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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
     
þ   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007
OR
     
o   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 1-14343
MIDLAND CAPITAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
         
Delaware
  36-4238089
     
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
  (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
  Identification Number)
 
       
8929 South Harlem Avenue
       
Bridgeview, Illinois
  60455
     
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  Zip Code
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 598-9400
 
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o
Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past twelve 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 þ NO o
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No o
The Issuer had $698,000 in net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.
As of June 30, 2007, there were issued and outstanding 372,600 shares of the Issuer’s Common Stock. The Issuer’s voting stock is not regularly and actively traded, and there are no regularly quoted bid and asked prices for the Issuer’s voting stock. Accordingly, the Issuer is unable to determine the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PARTS II and IV of Form 10-KSB — Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007 and certain parts of Proxy Statement for 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
PART III of Form 10-KSB — Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
 

 

 


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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
Item 2. Description of Property
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 6. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
Item 7. Financial Statements
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 8A. Controls and Procedures
Item 8B. Other Information
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
PART IV
Item 13. Exhibits
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
SIGNATURES
Exhibit 13
Exhibit 21
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 32.1


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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
Midland Capital Holdings Corporation, which we refer to as Midland Capital, is a Delaware corporation which was organized in 1998 by Midland Federal Savings and Loan Association, which we refer to as Midland Federal, for the purpose of becoming a thrift institution holding company. Midland Capital and Midland Federal are headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois.
The principal asset of Midland Capital is the outstanding stock of Midland Federal. Midland Capital presently has no separate operations and its business consists only of the business of Midland Federal. All references to Midland Capital, unless otherwise indicated, at or before July 23, 1998 refer to Midland Federal.
Midland Federal has been principally engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using such deposits to originate residential mortgage and, to a lesser extent, consumer, multi-family, and other loans in its primary market area. Midland Federal also has substantial investments in short term U.S. governmental agency obligations and, to a lesser extent, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities.
Midland Federal’s primary market area consists of southwest Chicago, and the southwest suburban communities of Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Lockport, Orland Park and Lemont which it serves through its main office in Bridgeview and three branch offices in southwest Chicago. Its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had $124.9 million of assets, deposits of $109.7 million and stockholders equity of $13.7 million.
The main offices of Midland Capital and Midland Federal are located at 8929 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455 and their telephone number at that address is (708) 598-9400.
Forward-Looking Statements
When used in this Form 10-KSB and in future filings by Midland Capital with the SEC, in Midland Capital’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, and in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “will likely result”, “are expected to”, “will continue”, “is anticipated”, “estimate”, “project” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in economic conditions in Midland Capital’s market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans, real estate values and competition in Midland Capital’s market area, all or some of which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. Midland Capital wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and are subject to the above-stated qualifications in any event. Midland Capital wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect Midland Capital’s financial performance and could cause Midland Capital’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.

 

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Midland Capital does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Lending Activities
General . The principal lending activity of Midland Federal has been the origination for its portfolio of conventional first mortgage real estate loans secured by owner occupied one- to four-family residential property. Midland Federal also originates consumer, multi-family, non-residential real estate, construction and other loans.
Loan originations come primarily from walk-in customers, continued business from customers and referrals from local real estate brokers. Midland Federal’s loan originators earn a base salary plus commissions based upon first mortgage loans generated by the originator. All completed loan applications are reviewed by Midland Federal’s salaried loan officers. As part of the application process, information is obtained concerning the income, financial condition, employment and credit history of the applicant. If multi-family or commercial real estate is involved, information is also obtained concerning cash flow after debt service. Loan applications are analyzed based on Midland Federal’s credit underwriting guidelines as well as, in the case of residential loans, the guidelines issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
Midland Federal has established correspondent lending relationships with other lenders in order to take applications which either do not conform to its underwriting guidelines or are mortgage loan products that it does not offer, such as FHA and VA insured mortgage loans. In consideration of a loan broker fee paid by the lender to Midland Federal, it processes the loan application and forwards a completed loan application package to the lender, who underwrites and originates the loan.
All real estate loans are appraised by independent fee appraisers approved by the Board of Directors. Midland Federal obtains current financial statements in connection with the underwriting process as well as annual financial statements for borrowers with loans secured by commercial real estate.
Residential real estate loans are generally approved by the Loan Committee in amounts up to $500,000. Residential real estate loans may also be approved by the Chief Lending Officer in amounts up to $350,000 or the President in amounts up to $425,000, and then ratified by the Loan Committee or the Board of Directors. Residential real estate loans in amounts over $500,000 must be approved by the Board of Directors. Non-residential real estate loans are generally approved by the Board of Directors. Non-residential real estate loans may also be approved by the President in amounts up to $500,000 and then ratified by the Board of Directors. The Chief Lending Officer and the President each have approval authority for any consumer loans.

 

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Midland Federal generally requires, in connection with the origination of real estate loans, fire and casualty insurance coverage, as well as flood insurance where appropriate, to protect its interest. The cost of this insurance coverage is paid by the borrower. Midland Federal also requires title insurance coverage on all real estate loans except for second mortgage loans in amounts of less than $25,000 for which loans it only requires that good and marketable title be verified by an independent title search. The cost of title insurance coverage is paid for by the borrower, except in the case of second mortgage loans for which Midland Federal may, from time to time, absorb such costs for promotional purposes.
The aggregate amount of loans that Midland Federal is permitted to make under applicable federal regulations to any one borrower, including related entities, and the aggregate amount that it could have invested in any one real estate project is generally the greater of 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus or $500,000. See “Regulation — Federal Regulation of Savings Associations.”
At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had five borrowers with outstanding loan balances in excess of $500,000. The borrowers’ loans totaled $3.7 million and were secured by single-family residences and multi-family buildings. The highest concentration of loans to one borrower as of June 30, 2007 was $1.5 million. These loans were current and performing in accordance with their terms at June 30, 2007. See “— Non-Performing Assets, Classified Assets, Loan Delinquencies and Defaults.”

 

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Loan and Mortgage-backed Securities Portfolio Composition . The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of Midland Federal’s loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios in dollar amounts and in percentages as of the dates indicated.
                                                 
    June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Real Estate Loans
                                               
One-to four-family (1) :
                                               
Held for investment
  $ 79,749       93.90 %   $ 88,618       95.55 %   $ 91,558       96.46 %
Available for sale
    1,012       1.19       843       0.91       250       0.26  
Multi-family
    1,610       1.90       1,642       1.77       1,125       1.19  
Non-Residential
    1,839       2.17       750       0.81       805       0.85  
 
                                   
Total real estate loans
    84,210       99.16       91,853       99.04       93,738       98.76  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Other Loans
                                               
Consumer Loans:
                                               
Deposit accounts
    126       0.14       188       0.20       269       0.28  
Student
    108       0.13       161       0.18       247       0.26  
Automobile
    296       0.34       355       0.38       448       0.47  
Credit card
    188       0.22       149       0.16       189       0.20  
Other
    1       0.00       2       0.00       12       0.01  
 
                                   
Total consumer loans
    719       0.83       855       0.92       1,165       1.22  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Commercial business loans
    5       0.01       38       0.04       17       0.02  
 
                                   
Total loans receivable
    84,934       100.00 %     92,746       100.00 %     94,920       100.00 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Less
                                               
Loans in process
    7               172               25          
Deferred yield adjustments
    (364 )             (407 )             (405 )        
Allowance for uncollected interest
    14               20               14          
Allowance for loan losses
    420               416               457          
 
                                         
Loans receivable, net
  $ 84,857             $ 92,545             $ 94,829          
 
                                         
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
                                               
FHLMC
  $ 898       60.88 %   $ 1,065       63.24 %   $ 1,219       63.49 %
FNMA
    577       39.12       615       36.52       680       35.42  
GNMA
                4       0.24       21       1.09  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    1,475       100.00 %     1,684       100.00 %     1,920       100.00 %
 
                                         
Net discounts
                                         
 
                                         
Net mortgage-backed securities
  $ 1,475             $ 1,684             $ 1,920          
 
                                         
     
(1)  
Includes $3,707 of home equity loans and lines of credit at June 30, 2007.

 

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The following table shows the composition of Midland Federal’s loan portfolio by fixed and adjustable-rate at the dates indicated.
                                                 
    June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Fixed-Rate Loans
                                               
Real Estate:
                                               
One-to four-family
  $ 73,781       86.87 %   $ 78,961       85.14 %   $ 81,686       86.06 %
Multi-family
    853       1.01       872       0.94       415       0.44  
Non-Residential
    217       0.26       522       0.56       574       0.61  
 
                                   
Total real estate loans
    74,851       88.14       80,355       86.64       82,675       87.11  
 
                                   
Consumer
    610       0.71       692       0.74       906       0.95  
 
                                   
Total fixed-rate loans
    75,461       88.85       81,047       87.38       83,581       88.06  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Adjustable-Rate Loans
                                               
Real estate:
                                               
One-to four-family
    6,980       8.22       10,500       11.32       10,122       10.66  
Multi-family
    757       0.89       770       0.83       710       0.53  
Non-Residential
    1,622       1.91       228       0.25       231       0.24  
 
                                   
Total real estate loans
    9,359       11.02       11,498       12.40       11,063       11.65  
 
                                   
Consumer
    109       0.12       163       0.18       259       0.27  
Commercial business
    5       0.01       38       0.04       17       0.02  
 
                                   
Total adjustable-rate loans
    9,473       11.15       11,699       12.62       11,339       11.94  
 
                                   
Total loans receivable
    84,934       100.00 %     92,746       100.00 %     94,920       100.00 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Less
                                               
Loans in process
    7               172               25          
Deferred yield adjustments
    (364 )             (407 )             (405 )        
Allowance for uncollected interest
    14               20               14          
Allowance for loan losses
    420               416               457          
 
                                         
Loans receivable, net
  $ 84,857             $ 92,545             $ 94,829          
 
                                         
As of June 30, 2007, there were no concentrations of loans in any types of industry which exceeded 10% of Midland Federal’s total loans that are not included as a loan category in the preceding table.

 

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The following schedule illustrates the contractual maturity of Midland Federal’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2007. Mortgages which have adjustable or renegotiable interest rates are shown as maturing in the period during which the contract is due. The schedule does not reflect the effects of possible prepayments or enforcements of due-on-sale clauses or interest rate adjustments.
                                                                                 
                    Multi-Family and                     Commercial        
    One-to-Four Family     Commercial     Consumer     Business     Total  
            Weighted             Weighted             Weighted             Weighted             Weighted  
            Average             Average             Average             Average             Average  
(Dollars in Thousands)   Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
Due During Years Ending June 30,
                                                                               
2008 (1)
  $ 474       6.81 %   $       %   $ 212       10.82 %   $ 5       0.00 %     691       7.99 %
2009
    284       7.70 %           %     119       6.32 %           %     403       7.29 %
2010
    458       7.74 %           %     128       5.81 %           %     586       7.32 %
2011 to 2012
    1,577       7.70 %     1,138       7.65 %     189       6.89 %           %     2,904       7.63 %
2013 to 2016
    3,030       5.97 %           %     71       7.58 %           %     3,101       6.01 %
2017 to 2031
    28,032       5.72 %     294       5.75 %           %           %     28,326       5.72 %
2032 and following
  $ 46,906       5.86 %     2,017       7.29 %   $       %           %     48,923       5.92 %
 
                                                                   
 
                                                                               
 
  $ 80,761             $ 3,449             $ 719             $ 5             $ 84,934       5.95 %
 
                                                                   
 
(1)  
Includes demand loans, loans having no stated maturity and overdraft loans.
The total amount of loans due after June 30, 2008 which have predetermined interest rates is approximately $74.97 million, while the total amount of loans due after such date which have floating or adjustable interest rates is approximately $9.27 million.

 

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One- to Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending
Midland Federal’s primary lending activity has been the origination and purchase of permanent loans secured by mortgages on owner-occupied one- to four-family residences. At June 30, 2007, $80.8 million or 95.1% of our gross loan portfolio consisted of permanent loans on one- to four-family residences. All of these loans were secured by properties located in the State of Illinois, with a substantial majority located in Midland Federal’s primary market area.
Historically, Midland Federal originated for retention in its own portfolio 30-year fixed-rate loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate. Beginning in the early 1980s, in order to reduce its exposure to changes in interest rates, Midland Federal began to originate adjustable-rate mortgages (“ARMs”) and shorter term fixed rate loans, subject to market conditions and consumer preference. However, as a result of continued consumer demand, Midland Federal has continued to originate for retention in its portfolio primarily fixed-rate-residential loans, although in amounts and at rates which are monitored for compliance with Midland Federal’s asset/liability management policy.
Most of Midland Federal’s fixed rate residential loans have terms up to 30 years although approximately 2% of Midland Federal’s fiscal 2007 originations had terms of 15 year or less. Midland Federal establishes interest rates on its fixed rate residential loans based on published agency pricing, an analysis of its asset/liability needs and competitive factors.
Midland Federal’s current one- to four-family residential ARMs are fully amortizing loans with contractual maturities of up to 30 years. The interest rates on substantially all the ARMs originated by Midland Federal are subject to adjustment at one-year intervals. Midland Federal’s ARM products generally carry interest rates which are reset to a stated margin over the one-year U.S. Treasury Rate. Adjustments in the interest rate of Midland Federal’s ARMs are generally limited to 2% at any adjustment date and 6% over the life of the loan. At June 30, 2007, the total balance of one- to four-family ARMs was $7.0 million, or 8.2% of our gross loan portfolio.
From time to time, Midland Federal will make owner-occupied one- to four-family construction loans for a six-month interest only term, which Midland Federal will convert to a permanent mortgage for a fee generally of one point. Midland Federal requires the interest on such loans during the construction term to be paid or placed in escrow when the loan is funded.
Midland Federal’s one- to four-family residential loan portfolio includes home equity lines of credit, which were funded in the amount of $2.1 million at June 30, 2007, and home equity loans, which were $1.6 million at June 30, 2007. Our unfunded commitments on home equity lines of credit totaled $3.3 million at June 30, 2007. Midland Federal’s home equity lines of credit are five year interest-only balloon loans secured by second liens on the property, and are made in amounts of up to 75% of the appraised value of the property (including first lien amounts). Midland Federal’s home equity loans are three to 15 year fixed-rate loans secured by second liens on the property, and are made in amounts up to 80% of the appraised value of the property (including first lien amounts).Midland Federal’s fixed rate residential loans are generally underwritten and documented to permit their sale in the secondary market. Midland Federal evaluates both the borrower’s ability to make principal and interest payments and the value of the property that will secure the loan. Midland Federal generally originates residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 80%, although the Board of Directors has authorized originations of mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios up to 95%. On any mortgage loan exceeding an 80% loan-to-value ratio at the time of origination, Midland Federal generally requires private mortgage insurance on the excess.

 

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Midland Federal’s residential mortgage loans customarily include “due-on-sale” clauses, which are provisions that give Midland Federal the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid.
Multi-Family Residential Lending
Midland Federal’s multi-family residential portfolio at June 30, 2007 included $1.6 million in loans secured by residential buildings with 5 or more units located in Midland Federal’s primary market area. Midland Federal originates primarily adjustable-rate, multi-family real estate loans. Rates on Midland Federal’s adjustable-rate, multi-family real estate loans generally adjust in a manner consistent with Midland Federal’s ARMs.
Multi-family real estate loans are generally underwritten in amounts of up to 75% of the appraised value of the underlying property. Midland Federal’s underwriting procedures for multi-family generally require verification of the borrower’s credit history, income and financial statements, banking relationships, references and income projections for the property. Personal guarantees are generally obtained for Midland Federal’s multi-family real estate loans.
Midland Federal monitors the cash flow and operating performance of borrowers through inspection of collateral, calls on borrowers, inspection of business premises and evaluation of interim financial statements.
Multi-family residential real estate loans generally present a higher level of risk than loans secured by one- to four-family residences. The risk is greater due to several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income producing properties and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by multi-family residential real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project. If the cash flow from the project is reduced (for example, if leases are not obtained or renewed), the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired.
Consumer Lending
Management believes that consumer loans help Midland Federal expand its customer base and create stronger ties to its existing customer base. In addition, because consumer loans generally have shorter terms to maturity and carry higher rates of interest than do residential loans, they can be valuable asset/liability management tools.
Midland Federal offers a variety of secured consumer loans, including educational loans (which are guaranteed from a State agency), automobile loans and loans secured by savings deposits. In addition, Midland Federal offers unsecured consumer loans through its Visa credit card program. Midland Federal currently originates substantially all of its consumer loans in its principal market area.

 

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Consumer loan terms vary according to the type of collateral, term of the loan and creditworthiness of the borrower. The underwriting standards employed by Midland Federal for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet payments on the proposed loan along with other existing obligations. In addition to the creditworthiness of the applicant, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the security, if any, in relation to the proposed loan amount.
Student loans are originated by Midland Federal in compliance with the guidelines established by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (“ISAC”). Under this program, ISAC is notified when a loan becomes 60 to 120 days delinquent and a default claim notice is filed with ISAC when a loan becomes 270 days delinquent. The default claim is considered for payment by ISAC when a loan is delinquent for more than 360 days. As of June 30, 2007, student loans amounted to $108,000, or 0.13%, of Midland Federal’s gross loan portfolio.
Midland Federal also originates consumer loans secured by used and, to a lesser extent, new automobiles in its primary market area. Underwriting standards employed by Midland Federal in connection with these loans include a review of the borrowers’ creditworthiness, verification of collateral value and perfection of a lien against the collateral. Midland Federal requires vehicle insurance on all loans secured by automobiles. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had $296,000, or 0.34%, of its gross loan portfolio in automobile loans.
Lines of credit extended through Midland Federal’s Visa credit card program are offered in amounts up to $10,000. Midland Federal requires a credit card application, verifies employment and obtains a credit report on all credit card applicants. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had $188,000, or 0.22%, of its gross loan portfolio in credit card loans.
Consumer loans may entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciable assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for defaulted consumer loans may not provide adequate sources of repayment for the outstanding loan balances as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. In addition, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans. Although the level of delinquencies in Midland Federal’s consumer loan portfolio has generally been low, there can be no assurance that delinquencies will not increase in the future.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
Midland Federal maintains a portion of its portfolio in permanent loans secured by commercial real estate. Midland Federal’s commercial real estate portfolio consists of loans on a variety of non-residential property, including an automobile repair center and office properties. The terms of the commercial real estate loans that we have recently originated have generally been similar to those of our multifamily residential loans. Commercial real estate loans generally carry risks similar to those described above with respect to multifamily residential loans. At June 30, 2007, $1.8 million, or 2.2%, of Midland Federal’s gross loan portfolio consisted of permanent loans secured by commercial real estate.

 

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In the future, Midland Federal intends to continue to engage in a modest level of commercial real estate lending, subject to regulatory restrictions. In view of the risk generally associated with commercial real estate lending, there can be no assurance that Midland Federal will not experience delinquencies on its commercial real estate portfolio.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Midland Federal has a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities totaling $1.5 million at June 30, 2007. All of Midland Federal’s mortgage-backed securities are pass-through certificates issued by federal agencies.
Midland Federal utilizes its mortgage-backed securities to supplement loan production and to meet its asset/liability management objectives. Mortgage-backed securities can also serve as collateral for borrowings and, through repayments, as a source of liquidity. For information regarding the carrying and fair values of Midland Federal’s mortgage-backed securities portfolio, see Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements in the Annual Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit 13 hereto. See “Regulation.”
The following table sets forth the contractual maturities of Midland Federal’s mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2007. It should be noted that, due to prepayments, the actual maturity of Midland Federal’s long-term mortgage-backed securities will likely be significantly shorter than the contractual maturities.
                                         
    Due In     Balance Outstanding  
    1 to 5     6 to 20     Over 20        
    Years     Years     Years     Fixed     Adjustable  
    (In Thousands)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
  $     $ 820     $ 78     $     $ 898  
Federal National Mortgage Association
          577                   577  
Total
  $     $ 1,489     $ 78     $     $ 1,475  
 
                             
Loan Originations, Purchases and Sales
Real estate loans are originated by Midland Federal’s staff of salaried loan officers. In addition, Midland Federal utilizes commissioned loan originators. Loan applications are taken at each office, processed in Midland Federal’s main office and then submitted to the Chief Lending Officer, the President or the Loan Committee for approval.
Midland Federal’s ability to originate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand for loans in its market. Demand is also affected by the interest rate environment. Loan sales consist of loans sold to the Illinois Housing Development Authority and other lenders under various government programs as well as sales of fixed rate one-to-four family mortgage loans in the secondary market in order to reduce interest rate risk.

 

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The following tables set forth our loan and mortgage-backed securities activity for the periods indicated.
                         
    Year Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (In Thousands)  
Originations by type:
                       
Adjustable-Rate:
                       
Real estate – one- to- four family
  $ 2,498     $ 5,437     $ 5,905  
Real estate – multi-family
          318       222  
Non-Residential
    1,330       225        
Non-real estate – consumer
                15  
 
                 
Total adjustable rate
    3,828       5,980       6,142  
 
                 
Fixed-Rate:
                       
Real estate – one- to- four family
    12,440       15,479       14,943  
Real estate – multi-family
          575        
Non-Residential
                 
Non-real estate – consumer
    829       934       1,196  
 
                 
Total fixed-rate
    13,269       16,988       16,139  
 
                 
Total loans originated
    17,097       22,968       22,281  
 
                 
 
                       
Sales and Repayments :
                       
Real estate loans sold
    (7,877 )     (5,145 )     (1,823 )
Principal repayments
    (17,031 )     (19,998 )     (20,261 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net (decrease) increase
  $ (7,811 )   $ (2,175 )     197  
 
                 
 
                       
Mortgage-backed securities :
                       
Purchased
              $  
Sold
                 
Amortization and repayments
    (209 )     (236 )   $ (1,022 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net decrease
  $ (209 )   $ (236 )   $ (1,022 )
 
                 

 

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Non-Performing Assets, Classified Assets, Loan Delinquencies and Defaults
When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan, Midland Federal attempts to cause the deficiency to be cured by contacting the borrower. A notice is mailed to the borrower and late charges are assessed after a payment is 30 days past due. Five days after the late notice is mailed, the Loan Service Counselor/Collector will contact the borrower by telephone. After a payment is 60 days past due, the Loan Service Counselor/Collector conducts a personal interview with the borrower after which if the loan continues to be delinquent, it is referred to the Loan Service Manager. After the 90th day of delinquency, Midland Federal institutes action to foreclose on the property or to acquire it by deed in lieu of foreclosure. If foreclosed on, real property is sold at a public sale and may be purchased by Midland Federal. A decision as to whether and when to initiate foreclosure proceedings is based on such factors as the amount of the outstanding loan in relation to the original indebtedness and the current value of the property, the extent of delinquency and the borrower’s ability and willingness to cooperate in curing delinquencies. Generally, when a loan becomes delinquent 90 days or more, Midland Federal will place the loan on a non-accrual status and, as a result, previously accrued interest income on the loan is taken out of current income. Future interest income is recognized on a cash basis. The loan will remain on a non-accrual status as long as the loan is 90 days delinquent, unless a repayment plan is being followed.

 

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The amounts presented represent the total remaining principal balances of the related loans, rather than actual payment amounts which are overdue and are reflected as a percentage of total loans. The following table sets forth information concerning delinquent mortgage and other loans at June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006. The balances included in the table do not reflect specific reserves.
                                                                                                 
    At June 30, 2007  
    Loans Delinquent For:  
    30-59 days     60-89 days     90 days and over     Total  
    Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent  
                                            (Dollars in Thousands)                                          
Real estate:
                                                                                               
One-to four-family
    11     $ 918       1.15 %     2     $ 128       0.16 %     4     $ 484       0.61 %     17     $ 1,530       1.92 %
Consumer
                                  %     4       27       3.67 %     4       27       3.67 %
 
                                                                       
Total
    11     $ 918       1.08 %     2     $ 128       0.15 %     8     $ 511       0.60 %     21     $ 1,557       1.83 %
 
                                                                       
                                                                                                 
    At June 30, 2006  
    Loans Delinquent For:  
    30-59 days     60-89 days     90 days and over     Total  
    Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent     Number     Amount     Percent  
                                            (Dollars in Thousands)                                          
Real estate:
                                                                                               
One-to four-family
    12     $ 1,107       1.24 %     1     $ 50       0.05 %     4     $ 295       0.33 %     17     $ 1,452       1.62 %
Consumer
                                  %     6       64       7.49 %     6       64       7.49 %
 
                                                                       
Total
    12     $ 1,107       1.19 %     1     $ 50       0.05 %     10     $ 359       0.39 %     23     $ 1,516       1.63 %
 
                                                                       

 

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The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in Midland Federal’s loan portfolio. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest becomes doubtful, generally when the loan is delinquent 90 days or more. For all of the indicated periods, the Company had no accruing loans 90 or more days delinquent. Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans.
                         
    At June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
Non-Accruing Loans:
                       
One- to four-family
  $ 485     $ 295     $ 316  
Multi-family
                 
Consumer
    26       32       64  
Commercial business
                 
 
                 
Total non-performing assets
    511       327       380  
 
                 
 
                       
Foreclosed Assets:
                 
Total
                 
 
                 
 
                       
Total non-performing assets
  $ 511     $ 327     $ 380  
 
                 
 
                       
Total as a percentage of total assets
    0.41 %     0.25 %     0.27 %
 
                 
As of June 30, 2007, non-accruing one-to-four family loans totaled $485,000 and consisted of four loans secured by properties located in Midland Federal’s primary market area.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, gross interest income which would have been recorded had the non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms amounted to $15,900, which interest income was not accrued into interest income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.
As of June 30, 2007, there were no other loans not included in the table or discussed above where known information about the possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious doubts as to the ability of the borrower to comply with present loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of such loans in the future.
Classified Assets . Federal regulations require that each savings institution classify its own assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of savings institutions, OTS and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss.” An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the savings association will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets

 

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classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the savings association to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses, are required to be designated “special mention” by management.
When a savings association classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish general allowances for loan losses in an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When a savings association classifies problem assets as a “loss,” it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified or to charge-off such amount. An association’s determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the OTS which may order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.
In connection with the filing of its periodic reports with the OTS and in accordance with its classification of assets policy, Midland Federal regularly reviews the assets in its portfolio to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. On the basis of management’s review of its assets, at June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had classified a total of $713,000 of its assets as substandard, none as doubtful, none as loss and $26,000 as special mention.
Allowance for Losses on Loans and Real Estate
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risks inherent in its loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of its loan activity. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans where full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for a loan loss allowance adequate to cover probable accrued losses in the portfolio.
Midland Capital’s allowance for loan losses increased by $4,000 to $420,000 at June 30, 2007 from $416,000 at the prior fiscal year end. At fiscal year end, the $420,000 in general allowance for loan losses was determined by Midland Capital to be consistent with its policy for the establishment and maintenance of adequate levels of general loan loss allowances. The $4,000 increase in loan loss allowances was the result of net loan recoveries. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowances, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments and net earnings could be significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination. Future additions to Midland Federal’s allowances will be the result of periodic loan, property and collateral reviews and thus cannot be predicted in advance. At June 30, 2007 Midland Federal had a total allowance for losses on loans of $420,000 or 0.49% of total loans. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements in the Annual Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit 13 hereto.

 

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The following table sets forth an analysis of Midland Federal’s allowance for loan losses.
                         
    Year Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 416     $ 457     $ 460  
 
                 
 
                       
Charge-offs:
                       
One- to four-family
                 
Consumer
    2       43       3  
Commercial business
                 
 
                 
Total charge-offs
    2       43       3  
 
                 
 
                       
Recoveries:
                       
One- to four-family
                 
Consumer
    6       2        
 
                 
Total recoveries
    6       2        
 
                 
 
                       
Net charge-offs
    4       (41 )     (3 )
Additions charged to operations
                 
 
                 
Balance at end of period
  $ 420     $ 416     $ 457  
 
                 
 
                       
Ratio of net charge-offs during the year to average loans outstanding during the period
    %     0.04 %     %
 
                       
Ratio of net charge-offs during the year to average non-performing assets
    %     13.35 %     1.35 %
 
                       
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    82.22 %     127.27 %     120.06 %
 
                       
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
    0.49 %     0.45 %     0.48 %

 

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The following table presents the portions of the allowance for loan losses applicable to each loan category.
                                                 
    June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
            Percent of             Percent of             Percent of  
            Loans in             Loans in             Loans in  
            Each             Each             Each  
            Category to             Category             Category to  
            Total             to Total             Total  
    Amount     Loans     Amount     Loans     Amount     Loans  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
One- to four-family
  $ 186       95.09 %   $ 140       96.46 %   $ 154       96.72 %
Multi-family
    3       1.90       3       1.77       2       1.19  
Non-residential
    4       2.17       2       0.81       2       0.85  
Consumer
    3       0.83       3       0.92       4       1.22  
Commercial business
          0.01       1       0.04             0.02  
Unallocated
    224             267             295        
 
                                   
Total
  $ 420       100.00 %   $ 416       100.00 %   $ 457       100.00 %
 
                                   
Investment Activities
As a part of its asset/liability management strategy, its liquidity policy, and as a response to a high level of competition for loans and low level of loan demand in parts of Midland Federal’s market area, Midland Federal invests in various types of liquid assets, short and medium term government securities as well as smaller amounts of other assets.
At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal’s interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions totaled $11.2 million, or 9.0% of its total assets, and investment securities totaled $21.0 million, or 16.8% of its total assets. As of such date, Midland Federal also had a $1.1 million investment in the common stock of the FHLB of Chicago in order to satisfy the requirement for membership in this institution. At June 30, 2007, the average term to maturity or repricing of the investment securities portfolio was approximately 7.9 months due to the large balance of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills.

 

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The following table sets forth the composition of Midland Federal’s investment portfolio at the dates indicated.
                                                 
    At June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Value     Value     Value     Value     Value     Value  
    (In Thousands)  
 
Investment Securities:
                                               
U.S. government securities
  $ 21,020     $ 21,020     $ 20,821     $ 21,022     $ 983     $ 1,311  
FHLB – Chicago stock
    1,148       1,148       1,148       1,148       1,124       1,124  
 
                                   
Total investment securities
  $ 22,168     $ 22,168     $ 21,969     $ 22,170     $ 2,107     $ 2,435  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                               
 
                                               
FHLB daily investment
  $ 6,234     $ 6,234     $ 3,488     $ 3,488     $ 3,909     $ 3,909  
Other daily investments
    4,998       4,998       5,567       5,567       30,160       30,160  
 
                                   
Total interest-bearing deposits
  $ 11,232     $ 11,232     $ 9,055     $ 9,055     $ 34,069     $ 34,069  
 
                                   
The composition and maturities of the investment securities portfolio, excluding FHLB of Chicago stock, are indicated in the following table.
                                                 
    June 30, 2006  
    1 Year or     1 to 5     Over 10     Total Investment  
    Less     Years     Years     Securities  
                                            Weighted  
    Book     Book     Book     Book     Fair     Average  
    Value     Value     Value     Value     Value     Yield  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
U.S. government securities
  $ 19,841     $     $ 1,179     $ 21,020     $ 21,020        
 
                                   
 
  $ 19,841     $     $ 1,179     $ 21,020     $ 21,020       5.24 %
 
                                   
Sources of Funds
General . Deposit accounts have traditionally been the principal source of Midland Federal’s funds for use in lending and for other general business purposes. In addition to deposits, Midland Federal derives funds from loan repayments and cash flows generated from operations. Scheduled loan payments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and the related cost of such funds have varied. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for seasonal reductions in deposits or deposit inflows at less than projected levels and may be used on a longer term basis to support expanded lending activities.
Deposits . Midland Federal attracts principally short-term and intermediate-term deposits from Midland Federal’s primary market area. Midland Federal offers regular passbook accounts, NOW accounts, money market deposit accounts, fixed interest rate certificates of deposit with varying maturities and rates including certificates of deposit with balances in excess of $100,000.

 

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Deposit account terms vary, according to the minimum balance required, the time period the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. Midland Federal has not actively sought deposits outside of its primary market area.
The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in money market and prevailing interest rates, competition and Midland Federal’s pricing policies and capital requirements. Midland Federal regularly evaluates the internal cost of funds, surveys rates offered by competing institutions, reviews its cash flow requirements for liquidity and executes rate changes when deemed appropriate.
Midland Federal has utilized high quality service and promotion in an attempt to attract and retain passbook and transaction accounts. Midland Federal believes that some of these accounts may be somewhat less interest rate sensitive and, in certain interest rate environments, carry lower interest charges than certificate accounts. While there are costs associated with offering transaction accounts, Midland Federal believes that the fee income and enhanced spread outweigh any additional administrative expense. Midland Federal does not have any brokered deposits and has no present intention to accept or solicit such deposits.
The following table sets forth the savings flows at Midland Federal during the periods indicated.
                         
    Year Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Opening balance
  $ 115,971     $ 124,836     $ 140,437  
Deposits
    313,331       353,793       380,517  
Withdrawals
    (321,479 )     (364,207 )     (397,415 )
 
                 
Balance before interest credited
    107,823       114,422       123,539  
Interest credited
    1,922       1,549       1,297  
 
                 
 
                       
Ending balance
  $ 109,745     $ 115,971     $ 124,836  
 
                 
Net decrease
  $ (6,226 )   $ (8,865 )   $ (15,601 )
 
                 
Percent decrease
    (5.37 )%     (7.10 )%     (11.11 )%
 
                 

 

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The following table sets forth the dollar amount of savings deposits in the various types of deposit programs offered by Midland Federal at the dates indicated.
                                                 
    June 30,  
    2007     2006     2005  
            Percent of             Percent of             Percent of  
    Amount     Total     Amount     Total     Amount     Total  
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
 
Passbook accounts
  $ 43,694       39.81 %   $ 48,439       41.77 %   $ 52,859       42.34 %
NOW accounts
    10,032       9.14       10,855       9.36       12,029       9.64  
Money market accounts
    3,751       3.42       5,106       4.40       6,108       4.89  
Non-interest bearing deposits
    9,971       9.09       11,783       10.16       13,528       10.84  
 
                                   
Total non-certificates
    67,448       61.46       76,183       65.69       84,524       67.71  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Certificates:
                                               
 
                                               
Interest rate range:
                                               
1.01 – 2.00%
                818       0.70       14,589       11.68  
2.01 – 3.00%
    2,142       1.95       8,212       7.08       23,220       18.60  
3.01 – 4.00%
    20,536       18.71       21,533       18.57       2,503       2.01  
4.01 – 5.00%
    5,961       5.43       6,768       5.84              
5.01 – 6.00%
    13,658       12.45       2,457       2.12              
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total certificates
    42,297       38.54       39,788       34.31       40,312       32.29  
 
                                   
Total deposits
  $ 109,745       100.00 %   $ 115,971       100.00 %   $ 124,836       100.00 %
 
                                   

 

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The following table shows rate and maturity information for Midland Federal’s time deposits as of June 30, 2007.
                                                 
    2.01-     3.01-     4.01-     5.01-             Percent of  
    3.00%     4.00%     5.00%     6.00%     Total     Total  
 
                                               
Certificate Accounts Maturing in Quarter Ending:
                                               
 
                                               
September 30, 2007
  $ 1,643     $ 5,425       1,802       4,860     $ 13,730       32.46 %
December 31, 2007
    499       7,229       2,197       2,895       12,820       30.31  
March 31, 2008
          2,932       1,203       3,132       7,267       17.18  
June 30, 2008
          1,846       286       2,305       4,437       10.49  
September 30, 2008
          695       102       142       939       2.22  
December 31, 2008
          754       207       109       1,070       2.53  
March 31, 2009
          684       149       32       865       2.05  
June 30, 2009
          481             183       664       1.57  
September 30, 2009
          292       15             307       0.72  
December 31, 2009
          198                   198       0.47  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 2,142     $ 20,536       5,961       13,658     $ 42,297       100.00 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Percent of total
    5.07       48.55       14.09       32.29       100.00 %        
 
                                     
The following table indicates the amount of Midland Federal’s certificates of deposit and other deposits by time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 2007.
                                         
    Maturity  
            Over     Over     Over        
    3 Months     3 to 6     6 to 12     12        
    or Less     Months     Months     Months     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
 
                                       
Certificates of deposit less than $100,000
  $ 10,221     $ 9,070     $ 9,697     $ 2,408     $ 31,396  
 
                                       
Certificate of deposit of $100,000 or more
    3,509       3,750       2,007       1,635       10,901  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total certificates of deposit
  $ 13,730     $ 12,820     $ 11,704     $ 4,043     $ 42,297  
 
                             
Borrowings
Midland Federal’s other available sources of funds include advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Chicago and collateralized borrowings. As a member of the FHLB of Chicago, Midland Federal is required to own capital stock in the FHLB of Chicago and is authorized to apply for advances from the FHLB of Chicago. Each FHLB credit program has its own interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, and range of maturities. The FHLB of Chicago may prescribe the acceptable uses for these advances, as well as limitations on the size of the advances and repayment provisions. Midland Federal has not had significant borrowings in recent years.

 

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Competition
Midland Federal faces strong competition in originating loans and in attracting deposits. Competition in originating loans comes primarily from other thrift institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers which make loans secured by real estate located in Midland Federal’s primary market area. Midland Federal competes for loans principally on the basis of the interest rates and loan fees it charges, the types of loans it originates and the quality of service it provides to borrowers.
Midland Federal faces substantial competition in attracting deposits from other thrift institutions, commercial banks, money market and mutual funds, credit unions and other investment vehicles. The ability of Midland Federal to attract and retain deposits depends on its ability to provide an investment opportunity that satisfies the requirements of investors as to rate of return, liquidity, risk and other factors. Midland Federal competes for these deposits by offering a variety of deposit accounts at competitive rates and convenient business hours. Midland Federal estimates its share of deposits in its primary market area to be less than 3%.
Service Corporation
Federal associations generally may invest up to 2% of their assets in service corporations, plus an additional 1% of assets if for community purposes. In addition, federal associations may invest up to 50% of their regulatory capital in conforming loans to their service corporations. In addition to investments in service corporations, federal associations are permitted to invest an unlimited amount in operating subsidiaries engaged solely in activities which a federal association may engage in directly.
Midland Federal has one service corporation, Midland Federal Service Corporation, located in Bridgeview, Illinois, which was organized to act as a holding company for Midland Federal’s other subsidiaries. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal’s equity investment in Midland Federal Service Corporation was approximately $242,000. During fiscal 2007, Midland Federal Service Corporation recorded a loss of $3,000.
Midland Federal Service Corporation owns Midland Insurance Services, Inc., an insurance agency which provides insurance products to customers of Midland Federal and to members of the general public in Midland Federal’s market area. Insurance products offered by this agency, include credit life, health, homeowners’ and disability. Midland Insurance Services, Inc. had a loss of $3,000 for the 2007 fiscal year, all of which is included in the Midland Federal Service Corporation income amounts reported above.
REGULATION
General . Midland Federal is a federally chartered savings and loan association, the deposits of which are federally insured and backed by the full faith and credit of the U. S. government. Accordingly, Midland Federal is subject to broad federal regulation and oversight extending to all its operations. Midland Federal is a member of the FHLB of Chicago and is subject to certain limited

 

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regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve Board”). Midland Federal is a member of the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) which is the deposit insurance fund administered by the FDIC, and the deposits of Midland Federal are insured by the FDIC. As a result, the FDIC has certain regulatory and examination authority over Midland Federal. Midland Federal’s primary federal regulator is the OTS.
Certain of these regulatory requirements and restrictions are discussed below or elsewhere in this document.
Federal Regulation of Savings Associations . The OTS has extensive authority over the operations of savings associations. As part of this authority, Midland Federal is required to file periodic reports with the OTS and is subject to periodic examinations by the OTS. When these examinations are conducted, the examiners may require Midland Federal to provide for higher general or specific loan loss reserves. Midland Federal is also subject to back-up examination by the FDIC.
All savings associations are subject to an OTS assessment, based upon the savings association’s total assets which are payable semi-annually. The OTS also has extensive enforcement authority over all savings institutions. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease-and-desist or removal orders and to initiate injunctive actions. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound banking practices. Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for enforcement action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with the OTS. Except under certain circumstances, public disclosure of final enforcement actions by the OTS is required.
In addition, the investment and lending authority of Midland Federal is prescribed by federal laws and regulations, and it is prohibited from engaging in any activities not permitted by such laws and regulations. For instance no savings association may invest in corporate debt securities not rated in one of the four highest rating categories by a nationally recognized rating organization. Further, the permissible level of investment by federal associations in loans secured by non-residential real property may not exceed 400% of regulatory capital, except with approval of the OTS. Midland Federal is in compliance with each of these restrictions.
Midland Federal’s permissible lending limit for loans-to-one-borrower is equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15% of capital and surplus (except for loans fully secured by certain readily marketable collateral, in which case this limit is increased to 25% of capital and surplus). At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal’s lending limit under this restriction was $1.7 million. Midland Federal is in compliance with the loans-to-one-borrower limitation.
The OTS, as well as the other federal banking agencies, has adopted guidelines establishing safety and soundness standards on such matters as loan underwriting and documentation, asset quality, internal controls and audit systems, interest rate risk exposure and compensation and other employee benefits. Any institution which fails to comply with these standards must submit a capital compliance plan. A failure to submit a plan or to comply with an approved plan will subject the institution to further enforcement action.

 

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Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC . Deposit accounts at Midland Federal are insured by the DIF of the FDIC. Midland Federal’s deposits, therefore, are subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments and the FDIC has adopted a risk-based system for determining deposit insurance assessments. Under this system, FDIC-insured depository institutions pay insurance premiums at rates based on their risk classification. Institutions assigned to higher risk classifications (that is, institutions that pose a higher risk of loss to their respective deposit insurance funds) pay assessments at higher rates than institutions that pose a lower risk. An institution’s risk classification is assigned based on its capital levels and the level of supervisory concern the institution poses to the regulators. In addition, the FDIC can impose special assessments in certain instances. The FDIC may terminate its insurance of deposits if it finds that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order, or condition imposed by the FDIC. An institution’s deposit insurance assessments may increase or decrease depending on the risk assessment classification to which it is assigned by the FDIC. Any increase in insurance assessments could have an adverse effect on Midland Federal’s earnings.
Regulatory Capital Requirements . Federally insured savings associations, such as Midland Federal, are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital. The OTS has established capital standards, including a tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio (or core capital) requirement and a risk-based capital requirement applicable to such savings associations. These capital requirements must be generally as stringent as the comparable capital requirements for national banks. The OTS is also authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these standards on individual associations on a case-by-case basis.
The capital regulations require tangible capital of at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation). Tangible capital generally includes common stockholders’ equity and retained income, and certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related income. In addition, all intangible assets, other than a limited amount of purchased mortgage servicing rights, must be deducted from tangible capital for calculating compliance with the requirement. Further, any unrealized holding gains or losses, net of income taxes, on securities classified as available for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 115 are excluded from regulatory capital calculations. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had deductible retained mortgage servicing assets and an unrealized gain, net of tax, under SFAS No. 115 in the amount of $214,000.
The OTS regulations establish special capitalization requirements for savings associations that own subsidiaries. In determining compliance with the capital requirements, all subsidiaries engaged solely in activities permissible for national banks or engaged in certain other activities solely as agent for its customers are “includable” subsidiaries that are consolidated for capital purposes in proportion to Midland Federal’s level of ownership. For excludable subsidiaries the debt and equity investments in such subsidiaries are deducted from assets and capital.
At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had tangible capital of $11.1 million, or 8.85% of adjusted total assets, which is approximately $9.2 million above the minimum requirement of 1.5% of adjusted total assets in effect on that date.

 

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The capital standards also require core capital or Tier 1 Capital equal to at least 3% of adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation). Core capital generally consists of tangible capital plus certain intangible assets, including supervisory goodwill and a limited amount of purchased credit card relationships and purchased mortgage servicing rights. As a result of the prompt corrective action provisions, discussed below, a savings association must maintain a core capital ratio of at least 4% to be considered “adequately capitalized” unless its supervisory condition is such so as to allow it to maintain a 3% ratio. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had retained mortgage servicing assets which were subject to these tests.
At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had core capital equal to $11.1 million, or 8.85% of adjusted total assets, which is $7.3 million above the minimum leverage ratio requirement of 3% in effect on that date. In addition, on such date Midland Federal had Tier 1 Risked-Based Capital equal to $11.1 million or 20.44% of Risk-Weighted Assets, which is $8.9 million above the requirement of 4% on effect on that date.
The OTS risk-based requirement requires savings associations to have total capital of at least 8% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital consists of core capital, as defined above and supplementary capital. Supplementary capital consists of certain permanent and maturing capital instruments that do not qualify as core capital and general valuation loan and lease loss allowances up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and up to 45% of pretax unrealized gains, net of unrealized losses, on available for sale equity securities. Supplementary capital may be used to satisfy the risk-based requirement only to the extent of core capital. At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had no capital instruments that qualify as supplementary capital, $420,000 of general loss reserves, which was less than 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and $47,000 of allowable pretax net unrealized gains on available for sale equity securities.
Certain exclusions from capital and assets are required to be made for the purpose of calculating total capital. Such exclusions consist of equity investments (as defined by regulation) and that portion of land loans and nonresidential construction loans in excess of an 80% loan-to-value ratio and reciprocal holdings of qualifying capital instruments. There were $1,000 in equity investments at June 30, 2007.
In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet items, will be multiplied by a risk weight, ranging from 0% to 100%, based on the risk inherent in the type of asset. For example, the OTS has assigned a risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten permanent one- to four-family first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days delinquent and having a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 80% at origination unless the loan amount in excess of such ratio is insured by an insurer approved by the FNMA or FHLMC.
OTS regulations also require that every savings association with more than normal interest rate risk exposure to deduct from its total capital, for purposes of determining compliance with such requirement, an amount equal to 50% of its interest-rate risk exposure multiplied by the present value of its assets. This exposure is a measure of the potential decline in the net portfolio value of a savings association, greater than 2% of the present value of its assets, based upon a hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates (whichever results in a greater decline). Net portfolio value is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. The rule will not become effective until the OTS evaluates the process by which

 

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savings associations may appeal an interest rate risk deduction determination. It is uncertain as to when this evaluation may be completed. Any savings association with less than $300 million in assets and a total capital ratio in excess of 12% is exempt from this requirement unless the OTS determines otherwise.
On June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had total capital of $11.6 million (including $11.1 million in core capital and $420,000 of qualifying general loss reserves) and risk-weighted assets of $54.3 million or total capital of 21.30% of risk-weighted assets. This amount was $7.2 million above the 8% requirement in effect on that date.
The OTS and the FDIC are authorized and, under certain circumstances required, to take certain actions against associations that fail to meet their capital requirements. The OTS is generally required to take action to restrict the activities of an “undercapitalized association” (generally defined to be one with less than either a 4% core ratio, a 4% Tier 1 risk based capital ratio, a Tier 1 risked-based capital ratio or an 8% risk-based capital ratio). Any such association must submit a capital restoration plan and until such plan is approved by the OTS may not increase its assets, acquire another institution, establish a branch or engage in any new activities, and generally may not make capital distributions. The OTS is authorized to impose the additional restrictions that are applicable to significantly undercapitalized associations.
Any savings association that fails to comply with its capital plan or is “significantly undercapitalized” (i.e., Tier 1 or Tier 1 risk-based or core capital ratios of less than 3% or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%) must be subject to one or more of additional specified actions and operating restrictions, which may cover all aspects of its operations and include a forced merger or acquisition of Midland Federal.
An association that becomes “critically undercapitalized” (i.e., a tangible capital ratio of 2% or less) is subject to further mandatory restrictions on its activities in addition to those applicable to significantly undercapitalized associations. In addition, the OTS must appoint a receiver (or conservator with the concurrence of the FDIC) for a savings association, with certain limited exceptions, within 90 days after it becomes critically undercapitalized. Any undercapitalized association is also subject to the general enforcement activity of the OTS and the FDIC, including the appointment of a receiver or conservator.
The imposition by the OTS or the FDIC of any of these measures on Midland Federal may have a substantial adverse effect on Midland Federal’s operations and profitability and the value of its stock. If the OTS or the FDIC require an association such as Midland Federal, to raise additional capital through the issuance of stock or other capital instruments such issuance may result in the dilution in the percentage of ownership of Midland Federal.
Limitations on Dividends and Other Capital Distributions . OTS regulations impose various restrictions on savings associations with respect to their ability to make distributions of capital, which include dividends, stock redemptions or repurchases, cash-out mergers and other transactions charged to the capital account. OTS regulations also prohibit a savings association from declaring or paying any dividends or from repurchasing any of its stock if, as a result, the regulatory capital of Midland Federal would be reduced below the amount required to be maintained for the liquidation account established in connection with its mutual to stock conversion.

 

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Generally, savings associations, such as Midland Federal, that before and after the proposed distribution remain well-capitalized, may make capital distributions during any calendar year equal to 100% of net income for the year-to-date plus retained net income for the two preceding years that is available for dividend. However, an institution deemed to be in need of more than normal supervision by the OTS may have its dividend authority restricted by the OTS. Midland Federal may pay dividends in accordance with this general authority.
Any savings association that is a subsidiary of a holding company and proposes to make any capital distribution need only submit written notice to the OTS 30 days prior to such distribution. Savings associations that do not, or would not meet their current minimum capital requirements following a proposed capital distribution, however, must obtain OTS approval prior to making such distribution. The OTS may object to the distribution during that 30-day notice period based on supervisory concerns. See “— Regulatory Capital Requirements.”
Accounting . An OTS policy statement applicable to all savings associations clarifies and re-emphasizes that the investment activities of a savings association must be in compliance with approved and documented investment policies and strategies, and must be accounted for in accordance with GAAP. Under the policy statement, management must support its classification of and accounting for loans and securities (i.e., whether held for investment, sale or trading) with appropriate documentation.
OTS accounting regulations, which may be made more stringent than GAAP, require that transactions be reported in a manner that best reflects their underlying economic substance and inherent risk and that financial reports must incorporate any other accounting regulations or orders prescribed by the OTS. Midland Federal is in compliance with these rules.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test . All savings associations, including Midland Federal, are required to meet a qualified thrift lender test to avoid certain restrictions on their operations. This test requires a savings association to have at least 65% of its portfolio assets (as defined by regulation) in qualified thrift investments for nine out of every 12 months on a rolling basis. As an alternative, the savings association may maintain 60% of its assets in those assets specified in Section 7701(a)(19) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Under either test, such assets primarily consist of residential housing related loans and investments. At June 30, 2007 Midland Federal was in compliance with the test.
Any savings association that fails to meet the QTL test must convert to a national bank charter, unless it requalifies as a QTL and thereafter remains a QTL. If an association that fails the test has not yet requalified and has not converted to a national bank, its new investments and activities are limited to those permissible for both a savings association and a national bank, and it is limited to national bank branching rights in its home state. In addition, Midland Federal is immediately ineligible to receive any new FHLB borrowings and is subject to national bank limits for payment of dividends. If such association has not requalified or converted to a national bank within three years after the failure, it must divest all investments and cease all activities not permissible for a national bank.

 

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Community Reinvestment Act . Under the Community Reinvestment Act, every FDIC insured institution has a continuing and affirmative obligation consistent with safe and sound banking practices to help meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the OTS, in connection with the examination of Midland Federal, to assess the institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications, such as a merger or the establishment of a branch, by Midland Federal. An unsatisfactory rating may be used as the basis for the denial of an application such as a branch or merger application by the OTS.
Due to the heightened attention being given to the CRA in the past few years, Midland Federal may be required to devote additional funds for investment and lending in its local community. Midland Federal was last examined for CRA compliance in 2007 and received a rating of “satisfactory.”
Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders . Generally, transactions between a savings association or its subsidiaries and its affiliates are required to be on terms as favorable to Midland Federal as transactions with non-affiliates. In addition, certain of these transactions are restricted to a percentage of Midland Federal’s capital. Affiliates of Midland Federal include any company which is under common control with Midland Federal as well as Midland Federal’s parent holding company. In addition, a savings association may not lend to any affiliate engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding company or acquire the securities of most affiliates. Midland Federal’s subsidiaries are not deemed affiliates. However, the OTS has the discretion to treat subsidiaries as affiliates on a case-by-case basis.
Certain transactions with directors, officers or controlling persons are also subject to regulations enforced by the OTS. These regulations impose restrictions on loans to such persons and their related interests. Among other things, such loans must be made on terms substantially the same as for loans to unaffiliated persons.
Anti-Money Laundering . For years, FDIC insured institutions, such as Midland Federal, have been required to establish anti-money laundering programs. In 2001, the USA PATRIOT Act was enacted. This Act significantly enhanced the powers of the federal government and law enforcement organizations to combat terrorism, organized crime and money laundering. While the Act imposed additional anti-money laundering requirements on FDIC insured institutions, these additional requirements are not material to Midland Federal’s operations.
Aside from the above, the Act also requires the federal banking regulators to assess the effectiveness of an institution’s anti-money laundering program in connection with merger and acquisition transactions. Failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program is grounds for the denial of merger or acquisition transactions.
Holding Company Regulation
Midland Capital is a grandfathered unitary savings and loan holding company subject to regulatory oversight by the OTS. As such, Midland Capital is required to register and file reports with the OTS and is subject to regulation and examination by the OTS. In addition, the OTS has enforcement authority over Midland Capital and its non-savings association subsidiaries which also permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to the subsidiary savings association.

 

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As a grandfathered unitary savings and loan holding company, Midland Capital generally is not subject to activity restrictions. If Midland Capital acquires control of another savings association as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings and loan holding company, and the activities of Midland Capital and any of its subsidiaries (other than Midland Federal or any other FDIC-insured savings association) would become subject to such restrictions unless such other associations each qualify as a QTL and were acquired in a supervisory acquisition.
If Midland Federal fails the QTL test, Midland Capital must obtain the approval of the OTS prior to continuing after such failure, directly or through its other subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple savings and loan holding companies or their subsidiaries. In addition, within one year of such failure Midland Capital must register as, and will become subject to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. The activities authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than are the activities authorized for a unitary or multiple savings and loan holding company. See “- Qualified Thrift Lender Test.”
Midland Capital must obtain approval from the OTS before acquiring control of any other FDIC-insured association. Such acquisitions are generally prohibited if they result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings associations in more than one state. However, such interstate acquisitions are permitted based on specific state authorization or in a supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association.
Federal Securities Law . The stock of Midland Capital is registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Midland Capital is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements of the SEC under the Exchange Act.
Midland Capital stock held by persons who are affiliates (generally officers, directors and principal stockholders) of Midland Capital may not be resold without registration or unless sold in accordance with certain resale restrictions. If Midland Capital meets specified current public information requirements, each affiliate of Midland Capital is able to sell in the public market, without registration, a limited number of shares in any three-month period.
Federal Reserve System . The Federal Reserve Board requires all depository institutions to maintain non-interest bearing reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts (primarily checking, NOW and Super NOW checking accounts) and non-personal time deposits. At June 30, 2006 Midland Federal was in compliance with these reserve requirements.
Savings associations are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank “discount window,” but Federal Reserve Board regulations require associations to exhaust other reasonable alternative sources of funds, including FHLB borrowings, before borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank System . Midland Federal is a member of the FHLB of Chicago which is one of 12 regional FHLBs that administers the home financing credit function of savings associations. Each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with policies and procedures established by the board of directors of the FHLB. These policies and procedures are subject to the regulation and oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Board. All advances from the FHLB are required to be fully secured by sufficient collateral as determined by the FHLB. In addition, all long-term advances are required to provide funds for residential home financing. While a member of the FHLB of Chicago at June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had not entered into a credit arrangement with the FHLB of Chicago and, as such, could not obtain funds from the FHLB of Chicago.
As a member, Midland Federal is required to purchase and maintain stock in the FHLB of Chicago. At June 30, 2007 Midland Federal had $1.1 million in FHLB stock, which was in compliance with this requirement. In past years, Midland Federal has received substantial dividends on its FHLB stock. Over the past five calendar years the dividend rate averaged 5.13% and was 3.075% for calendar year 2006.
Under federal law, the FHLBs are required to provide funds for the resolution of troubled savings associations and to contribute to low and moderately priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on advances targeted for community investment and low and moderate income housing projects. These contributions have affected adversely the level of FHLB dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future. These contributions could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock in the future. A reduction in value of Midland Federal’s FHLB stock may result in a corresponding reduction in its capital.
For the year ended June 30, 2007, dividends paid by the FHLB of Chicago to Midland Federal totaled $35,000, which was a $7,000 decrease from the amount of dividends received in fiscal year 2006. The $8,000 dividend received in the quarter ended June 30, 2007 reflects an annualized rate of 2.80%, or 0.275% below the rate for calendar year 2006.
Federal Taxation . Savings institutions that met certain definitional tests relating to the composition of assets and other conditions prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, had been permitted to establish reserves for bad debts and to make annual additions which could, within specified formula limits, be taken as a deduction in computing taxable income for federal income tax purposes. As a result of tax legislation enacted in 1996, the amount of the bad debt reserve deduction is now computed under the experience method.
In addition to the regular income tax, corporations, including savings institutions generally are subject to a minimum tax. An alternative minimum tax is imposed at a minimum tax rate of 20% on alternative minimum taxable income, which is the sum of a corporation’s regular taxable income (with certain adjustments) and tax preference items, less any available exemption. The alternative minimum tax is imposed to the extent it exceeds the corporation’s regular income tax and net operating losses can offset no more than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income.

 

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To the extent earnings appropriated to a savings institutions bad debt reserves for “qualifying real property loans” and deducted for federal income tax purposes exceed the allowable amount of such reserves computed under the experience method and to the extent of the institution’s supplemental reserves for losses on loans, such excess may not, without adverse tax consequences, be utilized for the payment of cash dividends or other distributions to a shareholder (including distributions on redemption, dissolution or liquidation) or for any other purpose (except to absorb bad debt losses). As of June 30, 2007, Midland Federal’s excess for tax purposes totaled approximately $1.2 million.
Midland Capital and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal income tax returns on a fiscal year basis using the accrual method of accounting.
Midland Capital and its consolidated subsidiaries have never been audited by the IRS with respect to federal income tax returns. The statute of limitations has passed for tax years ending on or prior to June 30, 2004, for Midland Capital and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Illinois Taxation . Midland Capital and its subsidiaries file separate Illinois income tax returns. For Illinois income tax purposes, Midland Capital and its subsidiaries are taxed at an effective rate equal to 7.30% of Illinois taxable income. For these purposes, “Illinois Taxable Income” generally means federal taxable income, subject to certain adjustments (including the addition of interest income on state and municipal obligations and the exclusion of interest income on United States Treasury obligations). The exclusion of income on United States Treasury obligations has the effect of reducing significantly the Illinois taxable income of savings associations.
Employees
At June 30, 2007, Midland Federal had a total of 36 full-time employees and 54 part-time employees. None of Midland Federal’s employees are represented by any collective bargaining group. Management considers its employee relations to be good.
Item 2. Description of Property
Offices
Midland Federal owns the building and land for its main office at 8929 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. This office has 18,000 square feet and a net book value of $746,000 at June 30, 2007. Midland Federal also has an easement on land adjacent to its main office which expires in the year 2078. Midland Federal also owns the building and land for its two branch offices in Chicago at 4040 South Archer Avenue in Brighton Park and 2657 West 69th Street in Marquette Park which have 2,000 and 2,500 square feet and $518,000 and $16,000 net book values at June 30, 2007, respectively.
Midland Federal leases retail office space in Homer Glen, Illinois for a full service branch banking facility that it established in April 1999. The net book value of remodeling and leasehold improvements cost at this leased office facility was approximately $59,000 at June 30, 2007. Midland Federal also owns a parcel of land contiguous to this office for future expansion which it currently uses for a drive-up banking facility and parking with a net book value of $324,000 at June 30, 2007.

 

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In addition, Midland Federal owns three ATMs located at its Bridgeview, Chicago/Brighton Park and Homer Glen offices.
Computer Equipment
Midland Federal’s recordkeeping activities are maintained on an on-line basis with an independent service bureau. Midland Federal’s accounting and loan origination activities are maintained on an in-house computer network. The net book value of Midland Federal’s computer equipment at June 30, 2007 was $134,000.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Midland Federal is, from time to time, a defendant to certain lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of its business. Midland Federal believes that there is no litigation pending which, if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the three months ended June 30, 2007.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Page 21 of the 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders is herein incorporated by reference.
Item 6. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
Pages 6 through 21 of the 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders is herein incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements
Pages 22 through 45 of the 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There have been no changes in or disagreements with Midland Federal’s accountants on accounting and financial disclosure matters.
Item 8A. Controls and Procedures
The Company has adopted disclosure controls and procedures designed to facilitate the Company’s financial reporting. The disclosure controls currently consist of periodic communications among the Chief Executive and Financial Officer and each department head to identify any transactions, events, trends, risks or contingencies which may be material to the Company’s operations. In addition, the Chief Executive and Financial Officer and the Company’s independent auditors also meet on a quarterly basis and discuss the Company’s material accounting policies. The Company’s Chief Executive and Financial Officer has evaluated the effectiveness of these disclosure controls as of the end of the period covered by this report and found them to be adequate.

 

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The Company maintains internal control over financial reporting. There have not been any significant changes in such internal control over financial reporting in the last quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 8B. Other Information
None
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Information concerning Directors of the Issuer is incorporated herein by reference from Midland Capital’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference from Midland Capital’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from Midland Capital’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

 

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The following table sets forth information with respect to securities to be issued under Midland Capital’s equity compensation plans as of June 30, 2007.
                         
                    (c)  
                    Number of securities  
                    remaining available  
    (a)             for future issuance  
    Number of securities             under equity  
    to be issued upon     (b)     compensation plans  
    exercise of     Weighted-average     [excluding  
    outstanding     exercise price of     securities  
    options, warrants and     outstanding options,     reflected in column  
Plan Category   rights     warrants and rights     (a)]  
Equity compensation plans approved by securities holders:
                       
 
                       
1. 1993 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
    1. None       1. N/A       1. 6,900  
2. Recognition and Retention Plan
    2. N/A       2. N/A       2. N/A  
 
                       
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
    N/A       N/A       N/A  
 
 
                 
Total
    None       N/A       None  
 
                 
     
(1)  
Information regarding these plans is set forth under Item 10 to this Report.
 
(2)  
Awards under this plan consist of restricted stock.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information concerning relationships and transactions is incorporated herein by reference from Midland Capital’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

 

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PART IV
Item 13. Exhibits
         
        Reference to Prior
        Filing
Regulation       or Exhibit
S-K Exhibit       Number Attached
Number   Document   Hereto
2  
Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquid, or succession
  None
3  
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
  **
4  
Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures:
   
   
Common Stock Certificate
  **
9  
Voting trust agreement
  None
10  
Material contracts:
   
   
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  **
   
1993 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
  *
   
Employment Agreements
  **
   
Recognition and Retention Plan
  *
   
401(k) Retirement/Savings Plan
  **
11  
Statement re computation of per share earnings
  ***
13  
Annual Report to Security Holders
  13
14  
Code of Ethics
  ****
16  
Letter on change in certifying accountant
  None
18  
Letter on change in accounting principles
  None
21  
Subsidiaries of Registrant
  21
22  
Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders
  None
23  
Consent of Experts and Counsel
  None
24  
Power of Attorney
  Not required
31.1  
Certification of Paul M. Zogas pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
  31.1
32.1  
Certification of Paul M. Zogas pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2003
  32.1
 
*  
Filed on March 19, 1993 as an exhibit to Midland Federal’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. One to the Form AC.
 
**  
Filed on June 22, 1998 as exhibits to Midland Capital’s Registration Statement No. 333-57399 on Form S-4. All of such previously filed documents are hereby incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-B.
 
***  
See Note 1 of the Notes to be Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report under Exhibit 13.
 
****  
Filed on September 28, 2004 as Exhibit 14 to Midland Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-QSB for the year ended June 30, 2004.

 

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Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information concerning principal accountant fees and services is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2007, which will be filed not later than 120 days following the close of the fiscal year end.

 

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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  MIDLAND CAPITAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION
 
 
Date: September 28, 2007  By:   /s/ Paul M. Zogas    
    Paul M. Zogas   
    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
( Duly Authorized Representative
 
 
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
             
/s/ Paul M. Zogas
      /s/ Charles A. Zogas    
 
           
Paul M. Zogas, Chairman, President and Chief Executive and Financial Officer
(Principal Executive and Financial and Accounting Officer)
      Charles A. Zogas, Director, Executive Vice President and Secretary    
 
           
Date: September 28, 2007
      Date: September 28, 2007    
 
           
/s/ Jonas Vaznelis
      /s/ Richard Taylor    
 
           
Jonas Vaznelis, Director
      Richard Taylor, Director and Vice President    
 
           
Date: September 28, 2007
           
 
           
/s/ Michael J. Kukanza
 
           
Michael J. Kukanza, Director
           

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
No.   Description
 
   
13
  Annual Report to Security Holders
 
   
21
  Subsidiaries of Registrant
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Paul M. Zogas pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Paul M. Zogas pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2003

 

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