse lines of credit to other mortgage lenders. These allow the lender to fund the closing of residential first mortgage loans. Each extension or drawdown on the line is collateralized by the residential first mortgage loan being funded, and in many cases, we subsequently acquire that loan. Underlying mortgage loans are predominately originated using GSE underwriting standards. These lines of credit are, in most cases, personally guaranteed by one or more qualified principal officers of the borrower. The aggregate amount of adjustable rate warehouse lines of credit granted to other mortgage lenders at June 30, 2012 was $2.3 billion, of which $1.3 billion was outstanding and had an average rate of 5.46 percent, compared to $2.1 billion granted at December 31, 2011, of which $1.2 billion was outstanding and had an average rate of 5.50 percent. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our warehouse lines funded over 65 percent of the loans in our correspondent channel. There were 308 warehouse lines of credit to other mortgage lenders with an average size of $7.4 million at June 30, 2012, compared to 293 warehouse lines of credit with an average size of $7.0 million at December 31, 2011. Loans on non-accrual status totaled $28,000 at both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

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Commercial Loans

In early 2011, we formally launched our commercial banking division, which includes origination of commercial real estate loans, middle market and small business lending, asset based lending and lease financing. This launch was subsequent to ceasing our origination of commercial real estate loans in 2008 using prior lending management and philosophies. See “Commercial real estate loans” below. By expanding commercial lending into the New England region, in addition to the team of commercial lenders in Michigan, management believes it can leverage the existing personal financial services network and banking franchise, providing a complement to existing operations and contributing to the establishment of a diversified mix of revenue streams.

In commercial lending, ongoing credit management is dependent upon the type and nature of the loan, and we monitor significant exposures on a regular basis. Internal risk ratings are assigned at the time of each loan approval and are assessed and updated with each monitoring event. The frequency of the monitoring event is dependent upon the size and complexity of the individual credit, but in no case less frequently than every 12 months. Current commercial real estate collateral values are updated more frequently if deemed necessary as a result of impairments of specific loan or other credit or borrower specific issues. We continually review and adjust our risk rating criteria and rating determination process based on actual experience. This review and analysis process also contributes to the determination of an appropriate allowance for loan loss amount for our commercial loan portfolio.

Our commercial loan portfolio totaled $1.8 billion at June 30, 2012 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2011, and consists of three loan types, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and commercial lease financing, each of which is discussed in more detail below. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we originated $464.0 million in commercial loans. The following table identifies the commercial loan portfolio by loan type and selected criteria at June 30, 2012.
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Average
Note Rate
 
Loans on
Non-accrual Status
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
720,214

 
5.45
%
 
$
89,522

Adjustable rate
355,989

 
4.36
%
 
43,079

Total commercial real estate loans
1,076,203

 
 
 
$
132,601

Net deferred fees and other
(1,188
)
 
 
 
 
Total commercial real estate loans
$
1,075,015

 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
83,627

 
3.52
%
 
$
12

Adjustable rate
484,341

 
2.73
%
 
44

Total commercial and industrial loans
567,968

 
 
 
$
56

Net deferred fees and other
1,320

 
 
 
 
Total commercial and industrial loans
$
569,288

 
 
 
 
Commercial lease financing loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
157,040

 
4.05
%
 
$

Net deferred fees and other
2,068

 
 
 
 
Total commercial lease financing loans
$
159,108

 
 
 
 

At June 30, 2012, our commercial real estate loan portfolio totaled $1.1 billion, or 16.4 percent of our investment loan portfolio, our commercial and industrial loan portfolio was $569.3 million, or 8.7 percent of our investment loan portfolio, and our commercial lease financing totaled $159.1 million, or 2.4 percent of our investment loan portfolio. At December 31, 2011, our commercial real estate loan portfolio totaled $1.2 billion, or 17.7 percent of our investment loan portfolio, our commercial and industrial loan portfolio was $328.9 million, or 4.7 percent of our investment loan portfolio, and our commercial lease financing totaled $114.5 million, or 1.6 percent of our investment loan portfolio.


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The following table describes the unpaid principal balance of our commercial loan portfolio at June 30, 2012 by year of origination.  
 
2009 and
Prior
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
Total
Year of Origination
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial real estate loans (1)
$
704,863

 
$
22,806

 
$
296,627

 
$
51,907

 
$
1,076,203

Commercial and industrial loans
1,507

 
753

 
291,260

 
274,448

 
567,968

Commercial lease financing loans

 

 
78,290

 
78,750

 
157,040

(1)
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we had no sales of non-performing commercial real estate loans and charged-off $77.9 million of the same loans.

At June 30, 2012, our total commercial loans were geographically concentrated, with approximately $517.6 million (28.7 percent) of unpaid principal balance on commercial loans located in Michigan, $304.5 million (16.9 percent) located in the New England region, $179.6 million (10.0 percent) located in New York, $126.5 million (7.0 percent) located in California, $114.2 million (6.3 percent) located in Texas and $95.3 million (5.3 percent) located in Georgia.

The average loan balance in our total commercial portfolio was approximately $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, with the largest loan being $50.0 million. There are approximately 33 loans with more than $10.0 million of exposure and those loans comprised approximately 37.0 percent of the total commercial portfolio.

Commercial real estate loans. Our commercial real estate loan portfolio is comprised of loans that are collateralized by real estate properties intended to be income-producing in the normal course of business and consists of loans originated prior to 2011, including loans refinanced during 2009 and 2010 (“Legacy CRE”) and loans originated during 2011 and into 2012 (“New CRE”). We distinguish between Legacy CRE and New CRE portfolios given their respective differences in management objectives, performance and credit philosophy.

In early 2008, we ceased the origination of commercial real estate loans and made a decision to run-off the Legacy CRE portfolio. Since that time we replaced the previous commercial real estate management and loan officers with experienced workout officers and relationship managers. In addition, we prepared a comprehensive review, including customized workout plans for all classified loans, and risk assessments were prepared on a loan level basis for the entire commercial real estate portfolio. Legacy CRE loans are managed by our special assets group, whose primary objectives are working out troubled loans, reducing classified assets and taking pro-active steps to prevent deterioration in performing Legacy CRE loans.

    In February 2011, we began originating New CRE loans under our new management team in our commercial banking area. The primary objective of this portfolio is to establish commercial banking relationships, which will add interest and fee income and provide us with cross-sell opportunities.

The following table sets forth the performance of the Legacy CRE and New CRE loan portfolios at June 30, 2012.
New CRE (1)
Property Type
30 Days
Past Due
60 Days
Past Due
90+ Days
Past Due (2)
Balance
Total Reserves
                                                                (Dollars in thousands)
Construction one-to-four family
$

$

$

$

$

Land



162

3

Commercial and industrial loans



3,580

60

One-to-four family conventional



464

8

Multi-family conventional



132,889

2,218

Commercial non-owner occupied



111,843

1,868

Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential



33,119

553

Other



47,906

800

Negative escrow





Net deferred fees and other



(1,802
)

     Total
$

$

$

$
328,161

$
5,510


(1)
Includes commercial real estate loans originated during 2011 and into 2012.
(2)
Greater than 90 days past due includes performing non-accrual loans.

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Credit standards on the origination of New CRE loans are underwritten by experienced commercial real estate relationship manager's in each market, under much tighter policies and procedures than those of the Legacy CRE loans. In addition, our New CRE loans are originated by experienced commercial lenders, primarily in markets they understand well based on prior experience. The primary factors considered in commercial real estate credit approvals are the financial strength of the borrower, assessment of the borrower's management capabilities, industry sector trends, type of exposure, transaction structure, and the general economic outlook. Commercial real estate loans are made on a secured, or in limited cases, on an unsecured basis, with a vast majority also being refined by personal guarantees of the principals of the borrowing business. Assets used as collateral for secured commercial real estate loans required an appraised value sufficient to satisfy our LTV ratio requirements. We also generally require a minimum debt-service-coverage ratio, other than for development loans, and consider the enforceability and collectability of any relevant guarantees and the quality of the collateral.
Legacy CRE (1)
Property Type
30 Days
Past Due
60 Days
Past Due
90+ Days
Past Due (2)
Balance
Total Reserves
                                                            (Dollars in thousands)
Construction one-to-four family
$

$

$
1,027

$
1,027

$

Land


7,599

10,742

617

Commercial and industrial loans





One-to-four family conventional
72


672

3,315

288

Multi-family conventional
648


1,364

59,087

4,421

Commercial non-owner occupied
544

2,345

118,628

609,252

43,105

Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential
454


8,778

62,425

4,436

Other



394

30

Negative escrow



2,076


Net deferred fees and other



(1,463
)

     Total
$
1,718

$
2,345

$
138,068

$
746,855

$
52,897


(1)
Includes commercial real estate loans originated prior to 2011.
(2)
Greater than 90 days past due includes performing non-accrual loans.

Commercial and industrial loans. Commercial and industrial loan facilities typically include lines of credit to our small or middle market businesses for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases and other expansion projects. We also participate, with other lenders, in syndicated deals to well known larger companies. Commercial and industrial loans include those loan facilities previously described, as well as asset based lending and auto dealer floor plan financing.

Commercial lease financing loans. Our commercial lease financing portfolio is comprised of equipment leased to customers in a direct financing lease. The net investment in financing leases includes the aggregate amount of lease payments to be received and the estimated residual values of the equipment, less unearned income. Income from lease financing is recognized over the lives of the leases on an approximate level rate of return on the unrecovered investment. The residual value represents the estimated fair value of the leased asset at the end of the lease term. Unguaranteed residual values of leased assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. If any declines in residual values are determined to be other-than-temporary they will be recognized in earnings in the period such determinations are made.

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Summary of Operations

Our net income applicable to common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $86.0 million ($0.15 per diluted share), compared to a loss of $(74.9) million (loss of $(0.14) per diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, our net income applicable to common stock was $77.3 million ($0.13 per diluted share), as compared to a net loss of $(106.6) million (loss of $(0.19) per diluted share) during six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase during the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011, was affected by the following factors:

Net interest margin improved to 2.34 percent as compared to 1.81 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011, primarily due to a decrease in our cost of funds;

Net interest income increased by $46.3 million to $150.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to a 50 basis point decline in our cost of funds;

Net gain on loan sales increased $327.5 million from the six months ended June 30, 2011, to $417.5 million, primarily due to an increase in volume of loan sales and margins;

Representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate increased $64.8 million to $106.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to refinements in the estimation process that occurred during the first quarter 2012 and an increased demand of repurchase requests from GSEs; and

Provision for loan losses increased by $96.4 million from the six months ended June 30, 2011, to $173.1 million, primarily as a result of refinements to existing loss models during the first quarter 2012.
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Selected Financial Ratios
(Dollars in thousands, except share data) 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Return on average assets
2.37
%
 
(2.32
)%
 
1.08
%
 
(1.64
)%
Return on average equity
31.09
%
 
(24.87
)%
 
13.78
%
 
(17.40
)%
Efficiency ratio
53.7
%
 
119.7
 %
 
58.5
%
 
107.7
 %
Efficiency ratio (credit-adjusted) (1)
41.2
%
 
82.3
 %
 
41.8
%
 
72.2
 %
Equity/assets ratio (average for the period)
7.62
%
 
9.33
 %
 
7.81
%
 
9.40
 %
Mortgage loans originated (2)
$
12,547,017

 
$
4,642,864

 
$
23,716,426

 
$
9,499,248

Other loans originated
$
203,584

 
$
152,408

 
$
475,029

 
$
183,698

Mortgage loans sold and securitized
$
12,777,311

 
$
4,362,518

 
$
23,607,109

 
$
10,192,026

Interest rate spread – bank only (3)
2.10
%
 
1.62
 %
 
2.12
%
 
1.62
 %
Net interest margin – bank only (4)
2.37
%
 
1.86
 %
 
2.39
%
 
1.87
 %
Interest rate spread – consolidated (3)
2.08
%
 
1.61
 %
 
2.10
%
 
1.61
 %
Net interest margin – consolidated (4)
2.32
%
 
1.81
 %
 
2.34
%
 
1.81
 %
Average common shares outstanding
557,405,579

 
553,946,138

 
557,014,312

 
553,751,593

Average fully diluted shares outstanding
561,821,303

 
553,946,138

 
560,082,317

 
553,751,593

Average interest earning assets
$
12,943,237

 
$
11,297,984

 
$
12,791,952

 
$
11,385,031

Average interest paying liabilities
$
11,100,307

 
$
10,301,159

 
$
11,047,283

 
$
10,380,371

Average stockholders' equity
$
1,106,224

 
$
1,204,652

 
$
1,121,421

 
$
1,224,829

Charge-offs to average investment loans (annualized)
3.24
%
 
3.15
 %
 
6.18
%
 
2.64
 %
 
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
June 30,
2011
Equity-to-assets ratio
8.20
%
 
7.92
%
 
9.27
%
Tier 1 capital ratio (to adjusted total assets)(5)
9.07
%
 
8.95
%
 
10.07
%
Total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets) (5)
17.03
%
 
16.64
%
 
19.73
%
Book value per common share
$
1.65

 
$
1.48

 
$
1.66

Number of common shares outstanding
557,722,618

 
555,775,639

 
554,163,337

Mortgage loans serviced for others
$
76,192,099

 
$
63,770,676

 
$
57,087,989

Weighted average service fee (basis points)
30.4

 
30.8

 
30.3

Capitalized value of mortgage servicing rights
0.84
%
 
0.80
%
 
1.01
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
held-for-investment (5)
66.5
%
 
65.1
%
 
67.9
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans held-for-investment (6)
4.38
%
 
4.52
%
 
4.59
%
Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets (bank only)
3.75
%
 
4.43
%
 
4.06
%
Number of bank branches
111

 
113

 
162

Number of loan origination centers
30

 
27

 
30

Number of employees (excluding loan officers and account executives)
3,184

 
2,839

 
2,990

Number of loan officers and account executives
336

 
297

 
316

(1)
Based on efficiency ratios as calculated, less representation and warranty reserve change in estimate and asset resolution expense.
(2)
Includes residential first mortgage and second mortgage loans.
(3)
Interest rate spread is the difference between the annualized average yield earned on average interest-earning assets for the period and the annualized average rate of interest paid on average interest-bearing liabilities for the period.
(4)
Net interest margin is the annualized effect of the net interest income divided by that period’s average interest-earning assets.
(5)
Based on adjusted total assets for purposes of tangible capital and core capital, and risk-weighted assets for purposes of risk-based capital and total risk-based capital. These ratios are applicable to the Bank only.
(6)
Bank only and does not include non-performing loans held-for-sale.

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Results of Operations
    
         Three months. Net income applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $86.0 million, $0.15 per diluted share, an $160.9 million increase from the loss of $(74.9) million, $(0.14) per diluted share, during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net income resulted from a $182.3 million increase in non-interest income, a $24.2 million increase in net interest income, offset by a $38.6 million increase in non-interest expense and a $10.0 million increase in provision for loan losses.

Six months. Net income applicable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $77.3 million, $0.13 per diluted share, a $183.8 million increase from the loss of $(106.6) million, $(0.19) per diluted share, during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The overall increase resulted from a $307.4 million increase in non-interest income and a $46.3 million increase in net interest income, offset by a $96.4 million increase in provision for loan losses and a $80.1 million increase in non-interest expense.

Net Interest Income

We recognized $75.5 million in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012, which represented an increase of 47.1 percent, compared to $51.3 million reported for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The $24.2 million increase for three months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily due to a decrease in overall cost of funds to 1.72 percent from 2.21 percent in the three months ended June 30, 2011. Net interest income represented 23.9 percent of our total revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 46.9 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recognized $150.2 million in net interest income, which represented an increase of 44.6 percent, compared to $103.9 million reported for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The $46.3 million increase for six months ended June 30, 2012, is primarily due to a decrease in overall cost of funds to 1.74 percent from 2.24 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2011. Net interest income represented 24.5 percent of our total revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 40.2 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Net interest income is primarily the dollar value of the average yield we earn on the average balances of our interest-earning assets, less the dollar value of the average cost of funds we incur on the average balances of our interest-bearing liabilities.

Three months. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, we had average interest-earning assets of $12.9 billion, compared to $11.3 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in average interest-earning assets reflects a $1.5 billion increase in average loans held-for-sale and a $0.7 billion increase in average loans held-for-investment. Average-interest bearing liabilities totaled $11.1 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $10.3 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase of $0.8 billion reflects a $0.6 billion increase in average FHLB advances for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011.

The increase in interest income was primarily driven by an increase in the average balance of available-for-sale mortgage loans due to the increase in mortgage originations during the three months ended June 30, 2012, and an increase in commercial loans held-for-investment driven by new commercial relationships. Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 decreased compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. We continue to replace maturing retail certificates of deposit with core money market and savings accounts. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 49 basis points from 2.21 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to 1.72 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2012, while the average yield on interest-earning assets slightly decreased two basis points, from 3.82 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to 3.80 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2012. As a result, our interest rate spread was 2.08 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 1.61 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Our consolidated net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.32 percent, compared to 1.81 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The Bank recorded a net interest margin of 2.37 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 1.86 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011.      

Six months. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we had average interest-earning assets of $12.8 billion, compared to $11.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in average interest-earning assets reflects a $1.1 billion increase in average loans available-for-sale and a $0.8 billion increase in average loans held-for-investment. Average-interest bearing liabilities totaled $11.0 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $10.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase reflects a $0.6 billion increase in average FHLB advances for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011.


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Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $245.8 million, an increase of 12.1 percent from the $219.2 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in interest income was primarily driven by an increase in the average balance of available-for-sale mortgage loans due to the increase in mortgage originations during the six months ended June 30, 2012, and an increase in commercial loans held-for-investment driven by new commercial relationships. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $95.6 million, a 17.1 percent decrease, compared to $115.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. We continue to replace maturing retail certificates of deposit with core money market and savings accounts. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 50 basis points from 2.24 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 1.74 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2012, while the average yield on interest-earning assets decreased one basis point, from 3.85 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 3.84 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2012. As a result, our interest rate spread was 2.10 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 1.61 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Our consolidated net interest margin was positively impacted by the expansion of our interest rate spread during the six months ended June 30, 2012 . The result was a net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2012 of 2.34 percent, compared to 1.81 percent the six months ended June 30, 2011. The Bank recorded a net interest margin of 2.39 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 1.87 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

On June 30, 2011, we implemented a reclassification in the treatment of amounts due from Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) relating to the servicing of delinquent FHA loans to recognize the accrued credit from FHA as interest income. Previously, income from FHA was applied as an offset to non-interest expense (asset resolution expense) relating to the servicing of delinquent FHA loans, and recorded on a net basis as asset resolution expense. The impact of the reclassification on the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, was an increase in net interest income of $12.7 million and $25.5 million, respectively, with an offsetting increase to asset resolution expense and an increase in net interest margin of 20 basis points and 21 basis points, respectively.

The following tables present on a consolidated basis (rather than on a Bank-only basis) interest income from average earning assets, expressed in dollars and yields, and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in dollars and rates. Interest income recorded on our loans is adjusted by the amortization of net premiums, net deferred loan origination costs and the amount of negative amortization (i.e., capitalized interest) arising from our option power ARM loans. These adjustments to interest income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was a net reduction of $(0.1) million and $(2.1) million, respectively, compared to an increase of $0.5 million and a net reduction of $(0.4) million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Non-accruing loans were included in the average loans outstanding.



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For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Annualized
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Annualized
Yield/
Rate
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Earning Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
2,977,233

 
$
29,092

 
3.91
%
 
$
1,509,692

 
$
17,814

 
4.72
%
Loans repurchased with government guarantees
2,067,022

 
17,385

 
3.36
%
 
1,752,817

 
13,260

 
3.03
%
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans (1)
4,635,259

 
50,713

 
4.38
%
 
4,551,266

 
52,245

 
4.59
%
Commercial loans (1)
1,835,897

 
18,421

 
3.97
%
 
1,211,284

 
14,836

 
4.85
%
Loans held-for-investment
6,471,156

 
69,134

 
4.27
%
 
5,762,550

 
67,081

 
4.65
%
Securities classified as available-for-sale or trading
642,389

 
6,850

 
4.27
%
 
724,694

 
8,949

 
4.94
%
Interest-earning deposits and other
785,437

 
462

 
0.24
%
 
1,548,231

 
957

 
0.25
%
Total interest-earning assets
12,943,237

 
122,923

 
3.80
%
 
11,297,984

 
108,061

 
3.82
%
Other assets
1,571,239

 
 
 
 
 
1,612,293

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
14,514,476

 
 
 
 
 
$
12,910,277

 
 
 
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
361,916

 
$
219

 
0.24
%
 
$
409,663

 
$
339

 
0.33
%
Savings deposits
1,829,592

 
3,418

 
0.75
%
 
1,182,145

 
2,342

 
0.79
%
Money market deposits
482,296

 
588

 
0.49
%
 
579,361

 
1,061

 
0.73
%
Certificates of deposit
3,113,134

 
9,815

 
1.27
%
 
3,002,363

 
13,576

 
1.81
%
Total retail deposits
5,786,938

 
14,040

 
0.98
%
 
5,173,532

 
17,318

 
1.34
%
Demand deposits
95,805

 
117

 
0.49
%
 
66,549

 
91

 
0.55
%
Savings deposits
272,119

 
381

 
0.56
%
 
433,642

 
703

 
0.65
%
Certificates of deposit
361,315

 
595

 
0.66
%
 
237,600

 
397

 
0.67
%
Total government deposits
729,239

 
1,093

 
0.60
%
 
737,791

 
1,191

 
0.65
%
Wholesale deposits
339,018

 
3,188

 
3.78
%
 
741,024

 
6,393

 
3.46
%
Total deposits
6,855,195

 
18,321

 
1.07
%
 
6,652,347

 
24,902

 
1.50
%
FHLB advances
3,996,527

 
27,386

 
2.76
%
 
3,400,202

 
30,218

 
3.56
%
Other
248,585

 
1,738

 
2.81
%
 
248,610

 
1,617

 
2.61
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
11,100,307

 
47,445

 
1.72
%
 
10,301,159

 
56,737

 
2.21
%
Other liabilities
2,307,945

 
 
 
 
 
1,404,466

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
1,106,224

 
 
 
 
 
1,204,652

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
$
14,514,476

 
 
 
 
 
$
12,910,277

 
 
 
 
Net interest-earning assets
$
1,842,930

 
 
 
 
 
$
996,825

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
75,478

 
 
 
 
 
$
51,324

 
 
Interest rate spread (2)
 
 
 
 
2.08
%
 
 
 
 
 
1.61
%
Net interest margin (3)
 
 
 
 
2.32
%
 
 
 
 
 
1.81
%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
116.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
109.7
%
 
(1)
Consumer loans include: residential first mortgage, second mortgage, warehouse lending, HELOC and other consumer loans. Commercial loans include: commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and commercial lease financing loans.
(2)
Interest rate spread is the difference between rates of interest earned on interest-earning assets and rates of interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Annualized
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Annualized
Yield/
Rate
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-Earning Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
2,685,479

 
$
53,334

 
3.97
%
 
$
1,596,272

 
$
36,508

 
4.57
%
Loans repurchased with government guarantees
2,044,680

 
34,459

 
3.37
%
 
1,749,124

 
26,036

 
2.98
%
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans (1)
4,813,043

 
104,628

 
4.36
%
 
4,583,299

 
107,985

 
4.72
%
Commercial loans (1)
1,795,907

 
37,098

 
4.09
%
 
1,219,834

 
29,740

 
4.85
%
Loans held-for-investment
6,608,950

 
141,726

 
4.28
%
 
5,803,133

 
137,725

 
4.75
%
Securities classified as available-for-sale or trading
714,332

 
15,421

 
4.32
%
 
677,332

 
17,046

 
5.04
%
Interest-earning deposits and other
738,511

 
874

 
0.24
%
 
1,559,170

 
1,925

 
0.25
%
Total interest-earning assets
12,791,952

 
245,814

 
3.84
%
 
11,385,031

 
219,240

 
3.85
%
Other assets
1,568,874

 
 
 
 
 
1,638,684

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
14,360,826

 
 
 
 
 
$
13,023,715

 
 
 
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
354,229

 
$
441

 
0.25
%
 
$
404,043

 
$
724

 
0.36
%
Savings deposits
1,719,894

 
6,723

 
0.79
%
 
1,128,994

 
4,736

 
0.85
%
Money market deposits
484,602

 
1,236

 
0.51
%
 
567,737

 
2,135

 
0.76
%
Certificates of deposit
3,099,009

 
20,145

 
1.31
%
 
3,093,482

 
28,712

 
1.87
%
Total retail deposits
5,657,734

 
28,545

 
1.01
%
 
5,194,256

 
36,307

 
1.41
%
Demand deposits
97,265

 
239

 
0.49
%
 
72,117

 
195

 
0.55
%
Savings deposits
271,360

 
767

 
0.57
%
 
395,593

 
1,275

 
0.65
%
Certificates of deposit
376,985

 
1,243

 
0.66
%
 
244,584

 
825

 
0.68
%
Total government deposits
745,610

 
2,249

 
0.61
%
 
712,294

 
2,295

 
0.65
%
Wholesale deposits
348,275

 
6,514

 
3.76
%
 
790,772

 
13,322

 
3.40
%
Total Deposits
6,751,619

 
37,308

 
1.11
%
 
6,697,322

 
51,924

 
1.56
%
FHLB advances
4,047,079

 
54,778

 
2.72
%
 
3,434,438

 
60,196

 
3.53
%
Other
248,585

 
3,517

 
2.84
%
 
248,610

 
3,223

 
2.61
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
11,047,283

 
95,603

 
1.74
%
 
10,380,370

 
115,343

 
2.24
%
Other liabilities
2,192,122

 
 
 
 
 
1,418,516

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
1,121,421

 
 
 
 
 
1,224,829

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
$
14,360,826

 
 
 
 
 
$
13,023,715

 
 
 
 
Net interest-earning assets
$
1,744,669

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,004,661

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
150,211

 
 
 
 
 
$
103,897

 
 
Interest rate spread (2)
 
 
 
 
2.10
%
 
 
 
 
 
1.61
%
Net interest margin (3)
 
 
 
 
2.34
%
 
 
 
 
 
1.81
%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
115.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
109.7
%
 
(1)
Consumer loans include: residential first mortgage, second mortgage, warehouse lending, HELOC and other consumer loans. Commercial loans include: commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and commercial lease financing loans.
(2)
Interest rate spread is the difference between rates of interest earned on interest-earning assets and rates of interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.



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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following tables present the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that are presented in the preceding table. The table below distinguishes between the changes related to average outstanding balances (changes in volume while holding the initial rate constant) and the changes related to average interest rates (changes in average rates while holding the initial balance constant). Changes attributable to both a change in volume and a change in rates were included as changes in rate.  
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2012 Versus 2011 Increase (Decrease) Due to:
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Earning Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
(6,039
)
 
$
17,317

 
$
11,278

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
1,748

 
2,377

 
4,125

Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans(1)
(2,497
)
 
965

 
(1,532
)
                Commercial loans(2)

(3,981
)
 
7,566

 
3,585

Total loans held-for-investment
(6,478
)
 
8,531

 
2,053

Securities available-for-sale or trading
(1,082
)
 
(1,017
)
 
(2,099
)
Interest-earning deposits and other
(23
)
 
(472
)
 
(495
)
Total other interest-earning assets
$
(11,874
)
 
$
26,736

 
$
14,862

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
(80
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(120
)
Savings deposits
(210
)
 
1,286

 
1,076

Money market deposits
(295
)
 
(178
)
 
(473
)
Certificates of deposit
(4,263
)
 
502

 
(3,761
)
Total retail deposits
(4,848
)
 
1,570

 
(3,278
)
Demand deposits
(14
)
 
40

 
26

Savings deposits
(60
)
 
(262
)
 
(322
)
Certificates of deposit
(9
)
 
207

 
198

Total government deposits
(83
)
 
(15
)
 
(98
)
Wholesale deposits
273

 
(3,478
)
 
(3,205
)
Total deposits
(4,658
)
 
(1,923
)
 
(6,581
)
FHLB advances
(8,146
)
 
5,314

 
(2,832
)
Other
121

 

 
121

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
(12,683
)
 
$
3,391

 
$
(9,292
)
Change in net interest income
$
809

 
$
23,345

 
$
24,154


(1)
Consumer loans include residential first mortgage, second mortgage, warehouse lending, HELOC and other consumer loans.
(2)
Commercial loans include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and commercial lease financing loans.



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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012 Versus 2011 Increase (Decrease) Due to:
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Earning Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
(8,085
)
 
$
24,911

 
$
16,826

Loans repurchased with government guarantees
4,024

 
4,399

 
8,423

Loans held-for-investment
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans(1)
(8,778
)
 
5,421

 
(3,357
)
                Commercial loans(2).

(6,609
)
 
13,967

 
7,358

Total loans held-for-investment
(15,387
)
 
19,388

 
4,001

Securities available-for-sale or trading
(2,557
)
 
932

 
(1,625
)
Interest-earning deposits and other
(30
)
 
(1,021
)
 
(1,051
)
Total other interest-earning assets
$
(22,035
)
 
$
48,609

 
$
26,574

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
(193
)
 
$
(90
)
 
$
(283
)
Savings deposits
(512
)
 
2,499

 
1,987

Money market deposits
(584
)
 
(315
)
 
(899
)
Certificates of deposit
(8,619
)
 
52

 
(8,567
)
Total retail deposits
(9,908
)
 
2,146

 
(7,762
)
Demand deposits
(25
)
 
69

 
44

Savings deposits
(104
)
 
(404
)
 
(508
)
Certificates of deposit
(32
)
 
450

 
418

Total government deposits
(161
)
 
115

 
(46
)
Wholesale deposits
709

 
(7,517
)
 
(6,808
)
Total deposits
(9,360
)
 
(5,256
)
 
(14,616
)
FHLB advances
(16,245
)
 
10,827

 
(5,418
)
Other
294

 

 
294

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
(25,311
)
 
$
5,571

 
$
(19,740
)
Change in net interest income
$
3,276

 
$
43,038

 
$
46,314


(1)
Consumer loans include residential first mortgage, second mortgage, warehouse lending, HELOC and other consumer loans.
(2)
Commercial loans include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and commercial lease financing loans.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision reflects our estimate to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level to cover probable losses inherent in the portfolio for each of the respective periods.

Three months. The provision for loan losses was $58.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase from $48.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Loan loss provision expense increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011, primarily due to the refinements to existing loss models adopted during the first quarter 2012. Net charge-offs for three months ended June 30, 2012 totaled $52.4 million, compared to $45.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011. As a percentage of the average loans held-for-investment, net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased to 0.81 percent from 0.79 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in the provision coupled with an increase in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2012, increased the allowance for loan losses to $287.0 million at June 30, 2012.

Six months. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $173.1 million as compared to $76.7 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in the provision during the six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $287.0 million at June 30, 2012 and $318.0 at December 31, 2011. Net charge-offs for six month period ended June 30, 2012 totaled $204.1 million, compared to $76.7 million during the six months

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ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to refinements in our loss models implemented in the first quarter 2012. As a percentage of the average loans held-for-investment, net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased to 3.09 percent from 1.32 percent during the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Past due loans include all loans that were delinquent for at least 30 days when a borrower fails to make a payment and/or such payment is received after the first day of the month following the month of the missed payment. Total past due loans decreased to $522.5 million at June 30, 2012, of which $431.6 million were greater than 90 days past due, compared to $633.5 million at December 31, 2011, of which $488.4 million were greater than 90 days past due. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the decrease in past due loans primarily resulted from charge offs of specific valuation allowances and successes in loan modification efforts. The overall past due loan rates on residential first mortgage loans decreased to 11.6 percent at June 30, 2012 from 12.9 percent at December 31, 2011. This decrease was driven largely by the residential first mortgage net charge offs during the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $110.9 million. The overall past due loan rates on commercial real estate loans increased to 13.2 percent at June 30, 2012 from 9.6 percent at December 31, 2011, due to some adverse migration to nonaccrual status.
    
See the section captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses” in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.
Non-Interest Income
The following table sets forth the components of our non-interest income. 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan fees and charges
$
34,783

 
$
14,712

 
$
64,757

 
$
30,850

Deposit fees and charges
5,039

 
7,845

 
9,961

 
15,345

Loan administration
25,012

 
30,450

 
63,898

 
69,786

Net gain (loss) on trading securities
3,711

 
102

 
(2,260
)
 
28

Loss on transferors’ interest
(1,244
)
 
(2,258
)
 
(1,653
)
 
(4,640
)
Net gain on loan sales
212,666

 
39,827

 
417,518

 
90,012

Net loss on sales of mortgage servicing rights
(983
)
 
(2,381
)
 
(3,299
)
 
(2,493
)
Net gain on securities available-for-sale
20

 

 
330

 

Net (loss) gain on sale of assets
(26
)
 
1,293

 

 
256

Total other-than-temporary impairment (loss) gain
(1,707
)
 
39,725

 
2,810

 
39,725

Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes
690

 
(55,309
)
 
(5,002
)
 
(55,309
)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
(1,017
)
 
(15,584
)
 
(2,192
)
 
(15,584
)
Representation and warranty reserve – change in estimate
(46,028
)
 
(21,364
)
 
(106,566
)
 
(41,791
)
Other fees and charges
8,401

 
5,436

 
21,216

 
12,575

Total non-interest income
$
240,334

 
$
58,078

 
$
461,710

 
$
154,344


Total non-interest income was $240.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012, which was a $182.2 million increase from $58.1 million of non-interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase during the three months ended June 30, 2012, was primarily due to an increase in net gain on loan sales, an increase in loan fees and charges and a decrease in loss recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes, offset in part by an increase in representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, total non-interest income increased to $461.7 million, from $154.3 million of non-interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The changes during the six months ended June 30, 2012, were primarily due to the same reasons stated above. Factors affecting the comparability of the primary components of non-interest income are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Loan fees and charges. Our lending operation and banking operation both earn loan origination fees and collect other charges in connection with originating residential first mortgages, commercial loans and other consumer loans. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded loan fees and charges of $34.8 million, an increase of $20.1 million from the $14.7 million recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2011. Loan fees and charges during the six months ended June 30, 2012

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were $64.8 million, compared to $30.9 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in loan fees is related to the increase in the residential first mortgage loan originations during the six months ended June 30, 2011. Commercial loan origination fees are capitalized and added as an adjustment to the basis of the individual loans originated. These fees are accreted into income as an adjustment to the loan yield over the life of the loan or when the loan is sold. We account for substantially all residential first mortgage originations as held-for-sale using the fair value method and no longer apply deferral of non-refundable fees and costs to those loans.

Deposit fees and charges. Our banking operation collects deposit fees and other charges such as fees for non-sufficient funds checks, cashier check fees, ATM fees, overdraft protection, and other account fees for services we provide to our banking customers. Our total number of customer checking accounts decreased 18.6 percent from approximately 132,000 on June 30, 2011 to 107,500 as of June 30, 2012. The divestiture of the Georgia and Indiana banking centers in December 2011 included the sale of approximately 22,000 customer checking accounts and represented most of the decrease.

Three months. Total deposit fees and charges decreased 35.8 percent during the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $5.0 million, compared to $7.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The primary reason for the decrease in deposit fees and charges was the divestiture of the Georgia and Indiana banking centers in December 2011. Georgia and Indiana combined provided $2.0 million of the deposit fees and charges during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The Federal Reserve final ruling regarding interchange fees had a negative impact on debit card fee income beginning October 1, 2011, with the average fee per transaction dropping from 50 cents during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to 24 cents during the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Six months. Total deposit fees and charges decreased $5.3 million to $10.0 million, or 35.1 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $15.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The primary reason for the decrease in deposit fees and charges was the divestiture of the Georgia and Indiana banking centers in December 2011. Georgia and Indiana combined provided $3.9 million of the deposit fees and charges during the six months ended June 30, 2011. Debit card fee income decreased to $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $3.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The Federal Reserve final ruling regarding interchange fees had a negative impact on debit card fee income beginning October 1, 2011, with the average fee per transaction dropping from 50 cents during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 24 cents during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Loan administration. When our home lending operation sells mortgage loans in the secondary market, it usually retains the right to continue to service these loans and earn a servicing fee, also referred to herein as loan administration income. Our mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") are accounted for on the fair value method. See Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.
The following table summarizes net loan administration income (loss). 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Servicing income on residential first mortgage servicing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing fees, ancillary income and charges (1)
$
50,743

 
$
42,762

 
$
99,242

 
$
86,382

Fair value adjustments
(84,656
)
 
(48,917
)
 
(91,583
)
 
(44,794
)
Gain on hedging activity
58,925

 
36,605

 
56,239

 
28,198

Total net loan administration income (2)
$
25,012

 
$
30,450

 
$
63,898

 
$
69,786


(1)
Includes the servicing fees, ancillary income and charges on other consumer mortgage servicing.
(2)
Loan administration income does not reflect the impact of securities deployed as economic hedges of MSR assets. These positions, recorded as securities - trading, provided $3.7 million in gains and $2.3 million in losses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million in gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. These positions, which are on the balance sheet, also contributed $0.4 million and $1.8 million in interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $0.9 million and $1.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

    

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Three months. The loan administration income decrease was primarily due to unfavorable fair value adjustments to our MSRs, partially offset by increases in servicing fees, ancillary income, and charges on our residential first mortgage servicing due to an increase in the average balance in the portfolio of loans serviced for others during the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The total unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others at June 30, 2012 was $76.2 billion, compared to $57.1 billion at June 30, 2011.

Six months. Loan administration income was $63.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $69.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable fair value adjustments to our MSRs, partially offset by increases in servicing fees, ancillary income, and charges on our residential first mortgage servicing due to an increase in the average balance in the portfolio of loans serviced for others. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we sold servicing rights on a bulk basis associated with underlying mortgage loans totaling $2.4 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively.

At June 30, 2012, we had no consumer loans serviced for others (due to the transfer of such servicing pursuant to the applicable servicing agreements).

Gain (loss) on trading securities. Securities classified as trading are comprised of U.S. Treasury bonds and agency securities. U.S. Treasury bonds held in trading are distinguished from available-for-sale based upon the intent of management to use them as an economic hedge against changes in the valuation of the MSR portfolio, however, these do not qualify as an accounting hedge as defined in current accounting guidance for derivatives and hedges.

Three months. For U.S. Treasury bonds held, we recorded a gain of $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, of which $19.5 million was related to a realized gain on the sale of U.S. Treasury bonds and $15.8 million was related to an unrealized loss on U.S. Treasury bonds held at June 30, 2012. For the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded a gain of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, all of which was related to an unrealized gain on U.S. Treasury bonds held at June 30, 2011.

Six months. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded a loss of $(2.3) million on U.S. Treasury bonds held, of which $21.7 million was related to an unrealized loss on U.S. Treasury bonds and $19.4 million was related to a realized gain on the sale of U.S. Treasury bonds held at June 30, 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded a gain of less than $0.1 million all of which was related to an unrealized gain on agency mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury bonds held at June 30, 2011.

Loss on transferor interests. Losses on transferor's interest are a result of a reduction in the estimated fair value of our beneficial interests resulting from private securitizations. The loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are primarily due to continued increases in expected credit losses on the assets underlying the securitizations. We have not engaged in any private-label securitization activity since 2007.

Three months. We recognized losses of $1.2 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, all of which was related to a reduction in the transferor's interest related to our HELOC securitizations. At June 30, 2012, our expected liability was $0.4 million, compared to $3.0 million at June 30, 2011.

Six months. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, we recognized a loss of $1.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, all of which was related to a reduction in the transferor’s interest related to our HELOC securitizations.

Net gain on loan sales. Our home lending operation, or our residential mortgage business, records the transaction fee income it generates from the origination, securitization and sale of mortgage loans in the secondary market. The amount of net gain on loan sales recognized is a function of the volume of mortgage loans originated for sale and the fair value of these loans, net of related selling expenses. Net gain on loan sales is increased or decreased by any mark to market pricing adjustments on loan commitments and forward sales commitments, increases to the representation and warranty reserve (formerly known as secondary market reserve) related to loans sold during the period, and related administrative expenses. The volatility in the gain on sale spread is attributable to market pricing, which changes with demand and the general level of interest rates. Historically, pricing competition on mortgage loans is lower in periods of low or decreasing interest rates, due to higher consumer demand as usually evidenced by higher loan origination levels, resulting in higher spreads on origination. Conversely, pricing competition increases when interest rates rise, which generally reduce consumer demand, thus decreasing spreads on origination and compressing gain on sale. During the second quarter 2012, the net gain was favorably impacted by the significant volume of mortgage activity due to the attractive rate environment and associated spreads available from securities sold that are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae.

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The following table provides information on our net gain on loan sales reported in our consolidated financial statements and loans sold within the period. 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net gain on loan sales
$
212,666

 
$
39,827

 
$
417,518

 
$
90,012

Loans sold or securitized
$
12,777,311

 
$
4,362,518

 
$
23,607,109

 
$
10,192,026

Net margin on loan sales
1.66
%
 
0.91
%
 
1.77
%
 
0.88
%

Three months. Net gain on loan sales increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011, as a result of increased residential first mortgage originations and continued strong margins on sales of the originations, as well as a reduction in overall hedging costs. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the mortgage rate-lock commitments on residential first mortgages of $17.5 billion increased, compared to $6.4 billion in the three months ended June 30, 2011, and loan sales of $12.8 billion in loans for the three months ended June 30, 2012 also increased, compared to $4.4 billion sold during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in the mortgage rate-lock commitments during the three months ended June 30, 2012, reflected the lower rate environment following an August 2011 announcement by the Federal Reserve stating an intention to maintain a low-interest rate environment until at least 2013. Following such announcement, we experienced a sudden and sustained increase in mortgage rate-lock commitments and a concurrent increase in overall pricing.
     
Six months. Net gain on loan sales increased during the six months ended June 30, 2012, from the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase included the sale of $23.6 billion in loans during the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $10.2 billion sold in the six months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the mortgage rate-lock commitments on residential first mortgages increased to $32.4 billion, compared to $12.0 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in loan sales was primarily due to strong consumer demand for the refinancing of residential mortgage loans in a declining interest rate environment. Additionally, we have been able to strategically take advantage of opportunities given the current displacement in the mortgage market.

Our calculation of net gain on loan sales reflects adoption of fair value accounting for the majority of mortgage loans held-for-sale beginning January 1, 2009. The change of method was made on a prospective basis; therefore, only mortgage loans held-for-sale that were originated after 2009 have been affected. In addition, we also had changes in amounts related to derivatives, lower of cost or market adjustments on loans transferred to held-for-investment and provisions to representation and warranty reserve. Changes in amounts related to loan commitments and forward sales commitments amounted to a gain of $17.0 million and $58.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to a loss of $6.5 million and $47.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Provisions to our representation and warranty reserve representing our initial estimate of losses on probable mortgage repurchases amounted to $5.6 million and $10.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $1.4 million and $3.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

Net loss on sales of mortgage servicing rights. As part of our business model, our home lending operation occasionally sells MSRs in transactions separate from the sale of the underlying loans. Because we carry our MSRs at fair value, we would not expect to realize significant gains or losses at the time of the sale. Instead, our income or loss on changes in the valuation of MSRs would be recorded through our loan administration income.

Three months. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded a loss on sales of MSRs of $1.0 million, compared to a $2.4 million loss recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2011. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we had no sales of servicing rights on a bulk basis associated with underlying mortgage loans and $0.2 billion on a servicing released basis (i.e., sold together with the sale of the underlying loans). During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we sold servicing rights on a bulk basis associated with underlying mortgage loans totaling $4.7 billion and on a servicing released basis (i.e., sold together with the sale of the underlying loans) totaling $0.3 billion.

Six months. We recorded a loss on sales of MSRs of $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to a $2.5 million loss recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we sold servicing rights on a bulk basis associated with underlying mortgage loans totaling $2.4 billion and $0.3 billion on a servicing released basis (i.e., sold together with the sale of the underlying loans). During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we sold servicing rights on a bulk basis associated with underlying mortgage loans totaling $4.7 billion and on a servicing released basis (i.e., sold together with the sale of the underlying loans) totaling $0.8 billion.

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    Net gain on securities available-for-sale. Securities classified as available-for-sale are comprised of U.S. government sponsored agencies, non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and municipal obligations.

Gains on the sale of U.S. government sponsored agency securities available-for-sale that are recently created with underlying mortgage products originated by the Bank, are reported within net gain on loan sales. Securities in U.S. government sponsored agency securities available-for-sale typically have remained in the portfolio less than 90 days before sale. Gains on sale for all other available-for-sale securities types are reported in net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities.

Three months. During both the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, there were no sales of U.S. government sponsored agencies with underlying mortgage products originated by the Bank. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we sold $19.3 million of purchased non-agency CMOs, which included a gain on sale of less than $0.1 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, there were no sales of non-agency CMOs available-for-sale.

         Six months. There were no sales of U.S. government sponsored agencies with underlying mortgage products originated by the Bank during either the six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we sold $42.2 million of purchased non-agency CMOs, which included a gain on sale of $0.3 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, there were no sales in purchased U.S. government sponsored agencies or non-agency CMOs securities available-for-sale.

During July 2012, we sold $61.4 million in purchased non-agency CMOs, which resulted in a gain on sale of $0.8 million.

Net impairment loss recognized through earnings. We recognize other-than-temporary impairments ("OTTI") related to credit losses through operations with any remainder recognized through other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, there were $1.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of credit losses recognized with respect to the CMOs, as the result of forecasted continued depreciation in home values which serve as collateral for these securities. At June 30, 2012, the cumulative amount of OTTI expense incurred due to credit losses on the CMOs totaled $48.0 million. In both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, there were $15.6 million of credit losses recognized with respect to the CMOs, as the result of forecasted continued depreciation in home values which serve as collateral for these securities. All OTTI due to credit losses were recognized as expense in current operations. For further information on impairment losses, see Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

         Representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate. We maintain a representation and warranty reserve to account for the expected losses related to loans we might be required to repurchase (or the indemnity payments we may have to make to purchasers). The representation and warranty reserve takes into account both our estimate of expected losses on loans sold during the current accounting period, as well as adjustments due to our change in estimate of expected losses from probable repurchase obligations related to loans sold in prior periods.

Estimating the balance of the representation and warranty reserve involves using assumptions regarding future repurchase request volumes, expected loss severity on these requests and claims appeal success rates. The assumptions used to estimate the representation and warranty reserve contain a level of uncertainty and risk that could have a material impact on the reserve balance if they differ from actual results. For instance, to illustrate the sensitivity of the reserve to adverse changes, if the expected levels of demands in the model assumptions increased or decreased by 20.0 percent at June 30, 2012, the result would be a $17.0 million increase or decrease in the representation and warranty reserve balance. If our loss severity rate increased or decreased by 20.0 percent at June 30, 2012, the result would be a $31.0 million increase or decrease in the representation and warranty reserve balance.

Three months. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded an expense of $46.0 million as an increase in our representation and warranty reserve due to our change in estimate of expected losses from probable repurchase obligations related to loans sold in prior periods, which increased from the $21.4 million recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase from the three months ended June 30, 2011, is consistent with recent industry trends, as the GSEs continue to be more aggressive in the number of pre-2009 loans files being reviewed and their interpretation of their rights under the related representations and warranties.

Six months. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded an expense of $106.6 million for the increase in our representation and warranty reserve due to our change in estimate of expected losses from probable repurchase obligations related to loans sold in prior periods, which increased from the $41.8 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2011.

    

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During late 2011 and throughout the first half of 2012, we continued to see an increase in demand request activity from mortgage investors. As a result of the increased demand request activity and communications with mortgage investors, during the first quarter 2012 we refined the representation and warranty reserve methodology to more effectively incorporate the most recent observable data and trends. This is consistent with the improved risk segmentation and qualitative analysis and modeling performed for other similar reserve estimates, and consistent with expectations of the Bank's primary regulator and the continuing evaluation of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. Our enhanced first quarter 2012 methodology added granularity to the model by segmenting the sold portfolio by vintage years and investor to assign assumptions specific to each segment. Key assumptions in the model include investor audits, demand requests, appeal loss rates, loss severity, and recoveries.
Other fees and charges. Other fees and charges include certain miscellaneous fees, including dividends received on FHLB stock and income generated by our subsidiaries, Douglas Insurance Agency, Inc. and Paperless Office Solutions, Inc.
Three months. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded $2.2 million in dividends on an average outstanding balance of FHLB stock of $301.7 million, compared to $2.1 million in dividends on an average balance of FHLB stock outstanding of $328.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Six months. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded $4.5 million in dividends on an average outstanding balance of FHLB stock of $301.7 million, compared to $4.3 million in dividends on an average balance of FHLB stock outstanding of $331.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
Non-Interest Expense
The following table sets forth the components of our non-interest expense, along with the allocation of expenses related to loan originations that are deferred pursuant to accounting guidance for receivables, non-refundable fees and other costs. Mortgage loan fees and direct origination costs (principally compensation and benefits) are capitalized as an adjustment to the basis of the loans originated during the period and amortized to expense over the lives of the respective loans rather than immediately expensed. Other expenses associated with loan origination, however, are not required or allowed to be capitalized and are, therefore, expensed when incurred. We account for substantially all of our mortgage loans held-for-sale using the fair value method and, therefore, immediately recognize loan origination fees and direct origination costs in the period incurred rather than defer the cost.

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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Compensation and benefits
$
65,512

 
$
53,749

 
$
131,683

 
$
109,491

Commissions
18,036

 
7,483

 
33,824

 
15,052

Occupancy and equipment
18,706

 
16,969

 
35,656

 
33,587

Asset resolution
20,851

 
23,282

 
57,621

 
61,391

Federal insurance premiums
12,104

 
10,789

 
24,428

 
19,515

Other taxes
374

 
667

 
1,335

 
1,533

Warrant (income) expense
(551
)
 
(1,998
)
 
1,998

 
(2,825
)
General and administrative
34,783

 
20,057

 
72,535

 
40,488

Total
169,815

 
130,998

 
359,080

 
278,232

Less: capitalized direct costs of loan closings
(318
)
 
(76
)
 
(837
)
 
(79
)
Total, net
$
169,497

 
$
130,922

 
$
358,243

 
$
278,153

Efficiency ratio (1)
53.7
%
 
119.7
%
 
58.5
%
 
107.7
%
Efficiency ratio (credit-adjusted) (2)
41.2
%
 
82.3
%
 
41.8
%
 
72.2
%

(1)
Total operating and administrative expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(2)
Based on efficiency ratios as calculated, less representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate and asset resolution expense, see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

The 29.4 percent increase in non-interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011, was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits, commissions and general and administrative expenses (primarily legal fee expense and consulting fees), partially offset by a decrease in asset resolution expense. The 28.8 percent increase in non-interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011, was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits, commissions and general and administrative expenses.

Compensation and benefits. The $11.8 million increase in gross compensation and benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011, is primarily attributable to an $8.2 million increase in compensation and benefits payable and a $1.4 million increase in incentive compensation accruals, primarily related to increased underwriting and loan origination volume. In addition, temporary staffing increased $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011, the $22.2 million increase in gross compensation and benefits expense is primarily attributable to a $13.8 million increase in compensation and benefits payable and a $4.5 million increase in incentive compensation accruals. Temporary staffing increased $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011. Our full-time equivalent non-commissioned salaried employees increased overall by 194 from June 30, 2011 to a total of 3,184 at June 30, 2012.

Commissions. Commission expense, which is a variable cost associated with loan originations, totaled $18.0 million, equal to 14 basis points of total loan originations during the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $7.5 million, equal to 16 basis points of total loan originations in the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in commissions was primarily due to the increase in loan originations for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Loan originations increased to $12.8 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $4.8 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, commission expense totaled $33.8 million, equal to 14 basis points of total loan originations, compared to $15.1 million, equal to 16 basis points of total loan originations in the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in commissions is primarily due to an increase in loan originations during the six months ended June 30, 2012. Loan originations increased to $24.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $9.7 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2011.


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Asset resolution. Asset resolution expenses consist of expenses associated with foreclosed properties (including the foreclosure claims in process with respect to government insured loans for which we file claims with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)) and other disposition and carrying costs, loss provisions, and gains and losses on the sale of real estate owned properties that we have obtained through foreclosure or other proceedings.
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2012 asset resolution expenses decreased $2.4 million to $20.9 million, as compared to $57.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to a $3.4 million decrease in foreclosure expenses related to commercial loans, a $1.2 million decrease in net repurchase expenses related to government insured loans, offset in part by a $2.9 million increase in foreclosure cost and agency fees related to our loans serviced for others portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, asset resolution expense decreased $3.8 million. The decrease was primarily due to a $8.0 million decrease in net repurchase expense related to government insured loans, a $1.1 million decrease in foreclosure expense related to residential real estate owned, a $3.9 million decrease in net foreclosure expense related to commercial loans, partially offset by a $9.1 million increase in foreclosure costs and agency fees related to our loans serviced for others portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Federal insurance premiums. Our FDIC insurance expense increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011, largely due to an increase in our average deposits increasing $202.8 million to $6.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2012. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, federal insurance premiums totaled $12.1 million, an increase of $1.3 million, compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, our FDIC insurance premiums were $24.4 million, compared to $19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to the use of average reported deposits in the calculation of our assessment base for the first quarter 2011, and the higher average of consolidated total assets for the related periods used thereafter.
             
Warrant (income) expense. Warrant income decreased to $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to income of $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease in warrant income for the three months ended June 30, 2012, was primarily due to the decrease in the market price of our common stock. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 warrant income decreased $4.8 million to an expense of $2.0 million, compared to an income of $2.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011. At June 30, 2012, warrants to purchase 6.9 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $4.4 million were outstanding, compared to warrants to purchase 6.9 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $2.4 million outstanding at December 31, 2011. The overall increase in warrant expense is attributable to the increase in the market price of our common stock since December 31, 2011.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense increased $14.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to a $7.9 million increase in our outside consulting, audit and legal expenses which increased from $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. In addition, our loan processing expenses increased $7.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 from the three months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting the increased loan origination volume for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

General and administrative expense increased $32.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012, from the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to a $20.2 million increase in our outside consulting, audit and legal expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and a $10.7 million increase in loan processing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as a result of the increased loan origination volume.
       
Provision (Benefit) for Federal Income Taxes

For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, our provision (benefit) for federal income taxes as a percentage of pretax income was 0.6 percent, as compared to 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. For each year, the provision (benefit) for federal income taxes varies from statutory rates primarily because of a change in balance to our valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets.

Deferred taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. In addition, a deferred tax asset is recorded for net operating loss carry forwards and unused tax credits. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that will apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The

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effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.

We periodically review the carrying amount of our deferred tax assets to determine if the establishment of a valuation allowance is necessary. If based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods, a deferred tax valuation allowance would be established. Consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets.
    
In evaluating this available evidence, we consider historical financial performance, expectation of future earnings, the ability to carry back losses to recoup taxes previously paid, length of statutory carry forward periods, experience with operating loss and tax credit carry forwards not expiring unused, tax planning strategies and timing of reversals of temporary differences. Significant judgment is required in assessing future earnings trends and the timing of reversals of temporary differences. Our evaluation is based on current tax laws as well as our expectations of future performance.

We recorded a $348.2 million and $383.8 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. See Note 19 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.
Analysis of Items on Statements of Financial Condition
Assets

Interest-earning deposits. Interest-earning deposits, on which we earn a minimal interest rate, increased $517.9 million at June 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011, primarily due to on-going strategic initiatives to increase lending. Our interest-earning deposits allow the flexibility to fund our on-going initiatives to increase commercial lending, as well as other mortgage related initiatives.

Securities classified as trading. Securities classified as trading are comprised of AAA-rated, U.S. Treasury bonds. Changes to the fair value of trading securities are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At June 30, 2012 there were $169.8 million securities classified as trading, compared to $313.4 million at December 31, 2011. U.S. Treasury bonds held in trading are distinguished from those classified as available-for-sale based upon the intent of management to use them as an offset against changes in the valuation of the MSR portfolio, however, these do not qualify as an accounting hedge. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

Securities classified as available-for-sale. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which are comprised of U.S. government sponsored agencies, non-agency CMOs and municipal obligations, decreased from $481.4 million at December 31, 2011, to $424.8 million at June 30, 2012. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

Loans held-for-sale. A majority of our mortgage loans produced are sold into the secondary market on a whole loan basis or by securitizing the loans into mortgage-backed securities. At June 30, 2012, we held loans held-for-sale of $2.5 billion, which was an increase of $0.7 billion from $1.8 billion held at December 31, 2011. Loan origination is typically inversely related to the level of long-term interest rates. As long-term rates decrease, we tend to originate an increasing number of mortgage loans. A significant amount of the loan origination activity during periods of falling interest rates is derived from refinancing of existing mortgage loans. The increase in the balance of loans held-for-sale was principally attributable to the timing of loan sales. For further information on loans held-for-sale, see Note 5 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

Loans repurchased with government guarantees. Pursuant to Ginnie Mae servicing guidelines, we have the unilateral option to repurchase certain delinquent loans securitized in Ginnie Mae pools, if the loans meet defined criteria. As a result of this unilateral option, once the delinquency criteria have been met and regardless of whether the repurchase option has been exercised. We must treat the loans as having been repurchased and recognize the loans on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and also recognize a corresponding deemed liability for a similar amount. If the loans are actually repurchased, we eliminate the corresponding liability. At June 30, 2012, the amount of such loans actually repurchased totaled $2.0 billion and were classified as loans repurchased with government guarantees. These loans which we have not yet repurchased but had the unilateral right to repurchase totaled $83.6 million and were classified as loans held-for-sale.

 

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At December 31, 2011, the amount of such loans actually repurchased totaled $1.9 billion and were classified as loans repurchased with government guarantees, and those loans which we have not yet repurchased but had the unilateral right to repurchase totaled $117.2 million and were classified as loans held-for-sale. The loans repurchased with government guarantees remained relatively stable from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012.

Substantially all of these loans continue to be insured or guaranteed by the FHA and management believes that the reimbursement process is proceeding appropriately. On average, claims have historically been filed and paid within approximately 18 months from the date of the initial delinquency. However, increasing volumes throughout the country, as well as changes in the foreclosure process in states throughout the country and other forms of government intervention may result in changes to the historical norm. These repurchased loans earn interest at a statutory rate, which varies for each loan, but is based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rate at the time the loan becomes greater than 90 days past due. This interest is recorded as interest income and the related claims settlement expenses are recorded in asset resolution expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For further information on loans repurchased with government guarantees, see Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

Loans held-for-investment. Our largest category of earning assets consists of loans held-for-investment. Loans held-for-investment consist of residential first mortgage loans that are not held for resale (usually shorter duration and adjustable rate loans and second mortgages), warehouse loans to other mortgage lenders, HELOC, other consumer loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and commercial lease financing loans. Loans held-for-investment decreased from $7.0 billion at December 31, 2011, to $6.6 billion at June 30, 2012, primarily due to residential first mortgage loans declining 17.3 percent to $3.1 billion at June 30, 2012, compared to December 31, 2011. Commercial and industrial loans increased $240.4 million to $569.3 million at June 30, 2012 from $328.9 million at December 31, 2011. Commercial lease financing increased to $159.1 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $114.5 million at December 31, 2011. For information relating to the concentration of credit of our loans held for investment, see Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statement and Supplementary Data, herein.

Quality of Earning Assets

Management considers a number of qualitative and quantitative factors in assessing the level of its collectively evaluated, in accordance with ASC 310-10, and individually evaluated, in accordance with ASC 450-20, reserves. See “Allowance for Loan Losses” following. As illustrated in the tables following, trends in certain credit quality characteristics such as nonperforming loans and delinquency statistics have recently stabilized or even begun to show signs of improvement. This is predominantly a result of the run off of the legacy portfolios combined with the addition of new commercial loans with better credit characteristics.

A breakout of the components of our allowance for loan losses, by loan portfolio type, is provided in Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements, herein. For residential first mortgage loans, management believes the decrease in the total allowance for loan losses from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 is directionally consistent with the decrease in delinquent loans and the decrease in ending unpaid principle balance (“UPB”) over the same linked period. For second mortgage and HELOC loans, the total allowance for loan losses increased from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 despite a lower level of delinquent loans and a lower ending UPB over the same period. Management believes this reflects a higher severity upon default, as second mortgage and HELOC loans do not generally have any remaining collateral. For commercial loans, management believes the decrease in the total allowance for loan losses from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 is directionally consistent with the decrease in delinquent loans over the same linked period. Ending UPB for commercial loans increased as of June 30, 2012, as compared to December 31, 2011, reflecting the origination of “new” commercial loans, which are originated under an enhanced underwriting structure and therefore have a lower associated loss rate applied to them.
    
    

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The following table sets forth certain information about our non-performing assets as of the end of each of the last five quarters.
NON-PERFORMING LOANS AND ASSETS 
 
June 30,
2012
 
March 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
September 30,
2011

 
June 30,
2011

 
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-performing loans (1)
$
431,599

 
$
406,583

 
$
488,367

 
$
444,887

 
$
403,381

Real estate and other non-performing assets, net (1)
107,235

 
108,686

 
114,715

 
113,365

 
110,050

Non-performing assets held-for-investment, net
538,834

 
515,269

 
603,082

 
558,252

 
513,431

Non-performing loans held-for-sale
2,430

 
2,842

 
4,573

 
3,331

 
5,341

Total non-performing assets including loans held-for-sale
$
541,264

 
$
518,111

 
$
607,655

 
$
561,583

 
$
518,772

Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets (bank only)
3.75
%
 
3.67
%
 
4.43
%
 
4.09
%
 
4.06
%
Ratio of non-performing loans held for investment to loans held-for-investment (1)
6.59
%
 
6.11
%
 
6.94
%
 
6.52
%
 
6.75
%
Ratio of allowance to non-performing loans held-for-investment
66.5
%
 
69.1
%
 
65.1
%
 
63.4
%
 
67.9
%
Ratio of allowance to loans held-for-investment
4.38
%
 
4.22
%
 
4.52
%
 
4.13
%
 
4.59
%
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans held-for- investment
0.81
%
 
2.25
%
 
0.40
%
 
0.46
%
 
0.79
%
 
(1)
During the second quarter 2011, approximately $30 million was reclassified from real estate and other non-performing assets to non-performing loans. This was related to the classifications described in Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statement, herein. Excluding this reclassification, the ratio of non-performing loans held for investment to total loans held-for-investment would have been 6.28 percent at June 30, 2011.

The following table provides the activity for non-performing commercial assets, which includes commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans.
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
134,421

 
$
240,006

 
$
145,006

 
$
253,934

Additions
118,073

 
36,003

 
183,851

 
63,896

Returned to performing
(2
)
 
(3,729
)
 
(11,170
)
 
(18,701
)
Principal payments
(20,106
)
 
(8,803
)
 
(21,970
)
 
(10,647
)
Sales
(4,053
)
 
(78,237
)
 
(17,136
)
 
(82,480
)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries
(41,882
)
 
(25,504
)
 
(86,499
)
 
(44,112
)
Valuation write-downs
(2,713
)
 
(3,484
)
 
(8,344
)
 
(5,638
)
Ending balance
$
183,738

 
$
156,252

 
$
183,738

 
$
156,252


Past due loans held-for-investment

Loans are considered to be past due when any payment of principal or interest is past due. While it is the goal of management to work out a satisfactory repayment schedule or modification with a past due borrower, we will undertake foreclosure proceedings if the delinquency is not satisfactorily resolved. Our procedures regarding past due loans are designed to assist borrowers in meeting their contractual obligations. We customarily mail several notices of past due payments to the borrower within 30 days after the due date and late charges are assessed in accordance with certain parameters. Our collection department makes telephone or personal contact with borrowers after loans are 30 days past due. In certain cases, we recommend that the borrower seek credit-counseling assistance and may grant forbearance if it is determined that the borrower is likely to correct a past due loan within a reasonable period of time. We cease the accrual of interest on loans that we classify as “non-performing” once they are greater than 90 days past due or earlier when concerns exist as to the ultimate collection of principal or interest. Such interest is recognized as income only when it is actually collected.

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At June 30, 2012, we had $522.5 million of loans held-for-investment that were determined to be past due loans. Of those past due loans, $431.6 million of loans were non-performing held-for-investment, of which $282.9 million, or 65.5 percent, were residential first mortgage loans. At December 31, 2011, we had $633.5 million of loans held-for-investment that were determined to be past due loans. Of those past due loans, $488.4 million of loans were non-performing held-for-investment, of which $378.8 million, or 77.6 percent, were single-family residential mortgage loans. At June 30, 2012, non-performing loans held-for-sale totaled $2.4 million, compared to $4.6 million at December 31, 2011. The $0.5 million increase from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 in non-performing loans held-for-sale, was primarily due to the sale of non-performing residential first mortgage loans at a sale price which approximated carrying value.    

Residential first mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2012, non-performing residential first mortgages decreased to $282.9 million, a decrease of $89.6 million from $372.5 million at December 31, 2011. This decrease resulted from the charge-down of all specific valuations allowances to conform with the OCC's application of regulatory guidance as the Bank transitioned to Call Report requirements in the first quarter 2012. Although our portfolio is diversified throughout the United States, the largest concentrations of loans are in California, Florida and Michigan. Each of those real estate markets has experienced steep declines in real estate values beginning in 2007 and continuing through 2012. Net charge-offs within the residential first mortgage portfolio totaled $16.0 million and $110.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $9.1 million and $11.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. As discussed above, the increase in net charge-offs was largely driven by the elimination of specific valuation allowances.

Commercial real estate loans. The commercial real estate portfolio experienced some deterioration in credit beginning in mid-2007 primarily in the commercial land residential development loans. Credit deterioration in this segment has slowed in 2011 and into 2012. Non-performing commercial real estate loans have as a percent of the commercial real estate portfolio increased to 12.8 percent in June 30, 2012 from 8.0 percent at December 31, 2011. Net charge-offs within the commercial real estate portfolio totaled $28.9 million and $72.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, which was an increase from $25.5 million and $44.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings (Held-for-Investment)

Troubled debt restructures (“TDRs”) are modified loans in which a concession not otherwise available is provided to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Our ongoing loan modification efforts to assist homeowners and other borrowers continued to increase our overall level of TDRs. Non-performing TDRs were 30.8 percent and 40.3 percent of total non-performing loans at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

TDRs can be classified as either performing or non-performing. Non-performing TDRs are included in non-accrual loans and performing TDRs are excluded from non-accrual loans because it is probable that all contractual principal and interest due under the restructured terms will be collected. At June 30, 2012, TDRs included in non-performing loans were $133.1 million, compared to $196.6 million as of December 31, 2011. Within consumer non-performing loans, residential first mortgage TDRs were 43.3 percent of residential first mortgage non-performing loans at June 30, 2012, compared to 44.4 percent at December 31, 2011. The level of modifications that were determined to be TDRs in these portfolios is expected to result in elevated non-performing loan levels for longer periods, because TDRs remain in non-performing status until a borrower has made at least six consecutive months of payments under the modified terms, or ultimate resolution occurs. TDRs primarily reflect our loss mitigation efforts to proactively work with borrowers having difficulty making their payments. 

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TDRs Held-for-Investment
 
Performing
 
Non-performing
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans (1)
$
574,359

 
$
126,312

 
$
700,671

Commercial loans (2)
1,738

 
6,776

 
8,514

Total TDRs
$
576,097

 
$
133,088

 
$
709,185

December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans (1)
$
499,438

 
$
167,076

 
$
666,514

Commercial loans (2)
17,737

 
29,509

 
47,246

Total TDRs
$
517,175

 
$
196,585

 
$
713,760

(1)
Consumer loans include: residential first mortgage, second mortgage, warehouse lending, HELOC and other consumer loans. The allowance for loan losses on consumer TDR loans totaled $102.0 million and $85.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
(2)
Commercial loans include: commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and commercial lease financing loans. The allowance for loan losses on commercial TDR loans totaled $0.6 million and $32.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Total TDRs decreased to $709.2 million at June 30, 2012 from $713.8 million at December 31, 2011. Of the total TDRs at June 30, 2012, non-performing TDRs totaled $133.1 million, which represents approximately 30.8 percent of total non-performing loans. TDRs that have returned to performing (accrual) status are excluded from non-performing loans. These loans have demonstrated a period of at least six months of consecutive performance under the modified terms. Performing TDRs increased $58.9 million at June 30, 2012 to $576.1 million, compared to $517.2 million at December 31, 2011.
 
 
TDRs Held-for-Investment
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Performing
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
537,236

 
$
588,094

 
$
517,176

 
$
605,099

    Additions
39,731

 
232,185

 
79,140

 
255,274

Transfer to nonperforming TDR
(25,649
)
 
(19,407
)
 
(53,584
)
 
(73,287
)
    Transfer from nonperforming TDR
38,697

 
3,029

 
61,170

 
29,086

    Principal repayments
(5,196
)
 
(896
)
 
(12,316
)
 
(1,779
)
    Reductions (1)
(8,722
)
 
(255,526
)
 
(15,489
)
 
(266,914
)
Ending balance
$
576,097

 
$
547,479

 
$
576,097

 
$
547,479

Nonperforming
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
159,129

 
$
149,054

 
$
196,585

 
$
124,535

    Additions
18,271

 
56,448

 
39,972

 
69,880

    Transfer from performing TDR
25,649

 
19,407

 
53,584

 
73,287

    Transfer to performing TDR
(38,697
)
 
(3,029
)
 
(61,170
)
 
(29,086
)
    Principal repayments
(6,452
)
 
(2,149
)
 
(39,417
)
 
(6,580
)
    Reductions (1)
(24,812
)
 
(85,756
)
 
(56,466
)
 
(98,061
)
Ending balance
$
133,088

 
$
133,975

 
$
133,088

 
$
133,975


(1)
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The following table sets forth information regarding past due loans at the dates listed. At June 30, 2012, 67.2 percent of all past due loans were loans in which we had a first lien position on residential real estate, compared to 76.6 percent at December 31, 2011.
PAST DUE LOANS HELD-FOR-INVESTMENT 
Days Past Due
June 30,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
30 – 59 days
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
55,590

 
$
74,934

Second mortgage
1,632

 
1,887

HELOC
4,204

 
5,342

Other
697

 
1,507

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,718

 
7,453

Commercial and industrial
1

 
11

Total 30-59 days past due
63,842

 
91,134

60 – 89 days
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
22,252

 
37,493

Second mortgage
589

 
1,527

HELOC
1,756

 
2,111

Other
165

 
471

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
2,345

 
12,323

Commercial and industrial

 
62

Total 60-89 days past due
27,107

 
53,987

Greater than 90 days
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
282,898

 
372,514

Second mortgage
6,147

 
6,236

Warehouse lending
28

 
28

HELOC
4,126

 
7,973

Other
275

 
611

Commercial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
138,069

 
99,335

Commercial and industrial
56

 
1,670

Total greater than 90 days past due
431,599

 
488,367

Total past due loans
$
522,548

 
$
633,488



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The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing loans (i.e., greater than 90 days past due loans) as to which we have ceased accruing interest.

NON-ACCRUAL LOANS HELD-FOR-INVESTMENT 
 
At June 30, 2012
 
Investment
Loan
Portfolio
 
Non-
Accrual
Loans
 
As a % of
Loan
Specified
Portfolio
 
As a % of
Non-
Accrual
Loans
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
3,102,137

 
$
282,898

 
9.1
%
 
66.4
%
Second mortgage
127,434

 
6,147

 
4.8
%
 
1.4
%
Warehouse lending
1,261,442

 
28

 
%
 
%
HELOC
198,228

 
4,126

 
2.1
%
 
1.0
%
Other consumer
57,605

 
266

 
0.5
%
 
0.1
%
Total consumer loans
4,746,846

 
293,465

 
6.2
%
 
68.9
%
Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,075,015

 
132,583

 
12.3
%
 
31.1
%
Commercial and industrial
569,288

 
56

 
%
 
%
Commercial lease financing
159,108

 

 
%
 
%
Total commercial loans
1,803,411

 
132,639

 
7.4
%
 
31.1
%
Total loans
6,550,257

 
$
426,104

 
6.5
%
 
100.0
%
Less allowance for loan losses
(287,000
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans held-for-investment, net
$
6,263,257

 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table sets forth the non-performing loans (i.e., greater than 90 days past due loans) residential first mortgage loans by year of origination (i.e., vintage) and the total amount of unpaid principal balance loans outstanding at June 30, 2012.

RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS HELD-FOR-INVESTMENT
 
At June 30, 2012
Vintage
Performing Loans
 
Non-Accrual Loans
 
Unpaid Principal
Balance
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Pre-2003
$
71,313

 
$
7,039

 
$
78,352

2003
179,994

 
10,473

 
190,467

2004
559,953

 
22,434

 
582,387

2005
614,098

 
30,057

 
644,155

2006
242,506

 
21,811

 
264,317

2007
901,357

 
116,717

 
1,018,074

2008
71,761

 
41,378

 
113,139

2009
46,943

 
15,348

 
62,291

2010
21,054

 
3,785

 
24,839

2011
37,204

 
6,337

 
43,541

2012
35,852

 
7,519

 
43,371

Total loans
$
2,782,035

 
$
282,898

 
3,064,933

Net deferred fees and other
 
 
 
 
37,204

Total residential first mortgage loans
 
 
 
 
$
3,102,137




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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of probable losses in our loans held-for-investment portfolio as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The allowance provides for probable losses that have been identified with specific customer relationships, individually evaluated, and for probable losses believed to be inherent in the loan portfolio but that have not been specifically identified, collectively evaluated.
    
As part of our ongoing risk assessment process which remains focused on the impact of the current economic environment and the related borrower repayment behavior on our credit performance, management has been working with an industry expert to improve credit risk modeling process and continue to back test and validate the results of quantitative and qualitative modeling of the risk in its loans held-for-investment portfolio. This is consistent with the expectations of our primary regulator and with the continuing evolution of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. As a result of an analysis completed during the first quarter 2012, we determined it was appropriate to make refinements to the allowance for loan loss methodology and related model. The first quarter 2012 refinements included improved risk segmentation and quantitative analysis, and enhancements to and alignment of the qualitative risk factors.

We maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level that management determines is appropriate to absorb estimated losses in our loan portfolio. The impact of the refinements adopted during the first quarter 2012 resulted in an increase to the level of allowance for loan losses management deemed appropriate to absorb losses, which totaled $59.0 million in the consumer portfolio and $11.0 million in the commercial portfolio.

The following key refinements were made:

First, we utilized refined segmentation and more formal qualitative factors during the first quarter 2012, which resulted in an increase in the adjusted historical factors used to calculate the ASC 450-20 allowance related to the consumer portfolio. Historically, we segmented the population of consumer loans held-for-investment (“LHFI”) by product type and by delinquency status for purposes of estimating an adequate allowance for loan losses. Management performed a thorough analysis of the largest product type, residential first mortgage loans, to assess the relative reliability of its risk segmentation in connection with the ability to detect losses inherent in the portfolio, and determined that there was a higher correlation of loan losses to LTV ratios than to delinquency status. As a result, management refined its process to use LTV segmentation, rather than product and delinquency segmentation, as the more appropriate consumer residential loan characteristic in determining the related allowance for loan losses.

Additionally, we created a more formal process and framework surrounding the qualitative factors and better aligned the factors with regulatory guidance and the changes in the mortgage environment. Management formally implemented a qualitative factor matrix related to each loan class in the consumer portfolio in the first quarter 2012, which includes the following factors: changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in economic and business conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, changes in lending management, changes in credit quality statistics, changes in the quality of the loan review system, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, changes in concentrations of credit, and other external factor changes. These factors are used to reflect changes in the collectability of the portfolio not captured by the historical loss rates. As such, the qualitative factors supplement actual loss experience and allow us to better estimate the loss within the loan portfolios based upon market and other indicators. Qualitative factors are analyzed to determine a quantitative impact of each factor which adjusts the historical loss rate. Adjusted historical loss rates are then used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. The adjusted historical loss rates at March 31, 2012 were higher than those used in the calculation of the consumer allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011, thereby resulting in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses.

Second, to allow us the appropriate amount of time to analyze portfolio statistics and allow for the appropriate validation of the reasonableness of the new qualitative factors, management adjusted the historical look back period for loss rates to lag a quarter (as compared to the previous policy of a month). This adjustment resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses, partially offsetting the increase resulting from the refined segmentation.

Third, the commercial loan portfolio was segmented into commercial “legacy” loans (loans originated prior to January 1, 2011) and commercial “new” loans (loans originated on or after January 1, 2011) while still retaining the segmentation by product type. Due to the changes in our strategy and to changes in underwriting and origination practices and controls related to that strategy, management determined the refined segmentation better reflected the dynamics in the two portfolios. The loss rates attributed to the “legacy” portfolio are based on historical losses of this segment. Due to the brief period of time that loans in the “new” portfolio were outstanding, and thus the absence of a sufficient loss history for that portfolio, we had used loss data from a third party data aggregation firm (adjusting for our qualitative factors) as a proxy for estimating an allowance for loan losses on

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the “new” portfolio. As a refinement in the first quarter 2012, we separately identified a population of commercial banks with similar size balance sheets (and loan portfolios) to serve as our peer group. We now use this peer group's publicly available historical loss data (adjusted for our qualitative factors) as a new proxy for loss rates used to determine the allowance for loan losses on our “new” commercial portfolio. This refined segmentation resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Fourth, as a result of these refinements (in addition to the refinements noted below), management has determined that it no longer requires an unallocated portion of allowance for loan losses. Management expects to review these models on an ongoing basis and update them as appropriate to reflect then-current industry conditions, heightened access to enhanced loss data, and refinements based upon continuous back testing of the allowance for loan losses model. This change to the unallocated reserve resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Lastly, part of the increase in allowance for loan losses was a result of the TDR refinement. Historically, we performed impairment analysis on TDRs by using the discounted cash flows method on a portfolio or pooled approach when the TDRs were not deemed collateral dependent. During the fourth quarter 2011, management adopted a strategic focus that improved loss mitigation processes so that we could continue the rate of loan modifications and other loss mitigation activities. Due to the emphasis on loss mitigation activities, management implemented new procedures relating to “new” TDRs (loans that were designated TDRs generally beginning on or after October 1, 2011) to capture the necessary data to perform the impairment analysis on a portfolio level. Such data was not previously available and currently continues to not be available for loans designated as TDRs prior to September 30, 2011. This data is now being captured in part due to our loan servicing system conversion in late 2011. As such, for a significant percentage of “new” TDRs, management was able to perform the impairment calculation on a portfolio basis. Given data constraints the “old” TDR portfolio as of December 31, 2011, is still utilizing the pooled approach. This refinement resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses. Management expects to continue to refine this process for operational efficiency purposes that will allow for periodic review and updates of impairment data of all TDRs grouped by similar risk characteristics.

Accounting standards require a reserve to be established as a component of the allowance for loan losses when it is probable all amounts due will not be collected pursuant to the contractual terms of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan exceeds its fair value. Fair value is measured using either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, reduced by estimated disposal costs.

Nonperforming commercial and commercial real estate loans are considered to be impaired and typically have an allowance allocated based on the underlying collateral's appraised value, less management's estimates of costs to sell. In estimating the fair value of collateral, we utilize outside fee-based appraisers to evaluate various factors such as occupancy and rental rates in our real estate markets and the level of obsolescence that may exist on assets acquired from commercial business loans. Appraisals are updated at least annually but may be obtained more frequently if changes to the property or market conditions warrant.
Impaired residential loans include loan modifications considered to be TDRs and certain nonperforming loans that have been charged-down to collateral value. Fair value of nonperforming residential mortgage loans, including re-defaulted TDRs and certain other severely past due loans, is based on the underlying collateral's value obtained through appraisals or broker's price opinions, updated at least semi-annually, less management's estimates of cost to sell. The allowance allocated to TDRs performing under the terms of their modification is typically based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, either on a loan level or pooled basis, as these loans are not considered to be collateral dependent.

Once a commercial loan (greater than $250,000) that is secured principally by real estate is risk rated special mention or more negative, an updated appraisal is ordered. (Commercial loans less than $250,000 that are secured principally by real estate follow the same process, but a broker price opinion (“BPO”) is obtained instead of an appraisal.) The appraisal received is reviewed by our Commercial Appraisal and Risk Management Group (“CARM”) for reasonableness. CARM has the authority to adjust the appraised value if deemed warranted or request a new or revised appraisal if needed. CARM has the responsibility for establishing and maintaining appraisal guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance with the Bank's policies and applicable regulations. As part of its responsibilities, CARM reviews the qualifications of appraisers and establishes, reevaluates, and monitors a list of approved real estate appraisers. As long as a loan continues to be risk rated special mention or more negative, the Bank requires, at a minimum, that an updated appraisal be obtained on the underlying collateral at least annually. Based on the specific facts and circumstances of each loan, an appraisal may be obtained more frequently if warranted.

To determine the amount of impairment to record on an impaired commercial loan that is deemed collateral dependent, the Bank uses the "as is” market value from the appraisal as a starting point. Appraisals that are less than 180 days old are discounted 10 percent to determine the adjusted appraised value or net realizable value of the collateral. This discount reflects the passage of

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time and includes estimated costs to sell the underlying collateral. Appraisals that are greater than 180 days old but less than one year old are discounted by 15 percent. Lastly, appraisals that are greater than one year old are discounted by 25 percent. Additionally, impaired commercial loans are reviewed at a minimum of a quarterly basis to ensure the appropriateness of the calculated impairment that has been recorded. Periodically, these discounts and adjusted appraised values are validated by back-testing against the actual proceeds received from the sale of collateral.

Additionally, throughout the life of the loan, the credit risk management area performs portfolio reviews to validate the risk ratings provided by the loan officers. Also, the Bank’s independent internal loan review department and/or its third party loan review firm reviews loans and validates the risk ratings, with more active oversight and monitoring for higher risk and high dollar relationships and loan balances. Based upon the results of such oversight and monitoring, updated appraisals may be ordered.

For consumer loans secured by residential real estate (which are not government insured nor designated as troubled debt restructurings), our policy is to request a BPO when the loan is 150 days delinquent. Once the BPO is obtained, it is reviewed for reasonableness. Our policy is to discount the BPO by 20 percent, which the Bank believes is appropriate so that the BPO, as adjusted, generally approximates the fair value of the underlying residential real-estate collateral. An additional 10-15 percent discount is taken to estimate the selling costs of the property. Such estimates of the fair value less estimated selling costs (i.e., to determine net realizable value) are used to determine the applicable charge-off against the allowance for loan losses. Additionally, once the loan moves to repossessed assets and we begin to market the property, we request an appraisal and at least one BPO. While the property is being marketed, we are provided with a new BPO every 30 to 60 days until liquidation. If the property does not sell within 12 months of the date it was moved to real estate owned, we obtain an appraisal.

For consumer TDRs secured by residential real estate, our policy is to request a BPO when the loan is 60 days delinquent. When a consumer TDR is 90 days delinquent, it is deemed to have re-defaulted and becomes collateral-dependent and an appraisal rather than a BPO is ordered.

For those loans not individually evaluated for impairment, management sub-divided the commercial and consumer loans into homogeneous portfolios.

The commercial loan portfolio is segmented into commercial “legacy” loans (loans originated prior to January 1, 2011) and commercial “new” loans (loans originated on or after January 1, 2011) while still retaining the segmentation by product type. Due to the changes in our strategy and to changes in underwriting and origination practices and controls related to that strategy, management determined the refinement was added to better reflect the dynamics in the two portfolios. The loss rates attributed to the “legacy” portfolio is based on historical losses of this segment. Due to the lack of seasoning in the “new” portfolio, we were previously utilizing loss data from a third party (adjusting for our qualitative factors) as a proxy for estimating an allowance on its “new” portfolio. As a refinement in the first quarter 2012, we identified a population of commercial banks with similar size balance sheets (and loan portfolios) to serve as a peer group. We now uses this peer group's publicly available historical loss data (adjusted for our qualitative factors) as a new proxy for their loss rates.
Historically, we segmented the population of consumer loans by product type and by past due status for purposes of determining an appropriate allowance for loan loss. Management performed a thorough analysis of its largest product type, residential mortgage loans, and its risk segmentation in connection with its model's ability to predict losses inherent in the portfolio, and determined it would segment the portfolio by LTV rather than past due loan status. This is consistent with a shift in the mortgage market as to the relevance of various indicators. The portion of the allowance allocated to other consumer and residential mortgage loans is determined by applying projected loss ratios to various segments of the loan portfolio. Projected loss ratios are qualitatively adjusted for certain past due statistics, loss severity trends, economic and regulatory considerations, etc.

As the process for determining the adequacy of the allowance requires subjective and complex judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain, subsequent evaluations of the loan portfolio, in light of the factors then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance for loan losses. In estimating the amount of credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio various assumptions are made. For example, when assessing the condition of the overall economic environment assumptions are made regarding current economic trends and their impact on the loan portfolio. If the anticipated recovery is not as strong or timely as management's expectations, it may affect the estimate of the allowance for loan losses. For impaired loans that are collateral dependent, the estimated fair value of the collateral may deviate significantly from the net proceeds received when the collateral is sold.

    

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Determination of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, which is not necessarily captured by the allocation methodology discussed above, involves the exercise of judgment. In addition, the OCC, as part of its supervisory function, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. The OCC may require us to increase our provision for loan losses or to recognize further losses, based on its judgment, which may be different from that of our management. The results of such reviews could have a material effect on the Bank's loan classifications and allowances.

The allowance for loan losses was $287.0 million and $318.0 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 66.5 percent at June 30, 2012 from 65.1 percent at December 31, 2011, which was driven by lower non-performing loan balances. In addition, a mix of the loans held-for-investment portfolio changed to reflect a higher percentage of newly originated loans with better credit characteristics. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of investment loans decreased to 4.38 percent as of June 30, 2012 from 4.52 percent as of December 31, 2011.

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the allocation of our allowance for loan losses to each loan category.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 
 
At June 30, 2012
 
Investment
Loan
Portfolio
 
Percent
of
Portfolio
 
Allowance
Amount
 
Percentage to
Total
Allowance
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential first mortgage
$
3,102,137

 
47.4
%
 
$
175,716

 
61.2
%
Second mortgage
127,434

 
1.9
%
 
20,083

 
7.0
%
Warehouse lending
1,261,442

 
19.3
%
 
1,556

 
0.5
%
HELOC
198,228

 
3.0
%
 
17,853

 
6.2
%
Other
57,605

 
0.9
%
 
2,585

 
0.9
%
Total consumer loans
4,746,846

 
72.5
%
 
217,793

 
75.8
%
Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
1,075,015

 
16.4
%
 
58,407

 
20.4
%
Commercial and industrial
569,288

 
8.7
%
 
8,508

 
3.0
%
Commercial lease financing
159,108

 
2.4
%
 
2,292

 
0.8
%
Total commercial loans
1,803,411

 
27.5
%
 
69,207

 
24.2
%
Total consumer and commercial loans
$
6,550,257

 
100.0
%
 
$
287,000

 
100.0
%

The allowance for loan losses is considered adequate based upon management's assessment of relevant factors, including the types and amounts of non-performing loans, historical and current loss experience on such types of loans, and the current economic environment.     

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The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing loans (i.e., greater than 90 days past due loans).
Non-performing loans
June 30, 2012
December 31, 2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans secured by real estate
  
  
Consumer loans:
 
 
    Home loans - secured by first lien
$
282,898

$
372,514

    Home loans - secured by second lien
6,147

6,236

    Home equity lines of credit
4,126

7,973

    Warehouse lending
28

28

Commercial loans:
 
 
    Commercial real estate
138,069

99,335

    Total non-performing loans secured by real estate
431,268

486,086

Consumer loans:
 
 
     Other consumer
275

611

Commercial loans:
 
 
     Commercial and industrial
56

1,670

Total non-performing loans held in portfolio
$
431,599

$
488,367

   
In response to increasing rates of past due loans and steeply declining market values, management implemented a program to modify the terms of existing loans in an effort to mitigate losses and keep borrowers in their homes. These modification programs began in the latter months of 2008 and increased substantially in 2009 and 2010. As of June 30, 2012, we had $709.2 million in restructured loans in the loans held-for-investment portfolio, of which $133.1 million were included in non-performing loans.  

Allowance for Unfunded Lending Commitments

The liability for credit losses inherent in lending-related commitments, such as letters of credit and unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We establish the amount of this reserve by considering both historical trends and current market conditions quarterly, or more often if deemed necessary. Our liability for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments decreased by $6.8 million from December 31, 2011, to $1.4 million at June 30, 2012. When combined with our allowance for loan and lease losses, our total allowance for credit losses represented 4.4 percent of loans at June 30, 2012, compared to 4.6 percent at December 31, 2011.


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The following table shows the activity in the allowance for credit losses (include both allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments) during the indicated periods.

ACTIVITY WITHIN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
281,000

 
$
271,000

 
$
318,000

 
$
274,000

Provision charged to operations
58,428

 
48,384

 
173,101

 
76,693

Charge-offs
(62,912
)
 
(47,265
)
 
(217,850
)
 
(81,384
)
Recoveries
10,484

 
1,881

 
13,749

 
4,691

Balance, end of period
$
287,000

 
$
274,000

 
$
287,000

 
$
274,000

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
8,500

 
$
3,750

 
$
8,200

 
$
3,750

Provision charged to operations
102

 
(450
)
 
402

 
(450
)
Charge-offs
(7,202
)
 

 
(7,202
)
 

Recoveries

 

 

 

Balance, end of period
$
1,400

 
$
3,300

 
$
1,400

 
$
3,300


Accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest receivable remained relatively flat with a slight increase of $1.2 million from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012. This was primarily due to our earning assets increasing $0.6 billion to $12.5 billion at June 30, 2012, as compared to $11.9 billion at December 31, 2011. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, $2.1 million and $4.5 million of accrued interest on non-performing loans was reversed against interest income. We typically collect interest in the month following the month in which it is earned.

Repossessed assets. Real property we acquire as a result of the foreclosure process is classified as real estate owned until it is sold. It is transferred from the loans held-for-investment portfolio at the lower of cost or market value, less disposal costs. Management decides whether to rehabilitate the property or sell it “as is” and whether to list the property with a broker. The decrease in repossessed assets from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012, was primarily due to $55.4 million in disposals during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Recently, increased attention has been placed in the mortgage banking industry's documentation and review associated with foreclosure processes. We believe our foreclosure processes follow established safeguards and industry-leading practices, including review and implementation changes as required by agency, state and local guidelines. We routinely review our policies and procedures to reconfirm the foreclosure process quality.

The following schedule provides the activity for repossessed assets during each of the past five quarters.

NET REPOSSESSED ASSET ACTIVITY 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
2012
 
March 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011

 
September 30,
2011

 
June 30,
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
108,686

 
$
114,715

 
$
113,365

 
$
110,050

 
$
146,372

Additions
24,734

 
23,198

 
26,237

 
21,312

 
16,229

Disposals
(26,185
)
 
(29,227
)
 
(24,887
)
 
(17,997
)
 
(52,551
)
Ending balance
$
107,235

 
$
108,686

 
$
114,715

 
$
113,365

 
$
110,050



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FHLB stock. At June 30, 2012, holdings of FHLB stock remained unchanged from $301.7 million at December 31, 2011. Once purchased, FHLB shares must be held for five years before they can be redeemed. As a member of the FHLB, we are required to hold shares of FHLB stock in an amount equal to at least 1.0 percent of aggregate unpaid principal balance of our mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 5.0 percent of our FHLB advances, whichever is greater.

Premises and equipment. Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation increased $5.5 million from $203.6 million at December 31, 2011 to $209.1 million at June 30, 2012. The increase was primarily due to our investment in our mortgage loan servicing area.

Mortgage servicing rights. At June 30, 2012, MSRs included residential MSRs at fair value amounting to $638.9 million, compared to $510.5 million at December 31, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we recorded additions to our residential MSRs of $238.2 million and $88.9 million, respectively, due to loan sales or securitizations. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2012, we reduced the amount of MSRs by $17.4 million related to bulk servicing sales, $56.0 million related to loans that paid off during the period and a decrease in the fair value of MSRs of $36.4 million resulting from the realization of expected cash flows and market driven changes, primarily as a result of decreases in mortgage loan rates that led to an expected increase in prepayment speeds. Consumer MSRs were eliminated during 2010 upon the transfer to a backup servicer pursuant to the applicable servicing agreements. See Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

The principal balance of the loans underlying our total MSRs was $76.2 billion at June 30, 2012, compared to $63.8 billion at December 31, 2011, with the increase primarily attributable to loan origination activity for 2012 partially offset by our bulk servicing sales of $2.4 billion in underlying loans.

Derivatives. During the third quarter 2011, we began to write and purchase interest rate swaps to accommodate the needs of customers requesting such services. Customer-initiated activity represented 100.0 percent of total interest rate swap contracts at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Customer-initiated trading derivatives are used primarily to focus on providing derivative products to customers that enables them to manage interest rate risk exposure. Market risk from unfavorable movements in interest rates is generally economically hedged by concurrently entering into offsetting derivative contracts resulting in no net exposure to us, outside of counterparty performance. The offsetting derivative contracts generally have nearly identical notional values, terms and indices. See Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

CUSTOMER-INITIATED DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 
 
Interest Rate Contracts (Notional Amount)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
2011
2012
2011
 
( Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Beginning balance
$
68,954

$

$
64,720

$

Additions
49,151


53,704


Maturities/amortizations
(812
)

(1,131
)

Terminations




Ending balance
$
117,293

$

$
117,293

$


Liabilities
             
             Deposits. Our deposits consist of four primary categories: retail banking, government banking, national accounts and company controlled deposits. Total retail banking accounts increased $583.1 million, or 10.6 percent to $6.1 billion at June 30, 2012, from $5.5 billion at December 31, 2011. Retail saving and checking accounts totaled 27.8 percent of total deposits at June 30, 2012. In addition, at June 30, 2012, retail certificates of deposit totaled $3.1 billion, with an average balance of $73,960 and a weighted average cost of 1.3 percent. Money market deposits totaled $473.5 million, with an average cost of 0.5 percent. Overall, retail deposits had an average cost of deposits of 0.9 percent at June 30, 2012, compared to 1.1 percent at December 31, 2011, reflecting increases in demand, savings, and money market account balances.

    

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We call on local governmental agencies as an additional source for deposit funding. Government banking deposits increased $10.1 million, or 1.4 percent, to $721.2 million at June 30, 2012, from $711.1 million at December 31, 2011. These deposit accounts include $351.3 million of certificates of deposit with maturities typically less than one year and $369.9 million in checking and savings accounts at June 30, 2012.

Prior to 2010, our national accounts division garnered wholesale deposits through the use of investment banking firms. However, no new wholesale deposits were obtained in 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 wholesale deposit accounts decreased by $45.5 million, or 11.8 percent, to $339.4 million at June 30, 2012, from $384.9 million at December 31, 2011. These deposits had a weighted average cost of 3.5 percent at both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

              Company controlled deposits arise due to our servicing of loans for others and represent the portion of the investor custodial accounts on deposit with the Bank. These deposits do not currently bear interest. Company controlled deposits increased $685.1 million from December 31, 2011 to $1.8 billion at June 30, 2012.
    
We participate in the Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) program, through which certain customer certificates of deposit (“CD”) are exchanged for CDs of similar amounts from other participating banks. This gives customers the potential to receive FDIC insurance up to $50.0 million. At June 30, 2012, $1.0 billion of total CDs were enrolled in the CDARS program, with $967.1 million originating from public entities and $55.9 million originating from retail customers. In exchange, we received reciprocal CDs from other participating banks totaling $187.6 million from public entities and $823.0 million from retail customers at June 30, 2012.
    
The composition of our deposits were as follows. 
 
Deposit Portfolio
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Balance
 
Month End Rate (1)
 
Percent Of Balance
 
Balance
 
Month End Rate (1)
 
Percent Of Balance
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Demand accounts
$
630,537

 
0.1
%
 
7.1
%
 
$
566,817

 
0.2
%
 
7.4
%
Savings accounts
1,845,829

 
0.7
%
 
20.7
%
 
1,462,185

 
0.9
%
 
19.0
%
MMDA
473,510

 
0.5
%
 
5.3
%
 
491,708

 
0.6
%
 
6.4
%
Certificates of deposit (2)
3,126,194

 
1.3
%
 
35.0
%
 
2,972,258

 
1.4
%
 
38.6
%
Total retail deposits
6,076,070

 
0.9
%
 
68.1
%
 
5,492,968

 
1.1
%
 
71.4
%
Demand accounts
125,524

 
0.4
%
 
1.5
%
 
102,911

 
0.4
%
 
1.3
%
Savings accounts
244,419

 
0.6
%
 
2.7
%
 
205,663

 
0.6
%
 
2.7
%
Certificates of deposit
351,275

 
0.6
%
 
3.9
%
 
402,523

 
0.7
%
 
5.3
%
Total government deposits (3)
721,218

 
0.6
%
 
8.1
%
 
711,097

 
0.6
%
 
9.3
%
National accounts
339,372

 
3.5
%
 
3.8
%
 
384,910

 
3.5
%
 
5.0
%
Company controlled deposits (4)
1,786,187

 
%
 
20.0
%
 
1,101,013

 
%
 
14.3
%
Total deposits (5)
$
8,922,847

 
0.8
%
 
100.0
%
 
$
7,689,988

 
1.0
%
 
100.0
%

(1)    This rate reflects the average rate for the deposit portfolio at the end of the noted month.
(2)
The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $2.1 billion at both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
(3)     Government accounts include funds from municipalities and schools.
(4)
These accounts represent a portion of the investor custodial accounts and escrows controlled by the Company in connection with loans serviced for others and that have been placed on deposit with the Bank.
(5)
The aggregate amount of deposits with a balance over $250,000 was approximately $2.2 billion and $1.6 billion at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

FHLB advances. FHLB advances decreased $0.6 billion to $3.4 billion at June 30, 2012 from December 31, 2011. We rely upon advances from the FHLB as a source of funding for the origination or purchase of loans for sale in the secondary market and for providing duration specific short-term and medium-term financing. The outstanding balance of FHLB advances fluctuates from time to time depending on our current inventory of mortgage loans held-for-sale and the availability of lower cost funding sources such as repurchase agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we had an increase in funds available from other sources, including an increase of deposits, which reduced short-term borrowings from FHLB.


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Long-term debt. As part of our overall capital strategy, we previously raised capital through the issuance of trust-preferred securities by our special purpose financing entities formed for the offerings. The outstanding trust preferred securities mature 30 years from issuance, are callable by us after five years, and pay interest quarterly. The majority of the net proceeds from these offerings has been contributed to us as additional paid in capital and subject to regulatory limitations, and is includable as Tier 1 regulatory capital. Under these trust preferred arrangements, we have the right to defer dividend payments to the trust preferred security holders for up to five years.

On January 27, 2012, we provided notice to the U.S. Treasury exercising the contractual right to defer regularly scheduled quarterly payments of dividends, beginning with the February 2012 payment, on preferred stock issued and outstanding in connection with participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program. Under the terms of the preferred stock, we may defer payments of dividends for up to six quarters in total without default or penalty. Concurrently, we also exercised contractual rights to defer interest payments with respect to trust preferred securities. Under the terms of the related indentures, we may defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters without default or penalty. We believe in prudent capital stewardship and will refrain from making further payments until the financial condition improves. These payments will be periodically evaluated and reinstated when appropriate, subject to provisions of the Bancorp Supervisory Agreement.

Accrued interest payable. Accrued interest payable increased to $12.3 million at June 30, 2012 from $8.7 million at December 31, 2011. This balance represents interest payments that are payable to depositors and other entities from which we borrowed funds. The balance fluctuates with the size of our interest-bearing liability portfolio and the average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. The increase during the six months ended June 30, 2012, was primarily a result of an increase in the balance of our interest-bearing liabilities of $0.7 billion, or 5.7 percent, from $11.9 billion at December 31, 2011 to $12.6 billion at June 30, 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the average overall rate on our deposits decreased 45 basis points to 1.1 percent, from 1.6 percent during the six months ended June 30, 2011. We also experienced an 81 basis point decrease in our cost of advances from the FHLB to an average rate of 2.7 percent during the six months ended June 30, 2012, from 3.5 percent during the six months ended June 30, 2011, principally due to the restructuring of $1.0 billion in FHLB advances during the third quarter 2011.
    
Representation and warranty reserve (formerly known as “secondary market reserve”). We sell most of the residential first mortgage loans that we originate into the secondary mortgage market. When we sell mortgage loans, we make customary representations and warranties to the purchasers, including sponsored securitization trusts and their insurers, about various characteristics of each loan, such as the manner of origination, the nature and extent of underwriting standards applied and the types of documentation being provided. Typically, these representations and warranties are in place for the life of the loan. If a defect in the origination process is identified, we may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the purchaser for losses it sustains on the loan. If there are no such defects, generally we have no liability to the purchaser for losses it may incur on such loan.

We maintain a representation and warranty reserve to account for the expected losses related to loans we might be required to repurchase (or the indemnity payments we may have to make to purchasers). The representation and warranty reserve takes into account both our estimate of expected losses on loans sold during the current accounting period, as well as adjustments to our previous estimates of expected losses on loans sold. In addition, the OCC, as part of its supervisory function, periodically reviews our representation and warranty reserve. The OCC may require us to increase our representation and warranty reserve or to recognize further losses, based on its judgment, which may be different from that of our management. The results of such reviews could have an effect on our reserves. In each case, these estimates are based on the most recent data available to us, including data from third parties, regarding demands for loan repurchases, actual loan repurchases, and actual credit losses on repurchased loans, among other factors. Provisions added to the representation and warranty reserve for current loan sales reduce our net gain on loan sales. Adjustments to our previous estimates are recorded under non-interest income in the income statement as an increase or decrease to representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate. The amount of the representation and warranty reserve was $161.0 million at June 30, 2012 and $120.0 million at December 31, 2011.

A significant factor in the estimate of expected losses is the activity of the GSEs, including the number of loan files they review or intend to review, as well as the number of subsequent repurchase demands made by the GSEs and the percentage of those that are actually repurchased by the Bank. The majority of our loan sales have been to GSEs, which are a significant source of our current repurchase demands. These demands are concentrated in the post-2006 and pre-2009 origination years. While we have an established history of GSE demands, this pattern has recently changed, becoming more volatile in the level of demands from period to period and also increasing in the number of demands overall, thereby increasing our loss estimates. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the amount of new repurchase demands increased to $586.1 million, compared to $400.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

    

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The following table summarizes the amount of quarterly new repurchase demands we have received by loan origination year.
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
2012

 
March 31,
2012

 
December 31,
2011
 
September 30, 2011
 
June 30,
2011

 
(Dollars in thousands)
2005 and prior
$
25,505

 
$
18,310

 
$
13,228

 
$
13,242

 
$
22,010

2006
33,481

 
27,743

 
32,249

 
31,478

 
29,816

2007
135,888

 
93,410

 
86,993

 
87,146

 
84,407

2008
89,780

 
63,494

 
45,170

 
45,094

 
40,554

2009-2011
62,153

 
36,320

 
15,353

 
23,597

 
20,486

Total
$
346,807

 
$
239,277

 
$
192,993

 
$
200,557

 
$
197,273


The following table summarizes the aggregate amount of pending repurchase demands at the end of each quarterly period noted.
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
2012

 
March 31,
2012

 
December 31,
2011

 
September 30,
2011

 
June 30,
2011

 
(Dollars in thousands)
Period end balance
$
469,800



$
357,377



$
343,295

 
$
349,514

 
$
316,209

Percent non-agency (approximately)
0.6
%
 
1.1
%
 
1.9
%
 
2.0
%
 
1.7
%

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we increased the reserve by $10.7 million for new loan sales and $106.6 million for adjustments to previous estimates of expected losses. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we charged-off $76.3 million, net of recoveries for realized losses. The increase during the six months ended June 30, 2012, was primarily due to refinements in the estimation process, changes in behavior of GSEs and efforts to incorporate more predictive analysis into the forecasted repurchase process. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we increased the provision $3.7 million for new loan sales and $41.8 million for adjustments to previous estimates of expected losses. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we charged-off $45.5 million, net of recoveries for realized losses.
    
The following table summarizes changes in the representation and warranty reserve over the last five quarters.
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
2012
 
March 31,
2012

 
December 31,
2011

 
September 30,
2011

 
June 30,
2011

 
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
142,000

 
$
120,000

 
$
85,000

 
$
79,400

 
$
79,400

Additions
51,670

 
65,589

 
72,761

 
40,781

 
22,739

Charge-offs
(32,670
)
 
(43,589
)
 
(37,761
)
 
(35,181
)
 
(22,739
)
Ending balance
$
161,000

 
$
142,000

 
$
120,000

 
$
85,000

 
$
79,400


Our enhanced first quarter 2012 model refines our previous estimates by adding granularity to the model through segmenting of the sold portfolio by vintage years and investor (generally, the GSEs) in order to assign assumptions specific to each segment. Key assumptions in the model include the number of investor audits, demand requests, appeal loss rates, loss severity, and recoveries.

    

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The following table summarizes the trends over the last two quarters with respect to key model attributes and assumptions for estimating the representation and warranty reserve.
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
UPB of loans sold
$
192,000,000

 
$
175,000,000

Remaining UPB(1)
$
83,000,000

 
$
75,000,000

Loan file review as percentage of UPB
9.5
%
 
5.0
%
Repurchase demand rate
14.6
%
 
16.0
%
Actual repurchase rate (win/loss) (2)
38.1
%
 
42.0
%
Loss severity rate  (2)
39.9
%
 
44.0
%
Ending reserve balance
$
161,000

 
$
120,000

 
 
 
(1) Includes servicing sold with recourse
(2) Weighted average

 

As of June 30, 2012, the total original UPB of mortgage loans we have sold to the GSEs was $192.0 billion, with a remaining UPB of $83.0 billion. We estimate, as of June 30, 2012, that approximately 9.5 percent of the remaining UPB will be reviewed, with 14.6 percent of that amount being sent back for repurchase. We also estimate that, as of June 30, 2012, we will actually repurchase 38.1 percent of the amount sent back for repurchase, at a loss severity of 39.9 percent.

Other liabilities. Other liabilities primarily consist of undisbursed payments, escrow accounts, forward agency and derivative liability and the Ginnie Mae liability resulting from the recognition of our unilateral right to repurchase certain mortgage loans currently included in Ginnie Mae securities. Other liabilities decreased at June 30, 2012, from December 31, 2011, primarily due to an $103.6 million decrease in undisbursed payments on loans serviced for others liability from $149.1 million at December 31, 2011 to $45.5 million at June 30, 2012. These amounts represent payments received from borrowers for interest, principal and related loan charges which have not been remitted to investors. Escrow accounts totaled $47.8 million and $26.3 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Escrow accounts are maintained on behalf of mortgage customers and include funds collected for real estate taxes, homeowners insurance and other insured product liabilities. The Ginnie Mae liability totaled $83.6 million and $117.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These amounts are for certain loans sold to Ginnie Mae, as to which we have not yet repurchased, but have the unilateral right to do so. With respect to such loans sold to Ginnie Mae, a corresponding asset was included in loans held-for-sale. For further information on our loans held-for-sale, see Note 5 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, herein.

Other liabilities also include the fair value of the litigation settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"). On February 24, 2012, we entered into an agreement (the “DOJ Agreement”) with the DOJ relating to certain underwriting practices associated with loans insured by the FHA. 

Pursuant to the material terms of the settlement with the DOJ, we made an initial payment of $15.0 million within 30 business days of the effective date of the DOJ Agreement. Upon the occurrence of certain future events (as further described below), we become obligated to make payments of approximately $118.0 million (the “Additional Payments”). The Additional Payments will occur if and only if each of the following events happen:

We generate positive income for a sustained period, such that part or all of our Deferred Tax Asset (“DTA”), which has been offset by a valuation allowance (the “DTA Valuation Allowance”), is likely to be realized, as evidenced by the reversal of the DTA Valuation Allowance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”);

We are able to include capital derived from the reversal of the DTA Valuation Allowance in our Tier 1 capital; and

Our obligation to repay the $266.7 million in preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program has been either extinguished or excluded from Tier 1 capital for purposes of calculating the Tier 1 capital ratio as described in the paragraph below.

Upon the occurrence of each of the future events described above, and provided doing so would not violate any banking regulatory requirement or the OCC does not otherwise object, we will begin making Additional Payments provided that (i) each annual payment would be equal to the lesser of $25 million or the portion of the Additional Payments that remains outstanding after deducting prior payments; and (ii) no obligation arises until our call report is filed with the OCC, including any amendments

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thereto, for the period ending at least six months prior to the making of such Additional Payments, reflects a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 11 percent (or higher if required by regulators), after excluding any unextinguished portion of the preferred stock held by U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

We had a total liability of $19.1 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $18.3 million at December 31, 2011, which represents the fair value of the Additional Payments as measured in accordance with ASC 820. We have elected the fair value option for the financial liability representing the future payment obligations established in the DOJ Agreement. We valued our contractual obligation to pay, utilizing a discounted cash flow model that incorporates our current estimate of the most likely timing and amount of the cash flows necessary to satisfy the obligation. These cash flow estimates are reflective of our detailed financial and operating projections for the next three years, as well as more general growth earnings and capital assumptions for subsequent periods. We discounted the cash flows using a 15.6 percent at June 30, 2012, discount rate that is inclusive of the risk free rate based on the expected duration of the liability, and an adjustment for nonperformance risk that represents our own credit risk. The recorded liability, at fair value, represents the present value of these estimated cash flows and is included in “other liabilities” on the Consolidated Financial Statements. We estimate the fair value of this liability at each measurement date and record any changes in that estimate, as well as the effect of the accretion of the fact amount of the liability, during the period in which these changes occur. The timing and value of payments to be made under the liability is largely based on our financial performance and forecasted growth assumptions. If our actual financial results, future growth rate assumptions, or our credit risks materially change, the value of the liability will also change.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our principal uses of funds include loan originations and operating expenses. At June 30, 2012, we had outstanding rate-lock commitments to lend $6.4 billion in mortgage loans, compared to $5.3 billion at December 31, 2011. These commitments may expire without being drawn upon and therefore, do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Total commercial and consumer unused collateralized lines of credit totaled $1.7 billion at June 30, 2012 and $1.5 billion at December 31, 2011.

Capital. We had net income of $77.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012. We did not pay any cash dividends on our common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2012 or during the year ended December 31, 2011. On February 19, 2008, our board of directors suspended future dividends payable on our common stock. Under the capital distribution regulations, a savings bank that is a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company must either notify or seek approval from the OCC of an association capital distribution at least 30 days prior to the declaration of a dividend or the approval by our board of directors of the proposed capital distribution. The 30-day period allows the OCC to determine whether or not the distribution would not be advisable. We currently must seek approval from the OCC prior to making a capital distribution from the Bank. In addition, we are prohibited from increasing dividends on our common stock above $0.05 per share without the consent of U.S. Treasury pursuant to the terms of the TARP.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

    At June 30, 2012, the Bank was considered “well-capitalized” for regulatory purposes at June 30, 2012, and had regulatory capital ratios of 9.07 percent for the Tier 1 capital ratio (to adjusted total assets) and 17.03 percent for the total risk-based capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets). At June 30, 2012, the Company had a Tier 1 common capital ratio (to risk-weighted assets) of 9.60 percent and an equity-to-assets ratio of 8.20 percent.

We are aggressively growing our core deposits, which includes checking, savings and money market deposit accounts, base. Core deposits are a more stable funding source and their growth allows us to replace maturing brokered CDs and other potentially less stable funding sources.

Liquidity. Liquidity measures the ability to meet current and future cash flow needs as they become due. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows in deposits and to take advantage of interest rates and market opportunities. The ability of a financial institution to meet current financial obligations is a function of the balance sheet structure, the ability to liquidate assets, and the access to various sources of funds.
    
We primarily originate Agency eligible loans and therefore the majority of new residential first mortgage loan originations are readily convertible to cash, either by selling them as part of our monthly agency sales, private party whole loan sales, or by pledging them to the FHLB and borrowing against them. We use the FHLB as our primary source for funding our residential

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mortgage business due to its flexibility in terms of being able to borrow or repay borrowings as daily cash needs require. We have been successful in increasing the amount of assets that qualify as eligible collateral at the FHLB and are continually working to add more. The most recent addition was a pool of commercial real estate loans that had been pledged to support our Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago discount window line of credit. While the shift did reduce our discount window line it was a positive move from an operational liquidity perspective since it increased the FHLB line which is actively used. Adding eligible collateral pools gives us added capacity and flexibility to manage our funding requirements.

The amount we can borrow, or the value we receive for the assets pledged to our liquidity providers, varies based on the amount and type of pledged collateral as well as the perceived market value of the assets and the “haircut” off the market value of the assets. That value is sensitive to the pricing and policies of our liquidity providers and can change with little or no notice.

In addition to operating expenses at a particular level of mortgage originations, our cash flows are fairly predictable and relate primarily to the funding of residential first mortgages (outflows) and then the securitization and sales of those mortgages (inflows). Our mortgage warehouse funding line of business also generates cash flows as funds are extended to correspondent relationships to close new loans. Those loans are repaid when the correspondent sells the loan. Other material cash flows relate to growing our commercial lines of business and the loans we service for others (primarily the agencies) and consist primarily of principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Those monies come in over the course of the month and are paid out based on predetermined schedules. These flows are largely a function of the size of the servicing book and the volume of refinancing activity of the loans serviced. In general, monies received in one month are paid during the following month with the exception of taxes and insurance monies that are held until such are due.

As governed and defined by our internal liquidity policy, we maintain adequate excess liquidity levels appropriate to cover both unanticipated operational and regulatory requirements. In addition to this standby liquidity, we also maintain targeted minimum levels of unused borrowing capacity as an additional cushion against unexpected liquidity needs. Each business day, we forecast 90 days of daily cash needs. This allows us to determine our projected near term daily cash fluctuations and also to plan and adjust, if necessary, future activities. As a result, we would be able to make adjustments to operations as required to meet the liquidity needs of our business, including adjusting deposit rates to increase deposits, planning for additional FHLB borrowings, accelerate loans held-for-sale loan sales (agency and or private), sell loans held-for-investment or securities, borrow using repurchase agreements, reduce originations, make changes to warehouse funding facilities, or borrowing from the discount window.

Our liquidity position is continuously monitored and adjustments are made to the balance between sources and uses of funds as deemed appropriate. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, capital resources or operations.

Borrowings. The FHLB provides loans, also referred to as advances, on a fully collateralized basis, to savings banks and other member financial institutions. We are currently authorized through a resolution of our board of directors to apply for advances from the FHLB using approved loan types as collateral. At June 30, 2012, we had an authorized line of credit of $7.0 billion that could be utilized to the extent we provide sufficient collateral. At June 30, 2012, we had available collateral sufficient to access $4.1 billion of the line and as to which we had $3.4 billion of advances outstanding.

We have arrangements with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to borrow as appropriate from its discount window. The discount window is a borrowing facility that is intended to be used only for short-term liquidity needs arising from special or unusual circumstances. The amount we are allowed to borrow is based on the lendable value of the collateral that we provide. To collateralize the line, we pledge commercial and industrial loans that are eligible based on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago guidelines. At June 30, 2012, we had pledged commercial and industrial loans amounting to $87.5 million with a lendable value of $60.0 million. At December 31, 2011, we had pledged commercial and industrial loans amounting to $69.7 million with a lendable value of $32.6 million. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had no borrowings outstanding against this line of credit.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. Certain accounting policies that, due to the judgment, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements. These policies relate to: (a) fair value measurements; (b) the determination of our allowance for loan losses; and (c) the determination of our representation and warranty reserve. We believe the judgment, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are appropriate given the factual circumstances at the time. However, given the sensitivity of our consolidated financial statements to these critical accounting policies, the use of other judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in our results of operations and/or financial condition. For further information on our critical accounting policies, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is available on our website, www.flagstar.com, under the Investor Relations section, or on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov.

Derivative instruments are carried at fair value in either “other assets” or “other liabilities” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument is determined by whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, by the type of hedging relationship. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. See Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1. Financial Statements herein.

Allowance for Loan Losses
    
As part of our ongoing risk assessment process which remains focused on the impacts of the current economic environment and the related borrower repayment behavior on our credit performance, management continues to back test and validate the results of quantitative and qualitative modeling of the risk in loans held-for-investment portfolio in efforts to utilize the best quality information available. Such is consistent with the expectations of the Bank's primary regulator and a continuing evaluation of the performance dynamics within the mortgage industry. As a result of an analysis completed during the first quarter 2012, we determined it was necessary to make refinements to our allowance for loan loss methodology and related model. Such refinements included improved risk segmentation and quantitative analysis and modeling, and enhancements and alignment of the qualitative risk factors.    

Accounting standards require a reserve to be established as a component of the allowance for loan losses when it is probable all amounts due will not be collected pursuant to the contractual terms of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan exceeds its fair value. Fair value is measured using either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, reduced by estimated disposal costs.

Nonperforming commercial and commercial real estate loans are considered to be impaired and typically have an allowance allocated based on the underlying collateral's appraised value, less management's estimates of costs to sell. In estimating the fair value of collateral, we utilize outside fee‑based appraisers to evaluate various factors such as occupancy and rental rates in our real estate markets and the level of obsolescence that may exist on assets acquired from commercial business loans. Appraisals are updated at least annually but may be obtained more frequently if changes to the property or market conditions warrant.
Impaired residential loans include loan modifications considered to be TDRs and certain nonperforming loans that have been charged-down to collateral value. Fair value of nonperforming residential mortgage loans, including redefaulted TDRs and certain other severely past due loans, is based on the underlying collateral's value obtained through appraisals or broker's price opinions, updated at least semi-annually, less management's estimates of cost to sell. The allowance allocated to TDRs performing under the terms of their modification is typically based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, either on a loan level or pooled basis, as these loans are not considered to be collateral dependent.

For those loans not individually evaluated for impairment, management has sub-divided the commercial and consumer loans into homogeneous portfolios.

The following key refinements were made:
First, we utilized refined segmentation and more formal qualitative factors during the first quarter 2012, which resulted in an increase in the adjusted historical factors used to calculate the ASC 450-20 allowance related to the consumer portfolio. Historically, we segmented the population of consumer loans held-for-investment (“LHFI”) by product type and by delinquency status for purposes of estimating an adequate allowance for loan losses. Management performed a thorough analysis of the largest

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product type, residential first mortgage loans, to assess the relative reliability of its risk segmentation in connection with the ability to detect losses inherent in the portfolio, and determined that there was a higher correlation of loan losses to LTV ratios than to delinquency status. As a result, management refined its process to use LTV segmentation, rather than product and delinquency segmentation, as the more appropriate consumer residential loan characteristic in determining the related allowance for loan losses.

Additionally, we created a more formal process and framework surrounding the qualitative factors and better aligned the factors with regulatory guidance and the changes in the mortgage environment. Management formally implemented a qualitative factor matrix related to each loan class in the consumer portfolio in the first quarter 2012, which includes the following factors: changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in economic and business conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, changes in lending management, changes in credit quality statistics, changes in the quality of the loan review system, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, changes in concentrations of credit, and other external factor changes. These factors are used to reflect changes in the collectability of the portfolio not captured by the historical loss rates. As such, the qualitative factors supplement actual loss experience and allow us to better estimate the loss within the loan portfolios based upon market and other indicators. Qualitative factors are analyzed to determine a quantitative impact of each factor which adjusts the historical loss rate. Adjusted historical loss rates are then used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. The adjusted historical loss rates at March 31, 2012 were higher than those used in the calculation of the consumer allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011, thereby resulting in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses.

Second, to allow us the appropriate amount of time to analyze portfolio statistics and allow for the appropriate validation of the reasonableness of the new qualitative factors, management adjusted the historical look back period for loss rates to lag a quarter (as compared to the previous policy of a month). This adjustment resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses, partially offsetting the increase resulting from the refined segmentation.

Third, the commercial loan portfolio was segmented into commercial “legacy” loans (loans originated prior to January 1, 2011) and commercial “new” loans (loans originated on or after January 1, 2011) while still retaining the segmentation by product type. Due to the changes in our strategy and to changes in underwriting and origination practices and controls related to that strategy, management determined the refined segmentation better reflected the dynamics in the two portfolios. The loss rates attributed to the “legacy” portfolio are based on historical losses of this segment. Due to the brief period of time that loans in the “new” portfolio were outstanding, and thus the absence of a sufficient loss history for that portfolio, we had used loss data from a third party data aggregation firm (adjusting for our qualitative factors) as a proxy for estimating an allowance for loan losses on the “new” portfolio. As a refinement in the first quarter 2012, we separately identified a population of commercial banks with similar size balance sheets (and loan portfolios) to serve as our peer group. We now use this peer group's publicly available historical loss data (adjusted for our qualitative factors) as a new proxy for loss rates used to determine the allowance for loan losses on our “new” commercial portfolio. This refined segmentation resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Fourth, as a result of these refinements (in addition to the refinements noted below), management has determined that it no longer requires an unallocated portion of allowance for loan losses. Management expects to review these models on an ongoing basis and update them as appropriate to reflect then-current industry conditions, heightened access to enhanced loss data, and refinements based upon continuous back testing of the allowance for loan losses model. This change to the unallocated reserve resulted in a decrease to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses.

Lastly, part of the increase in allowance for loan losses was a result of the TDR refinement. Historically, we performed impairment analysis on TDRs by using the discounted cash flows method on a portfolio or pooled approach when the TDRs were not deemed collateral dependent. During the fourth quarter 2011, management adopted a strategic focus that improved loss mitigation processes so that we could continue the rate of loan modifications and other loss mitigation activities. Due to the emphasis on loss mitigation activities, management implemented new procedures relating to “new” TDRs (loans that were designated TDRs generally beginning on or after October 1, 2011) to capture the necessary data to perform the impairment analysis on a portfolio level. Such data was not previously available and currently continues to not be available for loans designated as TDRs prior to September 30, 2011. This data is now being captured in part due to our loan servicing system conversion in late 2011. As such, for a significant percentage of “new” TDRs, management was able to perform the impairment calculation on a portfolio basis. Given data constraints the “old” TDR portfolio as of December 31, 2011, is still utilizing the pooled approach. This refinement resulted in an increase to the 2012 level of allowance for loan losses, as compared to the 2011 level of allowance for loan losses. Management expects to continue to refine this process for operational efficiency purposes that will allow for periodic review and updates of impairment data of all TDRs grouped by similar risk characteristics.




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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this report includes non-GAAP financial measures such as pre-tax pre-credit-cost income, the efficiency ratio and the ratio of total nonperforming assets to Tier 1 capital and general reserves. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to investors in helping to understand the underlying performance and trends of our unique business model. Such measures also help investors to facilitate performance comparisons and benchmarks with other bank and thrift peers in our industry.

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, that are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious with respect to the use of such measures. To mitigate these limitations, we have procedures in place to ensure that these measures are calculated using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components in their entirety and to ensure that our performance is properly reflected to facilitate consistent period-to-period comparisons. Although we believe the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this report enhance investors' understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for those financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Pre-tax pre-credit-cost income. Pre-tax pre-credit-cost income, as defined by our management, represents net income before taxes, and excludes credit related expenses (defined by management as provision for loan losses, asset resolution expense, other than temporary impairment, representation and warranty reserve provision, write down of residual and transferors' interest and reserve increases for our reinsurance subsidiary). While these items represent an integral part of our banking operations, in each case, the excluded items are items that management believes are particularly impacted or increased due to economic stress or significant changes in the credit cycle and are therefore likely to make it more difficult to understand our underlying performance trends and our ability to generate income from our mortgage and banking operations. Net interest income, non-interest income and non-interest expense are all calculated in accordance with GAAP and are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net income is adjusted only for the specific items listed above in the calculation of pre-tax pre-credit-cost income, and these adjustments represent the excluded items in their entirety for each period presented to better facilitate period to period comparisons.

Viewed together with our GAAP results, management believes pre-tax pre-credit cost income provides investors and stakeholders with a functional measurement to evaluate and better understand trends in our period to period ability to generate income and capital to offset credit related expenses, in each case exclusive of the effects of past and current economic stress and the credit cycle. As recent results for the banking industry demonstrate, provisions for loan losses, increases in representation and warranty reserve, asset impairments and mark-downs and expenses related to the resolution and disposition of assets can vary significantly from period to period, making a measure that helps isolate the impact of those credit related expenses on profitability integral to helping investors understand the business model. The “Asset Resolution,” “Quality of Earning Assets,” and “Representation and Warranty Reserve” sections of this report isolate the different credit quality challenges and issues and the impact of the associated credit related expenses on our income statement.

Like all non-GAAP measurements, pre-tax pre-credit-cost income usefulness is inherently limited. Because our calculation of pre-tax pre-credit-cost income may differ from the calculation of similar measures used by other bank and thrift holding companies, pre-tax pre-credit-cost income should be used to determine and evaluate period to period trends in our performance, rather than in comparison to other similar non-GAAP measurements utilized by other companies. In addition, investors should keep in mind that income tax expense (benefit), the provision for loan losses, and the other items excluded from income and expenses in the pre-tax pre-credit cost income calculation are recurring and integral expenses to our operations, and that these expenses will still accrue under GAAP, thereby reducing GAAP earnings and, ultimately, shareholders' equity.

Efficiency ratio and efficiency ratio (credit-adjusted). The efficiency ratio, which generally measures the productivity of a bank, is calculated as non-interest expense divided by total operating income. Total operating income include net interest income and total non-interest income. Management utilizes the efficiency ratio to monitor its own productivity and believes the ratio provides investors with a meaningful tool to monitor period to period productivity trends.

    

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Under the efficiency ratio (credit adjusted), non-interest expense (GAAP) is presented excluding asset resolution expense to arrive at adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP), which is the numerator for the efficiency ratio. Non-interest income (GAAP) is presented excluding representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate to arrive at adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP), which is included in the denominator for the efficiency ratio. As the provision for loan losses is already excluded by the ratio's own definition, we believe that the exclusion of asset resolution expense and representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate provides investors with a more complete picture of our productivity and ability to generate operating income. The efficiency ratio (credit adjusted) provides investors with a meaningful base for period to period comparisons, which management believes will assist investors in analyzing our operating results and predicting future performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are also utilized internally by management to assess the performance of our own business.

Our calculations of the efficiency ratio may differ from the calculation of similar measures used by other bank and thrift holding companies, and should be used to determine and evaluate period to period trends in our performance, rather than in comparison to other similar non-GAAP measurements utilized by other companies. In addition, investors should keep in mind that the items excluded from income and expenses in the efficiency ratio (credit adjusted) are recurring and integral expenses to our operations, and that these expenses will still accrue under similar GAAP measures.

Non-performing assets / Tier 1 + Allowance for Loan Losses. The ratio of non-performing assets to Tier 1 and allowance for loan losses divides the total level of non-performing assets held for investment by Tier 1 capital, as defined by bank regulations, plus allowance for loan losses. We believe these measurements are meaningful measures of capital adequacy used by investors, regulators, management and others to evaluate the adequacy of capital in comparison to other companies in the industry.

Tier 1 Common. The ratio of Tier 1 common is a financial measure utilized by investors, analysts and bank regulatory agencies to assess the capital position of financial services companies. Management reviews Tier 1 common along with other measures of capital as part of financial analysis and has included the non-GAAP measurement, and the corresponding reconciliation to Tier 1 capital because of current interest in such information on the part of market participants. Under the regulatory guidelines for risk-based capital, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor or, if relevant, the guarantor or the nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total risk-weighted assets.

    

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The following table displays the calculation for the non-GAAP measures.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2012
 
March 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
September 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
Pre-tax, pre-credit-cost income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before tax provision
$
87,887

 
$
(7,309
)
 
$
(74,901
)
 
$
(9,216
)
 
$
(69,904
)
 
$
80,577

 
$
(96,605
)
Add back:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Provision for loan losses
58,428

 
114,673

 
63,548

 
36,690

 
48,384

 
173,101

 
76,693

     Asset resolution
20,851

 
36,770

 
32,408

 
34,515

 
23,282

 
57,621

 
61,391

Other than temporary impairment on available-for-sale investments
1,017

 
1,175

 
7,132

 
1,322

 
15,584

 
2,192

 
15,584

Representation and warranty reserve provision
46,028

 
60,538

 
69,279

 
38,985

 
21,364

 
106,566

 
41,791

     Write down of residual interest
1,244

 
409

 
847

 
186

 
2,258

 
1,653

 
4,640

          Total credit-related-costs
127,568

 
213,565

 
173,214

 
111,698

 
110,872

 
341,133

 
200,099

Pre-tax, pre-credit-cost income
$
215,455

 
$
206,256

 
$
98,313

 
$
102,482

 
$
40,968

 
$
421,710

 
$
103,494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio (credit-adjusted)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income (a)
$
75,478

 
$
74,733

 
$
75,863

 
$
65,614

 
$
51,324

 
$
150,211

 
$
103,897

Non-interest income (b)
240,334

 
221,377

 
118,621

 
112,551

 
58,078

 
461,710

 
154,344

Representation and warranty reserve - change in estimate (c)
46,028

 
60,538

 
69,279

 
38,985

 
21,364

 
106,566

 
41,791

    Adjusted income
$
361,840

 
$
356,648

 
$
263,763

 
$
217,150

 
$
130,766

 
$
718,487

 
$
300,032

Non-interest expense (d)
169,497

 
188,746

 
205,837

 
150,691

 
130,922

 
358,243

 
278,153

Asset resolution expense (e)
(20,581
)
 
(36,770
)
 
(32,408
)
 
(34,515
)
 
(23,282
)
 
(57,621
)
 
(61,391
)
     Adjusted non-interest expense
$
148,916

 
$
151,976

 
$
173,429

 
$
116,176

 
$
107,640

 
$
300,622

 
$
216,762

Efficiency ratio (d/(a+b))
53.7
%
 
63.7
%
 
105.8
%
 
84.6
%
 
119.7
%
 
58.5
%
 
107.7
%
Efficiency ratio (credit-adjusted) ((d-e)/((a+b)+c)))
41.2
%
 
42.6
%
 
65.8
%
 
53.5
%
 
82.3
%
 
41.8
%
 
72.2
%

 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
Non-performing assets / Tier 1 capital + allowance for loan losses
 
 
 
 
 
Non-performing assets
$
538,834

 
$
603,082

 
$
513,431

Tier 1 capital (1)
$
1,295,962

 
$
1,215,220

 
$
1,267,885

Allowance for loan losses
287,000

 
318,000

 
274,000

     Tier 1 capital + allowance for loan losses
$
1,582,962

 
$
1,533,220

 
$
1,541,885

Non-performing assets / Tier 1 capital + allowance for loan losses
34.0
%
 
39.3
%
 
33.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 common
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital (1)
$
1,295,962

 
$
1,215,220

 
$
1,267,885

Adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
     Preferred stock
(266,657
)
 
(266,657
)
 
(266,657
)
     Qualifying trust preferred securities
(240,000
)
 
(240,000
)
 
(240,000
)
           Tier 1 common
$
789,305

 
$
708,563

 
$
761,228

Total risk-weighted assets (2)
$
8,224,348

 
$
7,905,062

 
$
6,870,929

Tier 1 common ratio
9.60
%
 
8.96
%
 
11.08
%

(1)
Represents Tier 1 capital for Bank.
(2)
Under the regulatory guidelines for risk-based capital, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor or, if relevant, the guarantor or the nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total risk-weighted assets.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, or equity prices. We do not have any material foreign currency exchange risk or equity price risk. The primary market risk is interest rate risk and results from timing differences in the repricing of our assets and liabilities, changes in the relationships between rate indices, and the potential exercise of explicit or embedded options.
Interest rate risk is managed by the asset liability committee (“ALCO”), which is composed of several of our executive officers and other members of management, in accordance with policies approved by our board of directors. The ALCO formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the ALCO considers the impact projected interest rate scenarios have on earnings and capital, liquidity, business strategies, and other factors. The ALCO meets monthly or as deemed necessary to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and fair values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activity, loans held-for-sale and commitments to originate loans, and the maturities of investments, borrowings and time deposits.
Financial instruments used to manage interest rate risk include financial derivative products such as interest rate swaps and forward sales commitments. Further discussion of the use of and the accounting for derivative instruments is included in Notes 4 and 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, herein. All of our derivatives are accounted for at fair market value. All mortgage loan production originated for sale is accounted for on a fair value basis.
To effectively measure and manage interest rate risk, sensitivity analysis is used to determine the impact on net market value of various interest rate scenarios, balance sheet trends, and strategies. From these simulations, interest rate risk is quantified and appropriate strategies are developed and implemented. Additionally, duration and net interest income sensitivity measures are utilized when they provide added value to the overall interest rate risk management process. The overall interest rate risk position and strategies are reviewed by executive management and board of directors on an ongoing basis. Business is traditionally managed to reduce overall exposure to changes in interest rates. However, management has the latitude to increase interest rate sensitivity position within certain limits if, in management's judgment, the increase will enhance profitability.

In the past, the savings and loan industry measured interest rate risk using gap analysis. Gap analysis is one indicator of interest rate risk; however it only provides a glimpse into expected asset and liability repricing in segmented time frames. Today the banking industry utilizes the concept of Net Portfolio Value (“NPV”). NPV analysis provides a fair value of the balance sheet in alternative interest rate scenarios. The NPV does not take into account management intervention and assumes the new rate environment is constant and the change is instantaneous.

The following table is a summary of the changes in our NPV that are projected to result from hypothetical changes in market interest rates. NPV is the market value of assets, less the market value of liabilities, adjusted for the market value of off‑balance sheet instruments. The interest rate scenarios presented in the table include interest rates at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and as adjusted by instantaneous parallel rate changes upward to 300 basis points and downward to 100 basis points. The scenarios are not comparable due to differences in the interest rate environments, including the absolute level of rates and the shape of the yield curve. Each rate scenario reflects unique prepayment, repricing, and reinvestment assumptions. Management derives these assumptions by considering published market prepayment expectations, the repricing characteristics of individual instruments or groups of similar instruments, our historical experience, and our asset and liability management strategy. Further, this analysis assumes that certain instruments would not be affected by the changes in interest rates or would be partially affected due to the characteristics of the instruments.

This analysis is based on our interest rate exposure at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and does not contemplate any actions that we might undertake in response to changes in market interest rates, which could impact NPV. Further, as this framework evaluates risks to the current statement of financial condition only, changes to the volumes and pricing of new business opportunities that can be expected in the different interest rate outcomes are not incorporated in this analytical framework. For instance, analysis of our history suggests that declining interest rate levels are associated with higher loan production volumes at higher levels of profitability. While this “natural business hedge” historically offset most, if not all, of the identified risks associated with declining interest rate scenarios, these factors fall outside of the net portfolio value framework. Further, there can be no assurance that this natural business hedge would positively affect the net portfolio value in the same manner and to the same extent as in the past.

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There are limitations inherent in any methodology used to estimate the exposure to changes in market interest rates. It is not possible to fully model the market risk in instruments with leverage, option, or prepayment risks. Also, we are affected by basis risk, which is the difference in repricing characteristics of similar term rate indices. As such, this analysis is not intended to be a precise forecast of the effect a change in market interest rates would have on us.

While each analysis involves a static model approach to a dynamic operation, the NPV model is the preferred method. If NPV increases in any interest rate scenario, that would indicate an increasing direction for the margin in that hypothetical rate scenario. A perfectly matched balance sheet would possess no change in the NPV, no matter what the rate scenario. The following table presents the NPV in the stated interest rate scenarios (dollars in millions).
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
Scenario
 
NPV
 
NPV%
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Scenario
 
NPV
 
NPV%
 
$ Change
 
% Change
300
 
$
921

 
6.8
%
 
$
(247
)
 
(21.2
)%
 
300
 
$
896

 
7.0
%
 
$
(184
)
 
(17.0
)%
200
 
$
1,064

 
7.7
%
 
$
(104
)
 
(8.9
)%
 
200
 
$
1,004

 
7.6
%
 
$
(76
)
 
(7.0
)%
100
 
$
1,162

 
8.2
%
 
$
(6
)
 
(0.5
)%
 
100
 
$
1,082

 
8.1
%
 
$
1

 
0.1
 %
Current
 
$
1,168

 
8.2
%
 
$

 
 %
 
Current
 
$
1,080

 
8.0
%
 
$

 
 %
(100)
 
$
1,072

 
7.5
%
 
$
(96
)
 
(8.2
)%
 
(100)
 
$
964

 
7.1
%
 
$
(116
)
 
10.7
 %

Our balance sheet exhibits minimal sensitivity for fairly small rate movements. The negative convexity of our balance sheet leads more sensitivity in larger rate movements. The amount of price sensitivity tends to decrease as rates rise and increase as rates fall. Negative convexity is a measure of the sensitivity of the duration to changes in interest rates.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. A review and evaluation was performed by our principal executive and financial officers regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2012 pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on that review and evaluation, the principal executive and financial officers have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures, as designed and implemented, are operating effectively.
    
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is party to legal proceedings incident to its business. See Note 20 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 1 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, which is incorporated herein by
reference herein.
Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in response to Item 1A to Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, except the following risk factors that update and supplement the risk factors in that report.

We and the Bank are subject to the restrictions and conditions of the Supervisory Agreements imposed by the OTS. The change to the OCC and the Federal Reserve as the Bank's and our primary federal regulators may result in enforcement actions different than or in addition to those of the Supervisory Agreements based upon their discretionary authority and their respective interpretations of the underlying issues. Such enforcement actions could negatively affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We and the Bank are subject to the Supervisory Agreements, which require that we and the Bank separately take certain actions to address issues identified by the OTS, as further described in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 28, 2010. As a consequence of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act's elimination of the OTS, the Bank's primary federal regulator is the OCC and our primary federal regulator is the Federal Reserve. The OCC and the Federal Reserve each has the authority to impose enforcement actions different than or in addition to those of the Supervisory Agreements based upon their discretionary authority and their respective interpretations of the underlying issues. Since the OCC became the primary federal regulator of the Bank and other federal savings banks, there have been various examples of the OCC imposing formal enforcement actions, which could include written agreements, orders, capital directives and prompt corrective action directives, that include a requirement for the federal savings bank to achieve and thereafter maintain specified minimum capital ratios. Under applicable regulations, the requirement in these formal enforcements actions to meet and maintain a specific capital level precludes the federal savings bank from being deemed to be “well capitalized,” even if the federal savings bank otherwise meets the minimum capital ratios to qualify as “well capitalized.” If the OCC imposes on the Bank a formal enforcement action that requires the Bank to meet and maintain a specific capital level and thus precludes the Bank from being deemed to be "well-capitalized," such a formal enforcement action could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and liquidity.

Certain hedging strategies that we use to manage investment in MSRs may be ineffective to offset any adverse changes in the fair value of these assets due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity.

We invest in MSRs to support mortgage banking strategies and to deploy capital at acceptable returns. We also deploy derivatives and other fair value assets as economic hedges to offset changes in fair value of the MSRs resulting from the actual or anticipated changes in prepayments stemming from changing interest rate environments. The primary risk associated with MSRs is that they will lose a substantial portion of their value as a result of higher than anticipated prepayments due to loan refinancing prompted, in part, by declining interest rates. Conversely, these assets generally increase in value in a rising interest rate environment to the extent that prepayments are slower than anticipated. There is also a risk of valuation decline due to higher than expected increases in default rates, but we do not believe such risk can be sufficiently quantified to effectively hedge. Our hedging strategies are highly susceptible to prepayment risk, basis risk, market volatility and changes in the shape of the yield curve, among other factors. In addition, hedging strategies rely on assumptions and projections regarding assets and general market factors. If these assumptions and projections prove to be incorrect or our hedging strategies do not adequately mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates or prepayment speeds, we may incur losses that would adversely impact earnings.





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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Sale of Unregistered Securities

The Company made no sales of unregistered securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company made no purchases of equity securities common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Under the terms of the Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), issued and outstanding in connection with the TARP Capital Purchase Program, the Company may defer payments of dividends for up to six quarters without default or penalty. Beginning with the February 2012 payment, the Company has exercised its contractual right to defer regularly scheduled quarterly payments of dividends on its Series C Preferred Stock, and is therefore currently in arrears with the dividend payments. As of the date of filing this report, the amount of the arrearage on the dividend payments of the Series C Preferred Stock is $6.7 million.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
The Company has set the date of its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for September 24, 2012 (the “2012 Annual Meeting”), which is greater than 30 days from the one-year anniversary of the date of the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As such, the Company has extended the deadline for the submission of stockholder proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting. Stockholders who intend to present proposals at the 2012 Annual Meeting, and who wish to have those proposals included in the Company's proxy statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting, must ensure that those proposals are received by the Company's Secretary at 5151 Corporate Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098 on or before August 23, 2012, which the Company has determined to be a reasonable time before it begins to print and mail its proxy materials. In order to be included in the proxy statement, these proposals must comply with applicable law and regulations, including SEC Rule 14a-8, as well as the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Articles”).
In addition, under the Articles, stockholders who intend to submit nominations for new directors or proposals for new business at the 2012 Annual Meeting, and who do not intend to have these proposals included in the Company's proxy statement and form of proxy relating to the 2012 Annual Meeting pursuant to SEC regulations, must provide written notice of any such proposal to the Secretary at the address specified above on or before August 25, 2012. These proposals must comply with the Articles in order to be considered at the 2012 Annual Meeting.


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Item 6. Exhibits 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
 
 
 
31.1
  
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
 
31.2
  
Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
 
32.1
  
Section 906 Certification, as furnished by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
32.2
  
Section 906 Certification, as furnished by the Chief Financial Officer
 
 
101 *
  
Financial statements from Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


*
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FLAGSTAR BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
Registrant
 
 
 
 
Date: August 9, 2012
 
 
 
 
/s/ Joseph P. Campanelli
 
 
 
 
 
Joseph P. Campanelli
 
 
 
 
 
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Paul D. Borja
 
 
 
 
 
Paul D. Borja
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
 
 
 
31.1
  
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
 
31.2
  
Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
 
32.1
  
Section 906 Certification, as furnished by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
32.2
  
Section 906 Certification, as furnished by the Chief Financial Officer
 
 
101 *
  
Financial statements from Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


*
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.




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