Albina Community Bancorp Reports Third Quarter Loss; Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Earnings Increase 72%

Reports 14% Growth in Deposits in 3Q09


Albina Community Bancorp (OTCBB:ACBC), Portland's only certified community development bank today reported that following a $2.9 million provision for loan losses and a non-cash valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset of $1.2 million, the company lost $2.8 million, or $(2.09) per common share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to a $1.7 million loss, or $(1.29) per common share in the preceding quarter, when the provision was $2.3 million. In the third quarter a year ago, net income totaled $105,000, or $0.10 per share, with a loan loss provision of $980,000. The company's core earnings, defined as pre-tax, pre-provision earnings, increased 72% for the third quarter of 2009 to $1.9 million from $1.1 million in the third quarter a year ago.

Year-to-date, Albina has recorded a total provision for loan losses of $7.1 million contributing to a net loss of $5.6 million, or $(4.23) per common share, compared to a loss of $867,000, or $(0.81) per common share, in the like period a year ago, with a loan loss provision of $3.0 million. Year-to-date, core earnings were $1.7 million compared to core earnings of $1.6 million for the first nine months of 2008.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) recently released its fiscal year (FY) 2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its CDFI Program, which if appropriated will make available $113 million to the CDFI's across the country. "We are delighted by this potential funding and intend to submit our application for the FY 2010 CDFI Program before the November 18 deadline," said Robert McKean, President and Chief Executive Officer. "If we are fortunate enough to be recommended, we could be eligible to receive additional funding. Awards from the CDFI Program allow us to continue our mission in providing much needed capital to small businesses in our communities as we all work together through this economic recovery." Albina Community Bancorp has received CDFI funding in 8 of the past 9 years. In the third quarter, the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's Financial Assistance Program awarded Albina with two cash awards totaling $2.2 million, and in the third quarter a year ago it awarded Albina with $675,000.

Third Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights: (for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to September 30, 2008)



 -- Deposits grew 14% to $179.9 million up from $157.9 million.

 -- Total assets increased 5% to $218.7 million up from $208.3
    million.

 -- Gross loans were $151.3, down 6% from $161.8 in the same
    quarter a year ago.

 -- Albina is one of the top producers of SBA loans in the Portland
    District.

 -- Albina was awarded $2.2 million in CDFI funding in the third
    quarter.

 -- Allowance for loan losses increased to $3.7 million, or 2.45%
    of total loans.

Capital Adequacy and Liquidity

At September 30, 2009, capital ratios for Albina Bank continued to exceed regulatory definitions for adequately capitalized banks with Tier 1 leverage at 5.52%, Tier 1 risk-based at 7.74% and Total risk-based capital at 9.00%.

"To meet our customer needs, we maintain high levels of liquidity by holding liquid securities and through our available lines of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank," added McKean. "Our investment portfolio consists entirely of investment grade securities that have an average life of less than three years. Excess liquidity will be invested in securities until the underlying time deposits mature or loan originations increase."

Credit Quality

Nonperforming assets (NPAs), consisting of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (OREO), and loans delinquent 90 days or more, increased during the quarter to $16.9 million, or 7.7% of total assets, at September 30, 2009, from $15.3 million, or 6.8% of total assets in the preceding quarter, and up from $10.2 million, or 4.9% of assets a year ago. "We are increasingly encouraged by people expressing interest in the properties we hold in our portfolio, and we continue to market them," continued McKean. "We sold one small commercial building out of OREO this quarter for a $6,000 gain."

Nonperforming loans (NPLs) increased to $15.4 million, or 10.18% of total loans at September 30, 2009, compared to $13.4 million, or 8.65% of total loans, three months earlier, and $10.2 million, or 6.32% of total loans, from a year ago. "Although we continue to witness economic stress in our communities, sales of residential units are improving, particularly in the low to moderate price ranges," commented McKean. "Standard & Poor released its Case-Shiller report this week, which showed that the Portland Metropolitan market home prices have climbed for three months in a row. We are also noticing a lot more activity in land and development projects, as major developers are beginning to return to the market."

Net charge-offs totaled $2.6 million, or 1.71% of average loans in the third quarter quarter, and $2.0 million, or 1.30% of average loans for the linked quarter, and $1.2 million, or 0.78% of average loans in the third quarter of 2008. Year-to-date, net charge-offs totaled $6.1 million, or 3.88% of average loans, and $1.5 million, or 0.99% of average loans in the like period a year ago. The allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) totaled $3.7 million, or 2.45% of total loans at September 30, 2009, compared to $3.4 million or 2.19% of total loans at June 30, 2009 and $3.1 million, or 1.90% of total loans a year ago.

Balance Sheet Results

Total assets increased 5% to $218.7 million at September 30, 2009, compared with $208.3 million at September 30, 2008. Loans, net of reserves, decreased $11.1 million from a year ago to $147.6 million.

The loan portfolio remains well-diversified with a wide variety of borrowers and collateral; over 75% of the portfolio is secured by real estate, both residential and commercial. Consumer loan participations were down 27% year-over-year standing at $11.7 million. Commercial loan participations declined 5% year-over-year to $20.9 million. Consumer and commercial loan participations provide additional earnings and diversification for the portfolio and account for approximately 22% of the total loan portfolio. More than 39% of Albina's commercial real estate loans are owner-occupied.



 (Dollars in                     As of the Date Ended
  thousands)    -------------------------------------------------------
                Sept. 30,           June 30,          Sept. 30,
                   2009               2009               2008
                -------------------------------------------------------
               (unaudited)        (unaudited)        (unaudited)
 Loans

  Commercial
   business     $  23,101   15.3%  $  24,222   15.6%  $  21,495   13.3%
  R/E
   construction    15,702   10.4%     16,630   10.7%     29,158   18.0%
  Commercial
   R/E             76,595   50.6%     76,419   49.4%     78,530   48.5%
  Multifamily
   residential      4,365    2.9%      3,864    2.5%      2,976    1.8%
  One to four
   family
   residential     18,690   12.4%     19,865   12.8%     12,653    7.8%
  Consumer         13,149    8.7%     14,152    9.1%     17,410   10.8%
  Unearned
   Loan Fees         (321)  -0.2%       (308)  -0.2%       (468)  -0.3%
                ---------          ---------          ---------
   Total Loans    151,281  100.0%    154,844  100.0%    161,754  100.0%

"Albina is one of the top producers of SBA loans, and we are funding a good volume of relatively small dollar amount SBA loans. With the rebound in the secondary market, we will be selling the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans we originate, producing quality non-interest income for the bank," continued McKean. "Our success in this area is twofold: we are making loans from which we generate fee income, and we secure the full corresponding deposit relationship. As a result, we are growing deposits organically while building our core business operations and establishing strong customer relationships."

At September 30, 2009, total deposits grew 14% to $179.9 million up from $157.9 million a year ago. Noninterest bearing deposits accounted for 15% of total deposits and interest bearing and savings accounts accounted for 25% of deposits, and time certificates were 60% of total deposits at quarter end. "We continue to attract more home-grown deposits, establishing full-service banking relationships with our customers, which in turn supports our community development and urban renewal," said McKean. "The increase in the number of core deposit relationships was a direct result of our SBA lending activity and new customers who are looking for a local community banking solution." The ratio of loans to deposits at September 30, 2009 was 82% compared with 101% at September 30, 2008.

The investment securities portfolio more than doubled to $40.7 million from $17.9 million a year ago, as Albina sought to take advantage of increased credit spreads available in investment securities. All securities held by Albina are investment grade securities issued by U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE). Shareholder equity at September 30, 2009, totaled $7.3 million, or $5.53 per share, compared to $12.5 million, or $9.37 per share a year ago.

Operating Results

Revenue, consisting of net interest income and noninterest income, was $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $1.7 million in the preceding quarter and $2.7 million in the third quarter a year ago. Albina's net interest income, before the provision for loan losses, was $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $1.4 million, before the provision in the prior quarter, and $1.7 million in the third quarter a year ago. After the $2.9 million provision for loan losses, third quarter 2009 net interest loss was $1.4 million, down from net interest income of $718,000 a year ago, which included a provision for loan losses of $980,000.

"With interest rates at historically low levels, our securities portfolio has increased in value," said Jim Schlotfeldt, Chief Financial Officer. Realized gain on sale from investments of $179,000 increased non-interest income in the third quarter of 2009.

Albina's net interest margin in the quarter was 3.17% compared to 2.85% in the second quarter this year and 3.73% in the third quarter a year ago. "As we continue to carry an elevated level of non-accruals, our net interest margin will be impacted," added Schlotfeldt. The reversal of accrued interest from non-performing assets reduced interest income by $439,000 in the quarter and was responsible for the compression in the net interest margin by 92 basis points. Year-to-date, the reversal of accrued interest totaled $1.3 million, or 92 basis points.

Non-interest expense for the third quarter increased 44% to $2.4 million compared to $1.6 million for the like quarter a year ago. The 44% increase in total non-interest expense for the third quarter reflects higher ongoing FDIC insurance premiums and additional legal and professional expenses associated with managing the loan portfolio. The efficiency ratio for the quarter improved to 55.61% from 59.87% in the third quarter a year ago.

The income tax expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $1.7 million, which included a non-cash charge of $1.2 million as a valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset, as compared to an income tax expense of $16,000 in the third quarter a year ago, and an income tax benefit of $844,000 in the second quarter of 2009.

Due to the capital structure of the company, preferred shareholders participated in the per share loss during the quarter and year-to-date periods. "Our original shareholders, owners of the Preferred A and B series, had reached their maximum participation in our earnings stream in prior years," said Schlotfeldt. "With the recent losses, however, our retained earnings have fallen below their earnings participation threshold. Consequently, the loss per share allocated to common shareholders was lower by $0.48 in the third quarter and $0.99 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. On a pro rata basis, future losses will continue to be allocated between preferred and common shareholders and future earnings will be reduced until preferred shareholders reach the $100 per preferred share liquidation preference."

About Albina Community Bancorp

Albina Community Bank is a locally owned, full-service, independent commercial bank committed to investing in individuals, families, businesses and local neighborhoods. The bank promotes community development by providing products and services and banking solutions that are directed towards improving the social or economic conditions of underserved peoples or residents of distressed communities. Albina offers a wide range of competitive banking solutions, while also maintaining its mission to promote jobs, growth of small businesses, and wealth in our local Portland neighborhoods.

Albina Community Bank opened in December 1995 as the sole subsidiary of Albina Community Bancorp. Albina is one of approximately 50 commercial banks across the United States certified by the U.S. Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund as a community development financial institution. Albina is the only CDFI-certified commercial bank headquartered in Oregon. Albina operates from five local Portland locations including offices at: 2002 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; 8040 North Lombard in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland; 4020 Northeast Fremont Street in the Beaumont neighborhood; 5636 Northeast Sandy Boulevard in the Rose City Park neighborhood of the International District; and 430 Northwest 10th Avenue in Portland's Pearl District; and a remote ATM at New Columbia in North Portland. For more information about Albina Community Bank, please call 503-287-7537 or visit www.albinabank.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, including statements concerning the continued financial performance of the company and its plans and opportunities for future growth. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially than those expected. Specific risks include, but are not limited to, general business and economic conditions, competitive factors, pricing pressures, further interest rate changes, and other factors listed from time to time in Albina Community Bancorp's regulatory reports.



 Albina Community Bancorp
 Balance Sheet
 (Dollars in thousands)                   As of the Date Ended
                               ----------------------------------------
                               Sept. 30,   June 30,  Sept. 30,  Annual
                                  2009       2009       2008    %Change
                               ----------------------------------------
                              (unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)
 ASSETS

 Cash and due from banks       $     469  $     434  $     496     -6%
 Interest-bearing deposits        12,616      7,596      4,074    210%
 Federal funds sold                   94        121      8,698    -99%
                               -------------------------------
   Total cash and cash
    equivalents                   13,179      8,151     13,268     -1%

 Time deposits with other
  banks                            4,233      4,333      4,731    -11%
 Investment securities            40,713     47,119     17,863    128%
 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock      1,325      1,325      1,361     -3%

 Loans
  Albina originated loans        118,721    121,794    123,720     -4%
  Commercial participations
   purchased                      20,889     20,387     22,065     -5%
  Consumer participations
   purchased                      11,670     12,662     15,969    -27%
                               -------------------------------
   Total loans                   151,281    154,844    161,754     -6%

 Allowance for loan and lease
  losses                          (3,703)    (3,395)    (3,066)    21%
                               -------------------------------
   Net loans                     147,578    151,448    158,688     -7%

 Property and equipment, net       5,423      5,506      5,751     -6%
 Other real estate owned           1,491      1,928         --      0%
 Other assets                      4,735      5,973      6,677    -29%
                               -------------------------------
                               -------------------------------
   Total assets                $ 218,678  $ 225,785  $ 208,340      5%
                               ===============================

 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 Deposits
  Non-interest bearing
   deposits                    $  26,356  $  22,756  $  22,363     18%
  Interest-bearing accounts       41,377     39,087     44,955     -8%
  Savings accounts                 4,690      4,355      3,982     18%
  Time certificates              107,440    112,470     86,589     24%
                               -------------------------------
    Total deposits               179,864    178,668    157,889     14%

 Notes payable                    23,331     29,356     30,293    -23%
  Subordinated debentures          6,186      6,186      6,186      0%
  Other liabilities                2,000      1,720      1,469     36%
                               -------------------------------
    Total liabilities            211,380    215,929    195,836      8%

 Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock                  2,482      2,482      2,482      0%
  Common stock                     8,605      8,597      8,567      0%
  Retained earnings               (4,067)    (1,315)     1,573   -359%
  Accum. other comp. income          278         92       (118)  -335%
                               -------------------------------
    Total shareholders' equity     7,298      9,856     12,503    -42%
                               -------------------------------
                               -------------------------------

 Total liabilities and equity  $ 218,678  $ 225,785  $ 208,340      5%
                               ===============================

 FINANCIAL RATIOS
 Loans / deposits                  82.05%     84.77%    100.51%
 Non-performing loans / total
  loans                            10.18%      8.65%      6.32%
 Reserve / loans                    2.45%      2.19%      1.90%
 Tangible book value per share $    5.53  $    7.48  $    9.37


 Albina Community Bancorp
 Income Statement
 (Dollars in thousands,
  except per-share data)              Three Months Ended
                        ----------------------------------------------
                         Sept. 30,   June 30,   Sept. 30,
                        ----------------------------------------------
                           2009        2009        2008        % Chg
                        ----------------------------------
                        (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
 INTEREST INCOME
  Interest and fees
   on loans             $    2,320  $    2,411  $    2,660         -13%
  Interest on investment
   securities                  356         252         209          70%
  Other interest income         41          43          74         -45%
                        ----------------------------------
   Total interest income     2,717       2,707       2,943          -8%

 INTEREST EXPENSE
  Interest on deposits         880         965         882           0%
  Interest on borrowings       322         375         364         -12%
                        ----------------------------------
   Total interest
    expense                  1,202       1,340       1,245          -3%
                        ----------------------------------

 NET INTEREST INCOME         1,516       1,367       1,698         -11%
  Loan loss provision        2,910       2,300         980         197%
                        ----------------------------------
   Net interest income
    after provision         (1,394)       (933)        718        -294%

 NON-INTEREST INCOME
  Service charges
   and fees                    186         181         185           1%
  Government payments
   and contracts             2,211          --         675         227%
  Loan fees on brokered
   loans                        --          --           8        -100%
  Merchant & card
   interchange income           70          64          70           1%
  Realized gain/(loss)
   on sale of investment
   securities                  179          --          --           NM
  Other income                 105         109         107          -2%
                        ----------------------------------
   Total non-interest
    income                   2,750         353       1,045         163%

 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
  Salaries and employee
   benefits                    710         764         902         -21%
  Occupancy and
   equipment                   185         186         190          -3%
  Legal and professional       227         254         104         118%
  Marketing                     39          64          64         -40%
  Data processing              185         192         164          13%
  Other                      1,026         500         218         372%
                        ----------------------------------
   Total non-interest
    expense                  2,372       1,960       1,642          44%

 PRETAX INCOME              (1,016)     (2,540)        121        -942%
  Provision for
   income taxes              1,735        (844)         16       10879%
                        ----------------------------------

 NET INCOME             $   (2,751) $   (1,696) $      105       -2721%
                        ==================================

 Earnings per share:
  Basic                 $    (2.09) $    (1.29) $     0.10       -2190%
  Diluted               $    (2.09) $    (1.29) $     0.10       -2190%

 Weighted average
  shares outstanding:
  Basic                  1,070,355   1,069,867   1,068,991           0%
  Diluted                1,070,355   1,069,867   1,070,630           0%

 FINANCIAL RATIOS
 Return on average
  assets                     -1.22%      -0.75%       0.05%
 Return on average
  equity                    -25.03%     -14.72%       0.81%
 Efficiency ratio            55.61%     113.94%      59.87%
 Net interest margin          3.17%       2.85%       3.73%


 (Dollars in thousands,
  except per-share data)                     Nine Months Ended
                                    ----------------------------------
                                    Sept. 30,   Sept. 30,
                                    ----------------------------------
                                       2009        2008       % Chg
                                    ----------------------
                                    (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

 INTEREST INCOME
  Interest and fees on loans        $    7,142  $    8,214         -13%
  Interest on investment securities        821         527          56%
  Other interest income                    125         222         -44%
                                    ----------------------
   Total interest income                 8,088       8,963         -10%

 INTEREST EXPENSE
  Interest on deposits                   2,840       2,845           0%
  Interest on borrowings                 1,043       1,020           2%
                                    ----------------------
   Total interest expense                3,883       3,865           0%
                                    ----------------------

 NET INTEREST INCOME                     4,205       5,098         -18%
  Loan loss provision                    7,055       3,030         133%
                                    ----------------------
   Net interest income after
    provision                           (2,850)      2,068        -238%

 NON-INTEREST INCOME
  Service charges and fees                 573         507          13%
  Government payments and contracts      2,211         675         227%
  Loan fees on brokered loans               --          54        -100%
  Merchant & card interchange income       185         222         -17%
  Realized gain/(loss) on sale of
   investment securities                   179          13        1275%
  Other income                             320         308           4%
                                    -----------------------
   Total non-interest income             3,467       1,779          95%

 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
  Salaries and employee benefits         2,255       2,945         -23%
  Occupancy and equipment                  562         566          -1%
  Legal and professional                   684         330         107%
  Marketing                                140         232         -40%
  Data processing                          547         548           0%
  Other                                  1,814         638         185%
                                    ----------------------
   Total non-interest expense            6,004       5,259          14%

 PRETAX INCOME                          (5,386)     (1,386)        289%
  Provision for income taxes               193        (519)       -137%
                                    ----------------------

 NET INCOME                         $   (5,579) $     (867)        544%
                                    ======================

 Earnings per share:
  Basic                             $    (4.23) $    (0.81)        158%
  Diluted                           $    (4.23) $    (0.81)        158%

 Weighted average shares
  outstanding:
  Basic                              1,069,861   1,068,768           0%
  Diluted                            1,069,861   1,075,086           0%

 FINANCIAL RATIOS
 Return on average assets                -2.47%      -0.44%
 Return on average equity               -50.76%      -6.69%
 Efficiency ratio                        78.25%      76.19%
 Net interest margin                      2.97%       3.81%


 Albina Community Bancorp
 Selected Highlights
 (Dollars in
  thousands)                       As of the Date Ended
                  ----------------------------------------------------
                  Sept. 30,         June 30,          Sept. 30,
                    2009              2009              2008
                  ----------------------------------------------------
                (unaudited)       (unaudited)       (unaudited)
 Loans

  Commercial
   business       $ 23,101   15.3%  $ 24,222   15.6%  $ 21,495   13.3%
  R/E construction  15,702   10.4%    16,630   10.7%    29,158   18.0%
  Commercial R/E    76,595   50.6%    76,419   49.4%    78,530   48.5%
  Multifamily
   residential       4,365    2.9%     3,864    2.5%     2,976    1.8%
  One to four
   family
   residential      18,690   12.4%    19,865   12.8%    12,653    7.8%
  Consumer          13,149    8.7%    14,152    9.1%    17,410   10.8%
  Unearned Loan
   Fees               (321)  -0.2%      (308)  -0.2%      (468)  -0.3%
                  --------          --------          --------
   Total Loans     151,281  100.0%   154,844  100.0%   161,754  100.0%


 ASSET QUALITY
  Non-Performing
   loans:
  Loans past due
   90 days or more     140               152               761
  Non-accrual
   loans            15,253            13,243             9,458
                  --------          --------          --------
   Total
    non-performing
    loans           15,393            13,395            10,219
  OREO               1,491             1,928                --
                  --------          --------          --------
   Total non
    performing
    assets        $ 16,885          $ 15,323          $ 10,219
                  ---------         --------          --------

   Non performing
    assets / total
    assets           7.72%             6.79%             4.91%


  Beginning ALLL -
   from previous
   FYE            $  2,736          $  2,736          $  1,556
  Provision for
   loan loss
   expense           7,055             4,145             3,030
   Loan charge
    offs            (6,356)           (3,637)           (1,661)
   Loan recoveries     268               151               141
                  --------          --------          --------
    (Charge offs),
     net of
     recoveries     (6,088)           (3,486)           (1,520)
                  --------          --------          --------
  Ending ALLL
   - YTD             3,703             3,395             3,066
                  --------          --------          --------


  Average Loans
   Quarter         152,422           156,752           158,280
   YTD             156,939           159,235           154,192
  Net charge-off
   Quarter           2,603             2,037             1,229
   YTD               6,088             3,486             1,520
  Net charge-offs
   as % of Average
   loans
   Quarter           1.71%             1.30%             0.78%
   YTD               3.88%             2.19%             0.99%


  Non-accrual
   loans
   Residential
    Development     11,409             9,324             4,672
   Commercial Real
    Estate           3,437             3,547             4,733
   Commercial/
    Industrial         406               372                53
                  --------          --------          --------
    Total
     Non-accrual
     loans          15,253            13,243             9,458

            

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