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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended                                     December 31, 2001                                                            

Commission file number                                                         0-5559                                                            

                                                       FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION                                        

(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)

 

                   Texas                   

              74-1502313            

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification Number)

 

        800 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas     

                  76701                 

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(254) 757-2424 

 

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

 

 

Name of Each Exchange on

                     Title of Each Class                   

                     Which Registered               

 

                             None                                

                               None                       

 

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

 
                                                       Common Stock, No Par Value                                                         

(Title of Class)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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    x   No      

Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [a ]

State issuer's revenue for its most recent fiscal year $12,071,286.

There is no established trading market for the registrant's class of voting stock and, therefore, registrant cannot determine the aggregate value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates.

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's no par value common stock was 173,528 at March 31, 2002.

Documents Incorporated by Reference: See Page 2.

 

 


 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Location in Form 10-KSB

 

Incorporated Document

     

Part III, Item 9 -

Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

The information required by this Item 9, is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

Part III, Item 10 -

Executive compensation

The information required by this Item 10, is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

Part III, Item 11 -

Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management

The information required by this Item 11, is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

Part III, Item 12 -

Certain relationships and related transactions

The information required by this Item 12, is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one)

Yes     No   X   

Total number of pages, including cover pages - 39

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PART I

 

Item 1. Description of Business

First Financial Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Texas in 1964 and its principal place of business is in Waco, Texas. During the last three years, the primary business of the Company, either directly or through its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, has been servicing a decreasing portfolio of manufactured home loans, originating and servicing residential mortgage loans, engaging in a limited amount of insurance activities, and providing consulting and data processing services to related companies. The Company has a significant investment in another financial services business. (See discussion below of Key Group, Ltd.) The Company has over a period of time moved most of its operations into its subsidiaries.

As of February 28, 2002, the Company serviced a portfolio of manufactured home loans aggregating approximately $383,720 sold to conventional investors or held for investment by the Company. This activity generates service fee and loan administration income, as well as interest income. A majority of these manufactured home loans carry some type of insurance against all or a portion of the credit risk. The Company's servicing activities include collecting payments from borrowers and remitting such funds to investors, accounting for loan principal and interest, investor reporting, holding escrow funds for payment of mortgage-related expenses such as taxes and insurance, making advances to cover delinquent payments, making inspections as required of the mortgage premises, contacting delinquent borrowers, supervising foreclosures and property disposition in the event of unremedied defaults and administrative duties. The Company contracts with First Preference Mortgage Corp., as subservicer, to provide the actual servicing activities. (See discussion below of First Preference Mortgage Corp.)

In 1987 and 1988, the Company lost its authority to be involved in loan programs guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), the Veterans Administration ("VA") and the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") due to its failure to make required pass through payments. The Company does not actively seek to originate new manufactured home loans, other than loans for the purchase of repossessed manufactured homes previously financed by the Company.

A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, First Financial Insurance Agency, Inc., sells hazard insurance policies relating to manufactured home loans serviced by the Company. This activity generates commission income. Substantially all of the income relates to insurance written on manufactured homes financed by the Company.

Apex Lloyds Insurance Company ("Apex Lloyds"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is involved in underwriting hazard and credit risks relating to manufactured home loans serviced by the Company. Also, hazard insurance on residential homes not financed by the Company or any related company is written by Apex Lloyds through fronting and reinsurance agreements with unrelated third parties. The insurance business is a highly regulated business.

 

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Item 1. Description of Business (Continued)

On January 7, 1998, First Apex Re, Inc. ("FAR") was incorporated for the purpose of providing reinsurance coverage for mortgage guaranty insurance placed on loans originated by related and/or affiliated entities. The Company directly owns 52% of the outstanding stock of FAR. The remaining 48% is owned by Apex Lloyds, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Subsidiaries of the Company compete with other insurance agencies and companies for the sale of manufactured and residential home owners hazard insurance policies. Primary competitive factors in the insurance industry include rates, quality of service and marketing efforts. There are a large number of competitors in the geographic area in which the Company operates.

The Company owns a partnership interest in Key Group, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership ("Key Group"). (See discussion below of Recent Changes in Ownership Structure) Key Group conducts business through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Preference Holdings, Inc. ("First Preference Holdings"), which has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Security Washington Avenue Corp. ("Security") and First Preference Financial Corp. On September 30, 2000, First Preference Holdings transferred its 100% stock ownership in First Financial Information Services, Inc. to Security which subsequently transferred the ownership to its wholly owned subsidiary, First Preference Mortgage Corp. ("FPMC"). FPMC originates and services residential mortgage loans and is an approved seller/servicer for Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Veterans Administration and Federal Housing Administration. FPMC currently operates retail branch offices in Waco, Colleyville, Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Tyler, Texas. Each retail branch office is staffed with loan originators who actively solicit residential mortgage loans in their respective markets. FPMC also originates loans received from approximately six hundred FPMC approved independent mortgage loan brokers located in Texas. On January 22, 2002, FPMC was licensed to conduct mortgage lending in the State of Georgia. FPMC has opened an operations center in Georgia and will be originating loans through approved brokers. Substantially all of the loans originated by FPMC are sold to governmental or private investors. During 1999, 2000, and 2001, FPMC originated approximately $321 million, $320 million and $591 million, respectively, in new residential mortgage loans.

FPMC funds the loans it originates prior to the sale of such loans to investors. The source of money to fund these loans is a warehouse line of credit with a financial institution under which such financial institution advances up to ninety-nine percent (99%) of the amount to be paid by the investor, but not to exceed the unpaid principal of the loan. The advance is repaid when the loan is sold to the investor.

In March 2000, First Preference Properties, Inc. ("FPPI") was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of FPMC. FPPI was formed to own, manage and dispose of repossessed property securing residential mortgage loans originated by FPMC. At the present time, FPPI has no active business.

In January 2002, FPMC received approval from the Texas Department of Insurance to acquire Tri-Triangle Agency, Inc. ("TIA"). FPMC purchased 100% of the outstanding common stock of TIA from a related party for $2,723, which represented the book value of TIA. TIA will solicit homeowners insurance policies on residential mortgage loans originated by FPMC.

 

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Item 1. Description of Business (Continued)

There are a large number of competitors in the origination and servicing of residential mortgage loans, including other mortgage companies, banks and financial institutions. Compared to its competitors, FPMC is a small company. The loan products offered by FPMC are similar to loan products offered by its competitors. Effective on January 1, 1998, home equity lending was authorized in Texas. FPMC has elected not to enter the market of home equity lending at this time. As a small company, FPMC attempts to provide superior service to attract customers. FPMC has a service mark registered with the State of Texas and the United States Patent and Trademark office covering its name and company logo.

A wholly owned subsidiary of FPMC, First Financial Information Services, Inc. ("FFISI") provides data processing services for FPMC.

First Preference Financial Corp. ("FPFC") was formed to be an originator and servicer of consumer loans, primarily in the manufactured home market. FPFC has not sought or obtained the necessary governmental licenses to originate and service such consumer loans. At the present time, FPFC has no active business.

The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries employed 100 employees as of December 31, 2001, of which 87 are full-time employees. Sixty-six (66) of these employees work for FPMC, of which 60 are full-time employees.

The Company does not spend any significant amounts on research and development or compliance with environmental laws.

DISPUTES WITHIN MANN FAMILY

Robert A. Mann, David W. Mann, Allen B. Mann and Mary Hyden Mann Hunter have had significant disagreements with regard to the direction and management of the Company, FPMC and other Mann business interests. These disputes have resulted in litigation between some of the Mann family, as well as various changes in the makeup of the governing bodies of the Company and its subsidiaries. The matters affecting the Company and its subsidiaries are described below.

Change in Trustee of the David W. Mann 1990 Trust and
    Lawsuit Filed by Annie Laurie Miller and Harold E. Allison, III

The largest shareholder of the Company is First Financial Holdings, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership ("Holdings"), which owns 92,742 shares, representing 53.44% of the total outstanding shares of common stock. Mary Hyden Mann Hunter, David W. Mann and Allen B. Mann are the three limited partners of Holdings. FFC Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation ("FFCH"), and David W. Mann are the two general partners of Holdings. The sole stockholder of FFCH is the David W. Mann 1990 Trust ("1990 Trust"). The stock of the Company that is owned by Holdings is voted by Holdings' two general partners: FFCH and David W. Mann.

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Item 1. Description of Business (Continued)

DISPUTES WITHIN MANN FAMILY (Continued)

The 1990 Trust is also the sole shareholder of Bluebonnet Enterprises, Inc. ("BEI"), which is the general partner (as further addressed below under "Robert A. Mann's Status as a General Partner of Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd.") of Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd. ("BIL"). BIL owns 9,255 shares, constituting 5.33% of the outstanding common stock of the Company.

The Company was notified that on March 20, 2001, David W. Mann, exercising his authority pursuant to the terms of the 1990 Trust, appointed Mary Hyden Mann Hunter and Walter J. Rusek as successor co-trustees of the 1990 Trust, after declaring a vacancy in such position, which was previously held by Robert A. Mann. The Company was also advised that on March 20, 2001, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter and Walter J. Rusek accepted appointment as successor co-trustees of the 1990 Trust. This change in trustee of the 1990 Trust was reported on a Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2001, on behalf of the Company.

The Company was subsequently notified that on May 4, 2001, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter resigned as co-trustee of the 1990 Trust, leaving Walter J. Rusek as the sole trustee. On July 19, 2001, Walter J. Rusek resigned as trustee of the 1990 Trust, and on July 19, 2001, David W. Mann appointed Harold E. Allison, III and Annie Laurie Miller as successor co-trustees of the 1990 Trust.

Lawsuit Filed by Mary Hyden Mann Hunter

Following the resignation of Mary Hyden Mann Hunter as co-trustee of the 1990 Trust, the Company was subsequently notified that on June 25, 2000, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter had also resigned from the Board of the Company and had filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants, seeking an accounting, access to the books and records and other information of four partnerships to which she is a limited partner, including First Financial Holdings, Ltd., as well as a judicial decree requiring winding up and dissolution of the four partnerships. As already referenced above, Holdings is the largest shareholder of the Company, owning 92,742 shares and representing 53.44% of the total outstanding shares of common stock. On November 2, 2001, the lawsuit was non-suited by Mary Hyden Mann Hunter. On November 15, 2001, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter was reelected to the Company's Board of Directors.

Change in Directors and Officers of FFCH

The Company has been notified that on April 18, 2001, Walter J. Rusek, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter, David W. Mann and Allen B. Mann were elected as the sole directors of FFCH. Prior to this time, Robert A. Mann and David W. Mann had been the sole directors. The Company has also been notified that on April 18, 2001, the following persons were elected as officers of FFCH: (1) David W. Mann, President; (2) Annie Laurie Miller, Vice President; (3) Robert L. Harris, Vice President; (4) Cathy Davis, Secretary/Treasurer; and (5) Carol Lea Contella, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Prior to this time, Robert A. Mann had been the Chairman of the Board of FFCH. Finally the Company has been notified that on August 22, 2001, Jack Hauser and Raymond Parker were elected as additional directors of FFCH, for a total of six directors.

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Item 1. Description of Business (Continued)

DISPUTES WITHIN MANN FAMILY (Continued)

Change in Directors and Officers of BEI

The Company has been notified that on April 18, 2001, Walter J. Rusek, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter, David W. Mann and Allen B. Mann were elected as the sole directors of BEI. Prior to this time, Robert A. Mann and David W. Mann had been the sole directors. The Company has also been notified that on April 18, 2001, the following persons were elected as officers of BEI: (1) David W. Mann, President; (2) Annie Laurie Miller, Vice President; (3) Robert L. Harris, Vice President; (4) Cathy Davis, Secretary/Treasurer; and (5) Carol Lea Contella, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Prior to this time, Robert A. Mann had been the Chairman of the Board of BEI. The Company has been notified that on August 22, 2001, Jack Hauser and Raymond Parker were elected as additional directors of BEI, for a total of six directors. Finally, the Company has been notified that on November 14, 2001, Allen B. Mann was elected Senior Vice President of Real Estate of BEI.

Robert A. Mann's Status as a General Partner of Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd. and
    Lawsuit Filed by Robert A. Mann

The Company has been advised that effective June 21, 2001, Robert A. Mann's status as a general partner of Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd. ("BIL") was terminated. Robert A. Mann has since advised the Company that he still considers himself to be a general partner of BIL. Under the provisions of the Agreement of Limited Partnership of BIL, the general partners have the sole management rights in partnership affairs, including voting of securities owned by the partnership, but the agreement further provides that so long as Robert A. Mann is acting as the individual general partner, he shall have no right to vote or determine not to vote shares of stock of a "controlled corporation" as that term is defined in §2036 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations. The Company does not know if it is considered a "controlled corporation."

The Company has been advised that Robert A. Mann has filed suit against David W. Mann, Allen B. Mann and certain other parties seeking, among other things, a rescission of the foreclosure upon the partnership interest of Robert A. Mann in BIL and Key Group (see sections on Certain Relationships and Related Transactions for information on Key Group), as well as a temporary and permanent injunction enjoining the agents or representatives of BIL and Key Group from purchasing, selling or liquidating any assets, or taking any action outside the ordinary course of business without advance notice to Robert A. Mann and approval of the respective general partners or Board of Directors of such entity. This case remains pending.

 

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Item 1. Description of Business (Continued)

DISPUTES WITHIN MANN FAMILY (Continued)

Management of Key Group

The Company owns a 52.94% limited partnership interest in Key Group, Ltd., a Texas limited Partnership ("Key Group"). The other limited partner of Key Group is Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd. ("BIL"), a Texas limited partnership, which owns a 47.05% limited partnership interest in Key Group. Until November 2000, the general partners of Key Group were Robert A. Mann, who owned a .005% partnership interest, and First Key Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation, which owned a .005% partnership interest. First Key Holdings, Inc., was owned by the David W. Mann 1990 Trust, of which Robert A. Mann was trustee and David W. Mann was beneficiary.

Until November 2000, Robert A. Mann was the sole director of FPMC. At the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company, the general partners of Key Group were changed. In November 2000, Citizens Land Corp. ("CLC"), a majority-owned subsidiary of BIL, became one of the general partners of Key Group by purchasing a .005% general partnership interest in Key Group from Robert A. Mann, and Shelter Resources, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, became the other general partner by purchasing a .005% general partnership interest from First Key Holdings, Inc. The new general partners of Key Group then elected a new Board of its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Preference Holdings, which in turn, elected a new Board of FPMC, consisting of David W. Mann, Allen B. Mann, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter, Robert A. Mann, Jack Hauser and Annie Laurie Miller. Mary Hyden Mann Hunter resigned as a board member of FPMC on June 25, 2001, and was relected to fill the vacancy created by her resignation on November 14, 2001. On November 14, 2001, Raymond Parker was elected to the Board of FPMC.

Item 2. Description of Properties

First Preference Mortgage Corp. ("FPMC"), a third tier subsidiary of Key Group, Ltd., in which the Company is a limited partner, owns an office building containing approximately 13,500 square feet of office space at 800 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas. This office building has served as the Company's principal office since August 1991. The building is in good condition with no known or anticipated material repairs being required.

FPMC currently leases approximately 1,750 square feet of office space located at 919 N. Valley Mills Drive, Waco, Texas as a retail branch office. The lease term expires in June 2002.

FPMC has operated an Austin, Texas retail branch office since March 1994 (except for a five month period from February 1996 through June 1996). Until March 1999, this office was in leased space at 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas. In March 1999, FPMC moved its Austin office to 3301 Northland Drive, Austin, Texas, in approximately 1,618 square feet of leased space for a term of 3 years. In June 2000, this office was closed and FPMC bought out the remaining term of the lease.

FPMC leased approximately 2,111 square feet of office space located at 6409 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas for a lease term of 13 months, which began in March 1994 and expired in April 2000.

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Item 2. Description of Properties (Continued)

FPMC leases approximately 1,620 square feet of office space located at 464 Mid Cities Blvd., Hurst, Texas, under a lease agreement executed in February 2000 for a lease term of two years with an option for an additional 1 year. The space was not ready for occupancy until May 2000 and the option to renew will be reviewed in May 2002. This location serves as an area operations center.

FPMC leased approximately 1,154 square feet of office space located at 3620 Old Bullard Road, Tyler, Texas, for a lease term of 36 months commencing November 1, 1998 and expiring in October 2001. This office was temporary closed in November 2001. In February 2002, FPMC leased approximately 550 square feet of office space located at 5620 Old Bullard Road, Tyler, Texas for a lease term of 12 months. This location is a retail branch office.

FPMC has operated an operations center in Houston, Texas since November 1997. Until May 2000, this office was located at 11550 Fuqua, Suite 410, Houston, Texas. In May 2000, FPMC moved this office to 5700 Northwest Central Drive, Houston, Texas in approximately 1,693 square feet of leased space for a term of 36 months. This location serves as an area operations center.

In March 2000, FPMC assumed a lease of approximately 1,811 square feet of office space located at 6224 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas as a retail branch office. This lease expired November 30, 2001 and FPMC renewed the lease for a term of 36 months.

In March 2000, FPMC leased approximately 2,500 square feet of office space located at 2401 Pioneer Parkway, Pantego, Texas, for a lease term of 38 months. This office was closed in September 2000.

In March 2000, FPMC leased approximately 1,442 square feet of office space located at 501 S.W. Wilshire, Burleson, Texas, for a lease term of 12 months as a retail branch office. FPMC extended this lease in March 2001 for an additional 12 months. This office was closed in September 2001.

In May 2000, FPMC rented approximately 1,000 square feet of office space located at 3606 John Stockbauer Dr., Victoria, Texas on a month to month basis to terminate May 1, 2001. The lease was extended on a month to month basis in May 2001. This location is a retail branch office.

In August 2000, FPMC subleased approximately 2,380 square feet of office space located at 5350 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas as a retail branch office. On June 8, 2001, FPMC vacated the subleased premises and moved its office to 4444 Corona Drive, Suite 137, Corpus Christi, Texas in approximately 1,122 square feet for a term of 24 months.

In March 2001, FPMC leased approximately 312 square feet of office space located at 3603 N. Ware, McAllen, Texas on a month-to-month basis. In September 2001, FPMC terminated this lease and closed the retail office.

In May 2001, FPMC leased approximately 1,000 square feet of office space located at 203 Crossroads Shopping Center, Waco, Texas for a lease term of 3 years. This office serves as a satellite retail office.

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Item 2. Description of Properties (Continued)

On January 1, 2002, FPMC leased office space located at 5784 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 213, Atlanta, Georgia for a lease term of 12 months. This office will serve as an operations center.

On April 30, 1993, Apex Lloyds, a subsidiary of the Company, purchased an office building containing approximately 14,475 square feet of office space at 825 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas. The building is presently being used to store records and was purchased with the intent that it will be used as the home office of Apex Lloyds in the future.

The Company does not invest in real estate in the normal course of business and, therefore, no formal real estate investment policies exist. The Company does, however, own a limited amount of real estate and, from time to time, may purchase such either for possible capital gain or for income purposes.

The Company currently owns approximately seventy-eight acres of undeveloped land in McLennan County, Texas, and an interest in a lodge located in Tyler County, Texas. In addition, the Company has invested in a limited partnership whose primary assets are undeveloped real estate holdings in Orange County, Texas.

The Company does not currently invest in real estate mortgages but does invest in manufactured home loans as mentioned previously in Item 1. FPMC, however, originates, services and warehouses first lien single family residential mortgages which are then sold to investors. Therefore, these residential mortgages are not considered to be investments of FPMC.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries are currently involved in any legal proceeding where the amount involved exceeds 10% of the current assets of the Company.

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

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

 

PART II

 

Item 5. Market for the Registrants' Common Equity and
    Related Stockholder Matters

There is no established public trading market for the Company's no par value common stock. On March 31, 2002, the Company had approximately 470 holders of record of its common stock.

The Company did not pay any cash dividends during the last two fiscal years. Other than restrictions applicable to Texas corporations in general, there are no restrictions that limit the ability to pay dividends on common equity or that are likely to do so in the future.

The Company has not sold any securities within the past three years.

 

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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
    Condition and Results of Operations

The Company had net income of $317,627 for 2001, compared to a net loss of ($154,615) for 2000. In general, the Company's net income is due to the significant increase in the fees generated from the residential mortgage loan fundings and the increase in the realized gain on the sale of the residential mortgage loans by FPMC, a third tier subsidiary of Key Group, Ltd., in which the Company is a limited partner. The Company's results of operations include the Company's share of the net income of Key Group. The net income of Key Group amounted to $525,041 in 2001 compared to a net loss of ($724,909) in 2000, as discussed below.

For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company's provision for losses under servicing agreements was $0 resulting in a balance in the reserve for losses under servicing agreements at December 31, 2001, of $236,929. In 2000, the negative provision for losses under servicing agreements was $34,000, resulting in a balance in the reserve account at year-end of $235,676. As previously discussed, under the terms of certain of its servicing agreements, the Company is at risk for any credit losses and costs of foreclosure, net of credit insurance proceeds, if any, sustained on default of the borrower. The Company has analyzed its servicing portfolio characteristics, including the servicing portfolio balance, loss experience, maturity and aging of the loans and the credit insurance coverage on the loans. Based on this analysis, it is the Company's belief that its reserve for losses under servicing agreements is adequate for potential losses attributable to the servicing agreements.

For the year ended December 31, 2001, Key Group had net income of $525,041 compared to a net loss of ($724,909) in 2000. The Key Group net income is due to the significant increase in the residential mortgage loan operations as discussed below. The Company's share of the net income (loss) of Key Group was $277,962 and ($383,738) for 2001 and 2000, respectively. The minority interest in the net income of Key Group amounted to ($247,079), compared to a minority interest in the net loss of $341,171 for the year ended December 31, 2000. The minority interest represents the ownership of other entities in the Key Group net income or loss.

The Company's manufactured home servicing portfolio at the end of 2001 was approximately $393,000, consisting of $275,000 for institutional investors and $118,000 held by FPMC compared to a total manufactured home servicing portfolio of $505,000 at the end of 2000. This reduction of approximately $112,000 is attributable to loan foreclosures, loan payoffs and normal loan run off.

Loan administration and production revenue for 2001 was $5,453,612 compared to $4,235,000 in 2000. The increase in loan administration and production revenue during 2001, as compared to 2000, is due to increased loan originations by FPMC. During 2001, FPMC originated approximately $134.9 million in new residential mortgage loans by its retail branches and approximately $456.4 million was originated through it's network of approved independent mortgage brokers compared to approximately $109.1 million and $211.1 million, respectively in 2000. The calendar year 2001 was a very good year for the residential mortgage lending industry in general and FPMC experienced a significant increase in its loan originations during 2001 due to the significant decrease in mortgage interest rates which was the result of the United States Federal Reserves' 11 interest rate cuts.

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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
    Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Interest income for 2001 amounted to $1,971,450 compared to $1,211,947 in 2000. During 2001, the interest income earned by the Company on investments declined by approximately $30,000 or 24%. This decline is primarily due to the decline in the Company's mortgages held for investment which decreased by approximately $84,000 from December 31, 2000 to December 31, 2001 and a reduction in the rates of return on the Company's investments due to declining interest rates. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the interest income earned on mortgages held-for-sale increased by approximately $810,000 primarily due to loan originations increasing to approximately $591.4 million in 2001 compared to approximately $320.2 million in 2000. FPMC earns interest from the date the mortgage loan is closed until the date the mortgage loan is sold to investors.

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2001, amounted to $1,614,815 compared to $982,878 for the same period in 2000. During 2001, interest expense was increased by the increased utilization of the warehouse line of credit due the previously discussed increase in loan origination volume. The weighted average interest on the Company's financing of its mortgage lending activities was approximately 5.81% in 2001 compared to 7.48% for 2000. The difference between interest income and interest expense in 2001 was approximately $377,000 compared to approximately $230,000 in 2000. The increase in the spread between interest income and interest expense was primarily due to residential mortgage interest rates decreasing at a slower rate than the interest rate paid on the borrowed funds. (See Liquidity and Capital Resources.)

For the year ended December 31, 2001, First Apex Re ("FAR") had net income of approximately $196,000 compared to net income of approximately $168,000 for 2000. Revenues of FAR are for mortgage insurance premiums generated as a result of loans made by FPMC. The premiums generated on these policies renew annually until the loan is paid off or the loan to value is less than 80%. Revenue of FAR is dependent on the loans funded by FPMC.

Fees earned under fronting and reinsurance agreements amount to $198,453 in 2001 compared to $154,362 in 2000. Effective December 31, 2001, a fronting and reinsurance agreement that accounted for approximately 57% of the total fronting fees earned was terminated. The Company expects other fronting arrangements to partially compensate for this reduction in fronting fee revenue.

Consulting fees for the year ended December 31, 2001 amounted to $503,283 compared to $396,460 for the same period in 2000. During 2001, the Company evaluated its billings for consulting fees and increased the fees to reflect the current cost of providing these services.

During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, the Company did not originate any manufactured home loans. The Company only originates new manufactured home loans to finance the resale of its inventory of repossessed mobile homes that were originally financed through the Company.

For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company realized gain on sales of loans of $3,390,013 compared to $2,117,875 in 2000. During 2000, the volume of new residential mortgage loans sold by FPMC to governmental and private investors increased to approximately $558.1 million compared to $310.3 million in 2000, however, the net margin realized on the sale of these mortgage loans decreased by approximately 6.4%. During 2001, the Company also realized gains of approximately $47,000 on the sale of certain of its marketable investment securities compared to approximately $21,000 in 2000.

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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
    Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Salaries and related expenses for 2001 were $5,967,503 compared to $4,992,437 in 2000. This increase is primarily due the increase in the amount of commission expense resulting from the increased residential mortgage loan originations as discussed above.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating expenses for 2001 were $3,675,930 compared to $3,226,405 in 2000. This increase is due to the significant increase in the Company's residential mortgage loan operations as discussed above.

The Company's portfolio of manufactured home loans held for investment and serviced for investors is a declining asset due to loan payoffs and normal loan run off. It is estimated that a majority of these manufactured home loans will be liquidated over the next years. This decline in the manufactured home loans will adversely affect the Company's loan administration revenue, interest income and insurance premiums and commissions.

At December 31, 2001, the Company's total consolidated assets were $51,581,310 compared to $22,198,719 at December 31, 2000. Included in the Company's total assets are the assets of Key Group which amounted to $48,713,800 and $18,775,387 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Key Group assets at December 31, 2001, consisted primarily of cash and cash equivalents of $928,724, accounts receivable of $1,342,021, mortgage loans of $44,790,491, property and equipment of $835,740 and deferred tax benefit and other assets of $816,730. The minority interest in the net assets of Key Group at December 31, 2001 amounted to $1,571,344 compared to $1,323,327 at December 31, 2000.

The Company's primary uses of cash are to meet operational expenses, meet debt service obligations to its lenders, and make payments due to the holders of loans serviced by the Company. In addition, FPMC provides interim funding for originated residential mortgage loans. The Company, under the terms of most of the Company's manufactured home loan servicing agreements, is required to make payments to the holders of the serviced loans even if the borrower does not make the payments due.

On a consolidated basis, cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) were $2,024,532 at December 31, 2001. Included therein were cash and cash equivalents for Key Group of $928,724 and Apex Lloyds of $300,000 and First Apex Re of $478,158. The cash flow of Key Group is only available to the Company to the extent that cash is received in the form of partnership distributions. Key Group has paid no distributions and has no plans to pay distributions in the foreseeable future. The cash flow of Apex Lloyds and First Apex Re are only available to the Company as allowed by state insurance regulations.

The Company's primary sources of cash to meet its operational expenses, meet debt service obligations to its lenders and advance deficiencies in scheduled payments due the holders of manufactured home loans serviced by the Company will be cash on hand, cash generated by liquidation of existing assets, collection of claims on credit insurance and servicing fees. The subsidiaries of the Company that are engaged in an active business generate cash from their own operations.

(continued)

 

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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
    Condition and Results of Operations
(Continued)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Continued)

The significant increase in assets from December 31, 2000 to December 31, 2001 is primarily due to FPMC funding approximately $54.4 million in mortgage loans in December 31, 2001 compared with approximately $29.9 million in December 31, 2000.

In December 2000, FPMC entered into a mortgage warehouse line of credit with a financial institution in the amount of $25,000,000 which expired on June 30, 2001. This warehouse line of credit replaced the master loan participation agreement that FPMC had with another financial institution. Under the new agreement, the financial institution advances up to ninety-nine percent (99%) of the amount to be paid by the investor, but not to exceed the unpaid principal of the loan. When the subject mortgage loan is sold in the secondary market, the financial institution advance is repaid. Advances bear interest based on the 30-day LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 1.75% to 2.25% depending on the advance rate. On February 20, 2001, this line of credit was amended to increase the maximum amount to $35,000,000. On April 10, 2001, the Company amended the mortgage warehouse line of credit to $50,000,000 maximum principal amount. On June 20, 2001, the maturity date was extended to July 31, 2001 and it was subsequently extended to August 31, 2001. On August 29, 2001, the line of credit was amended to a maximum principal amount of $45,000,000 with a scheduled maturity date of March 31, 2002. On March 19, 2002, the maturity date was extended to April 30, 2002.

This agreement includes certain financial covenants including requirements to maintain FPMC stockholders' equity above $2.7 million and adjusted tangible net worth above $2.5 million. Also, FPMC's total liabilities to adjusted tangible net worth may not exceed 10 to 1. Subsequent to December 31, 2000, FPMC was in violation of the total liabilities to adjusted tangible net worth covenant. The financial institution has waived the violation of this covenant, and the agreement has been amended. The amendment states that the total liabilities to adjusted tangible net worth may never exceed 15 to 1. As of December 31, 2001 and 2000, the principal amount outstanding on the line of credit was $44,362,472 and $15,220,309, respectively. The obligations under this agreement are guaranteed under an Unlimited Continuing Guaranty Agreement executed by David W. Mann.

The Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures at December 31, 2001. As reflected in the attached financial statements, the stockholders' equity of the Company was $3,778,963 at December 31, 2001, and the stockholders' equity was $3,530,981 at December 31, 2000.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements

See following pages.

 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

 

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
First Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

            We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of First Financial Corporation (a Texas corporation) and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

            We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 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 Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

March 12, 2002

 

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401 WEST HIGHWAY 6 g P. O. BOX 20725 g WACO, TX 76702-0725 g (254) 772-4901g FAX: (254) 772-4920 g www.pbhcpa.com
AFFILIATE OFFICES: BROWNSVILLE, TX (956) 544-7778 g HILLSBORO, TX (254) 582-2583 g TEMPLE, TX (254) 791-3460
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (505) 266-5904 g RIO RANCHO, NM (505) 898-3516


 

 

 

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
   
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2001
   
   
ASSETS
   
Cash and cash equivalents $   1,060,879
Restricted cash 963,653
Accounts receivable 1,618,731
Receivables from related parties 102,390
Marketable investment securities 300,578
Real estate held for investment, at cost 444,000
Mortgage loans held for investment 166,804
Mortgage loans held for sale 44,695,563
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies 455,158
Property and equipment 632,170
Deferred tax benefit 198,861
Cash surrender value of officers' life insurance 286,198
Other assets 656,325
 
     Total Assets $ 51,581,310
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
Liabilities  
   Estimated reserve for losses under servicing agreements $     236,929
   Estimated reserve for losses under insurance policies 49,211
   Accounts payable 731,268
   Accrued expenses and other liabilities 602,623
   Payables to related parties 40,287
   Note on line of credit 44,362,472
   Note payable 50,000
   Interest payable 158,213
 
     Total Liabilities 46,231,003
 
Minority interest 1,571,344
 
Stockholders' Equity  
   Common stock - no par value; authorized 500,000  
     shares; issued 183,750 shares, of which 10,222  
     shares are held in treasury shares 1,000
   Additional paid in capital 518,702
   Retained earnings 3,292,535
   Accumulated other comprehensive income:  
     Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax 2,035
 
  3,814,272
Less: Treasury stock - at cost 35,309
 
     Total Stockholders' Equity 3,778,963
 
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $  51,581,310
 
   
   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
       
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
       
       
       
  2001   2000
       
REVENUE      
  Loan administration and production $    5,453,612    $   4,235,000 
  Interest income 1,971,450    1,211,947 
  Insurance premiums and commissions 582,853    547,678 
  Consulting fees 503,283    396,460 
  Realized gain on sale of mortgage loans 3,390,013    2,117,875 
  Other 170,075    95,850 
 
 
        Total Revenue 12,071,286    8,604,810 
 
 
       
COST AND EXPENSES      
  Salaries and related expenses 5,967,503    4,992,437 
  Interest expense 1,614,815    982,878 
  Provision for losses under servicing agreements and other 235,583    37,842 
  Operating expenses:      
    Professional fees 545,397    346,480 
    Depreciation and amortization 256,343    291,655 
    General and administrative 2,869,166    2,588,270 
 
 
       Total Cost and Expenses 11,488,807    9,239,562 
 
 
       
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTEREST      
  AND EQUITY IN (EARNINGS) LOSS OF AFFILIATES 582,479    ( 634,752)
 
 
       
INCOME TAXES      
  Current 188    855 
 
 
       Total Income Taxes 188    855 
 
 
       
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST AND EQUITY IN 582,291    ( 635,607)
  (EARNINGS) LOSS OF AFFILIATES      
       
MINORITY INTEREST (EARNINGS) LOSS ( 247,079)   341,144 
 
 
       
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN (EARNINGS) LOSS OF      
  AFFILIATES 335,212    ( 294,463)
       
EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSS) OF AFFILIATES ( 17,585)   139,848 
 
 
       
NET INCOME (LOSS) 317,627    ( 154,615)
       
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      
  Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax ( 69,645)   ( 53,873)
 
 
       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $       247,982    $   ( 208,488)
 
 
       
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE $             1.83    $         ( 0.85)
 
 
       
       
       
       
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.      
       
 
       

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                           
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
                           
                           
                           
      Additional       Accumulated            
  Common   Paid-in   Retained   Unrealized     Treasury      
  Stock   Capital   Earnings   Gain/(Loss)     Stock     Total
                           
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 $         1,000   $    518,702   $  3,129,523   $     125,553      $   ( 35,309)     $   3,739,469 
                           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                          
                           
   Net loss -   -   ( 154,615)   -     -     ( 154,615)
                           
   Other comprehensive income:                          
     Unrealized loss on marketable                          
      securities, net of tax -   -   -   ( 53,873)     -     ( 53,873)
 
 
 
 
   
   
          Total Comprehensive Income                         ( 208,488)
                         
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2000 1,000   518,702   2,974,908   71,680      ( 35,309)     3,530,981 
                           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                          
                           
   Net income -   -   317,627       -     317,627 
                           
   Other comprehensive income:                          
     Unrealized loss on marketable                          
      securities, net of tax -   -   -   ( 69,645)     -     ( 69,645)
 
 
 
 
   
   
                           
          Total Comprehensive Income                         247,982 
                         
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2001 $          1,000   $      518,702   $   3,292,535   $           2,035      $     ( 35,309)     $    3,778,963 
 
 
 
 
   
   
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                           

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
       
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
       
       
       
  2001   2000
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
  Comprehensive income (loss) $     247,982    $   ( 208,488)
  Adjustments to reconcile comprehensive income (loss) to      
    net cash used for operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization 256,343    256,636 
    Realized gain on sale of mortgage loans ( 3,390,013)   ( 2,117,873)
    Equity in net (earnings) loss of affiliates 68,033    ( 60,611)
    Provision for losses under servicing agreements and other ( 256,462)   ( 137,775)
    Increase in restricted cash ( 403,129)  
    Increase in accounts receivable ( 154,436)   ( 530,994)
    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable ( 356,905)   871,290 
    Increase (decrease) in minority interest 246,837    ( 341,144)
    Mortgage loans funded ( 591,359,547)   ( 320,312,620)
    Mortgage loans sold 565,911,215    316,539,431 
    Change in mortgage loan participations sold   ( 9,474,428)
    Increase (decrese) in other assets 351,315    ( 207,661)
 
 
NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ( 28,838,767)   ( 15,724,237)
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
   Gain on sale of marketable investment securities, available for sale ( 83,491)   ( 75,918)
   Proceeds from sale of marketable investment securities, available for sale ( 9,455)   176,764 
   Purchases of marketable investment securities, availiable for sale ( 58,768)   ( 56,198)
   Unrealized loss on marketable securities 69,645    50,495 
   Principal received on mortgage loans 78,634    215,997 
   Purchases of property and equipment ( 85,408)   ( 145,282)
   Disposition of equipment -     11,550 
 
 
       
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES ( 88,843)   177,408 
 
 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
   Proceeds from short-term borrowings 29,142,163    15,292,809 
   Proceeds from notes payable 50,000   
   Payments on notes payable ( 72,500)  
 
 
       
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 29,119,663    15,292,809 
 
 
       
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 192,053    ( 254,020)
       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 868,826    1,122,846 
 
 
       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $  1,060,879    $     868,826 
 
 
       
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
   Interest paid $   1,468,922    $   1,025,471 
 
 
       
   Federal income taxes paid $             188    $             855 
 
 
       
       
       
       
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.      
       
 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2001

 

1.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

First Financial Corporation ("the Company") was incorporated in the State of Texas in 1964. During the last three years, the primary business of the Company, either directly or through its subsidiaries, has been originating and servicing a portfolio of residential mortgage and manufactured home loans, engaging in a limited amount of insurance activities, and providing consulting and data processing services to related companies.

Basis for Financial Presentation

The Company's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing those financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenue and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Insurance Related Activities

The Company owns 100% of a property and casualty insurance company and 52% of a mortgage guarantee insurance company which are included in the consolidated financial statements. The policies below relate specifically to the insurance activities of the companies.

Premium Revenues - Premiums on property and casualty contracts are recognized as earned primarily on a prorata basis over the contract period.

Unpaid Losses and Loss Expenses - Unpaid losses and loss expenses are based on cash-basis estimates for reported claims, and on estimates, based on experience, for unreported claims and loss expenses. The provisions for unpaid losses and loss expenses at December 31, 2001 and 2000, have been established to cover the estimated net cost of insured losses. The amounts are necessarily based on estimates and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that the ultimate liability will not exceed such estimates.

Acquisition Cost - Acquisition cost includes such things as commissions, premium taxes and other items, which are charged to current operations as incurred. Amounts are deferred based upon the capitalization and unearned premium rates. Deferred costs are amortized over the contract period on a prorata basis.

(continued)

 

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1.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Insurance Related Activities (Continued)

Reinsurance - The Company cedes 100% of the insurance written on residential homes to a reinsurer under a fronting and reinsurance agreement. This reinsurance arrangement provided greater diversification of business and minimized the Company's losses arising from large risks or from hazards of an unusual nature. Although the ceding of insurance does not discharge the original insurer from its primary liability to its policyholder, the insurance company that assumes the coverage assumes the related liability, and it is the practice of insurers for accounting purposes to treat insured risks, to the extent of the reinsurance ceded, as though they were risks for which the original insurer is not liable. During 2001, substantially all of the Company's insurance was written under this fronting and reinsurance agreement.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of First Financial Corporation, and all of its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries. Minority interest represents ownership of other entities in the net assets of Key Group, Ltd. (See Note 10). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation.

Cash Equivalents

For the purposes of the 2001 and 2000 consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Marketable Investment Securities

Marketable investment securities classified as available for sale are adjusted to market value at year-end. The unrealized gain is recorded net of income taxes as a component of comprehensive income. Realized gains or losses on sale of securities are calculated based on the specific identification method.

Investment in Affiliated Companies

Investment in a limited partnership, limited-liability company, and unincorporated joint ventures at December 31, 2001, are accounted for by the equity method.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

(continued)

 

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1.        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Real Estate Held For Investment

Real estate held for investment is carried at the lower of cost or market in accordance with FASB 121. As of year-end, no permanent impairments to this property had occurred.

Mortgage Loans Held For Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market as determined by outstanding commitments from investors or current investment yield requirements calculated on the aggregate loan basis.

Mortgage Loans Held For Investment

Mortgage loans held for investment are carried at historical cost unless otherwise permanently impaired.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of the loan loss reserve for financial and income tax reporting. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income and tax credits that are available to offset future federal income taxes.

Foreclosed Manufactured Homes and Claims Receivable

Foreclosed manufactured homes and claims receivable, which consists of manufactured homes acquired by foreclosures, is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

Loan Administration Revenue

Loan administration revenue represents net fees earned for servicing manufactured home loans owned by institutional investors. The fees are generally calculated on the outstanding principal balances of the loans serviced and are recorded as income when earned. Loan production revenue, representing fees earned for originating residential mortgage loans, is also included in loan administration revenue.

(continued)

 

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1.        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Hedging Anticipated Transactions

The Company's majority owned subsidiary, Key Group, Ltd., has off-balance sheet interest rate risk on mortgage loans in its pipeline. In order to decrease the interest rate risk associated with the market, Key Group, Ltd., is hedging anticipated transactions by purchasing mortgage-backed securities against its pipeline. These mortgage-backed securities are designed as fair value hedging instruments in accordance with FAS 133. Key Group, Ltd. accounts for the hedging of these anticipated transactions by recording the funded loan using the interest rate of the hedge, instead of the stated rate on the loan. Since Key Group, Ltd., holds these loans short-term, the gain or loss on the loan, due to the hedge, is recognized when it is sold to the investor.

Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings per common share were computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding.

Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights

For mortgage loans sold, the Company retains the right to service certain loans. Those rights are capitalized and amortized over the life of the loan on a straight-line basis. As of December 31, 2001, the Company does not maintain a balance for loan servicing rights.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' financial statements to conform to current year classifications. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.

2.        CONTINGENCIES AND THE CURRENT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

First Financial Corporation (FFC) participated in the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Mortgage-Backed Securities (GNMA-MBS) program for manufactured homes through 1987. Under the GNMA-MBS program, the Company collected monthly principal and interest payments from the mortgagor and remitted the payment to the security holder, after deducting a service fee. The security holder of a GNMA-MBS was guaranteed monthly payment of principal and interest regardless of whether the Company collected the necessary amount from the mortgagor. Therefore, First Financial Corporation made advances to security holders using its own funds for scheduled principal and interest payments due that were delinquent or in the process of repossession. Substantially all loans were originated with some credit risk protection; however, a portion of the loss remained uninsured and had to be sustained by the Company.

(continued)

 

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2.       CONTINGENCIES AND THE CURRENT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT (Continued)

The declining economies and increased unemployment rates of the Southwest in 1986 and 1987 caused delinquent loans and loans in repossession status to increase significantly. These high levels of delinquent loans and loans in repossession status placed a serious strain on the Company's liquidity. Beginning in 1986 and on numerous occasions throughout 1987, management met and discussed with and made various proposals to representatives of GNMA in an effort to reduce the losses being sustained by the Company on the loans serviced under the GNMA-MBS Program.

None of the proposals were accepted by GNMA. In September 1987, the Company advised GNMA that it would not be able to meet the scheduled payments to security holders on September 15, 1987, and made application requesting funds to meet the payments. The advance of funds by GNMA constitutes default under the guaranty agreements between the Company and GNMA. As a result of the default, the Company's rights, title and interests in mortgages pooled under its GNMA-MBS Program were extinguished.

Subsequent to its extinguishment, the Company entered into an Interim Servicing Agreement with GNMA with respect to the mortgages pooled under the GNMA-MBS Program. Under the agreement, the Company continued to service the mortgages on behalf of GNMA through March 1, 1988.

Between September 15, 1987 and March 1, 1988, GNMA made advances of approximately $15,100,000 to the Company in order to meet scheduled payments to security holders. On September 12, 1988, GNMA made demand on the Company for approximately $21,129,000 in losses incurred by GNMA as a result of the default and GNMA assuming the issuer obligations of the Company. Further, GNMA anticipated that it would incur additional losses in connection with assuming the Company's issuer responsibilities. There has been no reassertion of these claims since that time.

FFC's management and legal counsel are not aware of any facts which would lead them to believe that it is probable GNMA will or intends to assert or reassert any claims against FFC. The Company's position is it has no liability to GNMA. Legal counsel has advised FFC that if GNMA does assert or reassert any claims, FFC should in addition to its defense it has no liability, raise other defenses such as the expiration of the statute of limitations and laches. It is not possible to determine, at this time, the ultimate outcome of these matters and the effects, if any, on the accompanying consolidated financial statements since the final resolution depends on circumstances which cannot currently be evaluated with certainty.

 

3.       LOAN ADMINISTRATION

The Company was servicing loans owned by institutional investors aggregating approximately $370,000 at December 31, 2001. The Company was also servicing loans owned by the Company's majority owned subsidiary, Key Group, Ltd., aggregating approximately $130,000 at December 31, 2001. Related trust funds of approximately $17,000 at December 31, 2001, on deposit in special bank accounts are not included in the consolidated financial statements.

(continued)

 

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3.       LOAN ADMINISTRATION (Continued)

Key Group, Ltd., also holds trust funds of approximately $76,581 at December 31, 2001. These trust funds are on deposit at special bank accounts and are not included in the consolidated financial statements. These trust funds include monies that are related to the administration of loans.

4.        MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Marketable investment securities at December 31, 2001, consist of:

Gross

Unrealized

Market

December 31, 2001

Cost

Gain

Value





Marketable equity securities - available for sale

$ 297,492

$ 3,086

$ 300,578

The gross unrealized loss for 2001 relating to securities available for sale is $105,523.

5.        INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES

Investment in and advances to affiliated companies consists of a 24% interest in Vidor, Ltd. (a limited partnership) and a 25% interest in Whispering Pines, L.L.C. (a limited liability company) at December 31, 2001 and 2000. Summary financial information of Vidor, Ltd. and Whispering Pines, L.L.C. for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, is as follows:

2001

2000



Vidor, Ltd.

Assets

1,711,389

$

1,801,384

Liabilities

22,240

64,381



Equity

1,689,149

$

1,737,003



Revenue

98,488

$

702,504

Expenses

146,339

198,703



Net Income (Loss)

$

(47,851)

$

503,801



2001

2000



Whispering Pines

Assets

$

137,029

$

141,794



Equity

$

137,029

$

141,794



Revenue

$

-

$

1,945

Expenses

4,764

1,636



Net Income (Loss)

$

         ( 4,764)

$ 309



 

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6.       PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2001:

Estimated

Useful Lives


Land

$

181,500

Buildings and improvements

444,065

10 to 40 years

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

               1,735,025

3 to 10 years

2,360,590

Less accumulated depreciation

            (1,728,420)

$

632,170


7.       ESTIMATED RESERVE FOR LOSSES UNDER SERVICING AGREEMENTS

Under the terms of certain of its existing servicing agreements, the Company is at risk for any credit losses and costs of foreclosure, net of credit insurance proceeds, sustained on default of the borrower. During 1988 and 1987, as a result of the declining economies and other matters discussed in Note 2, the Company made substantial loss provisions to raise the estimated reserve for losses under servicing agreements to levels that adequately reflect management's estimate of future losses that may be incurred under the Company's current and prior servicing agreements. Beginning in 1990, the Company changed its reserve estimate for losses under servicing agreements as a result of decreases in the amount of serviced loans outstanding. An analysis of the reserve follows:

December 31


2001

2000



Balance, beginning

$

235,676

$

267,748

Current provisions

-   

(34,000)

Recoveries - net

1,253

1,928



Balance, ending

$

236,929

$

235,676



The losses incurred above are shown net of credit insurance proceeds and other payments received as further discussed in Note 2.

 

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8.       LEASES

The Company maintains various equipment under long-term operating leases. Future minimum rental payments required under these leases are approximately:

2002

$

38,000

2003

3,000

2004

                       3,000

Total

$

44,000

   

The rental expense for equipment leases was $89,783 and $69,451 for December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

The Company also leases office space for its locations under various operating leases. The future minimum rental payments required are approximately:

2002

$

156,000

2003

74,000

2004

                     36,000

Total

$

266,000

   

The rental expense for office space was $218,858 and $241,501 for 2001 and 2000, respectively.

9.       FINANCING AGREEMENTS

Prior to December 2000, First Preference Mortgage Corporation (FPMC), a fourth tier subsidiary, had a master whole-loan purchase agreement with a financial institution.

In December 2000, FPMC entered into a mortgage warehouse line of credit not to exceed $25,000,000. This warehouse line of credit replaced the master loan participation agreement that FPMC had with another financial institution. Under the new agreement, the financial institution advances up to ninety-nine percent (99%) of the amount to be paid by the investor, but not to exceed the unpaid principal of the loan. When the subject mortgage loan is sold in the secondary market, the financial institution advance is repaid. Advances bear interest based on the 30-day LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 1.75% to 2.25% depending on the sublimit category. Borrowings under the agreement are collateralized by mortgage loans held for sale. At December 31, 2001, approximately $44,000,000 in advances were outstanding under this agreement. On February 20, 2001, this line of credit was amended to increase the maximum amount to $35,000,000 and on April 10, 2001, it was amended to a maximum amount of $50,000,000. On August 29, 2001, the line of credit was reduced to a maximum of $45,000,000 with a scheduled maturity of March 31, 2002, which has been extended until April 30, 2002.

(continued)

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9.       FINANCING AGREEMENTS (Continued)

This agreement includes certain financial covenants including requirements to maintain FPMC stockholders' equity above $2.7 million and adjusted tangible net worth above $2.5 million. Also, FPMC's total adjusted debt to adjusted tangible net worth may not exceed 10 to 1. Subsequent to December 31, 2000, FPMC was in violation of the total liabilities to adjusted tangible net worth covenant. The financial institution waived the violation of this covenant, and the agreement was amended. The amendment states that the total adjusted debt to adjusted tangible net worth may never exceed 15 to 1. FPMC was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2001.

10.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On September 30, 1991, the Company executed a Limited Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") to form a limited partnership with the name "Key Group, Ltd." A certificate of Limited Partnership for Key Group, Ltd. ("Key Group") was filed with and approved by the Secretary of State of Texas on October 2, 1991. The limited partners in Key Group are the Company and Bluebonnet Investments, Ltd. ("Bluebonnet"). The general partners were Robert A. Mann and First Key Holdings.

Pursuant to the Agreement, on September 30, 1991, the Company, as a limited partner in Key Group, contributed to Key Group certain mobile home notes payable to and held by the Company having an aggregate unpaid balance of approximately $1,750,000, plus an amount of cash on hand equal to the difference between $2,249,780 and the unpaid balance of such notes as of the date transferred to Key Group. In exchange for its contribution, the Company received 52,936 partnership Units ("Units") out of a total of 100,000 Units representing approximately 52.94% of Key Group.

Bluebonnet, a Texas limited partnership in which Robert A. Mann and David W. Mann have direct and indirect interest (as described below), contributed cash or cash equivalents equal to $1,999,795 in exchange for 47,054 Units representing approximately 47.05% of Key Group.

Robert A. Mann, individually, and First Key Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation which is owned by the David W. Mann 1990 Trust, of which Robert A. Mann was trustee and David W. Mann is a beneficiary, each contributed $212.50 for 5 Units each in Key Group. In November 2000, Citizens Land Corporation ("Citizens") purchased the .005% general partnership interest owned by Robert A. Mann and Shelter Resources, Inc. ("Shelter") purchased the general partnership interest owned by First Key Holdings, Inc. Citizens is directly and indirectly controlled by members of the Mann Family and Shelter is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Key Group executed a Servicing Agreement with the Company pursuant to which the Company will continue to service the notes the Company contributed to Key Group.

(continued)

 

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10.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)

Key Group conducts business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Preference Holdings, Inc. ("First Preference Holdings"). First Preference Holdings owns two wholly-owned subsidiaries: First Preference Financial Corp. and Security Washington Avenue Corp. First Preference Mortgage Corp. originates and services residential mortgage loans and is an approved Seller/Servicer for Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), Veterans Administration ("VA") and Federal Housing Administration ("FHA"). During 1997, First Preference Holdings, Inc. transferred 100% of First Preference Mortgage Corp.'s stock to Security Washington Avenue Corp. in exchange for 100% of the outstanding stock of Security Washington Avenue Corp.

First Preference Financial Corp. was formed to be an originator and servicer of consumer loans, primarily in the manufactured home market. At the present time, First Preference Financial Corp. has not obtained any government licenses to originate and service consumer loans. First Financial Information Services, Inc. provides data processing services for the Company and its subsidiaries. On June 1, 1992, the Company sold 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of First Financial Information Services, Inc. to First Preference Holdings for a purchase price equal to its investment in First Financial Information Services, Inc.

Bluebonnet is directly and indirectly controlled by members of the Mann family. Robert A. Mann and Robert A. Mann's other two children (David W. Mann's siblings) have direct or indirect interest in limited partnerships, which are limited partners of Bluebonnet. Robert A Mann was the trustee and David W. Mann is a beneficiary of the trust which owns the outstanding stock of the corporate general partner of Bluebonnet and the corporate general partners of the limited partnerships, which are limited partners of Bluebonnet. The Company has been advised that on March 20, 2001, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter and Walter J. Rusek accepted appointment as successor trustees of the trust, thereby removing Robert A. Mann as trustee. The Company was subsequently notified on May 4, 2001, Mary Hyden Mann Hunter resigned as co-trustee of the 1990 Trust, leaving Walter J. Rusek as the sole trustee. On July 19, 2001, Walter J. Rusek resigned as trustee of the 1990 Trust, and on July 19, 2001, David W. Mann appointed Harold E. Allison, III and Annie Laurie Miller as successor co-trustees of the 1990 Trust.

The Company also provides accounting, personnel, general and administrative, and information technology services to entities that are related through common ownership. The Company billed approximately $503,000 and $396,000 to these entities in 2001 and 2000, respectively.

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11.     INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes consists of the following components at December 31, 2001 and 2000:

2001

2000



Income tax expense (benefit) computed

at corporate Federal rate

$

 108,057

$

 (52,278)

Earnings (loss) of affiliates

78,028

 

(68,441)

Nondeductible reduction in reserve

for losses

80,098

12,866

Nondeductible income and expenses

 

(9,192)

 (7,835)

Change in deferred tax asset

 

(256,803)

116,543



188 855


The deferred tax benefit in the accompanying balance sheet at December 31, 2001, includes the following components:

Deferred tax benefit attributable to net

  operating loss carryforwards

$

2,038,309

Deferred tax benefit attributable to reserve

  for losses under servicing agreements

80,556

Deferred tax benefit applicable to unrealized

  gain on marketable equity securities

(1,050)

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

 

(1,918,954)


Net deferred tax asset

$

198,861

   

The valuation allowance decreased by approximately $79,191 due primarily to change in the amount deferred relating to reserve for losses under servicing, difference between net operating loss carryforward recorded on the books and actual benefit from the tax return for 2000, and the amount of net operating loss carryforward realized for book purposes in 2001.

A valuation allowance has been provided for substantially all future benefits available for tax purposes due to the trend of historical losses of the Company and the unlikely possibility of future realization. The net deferred tax asset is substantially unchanged from prior years and relates to benefits available at a subsidiary level where an unconsolidated return is filed.

At December 31, 2000, for federal income tax purposes, the Company has consolidated unused net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $6,000,000 substantially all of which expire in 2002, 2003, 2006, 2018 through 2020, and consolidated unused contribution carryforwards of approximately $16,000 expiring from 2001-2006.

 

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12.     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Substantially all of the conventional pools of manufactured home loans serviced by the Company, approximating $560,000 and $670,000 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, were sold to investors with recourse. The recourse provisions typically require the Company to repurchase delinquent loans at the unpaid principal balances plus accrued interest, or replace delinquent loans with another loan which is current. Further, several of the agreements require the Company to establish and maintain cash reserve accounts. Deposits are periodically made to the accounts equal to a specified percent of the outstanding loans. The accounts may be used to cover deficiencies from foreclosure and liquidation of delinquent pooled mortgage loans. Such cash reserve accounts totaled $10,495 and are included in restricted cash at December 31, 2001.

The Company is involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Historically, the ultimate disposition of these matters has not had a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. It is not possible to determine, at this time, the ultimate outcome of these matters and the effects, if any, on the accompanying consolidated financial statements since the final resolution depends on circumstances which cannot currently be evaluated with certainty. Certain accruals for loss contingencies have been recorded in the financial statements of the Company.

13.     SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company operates principally in two segments, mortgage banking and commission sales and underwriting of hazard insurance for manufactured housing primarily in the Central and Southeast region of Texas. Other segments include underwriting credit insurance, and land development through the Company's affiliated company.

Information concerning the Company's operations in different segments follows:

Corporate

Mortgage

Insurance

and

Banking

Sales

Other

Consolidated





For the Year Ended December 31, 2001

   Revenue

$

10,942,251

$

625,752

$

503,283

$

12,071,286

   Operating profit (loss)

419,398

204,753

 

(41,672)

582,479

   Identifiable assets

49,533,998

1,807,314

239,998

51,581,310

   Depreciation

225,925

18,362

4,275

248,562

   Capital expenditures

52,811

37,888

2,382

93,081

For the Year Ended December 31, 2000

   Revenue

$

7,530,745

$

677,605

$

396,460

$

8,604,810

   Operating profit (loss)

 

(784,292)

159,258

 

(9,718)

 

(634,752)

   Identifiable assets

19,531,880

2,552,583

114,256

22,198,719

   Depreciation

218,569

32,350

5,524

256,443

   Capital expenditures

145,282

-

-

145,282

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14.     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value because of the short time until realization of these amounts.

Accounts Receivable and Payable

The fair value of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates the carrying value because of the short time until realization of those balances.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are net of allowance for loan loss. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based upon the estimated price the investor is willing to pay. The value of these loans are:

Carrying

Market

Value

Value



Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

$

44,695,563

$

 44,904,950

   
 

Mortgage Loans Held for Investment

Mortgage loans held for investment are net of any discounts. The fair value of the balance is based upon discounted cash flows at the market rate of interest for similar loans. The value of these loans are:

Carrying

Market

Value

Value



Mortgage Loans Held for Investment

$

166,804

$

 186,084

   
 

15.     CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains cash balances at several depository institutions. Cash accounts at these institutions are insured by the FDIC for up to $100,000 for each account. Amounts in excess of insured limits were approximately $1,200,000 at December 31, 2001. Of that balance, approximately $403,000 relates to funds on deposit in the settlement account with a depository institution. The primary function of this account is to receive payment on loans sold which were financed by the depository institution. When payments are received, the balance is distributed to the depository institution and the Company, based upon the financing agreement.

 

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16.     RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company maintains a 401(k) profit sharing plan for the benefit of all employees who have attained the age of 21 and have completed one year of service. The calendar year plan provides for voluntary employee contributions as a deduction from wages with a required matching contribution by the employer. The Company has a matching contribution equal to 50% of the amount of the salary reduction up to 2% plus 25% for reductions in excess of 2% to a maximum of 4%. For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company incurred a total contribution expense of $57,889.

 

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PART II
(Continued)

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on
    Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

Not Applicable

 

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PART III

Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance With
    Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

The information required by this Item 9 is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

 

Item 10. Executive Compensation

The information required by this Item 10 is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

 

Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The information required by this Item 11 is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

 

Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this Item 12 is hereby incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the last fiscal year.

 

 

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PART III
(Continued)

 

Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)

Exhibits included herein:

       
 

10

-

Second Amendment to Mortgage Warehouse Loan

     

and Security Agreement dated April 10, 2001, between

     

First Preference Mortgage Corp. and

     

Colonial Bank

       
 

10

-

Third Amendment to Mortgage Warehouse Loan

     

and Security Agreement dated August 29, 2001,

     

between First Preference Mortgage Corp.

     

and Colonial Bank

       
 

21

-

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

       
       

Exhibits hereby incorporated by reference:

       
 

3

-

Bylaws filed with Form 10-K year ended

     

December 31, 1991, on pages 38 to 64.

        
 

10

-

Limited Partnership Agreement with Key Group,

     

Ltd. dated September 30, 1991, filed with Form

     

8-K dated September 30, 1991, on pages 5 to 29.

         
 

10

-

$25,000,000 Mortgage Warehouse Line of Credit

     

dated December 12, 2000, between First Preference

     

Mortgage Corp. and Colonial Bank

(continued)

 

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Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (Continued)  

 Page

 

Number

(b)

Reports on Form 8-K

     
   

A form 8-K with a report date of May 4, 2001, was filed on November 8, 2001, pertaining to changes in control of the registrant.

     
   

A form 8-K with a report date of November 15, 2001, was filed on November 16, 2001, increasing the number of directors and electing one new director.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, First Financial Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized:

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

/s/ David W. Mann   /s/ Annie Laurie Miller

 

By: David W. Mann

 

By: Annie Laurie Miller

President and Principal

Executive Vice President and

Financial Officer

Principal Accounting Officer

     
     

Date: April 12, 2002

 

Date: April 12, 2002


 

In accordance with requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

/s/ David W. Mann

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

David W. Mann, Director and Chairman

   

Of the Board and President

   
     
 

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Robert A. Mann, Director

   
     
/s/ Walter J. Rusek

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Walter J. Rusek, Director

   
     
/s/ Jack Hauser

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Jack Hauser , Director

   
     
 

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Allen B. Mann, Director

   
     
 

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Mary Hyden Mann Hunter, Director

   
     
/s/ Jim Motherall

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Jim Motherall, Director

   
     
/s/ Joe Walker

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Joe Walker, Director

   
     
/s/ Dr. Raymond Parker

Date: April 12, 2002

 


 

Dr. Raymond Parker, Director

   

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