Quarterlytics / Financial Services / Banks - Regional / First Internet Bancorp / FY2015 Annual Report

First Internet Bancorp
Annual Report 2015

INBK · NASDAQ Financial Services
Claim this profile
Ticker INBK
Exchange NASDAQ
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Employees 323
← All annual reports
FY2015 Annual Report · First Internet Bancorp
Loading PDF…
2 0 1 5   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

Great Heights

Earnings  per  share  up  104%. Total  assets  surpassed  $1  billion, 

increasing more than 30%. Total shareholder return, over 70%, 

placed us first among all public companies in Indiana and second 

among all banks in America. 

We achieved great heights in 2015.

We  did  it  by  identifying  a  need  and  imagining  a  solution. We 

did it by building a bridge between the essential banking services 

people and businesses need and the conveniences and economies 

made  possible  by  world-changing  technology.  We  did  it  by 

sticking with our vision of what a bank could be—and should 

be—in the digital age.

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

I

 
 
 
 
 
F I N A N C I A L   P E R F O R M A N C E

1269.9

970.5

953.9

802.3

732.4

585.4

636.4

503.9

501.2

306.4

335.2

358.2

Consistent
Balance
Sheet Growth

Total Assets (in millions)

Total Loans (in millions)

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

211%

152%

126%

Loan Portfolio
Composition

Consumer Loans

Residential Real Estate Loans

Commercial Loans

Five-Year Growth 
Compared to 
Similarly Sized 
Banks 

26%

30%

28%

First Internet Bancorp

SNL Micro Cap US Banks

Total Assets

Total Loan Growth

Total Deposit Growth

3.36%

3.17%

2.64%

2.29%

1.62%

1.23%

.90%

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

.37%

.50%

.04%

.37%

.02%

Strong Credit
and Asset Quality

Nonperforming Assets 
to Total Assets

Nonperforming Loans 
to Total Loans

I
I

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
450

350

250

150

50

Comparison
of Five-Year
Cumulative
Total Return 1

First Internet Bancorp

NASDAQ Composite Index

SNL Micro Cap US Bank Index

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

1 Assumes investment of $100
  on December 31, 2010

90.4%

80.9%

76.5%

69.4%

63.1%

63.0%

60.8%

60.6%

Q1 2014

Q2 2014

Q3 2014

Q4 2014

Q1 2015

Q2 2015

Q3 2015

Q4 2015

(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:8) 
Ratio 
Improvement

90,908

96,785

104,330

48,897

55,423

61,350

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Shareholders'
Equity

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

I
I
I

 
 
 
 
 
C H A I R M A N ’ S   M E S S A G E

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

What a year it was! Our 2015 earnings per share were up 104% over the prior year. First Internet 
Bancorp provided more than a 70% total shareholder return—placing our company first among 
Indiana-based public companies and second among banks across the country. In one year, we added 
$54 million in market capitalization, a 73% increase.

The formula for our success is simple: We are executing our growth strategy. Assets at First Internet 
Bancorp crossed the billion-dollar threshold in 2015 and were up more than 30% from 2014. Our 
growth—and sustained growth, at that—significantly outpaces banks of similar 
size. Over the past five years, we have grown our loan balances by 211%, while 
comparable banks averaged 30% growth. 

Through this growth, we have achieved economies of scale that are critical to our 
continued financial success. Net income for the year was up 106% on revenues 
that were up 39% over 2014. Our tangible book value is up, and our improving 
efficiency ratio continues to reflect the impact of this growth. 

Importantly, though, we have achieved these results without sacrificing service. 
Concepts  like  “efficiency”  and  “economies  of  scale,”  so  critical  to  investors, 
are often at odds with customer expectations. We recognize that we have been 
and will continue to be successful because we are passionate about helping our 
customers succeed. We don’t view the business of banking as a commodity. 

Our business was born in 1999 after we identified a need. Put simply, we asked 
consumers what they wanted from a bank. As we have grown, we have kept an 
open dialogue with our customers and have maintained the discipline of aligning 
our product and service offerings with customer needs. While many banks layer 
online services atop a traditional branch network, First Internet Bank was built 
from  the  start  to  serve  customers  in  the  digital  economy,  and  we  continue  to 
delight them with customer-centric digital banking solutions. Take, for instance, 
the mobile phone: Millennials look at their phones more than 40 times a day. Even those of us who 
are slightly (ahem) more advanced in age seldom go long without sneaking a peek at our mobile 
devices. In 2015, we introduced two forms of biometric authentication—Touch ID and Eyeprint 
ID—to our mobile app to make it as easy for our customers to access their accounts as it is to touch 
a button or take a selfie.

Today, consumers prefer online and mobile banking two-to-one over branch banking. (This helps to 
explain why more than 5,000 bank branches have closed across the country over the past five years.) 
According to Accenture, almost 40% of consumers ages 18-34, the “digital natives,” would consider 

V

I

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
a bank with no branches. Our business model uniquely positions us to build relationships, with a 
combination of product, service, value, and a story that consumers find compelling.

Using  technology  to  modernize  the  delivery  channel  of  an  industry  deeply  rooted  in  tradition, 
we have also given convenience and control back to the businesses we serve. Our loan portfolio, 
once made up almost entirely of consumer loans, is now more diversified—with 61% of our loan 
portfolio composed of commercial loans. 

An evolution of that scale requires dedication and focus. Across our organization, we have talented 
people on a mission to establish and strengthen customer connections. The leaders of our lending 
teams  and  members  of  their  staff  are  highly  seasoned,  career  bankers  who  bring  deep  industry 
knowledge and relationships from regional, super-regional, or money center banks. 

To attract the kind of talent we need to execute our strategy, we have made a concerted effort to 
be an employer of choice. Just as we listen to our customers, we listen to our employees. We have 
expanded employee opportunities for education, professional enrichment, philanthropy, and fun 
competition. As a result, First Internet Bank has received two consecutive Top Workplaces honors 
from  The  Indianapolis  Star  and  three  consecutive  Best  Banks  to  Work  For  titles  from  American 
Banker. Anonymous, voluntary employee surveys are the basis for these awards. Employees noted 
First Internet Bank is a “unique banking organization with [an] experienced management team not 
afraid to try new things,” and that the company “rewards hard work. The environment is great.” 

We genuinely like what we do—and it shows: in the relationships we build with our customers, in 
the capabilities we continue to expand and enhance, and in the returns we have been able to provide 
on investments in First Internet Bancorp. On behalf of everyone at First Internet and the Board of 
Directors, thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

D AV I D   B .   B E C K E R 
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

V

 
 
 
 
 
C U S T O M E R   F O C U S :
D AV I D   C O U C H

Saving Money is Great. 
Saving Time is Better.

H O W   F I R S T   I N T E R N E T   B A N K   H E L P E D   D AV I D   C O U C H
T A K E   H I S   P E R S O N A L   B A N K I N G   T O   T H E   N E X T   L E V E L . 

I

V

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
For David Couch, there have never 
been enough hours in the day. 
As president and CEO of Artifex 
Finishing—a professional finishing 
service for wood, metal, plastic, 
and other material surfaces based 
in Dayton, Ohio—he often gets up 
before dawn and works well past 
normal business hours.

Which doesn’t leave much time to get 
to the bank. That’s why David turned 
to First Internet Bank to handle his 
personal banking needs more than 15 
years ago. 

He may have discovered First Internet 
Bank “on a whim” while browsing the 
web back in 2000, but his decision to 

choose us was anything but whimsical. 
He did the research—learning 
more about our security protocols, 
encryption methods, services, and 
rates—and decided it was worth a shot.

He’s glad he did. We earn our 
customers’ trust with every transaction 
and interaction. Now, we don’t just 
handle his personal banking needs—
we handle all the banking needs of 
Artifex Finishing, too.  

“I’ve been with lots of different banks 
over the years—too many to name. 
Over time I’ve dropped them. All my 
business goes through First Internet 
Bank,” said David. “The length of our 
relationship speaks volumes. I get 

top-notch customer service, and 
combined with the value they give me, 
that goes a long way.”

Today, David’s business is booming. 
And the days still aren’t long enough. 

“Everyone who knows me knows I’m 
a busy guy, and that time is my most 
precious resource. First Internet Bank’s 
competitive rates and customer service 
are great—but it’s the extra time they 
give me that I love most.” 

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

V

I
I

 
 
 
 
 
C U S T O M E R   F O C U S :
A R B O R   H O M E S

Constructing a
Lasting Partnership

W E ’ R E   H E L P I N G   A R B O R   H O M E S   R E A C H   N E W   H E I G H T S
I N   T H E   H O M E B U I L D I N G   B U S I N E S S . 

I
I
I

V

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
The economic downturn bulldozed the 
residential construction business, and 
new home sales were slow to pick up 
after the general economy recovered. 
Even Arbor Homes, among the largest 
and most respected home builders 
based in Indianapolis, had trouble 
getting a foot in the door with many 
commercial real estate lenders. But 
First Internet Bank saw potential in 
developing a relationship.

“We were one of the few home 
builders that made it through the 
crash, and First Internet Bank was 
one of the few banks that still had 
interest in working with us,” said 

Curtis Rector, founder and CEO of 
Arbor Homes. “They’ve been a perfect 
match for us because they have lots 
of experience with our industry and 
a unique understanding of how our 
business works.” 

The relationship between First Internet 
Bank and Arbor Homes started small. 
As our relationship grew, we found 
an opportunity to customize loan 
structures in order to help streamline 
Arbor Homes’ loan process, making it 
faster and more cost effective. 

“Whereas most banks structure 
separate loans for each individual 

community financed, First Internet 
Bank aggregated our loans so we have 
just one note and a single structure 
for most of our developments,” says 
Curtis. “Innovative ideas like this go a 
long way toward helping our business 
succeed, which is just one reason I 
recommend First Internet Bank to 
other people all the time.”

Planning, perseverance, and a quality 
product are the foundation for success 
at Arbor Homes—and we have a 
banking partnership built to last.  

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

I

X

 
 
 
 
 
C U S T O M E R   F O C U S :
B I C Y C L E
G A R A G E   I N D Y

Putting the Pedal
to our Mettle

O U R   P E O P L E   M A K E   S U R E   T H AT   B I C Y C L E   G A R A G E   I N D Y ’ S
P AT H   T O   G R E AT   H E I G H T S   I S   N E V E R   A N   U P H I L L   R I D E .

X

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
Say you’re looking for a bike. You 
know exactly what you want: a 
mountain bike with an XT-9 parts set, 
F20 clipless pedals, and a carbon fiber 
frame.

Randy Clark, founder and president of 
Bicycle Garage Indy, knows that people 
make the difference between a good 
business and a great one. And that’s 
especially true for a bank.  

so that funds can be transferred 
instantly. And because First Internet 
Bank has no branches, it’s easy to keep 
Bicycle Garage Indy’s fees low without 
sacrificing convenience. 

If you live in the Indianapolis area, you 
know the people to see. With three 
Central Indiana locations, Bicycle 
Garage Indy is Indianapolis’ go-to bike 
and fitness retailer. They’ve been in 
business for more than 30 years—and 
they’ve built their business on the 
strength of their personable, expert 
staff and the outstanding service they 
provide.

“Our partnership with First 
Internet Bank is founded on strong 
relationships with the people who work 
there,” said Randy. “They’re responsive, 
competent, can-do people—and they 
do a great job of taking care of us.”

Easy access to checking and savings 
accounts are critical to any retail 
business. We set up Bicycle Garage 
Indy with an efficient check scanner 

But in the end, it’s still all about the 
people.  

“They use lots of cool technology to 
help us,” said Randy. “But what you 
really want out of a bank is fairness, 
competence, communication. They’ve 
earned our loyalty. Their people make 
them the best.”

2
0
1
5

A
N
N
U
A
L

R
E
P
O
R
T

X

I

 
 
 
 
 
O U R   P E O P L E

Board of Directors of 
First Internet Bancorp

Senior Management 
of First Internet Bank

D AV I D   B .   B E C K E R 
Chairman, President, and 
Chief Executive Officer

D AV I D   R .   L OV E J OY 
Vice Chairman 
Managing Director 
Greycourt & Co. 

J O H N   K .   K E A C H ,   J R . 
Private Investor 
Former Chairman, President, 
and Chief Executive Officer 
Indiana Community Bancorp

A N N   D .   M U R T L O W 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
United Way of Central Indiana 

R A L P H   R .   W H I T N E Y,   J R . 
Principal 
Hammond, Kennedy, 
Whitney & Co., Inc.

J E R RY   W I L L I A M S
Private Investor
Formerly Of Counsel
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

D AV I D   B .   B E C K E R * 
President and 
Chief Executive Officer 

C .   C H A R L E S   P E R F E T T I *
Senior Vice President and
Corporate Secretary

K E N N E T H   J .   L OV I K *
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

S T E P H E N   C .   FA R R E L L
Senior Vice President
Chief Credit Officer and Credit 
Administrator

M I C H A E L   E .   L E W I S 
Senior Vice President 
Commercial Real Estate Banking

N I C O L E   S .   L O R C H * 
Senior Vice President 
Retail Banking

K E V I N   B .   Q U I N N 
Senior Vice President
Retail Lending 

J E A N   L .   W O J T O W I C Z 
President 
Cambridge Capital Management Corp.

A N N E   M .   S H A R K E Y
Senior Vice President
Operations

C O N N I E   J .   S H E P H E R D 
Senior Vice President 
Commercial Banking

Shareholder Information 

C O M M O N   S T O C K 
First Internet Bancorp is listed on the 
NASDAQ Capital Market under the 
symbol INBK 

C O R P O R AT E
H E A D Q U A R T E R S 
First Internet Bancorp 
11201 USA Parkway
Fishers, IN  46037
(317) 532-7900
www.firstinternetbancorp.com

I N V E S T O R
R E L AT I O N S
C O N TA C T 
Paula Deemer 
(317) 428-4628
investors@firstib.com

T R A N S F E R   A G E N T
Computershare
PO Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842 
(800) 522-6645
www.computershare.com

I N D E P E N D E N T
R E G I S T E R E D   P U B L I C 
A C C O U N T I N G   F I R M 
BKD, LLP 
201 N. Illinois Street, Suite 700 
Indianapolis, IN 46244
(317) 383-4000

L E G A L   C O U N S E L 
Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP 
600 E. 96th Street, Suite 600 
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 569-9600

* Denotes Executive Officer of First Internet Bancorp

I
I

X

T
R
O
P
E
R

L
A
U
N
N
A

5
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015.

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 001-35750

First Internet Bancorp
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Indiana
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

11201 USA Parkway
Fishers, Indiana
(Address of principal executive offices)

20-3489991
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

46037
(Zip Code)

(317) 532-7900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of class
Common stock, without par value

Name of exchange on which registered
NASDAQ Capital Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 
1933. 

                                                                                                                                               Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934.                 

                                                                                                       Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), 
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  

                         Yes 

No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 
months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).         Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and 
will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by 
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.                                           

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a 
smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large Accelerated Filer 

Accelerated Filer 

Non-accelerated Filer 

 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller Reporting Company 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes 

 No 

The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2015, the last business day of 
the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $100.6 million, based on the closing sale price 
for the registrant’s common stock on that date. For purposes of determining this number, all officers and directors of the registrant 
are considered to be affiliates of the registrant. This number is provided only for the purpose of this report and does not represent 
an admission by either the registrant or any such person as to the status of such person.

As of March 7, 2016, the registrant had 4,486,024 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of our Proxy Statement for our 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities 
laws.  These statements are not historical facts, rather statements based on the current expectations of First Internet Bancorp and 
its consolidated subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” “us”) regarding its business strategies, intended results and future performance. Forward-
looking statements are generally preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plan” and similar 
expressions. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including: general economic conditions, whether national 
or regional, and conditions in the lending markets in which we participate that may have an adverse effect on the demand for our 
loans and other products, our credit quality and related levels of nonperforming assets and loan losses, and the value and salability 
of the real estate that we own or that is the collateral for our loans; failures of or interruptions in the communication and information 
systems on which we rely to conduct our business that could reduce our revenues, increase our costs or lead to disruptions in our 
business; our plans to grow our commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loan portfolios which may carry greater 
risks of non-payment or other unfavorable consequences; our dependence on capital distributions from First Internet Bank of 
Indiana (the “Bank”); results of examinations of us by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among 
other things, require us to increase our allowance for loan losses or to write-down assets; changing bank regulatory conditions, 
policies or programs, whether arising as new legislation or regulatory initiatives, that could lead to restrictions on activities of 
banks generally, or the Bank in particular, more restrictive regulatory capital requirements, increased costs, including deposit 
insurance premiums, regulation or prohibition of certain income producing activities or changes in the secondary market for loans 
and other products; changes in market rates and prices that may adversely impact the value of securities, loans, deposits and other 
financial instruments and the interest rate sensitivity of our balance sheet; our liquidity requirements could be adversely affected 
by changes in our assets and liabilities; the effect of legislative or regulatory developments, including changes in laws concerning 
taxes, banking, securities, insurance and other aspects of the financial services industry; competitive factors among financial 
services organizations, including product and pricing pressures and our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified banking 
professionals; the growth and profitability of noninterest or fee income being less than expected; the loss of any key members of 
senior management; the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the Financial Accounting 
Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and 
other regulatory agencies; and the effect of fiscal and governmental policies of the United States federal government.  Additional 
factors that may affect our results include those discussed in this report under the heading “Risk Factors” and in other reports filed 
with the SEC. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the 
date made. The factors listed above could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods 
to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.

Except as required by law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaims 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 anticipated or unanticipated events.

i

First Internet Bancorp
Table of Contents

PART I

Item 1.

 Business

Item 1A.

 Risk Factors

Item 1B.

 Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.

 Properties

Item 3.

 Legal Proceedings

Item 4.

 Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Item 5.

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

Item 6.

 Selected Financial Data

Item 7.

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A.

 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.

 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9.

 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item 9A.

 Controls and Procedures

Item 9B.

 Other Information

PART III

Item 10.

 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11.

 Executive Compensation

Item 12.

 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13.

 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14.

 Principal Accounting Fees and Services

PART IV

Item 15.

 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

SIGNATURES

PAGE

1

11

20

20

20

20

21

23

25

40

40

40

40

41

42

43

43

43

43

44

47

ii

Item 1.   

Business

General

PART I

First Internet Bancorp is a bank holding company that conducts its business activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 
First Internet Bank of Indiana, an Indiana chartered bank. First Internet Bank of Indiana was the first state-chartered, Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured Internet bank and commenced banking operations in 1999. First Internet Bancorp 
was incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana on September 15, 2005. On March 21, 2006, we consummated a plan of 
exchange by which we acquired all of the outstanding shares of the Bank. 

When we refer to “First Internet Bancorp,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” in the remainder of this annual report 
on Form 10-K, we mean First Internet Bancorp and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. References 
to “First Internet Bank” or the “Bank” refer to First Internet Bank of Indiana, an Indiana chartered bank and wholly owned subsidiary 
of the Company. The Bank has one wholly owned subsidiary, JKH Realty Services, LLC, which was established on August 20, 
2012 as a single member LLC to manage other real estate owned properties as needed.

We offer a full complement of products and services on a nationwide basis. We conduct our deposit operations primarily 
over the Internet and have no traditional branch offices. We have diversified our operations by adding commercial real estate 
(“CRE”) lending, including nationwide single tenant lease financing and commercial and industrial (“C&I”) lending, including 
business banking/treasury management services to meet the needs of high-quality commercial borrowers and depositors.  We have 
no significant customer concentrations within our loan portfolio.

As of December 31, 2015, we had total assets of $1.3 billion, total liabilities of $1.2 billion, and shareholders’ equity of 

$104.3 million. We employed 152 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2015.

Our principal executive offices are located at 11201 USA Parkway, Fishers, Indiana 46037 and our telephone number is 

(317) 532-7900.

Business Strategies

Our business model is significantly different from that of a typical community bank. We do not have a conventional brick 
and mortar branch system, but instead operate through our scalable Internet banking platform. The market area for our residential 
real estate lending, consumer lending, and deposit gathering activities is the entire United States. We also offer single tenant lease 
financing on a nationwide basis. Our other commercial banking activities, including CRE and C&I loans, corporate credit cards, 
and corporate treasury management services, are offered by our commercial banking team to businesses primarily within Central 
Indiana, Phoenix, Arizona and adjacent markets.

Performance

Growth.  Total assets have increased 116.9% from $585.4 million at December 31, 2011 to $1.3 billion at December 31, 
2015. This increase was driven primarily by strong organic growth. During the same time period, loans receivable increased from 
$335.2 million to $953.9 million and deposits increased from $486.7 million to $956.1 million, increases of 184.5% and 96.5%, 
respectively. Our sustained growth profile is the result of our flexible and highly scalable Internet banking platform that allows 
us to target a broad reach of customers across all 50 states. Additionally, key strategic commercial banking hires have enabled us 
to further expand our product offerings on both a local and national basis. At December 31, 2015, commercial loans comprised 
61.1% of loans receivable compared to 16.1% at December 31, 2011.

Earnings Trend. Net income has increased 180.3% from $3.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011
to $8.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. Diluted earnings per share have increased 76.6% from $1.11 for 
the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 to $1.96 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

Asset Quality.  We have maintained a high quality loan portfolio due to our emphasis on a strong credit culture, conservative 
underwriting standards, and a diverse national and local customer base.  At December 31, 2015, our nonperforming assets to total 
assets was 0.37%, our nonperforming loans to total loans receivable was 0.02% and our allowance for loan losses to total loans 
receivable was 0.88%.

1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Strategic Focus

We operate on a national basis through our scalable Internet banking platform to gather deposits and offer residential 
mortgage and consumer lending products rather than relying on a conventional brick and mortar branch system. We also primarily 
conduct  commercial  banking  and  related  activities  on  a  local  basis,  except  for  single  tenant  lease  financing  which  is  offered 
nationwide. Our overriding strategic focus is enhancing franchise and shareholder value while maintaining strong risk management 
policies and procedures. We believe the continued creation of franchise and shareholder value will be driven by profitable growth 
in consumer and commercial banking, effective underwriting, strong asset quality and efficient technology-driven operations.

National Focus on Deposit and Consumer Banking Growth.  Our first product offerings were basic deposit accounts, 
certificates of deposit, electronic bill pay and credit cards. Within 90 days of opening, we had accounts with consumers in all 
50 states. Over the years, we added consumer loans, lines of credit, home equity loans and single-family mortgages. Our footprint 
for deposit gathering and these consumer lending activities is the entire nation. With the use of our Internet-based technology 
platform, we do not face geographic boundaries that traditional banks must overcome for customer acquisition. Armed with smart 
phones, tablets and computers, our customers can access our online banking system, bill pay, and remote deposit capture 24 hours 
a day, seven days a week, on a real-time basis. In addition, we have dedicated banking specialists who can service customer needs 
via telephone, email or online chat. We intend to continue to expand our deposit base by leveraging technology and through cross-
selling capabilities as well as targeted marketing efforts. 

Commercial  Banking  Growth.    We  have  continued  to  diversify  our  operations  by  adding  commercial  banking  to 
complement our consumer platform. We offer traditional CRE loans, single tenant lease financing, C&I loans, corporate credit 
cards and treasury management services. Our commercial lending teams consist of seasoned commercial bankers, most of whom 
have  had  extensive  careers  with  larger  money  center,  super-regional  or  regional  banks.  These  lenders  leverage  deep  market 
knowledge and experience to serve commercial borrowers with a relationship-based approach. We are continuing to develop new 
products and services for this market which is expected to produce additional revenue. We also intend to grow and expand our 
commercial banking platform by hiring additional seasoned loan officers and relationship managers with specialized market or 
product expertise. 

Experience.  Our management team and our Board of Directors are integral to our success. Our management team and 
Board of Directors are led by David B. Becker, the founder of First Internet Bank of Indiana. Mr. Becker is a seasoned business 
executive and entrepreneur with over three decades of management experience in the financial services and financial technology 
space, and has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005. Mr. Becker has been the recipient of numerous business awards, 
including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001, and was inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame in 
2008. The senior management team consists of individuals with backgrounds in both regional and community banking and financial 
technology services. The senior management team is complemented by a dedicated Board of Directors with a wide range of 
experience from careers in financial services, legal and regulatory services, and industrial services.

Profitability.  We intend to continue to leverage our technology, our long-term customer relationships and our noninterest 
income sources to drive profitability. As we continue to grow, we believe that our model will produce a greater level of efficiency 
than more traditional community banks, with the goal of higher returns on assets and shareholders’ equity.

Maintain Asset Quality, Diversified Loan Portfolio and Effective Underwriting.  We place an emphasis on our strong 
credit culture and strict underwriting standards of diverse loan products to maintain our excellent credit quality. As of December 31, 
2015, the composition of our loan portfolio was 38.4% consumer loans, 61.1% commercial loans and 0.5% net deferred loan 
origination costs and premiums and discounts on purchased loans. As of December 31, 2011, the composition of our loan portfolio 
was 82.9% consumer loans, 16.1% commercial loans and 1.0% net deferred loan origination costs and premiums and discounts 
on purchased loans.

Efficiency Through Technology.  To date, we have pursued growth in a prudent and disciplined fashion. We will continue 
to monitor our efficiency ratio and intend to invest in and utilize technology to compete more effectively as we grow in the future. 
Through our online account access services, augmented by our team of dedicated banking specialists, we can satisfy the needs of 
our retail and commercial customers in an efficient manner. Our data processing systems run on a “real-time” basis, unlike many 
banks that run a “batch system,” so customers benefit from an up-to-the-minute picture of their financial position, particularly our 
commercial  customers  who  complete  numerous  transactions  in  a  single  day.    We  believe  we  have  built  a  scalable  banking 
infrastructure based upon technology, rather than a traditional branch network, and that our Internet banking processes are capable 
of supporting continued growth while improving operational efficiencies. 

Expand Market Share Through Disciplined Acquisition Strategy.  We may expand through acquisitions on an opportunistic 

basis, primarily as a means of securing additional asset generation capabilities and product or geographic expertise.

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lending Activities 

We earn interest income on loans as well as fee income from the origination of loans.  Lending activities include loans 
to individuals, which primarily consist of residential real estate loans,  home equity loans and lines of credit, and consumer loans, 
and loans to commercial clients, which include commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, 
and single tenant lease financing. Residential real estate loans are either kept in our loan portfolio or sold to secondary investors, 
with gains or losses from the sales being recognized within noninterest income. Refer to Note 4 of the financial statements for 
further discussion of each loan portfolio segment.

Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds

We obtain deposits through the ACH network (direct deposit as well as customer-directed transfers of funds from outside 
financial  institutions),  remote  and  mobile  deposit  capture,  mailed  checks,  wire  transfers  and  a  deposit-taking ATM  network. 
Additionally, we had approximately $12.8 million in brokered time deposits at December 31, 2015 that were originated in prior 
years.

The Bank does not own or operate any ATMs. Through network participation, the Bank’s customers are able to use nearly 
any ATM  worldwide  to  withdraw  cash. The  Bank  currently  rebates  up  to  $10.00  per  customer  per  month  for  surcharges  our 
customers incur when using an ATM owned by another institution. Management believes this program is more cost effective for 
the Bank, and more convenient for customers, than it would be to build and maintain a proprietary nationwide ATM network for 
our customers.

By providing robust online capabilities, quality customer service and competitive pricing for the products and services 
offered, we have been able to develop relationships with our customers and build brand loyalty. As a result, we are not dependent 
upon costly account acquisition campaigns to attract new customers on a continual basis.

Market Areas

The market area for our residential real estate lending, consumer lending and deposit gathering activities is the entire 
United States. We also offer single tenant lease financing on a nationwide basis. Our other commercial banking activities, including 
CRE and C&I loans, corporate credit cards, and corporate treasury management services, are offered by our commercial banking 
team to businesses primarily within Central Indiana, Phoenix, Arizona, and adjacent markets.

Competition

The markets in which we compete to make loans and attract deposits are highly competitive.

For retail banking activities, we compete with other banks that use the Internet as a primary service channel, including 
Ally Bank, EverBank and Bank of Internet. However, we also compete with other banks, savings banks, credit unions, investment 
banks, insurance companies, securities brokerages and other financial institutions, as nearly all have some form of Internet delivery 
for their services. For residential mortgage lending, competitors that use the Internet as a primary service channel include Quicken 
Loans and Loan Depot. However, we also compete with the major banks in residential mortgage lending, including Bank of 
America, Chase and Wells Fargo.

For our traditional commercial lending activities, we compete with larger financial institutions operating in the Midwest 
and Central Indiana regions, including Key Bank, PNC Bank, Chase, BMO Harris, Huntington National Bank and First Financial 
Bank.  In the Southwest, competitors include Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Bank of Arizona and CoBiz Bank.  
For our single tenant lease financing activities, we compete nationally with regional banks, local banks and credit unions, as well 
as life insurance companies and commercial mortgage-backed securities lenders.  Examples of these competitors include Wells 
Fargo, Everbank and StanCorp. These competitors may have significantly greater financial resources and higher lending limits 
than we do, and may also offer specialized products and services that we do not.

In the United States, banking has experienced widespread consolidation over the last decade leading to the emergence 
of several large nationwide banking institutions. These competitors have significantly greater financial resources and offer many 
branch locations as well as a variety of services we do not. We have attempted to offset some of the advantages of the larger 
competitors by leveraging technology to deliver product solutions and better compete in targeted segments. We have positioned 
ourselves as an alternative to these institutions for consumers who do not wish to subsidize the cost of large branch networks 
through high fees and unfavorable rates.

3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We anticipate that consolidation will continue in the financial services industry and perhaps accelerate as a result of 
ongoing financial stress, intensified competition for the same customer segments and significantly increased regulatory burdens 
and rules that are expected to increase expenses and put pressure on earnings.

Regulation and Supervision

General

Because the Company is a public company, it is subject to regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 
“SEC”). Under these regulations, the Company is considered to be an accelerated filer and, as such, must comply with SEC 
reporting requirements applicable to accelerated filers.

The Company and the Bank are extensively regulated under federal and state law. The Company is a registered bank 
holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (the “BHCA”) and, as such, is subject to regulation, supervision 
and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Company is required to 
file reports with the Federal Reserve on a quarterly basis.

The Bank is an Indiana-chartered bank formed pursuant to the Indiana Financial Institutions Act (the “IFIA”). As such, 
the Bank is regularly examined by and subject to regulations promulgated by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the 
“DFI”) and the FDIC as its primary federal bank regulator. The Bank is not a member of the Federal Reserve System.

The regulatory environment affecting the Company has been and continues to be altered by the enactment of new statutes 
and the adoption of new regulations as well as by revisions to, and evolving interpretations of, existing regulations. State and 
federal  banking  agencies  have  significant  discretion  in  the  conduct  of  their  supervisory  and  enforcement  activities  and  their 
examination policies. Any change in such practices and policies could have a material impact on the Company’s operations and 
shareholders.

The following discussion is intended to be a summary of the material statutes, regulations and regulatory directives that 
are currently applicable to us. It does not purport to be comprehensive or complete and it is expressly subject to and modified by 
reference to the text of the applicable statutes, regulations and directives.

The Dodd-Frank Act

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) comprehensively reformed 
the regulation of financial institutions and the products and services they offer. Certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act noted 
in this section are also discussed in other sections. Furthermore, many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act require further 
study or rulemaking by federal agencies, a process which will take years to implement fully.

Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act provides for new capital standards that eliminate or restrict the treatment of 
trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital based on the asset size of an institution. The Company has never issued any trust preferred 
securities. The  Dodd-Frank Act  permanently  raised  deposit  insurance  levels  to  $250,000,  retroactive  to  January 1,  2008,  and 
provided unlimited deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts through December 31, 2012. Pursuant 
to modifications under the Dodd-Frank Act, deposit insurance assessments are now being calculated based on an insured depository 
institution’s assets rather than its insured deposits, and the minimum reserve ratio of the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund (the 
“DIF”) has been raised to 1.35%. The payment of interest on business demand deposit accounts is permitted by the Dodd-Frank 
Act. The Dodd-Frank Act authorized the Federal Reserve to regulate interchange fees for debit card transactions and established 
new minimum mortgage underwriting standards for residential mortgages. Further, the Dodd-Frank Act barred certain banking 
organizations from engaging in proprietary trading and from sponsoring and investing in hedge funds and private equity funds, 
except as permitted under certain limited circumstances. The Dodd-Frank Act empowered the newly established Financial Stability 
Oversight Council to designate certain activities as posing a risk to the U.S. financial system and to recommend new or heightened 
standards and safeguards for financial organizations engaging in such activities.

4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Dodd-Frank Act also established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) as an independent agency 
within the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The CFPB has the exclusive authority to administer, enforce, and 
otherwise implement federal consumer financial laws, which includes the power to make rules, issue orders, and issue guidance 
governing the provision of consumer financial products and services.  The CFPB has exclusive federal consumer law supervisory 
authority and primary enforcement authority over insured depository institutions with assets totaling over $10 billion.  Authority 
for institutions with $10 billion or less rests with the prudential regulator, and in the case of the Bank will be enforced by the FDIC.  
The CFPB was also required to establish four offices: 1) Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity, 2) Office of Financial 
Education, 3) Office of Service Member Affairs, and 4) Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans.  Additionally, the 
Bureau was required to establish a Consumer Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Bureau in the exercise of its functions.  
Further, the Dodd-Frank Act established the Office of Financial Research, which has the power to require reports from other 
financial services companies.

On December 10, 2013, five federal agencies published the final “Volcker Rule” pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act.  Among 
other things, the Volcker Rule imposes significant limitations on certain activities by covered banks and bank holding companies, 
including restrictions on holding certain types of securities, proprietary trading and private equity investing.  Most of the limitations 
imposed by the Volcker Rule are not likely to impact smaller banks which do not engage in proprietary trading or private equity 
activities.  However, the restrictions on investing in hedge funds and similar entities could impact the ability to invest in collateralized 
debt obligations and other investments that many smaller banks hold.  On January 14, 2014, through publication of an Interim 
Final Rule, the federal banking agencies clarified that investments by banks in certain trust preferred collateralized debt obligations 
are not prohibited by the Volcker Rule.  The Volcker Rule did not have any material implications on the Bank or our investments 
or activities. 

On October 3, 2015, the CFPB’s final rules on integrated mortgage disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act and the 
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act became effective.  The new disclosures are intended to improve disclosures to consumers 
and also contain tolerance limitations that may cause lenders to refund fees charged to consumers when certain costs vary between 
the initial and final disclosure.

Holding Company Regulation

We are subject to supervision and examination as a bank holding company by the Federal Reserve under the BHCA. In 
addition, the Federal Reserve has the authority to issue orders to bank holding companies to cease and desist from unsafe or 
unsound banking practices and from violations of conditions imposed by, or violations of agreements with, the Federal Reserve. 
The Federal Reserve is also empowered, among other things, to assess civil money penalties against companies or individuals 
who violate Federal Reserve orders or regulations, to order termination of nonbanking activities of bank holding companies and 
to order termination of ownership and control of a nonbanking subsidiary by a bank holding company. Federal Reserve approval 
is also required in connection with bank holding companies’ acquisitions of more than 5% of the voting shares of any class of a 
depository institution or its holding company and, among other things, in connection with the bank holding company’s engaging 
in new activities.

Under the BHCA, our activities are limited to businesses so closely related to banking, managing or controlling banks 
as to be a proper incident thereto. The BHCA also requires a bank holding company to obtain approval from the Federal Reserve 
before (1) acquiring or holding more than a 5% voting interest in any bank or bank holding company, (2) acquiring all or substantially 
all of the assets of another bank or bank holding company or (3) merging or consolidating with another bank holding company.

We have not filed an election with the Federal Reserve to be treated as a “financial holding company,” a type of holding 
company that can engage in certain insurance and securities-related activities that are not permitted for a bank holding company.

Source of Strength. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, we are required to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength 
for the Bank in the event of the financial distress of the Bank. This provision codifies the longstanding policy of the Federal 
Reserve. Although the Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal banking agencies to issue regulations to implement the source of 
strength provisions, no regulations have been promulgated at this time. In addition, any capital loans by a bank holding company 
to any of its depository subsidiaries are subordinate to the payment of deposits and to certain other indebtedness. In the event of 
a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to 
maintain the capital of a depository subsidiary will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.

5

  
 
 
 
 
Regulatory Capital. The Federal Reserve sets risk-based capital ratio and leverage ratio guidelines for bank holding 
companies. Under the guidelines and related policies, bank holding companies must maintain capital sufficient to meet both a 
risk-based asset ratio test and a leverage ratio test on a consolidated basis. The guidelines provide a systematic analytical framework 
that makes regulatory capital requirements sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations, takes off-balance 
sheet exposures expressly into account in evaluating capital adequacy and minimizes disincentives to holding assets considered 
by regulatory agencies to be liquid and low-risk. The risk-based ratio is determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance 
sheet commitments into risk-weighted categories, with higher weighting assigned to categories perceived as representing greater 
risk. The risk-based ratio represents total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets. The leverage ratio is Tier 1 capital divided 
by total average assets adjusted as specified in the guidelines. The Bank, supervised by the FDIC and DFI, is subject to substantially 
similar capital requirements. Our applicable capital ratios as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized in 
Note 13 to the financial statements.

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve published final rules (the “Basel III Capital Rules”) establishing a new comprehensive 
capital framework for U.S. bank holding companies.  The FDIC adopted substantially identical standards for institutions, like the 
Bank, subject to its jurisdiction in an interim final rule.  The Basel III Capital Rules implement requirements consistent with 
agreements reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  These 
rules substantially revised the risk-based capital requirements applicable to depository institutions and their holding companies, 
including the Company and the Bank.  The Basel III Capital Rules were effective for all banks as of January 1, 2015, subject to 
certain phase-in periods for some requirements.

Among  other  things,  the  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  (i)  introduce  a  new  capital  measure  called  “Common  Equity  Tier 
1”  (“CET1”),  (ii)  specify  that Tier  1  capital  consists  of  CET1  and  “Additional Tier  1  capital”  instruments  meeting  specified 
requirements, (iii) apply most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures to CET1 and not to the other components of 
capital,  thus  potentially  requiring  higher  levels  of  CET1  in  order  to  meet  minimum  ratios,  and  (iv)  expand  the  scope  of  the 
deductions/adjustments from capital in comparison to current regulations.

As of December 31, 2015, the minimum capital ratios under Basel III Capital Rules were: 4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted 
assets, 6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, 8.0% Total capital (Tier 1 Capital plus Tier 2 Capital) to risk-weighted assets 
and 4.0% leverage ratio.

In addition, a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% above each level applicable to the CET1, Tier 1, and Total capital ratios 
will be required for banking institutions like the Company and the Bank to avoid restrictions on their ability to make capital 
distributions, including dividends, and pay certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers.  The following are the Basel 
III regulatory capital levels that the Company and the Bank must satisfy to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including 
dividends, and discretionary bonus payments during the applicable transition period from January 1, 2015, until January 1, 2019:

Basel III Regulatory Capital Levels

January 1,
2015

January 1,
2016

January 1,
2017

January 1,
2018

January 1,
2019

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

4.50%

6.00%

8.00%

5.125%

6.625%

8.625%

5.75%

7.25%

9.25%

6.375%

7.875%

9.875%

7.00%

8.50%

10.50%

The Basel III Capital Rules provide for multiple new deductions from and adjustments to CET1.  These include, for 
example,  the  requirement  that  deferred  tax  assets  dependent  upon  future  taxable  income  and  significant  investments  in  non-
consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one category exceeds 10% of total CET1 or all such 
categories in the aggregate exceed 15% of CET1.  Implementation of these adjustments began on January 1, 2015, and will be 
phased in over the following four years.

The Basel III Capital Rules also revise the prompt corrective action framework by (i) introducing a CET1 ratio requirement 
at each capital level, with a required CET1 ratio to remain well-capitalized at 6.5%, (ii) increasing the minimum Tier 1 capital 
ratio requirement for each category, with the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio for well-capitalized status being increased to 8% and 
(iii) transitioning to a leverage ratio of 4% in order to qualify as adequately capitalized and a leverage ratio of 5% to be well-
capitalized.

The Company believes that, as of December 31, 2015, the Company and the Bank would meet all capital adequacy 

requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis if such requirements were then effective.

6

Regulation of Banks

Business Activities. The Bank derives its lending and investment powers from the IFIA, the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Act (the “FDIA”) and related regulations.

Loans-to-One  Borrower  Limitations.  Generally,  the  Bank’s  total  loans  or  extensions  of  credit  to  a  single  borrower, 
including the borrower’s related entities, outstanding at one time, and not fully secured, cannot exceed 15% of the Bank’s unimpaired 
capital and surplus. If the loans or extensions of credit are fully secured by readily marketable collateral, the Bank may lend up 
to an additional 10% of its unimpaired capital and surplus.

Community  Reinvestment  Act.  Under  the  Community  Reinvestment  Act  (the  “CRA”),  as  implemented  by  FDIC 
regulations, the Bank has a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with safe and sound banking practices, to help meet 
the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific 
lending requirements or programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of 
products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the 
FDIC,  in  connection  with  its  examinations  of  the  Bank,  to  assess  the  Bank’s  record  of  meeting  the  credit  needs  of  its  entire 
community and to take that record into account in evaluating certain applications for regulatory approvals that we may file with 
the FDIC. 

Due to its Internet-driven model and nationwide consumer banking platform, the Bank has opted to operate under a CRA 
Strategic Plan, which was submitted to and approved by the FDIC and sets forth certain guidelines the Bank must meet. The current 
Strategic Plan expires December 31, 2017. The Bank received a “Satisfactory” CRA rating in its most recent CRA examination. 
Failure of an institution to receive at least a “Satisfactory” rating could inhibit such institution or its holding company from engaging 
in certain activities or pursuing acquisitions of other financial institutions.

Transactions with Affiliates. The authority of the Bank, like other FDIC-insured banks, to engage in transactions with its 
“affiliates” is limited by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and the Federal Reserve’s Regulation W. An “affiliate” 
for this purpose is defined generally as any company that owns or controls the Bank or is under common ownership or control 
with the Bank, but excludes a company controlled by a bank. In general, transactions between the Bank and its affiliates must be 
on terms that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices and at least as favorable to the Bank as comparable transactions 
between the Bank and non-affiliates. In addition, covered transactions with affiliates are restricted individually to 10% and in the 
aggregate to 20% of the Bank’s capital. Collateral ranging from 100% to 130% of the loan amount depending on the quality of 
the collateral must be provided for an affiliate to secure a loan or other extension of credit from the Bank. The Company is an 
“affiliate” of the Bank for purposes of Regulation W and Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act. We believe the Bank 
is in compliance with these provisions.

Loans to Insiders. The Bank’s authority to extend credit to its directors, executive officers and principal shareholders, as 
well as to entities controlled by such persons (“Related Interests”), is governed by Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve 
Act and Regulation O of the Federal Reserve. Among other things, these provisions require that extensions of credit to insiders: 
(1) be made on terms that are substantially the same as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, 
those  prevailing  for  comparable  transactions  with  unaffiliated  persons  and  that  do  not  involve  more  than  the  normal  risk  of 
repayment or present other unfavorable features; and (2) not exceed certain limitations on the amount of credit extended to such 
persons,  individually  and  in  the  aggregate,  which  limits  are  based,  in  part,  on  the  amount  of  the  Bank’s  capital.  In  addition, 
extensions of credit in excess of certain limits must be approved in advance by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Further, provisions 
of the Dodd-Frank Act require that after July 21, 2011, any sale or purchase of an asset by the Bank with an insider must be on 
market terms and if the transaction represents more than 10% of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus it must be approved in advance 
by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Bank. We believe the Bank is in compliance with these provisions.

Enforcement. The DFI and the FDIC share primary regulatory enforcement responsibility over the Bank and its institution-
affiliated parties (“IAPs”), including directors, officers and employees. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, 
the ability to appoint a conservator or receiver for the Bank, to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist orders, to 
seek judicial enforcement of administrative orders and to remove directors and officers from office and bar them from further 
participation in banking. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated in response to violations of laws, regulations and 
administrative orders, as well as in response to unsafe or unsound banking practices or conditions.

7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standards for Safety and Soundness. Pursuant to the FDIA, the federal banking agencies have adopted a set of guidelines 
prescribing  safety  and  soundness  standards.  These  guidelines  establish  general  standards  relating  to  internal  controls  and 
information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate risk exposure, asset growth, 
asset quality, earnings standards, compensation, fees and benefits. In general, the guidelines require appropriate systems and 
practices to identify and manage the risks and exposures specified in the guidelines. We believe we are in compliance with the 
safety and soundness guidelines.

Dividends. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends is limited by state and federal laws and regulations that require the 
Bank to obtain the prior approval of the DFI before paying a dividend that, together with other dividends it has paid during a 
calendar year, would exceed the sum of its net income for the year to date combined with its retained net income for the previous 
two years. The amount of dividends the Bank may pay may also be limited by the principles of prudent bank management.

Capital Distributions. The FDIC may disapprove of a notice or application to make a capital distribution if:

• 

• 

• 

the Bank would be undercapitalized following the distribution;

the proposed capital distribution raises safety and soundness concerns; or

the capital distribution would violate a prohibition contained in any statute, regulation or agreement applicable 
to the Bank.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts. The Bank is a member of the DIF, which is administered by the FDIC. All deposit accounts 

at the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to a maximum of $250,000 per depositor.

The FDIA, as amended by the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act and the Dodd-Frank Act, requires the FDIC to set 
a ratio of deposit insurance reserves to estimated insured deposits—the designated reserve ratio (the “DRR”)—of at least 1.35%. 
The FDIC utilizes a risk-based assessment system that imposes insurance premiums based upon a risk matrix that takes into account 
a  bank’s  capital  level  and  supervisory  rating.  On  February 27, 2009,  the  FDIC  introduced  three  possible  adjustments  to  an 
institution’s initial base assessment rate: (1) a decrease of up to five basis points for long-term unsecured debt, including senior 
unsecured debt (other than debt guaranteed under the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program) and subordinated debt and, for 
small institutions, a portion of Tier 1 capital; (2) an increase not to exceed 50 percent of an institution’s assessment rate before 
the increase for secured liabilities in excess of 25 percent of domestic deposits; and (3) for non-Risk Category I institutions, an 
increase not to exceed 10 basis points for brokered deposits in excess of 10 percent of domestic deposits. On November 9, 2010, 
the FDIC proposed to change its assessment base from total domestic deposits to average total assets minus average tangible equity 
as required in the Dodd-Frank Act. The new assessment formula became effective on April 1, 2011, and was used to calculate the 
June 30, 2011 assessment. The FDIC plans to raise the same expected revenue under the new base as under the current assessment 
base. Since the new base is larger than the current base, the proposal would lower the assessment rate schedule to maintain revenue 
neutrality. Assessment rates would be reduced to a range of 2.5 to 9 basis points on the broader assessment base for banks in the 
lowest risk category (well capitalized and CAMELS I or II) and up to 30 to 45 basis points for banks in the highest risk category.

FDIC insurance expense, including assessments relating to Financing Corporation (FICO) bonds, totaled $0.6 million

for 2015.

Under the FDIA, the FDIC may terminate deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and 
unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, 
order or condition imposed by the FDIC.

Liquidity. The Bank is required to maintain a sufficient amount of liquid assets to ensure its safe and sound operation. 
To  fund  its  operations,  the  Bank  historically  has  relied  upon  deposits,  Federal  Home  Loan  Bank  of  Indianapolis  (“FHLB”) 
borrowings, fed funds lines with correspondent banks and brokered deposits. The Bank believes it has sufficient liquidity to meet 
its funding obligations.

8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank System. The Bank is a member of the FHLB, which is one of the regional Federal Home Loan 
Banks comprising the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Each Federal Home Loan Bank serves as a central credit facility primarily 
for its member institutions. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB, is required to acquire and hold shares of FHLB capital stock. 
While the required percentage of stock ownership is subject to change by the FHLB, the Bank is in compliance with this requirement 
with an investment in FHLB stock at December 31, 2015 of $8.6 million. Any advances from the FHLB must be secured by 
specified types of collateral, and long term advances may be used for the purpose of providing funds to make residential mortgage 
or commercial loans and to purchase investments. Long term advances may also be used to help alleviate interest rate risk for 
asset and liability management purposes. The Bank receives dividends on its FHLB stock.

Federal Reserve System. Although the Bank is not a member of the Federal Reserve System, it is subject to provisions 
of the Federal Reserve Act and the Federal Reserve’s regulations under which depository institutions may be required to maintain 
reserves against their deposit accounts and certain other liabilities. In 2008, the Federal Reserve Banks began paying interest on 
reserve  balances.  Currently,  reserves  must  be  maintained  against  transaction  accounts  (primarily  NOW  and  regular  checking 
accounts). As of December 31, 2015, the Federal Reserve’s regulations required reserves equal to 3% on transaction account 
balances over $14.5 million and up to $103.6 million, plus 10% on the excess over $103.6 million. These requirements are subject 
to adjustment annually by the Federal Reserve. The Bank is in compliance with the foregoing reserve requirements. The balances 
maintained to meet the reserve requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve may be used to satisfy liquidity requirements imposed 
by the FDIC.

Anti-Money Laundering and the Bank Secrecy Act. Under the Bank Secrecy Act (the “BSA”), a financial institution is 
required to have systems in place to detect and report transactions of a certain size and nature. Financial institutions are generally 
required to report to the U.S. Treasury any cash transactions involving more than $10,000. In addition, financial institutions are 
required to file suspicious activity reports for transactions that involve more than $5,000 and which the financial institution knows, 
suspects or has reason to suspect involves illegal funds, is designed to evade the requirements of the BSA or has no lawful purpose. 
The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 
(the “USA PATRIOT Act”), which amended the BSA, is designed to deny terrorists and others the ability to obtain anonymous 
access to the U.S. financial system. The USA PATRIOT Act has significant implications for financial institutions and businesses 
of other types involved in the transfer of money. The USA PATRIOT Act, in conjunction with the implementation of various federal 
regulatory agency regulations, has caused financial institutions, such as the Bank, to adopt and implement additional policies or 
amend existing policies and procedures with respect to, among other things, anti-money laundering compliance, suspicious activity, 
currency transaction reporting, customer identity verification and customer risk analysis.

The United States has imposed economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals 
and others. These sanctions, which are administered by the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), take many 
different forms. Generally, however, they contain one or more of the following elements: (1) restrictions on trade with or investment 
in a sanctioned country, including prohibitions against direct or indirect imports from and exports to a sanctioned country and 
prohibitions on “U.S. persons” engaging in financial transactions relating to making investments in, or providing investment-
related advice or assistance to, a sanctioned country; and (2) blocking of assets in which the government or specially designated 
nationals of the sanctioned country have an interest by prohibiting transfers of property subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including 
property in the possession or control of U.S. persons). Blocked assets (for example, property and bank deposits) cannot be paid 
out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC.

Consumer Protection Laws. The Bank is subject to a number of federal and state laws designed to protect consumers and 
prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices. These laws include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Home 
Ownership Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (the 
“FACT Act”), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “GLBA”), the Truth in Lending Act, the CRA, the Home Mortgage Disclosure 
Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the National Flood Insurance Act and various state law counterparts. These laws 
and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must interact with 
customers  when  taking  deposits,  making  loans,  collecting  loans  and  providing  other  services.  Further,  the  Dodd-Frank Act 
established the CFPB, which has the responsibility for making and amending rules and regulations under the federal consumer 
protection laws relating to financial products and services. The CFPB also has a broad mandate to prohibit unfair or deceptive 
acts and practices and is specifically empowered to require certain disclosures to consumers and draft model disclosure forms. 
Failure to comply with consumer protection laws and regulations can subject financial institutions to enforcement actions, fines 
and other penalties. The FDIC will enforce applicable CFPB rules with respect to the Bank.

9

 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Reform. The Dodd-Frank Act prescribes certain standards that mortgage lenders must consider before making 
a residential mortgage loan, including verifying a borrower’s ability to repay such mortgage loan. The Dodd-Frank Act also allows 
borrowers to assert violations of certain provisions of the Truth-in-Lending Act as a defense to foreclosure proceedings. Under 
the Dodd-Frank Act, prepayment penalties are prohibited for certain mortgage transactions and creditors are prohibited from 
financing insurance policies in connection with a residential mortgage loan or home equity line of credit. The Dodd-Frank Act 
requires mortgage lenders to make additional disclosures prior to the extension of credit, in each billing statement and for negative 
amortization loans and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits mortgage originators from 
receiving compensation based on the terms of residential mortgage loans and generally limits the ability of a mortgage originator 
to be compensated by others if compensation is received from a consumer.

Customer Information Security. The federal banking agencies have adopted final guidelines for establishing standards 
for  safeguarding  nonpublic  personal  information  about  customers.  These  guidelines  implement  provisions  of  the  GLBA. 
Specifically, the Information Security Guidelines established by the GLBA require each financial institution, under the supervision 
and  ongoing  oversight  of  its  board  of  directors  or  an  appropriate  committee  thereof,  to  develop,  implement  and  maintain  a 
comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information 
(as defined under the GLBA), to protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information and 
to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any 
customer. The federal banking regulators have issued guidance for banks on response programs for unauthorized access to customer 
information. This guidance, among other things, requires notice to be sent to customers whose “sensitive information” has been 
compromised if unauthorized use of this information is “reasonably possible.”

Identity Theft Red Flags. The federal banking agencies jointly issued final rules and guidelines in 2007 implementing 
Section 114 of the FACT Act and final rules implementing Section 315 of the FACT Act. The rules implementing Section 114 
require each financial institution or creditor to develop and implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program to detect, 
prevent and mitigate identity theft in connection with the opening of certain accounts or certain existing accounts. In addition, the 
federal banking agencies issued guidelines to assist financial institutions and creditors in the formulation and maintenance of an 
Identity Theft Prevention Program that satisfies the requirements of the rules. The rules implementing Section 114 also require 
credit and debit card issuers to assess the validity of notifications of changes of address under certain circumstances. Additionally, 
the federal banking agencies issued joint rules, that became effective in 2008, under Section 315 that provide guidance regarding 
reasonable policies and procedures that a user of consumer reports must employ when a consumer reporting agency sends the user 
a notice of address discrepancy.

Privacy. The  GLBA  requires  financial  institutions  to  implement  policies  and  procedures  regarding  the  disclosure  of 
nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. In general, the statute requires financial institutions 
to explain to consumers their policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information and, except 
as otherwise required or permitted by law, financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided 
in their policies and procedures. The Bank is required to provide notice to its customers on an annual basis disclosing their policies 
and procedures on the sharing of nonpublic personal information. In December 2009, the federal banking agencies promulgated 
regulations that incorporate a two-page model form that financial institutions may use to satisfy their privacy disclosure obligations 
under the GLBA. These regulations became effective in January 2011.

Cybersecurity. In March of 2015, federal regulators issued two related statements regarding cybersecurity. One statement 
indicates that financial institutions should design multiple layers of security controls to establish lines of defense and ensure that 
their risk management processes also address the risk posed by compromised customer credentials, including security measures 
to reliably authenticate customers accessing internet-based services of the financial institution. The other statement indicates that 
a financial institution’s management is expected to maintain sufficient business continuity planning processes to ensure the rapid 
recovery, resumption, and maintenance of the institution’s operations after a cyber-attack involving destructive malware. A financial 
institution  is  also  expected  to  develop  appropriate  processes  to  enable  recovery  of  data  and  business  operations  and  address 
rebuilding network capabilities and restoring data if the institution or its critical service providers fall victim to this type of cyber-
attack. If the Company fails to observe the regulatory guidance, it could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including 
financial penalties.

10

 
 
 
In support of its Internet banking platform, the Company relies heavily on electronic communications and information 
systems to conduct its operations and store sensitive data. The Company employs an in-depth approach that leverages people, 
processes,  and  technology  to  manage  and  maintain  cybersecurity  controls.  In  addition,  the  Company  employs  a  variety  of 
preventative and detective tools to monitor, block, and provide alerts regarding suspicious activity, as well as to report on any 
suspected advanced persistent threats. Notwithstanding the strength of the Company’s defensive measures, the threat from cyber-
attacks is severe, attacks are sophisticated and increasing in volume, and attackers respond rapidly to changes in defensive measures. 
Although to date the Company has not experienced any material losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security 
breaches, its systems and those of its customers and third-party service providers are under constant threat and it is possible that 
the Company could experience a significant event in the future. Risks and exposures related to cybersecurity attacks are expected 
to remain high for the foreseeable future due to the rapidly evolving nature and sophistication of these threats, as well as due to 
the expanding use of Internet and mobile banking and other technology-based products and services, by the Company and its 
customers. 

Employees

At December 31, 2015, we had 152 full-time equivalent employees.  None of our employees are currently represented 

by a union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Management believes that its employee relations are satisfactory.

Available Information

Our Internet address is www.firstinternetbancorp.com. We post important information for investors on our website and 
use this website as a means for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should 
monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. 
Investors can easily find or navigate to pertinent information about us, free of charge, on our website, including:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to 
those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 
(the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with or furnish it to the 
SEC;

announcements of investor conferences and events at which our executives talk about our products and competitive 
strategies. Archives of some of these events are also available;

press releases on quarterly earnings, product announcements, legal developments and other material news that we may 
post from time to time;

corporate governance information, including our Corporate Governance Principles, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, 
information  concerning  our  Board  of  Directors  and  its  committees,  including  the  charters  of  the Audit  Committee, 
Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and other governance-related policies;

shareholder services information, including ways to contact our transfer agent; and

opportunities to sign up for email alerts and RSS feeds to have information provided in real time.

The information available on our website is not incorporated by reference in, or a part of, this or any other report we file 

with or furnish to the SEC.

Item 1A. 

Risk Factors 

Risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from our expectations and which could negatively impact our 
financial condition and results of operations are discussed below and elsewhere in this report. Additional risks and uncertainties 
not presently known to us or that are currently not believed to be significant to our business may also affect our actual results and 
could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of the risks or uncertainties described below or any 
additional risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially 
and adversely affected.

11

 
 
 
 
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

A failure of, or interruption in, the communications and information systems on which we rely to conduct our business could 
adversely affect our revenues and profitability.

We rely heavily upon communications and information systems to conduct our business. Although we have built a level 
of redundancy into our information technology infrastructure and update our business continuity plan annually, any failure or 
interruption of our information systems, or the third-party information systems on which we rely, as a result of inadequate or failed 
processes or systems, human errors or external events, could adversely affect our Internet-based operations and slow the processing 
of applications, loan servicing, and deposit-related transactions. In addition, our communication and information systems may 
present security risks and could be susceptible to hacking or other unauthorized access. The occurrence of any of these events 
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our commercial loan portfolio exposes us to higher credit risks than residential real estate and consumer loans, including 
risks relating to the success of the underlying business and conditions in the market or the economy and concentrations in our 
commercial loan portfolio.

We are growing our C&I and CRE loan portfolios. At December 31, 2015, C&I loans amounted to $102.0 million, or 
10.7% of total loans receivable, and CRE loans amounted to $480.9 million, or 50.4% of total loans receivable.  These loans 
generally involve higher credit risks than residential real estate and consumer loans and are dependent upon our lenders maintaining 
close relationships with the borrowers. Payments on these loans are often dependent upon the successful operation and management 
of the underlying business or assets, and repayment of such loans may be influenced to a great extent by conditions in the market 
or the economy. Commercial loans typically involve larger loan balances than residential real estate or consumer loans and could 
lead to concentration risks within our commercial loan portfolio. In addition, our C&I loans have primarily been extended to small 
to medium sized businesses that generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger 
entities. Our failure to manage this growth could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of 
operations.

In addition, with respect to commercial real estate loans, federal and state banking regulators are examining commercial 
real estate lending activity with heightened scrutiny and may require banks with higher levels of commercial real estate loans to 
implement more stringent underwriting, internal controls, risk management policies and portfolio stress testing, as well as possibly 
higher levels of allowances for losses and capital levels as a result of commercial real estate lending growth and exposures. Because 
a significant portion of our loan portfolio is comprised of commercial real estate loans, the banking regulators may require us to 
maintain higher levels of capital than we would otherwise be expected to maintain, which could limit our ability to leverage our 
capital and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Weakness in the economy may materially adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our results of operations are materially affected by conditions in the economy generally, which continue to be uncertain 
and include sluggish economic growth, accompanied by historically low interest rates. Dramatic declines in the housing market 
following the 2008 financial crisis, with falling home prices and increasing foreclosures and unemployment, resulted in significant 
write-downs of asset values by financial institutions. While conditions have improved, a return to a recessionary economy could 
result in financial stress on our borrowers that would adversely affect consumer confidence, a reduction in general business activity 
and increased market volatility. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and businesses and the lack of confidence in the 
financial markets could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and stock price. Our ability to 
properly assess the creditworthiness of our customers and to estimate the losses inherent in our credit exposure would be made 
more complex by these difficult market and economic conditions. Accordingly, if market conditions worsen, we may experience 
increases in foreclosures, delinquencies, write-offs and customer bankruptcies, as well as more restricted access to funds.

The market value of some of our investments could decline and adversely affect our financial position.

As of December 31, 2015, we had a net unrealized holding loss of approximately $1.9 million on the available for sale 
portion of our $213.7 million investment securities portfolio.  In assessing the impairment of investment securities, we consider 
the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the 
issuers, whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions and whether we have the intent to sell the security 
or will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. We also use economic models to assist in the valuation of 
some of our investment securities. If our investment securities experience a decline in value, we would need to determine whether 
the decline represented an other-than-temporary impairment, in which case we would be required to record a write-down of the 
investment and a corresponding charge to our earnings.

12

Because our business is highly dependent on technology that is subject to rapid change and transformation, we are subject to 
risks of obsolescence.

The Bank conducts its consumer lending and deposit gathering activities through the Internet. The financial services 
industry is undergoing rapid technological change, and we face constant evolution of customer demand for technology-driven 
financial and banking products and services. Many of our competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological 
improvement and product development, marketing and implementation. Any failure to successfully keep pace with and fund 
technological innovation in the markets in which we compete could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

We may need additional capital resources in the future and these capital resources may not be available when needed or at all, 
without which our financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially impaired.

If we continue to experience significant growth, we may need to raise additional capital. Our ability to raise capital, if 
needed, will depend upon our financial performance and on conditions in the capital markets, as well as economic conditions 
generally. Accordingly, such financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. If we cannot raise additional capital 
when needed, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The competitive nature of the banking and financial services industry could negatively affect our ability to increase our market 
share and retain 

profitability.

Competition  in  the  banking  and  financial  services  industry  is  strong.  We  compete  with  commercial  banks,  savings 
institutions, mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies and brokerage and 
investment banking firms operating locally and nationwide. Some of our competitors have greater name recognition and market 
presence than we do and offer certain services that we do not or cannot provide. In addition, larger competitors may be able to 
price loans and deposits more aggressively than we do, which could affect our ability to increase our market share and remain 
profitable on a long term basis. Our success will depend on the ability of the Bank to compete successfully on a long term basis 
within the financial services industry.

We rely on our management team and could be adversely affected by the unexpected loss of key officers.

Our  future  success  and  profitability  is  substantially  dependent  upon  our  management  and  the  abilities  of  our  senior 
executives. We believe that our future results will also depend in part upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled and 
qualified management. Competition for senior personnel is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such 
personnel. Changes in key personnel and their responsibilities may be disruptive to our business and could have a material adverse 
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, the loss of our chief executive officer could have 
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Fluctuations in interest rates could reduce our profitability and affect the value of our assets.

Like other financial institutions, we are subject to interest rate risk. Our primary source of income is net interest income, 
which is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and borrowings. We expect 
that we will periodically experience imbalances in the interest rate sensitivities of our assets and liabilities and the relationships 
of various interest rates to each other. Over any defined period of time, our interest-earning assets may be more sensitive to changes 
in market interest rates than our interest-bearing liabilities, or vice-versa. In addition, the individual market interest rates underlying 
our loan and deposit products may not change to the same degree over a given time period. In any event, if market interest rates 
should move contrary to our position, earnings may be negatively affected. In addition, loan volume and quality and deposit volume 
and mix can be affected by market interest rates as can the businesses of our clients. Changes in levels of market interest rates 
could have a material adverse effect on our net interest spread, asset quality, loan origination volume, deposit gathering efforts 
and overall profitability.

Market interest rates are beyond our control, and they fluctuate in response to economic conditions and the policies of 
various governmental and regulatory agencies, in particular, the Federal Reserve. Changes in monetary policy, including changes 
in interest rates, may negatively affect our ability to originate loans and leases, the value of our assets and our ability to realize 
gains from the sale of our assets, all of which ultimately could affect our earnings.

13

An inadequate allowance for loan losses would reduce our earnings and adversely affect our financial condition and results 
of operations.

Our success depends to a significant extent upon the quality of our assets, particularly the credit quality of our loans. In 
originating loans, there is a substantial likelihood that credit losses will be experienced.  We maintain an allowance for loan losses, 
which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, that represents management’s best estimate 
of probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio. The level of the allowance reflects management’s continuing evaluation of industry 
concentrations; specific credit risks; loan loss experience; current loan portfolio quality; present economic, political and regulatory 
conditions; and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance 
for loan losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and requires us to make significant estimates of 
current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Changes in such estimates may have a significant 
impact on our financial statements. The allowance our management has established for loan losses may not be adequate to absorb 
losses in our loan portfolio. Continuing deterioration of economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding 
existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside our control, may require an 
increase in the allowance for loan losses.

Bank regulatory agencies periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to increase our provision 
for loan losses or recognize further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of our management. To the extent 
required charge-offs in future periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, we may need additional provisions to increase the 
allowance. Any increases in the allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and, possibly, capital, and may 
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

Consumer loans in our portfolio generally have greater risk of loss or default than residential real estate loans and may make 
it necessary to increase our provision for loan losses.

At December 31, 2015, our consumer loans, excluding residential mortgage loans and home equity loans, totaled $108.3 
million, representing approximately 11.4% of our total loan portfolio at such date.  The overwhelming majority of our consumer 
loans are horse trailer and recreational vehicle loans acquired through our indirect dealer network. Consumer loans generally have 
a greater risk of loss or default than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of loans that are secured by rapidly 
depreciating assets such as horse trailer and recreational vehicles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer 
loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of 
damage, loss or depreciation. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, 
and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application 
of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be 
recovered on such loans. It may become necessary to increase our provision for loan losses in the event that our losses on these 
loans increase, which would reduce our earnings and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and 
results of operations.

Portions of our commercial lending activities are geographically concentrated in the Midwest and Central Indiana, and changes 
in local economic conditions may impact their performance. 

We offer our retail products and services throughout the United States through our web-based operations. However, both 
CRE and C&I relationships are highly dependent on strong lender/borrower relationships. We serve CRE borrowers primarily in 
Indiana and the surrounding Midwest states, and our more recent expansion into C&I lending has historically focused primarily 
on Central Indiana. Accordingly, the performance of our CRE and C&I lending depends upon demographic and economic conditions 
in those regions. The profitability of our CRE and C&I loan portfolio may be impacted by changes in those conditions. Additionally, 
unfavorable local or national economic conditions could reduce or limit the growth rate of our CRE and C&I loan portfolios for 
a significant period of time, or otherwise decrease the ability of those borrowers to repay their loans, which could have a material 
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Because of our holding company structure, we depend on capital distributions from the Bank to fund our operations.

We are a separate and distinct legal entity from the Bank and have no business activities other than our ownership of the 
Bank. As a result, we primarily depend on dividends, distributions and other payments from the Bank to fund our obligations. The 
ability of the Bank to pay dividends to us is limited by state and federal law and depends generally on the Bank’s ability to generate 
net income. If we are unable to comply with applicable provisions of these statutes and regulations, the Bank may not be able to 
pay dividends to us, and we would not be able to pay dividends on our outstanding common stock and our ability to service our 
debt would be materially impaired.

14

Lack of seasoning of our commercial loan portfolios may increase the risk of credit defaults in the future.

Due to our increasing emphasis on CRE and C&I lending, a substantial amount of the loans in our commercial loan 
portfolios and our lending relationships are of relatively recent origin. In general, loans do not begin to show signs of credit 
deterioration or default until they have been outstanding for some period of time, a process referred to as “seasoning.” A portfolio 
of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a newer portfolio. As a result, because a large portion of our commercial 
loan portfolio is relatively new, the current level of delinquencies and defaults may not be representative of the level that will 
prevail when the portfolio becomes more seasoned, which may be higher than current levels. If delinquencies and defaults increase, 
we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

A sustained decline in the mortgage loan markets or the related real estate markets could reduce loan origination activity or 
increase delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures, which could adversely affect our financial results.

Historically, our mortgage loan business has provided a significant portion of our revenue and our ability to maintain or 
grow that revenue is dependent upon our ability to originate loans and sell them on the secondary market. For the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2014, income from mortgage banking activities was $5.6 million, and it was $9.0 million for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2015.  Mortgage loan originations are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including decreased 
economic activity, a slowdown in the housing market, and higher market interest rates, and has historically been cyclical, enjoying 
periods of strong growth and profitability followed by periods of lower volumes and market-wide losses. During periods of rising 
interest rates, refinancing originations for many mortgage products tend to decrease as the economic incentives for borrowers to 
refinance their existing mortgage loans are reduced. In addition, the mortgage loan origination business is affected by changes in 
real property values. A reduction in real property values could also negatively affect our ability to originate mortgage loans because 
the value of the real properties underlying the loans is a primary source of repayment in the event of foreclosure. The national 
market for residential mortgage loan refinancing has declined in recent years and future declines could adversely impact our 
business. Any sustained period of increased delinquencies, foreclosures or losses could harm our ability to originate and sell 
mortgage loans, and the price received on the sale of such loans, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, 
financial condition and results of operations.

Reputational risk and social factors may negatively affect us.

 Our ability to attract and retain customers is highly dependent upon consumer and other external perceptions of our 
business practices and financial condition. Adverse perceptions could damage our reputation to a level that could lead to difficulties 
in generating and maintaining deposit accounts and accessing credit markets as well as increased regulatory scrutiny of our business. 
Borrower payment behaviors also affect us. To the extent that borrowers determine to stop paying their loans where the financed 
properties’ market values are less than the amount of their loans, or for other reasons, our costs and losses may increase. Adverse 
developments or perceptions regarding the business practices or financial condition of our competitors, or our industry as a whole, 
may also indirectly adversely affect our reputation.

 In addition, adverse reputational developments with respect to third parties with whom we have important relationships 
may adversely affect our reputation. All of the above factors may result in greater regulatory and/or legislative scrutiny, which 
may lead to laws or regulations that may change or constrain the manner in which we engage with our customers and the products 
we offer and may also increase our litigation risk. If these risks were to materialize, they could negatively affect our business, 
financial condition and results of operations.

A failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third party vendors and other 
service  providers,  including  as  a  result  of  cyber-attacks,  could  disrupt  our  business,  result  in  the  disclosure  or  misuse  of 
confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, increase our costs and cause losses.

We depend upon our ability to process, record and monitor our client transactions on a continuous basis. As client, public 
and  regulatory  expectations  regarding  operational  and  information  security  have  increased,  our  operational  systems  and 
infrastructure must continue to be safeguarded and monitored for potential failures, disruptions and breakdowns. Our business, 
financial, accounting and data processing systems, or other operating systems and facilities, may stop operating properly or become 
disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors, including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control. For 
example, there could be electrical or telecommunications outages; natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes; 
disease pandemics; events arising from local or larger scale political or social matters, including terrorist acts; and, as described 
below, cyber-attacks. Although we have business continuity plans and other safeguards in place, our business operations may be 
adversely affected by significant and widespread disruption to our physical infrastructure or operating systems that support our 
business and clients. 

15

Information security risks for financial institutions such as ours have generally increased in recent years in part because 
of  the  proliferation  of  new  technologies,  the  use  of  the  internet  and  telecommunications  technologies  to  conduct  financial 
transactions, and the increased sophistication and activities of organized crime, hackers, terrorists, activists and other external 
parties. As noted above, our operations rely on the secure processing, transmission and storage of confidential information in our 
computer  systems  and  networks.  Our  business  relies  on  our  digital  technologies,  computer  and  email  systems,  software  and 
networks to conduct its operations. In addition, to access our products and services, our clients may use personal smartphones, 
tablets, personal computers and other mobile devices that are beyond our control systems. Although we have information security 
procedures and controls in place, our technologies, systems, networks and our clients’ devices may become the target of cyber-
attacks  or  information  security  breaches  that  could  result  in  the  unauthorized  release,  gathering,  monitoring,  misuse,  loss  or 
destruction of our or our clients’ confidential, proprietary and other information, or otherwise disrupt our or our clients’ or other 
third parties’ business operations. 

Third parties with whom we do business or that facilitate our business activities, including financial intermediaries or 
vendors that provide services or security solutions for our operations, could also be sources of operational and information security 
risk to us, including from breakdowns or failures of their own systems or capacity constraints. Although to date we have not 
experienced any material losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security breaches, there can be no assurance that 
we will not suffer such losses in the future. Our risk and exposure to these matters remains heightened because of the evolving 
nature of these threats. As a result, cybersecurity and the continued development and enhancement of our controls, processes and 
practices designed to protect our systems, computers, software, data and networks from attack, damage or unauthorized access 
remain a focus for us. As threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend additional resources to continue to modify or 
enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate information security vulnerabilities. 

Disruptions or failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support our business and clients, or cyber-
attacks or security breaches of the networks, systems or devices that our clients use to access our products and services could 
result in client attrition, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, reputational damage, claims or litigation, reimbursement or 
other compensation costs and/or additional compliance costs, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, 
financial condition and results of operations.

RISKS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF OUR INDUSTRY

We operate in a highly regulated environment, which could restrain our growth and profitability.

We  are  subject  to  extensive  laws  and  regulations  that  govern  almost  all  aspects  of  our  operations.  These  laws  and 
regulations, and the supervisory framework that oversees the administration of these laws and regulations, are primarily intended 
to  protect  depositors,  the  Deposit  Insurance  Fund  and  the  banking  system  as  a  whole,  and  not  shareholders. These  laws  and 
regulations, among other matters, affect our lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy, operations 
and growth. Compliance with the myriad laws and regulations applicable to our organization can be difficult and costly. In addition, 
these  laws,  regulations  and  policies  are  subject  to  continual  review  by  governmental  authorities,  and  changes  to  these  laws, 
regulations and policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of these laws, regulations and policies, could affect 
us in substantial and unpredictable ways and often impose additional compliance costs. Further, any new laws, rules and regulations 
could make compliance more difficult or expensive. All of these laws and regulations, and the supervisory framework applicable 
to our industry, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Federal and state regulators periodically examine our business and we may be required to remediate adverse examination 
findings.

The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions periodically examine our business, 
including our compliance with laws and regulations. If, as a result of an examination, a federal or state banking agency were to 
determine that our financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity or other aspects 
of any of our operations had become unsatisfactory, or that we were in violation of any law or regulation, it may take a number 
of different remedial actions as it deems appropriate. These actions include the power to enjoin “unsafe or unsound” practices, to 
require affirmative action to correct any conditions resulting from any violation or practice, to issue an administrative order that 
can be judicially enforced, to direct an increase in our capital, to restrict our growth, to assess civil monetary penalties against our 
officers or directors, to remove officers and directors and, if it is concluded that such conditions cannot be corrected or there is an 
imminent risk of loss to depositors, to terminate our deposit insurance and place us into receivership or conservatorship. Any 
regulatory action against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

16

Our FDIC deposit insurance premiums and assessments may increase which would reduce our profitability.

The deposits of the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to legal limits and, accordingly, subject to the payment of FDIC 
deposit insurance assessments. The Bank’s regular assessments are determined by its risk classification, which is based on its 
regulatory capital levels and the level of supervisory concern that it poses. High levels of bank failures during and following the 
financial crisis and increases in the statutory deposit insurance limits have increased resolution costs to the FDIC and put significant 
pressure on the Deposit Insurance Fund. In order to maintain a strong funding position and restore the reserve ratios of the Deposit 
Insurance Fund, the FDIC increased deposit insurance assessment rates and charged a special assessment to all FDIC-insured 
financial institutions. Further increases in assessment rates or special assessments may occur in the future, especially if there are 
significant  additional  financial  institution  failures. Any  future  special  assessments,  increases  in  assessment  rates  or  required 
prepayments in FDIC insurance premiums could reduce our profitability or limit our ability to pursue certain business opportunities, 
which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The short term and long term impact of recently adopted regulatory capital rules is uncertain and a significant increase in our 
capital requirements could have an adverse effect on our business and profitability.

In July 2013, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve approved a new rule that substantially amends the regulatory risk-based 
capital rules applicable to the Bank and the Company. The final rule implements the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and 
changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  The final rule includes new minimum 
risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which became effective for the Bank and the Company on January 1, 2015, and refines the 
definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating these ratios. The new minimum capital requirements are: (i) a 
new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a 
total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. The final rule also establishes a 
“capital conservation buffer” of 2.5%, and will result in the following minimum ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 
of 7.0%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 8.5%; and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. The new capital conservation 
buffer requirement will be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each year 
until fully implemented in January 2019. An institution will be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share 
repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations will establish a 
maximum percentage of eligible retained income that can be used for such actions. 

The application of more stringent capital requirements for both the Bank and the Company could, among other things, 
result in lower returns on equity, require the raising of additional capital, and result in regulatory actions constraining us from 
paying dividends or repurchasing shares if we were to be unable to comply with such requirements, any of which could have a 
material adverse effect on our business and profitability. 

We are subject to numerous laws designed to protect consumers, including the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending 
laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to a wide variety of sanctions.

The Community Reinvestment Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act and other fair lending laws 
and regulations impose nondiscriminatory lending requirements on financial institutions. The Department of Justice and other 
federal agencies are responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations. A successful regulatory challenge to an institution’s 
performance under the Community Reinvestment Act or fair lending laws and regulations could result in a wide variety of sanctions, 
including damages and civil money penalties, injunctive relief, restrictions on mergers and acquisitions activity, restrictions on 
expansion and restrictions on entering new business lines. Private parties may also have the ability to challenge an institution’s 
performance under fair lending laws in private class action litigation. Such actions could have a material adverse effect on our 
business, financial condition and results of operations.

17

We are subject to evolving and expensive regulations and requirements. Our failure to adhere to these requirements or the 
failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures could seriously harm our business. 

We are subject to extensive regulation as a financial institution and are also required to follow the corporate governance 
and financial reporting practices and policies required of a company whose stock is registered under the Exchange Act and listed 
on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Compliance with these requirements means we incur significant legal, accounting and other 
expenses that we did not incur before 2013 and are not reflected in our historical financial statements prior to that time. Compliance 
also requires a significant diversion of management time and attention, particularly with regard to disclosure controls and procedures 
and internal control over financial reporting. Although we have reviewed, and will continue to review, our disclosure controls and 
procedures in order to determine whether they are effective, our controls and procedures may not be able to prevent errors or 
frauds in the future. Faulty judgments, simple errors or mistakes, or the failure of our personnel to adhere to established controls 
and procedures may make it difficult for us to ensure that the objectives of the control system will be met. A failure of our controls 
and procedures to detect other than inconsequential errors or fraud could seriously harm our business and results of operations.

We face a risk of noncompliance and enforcement action with the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering statutes 
and regulations.

The Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and other laws and regulations require financial institutions, 
among other duties, to institute and maintain an effective anti-money laundering program and file suspicious activity and currency 
transaction reports as appropriate. The federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is authorized to impose significant civil 
money penalties for violations of those requirements and has recently engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the individual 
federal banking regulators, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and Internal Revenue 
Service. We are also subject to increased scrutiny of compliance with the rules enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. 
If our policies, procedures and systems are deemed deficient, we would be subject to liability, including fines and regulatory 
actions, which may include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends and the necessity to obtain regulatory approvals to proceed 
with certain aspects of our business plan, including our acquisition plans. Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs 
to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could also have serious reputational consequences for us. Any of these results 
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK 

There is a limited trading market for our common stock and you may not be able to resell your shares.

Our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on February 22, 2013 and we issued common stock 
through a follow-on public offering in late 2013; however, trading remains relatively limited. Although we expect that a more 
liquid market for our common stock will develop, we cannot guarantee that you would be able to resell shares of our common 
stock at an attractive price or at all.

The market price of our common stock can be volatile and may decline. 

Securities that are not heavily traded can be more volatile than stock trading in an active market. Stock price volatility 
may make it more difficult for you to resell your common stock when you want and at prices you find attractive. Our stock price 
can fluctuate significantly and may decline in response to a variety of factors including: 

•  Actual or anticipated variations in quarterly results of operations;
•  Developments in our business or the financial sector generally;
•  Recommendations by securities analysts;
•  Operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to us;
•  News reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the financial services industry;
• 
•  New technology used or services offered by competitors;
• 

Perceptions in the marketplace regarding us or our competitors;

Significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint venture or capital commitments by 
or involving us or our competitors;
Failure to integrate acquisitions or realize anticipated benefits from acquisitions;
• 
•  Regulatory changes affecting our industry generally or our business or operations; or
•  Geopolitical conditions such as acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts.

18

General market fluctuations, industry factors and general economic and political conditions and events, such as economic 
slowdowns or recessions, interest rate changes or credit loss trends, could also cause our stock price to decrease regardless of 
operating results.

Federal banking laws limit the acquisition and ownership of our common stock.

Because we are a bank holding company, any purchaser of certain specified amounts of our common stock may be required 
to file a notice with or obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, 
and the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended. Specifically, under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve, (1) any 
other bank holding company may be required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring 5% or more of our 
common stock and (2) any person may be required to file a notice with and not be disapproved by the Federal Reserve to acquire 
10% or more of our common stock and will be required to file a notice with and not be disapproved by the Federal Reserve to 
acquire 25% or more of our common stock. 

Anti-takeover provisions could negatively impact our shareholders.

Provisions of Indiana law and provisions of our articles of incorporation could make it more difficult for a third party to 
acquire control of us or have the effect of discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire control of us. We are subject to 
certain anti-takeover provisions under the Indiana Business Corporation Law. Additionally, our articles of incorporation authorize 
our Board of Directors to issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock without shareholder approval and such preferred 
stock could be issued as a defensive measure in response to a takeover proposal. 

Although these provisions do not preclude a takeover, they may have the effect of discouraging, delaying or deferring a 
tender offer or takeover attempt that a shareholder might consider in his or her best interest, including those attempts that might 
result in a premium over the market price of our common stock. Such provisions will also render the removal of the board of 
directors and of management more difficult and, therefore, may serve to perpetuate current management. These provisions could 
potentially adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Our shares of common stock are not an insured deposit and as such are subject to loss of entire investment.

The shares of our common stock are not a bank deposit and are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other 
government agency. An investment in our common stock is subject to investment risk and an investor must be capable of affording 
the loss of the entire investment.

If we were to issue preferred stock, the rights of holders of our common stock and the value of such common stock could be 
adversely affected.

Our Board of Directors is authorized to issue classes or series of preferred stock, without any action on the part of our 
shareholders. The Board of Directors also has the power, without shareholder approval, to set the terms of any such classes or 
series of preferred stock, including voting rights, dividend rights and preferences over our common stock with respect to dividends 
or upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our business and other terms. If we issue preferred stock in the future that 
has a preference over our common stock with respect to the payment of dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, 
or if we issue preferred stock with voting rights that dilute the voting power of our common stock, the rights of holders of our 
common stock or the value of our common stock would be adversely affected.

We may issue additional shares of common or preferred stock in the future, which could dilute existing shareholders. 

Our articles of incorporation authorize our Board of Directors, generally without shareholder approval, to, among other 
things, issue additional shares of common stock up to a total of forty-five million shares or up to five million shares of preferred 
stock. The issuance of any additional shares of common or preferred stock could be dilutive to a shareholder’s ownership of our 
common stock. To the extent that currently outstanding options or warrants to purchase our common stock are exercised, or to the 
extent that we issue additional options or warrants to purchase our common stock in the future and the options or warrants are 
exercised, our shareholders may experience further dilution. In addition, we may issue preferred stock that is convertible into 
shares of our common stock, and upon conversion would result in our common shareholders’ ownership interest being diluted. 
Holders of shares of our common stock have no preemptive rights that entitle holders to purchase their pro rata share of any offering 
of shares of any class or series and, therefore, shareholders may not be permitted to invest in future issuances of common or 
preferred stock. We and the Bank are required by federal and state regulatory authorities, as applicable, to maintain adequate levels 
of capital to support our operations. Accordingly, regulatory requirements and/or deterioration in our asset quality may require us 
to sell common stock to raise capital under circumstances and at prices which result in substantial dilution. 

19

If we default on our subordinated debt, we will be prohibited from paying dividends or distributions on our common stock.

During 2013, we issued a $3.0 million subordinated debenture to a third party, and during 2015, we issued $10.0 million 
in subordinated notes to a third party. The agreements under which the subordinated debenture and subordinated notes were issued 
prohibit us from paying any dividends on our common stock or making any other distributions to our shareholders at any time 
when there shall have occurred and be continuing an event of default under the applicable agreement.

Events of default generally consist of, among other things, our failure to pay any principal or interest on the subordinated 
debenture or subordinated notes, as applicable, when due, our failure to comply with certain agreements, terms and covenants 
under the agreement (without curing such default following notice), and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation 
relating to us.

If an event of default were to occur and we did not cure it, we would be prohibited from paying any dividends or making 
any other distributions to our shareholders or from redeeming or repurchasing any of our common stock, which would likely have 
a material adverse effect on the market value of our common stock. Moreover, without notice to or consent from the holders of 
our common stock, we may enter into additional financing arrangements that may limit our ability to purchase or to pay dividends 
or distributions on our common stock.

Item 1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.   

Properties

The Company owns an office building at 11201 USA Parkway, Fishers, Indiana 46037 with approximately 52,000 square 
feet of office space and related real estate located in Fishers, Indiana.  This building houses our principal executive offices and 
we intend to use the property for the current and future operations of the Company and the Bank.  

The Bank is currently leasing approximately 34,618 square feet of office space at the Fishers property. The lease has an 

initial term of five years and provides for monthly rent in the amount of $18.50 per square foot. 

In March 2013, the Company borrowed $4.0 million from the Bank for the purchase of the Company’s principal executive 
offices. The original scheduled maturity date of the loan was March 6, 2014. Effective March 6, 2014, the Company entered into 
an Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment that, among other things, extended the maturity of the loan to March 6, 2015. 
Effective March 6, 2015, the Company entered into a Second Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment that extended the 
maturity  of  the  loan  to  March  6,  2016.   Effective  February  26,  2016,  the  Company  entered  into  a  Third Acknowledgment, 
Confirmation and Amendment that extended the maturity of the loan to March 6, 2017. The loan bears interest during the term at 
a variable rate equal to the then applicable prime rate (as determined by the Bank with reference to the “Prime Rate” published 
in  The  Wall  Street  Journal)  plus  1.00%  per  annum.  The  loan  agreement  contains  customary  warranties  and  representations, 
affirmative covenants and events of default. The loan agreement provides that the loan is to be secured by a first priority mortgage 
and lien on the acquired property and requires that the Company, at all times, maintain collateral securing the loan with an “as is” 
market value of not less than 1.3 times the principal balance of the loan.

Item 3.   

Legal Proceedings

We are not a party to any material legal proceedings. From time to time, the Bank is a party to legal actions arising from 

its normal business activities. 

Item 4.   

Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

20

 
 
 
 
 
PART II

Item 5. 

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

Market Information

The Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “INBK” effective 
February 22, 2013.  Previously, shares of the Company’s common stock were quoted on the over-the-counter market under the 
symbol “FIBP.” 

The following table sets forth the range of high and low stock prices and dividends declared per share for each quarter 

within the two most recent fiscal years.  

Period

Year Ended December 31, 2015:

Fourth Quarter

Third Quarter

Second Quarter

First Quarter

Year Ended December 31, 2014:

Fourth Quarter

Third Quarter

Second Quarter

First Quarter

High 
(US$)

Low
(US$)

Declared
Dividends

$

33.00

$

26.26

$

39.76

25.70

19.00

19.00

22.00

24.00

26.10

24.05

18.01

14.25

15.10

15.54

19.38

19.66

0.06

0.06

0.06

0.06

0.06

0.06

0.06

0.06

As of March 7, 2016, the Company had 4,486,024 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, and there were 147

holders of record of common stock.

21

 
 
 
 
 
Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the five-year cumulative total return to shareholders of First Internet Bancorp common 
stock with that of the NASDAQ Composite Index and the SNL Micro Cap U.S. Bank Index.  The SNL Micro Cap U.S. Bank 
Index is comprised of publicly-traded banking institutions with market capitalizations of less than $250 million.  First Internet 
Bancorp is included in the SNL Micro Cap U.S. Bank Index. 

The following table assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2010 in First Internet Bancorp, the NASDAQ Composite 

Index and the SNL Micro Cap U.S. Bank Index, and assumes that dividends are reinvested.

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

First Internet Bancorp

$

100.00

$

85.00

$

193.30

$

313.80

$

236.49

$

NASDAQ Composite Index

SNL Micro Cap U.S. Bank Index

100.00

100.00

99.17

95.11

116.48

120.19

163.21

155.07

187.27

175.86

409.27

200.31

195.56

December 31,

Dividends

The Company began paying regular quarterly cash dividends in 2013.  Total dividends declared in 2015 were $0.24 per 
share.  The Company expects to continue to pay cash dividends on a quarterly basis; however, the declaration and amount of any 
future cash dividends will be subject to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including 
its results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, regulatory and contractual restrictions (including with respect 
to the Company’s outstanding subordinated debt), business strategy and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

During 2013, the Company issued a $3.0 million subordinated debenture to a third party, and during 2015, the Company 
issued $10.0 million in subordinated notes to a third party. The agreements under which the subordinated debenture and subordinated 
notes were issued prohibit the Company from paying any dividends on its common stock or making any other distributions to 
shareholders at any time when there shall have occurred and be continuing an event of default under the applicable agreement. If 
an event of default were to occur and the Company did not cure it, the Company would be prohibited from paying any dividends 
or making any other distributions to shareholders or from redeeming or repurchasing any common stock.

On  June  21,  2013  the  Company  effected  a  three-for-two  (3:2)  stock  split  of  outstanding  common  stock  through  the 

payment of a stock dividend of one-half of one share for each then-outstanding share of common stock.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.  

22

 
 
 
Item 6.   

Selected Financial Data

Five Year Selected Financial and Other Data

The following selected consolidated financial and other data is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction 
with, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our consolidated financial 
statements and the notes thereto contained in this annual report on Form 10-K.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior 
period financial information as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

At or for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

Balance Sheet Data:

Total assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Loans receivable

Loans held-for-sale

Securities available-for-sale

Deposits
Tangible common equity 1
Total shareholders’ equity

Income Statement Data:

Interest income

Interest expense

    Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

    Net interest income after provision for loan losses

Noninterest income

Noninterest expense

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income

Per Share Data:

Net income

    Basic

    Diluted

Book value per common share
Tangible book value per common share 1
Weighted average common shares outstanding

    Basic

    Diluted

$ 1,269,870

$ 970,503

$ 802,342

$ 636,367

$ 585,440

25,152

953,859

36,518

213,698

956,054

99,643

104,330

28,289

732,426

34,671

137,518

758,598

92,098

96,785

53,690

501,153

28,610

181,409

673,095

86,221

90,908

32,513

358,161

63,264

156,693

530,691

56,663

61,350

34,778

335,226

45,091

149,270

486,665

50,736

55,423

$

41,447

$

31,215

$

25,536

$

24,374

$

23,944

10,694

30,753

1,946

28,807

10,141

25,283

13,665

4,736

8,929

1.97

1.96

23.28

22.24

$

$

$

$

$

8,928

22,287

349

21,938

7,174

22,662

6,450

2,126

4,324

0.96

0.96

21.80

20.74

$

$

$

$

$

8,088

17,448

324

17,124

9,517

20,482

6,159

1,566

4,593

1.51

1.51

20.44

19.38

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

8,532

15,842

2,852

12,990

11,423

16,613

7,800

2,194

5,606

9,621

14,323

2,440

11,883

3,559

11,483

3,959

773

$

3,186

1.95

1.95

21.79

20.13

$

$

$

$

1.11

1.11

19.74

18.07

4,528,528

4,497,007

3,041,666

2,869,365

2,859,434

4,554,219

4,507,995

3,050,001

2,869,365

2,859,434

Common shares outstanding at end of period

4,481,347

4,439,575

4,448,326

2,815,094

2,807,385

Dividends declared per share
Dividend payout ratio 2

 ___________________________________

$

0.24

$

0.24

$

0.22

$

0.17

$

12.24%

25.00%

14.57%

8.53%

—

0.00%

1  Refer  to  the  “Reconciliation  of  Non-GAAP  Financial  Measures”  section  of  Item  7  of  Part  II  of  this  report,  Management's 

Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 

2  Dividends per share divided by diluted earnings per share.

23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performance Ratios:

Return on average assets
Return on average shareholders’ equity
Return on average tangible common equity 1
Net interest margin 2
Noninterest income to average assets

Noninterest expense to average assets
Efficiency ratio 3

Asset Quality Ratios:

Nonperforming loans to total loans

Nonperforming assets to total assets

Nonperforming assets (including troubled debt restructurings)

to total assets

Allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable

Net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans outstanding

during period

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans

Capital Ratios:
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 1
Tier 1 leverage ratio  4
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 4, 5
Tier 1 capital ratio 4
Total risk-based capital ratio 4

Other Data:

Full-time equivalent employees

Number of banking and loan production offices

___________________________________

At or for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

0.81 %

8.89 %

9.33 %

2.85 %

0.92 %

2.28 %

0.50%

4.61%

4.85%

2.65%

0.82%

2.60%

0.67%

7.10%

7.65%

2.67%

1.39%

2.99%

0.91%

9.51%

10.33%

2.67%

1.86%

2.70%

0.59%

6.09%

6.69%

2.75%

0.66%

2.12%

61.83 %

78.35%

75.78%

61.04%

64.52%

0.02 %

0.37 %

0.46 %

0.88 %

0.04%

0.50%

0.62%

0.79%

0.37%

0.90%

1.05%

1.09%

1.23%

1.62%

1.84%

1.65%

(0.07)%

0.00%

5,000.6 %

1,959.5%

0.17%

293.0%

0.69%

133.3%

7.88 %

8.28 %

10.11 %

10.11 %

12.25 %

9.54%

9.87%

N/A

12.55%

13.75%

10.81%

11.66%

N/A

15.61%

17.09%

8.97%

8.89%

N/A

12.20%

13.46%

2.64%

2.29%

2.47%

1.70%

1.05%

64.6%

8.74%

8.74%

N/A

11.15%

12.40%

152

3

143

4

130

4

97

1

74

1

1  Refer  to  the  “Reconciliation  of  Non-GAAP  Financial  Measures”  section  of  Item  7  of  Part  II  of  this  report,  Management's 

Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 
2  Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average earning assets.
3  Efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income, excluding gains and 

losses from the sale of securities.

4  Capital  ratios  are  calculated  in  accordance  with  regulatory  guidelines  specified  by  our  primary  federal  banking  regulatory 

authority.

5  Introduced as part of the final implementation of the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms as of January 1, 2015. Not applicable 

to periods prior to 2015.

24

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 7.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction 
with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. This discussion and analysis 
includes  certain  forward-looking  statements  that  involve  risks,  uncertainties  and  assumptions.  You  should  review  the  “Risk 
Factors” section of this report for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the 
results  described  in  or  implied  by  such  forward-looking  statements.  See  “Cautionary  Note  Regarding  Forward-Looking 
Statements” at the beginning of this report.

Overview

First Internet Bancorp is a bank holding company that conducts its business activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 
First Internet Bank of Indiana, an Indiana chartered bank. First Internet Bank of Indiana was the first state-chartered, FDIC insured 
Internet bank and commenced banking operations in 1999. First Internet Bancorp was incorporated under the laws of the State of 
Indiana  on  September 15,  2005.  On  March 21,  2006,  we  consummated  a  plan  of  exchange  by  which  we  acquired  all  of  the 
outstanding shares of the Bank. 

We offer a full complement of products and services on a nationwide basis. We conduct our deposit operations primarily 
over the Internet and have no traditional branch offices. We have diversified our operations by adding CRE lending, including 
nationwide single tenant lease financing, and C&I lending, including business banking/treasury management services to meet the 
needs of high-quality commercial borrowers and depositors. 

Our business model differs from that of a typical community bank. We do not have a conventional brick and mortar 
branch system, but instead operate through our scalable Internet banking platform. The market area for our residential real estate 
lending, consumer lending, and deposit gathering activities is the entire United States. We also offer single tenant lease financing 
on a nationwide basis. Our other commercial banking activities, including CRE and C&I loans, corporate credit cards, and corporate 
treasury management services, are offered by our commercial banking team to businesses primarily within Central Indiana, Phoenix, 
Arizona and adjacent markets.  We have no significant customer concentrations within our loan portfolio.

Results of Operations

Refer to Item 6 for a summary of the Company's financial performance for the five most recent years.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, net income was $8.9 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, compared 
to net income of $4.3 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and net income of $4.6 
million, or $1.51 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

The increase in net income of $4.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 compared to the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2014 was primarily due to an $8.5 million increase in net interest income and a $3.0 million increase
in noninterest income. This was partially offset by a $2.6 million increase in income tax expense, a $2.6 million increase in 
noninterest expense and a $1.6 million increase in provision for loan losses. 

The decrease in net income of $0.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2013 was primarily due to a $2.3 million decrease in noninterest income, a $2.2 million increase in 
noninterest expense and a $0.6 million increase in income tax expense, partially offset by a $4.8 million increase in net interest 
income.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, return on average assets and return on average shareholders’ equity 
were 0.81% and 8.89%, respectively, compared to 0.50% and 4.61%, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 
2014, and 0.67% and 7.10%, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

25

 
 
 
Consolidated Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analyses

For the periods presented, the following tables provide the average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing 
liabilities and the related yields and cost of funds. The tables do not reflect any effect of income taxes. Balances are based on the 
average of daily balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in average loan balances.

(dollars in thousands)

Assets

Interest-earning assets

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Average
Balance

Yield/Cost

Average
Balance

Yield/Cost

Average
Balance

Yield/Cost

Loans, including loans held-for-sale

$

853,996

4.34% $

631,743

4.41% $

435,799

Securities - taxable

Securities - non-taxable

Other earning assets

Total interest-earning assets

Allowance for loan losses

Noninterest earning-assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Interest-bearing liabilities

171,502

10,343

42,375

1,078,216

(6,906)

35,912

2.17%

3.02%

0.84%

3.84%

151,967

1,785

56,094

841,589

(5,414)

36,128

2.00%

3.25%

0.44%

3.71%

137,230

43,620

37,785

654,434

(5,573)

35,719

$ 1,107,222

$

872,303

$

684,580

Interest-bearing demand deposits

$

Regular savings accounts

Money market accounts

Certificates and brokered deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits

Other borrowed funds

Total interest-bearing liabilities

Noninterest-bearing deposits

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

Total liabilities

Shareholders' equity

76,145

24,442

299,990

438,776

839,353

139,695

979,048

22,866

4,880

1,006,794

100,428

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$ 1,107,222

0.55% $

0.58%

0.71%

1.38%

1.04%

1.39%

1.09%

70,362

18,509

269,271

350,129

708,271

45,425

753,696

20,028

4,783

778,507

0.55% $

0.59%

0.73%

1.48%

1.08%

2.81%

1.18%

68,366

13,806

224,383

260,549

567,104

31,471

598,575

13,605

7,696

619,876

93,796

$

872,303

64,704

$

684,580

4.78%

2.11%

3.69%

0.51%

3.90%

0.55%

0.59%

0.74%

1.82%

1.21%

3.90%

1.35%

Interest rate spread1
Net interest margin2

2.75%

2.85%

2.53%

2.65%

2.55%

2.67%

1 Yield on total interest-earning assets minus cost of total interest-bearing liabilities
2 Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets

26

 
Rate/Volume Analysis 

The following table illustrates the impact of changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities 
and interest rates on net interest income for the periods indicated.  The change in interest not due solely to volume or rate has been 
allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. 

(amounts in thousands)

Interest income

Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 vs.
December 31, 2014 Due to Changes in

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 vs.
December 31, 2013 Due to Changes in

Volume

Rate

Net

Volume

Rate

Net

Loans, including loans held-for-sale

$

9,624

$

(450) $

9,174

$

8,750

$

(1,718) $

Securities – taxable

Securities – non-taxable

Other earning assets

Total

Interest expense

Interest-bearing deposits

Other borrowed funds

Total

417

258

(71)

10,228

1,390

1,571

2,961

275

(4)

183

4

(288)

(907)

(1,195)

692

254

112

10,232

1,102

664

1,766

301

(1,381)

84

7,754

1,803

450

2,253

(156)

(172)

(29)

(2,075)

(1,011)

(402)

(1,413)

Increase in net interest income

$

7,267

$

1,199

$

8,466

$

5,501

$

(662) $

7,032

145

(1,553)

55

5,679

792

48

840

4,839  

2015 v. 2014 

Net interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $30.8 million, an increase of $8.5 million, or 
38.0%, compared to $22.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. Net interest margin was 2.85% for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2015 compared to 2.65% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The increases in net 
interest income and net interest margin were primarily driven by an increase in average interest-earning assets of $236.6 million, 
or 28.1%, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, as well as 
changes in the composition of the Company’s balance sheet, which resulted in an increase in the yield earned on interest-earning 
assets and a decrease in the cost of funds related to interest-bearing liabilities.

The increase in net interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, compared to the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2014, was also due to a $10.2 million, or 32.8%, increase in total interest income to $41.4 million for the 
twelve  months  ended  December 31,  2015  compared  to  $31.2  million  for  the  twelve  months  ended  December 31,  2014.   The 
increase in total interest income was partially offset by a $1.8 million, or 19.8%, increase in total interest expense to $10.7 million
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $8.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.

The increase in total interest income was due primarily to an increase in interest earned on loans resulting from an increase
of $222.3 million, or 35.2%, in the average balance of loans, including loans held-for-sale, as well as an increase in interest earned 
on securities resulting from an increase of $28.1 million, or 18.3%, in the average balance of securities for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2015 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The increase in total interest income was 
also due to a 21 basis point (“bp”) increase in the yield earned on the securities portfolio, partially offset by a decline in the yield 
earned on loans, including loans held-for-sale, of 7 bps.

The increase in total interest expense was driven primarily by an increase in interest expense related to interest-bearing 
deposits as a result of a $131.1 million, or 18.5%, increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2015 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, partially offset by a decline of 4 bps in the 
cost of funds related to these deposits.  Interest expense related to other borrowed funds also contributed to the increase in total 
interest expense, due to a $94.3 million, or 207.5%, increase in the average balance of other borrowed funds for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2015 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, partially offset by a decline of 142 bps in 
the cost of other borrowed funds.

27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014 v. 2013 

Net interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $22.3 million, an increase of $4.8 million, or 
27.7%, compared to $17.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. Net interest margin was 2.65% for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2014 compared to 2.67% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The increase in net interest 
income was primarily driven by an increase in average interest-earning assets of $187.2 million, or 28.6%, for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The modest decline in net interest margin 
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 was driven primarily 
by the decline in market interest rates during 2014 as the yield on interest-earnings assets decreased 19 bps and the cost of interest-
bearing liabilities decreased 17 bps.

The increase in net interest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, as compared to the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2013, was also due to a $5.7 million, or 22.2%, increase in total interest income to $31.2 million for the 
twelve  months  ended  December 31,  2014  compared  to  $25.5  million  for  the  twelve  months  ended  December 31,  2013.   The 
increase in total interest income was partially offset by a $0.8 million, or 10.4%, increase in total interest expense to $8.9 million
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 compared to $8.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

The increase in total interest income was due primarily to an increase in interest earned on loans resulting from an increase
of $195.9 million, or 45.0%, in the average balance of loans, including loans held-for-sale, which was offset by a decrease in 
interest earned on securities resulting from a decrease of $27.1 million, or 15.0%, in the average balance of securities for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The increase in total interest income 
was also partially offset by a 48 bp decline in the yield earned on the securities portfolio and a 37 bp decline in the yield earned 
on loans, including loans held-for-sale.

The increase in total interest expense was driven primarily by an increase in interest expense related to interest-bearing 
deposits as a result of a $141.2 million, or 24.9%, increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, partially offset by a decline of 13 bps in the 
cost of funds related to these deposits.  Interest expense related to other borrowed funds also contributed to the increase in total 
interest expense, due to a $14.0 million, or 44.3%, increase in the average balance of other borrowed funds for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, partially offset by a decline of 109 bps in 
the cost of other borrowed funds.

Noninterest Income

The following table presents noninterest income for the five most recent years.

(amounts in thousands)

Service charges and fees

Mortgage banking activities

Other-than-temporary impairment loss
recognized in net income

Gain (loss) on sale of securities

Loss on asset disposals

Other

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$

764

$

9,000

707

$

5,609

687

$

8,682

685

$

10,647

—

—

(34)

411

—

538

(78)

398

(49)

(63)

(146)

406

(252)

48

(93)

388

Total noninterest income

$

10,141

$

7,174

$

9,517

$

11,423

$

1,157

3,690

(626)

84

(1,052)

306

3,559

2015 v. 2014 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, noninterest income totaled $10.1 million, representing an increase
of $3.0 million, or 41.4% compared to $7.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The increase in noninterest 
income was primarily driven by an increase of $3.4 million, or 60.5%, in mortgage banking activities resulting primarily from 
higher origination volumes. The increase in mortgage banking activities was partially offset by a $0.5 million decline in gains 
related to sales of securities.

28

2014 v. 2013 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, noninterest income totaled $7.2 million, representing a decrease
of $2.3 million, or 24.6%, compared to $9.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The decrease in noninterest 
income was primarily driven by a decrease of $3.1 million, or 35.4%, in mortgage banking activities, due primarily to a decrease 
in the volume of loans sold, which was slightly offset by an increase in the gain on sale margin. The decrease in income from 
mortgage banking activities was partially offset by an increase of $0.6 million related to gains on sales of securities and a decrease
of $0.1 million from losses on asset disposals. 

Noninterest Expense

The following table presents noninterest expense for the five most recent years.

(amounts in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Salaries and employee benefits

$

14,271

$

12,348

$

10,250

$

8,529

$

5,311

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

Marketing, advertising and promotion

Consulting and professional services

Data processing

Loan expenses

Premises and equipment

Deposit insurance premium

Other

1,756

2,374

1,016

631

2,768

643

1,824

1,455

1,902

995

626

2,937

591

1,808

1,858

2,152

911

799

2,196

451

1,865

1,362

1,422

897

1,097

1,711

455

1,140

Total noninterest expense

$

25,283

$

22,662

$

20,482

$

16,613

$

936

777

915

526

1,481

727

810

11,483

2015 v. 2014 

Noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $25.3 million, compared to $22.7 million for 
the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.  The increase of $2.6 million, or 11.6%, compared to the twelve months ended
December 31, 2014 was primarily due to an increase of $1.9 million in salaries and employee benefits, an increase of $0.5 million
in consulting and professional services, an increase of $0.3 million in marketing, advertising and promotion, and an increase $0.1 
million in deposit insurance premium expenses, slightly offset by a decrease of $0.2 million in premises and equipment expenses. 
The increase in salaries and employee benefits was attributable to increased headcount driven by the Company's continued growth, 
increased equity compensation expense, and increased bonus expense. The increase in bonus expense was primarily attributable 
to  improved  profitability  in  2015,  which  resulted  in  senior  management  earning  annual  cash  bonuses  under  the  2015  Senior 
Management Bonus Plan. In 2014, there were no cash bonuses earned under the 2014 Senior Management Bonus Plan because 
the threshold criterion for payment was not met. The increase in consulting and professional services was due primarily to an 
increase in legal and other professional fees consistent with the Company's balance sheet and operational growth as well as increased 
regulatory compliance matters. The increase in marketing, advertising and promotion was due to higher sponsorships and online 
channel origination costs related to the increase in mortgage origination activity. 

2014 v. 2013 

Noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $22.7 million, compared to $20.5 million for 
the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase of $2.2 million, or 10.6%, compared to the twelve months ended
December 31, 2013 was due to an increase of $2.1 million in salaries and employee benefits, an increase of $0.7 million in premises 
and equipment, and an increase of $0.1 million in deposit insurance premium expenses, partially offset by decreases of $0.4 million
in marketing, advertising and promotion, $0.3 million in consulting and professional services, and $0.2 million in loan expenses. 
The increase in salaries and employee benefits was attributable to increased headcount driven by the Company's continued growth.

29

Financial Condition

The following table presents summary balance sheet data as of the end of the last five years.

(amounts in thousands)

Balance Sheet Data:

Total assets

Loans receivable

Securities available-for-sale

Loans held-for-sale

Noninterest-bearing deposits

Interest-bearing deposits

Total deposits

Total shareholders' equity

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

December 31,

$

1,269,870

$

970,503

$

802,342

$

636,367

$

953,859

213,698

36,518

23,700

932,354

956,054

104,330

732,426

137,518

34,671

21,790

736,808

758,598

96,785

501,153

181,409

28,610

19,386

653,709

673,095

90,908

358,161

156,693

63,264

13,187

517,504

530,691

61,350

585,440

335,226

149,270

45,091

15,870

470,795

486,665

55,423

Total assets were $1.3 billion at December 31, 2015, compared to $970.5 million at December 31, 2014, representing an 
increase of $299.4 million, or 30.8%.  The increase in total assets was due primarily to increases of $221.4 million, or 30.2%, in 
loans receivable, and $76.2 million, or 55.4%, in securities available-for-sale.

Loan Portfolio Analysis

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s loan portfolio as of the end of the last five years.

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial loans

2015

2014

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Commercial and industrial

$ 102,000

10.7% $ 77,232

10.5% $ 55,168

11.0% $ 14,271

4.0% $

2,063

0.7%

44,462

4.7%

34,295

4.7%

18,165

3.6%

12,644

3.5%

—

—%

16,184

45,898

1.7%

4.8%

22,069

24,883

3.0%

3.4%

26,574

28,200

5.3%

5.6%

72,274

11,321

20.2%

43,507

3.2%

8,223

374,344

39.2% 192,608

26.3%

84,173

16.8%

—

—%

—

Total commercial loans

582,888

61.1% 351,087

47.9% 212,280

42.3% 110,510

30.9%

53,793

214,559

43,279

108,312

366,150

22.5% 220,612

30.1% 138,418

27.6% 110,975

31.0% 130,519

4.5%

11.4%

58,434

97,094

8.0%

37,906

7.6%

6,519

1.8%

4,710

13.3% 107,562

21.5% 126,486

35.3% 142,783

38.4% 376,140

51.4% 283,886

56.7% 243,980

68.1% 278,012

949,038

99.5% 727,227

99.3% 496,166

99.0% 354,490

99.0% 331,805

99.0%

4,821

0.5%

5,199

0.7%

4,987

1.0%

3,671

1.0%

3,421

1.0%

Total loans receivable

953,859

100.0% 732,426

100.0% 501,153

100.0% 358,161

100.0% 335,226

100.0%

Allowance for loan losses

(8,351)

Net loans receivable

$ 945,508

(5,800)

$ 726,626

(5,426)

$ 495,727

(5,833)

$ 352,328

(5,656)

$ 329,570

Total loans receivable as of December 31, 2015 were $953.9 million, an increase $221.4 million, or 30.2%, compared to 
$732.4 million as of December 31, 2014. Total commercial loans increased $231.8 million, or 66.0%, as of December 31, 2015
compared to December 31, 2014, due to increases of $181.7 million, or 94.4%, in single tenant lease financing, $24.8 million, or 
32.1%, in commercial and industrial, $21.0 million, or 84.5%, in construction, and $10.2 million, or 29.6%, in owner-occupied 
commercial real estate. These increases were partially offset by a decline of $5.9 million, or 26.7%, in investor commercial real 
estate. Total consumer loans decreased $10.0 million, or 2.7%, as of December 31, 2015, compared to December 31, 2014, due 
primarily to decreases of $15.2 million, or 25.9%, in home equity and $6.1 million, or 2.7%, in residential mortgages. These 
decreases were partially offset by an increase of $11.2 million, or 11.6%, in other consumer loans.

30

Owner-occupied
commercial real estate

Investor commercial real
estate

Construction

Single tenant lease
financing

Consumer loans

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total consumer loans

Total commercial
and consumer loans

Deferred loan origination costs
and premiums and discounts
on purchased loans

13.0%

2.5%

—%

16.1%

38.9%

1.4%

42.6%

82.9%

 
 
Loan Maturities

The following table shows the contractual maturity distribution intervals of the outstanding loans in our portfolio as of 

December 31, 2015. 

(amounts in thousands)

Commercial loans

Within 1 Year

1-3 Years

4-5 Years

Beyond 5 Years

Total

Commercial and industrial

$

20,808

$

19,912

$

38,087

$

23,193

$

102,000

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

Investor commercial real estate

Construction

Single tenant lease financing

Total commercial loans

Consumer loans

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total consumer loans

—

8,328

28,218

756

58,110

592

—

574

1,166

4,488

4,113

17,580

11,174

57,267

777

71

6,333

7,181

24,056

3,271

—

66,974

132,388

1,150

54

16,449

17,653

15,918

472

100

295,440

335,123

212,040

43,154

84,956

340,150

Total commercial and consumer loans

$

59,276

$

64,448

$

150,041

$

675,273

$

44,462

16,184

45,898

374,344

582,888

214,559

43,279

108,312

366,150

949,038

Loan Approval Procedures and Authority 

Our lending activities follow written, non-discriminatory policies with loan approval limits approved by the board of 
directors of the Bank. Loan officers have underwriting and approval authorization of varying amounts based on their years of 
experience in the lending field. Additionally, based on the amount of the loan, multiple approvals may be required. Based on the 
Company’s legal lending limit, the maximum the Bank could lend to any one borrower at December 31, 2015 was $16.9 million.

Our goal is to have a well-diversified and balanced loan portfolio. In order to manage our loan portfolio risk, we establish 
concentration limits by borrower, product type, industry and geography. To supplement our internal loan review resources, we 
have engaged an independent third-party loan review group, which is a key component of our overall risk management process 
related to credit administration. 

31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Quality

(dollars in thousands)

Nonaccrual loans

Commercial loans:

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

December 31,

Investor commercial real estate

$

— $

Total commercial loans

Consumer loans:

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total consumer loans

Total nonaccrual loans

Past Due 90 days and accruing loans

Consumer loans:

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total consumer loans

Total past due 90 days and accruing loans

—

103

64

167

167

—

—

—

—

$

87

87

25

123

148

235

57

4

61

61

$

1,054

1,054

630

150

780

1,834

—

18

18

18

$

2,362

2,362

1,389

155

1,544

3,906

450

21

471

471

7,523

7,523

876

224

1,100

8,623

75

56

131

131

Total nonperforming loans

167

296

1,852

4,377

8,754

Other real estate owned

Investor commercial real estate

Residential mortgage

Total other real estate owned

Other nonperforming assets

4,488

—

4,488

85

4,488

—

4,488

82

4,013

368

4,381

956

3,401

265

3,666

2,253

1,064

448

1,512

3,113

Total nonperforming assets

$

4,740

$

4,866

$

7,189

$

10,296

$

13,379

Total nonperforming loans to total loans receivable

Total nonperforming assets to total assets

0.02%

0.37%

0.04%

0.50%

0.37%

0.90%

1.23%

1.62%

2.64%

2.29%

A  loan  is  designated  as  impaired,  in  accordance  with  the  impairment  accounting  guidance  when,  based  on  current 
information or events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according 
to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Payments with delays generally not exceeding 90 days outstanding are not considered 
impaired. Certain nonaccrual and substantially all delinquent loans more than 90 days past due may be considered to be impaired. 
Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status at 90 days past due and accrued interest is reversed against earnings, unless the 
loan is well-secured and in the process of collection. The accrual of interest on impaired and nonaccrual loans is discontinued 
when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due.

Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings 
(“TDRs”) 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.

Nonperforming loans are comprised of total nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days past due and accruing.  Nonperforming 
assets include nonperforming loans, other real estate owned and other nonperforming assets, which consist of repossessed assets. 
Nonperforming assets also included investments that were classified as other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2012
and 2011.

32

 
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings

(amounts in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Troubled debt restructurings – nonaccrual

Troubled debt restructurings – performing

Total troubled debt restructurings

$

$

— $

1,115

1,115

$

5

1,125

1,130

$

$

27

1,243

1,270

$

$

558

1,412

1,970

$

$

884

1,086

1,970

December 31,

The decrease in total nonperforming assets was due primarily to declines in loans 90 days past due and accruing and in 
nonaccrual loans. Total nonperforming loans decreased $0.1 million, or 43.6%, to $0.2 million as of December 31, 2015 compared 
to  $0.3  million  as  of  December 31,  2014.    Other  nonperforming  assets  increased  by  less  than  $0.1  million,  or  3.7%,  as  of 
December 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014. As a result, the ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans receivable improved 
to 0.02% as of December 31, 2015 compared to 0.04% as of December 31, 2014, and the ratio of nonperforming assets to total 
assets improved to 0.37% as of December 31, 2015 compared to 0.50% as of December 31, 2014.

As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had one commercial property in other real estate owned 
with a carrying value of $4.5 million.  This property consists of two buildings which are residential units adjacent to a university 
campus.  Improvements to the property have been made in collaboration with the university and the property continues to be 
occupied.

 Allowance for Loan Losses 

(amounts in thousands)

Balance, beginning of period

Provision charged to expense

Losses charged off

Recoveries

Balance, end of period

December 31,

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$

$

5,800

$

5,426

$

5,833

$

5,656

$

1,946

(636)

1,241

349

(857)

882

324

(1,212)

481

2,852

(3,411)

736

8,351

$

5,800

$

5,426

$

5,833

$

6,845

2,440

(4,417)

788

5,656

The determination of the allowance for loan losses and the related provision is one of our critical accounting policies that 
is subject to significant estimates, as discussed within the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section below.  The current 
level of the allowance for loan losses is a result of management’s assessment of the risks within the portfolio based on the information 
obtained through the credit evaluation process. The Company utilizes a risk-rating system on non-homogenous commercial loans 
that includes regular credit reviews to identify and quantify the risk in the commercial portfolio. Management conducts quarterly 
reviews of the entire loan portfolio and evaluates the need to establish allowances on the basis of these reviews.

Management actively monitors asset quality and, when appropriate, charges off loans against the allowance for loan 
losses. Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the allowance 
for loan losses, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the economic conditions in 
the assumptions used to determine the size of the allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses was $8.4 million as of December 31, 2015, compared to $5.8 million as of December 31, 
2014.  The increase of $2.6 million, or 44.0%, was due primarily to the continued growth in commercial loan balances. During 
the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded net recoveries of $0.6 million, compared to net recoveries
of less than $0.1 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. During the twelve months ended December 31, 
2015, the net recoveries were driven primarily by a $0.5 million recovery of an investor commercial real estate loan that had been 
previously charged-off and a $0.4 million recovery of a residential mortgage loan, of which $0.3 million related to the recapture 
of principal previously charged-off. The recoveries were partially offset by charge-offs of $0.6 million in residential mortgage and 
other consumer loans. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, the net recoveries were driven primarily by a $0.5 
million recovery of an investor commercial real estate loan. The recoveries were mostly offset by charge offs of $0.9 million, 
primarily related to residential mortgage and other consumer loans.

33

 
 
 
 
 The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans receivable increased to 0.88% as of December 31, 2015, 
compared to 0.79% as of December 31, 2014, and as a percentage of nonperforming loans increased to 5,000.6% as of December 31, 
2015, compared to 1,959.5% as of December 31, 2014. The increase in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans 
receivable was primarily driven by a $2.6 million increase in the allowance related to total commercial loans at December 31, 
2015 compared to December 31, 2014.  Under the Company’s allowance for loan losses methodology, commercial loans are 
assigned higher reserve factors than consumer loans.  Since December 31, 2014, commercial loan growth has outpaced consumer 
loan growth, and as of December 31, 2015, total commercial loans represented 61.1% of total loans receivable compared to 47.9%
as of December 31, 2014.  The combination of higher growth and higher reserve factors related to commercial loans resulted in 
the increased percentage of allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable.  The increase in the allowance for loan losses as a 
percentage of nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was also due to the increase in the 
allowance for loan losses and the decline in nonperforming loans.

Investment Securities

In managing the Company’s investment securities portfolio, management focuses on providing an adequate level of 
liquidity and establishing an interest rate-sensitive position, while earning an adequate level of investment income without taking 
undue risk. Investment securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term with the 
objective of generating economic profits on short-term differences in market characteristics are classified as securities held for 
trading.  Securities that we intend to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities, and all other investment 
securities are classified as available-for-sale. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, all of the Company’s investment securities were 
classified as available-for-sale. The carrying values of available-for-sale investment securities are adjusted for unrealized gains 
or losses as a valuation allowance and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive 
income (loss). 

The Company periodically evaluates each available-for-sale security in an unrealized loss position to determine if the 
impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary. As of December 31, 2015, the unrealized losses in the Company’s investment 
securities portfolio were due solely to interest rate changes.  The Company has the ability and intent to hold all investment securities 
with identified impairments resulting from interest rate changes to the earlier of the forecasted recovery or the maturity of the 
underlying investment security. As of December 31, 2015, the Company did not have any investment securities of a single issuer, 
which were not governmental or government-sponsored, that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity.

The following tables present the amortized cost and approximate fair value of the Company’s investment securities 

portfolio by security type as of the end of the last five years.    

(amounts in thousands)

Amortized Cost

Securities available-for-sale

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

December 31,

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

$

38,093

$

13,680

$

57,569

$

18,666

$

Municipal securities

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

Other securities

21,091

113,948

19,444

20,000

3,000

—

117,134

4,913

—

2,000

46,126

76,371

—

—

5,025

39,999

78,478

—

—

16,753

Total securities available-for-sale

$

215,576

$

137,727

$

185,091

$

153,896

$

24,685

40,849

73,204

—

—

8,648

147,386

Approximate Fair Value

Securities available-for-sale

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

December 31,

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

$

37,750

$

13,552

$

56,277

$

19,618

$

Municipal securities

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

Other securities

21,469

113,052

19,361

19,087

2,979

—

117,048

4,912

—

2,006

46,323

75,173

—

—

3,636

42,540

79,942

—

—

14,593

Total securities available-for-sale

$

213,698

$

137,518

$

181,409

$

156,693

$

25,502

42,761

75,235

—

—

5,772

149,270

34

 
The approximate fair value of investment securities available-for-sale increased $76.2 million, or 55.4%, to $213.7 million
as of December 31, 2015 compared to $137.5 million as of December 31, 2014.  The increase was due primarily to increases of 
$24.2  million  in  U.S.  Government-sponsored  agencies,  $21.5  million  in  municipal  securities,  $14.4  million  in  asset-backed 
securities and $19.1 million in corporate securities, partially offset by a decrease of $4.0 million in mortgage-backed securities.  
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the Company deployed funds generated through deposit growth to purchase 
additional securities to further diversify the securities portfolio and enhance net interest income, while supporting liquidity and 
interest rate risk management.

Investment Maturities

The following table summarizes the contractual maturity schedule of the Company’s investment securities at their 

amortized cost and their weighted average yields at December 31, 2015.     

1 year or less

More than 1 year 
to 5 years

More than 5 years 
to 10 years

More than 10 years

Total

Amortized
Cost

Wtd.
Avg.
Yield

Amortized
Cost

Wtd.
Avg.
Yield

Amortized
Cost

Wtd.
Avg.
Yield

Amortized
Cost

Wtd.
Avg.
Yield

Amortized
Cost

Wtd.
Avg.
Yield

(dollars in thousands)

Securities available for sale:

U.S. Government-

sponsored agencies

Municipal securities

Mortgage-backed

securities

Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

Total securities 
available for sale 1

$

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—% $

—%

—%

—%

—%

487

—

—

—

—

3.75% $

14,198

2.18% $

23,408

2.34% $

38,093

—%

—%

—%

—%

1,160

2.50%

19,931

3.10%

21,091

44,433

5,083

10,000

1.60%

2.27%

3.50%

69,515

14,361

10,000

2.14%

2.60%

4.00%

113,948

19,444

20,000

2.30%

3.07%

1.93%

2.51%

3.75%

—% $

487

3.75% $

74,874

2.02% $ 137,215

2.50% $ 212,576

2.33%

 ___________________________________
1 
A $3.0 million investment security has been excluded from this table because the security does not have a maturity date.

Deposits  

The following table presents the composition of the Company's deposit base as of the end of the last five years.

(dollars in thousands)

2015

2014

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

23,700

2.5% $

21,790

2.9% $

19,386

2.9% $

13,187

2.5% $

15,870

3.2%

Interest-bearing demand
deposits

Regular savings accounts

Money market accounts

Certificates of deposits

Brokered deposits

84,241

22,808

341,732

470,736

12,837

8.8%

2.4%

35.7%

49.2%

1.4%

74,238

20,776

267,046

361,202

13,546

9.8%

2.7%

35.2%

47.6%

1.8%

73,748

14,330

255,169

292,685

17,777

11.0%

2.1%

37.9%

43.5%

2.6%

73,660

11,583

202,388

211,542

18,331

13.9%

2.2%

38.1%

39.9%

3.4%

64,006

13.2%

7,773

165,561

209,762

23,693

1.6%

34.0%

43.1%

4.9%

Total

$ 956,054

100.0% $ 758,598

100.0% $ 673,095

100.0% $ 530,691

100.0% $ 486,665

100.0%

Total deposits increased $197.5 million, or 26.0%, to $956.1 million as of December 31, 2015 as compared to $758.6 
million as of December 31, 2014. This increase was due primarily to increases of $109.5 million, or 30.3%, in certificates of 
deposit, $74.7 million, or 28.0%, in money market accounts, $10.0 million, or 13.5%, in interest-bearing demand deposits, $2.0 
million, or 9.8%, in regular savings accounts, and $1.9 million, or 8.8%, in noninterest-bearing deposits.

35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
The following tables present contractual interest rates paid on time deposits, their scheduled maturities, and the scheduled 

maturities for time deposits $100,000 or greater. 

Time Deposits 

(dollars in thousands)

Interest Rate:

<1.00%

1.00% – 1.99%

2.00% – 2.99%

3.00% – 3.99%

4.00% – 4.99%

Total

December 31, 2015

$

$

190,958

188,491

93,514

8,085

2,525

483,573

Time Deposit Maturities at December 31, 2015

(dollars in thousands)

Interest Rate:

<1.00%

1.00% – 1.99%

2.00% – 2.99%

3.00% – 3.99%

4.00% – 4.99%

Total

Period to Maturity

Less than 1
year

> 1 year
to 2 years

> 2 years
to 3 years

More than
3 years

Total

Percentage of
Total
Certificate
Accounts

$

189,551

$

1,407

$

— $

— $

46,197

46,967

5,009

—

82,722

92

3,076

—

45,936

—

—

2,525

13,636

46,455

—

—

190,958

188,491

93,514

8,085

2,525

39.5%

39.0%

19.3%

1.7%

0.5%

$

287,724

$

87,297

$

48,461

$

60,091

$

483,573

100.0%

Time Deposit Maturities of $100,000 or Greater  

(dollars in thousands)

Maturity Period:

3 months or less

Over 3 through 6 months

Over 6 through 12 months

Over 12 months

Total

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

December 31, 2015

$

$

54,391

59,228

206,219

91,386

411,224

Although deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for general business 
purposes, we may obtain advances from the FHLB as an alternative to retail and commercial deposits. The following table is a 
summary of FHLB borrowings for the periods indicated. 

(dollars in thousands)

Balance outstanding at end of period

Average amount outstanding during period

Maximum outstanding at any month end during period

At or for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

190,957

$

106,897

$

134,689

190,957

42,597

106,897

31,793

30,054

31,793

Weighted average interest rate at end of period

Weighted average interest rate during period

0.81%

1.09%

1.58%

2.23%

2.63%

3.53%

36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

While the Company believes it has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet its cash and capital expenditure 
requirements for at least the next twelve months, including any cash dividends it may pay, the Company intends to continue 
pursuing its growth strategy, which may require additional capital. If the Company is unable to secure such capital at favorable 
terms, its ability to execute its growth strategy could be adversely affected.

Liquidity management is the process used by the Company to manage the continuing flow of funds necessary to meet 
its financial commitments on a timely basis and at a reasonable cost while also maintaining safe and sound operations.  Liquidity, 
represented by cash and investment securities, is a product of the Company’s operating, investing and financing activities.  The 
primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities, maturing loans and 
investment securities, access to wholesale funding sources and collateralized borrowings.  While scheduled payments and maturities 
of loans and investment securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows are greatly influenced by interest rates, 
general economic conditions and competition.  Therefore, the Company supplements deposit growth and enhances interest rate 
risk management through borrowings, which are generally advances from the FHLB.

The Company maintains cash and investment securities that qualify as liquid assets to maintain adequate liquidity to 
ensure safe and sound operations and meet its financial commitments.  At December 31, 2015, on a consolidated basis, the Company 
had $239.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing time deposits and investment securities available-for-sale and 
$36.5 million in loans held-for-sale that were generally available for its cash needs.  The Company can also generate funds from 
wholesale funding sources and collateralized borrowings.  At December 31, 2015, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional 
$99.0 million in advances from the FHLB and correspondent bank Fed Funds lines of credit.

The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.  In addition to its operating 
expenses, the Company is responsible for paying any dividends declared to its common shareholders and interest and principal 
on outstanding debt.  The Company’s primary sources of funds are cash maintained at the holding company level and dividends 
from the Bank, the payment of which is subject to regulatory limits.  At December 31, 2015, the Company, on an unconsolidated 
basis, had $6.9 million in cash generally available for its cash needs.

The Company uses its sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing financial commitments, including withdrawals by 
depositors, credit commitments to borrowers, operating expenses and capital expenditures.  At December 31, 2015, approved 
outstanding loan commitments, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $131.9 million.  Certificates of deposit scheduled 
to mature in one year or less at December 31, 2015 totaled $287.7 million.  Generally, the Company believes that a majority of 
maturing deposits will remain with the Bank.

In March 2013, the Company borrowed $4.0 million from the Bank for the purchase of the Company’s principal executive 
offices. The original scheduled maturity date of the loan was March 6, 2014. Effective March 6, 2014, the Company entered into 
an Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment that, among other things, extended the maturity of the loan to March 6, 2015. 
Effective March 6, 2015, the Company entered into a Second Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment that extended the 
maturity  of  the  loan  to  March  6,  2016.   Effective  February  26,  2016,  the  Company  entered  into  a  Third Acknowledgment, 
Confirmation and Amendment that extended the maturity of the loan to March 6, 2017. The loan bears interest during the term at 
a variable rate equal to the then applicable prime rate (as determined by the Bank with reference to the “Prime Rate” published 
in  The  Wall  Street  Journal)  plus  1.00%  per  annum.  The  loan  agreement  contains  customary  warranties  and  representations, 
affirmative covenants and events of default. The loan agreement provides that the loan is to be secured by a first priority mortgage 
and lien on the acquired property and requires that the Company, at all times, maintain collateral securing the loan with an “as is” 
market value of not less than 1.3 times the principal balance of the loan.

37

 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This annual report on Form 10-K contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  Non-GAAP financial measures, specifically tangible common equity, 
tangible assets, average tangible common equity, tangible book value per common share, return on average tangible common 
equity and tangible common equity to tangible assets 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 comparable GAAP financial measures 
are included in the following table.

(dollars in thousands, except share and per
share data)

Total equity - GAAP

Adjustments:

     Goodwill

Tangible common equity

Total assets - GAAP

Adjustments:

     Goodwill

Tangible assets

Total common shares outstanding

Book value per common share

Effect of goodwill

Tangible book value per common share

Total shareholders’ equity to assets ratio

Effect of goodwill

Tangible common equity to tangible assets
ratio

Total average equity - GAAP

Adjustments:

     Average goodwill

Average tangible common equity

Return on average shareholders' equity

Effect of goodwill

Return on average tangible common equity

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

At or for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2015

104,330

(4,687)

99,643

1,269,870

(4,687)

1,265,183

4,481,347

23.28

(1.04)

22.24

8.22 %

(0.34)%

7.88 %

100,428

(4,687)

95,741

8.89 %

0.44 %

9.33 %

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2014

96,785

(4,687)

92,098

970,503

(4,687)

965,816

4,439,575

21.80

(1.06)

20.74

9.97 %

(0.43)%

9.54 %

93,796

(4,687)

89,109

4.61 %

0.24 %

4.85 %

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2013

90,908

(4,687)

86,221

802,342

(4,687)

797,655

4,448,326

20.44

(1.06)

19.38

11.33 %

(0.52)%

10.81 %

64,704

(4,687)

60,017

7.10 %

0.55 %

7.65 %

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2012

61,350

(4,687)

56,663

636,367

(4,687)

631,680

2,815,094

21.79

(1.66)

20.13

9.64 %

(0.67)%

8.97 %

58,934

(4,687)

54,247

9.51 %

0.82 %

10.33 %

2011

55,423

(4,687)

50,736

585,440

(4,687)

580,753

2,807,385

19.74

(1.67)

18.07

9.47 %

(0.73)%

8.74 %

52,313

(4,687)

47,626

6.09 %

0.60 %

6.69 %

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Allowance for Loan Losses. We believe the allowance for loan losses is the critical accounting policy that requires the 
most significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. An estimate of 
potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio is determined and an allowance for those losses is established by considering factors 
including historical loss rates, expected cash flows, and estimated collateral values. The allowance for loan losses represents 
management’s best estimate of losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the 
provision for loan losses charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. Management evaluates the 
allowance for loan losses quarterly. If the underlying assumptions later prove to be inaccurate based on subsequent loss evaluations, 
the allowance for loan losses is adjusted.

38

 
 
Management estimates the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses by separately evaluating impaired and non-
impaired loans. A specific allowance is assigned to an impaired loan when expected cash flows or collateral do not justify the 
carrying amount of the loan. The methodology used to assign an allowance to a non-impaired loan is more subjective. Generally, 
the allowance assigned to non-impaired loans is determined by applying historical loss rates to existing loans with similar risk 
characteristics, adjusted for qualitative factors including changes in economic conditions, changes in underwriting standards, and 
changes in concentrations of credit risk, and changes in industry conditions. Because the economic and business climate in any 
given  industry  or  market,  and  its  impact  on  any  given  borrower,  can  change  rapidly,  the  risk  profile  of  the  loan  portfolio  is 
periodically assessed and adjusted when appropriate. Notwithstanding these procedures, there still exists the possibility that the 
assessment could prove to be significantly incorrect and that an immediate adjustment to the allowance for loan losses would be 
required.

Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. We classify investments in debt and equity securities as available-for-sale in 
accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, Topic 320, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity 
Securities.” Securities classified as held-to-maturity would be recorded at cost or amortized cost. Available-for-sale securities are 
carried at fair value. Fair value calculations are based on quoted market prices, when such prices are available. If quoted market 
prices are not available, estimates of fair value are computed using a variety of pricing sources, including Reuters/EJV, Interactive 
Data and Standard & Poors. Due to the subjective nature of the valuation process, it is possible that the actual fair values of these 
investments could differ from the estimated amounts, thereby affecting our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 
If the estimated value of investments is less than the cost or amortized cost, management evaluates whether an event or change 
in circumstances has occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. If such an event or 
change has occurred and management determines that the impairment is other-than-temporary, a further determination is made as 
to the portion of impairment that is related to credit loss. The impairment of the investment that is related to the credit loss is 
expensed in the period in which the event or change occurred. The remainder of the impairment is recorded in other comprehensive 
income (loss).

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”). OREO acquired through loan foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less 
costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. The adjustment at the time of foreclosure is recorded through the 
allowance for loan losses. Due to the subjective nature of establishing the fair value when the asset is acquired, the actual fair 
value of the OREO or foreclosed asset could differ from the original estimate. If it is determined that fair value declines subsequent 
to foreclosure, a valuation adjustment is recorded through noninterest expense. Net operating costs associated with the assets after 
acquisition are also recorded as noninterest expense. Gains and losses on the disposition of OREO and foreclosed assets are netted 
and posted through noninterest income.

Impairment of Goodwill. As a result of the Company’s previous acquisition of Landmark Financial Corporation, goodwill, 
an intangible asset with an indefinite life, is reflected on the balance sheet. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually, unless 
there are factors present that indicate a potential impairment, in which case, the goodwill impairment test is performed more 
frequently.

Deferred Income Tax Assets/Liabilities. Our net deferred income tax asset arises from differences in the dates that items 
of income and expense enter into our reported income and taxable income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for 
these items as they arise. From an accounting standpoint, deferred tax assets are reviewed to determine if they are realizable based 
on the historical level of taxable income, estimates of future taxable income and the reversals of deferred tax liabilities. In most 
cases, the realization of the deferred tax asset is based on future profitability. If we were to experience net operating losses for tax 
purposes in a future period, the realization of deferred tax assets would be evaluated for a potential valuation reserve.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

  Refer to Note 21 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  the  Company  enters  into  financial  transactions  to  extend  credit  and  forms  of 
commitments that may be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.  We enter into forward contracts relating to our mortgage 
banking business to hedge the exposures we have from commitments to extend new residential mortgage loans to our customers 
and from our mortgage loans held-for-sale.  At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had commitments to sell residential 
real estate loans of $42.7 million and $55.1 million, respectively.  These contracts mature in less than one year.

39

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Item 7A. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in 
interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. The primary source of market risk for the Company is interest rate risk. 
Interest rate risk is the risk to earnings and the value of the Company’s equity resulting from changes in market interest rates and 
arises in the normal course of business to the extent that there are timing and volume differences between the amount of interest-
earning assets and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities that are prepaid, withdrawn, re-priced or mature in specified periods. 
The Company seeks to achieve consistent growth in net interest income and equity while managing volatility arising from shifts 
in market interest rates. 

The Company monitors its interest rate risk position using income simulation models and economic value of equity 
(“EVE”) sensitivity analysis that capture both short-term and long-term interest rate risk exposure. Income simulation involves 
forecasting net interest income (“NII”) under a variety of interest rate scenarios. The Company uses EVE sensitivity analysis to 
understand the impact of changes in interest rates on long-term cash flows, income and capital. EVE is calculated by discounting 
the cash flows for all balance sheet instruments under different interest-rate scenarios. Modeling the sensitivity of NII and EVE 
to changes in market interest rates is highly dependent on the assumptions incorporated into the modeling process. The Company 
continually reviews and refines the assumptions used in its interest rate risk modeling. 

Presented below is the estimated impact on the Company's NII and EVE position as of December 31, 2015, assuming 

parallel shifts in interest rates:

% Change from Base Case for Parallel Changes in Rates

-100 Basis Points 1

+100 Basis Points

+200 Basis Points

NII - next twelve months

EVE

(1.06)%

1.60 %

0.11 %

(5.16)%

0.21 %

(9.52)%

 ___________________________________
1 Because certain current interest rates are at or below 1.00%, the 100 basis point downward shock assumes that certain corresponding interest 
rates approach an implied floor that, in effect, reflects a decrease of less than the full 100 basis point downward shock. 

The  Company’s  objective  is  to  manage  the  balance  sheet  with  a  bias  toward  asset  sensitivity  while  simultaneously 
balancing the potential earnings impact of this strategy. A “risk-neutral” position refers to the absence of a strong bias toward 
either asset or liability sensitivity.  An “asset sensitive” position refers to when the characteristics of the balance sheet are expected 
to generate higher net interest income when interest rates, primarily short-term rates, increase as rates earned on interest-earning 
assets would reprice upward more quickly or in greater quantities than rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities would reprice.  A 
“liability sensitive” position refers to when the characteristics of the balance sheet are expected to generate lower net interest 
income when short-term interest rates increase as rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities would reprice upward more quickly or 
in greater quantities than rates earned on interest-earning assets.

Item 8.   

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto required pursuant to this Item begin on page F-1 of this report.

Item 9.   

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. 

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information the Company 
is required to disclose in reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 
“Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in SEC rules and forms. These 
controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, 
including  our  principal  executive  and  principal  financial  officer,  as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required 
disclosure. In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, the Company has recognized that any controls and 
procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control 
objectives. Management is required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures.

40

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Company performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the 
Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to assess the effectiveness of the design and operation of 
our disclosure controls and procedures under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our principal 
executive  officer  and  principal  financial  officer,  concluded  that  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  effective  as  of 
December 31, 2015.

Report of Management's Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the 
Company, including accounting and other internal control systems that, in the opinion of management, provide reasonable assurance 
that (1) transactions are properly authorized, (2) the assets are properly safeguarded, and (3) transactions are properly recorded 
and reported to permit the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States. The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee 
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on 
that assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting 
is effective based on those criteria. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 has been 
audited by BKD, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report appearing on page F-2. 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 

2015, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. 

Other Information

None.

41

 
 
 
 
 
 
PART III

Certain information required by Part III is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2016
Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”), which we intend to file with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A within 
120 days after December 31, 2015. Except for those portions specifically incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement, 
no other portions of the Proxy Statement are deemed to be filed as part of this report.

Item 10.  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Directors

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information set forth under the caption “Proposal No. 1 – Election of 

Directors” in the Proxy Statement.

Executive Officers

Our executive officers are as follows:

Name
David B. Becker
Kenneth J. Lovik
C. Charles Perfetti
Nicole S. Lorch

Age
62
46
71
41

Position
Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Secretary
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking

David B. Becker has served as our Chairman of the Board since 2006 and as our President since 2007. Mr. Becker is the 

founder of the Bank, and has served as an officer and director of the Bank since 1998.   

Kenneth J. Lovik joined First Internet Bancorp and was appointed to the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer in August 2014.  Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, 
at First Financial Bancorp, a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, from February 2013 to 
May 2014. Prior to that, he served as its Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, from March 2010 to 
February 2013. Before First Financial Bancorp, he served as Vice President – Investment Banking at Milestone Advisors, LLC 
from October 2008 to September 2009 and in the same position at Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, Inc. from 2004 to July 2008. 

C. Charles Perfetti was appointed to the positions of Senior Vice President in January 2012 and Secretary in May 2014. 
Mr. Perfetti joined First Internet Bancorp in 2007 upon our acquisition of Landmark Financial Corporation, where he had served 
as President from 1989 to 2007. He previously conducted independent real estate and government consulting and served as the 
Chief Investment Manager of the State of Indiana from 1979 to 1986.

Nicole S. Lorch has served as Senior Vice President, Retail Banking since May 2011. Ms. Lorch joined the Company as 
Director of Marketing in 1999 and served as Vice President, Marketing & Technology from May 2003 to May 2011. She previously 
served as Director of Marketing at Virtual Financial Services, an online banking services provider, from 1996 to 1999.

 Executive officers are elected annually by our Board of Directors and serve a one-year period or until their successors 

are elected.  None of the above-identified executive officers are related to each other or to any of our directors.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our directors and officers and other employees, 
including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. This code is publicly available through the Corporate 
Governance section of our website at www.firstinternetbancorp.com. To the extent permissible under applicable law, the rules of 
the SEC or NASDAQ listing standards, we intend to post on our website any amendment to the code of business conduct and 
ethics, or any grant of a waiver from a provision of the code of business conduct and ethics, that requires disclosure under applicable 
law, the rules of the SEC or NASDAQ listing standards.

42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Audit Committee

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information relating to our audit committee set forth in the Proxy Statement 

under the caption “Corporate Governance.” 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information relating to reports filed under Section 16(a) of the Exchange 

Act set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Corporate Governance.”

Corporate Governance

Incorporated  into  this  item  by  reference  is  the  information  relating  to  the  procedures  by  which  shareholders  may 

recommend nominees to the board of directors set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Corporate Governance.” 

Item 11.  

Executive Compensation

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information in the Proxy Statement regarding the compensation of our 
named  executive  officers  appearing  under  the  heading  “Executive  Compensation,”  the  information  regarding  compensation 
committee  interlocks  and  insider  participation  under  the  heading  “Corporate  Governance”  and  the  information  regarding 
compensation of non-employee directors under the heading “Director Compensation.”

Item 12.  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information in the Proxy Statement appearing under the headings “Security 

Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information.”

Item 13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information in the Proxy Statement regarding director independence and 

related person transactions under the heading “Corporate Governance.”

Item 14.  

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Incorporated into this item by reference is the information in the Proxy Statement under the heading “Audit-Related 

Matters.”

43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART IV

Item 15.  

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)  Documents Filed as Part of this annual report on Form 10-K:

1.  See our financial statements beginning on page F-1.

(b)  Exhibits:

Unless otherwise indicated, all documents incorporated into this annual report on Form 10-K by reference to a document 

filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act are located under SEC file number 1-35750.

44

 
 
 
Exhibit No.

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

  Description
  Articles of Incorporation of First Internet Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to registration

statement on Form 10 filed November 30, 2012)

  Amended and Restated Bylaws of First Internet Bancorp as amended March 18, 2013 (incorporated by

reference to Exhibit 3.2 to annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Warrant to purchase common stock dated June 28, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to current
report on Form 8-K filed July 5, 2013)

  Form of Senior Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to registration statement on Form S-3

(Registration No. 333-208748) filed December 23, 2015)

  Form of Subordinated Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to registration statement on Form

S-3 (Registration No. 333-208748) filed December 23, 2015)

10.1

  First Internet Bancorp 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the

definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed April 9, 2013)*

10.2

  Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to

Exhibit 10.1 to current report on Form 8-K filed July 26, 2013)*

10.3

First Internet Bancorp 2011 Directors’ Deferred Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
registration statement on Form 10 filed November 30, 2012)*

10.4

  Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among First Internet Bank of Indiana, First Internet

Bancorp and David B. Becker dated March 28, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012)*

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

  Contract for Purchase of Property between First Internet Bancorp and LHRET Ascension SV, LLC dated
January 30, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2012)

  Offer and Contract for Purchase of Real Estate between First Internet Bancorp and St. Vincent Hospital and
Health Care Center, Inc., accepted February 5, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Lease dated as of March 6, 2013, by and between First Internet Bancorp and First Internet Bank of Indiana
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to current report on Form 8-K filed March 11, 2013)

First Amendment to Office Lease dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between First Internet Bancorp and First
Internet Bank of Indiana (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed
August 5, 2015)

10.10

  Subordinated Debenture Purchase Agreement with Community BanCapital, L.P., dated June 28, 2013

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to current report on Form 8-K filed July 5, 2013)

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

Subordinated Debenture dated June 28, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to current report on
Form 8-K filed July 5, 2013)

2015 Senior Executive Cash Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to quarterly report
on Form 10-Q filed May 7, 2015)*

  Form of Management Incentive Award Agreement - Restricted Stock Units under First Internet Bancorp
2013 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to quarterly report on Form 10-Q
filed May 7, 2015)*

Loan Agreement dated as of March 6, 2013, by and between the Company and the Bank (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to current report on Form 8-K filed March 11, 2013)

First, Second and Third Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment between First Internet Bank of
Indiana and First Internet Bancorp executed March 6, 2014, March 6, 2015, and February 26, 2016,
respectively

21.1

  List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to registration statement on Form 10 filed

November 30, 2012)

  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Powers of Attorney

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Section 1350 Certifications

23.1

24.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

45

Exhibit No.
101.INS

101.SCH

101.CAL

101.DEF

101.LAB

101.PRE

  Description

XBRL Instance Document

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

 __________________________________
*Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit.

46

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly 

caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 10, 2016.

SIGNATURES

FIRST INTERNET BANCORP

By:

/s/ David B. Becker
David B. Becker,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following 

persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 10, 2016.

/s/ David B. Becker

David B. Becker,
Chairman, President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Kenneth J. Lovik
Kenneth J. Lovik,
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting 
Officer)

*

*

John K. Keach, Jr., Director

David R. Lovejoy, Director

*

Ann D. Murtlow, Director

*

Jerry Williams, Director

_____________________________

*

Ralph R. Whitney, Jr., Director

*

Jean L. Wojtowicz, Director

*  David B. Becker, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign this document on behalf of each of the above-named 

directors of the Registrant pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed by such persons.

By:

/s/ David B. Becker
David B. Becker,
Attorney-in-Fact

47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders
First Internet Bancorp
Fishers, Indiana

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Internet Bancorp (the “Company”) as of December 31, 
2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows 
for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015.  The Company’s management is responsible for these 
financial statements.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).   
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement.  Our audits included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating 
the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of First Internet Bancorp as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the 
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), First 
Internet Bancorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) 
and our report dated March 10, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control 
over financial reporting.

/s/ BKD, LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 10, 2016 

F-1

 
 
 
Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders
First Internet Bancorp
Fishers, Indiana

We have audited First Internet Bancorp’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, 
based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal 
control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in 
the accompanying Report of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control 
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists and testing and evaluating the design and operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we 
considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.   Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, First Internet Bancorp maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of 
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated financial statements of First Internet Bancorp and our report dated March 10, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion 
thereon.

/s/ BKD, LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 10, 2016 

F-2

 
First Internet Bancorp 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands except share data)   

Assets

Cash and due from banks

Interest-bearing demand deposits

Total cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing time deposits

Securities available-for-sale - at fair value (amortized cost of $215,576 in 2015 and $137,727

in 2014)

Loans held-for-sale (includes $24,065 and $32,618 at fair value in 2015 and 2014, 
respectively)

Loans receivable

Allowance for loan losses

Net loans receivable

Accrued interest receivable

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock

Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

Premises and equipment, net

Goodwill

Other real estate owned

Accrued income and other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Liabilities

Noninterest-bearing deposits

Interest-bearing deposits

Total deposits

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Subordinated debt, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs of $276 and $127 in 
2015 and 2014, respectively

Accrued interest payable

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and Contingencies

Shareholders’ Equity

December 31,

2015

2014

$

1,063

$

24,089

25,152

1,000

1,940

26,349

28,289

2,000

213,698

137,518

36,518

953,859

(8,351)

945,508

4,105

8,595

12,727

8,521

4,687

4,488

4,871

34,671

732,426

(5,800)

726,626

2,833

5,350

12,325

7,061

4,687

4,488

4,655

$

1,269,870

$

970,503

$

23,700

$

932,354

956,054

190,957

12,724

117

5,688

21,790

736,808

758,598

106,897

2,873

97

5,253

1,165,540

873,718

Preferred stock, no par value; 4,913,779 shares authorized; issued and outstanding - none

—

—

Voting common stock, no par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; 4,481,347 and 4,439,575

shares issued and outstanding, respectively

Nonvoting common stock, no par value; 86,221 shares authorized; issued and outstanding -

none

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

72,559

71,774

—

32,980

(1,209)

104,330

$

1,269,870

$

—

25,146

(135)

96,785

970,503

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data)  

Interest Income

Loans

Securities – taxable

Securities – non-taxable

Other earning assets

Total interest income

Interest Expense

Deposits

Other borrowed funds

Total interest expense

Net Interest Income

Provision for Loan Losses

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

Noninterest Income

Service charges and fees

Mortgage banking activities

Other-than-temporary impairment

Total loss related to other than temporarily impaired securities

Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

Other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in net income

Gain (loss) on sale of securities

Loss on asset disposals

Other

Total noninterest income

Noninterest Expense

Salaries and employee benefits

Marketing, advertising, and promotion

Consulting and professional fees

Data processing

Loan expenses

Premises and equipment

Deposit insurance premium

Other

Total noninterest expense

Income Before Income Taxes

Income Tax Provision

Net Income

Income Per Share of Common Stock

Basic

Diluted

Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding

Basic

Diluted

Dividends Declared Per Share

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

37,049

$

27,875

$

20,843

3,728

312

358

41,447

8,755

1,939

10,694

30,753

1,946

28,807

764

9,000

—

—

—

—

(34)

411

3,036

58

246

31,215

7,653

1,275

8,928

22,287

349

21,938

707

5,609

—

—

—

538

(78)

398

10,141

7,174

14,271

1,756

2,374

1,016

631

2,768

643

1,824

25,283

13,665

4,736

8,929

1.97

1.96

$

$

12,348

1,455

1,902

995

626

2,937

591

1,808

22,662

6,450

2,126

4,324

0.96

0.96

$

$

2,891

1,611

191

25,536

6,861

1,227

8,088

17,448

324

17,124

687

8,682

(129)

80

(49)

(63)

(146)

406

9,517

10,250

1,858

2,152

911

799

2,196

451

1,865

20,482

6,159

1,566

4,593

1.51

1.51

4,528,528

4,554,219

4,497,007

4,507,995

3,041,666

3,050,001

0.24

$

0.24

$

0.22

$

$

$

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Amounts in thousands)

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale

(1,669)

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale for which an

other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income

Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in

income

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax

Income tax provision (benefit)

Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax

Comprehensive income

—

—

—

(1,669)

(595)

(1,074)

$

7,855

$

6,561

$

3,260

(538)

751

—

3,473

1,236

2,237

(6,462)

63

(129)

49

(6,479)

(2,289)

(4,190)

403

 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-5

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

Voting and
Nonvoting
Common
Stock

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Retained
Earnings

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

Balance, January 1, 2013

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Dividends declared ($0.22 per share)

Recognition of the fair value of share-based
compensation

Issuance of common stock warrants

Net cash proceeds from common stock issuance

Balance, December 31, 2013

Net income

Other comprehensive income

Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)

Recognition of the fair value of share-based
compensation

Common stock redeemed for the net settlement of
share-based awards

Other

$

41,508

$

1,818

$

18,024

$

—

—

—

514

255

29,101

71,378

—

—

—

507

(71)

(40)

—

(4,190)

—

—

—

—

(2,372)

—

2,237

—

—

—

—

4,593

—

(715)

—

—

—

21,902

4,324

—

(1,080)

—

—

—

Balance, December 31, 2014

$

71,774

$

(135) $

25,146

$

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)

Recognition of the fair value of share-based
compensation

Deferred stock rights and restricted stock units
issued in lieu of cash dividends payable on
outstanding deferred stock rights and restricted
stock units

Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation

Common stock redeemed for the net settlement of
share-based awards

—

—

—

762

25

36

(38)

—

(1,074)

—

—

—

—

—

8,929

—

(1,095)

—

—

—

—

61,350

4,593

(4,190)

(715)

514

255

29,101

90,908

4,324

2,237

(1,080)

507

(71)

(40)

96,785

8,929

(1,074)

(1,095)

762

25

36

(38)

Balance, December 31, 2015

$

72,559

$

(1,209) $

32,980

$

104,330

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-6

   
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)

Operating Activities

Net income

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

Provision for loan losses

Share-based compensation expense

Loss on other-than-temporary impairment of securities

(Gain) loss from sale of available-for-sale securities

Loans originated for sale

Proceeds from sale of loans

Gain on loans sold

Decrease (increase) in fair value of loans held-for-sale

(Gain) loss on derivatives

Deferred income tax

Net change in other assets

Net change in other liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Investing Activities

Net loan activity, excluding sales and purchases

Net change in interest-bearing deposits

Proceeds from liquidation of other real estate owned

Maturities of securities available-for-sale

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock

Purchase of premises and equipment

Loans purchased

Net cash used in investing activities

Financing Activities

Net increase in deposits

Cash dividends paid

Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt and related warrants

Net proceeds from common stock issuance

Proceeds from advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Repayment of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Other, net

Net cash provided by financing activities

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information

Cash paid during the year for interest

Cash paid during the year for taxes

Loans transferred to other real estate owned

Cash dividends declared, not paid

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

1,942

(402)

1,946

762

—

—

(502,716)

509,373

(8,845)

341

(496)

443

(1,227)

858

10,908

1,904

(390)

349

507

—

(538)

(409,715)

409,453

(5,048)

(751)

190

(1,529)

2,035

1,189

1,980

(220,828)

(124,696)

1,000

—

21,759

—

500

235

21,254

137,816

2,257

(396)

324

514

49

63

(741,078)

784,077

(8,379)

4

(307)

2,259

(2,404)

(36)

41,540

(61,039)

(2,500)

1,268

29,757

72,019

(100,335)

(112,000)

(134,471)

(3,245)

(2,543)

—

(304,192)

197,456

(1,093)

9,761

—

300,000

(216,000)

23

290,147

(3,137)

28,289

25,152

10,674

3,793

—

267

$

$

(2,407)

(915)

(106,480)

(186,693)

85,503

(1,080)

—

—

170,000

(95,000)

(111)

159,312

(25,401)

53,690

28,289

8,933

2,346

—

265

$

$

—

(7,187)

(83,265)

(185,418)

142,404

(450)

3,000

29,101

13,000

(22,000)

—

165,055

21,177

32,513

53,690

8,106

770

581

265

$

$

 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 1:   

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies of First Internet Bancorp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform to accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A summary of the Company’s significant accounting 
policies follows:

Description of Business

The Company was incorporated on September 15, 2005, and consummated a plan of exchange on March 21, 2006, by 
which the Company became a bank holding company and 100% owner of First Internet Bank of Indiana (the “Bank”).

The Bank provides commercial and retail banking services, with operations conducted on the Internet at www.firstib.com
and primarily through its corporate office located in Fishers, Indiana as well as a loan production office in Tempe, Arizona. 
The majority of the Bank’s income is derived from commercial lending, retail lending, and mortgage banking activities. 
The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank is regulated by certain state and federal 
agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

JKH Realty Services, LLC was established August 20, 2012 as a single member LLC wholly owned by the Bank to 
manage other real estate owned properties as needed.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. All 
significant  intercompany  accounts  and  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  consolidation. The  Company’s  business 
activities are currently limited to one reporting unit and reportable segment, which is commercial banking.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions 
that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company utilizes 
processes that involve the use of significant estimates and the judgment of management in determining the amount of the 
Company’s allowance for credit losses and income taxes, as well as fair value measurements of investment securities, 
derivatives, goodwill, and loans held-for-sale.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

Securities

The Company classifies its securities in one of three categories and accounts for the investments as follows:

• 

• 

• 

Securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to 
maturity” and reported at amortized cost.  The Company had no securities classified as “held to maturity” at 
December 31, 2015 or 2014. 

Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term with the objective 
of  generating  economic  profits  on  short-term  differences  in  market  characteristics  are  classified  as  “trading 
securities” and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.  The Company had 
no securities classified as “trading securities” at December 31, 2015 or 2014.

Securities not classified as either “held to maturity” or “trading securities” are classified as “securities available 
for  sale”  and  reported  at  fair  value,  with  unrealized  gains  and  losses,  after  applicable  taxes,  excluded  from 
earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Declines in the value of debt securities 
and marketable equity securities that are considered to be other-than-temporary are recorded as an other-than-
temporary impairment of securities available for sale with other-than-temporary impairment losses recorded in 
the consolidated statements of income.

F-8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of premium or discount, is included in earnings using the effective 
interest rate method. Purchases and sales of securities are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets on the trade date. 
Gains and losses from security sales or disposals are recognized as of the trade date in the consolidated statements of 
income for the period in which securities are sold or otherwise disposed of. Gains and losses on sales of securities are 
determined using the specific-identification method.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market under best-efforts pricing agreements are carried at the 
lower of cost or fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance 
by charges to noninterest income.  

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market under mandatory pricing agreements are carried at fair 
value to facilitate hedging of the loans.  Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are included in noninterest 
income. 

Gains and losses on loan sales are recorded in noninterest income, and direct loan origination costs and fees are deferred 
at origination of the loan and are recognized in noninterest income upon sale of the loan.

Revenue Recognition

Interest income on loans is accrued as earned using the interest method based on unpaid principal balances except for 
interest on loans in nonaccrual status.  Interest on loans in nonaccrual status is recorded as a reduction of loan principal 
when received.

Premiums and discounts are amortized using the effective interest rate method.

Loan fees, net of certain direct origination costs, primarily salaries and wages, are deferred and amortized to interest 
income as a yield adjustment over the life of the loan.

Loans Receivable

Loans that management intends to hold until maturity are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for 
unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans, 
and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

For loans recorded at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net 
of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment 
over the respective term of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses Methodology

Company policy is designed to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”). Primary responsibility for 
ensuring that the Company has processes in place to consistently assess the adequacy of the ALLL rests with the Board 
of Directors (the “Board”). The Board has charged management with responsibility for establishing the methodology to 
be used and to assess the adequacy of the ALLL. The Board reviews recommendations from management on a quarterly 
basis to adjust the allowance as appropriate.

The methodology employed by management for each portfolio segment, at a minimum, contains the following:

1.  Loans are segmented by type of loan.

F-9

 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

2.  The required ALLL for types of performing homogeneous loans which do not have a specific reserve is 
determined by applying a factor based on historical losses averaged over the past twelve months. In those 
instances where the Company’s historical experience is not available, management develops factors based 
on industry experience and best practices.

3.  All criticized, classified and impaired loans are tested for impairment by applying one of three methodologies:

a.  Present value of future cash flows;

b.  Fair value of collateral less costs to sell; or

c.  The loan’s observable market price

4.  All troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) are considered impaired loans.

5.  Loans tested for impairment are removed from other pools to prevent layering (double-counting).  

6.  The required ALLL for each group of loans are added together to determine the total required ALLL for the 
Company. The required ALLL is compared to the existing ALLL to determine the provision required to 
increase the ALLL or credit to decrease the ALLL.

The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and considers two weighted average net charge-off 
trends: 1) the Company’s average loss history over the previous sixteen quarters; and 2) average loss history over the 
previous sixteen quarters for a peer group. Management believes the historical loss experience methodology is appropriate 
in the current economic environment, as it captures loss rates that are comparable to the current period being analyzed.

The Company also factors in the following qualitative considerations:

1.  Changes in policies and procedures;

2.  Changes in national, regional, and local economic and business conditions;

3.  Changes in the composition and size of the portfolio and in the terms of loans;

4.  Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;

5.  Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and 

severity of adversely classified or graded loans;

6.  Changes in the quality of the Company’s loan review system;

7.  Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;

8.  The existence and effect of any concentration of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; and

9.  The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level 

of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio.

During 2015, management elected to further segment the presentation of the Company’s loan portfolio.  The revised 
segmentation groups loans with similar characteristics, allows for greater insight of qualitative considerations and is 
consistent with how the Company manages its loan portfolio. This revision did not have a material impact on the overall 
balance  of  the  allowance.  December  31,  2014  loan  balances  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to  the  2015 
presentation. Refer to Note 4 for further discussion of each loan portfolio segment’s risk characteristics.

F-10

   
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Provision for Loan Losses

A provision for estimated losses on loans is charged to income based upon management’s evaluation of the potential 
losses. Such an evaluation, which includes a review of all loans for which full repayment may not be reasonably assured, 
considers, among other matters, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, as applicable, economic 
conditions, loan loss experience, and other factors that are particularly susceptible to changes that could result in a material 
adjustment in the near term. While management attempts to use the best information available in making its evaluations, 
future allowance adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions change substantially from the assumptions used 
in making the evaluations.

Nonaccrual Loans

Any loan which becomes 90 days delinquent or for which the full collection of principal and interest may be in doubt 
will be considered for nonaccrual status. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all accrued but unpaid interest 
will be reversed from interest income. Placing the loan on nonaccrual status does not relieve the borrower of the obligation 
to repay interest. A loan placed on nonaccrual status may be restored to accrual status when all delinquent principal and 
interest has been brought current, and the Company expects full payment of the remaining contractual principal and 
interest.

Impaired Loans

A  loan  is  designated  as  impaired,  in  accordance  with  the  impairment  accounting  guidance  when,  based  on  current 
information or events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) 
according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Payments with delays generally not exceeding 90 days outstanding 
are not considered impaired. Certain nonaccrual and substantially all delinquent loans more than 90 days past due may 
be considered to be impaired. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status at 90 days past due and accrued interest 
is reversed against earnings, unless the loan is well-secured and in the process of collection. The accrual of interest on 
impaired and nonaccrual loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet 
payments as they become due.

Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in TDRs 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.

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310, Receivables, requires that impaired loans be measured based on 
the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loans’ effective interest rates or the fair value of the 
underlying collateral, less costs to sell, and allows existing methods for recognizing interest income.

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”)

The loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a TDR, where economic concessions have been 
granted to borrowers who have experienced financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from loss mitigation 
efforts and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other 
actions. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and typically are returned to performing 
status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally not less than 
six months.

When loans are modified in a TDR, any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans is evaluated based on either 
the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, 
or the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If it is determined that the value 
of the modified loan is less than the recorded balance of the loan, impairment is recognized through a specific ALLL or 
charge-off to the ALLL. In periods subsequent to modification, all TDRs, including those that have payment defaults, 
are evaluated for possible impairment, and impairment is recognized through the ALLL.  

F-11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Policy for Charging Off Loans

A loan should be generally charged off at any point in time when it no longer can be considered a bankable asset, meaning 
collected within the parameters of policy. A secured loan generally should be charged off to the estimated fair value of 
the collateral, less costs to sell, no later than when it is 120 days past due as to principal or interest. An unsecured loan 
generally should be charged off no later than when it is 180 days past due as to principal or interest. All charge-offs are 
approved by the Chief Credit Officer.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Indianapolis Stock

Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB system to hold common stock of its district FHLB according to 
a predetermined formula. This investment is stated at cost, which represents redemption value, and may be pledged as 
collateral for FHLB advances.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned represents real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure and is recorded 
at its fair value less estimated costs to sell. When property is acquired, it is recorded at its fair value at the date of acquisition 
with any resulting write-down charged against the ALLL. Any subsequent deterioration of the property is charged directly 
to operating expense. Costs relating to the development and improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized, 
whereas costs relating to holding and maintaining the property are charged to expense as incurred. 

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line 
method over the estimated useful lives, which range from three to five years for software and equipment, ten years for 
land improvements, and 39 years for buildings.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to help manage exposure to interest rate risk and the effects that 
changes in interest rates may have on net income and the fair value of assets and liabilities. The Company enters into 
forward contracts for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors and enters into interest rate lock 
commitments with potential borrowers to fund specific mortgage loans that will be sold into the secondary market. The 
forward contracts are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from 
the Company’s commitment to fund the loans.

Each of these items are considered derivatives, but are not designated as accounting hedges, and are recorded at fair value 
with changes in fair value reflected in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income. The fair value of 
derivative instruments with a positive fair value are reported in accrued income and other assets in the consolidated 
balance sheets while derivative instruments with a negative fair value are reported in accrued expenses and other liabilities 
in the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company records or discloses certain assets and liabilities at fair value.  ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, 
defines fair value as 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 are classified within one of three levels 
in a valuation hierarchy.  ASC Topic 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

F-12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

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 that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value 

of the assets or liabilities

There were no transfers that occurred and, therefore, recognized, between any of the fair value hierarchy levels at 
December 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between amounts of assets and 
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis of such assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws and regulations. 
Deferred income tax expense or benefit is based upon the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to 
period, subject to an ongoing assessment of realization of deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation 
allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred 
tax asset will not be realized.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal, Indiana, and other state jurisdictions.

ASC Topic 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement 
attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax 
return. It also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, 
disclosure and transition. The Company did not identify any uncertain tax positions that it believes should be recognized 
in the consolidated financial statements.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings  per  share  of  common  stock  is  based  on  the  weighted-average  number  of  basic  shares  and  dilutive  shares 
outstanding during the year.

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares for the basic and diluted earnings per share 
computations. 

Basic earnings per share

Net income available to common shareholders

Weighted-average common shares

Basic earnings per common share

Diluted earnings per share

Net income available to common shareholders

Weighted-average common shares

Dilutive effect of warrants

Dilutive effect of equity compensation

Weighted-average common and incremental shares

Diluted earnings per common share

Number of warrants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the

exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Company’s
common stock during the year

F-13

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

8,929

4,528,528

1.97

$

$

4,324

4,497,007

0.96

$

$

4,593

3,041,666

1.51

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

4,528,528

4,497,007

3,041,666

10,665

15,026

2,895

8,093

5,933

2,402

4,554,219

4,507,995

3,050,001

1.96

$

0.96

$

1.51

—

—

—

$

$

$

$

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Stock Compensation

The  Company  has  a  stock-based  compensation  plan  using  the  fair  value  recognition  provisions  of ASC  Topic  718, 
Compensation - Stock Compensation. The plan is described more fully in Note 10.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income 
(loss)  includes  unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  securities  available  for  sale,  which  are  also  recognized  as  separate 
components of equity. 

Reclassification adjustments have been determined for all components of other comprehensive income or loss reported 
in the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity.

Statements of Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents are defined to include cash on-hand, noninterest and interest-bearing amounts due from other 
banks and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods. The Company reports net cash flows 
for customer loan transactions and deposit transactions.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Bank-owned life insurance policies are carried at their cash surrender value. The Company recognizes tax-free income 
from the periodic increases in the cash surrender value of these policies and from death benefits.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, 
goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill 
value are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2014 and 2013 financial statements to conform to the 2015 financial 
statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

Note 2:   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

At December 31, 2015, the Company’s interest-bearing cash accounts at other institutions did not exceed the limits for 
full FDIC insurance coverage.  However, approximately $1.9 million and $22.2 million of cash was held by the FHLB 
of Indianapolis and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, respectively, which are not federally insured.

The Company is required to maintain reserve funds in cash and/or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserve 
required at December 31, 2015 was $0.3 million.

F-14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 3:   

Securities

Securities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

Amortized

Cost

December 31, 2015

Gross Unrealized

Gains

Losses

Fair

Value

Securities available-for-sale

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

$

38,093

$

Municipal securities

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

Other securities

Total available for sale

Securities available-for-sale

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Other securities

Total available for sale

21,091

113,948

19,444

20,000

3,000

139

385

110

—

—

—

$

(482) $

(7)

(1,006)

(83)

(913)

(21)

37,750

21,469

113,052

19,361

19,087

2,979

$

215,576

$

634

$

(2,512) $

213,698

Amortized

Cost

December 31, 2014

Gross Unrealized

Gains

Losses

Fair

Value

$

$

13,680

$

117,134

4,913

2,000

$

129

282

—

6

(257) $

(368)

(1)

—

13,552

117,048

4,912

2,006

137,727

$

417

$

(626) $

137,518

The carrying value of securities at December 31, 2015 is shown below by their contractual maturity date. Actual maturities 
will differ because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Within one year

One to five years

Five to ten years

After ten years

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Other securities

Totals

Available for Sale

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

$

— $

487

25,358

53,339

79,184

113,948

19,444

3,000

—

451

24,935

52,920

78,306

113,052

19,361

2,979

$

215,576

$

213,698

Gross realized gains of $0, $2.7 million, and $0.5 million and gross realized losses of $0, $2.2 million, and $0.5 million
resulting from sales of available-for-sale securities were recognized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, 
2014, and 2013, respectively.

F-15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of available-for-sale investment securities pledged as collateral was $150.8 
million.  The Company pledged the securities for various types of transactions, including FHLB advances and derivative 
financial instruments.

Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the consolidated financial statements at an amount less than their 
historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $166.1 million and $86.9 million, 
which  is  approximately  78%  and  63%,  respectively,  of  the  Company’s  available-for-sale  securities  portfolio.  These 
declines primarily resulted from fluctuations in market interest rates after purchase.

Management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.

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

The following tables show the securities portfolio’s gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment 
category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 
2015 and 2014:

December 31, 2015

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Securities available-for-sale

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

$

18,289

$

(237) $

8,537

$

(245) $

26,826

$

Municipal securities 

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

Other securities

1,026

74,198

19,361

19,087

2,979

(7)

(562)

(83)

(913)

(21)

—

22,655

—

—

—

—

(444)

—

—

—

1,026

96,853

19,361

19,087

2,979

(482)

(7)

(1,006)

(83)

(913)

(21)

$

134,940

$

(1,823) $

31,192

$

(689) $

166,132

$

(2,512)

Securities available-for-sale

U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

Mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

December 31, 2014

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

$

$

801

$

(10) $

8,719

$

(247) $

9,520

$

51,204

4,912

(57)

(1)

21,237

—

(311)

—

72,441

4,912

56,917

$

(68) $

29,956

$

(558) $

86,873

$

(257)

(368)

(1)

(626)

 U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies, Municipal Securities, and Corporate Securities

The  unrealized  losses  on  the  Company’s  investments  in  securities  issued  by  U.S.  Government-sponsored  agencies, 
municipal  organizations  and  corporate  entities  were  caused  by  interest  rate  changes. The  contractual  terms  of  those 
investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. 
Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not likely that the Company will be required to 
sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider 
those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.

F-16

 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities were caused by 
interest rate changes. The Company expects to recover the amortized cost bases over the term of the securities. Because 
the Company does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell the 
investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those 
investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.

Other Securities

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in other securities were caused by the investment in the Community 
Reinvestment Act Qualified Fund. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is not likely that 
the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the Company does not 
consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015. 

Credit Losses Recognized on Investments

Certain debt securities have experienced fair value deterioration due to credit losses and other market factors, but are not 
considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

The following table provides information about debt securities for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and 
other losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company did not own any securities categorized 
as OTTI securities during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

Accumulated Credit Losses

Credit losses on debt securities held

January 1, 2013

Realized losses related to OTTI

Additions related to OTTI losses not previously recognized

Additions related to increases in previously recognized OTTI losses

December 31, 2013

Realized losses related to OTTI

Recoveries related to OTTI

December 31, 2014

$

$

1,737

(603)

31

18

1,183

(1,139)

(44)

—

There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in the year ended December 31, 2015.  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line items in the consolidated statements 
of income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

Details About Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss Components

Unrealized gains and losses on securities
available for sale

Gain (loss) realized in earnings

OTTI losses recognized in earnings

Total reclassified amount before tax

Tax expense (benefit)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated

other comprehensive loss

$

$

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
for the Year Ended December 31,

2014

2013

Affected Line Item in the
Statements of Income

538

$

(63) Gain (loss) on sale of securities

—

538

191

Other-than-temporary impairment 
loss recognized in net income

(49)

(112)

Income Before Income Taxes

(38)

Income Tax Provision

347

$

(74) Net Income

F-17

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 4:   

Loans Receivable

Categories of loans include: 

Commercial loans

Commercial and industrial

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

Investor commercial real estate

Construction

Single tenant lease financing

Total commercial loans

Consumer loans

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total consumer loans

Total commercial and consumer loans

Deferred loan origination costs and premiums and discounts on purchased loans

Total loans receivable

Allowance for loan losses

Net loans receivable

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

December 31,

2015

2014

$

102,000

$

44,462

16,184

45,898

374,344

582,888

214,559

43,279

108,312

366,150

949,038

4,821

953,859

77,232

34,295

22,069

24,883

192,608

351,087

220,612

58,434

97,094

376,140

727,227

5,199

732,426

(8,351)

(5,800)

$

945,508

$

726,626

Commercial and Industrial: Commercial and industrial loans’ source of repayment is 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. Loans are 
made for working capital, equipment purchases, or other purposes. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by 
the assets being financed and may incorporate a personal guarantee. 

Owner-Occupied  Commercial  Real  Estate:  The  primary  source  of  repayment  is  the  cash  flow  from  the  ongoing 
operations and activities conducted by the borrower, or an affiliate of the borrower, who owns the property. This portfolio 
is generally concentrated in the Central Indiana and greater Phoenix, Arizona markets and often times is secured by 
manufacturing and service facilities, as well as office buildings.

Investor Commercial Real Estate: These loans are underwritten primarily based on the cash flow expected to be generated 
from the property and are secondarily supported by the value of the real estate. These loans typically incorporate a personal 
guarantee. This portfolio 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. Investor commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets, 
changing industry dynamics, or the overall health of the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s investor 
commercial real estate portfolio tend to be diverse in terms of property type and are typically located in the state of Indiana 
and markets adjacent to Indiana. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on property 
financial performance, collateral value, guarantor strength, and other risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Company 
avoids financing special use projects or properties outside of its designated market areas unless other underwriting factors 
are present to help mitigate risk.

F-18

 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Construction: Construction loans are secured by real estate and improvements and are made to assist in the construction 
of new structures, which may include commercial (retail, industrial, office, multi-family) properties or single family 
residential properties offered for sale by the builder.  These loans generally finance a variety of project costs, including 
land, site preparation, construction, closing and soft costs and interim financing needs. The cash flows of builders, while 
initially predictable, may fluctuate with market conditions, and the value of the collateral securing these loans may be 
subject to fluctuations based on general economic changes. 

Single Tenant  Lease  Financing: These  loans  are  made  to  property  owners  of  real  estate  subject  to  long  term  lease 
arrangements with single tenant operators. The real estate is typically operated by regionally, nationally or globally branded 
businesses.  The loans are underwritten based on the financial strength of the borrower, characteristics of the real estate, 
cash flows generated from the lease arrangements and the financial strength of the tenant.  Similar to the other loan 
portfolios, management monitors and evaluates these loans based on borrower and tenant financial performance, collateral 
value, industry trends and other risk grade criteria.

Residential Mortgage: With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally 
owner  occupied,  the  Company  typically  establishes  a  maximum  loan-to-value  ratio  and  requires  private  mortgage 
insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the financial circumstances 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 residential property values. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller 
individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers in geographically diverse locations throughout the 
country.

Home Equity: Home equity loans and lines of credit are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences.  
The properties securing the Company's home equity portfolio are generally geographically diverse as the Company offers 
these products on a nationwide basis.  Repayment of home equity loans and lines of credit may be impacted by changes 
in property values on residential properties and unemployment levels, among other economic conditions and financial 
circumstances in the market.

Other Consumer: These loans primarily consist of consumer loans and credit cards. Consumer loans may be secured 
by consumer assets such as horse trailers or recreational vehicles. Some consumer loans are unsecured, such as small 
installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of consumer loans is primarily dependent upon the personal 
income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment 
levels.  Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of 
borrowers in geographically diverse locations throughout the country.

The following tables present changes in the balance of the allowance for loan losses during the twelve months ended
December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015

Commercial
and
industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Single
tenant
lease
financing

Construction

Residential
mortgage

Home
equity

Other
consumer

Total

Allowance for loan
losses:

Balance,
beginning of
period

Provision
(credit)
charged to
expense

Losses
charged off

Recoveries

Balance, end of
period

$

920

$

345

$

261

$

330

$

2,061

$

985

$

207

$

691

$

5,800

447

—

—

131

—

—

(549)

170

1,870

—

500

—

—

—

—

(311)

(185)

407

(83)

271

1,946

—

1

(451)

333

(636)

1,241

$

1,367

$

476

$

212

$

500

$

3,931

$

896

$

125

$

844

$

8,351

F-19

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014

Commercial
and
industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Single
tenant
lease
financing

Construction

Residential
mortgage

Home
equity

Other
consumer

Total

$

819

$

290

$

219

$

277

$

1,731

$

1,008

$

211

$

871

$

5,426

115

(14)

—

55

—

—

(418)

—

460

53

—

—

330

—

—

186

(247)

38

(4)

—

—

32

349

(596)

384

(857)

882

$

920

$

345

$

261

$

330

$

2,061

$

985

$

207

$

691

$

5,800

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013

Commercial
and
industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Single
tenant
lease
financing

Construction

Residential
mortgage

Home
equity

Other
consumer

Total

$

371

$

352

$

266

$

336

$

2,153

$

946

$

203

$

1,206

$

5,833

378

—

70

(62)

—

—

191

(238)

—

(59)

(422)

—

—

—

—

128

(164)

98

8

—

—

162

324

(810)

313

(1,212)

481

$

819

$

290

$

219

$

277

$

1,731

$

1,008

$

211

$

871

$

5,426

Allowance for loan
losses:

Balance,
beginning of
period

Provision
(credit)
charged to
expense

Losses
charged off

Recoveries

Balance, end of
period

Allowance for loan
losses:

Balance,
beginning of
period

Provision
(credit)
charged to
expense

Losses
charged off

Recoveries

Balance, end of
period

F-20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on 
portfolio segment and impairment method as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Commercial
and
industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Single
tenant
lease
financing

Construction

December 31, 2015

Residential
mortgage

Home
equity

Other
consumer

Total

Loans:

Ending balance:  
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Ending balance:  
individually 

evaluated for 
impairment

$

102,000

$

44,462

$

16,184

$

45,898

$ 374,344

$

213,426

$ 43,279

$ 108,163

$ 947,756

—

—

—

—

—

1,133

—

149

1,282

Ending balance

$

102,000

$

44,462

$

16,184

$

45,898

$ 374,344

$

214,559

$ 43,279

$ 108,312

$ 949,038

Allowance for loan
losses:

Ending balance:  
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Ending balance:  
individually 

evaluated for 
impairment

$

1,367

$

476

$

212

$

500

$

3,931

$

896

$

125

$

844

$

8,351

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Ending balance

$

1,367

$

476

$

212

$

500

$

3,931

$

896

$

125

$

844

$

8,351

Commercial
and
industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Single
tenant
lease
financing

Construction

December 31, 2014

Residential
mortgage

Home
equity

Other
consumer

Total

Loans:

Ending balance:  
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Ending balance:  
individually 

evaluated for 
impairment

$

77,232

$

34,295

$

21,982

$

24,883

$ 192,608

$

219,473

$ 58,434

$

96,789

$ 725,696

—

—

87

—

—

1,139

—

305

1,531

Ending balance

$

77,232

$

34,295

$

22,069

$

24,883

$ 192,608

$

220,612

$ 58,434

$

97,094

$ 727,227

Allowance for loan
losses:

Ending balance:  
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Ending balance:  
individually 

evaluated for 
impairment

$

920

$

345

$

261

$

330

$

2,061

$

985

$

207

$

676

$

5,785

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

15

15

Ending balance

$

920

$

345

$

261

$

330

$

2,061

$

985

$

207

$

691

$

5,800

F-21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its commercial loans. Loans are graded on 
a scale of 1 to 9. A description of the general characteristics of the nine risk grades is as follows:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

“Pass” (Grades 1-5) - Higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below. 

“Special Mention” (Grade 6) - Loans that possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness which deserve 
close attention.

“Substandard” (Grade 7) - Loans that possess a defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation 
of  the  debt.  Loans  characterized  by  the  distinct  possibility  that  the  institution  will  sustain  some  loss  if  the 
deficiencies are not corrected. Loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity 
of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. 

“Doubtful” (Grade 8) - Such loans have been placed on nonaccrual status and may be heavily dependent upon 
collateral possessing a value that is difficult to determine or based upon some near-term event which lacks clear 
certainty. These loans have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard; however, based on existing 
conditions, these weaknesses make full collection of the principal balance highly improbable.

“Loss” (Grade 9) - Loans that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuing to carry them 
as assets is not warranted.

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s commercial loan portfolio based on rating category 
and payment activity as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. 

Commercial
and industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Construction

Single tenant
lease financing

Total

December 31, 2015

Rating:

1-5 Pass

6 Special Mention

7 Substandard

8 Doubtful

Total

Performing

Nonaccrual

Total

$

$

$

$

95,589

$

43,913

$

14,746

$

45,599

$

374,344

$

574,191

2,006

4,405

—

535

14

—

—

1,438

—

299

—

—

—

—

—

2,840

5,857

—

102,000

$

44,462

$

16,184

$

45,898

$

374,344

$

582,888

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total

December 31, 2015

214,456

103

214,559

$

$

43,279

—

43,279

$

$

108,248

64

108,312

$

$

365,983

167

366,150

F-22

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Commercial
and industrial

Owner-
occupied
commercial
real estate

Investor
commercial
real estate

Construction

Single tenant
lease financing

Total

December 31, 2014

Rating:

1-5 Pass

6 Special Mention

7 Substandard

8 Doubtful

Total

Performing

Nonaccrual

Total

$

$

$

$

77,232

$

34,278

$

20,478

$

24,504

$

192,608

$

349,100

—

—

—

—

17

—

—

1,591

—

379

—

—

—

—

—

379

1,608

—

77,232

$

34,295

$

22,069

$

24,883

$

192,608

$

351,087

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total

December 31, 2014

220,587

25

220,612

$

$

58,434

—

58,434

$

$

96,971

123

97,094

$

$

375,992

148

376,140

 The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio delinquencies analysis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

December 31, 2015

30-59
Days
Past Due

60-89
Days
Past Due

90 Days 
or More
Past Due

Total 
Past Due

Current

Total
commercial
and
consumer
loans

Nonaccrual
Loans

Total Loans
90 Days or
More Past 
Due 
and Accruing

Commercial and industrial

$

29

$

— $

— $

29

$

101,971

$

102,000

$

— $

Owner-occupied commercial
real estate

Investor commercial real estate

Construction

Single tenant lease financing

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total

$

—

—

—

—

300

20

116

465

$

—

—

—

—

23

—

12

35

$

—

—

—

—

45

—

—

45

$

—

—

—

—

368

20

128

545

44,462

16,184

45,898

374,344

214,191

43,259

108,184

44,462

16,184

45,898

374,344

214,559

43,279

108,312

—

—

—

—

103

—

64

$

948,493

$

949,038

$

167

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

December 31, 2014

30-59
Days
Past Due

60-89
Days
Past Due

90 Days 
or More
Past Due

Total 
Past Due

Current

Total
commercial
and
consumer
loans

Nonaccrual
Loans

Total Loans
90 Days or
More Past 
Due
and Accruing

Commercial and industrial

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

77,232

$

77,232

$

— $

Owner-occupied commercial
real estate

Investor commercial real estate

Construction

Single tenant lease financing

Residential mortgage

Home equity

Other consumer

Total

$

—

—

—

—

161

—

249

410

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

56

56

—

—

—

—

57

—

53

$

110

$

F-23

—

—

—

—

218

—

358

576

34,295

22,069

24,883

192,608

220,394

58,434

96,736

34,295

22,069

24,883

192,608

220,612

58,434

97,094

$

726,651

$

727,227

$

—

87

—

—

25

—

123

235

$

—

—

—

—

—

57

—

4

61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

The following tables present the Company’s impaired loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Recorded
Balance

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Specific
Allowance

Recorded
Balance

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Specific
Allowance

Loans without a specific valuation allowance

Investor commercial real estate

$

— $

— $

— $

87

$

87

$

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total

Total impaired loans

1,133

149

1,282

—

—

—

1,154

178

1,332

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,139

268

1,494

—

37

37

1,146

338

1,571

—

51

51

$

1,282

$

1,332

$

— $

1,531

$

1,622

$

—

—

—

—

—

15

15

15

The table below presents average balances and interest income recognized for impaired loans during the twelve months 
ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Average
Balance

Interest
Income

Average
Balance

Interest
Income

Average
Balance

Interest
Income

Loans without a specific valuation allowance

Investor commercial real estate

$

21

$

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

Investor commercial real estate

Residential mortgage

Other consumer

Total

Total impaired loans

1,112

193

1,326

—

15

13

28

2

8

16

26

—

—

1

1

$

666

$

1,266

380

2,312

—

—

40

40

5

32

37

74

—

—

4

4

$

239

$

1,894

315

2,448

1,617

66

78

1,761

$

1,354

$

27

$

2,352

$

78

$

4,209

$

—

29

28

57

5

3

2

10

67

There were no residential mortgage loans in other real estate owned at December 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. There 
were less than $0.1 million of loans at December 31, 2015, and no loans at December 31, 2014 in the process of foreclosure. 

Note 5:   

Premises and Equipment

The following table summarizes premises and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014. 

Land

Building and improvements

Furniture and equipment

Less: accumulated depreciation

F-24

December 31,

2015

2014

$

$

2,500

$

4,636

6,164

(4,779)

8,521

$

2,500

3,018

5,277

(3,734)

7,061

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 6:   

Goodwill

The following table shows the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three years ended December 31, 2015, 

2014, and 2013.

Balance as of January 1, 2013

Changes in goodwill during the year

Balance as of December 31, 2013

Changes in goodwill during the year

Balance as of December 31, 2014

Changes in goodwill during the year

Balance as of December 31, 2015

$

$

4,687

—

4,687

—

4,687

—

4,687

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of August 31, or whenever events or changes in circumstances 
indicate the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. No events or changes in circumstances have 
occurred since the August 31, 2015 annual impairment test that would suggest it was more likely than not goodwill 
impairment existed.

Note 7:   

Deposits

The following table presents the composition of the Company’s deposit base as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts

Interest-bearing demand deposit accounts

Regular savings accounts

Money market accounts

Certificates of deposits

Brokered deposits

Total deposits

Certificates of deposit in the amount of $250 or more

December 31,

2015

2014

$

23,700

$

84,241

22,808

341,732

470,736

12,837

956,054

117,335

$

$

$

$

21,790

74,238

20,776

267,046

361,202

13,546

758,598

66,226

The following table presents scheduled certificate of deposits maturities by year as of December 31, 2015. 

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Thereafter

$

287,724

87,297

48,461

11,933

48,158

—

$

483,573

F-25

 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 8:   

FHLB Advances

The Company had outstanding FHLB advances of $191.0 million and $106.9 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, 
respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the interest rates on the Company’s outstanding FHLB advances ranged from 
0.00% to 4.22%, with a weighted average interest rate of 0.81%.  All advances are collateralized by mortgage loans 
pledged and held by the Company and investment securities pledged by the Company and held in safekeeping with the 
FHLB. Mortgage loans pledged were approximately $186.4 million and $212.6 million as of December 31, 2015 and 
2014, respectively, and the fair value of investment securities pledged to the FHLB was approximately $148.7 million
and $128.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

The Company’s FHLB advances are scheduled to mature according to the following schedule:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Thereafter

Deferred prepayment penalties on advance restructure

Amount

$

83,000

—

3,000

—

50,000

55,000

191,000

(43)

$

190,957

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a $50.0 million option-embedded advance that is scheduled to mature on 
April 17, 2020.  The advance will convert from a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR minus 0.75% to a fixed rate equal to 
1.0525% on April 18, 2016.  The FHLB has the option to put the advance prior to its scheduled maturity date.  If the 
advance is put by the FHLB, the Company has the option to request to convert the advance to an adjustable rate advance 
of predetermined index for the remaining term to maturity, at the FHLB’s discretion.

As of December 31, 2015 the Company had a $40.0 million symmetrical fixed rate bullet advance that is scheduled to 
mature on January 19, 2021. The terms of the advance allow the Company to terminate the advance prior to its scheduled 
maturity date.  If the Company elects to terminate the advance prior to its scheduled maturity date and the interest rate 
for the advance is above market rates relative to an advance with a similar remaining term, the Company will be required 
to pay a prepayment fee based on the mark-to-market adjustment of the advance.  If the Company elects to terminate the 
advance prior to its scheduled maturity date and the interest rate for the advance is below market rates relative to an 
advance with a similar remaining term, the Company would be eligible for a prepayment credit and could realize a gain, 
which is limited to 10% of the advance principal balance, when the advance is prepaid.    

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a $15.0 million fixed rate advance that is scheduled to mature on September 
2, 2025.  The FHLB has a one-time option to put the advance on September 2, 2020.  If the FHLB exercises its option to 
put the advance, the advance will be prepayable without a fee at the Company’s option on the exercise date.  If the 
Company requests to convert the advance to an adjustable rate after the FHLB has put the advance, the Company may 
prepay the advance without a fee on any subsequent quarterly reset date.

Note 9:   

Subordinated Debt

In June 2013, the Company issued a subordinated debenture (the “debenture”) in the principal amount of $3.0 million. 
The debenture bears a fixed interest rate of 8.00% per year, payable quarterly, and is scheduled to mature on June 28, 
2021. The debenture may be repaid, without penalty, at any time after June 28, 2016. The debenture is intended to qualify 
for treatment as Tier 2 capital under regulatory guidelines. 

F-26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

In connection with the debenture, the Company also issued a warrant to purchase up to 48,750 shares of common stock 
at  an  initial  per  share  exercise  price  equal  to  $19.33. The  warrant  became  exercisable  on  June 28,  2014  and,  unless 
previously exercised, will expire on June 28, 2021. The Company has the right to force an exercise of the warrant after 
the debenture has been repaid in full if the 20-day volume-weighted average price of a share of its common stock exceeds 
$30.00.

The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to assign a fair value of $0.3 million to the warrant as of June 
28, 2013. The following assumptions were used to value the warrant: a risk-free interest rate of 0.66% per the U.S. Treasury 
yield curve in effect at the date of issuance; an expected dividend yield of 1.19% calculated using the dividend rate and 
stock price at the date of the issuance; and an expected volatility of 34% based on the estimated volatility of the Company’s 
stock over the expected term of the warrant, which is estimated to be three years.

In October 2015, the Company issued subordinated notes (the “Notes”) in the principal amount of $10.0 million.  The 
Notes bear a fixed interest rate of 6.4375% per year, payable quarterly, and are scheduled to mature on October 1, 2025.  
The Notes may be repaid, without penalty, on any interest payment date on or after October 15, 2020.  The Notes are 
intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital under regulatory guidelines. 

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Principal

3,000

10,000

13,000

$

$

Unamortized
Discount and
Debt Issuance
Costs

(42)

(234)

(276)

Unamortized
Discount and
Debt Issuance
Costs

(127)

—

(127)

Principal

3,000

—

3,000

8.00% subordinated debenture, due 2021

6.4375% subordinated notes, due 2025

Total

Note 10:  

Benefit Plans

401(k) Plan

The Company has a 401(k) plan established for substantially all full-time employees, as defined in the plan. Employee 
contributions are limited to the maximum established by the Internal Revenue Service on an annual basis. The Company 
has elected to match contributions equal to 100% of the first 1% of employee deferrals and then 50% on deferrals over 
1% up to a maximum of 6% of an individual’s total eligible salary, as defined in the plan. Employer-matching contributions 
begin vesting after one year at a rate of 50% per year of employment and are fully vested after the completion of two 
years of employment. Contributions totaled approximately $0.3 million in each of the twelve months ended December 31, 
2015, 2014, and 2013.

Employment Agreement

The Company has entered into an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer that provides for the continuation 
of salary and certain benefits for a specified period of time under certain conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, 
these payments could occur in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined in the agreement, along with 
other specific conditions.

2013 Equity Incentive Plan

The 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (“2013 Plan”) authorizes the issuance of up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common 
stock in the form of equity-based awards to employees, directors, and other eligible persons.  Under the terms of the 2013 
Plan, the pool of shares available for issuance may be used for available types of equity awards under the 2013 Plan, 
which includes stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, stock unit awards, and other share-based 
awards.  All employees, consultants, and advisors of the Company or any subsidiary, as well as all non-employee directors 
of the Company, are eligible to receive awards under the 2013 Plan.

F-27

  
 
  
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

The Company recorded $0.8 million, $0.5 million, and $0.4 million of share-based compensation expense for the years 
ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, related to awards made under the 2013 Plan. 

The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s restricted stock unit, restricted stock, and deferred stock 
unit awards as of December 31, 2015, and activity for the year ended December 31, 2015:

Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share

Restricted
Stock Units

Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share

Deferred
Stock Units

Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Unit

Restricted
Stock Awards

Nonvested at January 1, 2015

— $

   Granted

   Vested

   Forfeited

31,089

—

(2,787)

Nonvested at December 31, 2015

28,302

$

—

18.90

—

18.89

18.90

20,777

$

46,988

(37,070)

(3,166)

27,529

$

25.09

16.69

20.18

18.02

18.17

— $

10

(10)

—

— $

—

19.72

19.72

—

—

As of December 31, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards was $0.6 million, with 
a weighted-average expense recognition period of 1.8 years.

Directors Deferred Stock Plan

Until January 1, 2014, the Company had a stock compensation plan for non-employee members of the Board of Directors 
(“Directors Deferred Stock Plan”). The Company reserved 180,000 shares of common stock that could have been issued 
pursuant to the Directors Deferred Stock Plan. The plan provided directors the option to elect to receive up to 100% of 
their annual retainer in either common stock or deferred stock rights. Deferred stock rights were to be settled in common 
stock following the end of the deferral period payable on the basis of one share of common stock for each deferred stock 
right. 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded $0.2 million of expense related to awards made from the 
Directors Deferred Stock Plan.  The Company recognized compensation expense ratably over the vesting period based 
upon the fair value of the stock on the grant date. The Directors Deferred Stock Plan ended on December 31, 2013. 

The following table summarizes the status of deferred stock rights related to the Directors Deferred Stock Plan for the 
year ended December 31, 2015:

Outstanding, beginning of year

Granted

Exercised

Outstanding, end of year

Deferred Rights

80,528

1,165

—

81,693

All deferred stock rights granted during 2015 were additional rights issued in lieu of cash dividends payable on outstanding 
deferred stock rights. 

F-28

 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 11:  

Income Taxes

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

Current

Deferred

Total

December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

$

4,293

443

4,736

$

$

3,655

(1,529)

2,126

$

$

(693)

2,259

1,566

Income tax provision (benefit) is reconciled to the 34% statutory rate applied to pre-tax income as follows: 

Statutory rate times pre-tax income

Add (subtract) the tax effect of:

Income from tax-exempt securities

State income tax, net of federal tax effect

Bank-owned life insurance

Other differences

Total income taxes

The net deferred tax asset at December 31 consists of the following: 

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

Allowance for loan losses

Unrealized loss on available for sale securities

Fair value adjustments

Depreciation

Deferred compensation

Loan origination costs

Prepaid assets

Accrued payroll

Other

December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

4,646

$

2,193

$

2,094

(132)

154

(137)

205

(31)

63

(132)

33

(514)

33

(135)

88

$

4,736

$

2,126

$

1,566

December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

2,980

$

2,073

$

670

(925)

(573)

262

(704)

(247)

697

204

75

(117)

(590)

262

(288)

(207)

458

546

1,930

1,310

(1,840)

(270)

510

(209)

(205)

155

536

Total deferred tax assets, net

$

2,364

$

2,212

$

1,917

Note 12:  

Related Party Transactions

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into transactions with various related parties.  In management’s 
opinion, such loans, other extensions of credit, and deposits were made in the ordinary course of business and were made 
on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable 
transactions with other persons. Further, in management’s opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of 
collectability or present other unfavorable features.

Management evaluated related party loans and extensions of credit at December 31, 2015 and 2014, and deemed the 
balances immaterial. Deposits from related parties held by the Company at December 31, 2015 and 2014 totaled $9.8 
million and $13.7 million, respectively.

F-29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 13:  

Regulatory Capital Requirements

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by state and federal 
banking agencies.  Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve 
quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting 
practices.  Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, 
risk weighting and other factors.

The Basel III Capital Rules became effective for the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015, subject to a phase-in 
period for certain provisions.  Quantitative measures established by the Basel III Capital Rules to ensure capital adequacy 
require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios of Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and Total capital, 
as defined in the regulations, to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average assets (“Leverage 
Ratio”).

When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will require the Company and the Bank to maintain: 1) 
a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation 
buffer”  (resulting  in  a  minimum  ratio  of  Common  Equity  Tier 1  capital  to  risk-weighted  assets  of  7.0%  upon  full 
implementation); 2) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer 
(resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% upon full implementation); 3) a minimum ratio of Total capital to 
risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (resulting in a minimum Total capital ratio of 10.5%
upon full implementation); and 4) a minimum Leverage Ratio of 4.0%.

The implementation of the capital conservation buffer will began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and will phase 
in over a four-year period increasing by increments of that amount on each subsequent January 1 until it reaches 2.5%
on January 1, 2019.  The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress.   
Failure to maintain the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 ratio plus the capital conservation buffer will result in potential 
restrictions on a banking institution’s ability to pay dividends, repurchase stock and/or pay discretionary compensation 
to its employees.

F-30

 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

The following table presents actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2015 for the Company and the Bank 
under the Basel III Capital Rules. The minimum required capital amounts presented include the minimum required capital 
levels as of December 31, 2015 based on the phase-in provisions of the Basel III Capital Rules and the minimum required 
capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when the Basel III Capital Rules have been fully phased-in. Capital levels required 
to be considered well capitalized are based upon prompt corrective action regulations, as amended to reflect the changes 
under the Basel III Capital Rules.

Actual

Minimum Capital
Required - Basel III
Phase-In Schedule

Minimum Capital
Required - Basel III
Fully Phased-In

Minimum Required
to be Considered
Well Capitalized

Capital
Amount

Ratio

Capital
Amount

Ratio

Capital
Amount

Ratio

Capital
Amount

Ratio

As of December 31, 2015:

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-
weighted assets

Consolidated

Bank

$ 100,839

10.11% $ 44,881

4.50% $ 69,815

104,434

10.50%

44,768

4.50%

69,639

7.00%

7.00%

N/A

64,664

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

Consolidated

Bank

100,839

104,434

10.11%

10.50%

59,842

59,690

6.00%

6.00%

84,776

84,561

8.50%

8.50%

N/A

79,587

N/A

6.50%

N/A

8.00%

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

Consolidated

Bank

Leverage ratio

Consolidated

Bank

122,190

112,785

12.25%

11.34%

79,789

79,587

8.00% 104,723

8.00% 104,458

10.50%

10.50%

N/A

N/A

99,484

10.00%

100,839

104,434

8.28%

8.59%

48,713

48,636

4.00%

4.00%

48,713

48,636

4.00%

4.00%

N/A

60,796

N/A

5.00%

The following table presents actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2014 for the Company and the Bank 
under the regulatory capital rules then in effect.

As of December 31, 2014:

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

Consolidated

Bank

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

Consolidated

Bank

Leverage ratio

Consolidated

Bank

Actual

Minimum
Capital
Requirement

Minimum to be
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Actions

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

$

92,233

12.55% $

29,388

83,377

11.38%

29,300

101,033

89,177

13.75%

12.17%

92,233

83,377

9.87%

8.94%

58,777

58,600

37,381

37,303

4.00%

4.00%

8.00%

8.00%

4.00%

4.00%

N/A

43,950

N/A

73,250

N/A

46,629

N/A

6.00%

N/A

10.00%

N/A

5.00%

F-31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 14:  

Commitments and Credit Risk

In the normal course of business, the Company makes various commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in 
the accompanying consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding 
loan commitments totaling approximately $131.9 million and $110.4 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company leased office facilities under various operating leases.  The leases may be subject 
to additional payments based on building operating costs and property taxes in excess of specified amounts. The Company 
recorded  rental  expense  for  all  operating  leases  of  $0.5  million,  $0.5  million,  and  $0.5  million  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 respectively.   Future minimum cash lease payments are as follows: 

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Thereafter

Amount

$

557

517

526

534

542

92

$

2,768

Note 15:  

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as 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. ASU Topic 820 also 
specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use 
of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes 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 that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value 

of the assets or liabilities

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

Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation 
hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid mutual funds. 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  U.S.  Government-sponsored  agencies,  mortgage  and  asset-backed  securities,  state  and 
municipal securities, and certain corporate securities. 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 the investment securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities.

F-32

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. 
Fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows. Discounted cash flows are calculated based off of the anticipated 
future cash flows updated to incorporate loss severities. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as default 
and deferral activity are reviewed and incorporated into the calculation. The Company did not own any securities classified 
within Level 3 of the hierarchy as of December 31, 2015 or 2014.

Loans Held-for-Sale (mandatory pricing agreements)

The fair value of loans held-for-sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes 
of that loan (Level 2).

Forward Contracts

The fair values of forward contracts on to-be-announced securities are determined using quoted prices in active markets, 
or benchmarked thereto (Level 1).

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

The fair value of interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) are determined using the projected sale price of individual 
loans based on changes in market interest rates, projected pull-through rates (the probability that an IRLC will ultimately 
result in an originated loan), the reduction in the value of the applicant’s option due to the passage of time, and the 
remaining origination costs to be incurred based on management’s estimate of market costs (Level 3).

The  following  tables  present  the  fair  value  measurements  of  assets  and  liabilities  recognized  in  the  accompanying 
consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in 
which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

December 31, 2015

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Fair
Value

   U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

$

37,750

$

— $

37,750

$

   Municipal securities

   Mortgage-backed securities

   Asset-backed securities

Corporate securities

   Other securities

21,469

113,052

19,361

19,087

2,979

—

—

—

—

2,979

21,469

113,052

19,361

19,087

—

Total available for sale securities

$

213,698

$

2,979

$

210,719

$

Loans held-for-sale (mandatory pricing agreements)

Forward contracts

IRLCs

24,065

30

582

—

30

—

24,065

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

582

F-33

First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

December 31, 2014

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Fair
Value

$

$

13,552

$

— $

13,552

$

117,048

4,912

2,006

—

—

2,006

117,048

4,912

—

137,518

$

2,006

$

135,512

$

32,618

(405)

521

—

(405)

—

32,618

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

521

   U.S. Government-sponsored agencies

   Mortgage-backed securities

   Asset-backed securities

   Other securities

Total available for sale securities

Loans held-for-sale (mandatory pricing agreements)

Forward contracts

IRLCs

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized 
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs: 

Balance as of January 1, 2013

Total realized gains

Included in net income

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance, December 31, 2013

Total realized gains (losses)

Included in net income

Included in other comprehensive income

Sales

Balance, December 31, 2014

Total realized gains

Included in net income

Balance, December 31, 2015

Securities
Available-for-Sale

$

840

$

—

833

1,673

(259)

1,333

(2,747)

—

—

$

— $

Interest Rate
Lock
Commitments

—

79

—

79

442

—

—

521

61

582

The following describes the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring 
basis, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual 
terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating 
fair value using the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, for collateral dependent loans.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment 
is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor 
to the value.

F-34

 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is 
determined using the fair value method.

There were no impaired loans that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2015 or 2014.

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following tables present quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 
3 fair value measurements other than goodwill.

IRLCs

IRLCs

Fair Value at
December 31, 2015

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Inputs

Range

582

Discounted cash flow

Loan closing rates

43% - 100%

Fair Value at
December 31, 2014

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Inputs

Range

521

Discounted cash flow

Loan closing rates

40% - 95%

$

$

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

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For these instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Interest-Bearing Time Deposits

The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value.

Loans Held-For-Sale (best efforts pricing agreements)

The fair value of these loans approximates carrying value.

Loans Receivable

The fair value of loans receivable is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans 
would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and remaining maturities.

Accrued Interest Receivable

The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Stock

The fair value approximates carrying value.

Deposits

The  fair  value  of  noninterest-bearing  and  interest-bearing  demand  deposits,  savings  and  money  market  accounts 
approximates carrying value. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit and brokered deposits are estimated 
using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

F-35

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

The fair value of fixed rate advances is estimated using rates currently offered for similar remaining maturities.  The 
carrying value of variable rate advances approximates fair value.

Subordinated Debt

The fair value of the Company’s subordinated debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on current 
borrowing rates for similar types of debt instruments.

Accrued Interest Payable

The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value.

Commitments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with 
similar maturities and interest rates. The Company determined that the fair value of commitments was zero based on the 
contractual value of outstanding commitments at December 31, 2015 and 2014.  

The  following  schedule  includes  the  carrying  value  and  estimated  fair  value  of  all  financial  assets  and  liabilities  at 
December 31, 2015 and 2014:

December 31, 2015

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices
In Active
Market for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Carrying
Amount

$

25,152

$

25,152

$

1,000

12,453

953,859

4,105

8,595

956,054

190,957

12,724

117

1,000

—

—

4,105

—

472,481

—

—

117

— $

—

12,453

—

—

8,595

—

188,126

13,212

—

—

—

—

967,303

—

—

478,360

—

—

—

Cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing time deposits

Loans held-for-sale (best efforts pricing agreements)

Loans receivable

Accrued interest receivable

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock

Deposits

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Subordinated debt

Accrued interest payable

F-36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

December 31, 2014

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices
In Active
Market for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Carrying
Amount

$

28,289

$

28,289

$

— $

2,000

2,053

732,426

2,833

5,350

758,598

106,897

2,873

97

2,000

—

—

2,833

—

383,847

—

—

97

—

2,053

—

—

5,350

—

107,743

3,094

—

—

—

—

733,538

—

—

377,067

—

—

—

Cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing time deposits

Loans held-for-sale (best efforts pricing agreements)

Loans receivable

Accrued interest receivable

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock

Deposits

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Subordinated debt

Accrued interest payable

Note 16:  

Mortgage Banking Activities

The Company’s residential real estate lending business originates mortgage loans for customers and sells a majority of 
the originated loans into the secondary market. The Company hedges its mortgage banking pipeline by entering into 
forward contracts for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors and entering into interest rate lock 
commitments with potential borrowers to fund specific mortgage loans that will be sold into the secondary market. To 
facilitate the hedging of the loans, the Company has elected the fair value option for loans originated and intended for 
sale in the secondary market under mandatory pricing agreements. Changes in the fair value of loans held-for-sale, interest 
rate lock commitments and forward contracts are recorded in the mortgage banking activities line item within noninterest 
income.  Refer to Note 17 for further information on derivative financial instruments.  

During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company originated mortgage loans held-for-sale of 
$502.7 million, $409.7 million, and $741.1 million, respectively, and sold $509.4 million, $409.5 million, and $784.1 
million of mortgage loans, respectively, into the secondary market.

The components of income from mortgage banking activities consist of the following: 

Gain on loans sold

(Loss) gain resulting from the change in fair value of loans held-for-sale

Gain (loss) resulting from the change in fair value of derivatives

Net revenue from mortgage banking activities

Note 17:  

Derivative Financial Instruments

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

$

8,845

$

5,048

$

8,379

(341)

496

751

(190)

9,000

$

5,609

$

(4)

307

8,682

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to help manage exposure to interest rate risk and the effects that 
changes in interest rates may have on net income and the fair value of assets and liabilities. The Company enters into 
forward contracts for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors and enters into IRLCs with potential 
borrowers to fund specific mortgage loans that will be sold into the secondary market. The forward contracts are entered 
into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from the Company’s commitment to 
fund the loans. 

F-37

 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

These items are considered derivatives, but are not designated as accounting hedges, and are recorded at fair value with 
changes in fair value reflected in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income. The fair value of derivative 
instruments with a positive fair value are reported in accrued income and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets 
while  derivative  instruments  with  a  negative  fair  value  are  reported  in  accrued  expenses  and  other  liabilities  in  the 
consolidated balance sheets.

The notional amount and fair value of IRLCs and forward contracts utilized by the Company were as follows:

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Notional
Amount

Fair
Value

Notional
Amount

Fair
Value

Asset Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

IRLCs

Forward contracts

$

28,444

$

582

$

29,967

$

42,743

30

—

521

—

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Forward contracts

$

— $

— $

55,102

$

(405)

Fair values of derivative financial instruments were estimated using changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the 
Company entered into the IRLC and the balance sheet date. Periodic changes in the fair value of the derivative financial 
instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013
were as follows: 

Amount of gain / (loss) recognized in the twelve months ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Asset Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

IRLCs

Forward contracts

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Forward contracts

Note 18:  

Shareholders’ Equity

$

$

61

$

435

442

$

—

79

227

— $

(632) $

—

In 2013, the Company completed a public offering of 1.587 million shares of its common stock and received net proceeds 
of approximately $29.1 million.  

F-38

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 19:  

Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)

Presented below is condensed financial information as to financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the 
Company on a non-consolidated basis:

Condensed Balance Sheets 

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Investment in common stock of subsidiaries

Premises and equipment, net

Accrued income and other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Subordinated debt, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs of $276 and $127 in 2015 
and 2014, respectively

Note payable to the Bank

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Total liabilities

Shareholders’ equity

$

$

$

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

6,860

$

107,925

5,793

750

10,056

87,929

4,542

1,678

121,328

$

104,205

12,724

$

4,000

274

16,998

2,873

4,000

547

7,420

104,330

96,785

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

121,328

$

104,205

F-39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Condensed Statements of Income 

Income

Dividends from subsidiaries

Total income

Expenses

Interest on borrowings

Salaries and employee benefits

Consulting and professional fees

Premises and equipment

Other

Total expenses

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

— $

—

— $

—

643

425

930

200

174

498

298

777

239

206

500

500

307

320

859

87

231

2,372

2,018

1,804

Loss Before Income Tax and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries

(2,372)

(2,018)

(1,304)

Income Tax Benefit

(813)

(756)

Loss Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries

(1,559)

(1,262)

(596)

(708)

Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries

10,488

5,586

5,301

Net Income

$

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income 

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale

(1,669)

—

—

—

(1,669)

(595)

(1,074)

3,260

(538)

751

—

3,473

1,236

2,237

$

7,855

$

6,561

$

(6,462)

63

(129)

49

(6,479)

(2,289)

(4,190)

403

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale for which an 

other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income

Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in 

income

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax

Income tax provision (benefit)

Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax

Comprehensive income

F-40

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 

Operating Activities

Net income

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

$

8,929

$

4,324

$

4,593

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

(10,488)

(5,586)

(5,301)

Depreciation and amortization

Share-based compensation expense

Net change in:

Accrued income and other assets

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Net cash used in operating activities

Investing Activities

Capital contribution to the Bank

Purchase of premises and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Financing Activities

Cash dividends paid

Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt and related warrants

Proceeds from loan from the Bank

Net proceeds from common stock issuance

Other, net

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

246

150

958

(275)

(480)

(10,000)

(1,407)

(11,407)

(1,093)

9,761

—

—

23

8,691

226

120

(641)

(19)

(1,576)

(5,000)

(160)

(5,160)

(1,080)

—

—

—

(111)

(1,191)

161

127

(433)

44

(809)

(13,000)

(4,641)

(17,641)

(450)

3,000

4,000

29,101

—

35,651

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(3,196)

(7,927)

17,201

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

10,056

17,983

782

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

$

6,860

$

10,056

$

17,983

F-41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 20:  

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

Income Statement Data:

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

Noninterest income

Noninterest expense

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income

Per Share Data:

Net income

Basic

Diluted

Three Months Ended

December 31,
2015

September 30,
2015

June 30,
2015

March 31,
2015

$

11,594

$

10,536

$

10,130

$

3,026

8,568

746

7,822

2,143

6,492

3,473

1,195

2,697

7,839

454

7,385

2,374

6,207

3,552

1,229

2,558

7,572

304

7,268

2,476

6,327

3,417

1,152

2,278

$

2,323

$

2,265

$

0.50

0.50

$

$

0.51

0.51

$

$

0.50

0.50

$

$

$

$

$

9,187

2,413

6,774

442

6,332

3,148

6,257

3,223

1,160

2,063

0.46

0.46

Weighted average common shares outstanding

Basic

Diluted

4,534,910

4,580,353

4,532,360

4,574,455

4,529,823

4,550,034

4,516,776

4,523,246

Income Statement Data:

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision (credit) for loan losses

Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan
losses

Noninterest income

Noninterest expense

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income

Per Share Data:

Net income

Basic

Diluted

Three Months Ended

December 31,
2014

September 30,
2014

June 30,
2014

March 31,
2014

$

8,623

$

7,947

$

7,612

$

2,248

6,375

387

5,988

2,098

5,879

2,207

742

2,274

5,673

(112)

5,785

1,943

5,785

1,943

661

1,465

$

1,282

$

2,239

5,373

(73)

5,446

1,622

5,560

1,508

531

977

0.33

0.32

$

$

0.29

0.28

$

$

0.22

0.22

$

$

$

$

$

$

7,033

2,167

4,866

147

4,719

1,511

5,438

792

192

600

0.13

0.13

Weighted average common shares outstanding

Basic

Diluted

4,499,316

4,514,505

4,497,762

4,511,291

4,496,219

4,504,302

4,494,670

4,501,705

F-42

First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Note 21:  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU” or “Update”) 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying 
the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (April 2015)

This  Update  is  part  of  an  initiative  to  reduce  complexity  in  accounting  standards  (the  “Simplification  Initiative”) 
implemented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The objective of the Simplification Initiative is to identify, 
evaluate, and improve areas of GAAP for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the 
usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, 
the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the 
balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The 
recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. This 
Update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  This 
Update will be applied retrospectively to all periods presented, beginning after December 15, 2015.   Early adoption was 
permitted. The Company adopted this Update during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and has included the 
required disclosures in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Accounting Standards Update 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of Effective Date
(August 2015)

The amendments in this Update defer the effective date of Update 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Update 2014-09 
provides a five-step model for revenue recognition that all industries will apply to recognize revenue when a customer 
obtains control of a good or service. Public business entities should apply the guidance in Update 2014-09 to annual 
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. 
Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim 
reporting periods within that reporting period. Adoption of this Update is not expected to have a significant effect on the 
Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement 
- Period Adjustments (September 2015)

This Update is part of the Simplification Initiative. The amendments in this Update require that an acquirer recognize 
adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which 
the adjustment amounts are determined. The amendments in this Update require that the acquirer record, in the same 
period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if 
any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the 
acquisition date. The amendments in this Update require an entity to present separately on the face of the income statement 
or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been 
recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition 
date. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 
15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years and should be implemented using the prospective method. 
Adoption of this Update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-43

First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement 
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (January 2016)

The amendments in this Update affect all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. The amendments 
in this Update supersede the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different 
categories (that is, trading or available-for-sale) and require equity securities (including other ownership interests, such 
as partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures, and limited liability companies) to be measured at fair value with changes 
in the fair value recognized through net income. An entity’s equity investments that are accounted for under the equity 
method of accounting or result in consolidation of an investee are not included within the scope of this Update. The 
amendments allow equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values to be remeasured at fair value 
either upon the occurrence of an observable price change or upon identification of an impairment. The amendments also 
require enhanced disclosures about those investments. 

The  amendments  in  this  Update  also  simplify  the  impairment  assessment  of  equity  investments  without  readily 
determinable fair values by requiring assessment for impairment qualitatively at each reporting period. That impairment 
assessment is similar to the qualitative assessment for long-lived assets, goodwill, and indefinite-lived intangible assets. 
Upon determining that impairment exists, an entity should calculate the fair value of that investment and recognize as an 
impairment in net income any amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the investment. 

The  amendments  in  this  Update  require  public  business  entities  that  are  required  to  disclose  fair  value  of  financial 
instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet to measure that fair value using the exit price notion consistent 
with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. This change to GAAP eliminates the entry price method previously used by 
some entities for disclosure purposes for some financial assets. Previously, GAAP permitted entities an option to measure 
fair value in two different ways. 

The amendments in this Update require 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. That presentation addresses 
financial statement users’ feedback that presenting the total change in fair value of a liability in net income reduced the 
decision usefulness of an entity’s net income when it had a deterioration in its credit worthiness. This amendment excludes 
from net income gains or losses that the entity may not realize because those financial liabilities are not usually transferred 
or settled at their fair values before maturity.

The amendments in this Update require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement 
category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or in the accompanying 
notes to the financial statements.

The amendments in this Update reduce diversity in current practice by clarifying that an entity should evaluate the need 
for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s 
other deferred tax assets. The feedback received by the Financial Accounting Standards Board indicated that there is 
diversity in practice in that some entities evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to 
available-for-sale securities separately from their other deferred tax assets.

For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 
2017,  including  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years  and  should  be  implemented  using  the  prospective  method. 
Adoption of this Update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-44

First Internet Bancorp 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (February 2016)

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended its standards with respect to the accounting for 
leases. The amended standard serves to replace all current GAAP guidance on this topic and requires that an operating 
lease  be  recognized  by  the  lessee  on  the  balance  sheet  as  a  “right-of-use”  asset  along  with  a  corresponding  liability 
representing the rent obligation. Key aspects of current lessor accounting remain unchanged from existing guidance. This 
standard is expected to result in an increase to assets and liabilities recognized and, therefore, increase risk-weighted 
assets for regulatory capital purposes. The amended standard requires the use of the modified retrospective transition 
approach for existing leases that have not expired before the date of initial application and will become effective for fiscal 
years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Earlier application of the amended 
standard  is  permitted. The  Company  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  the  amended  guidance  on  the  Company’s 
consolidated financial statements.

F-45

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

21.1

23.1

24.1

31.1
31.2

32.1

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
3.1

Articles of Incorporation of First Internet Bancorp

Description

Amended and Restated Bylaws of First Internet Bancorp as amended March 18,
2013

Warrant to purchase common stock dated June 28, 2013

Form of Senior Indenture

Form of Subordinated Indenture

First Internet Bancorp 2013 Equity Incentive Plan

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan

First Internet Bancorp 2011 Directors’ Deferred Stock Plan

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among First Internet Bank of
Indiana, First Internet Bancorp and David B. Becker dated March 28, 2013

Contract for Purchase of Property between First Internet Bancorp and LHRET
Ascension SV, LLC dated January 30, 2013

Method of Filing
Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Offer and Contract for Purchase of Real Estate between First Internet Bancorp
and St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Inc., accepted February 5, 2013

Incorporated by Reference

Lease dated as of March 6, 2013, by and between First Internet Bancorp and First
Internet Bank of Indiana

Incorporated by Reference

First Amendment to Office Lease dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between First
Internet Bancorp and First Internet Bank of Indiana

Incorporated by Reference

Subordinated Debenture Purchase Agreement with Community BanCapital, L.P.,
dated June 28, 2013

Incorporated by Reference

Subordinated Debenture dated June 28, 2013

2015 Senior Executive Cash Incentive Plan

Form of Management Incentive Award Agreement - Restricted Stock Units under
First Internet Bancorp 2013 Equity Incentive Plan

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Incorporated by Reference

Loan Agreement dated as of March 6, 2013, by and between the Company and the
Bank

Incorporated by Reference

First, Second and Third Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Amendment
between First Internet Bank of Indiana and First Internet Bancorp executed March
6, 2014, March 6, 2015, and February 26, 2016, respectively

Filed Electronically

List of Subsidiaries

Incorporated by Reference

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Powers of Attorney

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Section 1350 Certifications

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically
Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

Filed Electronically

 
 
This page intentionally left blank

Great service.
Great services. 

R E S I D E N T I A L 
M O R T G A G E   A N D 
H O M E   E Q U I T Y 
L E N D I N G

With an award-winning national 
online platform for origination in 
50 states, we originate conventional, 
FHA, VA, and jumbo 1-4 family 
mortgage loans as well as home 
equity loans and lines of credit. We 
sell the majority of our originated 
loans to the secondary market. 

N I C H E   C O N S U M E R 
L E N D I N G

Lending directly to consumers 
as well as indirectly through an 
established dealer network, we attract 
creditworthy customers across the 
country. We specialize in niche RV 
and horse trailer loans.  

C O N S U M E R   A N D 
S M A L L   B U S I N E S S 
B A N K I N G

Without a costly branch network 
to weigh us down, we can offer 
great rates and low fees with all of 
the online and mobile tools savvy 
consumers need to help them make 
smart financial choices. Our offerings 
include checking and savings 
accounts, CDs, IRAs, health savings 
accounts, and credit cards. 

C O M M E R C I A L   R E A L 
E S TAT E   L E N D I N G

We customize financing solutions 
throughout the Midwest for our 
customers’ commercial investment 
property mortgage needs across 
a variety of real estate-oriented 
loan products. Offerings include 
construction and development debt 
capital for office, retail, industrial, 
and multi-family properties. We 
also finance residential construction 
and development with reasonable 
yet conservative leverage parameters 
for well-known, reputable owners/
developers in our market. We hold 
and service all originated commercial 
real estate loans in portfolio.    

S I N G L E   T E N A N T 
L E A S E   F I N A N C I N G

Acquisition financing is offered 
nationwide for savvy real estate 
investors introduced to us through 
our committed, growing network 
of mortgage bankers and national 
correspondents. Properties financed 
are generally well located within 
their respective markets and subject 
to long-term, net lease arrangements 
with well-known, financially strong 
tenants.

C O M M E R C I A L 
B A N K I N G

We offer customized solutions on 
business lines of credit, term loans, 
credit cards, and owner-occupied 
real estate to middle-market 
companies in Indiana and Arizona. 
Our comprehensive lineup of online 
treasury management services allows 
our clients to run their businesses 
more efficiently and optimize their 
cash positions with robust reporting 
and access capabilities. Account 
access is available online or through a 
mobile app.

F I R S T I N T E R N E T B A N C O R P . C O M