f10q_063011-0375.htm
UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
       
 
X
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
       
 
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2011
       
 
OR
       
     
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
       
For the transition period from
 
To
   
       
       
       
 
Commission File Number  000-52000
       
       
 
ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
       
       
 
UNITED STATES
 
51-0533946
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 
Incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
       
 
2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, New Jersey
 
08691
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
       
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(609) 223-8300
       
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes [ X  ]   No [ ]
 
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [X] No [   ] 
 
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one): Large accelerated filer [   ]Accelerated filer [ X ]
 
                Non-accelerated filer [   ]                        Smaller reporting company [   ]
 
   
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [   ]   No [X]
   
 
        The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date,
July 20, 2011:
       
 
$0.10 par value common stock  -  30,320,927  shares outstanding


 
 

 

ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 
   
Page
 
   
Number
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
       
       Item 1:
Financial Statements
     
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 
2
 
 
at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
     
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three & Six Months Ended
 
3
 
 
June 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
     
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Six
 
4
 
 
Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
     
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
 
5
 
 
Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
     
         
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
7
 
         
       Item 2:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
 
39
 
 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
     
       
       Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
45
 
       
       Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
 
46
 
         
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
  46  
         
       Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
     
         
       Item 1A:
Risk Factors
     
         
       Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     
         
       Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
     
         
       Item 4:
(Reserved)
     
         
       Item 5:
Other Information
     
         
       Item 6:
Exhibits
     
         
SIGNATURES
 
48
 
       
       

 
 

 

ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
 
      June 30,        December 31,   
     2011      2010   
   (In thousands, except for share data)  
 Assets                
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions
  $ 19,776     $ 17,958  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
    38,481       44,220  
Money market funds
    30,076       27,409  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    88,333       89,587  
Investment securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value
    48,060       52,513  
Investment securities held to maturity (“HTM”), at amortized cost (fair value of $271,790 and  $238,785, respectively)
    270,661       244,421  
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $457,411 and $425,462, respectively)
    446,776       421,114  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses ($10,712
and $9,844, respectively)
    918,286       893,842  
Real estate and other repossessed assets owned
    3,935       3,689  
Real estate owned via equity investment
    3,943       3,979  
Real estate held for sale
    1,152       1,164  
Premises and equipment, net
    47,869       47,355  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and ACBB stock
    5,403       4,789  
Accrued interest receivable
    8,089       8,030  
Bank owned life insurance
    28,343       28,073  
Goodwill
    1,826       1,826  
Deferred tax asset
    13,904       14,281  
Other assets
    5,120       4,491  
                Total Assets
  $ 1,891,700     $ 1,819,154  
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 Liabilities            
             
Deposits:
           
   Non-interest bearing
  $ 68,359     $ 64,778  
   Interest bearing
    1,506,446       1,438,782  
         Total deposits
    1,574,805       1,503,560  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
    33,446       35,000  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    40,000       40,000  
Subordinated debentures
    1,910       1,904  
Securities purchased and not settled
    11,000       11,004  
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    3,219       2,776  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    11,309       12,434  
Total Liabilities
    1,675,689       1,606,678  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized, 32,731,875 shares issued;
               
   30,320,927 and 30,280,927 shares outstanding, respectively
    3,274       3,274  
Paid-in capital
    99,708       99,585  
Retained earnings
    155,046       152,911  
Unearned shares held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan
    (5,413 )     (5,683 )
Treasury stock, 2,410,948 and 2,450,948  shares, respectively
    (35,335 )     (35,880 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (3,055 )     (3,463 )
         Total Roma Financial Corporation stockholders’ equity
    214,225       210,744  
Noncontrolling interest
    1,786       1,732  
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    216,011       212,476  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 1,891,700     $ 1,819,154  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
      2011        2010       2011        2010  
     (In thousands, except for share and per share data)  
 Interest Income      
Loans, including fees
  $ 11,664     $ 8,437     $ 23,385     $ 16,662  
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
    4,406       3,413       8,712       6,558  
Investment securities held to maturity
    2,207       3,070       4,439       6,336  
Securities available for sale
    273       138       541       284  
Other interest-earning assets
    149       103       242       198  
                                 
Total Interest Income
    18,699       15,161       37,319       30,038  

Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
    4,744       4,117       9,348       8,318  
Borrowings
    691       614       1,380       1,214  
                                 
Total Interest Expense
    5,435       4,731       10,728       9,532  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    13,264       10,430       26,591       20,506  
                                 
Provision for  loan losses
    1,313       769       2,113       2,041  
                                 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    11,951       9,661       24,478       18,465  

Non-Interest  Income
                               
Commissions on sales of title policies
    271       239       474       450  
Fees and service charges on deposits and loans
    419       399       814       806  
Income from bank owned life insurance
    304       283       609       560  
Net gain from sale of mortgage loans originated for sale
    90       130       167       185  
Net gain for sale of available for sale securities
    21       28       38       51  
Realized (loss) from real estate owned
    (37 )     -       (107 )     -  
Other
    313       290       591       570  
                                 
Total Non-Interest Income
    1,381       1,369       2,586       2,622  

Non-Interest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,119       4,638       12,187       9,020  
Net occupancy expense of premises
    1,115       685       2,383       1,393  
Equipment
    898       669       1,783       1,327  
Data processing fees
    616       410       1,182       827  
Federal Deposit Insurance Premium
    618       301       1,216       602  
Advertising
    397       212       566       346  
Acquisition costs
    -       411       -       525  
Other
    1,508       1,414       2,931       2,358  
                                 
Total Non-Interest Expense
    11,271       8,740       22,248       16,398  
                                 
Income Before Income Taxes
    2,061       2,290       4,816       4,689  
                                 
Income Taxes
    636       805       1,520       1,578  
                                 
Net income
    1,425       1,485       3,296       3,111  
Plus: net gain attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (36 )     (21 )     (54 )     (49 )
                                 
Net Income attributable to Roma Financial Corporation
  $ 1,389     $ 1,464     $ 3,242     $ 3,062  
Net income attributable to Roma Financial Corporation per common share
                               
       Basic and Diluted
  $ .05     $ .05     $ .11     $ .10  
     Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ .08     $ .08     $ .16     $ .16  
                                 
Weighted Average Number of Common
        Shares Outstanding
                               
      Basic and Diluted
    30,153,310       30,641,573       30,145,272       30,687,459  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

                                                 
   
 
 
Shares     Amount
   
 
Paid-in Capital
   
 
Retained Earnings
   
Unearned Shares Held by ESOP
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
   
 
Treasury Stock
   
Non-controlling Interest
   
 
 
Total
 
Balance December 31, 2009
    30,933     $ 3,274     $ 98,921     $ 150,131     $ (6,224 )   $ (2,313 )   $ (29,214 )   $ 1,645     $ 216,220  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                       
Net income for the six months
                                                                       
    ended June 30, 2010
                            3,062                               49       3,111  
Other comprehensive income net
    of  taxes:
                                                                       
    Unrealized gain on available for
      sale securities net of income taxes
      $(1,014) and reclassification
      adjustment of ($51)
                                                1,430                           1,430  
    Total  comprehensive income
                                                                    4,541  
Treasury shares repurchased
    (196 )                                             (2,344 )             (2,344 )
Treasury shares released
    44               (703 )                             703               -  
Dividends declared
                            (1,195 )                                     (1,195 )
Stock-based compensation
                    625                                               625  
ESOP shares earned
                    52               271                               323  
Balance June 30, 2010
    30,781     $ 3,274     $ 98,895     $ 151,998     $ (5,953 )   $ (883 )   $ (30,855 )   $ 1,694     $ 218,170  
                                                                         
Balance December 31, 2010
    30,281     $ 3,274     $ 99,585     $ 152,911     $ (5,683 )   $ (3,463 )   $ (35,880 )   $ 1,732     $ 212,476  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                       
Net income for the six months
                                                                       
      ended June 30, 2011
                            3,242                               54       3,296  
Other comprehensive income net
      of taxes:
                                                                       
    Unrealized gain on available for
      sale securities net of income taxes
      ($298) and reclassification
      adjustment ($38)
                                              408                         408  
    Total comprehensive income
                                                                    3,704  
Treasury shares released
    40               (545 )                             545               -  
Dividends declared
                            (1,107 )                                     (1,107 )
Stock-based compensation
                    656                                               656  
ESOP shares earned
                    12               270                               282  
Balance June 30, 2011
    30,321     $ 3,274     $ 99,708     $ 155,046     $ (5,413 )   $ (3,055 )   $ (35,335 )   $ 1,786     $ 216,011  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements

 
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
               
Net income
  $ 3,296     $ 3,111  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,209       952  
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities
    51       (311 )
Accretion of deferred loan fees and discounts
    (73 )     (102 )
Amortization of net premiums on loans
    441       -  
Amortization of premiums on deposits
    (158 )     -  
Gain on sale of securities available for sale
    (38 )     (51 )
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans originated for sale
    (167 )     (185 )
Mortgage loans originated for sale
    (7,250 )     (9,258 )
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans originated for sale
    7,417       9,443  
Net realized loss on sale of real estate owned
    107       -  
Provision for loan losses
    2,113       2,041  
Stock-based compensation, including warrants
    656       625  
ESOP shares earned
    282       323  
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
    (59 )     466  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
    (506 )     (468 )
Increase in other assets
    (629 )     (44 )
(Decrease) in accrued interest payable
    (169 )     (158 )
Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes
    79       (104 )
(Decrease) in other liabilities
    (950 )     (581 )
                 
                Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities     5,652       5,699  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
             
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities available for sale
    4,794       7,071  
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
    2,038       2,055  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (2,732 )     (10,003 )
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of investment securities held to maturity
    40,363       172,487  
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity
    (55,576 )     (110,890 )
Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
    37,310       36,625  
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
    (72,957 )     (70,479 )
Net increase in loans receivable
    (29,240 )     (25,815 )
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
    -       (169 )
Proceeds from life insurance redemption
    236       -  
Additions to premises and equipment and real estate owned via equity investment
    (1,675 )     (2,834 )
    Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
    1,962       -  
(Purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and ACBB stock
    (614 )     (698 )
                 
                Net Cash Used in  Investing Activities     (76,091     (2,650
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
           
             
Net increase in deposits
    71,403       94,138  
Increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    443       152  
Dividends paid to minority stockholders of Roma Financial Corp.
    (1,107 )     (1,207 )
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
    (5,054 )     (1,087 )
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
    3,500       7,000  
Purchases of treasury stock
    -       (2,344 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    69,185       96,652  
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (1,254 )     99,701  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents – BEGINNING
    89,587       50,895  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Ending
  $ 88,333     $ 150,596  


 
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Cont’d)
      (Unaudited)


 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
(In thousands)
   
Supplementary Cash Flows Information  
 
Income taxes paid, net
  $ 3,037     $ 1,232  
Interest paid
  $ 10,897     $ 9,690  
Securities purchased and not settled
  $ 11,000     $ 43,468  
Loan receivable transferred to other repossessed assets
  $ 2,315     $ 400  




See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE A – ORGANIZATION

Roma Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is a federally-chartered corporation organized in January 2005 for the purpose of acquiring all of the capital stock that Roma Bank issued in its mutual holding company reorganization.  Roma Financial Corporation’s principal executive offices are located at 2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 and its telephone number at that address is (609) 223-8300.

Roma Financial Corporation, MHC is a federally-chartered mutual holding company that was formed in January 2005 in connection with the mutual holding company reorganization.  Roma Financial Corporation, MHC has not engaged in any significant business since its formation.  So long as Roma Financial Corporation MHC is in existence, it will at all times own a majority of the outstanding stock of Roma Financial Corporation.

Roma Bank is a federally-chartered stock savings bank.  It was originally founded in 1920 and received its federal charter in 1991.  Roma Bank’s deposits are federally insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund as administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  Roma Bank is regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  The Office of Thrift Supervision also regulates Roma Financial Corporation, MHC and Roma Financial Corporation as savings and loan holding companies.

RomAsia Bank is a federally-chartered stock savings bank. RomAsia Bank received all regulatory approvals on June 23, 2008 to be a federal savings bank and began operations on that date. The Company invested $13.4 million in RomAsia Bank and currently holds a 89.55% ownership interest. RomAsia Bank is regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision. Roma Bank and RomAsia Bank are collectively referred to as (the “Banks”).  Pursuant to the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), as of July 21, 2011, Roma Financial Corporation MHC and Roma Financial Corporation will be regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and Roma Bank and RomAsia by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

The Banks offer traditional retail banking services, one-to four-family residential mortgage loans, multi-family and commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, commercial business loans and consumer loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit. Roma Bank operates from its main office in Robbinsville, New Jersey, and twenty-three branch offices located in Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. RomAsia Bank operates from its main office in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey and a branch in Edison, New Jersey. As of June 30, 2011, the Banks had 315 full-time employees and 59 part-time employees.  Roma Bank maintains a website at www.romabank.com.

Throughout this document, references to “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the Banks or the Company, or both, as the context indicates.

NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Roma Bank and Roma Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Roma Capital Investment Corp. (the “Investment Co.”) and General Abstract and Title Agency (the “Title Co.”), and the Company’s majority owned investment of 89.55% in RomAsia Bank. The consolidated statements also include the Company’s 50% interest in 84 Hopewell, LLC (the “LLC”), a real estate investment which is consolidated according to the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Variable Interest Entities.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not  include all information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.


 
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NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)

In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been made at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year or other interim periods.

The December 31, 2010 data in the consolidated statements of financial condition was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for that date. That data, along with the interim financial information presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition, income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows should be read in conjunction with the 2010 audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, including the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Investment Co. was incorporated in the State of New Jersey effective September 4, 2004, and began operations October 1, 2004.  The Investment Co. is subject to the investment company provisions of the New Jersey Corporation Business Tax Act.  The Title Co. was incorporated in the State of New Jersey effective March 7, 2005 and commenced operations April 1, 2005. The Company, together with two individuals, formed a limited liability company, 84 Hopewell, LLC. The LLC was formed to build a commercial office building in which is located the Company’s Hopewell branch, corporate offices for the other LLC members construction company and tenant space. The Company invested $370,000 in the LLC and provided a loan in the amount of $3.6 million to the LLC. The Company and the other 50% owner’s construction company both have signed lease commitments to the LLC.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statements of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the periods then ended.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change relates to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.  The allowance for loan losses represents management’s best estimate of losses known and inherent in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate.  While management uses the most current information available to estimate losses on loans, actual losses are dependent on future events and, as such, increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary.

In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Banks’ allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require the Banks to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) Topic 855, Subsequent Events, management has evaluated subsequent events until the date of issuance of these financial statements, and concluded that no events occurred that were of a material nature.

NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, the resolution of such litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect, as of June 30, 2011, on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.


NOTE D – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding adjusted for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares not yet committed to be released. Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding to include the effect of outstanding stock options and unvested stock awards, if dilutive, using the treasury stock method. Shares issued and reacquired during any period are weighted for the portion of the period they were outstanding.

Outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were not considered in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive.

NOTE E – ACQUISITION

On July 16, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition of Sterling Banks, Inc., the holding company for Sterling Bank.  The final consideration paid in the transaction to stockholders of Sterling Banks, Inc. consisted of $2.52 per share, or $14,725,000, in cash.

The Company accounted for the transaction using the acquisition method pursuant to FASB ASC 805 “Business Combinations”. Accordingly, the Company recorded merger and acquisition expenses totaling $924 thousand, in non-interest expense other, during the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company’s results of operations include Sterling Banks, Inc. and Sterling Bank from the date of
 
 
 
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NOTE E – ACQUISITION (continued)

acquisition. Additionally, ASC 805 “Business Combinations” requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their fair values as of the acquisition date.

The Company acquired loans with a fair value of $272.3 million.  Included in this amount was $47.4 million of loans with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination for which it was probable, at the time of the acquisition, that the Company would be unable to collect all contractually required payments due. In accordance with the “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorating Credit Quality” section of FASB ASC 310 “Receivables,” the Company recorded a non accretable credit mark discount of $15.6 million, which is defined as the loans’ contractually required payments receivable in excess of the amount of their cash flows expected to be collected.  The Company considered factors such as payment history, collateral values, and accrual status when determining whether there was evidence of deterioration of a loan’s credit quality at the acquisition date.

We estimated the fair value for most loans acquired from Sterling Bank by utilizing a methodology wherein loans with comparable characteristics were aggregated by type of collateral, remaining maturity, and repricing terms. Cash flows for each pool were determined by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments.  Projected cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans. To estimate the fair value of the remaining loans, we analyzed the value of the underlying collateral of the loans, assuming the fair values of the loans were derived from the eventual sale of the collateral.  The value of the collateral was based on completed appraisals adjusted to the valuation date based on recognized industry indices. We discounted those values using market derived rates of return, with consideration given to the period of time and costs associated with the foreclosure and disposition of the collateral.  There was no carryover of Sterling’s allowance for loan losses associated with the loans acquired as the loans were initially recorded at fair value.

Information about the acquired Sterling loan portfolio as of July 16, 2010 is as follows:

Contractually required principal and
     interest at acquisition
  $ 285,506  
Contract cash flows not expected to
     be collected (nonaccretable discount)
    (15,647 )
Expected cash flows at acquisition
    269,859  
 Interest component of expected cash
       
     flows (accretable premium)
    2,454  
Fair value of acquired loans
  $ 272,313  


Certificates of deposit accounts were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates.  The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates.  The fair value of the certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity.

The fair value of borrowings and subordinated debentures assumed was determined by estimating projected future cash outflows and discounting them at a market rate of interest.

The goodwill, which is not amortized for book purposes, was assigned to the Company and is not deductible for tax purposes.

NOTE F – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Equity Incentive Plan

At the Annual Meeting held on April 23, 2008, stockholders of the Company approved the Roma Financial Corporation 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.

The 2008 Plan enables the Board of Directors to grant stock options to executives, other key employees and nonemployee directors. The options granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options. The Company has reserved 1,292,909 shares of common stock for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the 2008 Plan and 517,164 shares for grants of restricted stock.  The Plan will terminate in ten years from the grant date.  Options will be granted with an exercise price not less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of the grant. Options may not be granted for a term greater than ten years.  Stock options granted under the Incentive Plan are subject to limitations under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The number of shares available under the 2008 Plan, the number of shares subject to outstanding options and the exercise price of outstanding options will be adjusted to reflect any stock dividend, stock split, merger, reorganization or other event generally affecting the number of Company’s outstanding shares.
 
 
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NOTE F – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

On June 25, 2008 directors, senior officers and certain employees of the Company were granted, in the aggregate, 820,000 stock options and awarded 222,000 shares of restricted stock.

On June 15, 2011 directors of the Company were granted, in the aggregate, 32,000 stock options and awarded 54,000 shares of restricted stock.

At June 30, 2011 there were 471,709 shares available for option grants under the 2008 Plan, and 247,164 shares available for grants of restricted stock.

The Company accounts for stock based compensation under FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”.  ASC Topic 718 covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC Topic 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

ASC Topic 718 also requires the Company to realize as a financing cash flow rather than an operating cash flow, as previously required, the benefits of realized tax deductions in excess of previously recognized tax benefits on compensation expense.  In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, the Company classified share-based compensation for employees and outside directors within “salaries and employee benefits” in the consolidated statement of income to correspond with the same line item as the cash compensation paid.

The stock options will vest over a five year service period and are exercisable within ten years. Compensation expense for all option grants is recognized over the awards’ respective requisite service period.

Restricted shares vest over a five year service period. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards of five years. The number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determines the fair value of the restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock plan.
 
 
The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

   
 
Number of
Stock Options
   
Weighted 
Avg.
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Avg.
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                     
 
Balance at December 31, 2010
    797,200     $ 13.67  
 
7.50 years
 
 
 
                Granted
    32,000       13.67          
                Forfeited
    (8,000 )     13.67          
                         
Balance at June 30, 2011
    821,200       13.67  
7.10 years
  $ 0.00  
                           
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
    493,200     $ 13.67            


The fair value of stock options granted June 15, 2011 was:

Expected life
 
6.5 years
 
Risk-free rate
    2.26 %
Volatility
    35.42 %
Dividend yield
    3.32 %
Fair Value
  $ 1.70  

 
 
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NOTE F – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s restricted shares as of June 30, 2011 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
   
Number of Restricted Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Non-vested restricted shares as December 31, 2010
    120,000     $ 13.67  
                Granted
    54,000       9.63  
                Vested
    (40,000 )     13.67  
Non-vested restricted shares as June 30, 2011
    134,000     $ 12.04  

Stock option and stock award expenses included in compensation expense were $275,000 and $544,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 with respective tax benefits of $110,000 and $218,000; and $300,000 and $597,000 for the three and  six months ended June 30, 2010, with respective tax benefits of $120,000 and $230,000. At June 30, 2011, there was approximately $2.8 million of unrecognized cost, related to outstanding stock options and restricted shares, which will be recognized over a period of approximately 2.59 years.

Equity Incentive Plan – RomAsia Bank

The stockholders of RomAsia Bank approved an equity incentive plan in 2009. On January 6, 2010, directors, senior officers and certain employees of the RomAsia Bank were granted, in the aggregate, options to purchase 75,500 shares of RomAsia common stock.

The Plan enables the Board of Directors of RomAsia Bank to grant stock options to executives, other key employees and nonemployee directors. The options granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options. RomAsia has reserved 225,000 shares of it’s common stock for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the Plan.  The Plan will terminate in ten years from the grant date.  Options will be granted with an exercise price not less than the Fair Market Value of a share of RomAsia’s Common Stock on the date of the grant. Options may not be granted for a term greater than ten years.  The stock options vest over a five year service period and are exercisable within ten years.  Stock options granted under the Incentive Plan are subject to limitations under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The number of shares available under the Plan, the number of shares subject to outstanding options and the exercise price of outstanding options will be adjusted to reflect any stock dividend, stock split, merger, reorganization or other event  generally affecting the number of Company’s outstanding shares. At June 30, 2011, there were 155,000 shares available for option grants under the Plan.

The following is a summary of the status of the RomAsia’s stock option activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

   
 
Number of
Stock Options
   
Weighted
Avg.
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Avg. Remaining Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
 
                     
Balance at January 1, 2010
    -     $ -          
                Granted
    75,500       8.47          
                Forfeited
    -       -          
Balance at January 1, 2011
    75,500     $ 8.47          
                Granted
    -       -          
                Forfeited
    (5,500 )   $ 8.47          
                         
Balance at June 30, 2011
    70,000     $ 8.47  
8.77 years
  $ 0.00  
                           
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
    14,800                    


Stock option expense, related to the RomAsia plan included within compensation expense was $11,000 and $22,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, with related tax benefits of $5,000 and $9,000; and $11,000 and $21,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, with related tax benefits of $5,000 and $9,000.  At June 30, 2011, approximately $138,000 of unrecognized cost, related to outstanding stock options, will be recognized over a period of approximately 3.77 years.
 
 
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NOTE F – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Roma Bank has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) for the benefit of employees who meet the eligibility requirements defined in the plan.  The ESOP trust purchased 811,750 shares of common stock as part of the stock offering using proceeds from a loan from the Company.  The total cost of the shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $8.1 million, reflecting a cost of $10 per share.  Roma Bank makes cash contributions to the ESOP on a quarterly basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company.  The loan bears an interest rate of 8.25% with principal and interest payable in equal quarterly installments over a fifteen year period.  The loan is secured by the shares of the stock purchased.

Shares purchased with the loan proceeds were initially pledged as collateral for the term loan and are held in a suspense account for future allocation among participants.  Contributions to the ESOP and shares released from the suspense account will be allocated among the participants on the basis of compensation, as described by the Plan, in the year of allocation.  As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.  Roma Bank made its first loan payment in October 2006.  As of June 30, 2011 there were 541,170 unearned shares. The Company’s ESOP compensation expense was $142 and $282 thousand, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011; and $159 and $323 thousand, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.

NOTE G – STOCK WARRANTS

RomAsia Bank issued warrants to purchase 150,500 shares of RomAsia Common Stock (the “warrants”), bearing an exercise price of $10.00 per share, to the Founding Stockholders who subscribed initially for 150,500 shares of RomAsia Common Stock and provided $1,505,000 to pay  RomAsia’s organizational expenses. The warrants were issued on June 23, 2008.
 
The warrants will become exercisable in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries after their respective dates of issuance. Warrants will be convertible into one share of RomAsia Common Stock and will be transferable only in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws.  RomAsia may redeem the Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Warrant at any time after January 1, 2012 upon 60 days prior written notice to the holders thereof.

The Warrants provide that, in the event that RomAsia’s capital falls below certain minimum requirements, the FDIC or the OTS may require RomAsia to notify the holders of the Warrants that such holders must exercise the Warrants within 30 days of such notice, or such longer period as the FDIC or OTS may prescribe, or forfeit all rights to purchase shares of RomAsia Common Stock under the Warrants after the expiration of such period.

The Warrants expire ten years after being issued. In the event a holder fails to exercise the Warrants prior to their expiration, the Warrants will expire and the holder thereof will have no further rights with respect to the Warrants.
 
The Warrant expense for minority shareholders, (10.45% ownership), for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was $68,000 and $90,000, respectively, with a related tax benefit of $29,000 and $39,000; and 2010, was $14,000, and $28,000, respectively, and related deferred taxes were recorded at $6,000, and $12,000, respectively. The warrant expense for the majority shareholder, Roma Financial Corporation, was eliminated in consolidation. The warrants were 100% vested at June 30, 2011.
 
NOTE H- REAL ESTATE OWNED VIA EQUITY INVESTMENTS

In 2008, Roma Bank, together with two individuals, formed 84 Hopewell, LLC. The LLC was formed to build a commercial office building which includes Roma Bank’s Hopewell branch, corporate offices for the other 50% owners’ construction company and tenant space. Roma Bank made a cash investment of approximately $360,000 in the LLC and provided a loan to the LLC in the amount of $3.6 million. Roma Bank and the construction company both have signed lease commitments to the LLC. With the adoption of guidance in regards to variable interest entities now codified in FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation”, the Company is required to perform an analysis to determine whether such an investment meets the criteria for consolidation into the Company’s financial statements.  As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, this variable interest entity met the requirements of ASC Topic 810 for consolidation based on Roma Bank being the primary financial beneficiary. This was determined based on the amount invested by the Bank compared to the other partners to the LLC and the lack of personal guarantees. As of June 30, 2011, the LLC had $4.0 million in fixed assets and a loan from Roma Bank for $3.4 million, which was eliminated in consolidation. The LLC had accrued interest payable to the Bank of $11 thousand at June 30, 2011 and during the six months then ended the Bank had paid $50 thousand in rent to the LLC.  Both of these amounts were
 
 
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NOTE H- REAL ESTATE OWNED VIA EQUITY INVESTMENTS (continued)

eliminated in consolidation. Roma Bank’s 50% share of the LLC’s net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was $24 thousand and $32 thousand.


NOTE I – INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 

The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 with gross unrealized gains and losses therein:


 
June 30, 2011
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
(In Thousands)

Available for sale:
                       
     Mortgage-backed securities-U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE’s)
  $ 23,262     $ 193     $ 216     $ 23,239  
     Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    7,485       151       10       7,626  
     U.S. Government (including agencies)
    13,353       99       171       13,281  
     Equity securities
    50       9       -       59  
     Mutual fund shares
    2,944       -       80       2,864  
     Corporate bond
    1,000       -       9       991  
                                 
    $ 48,094     $ 452     $ 486     $ 48,060  


 
December 31, 2010
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
(In Thousands)

Available for sale:
                       
     Mortgage-backed securities-U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE’s)
  $ 24,180     $ 168     $ 349     $ 23,999  
     Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    8,761       50       151       8,660  
     U.S. Government (including agencies)
    16,384       17       382       16,019  
     Equity securities
    50       3       -       53  
     Mutual fund shares
    2,877       -       83       2,794  
     Corporate Bond
    1,000       -       12       988  
                                 
    $ 53,252     $ 238     $ 977     $ 52,513  
 
 
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NOTE I – INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)
 
The unrealized losses, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related securities available for sale are as follows:
 
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
More than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
June 30, 2011:
                                   
     Mortgage-backed securities-GSE’s
  $ 14,028     $ 216     $ -     $ -     $ 14,028     $ 216  
     Obligations of state & political subdivisions
    1,753       10       -       -       1,753       10  
     U.S. Government, (including agencies)
    6,828       171       -       -       6,828       171  
     Mutual funds
    -       -       2,864       80       2,864       80  
     Corporate bond
    494       6       497       3       991       9  
                                                 
    $ 23,103     $ 403     $ 3,361     $ 83     $ 26,464     $ 486  

 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
More than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
December 31, 2010:
                       
     Mortgage-backed securities-GSE’s
  $ 17,061     $ 349     $ -     $ -     $ 17,061     $ 349  
     U.S. Government (including agencies)
    13,002       382       -       -       13,002       382  
     Obligations of state & political subdivisions
    4,114       151       -       -       4,114       151  
     Corporate Bond
    988       12                        988        12  
     Mutual funds
    -       -       2,793       83       2,793       83  
                                                 
    $ 35,165     $ 894     $ 2,793     $ 83     $ 37,958     $ 977  

 
 
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NOTE I – INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at June 30, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(in Thousands)
 
             
One year or less
  $ -     $ -  
After one to five years
    2,782       2,827  
After five to ten years
    9,971       10,045  
After ten years
    8,085       8,035  
     Total
    20,838       20,907  
Mortgage-backed securities
    23,262       23,239  
Equity securities
    50       59  
Mutual funds
    2,944       2,864  
Corporate Bond
    1,000       991  
     Total
  $ 48,094     $ 48,060  

The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held to maturity at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 with gross unrealized gains and losses therein:
 

   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Carrying Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Held to maturity:
                       
     U.S. Government (including agencies)
  $ 252,666     $ 2,524     $ 1,803     $ 253,387  
     Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    16,724       502       74       17,152  
      Corporate bond and other
    1,271       8       28       1,251  
                                 
    $ 270,661     $ 3,034     $ 1,905     $ 271,790  
 
 
    December 31, 2010  
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
     
Carrying Value
 
     (In Thousands)  
Held to maturity:
                       
     U.S. Government (including agencies)
  $ 227,522     $ 357     $ 5,890     $ 221,989  
     Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    15,628       190       303       15,515  
     Corporate bond and other
    1,271       10       -       1,281  
                                 
    $ 244,421     $ 557     $ 6,193     $ 238,785  

 
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NOTE I – INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 
The unrealized losses, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related securities held to maturity are as follows:
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
More than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
(In Thousands)

June 30, 2011
                                   
     U.S. Government (including
        agencies)
  $ 140,744     $ 1,786     $ 2,980     $ 17     $ 143,724     $ 1,803  
     Obligations of state & political subdivisions
    2,835       74       -       -       2,835       74  
     Corporate
    258       28       -       -       258       28  
    $ 143,837     $ 1,888     $ 2,980     $ 17     $ 146,817     $ 1,905  

December 31, 2010
                                   
     U.S. Government (including
          agencies)
  $ 169,833     $ 5,890     $ -     $ -     $ 169,833     $ 5,890  
     Obligations of state & political subdivisions
    6,582       273       1,680       30       8,262       303  
    $ 176,415     $ 6,163     $ 1,680     $ 30     $ 178,095     $ 6,193  

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held to maturity at June 30, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties:
 
     
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
     
(In Thousands)

One year or less
  $ 100     $ 100  
After one to five years
    25,066       25,198  
After five to ten years
    103,750       105,969  
After ten  years
    141,745       140,523  
    Total
  $ 270,661     $ 271,790  



Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale amounted to $520 thousand and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, with gross realized gains of $23 thousand and $40 thousand, and gross realized losses of $2 thousand $2 thousand, respectively.  Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale amounted to $1.6 million and $2.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, with gross realized gains of $28 thousand and $51 thousand, respectively.  There were no gross realized losses on the sale of available for sale securities in 2010.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.

In determining OTTI under the ASC Topic 320, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer; (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery.  The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary-

 
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impairment decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on information available to management at a point in time.  An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.

When OTTI for debt securities, occurs under the model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.  If any entity  does  not  intend to  sell  the security  and  it is not  more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors.  The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.  The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors shall be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable tax benefit.  The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings shall become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

At June 30, 2011, the Company’s available for sale and held to maturity debt securities portfolios consisted of approximately 205 securities, of which 96 were in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and 2 were in a loss position for more than twelve months. No OTTI charges were recorded for the three or six months ended June 30, 2011. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities. Unrealized losses primarily relate to interest rate fluctuations and not credit concerns.

The available for sale mutual funds consist of CRA investments which currently have an unrealized loss of approximately $80 thousand.  They have been in a loss position for the last two years with the greatest unrealized loss being approximately $176 thousand. Management does not believe the mutual fund securities available for sale are OTTI due to reasons of credit quality.  The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities.  Accordingly, as of June 30, 2011, management believes the impairments are temporary and no impairment loss has been realized in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

Approximately $109.7 million of securities held to maturity are pledged as collateral for Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) advances, borrowings, and deposits at June 30, 2011.

The following tables set forth the composition of our mortgage- backed securities portfolio as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
(In Thousands)

Government National Mortgage Association
  $ 8,768     $ 217     $ 117     $ 8,868  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    171,569       5,249       1,190       175,628  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    259,616       7,270       1,068       265,818  
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE’s
    6,823       274       -       7,097  
                                 
    $ 446,776     $ 13,010     $ 2,375     $ 457,411  

 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
(In Thousands)

Government National Mortgage Association
  $ 9,988     $ 204     $ 107     $ 10,085  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    172,969       4,188       2,782       174,375  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    229,951       5,206       2,629       232,529  
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE’s
    8,206       310       42       8,473  
                                 
    $ 421,114     $ 9,908     $ 5,560     $ 425,462  


The unrealized losses, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related mortgage-backed securities held to maturity are as follows:


 
Less than 12 Months
 
More than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In Thousands)

June 30, 2011
                                   
    Government National Mortgage Association
  $ 3,093     $ 117     $ -     $ -     $ 3,093     $ 117  
     Federal Home Loan
   Mortgage  Corporation
    53,491       1,178       428       12       53,919       1,190  
     Federal National
   Mortgage Association
    57,340       1,067       8       1       57,348       1,068  
    $ 113,924     $ 2,362     $ 436     $ 13     $ 114,360     $ 2,375  

 
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
More than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In Thousands)

December 31, 2010:
                                   
     Government National
   Mortgage Association
  $ 3,836     $ 107     $ -     $ -     $ 3,836     $ 107  
     Federal Home Loan
   Mortgage Corporation
    83,451       2,781       19       1       83,470       2,782  
     Federal National
   Mortgage Association
    83,252       2,628       8       1       83,260       2,629  
     Collateralized mortgage obligations
    1,920       42       -       -       1,920       42  
                                                 
    $ 172,459     $ 5,558     $ 27     $ 2     $ 172,486     $ 5,560  
 
 
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NOTE I – INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

As of June 30, 2011, there were 4 Government National Mortgage Association, 28 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and, 32 Federal National Mortgage Association securities with unrealized losses. Management does not believe that any of the individual unrealized losses represent an other-than-temporary impairment.  The unrealized losses on mortgage-backed securities relate primarily to fixed interest rate and, to a lesser extent, adjustable interest rate securities.  Such losses are the result of changes in interest rates and not credit concerns. The Bank, the Investment Co. and RomAsia Bank  do not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that they will be required to sell these securities, therefore, no OTTI is required.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of mortgage backed securities held to maturity at June 30, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties:
 
     
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
     
                 (In Thousands)

One year or less
  $ -     $ -  
After one to five years
    20,333       21,137  
After five to ten years
    63,118       65,227  
After ten  years
    363,325       371,047  
    Total
  $ 446,776     $ 457,411  

 
NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

Loans receivable, net at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were comprised of the following:

     
June 30,
     
December 31,
     
2011
     
2010
   
(In Thousands)
Real estate mortgage loans:
             
  Residential mortgage
  $
380,872
    $
358,503
  Commercial real estate
   
281,878
     
       273,177
     
662,750
     
     631,680
Construction:
             
  Commercial real estate
   
26,208
     
18,055
  Residential
   
12,484
     
19,142
     
38,692
     
37,197
Consumer:
             
  Home equity
   
203,586
     
     202,926
  Other
   
1,477
     
         1,760
     
205,063
     
     204,686
Commercial
   
31,040
     
         36,125
               
  Total loans
   
937,545
     
     909,688
Less:
             
  Allowance for loan losses
   
10,712
     
         9,844
  Deferred loan fees
   
754
     
            663
  Loans in process
   
7,793
     
       5,339
     
19,259
     
       15,846
      Total loans receivable, net
  $
918,286
   
              893,842

 
 
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The following table presents nonaccrual loans by classes of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
June 30,
 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 1,461     $ 2,178  
Commercial real estate
    21,381       17,481  
Commercial real estate – construction
    4,396       4,870  
Residential mortgage
    7,625       5,515  
Residential construction
    9,520       9,246  
Home equity and other consumer
    1,265       1,120  
  Total
  $ 45,648     $ 40,410  

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

 
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The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class segregated by those for which a related allowance was required and those for which a related allowance was not necessary, as of June 30, 2011 and the six months then ended:
 

                               
   
 Recorded
Investment
   
 Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
 Related
Allowance
   
 1/1/11 - 6/30/11
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
 1/1/11 - 6/30/11
Interest Income
Recognized
 
    (In Thousands)  
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
  Commercial
  $ 1,293     $ 3,570     $ -     $ 890     $ 64  
  Commercial real estate
    31,412       34,224       -       32,784       565  
  Commercial real estate construction
    480       480       -       4       -  
  Residential mortgage
    15,444       17,525       -       15,142       368  
  Residential construction
    11,396       14,414       -       11,908       155  
  Home equity and other consumer
    2,853       3,200       -       2,801       73  
 
    62,878       73,413       -       63,529       1,225  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
  Commercial
    1,386       1,386       319       1,518       -  
  Commercial real estate
    11,307       11,307       3,425       9,058       10  
  Commercial real estate-construction
    9,401       9,401       1,550       7,135       82  
  Residential mortgage
    433       433       30       378       2  
  Home equity and other consumer
    10       10       10       118       -  
      22,537       22,537       5,334       18,207       94  
Total:
                                       
  Commercial
    2,679       4,956       319       2,408       64  
  Commercial real estate
    42,719       45,531       3,425       41,842       575  
  Commercial real estate-construction
    9,881       9,881       1,550       7,139       82  
  Residential mortgage
    15,863       17,944       30       15,520       370  
  Residential construction
    11,396       14,414       -       11,908       155  
  Home equity and other consumer
    2,877       3,223       10       2,919       73  
    $ 85,415     $ 95,949     $ 5,334     $ 81,736     $ 1,319  

 
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The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class segregated by those for which a related allowance was required and those for which a related allowance was not necessary, as of December 31, 2010 and the year then ended:
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
 
Interest Income
Recognized
 
    (In Thousands)  
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
  Commercial real estate
  $ 32,714     $ 38,586     $ -     $ 36,167     $ 1,159  
  Residential mortgage
    10,833       12,122       -       10,855       128  
  Residential construction
    15,702       20,500       -       16,572       186  
  Home equity and other consumer
    2,545       2,906       -       2,679       70  
 
    61,794       74,114       -       66,273       1,543  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
  Commercial
    1,651       1,651       483       1,712       26  
  Commercial real estate
    6,810       6,810       2,965       4,656       78  
  Commercial real estate-construction
    4,870       4,870       1,555       4,935       101  
  Residential mortgage
    323       323       61       323       -  
  Home equity and other consumer
    226       226       192       189       3  
      13,880       13,880       5,256       11,815       208  
Total:
                                       
  Commercial
    1,651       1,651       483       1,712       26  
  Commercial real estate
    39,524       45,396       2,965       40,823       1,237  
  Commercial real estate-construction
    4,870       4,870       1,555       4,935       101  
  Residential mortgage
    11,156       12,445       61       11,178       128  
  Residential construction
    15,702       20,500       -       16,572       186  
  Home equity and other consumer
    2,771       3,132       192       2,868       73  
    $ 75,674     $ 87,994     $ 5,256     $ 78,088     $ 1,751  

 
At June 30, 2011, impaired loans included $37.1 million of loans, net of credit marks of $10.5 million, which were acquired in the merger. Loans totaling $38.8 million are included in impaired loans, this amount includes $11.4 million of loans acquired in the merger that are performing, but had evidence of credit collateral deterioration at acquisition, and, $27.4 million of legacy Roma loans that are performing, but are classified as impaired because they are troubled debt restructure, or are loans related to loans that are non-performing.
 
At December 31, 2010, impaired loans included $38.7 million of loans, net of credit marks of $12.4 million, which were acquired in the merger. Loans totaling $30.8 million which are performing, are also included in this total and classified as impaired because they are a troubled debt restructure, have related loans that are non-performing, or which are considered impaired because at the merger date there was evidence of deterioration of credit quality, since origination, primarily collateral related.
 

 
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The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.  The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of June 30, 2011 (In thousands):
 
   
 
 30-59
Days Past
Due
   
 
 60-89
Days Past
Due
   
 
 
Greater
than
90 days
   
 
 
 Total Past
Due
   
 
 
 
 Current
   
 
 
 Total Loans Receivable
   
Loans
Receivable
>90 Days
and
Accruing
 
                                           
Commercial
  $ 250     $ 38     $ 1,460     $ 1,748     $ 29,292     $ 31,040     $ -  
Commercial real
   estate
    5,487       2,066       21,445       28,998       252,880       281,878       143  
Commercial real
   estate – constr.
    -       -       4,396       4,396       21,812       26,208       -  
Residential
   mortgage
    3,362       3,048       9,437       15,847       365,025       380,872       1,382  
Residential
   construction
    -       346       9,336       9,682       2,802       12,484       381  
Home equity and
    other consumer
    385       480       1,527       2,392       202,671       205,063       262  
Total
  $ 9,484     $ 5,978     $ 47,601     $ 63,063     $ 874,482     $ 937,545     $ 2,168  
 
 
 
The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of June 30, 2011: (In thousands)
 
   
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
 
Commercial
  $ 26,894     $ 1,945     $ 2,201     $ -     $ 31,040  
Commercial real estate
    222,387       21,585       37,906       -       281,878  
Commercial real estate-
    construction
    16,327       -       9,881       -       26,208  
Residential mortgage
    368,152       844       11,876       -       380,872  
Residential construct.
    2,263       709       9,512       -       12,484  
Home equity and other consumer
    203,155       242       1,666       -       205,063  
Total
  $ 839,178     $ 25,325     $ 73,042     $ -     $ 937,545  
 
 
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NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Continued)

The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.  The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of December 31, 2010 (In thousands):
 
   
 
 30-59
Days Past
Due
   
 
 60-89
Days Past
Due
   
 
 
Greater
than
90 days
   
 
 
 Total Past
Due
   
 
 
 
 Current
   
 
 
 Total Loans Receivable
   
Loans
Receivable
>90 Days
and
Accruing
 
                                           
Commercial
  $ 93     $ -     $ 1,579     $ 1,672     $ 34,453     $ 36,125     $ -  
Commercial real
   estate
    2,952       556       18,658       22,166       251,011       273,177       437  
Commercial real
   estate – constr.
    -       -       4,870       4,870       13,185       18,055       -  
Residential
   mortgage
    3,666       559       4,606       8,831       349,672       358,503       78  
Residential
   construction
    1,044       -       10,690       11,734       7,408       19,142       1,152  
Home equity and
    other consumer
    2,126       216       1,206       3,548       201,138       204,686       79  
Total
  $ 9,881     $ 1,331     $ 41,609     $ 52,821     $ 856,867     $ 909,688     $ 1,746  
 
 
 
The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of December 31, 2010: (In thousands)
 
   
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
 
Commercial
  $ 32,902     $ 1,141     $ 2,082     $ -     $ 36,125  
Commercial real estate
    217,609       22,039       33,529       -       273,177  
Commercial real estate
    (construction)
    11,605       1,580       4,870       -       18,055  
Residential mortgage
    350,771       786       6,946       -       358,503  
Residential construct.
    4,358       3,331       11,453       -       19,142  
Home equity and other consumer
    202,707       926       1,053       -       204,686  
Total
  $ 819,952     $ 29,803     $ 59,933     $ -     $ 909,688  

 
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Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
 
Commercial
Real Estate-Construction
   
 
 
Residential Mortgage
   
 
 
Residential Construction
   
 
Home Equity
and Other Consumer
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:
     
Beginning balance
  $ 654     $ 4,922     $ 2,097     $ 1,799     $ -     $ 372     $ 9,844  
  Charge-offs
    (205 )     (510 )     (255 )     (182 )     -       (97 )     (1,249 )
  Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -       4       4  
  Provisions
    1       1,250       359       138       -       365       2,113  
Ending Balance
  $ 450     $ 5,662     $ 2,201     $ 1,755     $ -     $ 644     $ 10,712  
Ending Balance:
   individually
   evaluated for
   impairment
  $   319     $    3,425     $    1,550     $    30     $    -     $    10     $   5,334  
Ending Balance:
   collectively evaluated
   for impairment
  $  131     $  2,237     $  651     $  1,725     $  -     $  634     $  5,378  
Ending Balance:
   loans acquired with
   deteriorated credit quality*
  $  2,277     $  2,812     $  -     $  2,081     $  3,018     $  346     $ 10,534  


*These amounts represent credit marks established on loans acquired in merger which are netted against loans and not included in allowance for loan loss


 
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NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
 
Commercial
Real Estate-Construction
   
 
 
Residential Mortgage
   
 
 
Residential Construction
   
 
Home Equity
and Other Consumer
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Loans Receivable:
                                         
Ending balance
  $ 31,040     $ 281,878     $ 26,208     $ 380,872     $ 12,484     $ 205,063     $ 937,545  
Ending balance:
   individually evaluated
   for impairment
      1,610         31,486         9,881         4,307         -         1,062         48,346  
Ending balance: legacy
   Roma collectively 
   evaluated
   for impairment
      11,483        174,862         16,327         313,777         851         148,216         665,516  
Ending balance: acquired
   loans collectively
   evaluated for
   impairment
      16,878         64,297         -         51,232         237         53,970         186,614  
Ending balance:  loans
   acquired with
   deteriorated credit
   quality
  $ 1,069     $ 11,233     $ -     $ 11,556     $ 11,396     $ 1,815     $ 37,069  


 
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NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
 
Commercial
Real Estate-Construction
   
 
 
Residential Mortgage
   
 
 
Residential Construction
   
 
Home Equity
and Other Consumer
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:
     
Beginning balance
  $ 306     $ 3,255     $ 1,207     $ 313     $ -     $ 162     $ 5,243  
   Charge-offs
    -       (2,217 )     -       -       -       (37 )     (2,254 )
   Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
   Provisions
    348       3,884       890       1,486       -       247       6,855  
Ending Balance
  $ 654     $ 4,922     $ 2,097     $ 1,799     $ -     $ 372     $ 9,844  
Ending Balance:
   individually
   evaluated for
   impairment
  $   483     $    2,965     $    1,555     $    61     $    -     $    192     $   5,256  
Ending Balance:
   collectively
   evaluated
   for impairment
  $  171     $  1,957     $  542     $  1,738     $  -     $  180     $  4,588  
Ending Balance:
   loans acquired with
   deteriorated credit
   quality*
  $  -     $  5,872     $  -     $  1,289     $  4,798     $  361     $ 12,320  


*These amounts represent credit marks established on loans acquired in merger which are netted against loans and not included in allowance for loan loss


 
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NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2010


   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
   
 
Commercial
Real Estate-Construction
   
 
 
Residential Mortgage
   
 
 
Residential Construction
   
 
Home Equity
and Other Consumer
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Loans Receivable:
                                         
Ending balance
  $ 36,125     $ 273,177     $ 18,055     $ 358,503     $ 19,142     $ 204,686     $ 909,688  
Ending balance:
   individually evaluated
   for impairment
      1,651         26,822         4,870         2,570         -         982         36,895  
Ending balance: legacy
   Roma collectively
   evaluated for
   impairment
      11,684        162,941         13,185         292,319         3,301         142,637         626,067  
Ending balance: acquired
   loans collectively
   evaluated for
   impairment
      22,790         70,713         -         55,028         139         59,278         207,948  
Ending balance:  loans
   acquired with
   deteriorated credit
   quality
  $ -     $ 12,701     $ -     $ 8,586     $ 15,702     $ 1,789     $ 38,778  


 
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NOTE K - DEPOSITS

A summary of deposits by type of account as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
         
Avg. Int.
         
Avg. Int.
 
   
Amount
   
Rate
   
Amount
   
Rate
 
Demand:
                       
  Non-interest bearing checking
  $ 68,359       0.00 %   $ 64,778       0.00 %
  Interest bearing checking
    168,784       0.23 %     177,317       0.30 %
      237,143       0.16 %     242,095       0.22 %
Savings and club
    507,174       0.78 %     439,037       0.79 %
Certificates of deposit
    830,488       1.75 %     822,428       1.83 %
      Total
  $ 1,574,805       1.20 %   $ 1,503,560       1.27 %


At June 30, 2011, the Company had contractual obligations for certificates of deposit that mature as follows (in thousands):

One year or less
  $ 519,834  
After one to three years
    236,252  
After three years
    74,402  
   Total
  $ 830,488  


NOTE L – PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment consisted of the following as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

   
Estimated
             
   
Useful
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
Lives
   
2011
   
2010
 
Land for future development
    -     $ 1,054     $ 1,054  
Construction in progress
    -       159       153  
Land and land improvements
    -       5,428       5,428  
Buildings and improvements
 
20-50 yrs
      44,680       43,481  
Furnishings and equipment
 
3-10 yrs.
      12,241       11,761  
  Total premises and equipment
            63,562       61,877  
Accumulated depreciation
            15,693       14,522  
  Total
          $ 47,869     $ 47,355  


 
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NOTE M – REAL ESTATE AND OTHER REPOSSESSED ASSETS OWNED

Real estate owned and other repossessed assets increased $800 thousand to $4.0 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $3.7 million at December 31, 2010. The changes in real estate owned and other repossessed assets were as follows:
 

     
June 30,
2011
     
December 31,
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Beginning balance-January 1,
  $ 3,689     $ 1,928  
Assets acquired in merger
    -       2,593  
Assets transferred in
    2,315       2,068  
Net proceeds from sales
    (1,962 )     (2,323 )
Net gain (loss) on sales
    (87 )     128  
Impairment charge
    (20 )     (705 )
  Total
  $ 3,935     $ 3,689  


NOTE N – REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

The Company acquired in the merger a former branch site and a loan center. At June 30, 2011, both of those locations were available for sale and carried at lower of cost or market.


NOTE O –FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS
TO REPURCHASE AND SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

At June 30, 2011, the Banks had outstanding amortizing Federal Home Bank of New York (FHLBNY) advances as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amount
   
Interest Rate
   
Amount
   
Interest Rate
 
                         
Maturing:
                       
  February 1, 2016
  $ 478       2.11 %   $ -       - %
  March 14, 2016
    968       1.79 %     -       -  
Total amortizing loans
  $ 1,446             $ -          

There were no outstanding amortizing FHLBNY advances as of December 31, 2010.

 
 
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NOTE O –FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS
TO REPURCHASE AND SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES (Continued)

At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Roma Bank and RomAsia Bank had outstanding FHLBNY advances totaling $32 million and $35.0 million, respectively. The borrowings are as follows (in thousands):

06/30/2011
 
12/31/2010
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Call Date
                 
$ 23,000
 
$23,000
 
3.90%
 
10/29/2017
 
-
-
 
1,500
 
0.90%
 
03/21/2011
 
-
750
 
-
 
0.60%
 
02/22/2012
 
-
3,500
 
3,500
 
1.47%
 
03/19/2012
 
-
750
 
-
 
1.17%
 
02/22/2013
 
-
1,500
 
1,500
 
2.09%
 
03/19/2013
 
-
500
 
500
 
1.52%
 
12/23/2013
 
-
500
 
-
 
1.73%
 
02/24/2014
 
-
500
 
500
 
2.08%
 
12/22/2014
 
-
500
 
500
 
2.61%
 
12/21/2015
 
-
500
 
500
 
3.08%
 
12/21/2016
 
-
-
 
3,500
 
0.33%
 
01/31/2011
 
-
$ 32,000
 
$ 35,000
           

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as financings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Securities sold under an agreement to repurchase amounted to $40.0 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The maturities and respective interest rates are as follows: $10.0 million maturing in 2015, at 3.22%; $20.0 million maturing in 2018, callable at 08/22/11, at 3.51%; and $10.0 million maturing in 2018, callable at 08/22/13, at 3.955%. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by securities described in the underlying agreement which are held in safekeeping by the FHLBNY. At June 30, 2011, the fair value of the mortgage-backed securities used as collateral under the repurchase agreement was approximately $52.7 million.

On May 1, 2007, Sterling Banks Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Trust”), issued $6.2 million of variable rate capital trust pass-through securities (“capital securities”) to investors.  The variable interest rate reprices quarterly at the three month LIBOR plus 1.7%.  The Trust purchased $6.2 million of variable rate junior subordinated debentures from Sterling Banks, Inc.. The debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The fair value of the subordinated debentures at acquisition of Sterling Banks, Inc. was $5.1 million. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities.  The Company has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities.  The capital securities are redeemable by the Company on or after May 1, 2012 at par, or earlier if the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, classification as Tier I Capital is no longer allowed, or certain other contingencies arise.  The capital securities must be redeemed upon final maturity of the subordinated debentures on May 1, 2037.  On October 22, 2010, the Company repurchased $4.0 million of these capital securities for $3.2 million.

NOTE P –RETIREMENT PLANS

Components of net periodic pension cost for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Service cost
  $ 136     $ 96     $ 272     $ 192  
Interest cost
    173       155       346       310  
Expected return on plan assets
    (193 )     (144 )     (386 )     (288 )
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
    86       61       172       122  
Amortization of unrecognized past service liability
    4       4       8       8  
                                 
Net periodic benefit expense
  $ 206     $ 172     $ 412     $ 344  

The Company expects to make contributions of approximately $791,000 during 2011.

 
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NOTE Q – CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet arrangements consisting of commitments to fund residential and commercial loans and lines of credit.  Outstanding loan commitments at June 30, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

   
June 30, 2011
 
Residential mortgage and equity loans
  $ 13,636  
Commercial loans committed not closed
    16,964  
Commercial lines of credit
    20,214  
Consumer unused lines of credit
    57,792  
Commercial letters of credit
    2,741  
    $ 111,347  



In the ordinary course of business to meet the financial needs of the Company’s customers, the Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. These financial instruments include unused lines of credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements.  The contract or notional amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement the Company has in each category of financial instruments.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the above-mentioned financial instruments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.  The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.  The contract or notional amount of financial instruments which represent credit risk at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):

   
June 30,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Standby letters of credit
  $ 2,741     $ 3,400  
Outstanding loan and credit line commitments
  $ 108,606     $ 85,159  
                 

 
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company which guarantee performance by a customer to a third party.  The credit risk and underwriting procedures involved in issuing letters of credit are essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.  These are irrevocable undertakings by the Company, as guarantor, to make payments in the event a specified third party fails to perform under a non-financial contractual obligation.  Most of the Company’s performance standby letters of credit arise in connection with lending relationships and have terms of one year or less.  The current amount of the liability related to guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material as of June 30, 2011.

Outstanding loan commitments represent the unused portion of loan commitments available to individuals and companies as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Outstanding loan commitments generally have a fixed expiration date of one year or less, except for home equity loan commitments which generally have an expiration date of up to 15 years.  The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral, if any, obtained, upon extension of credit is based upon management’s credit evaluation of the customer.  While various types of collateral may be held, property is primarily obtained as security. The credit risk involved in these financial instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
 
 
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NOTE Q – CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS (continued)
 
The Banks have non-cancelable operating leases for branch offices. The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at June 30, 2011: (In thousands)
 
Year Ended June 30:
   
     
2012
 
$   1,166
2013
 
1,115
2014
 
1,058
2015
 
820
2016
 
844
Thereafter
 
9,036
Total Minimum Payments Required
 
$14,039

Included in the total required minimum lease payments is $1,704,000 of payments to the LLC. The Company eliminates these payments in consolidation.

NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES

The Company follows the guidance on fair value measurements now codified as FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”.  Fair value measurements are not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique.  Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated.  The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period end and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates.  As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period-end.

The fair value measurement hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity.

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 

 
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 NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Continued)

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2011 were as follows:

 
 
Description
 
  (Level 1)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
      (Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs       (Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs    
  Total Fair
Value
June 30, 2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Mortgage backed securities-U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE’s)
  $ -     $ 23,239     $ -     $   23,239  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    -       7,626       -       7,626  
U.S. Government (including agencies)
    -       13,281       -       13,281  
Corporate bond
    -       991       -       991  
Equity securities
    -       59       -       59  
Mutual funds
    -       2,864       -       2,864  
Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 48,060     $ -     $ 48,060  

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy, used at December 31, 2010 were as follows:
 
Description
 
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total Fair Value December 31, 2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Mortgage backed securities-U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE’s)
  $ -     $ 23,999     $ -     $   23,999  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    -       8,660       -       8,660  
U.S. Government (including agencies)
    -       16,019       -       16,019  
Corporate bond
    -       988       -       988  
Equity securities
    -       53       -       53  
Mutual funds
    -       2,794       -       2,794  
 Securities available for sale   $ -     $ 52,513     $ -     $ 52,513  

 
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NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Continued)

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2011, were as follows:




Description
 
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total Fair Value
 June 30, 2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 17,203     $ 17,203  
Real estate and other assets owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,935     $ 3,935  
Real estate held for sale   $ -     $ -     $ 1,152     $ 1,152  
 
 
For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2010, were as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total Fair Value December 31, 2010
 
    (In thousands)  
Impaired loans
  $ -           $ 8,624     $ 8,624  
Real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,689     $ 3,689  
Real estate held for sale
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,164     $ 1,164  

 
Real Estate and Other Assets Owned
 
Real estate and other assets owned are adjusted to fair value, less estimated selling costs, upon transfer of the loans to real estate and other assets owned.  Subsequently, these assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values.
 
Real Estate Held for Sale
 
Real estate held for sale is adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the assets. Subsequently, real estate held for sale assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.
 
These assets are included as Level 3 fair values. The following is management’s estimate of the fair value of all financial instruments whether carried at cost or fair value on the Company’s statement of financial condition.
 

 
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NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Continued)

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company assets and liabilities.  Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Securities
 
The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.
 
Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans.  Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal.  Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
Impaired Loans (Generally Carried at Fair Value)
 
Impaired loans carried at fair value are those impaired loans in which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the related loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.  The fair value at June 30, 2011 consists of the loan balances of $22.5 million, net of a valuation allowance of $5.3 million. The fair value at December 31, 2010 consists of the loan balances of $13.9 million, net of a valuation allowance of $5.2 million.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and ACBB Stock (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of this restricted investment’s in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
 Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Advances and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values of FHLB advances are determined by discounting the anticipated future cash payments by using the rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for available borrowings with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.  These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
 

 
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NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Continued)

Subordinated Debentures
 
The fair value estimate of subordinated debentures is determined by discounting future cash payments by using the rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)
 
Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of these off-balance sheet financial instruments are not considered material as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are as follows:
 
    June 30, 2011   December 31, 2010  
   
  Carrying
Value
 
  Estimated
Fair
Value
 
  Carrying
Value 
   
  Estimated
 Fair
Value 
 
    (In Thousands)  
Financial assets:                            
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 88,333   $ 88,333   $ 89,587     $ 89,587     
   Securities available for sale
    48,060     48,060     52,513       52,513  
   Investment securities held to maturity
    270,661     271,790     244,421       238,785  
   Mortgage-backed securities held to
maturity
    446,776     457,411     421,114       425,462  
   Loans receivable
    918,286     932,096     893,842       907,351  
   Federal Home Loan Bank of New York  and ACBB Stock
    5,403     5,403     4,789       4,789  
   Accrued interest receivable
    8,089     8,089     8,030       8,030  
                               
Financial liabilities:
                             
   Deposits
    1,574,805     1,589,724     1,503,560       1,516,093  
   Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Advances
    33,446     36,415     35,000       37,969  
   Securities sold under agreements to Repurchase
    40,000     43,486     40,000       43,311  
   Subordinated debentures
    1,910     1,910     1,904       1,904  
   Accrued interest payable
    649     649     830       830  

 
Limitations
 
The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments.  Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.
 
These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.  Further, the foregoing estimates may not reflect the actual amount that could be realized if all or substantially all of the financial instruments were offered for sale.  This is due to the fact that no market exists for a sizable portion of the loan, deposit and off balance sheet instruments.
 

 
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NOTE R – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Continued)

In addition, the fair value estimates are based on existing on-and-off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to value anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Other significant assets that are not considered financial assets include premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

Finally, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments.  This lack of uniform valuation methodologies introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.


NOTE S –OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
 

   
June 30,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
    (in Thousands)  
Net unrealized (loss) on securities available
    for sale
  $ (33 )   $ (739
Tax effect
    14       312  
    Net of tax amount     (19 )     (427
                 
Minimum pension liability     (5,068 )     (5,068
Tax effect     2,032       2,032  
    Net of tax amount     (3036 )     (3,036
                 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   $ (3,055 )   $  (3,463

 
The components of other comprehensive (loss) income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 and their related tax effects are presented in the following table:


   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2011
June 30, 2010
 
   
(in Thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains on available
     for sale securities:
             
 
       
     Unrealized holding gains (losses)
          arising during the period
  $ 744     $ 2,221     $ 744     $ 2,495  
     Reclassification adjustment for
        Realized gains on sales
    (21 )     (28 )     (38 )     (51 )
Net unrealized gains (losses) on
    Securities available for sale
    723       2,193       706       2,444  
Tax effect
    (305 )     (908 )     (298 )     (1,014 )
                                 
Other comprehensive income
  $ 418     $ 1,285     $ 408     $ 1,430  



 
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ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions.  Forward – looking statements include:
 
·  
Statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
·  
Statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
·  
Statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
·  
Estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:

·  
General economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;
·  
Changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
·  
Our ability to enter into new markets and/or expand product offerings successfully and take advantage of growth opportunities;
·  
Increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;
·  
Changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
·  
Legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;
·  
Adverse changes in the securities markets;
·  
Our ability to successfully manage our growth; and
·  
Changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this report and in other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee.  Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

General

Total assets increased by $72.5 million to $1.9 billion at June 30, 2011, compared to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2010. Total liabilities increased $69.0 million to $1.7 billion at June 30, 2011, compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2010.  Total stockholders’ equity increased $3.5 million to $216.0 million at June 30, 2011. The increase in assets was primarily funded by deposit growth of $71.2 million.  The increase in assets consists primarily of a $26.2 million increase in investment securities held to maturity, a $25.7 million increase in mortgage-backed securities held to maturity and a $24.4 million increase in loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses.  These increases were partially offset by a $4.5 million decrease in securities available for sale.

Deposits

Total deposits increased $71.2 million to $1.6 billion at June 30, 2011, compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2010. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $3.6 million to $68.4 million at June 30, 2011, and interest bearing deposits increased $67.7 million to $1.5 billion. Savings and club accounts increased $68.1 million to $507.2 million, and certificates of deposit increased $8.1 million to $830.5 million at June 30, 2011, while interest bearing checking accounts decreased $8.5 million to $168.8 million at June 30, 2011.

 
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Investments (Including Mortgage-Backed Securities)

The investment portfolio increased $47.4 million to $765.5 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $718.0 million at December 31, 2010. Securities available for sale decreased $4.5 million to $48.1 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $52.5 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to sales and calls of government securities and municipal bonds.   Investments held to maturity increased $26.2 million to $270.7 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $244.4 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to purchases of government agency securities. Mortgage-backed securities increased $25.7 million to $446.8 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $421.1 million at December 31, 2010 primarily due to purchases of securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association. The Company seeks to deploy cash not utilized for loan originations into shorter term investments.


Loans

Net loans increased by $24.4 million to $918.3 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $893.8 million at December 31, 2010.  One to four family mortgages increased $22.4 million to $380.9 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $358.5 million at December 31, 2010. Multi-family and commercial mortgages increased $8.7 million to $281.9 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $273.2 million at December 31, 2010.  These increases were partially offset by a $5.1 million decrease in commercial loans to $31.0 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $36.1 million at December 31, 2010.

Other Assets

All other asset categories, except cash and cash equivalents, increased by an aggregate of $1.9 million from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011.  This increase was primarily caused by increases in premises and equipment, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) and ACBB stock and other assets that were partially offset by a decrease in the deferred tax asset.

Borrowed Money

The $1.6 million decrease in FHLBNY advances during the six months ended June 30, 2011 was due to $5.1 million in principal repayments by RomAsia Bank, partially offset by borrowings of $3.5 million by RomAsia Bank.  At June 30, 2011, the outstanding FHLBNY borrowings were $33.4 million, compared to $35.0 million at December 31, 2010.

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities decreased $680 thousand to $67.4 million at June 30, 2011. This decrease was the result of insignificant changes in various other liabilities that occurred in the normal course of business during the period.

Stockholders’ Equity

Stockholders’ equity increased $3.5 million to $216.0 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $212.5 million at December 31, 2010. The net increase was primarily due to net income of $3.3 million, an increase of $408 thousand in other comprehensive income, $656 thousand in option and warrant costs and $282 thousand increase in Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares earned, these increases were offset by $1.1 million in dividend payments.


 
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ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

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

General

Net income decreased $60 thousand to $1.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $1.5 million for the prior year period.  The decrease was primarily due to an unfavorable change in non-interest expense of $2.5 million and an increase in provision for loan losses of $544 thousand, partially offset by an increase of $2.8 million in net interest income and a $169 thousand decrease in income tax expense.  The comparison of the respective quarterly expenditures is heavily influenced by the acquisition and merger which was consummated during the third quarter of 2010.

Interest Income

Interest income increased by $3.5 million to $18.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $15.2 million for the prior year period as a result of the acquisition and growth in the loan and investments portfolios. Interest income from loans increased $3.2 million to $11.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in the portfolio, which was offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate on loans. Interest income from residential mortgage and equity loans increased $1.9 million over the comparable quarter ended June 30, 2010, due to the acquisition and growth in the portfolio.  The weighted average interest rates for mortgage and equity loans at June 30, 2011 were 5.50% and 5.80%, respectively, compared to 5.12% and 5.82%, respectively, at June 30, 2010.  Interest income from commercial and multifamily mortgage loans and commercial loans increased $1.3 million from period to period.  The weighted average interest rate for commercial and multi-family mortgage loans and commercial loans was 5.67% and 6.2% at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Interest income from mortgage-backed securities increased $1.0 million over the comparable quarter in 2010. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the portfolio balance from year to year.  Interest income from investments held to maturity decreased $863 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to the prior year period. This decrease was due to a decrease in interest rates from year to year and a lower average portfolio balance during the majority of 2011. Interest income on securities available for sale increased $135 thousand from period to period.  Interest income from other interest earning assets increased $46 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in dividends from FHLB stock from year to year.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $704 thousand for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 to $5.4 million compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily related to interest expense on deposits. Total deposits increased $464.8 million during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Sterling in July 2010. The effect of the increased portfolio was offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate of 52 basis points to 1.20% at June 30, 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses

The loan loss provision for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased $544 thousand to $1.3 million. The increase is representative of the risk profile of the loan portfolio and loan growth. Impaired loans with specific reserves increased $8.6 million to $17.2 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $8.6 million, at June 30, 2010.  These loans remain well collateralized and where needed, appropriate specific reserves have been established.  The Company is taking a proactive approach in identifying loans at an early stage that may be experiencing cash flow deterioration or collateral weakening even though the loan remains current.  The Company obtains new appraisals at least annually on majority of its substandard assets.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income increased minimally period over period.

Non-Interest Expense

All of the non-interest expense categories were impacted by the merger with Sterling in July 2010.  The merger increased overall costs and increased our branch network from fourteen to twenty four branches.

Non-interest expense increased $2.5 million to $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.5 million to $6.1 million in the current quarter, compared
 
 
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to the same period in the prior year. This increase represents an overall increase in full-time employees (FTE’s) and staff acquired in the merger.  Net occupancy expense of premises and equipment expenses increased $659 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the merger with Sterling.  Other non-interest expenses increased $94 thousand to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  Non-interest expense benefited by $411 thousand during the current quarter due to the absence of merger related expenses incurred during the same quarter in 2010.  Federal Deposit Insurance Premium expense increased $317 thousand compared to the same period in 2010, primarily due to the increase in deposits as a result of the merger.  Equipment and data processing expenses also increased for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the prior year period, also primarily as a result of the merger.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax expense decreased by $169 thousand to $636 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $805 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2010, primarily as a result of lower pre-tax income and the fact that a majority of the merger expense was not tax deductible in the prior year period. Income tax expense represented an effective rate of ­ 30.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to 35.2% in the prior year quarter. The Company pays a state tax rate of 3.6% on the taxable income of the Investment Company and 9.0% on the taxable income of the other entities.

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

General

Net income increased $185 thousand to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $3.1 million for the prior year period.  The increase was primarily due to an increase of $6.0 million in net interest income, after the provision for loan losses, reduced by an increase of $5.9 million in other non-interest expense.

Interest Income

Interest income increased by $7.3 million to $37.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $30.0 million for the prior year period. Interest income from loans increased $6.7 million to $23.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in interest income from loans was primarily due to an increase in the loan portfolio, offset to some degree by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate on loans. Interest income from residential mortgage loans increased $2.5 million over the comparable six month period ended June 30, 2010, while interest income from equity loans increased approximately $1.3 million.  The weighted average interest rates for mortgage and equity loans at June 30, 2011 were 5.50% and 5.80%, respectively, compared to 5.38% and 5.38%, respectively, at June 30, 2010.  Interest income from commercial and multifamily mortgage loans and commercial loans increased $2.9 million from year to year.  The weighted average interest rate for commercial and multi-family mortgage loans and commercial loans was 5.81% at June 30, 2011 and 6.19% at June 30, 2010.

Interest income from mortgage-backed securities increased $2.2 million over the comparable six month period in 2010 due to an increase in the portfolio caused primarily by increased purchases of securities following the merger with Sterling in July 2010.   Interest income from investments held to maturity decreased $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to June 30, 2010. The decrease was primarily related to the decrease in interest rates on the held to maturity portfolio. Interest income on securities available for sale increased $257 thousand from year to year.  Interest income on other interest earning assets increased $44 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in the dividend on FHLB stock.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $1.2 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 to $10.7 million compared to $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily related to interest expense on deposits. Total deposits increased $464.8 million during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Sterling in July 2010. The effect of the increased portfolio was offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate of 52 basis points to 1.20% at June 30, 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses

The loan loss provision for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased $72 thousand to $2.1 million, compared to the comparable prior year period. The increase is representative of the risk profile of the loan portfolio and loan growth from period to period. Impaired loans with specific reserves increased $8.6 million to $17.2 million, at June 30, 2011, compared to $8.6 million at June 30, 2010.  These loans remain well collateralized and where needed, appropriate specific reserves have been established.  The Company is taking a proactive

 
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approach in identifying loans at an early stage that may be experiencing cash flow deterioration or collateral weakening even though the loan remains current.  The Company obtains new appraisals at least annually on majority of its substandard assets.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income decreased $36 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The net decrease was primarily due to a $107 thousand realized loss on real estate owned which was partially offset by increases in income earned on bank-owned life insurance and in commissions on sales of title policies.

Non-Interest Expense

All of the non-interest expense categories are impacted by the merger with Sterling in July 2010.  The merger increased overall costs and increased our branch network from fourteen to twenty four branches.

Non-interest expense increased $5.9 million to $22.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $16.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Salaries and related benefits increased $3.2 million to $12.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $9.0 million for the same period in the prior year. This increase represents an overall increase in FTE’s and staff acquired in the merger.  Other non-interest expenses increased $573 thousand to $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to increases in professional fees and other office related expenses resulting from the merger with Sterling.  Non-interest expense benefited by $525 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2011 due to the absence of merger related expenses incurred during the same period in 2010.  Federal Deposit Insurance premiums increased during the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010 due to the increase in deposits as a result of the merger.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax expense decreased by $58 thousand to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Income tax expense, represented an effective rate of 31.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to 33.6% in the prior year. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to a lower percentage of tax free income to taxable income from period to period and merger expense in 2010 a majority of which was not deductible. The Company pays a state tax rate of 3.6% on the taxable income of the Investment Company and 9.0% on the taxable income of the other entities.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.  We believe that the most critical accounting policy upon which our financial condition and results of operation depend, and which involves the most complex subjective decisions or assessments, is the allowance for loan losses.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents our best estimate of losses known and inherent in our loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate. In determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses, we consider the losses inherent in our loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of our loan activities, along with general economic and real estate market conditions. We utilize a segmented approach which identifies: (1) impaired loans for which specific reserves are established; (2) classified loans for which a higher allowance is established; and (3) performing loans for which a general valuation allowance is established. We maintain a loan review system which provides for a systematic review of the loan portfolios and the early identification of impaired loans. The review of residential real estate and home equity consumer loans, as well as other more complex loans, is triggered by identified evaluation factors, including delinquency status, size of loan, type of collateral and the financial condition of the borrower. All commercial loans are evaluated individually for impairment. Specific loan loss allowances are established for impaired loans based on a review of such information and/or appraisals of the underlying collateral. General loan loss allowances are based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, actual loan loss experience, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and management’s judgment.

Although specific and general loan loss allowances are established in accordance with management’s best estimate, actual losses are dependent upon future events, and as such, further provisions for loan losses may be necessary in order to increase the level of the allowance for loan losses. For example, our evaluation of the allowance includes consideration of current economic conditions, and a change in economic conditions could reduce the ability of borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans. This could result in increased delinquencies and increased non-performing loans, and thus a need to make increased provisions to the allowance for loan losses.
 
 
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Any such increase in provisions would result in a reduction to our earnings. A change in economic conditions could also adversely affect the value of properties collateralizing real estate loans, resulting in increased charges against the allowance and reduced recoveries, and require increased provisions to the allowance for loan losses. Furthermore, a change in the composition, or growth, of our loan portfolio’s could result in the need for additional provisions.

Acquired loans

Loans that we acquire in acquisitions subsequent to January 1, 2009, are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related allowance for credit losses.  Determining the fair value of the loans involves estimating the amount and timing of principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at a market rate of interest.

The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable discount or premium and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The difference between the contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non accretable discount. The nonaccretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan.  Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require us to evaluate the need for an allowance for credit losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the reversal of a corresponding amount of the nonaccretable discount which we then reclassify as accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method.  Our evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that we expect to collect is performed in a similar manner as that used to determine our allowance for credit losses.  Charge-offs of the principal amount on acquired loans would be first applied to the nonaccretable discount portion of the fair value adjustment.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring, to clarify the accounting principles applied to loan modifications. ASU No. 2011-02 was issued to address the recording of an impairment loss in FASB ASC 310, Receivables. ASU No. 2011-02 adds text to the scope guidance Section 310-40-15 that is meant to help determine when a lender has granted a concession on their terms of a loan. The added material also provides criteria that should be used to help determine when the loan restructuring delays a payment by a length of time that is considered insignificant and when the borrower is having financial problems. For public companies the effective date is for fiscal quarters and years that start June 15, 2011, or later with retrospective application to the beginning of the fiscal year for loans that are restructured during the year in which the changes are adopted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this update will have on their financial condition or statement of operations.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.  The amendments in ASU No. 2011-03 remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion.  Other criteria applicable to the assessment of effective control are not changed by the amendments in ASU No. 2011-03.  This update is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of transactions that occur on or after the effective date.  The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2011-03 to have a material impact on its financial conditions or results of operations.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this update result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. Some of the amendments in this update clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. Other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements.  This update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively and early adoption is not permitted.  The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this update will impact its financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.  This update provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. In a single
 
 
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continuous statement, the entity is required to present the components of net income and total net income, the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with the total of comprehensive income in that statement. In the two-statement approach, an entity is required to present components of net income and total net income in the statement of net income. The statement of other comprehensive income should immediately follow the statement of net income and include the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with a total for comprehensive income. The amendments do not affect how earnings per share is calculated or presented.  This update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied retrospectively.  The adoption of this update will not impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, but will result in a change in presentation of other comprehensive income.

ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Asset and Liability Management

The majority of the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  Consequently, the Company’s most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk.  The Company’s assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have generally longer maturities than the Company’s liabilities, consisting primarily of short-term deposits.  As a result, a principal part of the Company’s business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of its net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Management of the Company does not believe that there has been a material adverse change in market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Net Portfolio Value

The Company’s interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through the use of the OTS model which estimates the change in the Company’s net portfolio value (“NPV”) over a range of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. The NPV ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario.  The OTS produces its analysis based upon data submitted on the Company’s quarterly Thrift Financial Reports.  Additionally, the Company engages a consultant to perform a quarterly interest rate risk analysis which measures the economic value of equity, the effect of interest rate sensitivity on net income as well as the NPV approach.  The following table sets forth Roma Bank’s NPV as of March 31, 2011, the most recent date the NPV was calculated by the OTS (in thousands):


Change In
         
NPV as Percent of Portfolio
 
Interest rates
   
NPV
   
Value of Assets
 
In Basis Points
         
Dollar
   
Percent
   
NPV
   
Change in
 
(Rate Shock)
   
Amount
   
Change
   
Change
   
Ratio
   
Basis Points
 
                                 
  +300 bp   $ 92,331     $ (116,642 )     (56 )%     5.70 %     (613 )bp
  +200 bp     132,658       (76,315 )     (37 )%     7.95 %     (388 )bp
  +100 bp     173,377       (35,596 )     (17 )%     10.08 %     (175 )bp
  0 bp     208,973       -       0 %     11.83 %     -  
  -100 bp     239,117       30,144       14 %     13.23 %     140 bp
 
(1)  
The -200 bp and -300 bp scenario’s are not shown due to the low prevailing interest rate environment.


 
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ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Continued)
 
The following table sets forth RomAsia Bank’s NPV as of March 31, 2011, the most recent date the NPV was calculated by the OTS (in thousands):

Change In
         
NPV as Percent of Portfolio
 
Interest rates
   
NPV
   
Value of Assets
 
In Basis Points
         
Dollar
   
Percent
   
NPV
   
Change in
 
(Rate Shock)
   
Amount
   
Change
   
Change
   
Ratio
   
Basis Points
 
                                 
  +300 bp   $ 2,549     $ (11,427 )     (82 )%     2.10 %     (824 )bp
  +200 bp     6,575       (7,401 )     (53 )%     5.22 %     (513 )bp
  +100 bp     10,372       (3,604 )     (26 )%     7.94 %     (241 )bp
  0 bp     13,976       -       0 %     10.35 %     -  
  -100 bp     17,651       3,675       26 %     12.66 %     232 bp

(1)  
The -200 bp and -300 bp scenario’s are not shown due to the low prevailing interest rate environment.

Management of the Company believes that there has not been a material adverse change in the market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2011.


ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision, and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule l3a-l5(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of June 30, 2011.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2011.

No change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule l3a-l5(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – Legal Proceedings

There were no material pending legal proceedings at June 30, 2011 to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party other that ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

ITEM 1A – Risk Factors

Management does not believe there were any material changes to the risk factors presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 during the most recent quarter.

ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

ITEM 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

 
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ITEM 4 – (Reserved)

None

ITEM 5 – Other Information

None

ITEM 6 – Exhibits

        31.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

        31.2
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

        32
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        101.INS
XBRL Instance Document

        101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

        101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

        101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

        101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

        101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 
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SIGNATURES

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

 


     
ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     
(Registrant)
       
       
       
Date:
  July 29, 2011  
/s/ Peter A. Inverso
     
Peter A. Inverso
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
       
       
       
       
       
Date:
  July 29, 2011  
/s/ Sharon L. Lamont
     
Sharon L. Lamont
     
Chief Financial Officer


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