form10k-104315_mgyr.htm


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-K

þ ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                                   to                                                  

Commission File Number: 000-51726

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware
 
20-4154978
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey
08901
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(Zip Code)

(732) 342-7600
(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Class
On Which Registered
   
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes o No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Yes o No þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has 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 reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and 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-K or any amendments to this Form 10-K. þ

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

Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
þ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
 


 
The aggregate value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock as of March 31, 2009 was $11.6 million. As of March 31, 2009, there were 5,923,742 shares issued and 5,767,434 outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, including 3,200,450 shares owned by Magyar Bancorp, MHC, the Registrant’s mutual holding company.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 
1.
Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Part III)
 
 
 

 
 
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
Annual Report On Form 10-K
For The Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2009


Table Of Contents


PART I
   
     
ITEM 1.
2
ITEM 1A.
37
ITEM 1B.
39
ITEM 2.
40
ITEM 3.
40
ITEM 4.
40
     
PART II
   
     
ITEM 5.
40
ITEM 6.
42
ITEM 7.
42
ITEM 7A.
55
ITEM 8.
56
ITEM 9.
98
ITEM 9AT.
98
ITEM 9B.
99
     
PART III
   
     
ITEM 10.
100
ITEM 11.
100
ITEM 12.
100
ITEM 13.
100
ITEM 14.
100
ITEM 15.
101
 
102
 
 
PART I
 
ITEM 1.
Business
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
This Annual Report contains certain “forward-looking statements” which may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “estimated” and “potential.”  Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates and statements that are not historical in nature.  These factors include, but are not limited to, general and local economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, demand for mortgage, and other loans, real estate values, competition, changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines, changes in legislation or regulation, and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services.
 
Magyar Bancorp, MHC
 
Magyar Bancorp, MHC is the New Jersey-chartered mutual holding company of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.  Magyar Bancorp, MHC’s only business is the ownership of 54.03% of the issued shares of common stock of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.  So long as Magyar Bancorp, MHC exists, it will be required to own a majority of the voting stock of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.  The executive office of Magyar Bancorp, MHC is located at 400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903, and its telephone number is (732) 342-7600. Magyar Bancorp, MHC is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.
 
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
 
Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is the mid-tier stock holding company of Magyar Bank. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is a Delaware chartered corporation and owns 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Magyar Bank. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. has not engaged in any significant business activity other than owning all of the shares of common stock of Magyar Bank. At September 30, 2009, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. had consolidated assets of $565.2 million, total deposits of $448.5 million and stockholders’ equity of $40.0 million. Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s net loss for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 was $6.1 million. The executive offices of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. are located at 400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903, and its telephone number is (732) 342-7600. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.
 
On January 23, 2006, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. sold 2,618,550 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.00 per share, issued an additional 3,200,450 shares of its common stock to Magyar Bancorp, MHC, and contributed 104,742 shares to MagyarBank Charitable Foundation.
 
Magyar Bank
 
Magyar Bank is a New Jersey-chartered savings bank headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was originally founded in 1922 as a New Jersey building and loan association. In 1954, Magyar Bank converted to a New Jersey savings and loan association, before converting to the New Jersey savings bank charter in 1993. We conduct business from our main office located at 400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and our five branch offices located in New Brunswick, North Brunswick, South Brunswick and Branchburg, New Jersey. The telephone number at our main office is (732) 342-7600.

 
General
 
Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public in the areas surrounding our main office in New Brunswick, New Jersey and our branch offices located in Middlesex and Somerset Counties, New Jersey, and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and wholesale funding, in residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, construction loans and investment securities. We also originate consumer loans, which consist primarily of secured demand loans. We originate loans primarily for our loan portfolio. However, from time to time we have sold some of our long-term fixed-rate residential mortgage loans into the secondary market, while retaining the servicing rights for such loans. Our revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and securities. Our investment securities consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Government and government-sponsored enterprise obligations. We also generate revenues from fees and service charges. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings and principal and interest payments on loans and securities. We are subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 
Market Area
 
We are headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and our primary deposit market area is concentrated in the communities surrounding our headquarters branch and our branch offices located in Middlesex and Somerset Counties, New Jersey.  Our primary lending market area is broader than our deposit market area and includes all of New Jersey. At September 30, 2009, 50.6% of our mortgage loan portfolio consisted of loans secured by real estate located in Middlesex and Somerset Counties in New Jersey.
 
The economy of our primary market area is diverse. It is largely urban and suburban with a broad economic base that is typical for counties surrounding the New York metropolitan area. Middlesex and Somerset Counties are projected to experience moderate population and household growth through 2010. These counties have an aging population base with the strongest growth projected in the 55-and-older age group and $50,000 or greater household income category.
 
Competition
 
We face intense competition within our market area both in making loans and attracting deposits. Our market area has a high concentration of financial institutions including large money center and regional banks, community banks and credit unions. Some of our competitors offer products and services that we currently do not offer, such as trust services and private banking. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s annual Summary of Deposit report, at June 30, 2009 our market share of deposits was 1.93% and 0.35% in Middlesex and Somerset Counties, respectively. Our market share of deposits was 1.91% and 0.15% at June 30, 2008.
 
Our competition for loans and deposits comes principally from commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage banking firms and credit unions. We face additional competition for deposits from short-term money market funds, brokerage firms, mutual funds and insurance companies. Our primary focus is to build and develop profitable customer relationships across all lines of business while maintaining our role as a community bank.
 
Lending Activities
 
We originate residential mortgage loans to purchase or refinance residential real property. Residential mortgage loans represented $172.4 million, or 38.8% of our total loans at September 30, 2009. Historically, we have not originated a significant number of loans for the purpose of reselling them in the secondary market. In the future, however, to help manage interest rate risk and to increase fee income, we may increase our origination and sale of residential mortgage loans. No loans were held for sale at September 30, 2009. We also

 
originate commercial real estate, commercial business and construction loans. At September 30, 2009, these loans totaled $105.8 million, $37.4 million and $93.2 million, respectively. We also offer consumer loans, which consist primarily of home equity lines of credit and stock-secured demand loans. At September 30, 2009, home equity lines of credit and stock-secured loans totaled $22.5 million and $13.1 million, respectively.
 
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio by type of loan, at the dates indicated.

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                             
One-to four-family residential
  $ 172,415       38.76 %   $ 157,867       38.44 %   $ 152,474       39.54 %   $ 143,245       40.65 %   $ 126,269       46.64 %
Commercial real estate
    105,764       23.78 %     92,823       22.60 %     81,275       21.08 %     68,567       19.46 %     57,366       21.19 %
Construction
    93,217       20.96 %     92,856       22.61 %     97,150       25.20 %     90,342       25.64 %     44,418       16.41 %
Home equity lines of credit
    22,528       5.07 %     15,893       3.87 %     12,894       3.34 %     10,843       3.08 %     10,398       3.84 %
Commercial business
    37,372       8.40 %     35,995       8.76 %     26,630       6.91 %     24,510       6.96 %     17,413       6.43 %
Other
    13,484       3.03 %     15,294       3.72 %     15,159       3.93 %     14,846       4.21 %     14,862       5.49 %
                                                                                 
Total loans receivable
  $ 444,780       100.00 %   $ 410,728       100.00 %   $ 385,582       100.00 %   $ 352,353       100.00 %   $ 270,726       100.00 %
                                                                                 
Net deferred loan (fees) costs
    24               (77 )             (214 )             (492 )             (280 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,807 )             (4,502 )             (3,754 )             (3,892 )             (3,129 )        
                                                                                 
Loans receivable, net
  $ 438,997             $ 406,149             $ 381,614             $ 347,969             $ 267,317          


Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at September 30, 2009.  Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less.

   
One-to-Four Family
Residential
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Home Equity
Lines of Credit
 
Due During the
Fiscal Years Ending
September 30,
 
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                 
2010
  $ 1,530       3.93 %   $ 19,038       6.12 %   $ 82,011       5.91 %   $ 4,873       5.14 %
2011
    3,626       5.53 %     3,831       6.09 %     11,206       4.63 %     -       -  
2012
    3,046       5.29 %     311       10.63 %     -       -       -       -  
2013 to 2014
    7,486       6.03 %     492       6.61 %     -       -       99       3.45 %
2015 to 2019
    19,030       5.45 %     13,788       6.48 %     -       -       8       3.25 %
2020 to 2023
    14,036       5.54 %     5,834       6.94 %     -       -       140       3.26 %
2024 and beyond
    123,661       5.73 %     62,470       6.71 %     -       -       17,408       3.59 %
                                                                 
Total
  $ 172,415       5.67 %   $ 105,764       6.58 %   $ 93,217       5.75 %   $ 22,528       3.93 %
 
 
   
Commercial Business
   
Other
   
Total
 
Due During the
Fiscal Years Ending
September 30,
 
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
2010
  $ 25,160       4.14 %   $ 12,513       2.32 %   $ 145,125       5.27 %
2011
    1,693       6.49 %     579       3.35 %     20,935       5.17 %
2012
    1,366       5.78 %     86       9.73 %     4,809       5.85 %
2013 to 2014
    2,298       6.70 %     48       6.86 %     10,423       6.19 %
2015 to 2019
    3,318       6.80 %     51       5.17 %     36,195       5.97 %
2020 to 2023
    962       7.11 %     -       -       20,972       5.99 %
2024 and beyond
    2,575       7.13 %     207       4.93 %     206,321       5.86 %
                                                 
Total
  $ 37,372       4.98 %   $ 13,484       2.48 %   $ 444,780       5.66 %

 
The following table sets forth the scheduled repayments of fixed- and adjustable-rate loans at September 30, 2009 that are contractually due after September 30, 2010.
 
   
Due After September 30, 2010
 
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                   
One-to four-family residential
  $ 119,535     $ 51,350     $ 170,885  
Commercial real estate
    12,626       74,100       86,726  
Construction
    -       11,206       11,206  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       17,655       17,655  
Commercial business
    5,432       6,780       12,212  
Other
    132       839       971  
                         
Total
  $ 137,725     $ 161,930     $ 299,655  

Residential Mortgage Loans.  We originate residential mortgage loans, most of which are secured by properties located in our primary market area and most of which we hold in portfolio. At September 30, 2009, $172.4 million, or 38.8% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of residential mortgage loans (including home equity loans). Residential mortgage loan originations are generally obtained from our in-house loan representatives, from existing or past customers, through advertising, and through referrals from local builders, real estate brokers and attorneys, and are underwritten pursuant to Magyar Bank’s policies and standards. Generally, residential mortgage loans are originated in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price of the property, with private mortgage insurance required on loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80%. We generally will not make residential mortgage loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 95%, which is the upper limit that has been established by the Board of Directors. Mortgage loans have been primarily originated for terms of up to 30 years and are currently offered for terms up to 40 years. Magyar Bank has not participated in “sub-prime” (mortgages granted to borrowers whose credit history is not sufficient to get a conventional mortgage) or option ARM mortgage lending. At September 30, 2009, non-accrual residential mortgage loans totaled $4.6 million, or 2.65% of the total residential loan portfolio. Interest income not recorded on non-performing residential mortgage loans for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $237,000. During the year ended September 30, 2009, $39,000 had been charged-off against the allowance for loan loss for one impaired residential real estate loan.

 
We also originate home equity loans secured by residences located in our market area. The underwriting standards we use for home equity loans include a determination of the applicant’s credit history, an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations, the ongoing payments on the proposed loan and the value of the collateral securing the loan. The maximum combined (first and second mortgage liens) loan-to-value ratio for home equity loans and home equity lines of credit is 90%. Home equity loans are generally offered with fixed rates of interest with the loan amount not to exceed $500,000 and with terms of up to 30 years.
 
Generally, all fixed-rate residential mortgage loans are underwritten according to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) guidelines, policies and procedures. Historically, we have not originated a significant number of loans for the purpose of reselling them in the secondary market. However, to help manage interest rate risk and to increase fee income during fiscal year 2009, twenty-seven (27) loans totaling $5.6  million  were originated and sold to Freddie Mac. In the future we may increase our origination and sale of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans to help manage interest rate risk and to increase fee income. No loans were held for sale at September 30, 2009.
 
We generally do not purchase residential mortgage loans, except for loans to low-income borrowers to enhance our Community Reinvestment Act performance. At September 30, 2009, we had $4.7 million of purchased one-to four-family residential mortgage loans. No loans were purchased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
 
At September 30, 2009, we had $120.0 million of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans, which represented 69.6% of our total residential mortgage loan portfolio. At September 30, 2009, our largest fixed-rate residential mortgage loan was for $4.5 million. The loan was performing in accordance with its terms at September 30, 2009.
 
We also offer adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans with interest rates based on the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasuries or the London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) adjusted to a constant maturity of one year, which adjusts either annually from the outset of the loan or which adjusts annually after a one-, three-, five-, seven-, and ten-year initial fixed-rate period. Our adjustable-rate mortgage loans generally provide for maximum rate adjustments of 2% per adjustment, with a lifetime maximum adjustment up to 5%, regardless of the initial rate. We also offer adjustable-rate mortgage loans with an interest rate based on the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal or the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advance rates.
 
Adjustable-rate mortgage loans decrease the risk associated with changes in market interest rates by periodically repricing. However, these loans have other risks because, as interest rates increase, the underlying payments by the borrower increase, which increases the potential for default by the borrower. At the same time, the marketability of the underlying collateral may be adversely affected by higher interest rates. The maximum periodic and lifetime interest rate adjustments also may limit the effectiveness of adjustable-rate mortgage loans during periods of rapidly rising interest rates.
 
At September 30, 2009, adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans totaled $52.4 million, or 30.4% of our total residential mortgage loan portfolio. Of these loans, $19.6 million were interest-only loans originated with an average original loan-to-value of 67.7%. Interest-only loans allow the borrower to make interest–only payments during an initial fixed-rate period. Following the initial period, the borrower is required to make principal and interest payments. At September 30, 2009, our largest adjustable-rate residential mortgage loan was for $3.3 million. The loan was performing in accordance with its terms at September 30, 2009.
 
In an effort to provide financing for low-and moderate-income home buyers, we offer low-to-moderate income residential mortgage loans. These loans are offered with fixed rates of interest and terms of up to 40 years, and are secured by one-to four-family residential properties. All of these loans are originated using underwriting guidelines of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises such as Freddie Mac or Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). These loans are originated with maximum loan-to-value ratios of 95%.

 
All residential mortgage loans we originate include “due-on-sale” clauses, which give us the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable if the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property securing the mortgage loan. All borrowers are required to obtain title insurance, fire and casualty insurance and, if warranted, flood insurance on properties securing real estate loans.
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans. As part of our strategy to add to and diversify our loan portfolio, we have continued our focus on increasing our originations of commercial real estate loans. At September 30, 2009, $105.8 million, or 23.8%, of our total loan portfolio consisted of these types of loans. Commercial real estate loans are generally secured by five-or-more-unit apartment buildings, industrial properties and properties used for business purposes such as small office buildings and retail facilities primarily located in our market area. We generally originate adjustable-rate commercial real estate loans with a maximum term of 25 years, provided adjustable rate periods limit the initial payment period to no more than five years. The maximum loan-to-value ratio for our commercial real estate loans is 75%, based on the appraised value of the property.
 
We consider a number of factors when we originate commercial real estate loans. During the underwriting process we evaluate the business qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, profitability of the property being financed, as well as the value and condition of the mortgaged property securing the loan. When evaluating the business qualifications of the borrower, we consider the financial resources of the borrower, the borrower’s experience in owning or managing similar property and the borrower’s payment history with us and other financial institutions. In evaluating the property securing the loan, we consider the net operating income of the mortgaged property before debt service and depreciation, the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the mortgaged property and the debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of net operating income to debt service) to ensure it is at least 120% of the monthly debt service. We require personal guarantees on all commercial real estate loans made to individuals. Generally, commercial real estate loans made to corporations, partnerships and other business entities require personal guarantees by the principals. All borrowers are required to obtain title, fire and casualty insurance and, if warranted, flood insurance.
 
Loans secured by commercial real estate generally are larger than residential mortgage loans and involve greater credit risk. Commercial real estate loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Repayment of these loans depends to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties securing the loans or the businesses conducted on such property, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general. Accordingly, the nature of these loans makes them more difficult for management to monitor and evaluate.
 
The maximum amount of a commercial real estate loan is limited by our Board-established loans-to-one-borrower limit, which is currently 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital, or $6.7 million. At September 30, 2009, our largest commercial real estate loan was $5.4 million and was secured by multiple office buildings. The loan was performing in accordance with its terms at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, seven loans in the amount of $7.4 million were non-performing. During the year ended September 30, 2009, $1.1 million had been charged-off against the allowance for loan loss for three impaired commercial real estate loans. Interest income not recorded on non-performing commercial real estate loans for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $588,000. All other loans secured by commercial real estate were performing in accordance with their terms.
 
Construction Loans. We also originate construction loans for the development of one-to four-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, apartment buildings and commercial properties. Construction loans are generally offered to experienced local developers operating in our primary market area and to individuals for the construction of their personal residences.
 
At September 30, 2009, construction loans for the development of one-to four-family residential properties totaled $46.4 million, or 10.4% of total loans. These construction loans generally have a maximum term of 24 months. We provide financing for land acquisition, site improvement and construction of individual homes. Land acquisition funds are limited to 50% to 75% of the sale price of the land. Site improvement funds

 
are limited to 100% of the bonded site improvement costs. Construction funds are limited to 75% of the lesser of the contract sale price or appraised value of the property (less funds already advanced for land acquisition and site improvement).
 
At September 30, 2009, construction loans for the development of townhomes, condominiums and apartment buildings totaled $35.5 million, or 8.0% of total loans. These construction loans also generally have a maximum term of 24 months. We generally require that a commitment for permanent financing be in place prior to closing construction loans. The maximum loan-to-value ratio limit applicable to these loans has been 75% of the appraised value of the property, but was decreased to 70% in 2007 to reduce Magyar Bank’s potential exposure to a downtown in the real estate market. Properties must maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 120%. Finally, we may retain up to 10% of each loan advance until the property attains a 90% occupancy level.
 
At September 30, 2009, construction loans for the development of commercial properties totaled $11.3 million, or 2.5% of total loans. These construction loans have a maximum term of 36 months. The maximum loan-to-value ratio limit applicable to these loans is 75% of the appraised value of the property. In addition, the property must maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 120%.
 
The maximum amount of a construction loan is limited by our loans-to-one-borrower limit, which is currently 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital, or $6.7 million. At September 30, 2009, our largest outstanding construction loan balance was for $4.2 million. The loan was secured by a thirty-nine unit condominium project in Jersey City, New Jersey. The loan was performing according to its terms at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, thirteen construction loans totaling $19.5 million (see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for details on these loans), were considered non-performing and impaired. During the year ended September 30, 2009, $4.1 million had been charged-off against the allowance for loan loss for the impaired construction loans. Interest income not recorded on non-performing construction loans for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $1.5 million.
 
Before making a commitment to fund a construction loan, we require an appraisal of the property by an independent licensed appraiser. We generally also engage an outside engineering firm to review and inspect each property before disbursement of funds during the term of a construction loan. Loan proceeds are disbursed after inspection based on the percentage of completion method. We require a personal guarantee from each principal of all of our construction loan borrowers.
 
Construction lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the value of the property at completion of construction compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction and other assumptions. If the estimate of construction cost is inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed in order to protect the value of the property. Additionally, if our estimate of the value of the completed property is inaccurate, our construction loan may exceed the value of the collateral.
 
Commercial Business Loans. At September 30, 2009, our commercial business loans totaled $37.4 million, or 8.4% of total loans. We make commercial business loans primarily in our market area to a variety of professionals, sole proprietorships and small and mid-sized businesses. Our commercial business loans include term loans and revolving lines of credit. The maximum term of a commercial business loan is 15 years. Such loans are generally used for longer-term working capital purposes such as purchasing equipment or furniture. Commercial business loans are made with either adjustable or fixed rates of interest. The interest rates for adjustable commercial business loans are based on the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal.
 
When making commercial business loans, we consider the financial strength of the borrower, our lending history with the borrower, the debt service capabilities of the borrower, the projected cash flows of the business and the value and type of the collateral. Commercial business loans generally are secured by a variety


of collateral, primarily accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, savings instruments and readily marketable securities. In addition, we generally require the business principals to execute personal guarantees.
 
Commercial business loans generally have greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans. Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan from his or her employment income, and which are secured by real property with ascertainable value, commercial business loans generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the repayment of commercial business loans may depend substantially on the success of the borrower’s business. Further, any collateral securing commercial business loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value. We try to minimize these risks through our underwriting standards. The maximum amount of a commercial business loan is limited by our loans-to-one-borrower limit, which is 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital, or $6.7 million currently. At September 30, 2009, our largest commercial business loan was a $2.7 million loan to a company that provides janitorial services and was secured by the accounts receivable of the company. This loan was performing according to its terms at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, all of our commercial business loans were performing in accordance with their terms with the exception of six non-accrual loans totaling $879,000. Interest income not recorded on non-performing commercial business loans for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $95,000. During the year ended September 30, 2009, $963,000 had been charged-off against the allowance for loan loss for impaired commercial business loans.
 
Home Equity Lines of Credit and Other Loans. We originate home equity lines of credit secured by residences located in our market area. At September 30, 2009, these loans totaled $22.5 million, or 5.1% of our total loan portfolio. The underwriting standards we use for home equity lines of credit include a determination of the applicant’s credit history, an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations, the ongoing payments on the proposed loan and the value of the collateral securing the loan. The maximum combined (first and second mortgage liens) loan-to-value ratio for home equity lines of credit is 80%. Home equity lines of credit have adjustable rates of interest, indexed to the prime rate, as reported in The Wall Street Journal, with terms of up to 25 years.
 
The maximum amount of a home equity line of credit loan is limited by our loans-to-one-borrower limit, which is 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital, or $6.7 million currently. At September 30, 2009, our largest home equity line of credit was a non-performing $995,000 loan. This loan was secured by a first lien position on two separate 1-4 family residential properties on which the Bank was in the process of foreclosure at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, all other home equity lines of credit were performing in accordance with their terms with the exception of one non-accrual loan totaling $91,000. During the year ended September 30, 2009, $724,000 had been charged-off against the allowance for loan loss for impaired home equity lines of credit. Interest income not recorded on non-performing home equity lines of credit for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $77,000.
 
We also originate loans secured by the common stock of publicly traded companies, provided their shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market, and provided the company is not a banking company. Stock-secured loans are interest-only and are offered for terms up to twelve months and for adjustable rates of interest indexed to the prime rate, as reported in The Wall Street Journal. The loan amount is not to exceed 70% of the value of the stock securing the loan at any time.
 
At September 30, 2009, stock-secured loans totaled $13.1 million, or 2.9% of our total loan portfolio. Generally, we limit the aggregate amount of loans secured by the common stock of any one corporation to 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital, with the exception of Johnson & Johnson, for which the collateral concentration limit is 150% of Magyar Bank’s capital. At September 30, 2009, $13.0 million, or 2.9% of our loan portfolio, was secured by the common stock of Johnson & Johnson, a New York Stock Exchange company that operates a number of facilities in our market area and employs a substantial number of residents. Although these loans are underwritten based on the ability of the individual borrower to repay the loan, the concentration of our portfolio


secured by this stock subjects us to the risk of a decline in the market price of the stock and, therefore, a reduction in the value of the collateral securing these loans. As of September 30, 2009, the aggregate loan-to-value ratio of the stock-secured portfolio was 39.9%.
 
Loan Originations, Purchases, Participations and Servicing of Loans. Lending activities are conducted primarily by our loan personnel operating at our main and branch office locations. All loans originated by us are underwritten pursuant to our policies and procedures. We originate both adjustable rate and fixed rate loans. Our ability to originate fixed or adjustable rate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand for such loans, which is affected by the current and expected future levels of market interest rates.
 
Generally, we retain in our portfolio substantially all loans that we originate. Historically, we have not originated a significant number of loans for the purpose of reselling them in the secondary market. In the future, however, to help manage our interest rate risk and to increase fee income, we may increase our origination and sale of fixed-rate residential loans. All one-to four-family residential mortgage loans that we sell in the secondary market are sold with servicing rights retained pursuant to master commitments negotiated with Freddie Mac. We sell our loans without recourse. No loans were held for sale at September 30, 2009.
 
At September 30, 2009, we were servicing loans sold in the amount of $7.8 million. Loan servicing includes collecting and remitting loan payments, accounting for principal and interest, contacting delinquent mortgagors, supervising foreclosures and property dispositions in the event of unremedied defaults, making certain insurance and tax payments on behalf of the borrowers and generally administering the loans.
 
From time-to-time, we will also participate in loans, sometimes as the “lead lender.” Whether we are the lead lender or not, we underwrite our participation portion of the loan according to our own underwriting criteria and procedures. At September 30, 2009, we had $26.4 million of loan participation interests in which we were the lead lender, and $8.8 million in loan participations in which we were not the lead lender. We have entered into loan participations when the aggregate outstanding balance of a particular customer relationship exceeds our loan-to-one-borrower limit. All loan participations are loans secured by real estate that adhere to our loan policies. We have not experienced any loan losses in our loan participations portfolio.
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, we originated $33.1 million of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. The fixed-rate loans are primarily of loans with terms of 30 years or less. We also originated $22.5 million of commercial real estate, $14.3 million of construction loans, $7.1 million of commercial business loans, and $6.1 million of home equity lines of credit and other loans during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
 
We generally do not purchase residential mortgage loans, except for loans to low-income borrowers as part of our Community Reinvestment Act lenders program. At September 30, 2009, we had $4.7 million of one-to four-family residential mortgage loans that were purchased from other lenders. No loans were purchased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
 
Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. Our lending activities follow written, non-discriminatory underwriting standards and loan origination procedures established by our Board of Directors. In the approval process for loans, we assess the borrower’s ability to repay the loan and the value of the property securing the loan. To assess an individual borrower’s ability to repay, we review income and expense, employment and credit history. To assess a business entity’s ability to repay, we review financial statements (including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements), rent rolls, other debt service, and projected income and expense.
 
We generally require appraisals for all real estate securing loans. Appraisals are performed by independent licensed appraisers who are approved annually by our Board of Directors. We require borrowers to obtain title, fire and casualty, general liability, and, if warranted, flood insurance in amounts at least equal to the principal amount of the loan. For construction loans, we require a detailed plan and cost review, to be reviewed


by an outside engineering firm, and all construction-related state and local approvals necessary for a particular project.
 
Our loan approval policies and limits are established by our Board of Directors. All loans are approved in accordance with the loan approval policies and limits. Lending authorities are approved annually by the Board of Directors, and Magyar Bank lending staff members are authorized to approve loans up to their lending authority limits, provided the loan meets all of our underwriting guidelines.
 
Loan requests for aggregate borrowings up to $1.5 million must be approved by Magyar Bank’s Chief Lending Officer or President. Other members of our lending staff have lesser amounts of lending authority based on their experience as lending officers. Loan requests for aggregate borrowings up to 35% of Magyar Bank’s loans-to-one-borrower limit, or $2.3 million, must be approved by Magyar Bank’s Management Loan Committee. The Management Loan Committee is comprised of the President, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Financial Officer and various bank officers appointed by the Board of Directors. A quorum of three members including either the President or the Chief Lending Officer is required for all Management Loan Committee meetings. The Directors Loan Committee must approve all loan requests for aggregate borrowings in excess of 35% of Magyar Bank’s loans-to-one-borrower limit, or $2.3 million. The Board of Directors must approve all loan requests for aggregate borrowings in excess of 80% of Magyar Bank’s loans-to-one-borrower limit, or $5.3 million.


Asset Quality

We commence collection efforts when a loan becomes 15 days past due with system-generated reminder notices. Subsequent late charge and delinquent notices are issued and the account is monitored on a regular basis thereafter. Personal, direct contact with the borrower is attempted early in the collection process as a courtesy reminder and later to determine the reason for the delinquency and to safeguard our collateral. When a loan is more than 60 days past due, the credit file is reviewed and, if deemed necessary, information is updated or confirmed and collateral re-evaluated. We make every effort to contact the borrower and develop a plan of repayment to cure the delinquency. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when they are delinquent for more than three months. When loans are placed on non-accrual status, unpaid accrued interest is fully reversed, and further income is recognized only to the extent received.
 
A summary report of all loans 30 days or more past due is provided to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. If no repayment plan is in process, the file is referred to counsel for the commencement of foreclosure or other collection efforts.
 
Non-Performing Assets. The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of our non-performing assets at the dates indicated. At each date presented, we had no troubled debt restructurings (loans for which a portion of interest or principal has been forgiven and loans modified at interest rates materially less than current market rates).

 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:
                             
One-to four-family residential
  $ 4,565     $ 772     $ 65     $ 56     $ 188  
Commercial real estate
    7,439       3,400       1,936       -       -  
Construction
    19,515       8,224       6,008       5,135       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    1,086       731       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    879       176       21       188       387  
Other
    -       -       3       -       2  
                                         
Total
    33,484       13,303       8,033       5,379       577  
                                         
Accruing loans three months or more past due:
                                       
One-to four-family residential
    -       65       -       88       205  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       1,933       257  
Construction
    -       6,700       -       -       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    -       -       15       -       -  
Other
    -       -       -       -       1  
                                         
Total loans three months or more past due
    -       6,765       15       2,021       463  
                                         
Total non-performing loans
    33,484       20,068       8,048       7,400       1,040  
                                         
Other real estate owned
    5,562       4,666       2,238       -       -  
                                         
Total non-performing assets
    39,046       24,734       10,286       7,400       1,040  
Troubled debt restructurings
    458       -       -       -       -  
Troubled debt restructurings and
                                       
total non-performing assets
  $ 39,504     $ 24,734     $ 10,286     $ 7,400     $ 1,040  
                                         
Ratios:
                                       
Total non-performing loans to total loans
    7.53 %     4.89 %     2.09 %     2.10 %     0.38 %
Total non-performing loans to total assets
    5.92 %     3.90 %     1.70 %     1.70 %     0.29 %
Total non-performing assets and
                                       
troubled debt restructuring to total assets
    6.99 %     4.81 %     2.17 %     1.70 %     0.29 %


At September 30, 2009, our portfolio of commercial business, commercial real estate and construction loans totaled $236.4 million, or 53.1% of our total loans, compared to $221.7 million, or 54.0% of our total loans, at September 30, 2008. Commercial business, commercial real estate and construction loans generally have more risk than one-to four-family residential mortgage loans. As shown in the table above, at September 30, 2009, our troubled debt restructuring and total non-performing assets increased to $39.5 million from $24.7 million at September 30, 2008 and $10.3 million at September 30, 2007, reflecting the recent adverse economic conditions. The repayment of the Company’s construction loan portfolio is dependent upon the sale of the collateral securing the loans and has been particularly impacted by the rapid deterioration in the housing market and decreased buyer demand.  (See Item 7. - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional discussion of non-performing assets).

 
Additional interest income of approximately $2.5 million and $743,000 would have been recorded during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, if the non-accrual loans summarized in the above table had performed in accordance with their original terms.
 
The Company accounts for its impaired loans in accordance with general accepted accounting principles, which require that a creditor measure impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate except that, as a practical expedient, a creditor may measure impairment based on a loan’s observable market price less estimated costs of disposal, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs of disposal if the loan is collateral dependent. Regardless of the measurement method, a creditor may measure impairment based on the fair value of the collateral when the creditor determines that foreclosure is probable.
 
The Company records cash receipts on impaired loans that are non-performing as a reduction to principal before applying amounts to interest or late charges unless specifically directed by the Bankruptcy Court to apply payments otherwise. The Company continues to recognize interest income on impaired loans that are performing.

Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our loan portfolio delinquencies at the dates indicated. Loans delinquent more than three months are generally classified as non- accrual loans.

 
   
Loans Delinquent For
             
   
60-89 Days
   
90 Days and Over
   
Total
 
   
Number
   
Amount
   
Number
   
Amount
   
Number
   
Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At September 30, 2009
                                   
One-to four-family residential
    1     $ 150       9     $ 4,565       10     $ 4,715  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       7       7,439       7       7,439  
Construction
    2       1,642       10       17,873       12       19,515  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       2       1,086       2       1,086  
Commercial business
    1       15       5       864       6       879  
Other
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
    4     $ 1,807       33     $ 31,827       37     $ 33,634  
                                                 
At September 30, 2008
                                               
One-to four-family residential
    3     $ 216       4     $ 837       7     $ 1,053  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       2       3,400       2       3,400  
Construction
    3       5,476       7       9,395       10       14,871  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       1       731       1       731  
Commercial business
    1       157       1       176       2       333  
Other
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
    7     $ 5,849       15     $ 14,539       22     $ 20,388  
                                                 
At September 30, 2007
                                               
One-to four-family residential
    -     $ -       2     $ 65       2     $ 65  
Commercial real estate
    3       2,214       1     $ 1,936       4       4,150  
Construction
    -       -       4       6,008       4       6,008  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    -       -       3       36       3       36  
Other
    -       -       2       3       2       3  
Total
    3     $ 2,214       12     $ 8,048       15     $ 10,262  
                                                 
At September 30, 2006
                                               
One-to four-family residential
    -     $ -       3     $ 144       3     $ 144  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       1       1,933       1       1,933  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    -       -       3       188       3       188  
Other
    -       -       1       -       1       -  
Total
    -     $ -       8     $ 2,265       8     $ 2,265  
                                                 
At September 30, 2005
                                               
One-to four-family residential
    2     $ 50       6     $ 393       8     $ 443  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       1       257       -       257  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    -       -       4       387       4       387  
Other
    1       220       4       3       3       223  
Total
    3     $ 270       15     $ 1,040       15     $ 1,310  
 
 
Real Estate Owned. Real estate we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until sold. When property is acquired it is recorded at fair market value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Holding costs and declines in fair value result in charges to expense after acquisition.

The Company held $5.6 million of real estate owned properties at September 30, 2009 and $4.7 million of real estate owned properties at September 30, 2008. During the year ended September 30, 2009, the Company completed a foreclosure of a catering facility securing a commercial real estate loan and recorded the real estate on its books for $2.2 million. In addition, the Company received a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a single family home securing a residential mortgage loan and recorded the real estate on its books for $435,000.

The Company sold one of the six lots it held in Rumson, New Jersey and accepted deposits to purchase two other lots in the amount of $1.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2009, which reduced the carrying balance in real estate owned at September 30, 2008 from $4.7 million to $2.9 million at September 30, 2009.

The Company did not incur any further write downs on properties foreclosed upon during the year ended September 30, 2009. Further declines in real estate values may result in a charge to expense in the future. Routine holding costs are charged to expense as incurred and improvements to real estate owned that enhance the value of the real estate are capitalized.

 
Classified Assets. Federal banking regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. 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” we 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 classified as “loss” are those considered “un-collectible” and of such little value their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. We classify an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention. While such assets are not impaired, management has concluded that if the potential weakness in the asset is not addressed, the value of the asset may deteriorate, adversely affecting the repayment of the asset. On the basis of our review of assets at September 30, 2009, classified assets consisted of $15.9 million of special mention assets, $46.5 million of substandard assets and $141,000 of doubtful assets at September 30, 2009.
 
We are required to establish an allowance for loan losses in an amount deemed prudent by management for loans classified substandard or doubtful, as well as for other problem loans. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities, but which, unlike impairment allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When we classify problem assets, we are required to determine whether or not impairment exists. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Magyar Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When it is determined that impairment exists, a specific allowance for loss is established. For collateral-dependent loans, the loan is reduced by the impairment amount via a reduction to the loan and the allowance for loan loss. Our determination as to the classification of our assets and the amount of our valuation allowances is subject to review by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation which can direct us to establish additional loss allowances.
 
The loan portfolio is reviewed on a regular basis to determine whether any loans require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. Not all classified assets constitute non-performing assets.


Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Our allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management deems necessary to absorb loan losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Management, in determining the allowance for loan losses, considers the losses in our loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable, and changes in the nature and volume of loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. The allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2009 was maintained at a level that represents management’s best estimate of losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable. However, this analysis process is inherently subjective, as it requires us to make estimates that are susceptible to revisions as more information becomes available. Although we believe we have established the allowance at levels to absorb probable and estimable losses, future additions may be necessary if economic or other conditions in the future differ from the current environment.
 
In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will periodically review our allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require us to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.


Allowance for Loan Losses.  The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 4,502     $ 3,754     $ 3,892     $ 3,129     $ 2,341  
                                         
Charge-offs:
                                       
One-to four-family residential
    39       31       -       13       -  
Commercial real estate
    1,063       111       -       -       -  
Construction
    4,120       3,084       652       -       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    724       69       -       2       -  
Commercial business
    963       227       -       180       94  
Other
    1       3       4       3       9  
Total charge-offs
    6,910       3,525       656       198       103  
                                         
Recoveries:
                                       
One-to four-family residential
    -       13       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    2       -       -       -       -  
Home equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial business
    -       -       120       -       -  
Other
    1       5       -       -       -  
Total recoveries
    3       18       120       -       -  
                                         
Net charge-offs
    6,907       3,507       536       198       103  
Provision for loan losses
    8,212       4,255       398       961       891  
                                         
Balance at end of period
  $ 5,807     $ 4,502     $ 3,754     $ 3,892     $ 3,129  
                                         
Ratios:
                                       
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    1.61 %     0.88 %     0.14 %     0.06 %     0.05 %
Allowance for loan losses to
                                       
total non performing loans at end of period
    17.34 %     22.43 %     46.64 %     52.59 %  
NM(1)
 
Allowance for loan losses to
                                       
total loans at end of period
    1.31 %     1.10 %     0.97 %     1.11 %     1.16 %
 
(1)
“NM” indicates ratio is not meaningful.

Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category, the percent of the allowance to the total allowance and the percent of loans in each category to total loans at the dates indicated. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.

 
   
Amount
   
Percent of Loans
In Category to
Total Loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At September 30, 2009
           
One-to four-family residential
  $ 455       38.76 %
Commercial real estate
    1,235       23.78 %
Construction
    2,967       20.96 %
Home equity lines of credit
    60       5.08 %
Commercial business
    957       8.40 %
Other
    15       3.03 %
Unallocated
    118       0.00 %
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 5,807       100 %
At September 30, 2008
               
One-to four-family residential
  $ 429       38.44 %
Commercial real estate
    603       22.60 %
Construction
    2,846       22.61 %
Home equity lines of credit
    48       3.87 %
Commercial business
    476       8.76 %
Other
    4       3.72 %
Unallocated
    96       0.00 %
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 4,502       100 %
At September 30, 2007
               
One-to four-family residential
  $ 473       38.37 %
Commercial real estate
    576       21.54 %
Construction
    1,982       23.72 %
Home equity lines of credit
    40       3.49 %
Commercial business
    675       8.72 %
Other
    8       4.16 %
Unallocated
    -       0.00 %
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 3,754       100 %
At September 30, 2006
               
One-to four-family residential
  $ 327       40.65 %
Commercial real estate
    601       19.46 %
Construction
    1,519       25.64 %
Home equity lines of credit
    82       3.08 %
Commercial business
    1,153       6.96 %
Other
    210       4.21 %
Unallocated
    -       0.00 %
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 3,892       100 %
At September 30, 2005
               
One-to four-family residential
  $ 312       46.64 %
Commercial real estate
    615       21.19 %
Construction
    845       16.41 %
Home equity lines of credit
    82       3.84 %
Commercial business
    815       6.43 %
Other
    193       5.49 %
Unallocated
    267       0.00 %
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 3,129       100 %
 
 
Investments
 
Our Board of Directors has adopted our Investment Policy. This policy determines the types of securities in which we may invest. The Investment Policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and changes to the policy are recommended to and subject to approval by our Board of Directors. While general investment strategies are developed by the Asset and Liability Committee, the execution of specific actions rests primarily with our President and our Chief Financial Officer. They are responsible for ensuring the guidelines and requirements included in the Investment Policy are followed and only prudent securities are considered for investment. They are authorized to execute transactions that fall within the scope of the established Investment Policy up to $2.5 million per transaction individually or $5.0 million per transaction jointly. Investment transactions in excess of $5.0 million must be approved by the Asset and Liability Committee. Investment transactions are reviewed and ratified by the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meetings.
 
Our investments portfolio may include U.S. Treasury obligations, debt and equity securities issued by various government-sponsored enterprises, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, mortgage-backed securities, certain certificates of deposit of insured financial institutions, overnight and short-term loans to other banks, investment-grade corporate debt instruments, and municipal securities. In addition, we may invest in equity securities subject to certain limitations and not in excess of Magyar Bank’s Tier 1 capital.
 
The Investment Policy requires that securities transactions be conducted in a safe and sound manner, and purchase and sale decisions be based upon a thorough analysis of each security to determine its quality and inherent risks and fit within our overall asset/liability management objectives. The analysis must consider the effect of an investment or sale on our risk-based capital and prospects for yield and appreciation.
 
At September 30, 2009, our securities portfolio totaled $74.0 million, or 13.1% of our total assets. Securities are classified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale when purchased. At September 30, 2009, $56.0 million of our securities were classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost, and $18.1 million were classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value. At September 30, 2009, we held no investment securities classified as held-for-trading.
 
U.S. Government Agency and Government-Sponsored Enterprise Obligations.  At September 30, 2009, our U.S. Government Agency and Government-Sponsored Enterprise Obligations totaled $10.3 million, or 13.9% of our total securities portfolio. Of this amount, $8.3 million were debt securities issued by Fannie Mae and $2.0 million were debt securities issued by Freddie Mac. While these securities generally provide lower yields than other securities in our securities portfolio, we hold these securities, to the extent appropriate, for liquidity purposes and as collateral for certain borrowings. We invest in these securities to achieve positive interest rate spreads with minimal administrative expense, and to lower our credit risk as a result of the guarantees provided by these issuers.
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities.  We purchase mortgage-backed pass through and collateralized mortgage obligation (“CMO”) securities insured or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae. To a lesser extent, we also invest in mortgage-backed securities issued or sponsored by private issuers. At September 30, 2009, our mortgage-backed securities, including CMOs, totaled $59.6 million, or 80.6% of our total securities portfolio. Included in this balance was $7.7 million of mortgage-backed securities issued by private issuers. Our policy is to limit purchases of privately issued mortgage-backed securities to non-high risk securities rated “AAA” by a nationally recognized credit rating agency. High risk securities generally are defined as those exhibiting significantly greater volatility of estimated average life and price due to changes in interest rates than 30-year fixed rate securities.
 
Mortgage-backed pass through securities are created by pooling mortgages and issuing a security with an interest rate less than the interest rate on the underlying mortgages. Mortgage-backed pass through securities represent a participation interest in a pool of single-family or multi-family mortgages. As loan payments are made by the borrowers, the principal and interest portion of the payment is passed through to the investor as received. CMOs are also backed by mortgages. However they differ from mortgage-backed pass through securities because the principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgages are structured so that they


are paid to the security holders of pre-determined classes or tranches at a faster or slower pace. The receipt of these principal and interest payments, which depends on the estimated average life for each class, is contingent on a prepayment speed assumption assigned to the underlying mortgages. Variances between the assumed payment speed and actual payments can significantly alter the average lives of such securities. Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs generally yield less than the loans that underlie such securities because of the cost of payment guarantees and credit enhancements. However, mortgage-backed securities are usually more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize borrowings and other liabilities.
 
Mortgage-backed securities present a risk that actual prepayments may differ from estimated prepayments over the life of the security, which may require adjustments to the amortization of any premium or accretion of any discount relating to such instruments that can change the net yield on the securities. There is also reinvestment risk associated with the cash flows from such securities or if the securities are redeemed by the issuer. In addition, the market value of such securities may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates.
 
Our mortgage-backed securities portfolio had a weighted average yield of 4.25% at September 30, 2009.  The estimated fair value of our mortgage-backed securities portfolio at September 30, 2009 was $59.5 million, which was $212,000 less than the amortized cost of $59.7 million. Mortgage-backed securities in Magyar Bank’s portfolio do not contain sub-prime mortgage loans.
 
Corporate and Other Securities. At September 30, 2009, we held $4.0 million in bonds issued by corporations and $122,000 in bonds issued by the State of New Jersey. They are classified as held to maturity with a total amortized cost value of $4.1 million, or 5.6% of our total securities portfolio. Our Investment Policy allows for the purchase of such instruments and requires that corporate debt obligations be rated in one of the four highest categories by a nationally recognized rating service. We may invest up to 25% of Magyar Bank’s investment portfolio in corporate debt obligations and up to 15% of Magyar Bank’s capital in any one issuer.
 
Equity Securities. At September 30, 2009, we held no equity securities other than $3.2 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock. The investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock is classified as a restricted security, carried at cost and evaluated for impairment. Equity securities are not insured or guaranteed investments and are affected by market interest rates and stock market fluctuations. Such investments other than the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York are carried at their fair value and fluctuations in the fair value of such investments, including temporary declines in value, directly affect our net capital position.
 
Securities Portfolios.  The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio (excluding Federal Home Loan Bank of New York common stock) at the dates indicated.

 
   
At September 30,
   
At September 30,
   
At September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                                   
U.S. government and government-
                                   
sponsored enterprise obligations
  $ 2,237     $ 2,243     $ 2,237     $ 2,123     $ -     $ -  
Municipal bonds
    -       -       3,211       3,104       3,214       3,216  
Mortgage-backed securities
    15,930       15,840       44,566       44,099       24,217       24,157  
                                                 
Total securities available for sale
  $ 18,167     $ 18,083     $ 50,014     $ 49,326     $ 27,431     $ 27,373  
                                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                                               
U.S. government and government-
                                               
sponsored enterprise obligations
  $ 8,020     $ 8,063     $ 99     $ 98     $ 2,133     $ 2,119  
Municipal bonds
    122       131       132       140       137       143  
Mortgage-backed securities
    43,809       43,687       9,387       9,391       15,846       15,695  
Corporate Notes
    4,000       4,116       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 55,951     $ 55,997     $ 9,618     $ 9,629     $ 18,116     $ 17,957  
 
At September 30, 2009, a total of 15 securities with an aggregate fair value of $24.5 million had gross unrealized losses of $735,000, or approximately 3% of fair value. None of these unrealized losses are considered other-than-temporary.

Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition, maturities and weighted average yields of the investment debt securities portfolio and the mortgage-backed securities portfolio at September 30, 2009 are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. State and municipal bond yields have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.

 
   
One Year or Less
   
More Than One
Year Through
Five Years
   
More Than Five
Years Through
Ten Years
   
More Than
Ten Years
   
Total Securities
 
                                                             
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Yield
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                                                           
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                           
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    -       - %     792       4.50 %     -       - %     9,911       4.13 %     10,703       4.16 %
Debt securities
    -       - %     -       - %     -       - %     2,237       5.00 %     2,237       5.00 %
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    -       - %     -       - %     2,273       5.25 %     2,954       5.48 %     5,227       5.38 %
Total securities available for sale
  $ -       - %   $ 792       4.50 %   $ 2,273       5.25 %   $ 15,102       4.52 %   $ 18,167       4.61 %
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                                                                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                                                                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
  $ -       - %   $ -       - %   $ -       - %   $ 16,258       4.64 %   $ 16,258       4.64 %
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial
    -       - %     -       - %     90       1.60 %     1,891       0.66 %     1,981       0.70 %
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                                               
Mortgage backed securities - residential
    2,342       3.65 %     2,139       4.27 %     4       4.50 %     18,272       4.07 %     22,757       4.05 %
Debt securities
    -       - %     -       - %     2,000       4.00 %     6,020       5.57 %     8,020       5.18 %
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    -       - %     -       - %     -       - %     2,813       4.44 %     2,813       4.44 %
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions
    -       - %     122       6.00 %     -       - %     -       - %     122       6.00 %
Corporate securities
    -       - %     4,000       5.50 %     -       - %     -       - %     4,000       5.50 %
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 2,342       3.65 %   $ 6,261       5.09 %   $ 2,094       3.90 %   $ 45,254       4.36 %   $ 55,951       4.39 %


Sources of Funds

General. Deposits, primarily certificates of deposit, have traditionally been the primary source of funds used for our lending and investment activities. We obtain certificates of deposit primarily through our branch network and to a lesser extent via the brokered CD market. We also use borrowings, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank advances, to supplement cash flow needs, to lengthen the maturities of liabilities for interest rate risk management and to manage our cost of funds. Additional sources of funds include principal and interest payments from loans and securities, loan and security prepayments and maturities, income on other earning assets and stockholders’ equity. While cash flows from loans and securities payments can be relatively stable sources of funds, deposit inflows and outflows can vary widely and are influenced by prevailing interest rates, market conditions and levels of competition.
 
Deposits. Our deposits are generated primarily from residents within our primary market area. We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including demand accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposit account terms vary, with the principal differences being the minimum balance required, the amount of time the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate. We also have the authority to accept brokered deposits and do so when attractive rates are available. At September 30, 2009, we had $15.9 million in brokered deposits as compared to $8.7 million at September 30, 2008.
 
Interest rates, maturity terms, service fees and withdrawal penalties are established on a periodic basis.  Deposit rates and terms are based primarily on current operating strategies and market rates, liquidity requirements, rates paid by competitors and growth goals. Personalized customer service, long-standing relationships with customers and an active marketing program are relied upon to attract and retain deposits.


The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in money market and other prevailing interest rates and competition. The variety of deposit accounts offered allows us to be competitive in obtaining funds and responding to changes in consumer demand. Based on experience, we believe that our deposits are relatively stable. However, the ability to attract and maintain deposits, and the rates paid on these deposits, has been and will continue to be significantly affected by market conditions. At September 30, 2009, $220.4 million, or 49.2% of our deposit accounts, were certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts).
 
The following table sets forth the distribution of total deposit accounts, by account type, at the dates indicated.
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Deposit Types:
 
Balance
   
Percent
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                       
Demand accounts
  $ 35,221       7.85 %     0.00 %   $ 24,699       6.58 %     0.00 %   $ 21,514       5.83 %     0.00 %
Savings accounts
    57,864       12.90 %     1.08 %     34,081       9.07 %     0.76 %     35,577       9.65 %     0.98 %
NOW accounts
    49,456       11.03 %     1.16 %     36,163       9.63 %     0.95 %     32,158       8.72 %     1.77 %
Money market accounts
    85,535       19.07 %     1.07 %     73,775       19.64 %     2.41 %     78,979       21.42 %     3.69 %
Certificates of deposit
    187,289       41.76 %     2.45 %     177,279       47.20 %     3.45 %     172,063       46.66 %     4.74 %
Retirement accounts
    33,152       7.39 %     3.37 %     29,563       7.87 %     3.81 %     28,486       7.72 %     4.61 %
                                                                         
Total deposits
  $ 448,517       100.00 %     1.74 %   $ 375,560       100.00 %     2.56 %   $ 368,777       100.00 %     3.61 %


As of September 30, 2009, the aggregate amount of outstanding certificates of deposit in amounts greater than or equal to $100,000 was $88.9 million. The following table sets forth the maturity of these certificates as of September 30, 2009 (in thousands):

Three months or less
  $ 40,420  
Over three months through six months
    11,712  
Over six months through one year
    9,812  
Over one year to three years
    15,887  
Over three years
    11,042  
         
Total
  $ 88,873  
 

At September 30, 2009, $156.1 million of our certificates of deposit had maturities of one year or less. We monitor activity on these accounts and, based on historical experience and our current pricing strategy, we believe we will retain a large portion of these accounts upon maturity. The following table sets forth the interest-bearing deposit activities for the periods indicated.

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                   
Beginning balance
  $ 350,861     $ 347,263     $ 305,111  
Net deposits (withdrawals) before interest credited
    53,727       (6,935 )     30,141  
Interest credited
    8,708       10,533       12,011  
                         
Ending balance
  $ 413,296     $ 350,861     $ 347,263  
 
 
Borrowings. Our borrowings consist of short- and long-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and securities sold under agreements to repurchase with CitiGroup Global Markets Inc.

As of September 30, 2009, we had short-term and long-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank in the amount of $10.9 million and $44.3 million, respectively. In addition, our repurchase agreements totaled $15.0 million at September 30, 2009. These aggregate borrowings represent 13.4% of total liabilities and had a weighted average rate of 4.04% at September 30, 2009. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, we had an aggregate borrowing capacity of $143.9 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Our repurchase agreements are recorded as financing transactions as we maintain effective control over the transferred or pledged securities. The dollar amount of the securities underlying the agreements continues to be carried in our securities portfolio while the obligations to repurchase the securities are reported as liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying the agreements are delivered to the party with whom each transaction is executed. Those parties agree to resell to us the identical securities we delivered to them at the maturity or call period of the agreement.

Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances as of September 30, 2009 mature as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending September 30,
     
2010
  $ 10,858  
2011
    10,853  
2012
    2,813  
2013
    9,143  
2014
    8,700  
Thereafter
    12,760  
    $ 55,127  

 
Information concerning overnight line of credit advances with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is summarized as follows:
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Balance at end of year
  $ -     $ 17,550  
Weighted average balance during the year
    12,541       20,409  
Weighted average interest rate at the end of year
    0.00 %     2.20 %
Maximum month-end balance during the year
  $ 42,350     $ 39,800  
Average interest rate during the year
    0.70 %     2.93 %
 
The outstanding securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $15.0 million at September 30, 2009. $10.0 million are callable by the issuer, CitiGroup Global Markets Inc., quarterly beginning July 31, 2009 and mature July 31, 2012. The interest rate is 4.92% as long as the 3 month LIBOR remains below 5.50%. Should the 3 month LIBOR increase above 5.50% on a quarterly reset date, the interest rate will be reset to the initial rate minus twice the difference between 3 month LIBOR and 5.50% for the next quarter, assuming the counter-party does not exercise its call option. $5.0 million are callable by the issuer quarterly beginning December 3, 2010 and mature December 3, 2014. The interest rate is 3.83% as long as the 3 month LIBOR remains below 5.12%. Should the 3 month LIBOR increase above 5.12% on a quarterly reset date, the interest rate will be reset to the initial rate minus twice the difference between 3 month LIBOR and 5.12% for the next quarter, assuming the counter-party does not exercise its call option.
 
Subsidiary Activities

Magyar Bank organized Magbank Investment Company on August 15, 2006 as a New Jersey investment corporation subsidiary for the purpose of buying, selling and holding investment securities. The income earned on Magbank Investment Company’s investment securities is subject to a significantly lower state tax than that assessed on income earned on investment securities maintained at Magyar Bank.
 
Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC is a Delaware limited-liability corporation established in 2002 as a qualified intermediary operating for the purpose of acquiring and developing Magyar Bank’s new main office. On January 24, 2006, Magyar Bank exercised a purchase option within its lease from Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC allowing Magyar Bank to purchase the land and building from this entity. Magyar Bank acquired a 100% interest in Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, which will have no other business other than owning Magyar Bank’s main office site. As part of a tax abatement agreement with the City of New Brunswick, Magyar Bank’s new office will remain in Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC’s name.
 
Magyar Service Corp., a New Jersey corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Magyar Bank. Magyar Service Corp. offers Magyar Bank customers and others a complete range of non-deposit investment products and financial planning services, including insurance products, fixed and variable annuities, and retirement planning for individual and commercial customers.
 
Personnel
 
At September 30, 2009, we employed 86 full-time employees and 11 part-time employees. Our employees are not represented by any collective bargaining group. Management believes that we have good relations with our employees.
 
 
FEDERAL AND STATE TAXATION
 

Federal Taxation
 
General. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and Magyar Bank are subject to federal income taxation in the same general manner as other corporations, with some exceptions discussed below. Magyar Bank’s federal tax returns are not currently under audit, and Magyar Bank has not been audited during the past five years. The following discussion of federal taxation is intended only to summarize certain pertinent federal income tax matters and is not a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to Magyar Bancorp, Inc. or Magyar Bank.
 
Method of Accounting. For federal income tax purposes, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. reports its income and expenses on the accrual method of accounting and will use a tax year ending September 30 for filing its federal and state income tax returns.
 
Bad Debt Reserves. Historically, Magyar Bank has been subject to special provisions in the tax law regarding allowable tax bad debt deductions and related reserves. Tax law changes were enacted in 1996, pursuant to the Small Business Protection Act of 1996 (the “1996 Act”), that eliminated the use of the percentage of taxable income method for computing tax bad debt deductions for tax years after 1995, and required recapture into taxable income over a six-year period all applicable excess bad debt reserves accumulated after 1988.
 
Currently, Magyar Bank uses the direct charge off method to account for bad debt deductions for income tax purposes.
 
Taxable Distributions and Recapture. Prior to the 1996 Act, bad debt reserves created prior to January 1, 1988 (pre-base year reserves) were subject to recapture into taxable income if Magyar Bank failed to meet certain thrift asset and definitional tests.


At September 30, 2009, our total federal pre-base year reserve was approximately $1.3 million. However, under current law, pre-base year reserves remain subject to recapture if Magyar Bank makes certain non-dividend distributions, repurchases any of its stock, pays dividends in excess of tax earnings and profits, or ceases to maintain a bank charter.
 
Alternative Minimum Tax. The Internal Revenue Code imposes an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) at a rate of 20% on a base of regular taxable income plus certain tax preferences (“alternative minimum taxable income” or “AMTI”).  The AMT is payable to the extent such AMTI is in excess of an exemption amount and the AMT exceeds the regular income tax. Generally, AMT net operating losses can offset no more than 90% of AMTI. Certain payments of AMT may be used as credits against regular tax liabilities in future years. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and Magyar Bank have been subject to the AMT in prior period but have subsequently used these credits against regular tax liabilities.

Net Operating Loss Carryovers. At September 30, 2009, a financial institution was able to carry back net operating losses to the preceding two taxable years and forward to the succeeding 20 taxable years. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. generated $3.6 million in loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes and $5.3 million in loss carry forwards for state income tax purposes in the tax year ended September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009 the Company had approximately $4.3 million of federal and $8.9 million of state net operating loss carry forwards available to offset future taxable income for tax reporting purposes. The Company’s net operating loss carry forwards were subject to a 100% valuation allowance at September 30, 2009.

On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law a bill that expanded the net operating loss carry back tax rules. Companies will be permitted to carry back 2008 or 2009 losses to reduce taxable income for the past five years and obtain a refund of taxes already paid. A refund for the fifth year would be subject to a 50 percent cap.

Corporate Dividends-Received Deduction. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. may exclude from its federal taxable income 100% of dividends received from Magyar Bank as a wholly owned subsidiary. The corporate dividends-received deduction is 80% when the dividend is received from a corporation having at least 20% of its stock owned by the recipient corporation. A 70% dividends-received deduction is available for dividends received from corporations owned less than 20% by the recipient corporation.
 
State Taxation
 
New Jersey State Taxation.  The income of savings institutions in New Jersey, which is calculated based on federal taxable income, subject to certain adjustments, is subject to New Jersey tax. Magyar Bank, Magyar Service Corporation, and MagBank Investment Company file New Jersey corporate income tax returns. Magyar Bank, Magyar Service Corporation, and MagBank Investment Company are not currently under audit with respect to their New Jersey income tax returns nor have their respective state tax returns been audited for the past five years.
 
New Jersey tax law does not and has not allowed for a taxpayer to file a tax return on a combined or consolidated basis with another member of the affiliated group where there is common ownership.  However, under recent tax legislation, if the taxpayer cannot demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the tax filing discloses the true earnings of the taxpayer on its business carried on in the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Director of the Division of Taxation may, at the director’s discretion, require the taxpayer to file a consolidated return of the entire operations of the affiliated group or controlled group, including its own operations and income.
 
Delaware and New Jersey State Taxation. As a Delaware holding company not earning income in Delaware, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is exempt from Delaware corporate income tax, but is required to file annual returns and pay annual fees and a franchise tax to the State of Delaware.


Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is subject to New Jersey corporate income taxes in the same manner as described above for Magyar Bank.
 
 
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
 

General
 
Magyar Bank is a New Jersey-chartered savings bank, and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”). Magyar Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Commissioner”) as the issuer of its charter, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as deposit insurer and its primary federal regulator. Magyar Bank must file reports with the Commissioner and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation concerning its activities and financial condition, and it must obtain regulatory approval prior to entering into certain transactions, such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other depository institutions and opening or acquiring branch offices. The Commissioner and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation conduct periodic examinations to assess Magyar Bank’s compliance with various regulatory requirements. This regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which a savings bank can engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the deposit insurance fund and depositors. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes.
 
Magyar Bancorp, Inc., as a bank holding company controlling Magyar Bank, is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”), and the rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board under the BHCA and to the provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act of 1948 (the “New Jersey Banking Act”), and to the regulations of the Commissioner under the New Jersey Banking Act applicable to bank holding companies.  Magyar Bank and Magyar Bancorp, Inc. are required to file reports with, and otherwise comply with the rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and the Commissioner.  Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is required to file certain reports with, and otherwise comply with, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the federal securities laws.
 
Any change in such laws and regulations, whether by the Commissioner, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or through legislation, could have a material adverse impact on Magyar Bank and Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and their operations and stockholders.
 
Certain of the laws and regulations applicable to Magyar Bank and Magyar Bancorp, Inc. are summarized below.  These summaries do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to such laws and regulations.
 
New Jersey Banking Regulation
 
Activity Powers. Magyar Bank derives its lending, investment and other activity powers primarily from the applicable provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act and its related regulations. Under these laws and regulations, savings banks, including Magyar Bank, generally may invest in:
 
 
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real estate mortgages;
 
 
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consumer and commercial loans;
 
 
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specific types of debt securities, including certain corporate debt securities and obligations of federal, state and local governments and agencies;
 

 
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certain types of corporate equity securities; and
 
 
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certain other assets.
 
A savings bank may also make other investments pursuant to “leeway” authority that permits investments not otherwise permitted by the New Jersey Banking Act.  “Leeway” investments must comply with a number of limitations on the individual and aggregate amounts of “leeway” investments. A savings bank may also exercise trust powers upon approval of the Commissioner. New Jersey savings banks may exercise those powers, rights, benefits or privileges authorized for national banks or out-of-state banks or for federal or out-of-state savings banks or savings associations, provided that before exercising any such power, right, benefit or privilege, prior approval by the Commissioner by regulation or by specific authorization is required. The exercise of these lending, investment and activity powers are limited by federal law and regulations. See “Federal Banking Regulation-Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks” below.
 
Loans-to-One-Borrower Limitations. With certain specified exceptions, a New Jersey-chartered savings bank may not make loans or extend credit to a single borrower or to entities related to the borrower in an aggregate amount that would exceed 15% of the bank’s capital funds. A savings bank may lend an additional 10% of the bank’s capital funds if secured by collateral meeting the requirements of the New Jersey Banking Act. Magyar Bank currently complies with applicable loans-to-one-borrower limitations.
 
Dividends. Under the New Jersey Banking Act, a stock savings bank may declare and pay a dividend on its capital stock only to the extent that the payment of the dividend would not impair the capital stock of the savings bank. In addition, a stock savings bank may not pay a dividend unless the savings bank would, after the payment of the dividend, have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock, or alternatively, the payment of the dividend would not reduce the surplus.  Federal law may also limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by Magyar Bank. See “Federal Banking Regulation-Prompt Corrective Action” below.
 
Minimum Capital Requirements. Regulations of the Commissioner impose on New Jersey-chartered depository institutions, including Magyar Bank, minimum capital requirements similar to those imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on insured state banks. See “Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements.”
 
Examination and Enforcement. The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance may examine Magyar Bank whenever it deems an examination advisable. The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance examines Magyar Bank at least every two years. The Commissioner may order any savings bank to discontinue any violation of law or unsafe or unsound business practice and may direct any director, officer, attorney or employee of a savings bank engaged in an objectionable activity, after the Commissioner has ordered the activity to be terminated, to show cause at a hearing before the Commissioner why such person should not be removed.
 
Federal Banking Regulation
 
Capital Requirements. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations establish a minimum leverage capital requirement for banks in the strongest financial and managerial condition, with a rating of 1 (the highest examination rating of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for banks) under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, of not less than a ratio of 3.0% of Tier 1 capital to total assets. For all other banks, the minimum leverage capital requirement is 4.0%, unless a higher leverage capital ratio is warranted by the particular circumstances or risk profile of the depository institution.
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations also require that banks meet a risk-based capital standard.  The risk-based capital standard requires the maintenance of a ratio of total capital, which is defined as the sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital, to risk-weighted assets of at least 8% and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4%. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, plus certain off balance sheet items, are multiplied by a risk-weight of 0% to 100%, based on the risks the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation believes are inherent in the type of asset or item.


The federal banking agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, have also adopted regulations to require an assessment of an institution’s exposure to declines in the economic value of a bank’s capital due to changes in interest rates when assessing the bank’s capital adequacy.  Institutions with significant interest rate risk may be required to hold additional capital.
 
As of September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank’s capital exceeded all applicable requirements.
 
Prompt Corrective Action. The Federal Deposit Improvement Act also established a system of prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as well as the other federal banking regulators, adopted regulations governing the supervisory actions that may be taken against undercapitalized institutions. The regulations establish five categories, consisting of “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s regulations define the five capital categories as follows:
 
An institution will be treated as “well-capitalized” if:
 
 
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its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 10%;
 
 
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its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 6%; and
 
 
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its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 5%, and it is not subject to any order or directive by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to meet a specific capital level.
 
An institution will be treated as “adequately capitalized” if:
 
 
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its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 8%; or
 
 
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its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 4%; and
 
 
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its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 4% (3% if the bank receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System) and it is not a well-capitalized institution.
 
An institution will be treated as “undercapitalized” if:
 
 
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its total risk-based capital is less than 8%; or
 
 
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its Tier 1 risk-based-capital is less than 4%; and
 
 
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its leverage ratio is less than 4% (or less than 3% if the institution receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System).
 
An institution will be treated as “significantly undercapitalized” if:
 
 
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its total risk-based capital is less than 6%;
 
 
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its Tier 1 capital is less than 3%; or
 
 
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its leverage ratio is less than 3%.
 
An institution that has a tangible capital to total assets ratio equal to or less than 2% would be deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”


The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is required, with some exceptions, to appoint a receiver or conservator for an insured state bank if that bank is “critically undercapitalized.” For this purpose, “critically undercapitalized” means having a ratio of tangible capital to total assets of less than 2%. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation may also appoint a conservator or receiver for a state bank on the basis of the institution’s financial condition or upon the occurrence of certain events, including:
 
 
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insolvency, or when the assets of the bank are less than its liabilities to depositors and others;
 
 
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substantial dissipation of assets or earnings through violations of law or unsafe or unsound practices;
 
 
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existence of an unsafe or unsound condition to transact business;
 
 
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likelihood that the bank will be unable to meet the demands of its depositors or to pay its obligations in the normal course of business; and
 
 
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insufficient capital, or the incurring or likely incurring of losses that will deplete substantially all of the institution’s capital with no reasonable prospect of replenishment of capital without federal assistance.
 
As of September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank met the criteria for being considered “well-capitalized.”
 
Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks. Federal law and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations generally limit the activities and investments of state-chartered Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured banks and their subsidiaries to those permissible for national banks and their subsidiaries, unless such activities and investments are specifically exempted by law or consented to by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 
Before making a new investment or engaging in a new activity that is not permissible for a national bank or otherwise permissible under federal law or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations, an insured bank must seek approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to make such investment or engage in such activity. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will not approve the activity unless the bank meets its minimum capital requirements and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation determines that the activity does not present a significant risk to the DIF. Certain activities of subsidiaries that are engaged in activities permitted for national banks only through a “financial subsidiary” are subject to additional restrictions.
 
Federal law permits a state-chartered savings bank to engage, through financial subsidiaries, in any activity in which a national bank may engage through a financial subsidiary and on substantially the same terms and conditions.  In general, the law permits a national bank that is well-capitalized and well-managed to conduct, through a financial subsidiary, any activity permitted for a financial holding company other than insurance underwriting, insurance investments, real estate investment or development or merchant banking. The total assets of all such financial subsidiaries may not exceed the lesser of 45% of the bank’s total assets or $50 million. The bank must have policies and procedures to assess the financial subsidiary’s risk and protect the bank from such risk and potential liability, must not consolidate the financial subsidiary’s assets with the bank’s and must exclude from its own assets and equity all equity investments, including retained earnings, in the financial subsidiary. State-chartered savings banks may retain subsidiaries in existence as of March 11, 2000 and may engage in activities that are not authorized under federal law. Although Magyar Bank meets all conditions necessary to establish and engage in permitted activities through financial subsidiaries, it has not yet determined whether or the extent to which it will seek to engage in such activities.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank System. Magyar Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, which consists of twelve regional federal home loan banks, each subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Housing Finance Board (“FHFB”). The federal home loan banks provide a central credit facility primarily for member thrift institutions as well as other entities involved in home mortgage lending. Magyar


Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, is required to purchase and hold shares of capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York in an amount at least equal to the sum of:
 
 
(i)
0.2% of its mortgage related assets, calculated annually, which include one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, multifamily and non-residential real estate loans, home equity loans, and mortgage-backed investment securities;
 
 
(ii)
4.5% (or such greater fraction as established by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York) of its advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, calculated daily.
 
As of September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank was in compliance with these requirements.
 
Enforcement. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has extensive enforcement authority over insured savings banks, including Magyar Bank. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist orders and to remove directors and officers. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated in response to violations of laws and regulations and to unsafe or unsound practices.
 
Deposit Insurance. Magyar Bank is a member of the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposit accounts at Magyar Bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, generally up to a maximum of $100,000 for each separately insured depositor and up to a maximum of $250,000 for self-directed retirement accounts. However, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation increased the deposit insurance available on all deposit accounts to $250,000, effective until December 31, 2013. In addition, certain noninterest-bearing transaction accounts maintained with financial institutions participating in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program are fully insured regardless of the dollar amount until June 30, 2010. Magyar Bank has opted to participate in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation imposes an assessment against all depository institutions for deposit insurance. This assessment is based on the risk category of the institution and, prior to 2009, ranged from 5 to 43 basis points of the institution’s deposits. On February 27, 2009, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published a final rule raising the current deposit insurance assessment rates to a range from 12 to 45 basis points beginning April 1, 2009.

On May 22, 2009, the FDIC adopted a final rule imposing a 5 basis point special assessment on each insured depository institution’s assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009. The amount of the special assessment for any institution was not to exceed 10 basis points times the institution’s assessment base for the second quarter 2009. The special assessment was collected on September 30, 2009. An additional special assessment of up to 5 basis points later in the Bank’s next fiscal year is probable, but the amount is uncertain. Our total expense for the June 30, 2009 special assessment was $259,000.

The deposit insurance assessment rates are in addition to the assessments for payments on the bonds issued in the late 1980s by the Financing Corporation, or FICO, to recapitalize the now defunct Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. The FICO payments will continue until the FICO bonds mature in 2017 through 2019. Excluding the special assessment noted above, our expense for the assessment of deposit insurance and the FICO payments was $807,000 for the year ended September 30, 2009 and $228,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. The FDIC also established 1.25% of estimated insured deposits as the designated reserve ratio of the DIF. The FDIC is authorized to change the assessment rates as necessary, subject to the previously discussed limitations, to maintain the required reserve ratio of 1.25%.

The Company is participating in the FDIC’s Temporary Account Guarantee (“TAG”) program, which is a part of the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee (“TLG”) program. The purpose of the TLG is to strengthen confidence and encourage liquidity in the banking system. Under the TAG, funds in non-interest-bearing accounts, in interest-bearing transaction accounts with interest rate of 0.50% or less and in Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts will have a temporary unlimited guarantee from the FDIC until June 30, 2010. The


coverage of the TAG is in addition to and separate from coverage available under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules, which insure accounts up to $250,000.

Transactions with Affiliates of Magyar Bank.  Magyar Bank’s authority to engage in transactions with its affiliates is limited by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing Regulation W promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  An affiliate is a company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with an insured depository institution such as Magyar Bancorp, Inc and Magyar Bancorp, MHC.  In general, loan transactions between an insured depository institution and its affiliates are subject to certain quantitative and collateral requirements.  In this regard, transactions between an insured depository institution and its affiliates are limited to 10% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus for transactions with any one affiliate and 20% of unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus for transactions in the aggregate with all affiliates.  Collateral of specific types and in specified amounts ranging from 100% to 130% of the amount of the transaction must usually be provided by affiliates in order to receive loans from the savings association.  In addition, transactions with affiliates must be consistent with safe and sound banking practices, not involve low-quality assets and be on terms that are as favorable to the institution as comparable transactions with non-affiliates. Magyar Bank is in compliance with these requirements.
 
Prohibitions Against Tying Arrangements. Banks are subject to the prohibitions of 12 U.S.C. Section 1972 on certain tying arrangements. A depository institution is prohibited, subject to some exceptions, from extending credit to or offering any other service, or fixing or varying the consideration for such extension of credit or service, on the condition that the customer obtain some additional service from the institution or its affiliates or not obtain services of a competitor of the institution.
 
Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Laws. All Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured institutions have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighbourhoods. In connection with its examination of a state chartered savings bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is required to assess the institution’s record of compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. Among other things, the current Community Reinvestment Act regulations replace the prior process-based assessment factors with a new evaluation system that rates an institution based on its actual performance in meeting community needs. In particular, the current evaluation system focuses on three tests:
 
 
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a lending test, to evaluate the institution’s record of making loans in its service areas;
 
 
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an investment test, to evaluate the institution’s record of investing in community development projects, affordable housing, and programs benefiting low or moderate income individuals and businesses; and
 
 
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a service test, to evaluate the institution’s delivery of services through its branches, ATMs and other offices.
 
An institution’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could, at a minimum, result in regulatory restrictions on its activities. We received an “outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating in our most recently completed federal examination, which was conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 2007.
 
In addition, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit lenders from discriminating in their lending practices on the basis of characteristics specified in those statutes. The failure to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act could result in enforcement actions by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as well as other federal regulatory agencies and the Department of Justice.


Loans to a Bank’s Insiders
 
Federal Regulation. A bank’s loans to its executive officers, directors, any owner of 10% or more of its stock (each, an insider) and any of certain entities affiliated with any such person (an insider’s related interest) are subject to the conditions and limitations imposed by Section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulations.  Under these restrictions, the aggregate amount of the loans to any insider and the insider’s related interests may not exceed the loans-to-one-borrower limit applicable to national banks, which is comparable to the loans-to-one-borrower limit applicable to Magyar Bank’s loans.  See “New Jersey Banking Regulation—Loans-to-One Borrower Limitations.” All loans by a bank to all insiders and insiders’ related interests in the aggregate may not exceed the bank’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. With certain exceptions, loans to an executive officer, other than loans for the education of the officer’s children and certain loans secured by the officer’s residence, may not exceed the lesser of (1) $100,000 or (2) the greater of $25,000 or 2.5% of the bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Federal regulation also requires that any proposed loan to an insider or a related interest of that insider be approved in advance by a majority of the Board of Directors of the bank, with any interested directors not participating in the voting, if such loan, when aggregated with any existing loans to that insider and the insider’s related interests, would exceed either (1) $250,000 or (2) the greater of $25,000 or 5% of the bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Generally, such loans must be made on substantially the same terms as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those that are prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons.
 
An exception is made for extensions of credit made pursuant to a benefit or compensation plan of a bank that is widely available to employees of the bank and that does not give any preference to insiders of the bank over other employees of the bank.
 
In addition, federal law prohibits extensions of credit to a bank’s insiders and their related interests by any other institution that has a correspondent banking relationship with the bank, unless such extension of credit is on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and does not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavourable features.
 
New Jersey Regulation. Provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act impose conditions and limitations on the liabilities to a savings bank of its directors and executive officers and of corporations and partnerships controlled by such persons, that are comparable in many respects to the conditions and limitations imposed on the loans and extensions of credit to insiders and their related interests under federal law, as discussed above. The New Jersey Banking Act also provides that a savings bank that is in compliance with federal law is deemed to be in compliance with such provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act.
 
Federal Reserve System
 
Federal Reserve Board regulations require all depository institutions to maintain non-interest-earning reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and regular checking accounts). At September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank was in compliance with the Federal Reserve Board’s reserve requirements. Savings associations, such as Magyar Bank, are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank “discount window.” Magyar Bank is deemed by the Federal Reserve Board to be generally sound and thus is eligible to obtain primary credit from its Federal Reserve Bank. Generally, primary credit is extended on a very short-term basis to meet the liquidity needs of the institution. Loans must be secured by acceptable collateral and carry a rate of interest of 100 basis points above the Federal Open Market Committee’s federal funds target rate.
 
The USA PATRIOT Act
 
The USA PATRIOT Act gives the federal government new powers to address terrorist threats through enhanced domestic security measures, expanded surveillance powers, increased information sharing and broadened anti-money laundering requirements. The USA PATRIOT Act also requires the federal banking agencies to take into consideration the effectiveness of controls designed to combat money laundering activities in determining whether to approve a merger or other acquisition application of a member institution.


Accordingly, if we engage in a merger or other acquisition, our controls designed to combat money laundering would be considered as part of the application process. We have established policies, procedures and systems designed to comply with these regulations.
 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a law that addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information. As directed by Section 302(a) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each are required to certify that its quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the Board of Directors about our internal controls; and they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is subject to further reporting and audit requirements under the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. has existing policies, procedures and systems designed to comply with these regulations, and is further enhancing and documenting such policies, procedures and systems to ensure continued compliance with these regulations.
 
Holding Company Regulation
 
Federal Regulation. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is regulated as a bank holding company. Bank holding companies are subject to examination, regulation and periodic reporting under the Bank Holding Company Act, as administered by the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies on a consolidated basis substantially similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for Magyar Bank. As of September 30, 2009, Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s total capital and Tier 1 capital ratios exceeded these minimum capital requirements.
 
Regulations of the Federal Reserve Board provide that a bank holding company must serve as a source of strength to any of its subsidiary banks and must not conduct its activities in an unsafe or unsound manner.  Under the prompt corrective action provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, a bank holding company parent of an undercapitalized subsidiary bank would be directed to guarantee, within limitations, the capital restoration plan that is required of such an undercapitalized bank.  See “Federal Banking Regulation—Prompt Corrective Action.” If the undercapitalized bank fails to file an acceptable capital restoration plan or fails to implement an accepted plan, the Federal Reserve Board may prohibit the bank holding company parent of the undercapitalized bank from paying any dividend or making any other form of capital distribution without the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board.
 
As a bank holding company, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is required to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board to acquire all, or substantially all, of the assets of any bank or bank holding company.  Prior Federal Reserve Board approval is required for Magyar Bancorp, Inc. to acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting securities of any bank or bank holding company if, after giving effect to such acquisition, it would, directly or indirectly, own or control more than 5% of any class of voting shares of such bank or bank holding company.
 
A bank holding company is required to give the Federal Reserve Board prior written notice of any purchase or redemption of its outstanding equity securities if the gross consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12 months, will be equal to 10% or more of the company’s consolidated net worth. The Federal Reserve Board may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the proposal would constitute an unsafe and unsound practice, or would violate any law, regulation, Federal Reserve Board order or directive, or any condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the Federal Reserve Board. Such notice and approval is not required for a bank holding company that would be treated as “well capitalized” under applicable regulations of the Federal Reserve Board, that has received a composite “1” or “2” rating, as well as a “satisfactory” rating


for management, at its most recent bank holding company inspection by the Federal Reserve Board, and that is not the subject of any unresolved supervisory issues.
 
In addition, a bank holding company that does not elect to be a financial holding company under federal regulation, is generally prohibited from engaging in, or acquiring direct or indirect control of any company engaged in non-banking activities. One of the principal exceptions to this prohibition is for activities found by the Federal Reserve Board to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be permissible. Some of the principal activities that the Federal Reserve Board has determined by regulation to be so closely related to banking as to be permissible are:
 
 
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making or servicing loans;
 
 
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performing certain data processing services;
 
 
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providing discount brokerage services, or acting as fiduciary, investment or financial advisor;
 
 
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leasing personal or real property;
 
 
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making investments in corporations or projects designed primarily to promote community welfare; and
 
 
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acquiring a savings and loan association.
 
Bank holding companies that elect to be a financial holding company may engage in activities that are financial in nature or incident to activities which are financial in nature. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. has not elected to be a financial holding company, although it may seek to do so in the future. Bank holding companies may elect to become a financial holding company if:
 
 
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each of its depository institution subsidiaries is “well capitalized;”
 
 
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each of its depository institution subsidiaries is “well managed;”
 
 
·
each of its depository institution subsidiaries has at least a “satisfactory” Community Reinvestment Act rating at its most recent examination; and
 
 
·
the bank holding company has filed a certification with the Federal Reserve Board stating that it elects to become a financial holding company.
 
Under federal law, depository institutions are liable to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for losses suffered or anticipated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in connection with the default of a commonly controlled depository institution or any assistance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to such an institution in danger of default. This law would be applicable potentially to Magyar Bancorp, Inc. if it ever acquired as a separate subsidiary a depository institution in addition to Magyar Bank.
 
It has been the policy of many mutual holding companies to waive the receipt of dividends declared by its subsidiary. In connection with its approval of the reorganization, however, the Federal Reserve Board will require Magyar Bancorp, MHC to obtain prior Federal Reserve Board approval before it may waive any dividends. As of the date hereof, Federal Reserve Board policy is to prohibit a mutual holding company from waiving the receipt of dividends from its holding company or bank subsidiary, and management is not aware of any instance in which the Federal Reserve Board has given its approval for a mutual holding company to waive dividends. Additionally, under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation policy, the cumulative amount of waived dividends, if any, must not be available for distribution to public stockholders. See “Supervision and Regulation-Holding Company Regulation.” It is not currently intended that Magyar Bancorp, MHC will waive dividends declared by Magyar Bancorp, Inc. as long as Magyar Bancorp, MHC is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board.


Conversion of Magyar Bancorp, MHC to Stock Form. Magyar Bancorp, MHC is permitted to convert from the mutual form of organization to the capital stock form of organization (a “Conversion Transaction”). There can be no assurance when, if ever, a Conversion Transaction will occur, and the Board of Directors has no current intention or plan to undertake a Conversion Transaction.  In a Conversion Transaction a new stock holding company may be formed as the successor to Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “New Holding Company”), Magyar Bancorp, MHC’s corporate existence would end, and certain depositors of Magyar Bank would receive the right to subscribe for additional shares of the New Holding Company. In a Conversion Transaction, each share of common stock held by stockholders other than Magyar Bancorp, MHC (“Minority Stockholders”) would be converted into a number of shares of common stock of the New Holding Company determined pursuant to an exchange ratio that ensures that Minority Stockholders own the same percentage of common stock in the New Holding Company as they owned in Magyar Bancorp, Inc. immediately before the Conversion Transaction, subject to any adjustment required by regulation or regulatory policy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will require that dividends waived by Magyar Bancorp, MHC be taken into account. The total number of shares held by Minority Stockholders after a Conversion Transaction also would be increased by any purchases by Minority Stockholders in the stock offering conducted as part of the Conversion Transaction.
 
Any Conversion Transaction would require the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. common stock held by Minority Stockholders and the approval of a majority of the eligible votes of depositors of Magyar Bank.
 
New Jersey Regulation. Under the New Jersey Banking Act, a company owning or controlling a savings bank is regulated as a bank holding company. The New Jersey Banking Act defines the terms “company” and “bank holding company” as such terms are defined under the BHCA. Each bank holding company controlling a New Jersey-chartered bank or savings bank must file certain reports with the Commissioner and is subject to examination by the Commissioner.
 
Acquisition of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. Under federal law and under the New Jersey Banking Act, no person may acquire control of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. or Magyar Bank without first obtaining approval of such acquisition of control by the Federal Reserve Board and the Commissioner. See “Restrictions on Acquisition of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and Magyar Bank.”
 
Federal Securities Laws. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. common stock is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
The registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of shares of the common stock sold in the stock offering did not cover the resale of the shares. Shares of the common stock purchased by persons who are not affiliates of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. may be resold without registration. Shares purchased by an affiliate of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. will be subject to the resale restrictions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933. If Magyar Bancorp, Inc. meets the current public information requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, each affiliate of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. who complies with the other conditions of Rule 144, including those that require the affiliate’s sale to be aggregated with those of other persons, would be able to sell in the public market, without registration, a number of shares not to exceed, in any three month period, the greater of 1% of the outstanding shares of Magyar Bancorp, Inc., or the average weekly volume of trading in the shares during the preceding four calendar weeks. Provision may be made in the future by Magyar Bancorp, Inc. to permit affiliates to have their shares registered for sale under the Securities Act of 1933.


ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors

Changes in Interest Rates May Hurt our Profits and Asset Values.
 
Our earnings largely depend on our net interest income, which could be negatively affected by changes in interest rates.  Net interest income is the difference between:
 
 
·
the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities; and
 
 
·
the interest expense we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.
 
The rates we earn on our assets and the rates we pay on our liabilities are generally fixed for a contractual period of time. While we have taken steps to attempt to reduce our exposure to increases in interest rates, historically our liabilities generally have shorter contractual maturities than our assets. This imbalance can create significant earnings volatility, because market interest rates change over time. In a period of rising interest rates, the interest income earned on our assets may not increase as rapidly as the interest paid on our liabilities. Likewise, in a period of falling interest rates, the interest expense paid on our liabilities may not decrease as rapidly as the interest income received on our assets. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Management of Market Risk.”
 
In addition, changes in interest rates can affect the average life of loans and mortgage-backed securities. A reduction in interest rates causes increased prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities as borrowers tend to refinance their debt to reduce their borrowing costs. This creates reinvestment risk, which is the risk that we may not be able to reinvest the funds from faster prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates we earned on the prepaid loans or securities. Additionally, increases in interest rates may decrease loan demand and/or make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable-rate loans.
 
Changes in interest rates also affect the current market value of our interest-earning securities portfolio.  Generally, the value of securities moves inversely with changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2009, the fair value of our total securities portfolio was $74.1 million. Unrealized net losses on securities totaled $38,000 on a pre-tax basis at September 30, 2009.
 
We evaluate interest rate sensitivity using models that estimate the change in Magyar Bank’s net interest income over a range of interest rate scenarios. At September 30, 2009, in the event of an immediate 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the model projects that we would experience an $18,000, or 1.2%, decrease in net interest income in the first year following the change in interest rates, and a $1.3 million, or 8.5%, increase in net interest income in the second year following the change in interest rates. At September 30, 2009, in the event of an immediate 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, the model projects that we would experience a $153,000, or 1.0%, increase in net interest income in the first year following the change in interest rates, and a $606,000, or 4.1%, increase in net interest income in the second year following the change in interest rates.
 
At September 30, 2009, our available-for-sale securities portfolio totaled $18.1 million, which included $15.8 million of mortgage-backed securities. To the extent interest rates increase and the value of our available-for-sale portfolio decreases, our stockholders’ equity will be adversely affected.
 
Because We Intend to Continue our Emphasis on the Origination of Commercial Business and   Commercial Real Estate, Our Lending Risk May Increase.
 
At September 30, 2009, our portfolio of commercial business and commercial real estate loans totaled $143.1 million, or 32.2% of our total loans, compared to $128.8 million or 31.4% of our total loans at September 30, 2008 and $107.9 million or 28.0% of our total loans at September 30, 2007. It is our intent to continue to emphasize the origination of commercial business and commercial real estate loans. Commercial business and commercial real estate loans generally have more risk than one-to four-family residential mortgage loans. At September 30, 2009, our non-performing loans increased to $33.5 million from $20.1 million at September 30, 2008, reflecting our increased originations of these loans as well as construction loans. In


addition, because the repayment of these loans depends on the successful management and operation of the borrower’s properties or related businesses, repayment of these loans has been and may continue to be affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the local economy. Further, these loans typically have larger loan balances, and several of our borrowers have more than one commercial business and commercial real estate loan outstanding with us. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to one loan or one credit relationship can expose us to significantly greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a one- to four-family residential mortgage loan. Finally, if we foreclose on a commercial business or commercial real estate loan, our holding period for the collateral, if any, typically is longer than for one- to four-family residential mortgage loans because there are fewer potential purchasers of the collateral. Because we plan to continue to emphasize the origination of these loans, it may be necessary to increase our allowance for loan losses because of the increased credit risk associated with these types of loans. Any increase to our allowance for loan losses would adversely affect our earnings.
 
The Financial Sector Is Experiencing An Economic Downturn. A Deterioration of Our Current Non-performing Loans or An Increase In The Number of Non-performing Loans Will Have An Adverse Effect On Our Operations.
 
Virtually all of our real estate loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey. At September 30, 2009, loans secured by real estate, including home equity loans and lines of credit, represented 88.6% of our total loans. Both nationally and in the State of New Jersey we are experiencing an economic downturn that is having a significant impact on the prices of real estate and related assets. The residential and commercial real estate sectors have been adversely affected by weakening economic conditions and may negatively impact our loan portfolio. Total troubled debt restructuring and total non-performing assets increased from $24.7 million at September 30, 2008 to $39.5 million at September 30, 2009, troubled debt restructuring and total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 6.99% at September 30, 2009 as compared to 4.81% at September 30, 2008. If loans that are currently non-performing further deteriorate or loans that are currently performing become non-performing loans, we may need to increase our allowance for loan losses, which would have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our FDIC Premium Could Be Substantially Higher In The Future, Which Would Have An Adverse Effect On Our Future Earnings.
 
Our FDIC insurance assessment was $1.1 million for fiscal year 2009 compared to $228,000 for fiscal 2008. Our FDIC assessment could be substantially higher in future periods depending on the premium rates set by the FDIC for such periods and the composite rating assigned to the Bank by the FDIC. Any increases in our FDIC premium rates will reduce future earnings.
 
Our Profits Have Declined over the Past Three Years, and May Not Improve in the Foreseeable Future.

Over the past three years, in addition to losses related to higher non-performing loans, our earnings have declined as a direct result of our branch expansion, the relocation of our headquarters office, and the addition of experienced senior lending and administrative personnel.  We plan to add additional new branches. It is possible that our business plan will not succeed, or that our new branches, when added, will not become profitable. Accordingly, we may not experience any improvement in our net income in the near future as a result of these efforts.
 
If Our Allowance for Loan Losses is Not Sufficient to Cover Actual Loan Losses, Our Earnings Could Decrease.
 
Our allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in our loan portfolio, requiring additions to our allowance, which could materially decrease our net income. Our allowance for loan losses was 1.3% of total loans and 17.3% of total non-performing loans at September 30, 2009. We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectibility of our loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of our borrowers and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of many of our loans. In determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses, we review our loans and our loss and


delinquency experience, and we evaluate economic conditions.  Based on this review, we believe our allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb losses in our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2009.
 
Bank regulators periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to increase our provision for loan losses or recognize further loan charge-offs. Any increase in our allowance for loan losses or loan charge-offs as required by these regulatory authorities will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Strong Competition Within Our Market Area May Limit Our Growth and Profitability.
 
Competition in the banking and financial services industry is intense. In our market area, we compete with commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, and brokerage and investment banking firms operating locally and elsewhere. Some of our competitors have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we, have greater name recognition and market presence that benefit them in attracting business, and offer certain services that we do not or cannot provide. In addition, larger competitors may be able to price loans and deposits more aggressively than we do. Our profitability depends upon our continued ability to successfully compete in our market area. The greater resources and deposit and loan products offered by some of our competitors may limit our ability to increase our interest-earning assets. For additional information see “Business of Magyar Bank-Competition.”
 
If We Declare Dividends on Our Common Stock, Magyar Bancorp, MHC will be Prohibited From Waiving the Receipt of Dividends by Current Federal Reserve Board Policy, Which May Result in Lower Dividends for All Other Stockholders.
 
The Board of Directors of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. will have the authority to declare dividends on its common stock, subject to statutory and regulatory requirements. So long as Magyar Bancorp, MHC is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board, if Magyar Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends to its stockholders, it also will be required to pay dividends to Magyar Bancorp, MHC, unless Magyar Bancorp, MHC is permitted by the Federal Reserve Board to waive the receipt of dividends. The Federal Reserve Board’s current position is to not permit a mutual holding company to waive dividends declared by its subsidiary. Accordingly, because dividends will be required to be paid to Magyar Bancorp, MHC along with all other stockholders, the amount of dividends available for all other shareholders will be less than if Magyar Bancorp, MHC were permitted to waive the receipt of dividends.
 
Magyar Bancorp, MHC Exercises Voting Control Over Magyar Bancorp, Inc.; Public Stockholders Own a Minority Interest.
 
Magyar Bancorp, MHC owns a majority of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s common stock and, through its Board of Directors, exercises voting control over the outcome of all matters put to a vote of stock holders (including the election of directors), except for matters that require a vote greater than a majority. Public stockholders own a minority of the outstanding shares of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s common stock. The same directors and officers who manage Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and Magyar Bank also manage Magyar Bancorp, MHC. In addition, regulatory restrictions applicable to Magyar Bancorp, MHC prohibit the sale of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. unless the mutual holding company first undertakes a second-step conversion.


ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments

Not required for smaller reporting companies.


ITEM 2.
Properties

The following table provides certain information with respect to our five banking offices as of September 30, 2009:

Location
 
Leased or Owned
 
Original Year
Leased or Acquired
 
Year of
Lease Expiration
Main Office:
           
400 Somerset Street
 
Owned
 
2005
 
-
New Brunswick, New Jersey
           
             
Full – Service Branches
 
Leased
 
2002
 
2012
582 Milltown Road
           
North Brunswick, New Jersey
           
             
3050 Highway No. 27
 
Owned
 
1969
 
-
South Brunswick, New Jersey
           
             
1000 Route 202 South
 
Leased
 
2006
 
2031
Branchburg, New Jersey
           
             
89 French Street
 
Leased
 
2006
 
2011
New Brunswick, New Jersey
           

The net book value of our premises, land and equipment was approximately $20.6 million at September 30, 2009.

For information regarding Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s investment in mortgages and mortgage-related securities, see “Item 1. Business” herein.


ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. At September 30, 2009, we were not involved in any legal proceedings, the outcome of which would be material to our financial condition or results of operations.


ITEM 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year under report.

 
PART II


ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

(a)           Our shares of common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “MGYR.” At September 30, 2009, Magyar Bancorp, MHC owned 3,200,450 shares, or 54.03% of the issued shares of our common stock. The approximate number of holders of record of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s common stock as of September 30, 2009 was 605. Certain shares of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. are held in “nominee” or “street” name and accordingly, the number of beneficial owners of such shares is not known or included in the foregoing


number. The following table presents quarterly market information for Magyar Bancorp, Inc. common stock for each quarter of the previous two fiscal years. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on January 24, 2006. The following information was provided by the NASDAQ Stock Market.

Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 
High
   
Low
   
Closing
Price
   
Dividends
Declared
 
                         
Quarter ended September 30, 2009
  $ 6.01     $ 3.75     $ 4.10     $ -  
Quarter ended June 30, 2009
    7.50       4.50       5.18       -  
Quarter ended March 31, 2009
    7.05       2.65       4.50       -  
Quarter ended December 31, 2008
    10.80       4.25       5.94       -  

Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2008
 
High
   
Low
   
Closing
Price
   
Dividends
Declared
 
                         
Quarter ended September 30, 2008
  $ 9.28     $ 7.01     $ 8.35     $ -  
Quarter ended June 30, 2008
    10.97       8.25       8.87       -  
Quarter ended March 31, 2008
    11.63       8.40       9.50       -  
Quarter ended December 31, 2007
    11.50       10.15       10.65       -  
 
Dividend payments by Magyar Bancorp, Inc. are dependent primarily on dividends it receives from Magyar Bank, because Magyar Bancorp, Inc. will have no source of income other than dividends from Magyar Bank, earnings from the investment of proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock retained by Magyar Bancorp, Inc., and interest payments with respect to Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s loan to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. For more information on regulatory restrictions regarding the payment of dividends, see “Item 1- Business- Supervision and Regulation- New Jersey Banking Regulation- Dividends.”

Other than its employee stock ownership plan, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. does not have any equity compensation plans that were not approved by stockholders. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Magyar Bancorp’s equity compensation plans.
 
   
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options
and rights
   
Weighted
average exercise
price(1)
   
Number of
securities remaining
available for
issuance under plan
 
                   
Stock options
    217,826     $ 14.61       54,503  
Shares of restricted stock
    -       -       4,452  
Total
    217,826     $ 14.61       58,955  
______________
(1) Reflects weighted average exercise price of stock options only.
 
(b)
Not applicable.
 
(c)
Share repurchases.


The Company completed its first stock repurchase program of 130,927 shares in November 2007 and announced in November 2007 a second repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares, under which 66,970 shares had been repurchased as of September 30, 2009 at an average price of $9.39.

The following table reports information regarding repurchases of our common stock during the year ended September 30, 2009.

Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
   
Remaining Number
of Shares That
May be Purchased
Under the Plan
 
October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
    6,400     $ 7.85       66,154  
January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009
    3,200     $ 3.60       62,954  
April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009
    -     $ -       62,954  
July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009
    -     $ -       62,954  
Total
    9,600     $ 6.43          


ITEM 6.
Selected Financial Data

Not required for smaller reporting companies.


ITEM 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Overview

Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Delaware-chartered mid-tier stock holding company whose most significant business activity is ownership of 100% of the common stock of Magyar Bank. Magyar Bank’s principal business is attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, principal repayments on loans and securities and borrowed funds, into one-to four-family residential mortgage loans, multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, commercial business loans and construction loans. Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income which is the difference between the interest we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income is primarily affected by the market interest rate environment, the shape of the U.S. Treasury yield curve, the timing of the placement of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the prepayment rate on our mortgage-related assets. Other factors that may affect our results of operations are general and local economic and competitive conditions, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

In connection with the completion of our initial public stock offering on January 23, 2006, Magyar Bancorp, Inc. sold 2,618,550 shares of common stock, or 44.20% of its outstanding common stock, at a price of $10.00 per share, to subscribers in the offering. Magyar Bancorp, MHC, the Company’s New Jersey-chartered mutual holding company parent, holds 3,200,450 shares, or 54.03%, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Company also contributed $500,000 in cash and issued 104,742 shares of common stock, or 1.77% of its outstanding shares, to the MagyarBank Charitable Foundation. Net proceeds from the initial offering were $25.8 million (including $1.0 million in stock contributed to the charitable foundation) of which the Company contributed $12.4 million to Magyar Bank.

During the year ended September 30, 2009, we grew net loans $32.9 million, or 8.1%. We attribute this growth to an expanding referral network and reputation resulting from our continued focus on originating

 
commercial real estate, commercial business, and residential mortgage loans. Deposits increased $73.0 million, or 19.4%, during the year ended September 30, 2009. We attribute this growth to the expansion of our commercial relationships, which tend to hold larger deposit balances, business development efforts by our retail branch managers, the continued growth of the Bank’s two newest branch facilities, and the adverse economic conditions that have resulted in a higher national savings rate.

We reported a net loss of $6.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009. Net loss increased $3.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with the year ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to larger provisions for loan losses. Provisions were increased to $8.2 million during the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with $4.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2008 due to higher levels of non-performing loans, adverse economic conditions that resulted in depreciation of collateral values securing construction and commercial loans, and higher levels of loan charge-offs during the current period.

Our net interest margin decreased to 2.82% for the year ended September 30, 2009 from 3.19% for the year ended September 30, 2008 and our net interest spread was 2.64% and 2.96% for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The lower net interest margin and net interest spread were attributable to higher levels of non-performing assets in the current year period, as well as significant declines in market interest rates that negatively impacted yields on assets during the first half of the Bank’s year ended September 30, 2009.

Throughout 2010, we expect to continue with our strategy of diversifying our balance sheet with higher concentrations in 1-4 family residential mortgage, commercial real estate and commercial business loans.


Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.
 
Allowance for Loan Loss. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.
 
As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.
 
Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

 
The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis, however, the Bank’s Federal and State regulators generally require that the specific reserve against impaired loans be charged-off, reducing the carrying balance of the loan and allowance for loan loss. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations in establishing the general portion of the reserve. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.
 
Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

Deferred Income Taxes. The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Deferred tax assets have been reduced by a valuation allowance for all portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.


Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008

Total Assets. Total assets increased $50.9 million, or 9.9%, to $565.2 million at September 30, 2009 from $514.3 million at September 30, 2008, due primarily to significant growth in loans receivable and securities held-to-maturity, partially offset by a decrease in securities available-for-sale.

Loans Receivable. Net loans receivable increased $32.9 million, or 8.1%, to $439.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $406.1 million at September 30, 2008. During the year ended September 30, 2009, one-to four-family residential mortgage loans increased $14.5 million, or 9.2%, to $172.4 million. In addition, commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans increased $12.9 million, or 13.9%, and $1.4 million, or 3.8%, to $105.8 million and $37.4 million, respectively. Construction loans increased $361,000, or 0.4%, to $93.2 million at September 30, 2009 from $92.9 million at September 30, 2008.

At September 30, 2009, the significant loan categories in terms of the percent of total loans were 38.8% in one-to four-family residential mortgage loans, 23.8% in commercial real estate loans and 21.0% in construction loans. The remaining total loans were comprised of 8.4% of commercial business, 5.1% of home equity lines of credit and 3.0% of other loans, which consisted primarily of stock-secured consumer loans.

Total non-performing loans increased by $13.4 million to $33.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $20.1 million at September 30, 2008. The total non-performing loans consisted of thirteen (13) construction loan relationships totaling $19.5 million, seven (7) commercial real estate loans totaling $7.4 million, nine (9) mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties totaling $4.6 million, two (2) home equity lines of credit totaling $1.1 million and six (6) commercial business loan totaling $879,000.

Adverse economic conditions have led to an increase in non-performing loans, particularly in the Company’s construction loan portfolio. The repayment of construction loans is typically dependent upon the sale of the collateral securing the loan, which has been negatively impacted by rapid deterioration in the housing

 
market and decreased buyer demand. As a result, construction projects have slowed and reached their maturity dates. In order for the Company to extend the loans beyond the original maturity date, the value of the collateral securing the loan must be assessed, which is typically done by obtaining an updated third-party appraisal. Given the deterioration in the economy and, specifically, the housing market, updated valuations of the collateral reflect depreciation from earlier assessments. To the extent that an updated valuation of the collateral is insufficient to cover a collateral-dependent loan, the Company reduces the balance of the loan via a charge to the allowance for loan loss.

Non-performing construction loans increased $4.6 million to $19.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $14.9 million at September 30, 2008. At September 30, 2009, three non-performing construction loans totaling $6.6 million were secured by real estate in Newark, New Jersey. The real estate securing these loans ranged from vacant and partially completed residential lots to a substantially completed 24 unit townhome project. In addition to these projects, there were ten non-performing loans totaling $12.9 million used for land acquisition and construction in various locations in the State of New Jersey. Magyar Bank is determining the proper course of action to collect the principal outstanding on these loans. Year-to-date, Magyar Bank had charged off $4.1 million in non-performing construction loan balances through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

Construction loans may contain interest reserves on which the interest is capitalized to the loan. At September 30, 2009, there were six (6) performing construction loans with interest reserves representing outstanding balances of $17.3 million, original interest reserves of $1.6 million, advanced interest reserves of $454,000, and remaining interest reserve balances of $1.1 million. At September 30, 2008, there were fourteen (14) performing construction loans with interest reserves representing outstanding balances of $20.1 million, original interest reserves of $2.9 million, advanced interest reserves of $1.6 million, and remaining interest reserve balances of $1.3 million.

Underwriting for construction loans with and without interest reserves has followed a uniform process. Construction loan progress is monitored by loan on a monthly basis by management of the Bank as well as by the Board of Directors. Each time an advance is requested, an inspection is made of the project by an outside engineer or appraiser, depending on the size and complexity of the project, to determine the amount of work completed and if the costs to date are supported adequately. The Bank’s construction loan operations personnel compare the advance request with the original budget and remaining loan funds available to ensure the project is in balance and that at all times the amount remaining on the loan is sufficient to complete the project.

A number of the Bank’s construction loans have been extended due to slower sales as a result of worsening economic conditions. In cases where updated appraisals reflect collateral values insufficient to cover the loan, additional collateral and/or a principal reduction is required to extend the loan. Some of the Bank’s loans that originally had interest reserves are non-performing. The Bank does not have any currently non-performing loans with active interest reserves. Once a loan is deemed impaired, any interest reserve is frozen and the loan is placed on non-accrual so that no future interest income is recorded on these loans. The Bank ceased originating new non-owner occupied construction loans in October 2008.

Non-performing commercial real estate loans increased $4.0 million to $7.4 million at September 30, 2009 from $3.4 million at September 30, 2008. However, during the year ended September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank completed the foreclosure of a $1.9 million catering facility, which would have reduced the balance of non-performing commercial real estate loans at September 30, 2009 were it not for six new non-performing loans totaling $6.2 million. Magyar Bank had begun foreclosure proceedings on the properties as of September 30, 2009. Year-to-date, Magyar Bank had charged off $1.1 million in non-performing commercial real estate loan balances through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

Non-performing loans secured by one-to four-family residential properties including home equity line of credit loans increased $4.1 million to $5.7 million at September 30, 2009 from $1.6 million at September 30, 2008. Of these non-performing loans, three loans totaling $3.1 million were made to a investment property manager that had been negatively impacted by the downturn in the real estate market. In addition to this loan, there were eight non-performing owner-occupied mortgage loans totaling $2.6 million. Magyar Bank had begun foreclosure proceedings on the majority of the properties as of September 30, 2009. Year-to-date, Magyar Bank

 
had charged off $763,000 in non-performing loans secured by one-to four-family residential properties through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

Non-performing commercial business loans increased $703,000 to $879,000 at September 30, 2009 from $176,000 at September 30, 2008. Of the six non-performing loans, two loans totaling $760,000 were secured by real estate collateral as an abundance of caution while four loans totaling $119,000 were unsecured. Magyar Bank is determining the proper course of action to collect the principal outstanding on these loans which will include foreclosure proceedings for those loans secured by real estate. Year-to-date, Magyar Bank had charged off $963,000 in non-performing commercial business loans through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans receivable was 7.5% at September 30, 2009 compared with 4.9% at September 30, 2008. Accordingly, the allowance for loan losses increased $1.3 million to $5.8 million or 17.3% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2009 compared with $4.5 million or 22.4% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2008. Provisions for loan loss during the year ended September 30, 2009 were $8.2 million while net charge-offs were $6.9 million. The allowance for loan losses was 1.3% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2009 and 1.1% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2008. In connection with its most recent regular examination of the Bank, the FDIC requested, and the Bank’s board of directors agreed in December 2008, to certain corrective actions, which related to the implementation of an enhanced loan review program, an enhanced credit administration program, and the reduction of adversely classified, special mention and delinquent assets.

Investment Securities. Investment securities increased $15.1 million, or 25.6%, to $74.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $58.9 million at September 30, 2008.

Securities available-for-sale decreased $31.2 million, or 63.3%, to $18.1 million at September 30, 2009 from $49.3 million at September 30, 2008. The decrease was the result of $46.5 million in security sales and $6.5 million in principal amortization, partially offset by $21.1 million in purchases of mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government-sponsored enterprise obligations. In addition, the unrealized loss on the available-for-sale portfolio decreased $604,000 to $84,000 at September 30, 2009 compared with the prior year period.

Securities held-to-maturity increased $46.3 million, or 481.7%, to $56.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $9.6 million at September 30, 2008, resulting from $50.1 million in purchases of mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government-sponsored enterprise obligations, partially offset by $3.7 million in principal amortization.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance. The cash surrender value of life insurance held for directors and executive officers of Magyar Bank increased $449,000, or 4.3%, to $11.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $10.5 million at September 30, 2008. The increase in bank-owned life insurance was due to increases in the cash surrender value of existing policies.

Other Real Estate Owned. Other real estate owned increased $896,000 to $5.6 million at September 30, 2009 from $4.7 million at September 30, 2008.

The Bank completed its foreclosure of a banquet facility located in Lodi, New Jersey during the year ended September 30, 2009, which resulted in a $2.2 million increase in the balance of OREO. The facility was under contract of sale at September 30, 2009. In addition, the Company received a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a single family home securing a residential mortgage loan and recorded the real estate on its books for $435,000. The increase in OREO was partially offset by $1.7 million in sales and deposits to purchase three of six residential lots owned in Rumson, New Jersey. The carrying value of other real estate owned represents the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs at September 30, 2009.

Deposits. Total deposits increased $73.0 million, or 19.4%, to $448.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $375.6 million at September 30, 2008.

 
The growth in deposits during the year ended September 30, 2009 was attributable to an increase in  savings accounts, which increased $23.8 million, or 69.8%, to $57.9 million, checking accounts (including demand and NOW accounts), which increased $23.8 million, or 39.1%, to $84.7 million, certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), which increased $13.6 million, or 6.6% to $220.4 million  and money market accounts, which  increased $11.8 million, or 15.9% to $85.5 million. The Company’s deposit strategy during the year ended September 30, 2009 was focused on increasing and expanding customer relationships with Magyar Bank, including higher balance commercial deposit accounts. As a result of this strategy, the Bank was able to replace higher-cost, single service deposit account holders with lower-cost, higher checking account balances. Deposits accounted for 79.4% of total assets and 102.2% of net loans at September 30, 2009.

At September 30, 2009, the Company held $12.0 million in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) Reciprocal certificates of deposit (a CD instrument that provides full FDIC insurance up to $50 million) and $15.9 million in brokered certificates of deposit.

Borrowed Funds. Borrowings and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $17.8 million, or 20.3% to $70.1 million at September 30, 2009 from $87.9 million at September 30, 2008. Proceeds from deposits  were used to repay Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances.

Borrowings and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased to 12.4% of assets at September 30, 2009 from 17.1% at September 30, 2008.

Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity decreased $5.8 million, or 12.7%, to $40.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $45.8 million at September 30, 2008.

The decrease in stockholders’ equity was attributable to the $6.1 million net loss from operations for the year ended September 30, 2009, partially offset by an increase in stockholders’ equity of $520,000 related to the accounting of the Company’s equity incentive plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. In addition, accumulated other comprehensive losses increased $137,000 during the period to $333,000 at September 30, 2009.

The Company completed its first stock repurchase program of 130,927 shares in November 2007 and announced a second repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. During the year ended September 30, 2009, the Company repurchased 9,600 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $6.43 per share. Under the current stock repurchase program, 62,954 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase at September 30, 2009.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Net Loss. The Company’s net loss increased $3.2 million to a net loss of $6.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from net loss of $2.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2008.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income decreased $378,000, or 2.6%, to $14.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $14.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. Total interest and dividend income decreased $2.5 million, or 8.6%, to $26.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 while total interest expense decreased $2.1 million, or 14.7%, to $12.2 million.

Average Balance Sheet. The table on the following page presents certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The table presents the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Comparative Average Balance Sheets
(Dollars In Thousands)
   
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
       
                         
Interest-earning assets:
                                                     
Interest-earning deposits
  $ 3,398     $ 3       0.09 %   $ 403     $ 9       2.12 %   $ 241     $ 12       4.79 %
Loans receivable, net
    428,428       23,145       5.40 %     396,343       25,890       6.51 %     371,972       27,096       7.28 %
Securities
                                                                       
Taxable
    65,962       3,037       4.60 %     50,979       2,534       4.96 %     40,407       1,786       4.42 %
Tax-exempt (1)
    1,174       48       4.09 %     3,362       198       5.87 %     2,961       176       5.95 %
FHLB of NY stock
    3,702       105       2.84 %     3,550       256       7.19 %     2,962       218       7.37 %
Total interest-earning assets
    502,664       26,338       5.24 %     454,637       28,887       6.34 %     418,543       29,288       7.00 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    44,721                       45,423                       42,091                  
Total assets
  $ 547,385                     $ 500,060                     $ 460,634                  
                                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                       
Savings accounts (2)
  $ 47,682     $ 532       1.11 %   $ 34,440     $ 272       0.79 %   $ 38,615     $ 410       1.06 %
NOW accounts (3)
    114,541       1,583       1.38 %     113,124       2,757       2.43 %     101,088       3,628       3.59 %
Time deposits (4)
    224,038       7,045       3.14 %     192,928       8,085       4.18 %     188,306       8,653       4.60 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    386,261       9,160       2.37 %     340,492       11,114       3.26 %     328,009       12,691       3.87 %
Borrowings
    83,201       3,028       3.64 %     80,617       3,178       3.93 %     56,403       2,857       5.07 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    469,462       12,188       2.60 %     421,109       14,292       3.38 %     384,412       15,548       4.04 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    37,836                       32,737                       27,633                  
Total liabilities
    507,298                       453,846                       412,045                  
Retained earnings
    40,087                       46,214                       48,589                  
Total liabilities and retained earnings
  $ 547,385                     $ 500,060                     $ 460,634                  
                                                                         
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment
            -                       (67 )                     (60 )        
Net interest income
          $ 14,150                     $ 14,528                     $ 13,680          
Interest rate spread
                    2.64 %                     2.96 %                     2.96 %
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 33,202                     $ 33,528                     $ 34,131                  
Net interest margin (5)
                    2.82 %                     3.19 %                     3.27 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    107.07 %                     107.96 %                     108.88 %                
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(1)
Calculated using 34% tax rate for all periods.
(2)
Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.
(3)
Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.


(4)
Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.
(5)
Calculated as net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by average volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in average volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately, based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.


   
September 30,
 
   
2009 vs. 2008
   
2008 vs. 2007
 
   
Increase (decrease)
due to
         
Increase (decrease)
due to
       
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Interest-earning deposits
  $ 9     $ (15 )   $ (6 )   $ 8     $ (11 )   $ (3 )
Loans
    1,949       (4,694 )     (2,745 )     1,774       (2,980 )     (1,206 )
Securities
                                               
Taxable
    698       (195 )     503       467       281       748  
Tax-exempt (1)
    (103 )     (47 )     (150 )     24       (2 )     22  
FHLB of NY stock
    10       (161 )     (151 )     43       (5 )     38  
Total interest-earning assets
    2,563       (5,112 )     (2,549 )     2,316       (2,717 )     (401 )
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts (2)
    127       133       260       (44 )     (94 )     (138 )
NOW accounts (3)
    34       (1,208 )     (1,174 )     432       (1,303 )     (871 )
Time deposits (4)
    1,169       (2,209 )     (1,040 )     213       (781 )     (568 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    1,330       (3,284 )     (1,954 )     601       (2,178 )     (1,577 )
Borrowings
    96       (246 )     (150 )     1,228       (907 )     321  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    1,426       (3,530 )     (2,104 )     1,829       (3,085 )     (1,256 )
                                                 
Increase (decrease) in tax equivalent
                                               
net interest income
  $ 1,137     $ (1,582 )     (445 )   $ 487     $ 368       855  
Change in tax-equivalent basis adjustment
                    67                       (7 )
                                                 
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
                  $ (378 )                   $ 848  
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(1)
Calculated using 34% tax rate for periods.
(2)
Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.
(3)
Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.
(4)
Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $2.5 million, or 8.6%, to $26.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $28.8 million for the prior year. The decrease in interest and dividend income was due to a decrease in the yield on interest earning assets of 110 basis points to 5.24% from 6.34%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest earnings assets of $48.0 million to $502.7 million from $454.6 million.

Interest income on loans decreased $2.7 million, or 10.6%, to $23.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $25.9 million for the prior year. An increase of $32.1 million, or 8.1%, in the average


balance of loans was more than offset by a 111 basis point decrease in the average yield on such loans to 5.40% from 6.51%. The decline in yield on loans reflected an increased amount of non-performing loans and an overall lower interest rate environment for loans during the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with the year ended September 30, 2008.

Interest earned on investment securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, increased $414,000, or 15.5%, to $3.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $2.7 million for the prior year. The increase was due to a $12.8 million, or 23.5%, increase in the average balance of such securities to $67.1 million from $54.3 million for the prior year as well as a 43 basis point decrease in the average yield on securities to 4.59% from 5.02% for the prior year period. The increased average balance of our investment securities reflected the redeployment of cash from deposits, which increased $73.0 million during the year ended September 30, 2009.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $2.1 million, or 14.7%, to $12.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $14.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a decrease in the average cost of such liabilities of 78 basis points to 2.60% from 3.38% in the lower market interest rate environment.

The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $45.8 million to $386.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $340.5 million for the prior year while the average cost of such deposits decreased 89 basis points to 2.37% from 3.26%. This resulted in a $1.9 million, or 17.6%, decrease in interest paid on deposits to $9.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $11.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2008.

Interest paid on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $150,000 to $3.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $3.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2008 despite an increase in the average balance of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase to $83.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $80.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in advance interest expense was due to a 29 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings to 3.64% for the year ended September 30, 2009 from 3.93% for the prior year.

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur. After an evaluation of these factors, management made a provision of $8.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with a $4.3 million provision for the prior year.

Provisions for loan loss increased $3.9 million due primarily to higher level of non-performing loans, adverse economic conditions resulting in the depreciation of collateral values securing construction and commercial loans, and higher level of loan charge-offs during the current year.

There were net charge-offs of $6.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared to net charge-offs of $3.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. The higher level of loan charge-offs resulted from depreciation of real estate collateral securing commercial and construction loans due to the current adverse economic environment.

Non-performing loans increased $13.4 million to $33.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $20.1 million at September 30, 2008. The allowance for loan losses increased $1.3 million to $5.8 million, or 1.3% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2009, from $4.5 million, or 1.1% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2008.


Other Income. Non-interest income increased $1.6 million, or 110.3% to $3.1 million at September 30, 2009 from $1.5 million the same period last year. The increase in non-interest income was primarily due to a $1.6 million increase in gains on the sales of assets. All other elements of other income were little changed at $1.4 million for both years.

The Company’s gains from the sales of available-for-sale securities increased $1.4 million to $1.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $99,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. The gains resulted from sales of mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds in the current lower interest rate environment. The Company’s gains on the sales of mortgage loans increased $98,000 to $136,000 for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $38,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. The Company sold twenty-seven residential mortgage loans, servicing retained, totaling $5.6 million to Freddie Mac during the year ended September 30, 2009. There were no losses on the sales of real estate owned for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with $97,000 in losses for the prior year period.

Other Expenses. Other expenses increased $484,000, or 3.3% to $15.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $14.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. The increase was attributable to higher FDIC insurance premiums paid during the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with the prior year period, offset by lower compensation, benefit and occupancy expenses.

The FDIC substantially increased its assessment rate for all insured banks and charged a special assessment in 2009 in an effort to increase its reserve ratio, resulting in an increased expense of $838,000, or 367.5%, to $1.1 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2009 compared with $228,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. In addition to significantly higher annual assessment rates, the FDIC announced a special assessment on all insured institutions equal to the lesser of 10% of deposits or 5% of assets minus tier 1 equity. Included with the current year’s expense was a one-time $259,000 payment for the special assessment.  In the continued wake of bank failures, it is likely that the FDIC assessment will be increased further and that there may be a second additional assessment in the Company’s next fiscal year.

Employee and benefit expenses decreased $388,000, or 4.6%, to $8.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $8.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was the result of reductions in the number of Bank staff, benefits, such as 401(k) matches and Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, incentive expenses, and conference and convention expenses.

Occupancy expense decreased $133,000 or 5.0% to $2.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 from $2.7 million for the prior year period. The decrease primarily reflected reduced expenses related to the building maintenance and the depreciation of fixed assets.

Professional fees increased $150,000, or 21.3%, to $854,000 during the year ended September 30, 2009 from the prior year period. The increase in professional fees was primarily due to higher expenses related to the collection of non-performing loans and the foreclosure of collateral securing non-performing loans.

All other categories of other expense increased $17,000, or 0.7%, to remain at $2.6 million for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax expense of $55,000 for the year ended September 30, 2009 compared with tax expense of $82,000 for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers the likelihood that part or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. This assessment requires significant judgment and estimates. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the period in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers our history of losses, scheduled reversal of tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax planning strategies, if any, and projected future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax asset items are deductible. The Company has incurred a net loss for the year ended September 30, 2009 and therefore has prevented us from reaching the "more likely than not" conclusion required under the applicable literature to recognize deferred tax assets on our Consolidated Balance


Sheet.  Accordingly, the net deferred tax assets not related to accumulated other comprehensive loss were fully offset by valuation allowances at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.

Management of Market Risk

General. The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk. Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has established an Asset and Liability Management Committee which is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. Senior management monitors the level of interest rate risk on a regular basis and the Asset and Liability Committee meets at least on a quarterly basis to review our asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position.

We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we seek to manage our exposure to interest rate risk by retaining in our loan portfolio fewer fixed rate residential loans, by originating and retaining adjustable-rate loans in the residential, construction and commercial real estate loan portfolios, by using alternative funding sources, such as advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, to “match fund” longer-term residential and commercial mortgage loans, and by originating and retaining variable rate home equity and short-term and medium-term fixed-rate commercial business loans. We have also increased money market account deposits as a percentage of our total deposits. Money market accounts offer a variable rate based on market indications. Finally, we have purchased interest rate floors and sold securities under agreements to repurchase with embedded derivatives to mitigate the impact of interest rates on our prime-based loans. At September 30, 2009 we held interest rate floors with a notional amount of $5 million and securities sold under agreements to repurchase with embedded derivatives in the amount of $15 million. By following these strategies, we believe that we are well-positioned to react to changes in market interest rates.
 
Net Interest Income Analysis. The table below sets forth, as of September 30, 2009, the estimated changes in our net interest income for each of the next two years that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. These estimates require making certain assumptions including loan and mortgage-related investment prepayment speeds, reinvestment rates, and deposit maturities and decay rates. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, we cannot precisely predict the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. Actual results may differ significantly due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes and changes in market conditions. Further, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the interest rate risk measurement. Modeling changes in net interest income require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.

 
Change in
Interest rates
 
Estimated Net
Interest Income
   
Estimated Increase
in NII Year 1
   
Estimated
   
Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in NII Year 2
 
(Basis Points)(1)
 
(NII) Year 1
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
NII Year 2
   
Amount
   
Percentage
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
+200
  $ 14,901     $ (18 )     -0.12 %   $ 16,187     $ 1,268       8.50 %
Unchanged
    14,919       -       -       15,826       907       6.08 %
-100
    15,072       153       1.03 %     15,526       607       4.07 %

(1) Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.

 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We seek to maintain a liquidity ratio of 20.0% of assets or greater. The liquidity ratio is calculated by determining the sum of the difference between liquid assets (cash and unpledged investment securities) and short-term liabilities (estimated 30-day deposit outflows), borrowing capacity from the FHLBNY, and brokered deposit capacity and dividing the sum by total assets. At September 30, 2009, our liquidity ratio was 25.6% of assets.
 
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term securities.
 
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.9 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity from sales, totaled $18.1 million at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, we also had the ability to borrow $143.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. On that date, we had an aggregate of $55.1 million in advances outstanding. Finally, the brokered certificate of deposit market offers an additional option for wholesale funding.
 
Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Statements of Cash Flows included in our Financial Statements.
 
At September 30, 2009, we had $5.0 million in loan origination commitments outstanding. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $35.9 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2009 totaled $156.1 million, or 34.8% of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before September 30, 2010. We believe, however, that based on past experience a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.


Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of securities. For the year ended September 30, 2009, we originated $83.1 million of loans and purchased $71.2 million of securities.
 
Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $73.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2009 and a net increase in total deposits of $6.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2008. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors.
 
Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.  If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, which provide an additional source of funds.  Federal Home Loan Bank advances totaled $55.1 million and $72.9 million at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively. Federal Home Loan Bank advances have primarily been used to fund loan demand. Our current asset/liability management strategy has been to fund variable, prime-based loans with Federal Home Loan Bank overnight advances.
 
Magyar Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At September 30, 2009, Magyar Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Magyar Bank is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements.”
 
Bank-owned life insurance is a tax-advantaged financing transaction that is used to offset employee benefit plan costs. Policies are purchased insuring directors and officers of Magyar Bank using a single premium method of payment. Magyar Bank is the owner and beneficiary of the policies and records tax-free income through cash surrender value accumulation. We have minimized our credit exposure by choosing carriers that are highly rated and limiting the concentration of any one carrier. The investment in bank-owned life insurance has no significant impact on our capital and liquidity.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and unused lines of credit. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans made by us. For additional information, see Note P, “Lease Commitments,” and Note Q “Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk” to our Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations.  Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment.

The following table summarizes our significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations and other funding needs by payment date at September 30, 2009. The payment amounts represent those amounts due to the recipient and do not include any unamortized premiums or discounts or other similar carrying amount adjustments.

 
   
Payments Due by Period
 
   
Less Than
One Year
   
One to
Three Years
   
Three to
Five Years
   
More Than
Five Years
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Certificates of deposit
  $ 156,130     $ 30,396     $ 33,915       -     $ 220,441  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    10,858       13,666       17,843       12,760       55,127  
Repurchase agreements
    -       10,000       -       5,000       15,000  
Available lines of credit
    17,540       1,056       187       17,076       35,859  
Operating leases
    286       436       270       2,623       3,615  
Total
  $ 184,814     $ 55,554     $ 52,215     $ 37,459     $ 330,042  
Commitments to extend credit
  $ 4,983     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4,983  

 
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required for smaller reporting companies.


ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
   
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
57
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and 2008
59
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years
 
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
60
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Years
 
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
61
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
 
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
62
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
63
   
Signatures
 
Exhibit 31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Exhibit 31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Exhibit 32
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 

Board of Directors and Stockholders
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and subsidiary as of September 30, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended.  The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of September 30, 2008, and for the year then ended, were audited by other auditors whose report, dated December 23, 2008, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated statements.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 

/s/ ParenteBeard LLC
 
Clark, New Jersey
December 21, 2009

 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 

Board of Directors
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary (collectively, “the Company”) as of September 30, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provided a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of September 30, 2008 and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 23, 2008

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
             
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 3,529     $ 4,756  
Interest earning deposits with banks
    4,392       257  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    7,921       5,013  
                 
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value
    18,083       49,326  
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $55,997
               
and $9,629 at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively)
    55,951       9,618  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
    3,178       3,867  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,807 and $4,502 at
               
September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively
    438,997       406,149  
Bank owned life insurance
    10,996       10,547  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,207       2,177  
Premises and equipment, net
    20,622       21,613  
Other real estate owned
    5,562       4,666  
Other assets
    1,690       1,296  
                 
Total assets
  $ 565,207     $ 514,272  
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits
  $ 448,517     $ 375,560  
Escrowed funds
    1,246       1,285  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
    55,127       72,934  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    15,000       15,000  
Accrued interest payable
    675       660  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    4,615       3,007  
                 
Total liabilities
    525,180       468,446  
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized; 5,923,742
               
issued; 5,767,434 and 5,756,141 outstanding at September 30, 2009 and
               
September 30, 2008, respectively, at cost
    59       59  
Additional paid-in capital
    26,329       26,209  
Treasury stock: 156,308 and 167,601 shares at September 30, 2009 and
               
September 30, 2008, respectively, at cost
    (1,897 )     (2,093 )
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares
    (1,454 )     (1,551 )
Retained earnings
    17,323       23,398  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
    (333 )     (196 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    40,027       45,826  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 565,207     $ 514,272  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

   
For the Year
Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Interest and dividend income
           
Loans, including fees
  $ 23,145     $ 25,890  
Investment securities
               
Taxable
    3,040       2,543  
Tax-exempt
    48       131  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock
    105       256  
                 
Total interest and dividend income
    26,338       28,820  
                 
Interest expense
               
Deposits
    9,160       11,114  
Borrowings
    3,028       3,178  
                 
Total interest expense
    12,188       14,292  
                 
Net interest and dividend income
    14,150       14,528  
                 
Provision for loan losses
    8,212       4,255  
                 
Net interest and dividend income after
               
provision for loan losses
    5,938       10,273  
                 
Other income
               
Service charges
    923       911  
Other operating income
    490       513  
Gains on sales of loans
    136       38  
Gains on sales of available-for-sale securities
    1,530       99  
Losses on the sales of other real estate owned
    -       (97 )
                 
Total other income
    3,079       1,464  
                 
Other expenses
               
Compensation and employee benefits
    8,055       8,443  
Occupancy expenses
    2,526       2,659  
Advertising
    226       244  
Professional fees
    854       704  
Service fees
    576       567  
FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    1,066       228  
Other expenses
    1,779       1,753  
                 
Total other expenses
    15,082       14,598  
                 
Loss before income tax expense
    (6,065 )     (2,861 )
                 
Income tax expense
    55       82  
                 
Net loss
  $ (6,120 )   $ (2,943 )
                 
Net loss per share-basic and diluted
  $ (1.06 )   $ (0.51 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended Septmber 30, 2009 and 2008
(In Thousands, Except for Share Amounts)

   
Common Stock
   
Additional
                     
Accumulated
Other
       
   
Shares
Outstanding
   
Par
Value
   
Paid-In
Capital
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Unearned
ESOP Shares
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2007
    5,798,942     $ 59     $ 26,082     $ (1,740 )   $ (1,845 )   $ 25,717     $ (80 )   $ 48,193  
Cumulative adjustment for adoption
                                                               
of ASC Topic 740
    -       -       -       -       -       603       -       603  
Balance, October 1, 2007 as revised
    5,798,942       59       26,082       (1,740 )     (1,845 )     26,320       (80 )     48,796  
                                                                 
Comprehensive loss
                                                               
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (2,943 )     -       (2,943 )
Change in funded status of retirement
                                                               
obligations, net of tax benefit of $31
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (47 )     (47 )
Unrealized loss on securities available-
                                                               
for-sale, net of tax benefit of $212
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (319 )     (319 )
Reclassification adjustment for gains
                                                               
included in net loss, net of tax expense of $40
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (59     (59
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of
                                                               
tax expense of $205
    -       -       -       -       -       -       309       309  
Total comprehensive loss
                                                            (3,059 )
                                                                 
Purchase of treasury stock
    (63,497 )     -       -       (633 )     -       -       -       (633 )
Treasury stock used for restricted stock plan
    20,696               (301 )     280               21               -  
ESOP shares allocated
    -       -       (37 )     -       294       -       -       257  
Stock-based compensation expense
    -       -       465       -       -       -       -       465  
                                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2008
    5,756,141       59       26,209       (2,093 )     (1,551 )     23,398       (196 )     45,826  
                                                                 
Comprehensive loss
                                                               
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (6,120 )     -       (6,120 )
Change in funded status of retirement
                                                               
obligations, net of tax benefit of $288
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (433 )     (433 )
Unrealized loss on securities available-
                                                               
for-sale, net of tax benefit of $836
    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,298       1,298  
Reclassification adjustment for gains included
                                                               
in net loss, net of tax expense of $611
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (919     (919
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax
                                                               
benefit of $56
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (83 )     (83 )
Total comprehensive loss
                                                            (6,257 )
                                                                 
Purchase of treasury stock
    (9,600 )     -       -       (62 )     -       -       -       (62 )
Treasury stock used for restricted stock plan
    20,893       -       (303 )     258       -       45       -       -  
ESOP shares allocated
    -       -       (42 )     -       97       -       -       55  
Stock-based compensation expense
    -       -       465       -       -       -       -       465  
                                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2009
    5,767,434     $ 59     $ 26,329     $ (1,897 )   $ (1,454 )   $ 17,323     $ (333 )   $ 40,027  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)

   
For the Year Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
       
Operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (6,120 )   $ (2,943 )
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
               
operating activities
               
Depreciation expense
    1,117       1,047  
Premium amortization on investment securities, net
    98       62  
Proceeds from the sales of loans
    5,742       5,852  
Provision for loan losses
    8,212       4,255  
Gains on sale of loans
    (136 )     (38 )
Gains on sales of available for sale securities
    (1,530 )     (99 )
Losses on the sales of other real estate owned
    -       97  
ESOP compensation expense
    55       257  
Stock-based compensation expense
    465       465  
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
    (30 )     344  
Increase in bank owned life insurance
    (449 )     (427 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (415 )     2,787  
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable
    15       (1,046 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
    887       (228 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    7,911       10,385  
                 
Investing activities
               
Net increase in loans receivable
    (48,992 )     (38,604 )
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity
    (50,071 )     -  
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
    (23,965 )     (37,579 )
Sales of investment securities held to maturity
    -       2,321  
Sales of investment securities available for sale
    50,825       6,869  
Proceeds from calls of investment securities held to maturity
    10       2,005  
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity
    3,681       4,133  
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale
    6,467       8,202  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (126 )     (358 )
Investment in other real estate owned
    (302 )     (861 )
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned
    1,732       2,336  
Redemption (purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    689       (1,542 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (60,052 )     (53,078 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net increase in deposits
    72,957       6,783  
Stock compensation tax benefit
    -       (1,739 )
Net (decrease) increase in escrowed funds
    (39 )     113  
Proceeds from long-term advances
    7,500       30,622  
Repayments of long-term advances
    (7,757 )     (4,023 )
Net change in short-term advances
    (17,550 )     6,350  
Proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    -       5,000  
Purchase of treasury stock
    (62 )     (633 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    55,049       42,473  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    2,908       (220 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    5,013       5,233  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 7,921     $ 5,013  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
               
Cash paid for
               
Interest
  $ 12,173     $ 15,337  
Income taxes
  $ 52     $ 152  
Non-cash investing activities
               
Real estate acquired in full satisfaction of loans in foreclosure
  $ 2,326     $ 4,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION

 
On January 23, 2006, Magyar Bank (the Bank) completed a reorganization involving a series of transactions by which our corporate structure was changed from a mutual savings bank to the mutual holding company form of ownership. Magyar Bank became a New Jersey-chartered stock savings bank subsidiary of Magyar Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware-chartered mid-tier stock holding company. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) owns 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Magyar Bank. Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Magyar Bancorp, MHC, a New Jersey-chartered mutual holding company.

 
Magyar Bancorp, MHC, owns 54.0%, or 3,200,450, of the issued shares of common stock of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. Of the remaining shares, 2,566,984, or 43.3%, are held by public stockholders and 156,308, or 2.7%, are held by Magyar Bancorp, Inc. in treasury stock. So long as Magyar Bancorp, MHC exists, it will be required to own a majority of the voting stock of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. Magyar Bancorp, MHC is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.

 
Magyar Bank (the Bank) is subject to regulations issued by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank’s administrative offices are located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Bank has five branch offices which are located in New Brunswick (two including the main branch), North Brunswick, South Brunswick and Branchburg, New Jersey. The Bank’s savings deposits are insured by the FDIC through the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF); also, the Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

MagBank Investment Company, a New Jersey investment corporation subsidiary of Magyar Bank was formed on August 15, 2006 for the purpose of buying, selling and holding investment securities.
 
Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC is a Delaware limited-liability corporation established in 2002 as a qualified intermediary operating for the purpose of acquiring and developing Magyar Bank’s new main office. The Bank owns a 100% interest in Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, which has no other business other than owning the Bank’s main office site.
 
 
Magyar Service Corporation, a New Jersey corporation, is a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of Magyar Bank. Magyar Service Corporation, which also operates under the name Magyar Financial Services, receives commissions from annuity and life insurance sales referred to a licensed, non-bank financial planner.

 
The Bank competes with other banking and financial institutions in its primary market areas. Commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and money market funds actively compete for savings and time certificates of deposit and all types of loans. Such institutions, as well as consumer financial and insurance companies, may be considered competitors of the Bank with respect to one or more of the services it renders.

 
The Bank is subject to regulations of certain state and federal agencies and, accordingly, the Bank is periodically examined by such regulatory authorities. As a consequence of the regulation of commercial banking activities, the Bank’s business is particularly susceptible to future state and federal legislation and regulations.



MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
1. Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
 
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) and predominant practices within the banking industry. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries MagBank Investment Company, Magyar Service Corporation, and Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the financial statements.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions occurring subsequent to the statement of condition date of September 30, 2009, for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through December 21, 2009, the date these financial statements were issued.

In preparing financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The principal estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses and the deferred tax asset. The evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses includes an analysis of the individual loans and overall risk characteristics and size of the different loan portfolios, and takes into consideration current economic and market conditions, the capability of specific borrowers to pay specific loan obligations, as well as current loan collateral values. However, actual losses on specific loans, which also are encompassed in the analysis, may vary from estimated losses.

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.
 
2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, time deposits with original maturities less than three months and overnight deposits.
 
3. Investment Securities

The Company classifies its investment securities into one of three portfolios: held to maturity, available for sale or trading.  Investments in debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity securities and reported at amortized cost.  Debt and equity securities that are

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses included in earnings. Debt and equity securities not classified as trading securities or as held to maturity securities are classified as available for sale securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses, net of deferred income taxes, reported in the accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) component of stockholders’ equity.

If the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost, the security is deemed to be impaired.  Management evaluates all securities with unrealized losses quarterly to determine if such impairments are “temporary” or “other-than-temporary” in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The Company accounts for temporary impairments based upon security classification as either available for sale, held to maturity or trading.  Temporary impairments on “available for sale” securities are recognized, on a tax-effected basis, through AOCI with offsetting entries adjusting the carrying value of the security and the balance of deferred taxes.  Conversely, the Company does not adjust the carrying value of “held to maturity” securities for temporary impairments, although information concerning the amount and duration of impairments on held to maturity securities is generally disclosed in periodic financial statements.  The carrying value of securities held in a trading portfolio is adjusted to their fair value through earnings on a daily basis.  However, the Company maintained no securities in trading portfolios at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

The Company accounts for other-than-temporary impairments based upon several considerations.  First, other-than-temporary impairments on securities that the Company has decided to sell as of the close of a fiscal period, or will, more likely than not, be required to sell prior to the full recovery of the their fair value to a level equal to or exceeding their amortized cost, are recognized in operations.  If neither of these criteria apply, then the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into credit-related and noncredit-related components. The credit-related impairment generally represents the amount by which the present value of the cash flows that are expected to be collected on an other-than-temporarily impaired security fall below its amortized cost while the noncredit-related component represents the remaining portion of the impairment not otherwise designated as credit-related.  The Company recognizes credit-related, other-than-temporary impairments in earnings, while noncredit-related, other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities are recognized, net of deferred taxes, in AOCI.

Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to purchase and hold restricted stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula.  This stock is restricted in that it may only be sold to the FHLB and all sales must be at par. Accordingly, the FHLB restricted stock is carried at cost, less any applicable impairment charges.
 
Premiums and discounts on all securities are amortized or accreted to maturity by use of the level-yield method considering the impact of principal amortization and prepayments on mortgage-backed securities.  Gain or loss on sales of securities is recognized on the specific identification method.
 
4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, adjusted for net deferred loan fees and costs, and reduced by an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amounts outstanding. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for possible loan losses charged to operations. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


Income recognition of interest is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, the collectibility of such interest becomes doubtful. A loan is generally classified as non-accrual when the scheduled payment(s) due on the loan is delinquent for more than three months. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loans as an adjustment to the yield on loans receivable using the effective interest method.

 The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover estimated losses. In determining the level to be maintained, management evaluates many factors, including current economic trends, industry experience, historical loss experience, industry loan concentrations, the borrowers’ ability to repay and repayment performance, and estimated collateral values. In the opinion of management, the present allowance is adequate to absorb reasonable, foreseeable loan losses. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions or any of the other factors used in management’s determination.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Charge-offs to the allowance are made when the loan is transferred to other real estate owned or other determination of a confirmed loss. Recoveries on loans previously charged off are also recorded through the allowance.

A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The Company measures impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or as a practical expedient, at the loan’s current observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  The amount by which the recorded investment of an impaired loan exceeds the measurement value is recognized by creating a valuation allowance through a charge to the provision for loan losses.  Impairment criteria generally do not apply to those smaller-balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment which for the Company includes one- to four-family first mortgage loans and consumer loans, other than those modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR).
 
The Company records cash receipts on impaired loans that are non-performing as a reduction to principal before applying amounts to interest or late charges unless specifically directed by the Bankruptcy Court to apply payments otherwise. The Company continues to recognize interest income on impaired loans where there is no confirmed loss.
 
5. Premises and Equipment
 
Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, and include capitalized expenditures for new facilities, major betterments and renewals. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the related assets for financial reporting purposes and using the mandated methods by asset type for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method based upon the initial term of the lease.
 
The Company accounts for the impairment of long-lived assets in accordance with US GAAP, which requires recognition and measurement for the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used or to be disposed of by sale. The Company had no impaired long-lived assets at September 30, 2009 and 2008.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
6. Derivative Contracts
 
Derivative contracts are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of related income tax effects. Gains and losses on derivative contracts are recognized upon realization utilizing the specific identification method.
 
As required by US GAAP, the Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial condition and measures those instruments at fair value.

7. Other Real Estate Owned

Real estate acquired through foreclosure, or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of acquisition or transfer, and subsequently at the lower of its new cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Adjustments to the carrying value at the date of acquisition or transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  The carrying value of the individual properties is subsequently adjusted to the extent it exceeds estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, at which time a provision for losses on such real estate is charged to operations.
 
Operating expenses of holding real estate, net of related income, are charged against income as incurred.  Gains on sales of real estate are recognized, normally at closing, when down payment and certain other requirements are met; otherwise such gains are deferred and recognized on the installment method of accounting.  Losses on the disposition of real estate, including expenses incurred in connection with the disposition, are charged to operations.
 
8. Income Taxes

The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal and individual state income tax returns.  Income taxes are allocated based on the contribution of their respective income or loss to the consolidated income tax return.
 
The Company records income taxes on the basis of reported income using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.  To the extent that current available evidence about the future raises doubt about the realization of a deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance is established.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
 
The Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, which provides clarification on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  At September 30, 2009 and 2008, no significant income tax uncertainties have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  No interest and penalties were recorded during the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  The tax years subject to examination by the taxing authorities are the years ended September 30, 2006 and forward.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
9. Advertising Costs
 
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred.
 
10. Earnings Per Share

Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The weighted average common shares outstanding include shares held by the Magyar Bancorp, MHC and shares allocated to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Diluted income per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average common shares outstanding to reflect the potential dilution that could occur using the treasury stock method if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as stock options and unvested restricted stock, were exercised and converted into common stock. The resulting shares issued would share in the earnings of the Company. Shares issued and shares reacquired during the period are weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding. In periods of loss, dilution is not calculated and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.

The following tables illustrate the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculations.

   
For the Years Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Income
   
Weighted
average
shares
   
Per
share
Amount
   
Income
   
Weighted
average
shares
   
Per
share
Amount
 
   
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Basic EPS
                                   
Net loss available to common shareholders
  $ (6,120 )     5,769,839     $ (1.06 )   $ (2,943 )     5,791,215     $ (0.51 )
                                                 
Effect of dilutive securities
                                               
Options and grants
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Diluted EPS
                                               
Net loss available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion
  $ (6,120 )     5,769,839     $ (1.06 )   $ (2,943 )     5,791,215     $ (0.51 )
 
All options were anti-dilutive at September 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
11. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well as certain other items which result in a change to equity during the period.
 
The other items allocated to comprehensive loss, as well as the related income tax effects, for the year ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 
MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Before Tax
Amount
   
Tax (Benefit)
Expense
   
Net of
Tax
Amount
   
Before Tax
Amount
   
Tax (Benefit)
Expense
   
Net of
Tax
Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising
                                   
during period on:
                                   
                                     
Available-for-sale investments
  $ 2,134     $ (836   $ 1,298     $ (531 )   $ 212     $ (319 )
Less reclassification adjustment for
                                               
net gains realized on investments
    (1,530     611       (919     (99 )     40       (59 )
Minimum pension liability
    (721 )     288       (433 )     (78 )     31       (47 )
Interest rate derivatives
    (139 )     56       (83 )     514       (205 )     309  
                                                 
Other comprehensive loss, net
  $ (256 )   $ 119     $ (137 )   $ (194 )   $ 78     $ (116 )
 
In April 2008, the Company unwound a $10 million interest rate collar with Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. and received an $817,000 termination fee. The termination fee was netted against the book value of $112,000, resulting in an unrealized gain of $705,000. In accordance with US GAAP, the unrealized gain remained in other comprehensive income, net of deferred tax expense, at September 30, 2008. The gain will be accreted to income over the previously contracted life of the interest rate collar, which was scheduled to mature June 24, 2013. At September 30, 2009, the book value of the unwound derivative was $400,000, recorded as $240,000 in other comprehensive loss, net of deferred tax of $160,000. At September 30, 2008, the book value of the unwound derivative was $595,000, recorded as $357,000 in other comprehensive loss, net of deferred tax of $238,000.
 
12. Bank-Owned Life Insurance
 
The Company has purchased Bank-Owned Life Insurance policies (“BOLI”). BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Company on directors and executive officers. The proceeds are used to help defray the costs of non-qualified compensation plans. The Company is the owner and beneficiary of the policies. BOLI is recorded on the consolidated Balance Sheet at its cash surrender value and changes in the cash surrender value are recorded in non-interest income.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


13. New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” which is now codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105. The guidance establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The guidance was effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard does have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The items disclosed in the remainder of this note will refer to both the new ASC and the prior standard references.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations”, which is now codified as ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The guidance also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. The guidance becomes effective as of the beginning of a company’s fiscal year which begins after December 15, 2008. This new pronouncement will impact the Company’s accounting for business combinations completed beginning October 1, 2009.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”, which is now codified within ASC 810, Consolidation. This guidance requires noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) to be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability or other item outside of permanent equity and applies to the accounting for noncontrolling interests and transactions with noncontrolling interest holders in consolidated financial statements. The guidance is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier application is prohibited. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2008, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF 03-6-1, now codified within ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, which is now codified as ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The guidance requires entities that utilize derivative instruments to provide qualitative disclosures about their objectives and strategies for using such instruments, as well as any details of credit-risk-related contingent factors contained within derivatives. The guidance also requires entities to disclose additional information about the amounts and location of derivatives located within the financial statements, how the provisions have been applied, and the impact that hedges have on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. The guidance was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The adoption of this guidance, effective March 31, 2009, did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 132(R)-1, Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets”, which is now codifies as ASC 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits and provides guidance on an employer’s disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. The disclosures about plan assets required by the guidance shall be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company is currently reviewing the effect this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS 157-4) which is now codified in FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell the asset or transfer the liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions and provides additional guidance on determining when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability has significantly decreased. It also includes guidance on identifying circumstances when a transaction may not be considered orderly and provides a list of factors that a reporting entity should evaluate to determine whether there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in relation to normal market activity for the asset or liability. When the reporting entity concludes there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, further analysis of the information from that market is needed and significant adjustments to the related prices may be necessary to estimate fair value. This guidance clarifies that when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, some transactions may not be orderly. In those situations, the entity must evaluate the weight of the evidence to determine whether the transaction is orderly. The guidance provides a list of circumstances that may indicate that a transaction is not orderly. A transaction price that is not associated with an orderly transaction is given little, if any, weight when estimating fair value. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoptions of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements although additional disclosures were required and are included in Note D and Note R.
 
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2), which is now codified in FASB ASC Topic 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. The guidance clarifies the interaction of the factors that should be considered when determining whether a debt  security is other-than-temporarily impaired. For debt securities, management must assess whether (a) it has the intent to sell the security and (b) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to its anticipated recovery. These steps are done before assessing whether the entity will recover the cost basis of the investment. Previously, this assessment required management to assert it has both the intent and the ability to hold a security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value to avoid recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment. This change does not affect the need to forecast recovery of the value of the security through either cash flows or market price. In instances when a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists but the investor does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security prior to its anticipated recovery, the guidance changes the presentation and amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in the operating statement. The other-than-temporary impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. The guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. This


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
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guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption, although additional disclosures were required and are included in Note D.
 
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1) which is now codified as FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments”. This guidance requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. This guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption, although additional disclosures were required and are included in Note D and Note R.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (not yet been included in the codification). This guidance prescribes the information that a reporting entity must provide in its financial reports about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement in transferred financial assets. Specifically, among other aspects, previous guidance is amended by removing the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and removing the exception from applying the guidance to variable interest entities that are qualifying special-purpose entities. It also modifies the financial-components approach used in the pre-existing guidance. This guidacne is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have not determined the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (not yet been included in the codification). This guidance amends pre-existing guidance to require an enterprise to determine whether it’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. This guidance also amends pre-existing guidance to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have not determined the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.


NOTE C – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payments”, now codified as ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

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


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


At the annual meeting held on February 12, 2007, stockholders of the Company approved the Magyar Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. On March 1, 2007, directors, senior officers and certain employees of the Company were granted in aggregate 217,826 stock options and 103,479 shares of restricted stock.
 
Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. Management recognizes compensation expense for all option grants over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. The fair values of all option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Since there is limited historical information on the volatility of the Company’s stock, management also considered the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period in determining the assumed volatility rate used in the estimation of fair value. Management estimated the expected life of the options using the simplified method allowed under SAB No. 107. The 7-year Treasury yield in effect at the time of the grant provides the risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have graded vesting, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. Shares will be obtained from either the open market or treasury stock upon share option exercise.

Restricted shares generally vest over a five- year service period on the anniversary of the grant date. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. The product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determine the fair value of restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock plans. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for its option plan for the year ended September 30, 2009:
 
   
Number of
Stock Options
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                     
Balance at September 30, 2008
    217,826     $ 14.61          
Granted
    -       -          
Exercised
    -       -          
Forfeited
    -       -          
Balance at September 30, 2009
    217,826     $ 14.61  
7.4 years
  $ -  
                           
Exercisable at September 30, 2009
    87,130     $ 14.61  
7.4 years
  $ -  
 
The Company did not grant any stock options during the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested restricted shares as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, and changes during the year ended September 30, 2009:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


   
Number of
Stock Awards
   
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
             
Balance at September 30, 2008
    83,783     $ 14.51  
Granted
    -       -  
Vested
    (20,893 )     14.51  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Balance at September 30, 2009
    62,890     $ 14.51  

The Company did not make any grants of restricted stock during the year ended September 30, 2009 and made grants of 1,000 shares of restricted stock during the year ended September 30, 2008.

Stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense were $162,000 and $303,000, respectively, for the year ended September 30, 2009. The Company had no other stock-based compensation plans as of September 30, 2009, except as disclosed below.

On April 27, 2007 the Company announced its first stock repurchase program and authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 130,927 shares. The Company completed its first stock repurchase program of 130,927 shares in November 2007 and announced a second repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares in November 2007. Pursuant to the second repurchase program, the Company had repurchased 66,970 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $9.39 per share through September 30, 2009. Under the second stock repurchase program, 62,954 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase. One of the Company’s intended uses of the repurchased shares is to satisfy awards granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees who meet the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually to Prime (3.25% at September 30, 2009) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company accounts for its ESOP in accordance with SOP 93-6, “Employer’s Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans”, issued by the Accounting Standards Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”). As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $55,000 and $257,000 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The following table presents the components of the ESOP shares as of September 30, 2009:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


Unreleased shares at September 30, 2008
    173,056  
         
Shares released for allocation during the
       
year ended September 30, 2009
    19,837  
         
Unreleased shares at September 30, 2009
    153,219  
         
Total released shares
    64,644  
         
         
Total ESOP shares
    217,863  


The aggregate fair value of the unreleased shares at September 30, 2009 was approximately $628,000.

 
NOTE D - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The unamortized cost, gross unrealized gains or losses and fair value of the Company’s investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are as follows:

   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                       
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
  $ 10,703     $ 216     $ (1 )   $ 10,918  
Debt securities
    2,237       6       -       2,243  
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    5,227       -       (305 )     4,922  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 18,167     $ 222     $ (306 )   $ 18,083  
                                 
                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
  $ 16,258     $ 12     $ (378 )   $ 15,892  
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial
    1,981       1       (1 )     1,981  
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                               
Mortgage backed securities - residential
    22,757       215       (50 )     22,922  
Debt securities
    8,020       43       -       8,063  
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    2,813       79       -       2,892  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    122       9       -       131  
Corporate securities
    4,000       116       -       4,116  
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 55,951     $ 475     $ (429 )   $ 55,997  
 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


   
At September 30, 2008
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale
                       
U.S. government and government-
                       
sponsored enterprise obligations
  $ 2,237     $ -     $ (114 )   $ 2,123  
Municipal bonds
    3,211       -       (107 )     3,104  
Mortgage-backed securities
    44,566       190       (657 )     44,099  
Total
  $ 50,014     $ 190     $ (878 )   $ 49,326  
                                 
Securities held to maturity
                               
U.S. government and government-
                               
sponsored enterprise obligations
  $ 99     -     (1 )   $ 98  
Municipal bonds
    132       8       -       140  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,387       58       (54 )     9,391  
Total
  $ 9,618     $ 66     $ (55 )   $ 9,629  

 
The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities generally exceed 20 years; however, the effective lives are expected to be shorter due to anticipated prepayments. The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s securities available-for-sale at September 30, 2009 are summarized in the following table:

   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Due within 1 year
  $ -     $ -  
Due after 1 but within 5 years
    -       -  
Due after 5 but within 10 years
    -       -  
Due after 10 years
    2,237       2,243  
Total debt securities
    2,237       2,243  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
               
Residential(1)
    15,930       15,840  
Commercial
    -       -  
Total
  $ 18,167     $ 18,083  
_______________________
 
(1)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential include an amortized cost of $10.7 million and a fair value of $10.9 million for Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises issued by Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Also included are mortgage backed


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


securities issued by non-U.S. government-sponsored enterprises with an amortized cost of $5.2 million and fair value of $4.9 million.

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage-backed securities held to maturity at September 30, 2009 are summarized in the following table:

   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Due within 1 year
  $ -     $ -  
Due after 1 but within 5 years
    4,122       4,247  
Due after 5 but within 10 years
    2,000       2,032  
Due after 10 years
    6,020       6,031  
Total debt securities
    12,142       12,310  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
               
Residential(1)
    41,828       41,706  
Commercial(2)
    1,981       1,981  
Total
  $ 55,951     $ 55,997  
__________________
 
(1)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential include an amortized cost of $16.3 million and a fair value of $15.9 million for obligations of U.S. government agencies issued by the Government National Mortgage Association. Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises includes obligations issued by Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation which had an amortized cost of $22.8 million and a fair value of $22.9 million. Also included are mortgage backed securities issued by non-U.S. government-sponsored enterprises with an amortized cost of $2.8 million and a fair value of $2.9 million.

 
(2)
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial include an amortized cost of $2.0 million and a fair value of $2.0 million for obligations of U.S. government agencies issued by the Small Business Administration.

There were $48.0 million and $6.9 million in sales of securities from the available-for-sale portfolios during the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The gross gains on sales of available for sale securities totaled $1.5 million and $99,000, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, securities having an estimated fair value of approximately $5,685,000 and $1,090,000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits.
 
Details of securities with unrealized losses for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


         
September 30, 2009
 
         
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months Or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Number of
Securities
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
                                         
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    5     $ 8,967     $ (379 )   $ -     $ -     $ 8,967     $ (379 )
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial
    2       -       -       90       (1 )     90       (1 )
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
                                                       
Mortgage backed securities - residential
    5       10,497       (50 )     -       -       10,497       (50 )
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential
    3       2,244       (29 )     2,678       (276 )     4,922       (305 )
Total
    15       21,708       (458 )     2,768       (277 )     24,476       (735 )


         
September 30, 2008
 
         
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months Or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Number of
Securities
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. government and government-
                                         
sponsored enterprise obligations
    3     $ -     $ -     $ 2,221     $ (115 )   $ 2,221     $ (115 )
Municipal bonds
    6       -       -       3,104       (107 )     3,104       (107 )
Mortgage-backed securities
    21       4       (1 )     30,566       (710 )     30,570       (711 )
Total
    30     $ 4     $ (1 )   $ 35,891     $ (932 )   $ 35,895     $ (933 )
 
The investment securities listed above currently have fair values less than amortized cost and therefore contain unrealized losses. The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, there were fifteen and thirty investment securities with unrealized losses. The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
NOTE E - LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
 
Loans receivable are comprised of the following:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
One-to four-family residential
  $ 172,415     $ 157,867  
Commercial real estate
    105,764       92,823  
Construction
    93,217       92,856  
Home equity lines of credit
    22,528       15,893  
Commercial business
    37,372       35,995  
Other
    13,484       15,294  
                 
Total loans receivable
  $ 444,780     $ 410,728  
                 
Net deferred loan (fees) costs
    24       (77 )
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,807 )     (4,502 )
                 
Loans receivable, net
  $ 438,997     $ 406,149  

 
Certain directors and executive officers of the Bank have loans with the Company. Such loans were made in the ordinary course of business at the Company’s normal credit terms, including interest rate and collateralization, and do not represent more than a normal risk of collection. Total loans receivable from directors and executive officers, and affiliates thereof, were approximately $5,197,000 and $3,921,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total principal additions were approximately $3,092,000 and total principal repayments were approximately $1,816,000 for the year ended September 30, 2009.
 
At September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company was servicing loans for others amounting to approximately $7,800,000 and $2,300,000, respectively. The Company’s held mortgage servicing rights in the amount of $103,000 and $14,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Servicing loans for others generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors, and foreclosure processing. Loan servicing income is recorded on the cash basis and includes servicing fees from investors and certain charges collected from borrowers, such as late payment fees. In connection with loans serviced for others, the Company held borrowers’ escrow balances of approximately $66,000 and $31,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 4,502     $ 3,754  
Provision for loan loss charged to income
    8,212       4,255  
Recoveries
    3       18  
Charge-offs
    (6,910 )     (3,525 )
                 
Balance, end of year
  $ 5,807     $ 4,502  

 
At September 30, 2009 and 2008, non-accrual loans had a total principal balance of approximately $33,484,000 and $20,068,000, respectively. The amount of interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans was approximately $2.5 million and $743,000 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans are classified as non-accrual. At September 30, 2009 and 2008, loans ninety days or more delinquent and still accruing interest totaled $0 and $6.8 million, respectively.
 
The following is a summary of impaired loans:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Impaired loans for which an allowance
           
for credit losses has been provided
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Impaired loans for which no allowance
               
for credit losses has been provided
    32,694       13,304  
                 
Total impaired loans
    32,694       13,304  
                 
Allowance on impaired loans
    -       -  
                 
Net impaired loans
  $ 32,694     $ 13,304  

 
At September 30, 2009 there were no allowances for loan losses provided for the $32.7 million in impaired loans because the Company has written these loans down to reflect the appraised value of collateral securing the loans. The average recorded investment in impaired loans was $25,604,000 and $7,700,000, no interest income was recognized while the loans were impaired, and no interest income was recognized using the cash basis method of accounting while these loans were impaired for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
The Company has interest-only mortgage loans with principal balances of $19.6 million and $18.4 million at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The average interest-only term on these loans is 5 years at which time these loans reset to fully amortize over twenty-five years, on average. As these loans are collateralized by residential real estate and have an average loan-to-value of 65.7% as of September 30, 2009, management does not anticipate any losses on these loans as of September 30, 2009.


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September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
Total loans pledged as collateral against Federal Home Loan Bank of New York borrowings were $130.6 million and $136.8 million as of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
NOTE F - ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE
 
The following is a summary of accrued interest receivable:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Loans
  $ 1,783     $ 1,888  
Investment securities
    257       78  
Mortgage-backed securities
    167       211  
                 
Accrued interest receivable
  $ 2,207     $ 2,177  

 
NOTE G - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
 
Premises and equipment consist of the following:

 
Estimated
 
September 30,
 
 
Useful Lives
 
2009
   
2008
 
     
(Dollars in thousands)
 
               
Land
Indefinite
  $ 3,095     $ 3,095  
Buildings and improvements
10-40 years
    20,656       20,581  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
5-7  years
    3,202       3,151  
        26,953       26,827  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
      (6,332 )     (5,214 )
                   
      $ 20,622     $ 21,613  

 
For the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, depreciation expense included in occupancy expense amounted to approximately $1,117,000 and $1,047,000, respectively.

Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC was formed in 2002 and its sole purpose was to purchase the land and construct the office building for which the Company is the primary tenant. During the period of construction, the Company had leased the land and building from the entity. The lease payments were structured to equal the debt service on the loans plus a nominal fee. The lease agreement contained an irrevocable purchase option allowing the Company to purchase the land and building from this entity for the aggregated outstanding indebtedness. The Company owns a 100% interest in Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, which has no other business other than owning the Bank’s main office site. At September 30, 2009, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC accounted for approximately $3,095,000, $12,407,000, and $644,000 of land, building, and furniture, fixtures and equipment, net of depreciation, respectively. At September 30, 2008, Hungaria Urban


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Renewal, LLC accounted for approximately $3,095,000, $12,751,000, and $761,000 of land, building, and furniture, fixtures and equipment, net of depreciation, respectively.


NOTE H - OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
 
The Company held $5.6 million of real estate owned properties at September 30, 2009 and $4.7 million at September 30, 2008. The Company did not incur any write downs on these properties during the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Further declines in real estate values may result in increased foreclosed real estate expense in the future. Routine holding costs are charged to expense as incurred and improvements to real estate owned that enhance the value of the real estate are capitalized.
 
 
NOTE I - DEPOSITS
 
A summary of deposits by type of account follows (in thousands):

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Demand accounts
  $ 35,221     $ 24,699  
Savings accounts
    57,864       34,081  
NOW accounts
    49,456       36,163  
Money market accounts
    85,535       73,775  
Certificate of deposit
    187,289       177,279  
Retirement accounts
    33,152       29,563  
                 
    $ 448,517     $ 375,560  

 
The aggregate amount of deposit accounts with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $227,694,000 and $156,944,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The aggregate amount of certificate deposits with balance of $100,000 or more was $88.9 million and $69.9 million at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
At September 30, 2009, certificates of deposit (including retirement accounts) have contractual maturities as follows (in thousands):
 
Year
     
2010
  $ 156,130  
2011
    11,190  
2012
    19,206  
2013
    9,843  
2014
    24,072  
         
    $ 220,441  


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


NOTE J - BORROWINGS
 
1.  Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Advances
 
Long term Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) advances at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 totaled approximately $55,127,000 and $55,384,000, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on advances outstanding at September 30, 2009 was 3.89%. The advances were collateralized by unencumbered qualified assets consisting of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs offered from time to time by the FHLBNY.
 
Long term FHLBNY advances as of September 30, 2009 mature as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending September 30,
     
2010
  $ 10,858  
2011
    10,853  
2012
    2,813  
2013
    9,143  
2014
    8,700  
Thereafter
    12,760  
    $ 55,127  

 
Additionally, the Company has established two short-term borrowing arrangements with the FHLBNY:  (1) an Overnight Line of Credit and (2) a One-Month Overnight Repricing Line of Credit in the amount of $55,704,000 each.  Each of the foregoing expires on August 9, 2010. For the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had aggregate balances of $0 and $17,550,000, respectively, outstanding under these short term arrangements.
 
Information concerning short-term arrangements with the FHLBNY is summarized as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Balance at end of year
  $ -     $ 17,550  
Weighted average balance during the year
    12,541       20,409  
Weighted average interest rate at the end of year
    0.00 %     2.20 %
Maximum month-end balance during the year
  $ 42,350     $ 39,800  
Average interest rate during the year
    0.70 %     2.93 %
 
As of September 30, 2009, the Company had the ability to borrow an additional $88,757,000 using available collateral.
 
2.  Securities Sold Under Reverse Repurchase Agreements
 
Qualifying repurchase agreements are treated as financings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company had repurchase agreements of $15,000,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, including $10,000,000 at an interest rate of 4.92% maturing in July 2012 and $5,000,000 at an interest rate of


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3.83% maturing in December 2014. These agreements are collateralized by securities underlying the agreements and are held in safekeeping with the transaction’s counter-party. At September 30, 2009, the fair value of the FHLB obligation and mortgage-backed investment security collateral for these agreements totaled approximately $20,842,000.


NOTE K – SERVICING POLICY

The Company originates and sells loans receivable secured by one-to-four family residential houses. The Company has sold loans on a servicing retained basis and on a servicing released basis. Loans sold with servicing released and servicing retained during the year ended September 30, 2009 were $0 and $5.6 million, respectively. Loans sold with servicing released and servicing retained during the year ended September 30, 2008 were $0 and $5.9 million, respectively. The Company accounts for sales in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. Upon sale, the receivables are removed from the balance sheet and a gain on sale, if applicable, is recognized for the difference between the carrying value of the receivables and the sales proceeds, net of origination costs. 

Gains on sales of loans, representing the difference between the total sales price received for the loans and the allocated cost of the loans, are recognized when mortgage loans are sold and delivered to the purchasers. Loans have been sold on a servicing released basis and servicing retained basis. Loans are accounted for as sold when control of the mortgage is surrendered. Control over the mortgage loans is deemed surrendered when (1) the mortgage loans have been isolated from the Company, (2) the buyer has the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the mortgage loans and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the mortgage loans through either (a) an agreement that entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem the mortgage loans before maturity, or (b) the ability to unilaterally cause the buyer to return specific mortgage loans.

The Company services one-to-four family residential mortgage loans for investors in the secondary mortgage market, which are not included in the balance sheet.  The Company’s fee is a percentage of the principal balance and is recognized as income when received. At September 30, 2009, we were servicing loans sold in the amount of $7.8 million. Loan servicing includes collecting and remitting loan payments, accounting for principal and interest, contacting delinquent mortgagors, supervising foreclosures and property dispositions in the event of unremedied defaults, making certain insurance and tax payments on behalf of the borrowers and generally administering the loans. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Mortgage servicing rights were approximately $103,000 and $14,000 at September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Amortization of mortgage servicing rights was approximately $10,000 and $5,000 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate.


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


NOTE L - INCOME TAXES
 
The income tax expense is comprised of the following components for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Current
  $ 55     $ (478 )
Deferred
    -       560  
Total income tax expense
  $ 55     $ 82  


A reconciliation of income tax at the statutory tax rate to the effective income tax expense for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Income tax benefit at statutory rate
  $ (2,062 )   $ (973 )
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
               
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
    37       (66 )
Tax-exempt income, net
    (189 )     (185 )
Nondeductible expenses
    2       11  
Share based compensation
    34       34  
Employee stock ownership plan
    (60 )     9  
Reversal of FIN 48 liability
    -       (90 )
Increase in valuation allowance
    2,293       1,287  
Other, net
    -       55  
Total income tax expense
  $ 55     $ 82  
 

The major sources of temporary differences and their deferred tax effect at September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 2,332     $ 1,798  
Deferred loan fees
    1,146       271  
Employee benefits
    607       296  
Charitable contributions
    582       577  
Net operating losses
    1,446       370  
Capital loss disallowed
    7       -  
Net unrealized losses, investment securities available-for-sale
    44       270  
Unrealized loss, minimum pension liability
    433       145  
Gross deferred tax asset
    6,597       3,727  
                 
Depreciation
    (1,714 )     (1,660 )
Discount accretion on investments
    (67 )     (79 )
Unrealized gain, derivative contracts
    (237 )     (293 )
Gross deferred tax liability
    (2,018 )     (2,032 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset
    4,579       1,695  
                 
Valuation Allowance
    (4,339 )     (1,573 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset, included in other assets
  $ 240     $ 122  
 
 
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences are deductible and carry forwards are available. Due to the uncertainty of the Company's ability to realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, the net deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance at September 30, 2009.

The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended September 30, 2009 was an increase of $2,766,000 due to the continued posting of a full valuation allowance for the current year deferred tax benefit. At September 30, 2009 the Company had approximately $2.9 million of federal and $7.5 million of state net operating loss carry forwards available to offset future taxable income for tax reporting purposes. The Federal net operating loss carry forward will begin to expire in 2028. The state net operating losses will expire in 2015, if not utilized.
 
Prior to 1996, savings banks that met certain definitions, tests and other conditions prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code were allowed to deduct, with limitations, a bad debt deduction computed as a percentage of taxable income before such deduction. Currently, the Company employs the direct charge-off method to account for bad debt. The company was required to switch from the reserve method because it now qualifies as a Large Bank as defined under Code Section 585, and is precluded from further using the reserve method.


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September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
The Company is not required to provide a deferred tax liability for its tax loss reserve as of December 31, 1987 (the Base Year). The amount of this reserve on which no deferred taxes have been provided is approximately $1,258,000. This reserve could be recognized as taxable income and create a current and/or deferred tax liability using the income tax rates then in effect if one of the following occur: (1) the Company’s retained earnings represented by this reserve is used for purposes other than to absorb losses from bad debts, including dividends or distributions in liquidation, (2) the Company fails to meet the definitions, tests, or other conditions provided by the Internal Revenue Code for a qualified savings and loan association, or (3) there is a change in the Federal tax law. Deferred tax liabilities have been recorded for tax loss reserves in excess of book reserves recorded after the Base Year.

 
NOTE M - PENSION PLAN

On January 26, 2006, the Company’s defined-benefit pension plan was frozen and amended to eliminate future benefit accruals after February 15, 2006.
 
The Company had a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering all eligible employees. Plan assets are invested in six diversified investment funds of the Pentegra Retirement Trust (the Trust), a no load series open-ended mutual fund. The Trust has been given discretion by the Plan Sponsor to determine the appropriate strategic asset allocation versus plan liabilities, as governed by the Trust’s Statement of Investment Objectives and Guidelines (the Guidelines).
 
The long-term investment objective is to be invested 65% in equity securities (equity mutual funds) and 35% in debt securities (bond mutual funds). If the plan is underfunded under the Guidelines, the bond fund portion will be temporarily increased to 50% in order to lessen asset value volatility. When the plan is no longer underfunded, the bond fund portion will be decreased back to 35%. Asset rebalancing is performed at least annually, with interim adjustments made when the investment mix varies more than 5% from the target (i.e., a 10% target range). Risk/volatility is further managed by the distinct investment objectives of each of the Trust funds and the diversification within each fund.
 
The following table sets forth the plan’s funded status and amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


 
 
At September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations
  $ 3,421     $ 2,685  
                 
Change in benefit obligations
               
Projected benefit obligation, beginning
  $ 2,685     $ 3,074  
Decrease due to increase in the discount rate
    -       (467 )
Interest cost
    196       191  
Actuarial loss
    660       3  
Annuity payments and lump sum distributions
    (120 )     (116 )
                 
Projected benefit obligation, end
  $ 3,421     $ 2,685  
                 
Change in plan assets
               
Market value of assets, beginning
  $ 2,119     $ 2,641  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets
    100       (399 )
Administrative expense
    (10 )     (13 )
Employer contributions
    -       6  
Annuity payments and lump sum distributions
    (120 )     (116 )
                 
Fair value of assets, end
  $ 2,089     $ 2,119  
                 
Funded status included with other liabilities
  $ (1,332 )   $ (566 )

 
Net pension cost for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 included the following components:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Service cost benefits earned during the year
  $ -     $ -  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    196       191  
Expected return on plan assets
    (160 )     (193 )
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
    9       -  
                 
Net Pension Cost
  $ 45     $ (2 )


For 2009, the weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation was 5.50%. For 2008, the weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation was 7.50%.

The long-term rate-of-return on assets assumption was set based on historical returns earned by equities and fixed income securities, adjusted to reflect expectations of future returns as applied to the plan’s target allocation of asset classes.  Equities and fixed income securities were assumed to earn real rates of return in


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


the ranges of 5-9% and 2-6%, respectively.  The long-term inflation rate was estimated to be 3%.  When these overall return expectations are applied to the plan’s target allocation, the expected long-term rate of return on assets is determined to be 7.50% for 2009 and 2008.

Current Asset Allocation
 
The Company’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at September 30, 2009 and 2008, by asset category are as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Equity securities
    53 %     52 %
Debt securities (Bond Mutual Funds)
    47 %     48 %
Other (Money Market Fund)
    0 %     0 %
                 
Total
    100 %     100 %

 
Expected Contributions
 
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, the Company expects to contribute $133,000 to the Plan.
 
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
 
The following benefit payments, which reflect approximate expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows (in thousands):


10/01/2009 - 09/30/2010
  $ 145  
10/01/2010 - 09/30/2011
    152  
10/01/2011 - 09/30/2012
    155  
10/01/2012 - 09/30/2013
    159  
10/01/2013 - 09/30/2014
    165  
10/01/2014 - 09/30/2019
    928  
    $ 1,704  


Included in the funded status of the pension plan at September 30, 2009 and 2008, are actuarial losses of $1,084,000 and $363,000, respectively. These amounts are included, net of related income tax effects of $433,000 and $145,000, respectively, in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of stockholders’ equity. During the year ending September 30, 2010, approximately $62,000 of the actuarial losses is expected to be amortized into net periodic pension expense.
 
 
NOTE N - NONQUALIFIED COMPENSATION PLAN
 
The Company maintains a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) for the benefit of its senior officers. In addition, the Company also adopted voluntary Deferred Income and Emeritus Plans on behalf of


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September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
its directors and those directors elected by the Board as “Director Emeritus.” The SERP provides the Company with the opportunity to supplement the retirement income of selected officers to achieve equitable wage replacement at retirement while the Deferred Income Plan provides participating directors with an opportunity to defer all or a portion of their fees into a tax deferred accumulation account for future retirement. The Director Emeritus Plan enables the Company to reward its directors for longevity of service in consideration of their availability and consultation at a sum equal to a fifteen year certain annuity based on fifty-percent of last years’ Board fee. The SERP is based upon achieving retirement benefits equal to two percent multiplied by the number of service years multiplied by the final salary.
 
In 2001, the Company adopted a New Director Emeritus Plan (the New Plan), which supplemented the prior Director Emeritus Plans. Under the New Plan, the directors will be entitled to a benefit upon attainment of his/her benefit age. The directors will receive an annual amount in monthly installments based on his/her total Board and Committee fees in the twelve months prior to attainment of his/her benefit age. The amount will be ten percent (10%) plus two and on-half percent (2 1/2%) for each year of service as a Director, with a minimum of fifty percent (50%), provided the Director has served for at least five (5) years, and a maximum of sixty percent (60%).
 
The Company funds the plans through a modified endowment contract. Income recorded for the plans represents life insurance income as recorded based on the projected increases in cash surrender values of life insurance policies. As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Life Insurance Contracts had cash surrender values of approximately $10,996,000 and $10,547,000, respectively.
 
The Company is recording benefit costs so that the cost of each participant’s retirement benefits is being expensed and accrued over the participant’s active employment so as to result in a liability at retirement date equal to the present value of the benefits expected to be provided. As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had accrued approximately $521,000 and $23,000, respectively, for benefits under these Plans.

 
NOTE O - 401(K) EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION PLAN
 
The Company has a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering all employees, as defined under the plan document.  Employees may contribute to the plan, as defined under the plan document, and the Company can make discretionary contributions. The Company contributed approximately $113,000 and $197,000 to the plan for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
 
NOTE P - COMMITMENTS

1.  Lease Commitments
 
Approximate future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases are due as follows for the years ending September 30 (in thousands):


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September 30, 2009 and 2008


2010
  $ 286  
2011
    286  
2012
    150  
2013
    135  
2014
    135  
Thereafter
    2,623  
         
    $ 3,615  

 
Total rental expense was approximately $388,000 and $408,000 for the years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

2.  Contingencies

The Company and its subsidiaries, from time to time, are a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 
NOTE Q - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company held one Prime-based interest rate floor. The counterparty in the transaction is Wachovia Bank, N.A. In accordance with cash flow hedge accounting, the amortization of the costs of the derivatives flowed through the Company’s income statement as a reduction to loan interest income. In addition, all changes in fair value of the derivative contracts are recorded through other comprehensive income.

The table below shows the notional amount, strike and maturity date of each interest rate derivative contract as of September 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
                     
Fair Value
 
   
Notional
         
Maturity
   
at September 30,
 
   
Amount
   
Strike
   
Date
   
2009
   
2008
 
    (Dollars in thousands)  
 
                                       
Interest rate floor
  $ 5,000       7.25     12/27/10     $ 234     $ 205  
 

In April 2008, the Company unwound a $10 million interest rate collar with Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. and received an $817,000 termination fee. The termination fee was netted against the book value of $112,000, resulting in an unrealized gain of $705,000. In accordance with US GAAP, the unrealized gain remained in other comprehensive income, net of deferred tax expense at September 30, 2008. The gain will be accreted to income over the previously contracted life of the interest rate collar, which was


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scheduled to mature June 24, 2013. At September 30, 2009, the carrying value of the unwound derivative was $400,000, recorded as $240,000 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred tax of $160,000. At September 30, 2008, the carrying value of the unwound derivative was $595,000, recorded as $357,000 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred tax of $238,000.

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheets.
 
The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
 
At September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had outstanding commitments (substantially all of which expire within one year) to originate residential mortgage loans, construction loans, commercial real estate and consumer loans.  These commitments were comprised of fixed and variable rate loans.
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Financial instruments whose contract amounts
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
represent credit risk:
           
Letters of credit
  $ 2,318     $ 1,620  
Unused lines of credit
  $ 35,859     $ 38,427  
Fixed rate loan commitments
  $ 3,863     $ 10,202  
Variable rate loan commitments
  $ 1,120     $ 36,371  
                 
      43,160       86,620  

 
NOTE R - FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 
Level 1-
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


 
Level 2-
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

 
Level 3-
Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Securities available-for-sale
Our available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. Our securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government and government-sponsored enterprise obligations, municipal bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in our portfolio.

Derivative financial instruments
The Company uses interest rate floors to manage its interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is based on a third party value of interest rate derivative contracts which are based on the fair market value using market prices provided from brokers trading in such instruments, less their carrying value. The carrying value is the price paid for the derivative contracts less prior amortization of the price paid.

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September  30, 2009 (in thousands):

   
Fair Value at June 30, 2009
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
       
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 18,083     $ -     $ 18,083     $ -  
Derivatives
    234       -       234       -  
    $ 18,317     $ -     $ 18,317     $ -  
 
The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.



MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR’s) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSRs is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3.

Impaired Loans
Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require this method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. Our impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Bank’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned is carried at lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of the real estate is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2009 (in thousands):


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


   
Fair Value at September 30, 2009
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
       
Mortgage servicing rights
  $ 103     $ -     $ -     $ 103  
Impaired loans
    19,051       -       -       19,051  
Other real estate owned
    5,562       -       -       5,562  
    $ 24,716     $ -     $ -     $ 24,716  


Impaired loans reported in the above table consist of 15 loans with aggregate loan balances of $25.8 million reduced by $6.8 million in cumulative charge-offs and $0 in specific loss reserves. These loans are all collateralized by real estate.

Other real estate owned reported in the above table consists of one commercial property carried at $2.2 million, five residential building lots carried at $2.9 million and one single family residential property carried at $435,000.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

Cash and interest earning deposits with banks:  The carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment securities:  For investment securities, fair values are calculated individually based on level 2 prices obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service.

Loans:  Fair value for the loan portfolio, excluding impaired loans, is estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Bank-owned life insurance:  The carrying amounts are based on the cash surrender values of the individual policies, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated costs to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letter of credit are considered immaterial.

Savings deposits: The fair value of savings deposits with no stated maturity, such as money market deposit accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the Bank for deposits of similar size, type and maturity.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and securities sold under reverse repurchase agreements:  The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York for borrowings of similar maturity and terms.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008


Interest rate derivatives: The third party value of interest rate derivative contracts are based on the fair market value using market prices provided from brokers trading in such instruments, less their carrying value. The carrying value is the price paid for the derivative contracts less prior amortization of the price paid.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                         
Financial assets
                       
Investment securities
  $ 74,034     $ 74,080     $ 58,944     $ 58,955  
Loan, net of allowance for loan losses
  $ 438,997     $ 445,099     $ 406,149     $ 404,078  
Bank owned insurance policies
  $ 10,996     $ 10,996     $ 10,547     $ 10,547  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Deposits
                               
Demand, NOW and money market savings
  $ 228,076     $ 228,076     $ 168,718     $ 168,718  
Certificates of deposit
  $ 220,441     $ 213,569       206,842       207,581  
                                 
Total deposits
  $ 448,517     $ 441,645     $ 375,560     $ 376,299  
                                 
Borrowings
  $ 70,127     $ 73,868     $ 87,934     $ 89,202  
                                 
Interest rate derivatives
  $ 234     $ 234     $ 205     $ 205  
 
The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

 
NOTE S - REGULATORY CAPITAL
 
The Company and Bank are required to maintain minimum amounts of capital to total “risk-weighted” assets, as defined by the banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
September 30, 2009 and 2008

 
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum ratios of Leverage Capital, Tier I and Total Risk-based Capital. The following table sets forth the Company’s and the Bank’s actual and required capital levels under those measures:

                       
To be well-capitalized
 
               
For capital
 
under prompt corrective
 
   
Actual
   
adequacy purposes
 
action provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2009
                               
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                               
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    45,429       11.18 %     32,447  
≥  8.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    44,492       10.97 %     32,505  
≥  8.00
  40,631    
≥ 10.00
%
                                           
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                         
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    40,350       9.93 %     16,224  
≥  4.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    39,413       9.72 %     16,252  
≥  4.00
  24,379    
≥ 6.00
%
                                           
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
                                         
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    40,350       7.37 %     16,422  
≥  3.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    39,413       7.20 %     16,422  
≥  3.00
  27,369    
≥ 5.00
%
                                           
As of September 30, 2008
                                         
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                         
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    50,523       12.99 %     31,121  
≥  8.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    44,365       11.40 %     31,121  
≥  8.00
  38,901    
≥ 10.00
%
                                           
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                         
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    46,021       11.83 %     15,561  
≥  4.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    39,863       10.25 %     15,560  
≥  4.00
  23,340    
≥ 6.00
%
                                           
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
                                         
Magyar Bancorp, Inc.
    46,021       9.20 %     15,002  
≥  3.00
  N/A       N/A  
Magyar Bank
    39,863       8.61 %     15,002  
≥  3.00
  25,003    
≥ 5.00
%
 
As of September 30, 2009, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. At September 30, 2009, management believes that the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
 

ITEM 9.
Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

On October 1, 2009, the Company was notified that the audit practice of Beard Miller Company LLP (“Beard”) an independent registered public accounting firm, was combined with ParenteBeard, LLC (“ParenteBeard”) in a transaction pursuant to which Beard combined its operations with ParenteBeard and certain of the professional staff and partners of Beard joined ParenteBeard either as employees or partners of ParenteBeard. On October 1, 2009, Beard resigned as the auditors of the Company and, on October 2, 2009, with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, ParenteBeard was engaged as its independent registered public accounting firm.
 
Prior to engaging ParenteBeard, the Company did not consult with ParenteBeard regarding the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction or regarding the type of audit opinions that might be rendered by ParenteBeard on the Company’s financial statements, and ParenteBeard did not provide any written or oral advice that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any such accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue.
 
Since being initially engaged as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on June 5, 2009, Beard has not issued any reports regarding the Company’s financial statements at any date or for any period.
 
During the period from initial engagement through October 1, 2009, the date of resignation, there were no disagreements with Beard on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Beard, would have caused them to make reference to such disagreement in any future reports.


ITEM 9AT.
Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Magyar Bancorp, Inc. files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

There has been no change in Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting during Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting.

The management of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Magyar Bancorp Inc.'s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.'s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2009. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the


Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of September 30, 2009, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

The Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.

 
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
 
None.


PART III


ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

Magyar Bancorp, Inc. has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to Magyar Bancorp, Inc.’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions. The Code of Ethics is available at the Company’s website located at www.magbank.com. A copy of the Code will be furnished without charge upon written request to the Secretary, Magyar Bancorp, Inc., 400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Information concerning directors and executive officers of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement related to our 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”), specifically the section captioned “Proposal I—Election of Directors.”


ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation

Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Proposal I - Election of Directors.”


ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information concerning security ownership of certain owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, specifically the sections captioned “Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof” and “Proposal I - Election of Directors.”


ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information concerning relationships and transactions is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Transactions with Certain Related Persons.”


ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information concerning principal accountant fees and services is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Proposal II-Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”

 
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.*
 
3.2
Bylaws of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.*
 
4
Form of Common Stock Certificate of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.*
 
10.1
Form of Employee Stock Ownership Plan*
 
10.2
Restated Executive Supplemental Retirement Income Agreement for Elizabeth E. Hance**
 
10.3
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Elizabeth E. Hance**
 
10.4
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Joseph J. Lukacs, Jr.**
 
10.5
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Salvatore J. Romano**
 
10.6
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Joseph A. Yelencsics**
 
10.7
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Edward C. Stokes, III**
 
10.8
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Martin A. Lukacs**
 
10.9
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Thomas Lankey**
 
10.10
Restated Director Supplemental Retirement Income and Deferred Compensation Agreement for Andrew G. Hodulik**
 
10.11
Form of Employment Agreement for Elizabeth E. Hance*
 
10.12
Form of Change in Control Agreement for Executive Officers*
 
10.13
Executive Supplemental Retirement Income Agreement for Jon Ansari**
 
10.14
Executive Supplemental Retirement Income Agreement for John Fitzgerald**
 
14 
Code of Ethics***
 
21
Subsidiaries of Registrant*
 
Consent of Experts and Counsel
 
Consent of Experts and Counsel
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
______________________________
*
Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (file no. 333-128392), originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2005, as amended.
**
These exhibits are available for viewing at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web-site, www.sec.gov.
***
Available on our website www.magbank.com
 
 
SIGNATURES
 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
   
      MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
     
     
December 17, 2009
By:
/s/ Elizabeth E. Hance                           
Date
 
      Elizabeth E. Hance
   
      President and Chief Executive Officer
   
      (Duly Authorized Representative)

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Signatures
 
Title
 
Date
         
         
/s/ Elizabeth E. Hance
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
December 17, 2009
Elizabeth E. Hance
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
         
         
/s/ Jon R. Ansari
 
Senior Vice President and
 
December 17, 2009
Jon R. Ansari
 
Chief Financial Officer
   
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
   
         
/s/ Joseph J. Lukacs, Jr.
 
Chairman of the Board
 
December 17, 2009
Joseph J. Lukacs, Jr., D.M.D.
     
         
         
/s/ Andrew Hodulik
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Andrew Hodulik
       
         
         
/s/ Thomas Lankey
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Thomas Lankey
       
         
         
/s/ Martin A. Lukacs
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Martin A. Lukacs, D.M.D.
       
         
         
/s/ Salvatore J. Romano
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Salvatore J. Romano, Ph.D.
       
         
         
/s/ Joseph A. Yelencsics
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Joseph A. Yelencsics
       
         
         
/s/ Edward C. Stokes
 
Director
 
December 17, 2009
Edward C. Stokes
       
 
 
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