Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results

TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced results today for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.  Detailed results will be available in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on or about February 4, 2013 and posted on our website, http://ir.capfed.com.  For best viewing results, please view this release in Portable Document Format (PDF) on our website.

Highlights for the quarter include:

• net income of $17.6 million,
• basic and diluted earnings per average share outstanding of $0.12,
• net interest margin of 2.01%,
• repurchased 3,263,882 shares of common stock at an average price of $11.84 per share, and
• paid a special True Blue® dividend of $0.52 per share.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Quarters Ended December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012

Net income decreased $173 thousand, or 1.0%, from $17.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 to $17.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.  The net interest margin remained unchanged at 2.01% for both the current and prior quarters as the decrease in asset yields continued to be substantially offset by a decrease in the cost of liabilities.  Additionally, the current quarter includes the full impact of the $342.5 million bulk loan purchase that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The weighted average rate of the loan portfolio purchased was 2.48% at the time of purchase, which was higher than the yield available on similar duration securities.  The loan purchase was primarily funded with cash flows from the securities portfolio.

Interest and Dividend Income

The decrease in interest and dividend income was primarily a result of decreases in interest income on mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and investment securities, partially offset by an increase in interest income on loans receivable.  The weighted average yield on total interest-earning assets decreased five basis points between quarters, from 3.47% for the prior quarter to 3.42% for the current quarter.  The following table presents the components of interest and dividend income for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The increase in interest income on loans receivable was due to a $235.1 million increase in the average balance of the portfolio which was primarily a result of the $342.5 million bulk loan purchase discussed above, partially offset by a 16 basis point decrease in the average yield of the portfolio to 4.16% for the current quarter.  The decrease in interest income on MBS was due primarily to a 14 basis point decrease in the average yield of the portfolio, from 2.74% for the prior quarter to 2.60% for the current quarter, and partially due to a $64.6 million decrease in the average balance of the portfolio.  The decrease in the average yield of the portfolio was due primarily to purchases of MBS during the quarter with yields less than the average yield on the existing portfolio.  The decrease in interest income on investment securities was due primarily to a $164.4 million decrease in the average balance of the portfolio.

Interest Expense

The decrease in interest expense between periods was due to decreases in interest expense on FHLB advances and deposits.  The weighted average rate on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased eight basis points between quarters, from 1.79% for the prior quarter to 1.71% for the current quarter.  The following table presents the components of interest expense for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The decrease in interest expense on FHLB advances and deposits was due primarily to a decrease in the weighted average rate paid on the portfolios.  The weighted average rate paid on FHLB advances decreased 13 basis points, from 3.05% for the prior quarter to 2.92% for the current quarter.  During the current quarter, a $100 million advance with an effective rate of 4.85% matured and was renewed for a term of four years at a contractual rate of 0.78%.  The weighted average rate paid on deposits decreased six basis points, from 0.92% for the prior quarter to 0.86% for the current quarter, as the portfolio continued to reprice to lower market rates.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses for the current quarter was $233 thousand, compared to no provision during the prior quarter.  The current quarter amount represents the amount necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") at a level considered appropriate by management.  Net charge-offs during the current quarter were $856 thousand compared to $677 thousand in the prior quarter.  Of the $856 thousand of net charge-offs during the current quarter, $369 thousand related to loans that were previously discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy that must be, in accordance with Office of Comptroller of Currency ("OCC") regulations, evaluated for collateral value loss, even if they are current.  The overall performance of our loan portfolio continued to improve during the current quarter as evidenced by the decline in our loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure.  Loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure decreased $429 thousand, or 2.2%, from $19.5 million at September 30, 2012 to $19.0 million at December 31, 2012.

Other Expense

The following table presents the components of other expense for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The increase in salaries and employee benefits expense was due primarily to compensation expense on unallocated Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") shares related to the $0.52 True Blue® dividend paid in December 2012.  Other real estate owned ("OREO") operations expense, which is a component of other expenses, net, was $670 thousand for the current quarter, compared to $826 thousand for the prior quarter.  Over the past 12 months, OREO properties were owned by Capitol Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank"), on average, for approximately five months before they were sold. 

We currently anticipate the following increases in other expenses during fiscal year 2013, as compared to fiscal year 2012:  (1) a $4.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits due to an estimated $2.7 million increase in additional compensation expense on unallocated ESOP shares as a result of the True Blue® and special year-end dividends paid and a full year's impact of equity plan awards made in May 2012 and September 2012; (2) a $1.8 million increase in information technology and communications expense and occupancy expense as a result of an increase in licensing and maintenance expenses related to upgrades to our information technology infrastructure and an increase in depreciation expense associated with the remodel of our Home Office; and (3) a $600 thousand increase in advertising expense, which is due primarily to media campaigns that were delayed until fiscal year 2013.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $8.9 million for the current quarter compared to $9.8 million for the prior quarter.  The effective income tax rate for the current quarter was 33.5% compared to 35.6% for the prior quarter.  Management anticipates the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2013 will be approximately 34%, based on fiscal year 2013 estimates as of December 31, 2012.  This rate is lower than the prior year rate of 35.8% due primarily to (1) higher deductible expenses associated with the ESOP, and (2) anticipated higher tax credits related to our low income housing partnerships.  Additionally, pre-tax income is anticipated to be lower than the prior year, due primarily to the items outlined above in other expenses, which results in all items impacting the income tax rate to have a larger impact on the overall effective tax rate than in fiscal year 2012.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Quarters Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized net income of $17.6 million, compared to net income of $18.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.  The $1.2 million, or 6.5%, decrease in net income was due primarily to an increase in other expenses, partially offset by a decrease in income tax expense.

The net interest margin increased three basis points, from 1.98% for the prior year quarter to 2.01% for the current quarter, primarily as a result of a decrease in the cost of funds between the two periods.  The weighted average yield on total interest-earning assets decreased 28 basis points from the prior year quarter to 3.42% for the current quarter.  The weighted average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 42 basis points from the prior year quarter to 1.71% for the current quarter.

Interest and Dividend Income

The following table presents the components of interest and dividend income for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The decrease in interest income on loans receivable and MBS was due primarily to a decrease in the weighted average yield of each respective portfolio.  The average yield on the loans receivable portfolio decreased 51 basis points, from 4.67% for the prior year quarter to 4.16% for the current quarter, primarily a result of loan endorsements and refinances, along with originations and purchases between periods at rates less than the average rate of the existing loan portfolio.  The decrease in interest income on loans receivable resulting from the decrease in the average yield was partially offset by a $432.8 million increase in the average balance of the portfolio, which was primarily a result of a $342.5 million bulk loan purchase during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The average yield on the MBS portfolio decreased 49 basis points, from 3.09% during the prior year quarter to 2.60% for the current quarter.  The decrease in the average yield was due primarily to purchases of MBS between periods with yields less than the average yield on the existing portfolio.  The decrease in interest income on investment securities was due primarily to a $458.0 million decrease in the average balance of the portfolio as a result of cash flows from calls and maturities not being replaced in their entirety; rather, the proceeds were used primarily to fund loan activity, repurchase stock, and pay dividends to stockholders.

Interest Expense

The following table presents the components of interest expense for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The decrease in interest expense on FHLB advances was due to a 70 basis point decrease in the weighted average rate of the portfolio, from 3.62% for the prior year quarter to 2.92% for the current quarter.  The decrease in the average rate paid was due to the renewal and prepayment of advances between periods to lower rates.  The decrease in interest expense on deposits was due primarily to a decrease in the weighted average rate of the portfolio, most notably on the certificate of deposit portfolio, which decreased 36 basis points, from 1.77% for the prior year quarter to 1.41% for the current quarter, as the portfolio repriced to lower market rates between periods.  The weighted average rate paid on total deposits decreased 28 basis points, from 1.14% for the prior year quarter to 0.86% for the current quarter.  The decrease in interest expense on repurchase agreements was due to a $69.0 million decrease in the average balance between periods as a result of maturing agreements not being renewed; rather, they were replaced with FHLB advances.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses for the current quarter was $233 thousand, compared to $540 thousand for the prior year quarter.  The current quarter amount represents the amount necessary to maintain the ACL at a level considered appropriate by management.  Net charge-offs during the current quarter were $856 thousand, of which $369 thousand related to loans that were previously discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy that must be, in accordance with OCC regulations, evaluated for collateral value loss, even if they are current.  The overall performance of our loan portfolio continued to improve between periods as evidenced by the decline in our loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure.  Loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure decreased $9.4 million, or 33.1%, from $28.4 million at December 31, 2011 to $19.0 million at December 31, 2012. 

Other Expense

The following table presents the components of other expense for the time periods presented, along with the change in dollars and percent.

The increase in salaries and employee benefits expense was due primarily to compensation expense on unallocated ESOP shares related to the $0.52 True Blue® dividend paid in December 2012 and compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock grants in May 2012 and September 2012. 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $8.9 million for the current quarter compared to $10.1 million for the prior year quarter.  The decrease in expense between periods was due primarily to a decrease in pretax income.  The effective tax rate for the current quarter was 33.5% compared to 35.0% for the prior year quarter.  See discussion above regarding management's expectations of the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2013.

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods noted.

Financial Condition as of December 31, 2012

Total assets decreased $139.5 million, from $9.38 billion at September 30, 2012 to $9.24 billion at December 31, 2012, due primarily to a $133.2 million decrease in the securities portfolio.  The decrease in the securities portfolio was due primarily to called and matured investment securities not being fully replaced.  Cash flows from the securities portfolio not reinvested during the quarter were used, in part, to pay dividends to stockholders, repurchase stock, and fund loan activity.  At December 31, 2012, Capitol Federal Financial, Inc., at the holding company level, had $233.8 million on deposit at the Bank.

The net loans receivable portfolio increased $32.0 million, or 0.6%, to $5.64 billion at December 31, 2012, from $5.61 billion at September 30, 2012.  The increase in the portfolio was due primarily to an increase in one- to four-family loans resulting largely from correspondent loan purchases outpacing principal repayments during the current quarter.  As of December 31, 2012, the Bank had 27 correspondent lending relationships located in 20 states.

Economic conditions in the Bank's local market areas have a significant impact on the ability of borrowers to repay loans and the value of the collateral securing these loans.  As of December 2012, the unemployment rate was 5.4% for Kansas and 6.7% for Missouri, compared to the national average of 7.8% based on information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.  The unemployment rate remains low in our market areas, relative to the national average, due to diversified industries within our market areas, primarily in the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area.  Our Kansas City market area, which comprises the largest segment of our loan portfolio and deposit base, has an average household income of approximately $79 thousand per annum, based on 2012 estimates from the American Community Survey, which is a statistical survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.  The average household income in our combined market areas is approximately $68 thousand per annum, with 92% of the population at or above the poverty level, also based on the 2012 estimates from the American Community Survey. The Federal Housing Finance Agency price index for Kansas and Missouri has not experienced significant fluctuations during the past 10 years, unlike other market areas of the United States, which indicates relative stability historically in property values in our local market areas. 

As a portfolio lender focused on delivering outstanding customer service while acquiring quality assets, the ability of our borrowers to repay has always been paramount in our business model.  While we continue to evaluate the recently issued "qualified mortgage" rules by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, we currently anticipate that the impact to our overall book of business will generally be minimal.  

The following table presents delinquent and non-performing loans, OREO and related ratios as of the dates shown.  In accordance with the OCC Call Report requirements, troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") that were either nonaccrual at the time of restructuring or did not receive a credit evaluation prior to the restructuring and have not made six consecutive monthly payments per the restructured loan terms are reported as nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2012.  This reporting change occurred during the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, as it was the first quarter the Bank was required to file a Call Report.  During July 2012, the OCC provided guidance to the industry regarding loans that had been discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings where the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt owed to the lender.  The OCC requires that these loans be reported as TDRs and nonaccrual, even if they are current.  Our balance of loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure continues to improve; however, implementation of the above noted OCC guidance has kept our balance of non-performing loans at a level similar to the prior year.  The principal balance of loans required by the OCC to be reported as nonaccrual, even if they are current, was $9.7 million and $12.4 million at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, respectively. 

Total liabilities remained relatively unchanged, decreasing $3.0 million from September 30, 2012 to $7.57 billion at December 31, 2012.  A $31.8 million decrease in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance resulting from the payment of real estate taxes and insurance on behalf of our borrowers was almost entirely offset by a $31.5 million increase in deposits.  The increase in the deposit portfolio was due primarily to a $49.7 million increase in the checking portfolio and a $32.0 million increase in the money market portfolio, partially offset by a $54.5 million decrease in the certificate of deposit portfolio.

Stockholders' equity decreased $136.5 million, from $1.81 billion at September 30, 2012 to $1.67 billion at December 31, 2012.  The decrease was due primarily to the payment of $114.3 million of dividends and the repurchase of $38.7 million of stock, partially offset by net income of $17.6 million.

The $114.3 million of dividends paid during the current quarter consisted of a $0.52 per share, or $76.5 million, True Blue® dividend, a $0.18 per share, or $26.6 million, special year-end dividend related to fiscal year 2012 earnings, per the Company's dividend policy, and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, or $11.2 million.  The True Blue® dividend amount represented a portion of retained earnings from prior years.  On January 22, 2013, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, or approximately $11.0 million, payable on February 15, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 1, 2013.  Dividend payments depend upon a number of factors including the Company's financial condition and results of operations, the Bank's regulatory capital requirements, regulatory limitations on the Bank's ability to make capital distributions to the Company, and the amount of cash at the holding company.

In December 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $193.0 million of the Company's common stock.  The Company began repurchasing common stock during the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 and, as of December 31, 2012, had repurchased 15,906,384 shares at an average price of $11.80, or $187.6 million.  In November 2012, the Company announced its Board of Directors approved a new $175.0 million stock repurchase program to commence once the previous repurchase plan, under which $5.4 million remains available as of December 31, 2012, is completed.

The following table presents the balance of stockholders' equity and related information as of the dates presented.

The following table presents a reconciliation of total and net shares outstanding as of December 31, 2012. 

Consistent with our goal to operate a sound and profitable financial institution, we actively seek to maintain a "well-capitalized" status for the Bank in accordance with regulatory standards.  As of December 31, 2012, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements.  The following table presents the Bank's regulatory capital ratios at December 31, 2012 based upon regulatory guidelines.

A reconciliation of the Bank's equity under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") to regulatory capital amounts as of December 31, 2012 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. is the holding company for the Bank.  The Bank has 46 branch locations in Kansas and Missouri.  The Bank is one of the largest residential lenders in the State of Kansas.  News and other information about the Company can be found on the Internet at the Bank's website, http://www.capfed.com.

Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the matters discussed may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties, including changes in economic conditions in the Company's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies and other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Company's market area, the future earnings and capital levels of Capitol Federal Savings Bank, which would affect the ability of the Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. to pay dividends in accordance with its dividend policies, competition, and other risks detailed from time to time in documents filed or furnished by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. with the SEC.  Actual results may differ materially from those currently expected.  These forward-looking statements represent Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.'s judgment as of the date of this release.  Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Supplemental Financial Information

Loan Portfolio

The following table presents information concerning the composition of our loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before deductions for undisbursed loan funds, unearned loan fees and deferred costs, and the ACL) as of the dates indicated.  The average rate of the portfolio decreased 11 basis points from September 30, 2012 and 49 basis points from December 31, 2011, to 4.04% at December 31, 2012.  The decrease in the average rates from September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was due primarily to the endorsement of loans at current market rates, as well as to the purchase and origination of loans between periods with rates less than the average rate of the existing portfolio.

The following table presents the principal balance, weighted average credit score, loan-to-value ("LTV") ratio, and the average balance per loan for our one- to four-family loans at the dates presented.  Credit scores are typically updated during the last month of the quarter and are obtained from a nationally recognized consumer rating agency.  The LTV ratios were based on the current loan balance and either the lesser of the purchase price or original appraisal, or the most recent bank appraisal or broker price opinion.  In most cases, the most recent appraisal was obtained at the time of origination.

The following table summarizes the activity in the loan portfolio for the periods indicated, excluding changes in loans in process, deferred fees, and ACL.  Loans that were paid-off as a result of refinances are included in repayments.  Purchased loans include purchases from correspondent and nationwide lenders.  Loan endorsements are not included in the activity in the following table because a new loan is not generated at the time of the endorsement.  During the current quarter, the Bank endorsed $253.3 million of one- to four-family loans, reducing the average rate on those loans by 107 basis points.  The endorsed balance and rate are, however, included in the ending loan portfolio balance and rate.

Loan Originations

The following table presents loan origination, refinance, and purchase activity for the periods indicated, excluding endorsement activity.  Loan originations, purchases and refinances are reported together.  The fixed-rate one- to four-family loans less than or equal to 15 years have an original maturity at origination of less than or equal to 15 years, while fixed-rate one- to four-family loans greater than 15 years have an original maturity at origination of greater than 15 years.  The adjustable-rate one- to four-family loans less than or equal to 36 months have a term to first reset of less than or equal to 36 months at origination and adjustable-rate one- to four-family loans greater than 36 months have a term to first reset of greater than 36 months at origination.  

The following table presents the origination, refinance and purchase activity in our one- to four-family loan portfolio, excluding endorsement activity, for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.  Refinances by Bank customers accounted for 47% of the one- to four-family loans originated during the current quarter.

The following tables present the annualized prepayment speeds of our one- to four-family loan portfolio, including construction and non-performing loans, for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012.  The terms presented in the tables below represent the original terms for our fixed-rate loans, and current terms to repricing for our adjustable-rate loans.  Loan refinances are considered a prepayment and are included in the prepayment speeds presented below.  The annualized prepayment speeds are presented with and without endorsements.  

Asset Quality

The following tables present loans 30 to 89 days delinquent, non-performing loans, and OREO at the dates indicated.  Unless otherwise noted, correspondent purchased loans are included with originated loans and bulk purchased loans are reported as purchased loans.  Non-performing loans are loans that are 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure or nonaccrual loans less than 90 days delinquent, which are loans that are required to be reported as nonaccrual pursuant to OCC Call Report requirements.  Management believes that it is unlikely the balances of loans 30 to 89 days delinquent, non-performing loans, and OREO will decrease significantly from their current levels, and will likely stay within a range seen during the past year.

The following table presents the activity for the ACL and related ratios at the dates and for the periods indicated.  Of the $856 thousand of net charge-offs during the December 31, 2012 quarter, $369 thousand were due to loans that were previously discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy that must be, in accordance with OCC regulations, evaluated for collateral value loss, even if they are current.  In January 2012, management implemented a loan charge-off policy as OCC Call Report requirements do not permit the use of SVAs, which the Bank was previously utilizing for potential loan losses, as permitted by the Bank's previous regulator.  As a result of the implementation of the charge-off policy, $3.5 million of SVAs were charged-off during the March 31, 2012 quarter, which are reflected in the activity for that quarter.  These charge-offs did not impact the provision for credit losses, and therefore had no additional income statement impact, as the amounts were expensed in previous periods. 

Securities Portfolio

The following table presents the distribution of our MBS and investment securities portfolios, at amortized cost, at the dates indicated.  Overall, fixed-rate securities comprised 76% of these portfolios at December 31, 2012.  The majority of the MBS and investment portfolios are composed of securities issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises ("GSEs").  The weighted average life ("WAL") is the estimated remaining maturity (in years) after three-month historical prepayment speeds and projected call option assumptions have been applied.  Yields on tax-exempt securities are not calculated on a taxable equivalent basis.  

MBS:  The following table provides a summary of the activity in our portfolio of MBS for the periods presented.  The yields and WALs for purchases are presented as recorded at the time of purchase.  The yields for the beginning balances are as of the last day of the period previous to the period presented and the yields for the ending balances are as of the last day of the period presented and are generally derived from recent prepayment activity on the securities in the portfolio as of the dates presented.  The beginning and ending WAL is the estimated remaining maturity (in years) after three-month historical prepayment speeds have been applied.  All of the MBS purchased during the current quarter were comprised of loans with contractual terms-to-maturity of 15 years or less so as to help mitigate exposure to rising interest rates.  The net balance of premiums/(discounts) on our portfolio of MBS was $20.0 million at December 31, 2012.

Investment Securities:  The following table provides a summary of the activity of investment securities for the periods presented.  The yields and WALs for purchases are presented as recorded at the time of purchase.  The yields for the beginning balances are as of the last day of the period previous to the period presented and the yields for the ending balances are as of the last day of the period presented.  The beginning and ending WALs represent the estimated remaining maturity (in years) of the securities after projected call dates have been considered, based upon market rates at each date presented.  Of the $204.4 million of fixed-rate investment securities purchased during the current quarter, $204.1 million are callable.

Deposit Portfolio

The following table presents the amount, average rate and percentage of total deposits for checking, savings, money market, retail certificates of deposit, and public units/brokered deposits at the dates presented. 

As of December 31, 2012, certificates of deposit were scheduled to mature as follows: 

Borrowings

The following table presents the maturity of FHLB advances, at par, and repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2012. 

The following table presents the maturity and weighted average repricing rate, which is also the weighted average effective rate, of borrowings and certificates of deposit, split between retail and public unit/brokered deposit amounts, for the next four quarters as of December 31, 2012.

The following table presents FHLB advance activity, at par, and repurchase agreement activity for the periods shown.  Line of credit activity is excluded from the following table due to the short-term nature of the borrowings.  The effective rate includes the net impact of the amortization of deferred prepayment penalties resulting from the prepayment of certain FHLB advances and deferred gains related to interest rate swaps previously terminated.  Rates on new borrowings are fixed-rate.  The weighted average maturity ("WAM") is the remaining weighted average contractual term in years.  The beginning and ending WAMs represent the remaining maturity at each date presented.  For new borrowings, the WAMs presented are as of the date of issue.

Average Rates and Lives

The following table presents the weighted average yields/rates and WALs (in years) of some of our assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2012.  Yields presented for investment securities and MBS include the amortization of fees, costs, premiums and discounts which are considered adjustments to the yield.  For loans receivable, the stated interest rate is shown, which does not include any adjustments to the yield.  The interest rate presented for borrowings is the effective rate, which includes the net impact of the amortization of deferred prepayment penalties resulting from the prepayment of certain FHLB advances and deferred gains related to interest rate swaps previously terminated.

At December 31, 2012, the Bank's one-year gap between the amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities projected to reprice was $1.62 billion, or 17.6% of total assets.  If we experience the magnitude of asset repricing as indicated by the one-year gap and interest rates decrease, downward pressure may be placed on our net interest margin.  Should interest rates rise, the amount of interest-earning assets expected to reprice will likely decrease from estimated levels as borrowers and agency debt issuers will have less economic incentive to modify their cost of borrowings.  If interest rates were to increase 200 basis points, the Bank's one-year gap would be $145.7 million, or 1.6% of total assets.  The significant decrease in the positive gap amount in the + 200 basis point scenario at December 31, 2012 is due to a significant decrease in the amount of assets expected to reprice if rates were to increase 200 basis points.  The amount of interest-bearing liabilities expected to reprice in a given period is not typically impacted by changes in interest rates because the Bank's borrowings and certificate of deposit portfolios have contractual maturities and generally cannot be terminated early without a prepayment penalty.  The majority of interest-earning assets anticipated to reprice in the coming year are repayments and prepayments on mortgage loans and MBS, both of which include the option to prepay without a fee being paid by the contract holder.  As interest rates decrease, borrowers have an economic incentive to refinance or endorse their loans to the lower market interest rates.  This was evident by the volume of mortgages that were endorsed or refinanced during fiscal years 2011 and 2012 as a result of the decrease in market interest rates.  Cash flows from the Bank's callable investment securities are anticipated to continue in the coming year as the issuers of these securities will likely exercise their option to call the securities in order to issue new debt securities at the lower market rates.  Any decrease in our net interest margin due to interest-earning assets repricing downward will likely be partially offset by a further decrease in our cost of liabilities.  While the ability to lower the Bank's cost of deposits is somewhat limited by the already low cost of this portfolio, the Bank has $520.0 million of borrowings scheduled to mature in the next 12 months with a weighted average effective rate of 3.65%.

In addition, in September of 2012, the Federal Reserve Board announced a third round of quantitative easing by pledging to purchase an additional $40 billion of agency MBS and up to $45 billion of Treasuries per month, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the yields available on MBS and investment securities.  This will likely have a negative impact on the Bank's net interest margin as yields on reinvested asset cash flows are declining at a faster pace than are rates on the Bank's liabilities.  However, this has been somewhat mitigated by generally improving national economic conditions.  The primary driver of mortgage rates, the 10-year Treasury, may become more volatile as Congress addresses issues related to the debt ceiling.

Average Balance Sheets 

The following tables present the average balances of our assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity and the related annualized yields and rates on our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated and the weighted average yield/rate on our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at December 31, 2012.  Average yields are derived by dividing annualized income by the average balance of the related assets and average rates are derived by dividing annualized expense by the average balance of the related liabilities, for the periods shown.  Average outstanding balances are derived from average daily balances.  The yields and rates include amortization of fees, costs, premiums and discounts which are considered adjustments to yields/rates.  Yields on tax-exempt securities were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

SOURCE Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.