Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITY AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20849

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-50237

VSB Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
New York
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
11 - 3680128
(I. R. S. Employer Identification No.)
 
4142 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10308
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(718) 979-1100
Registrant’s telephone number
 
Common Stock
(Title of Class)

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

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 o No o

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

Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non-Accelerated Filer o
Smaller Reporting Company x

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

Par Value: $0.0001 Class of Common Stock

The Registrant had 1,825,009 common shares outstanding as of August 2, 2011.

 
 

 

CROSS REFERENCE INDEX

 

     
Page
       
PART I    
       
 
4
   
5
   
6
   
7
   
8 to 24
 
25 to 38
 
38 to 39
   
       
 
39
     
 
40
     
 
Exhibit 31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2
 
41 to 44

 
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Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this periodic report , or in any written or oral statement made by us or our officers, directors or employees, the words and phrases “will result,” “expect,” “will continue,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar terms are intended to identify “forward-looking statements.” A variety of factors could cause our actual results and experiences to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in any forward-looking statements. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our operations, performance, development and results, the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities, and the adequacy of our loan loss allowance, include, but are not limited to:

 
deterioration in local, regional, national or global economic conditions which could result in, among other things, an increase in loan delinquencies, a decrease in property values, or a change in the real estate turnover rate;
 
changes in market interest rates or changes in the speed at which market interest rates change;
 
increases in inflation;
 
technology changes requiring additional capital investment;
 
breaches of security or other criminal acts affecting our operations;
 
changes in laws and regulations affecting the financial service industry;
 
changes in accounting rules;
 
changes in the public’s perception of financial institutions in general and banks in particular;
 
changes in borrowers’ attitudes towards their moral and legal obligations to repay their debts;
 
the health and soundness of other financial institutions;
 
changes in the securities or real estate markets;
 
weather, geologic or climatic conditions;
 
changes in government monetary or fiscal policy or other government political changes;
 
changes in competition; and
 
changes in consumer preferences by our customers or the customers of our business borrowers.

Please do not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, which speaks only as of the date made. There are many factors, including those described above, that could affect our future business activities or financial performance and could cause our actual future results or circumstances to differ materially from those we anticipate or project. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement after it is made.

 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(unaudited)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Assets:
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 38,622,272     $ 28,764,987  
Investment securities, available for sale
    120,282,630       121,307,907  
Loans receivable
    82,727,855       81,538,224  
Allowance for loan loss
    (1,192,630 )     (1,277,220 )
Loans receivable, net
    81,535,225       80,261,004  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    2,518,610       2,732,229  
Accrued interest receivable
    627,905       673,967  
Other assets
    1,319,457       1,513,605  
Total assets
  $ 244,906,099     $ 235,253,699  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Demand and checking
  $ 75,204,955     $ 66,407,225  
NOW
    31,092,654       35,138,867  
Money market
    28,978,292       27,057,632  
Savings
    17,482,082       14,938,440  
Time
    63,085,310       63,644,963  
Total deposits
    215,843,293       207,187,127  
Escrow deposits
    207,219       219,530  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    1,824,726       1,802,186  
Total liabilities
    217,875,238       209,208,843  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock ($.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,989,509 issued, 1,825,009 outstanding at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010)
    199       199  
Additional paid in capital
    9,265,716       9,249,600  
Retained earnings
    18,205,496       17,563,435  
Treasury stock, at cost (164,500 shares at June 30, 2011and at December 31, 2010)
    (1,643,797 )     (1,643,797 )
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares
    (479,055 )     (563,594 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes of $1,418,716 and $1,213,545, respectively
    1,682,302       1,439,013  
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    27,030,861       26,044,856  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 244,906,099     $ 235,253,699  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)

   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Interest and dividend income:
                       
Loans receivable
  $ 1,366,027     $ 1,451,191     $ 2,820,319     $ 2,841,487  
Investment securities
    997,887       1,124,032       2,010,439       2,286,254  
Other interest earning assets
    13,603       13,683       24,741       22,890  
Total interest income
    2,377,517       2,588,906       4,855,499       5,150,631  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
NOW
    23,183       41,348       56,272       80,600  
Money market
    61,101       63,018       120,480       125,504  
Savings
    13,278       12,129       25,974       23,589  
Time
    118,885       147,893       240,391       308,010  
Total interest expense
    216,447       264,388       443,117       537,703  
                                 
Net interest income
    2,161,070       2,324,518       4,412,382       4,612,928  
Provision for loan loss
    25,000       20,000       55,000       110,000  
Net interest income after provision for loan loss
    2,136,070       2,304,518       4,357,382       4,502,928  
                                 
Non-interest income:
                               
Loan fees
    13,036       16,551       40,606       18,855  
Service charges on deposits
    536,148       551,019       1,058,385       1,091,720  
Net rental income
    10,105       14,266       21,718       26,249  
Other income
    64,004       39,675       110,287       86,361  
Total non-interest income
    623,293       621,511       1,230,996       1,223,185  
                                 
Non-interest expenses:
                               
Salaries and benefits
    988,835       990,642       1,968,838       1,954,258  
Occupancy expenses
    361,665       361,606       738,228       725,396  
Legal expense
    34,974       87,260       99,960       176,781  
Professional fees
    72,050       60,650       152,501       126,850  
Computer expense
    73,247       65,597       138,569       132,552  
Directors’ fees
    62,925       60,575       125,375       119,525  
FDIC and NYSBD assessments
    45,500       105,000       139,500       199,000  
Other expenses
    331,822       342,350       641,097       642,694  
Total non-interest expenses
    1,971,018       2,073,680       4,004,068       4,077,056  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    788,345       852,349       1,584,310       1,649,057  
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes:
                               
Current
    565,691       344,800       980,381       787,110  
Deferred
    (205,050 )     45,173       (255,566 )     (32,651 )
Total provision for income taxes
    360,641       389,973       724,815       754,459  
                                 
Net income
  $ 427,704     $ 462,376     $ 859,495     $ 894,598  
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.24     $ 0.26     $ 0.48     $ 0.51  
Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.26     $ 0.48     $ 0.51  
Comprehensive income
  $ 952,959     $ 644,867     $ 1,102,784     $ 1,299,835  
Book value per common share
  $ 14.81     $ 14.08     $ 14.81     $ 14.08  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Year Ended December 31, 2010 and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
(unaudited)

   
Number of
Common
Shares
Outstanding
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Treasury
Stock,
at cost
   
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Gain
   
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
                                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2010
    1,762,191     $ 195     $ 9,317,719     $ 16,112,741     $ (1,840,249 )   $ (732,672 )   $ 1,626,215     $ 24,483,949  
                                                                 
Exercise of stock option, including tax benefit
    44,375       4       292,207                                       292,211  
Stock-based compensation
                    70,811                                       70,811  
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP common stock
                                            169,078               169,078  
Amortization of cost over fair value - ESOP
                    (35,551 )                                     (35,551 )
Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share)
                            (429,935 )                             (429,935 )
Purchase of treasury stock, at cost
    (17,057 )                             (199,134 )                     (199,134 )
Contribution to RRP Trust from treasury shares
    35,500               (395,586 )             395,586                        
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                            1,880,629                               1,880,629  
Other comprehensive income, net:
                                                               
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effects
                                        (187,202 )     (187,202 )
Total comprehensive income
                                                            1,693,427  
                                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2010
    1,825,009     $ 199     $ 9,249,600     $ 17,563,435     $ (1,643,797 )   $ (563,594 )   $ 1,439,013     $ 26,044,856  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation
                    23,390                                       23,390  
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP common stock
                                            42,270               42,270  
Amortization of cost over fair value - ESOP
                    (16,753 )                                     (16,753 )
Cash dividends declared ($0.06 per share)
                            (108,716 )                             (108,716 )
Purchase of treasury stock, at cost
                                                             
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                            431,791                               431,791  
Other comprehensive income, net:
                                                               
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effects
                                        (281,966 )     (281,966 )
Total comprehensive income
                                                            149,825  
                                                                 
Balance at March 31, 2011
    1,825,009     $ 199     $ 9,256,237     $ 17,886,510     $ (1,643,797 )   $ (521,324 )   $ 1,157,047     $ 26,134,872  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation
                    25,671                                       25,671  
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP common stock
                                            42,269               42,269  
Amortization of cost over fair value - ESOP
                    (16,192 )                                     (16,192 )
Cash dividends declared ($0.06 per share)
                            (108,718 )                             (108,718 )
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                            427,704                               427,704  
Other comprehensive income, net:
                                                               
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effects
                                        525,255       525,255  
Total comprehensive income
                                                            952,959  
                                                                 
Balance at June 30, 2011
    1,825,009     $ 199     $ 9,265,716     $ 18,205,496     $ (1,643,797 )   $ (479,055 )   $ 1,682,302     $ 27,030,861  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

   
Three months
   
Three months
   
Six months
   
Six months
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net income
  $ 427,704     $ 462,376     $ 859,495     $ 894,598  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    150,377       149,560       298,918       301,766  
Accretion of income, net of amortization of premium
    49,419       505       82,763       9,275  
ESOP compensation expense
    26,077       25,799       51,594       51,487  
Stock-based compensation expense
    25,671       21,450       49,061       23,394  
Provision for loan losses
    25,000       20,000       55,000       110,000  
Decrease in prepaid and other assets
    20,621       91,366       194,148       196,519  
(Increase)/decrease in accrued interest receivable
    (3,666 )     39,433       46,062       102,897  
(Decrease)/increase in deferred income taxes
    (205,050 )     45,173       (255,566 )     (32,651 )
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    36,443       (290,911 )     72,935       121,356  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    552,596       564,751       1,454,410       1,778,641  
                                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Net change in loan receivable
    (2,940,099 )     738,889       (1,272,170 )     1,607,758  
Proceeds from repayment and calls of investment securities, available for sale
    7,517,021       8,479,744       16,948,321       18,721,798  
Purchases of investment securities, available for sale
    (9,539,269 )     (6,524,461 )     (15,614,398 )     (15,465,622 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (64,857 )     (26,677 )     (85,299 )     (48,271 )
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
    (5,027,204 )     2,667,495       (23,546 )     4,815,663  
                                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Net increase in deposits
    5,544,851       13,429,699       8,643,855       15,094,431  
Exercise of stock options
          292,211             292,211  
Purchase of treasury stock, at cost
          (16,346 )           (16,346 )
Cash dividends paid
    (108,718 )     (109,121 )     (217,434 )     (212,663 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    5,436,133       13,596,443       8,426,421       15,157,633  
                                 
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    961,525       16,828,689       9,857,285       21,751,937  
                                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    37,660,747       44,640,167       28,764,987       39,716,919  
                                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
END OF PERIOD
  $ 38,622,272     $ 61,468,856     $ 38,622,272     $ 61,468,856  
                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
                               
Cash paid during the period for:
                               
Interest
  $ 216,040     $ 264,220     $ 447,107     $ 567,204  
Taxes
  $ 680,225     $ 627,680     $ 867,125     $ 714,405  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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VSB BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010 (UNAUDITED)


1. GENERAL

VSB Bancorp, Inc. (referred to using terms such as “we,” “us,” or the “Company”) is the holding company for Victory State Bank (the “Bank”), a New York chartered commercial bank. Our primary business is owning all of the issued and outstanding stock of the Bank. Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. We trade under the symbol “VSBN”.

Through the Bank, the Company is primarily engaged in the business of commercial banking, and to a lesser extent retail banking. The Bank gathers deposits from individuals and businesses primarily in Staten Island, New York and makes loans throughout that community. Therefore, the Company’s exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the local Staten Island economic and real estate markets. The Bank invests funds that are not used for lending primarily in government securities, mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Customer deposits are insured, up to the applicable limit, by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank is supervised by the New York State Banking Department and the FDIC.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a description of the significant accounting and reporting policies followed in preparing and presenting the accompanying consolidated financial statements. These policies conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company, including its subsidiary Victory State Bank. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions between the Company and Bank have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results can differ from those estimates. The allowance for loan losses, prepayment estimates on the mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligation portfolios, contingencies and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.

Reclassifications – Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits. Interest-bearing deposits with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in this category. Customer loan and deposit transactions are reported on a net cash basis. Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System requires that Victory State Bank maintain interest-bearing deposits or cash on hand as reserves against its demand deposits. The amount of reserves which Victory State Bank is required to maintain depends upon its level of transaction accounts. During the fourteen day period from June 30, 2011 through July 13, 2011, Victory State Bank was required to maintain reserves, after deducting vault cash, of $4,356,000. Reserves are required to be maintained on a fourteen day basis, so, from time to time, Victory State Bank may use available cash reserves on a day to day basis, so long as the fourteen day average reserves satisfy Regulation D requirements. Victory State Bank is required to report transaction account levels to the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis.
 
 
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Interest-bearing bank balances – Interest-bearing bank balances mature overnight and are carried at cost.

Investment Securities, Available for Sale - Investment securities, available for sale, are to be held for an unspecified period of time and include securities that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability strategy. These securities may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayments or other factors and are carried at estimated fair value. Gains or losses on the sale of such securities are determined by the specific identification method. Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium and accretion of purchase discount. Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using a method that approximates the level yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are estimated. Unrealized holding gains or losses, net of deferred income taxes, are excluded from earnings and reported as other comprehensive income in a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized. For debt securities with other than temporary impairment (OTTI) that management does not intend to sell or expect to be required to sell, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

The Company invests primarily in agency collateralized mortgage-Backed obligations (“CMOs”) with estimated average lives primarily under 5 years and mortgage-backed securities. These securities are primarily issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and are primarily comprised of mortgage pools guaranteed by FNMA, GNMA or FHLMC. The Company also invests in whole loan CMOs, all of which are AAA rated. These securities expose the Company to risks such as interest rate, prepayment and credit risk and thus pay a higher rate of return than comparable treasury issues.

Loans Receivable - Loans receivable, that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff, are stated at unpaid principal balances, adjusted for deferred net origination and commitment fees and the allowance for loan losses. Interest income on loans is credited as earned.

It is the policy of the Company to provide a valuation allowance for probable incurred losses on loans based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations which may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and current economic conditions in the Company’s lending area. The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged to earnings and is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. While management uses available information to estimate losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon the expected growth of the loan portfolio and any changes in economic conditions beyond management’s control. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on judgments different from those of management. Management believes, based upon all relevant and available information, that the allowance for loan losses is appropriate.

The Company has a policy that all loans 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status. It is the Company’s policy to cease the accrual of interest on loans to borrowers past due less than 90 days where a probable loss is estimated and to reverse out of income all interest that is due but has not been paid. The Company applies payments received on non-accrual loans to the outstanding principal balance due before applying any amount to interest, until the loan is restored to an accruing status. On a limited basis, the Company may apply a payment to interest on a non-accrual loan if there is no impairment or no estimated loss on this asset. The Company continues to accrue interest on construction loans that are 90 days past contractual maturity date if the loan is expected to be paid in full in the next 60 days and all interest is paid up to date.

Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount recognized over the contractual loan terms using the level-yield method, adjusted for periodic prepayments in certain circumstances.
 
 
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The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral, as reduced by costs to sell, is utilized if a loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral is estimated by obtaining a new appraisal, if the loan amount exceeds $100,000, or by discounting the most recent appraisal to reflect the current market if the loan is less than $100,000 or a more recent appraisal has yet to be received. Loans with modified terms that the Company would not normally consider, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. Large groups of homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.

Long-Lived Assets - The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets, such as premises and equipment, to ensure the carrying value has not been impaired. In performing the review for recoverability, the Company would estimate the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment will be recognized. The Company reports these assets at the lower of the carrying value or fair value.

Premises and Equipment - Premises, leasehold improvements, and furniture and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are accumulated by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which range from three to fifteen years. Leasehold improvements are amortized at the lesser of their useful life or the term of the lease.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock - The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value, which is the price the Bank pays for the FHLB Stock. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Income Taxes - The Company utilizes the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. As such, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Financial Instruments - In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments, primarily consisting of commitments to extend credit.

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share - The Company has stock compensation awards with non-forfeitable dividend rights which are considered participating securities. As such, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income allocated to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period which excludes the participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares from stock-based compensation plans, but excludes awards considered participating securities. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for all stock splits and stock dividends through the date of issuance of the financial statements.
 
 
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Basic net income per share of common stock is based on 1,768,485 shares and 1,764,793 shares, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Diluted net income per share of common stock is based on 1,770,836 and 1,765,111, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The weighted average number of potentially dilutive common shares excluded in calculating diluted net income per common share due to the anti-dilutive effect is 28,223 and 33,399 shares for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Common stock equivalents were calculated using the treasury stock method.

Basic net income per share of common stock is based on 1,765,138 shares and 1,745,267 shares, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Diluted net income per share of common stock is based on 1,767,043 and 1,745,520, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The weighted average number of potentially dilutive common shares excluded in calculating diluted net income per common share due to the anti-dilutive effect is 29,413 and 33,603 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Common stock equivalents were calculated using the treasury stock method.
 
The reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, are as follows:
 
Reconciliation of EPS
           
   
Three months ended
   
Three months ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Basic
           
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 106,109     $ 105,888  
Undistributed earnings allocated to common sock
    314,243       350,351  
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 420,352     $ 456,239  
                 
Weighted common shares outstanding including participating securities
    1,799,414       1,788,535  
Less: Participating securities
    (30,929 )     (23,742 )
Weighted average shares
    1,768,485       1,764,793  
                 
Basic EPS
  $ 0.24     $ 0.26  
                 
Diluted
               
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 420,352     $ 456,239  
                 
Weighted average shares for basic
    1,768,485       1,764,793  
Dilutive effects of:
               
Stock Options
    2,351       318  
Unvested shares not considered particpating securtities
           
      1,770,836       1,765,111  
                 
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.24     $ 0.26  

 
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Reconciliation of EPS
           
   
Six months ended
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Basic
           
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 211,817     $ 209,432  
Undistributed earnings allocated to common sock
    631,810       679,801  
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 843,627     $ 889,233  
                 
Weighted common shares outstanding including participating securities
    1,798,340       1,757,203  
Less: Participating securities
    (33,202 )     (11,936 )
Weighted average shares
    1,765,138       1,745,267  
                 
Basic EPS
  $ 0.48     $ 0.51  
                 
Diluted
               
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 843,627     $ 889,233  
                 
Weighted average shares for basic
    1,765,138       1,745,267  
Dilutive effects of:
               
Stock Options
    1,905       253  
Unvested shares not considered particpating securtities
           
      1,767,043       1,745,520  
                 
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.48     $ 0.51  
 
Net earnings allocated to common stock for the period is distributed earnings during the period, such as dividends on common shares outstanding, plus a proportional amount of retained income for the period based on restricted shares granted but unvested compared to the total common shares outstanding.

Stock Based Compensation - The Company records compensation expense for stock options provided to employees in return for employment service. The cost is measured at the fair value of the options when granted, and this cost is expensed over the employment service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) - The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet allocated to participants, is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. Compensation expense is based on the market price of shares as they are committed to be released to participant accounts. Cash dividends on allocated ESOP shares reduce retained earnings; cash dividends on unearned ESOP shares reduce debt and accrued interest.

Stock Repurchase Programs On September 8, 2008, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On April 21, 2009, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a second Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company has repurchased a total of 200,000 shares of its common stock under these stock repurchase programs, which was completed by the end of 2010. Stock repurchases under the program have been accounted for using the cost method, in which the Company will reflect the entire cost of repurchased shares as a separate reduction of stockholders’ equity on its balance sheet.

Retention and Recognition Plan – At the April 27, 2010 Annual Meeting, the stockholders of VSB Bancorp, Inc. approved the adoption of the 2010 Retention and Recognition Plan (the “RRP”). The RRP authorizes the award of up to 50,000 shares of its common stock to directors, officers and employees. In conjunction with the approval the RRP, stockholders approved the award of 4,000 shares of stock to each of its eight directors who had at least five years of service. The director awards will vest over five years, with 20% vesting annually for each of the first five years after the award is made, subject to acceleration and forfeiture. On April 27, 2011, 6,400 shares or 20% of the 32,000 shares of stock awarded to its eight directors who had at least five years of service had vested. On June 8, 2010, an additional 3,500 shares of stock were awarded to the President and CEO of the Company, which will vest over a 65 month period, with 20% vesting annually for each of the first five years starting in November 2011, subject to acceleration and forfeiture. The recipient of an award will not be required to make any payment to receive the award or the stock covered by the award. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the shares awarded under the RRP gradually as the shares vest, based upon the market price of the shares on the date of the award. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recognized $40,371 of compensation expense related to the shares awarded. The income tax benefit resulting from this expense was $18,470. As of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $293,666 of unrecognized compensation costs related to the shares awarded. These costs are expected to be recognized over the next 3.75 years.

 
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A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested plan shares as of June 30, 2011 is as follows:
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011:
 
         
Weighted Average
 
   
Shares
   
Grant Date Share Value
 
             
Non vested at beginning of period
    35,500     $ 11.46  
Granted
             
Vested
    6,400     $ 12.22  
Non vested at end of period
    29,100     $ 11.46  
 
Comprehensive Income - Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, on securities available for sale which are also recognized as separate components of equity.

Recently-Adopted Accounting Standards -  In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20,”Receivables: Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” The objective of this ASU is for an entity to provide disclosures that facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses,and the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses. An entity should provide disclosures on a disaggregated basis on two defined levels: 1) portfolio segment and 2) class of financing receivable. The ASU makes changes to existing disclosure requirements and includes additional disclosure requirements about financing receivables, including credit quality indicators of financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, the aging of past due financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, and the nature and extent of TDRs that occurred during the period by class of financing receivables and their effect on the allowance for credit losses. The Company’s adoption on March 31, 2011 of the disclosures regarding activity in the allowance for loan losses and its adoption on December 31, 2010 of the other disclosures in this ASU except for those parts pertaining to TDRs, being disclosure-related only, had no impact on its results of operations. At its January 4, 2011, meeting, the FASB affirmed its decision to temporarily defer the effective date for TDRs.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.” This ASU amends Topic 310 and provides additional guidance to creditors for evaluating whether a modification or restructuring of a receivable is a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. The new guidance will require creditors to evaluate modifications and restructurings of receivables using a more principles-based approach, which may result in more modifications and restructurings being considered troubled debt restructurings. For purposes of measuring impairment of these receivables, an entity should apply the amendments prospectively for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect that this accounting standards update will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.
 
 
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In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 22): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” The guidance contained in this ASU is the result of a joint project by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) to improve the presentation of comprehensive income and to increase the consistency between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The ASU provides only two options for presenting other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The first option is to present the total of comprehensive income in the statement of income in one continuous statement. The second option is to present two separate but consecutive statements. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. We do not expect that this ASU will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.

3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES, AVAILABLE FOR SALE

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein:
 
    June 30, 2011  
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
                         
FNMA MBS - Residential
  $ 2,638,262     $ 113,855     $ (188 )   $ 2,751,929  
GNMA MBS - Residential
    7,400,832       121,931             7,522,763  
Whole Loan MBS - Residential
    971,538       22,867             994,405  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    106,170,979       2,867,257       (24,703 )     109,013,533  
    $ 117,181,611     $ 3,125,910     $ (24,891 )   $ 120,282,630  

    December 31, 2010  
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
                         
FNMA MBS - Residential
  $ 3,428,696     $ 142,521     $     $ 3,571,217  
GNMA MBS - Residential
    4,092,912       65,164       (76,964 )     4,081,112  
Whole Loan MBS - Residential
    1,212,246       23,255             1,235,501  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    109,921,495       2,906,359       (407,777 )     112,420,077  
    $ 118,655,349     $ 3,137,299     $ (484,741 )   $ 121,307,907  
 
 
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There were no sales of investment securities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010.

The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio are shown by expected maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities, especially for collateralized mortgage obligations, if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Less than one year
  $ 23,388     $ 23,200  
Due after one year through five years
    2,693,201       2,829,679  
Due after five years through ten years
    20,917,541       21,972,269  
Due after ten years
    93,547,481       95,457,482  
    $ 117,181,611     $ 120,282,630  
 
The following table summarizes the investment securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by aggregated major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 
June 30, 2011
 
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
                                     
FNMA MBS
  $ 23,200     $ (188 )   $     $     $ 23,200     $ (188 )
GNMA MBS
                                   
Whole Loan MBS
                                   
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    8,852,054       (24,703 )                 8,852,054       (24,703 )
    $ 8,875,254     $ (24,891 )   $     $     $ 8,875,254     $ (24,891 )

December 31, 2010
 
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
                                     
FNMA MBS
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
GNMA MBS
    2,991,961       (76,964 )                 2,991,961       (76,964 )
Whole Loan MBS
                                   
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    20,223,509       (407,777 )                 20,223,509       (407,777 )
    $ 23,215,470     $ (484,741 )   $     $     $ 23,215,470     $ (484,741 )

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.
 
 
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At June 30, 2011, the unrealized loss on investment securities was caused by interest rate increases. We expect that these securities, at maturity, will not be settled for less than the amortized cost of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of the amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired. At June 30, 2011, there were no debt securities with unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 5% or more from the Company’s amortized cost basis.

Securities pledged had a fair value of $52,723,822 and $66,089,701 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively and were pledged to secure public deposits and balances in excess of the deposit insurance limit on certain customer accounts.

4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC 820, “Financial Instruments”. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

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

Interest-bearing Bank Balances – Interest-bearing bank balances mature within one year and are carried at cost, which are estimated to be reasonably close to fair value.

Money Market Investments – The fair value of these securities approximates their carrying value due to the relatively short time to maturity

Investment Securities, Available For Sale – The estimated fair value of these securities is determined by using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.

Loans Receivable - The fair value of commercial and construction loans is approximated by the carrying value as the loans are tied directly to the Prime Rate and are subject to change on a daily basis, subject to the applicable interest rate floors. The fair value of the remainder of the portfolio is determined by discounting the future cash flows of the loans using the appropriate discount rate.

Other Financial Assets - The fair value of these assets, principally accrued interest receivable, approximates their carrying value due to their short maturity.

Non-Interest Bearing and Interest Bearing Deposits - The fair value disclosed for non-interest bearing deposits is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of interest bearing deposits is based upon the current rates for instruments of the same remaining maturity. Interest bearing deposits with a maturity of greater than one year are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies interest rates currently being offered.
 
 
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Other Liabilities - The estimated fair value of other liabilities, which primarily include accrued interest payable, approximates their carrying amount.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 38,622,272     $ 38,622,272     $ 28,764,987     $ 28,764,987  
Investment securities, available for sale
    120,282,630       120,282,630       121,307,907       121,307,907  
Loans receivable
    81,535,225       82,576,575       80,261,004       81,526,941  
Other financial assets
    627,905       627,905       673,967       673,967  
                                 
Total Financial Assets
  $ 241,068,032     $ 242,109,382     $ 231,007,865     $ 232,273,802  
                                 
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Non-interest bearing deposits
  $ 75,412,174     $ 75,412,174     $ 66,626,755     $ 66,626,755  
Interest bearing deposits
    140,638,338       140,624,104       140,779,902       140,634,427  
Other liabilities
    17,212       17,212       19,039       19,039  
                                 
Total Financial Liabilities
  $ 216,067,724     $ 216,053,490     $ 207,425,696     $ 207,280,221  

ASC 825 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing and asset or liability.
 
 
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The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011 Using
 
   
Total
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
FNMA MBS - Residential
  $ 2,751,929     $     $ 2,751,929     $  
GNMA MBS - Residential
    7,522,763             7,522,763        
Whole Loan MBS - Residential
    994,405             994,405        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    109,013,533             109,013,533        
Total Available for sale Securities
  $ 120,282,630     $     $ 120,282,630     $  

   
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using
 
   
Total
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
FNMA MBS - Residential
  $ 3,571,217     $     $ 3,571,217     $  
GNMA MBS - Residential
    4,081,112             4,081,112        
Whole Loan MBS -Residential
    1,235,501             1,235,501        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    112,420,077             112,420,077        
Total Available for sale Securities
  $ 121,307,907     $     $ 121,307,907     $  
 
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

 
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Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on internally customized discounting criteria and updated appraisals when received.

    Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011 Using
   
Total
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
               
Impaired loans
   $
  273,095
 
 
   $
  273,095

    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using
   
Total
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
               
Impaired loans
   $
 643,758
 
 
   $
643,758
 
As of June 30, 2011, we had one impaired loan with a specific reserve that was collateral dependent. Collateral dependent impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral, had a carrying amount of $330,220, with a valuation allowance of $57,125 at that date.

As of December 31, 2010, we had two impaired loans with specific reserves that were collateral dependent. Collateral dependent impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral, had a carrying amount of $727,217, with a valuation allowance of $83,459 at that date.
 
 
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5. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

Loans receivable, net at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Commercial loans (principally variable rate):
           
Secured
  $ 1,399,742     $ 1,393,532  
Unsecured
    12,906,384       12,924,378  
Total commercial loans
    14,306,126       14,317,910  
                 
Real estate loans:
               
Commercial
    59,856,278       58,204,596  
Residential
    2,375,190       2,460,114  
Total real estate loans
    62,231,468       60,664,710  
                 
Construction loans (net of undisbursed funds of $2,107,500 and $2,672,000, respectively)
    5,527,500       5,874,500  
                 
Consumer loans
    464,536       533,860  
Other loans
    448,942       386,750  
      913,478       920,610  
Total loans receivable
    82,978,572       81,777,730  
Less:
               
Unearned loans fees, net
    (250,717 )     (239,506 )
Allowance for loan losses
    (1,192,630 )     (1,277,220 )
                 
Total
  $ 81,535,225     $ 80,261,004  
 
Nonaccrual loans outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Nonaccrual loans:
           
Unsecured commercial loans
  $     $ 37,706  
Commercial real estate
    4,210,130       4,064,281  
Residential real estate
    2,263,027       2,276,306  
Construction
    397,500        
                 
Total nonaccrual loans
  $ 6,870,657     $ 6,378,293  

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest income that would have been recorded during the period on nonaccrual loans outstanding in accordance with original terms
  $ 234,258     $ 469,484  
 
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were no loans 90 days past due and still accruing interest.
 
 
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The following table presents the aging of the past due loan balances as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by class of loans:

June 30, 2011
       
30-59
Days
   
60-89
Days
   
Greater
than 90 Days
   
Total
   
Loans
Not
 
   
Total
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
 
                                         
Commercial loans:
                                       
Unsecured
  $ 12,906,384     $     $ 240,107     $     $ 240,107     $ 12,666,277  
Secured
    1,399,742       999                   999       1,398,743  
Real Estate loans
                                               
Commercial
    59,856,278       1,784,526       827,250       4,210,130       6,821,906       53,034,372  
Residential
    2,375,190                   2,263,027       2,263,027       112,163  
Construction loans
    5,527,500       400,000             397,500       797,500       4,730,000  
Consumer loans
    464,536       1,129                   1,129       463,407  
Other loans
    448,942       8,490                   8,490       440,452  
Total loans
  $ 82,978,572     $ 2,195,144     $ 1,067,357     $ 6,870,657     $ 10,133,158     $ 72,845,414  

December 31, 2010
       
30-59
Days
   
60-89
Days
   
Greater
than 90 Days
   
Total
   
Loans
Not
 
   
Total
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
 
                                     
Commercial loans:
                                   
Unsecured
  $ 12,924,378     $ 46,562     $ 42,708     $ 37,706     $ 126,976     $ 12,797,402  
Secured
    1,393,532                               1,393,532  
Real Estate loans
                                               
Commercial
    58,204,596       3,103,589       277,960       4,064,281       7,445,830       50,758,766  
Residential
    2,460,114                   2,276,306       2,276,306       183,808  
Construction loans
    5,874,500       795,000                   795,000       5,079,500  
Consumer loans
    533,860       11,277                   11,277       522,583  
Other loans
    386,750       2,279                   2,279       384,471  
Total loans
  $ 81,777,730     $ 3,958,707     $ 320,668     $ 6,378,293     $ 10,657,668     $ 71,120,062  
 
Nonaccrual loans include smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.
 
 
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Loans individually evaluated for impairment were as follows:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses:
           
Commercial real estate
  $ 37,533     $ 39,377  
Residential real estate
    2,200,000        
Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses:
               
Commercial and financial
    39,140       36,837  
Commercial real estate
    682,640       3,448,695  
    $ 2,959,313     $ 3,524,909  
                 
Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated:
               
Commercial and financial
  $ 3,914     $ 7,367  
Commercial real estate
    57,125       83,459  
    $ 61,039     $ 90,826  
 
The following table sets forth certain information about impaired loans with a measured impairment:
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
                 
Average of individually impaired loans during period
  $ 2,988,624     $ 813,419  
                 
Interest income recognized during time period that loans were impaired, using accrual or cash-basis method of accounting
  $     $  
 
Credit Quality Indicators:
 
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debts such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans categorized as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position as some future date.
 
Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and vales, highly questionable and improbable.
 
 
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The following table sets forth at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the aggregate carrying value of our assets categorized as Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful according to asset type:
 
    At June 30, 2011  
   
Special
               
Not
       
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Classified
   
Total
 
                               
Commercial Loans:
                             
Secured
  $     $     $     $ 1,399,742     $ 1,399,742  
Unsecured
    47,695       258,662             12,600,027       12,906,384  
Commercial Real Estate
    3,193,387       6,234,495             50,428,396       59,856,278  
Residential Real Estate
          2,263,027             112,163       2,375,190  
Construction
          397,500             5,130,000       5,527,500  
Consumer
    16,138                   448,398       464,536  
Other
    8,490                   440,452       448,942  
Total loans
  $ 3,265,710     $ 9,153,684     $     $ 70,559,178     $ 82,978,572  

    At December 31, 2010  
   
Special
               
Not
       
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Classified
   
Total
 
                               
Commercial Loans:
                             
Secured
  $     $     $     $ 1,393,532     $ 1,393,532  
Unsecured
    459,160       37,706             12,427,512       12,924,378  
Commercial Real Estate
    4,250,511       5,623,816             48,330,269       58,204,596  
Residential Real Estate
          2,276,306             183,808       2,460,114  
Construction
                      5,874,500       5,874,500  
Consumer
    18,117                   515,743       533,860  
Other
    12,096                   374,654       386,750  
Total loans
  $ 4,739,884     $ 7,937,828     $     $ 69,100,018     $ 81,777,730  
 
 
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The activity in the allowance for loan losses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
   
Three Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
                 
Beginning balance
  $ 1,301,598     $ 1,277,220  
Charge-offs:
               
Commercial Loans:
               
Unsecured
    (147,257 )     (185,054 )
Consumer
           
Other
           
Total charge-offs
    (147,257 )     (185,054 )
Recoveries:
               
Commercial Loans:
               
Unsecured
    12,625       36,300  
Commercial Real Estate
    500       5,500  
Consumer
    164       164  
Other
          3,500  
Total recoveries
    13,289       45,464  
Provision
    25,000       55,000  
                 
Ending balance
  $ 1,192,630     $ 1,192,630  

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded balance in loans, by portfolio segment, and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
June 30, 2 011
                                         
                                           
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
         
Commerical
   
Residential
   
Other
       
   
Unsecured
   
Secured
   
Construction
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Total
 
                                           
Allowance for loan losses:
                                         
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
49,877
   
$
   
$
   
$
105,131
   
$
   
$
   
$
155,008
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
492,681
     
11,701
     
37,517
     
459,821
     
5,173
     
30,729
     
1,037,622
 
Total en ding allowance balance
 
$
542,558
   
$
11,701
   
$
37,517
   
$
564,952
   
$
5,173
   
$
30,729
   
$
1,192,630
 
                                                         
Loans:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
279,247
   
$
   
$
397,500
   
$
6,213,910
   
$
2,2 63,027
   
$
   
$
9,153,684
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
12,627,137
     
1,399,742
     
5,130,000
     
53,642,368
     
1 12,163
     
913,478
     
73,824,888
 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
12,906,384
   
$
1,399,742
   
$
5,527,500
   
$
59,856,278
   
$
2,3 75,190
   
$
913,478
   
$
82,978,572
 
 
December 31, 2 010
                                         
                                           
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
         
Commerical
   
Residential
   
Other
       
   
Un secured
   
Secured
   
Construction
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Total
 
                                           
Allowance for loan losses:
                                         
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans                                                         
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
7,541
   
$
   
$
   
$
132,511
   
$
1,717
   
$
   
$
141,769
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
513,412
     
13,486
     
52,138
     
520,851
     
5,457
     
30,107
     
1,135,451
 
Total ending allowance balance
 
$
520,953
   
$
13,486
   
$
52,138
   
$
653,362
   
$
7,174
   
$
30,107
   
$
1,277,220
 
                                                         
Loans:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
37,706
   
$
   
$
   
$
5,623,816
   
$
2,276,306
   
$
   
$
7,937,828
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
12,886,672
     
1,393,532
     
5,874,500
     
52,580,780
     
183,808
     
920,610
     
73,839,902
 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
12,924,378
   
$
1,393,532
   
$
5,874,500
   
$
58,204,596
   
$
2,460,114
   
$
920,610
   
$
81,777,730
 

 
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Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Financial Condition at June 30, 2011

Total assets were $244,906,099 at June 30, 2011, an increase of $9,652,400, or 4.1%, from December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from the investment of funds available to us as the result of an increase in deposits and retained earnings. The deposit increase was caused generally by our efforts to grow our franchise and specifically by the deposit increases at our branch offices. We invested these funds primarily in cash and cash equivalents. The principal changes resulting in the net increase in assets can be summarized as follows:

 
a $9,857,285 net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
a $1,274,221 net increase in net loans receivable, partially offset by
 
a $1,025,277 net decrease in investment securities available for sale.

In addition to these changes in major asset categories, we also experienced changes in other asset categories due to normal fluctuations in operations.

Our deposits (including escrow deposits) were $216,050,512 at June 30, 2011, an increase of $8,643,855 or 4.17%, from December 31, 2010 as a result of our active solicitation of retail deposits to increase funds for investment. The increase in deposits resulted from increases of $8,797,730 in non-interest demand deposits, $2,543,642 in savings accounts and $1,920,660 in money market accounts, partially offset by a decrease of $4,046,213 in NOW accounts, $559,653 in time deposits and $12,311 in escrow deposits.

Total stockholders’ equity was $27,030,861 at June 30, 2011, an increase of $986,005, or 3.79%, from December 31, 2010. The increase reflected: (i) $642,061 net increase in retained earnings due to net income of $859,495 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 partially offset by $217,434 of dividends paid in 2011; (ii) an increase in the net unrealized gain on securities available for sale of $243,289; and (iii) a reduction of $84,539 in Unearned ESOP shares reflecting the gradual payment of the loan we made to fund the ESOP’s purchase of our stock.

The unrealized gain on securities available for sale is excluded from the calculation of regulatory capital. Management does not anticipate selling securities in this portfolio, but changes in market interest rates or in the demand for funds may change management’s plans with respect to the securities portfolio. If there is a material increase in interest rates, the market value of the available for sale portfolio may decline. Management believes that the principal and interest payments on this portfolio, combined with the existing liquidity, will be sufficient to fund loan growth and potential deposit outflow.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Law

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Law was adopted. It has been described as the greatest legislative change in the supervision of financial institutions since the 1930s. Its effect on Victory State Bank and VSB Bancorp, Inc. cannot now be judged with certainty because the interpretation and implementation of the law, as well as the numerous regulations and studies required or permitted by it, are still evolving. However, we believe that the following areas, among others, will be or may be significant to our future operations:

 
1.
The law exempts smaller reporting companies filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our company, from the internal controls attestation rules of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Thus far, we have incurred expenses to prepare for compliance but we have not been governed by Section 404(b) due to temporary SEC extensions of the compliance deadline. The permanent exemption means that we will not be required to incur the expense of actual compliance as long as we continue to qualify as a smaller reporting company.
 
 
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2.
Securities brokers may not vote shares held in “street name” unless they receive instructions from their customers on the election of directors, executive compensation or any other significant matter, as determined by the SEC. This may increase our costs of holding annual stockholder meetings if it becomes necessary for us to retain the services of a proxy solicitor to increase shareholder participation in our meetings or to obtain approval of matters that the Board presents to stockholders.
     
 
3.
At least every three years, we will be required to submit to our stockholders, for a non-binding vote, our executive compensation. This requirement may increase the cost of holding some stockholder meetings. The law also requires that the SEC implement other requirements for enhanced compensation disclosures. The SEC adopted a temporary exemption for smaller reporting companies, such as our company, until annual meetings occurring on or after January 21, 2013.
     
 
4.
The law includes a number of changes to expand FDIC insurance coverage, as well as changes to the premiums banks must pay for insurance coverage, and the requirements applicable to the reserve ratio (the ratio of the deposit insurance fund to the amount of insured deposits). One important change is that, in the future, deposit insurance premiums we pay will be based upon total assets minus tangible capital, rather than based upon deposits. Since we do not use material borrowings to provide funds for asset growth, and we do not have material intangible assets that are excluded from capital such as goodwill, we anticipate that our share of the total deposit premiums to be collected may decrease as the result of this change. However, other factors, such as required replenishment of the current reserve fund, which has a negative reserve ratio and which must be increased to 1.35% of total insured deposits by September 30, 2020, as well as future failures of banks that may further deplete the fund, may result in an increase in our future deposit insurance premium. The FDIC must provide an offset for smaller banks negating the adverse effect of requiring a reserve ratio in excess of 1.15%, but reaching even the 1.15% ratio may require additional burdens on smaller banks. The FDIC approved final regulations implementing these changes on February 25, 2011, effective April 1, 2011. According to the FDIC, the substantial majority of banks will see reduced deposit insurance premiums as a result of the new rules. We believe that will be the case for us as long as all other relevant factors remain unchanged.
     
 
5.
The law increases the amount of each customer’s deposits that are subject to FDIC insurance. The general limit has been permanently increased from $100,000 to $250,000. In addition, non-interest bearing transaction accounts will be fully insured, without limit, from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012.
     
 
6.
The law repeals the prohibition on paying interest on demand deposit accounts, effective in July 2011. Interest-free demand deposits represent a substantial portion of our deposit base. We are not currently offering a demand deposit product that pays interest. If other banks offer interest-bearing demand deposits in our community, that competitive pressure may require that we offer interest checking accounts to businesses in order to retain deposits. That could have a direct adverse effect on our cost of funds. Although current market interest rates are very low, and such deposits are unlikely to carry high rates of interest, an increase in market interest rates could result in significant additional costs in order to maintain the level of such deposits.
     
 
7.
The law makes interstate branching by banks much easier than in the past. We have no plans to branch outside New York State, but the law facilitates out of state banks branching into our market area, thus potentially increasing competition.
     
 
8.
The law creates a new federal agency – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“Bureau”)– which has substantial authority to regulate consumer financial transactions, effective July 21, 2011. Our loans are primarily made to businesses rather than individual consumers, so the Bureau will not have a direct effect on many of our loan transactions. However, the Bureau also has authority to regulate other non-loan consumer transactions, such as deposits and electronic banking transactions. The implementation of new consumer regulations may increase our operating costs in a manner we cannot predict until regulations are adopted.
 
 
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The Current Economic Turmoil

The economy in the United States, including the economy in Staten Island, was and may still be in a recession. Although some analysts report that the economy is recovering, the extent and speed of the recovery is far from clear and some analysts predict a darker road ahead. There is substantial stress on many financial institutions and financial products. The federal government has intervened by making hundreds of billions of dollars in capital contributions to the banking industry. We draw a substantial portion of our customer base from local businesses, especially those in the building trades and related industries. Our customers have been adversely affected by the economic downturn, and if adverse conditions in the local economy continue, it will become more difficult for us to conduct prudent and profitable business in our community.

Making permanent residential mortgage loans is not a material part of our business, and our investments in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have been made with a view towards avoiding the types of securities that are backed by low quality mortgage-related assets. However, one of the primary focuses of our local business is receiving deposits from, and making loans to, businesses involved in the construction and building trades industry on Staten Island. Construction loans represented a significant component of our loan portfolio, reaching 39.8% of total loans at year end 2005. As we monitored the economy and the strength of the local construction industry, we elected to reduce our portfolio of construction loans. By June 30, 2011, the percentage had declined to 6.7%. However, developers and builders provide not only a source of loans, but they also provide us with deposits and other business. If the weakness in the economy continues or worsens, then that could have a substantial adverse effect on our customers and potential customers, making it more difficult for us to find satisfactory loan opportunities and low-cost deposits. This could compel us to invest in lower yielding securities instead of higher-yielding loans and could also reduce low cost funding sources such as checking accounts and require that we replace them with higher cost deposits such as time deposits. Either or both of those shifts could reduce our net income.

Changes in FDIC Assessment Rates

The Bank is a member of the FDIC. As insurer, the FDIC is authorized to conduct examinations of, and to require reporting by, FDIC-­insured institutions. It also may prohibit any FDIC–insured institution from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or order to pose a serious threat to the FDIC.

In the past three years, there have been many failures and near-failures among financial institutions. The number of FDIC-insured banks that have failed has increased, and the FDIC insurance fund reserve ratio, representing the ratio of the fund to the level of insured deposits, has declined due to losses caused by bank failures. As a result, the FDIC has increased its deposit insurance premiums on remaining institutions, including well-capitalized institutions like Victory State Bank, in order to replenish the insurance fund. If bank failures continue to occur, and more so if the level of failures increases, the FDIC insurance fund may further decline, and the FDIC would be required to continue to impose higher premiums on healthy banks. Thus, despite the prudent steps we may take to avoid the mistakes made by other banks, our costs of operations may increase as a result of those mistakes by others.

Our FDIC regular insurance premium was $69,275 in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $88,472 in the second quarter of 2010, a decrease of 21.7%. As required by The Dodd –Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Law (the “Dodd-Frank” Act), the FDIC has recently revised its deposit insurance premium assessment rates. Our Bank, even though we are in the lowest regulatory risk category, will be subject to an assessment rate between five (5) and nine (9) basis points per annum. In general, the rates are applied to our bank’s total assets less tangible capital, in contrast to the former rule which applied the assessment rate to our level of deposits.
 
 
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Despite the deposit insurance premium change and the special assessment, the fund created to pay the cost of resolving failed banks currently has a negative balance. The Dodd-Frank Act requires that the FDIC must increase the ratio of the FDIC insurance fund to estimated total insured deposits to 1.35% by September 30, 2020. The FDIC believes that most banks will pay a lower total assessment under the new system than under the former system, and it appears likely that will apply to Victory State Bank. However, if bank failures in the future exceed FDIC estimates, or other estimates that the FDIC makes turn out to be incorrect, and the losses to the insurance fund increase, the FDIC could be forced to increase insurance premiums. Such an increase would increase our non-interest expense.

As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, non-interest bearing demand deposits, together with certain attorney trust account deposits commonly known in New York as IOLA accounts, will have the benefit of unlimited federal deposit insurance until December 31, 2012. Since the Dodd-Frank Act also authorized banks to pay interest on commercial demand deposits beginning in July 2011, commercial depositors will have to choose between earning interest on their demand deposits or having the benefit of unlimited deposit insurance coverage. In addition, the increase in the general FDIC insurance limit from $100,000 to $250,000 was made permanent.

The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution, including the Bank, if it determines, after a hearing, that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed by an agreement with the FDIC. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance, if the institution has no tangible capital. If insurance of accounts is terminated, the accounts at the institution at the time of the termination, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. Management is aware of no existing circumstances that would result in termination of the Bank’s deposit insurance.

Possible Adverse Effects on Our Net Income Due to Fluctuations in Market Rates

Our principal source of income is the difference between the interest income we earn on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and our cost of funds, principally interest paid on deposits. These rates of interest change from time to time, depending upon a number of factors, including general market interest rates. However, the frequency of the changes varies among different types of assets and liabilities. For example, for a five-year loan with an interest rate based upon the prime rate, the interest rate may change every time the prime rate changes. In contrast, the rate of interest we pay on a five-year certificate of deposit adjusts only every five years, based upon changes in market interest rates.

In general, the interest rates we pay on deposits adjust more slowly than the interest rates we earn on loans because our loan portfolio consists primarily of loans with interest rates that fluctuate based upon the prime rate. In contrast, although many of our deposit categories have interest rates that could adjust immediately, such as interest checking accounts and savings accounts, changes in the interest rates on those accounts are at our discretion. Thus, the rates on those accounts, as well as the rates we pay on certificates of deposit, tend to adjust more slowly. As a result, the declines in market interest rates that occurred through the end of 2008 initially had an adverse effect on our net income because the yields we earn on our loans declined more rapidly than our cost of funds. However, many of our prime-based loans have minimum interest rates, or floors, below which the interest rate does not decline despite further decreases in the prime rate. As our loans reached their interest rate floors, our loan yields stabilized while our deposit costs continued to decline. This had a positive effect on our net interest income.
 
 
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When market interest rates begin increasing, which we expect will occur at some point in the future, we anticipate an initial adverse effect on our net income. We anticipate that this will occur because our deposit rates should begin to rise, while loan yields remain relatively steady until the prime rate increases sufficiently that our loans begin to reprice above their interest rate floors. For most of our prime-rate based loans, this will not occur until the prime rate increases above 6%. Once our loan rates exceed the interest rate floors, increases in market interest rates should increase our net interest income because our cost of deposits should probably increase more slowly than the yields on our loans. However, customer preferences and competitive pressures may negate this positive effect because customers may choose to move funds into higher-earning deposit types as higher interest rates make them more attractive, or competitors offer premium rates to attract deposits. We also have a substantial portfolio of investment securities with fixed rates of interest, most of which are mortgage-backed securities with an estimated average life of not more than 5 years.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income we earn on our loan and investment portfolios and our cost of funds, consisting primarily of interest we pay on customer deposits. Our operating expenses principally consist of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy expenses, professional fees, advertising and marketing expenses and other general and administrative expenses. Our results of operations are significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

General. We had net income of $427,704 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to net income of $462,376 for the comparable quarter in 2010. The principal categories which make up the 2011 net income are:

 
Interest income of $2,377,517
 
Reduced by interest expense of $216,447
 
Reduced by a provision for loan losses of $25,000
 
Increased by non-interest income of $623,293
 
Reduced by non-interest expense of $1,971,018
 
Reduced by income tax expense of $360,641

We discuss each of these categories individually and the reasons for the differences between the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 in the following paragraphs.

Interest Income. Interest income was $2,377,517 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $2,588,906 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $211,389, or 8.2%. The main reason for the decline was a 63 basis point decrease in the yield on investment securities, partially offset by a $6,131,599 increase in average balance of investment securities between the periods, which combined to cause a $126,145 decline in interest income on investment securities. Interest income on loans decreased by $85,164, caused principally by a decline in average loan yield, but partially offset by an increase in the average balance of loans.

We had a $2,706,781 increase in average balance of loans, which partially offset a 66 basis point decrease in the average yield, on loans, from 7.41% to 6.75%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The increase in the average balance was the result of our efforts to increase our loan portfolio. Although the average balance of non-accrual loans decreased by $372,956 from the second quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011, the balance of non-accrual loans for which we received interest and recognized it on a cash basis decreased by $2.8 million in that period, while the balance of non-accrual loans for which we did not receive interest increased by $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2011. This shift in non-accrual loans was a principal reason for the 66 basis point drop in our average loan yield. Substantially all of the new non-accrual loans are secured by mortgages on real estate located in Staten Island. Interest rate floors on most of our loans have helped to stabilize interest income from the loan portfolio, but these floors will have the effect of limiting increases in our income until the prime rate rises above 6%.
 
 
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We experienced a 63 basis point decrease in the average yield on our investment securities portfolio, from 3.97% to 3.34%, due to the purchase of new investment securities at lower market rates than the yields on the principal paydowns we received. The average balance of our investment portfolio increased by $6,131,599, or 5.4%, between the periods. The investment securities portfolio represented 77.9% of average non-loan interest earning assets in the 2011 period compared to 73.5% in the 2010 period as we were able to purchase additional investment securities with available cash.

The average yield on other interest earning assets (principally overnight investments) increased 3 basis points from 0.13% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to 0.16% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by a decrease in average balance of other interest earning assets of $6,896,224 from the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as we elected to invest a higher percentage of available funds in loans and investment securities with higher yields than the yields available on overnight investments.

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $216,447 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $264,388 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $47,941 or 18.1%. The decrease was primarily the result of a reduction in the rates we paid on deposits, principally on time deposits, reflecting a 25 basis point decrease in the cost of time deposits between the periods, due to the continuing low market interest rates. With market rates remaining at very low levels, customer time deposits continue to be renewed or replaced with new deposits at lower rates. As a result, our average cost of funds, excluding the effect of interest-free demand deposits, decreased to 0.63% from 0.73% between the periods.

Net Interest Income Before Provision for Loan Losses. Net interest income before the provision for loan losses was $2,161,070 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $2,324,518 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $163,448, or 7.0%. The decrease was primarily because the reduction in our interest income was greater than the reduction in our cost of funds when comparing the quarter ended June 30, 2011 to the same period ended 2010. The average yield on interest earning assets declined by 39 basis points, while the average cost of funds declined by 10 basis points. The reduction in the yield on assets was principally due to the 63 basis point drop in the yield on investment securities, as new securities were purchased at market rates significantly below the rates on securities repaid or matured, and a 66 basis point drop in the yield on loans. The decline in the cost of funds was driven principally by the 25 basis point drop in the cost of time deposits. Overall, our interest rate spread declined 29 basis points, from 3.72% to 3.43% between the periods.

Our net interest margin decreased to 3.69% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from 3.99% in the same period of 2010. The interest rate margin decreased for substantially the same reasons as the decrease in our interest rate spread. The margin is higher than the spread because it takes into account the effect of interest free demand deposits and capital.

Provision for Loan Losses. We took a provision for loan losses of $25,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to a provision for loan losses of $20,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The $5,000 increase in the provision was a result of our evaluation of our loan portfolio. We use the following framework to evaluate the appropriateness of our allowance for loan losses. We conduct a loan by loan evaluation of inherent losses in all non-performing or classified loans and we conduct a collective analysis of homogenous groups of performing loans to estimate inherent losses in those loans on a group by group basis. Our individual evaluation of non-performing mortgage loans, which represent most of our non-performing loans, is based primarily upon updated appraisals. Our evaluation of homogenous groups of performing loans takes into account historical charge off rates we have experienced, as adjusted for pertinent current factors that may affect the extent to which we should rely upon our charge off history.
 
 
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We experienced an increase of $798,741 in non-performing loans from $6,071,916 at June 30, 2010 to $6,870,652 at June 30, 2011. Most of those loans are secured by real estate. We individually evaluated the non-performing mortgage loans based primarily upon updated appraisals and we determined that the level of our allowance was appropriate to address inherent losses. In addition, we had charge-offs of $147,257 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as compared to no charge-offs for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. We also had recoveries (which are added back to the allowance for loan losses) of $13,289 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $32,625 in the second quarter of 2010. We are aggressively collecting charged-off loans in an effort to recover the amounts charged off whenever we believe that collection efforts are likely to be fruitful.

The provision for loan losses in any period depends upon the amount necessary to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level management believes is appropriate, after taking into account charge offs and recoveries. Our allowance for loan losses is based on management’s evaluation of the risks inherent in our loan portfolio and the general economy. Management periodically evaluates both broad categories of performing loans and problem loans individually to assess the appropriate level of the allowance.

Although management uses available information to assess the appropriateness of the allowance on a quarterly basis in consultation with outside advisors and the board of directors, changes in national or local economic conditions, the circumstances of individual borrowers, or other factors, may change, increasing the level of problem loans and requiring an increase in the level of the allowance. Overall, our allowance for loan losses decreased from $1,214,187 or 1.57% of total loans, at June 30, 2010 to $1,192,630 or 1.44% of total loans, at June 30, 2011. There can be no assurance that a higher level, or a higher provision for loan losses, will not be necessary in the future.
 
Non-interest Income. Non-interest income was $623,293 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $621,511 during the same period last year. The $1,782, or 0.3%, increase in non-interest income was a result of an increase in other income, which was partially offset by $14,871 decrease in service charges on deposits due to normal fluctuation in non-sufficient fund fees.

Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $1,971,018 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $2,073,680 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $102,662 or 5.0%. The principal shifts in the individual categories were:

 
a $59,500 decrease in FDIC and NYSBD assessments due to the reduction in the FDIC assessment rate;
 
a $52,286 decrease in legal expense due to a lower level of collections and a recovery of legal fees previously expensed on a settled lawsuit; partially offset by;
 
a $7,650 increase in computer expense due to a one-time conversion.

In addition to these changes, we also experienced changes in the various other non-interest expenses categories due to normal fluctuations in operations.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $360,641 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to income tax expense of $389,973 for the same period ended 2010. Our effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was 45.7% and for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was 45.8%.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income we earn on our loan and investment portfolios and our cost of funds, consisting primarily of interest we pay on customer deposits. Our operating expenses principally consist of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy expenses, professional fees, advertising and marketing expenses and other general and administrative expenses. Our results of operations are significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
 
 
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General. We had net income of $859,495 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to net income of $894,598 for the comparable period in 2010. The principal categories which make up the 2011 net income are:

 
Interest income of $4,855,499
 
Reduced by interest expense of $443,117
 
Reduced by a provision for loan losses of $55,000
 
Increased by non-interest income of $1,230,996
 
Reduced by non-interest expense of $4,004,068
 
Reduced by income tax expense of $724,815

We discuss each of these categories individually and the reasons for the differences between the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 in the following paragraphs.

Interest Income. Interest income was $4,855,499 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $5,150,631 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $295,132, or 5.7%. The main reason for the decline was a 62 basis point decrease in the yield on investment securities, partially offset by a $4,421,317 increase in average balance between the periods, which combined to cause a $275,815 decline in interest income on investment securities. Interest income on loans decreased by $21,168, caused principally by a decline in average loan yield, but partially offset by an increase in average balance of loans.

A decrease in average loan yields, coupled with a decline in interest collected on a cash basis, were the principal reasons for the $21,168 decrease in interest income from the six months ended June 30, 2010 to the six months ended June 30, 2011. The effect of the decline in yield and the reduction in cash basis interest was partially offset by a $2,502,968 increase in the average balance of loans. The increase in the average balance was the result of our efforts to increase our loan portfolio. The interest rate floors on our loans have helped to stabilize interest income from the loan portfolio, but these floors will have the effect of limiting increases in our income until the prime rate rises above 6%.

We experienced a 62 basis point decrease in the average yield on our investment securities portfolio, from 4.03% to 3.41%, due to the purchase of new investment securities at lower market rates than the yields on the principal paydowns we received. The average balance of our investment portfolio increased by $4,421,317, or 3.9%, between the periods. The investment securities portfolio represented 79.0% of average non-loan interest earning assets in the 2011 period compared to 75.9% in the 2010 period as we were able to purchase additional investment securities with available cash.

The average yield on other interest earning assets (principally overnight investments) increased 3 basis points from 0.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to 0.16% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by a decrease in average balance of other interest earning assets of $4,842,884 from the six months ended June 30, 2010 to the six months ended June 30, 2011 as we elected to invest available funds in higher yielding loans and investment securities.

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $443,117 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $537,703 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $94,586 or 17.6%. The decrease was primarily the result of a reduction in the rates we paid on deposits, principally on time deposits, reflecting a 19 basis point decrease in the cost of time deposits between the periods, due to the continuing low market interest rates. With market rates remaining at very low levels, customer time deposits continue to be renewed or replaced with new deposits at lower rates. As a result, our average cost of funds, excluding the effect of interest-free demand deposits, decreased to 0.64% from 0.76% between the periods.
 
 
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Net Interest Income Before Provision for Loan Losses. Net interest income before the provision for loan losses was $4,412,382 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4,612,928 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $200,546, or 4.4%. The decrease was primarily because the reduction in our interest income was greater than the reduction in our cost of funds when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2011 to the same period ended 2010. The average yield on interest earning assets declined by 30 basis points, while the average cost of funds declined by 12 basis points. The reduction in the yield on assets was principally due to the 62 basis point drop in the yield on investment securities, as new securities were purchased at market rates significantly below the rates on securities repaid or matured. The decline in the cost of funds was driven principally by the 19 basis point drop in the cost of time deposits. Overall, our interest rate spread declined 18 basis points, from 3.75% to 3.57% between the periods.

Our net interest margin decreased to 3.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 4.04% in the same period of 2010. The interest rate margin decreased when we reinvested the proceeds from payments on investment securities at lower rates because of the continued decline in market interest rates. The margin is higher than the spread because it takes into account the effect of interest free demand deposits and capital.

Provision for Loan Losses. We took a provision for loan losses of $55,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a provision for loan losses of $110,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The $55,000 decrease in the provision was a result of our evaluation of our loan portfolio. We use the following framework to evaluate the appropriateness of our allowance for loan losses. We conduct a loan by loan evaluation of inherent losses in all non-performing or classified loans and we conduct a collective analysis of homogenous groups of performing loans to estimate inherent losses in those loans on a group by group basis. Our individual evaluation of non-performing mortgage loans, which represent most of our non-performing loans, is based primarily upon updated appraisals. Our evaluation of homogenous groups of performing loans takes into account historical charge off rates we have experienced, as adjusted for pertinent current factors that may affect the extent to which we should rely upon our charge off history.

We experienced an increase of $798,741 in non-performing loans from $6,071,916 at June 30, 2010 to $6,870,652 at June 30, 2011. Most of those loans are secured by real estate. We individually evaluated the non-performing mortgage loans based primarily upon updated appraisals and we determined that the level of our allowance was appropriate to address inherent losses. In addition, we had charge-offs of $185,054 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to charge-offs of $16,286 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. In addition, we also had recoveries (which are added back to the allowance for loan losses) of $45,464 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $57,019 in the same period of 2010. We are aggressively collecting charged-off loans in an effort to recover the amounts charged off whenever we believe that collection efforts are likely to be fruitful.

The provision for loan losses in any period depends upon the amount necessary to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level management believes is appropriate, after taking into account charge offs and recoveries. Our allowance for loan losses is based on management’s evaluation of the risks inherent in our loan portfolio and the general economy. Management periodically evaluates both broad categories of performing loans and problem loans individually to assess the appropriate level of the allowance.

Although management uses available information to assess the appropriateness of the allowance on a quarterly basis in consultation with outside advisors and the board of directors, changes in national or local economic conditions, the circumstances of individual borrowers, or other factors, may change, increasing the level of problem loans and requiring an increase in the level of the allowance. Overall, our allowance for loan losses decreased from $1,214,187 or 1.57% of total loans, at June 30, 2010 to $1,192,630 or 1.44% of total loans, at June 30, 2011. There can be no assurance that a higher level, or a higher provision for loan losses, will not be necessary in the future.

 
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Non-interest Income. Non-interest income was $1,230,996 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $1,223,185 during the same period last year. The $7,811, or 0.6%, increase in non-interest income was a direct result of a a $21,751 increase in loan fees, as we collected late fees on loans that were previously non-accrual, which was partially offset by a $33,335 decrease in service charges on deposits due to normal fluctuation in non-sufficient fund fees.

Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $4,004,068 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4,077,056 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $72,988 or 1.8%. The principal shifts in the individual categories were:

 
a $76,821 decrease in legal expense due to a lower level of collections and a recovery of legal fees previously expensed on a settled lawsuit
 
a $59,500 decrease in FDIC and NYSBD assessments due to the reduction in the FDIC assessment rate; partially offset by
 
a $25,651 increase in professional fees due to use of an independent contractor and
 
a $14,580 increase in salaries and benefits as a result of higher benefit costs and normal raises for existing employees.

In addition to these changes, we also experienced changes in the various other non-interest expenses categories due to normal fluctuations in operations.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $724,815 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to income tax expense of $754,459 for the same period ended 2010. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was 45.7% and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was 45.8%.
 
 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Average Balance Sheets
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2011
   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2010
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 
   
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Cost
   
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Cost
   
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Cost
   
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Cost
 
                                                         
Assets:
                                                       
Interest-earning assets:
                                                       
Loans receivable
  $ 81,033,439   $ 1,366,027     6.75 %   $ 78,326,658   $ 1,451,191     7.41 %   $ 81,491,744   $ 2,820,319     6.95 %   $ 78,988,776   $ 2,841,487     7.08 %
Investment securities, afs
    119,835,363     997,887     3.34       113,703,764     1,124,032     3.97       118,916,691     2,010,439     3.41       114,495,374     2,286,254     4.03  
Other interest-earning assets
    34,037,827     13,603     0.16       40,934,051     13,683     0.13       31,605,943     24,741     0.16       36,448,827     22,890     0.13  
Total interest-earning assets
    234,906,629     2,377,517     4.06       232,964,473     2,588,906     4.45       232,014,378     4,855,499     4.21       229,932,977     5,150,631     4.51  
                                                                                 
Non-interest earning assets
    6,866,466                   8,744,393                   6,955,598                   8,944,806              
Total assets
  $ 241,773,095                 $ 241,708,866                 $ 238,969,976                 $ 238,877,783              
                                                                                 
Liabilities and equity:
                                                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 17,091,175     13,278     0.31     $ 15,664,965     12,129     0.31     $ 16,572,161     25,974     0.32     $ 15,315,629     23,589     0.31  
Time accounts
    63,501,639     118,885     0.75       65,911,614     147,893     0.90       63,581,610     240,391     0.76       65,195,585     308,010     0.95  
Money market accounts
    28,532,598     61,101     0.86       28,833,948     63,018     0.88       28,296,113     120,480     0.86       28,918,039     125,504     0.88  
Now accounts
    28,419,262     23,183     0.33       35,563,678     41,348     0.47       30,492,021     56,272     0.37       34,139,385     80,600     0.48  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    137,544,674     216,447     0.63       145,974,205     264,388     0.73       138,941,905     443,117     0.64       143,568,638     537,703     0.76  
Checking accounts
    75,218,675                   67,605,548                   71,418,435                   67,569,281              
Escrow deposits
    426,759                   479,199                   386,939                   449,315              
Total deposits
    213,190,108                   214,058,952                   210,747,279                   211,587,234              
Other liabilities
    1,937,696                   2,004,555                   1,811,345                   1,966,557              
Total liabilities
    215,127,804                   216,063,507                   212,558,624                   213,553,791              
Equity
    26,645,291                   25,645,359                   26,411,352                   25,323,992              
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 241,773,095                 $ 241,708,866                 $ 238,969,976                 $ 238,877,783              
                                                                                 
Net interest income/net interest rate spread
        $ 2,161,070     3.43 %         $ 2,324,518     3.72 %         $ 4,412,382     3.57 %         $ 4,612,928     3.75 %
                                                                                 
Net interest earning assets/net interest margin
  $ 97,361,955           3.69 %   $ 86,990,268           3.99 %   $ 93,072,473           3.82 %   $ 86,364,339           4.04 %
                                                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
    1.71 x                 1.60 x                 1.67 x                 1.60 x            
                                                                                 
Return on Average Assets (1)
    0.71 %                 0.76 %                 0.72 %                 0.75 %            
Return on Average Equity (1)
    6.42 %                 7.19 %                 6.51 %                 7.11 %            
Tangible Equity to Total Assets
    11.04 %                 10.21 %                 11.04 %                 10.21 %            
 
(1) Ratios have been annualized.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds are increases in deposits, proceeds from the repayment of investment securities, and the repayment of loans. We use these funds to purchase new investment securities and to fund new and renewing loans in our loan portfolio. Remaining funds are invested in short-term liquid assets such as overnight federal funds loans and bank deposits.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we had a net increase in total deposits of $8,643,855 due to increases of $8,797,730 in non-interest demand deposits, $2,543,642 in savings accounts and $1,920,660 in money market accounts, partially offset by a decrease of $4,046,213 in NOW accounts, $559,653 in time deposits and $12,311 in escrow deposits. These are all what are commonly known as “retail” deposits that we obtain through the efforts of our branch network rather than “wholesale” deposits that some banks obtain from deposit brokers. We also received proceeds from repayment of investment securities of $16,948,321. We used $15,614,398 of available funds to purchase new investment securities and we had a net loan increase of $1,272,170. These changes resulted in an overall increase in cash and cash equivalents of $9,857,285.

In contrast, during the six months ended June 30, 2010, we had a net increase in total deposits of $15,094,431 due to increases of $10,675,750 in NOW accounts, $1,834,307 in non-interest demand deposits, $1,205,544 in time deposits, $1,019,900 in savings accounts and $413,890 in money market accounts, partially offset by a decrease of $54,960 in escrow deposits. These are all what are commonly known as “retail” deposits that we obtain through the efforts of our branch network rather than “wholesale” deposits that some banks obtain from deposit brokers. We also received proceeds from repayment of investment securities of $18,721,798. We used $15,465,622 of available funds to purchase new investment securities and we had a net loan decrease of $1,607,758. These changes resulted in an overall increase in cash and cash equivalents of $21,751,937.

At June 30, 2011, cash and cash equivalents represented 15.8% of total assets. We have increased our cash and cash equivalents to help buffer the adverse effects of potential, future rising interest rates. We anticipate, based upon historical experience that these funds, combined with cash inflows we anticipate from payments on our loan and investment securities portfolios, will be sufficient to fund loan growth and unanticipated deposit outflows. As noted above, the federal legal prohibition on paying interest on demand deposit accounts has been repealed effective July 2011. Depending upon competitive pressures, we may need to implement interest-paying business checking in order to maintain demand deposits at historical levels or to increase such deposits.

As a secondary source of liquidity, at June 30, 2011 we had $120.3 million of investment securities classified available for sale. The disposition of these securities prior to maturity is an option available to us in the event, which we believe is unlikely, that our primary sources of liquidity and expected cash flows are insufficient to meet our need for funds. Additionally, we have the ability to borrow funds at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York using securities in our investment portfolio as collateral if the need arises. Based upon our assets size and the amount of our securities portfolio that qualifies as eligible collateral, we had more than $81.8 million of unused borrowing capability from the FHLBNY at June 30, 2011. Victory State Bank also has a $2 million unsecured credit facility with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank, which the Bank has not drawn upon. We do not anticipate a need for additional capital resources and do not expect to raise funds through a stock offering in the near future. We have sufficient resources to allow us to continue to make loans as appropriate opportunities arise without having to rely on government funds to support our lending activities.

Victory State Bank satisfied all capital ratio requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at June 30, 2011, with a Tier I Leverage Capital ratio of 10.34%, a Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio of 25.64%, and a Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio of 26.86%.
 
 
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VSB Bancorp, Inc. satisfied all capital ratio requirements of the Federal Reserve at June 30, 2011, with a Tier I Leverage Capital ratio of 10.48%, a Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio of 26.04%, and a Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio of 27.26%.

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and commitments for future lease payments, time deposit maturities and loan commitments.
 
Contractual Obligations and Commitments at J une 30, 2011
 
                               
Contractual Obligations
  Payment due by Period  
   
Less than
One Year
   
One to three
years
   
Four to five
years
   
After
five years
   
Total Amounts
committed
 
                               
Minimum annual rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases
  $ 416,878     $ 831,224     $ 741,891     $ 8 55,256     $ 2,845,249  
Remaining contractual maturities of time deposits
    56,868,126       2,053,872       4,163,312             63,085,310  
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 57,285,004     $ 2,885,096     $ 4,905,203     $ 8 55,256     $ 65,930,559  

Other commitments
  Amount of Commitment Expiration by Period  
   
Less than
One Year
   
One to three
years
   
Four to five
years
   
After
five years
   
Total Amounts
committed
 
                               
Loan commitments
  $ 17,041,917     $ 4,731,230     $ 75,000     $     $ 21,848,147  

Our loan commitments shown in the above table represent both commitments to make new loans and obligations to make additional advances on existing loans, such as construction loans in process and lines of credit. Substantially all of these commitments involve loans with fluctuating interest rates, so the outstanding commitments do not expose us to interest rate risk upon fluctuation in market rates.

Non-Performing Loans

Management closely monitors non-performing loans and other assets with potential problems on a regular basis. We had nineteen non-performing loans, totaling $6,870,657 at June 30, 2011, compared to seventeen non-performing loans, totaling $6,378,293 at December 31, 2010. The following is information about the eleven largest non-performing loans, totaling $6,056,802, or 88.2% of our non-performing loans, in outstanding principal balance at June 30, 2011. Management believes it has taken appropriate steps with a view towards maximizing recovery and minimizing loss, if any, on these loans.

 
$2,200,000 in two residential mortgage loans that are secured. We previously had a modified repayment arrangements with the borrowers, which expired, and we have confessions of judgment. The loan is secured by a first mortgage and second mortgage on a residential property and first mortgages on two commercial properties. We have commenced foreclosure proceedings.
 
$1,800,000 in two construction loans to a local borrower, which are secured by a first mortgage and a second mortgage on the related real estate collateral that is substantially completed. The loans are also secured by the personal guaranty of the principal. The loans are past maturity and the borrower is in the process of obtaining the certificate of occupancy for the mortgaged property, after which we expect to convert the loans into performing term loans. The borrower is continuing to pay interest, and we are recording the interest on a cash basis, but the loans are considered non-performing because they are past maturity and we will not convert the loans into term loans until there is further substantial progress in obtaining a certificate of occupancy is received before we term out these two loans.
 
$672,500 in two commercial real estate loans and a construction loan to a local business. The loans are secured by a first, second and third mortgage on real estate collateral. The loans are guaranteed by the principal and a security interest in the business. The loans have been sent to our attorneys for collection and to begin foreclosure proceedings.
 
 
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$499,000 in a loan to a local business, which is secured by a first mortgage and a second mortgage on commercial real estate collateral. The loan is also secured by the personal guaranties of the principals and we have a security interest in the business. We have commenced foreclosure proceedings.
 
$352,420 in a loan to a local business in which we are a participant in the loan with another bank. We are not the lead lender. The loan is in arrears and the lead lender has commenced a foreclosure action. The loan is secured by a first mortgage on a commercial building, a security interest in the business, and the personal guaranties of the principals. We have entered into a temporary forbearance agreement with modified payment terms with the borrower, for which we have received a significant upfront payment.
 
$273,095 in a net loan to a local business, which is secured by a first mortgage on two parcels of commercial real estate. We also have a security interest in the business as well as the personal guaranty of the principal. We have commenced foreclosure proceedings.
 
$259,787 in a loan to a local business, which is secured by a first mortgage on commercial real estate collateral. We have entered into modified repayment arrangements with the borrower and we have obtained confessions of judgment. We maintain a security interest in the business as well as the personal guaranty of the principal. The borrower is current under the modified payments terms.

From time to time, the Bank will enter into agreements with borrowers to modify the terms of their loans when we believe that a modification will maximize our recovery. In most cases, we do not agree to reduce the rate of interest or forgive the repayment of principal when we agree to loan modification, and we did not do so in any of the modifications described above. Instead, we seek to modify terms on an interim basis to allow the borrower to reduce payments for a short duration and thus give the borrower an opportunity to get back on its feet.

If loans with modifications are on non-accrual status when they are modified, we do not immediately restore them to accruing status. For those loans, as well as other loans on non-accrual status when the borrower makes payments, we initially record payments received either as a reduction of principal or as interest received on a cash basis. The choice between those alternatives depends upon the magnitude of the concessions, if any, we have given to the borrower, the nature of the collateral and the related loan to value ratio, and other factors affecting the likelihood that we will continue to receive regular payments. After a period of consistent on-time performance, the loan may be restored to accruing status. The length of on-time performance required to restore a loan to accruing status varies from a minimum of six months on loans with minor modifications or less-severe weaknesses to as long as a year or more on loans for which we have granted more significant concessions to the borrower or which otherwise have more significant weaknesses.

Critical Accounting Policies and Judgments

We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The allowance for loan losses, prepayment estimates on the mortgage-backed securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligation portfolios, contingencies and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change and to management’s estimates. Actual results can differ from those estimates and may have an impact on our financial statements.

Item 4 –Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: As of June 30, 2011, we undertook an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of Raffaele M. Branca, President and CEO and Jonathan B. Lipschitz, Vice President and Controller. Disclosure controls are the systems and procedures we use that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (such as annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly periodic reports on Form 10-Q) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, in a manner which will allow senior management to make timely decisions on the public disclosure of that information. Mr. Branca and Mr. Lipschitz concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that such information is (i) collected and communicated to senior management in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Since our last evaluation of our disclosure controls, we have not made any significant changes in, or taken corrective actions regarding, either our internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect those controls.
 
 
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We intend to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and to correct any deficiencies that we may discover. Our goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning our business so that they can evaluate that information and make determinations as to the nature and timing of disclosure of that information. While we believe the present design of our disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve this goal, future events may cause us to modify our disclosure controls and procedures.

Part II

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

VSB Bancorp, Inc. is not involved in any pending legal proceedings. The Bank, from time to time, is involved in routine collection proceedings in the ordinary course of business on loans in default. Management believes that such other routine legal proceedings in the aggregate are immaterial to our financial condition or results of operations.
 
 
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Signature Page

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
VSB Bancorp, Inc.
     
Date: August 10, 2011
 
/s/ Raffaele M. Branca
   
Raffaele M. Branca
   
President, CEO and Principal Executive Officer
     
Date: August 10, 2011
 
/s/ Jonathan B. Lipschitz
   
Jonathan B. Lipschitz,
   
Vice President, Controller and Principal
   
Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
     
31.1
 
Rule 13A-14(a)/15D-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13A-14(a)/15D-14(a) Certification of Principal Accounting Officer
32.1
 
Certification by CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
32.2
 
Certification by Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (furnished herewith)
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (furnished herewith)
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
 
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Item 6 - Exhibits

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
     
31.1
 
Rule 13A-14(a)/15D-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13A-14(a)/15D-14(a) Certification of Principal Accounting Officer
32.1
 
Certification by CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
32.2
 
Certification by Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (furnished herewith)
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (furnished herewith)
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (furnished herewith)

 
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