MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL INC (Form: 10-Q, Received: 11/08/2017 14:12:53)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017
	OR
¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from ___________________ to ___________________

Commission File Number 000-27905

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		35-2085640
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

110 E. Charles Street, Muncie, Indiana		47305-2419
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (765) 747-2800

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	Nasdaq Global Market

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

None

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

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

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Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer x	Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company ¨	Emerging growth company ¨
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of November 7, 2017, there were 7,389,394 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2017

Table of Contents

		Page
		Number
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	1
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income	2
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income	3
	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity	4
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements	6

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	46

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	47

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	47

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	47

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	48

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	48

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	48

Item 5.	Other Information	48

Item 6.	Exhibits	49

Signature Page		50

Exhibits		51

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	September 30,		December 31,
	2017		2016
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	8,118	$	8,503
Interest-bearing demand deposits		17,633		18,357
Cash and cash equivalents		25,751		26,860
Interest-bearing time deposits		1,937		993
Investment securities available for sale (carried at fair value)		260,072		249,913
Loans held for sale		4,786		4,063
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $12,378 and $12,382, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively		1,177,767		1,157,120
Premises and equipment, net		21,281		21,200
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		11,183		10,925
Deferred tax asset, net		10,487		12,037
Cash value of life insurance		52,430		51,594
Goodwill		1,800		1,800
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets		438		1,199
Other assets		13,882		15,429
Total assets	$	1,581,814	$	1,553,133

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing	$	191,599	$	178,046
Interest-bearing		1,007,363		975,336
Total deposits		1,198,962		1,153,382
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		212,563		240,591
Other borrowings		4,221		4,189
Other liabilities		15,843		14,933
Total liabilities		1,431,589		1,413,095

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value
Authorized - 20,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 7,389,394 and 7,324,233 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively		74		73
Additional paid-in capital		75,319		74,164
Retained earnings		74,378		67,055
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		454		(1,254	)
Total stockholders' equity		150,225		140,038
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,581,814	$	1,553,133

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Interest and Dividend Income
Loans receivable	$	13,109		$	11,866		$	38,112		$	34,601
Investment securities		1,771			1,572			5,237			4,871
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		118			111			349			327
Deposits with financial institutions		28			18			89			60
Total interest and dividend income		15,026			13,567			43,787			39,859

Interest Expense
Deposits		1,804			1,332			4,903			3,900
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		909			901			2,679			2,693
Other		49			97			141			280
Total interest expense		2,762			2,330			7,723			6,873

Net Interest Income		12,264			11,237			36,064			32,986
Provision for loan losses		370			250			870			600
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses		11,894			10,987			35,194			32,386

Non-interest Income
Service fee income		1,651			1,515			4,765			4,417
Net realized gain on sales of available for sale securities		45			92			453			862
Commissions		1,260			1,259			3,774			3,762
Net gains on sales of loans		1,010			1,548			2,725			3,895
Net servicing fees		109			91			306			239
Increase in cash value of life insurance		275			284			835			874
Gain (loss) on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets		(14	)		72			(35	)		(145	)
Other income		98			205			405			1,052
Total non-interest income		4,434			5,066			13,228			14,956

Non-interest Expenses
Salaries and employee benefits		6,871			6,941			20,131			20,092
Net occupancy expenses		788			592			2,360			1,839
Equipment expenses		442			448			1,307			1,419
Data processing fees		604			486			1,699			1,467
ATM and debit card expenses		457			391			1,284			1,127
Deposit insurance		181			165			562			624
Professional fees		372			419			1,175			1,269
Advertising and promotion		290			350			905			1,046
Software subscriptions and maintenance		525			540			1,661			1,569
Other real estate and repossessed assets		39			(39	)		120			47
Other expenses		876			1,070			2,864			3,520
Total non-interest expenses		11,445			11,363			34,068			34,019

Income Before Income Tax		4,883			4,690			14,354			13,323
Income tax expense		1,132			1,208			3,499			3,319
Net Income	$	3,751		$	3,482		$	10,855		$	10,004

Earnings Per Common Share
Basic	$	0.51		$	0.48		$	1.48		$	1.35
Diluted	$	0.50		$	0.47		$	1.45		$	1.32
Dividends Per Common Share	$	0.16		$	0.14		$	0.48		$	0.42

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net Income	$	3,751		$	3,482		$	10,855		$	10,004
Other Comprehensive Income
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale		520			(1,260	)		3,037			4,606
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income		(45	)		(92	)		(453	)		(862	)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative used for cash flow hedges		-			19			-			(9	)
		475			(1,333	)		2,584			3,735
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive income		(162	)		481			(876	)		(1,248	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		313			(852	)		1,708			2,487
Comprehensive Income	$	4,064		$	2,630		$	12,563		$	12,491

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
For the Period Ended September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total
Balances December 31, 2016	$	73	$	74,164	$	67,055		$	(1,254	)	$	140,038
Net income						10,855						10,855
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes									1,708			1,708
Stock options, exercised		1		1,155								1,156
Cash dividends, common stock ($.48 per share)						(3,532	)					(3,532	)
Balances September 30, 2017	$	74	$	75,319	$	74,378		$	454		$	150,225

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Operating Activities
Net income	$	10,855		$	10,004
Items not requiring cash
Provision for loan losses		870			600
Depreciation and amortization		3,500			3,833
Deferred income tax		674			113
Increase in cash value of life insurance		(835	)		(874	)
Loans originated for sale		(85,986	)		(113,087	)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale		87,711			114,314
Net gain on sale of loans		(2,725	)		(3,895	)
Net gain on sale of securities, available for sale		(453	)		(862	)
Gain on bank owned life insurance		-			(346	)
Loss on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets		35			145
Change in
Interest receivable and other assets		1,171			610
Interest payable and other liabilities		(152	)		633
Other adjustments		27			107
Net cash provided by operating activities		14,692			11,295

Investing Activities
Net change in interest-bearing time deposits		(944	)		(980	)
Purchases of securities, available for sale		(49,406	)		(57,170	)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities, available for sale		20,243			27,707
Proceeds from sales of securities, available for sale		22,326			38,167
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock		(258	)		(269	)
Net change in loans		(23,236	)		(56,934	)
Purchases of premises and equipment		(1,177	)		(1,914	)
Proceeds from real estate owned sales		964			2,350
Proceeds from sale of real estate held for investment		511			-
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance		-			1,121
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment		-			56
Net cash used in investing activities		(30,977	)		(47,866	)

Financing Activities
Net change in
Noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits		34,142			46,122
Certificates of deposit		11,438			(11,744	)
Proceeds from FHLB advances		293,500			240,200
Repayments of FHLB advances		(321,528	)		(226,726	)
Net repayments other borrowings		-			(569	)
Cash dividends		(3,532	)		(3,106	)
Stock options exercised		1,156			976
Stock repurchased		-			(4,354	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		15,176			40,799
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(1,109	)		4,228
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		26,860			20,915
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	25,751		$	25,143

Additional Cash Flows Information
Interest paid	$	7,583		$	6,781
Income tax paid		2,500			1,400
Transfers from loans to foreclosed assets		226			915
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized		277			348
Purchase of securities, due to broker		984			751

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (MutualFirst or the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiaries, MFBC Statutory Trust, MutualFirst Risk Management, Inc., Mutual Risk Advisors, Inc., and MutualBank, an Indiana commercial bank (“Mutual” or the “Bank”), Mutual’s wholly owned subsidiaries, First MFSB Corporation, Mishawaka Financial Services, Summit Service Corp. and the wholly owned subsidiary of Summit Service Corp., Summit Mortgage Inc. (“Summit”), Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”), and MFIC majority owned subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT, Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These companies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reporting practices followed by the banking industry. The more significant of the policies are described below.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2017.

The interim consolidated condensed financial statements at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, have not been audited by independent accountants, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2016 has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Company as of that date.

Note 2: Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2017						2016
	Net Income		Weighted- Average Shares		Per-Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted- Average Shares		Per-Share Amount
Basic Earnings Per Share
Net income	$	3,751		7,373,408	$	0.51	$	3,482		7,324,233	$	0.48
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock options				139,670						146,344
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Net income available and assumed conversions	$	3,751		7,513,078	$	0.50	$	3,482		7,470,577	$	0.47

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017						2016
	Net Income		Weighted- Average Shares		Per-Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted- Average Shares		Per-Share Amount
Basic Earnings Per Share
Net income	$	10,855		7,350,182	$	1.48	$	10,004		7,414,328	$	1.35
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock options				143,649						146,255
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Net income available and assumed conversions	$	10,855		7,493,831	$	1.45	$	10,004		7,560,583	$	1.32

As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the exercise price for all options was lower than the average market price of the common shares.

Note 3: Impact of Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The ASU shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium and requires the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. However, the amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2017 and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)-Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. These amendments eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The amendments also eliminate the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The guidance is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. ASU 2017-04 should be adopted on a prospective basis. The Company has assessed ASU 2017-04 and does not expect it to have a material impact on its accounting and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805)-Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU 2017-01 provides amendments to clarify the definition of a business and affect all companies and other reporting organizations that must determine whether they have acquired or sold a business. The amendments are intended to help companies and other organizations evaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted under certain circumstances. The Company has assessed ASU 2017-01 and does not expect it to have a material impact on its accounting and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The ASU is intended to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows by specifically addressing eight specific areas. The amendments are effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is currently evaluating the effects that this ASU will have on its financial statements, specifically the Statement of Cash Flows, and does not expect these effects to be material.

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements. Topic 326 amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. The ASU is intended to provide financial statement users with useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit.

The ASU requires financial assets measured at amortized cost (primarily loans) be presented at the amount net of a valuation allowance for credit losses, and that the income statement include the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets as well as changes in expected losses on previously recognized financial assets. The provisions of this ASU does not specify the method for measuring expected credit losses, and an entity is allowed to apply methods that reasonably reflect its expectations of the credit loss estimate. The new model will be based on relevant information including past events, historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportive forecasts that affect the collectability of the asset. The provisions of this ASU differ from current U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in that current U.S. GAAP generally delays recognition of the full amount of credit losses until the loss is probable of occurring.

This ASU requires that credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down.

This ASU will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning in the first quarter of 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted beginning in the first quarter of 2019. The Company is in the evaluation stage for this ASU in order to determine the most appropriate method of implementation and all resources and data (both current and historical) needed.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation–Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The amendments are intended to improve the accounting for employee share-based payments and affect all organizations that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. This Update includes amendments that currently apply, or may apply in the future, to the Company related to the following: (1) accounting for the difference between the deduction for tax purposes and the amount of compensation cost recognized for financial reporting purposes; (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows; (3) accounting for forfeitures; (4) accounting for awards partially settled in cash in excess of the employer’s minimum statutory tax withholding requirements; and (5) classification of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares for tax-withholding purposes. The amendments in this Update were effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning in the first quarter 2017. The ASU provides separate transition provisions for each of the amendments. Initial adoption of this ASU in 2017 did not have a material impact on the Company.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. The objective of the amendment is to establish the principles that lessees and lessors shall apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. These changes will increase transparency among companies by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing additional information about lease arrangements. The amendments in this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of 2019. The Company has operating leases in place for some locations as well as equipment and is in the early stages of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this amendment.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this Update require: (1) all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee); (2) an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; and (3) eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public business entities. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of 2018. Current evaluation would indicate that the primary area impacted by the amendments of this ASU will be our investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, which is an equity security and does not have a readily determinable fair value. See Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies, “Federal Home Loan Bank Stock” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2016 for information regarding the Company’s investment. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 is not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 4: Investment Securities

The amortized costs and approximate fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses on securities, are in the tables below. All mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations held as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were guaranteed by government sponsored entities, government corporations or federal agencies.

	September 30, 2017
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Available for Sale Securities
Mortgage-backed securities	$	77,929	$	534	$	(690	)	$	77,773
Collateralized mortgage obligations		75,828		187		(656	)		75,359
Municipal obligations		88,170		2,890		(397	)		90,663
Corporate obligations		17,436		131		(1,290	)		16,277
Total investment securities	$	259,363	$	3,742	$	(3,033	)	$	260,072

	December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Available for Sale Securities
Mortgage-backed securities	$	92,871	$	802	$	(1,156	)	$	92,517
Collateralized mortgage obligations		68,621		269		(843	)		68,047
Municipal obligations		77,474		1,716		(1,508	)		77,682
Corporate obligations		12,822		78		(1,233	)		11,667
Total investment securities	$	251,788	$	2,865	$	(4,740	)	$	249,913

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at September 30, 2017, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Available for Sale
Description Securities	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Security obligations due
Within one year	$	160	$	160
One to five years		5,002		5,028
Five to ten years		26,860		27,848
After ten years		73,584		73,904
		105,606		106,940
Mortgage-backed securities		77,929		77,773
Collateralized mortgage obligations		75,828		75,359
Totals	$	259,363	$	260,072

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $4.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, proceeds from sales of securities available for sale were $8.3 million and $38.2 million, respectively. Gross gains were recognized on the sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 of $45,000 and $453,000, respectively. Gross gains of $92,000 and $911,000 were recognized, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. There were no gross losses recognized on the sales of securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. On the sales of securities recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2016, there were no gross losses. Gross losses of $49,000 were recognized on the sale of securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $114.0 million and $143.8 million, respectively, which were approximately 43.8% and 57.6%, respectively, of the Company’s investment portfolio at those dates. While the federal funds rate has increased fifty basis points in 2017, the longer end of the yield curve has remained relatively flat allowing for minimal change in the fair value of securities.

Based on our evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, management believes the fair value for the securities at less than historical cost for the periods presented, are temporary.

Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

During the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, the Bank determined that its security holdings had no other-than-temporary impairment.

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Available for Sale
Mortgage-backed securities	$	44,418	$	(654	)	$	870	$	(36	)	$	45,288	$	(690	)
Collateralized mortgage obligations		36,324		(444	)		9,249		(212	)		45,573		(656	)
Municipal obligations		14,321		(196	)		6,205		(201	)		20,526		(397	)
Corporate obligations		-		-			2,588		(1,290	)		2,588		(1,290	)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	95,063	$	(1,294	)	$	18,912	$	(1,739	)	$	113,975	$	(3,033	)

	December 31, 2016
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Available for Sale
Mortgage-backed securities	$	58,056	$	(1,156	)	$	-	$	-		$	58,056	$	(1,156	)
Collateralized mortgage obligations		41,769		(683	)		4,688		(160	)	$	46,457	$	(843	)
Municipal obligations		31,907		(1,507	)		337		(1	)		32,244		(1,508	)
Corporate obligations		-		-			7,076		(1,233	)		7,076		(1,233	)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	131,732	$	(3,346	)	$	12,101	$	(1,394	)	$	143,833	$	(4,740	)

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO)

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in MBSs and CMOs were caused by interest rate changes. The Company expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities. Because (1) the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, (2) the Company does not intend to sell the investments and (3) it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider any of these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2017.

Municipal Obligations

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in securities of state and political subdivisions were caused by changes in interest rates. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the par value of the investments. The Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these investments. The Company does not consider any of these investment securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2017.

Corporate Obligations

The Company’s unrealized losses on investments in corporate obligations primarily relates to two investments in pooled trust preferred securities. The unrealized losses were primarily caused by (1) a decrease in performance and regulatory capital resulting from exposure to subprime mortgages and (2) a sector downgrade by industry analysts.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment (OTTI)

Upon acquisition of a security, the Company decides whether it is within the scope of the accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets or whether it will be evaluated for impairment under the accounting guidance for investments in debt and equity securities.

The accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets provides incremental impairment guidance for a subset of the debt securities within the scope of the guidance for investments in debt and equity securities. For securities that are a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the beneficial interests in securitized financial asset impairment model. For securities that are not a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses debt and equity securities impairment accounting model.

The Company conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment security to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. Economic models are used to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred on these securities. While all securities are considered, the securities primarily impacted by other-than-temporary impairment testing are private-label mortgage-backed securities and trust preferred securities.

MutualFirst Financial uses market-based yield indicators as a baseline for determining appropriate discount rates, and then adjusts the resulting discount rates on the basis of its credit and structural analysis of specific trust preferred securities. The primary focus is on the returns a fixed income investor would require in order to allocate capital on a risk adjusted basis. There is currently little demand for pooled trust preferred securities; however, the Company looks principally to market yields for stand-alone trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts and insurance companies for which there is an active and liquid market. The next step is to make a series of adjustments to reflect the differences that exist between these products (both credit and structural) and, most importantly, to reflect idiosyncratic credit performance differences (both actual and projected) between these products and the underlying collateral in the specific trust preferred security. Importantly, as part of the analysis described above, MutualFirst considers the fact that structured instruments frequently exhibit leverage not present in stand-alone instruments, and makes adjustments as necessary to reflect this additional risk.

Pooled Trust Preferred Securities . The Company has invested in pooled trust preferred securities. At September 30, 2017, the current book balance of our pooled trust preferred securities was $3.9 million. The original par value of these securities was $4.0 million. All pooled trust preferred securities owned were performing as agreed in the first nine months of 2017. All pooled trust preferred securities owned by the Company are exempt from the Volcker Rule.

The following table provides additional information related to the Company’s investment in pooled trust preferred securities as of September 30, 2017:

Deal Name	Class	Original Par		Book Value		Fair Value		Unrealized loss			Realized Losses YTD		Lowest Current Rating	Number of Banks / Insurance Cos. Currently Performing		Total Number of Banks and Insurance Cos. In Issuance (Unique)		Actual Deferrals/ Defaults (as a % of original collateral)			Total Projected Defaults (as a % of performing collateral) ⁽¹⁾			Excess subordination (after taking into account best estimate of future deferrals/ defaults) ⁽²⁾
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Alesco Preferred Funding IX	Aa3	$	1,000	$	921	$	563	$	(358	)	$	-	CCC-		44		49		4.20	%		9.55	%		54.52	%
U.S. Capital Funding I	B3		3,000		2,957		2,025		(932	)		-	Caa1		29		33		7.95	%		6.19	%		12.69	%
		$	4,000	$	3,878	$	2,588	$	(1,290	)	$	-

(1)

A 10% recovery is applied to all projected defaults by depository institutions. A 15% recovery is applied to all projected defaults by insurance companies. No recovery is applied to current defaults.

(2)

Excess subordination represents the additional defaults in excess of both current and projected defaults that the CDO can absorb before the bond experiences any credit impairment. Excess subordinated percentage is calculated by (a) determining what percentage of defaults a deal can experience before the bond has credit impairment, and (b) subtracting from this default breakage percentage both total current and expected future default percentages.

Note 5: Loans and Allowance

Classes of loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 include:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Real estate
Commercial	$	306,566		$	302,577
Commercial construction and development		22,888			22,453
Consumer closed end first mortgage		466,759			478,848
Consumer open end and junior liens		70,395			71,222
Total real estate loans		866,608			875,100
Other loans
Consumer loans
Auto		19,360			18,939
Boat/RVs		167,484			141,602
Other		5,970			5,892
Commercial and industrial		137,407			131,103
Total other loans		330,221			297,536
Total loans		1,196,829			1,172,636
Undisbursed loans in process		(13,079	)		(8,691	)
Unamortized deferred loan costs, net		6,395			5,557
Allowance for loan losses		(12,378	)		(12,382	)
Net loans	$	1,177,767		$	1,157,120

The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:

Commercial

Real estate

These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Company avoids financing single purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.

Construction and Development

Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analyses of absorption and lease rates and financial analyses of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based on estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

Commercial and Industrial

Commercial loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Consumer Real Estate and Other Consumer Loans

With respect to residential loans that are secured by consumer closed end first mortgages and are primarily owner occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires PMI if that ratio is exceeded. Consumer open end and junior lien loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and other consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer loans are unsecured such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

Nonaccrual Loans and Past Due Loans

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when the loan is greater than 90 days past due, the borrower, in management’s opinion, may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due or when required by regulatory provisions.

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual status or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured and generally only after six months of satisfactory performance.

Nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2017		2016
Real estate
Commercial	$	929	$	912
Commercial construction and development		-		-
Consumer closed end first mortgage		2,132		3,626
Consumer open end and junior liens		245		335
Consumer loans
Auto		13		5
Boat/RVs		288		224
Other		2		24
Commercial and industrial		76		18
Total nonaccrual loans	$	3,685	$	5,144

An age analysis of the Company’s past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

	September 30, 2017
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Total Loans 90 Days Past Due and Accruing
Real estate
Commercial	$	559	$	65	$	815	$	1,439	$	305,127	$	306,566	$	-
Commercial construction and development		-		-		-		-		22,888		22,888		-
Consumer closed end first mortgage		4,489		1,198		2,608		8,295		458,464		466,759		577
Consumer open end and junior liens		372		90		221		683		69,712		70,395		-
Consumer loans
Auto		158		41		5		204		19,156		19,360		-
Boat/RVs		1,437		251		253		1,941		165,543		167,484		-
Other		52		23		2		77		5,893		5,970
Commercial and industrial		503		90		76		669		136,738		137,407		-
Total	$	7,570	$	1,758	$	3,980	$	13,308	$	1,183,521	$	1,196,829	$	577

	December 31, 2016
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Total Loans 90 Days Past Due and Accruing
Real estate
Commercial	$	854	$	142	$	785	$	1,781	$	300,796	$	302,577	$	-
Commercial construction and development		-		-		-		-		22,453		22,453		-
Consumer closed end first mortgage		6,789		1,554		3,675		12,018		466,830		478,848		237
Consumer open end and junior liens		512		166		304		982		70,240		71,222		-
Consumer loans
Auto		103		25		5		133		18,806		18,939		-
Boat/RVs		1,376		305		213		1,894		139,708		141,602		-
Other		89		26		13		128		5,764		5,892		-
Commercial and industrial		497		32		8		537		130,566		131,103		-
Total	$	10,220	$	2,250	$	5,003	$	17,473	$	1,155,163	$	1,172,636	$	237

Impaired Loans

Loans are considered impaired in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.

Interest on impaired loans is recorded based on the performance of the loan. All interest received on impaired loans that are on nonaccrual status is accounted for on the cash-basis method until qualifying for return to accrual status. Interest is accrued per the contract for impaired loans that are performing.

The following tables present impaired loans as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016.

	September 30, 2017
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Average Investment in Impaired Loans - QTD		Average Investment in Impaired Loans - YTD		Interest Income Recognized - QTD		Interest Income Recognized - YTD
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial	$	661	$	661	$	-	$	735	$	737	$	-	$	-
Commercial construction and development		734		734		-		748		777		9		25
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1,212		1,212		-		996		1,428		-		-
Commercial and industrial		272		342		-		222		203		1		4

Loans with a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial		214		214		100		214		214		-		-

Total
Real estate
Commercial	$	875	$	875	$	100	$	949	$	951	$	-	$	-
Commercial construction and development	$	734	$	734	$	-	$	748	$	777	$	9	$	25
Consumer closed end first mortgage	$	1,212	$	1,212	$	-	$	996	$	1,428	$	-	$	-
Commercial and industrial	$	272	$	342	$	-	$	222	$	203	$	1	$	4

Total	$	3,093	$	3,163	$	100	$	2,915	$	3,359	$	10	$	29

	September 30, 2016
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Average Investment in Impaired Loans - QTD		Average Investment in Impaired Loans - YTD		Interest Income Recognized - QTD		Interest Income Recognized - YTD
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial	$	1,143	$	1,143	$	-	$	2,018	$	2,596	$	19	$	67
Commercial construction and development		827		827		-		841		887		9		30
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1,396		1,396		-		1,262		1,194		-		-
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		-		-		-		241		-		-
Commercial and industrial		194		194		-		197		204		-		-

Loans with a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial		284		284		123		359		491		-		1

Total
Real estate
Commercial	$	1,427	$	1,427	$	123	$	2,377	$	3,087	$	19	$	68
Commercial construction and development	$	827	$	827	$	-	$	841	$	887	$	9	$	30
Consumer closed end first mortgage	$	1,396	$	1,396	$	-	$	1,262	$	1,194	$	-	$	-
Consumer open end and junior liens	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	241	$	-	$	-
Commercial and industrial	$	194	$	194	$	-	$	197	$	204	$	-	$	-

Total	$	3,844	$	3,844	$	123	$	4,677	$	5,613	$	28	$	98

	December 31, 2016
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial	$	665	$	665	$	-	$	2,207	$	68
Commercial construction and development		822		822		-		874		40
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1,869		1,869		-		1,328		-
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		-		-		193		-
Commercial and industrial		187		187		-		204		1

Loans with a specific valuation allowance
Real estate
Commercial		214		214		100		416		-

Total
Real estate
Commercial	$	879	$	879	$	100	$	2,623	$	68
Commercial construction and development	$	822	$	822	$	-	$	874	$	40
Consumer closed end first mortgage	$	1,869	$	1,869	$	-	$	1,328	$	-
Consumer open end and junior liens	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	193	$	-
Commercial and industrial	$	187	$	187	$	-	$	204	$	1

Total	$	3,757	$	3,757	$	100	$	5,222	$	109

The following information presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of September 30, 2017.

Commercial Loan Grades

Definition of Loan Grades . Loan grades are numbered 1 through 8. Grades 1-4 are "pass" credits, grade 5 [Special Mention] loans are "criticized" assets, and grades 6 [Substandard], 7 [Doubtful] and 8 [Loss] are "classified" assets. The use and application of these grades by the Bank conform to the Bank's policy and regulatory definitions.

Pass . Pass credits are loans in grades prime through fair. These are at least considered to be credits with acceptable risks and would be granted in the normal course of lending operations.

Special Mention. Special mention credits have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the credits or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. If weaknesses cannot be identified, classifying as special mention is not appropriate. Special mention credits are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification. No apparent loss of principal or interest is expected.

Substandard. Substandard credits are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged. Financial statements normally reveal some or all of the following: poor trends, lack of earnings and cash flow, excessive debt, lack of liquidity, and the absence of creditor protection. Credits so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. A doubtful extension of credit has all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard asset with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral, and refinancing plans. Doubtful classification for an entire credit should be avoided when collection of a specific portion appears highly probable with the adequately secured portion graded Substandard.

Retail Loan Grades

Pass. Pass credits are loans that are currently performing as agreed and are not troubled debt restructurings.

Special Mention . Special mention credits have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the credits or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. If weaknesses cannot be identified, classifying as special mention is not appropriate. Special mention credits are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification. No apparent loss of principal or interest is expected.

Substandard. Substandard credits are loans that have reason to be considered to have a weakness and placed on non-accrual. This would include all retail loans over 90 days and troubled debt restructurings.

As of September 30, 2017, special mention commercial loans increased as management determined that a few credits had potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention. All of these credits were performing as agreed as of September 30, 2017.

	September 30, 2017
	Commercial								Consumer
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate
Commercial	$	296,922	$	6,692	$	2,931	$	21							$	306,566
Commercial construction and development		21,750		404		734		-								22,888
Consumer closed end first mortgage									$	461,949	$	-	$	4,810		466,759
Consumer open end and junior liens										70,107		-		288		70,395

Other loans
Consumer loans
Auto										19,345		-		15		19,360
Boat/RVs										167,181		-		303		167,484
Other										5,924		-		46		5,970
Commercial and industrial		125,763		11,449		195		-								137,407
	$	444,435	$	18,545	$	3,860	$	21	$	724,506	$	-	$	5,462	$	1,196,829

	December 31, 2016
	Commercial								Consumer
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate
Commercial	$	295,548	$	3,705	$	3,297	$	27							$	302,577
Commercial construction and development		21,782		254		417		-								22,453
Consumer closed end first mortgage									$	473,329	$	-	$	5,519		478,848
Consumer open end and junior liens										70,769		-		453		71,222

Other loans
Consumer loans
Auto										18,931		-		8		18,939
Boat/RVs										141,294		-		308		141,602
Other										5,859		-		33		5,892
Commercial and industrial		128,436		2,513		154		-								131,103
	$	445,766	$	6,472	$	3,868	$	27	$	710,182	$	-	$	6,321	$	1,172,636

Allowance for Loan Losses .

We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, including the general allowance and specific allowances for identified problem loans and portfolio segments. In addition, the allowance incorporates the results of measuring impaired loans as provided in FASB ASC 310, Receivables. These accounting standards prescribe the measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired loans. The general allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk evaluation of such loans or pools of loans. Changes in risk evaluations of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the general allowance. Loss factors are based on our historical loss experience as well as on significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.

The appropriateness of the allowance is reviewed by management based upon its evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas and other conditions, such as credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans expected to result from existing conditions), collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, specific industry conditions within portfolio segments and recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio that existed as of the balance sheet date and the impact that such conditions were believed to have had on the collectability of the loan. Senior management reviews these conditions quarterly in discussions with our senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s estimate of the effect of such condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s evaluation of the loss related to this condition is reflected in the general allowance for loan losses. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments.

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology as described permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the general allowance in the event that, in management’s judgment, significant factors which affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available.

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other segments.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Commercial			Mortgage			Consumer			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,535		$	2,223		$	2,668		$	12,426
Provision charged (credited) to expense		13			(51	)		408			370
Losses charged off		(76	)		(128	)		(267	)		(471	)
Recoveries		5			2			46			53
Balance, end of period	$	7,477		$	2,046		$	2,855		$	12,378

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Commercial			Mortgage			Consumer			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of year	$	7,358		$	2,303		$	2,721		$	12,382
Provision charged (credited) to expense		189			(10	)		691			870
Losses charged off		(88	)		(257	)		(677	)		(1,022	)
Recoveries		18			10			120			148
Balance, end of period	$	7,477		$	2,046		$	2,855		$	12,378

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Commercial			Mortgage			Consumer			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,132		$	2,589		$	2,883		$	12,604
Provision charged (credited) to expense		97			(47	)		200			250
Losses charged off		(55	)		(125	)		(225	)		(405	)
Recoveries		75			4			59			138
Balance, end of period	$	7,249		$	2,421		$	2,917		$	12,587

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Commercial			Mortgage			Consumer			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of year	$	7,090		$	2,683		$	2,868		$	12,641
Provision charged to expense		168			38			394			600
Losses charged off		(88	)		(309	)		(563	)		(960	)
Recoveries		79			9			218			306
Balance, end of period	$	7,249		$	2,421		$	2,917		$	12,587

The following tables provide a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses and loan portfolio balances by segment as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016.

	September 30, 2017
	Commercial		Mortgage		Consumer		Total
Allowance balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	100	$	-	$	-	$	100
Collectively evaluated for impairment		7,377		2,046		2,855		12,278
Total allowance for loan losses	$	7,477	$	2,046	$	2,855	$	12,378
Loan balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,881	$	1,212	$	-	$	3,093
Collectively evaluated for impairment		464,980		465,547		263,209		1,193,736
Gross loans	$	466,861	$	466,759	$	263,209	$	1,196,829

	September 30, 2016
	Commercial		Mortgage		Consumer		Total
Allowance balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	123	$	-	$	-	$	123
Collectively evaluated for impairment		7,126		2,421		2,917		12,464
Total allowance for loan losses	$	7,249	$	2,421	$	2,917	$	12,587
Loan balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,448	$	1,396	$	-	$	3,844
Collectively evaluated for impairment		423,154		475,990		236,959		1,136,103
Gross loans	$	425,602	$	477,386	$	236,959	$	1,139,947

	December 31, 2016
	Commercial		Mortgage		Consumer		Total
Allowance balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	100	$	-	$	-	$	100
Collectively evaluated for impairment		7,258		2,303		2,721		12,282
Total allowance for loan losses	$	7,358	$	2,303	$	2,721	$	12,382
Loan balances
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,888	$	1,869	$	-	$	3,757
Collectively evaluated for impairment		454,245		476,979		237,655		1,168,879
Gross loans	$	456,133	$	478,848	$	237,655	$	1,172,636

Management’s general practice is to proactively charge down loans individually evaluated for impairment to the fair value of the underlying collateral.

For all loan portfolio segments except consumer real estate and other consumer loans, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.

The Company charges-off consumer real estate and other consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to timeframes established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge-down of 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 180 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 180 days past due, and charge-down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged-off.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Certain categories of impaired loans include loans that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring; that involves granting economic concessions to borrowers who have experienced financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions. Modifications of terms for our loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances.

When we modify loans in a troubled debt restructuring, we evaluate any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or we use the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If we determine that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through a specific reserve or a charge-off to the allowance.

Loans retain their accrual status at the time of their modification. As a result, if a loan is on nonaccrual at the time it is modified, it stays as nonaccrual until a period of satisfactory performance, generally six months, is obtained. If a loan is on accrual at the time of the modification, the loan is evaluated to determine if the collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured and generally stays on accrual.

At September 30, 2017, the Company had loans that were modified in troubled debt restructurings. The modification of terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: an extension of maturity or a reduction of the stated interest rate.

The following tables describe troubled debts restructured during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017						September 30, 2016
	No. of Loans		Pre- Modification Recorded Balance		Post- Modification Recorded Balance		No. of Loans		Pre- Modification Recorded Balance		Post- Modification Recorded Balance
Real estate
Commercial		-	$	-	$	-		1	$	406	$	406
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1		26		26		1		11		12
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		-		-		1		39		39

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017						September 30, 2016
	No. of Loans		Pre- Modification Recorded Balance		Post- Modification Recorded Balance		No. of Loans		Pre- Modification Recorded Balance		Post- Modification Recorded Balance
Real estate
Commercial		-	$	-	$	-		1	$	406	$	406
Consumer closed end first mortgage		5		210		214		10		565		581
Consumer open end and junior liens		1		3		3		1		39		39

Other loans
Auto		-		-		-		1		4		4
Boat/RVs		-		-		-		3		56		56
Commercial and industrial		1		72		72		1		83		83

The impact on the allowance for loan losses was insignificant as a result of these modifications.

Newly restructured loans by type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Rate		Term		Combination		Total Modification
Real estate
Consumer closed end first mortgage	$	-	$	26	$	-	$	26

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Rate		Term		Combination		Total Modification
Real estate
Commercial	$	-	$	406	$	-	$	406
Consumer closed end first mortgage		-		-		12		12
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		-		39		39

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Rate		Term		Combination		Total Modification
Real Estate
Consumer closed end first mortgage	$	-	$	26	$	188	$	214
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		3		-		3
Commercial and industrial		-		72		-		72

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Rate		Term		Combination		Total Modification
Real Estate
Commercial	$	-	$	406	$	-	$	406
Consumer closed end first mortgage		-		47		534		581
Consumer open end and junior liens		-		-		39		39

Other loans
Consumer loans
Auto		-		-		4		4
Boat/RVs		-		48		8		56
Commercial and industrial		-		83		-		83

The following tables describe troubled debts restructured that defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Defaults are defined as any loans that become 90 days past due.

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
	No. of Loans		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance		No. of Loans		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Real Estate
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1	$	79		4	$	133

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
	No. of Loans		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance		No. of Loans		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Real Estate
Consumer closed end first mortgage		1	$	79		4	$	133

At September 30, 2017, the Company had residential real estate held for sale as a result of foreclosure totaling $96,000 and real estate in the process of foreclosure of $899,000. As of September 30, 2017, the Company also held $342,000 in other repossessed assets, such as autos, boats, RVs and horse trailers.

Note 6. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company has certain interest rate derivative positions that are not designated as hedging instruments. Derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and do not take into account the effects of master netting agreements. Master netting agreements allow the Company to settle all derivative contracts held with a single counterparty on a net basis, and to offset net derivative positions with related collateral, where applicable. These derivative positions relate to transactions in which the Company enters into an interest rate swap with a client while at the same time entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with another financial institution. In connection with each transaction, the Company agrees to pay interest to the client on a notional amount at a variable interest rate and receive interest from the client on the same notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, the Company agrees to pay another financial institution the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on the same notional amount. The transaction allows the client to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate. Because the terms of the swaps with the customers and the other financial institution offset each other, with the only difference being counterparty credit risk, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts are not materially different and do not significantly impact the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The notional amount of customer-facing swaps as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was approximately $17.5 million and $14.6 million, respectively.

The following table shows the amounts of derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

	Asset Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet	September 30,		December 31,		Balance Sheet	September 30,		December 31,
	Location	2017		2016		Location	2017		2016
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts	Other assets	$	621	$	553	Other liabilities	$	621	$	553

Note 7: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), included in stockholders’ equity, are as follows:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale	$	709		$	(1,875	)
Net unrealized gain relating to defined benefit plan liability		30			30
		739			(1,845	)
Tax benefit (expense)		(285	)		591
Net of tax amount	$	454		$	(1,254	)

The following table presents the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income that were included in net income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income For the Three Months Ended
Details about Accumulated Other	September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statements of
Comprehensive Income Components	2017			2016			Income
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities
Realized securities gains reclassified into income	$	45		$	92		Total non-interest income - net realized gains on sale of available-for-sale securities
Related income tax expense		(15	)		(31	)	Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	$	30		$	61

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income For the Nine Months Ended
Details about Accumulated Other	September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statements of
Comprehensive Income Components	2017			2016			Income
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities
Realized securities gains reclassified into income	$	453		$	862		Total non-interest income - net realized gains on sale of available-for-sale securities
Related income tax expense		(154	)		(293	)	Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	$	299		$	569

Note 8: Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Fair value is 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. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2

Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities

Level 3

Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying comparative balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company uses a third-party provider to provide market prices on its securities. Pooled trust preferred securities prices are evaluated by a third party. Level 1 securities include marketable equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations, small business administration, marketable equity, municipal, federal agency and certain corporate obligation securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include certain corporate obligation securities.

Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific investment securities but rather relying on investment securities relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.

Interest Rate Derivative Agreements

Interest rate swap positions, both assets and liabilities, are valued by a third-party pricing agent using an income approach and utilizing models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters. This valuation process considers various factors including interest rate yield curves, time value and volatility factors.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis and level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 30, 2017
Available-for-sale securities
Mortgage-backed securities	$	77,773	$	-	$	77,773	$	-
Collateralized mortgage obligations		75,359		-		75,359		-
Municipal obligations		90,663		-		90,663		-
Corporate obligations		16,277		-		13,689		2,588
Interest rate swap asset		621		-		621		-
Interest rate swap liability		621		-		621		-

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 31, 2016
Available-for-sale securities
Mortgage-backed securities	$	92,517	$	-	$	92,517	$	-
Collateralized mortgage obligations		68,047		-		68,047		-
Municipal obligations		77,682		-		77,682		-
Corporate obligations		11,667		-		9,079		2,588
Interest rate swap asset		553		-		553		-
Interest rate swap liability		553		-		553		-

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheets using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Beginning balance	$	2,588	$	2,534	$	2,588	$	2,534
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Included in net income		-		-		-		-
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		-		-		-		-
Purchases, issuances and settlements		-		-		-		-
Ending balance	$	2,588	$	2,534	$	2,588	$	2,534
Total gains for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the reporting date	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

From time to time, certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or a write-down occurring during the period. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets that are recorded at fair value.

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements:

September 30, 2017	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range
Trust Preferred Securities	$	2,588	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	7.0 - 8.0	%
				Constant prepayment rate	2.0	%
				Cumulative projected prepayments	40.0	%
				Probability of default	1.7 - 2.2	%
				Projected cures given deferral	0 - 15.0	%
				Loss severity	32.5 - 38.7	%

December 31, 2016	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range
Trust Preferred Securities	$	2,588	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	7.0 - 8.0	%
				Constant prepayment rate	2.0	%
				Cumulative projected prepayments	40.0	%
				Probability of default	1.7 - 2.2	%
				Projected cures given deferral	0 - 15.0	%
				Loss severity	32.5 - 38.7	%

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The fair value of cash and cash-equivalents approximates carrying value.

Interest Bearing Time Deposits – The fair value of interest bearing time deposits approximates carrying value.

Loans Held For Sale - Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Loans - The fair value for loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

FHLB Stock - Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.

Interest Receivable/Payable - The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.

Derivative Instruments - The fair values of interest rate swaps reflects the estimated amounts that would have been received to terminate these contracts at the reporting date based upon pricing or valuation models applied to current market information.

Deposits - The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.

FHLB Advances - The fair value of these borrowings is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt for periods comparable to the remaining terms to maturity of these advances.

Other Borrowings - The fair value of these borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates for similar financial instruments.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments - Commitments include commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans, commitments to sell mortgage loans, and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature. The fair values of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of these instruments is insignificant.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates noted below are as follows:

					Fair Value Measurements Using
September 30, 2017	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,751	$	25,751	$	25,751	$	-	$	-
Interest-bearing time deposits		1,937		1,937		1,937		-		-
Loans held for sale		4,786		4,827		-		4,827		-
Loans, net		1,177,767		1,165,781		-		-		1,165,781
FHLB stock		11,183		11,183		-		11,183		-
Interest receivable		4,460		4,460		-		4,460		-
Interest rate swap asset		621		621		-		621		-
Liabilities
Deposits		1,198,962		1,198,758		814,784		-		383,974
FHLB advances		212,563		212,146		-		212,146		-
Other borrowings		4,221		4,373		-		4,373		-
Interest payable		490		490		-		490		-
Interest rate swap liability		621		621		-		621		-

					Fair Value Measurements Using
December 31, 2016	Carryi n g Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,860	$	26,860	$	26,860	$	-	$	-
Interest-bearing time deposits		993		993		993		-		-
Loans held for sale		4,063		4,094		-		4,094		-
Loans, net		1,157,120		1,139,450		-		-		1,139,450
FHLB stock		10,925		10,925		-		10,925		-
Interest receivable		4,629		4,629		-		4,629		-
Interest rate swap asset		553		553		-		553		-
Liabilities
Deposits		1,153,382		1,152,030		779,577		-		372,453
FHLB advances		240,591		239,866		-		239,866		-
Other borrowings		4,189		4,189		-		4,189		-
Interest payable		350		350		-		350		-
Interest rate swap liability		553		553		-		553		-

Note 9: Subsequent Event

On October 4, 2017, MutualFirst entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) providing for MutualFirst’s acquisition of Universal Bancorp (“Universal”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Universal would merge with and into MutualFirst, with MutualFirst surviving the merger (the “Merger”), and BloomBank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal, would merge with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of MutualFirst, MutualBank, with MutualBank as the surviving bank.

The boards of directors of each of MutualFirst and Universal have approved the Merger Agreement. Subject to the approval of the Merger Agreement by Universal shareholders, regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the Merger during the first quarter of 2018.

In connection with the Merger, shareholders of Universal will receive fixed consideration of 15.6 shares of MutualFirst common stock and $250.00 in cash for each share of Universal common stock. Based on the closing price of MutualFirst’s common stock on October 2, 2017 of $39.30 per share, the transaction value for the shares of common stock is approximately $65.6 million.

Subject to certain terms and conditions, the board of directors of Universal has agreed to recommend the approval and adoption of the Merger Agreement to the Universal shareholders and will solicit proxies voting in favor of the Merger from Universal’s shareholders.

The Merger Agreement also provides for certain termination rights for both MutualFirst and Universal, and further provides that upon termination of the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, Universal will be obligated to pay MutualFirst a termination fee.

As of June 30, 2017, Universal had total assets of approximately $402.5 million, total deposits of approximately $323.4 million and total loans of approximately $266.6 million.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017.

MutualFirst is a Maryland corporation and a bank holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, with banking operations in Allen, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Kosciusko, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash counties in Indiana. It owns MutualBank, an Indiana commercial bank with 27 full-service branches in Indiana, trust offices in Fishers and Crawfordsville, Indiana and a loan origination office in New Buffalo, Michigan. MutualBank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Summit Service Corp, owns Summit Mortgage, a mortgage banking company located in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The Company is subject to examination, supervision and regulation by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (IDFI) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Our principal business consists of attracting retail and commercial deposits from the general public and businesses, including some brokered deposits, and investing those funds primarily in loans secured by consumer closed end first mortgages and consumer open end and junior liens on owner-occupied, one- to four-family residences, a variety of other consumer loans, loans secured by commercial real estate, commercial construction and development and commercial and industrial loans. Funds not invested in loans generally are invested in investment securities, including mortgage-backed, mortgage-related, and municipal. We also obtain funds from FHLB advances and other borrowings.

Our results of operations depend primarily on the level of our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and borrowings. The structure of our interest-earning assets versus the structure of interest-bearing liabilities, along with the shape of the yield curve, has a direct impact on our net interest income. Historically, our interest-earning assets have been longer term in nature (i.e., fixed-rate loans) and interest-bearing liabilities have been shorter term (i.e., certificates of deposit, regular savings accounts, etc.). This structure would impact net interest income favorably in a decreasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, as the rates on interest-bearing liabilities would decrease more rapidly than rates on interest-earning assets. Conversely, in an increasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, net interest income would be impacted unfavorably as rates on interest-earning assets would increase at a slower rate than rates on interest-bearing liabilities.

Third quarter Highlights. At September 30, 2017, we had $1.6 billion in assets, $1.2 billion in net loans, $1.2 billion in deposits and $150.2 million in stockholders’ equity. The Company’s total risk-based capital ratio at September 30, 2017 was 13.5%, exceeding the 10.0% requirement for a well-capitalized institution. Tangible common equity, as a percentage of tangible assets, increased to 9.4% as of September 30, 2017 compared to 8.9% and 9.2% at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, net income was $3.8 million, or $0.50 diluted earnings per common share, compared with net income of $3.5 million, or $0.47 diluted earnings per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Financial highlights as of and for the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2017 included:

Non-real estate consumer loan balances increased $10.0 million, or 21.83% on an annualized basis, in the third quarter of 2017.

Tangible common equity to total assets was 9.38% and tangible book value per common share was $20.06 as of September 30, 2017 compared to tangible common equity to total assets of 8.89% and tangible book value per common share of $18.82 as of December 31, 2016.

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2017 increased by $177,000 on a linked quarter basis and for the first nine months of 2017 increased by $3.1 million compared to the same period in 2016.

Provision for loan losses increased $70,000 in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the linked quarter and increased $270,000 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Net interest margin was 3.33% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 3.29% in the second quarter of 2017 and 3.19% in the third quarter of 2016. Tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.44% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 3.39% in the second quarter of 2017 and 3.29% in the third quarter of 2016.

Non-interest income in the third quarter of 2017 decreased by $236,000 on a linked quarter basis and decreased by $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Non-interest expense increased in the third quarter of 2017 by $228,000 on a linked quarter basis and increased by $49,000 for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016.

The efficiency ratio was 68.5% in the third quarter 2017 compared to 69.7% in the third quarter of 2016 and improved to 69.1% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 71.0% for the same period of 2016.

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, contains a summary of our management’s strategic plan for 2015-2019. The financial highlights of our strategic progress during the quarter include:

Commercial and non-real estate consumer lending was 55.1% of the lending portfolio as of September 30, 2017 compared to 53.1% at December 31, 2016.

Core deposits were 68.0% of total deposits as of September 30, 2017 compared to 67.7% at December 31, 2016.

Commission income from wealth and investment services increased $1,000 during the third quarter 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 and increased $12,000 during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Critical Accounting Policies

Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Certain of these policies are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets, mortgage servicing rights, valuation of intangible assets and securities, deferred tax asset and income tax accounting.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate that can and does change based on management’s assumptions about specific borrowers and current general economic and business conditions, among other factors. A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risk and could create the need for additional loss reserves. Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis. The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, identified problem loans and the probability of collecting all amounts due.

Foreclosed Assets. Foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Management estimates the fair value of the properties based on current appraisal information. Fair value estimates are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment, market conditions, and real estate market. A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of a decline in property values and could create the need to write down the properties through current operations.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the fair value of the right to service loans in the portfolio. Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests. The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance. Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans. The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value. For purposes of measuring impairment, the servicing rights are compared to a valuation prepared based on a discounted cash flow methodology, utilizing current prepayment speeds and discount rates. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as a reduction in loan servicing fee income.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets. MutualFirst periodically assesses the impairment of its goodwill and the recoverability of its core deposit intangible. Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount exceeds its implied fair value. If actual external conditions and future operating results differ from MutualFirst’s judgments, impairment and/or increased amortization charges may be necessary to reduce the carrying value of these assets to the appropriate value.

Securities. Under FASB Codification Topic 320 (ASC 320), Investments-Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading. Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income and do not affect earnings until realized.

The fair values of the Company’s securities are generally determined by reference to quoted prices from reliable independent sources utilizing observable inputs. Certain of the Company’s fair values of securities are determined using models whose significant value drivers or assumptions are unobservable and are significant to the fair value of the securities. These models are utilized when quoted prices are not available for certain securities or in markets where trading activity has slowed or ceased. When quoted prices are not available and are not provided by third party pricing services, management judgment is necessary to determine fair value. As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities.

The Company evaluates all securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) exists pursuant to guidelines established in ASC 320. In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the ability and intent of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies or government sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

If management determines that an investment experienced an OTTI, management must then determine the amount of the OTTI to be recognized in earnings. If management does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI will be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the OTTI related to other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings will become the new amortized cost basis of the investment. If management intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI will be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. Any subsequent recoveries related to the value of these securities are recorded as an unrealized gain (as other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity) and not recognized in income until the security is ultimately sold.

The Company from time to time may dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds can be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.

Deferred Tax Asset. The Company has evaluated its deferred tax asset to determine if it is more likely than not that the asset will be utilized in the future. The Company’s most recent evaluation has determined that, except for the amounts represented by the valuation allowance in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company will more likely than not be able to utilize the remaining deferred tax asset. As of year-end 2016, the Company had generated average annual positive pre-tax pre-provision earnings of $16.4 million, or 1.1% of pre-tax pre-provision ROA over the previous five years. This level of earnings, if maintained in the future, would be sufficient to utilize portions of the operating losses, tax credit carryforwards and temporary tax differences over the allowable periods. The analysis as of September 30, 2017, supports no additional valuation reserve is needed.

The valuation allowances established is the result of net operating losses for state franchise tax purposes totaling $23.0 million. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Income Tax Accounting. We file a consolidated federal income tax return. The provision for income taxes is based upon income in our consolidated financial statements, rather than amounts reported on our income tax return. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. 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 of a change in tax rates on our deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains and our future filings with the SEC, Company press releases, other public pronouncements, stockholder communications and oral statements made by or with the approval of an authorized executive officer, will contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; (ii) statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; (iii) statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and (iv) estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: (i) the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; (ii) changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; (iii) changes in the levels of general interest rates and the relative differences between short- and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; (v) fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; (vi) decreases in the secondary market for the sale of loans that we originate; (vii) results of examinations of us by the IDFI, FDIC, FRB or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; (viii) legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including the effect of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act”), changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules, including changes that increase our capital requirements; (ix) our ability to attract and retain deposits; (x) increases in premiums for deposit insurance; (xi) management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; (xii) our ability to control operating costs and expenses; (xiii) the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; (xiv) difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on our balance sheet; (xv) staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges; (xvi) a failure or security breach in the computer systems on which we depend; (xvii) our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; (xviii) costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; (xix) our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may in the future acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames or at all and any goodwill charges related thereto; (xx) increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; (xxi) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; (xxii) the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; (xxiii) adverse changes in the securities markets; (xxiv) inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; (xv) changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the Financial Accounting Standards Board; and (xvi) other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and the other risks described elsewhere in this report.

The Company wishes to advise readers that these factors could affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.

Financial Condition

General. Total assets at September 30, 2017 were $1.6 billion, reflecting a $28.7 million increase since December 31, 2016, primarily as a result of a $20.6 million increase in net loans. Total liabilities as of September 30, 2017 were $1.4 billion, an increase of $18.5 million compared to December 31, 2016, primarily due to a $45.6 million increase in deposits offset by a $28.0 reduction in borrowings. Total stockholders’ equity increased to $150.2 million, an increase of $10.2 million compared to December 31, 2016 primarily due to an increase in retained earnings of $7.3 million.

Loans . Our gross loan portfolio, excluding loans held for sale, increased $24.2 million at September 30, 2017 to $1.2 billion. The following table reflects the changes in the gross amount of loans, excluding loans held for sale, by type during the nine month period:

	September 30,		December 31,		Amount			Percent
	2017		2016		Change			Change

Real estate
Commercial	$	306,566	$	302,577	$	3,989			1.32	%
Commercial construction and development		22,888		22,453		435			1.94
Consumer closed end first mortgage		466,759		478,848		(12,089	)		(2.52	)
Consumer open end and junior liens		70,395		71,222		(827	)		(1.16	)
Total real estate loans		866,608		875,100		(8,492	)		(0.97	)

Consumer loans
Auto		19,360		18,939		421			2.22
Boat/RV		167,484		141,602		25,882			18.28
Other		5,970		5,892		78			1.32
Total consumer other		192,814		166,433		26,381			15.85
Commercial and industrial		137,407		131,103		6,304			4.81
Total other loans		330,221		297,536		32,685			10.99

Total Gross Loans	$	1,196,829	$	1,172,636	$	24,193			2.06	%

The Company’s strategy to increase commercial and non-real estate consumer loans remains a primary focus as we continued to see growth in these areas during the first nine months of 2017 as commercial and non-real estate consumer loans grew by $37.1 million. We continue to seek to provide sound commercial borrowers opportunities for new loans to meet their growing demands, refinance loans currently served by other financial institutions and build relationships with commercial clients in our footprint. The increase in the commercial and other consumer portfolios was partially offset by a $12.9 million decrease in the consumer real estate portfolio during the period. The Company continues to sell longer term fixed-rate mortgage loans to reduce related interest rate risk.

Delinquencies and Non-performing Assets . As of September 30, 2017, our total loans delinquent 30-to-89 days were $9.3 million or 0.8% of total loans, down from $12.5 million or 1.1% of total loans at the year-end of 2016. This was primarily due to a decrease in delinquency on consumer mortgage loans.

At September 30, 2017, our non-performing assets totaled $4.7 million or 0.30% of total assets, compared to $6.6 million or 0.42% of total assets at December 31, 2016. This $1.9 million, or 28.6% decrease was primarily due to a reduction in consumer mortgage loans and foreclosed assets.

The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets at the dates indicated.

	September 30,		December 31,		Amount			Percent
	2017		2016		Change			Change

Non-accruing loans	$	3,685	$	5,144	$	(1,459	)		(28.36	)%
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days		577		237		340			143.46
Foreclosed assets		438		1,199		(761	)		(63.47	)
Total	$	4,700	$	6,580	$	(1,880	)		(28.57	)%

The Company continues to diligently monitor and write down loans that appear to have irreversible weakness. The Company works to ensure possible problem loans have been identified and steps have been taken to reduce loss by restructuring loans to improve cash flow or by increasing collateral. In addition to the decrease in non-performing assets, the Company has seen improvement during the first nine months of 2017 in total classified assets. Total classified assets decreased by 14.3% from $11.4 million at December 31, 2016 to $9.8 million at September 30, 2017 due to improvements in the economy in the local communities we serve and the sales of foreclosed assets.

At September 30, 2017, foreclosed real estate totaled $96,000 compared to $718,000 at December 31, 2016. The Company has seen a decrease in this area as overall real estate owned sales volumes are up and the number of foreclosures is down. At September 30, 2017, all foreclosed real estate owned was in consumer real estate. As of September 30, 2017, the Company also held $342,000 in other repossessed assets, such as autos, boats, RVs and horse trailers.

Allowance for Loan Losses. Allowance for loan losses was constant at $12.4 million as of September 30, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016. Net charge-offs in the first nine months of 2017 were $874,000, or 0.10% of total loans on an annualized basis, compared to $654,000, or 0.08% of total loans on an annualized basis in the first nine months of 2016. The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans as of September 30, 2017 was 290.4% compared to 230.1% as of December 31, 2016. The allowance for loan losses to total loans as of September 30, 2017 was 1.04% compared to 1.06% as of December 31, 2016. Non-performing loans to total loans at September 30, 2017 were 0.36% compared to 0.46% at December 31, 2016. Non-performing assets to total assets were 0.30% at September 30, 2017 compared to 0.42% at December 31, 2016.

Deposits. Deposits increased by $45.6 million in the first nine months of 2017. The increase in deposits was a result of an increase in core deposits of $34.1 million and $11.4 million in certificates of deposit. Core deposits are currently 68.0% of the Bank’s total deposits as of September 30, 2017.

	At
	September 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Amount		Weighted Average Rate			Amount		Weighted Average Rate

Type of Account:
Non-interest Checking	$	191,599		0.00	%	$	178,046		0.00	%
Interest-bearing NOW		310,548		0.45			292,977		0.27
Savings		136,550		0.01			136,314		0.01
Money Market		176,087		0.44			173,305		0.26
Certificates of Deposit		384,178		1.35			372,740		1.19
Total	$	1,198,962		0.62	%	$	1,153,382		0.49	%

Borrowings. Total borrowings decreased to $216.8 million at September 30, 2017, down $28.0 million, or 11.4%, since year-end 2016 primarily due to a $28.0 million decrease in FHLB advances. Other borrowings, a subordinated debenture, remained constant at $4.2 million at September 30, 2017.

The Company acquired $5.0 million of issuer trust preferred securities in the 2008 acquisition of MFB Corp., which had a net balance of $4.2 million at September 30, 2017 due to the purchase accounting adjustment in the acquisition. These securities mature 30 years from the date of issuance, or September 15, 2035. The securities bear a rate of interest of the prevailing three-month LIBOR rate plus 170 basis points. The Company has the right to redeem the trust preferred securities, in whole or in part, without penalty.

Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity was $150.2 million at September 30, 2017, an increase of $10.2 million from December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to net income available to common shareholders of $10.9 million, an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.7 million and an increase of $1.2 million due to exercises of stock options. These increases were partially offset by cash dividends on common stock of $3.5 million for the first nine months of 2017. The Company’s tangible book value per common share as of September 30, 2017 increased to $20.06 compared to $18.82 as of December 31, 2016 and the tangible common equity ratio increased to 9.38% as of September 30, 2017 compared to 8.89% as of December 31, 2016. The Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios were well in excess of “well-capitalized” levels as defined by all regulatory standards as of September 30, 2017.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

General . Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $3.8 million, or $0.50 diluted earnings per common share compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.47 diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Annualized return on average assets was 0.95% and annualized return on average tangible common equity was 10.24% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 0.92% and 9.96% respectively, for the same period of last year.

Net Interest Margin and Average Balance Sheet. The following table presents the Company’s average balance sheet, interest income/interest expense, and the average rate as a percent of average earning assets for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017								September 30, 2016
	Average Outstanding Balance			Interest Earned/Paid		Average Yield/Rate			Average Outstanding Balance			Interest Earned/Paid		Average Yield/Rate
Interest-Earning Assets:
Interest -bearing deposits	$	18,080		$	28		0.62	%	$	21,601		$	18		0.33	%
Investment securities, available for sale ⁽¹⁾ :
MBS/CMO		153,464			917		2.39			167,784			950		2.26
Other		103,047			854		3.31			79,392			622		3.13
Loans receivable		1,189,645			13,109		4.41			1,128,407			11,866		4.21
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis		11,183			118		4.22			10,644			111		4.17
Total interest-earning assets ⁽¹⁾		1,475,419			15,026		4.07			1,407,828			13,567		3.85
Non-interest earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses and unrealized gain/loss		97,572								112,120
Total assets	$	1,572,991							$	1,519,947

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand and NOW accounts	$	306,906			346		0.45		$	276,636			163		0.24
Savings deposits		139,097			4		0.01			135,867			4		0.01
Money market accounts		173,170			179		0.41			172,041			116		0.27
Certificate accounts		383,426			1,275		1.33			360,463			1,049		1.16
Total deposits		1,002,599			1,804		0.72			945,007			1,332		0.56
Borrowings		215,327			958		1.78			232,687			998		1.72
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,217,926			2,762		0.91			1,177,694			2,330		0.79
Non-interest bearing deposit accounts		190,997								183,428
Other liabilities		15,603								16,668
Total liabilities		1,424,526								1,377,790
Stockholders' equity		148,465								142,157
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,572,991							$	1,519,947

Net earning assets	$	257,493							$	230,134
Net interest income				$	12,264							$	11,237
Net interest rate spread ⁽³⁾							3.17	%							3.06	%
Net interest margin ⁽³⁾							3.33	%							3.19	%
Net interest margin, tax equivalent ^{(2) (3)}							3.44	%							3.29	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		121.14	%							119.54	%

⁽¹⁾ Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments.

⁽²⁾ Tax equivalent margin is calculated by taking non-taxable interest and grossing up by 34% applicable tax rate.

⁽³⁾ Ratios for the three month periods have been annualized.

Interest Income . Total interest income increased $1.4 million, or 10.8%, to $15.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $13.6 million during the same period in 2016. The increase was a result of an increase of $67.6 million in average interest-earning assets due to an increase in the average loan portfolio of $61.2 million and an increase of twenty-two basis points in the average interest rate on average interest-earning assets for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Interest Expense . Interest expense increased $432,000, or 18.5%, to $2.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 during the same period in 2016. The primary reason for this increase was an increase of $40.2 million in average interest-bearing liabilities. This was due to an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $57.6 million partially offset by a decrease in average borrowings of $17.4 million. In addition, the average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities increased by twelve basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin . Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The increase in net interest income was primarily a result of an increase of $67.6 million in average interest earning assets, due to an increase of $61.2 million in average loans. This increase was also aided by a fourteen basis point increase in net interest margin to 3.33%, while the tax equivalent margin increased fifteen basis points. The increase in the margin was the result of average interest earning assets, primarily loans, repricing upward faster than average interest bearing liabilities due to increases in the federal funds rate. The increase due to fed funds rate changes primarily impacted loans due to adjustable rate loans repriced as most deposits were not impacted by the increase in fed funds rate. For more information on our asset/liability management especially as it relates to interest rate risk, see “Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Provision for Loan Losses . Provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2017 was $370,000 compared to $250,000 during last year’s comparable period. The increase was due to management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, which was partially attributable to an increase in net charge offs to $418,000, or 0.14% of loans on an annualized basis, in the third quarter of 2017 compared to net charge offs of $267,000, or 0.09% of loans on an annualized basis, in the third quarter of 2016.

Non-Interest Income . Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2017 was $4.4 million, a decrease of $632,000 compared to the third quarter of 2016.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Amount			Percent
	2017			2016		Change			Change
Service fee income	$	1,651		$	1,515	$	136			8.98	%
Net realized gain on sale of securities		45			92		(47	)		(51.09	)
Commissions		1,260			1,259		1			0.08
Net gains on sales of loans		1,010			1,548		(538	)		(34.75	)
Net servicing fees		109			91		18			19.78
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		275			284		(9	)		(3.17	)
Gain (loss) on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets		(14	)		72		(86	)		(119.44	)
Other income		98			205		(107	)		(52.20	)
Total	$	4,434		$	5,066	$	(632	)		(12.48	)%

Decreases in non-interest income included a decrease in net gain on sale of loans of $538,000 as mortgage originations slowed compared to the third quarter of 2016 due to weaker demand as interest rates increased and refinancing activity slowed. Decreases of $86,000 on gain on sale of repossessed property was primarily due to the sale of a commercial construction and development property that was sold at an amount higher than its carrying value during the third quarter of 2016 that was not repeated in 2017. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $136,000 on deposit service fee income as interchange income has increased due to increased debit card activity.

Non-Interest Expense . Non-interest expenses increased $82,000, to $11.4 million, for the third quarter of 2017.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Amount			Percent
	2017		2016			Change			Change
Salaries and employee benefits	$	6,871	$	6,941		$	(70	)		(1.01	)%
Net occupancy expenses		788		592			196			33.11
Equipment expenses		442		448			(6	)		(1.34	)
Data processing fees		604		486			118			24.28
ATM and debit card expense		457		391			66			16.88
Deposit insurance		181		165			16			9.70
Professional fees		372		419			(47	)		(11.22	)
Advertising and promotion		290		350			(60	)		(17.14	)
Software subscriptions and maintenance		525		540			(15	)		(2.78	)
Other real estate and repossessed assets		39		(39	)		78			(200.00	)
Other expenses		876		1,070			(194	)		(18.13	)
Total	$	11,445	$	11,363		$	82			0.72	%

Increases in non-interest expense were primarily due to an increase of $196,000 in occupancy expense due to a loss of rental income from an office building sold in the fourth quarter of 2016. Data processing fees increased $118,000 due to general inflationary increases and increased usage of services offered by our core processor. These increases were partially offset by a decline of $194,000 in other expenses due to a higher level of fraud losses in the third quarter of 2016 not repeated in 2017.

Income Tax Expense . The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2017 was 23.2% compared to 25.8% in the same quarter of 2016. The decrease was due to an increase in holdings of tax free municipal securities and a tax benefit from stock options exercised in the third quarter of 2017.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

General . Net income available to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $10.9 million, or $1.45 diluted earnings per common share compared to net income available to common shareholders of $10.0 million, or $1.32 diluted earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Annualized return on average assets was 0.92% and annualized return on average tangible common equity was 10.14% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 0.89% and 9.64% respectively, for the same period of last year.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017								September 30, 2016
	Average Outstanding Balance			Interest Earned/Paid		Average Yield/Rate			Average Outstanding Balance			Interest Earned/Paid		Average Yield/Rate
Interest-Earning Assets:
Interest -bearing deposits	$	21,188		$	89		0.56	%	$	24,650		$	60		0.32	%
Investment securities, available for sale ⁽¹⁾ :
MBS/CMO		158,064			2,893		2.44			177,341			3,115		2.34
Other		96,194			2,344		3.25			73,946			1,756		3.17
Loans receivable		1,181,566			38,112		4.30			1,105,501			34,601		4.17
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis		11,161			349		4.17			10,539			327		4.14
Total interest-earning assets ⁽¹⁾		1,468,173			43,787		3.98			1,391,977			39,859		3.82
Non-interest earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses and unrealized gain/loss		97,736								113,806
Total assets	$	1,565,909							$	1,505,783

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Demand and NOW accounts	$	301,553			846		0.37		$	271,901			481		0.24
Savings deposits		139,433			11		0.01			135,649			11		0.01
Money market accounts		171,497			431		0.34			168,424			333		0.26
Certificate accounts		385,240			3,615		1.25			353,080			3,075		1.16
Total deposits		997,723			4,903		0.66			929,053			3,900		0.56
Borrowings		221,750			2,820		1.70			234,733			2,973		1.69
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,219,473			7,723		0.84			1,163,786			6,873		0.79
Non-interest bearing deposit accounts		186,059								185,448
Other liabilities		15,585								15,811
Total liabilities		1,421,117								1,365,045
Stockholders' equity		144,792								140,738
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,565,909							$	1,505,783

Net earning assets	$	248,700							$	228,191
Net interest income				$	36,064							$	32,986
Net interest rate spread ⁽³⁾							3.13	%							3.03	%
Net interest margin ⁽³⁾							3.28	%							3.16	%
Net interest margin, tax equivalent ^{(2) (3)}							3.38	%							3.25	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		120.39	%							119.61	%

⁽¹⁾ Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments.

⁽²⁾ Tax equivalent margin is calculated by taking non-taxable interest and grossing up by 34% applicable tax rate.

⁽³⁾ Ratios for the nine month periods have been annualized.

Interest Income . Total interest income increased $3.9 million, or 9.8%, to $43.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $39.9 million during the same period in 2016. The increase was a result of an increase of $76.2 million in average interest-earning assets due to an increase in the average loan portfolio of $76.1 million along with an increase of sixteen basis points in the average interest rate on average interest-earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Interest Expense . Interest expense increased $850,000, or 12.4%, to $7.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 during the same period in 2016. The primary reason for this increase was an increase of $55.7 million in average interest-bearing liabilities. This was primarily due to an increase in average deposits of $68.7 million. The average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities also increased five basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin . Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The increase was a result of an increase of $76.2 million in average interest earning assets due to an increase in the average loan portfolio of $76.1 million. This increase was aided by the net interest margin increasing to 3.28% in the first nine months of 2017 compared to 3.16% in the first nine months of 2016, while the tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.38% in the first nine months of 2017 compared to 3.25% in the comparable period in 2016. For more information on our asset/liability management especially as it relates to interest rate risk, see “Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Provision for Loan Losses . The provision for loan losses for the first nine months of 2017 was $870,000 compared to $600,000 during last year’s comparable period. The increase was due to management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, which was partially attributable to an increase in net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2017 to $874,000, or 0.10% of loans on an annualized basis compared to $654,000, or 0.08% in the same period of 2016.

Non-Interest Income . Non-interest income decreased by $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2017 compared to same period in 2016.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,						Amount			Percent
	2017			2016			Change			Change
Service fee income	$	4,765		$	4,417		$	348			7.88	%
Net realized gain on sale of securities		453			862			(409	)		(47.45	)
Commissions		3,774			3,762			12			0.32
Net gains on sales of loans		2,725			3,895			(1,170	)		(30.04	)
Net servicing fees		306			239			67			28.03
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		835			874			(39	)		(4.46	)
Loss on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets		(35	)		(145	)		110			(75.86	)
Other income		405			1,052			(647	)		(61.50	)
Total	$	13,228		$	14,956		$	(1,728	)		(11.55	)%

The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to income in the second quarter of 2016 that was not repeated in 2017. This includes a decrease of $409,000 in net gain on sale of securities and a decrease of $647,000 in other income primarily related to one-time income received in the second quarter of 2016 mainly due to an insurance death benefit. A decrease of $1.2 million on net gains on sales of loans was due to a reduction in mortgage production in 2017 compared to 2016 primarily as a result of higher mortgage interest rates. These declines were partially offset by an increase of $348,000 in service fee income primarily due to increases in interchange fees due to increased debit card activity.

Non-Interest Expense . Non-interest expenses increased $49,000, to $34.1 million, for the first nine months of 2017.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Amount			Percent
	2017		2016		Change			Change
Salaries and employee benefits	$	20,131	$	20,092	$	39			0.19	%
Net occupancy expenses		2,360		1,839		521			28.33
Equipment expenses		1,307		1,419		(112	)		(7.89	)
Data processing fees		1,699		1,467		232			15.81
ATM and debit card expense		1,284		1,127		157			13.93
Deposit insurance		562		624		(62	)		(9.94	)
Professional fees		1,175		1,269		(94	)		(7.41	)
Advertising and promotion		905		1,046		(141	)		(13.48	)
Software subscriptions and maintenance		1,661		1,569		92			5.86
Other real estate and repossessed assets		120		47		73			155.32
Other expenses		2,864		3,520		(656	)		(18.64	)
Total	$	34,068	$	34,019	$	49			0.14	%

Non-interest expenses increased by $49,000 in the first nine months of 2017 primarily due to net occupancy expense increasing by $521,000 due to a loss of rental income from an office building sold in the fourth quarter of 2016. Data processing fees increased by $232,000 due to general inflationary increases and increased usage of services offered by our core processor and ATM and debit card expense increasing $157,000 due to increased debit card transactions. These increases were offset by a decrease of $656,000 in other expenses primarily due to a decline in fraud expenses and a decrease of $141,000 in advertising expense due to more cost-effective advertising as a result of changes in campaign focus compared to 2016.

Income Tax Expense . The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2017 was 24.4% compared to 24.9% for the same period in 2016. The decrease was related to an increase in tax free income partially due to an increase in holdings of tax free municipal securities and tax benefits from stock options exercised in 2017.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report on Form 10-Q contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are used by management to measure the strength of its capital and its ability to generate earnings on tangible capital invested by its shareholders. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide a greater understanding of its business, they should not be considered a substitute for financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly compared GAAP financial measures are included in the following table.

	At and for Three Months Ended									At and for the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,			December 31,			September 30,			September 30,			September 30,
	2017			2016			2016			2017			2016
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)	$	150,225		$	140,038		$	143,210		$	150,225		$	143,210
Less: Intangible Assets		1,972			2,191			2,275			1,972			2,275
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	148,253		$	137,847		$	140,935		$	148,253		$	140,935

Total assets (GAAP)	$	1,581,814		$	1,553,133		$	1,533,822		$	1,581,814		$	1,533,822
Less: Intangible Assets		1,972			2,191			2,275			1,972			2,275
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	1,579,842		$	1,550,942		$	1,531,547		$	1,579,842		$	1,531,547

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)		9.38	%		8.89	%		9.20	%		9.38	%		9.20	%

Book value per common share (GAAP)	$	20.33		$	19.12		$	19.55		$	20.33		$	19.55
Less: Effect of Intangible Assets		0.27			0.30			0.31			0.27			0.31
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)	$	20.06		$	18.82		$	19.24		$	20.06		$	19.24

Return on average stockholders' equity (GAAP)		10.11	%		9.17	%		9.80	%		10.00	%		9.48	%
Add: Effect of Intangible Assets		0.14			0.14			0.16			0.14			0.16
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)		10.25	%		9.31	%		9.96	%		10.14	%		9.64	%

Total tax free interest income (GAAP)
Loans receivable	$	106		$	110		$	107		$	320		$	333
Investment securities		702			614			561			2,009			1,578
Total tax free interest income	$	808		$	724		$	668		$	2,329		$	1,911
Total tax free interest income, gross (at 34% tax rate)	$	1,224		$	1,097		$	1,012		$	3,529		$	2,895

Net interest margin (GAAP)		3.33	%		3.21	%		3.19	%		3.28	%		3.16	%
Add: Tax effect tax free interest income at 34% tax rate		0.11			0.09			0.10			0.10			0.09
Net interest margin, tax equivalent		3.44	%		3.30	%		3.29	%		3.38	%		3.25	%

Ratio Summary:
Return on average equity (ROE)		10.11	%		9.17	%		9.80	%		10.00	%		9.48	%
Return on average tangible common equity		10.25	%		9.31	%		9.96	%		10.14	%		9.64	%
Return on average assets (ROA)		0.95	%		0.83	%		0.92	%		0.92	%		0.89	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets		9.38	%		8.89	%		9.20	%		9.38	%		9.20	%
Net interest margin, tax equivalent		3.44	%		3.30	%		3.29	%		3.38	%		3.25	%

Liquidity

We are required to have enough cash and investments that qualify as liquid assets in order to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure safe and sound operation. Liquidity may increase or decrease depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to the return on loans. Historically, we have maintained liquid assets above levels believed to be adequate to meet the requirements of normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow projections are regularly reviewed and updated to assure that adequate liquidity is maintained.

Liquidity management involves the matching of cash flow requirements of customers, who may be either depositors desiring to withdraw funds or borrowers needing assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs and the ability of the Company to manage those requirements. The Company strives to maintain an adequate liquidity position by managing the balances and maturities of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities so that the balance it has in short-term investments at any given time will cover adequately any reasonably anticipated, immediate need for funds. Additionally, the Bank maintains relationships with correspondent banks, which could provide funds on short-term notice if needed. Our liquidity, represented by cash and cash-equivalents and investment securities, is a product of our operating, investing and financing activities.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of the management of the Company and the Bank. It is overseen by the Asset and Liability Management Committee. The Board of Directors required the Bank to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio of 10% of deposits. At September 30, 2017, our ratio was 20.3%. The Company is currently in excess of the minimum liquidity ratio set by the Board due to a larger investment portfolio. Management continues to seek to utilize liquidity off of the investment portfolio to fund loan growth over the next few years as demand for loans increases. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments, such as overnight deposits and federal funds. On a longer term basis, we maintain a strategy of investing in various lending products and investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities. The Bank uses its sources of funds primarily to meet its ongoing commitments, pay maturing deposits, fund deposit withdrawals and fund loan commitments.

We hold cash and investments that qualify as liquid assets to maintain adequate liquidity to ensure safe and sound operation and meet demands for funds (particularly withdrawals of deposits). At September 30, 2017, on a consolidated basis, the Company had $285.8 million in cash and investment securities available for sale and $4.8 million in loans held for sale generally available for its cash needs. We can also generate funds from borrowings, primarily FHLB advances, portfolio loans, and, to a lesser degree, third party loans. At September 30, 2017, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $59.9 million in FHLB advances. In addition, we have historically sold 15- and 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans in the secondary market in order to reduce interest rate risk and to create another source of liquidity. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its own operating expenses (many of which are paid to the Bank), the Company is responsible for paying amounts owed on its trust preferred securities, any dividends declared to its common stockholders, and interest and principal on outstanding debt. The Company’s primary source of funds is Bank dividends, the payment of which is subject to regulatory limits. At September 30, 2017, the Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had $2.2 million in cash, interest-bearing deposits and liquid investments generally available for its cash needs.

Our liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents and investment securities, is a product of our operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing investment securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. We also generate cash through borrowings. We utilize FHLB advances to leverage our capital base and provide funds for our lending and investment activities, and to enhance our interest rate risk management.

We use our sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing commitments, pay maturing deposits and fund withdrawals, and to fund loan commitments. At September 30, 2017, the approved outstanding loan commitments, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $268.0 million. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less as of September 30, 2017, totaled $127.9 million. It is management’s policy to offer deposit rates that are competitive with other local financial institutions. Based on this management strategy, we believe that a majority of maturing deposits will remain with the Bank.

Except as set forth above, management is not aware of any trends, events, or uncertainties that will have, or that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on liquidity, capital resources or operations. Further, management is not aware of any current recommendations by regulatory agencies, which, if they were to be implemented, would have this effect.

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

In the normal course of operations, the Bank engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks. These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit. We also have off-balance sheet obligations to repay borrowings and deposits. For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. At September 30, 2017, the Bank had $146.1 million in commitments to make loans, $13.1 million in undisbursed portions of closed loans, $105.2 million in unused lines of credit and $3.6 million in standby letters of credit. In addition, on a consolidated basis, at September 30, 2017, the Company had $216.8 million in outstanding borrowings, of which $55.0 million is due in the next twelve months.

Capital Resources

The Bank is subject to minimum capital requirements imposed by the FDIC. See ‘Item 1 - Business- How We Are Regulated - Regulatory Capital Requirements’ of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The FDIC may require the Bank to have additional capital above the specific regulatory levels if it believes the Bank is subject to increased risk due to asset problems, high interest rate risk and other risks. The Company is subject to minimum capital requirements imposed by the FRB, which are substantially similar to those imposed on the Bank, including guidelines for bank holding companies to be considered well-capitalized.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Furthermore, the Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.

The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things, (i) introduced a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (CET1), (ii) specify that Tier 1 capital consist of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 Capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) defined CET1 narrowly by requiring that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital and (iv) expanded the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations.

Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 began on January 1, 2015, and will phase in over a four-year period (beginning at 40% on January 1, 2015, and an additional 20% per year thereafter). Under the new rule, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of CET1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The implementation of the capital conservation buffer began on January 1, 2016, at the 0.625% level and will continue to phase in over a four-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1 until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019). As of September 30, 2017, the Bank and Company exceeded the minimum buffer requirement.

The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of September 30, 2017, are presented in the table below.

	Actual Capital Levels					Minimum Regulatory Capital Levels					Minimum Required To be Considered Well- Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Leverage Capital Level ^(1):
MutualFirst Consolidated	$	148,120		9.5	%	$	62,685		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
MutualBank		143,457		9.2			62,728		4.0		$	78,410		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Level ⁽²⁾ :
MutualFirst Consolidated	$	144,711		12.2	%	$	53,392		4.5	%		N/A		N/A
MutualBank		143,457		12.1			53,348		4.5		$	77,058		6.5	%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Level ⁽³⁾ :
MutualFirst Consolidated	$	148,120		12.5	%	$	71,189		6.0	%		N/A		N/A
MutualBank		143,457		12.1			71,130		6.0		$	94,840		8.0	%
Total Risk-Based Capital Level ⁽⁴⁾ :
MutualFirst Consolidated	$	160,498		13.5	%	$	94,919		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
MutualBank		155,835		13.2			94,840		8.0		$	118,550		10.0	%

⁽¹⁾	Tier 1 Capital to Assets for Leverage Ratio of $1.6 billion for the Bank and Company at September 30, 2017.
⁽²⁾	Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets of $1.2 billion for the Bank and Company at September 30, 2017.
⁽³⁾	Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets.
⁽⁴⁾	Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets.

Impact of Inflation

The effects of price changes and inflation can vary substantially for most financial institutions. While management believes that inflation affects the economic value of total assets, it believes that it is difficult to assess the overall impact. Management believes this to be the case due to the fact that generally neither the timing nor the magnitude of the inflationary changes in the consumer price index (“CPI”) coincides with changes in interest rates. For example, the price of one or more of the components of the CPI may fluctuate considerably and thereby influence the overall CPI without having a corresponding effect on interest rates or upon the cost of those goods and services normally purchased by us. In years of high inflation and high interest rates, intermediate and long-term interest rates tend to increase, thereby adversely impacting the market values of investment securities, mortgage loans and other long-term fixed rate loans. In addition, higher short-term interest rates caused by inflation tend to increase the cost of funds. In other years, the opposite may occur.

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Information about the Company’s asset and liability management and market and interest-rate risks is included in Item 7A of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017.

Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk

Our Risk When Interest Rates Change. The rates of interest we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally is established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are impacted by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. The risk associated with changes in interest rates and our ability to adapt to these changes is known as interest rate risk and is one of our most significant market risks.

Management continues to evaluate options to mitigate interest rate risk in an increasing interest rate environment during this cycle of extremely low interest rates. This includes shortening assets and lengthening liabilities when possible.

How We Measure Our Risk of Interest Rate Changes. As part of our attempt to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates, we monitor our interest rate risk. In monitoring interest rate risk, we continually analyze and manage assets and liabilities based on their payment streams and interest rates, the timing of their maturities and their sensitivity to actual or potential changes in market interest rates. In order to minimize the potential for adverse effects of material and prolonged changes in interest rates on our results of operations, the Bank’s board of directors establishes asset and liability management policies to better match the maturities and repricing terms of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

These asset and liability policies are implemented by the Asset and Liability Management Committee, which is chaired by the Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of members of our senior management team. The purpose of the Asset and Liability Management Committee is to communicate, coordinate and control asset/liability management issues consistent with our business plan and board-approved policies. The committee establishes and monitors the volume and mix of assets and funding sources taking into account relative costs and spreads, interest rate sensitivity and liquidity needs. The objective of these actions is to manage assets and funding sources consistent with liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk and profitability goals. The Asset and Liability Management Committee generally meets monthly to review, among other things, economic conditions and interest rate outlook, current and projected liquidity needs and capital position, anticipated changes in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and interest rate risk exposure limits versus current projections pursuant to a net present value of portfolio equity analysis and income simulations. At each meeting, the Asset and Liability Management Committee recommends appropriate strategy changes based on this review. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the effects of the policy implementations and strategies to the Board of Directors, at least quarterly.

In order to manage our assets and liabilities and achieve the desired liquidity, credit quality, interest rate risk, profitability and capital targets, we have sought to:

originate and purchase adjustable rate mortgage loans and commercial business loans;

originate shorter-duration consumer loans,

manage our deposits to establish stable deposit relationships,

acquire longer-term borrowings at fixed rates, when appropriate, to offset the negative impact of longer-term fixed rate loans in our loan portfolio, and

limit the percentage of long-term fixed-rate loans in our portfolio.

Depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the Asset and Liability Management Committee may increase our interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain our net interest margin and improve earnings. We will continue to increase our emphasis on the origination of relatively short-term and/or adjustable rate loans. In addition, in an effort to avoid an increase in the percentage of long-term, fixed-rate loans in our portfolio, during the first nine months of 2017 we sold in the secondary market $85.0 million of primarily fixed rate, one- to four-family mortgage loans with a term to maturity of 15 years or greater.

If past rate movements are an indication of future changes, they usually are neither instantaneous nor do a majority of core deposits reprice at the same level as rates change. The following chart reflects the Bank’s percentage change in net interest income, over a one year time period, and net portfolio value (NPV) assuming an instantaneous parallel rate shock in a range from down 100 basis points to up 400 basis points as of September 30, 2017.

	Percentage Change in
	Net Interest Income			NPV
Rate Shock:
Up 400 basis points		(11.1	)%		(23.3	)%
Up 300 basis points		(7.8	)%		(16.8	)%
Up 200 basis points		(4.9	)%		(10.5	)%
Up 100 basis points		(2.2	)%		(4.8	)%
Down 100 basis points		(4.6	)%		(9.5	)%

The following chart indicates the Company’s percentage change in net interest income and NPV assuming rate movements that are not instantaneous, but change gradually over one year.

	Percentage Change in
	Net Interest Income			NPV
Rate Shock:
Up 400 basis points		(3.9	)%		(20.2	)%
Up 300 basis points		(2.8	)%		(15.2	)%
Up 200 basis points		(1.8	)%		(9.9	)%
Up 100 basis points		(0.8	)%		(4.7	)%
Down 100 basis points		(4.6	)%		(9.5	)%

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the chart. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if interest rates change, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the tables. Therefore, the Company also considers potential interest rate shocks that are not immediate parallel shocks in various rate scenarios. Management currently believes that interest rate risk is managed appropriately in more practical rate shock scenarios than those in the chart above.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and (as defined in sec Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported accurately and within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate. An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management preceding the filing date of this annual report. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2017, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within MutualFirst have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgment in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in SEC Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Regulation S-K Exhibit Number		Document
2.1		Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 4, 2017, by and among the Registrant and Universal Bancorp (included as Appendix A to the accompanying proxy statement-prospectus and incorporated herein by reference)
3.1		Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on September 16, 1999 (No. 333-87239)).
3.1a		Articles Supplementary to the Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 15, 2008 (File No. 000-27905))
3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2015 (File No. 000-27905))
4.1		Certificate of Registrant’s common stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.0 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on September 16, 1999 (No. 333-87239))
10.1		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and David W. Heeter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 000-27905))
10.2		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and Patrick D. Botts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 000-27905))
10.3		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and Christopher D. Cook (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 000-27905))
10.4		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and Charles J. Viater (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 000-27905))
10.5		Salary Continuation Agreement between the Registrant and Charles J. Viater (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the SEC on March 23, 2009 (File No. 000-27905))
10.6		Form of Supplemental Retirement Plan Income Agreements for David W. Heeter and Patrick C. Botts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2000 (File No. 000-27905))
10.7		Form of Director Shareholder Benefit Program Agreement, as amended, for Jerry D. McVicker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 filed with the SEC on April 2, 2001 (File No. 000-27905))
10.8		Form of Executive Deferred Compensation Plan Agreements for David W. Heeter and Patrick C. Botts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2000 (File No. 000-27905))
10.9		Registrant’s 2000 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix D to the joint proxy statement-prospectus included in the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on October 19, 2000 (No. 333-46510))
10.10		Director Deferred Compensation Master Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 16, 2007 (File No. 000-27905))
10.11		Registrant’s 2008 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the SEC on March 23, 2009 (File No. 000-27905))
10.12		Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 2008 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010 (File No. 000-27905))
10.13		Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for 2008 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010 (File No. 000-27905))
11		Statement re computation of earnings per share (See Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements included in this Form 10-Q)
31.1		Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)
31.2		Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)
32		Section 1350 Certification
101		Financial statements from Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
	101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

(b) Exhibits - See list in (a)(3) and the Exhibit Index following the signature page.

(c) Financial Statements Schedules – None

SIGNATURES

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

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/Christopher D. Cook
		Christopher D. Cook
		Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Number	Description

10.14	Change in Control Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and Christopher L. Caldwell

10.15	Change in Control Agreement between the Registrant, MutualBank and Sharon L. Ferguson

31.1	Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)

31.2	Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)

32	Section 1350 Certification

101	Financial statements from Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
	101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

EXHIBIT 10.14

CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT

This CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of the 15th day of October 2017, between MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland-chartered bank holding company (the “Corporation”), MutualBank, an Indiana commercial bank (the “Bank”) and Christopher L. Caldwell (the “Executive”) (the Corporation and the Bank are referred to together herein as the “Employers”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed as a Senior Vice President and the Head of Commercial and Business Banking of the Bank;

WHEREAS, the Employers desire to be ensured of the Executive’s continued active participation in the business of the Employers; and

WHEREAS, in order to induce the Executive to remain in the employ of the Employers and in consideration of the Executive’s agreeing to remain in the employ of the Employers, the parties desire to specify the severance benefits which shall be due the Executive in the event that [his/her] employment with the Employers is terminated under specified circumstances;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the meanings set forth below for the purposes of this Agreement:

(a) Annual Compensation. The Executive’s “Annual Compensation” for purposes of this Agreement shall mean the sum of: (i) the total compensation paid in the most recently completed calendar year to the Executive by the Employers or any subsidiary thereof and included in the Executive’s gross income for tax purposes, and (ii) any income earned and deferred by the Executive pursuant to any plan or arrangement of the Employers during such completed calendar year.

(b) Cause. “Cause” means any of the following acts or circumstances: gross negligence or gross neglect of duties to the Employers; conviction of a felony, or of a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in connection with the Executive’s employment with the Employers; or fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty or willful violation of any law or significant Employer policy committed in connection with the Executive’s employment and resulting in a material adverse effect on the Employers; or the Executive becoming subject to any final removal or prohibition order issued by an appropriate federal banking agency pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

(c) Change in Control. “ Change in Control” shall mean a change in the ownership of the Corporation or the Bank, a change in the effective control of the Corporation or the Bank or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Corporation or the Bank, in each case as provided under Section 409A of the Code and the regulations thereunder.

(d) Code. “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(e) Date of Termination. “Date of Termination” shall mean (i) if the Executive’s employment is terminated for Cause, the date on which the Notice of Termination is given, and (ii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated for any other reason, the date specified in such Notice of Termination.

(f) Disability. “Disability” shall mean the Executive (i) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, or (ii) is, by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the Employers.

(g) Good Reason. Termination by the Executive of the Executive’s employment for “Good Reason” shall mean termination by the Executive following a Change of Control based on:

(i)

any material breach of this Agreement by the Employers, including without limitation any of the following: (A) an adverse change in the formula for calculating the Executive’s Annual Compensation, (B) a material diminution in the Executive’s authority, duties or responsibilities, or (C) a material diminution in the authority, duties or responsibilities of the officer to whom the Executive is required to report, or

(ii)

any material change in the geographic location at which the Executive must perform his services under this Agreement;

provided, however, that prior to any termination of employment for Good Reason, the Executive must first provide written notice to the Employers within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the condition, describing the existence of such condition, and the Employers shall thereafter have the right to remedy the condition within thirty (30) days of the date the Employers received the written notice from the Executive. If the Employers remedy the condition within such thirty (30) day cure period, then no Good Reason shall be deemed to exist with respect to such condition. If the Employers do not remedy the condition within such thirty (30) day cure period, then the Executive may deliver a Notice of Termination for Good Reason at any time within sixty (60) days following the expiration of such cure period.

(h) IRS. IRS shall mean the Internal Revenue Service.

(i) Notice of Termination. Any purported termination of the Executive’s employment by the Employers for Cause, Disability or Retirement or by the Executive for Good Reason shall be communicated by written “Notice of Termination” to the other party hereto. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which (i) indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated, (iii) specifies a Date of Termination, which shall be not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days after such Notice of Termination is given, except in the case of the Employers’ termination of the Executive’s employment for Cause or death, which shall be effective immediately, and (iv) is given in the manner specified in Section 9 hereof.

(j) Retirement. “Retirement” shall mean the Executive’s voluntary or involuntary termination of employment upon reaching at least age 65, but shall not include an involuntary termination for Cause.

2. Term of Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall expire on October 15, 2018, subject to earlier termination as provided herein. Upon approval of the Board of Directors of each of the Corporation and the Bank, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for one additional year on October 15, 2018 and on October 15 ^th of each subsequent calendar year such that at any time after October 15, 2018 the remaining term of this Agreement shall be from zero to one year, absent notice of non-renewal as set forth below. Prior to October 15, 2018 and each October 15 ^th thereafter, the Board of Directors of each of the Corporation and the Bank shall consider and review (with appropriate corporate documentation thereof, and after taking into account all relevant factors, including the Executive’s performance) an extension of the term of this Agreement, and the term shall continue to extend each year if the Boards of Directors approve such extension unless the Executive gives written notice to the Employers of the Executive’s election not to extend the term, with such written notice to be given not less than thirty (30) days prior to any such renewal date. If either Board of Directors elects not to extend the term, it shall give written notice of such decision to the Executive not less than thirty (30) days prior to any such renewal date. If any party gives timely notice that the term will not be extended as of October 15th of any year, then this Agreement shall terminate at the conclusion of its remaining term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Change in Control occurs during the term of this Agreement at a time when there is less than one year remaining in the term of this Agreement, then the remaining term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended until the one-year anniversary of the completion of the Change in Control. References herein to the term of this Agreement shall refer both to the initial term and successive terms.

3. Benefits upon Termination. If the Executive’s employment by the Employers shall be terminated within twelve (12) months subsequent to a Change in Control by (i) the Employers other than for Cause, Disability, Retirement or as a result of the Executive’s death, or (ii) the Executive for Good Reason, then the Employers shall, subject to the provisions of Section 3(c) and 4 hereof, if applicable:

(a) pay to the Executive, in a lump sum as of the Date of Termination, a cash amount equal to one (1) times the Executive’s Annual Compensation;

(b) pay to the Executive, in a lump sum within ten (10) business days after the Date of Termination, a cash amount equal to the projected cost to the Employers of providing benefits to the Executive for a period of twelve (12) months pursuant to all group insurance, life insurance, health and accident and disability insurance coverage offered by the Employers in which the Executive was entitled to participate immediately prior to the Date of Termination, as well as any other employee benefit plan, program or arrangement offered by the Employers in which the Executive was entitled to participate immediately prior to the Date of Termination (other than cash bonus plans, retirement plans or stock compensation plans of the Employers), with the projected cost to the Employers to be based on the costs incurred for the year in which the Date of Termination occurs as determined on an annualized basis.

(c) The Bank’s obligation to pay severance under this Section 3 is expressly conditioned upon the Executive executing and not revoking a general release to be provided to [him/her] by the Bank, which would release any and all claims, charges and complaints which the Executive may have against the Bank, its affiliates and assigns, as well as the directors, officers and employees of such entities, in connection with the Executive’s employment and the termination of such employment. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, in the event the time period that the Executive has to consider the terms of such general release (including any revocation period under such release) commences in one calendar year and ends in the succeeding calendar year, then the payments shall not commence until the succeeding calendar year.

4. Limitation of Benefits under Certain Circumstances. If the payments and benefits pursuant to Section 3 hereof, either alone or together with other payments and benefits which the Executive has the right to receive from the Employers would constitute a “parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code, then the payments and benefits payable by the Employers pursuant to Section 3 hereof shall be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to result in no portion of the payments and benefits payable by the Employers under Section 3 being non-deductible to either of the Employers pursuant to Section 280G of the Code and subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code. If the payments and benefits under Section 3 are required to be reduced, then the cash severance shall be reduced first, followed by a reduction in the fringe benefits. The determination of any reduction in the payments and benefits to be made pursuant to Section 3 shall be based upon the opinion of independent tax counsel selected by the Employers and paid for by the Employers. Such counsel shall promptly prepare the foregoing opinion, but in no event later than ten (10) days from the Date of Termination, and may use such actuaries as such counsel deems necessary or advisable for the purpose. Nothing contained herein shall result in a reduction of any payments or benefits to which the Executive may be entitled upon termination of employment under any circumstances other than as specified in this Section 4, or a reduction in the payments and benefits specified in Section 3 below zero.

5. Mitigation; Exclusivity of Benefits.

(a) The Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any benefits hereunder by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any such benefits be reduced by any compensation earned by the Executive as a result of employment by another employer after the Date of Termination or otherwise.

(b) The specific arrangements referred to herein are not intended to exclude any other benefits which may be available to the Executive upon a termination of employment with the Employers pursuant to employee benefit plans of the Employers or otherwise.

6. Withholding. All payments required to be made by the Employers hereunder to the Executive shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any, relating to tax and other payroll deductions as the Employers may reasonably determine should be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

7. Restrictive Covenants.

(a) Trade Secrets. The Executive acknowledges that he has had, and will have, access to confidential information of the Employers (including, but not limited to, current and prospective confidential know-how, customer lists, marketing plans, business plans, financial and pricing information, and information regarding acquisitions, mergers and/or joint ventures) concerning the business, customers, contacts, prospects, and assets of the Employers that is unique, valuable and not generally known outside the Employers, and that was obtained from the Employers or which was learned as a result of the performance of services by the Executive on behalf of the Employers ("Trade Secrets"). Trade Secrets shall not include any information that: (i) is now, or hereafter becomes, through no act or failure to act on the part of the Executive that constitutes a breach of this Section 7, generally known or available to the public; (ii) is known to the Executive at the time such information was obtained from the Employers; (iii) is hereafter furnished without restriction on disclosure to the Executive by a third party, other than an employee or agent of the Employers, who is not under any obligation of confidentiality to the Employers or an affiliate; (iv) is disclosed with the written approval of the Employers; or (v) is required to be disclosed or provided by law, court order, order of any regulatory agency having jurisdiction or similar compulsion, including pursuant to or in connection with any legal proceeding involving the parties hereto; provided however, that such disclosure shall be limited to the extent so required or compelled; and provided further, however, that if the Executive is required to disclose such confidential information, he shall give the Employers notice of such disclosure and cooperate in seeking suitable protections. Other than in the course of performing services for the Employers, the Executive will not, at any time, directly or indirectly use, divulge, furnish or make accessible to any person any Trade Secrets, but instead will keep all Trade Secrets strictly and absolutely confidential. The Executive will deliver promptly to the Employers, at the termination of his employment or at any other time at the request of the Employers, without retaining any copies, all documents and other materials in his possession relating, directly or indirectly, to any Trade Secrets.

Nothing contained in this Agreement limits the Executive’s ability to file a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission that has jurisdiction over the Company or the Bank (the “Government Agencies”). The Executive further understands that this Agreement does not limit his/her ability to communicate with any Government Agencies or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Company and/or the Bank. This Agreement does not limit the Executive’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Government Agencies.

(b) Non-Solicitation of Employees . For a period of twelve (12) months after termination of the Executive’s employment prior to a Change in Control and for a period of twelve (12) months after termination of the Executive’s employment in connection with or following a Change in Control (the “Restricted Period”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, induce or hire, or attempt to solicit, induce or hire, any current employee of the Employers (excluding those employees whose employment is terminated by the Employers), or any individual who becomes an employee during the Restricted Period, to leave his or her employment with the Employers or join or become affiliated with any other business or entity, or in any way interfere with the employment relationship between any employee and the Employers.

(c) Non-Solicitation of Customers . During the Restricted Period, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or induce, or attempt to solicit or induce (whether by mail, telephone, personal meeting or any other means, excluding general solicitations of the public that are not based in whole or in part on any list of customers of the Employers or any of their subsidiaries or successors), any customer, lender, supplier, licensee, licensor or other business relation of the Employers to terminate its relationship or contract with the Employers, to cease doing business with the Employers, or in any way interfere with the relationship between any such customer, lender, supplier, licensee or business relation and the Employers (including making any negative or derogatory statements or communications concerning the Employers or their directors, officers or employees).

(d) Value of Restrictive Covenants . For tax and accounting purposes, the Employers shall ascribe a value to the restrictive covenants imposed upon the Executive pursuant to this Section 7, with such value to not exceed one times the Executive’s annual compensation as of the Date of Termination for each 12-month period included in the Restricted Period, with the value for partial years included within the Restricted Period to be pro-rated.

(e) Irreparable Harm . The Executive acknowledges that: (i) the Executive’s compliance with Section 7 of this Agreement is necessary to preserve and protect the proprietary rights, Trade Secrets, and the goodwill of the Employers as going concerns, and (ii) any failure by the Executive to comply with the provisions of this Agreement will result in irreparable and continuing injury for which there will be no adequate remedy at law, notwithstanding the value assigned to such restrictive covenants by Section 7(d) above. In the event that the Executive fails to comply with the provisions of this Section 7, the Employers shall be entitled, in addition to other relief that may be proper, to all types of equitable relief (including, but not limited to, the issuance of an injunction and/or temporary restraining order) that may be necessary to cause the Executive to comply with this Agreement, as well as to the recoupment of the value ascribed to such covenants pursuant to Section 7(d) above.

(f) Survival. The provisions set forth in this Section 7 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

(g) Scope Limitations . If the scope, period of time or area of restriction specified in this Section 7 are or would be judged to be unreasonable in any court proceeding, then the period of time, scope or area of restriction will be reduced or limited in the manner and to the extent necessary to make the restriction reasonable, so that the restriction may be enforced in those areas, during the period of time and in the scope that are or would be judged to be reasonable.

8. Assignability. The Corporation and the Bank shall assign this Agreement and their rights and obligations hereunder in whole, but not in part, to any corporation, bank or other entity with or into which the Corporation or the Bank may hereafter merge or consolidate or to which the Corporation or the Bank may transfer all or substantially all of its assets, if in any such case said corporation, bank or other entity shall by operation of law or expressly in writing assume all obligations of the Employers hereunder as fully as if it had been originally made a party hereto, but may not otherwise assign this Agreement or their rights and obligations hereunder. The Executive may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder.

9. Notice. For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses set forth below:

	To the Bank:	Secretary
		MutualBank
		110 East Charles Street
		Muncie, Indiana 47305-2400

	To the Corporation:	Secretary
		MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
		110 East Charles Street
		Muncie, Indiana 47305-2400

	To the Executive:	Christopher L. Caldwell
		At the address last appearing on the
		personnel records of the Employers

10. Amendment; Waiver . No provisions of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing signed by the Executive and such officer or officers as may be specifically designated by the Boards of Directors of the Employers to sign on their behalf. No waiver by any party hereto at any time of any breach by any other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. In addition, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Employers may amend in good faith any terms of this Agreement, including retroactively, in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

11. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States where applicable and otherwise by the substantive laws of the State of Indiana.

12. Nature of Employment and Obligations.

(a) Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create other than a terminable at will employment relationship between the Employers and the Executive, and the Employers may terminate the Executive’s employment at any time, subject to providing any payments specified herein in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) Nothing contained herein shall create or require the Employers to create a trust of any kind to fund any benefits which may be payable hereunder, and to the extent that the Executive acquires a right to receive benefits from the Employers hereunder, such right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Employers.

13. Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

14. Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

16. Regulatory Actions. The following provisions shall be applicable to the parties or any successor thereto, and shall be controlling in the event of a conflict with any other provision of this Agreement, including without limitation Section 3 hereof.

(a) If the Executive is suspended from office and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs pursuant to notice served under Section 8(e)(3) or Section 8(g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”)(12 U.S.C. §§1818(e)(3) and 1818(g)(1)), the Bank's obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended as of the date of service, unless stayed by appropriate proceedings. If the charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may, in its discretion: (i) pay the Executive all or part of the compensation withheld while its obligations under this Agreement were suspended, and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of its obligations which were suspended.

(b) If the Executive is removed from office and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs by an order issued under Section 8(e)(4) or Section 8(g)(1) of the FDIA (12 U.S.C. §§1818(e)(4) and (g)(1)), all obligations of the Bank under this Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the Executive and the Bank as of the date of termination shall not be affected.

(c) If the Bank is in default, as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the FDIA (12 U.S.C. §1813(x)(1)), all obligations under this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of default, but vested rights of the Executive and the Bank as of the date of termination shall not be affected.

17. Regulatory Prohibition. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any renewal of this Agreement and any payments made to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon their compliance with Section 18(k) of the FDIA (12 U.S.C. §1828(k)) and 12 C.F.R. Part 359.

18. Payment of Costs and Legal Fees. In the event any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with the Executive’s termination is resolved in favor of the Executive, whether by judgment, arbitration or settlement, the Executive shall be entitled to the payment of all legal fees incurred by the Executive in resolving such dispute or controversy.

19. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules then in effect of the district office of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) nearest to the home office of the Bank, and judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof, except to the extent that the parties may otherwise reach a mutual settlement of such issue. The Employers shall incur the cost of all fees and expenses associated with filing a request for arbitration with the AAA, whether such filing is made on behalf of the Employers or the Executive, and the costs and administrative fees associated with employing the arbitrator and related administrative expenses assessed by the AAA.

20. Entire Agreement . This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the Employers and the Executive with respect to the matters agreed to herein. All prior agreements between the Employers and the Executive with respect to the matters agreed to herein are hereby superseded and shall have no force or effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.

	MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC.

	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		President and Chief Executive Officer

	MUTUALBANK

	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		Chief Executive Officer

	EXECUTIVE

	By:	/s/ Christopher L. Caldwell
		Christopher L. Caldwell

EXHIBIT 10.15

CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT

This CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of the 15 ^th day of October 2017, between MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland-chartered bank holding company (the “Corporation”), MutualBank, an Indiana commercial bank (the “Bank”) and Sharon L. Ferguson (the “Executive”) (the Corporation and the Bank are referred to together herein as the “Employers”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed as a Senior Vice President of Retail Lending and Risk Management and the Chief Risk Officer of the Bank;

WHEREAS, the Employers desire to be ensured of the Executive’s continued active participation in the business of the Employers; and

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the meanings set forth below for the purposes of this Agreement:

(d) Code. “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(g) Good Reason. Termination by the Executive of the Executive’s employment for “Good Reason” shall mean termination by the Executive following a Change of Control based on:

(i)

any material breach of this Agreement by the Employers, including without limitation any of the following: (A) An adverse change in the formula for calculating the Executive’s Annual Compensation, (B) a material diminution in the Executive’s authority, duties or responsibilities, or (C) a material diminution in the authority, duties or responsibilities of the officer to whom the Executive is required to report, or

(ii)

any material change in the geographic location at which the Executive must perform her services under this Agreement;

(h) IRS. IRS shall mean the Internal Revenue Service.

2. Term of Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall expire on October 18, 2018, subject to earlier termination as provided herein. Upon approval of the Board of Directors of each of the Corporation and the Bank, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for one additional year on October 15, 2018 and on October 15 ^th of each subsequent calendar year such that at any time after October 15, 2018 the remaining term of this Agreement shall be from zero to one year, absent notice of non-renewal as set forth below. Prior to October 15, 2018 and each October 15 ^th thereafter, the Board of Directors of each of the Corporation and the Bank shall consider and review (with appropriate corporate documentation thereof, and after taking into account all relevant factors, including the Executive’s performance) an extension of the term of this Agreement, and the term shall continue to extend each year if the Boards of Directors approve such extension unless the Executive gives written notice to the Employers of the Executive’s election not to extend the term, with such written notice to be given not less than thirty (30) days prior to any such renewal date. If either Board of Directors elects not to extend the term, it shall give written notice of such decision to the Executive not less than thirty (30) days prior to any such renewal date. If any party gives timely notice that the term will not be extended as of October 15 ^th of any year, then this Agreement shall terminate at the conclusion of its remaining term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Change in Control occurs during the term of this Agreement at a time when there is less than one year remaining in the term of this Agreement, then the remaining term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended until the one-year anniversary of the completion of the Change in Control. References herein to the term of this Agreement shall refer both to the initial term and successive terms.

(a) pay to the Executive, in a lump sum as of the Date of Termination, a cash amount equal to one (1) times the Executive’s Annual Compensation;

5. Mitigation; Exclusivity of Benefits.

7. Restrictive Covenants.

(a) Trade Secrets. The Executive acknowledges that she has had, and will have, access to confidential information of the Employers (including, but not limited to, current and prospective confidential know-how, customer lists, marketing plans, business plans, financial and pricing information, and information regarding acquisitions, mergers and/or joint ventures) concerning the business, customers, contacts, prospects, and assets of the Employers that is unique, valuable and not generally known outside the Employers, and that was obtained from the Employers or which was learned as a result of the performance of services by the Executive on behalf of the Employers ("Trade Secrets"). Trade Secrets shall not include any information that: (i) is now, or hereafter becomes, through no act or failure to act on the part of the Executive that constitutes a breach of this Section 7, generally known or available to the public; (ii) is known to the Executive at the time such information was obtained from the Employers; (iii) is hereafter furnished without restriction on disclosure to the Executive by a third party, other than an employee or agent of the Employers, who is not under any obligation of confidentiality to the Employers or an affiliate; (iv) is disclosed with the written approval of the Employers; or (v) is required to be disclosed or provided by law, court order, order of any regulatory agency having jurisdiction or similar compulsion, including pursuant to or in connection with any legal proceeding involving the parties hereto; provided however, that such disclosure shall be limited to the extent so required or compelled; and provided further, however, that if the Executive is required to disclose such confidential information, she shall give the Employers notice of such disclosure and cooperate in seeking suitable protections. Other than in the course of performing services for the Employers, the Executive will not, at any time, directly or indirectly use, divulge, furnish or make accessible to any person any Trade Secrets, but instead will keep all Trade Secrets strictly and absolutely confidential. The Executive will deliver promptly to the Employers, at the termination of her employment or at any other time at the request of the Employers, without retaining any copies, all documents and other materials in [his/her] possession relating, directly or indirectly, to any Trade Secrets.

(f) Survival. The provisions set forth in this Section 7 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

	To the Bank:	Secretary
		MutualBank
		110 East Charles Street
		Muncie, Indiana 47305-2400

	To the Corporation:	Secretary
		MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
		110 East Charles Street
		Muncie, Indiana 47305-2400

	To the Executive:	Sharon L. Ferguson
		At the address last appearing on the
		personnel records of the Employers

12. Nature of Employment and Obligations.

13. Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.

	MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC.

	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		President and Chief Executive Officer

	MUTUALBANK

	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		Chief Executive Officer

	EXECUTIVE

	By:	/s/ Sharon L. Ferguson
		Sharon L. Ferguson

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, David W. Heeter, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of MutualFirst Financial, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Christopher D. Cook, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of MutualFirst Financial, Inc.;

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/ Christopher D. Cook
		Christopher D. Cook
		Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT 32

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION

Each of the undersigned hereby certifies in his capacity as an officer of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (the “Registrant”) that the Quarterly Report of the Registrant on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Registrant at the end of such period and the results of operations of the Registrant for such period.

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/ David W. Heeter
		David W. Heeter
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 8, 2017	By:	/s/ Christopher D. Cook
		Christopher D. Cook
		Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer