Annual Report (10-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal ended December 31, 2014.

☐ 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: 001-35679

MADISON COUNTY FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	Maryland				46-0658311
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)				(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

	111 West Third Street, Madison, Nebraska				68748
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (402) 454-6511

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

	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share				The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(Title of each class to be registered)				(Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered)

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

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES ☐ NO ☒

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YES ☐ NO ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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 website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES ☒ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) 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. ☒

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Large accelerated filer ☐		Accelerated filer ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES ☐ NO ☒

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the last sale price on June 30, 2014 ($18.01), as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market, was approximately $41.6 million.

As of March 10, 2015, there were 2,966,982 issued and outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

(1) Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Registrant (Part III).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM 1.	BUSINESS	1

ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	41

ITEM 1B.	UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	41

ITEM 2.	PROPERTIES	41

ITEM 3.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	41

ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	41

ITEM 5.	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES	42

ITEM 6.	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	43

ITEM 7.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	43

ITEM 7A.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	56

ITEM 8.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	56

ITEM 9.	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	56

ITEM 9A.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	56

ITEM 9B.	OTHER INFORMATION	57

ITEM 10.	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	57

ITEM 11.	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	57

ITEM 12.	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	57

ITEM 13.	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE	57

ITEM 14.	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES	58

ITEM 15.	EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES	58

	CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	F-1

PART I

ITEM 1.

Business

This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

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statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

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statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

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statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

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estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this Annual Report.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

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general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;

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changes in government policy towards farming subsidies, and especially towards the production of ethanol which is highly dependent upon #2 Yellow Corn, the primary commodity produced in our market area;

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competition among depository and other financial institutions;

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our success in continuing to emphasize agricultural real estate and agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans;

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changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of our financial instruments;

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adverse changes in the securities markets;

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changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in deposit insurance premiums, regulatory fees and capital requirements, which increase our compliance costs;

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our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

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changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

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changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

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changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;

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loan delinquencies and changes in the underlying cash flows of our borrowers;

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changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital available to pay dividends; and

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changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

BUSINESS OF MADISON COUNTY FINANCIAL, INC.

Madison County Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Maryland in 2012 as part of the mutual-to-stock conversion of Madison County Holding Company, MHC, the former mutual holding company of Madison County Bank, for the purpose of becoming the savings and loan holding company of Madison County Bank. Since being incorporated, other than holding the common stock of Madison County Bank, retaining approximately 50% of the net cash proceeds of the stock conversion offering and making a loan to the employee stock ownership plan of Madison County Bank, we have not engaged in any business activities to date, except the repurchase of shares of our outstanding common stock as previously publicly disclosed. Through December 31, 2014, we have purchased 336,072 shares of our common stock.

Madison County Financial, Inc. is authorized to pursue business activities permitted by applicable laws and regulations, which may include the acquisition of banking and financial services companies. See “Supervision and Regulation – Holding Company Regulation” for a discussion of the activities that are permitted for savings and loan holding companies. We may also borrow funds for reinvestment in Madison County Bank.

Our cash flow depends on earnings from the investment of the net proceeds we retained from our initial public stock offering that was consummated in October 2012, and any dividends we receive from Madison County Bank. We neither own nor lease any property, but pay a fee to Madison County Bank for the use of its premises, equipment and furniture. At the present time, we employ only persons who are officers of Madison County Bank who also serve as officers of Madison County Financial, Inc. We use the support staff of Madison County Bank from time to time and pay a fee to Madison County Bank for the time devoted to Madison County Financial, Inc. by employees of Madison County Bank. However, these persons are not be separately compensated by Madison County Financial, Inc. Madison County Financial, Inc. may hire additional employees, as appropriate, to the extent it expands its business in the future.

BUSINESS OF MADISON COUNTY BANK

General

Madison County Bank is a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Madison, Nebraska, which is the county seat of Madison County, and is located in northeastern Nebraska approximately 120 miles northwest of Omaha and approximately 100 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa. Madison County Bank was organized in 1888 under the name The Madison County Building and Loan Association and has operated continuously in northeast Nebraska since this date. We reorganized into the mutual holding company structure in 2004 by forming Madison County Holding Company, MHC, a federally chartered mutual holding company, which converted to stock form, and was succeeded by Madison County Financial, Inc. in October 2012.

On a consolidated basis, at December 31, 2014, Madison County Financial, Inc. had total assets of $314.3 million, net loans of $246.1 million, total deposits of $210.0 million and stockholders’ equity of $61.5 million.

We provide financial services to individuals, families and businesses through our six banking offices located in the Nebraska counties of Cedar, Boone, Knox, Madison and Pierce. Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public in our market area and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in agricultural real estate loans, one- to four-family residential real estate loans, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans, commercial and multi-family real estate loans, and to a much lesser extent, consumer loans. We also purchase investment securities consisting primarily of securities issued by the United States Treasury, United States Government agencies, Government-sponsored enterprises, and municipal securities, including securities issued by counties, cities, school districts and other political subdivisions. Historically we have not purchased loans, and at December 31, 2014 purchased loans amounted to less than 2.0% of our total loan portfolio.

Our business is highly dependent upon the economy in our market area, which is the northeastern Nebraska counties of Antelope, Cedar, Boone, Knox, Madison, Pierce and Stanton, and on the profitable farm operations in our market area. Most of the farming in our market area is dependent upon corn, soybeans and livestock. Most specifically, the crop on which our local economy is most dependent is #2 Yellow Corn which is used in the production of ethanol, a renewable fuel, and to feed farm animals to produce meat. To a lesser extent, #2 Yellow Corn is used to produce high fructose corn syrup (commonly used as a sweetener in cereals, soda and other foods) and distillers’ grains. To a much lesser extent, our economy is dependent upon manufacturing (including steel production and fabrication), meat packing activity, healthcare, and education. Most of this industry is located in Norfolk, Nebraska, which is approximately 15 miles from our headquarters in Madison, Nebraska, and is the regional economic hub and predominant location for medical, financial and retail services for northeast Nebraska.

We have previously noted that in 2013 the market price of corn, our area’s major agricultural commodity, declined substantially. In 2014, corn prices continued to decline. This decline has a negative effect on farm operators’ profitability and, in turn, increases the likelihood that some of our farm operating and farm real estate borrowers will be unable to repay loans as agreed, possibly resulting in loss to the Madison County Bank, and an increased likelihood of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy treatment of loans owed to the Bank.

We have not yet fully completed our renewal of farm operating loans for the 2015 growing season, but this renewal season has shown broadly lower farm income, which is clearly impacting the ability of our customers to service debt owed to us, and any further erosion of farm income will increase the likelihood that some of our clients will be unable to repay loans as agreed, possibly resulting in loss to the Bank, and an increased likelihood of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy treatment of loans owed to the Bank.

A few common factors affecting some of our farm operating borrowers are an increase in farm equipment debt, a reduction in working capital and significantly higher living expenses, which grew at an unprecedented rate during the period of prosperity, which management believes has now ended.

Moreover, federal government subsidies for the production of ethanol were eliminated in 2011 and in October, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule reducing the federal government ethanol blending mandate, which proposal, if enacted would substantially decrease the volume of ethanol required to be blended in the nation’s fuel supply and would have a negative effect on the demand for #2 Yellow Corn, our market area’s most important agricultural commodity. This would, in turn, have a negative effect on the market price of corn, which would reduce our farm customers’ farming income and would reduce their ability to pay loans owed to us.

We believe that our expertise in our market area in northeastern Nebraska, and particularly in agricultural real estate and agricultural non-real estate lending, has enabled us historically to compete effectively with larger financial institutions in our market area which have access to greater resources. We expect that our most significant lending activities will continue to be loans secured by agricultural real estate, agricultural and commercial non-real estate, one- to four-family residential real estate, and commercial and multi-family real estate.

We are highly dependent upon on our executive management team, and especially our President and Chief Executive Officer, David J. Warnemunde, who has been employed by Madison County Bank since 1992 and has served in his current positions since 1994.

Madison County Bank’s executive offices are located at 111 West Third Street, Madison, Nebraska 68748. Our telephone number at this address is (402) 454-6511. Our website address is www.madisoncountybank.com. Information on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report and should not be considered part of this Annual Report.

Market Area and Competition

Madison, Nebraska is located in the northeastern part of Nebraska, approximately 120 miles northwest of Omaha and 100 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa. Our market area is primarily rural in nature with the economy supported by agriculture (primarily corn, soybeans and livestock production), manufacturing (including steel production and fabrication), meat packing, healthcare, and education.

Norfolk, Nebraska, where we maintain one of our branch offices, is approximately 15 miles from our headquarters in Madison, Nebraska and is the regional economic hub and predominant location for medical, financial and retail services for northeast Nebraska. Large employers in the Norfolk area include Nucor Corporation, a national steel manufacturing company, Affiliated Foods and Faith Regional Health Services.

We face competition within our market area both in making loans and attracting deposits. Our market area has a concentration of financial institutions that include large money center and regional banks, community banks and credit unions. Additionally, we face strong competition for our agricultural lending from the Farm Credit Services of America, a division of the Federal Farm Credit System, a Government-sponsored enterprise, as well as Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. As of June 30, 2014, based on the most recent available FDIC data, our market share of deposits represented 10.3% of all FDIC-insured deposits in Madison County and 9.0% of FDIC-insured deposits in Boone, Cedar, Knox, Madison and Pierce Counties, Nebraska, collectively.

Lending Activities

Our principal lending activity is originating agricultural real estate loans, one- to four-family residential real estate loans, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans and commercial and multi-family real estate loans. To a much lesser extent, we originate consumer loans, including automobile loans. As a long-standing community lender, we believe that our knowledge of the local farming community allows us to compete effectively in both residential and commercial lending, especially agricultural lending, by emphasizing superior customer service and local underwriting, which we believe differentiates us from larger commercial banks in our primary market area.

Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, by type of loan at the dates indicated.


	At December 31,
	2014					2013					2012					2011					2010
	Amount			Percent		Amount			Percent		Amount			Percent		Amount			Percent		Amount			Percent
	(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
Agricultural	$	120,436		47.51	%	$	110,533		47.89	%	$	96,569		45.50	%	$	83,347		43.05	%	$	79,418		42.80	%
One- to four-family residential (1)		41,674		16.44			38,591		16.72			36,123		17.02			38,035		19.65			40,645		21.90
Commercial and multi-family		19,059		7.52			19,751		8.56			21,205		9.99			21,037		10.87			22,364		12.05

Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		68,049		26.84			57,661		24.99			53,611		25.26			46,620		24.08			37,380		20.14

Consumer loans		4,296		1.69			4,249		1.84			4,749		2.23			4,552		2.35			5,753		3.11

Total loans		253,514		100.00	%		230,785		100.00	%		212,257		100.00	%	$	193,591		100.00	%	$	185,560		100.00	%

Other items:
Allowance for loan losses		(7,413	)				(6,171	)				(4,941	)				(4,017	)				(3,352	)

Total loans, net	$	246,101				$	224,614				$	207,316				$	189,574				$	182,208

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Includes loans held for sale in the amount of $0, $269, $159, $621, and $360, as of December 31, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Contractual Maturities. The following table sets forth the contractual maturities of our total loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, at December 31, 2014. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. The table presents contractual maturities and does not reflect repricing or the effect of prepayments. Actual maturities may differ.

	Agricultural real estate loans					One- to four-family residential real estate loans					Commercial and multi-family real estate loans					Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans
(Dollars in thousands)
	Amount		Weighted Average Rate			Amount		Weighted Average Rate			Amount		Weighted Average Rate			Amount		Weighted Average Rate
Due During the Years Ending December 31,
2015	$	2,683		4.93	%	$	3,617		4.54	%	$	247		5.31	%	$	46,155		4.55	%
2016		208		3.55			428		5.89			39		5.95			5,298		4.04
2017		691		3.98			342		5.85			136		4.33			2,396		4.06
2018 to 2019		2,737		4.39			2,355		5.14			1,154		5.31			10,147		4.32
2020 to 2024		13,768		4.58			5,543		5.84			3,095		5.10			3,682		4.35
2025 to 2029		25,297		4.93			10,285		5.39			5,943		4.99			171		4.13
2030 and beyond		75,052		4.77			19,104		5.16			8,445		4.18			200		4.00

Total	$	120,436		4.77	%	$	41,674		5.26	%	$	19,059		4.67	%	$	68,049		4.45	%

	Consumer loans					Total
	Amount		Weighted Average Rate			Amount		Weighted Average Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Due During the Years Ending December 31,
2015	$	614		4.72	%	$	53,316		4.57	%
2016		478		6.65			6,451		4.35
2017		858		5.60			4,423		4.49
2018 to 2019		1,821		4.87			18,214		4.56
2020 to 2024		327		4.67			26,415		4.88
2025 to 2029		63		6.32			41,759		5.05
2030 and beyond		135		5.10			102,936		4.79

Total	$	4,296		5.21	%	$	253,514		4.76	%

The following table sets forth our fixed- and adjustable-rate loans, including loans held for sale, at December 31, 2014 that are contractually due after December 31, 2015.

	Due After December 31, 2015
	Fixed		Adjustable		Total
	(In thousands)

Real estate loans:
Agricultural	$	56,319	$	61,434	$	117,753
One- to four-family residential		17,392		20,665		38,057
Commercial and multi-family		6,068		12,744		18,812
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		14,226		7,668		21,894
Consumer loans		3,145		537		3,682
Total loans	$	97,150	$	103,048	$	200,198

Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. Our lending is subject to written, non-discriminatory underwriting standards and origination procedures. Decisions on loan applications are made on the basis of detailed applications submitted by the prospective borrower and property valuations. Our policies require that for all real estate loans that exceed $1.0 million, property valuations must be performed by independent state-licensed appraisers approved by our Board of Directors. For real estate loans of $1.0 million or less, such property valuations may be supported by either an independent appraisal or an evaluation conducted by bank personnel authorized by the Board of Directors. The loan applications are designed primarily to determine the borrower’s ability to repay the requested loan, and the more significant items on the application are verified through use of credit reports, financial statements and tax returns. We will also evaluate a guarantor when a guarantee is provided as part of the loan.

Pursuant to applicable law, the aggregate amount of loans that we are permitted to make to any one borrower or a group of related borrowers is generally limited to 15% of Madison County Bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus (25% if the amount in excess of 15% is secured by “readily marketable collateral” or 30% for certain residential development loans). At December 31, 2014, our largest credit relationship consisted of several loans which totaled $10.1 million and were secured by agricultural real estate and agricultural non-real estate. At December 31, 2014, these loans were performing in accordance with their repayment terms. Our second largest relationship at this date consisted of several loans totaling $10.0 million which were secured primarily by agricultural real estate and agricultural non-real estate. At December 31, 2014, these loans were performing in accordance with their repayment terms.

Our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice President each have approval authority of up to $250,000 for all types of loans and subordinate loan officers have loan authority ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 for all loans. Loans above the amounts authorized to our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice President require approval by the Loan Committee, which consists of our President and Chief Executive Officer, our Senior Vice President and Treasurer and our chief in-house evaluator, which may approve loans up to our legal lending limit. Loans which exceed a loan officer’s authority amount require approval of the Loan Committee. Additionally all loan renewals and extensions, regardless of amount and whether or not they are within an officer’s authority, are submitted to the Loan Committee for action. Loan Committee actions are reported at the next board meeting following approval. Aggregate credit exposure in excess of our legal lending limit (15% of Madison County Bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus) must be approved by a majority of our Board of Directors.

Generally, we require title insurance on our real estate loans as well as fire and extended coverage casualty insurance in amounts at least equal to the principal amount of the loan or the value of improvements on the property, depending on the type of loan. We also require flood insurance if the improved property is determined to be in a special flood hazard area. We do not always require federal crop insurance or hail insurance, or an assignment of the proceeds of such insurance, on our agricultural non-real estate loans; however, the majority of our borrowers obtain such insurance.

Agricultural Real Estate Lending. At December 31, 2014, $120.4 million, or 47.5% of our total loan portfolio including loans held for sale, consisted of agricultural real estate loans which are loans to finance the acquisition, development or refinancing of agricultural real estate. We consider a number of factors in originating agricultural real estate loans. We evaluate the qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, profitability and expertise, as well as the value and condition of the agricultural property securing the loan. When evaluating the qualifications of the borrower, we consider the financial resources of the borrower, the borrower’s experience in owning or managing similar property and the borrower’s payment history with us and other financial institutions. In evaluating the property securing the loan, the factors we consider include the net operating income of the mortgaged property before debt service and depreciation, the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the mortgaged property and the debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of net operating income to debt service).

We offer both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate agricultural real estate loans. At December 31, 2014, 47.9% of our agricultural real estate loans had fixed rates of interest. Generally, our agricultural real estate loans amortize over periods not in excess of 21 years and have a loan-to-value ratio of 70%, although we will originate such loans with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80%. In recent years, with the substantial increases in the price of the agricultural real estate in our market area, consistent with our conservative underwriting practices, the loan-to-value ratio on the majority of our agricultural real estate loans has not exceeded 60%.

We also originate agricultural real estate loans directly and through programs sponsored by the Farmers Home Administration (“FmHA”), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, which provides a partial guarantee on loans underwritten to FmHA standards.

Agricultural real estate lending generally gives us the opportunity to earn yields higher than those obtainable on conforming, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential loans that we sell in the secondary market. However, agricultural real estate lending involves greater risk than one- to four-family residential real estate loans because these loans generally are for larger amounts than one- to four-family residential real estate loans. In addition, the repayment of agricultural real estate loans generally depends on the successful operation or management of the farm properties securing the loans. The ability to repay an agricultural real estate loan also may be affected by many factors outside the control of the borrower.

Additionally, on a limited basis, we provide financing for part-time farmers and their primary residences. These loans are for customers who derive the majority of their income from non-farming sources, but do derive a portion of their income from the property they are financing.

Weather presents one of the greatest risks to agricultural real estate lending as hail, drought, floods, or other conditions, can severely limit crop yields and thus impair loan repayments and the value of the underlying collateral. Farmers can reduce this risk with a variety of insurance options that can help to ensure the timely repayment of loans. For instance, farmers are able to obtain multi-peril crop insurance coverage through a program partially subsidized by the Federal Government. Grain and livestock prices also present a risk as prices may decline prior to sale resulting in a failure to cover production costs. These risks may be reduced by farmers with the use of futures contracts or options to mitigate price risk. Another risk is the uncertainty of government programs and other regulations. During periods of low commodity prices, the income from government programs can be a significant source of cash to make loan payments and if these programs are discontinued or significantly changed, cash flow problems or defaults could result. Finally, the success of many farms depends on the presence of a limited number of key individuals.

At December 31, 2014, our largest agricultural real estate loan had a principal balance of $1.9 million and was performing in accordance with its repayment terms.

Our agricultural real estate loans present an additional risk as a significant number of our borrowers with these types of loans may qualify for relief under 11 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq. of the United States Bankruptcy Code (generally known as Chapter 12-Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman with Regular Annual Income) (“Chapter 12”). Chapter 12, which was enacted by Congress in response to the recession in agriculture in 1986, is designed specifically for the reorganization of financial obligations of family farmers.

Pursuant to Chapter 12, a family farmer may be permitted through an order of the Bankruptcy Court to modify a loan with Madison County Bank without our consent, including the following types of modifications: (1) the sale of a portion of the property that serves as collateral for a loan (typically grain or livestock) and the use of the cash proceeds for the borrower’s operating expenses (which reduces the overall value of our collateral securing the loan); (2) non-payment by the borrower of unsecured indebtedness; (3) a reduction in the amount of the loan to the current fair market value of secured property; (4) establishment of a repayment schedule which extends the original repayment schedule for the loan; and (5) establishment of a lower interest rate on the unpaid balance of the loan.

At December 31, 2014, we believe that borrowers would have qualified for relief under Chapter 12 for approximately $96.0 million of our loans. Although we have had exposure to Chapter 12 since its enactment, since 1992 we have experienced only one agricultural real estate loan, with a principal balance of $90,000, which we were required to modify involuntarily under Chapter 12. This modification, which occurred in 2009, required us to modify the interest rate on the loan from 7.15% to a then market-rate of 5.25%. This loan was paid off during 2014.

One- to Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending. At December 31, 2014, $41.7 million, or 16.4% of our total loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, consisted of loans secured by one- to four-family real estate.

We originate both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans with terms of up to 30 years. On a very limited basis, we will make a one- to four-family residential real estate loan with a 31-year term for individuals who are constructing a house, with interest-only payments for the first year of the loan, and at December 31, 2014 we had $129,000 of these loans.

We generally limit the loan-to-value ratios of our one- to four-family residential mortgage loans to 80% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is lower. Loans with certain credit enhancements, such as private mortgage insurance, may be made with loan-to-value ratios up to 95%.

Our fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans are generally underwritten according to the guidelines of the Mortgage Partnership Finance program, a division of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (“FHLB-Topeka”). We generally originate both fixed- and adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans in amounts up to the maximum conforming loan limits as established by the Federal Housing Finance Agency which, as of December 31, 2014, was generally $417,000 for single-family homes in our market area. We have historically sold all of our originations of conforming fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans with terms of greater than 15 years, and in recent years the Mortgage Partnership Finance program has purchased these loans. We also originate loans above the lending limit for conforming loans, which are referred to as “jumbo loans.” Virtually all of our one- to four-family residential real estate loans are secured by properties located in our market area. On a limited basis we have made to our existing customers one- to four-family residential real estate loans out of our market area.

Generally, the fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we do not sell have terms of 15 years or less.

Our adjustable-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans generally have fixed rates of interest for initial terms of 10 years, and adjust annually or every 5 years thereafter at a margin, which in recent years has been 4.0% above either the 1 Year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate (CMT) or the 5 Year CMT. The maximum amount by which the interest rate may be increased or decreased is generally 2.0% per adjustment period and the lifetime interest rate cap is generally 10% over the initial interest rate of the loan. Our adjustable-rate loans carry terms to maturity of up to 30 years.

Although adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans may reduce our vulnerability to changes in market interest rates because they periodically reprice as interest rates increase, the required payments due from the borrower also increase (subject to rate caps), increasing the potential for default by the borrower. At the same time, the ability of the borrower to repay the loan and the marketability of the underlying collateral may be adversely affected by higher interest rates. Upward adjustments of the contractual interest rate are also limited by the maximum periodic and lifetime rate adjustments permitted by our loan documents. Moreover, the interest rates on many of our adjustable-rate loans do not adjust for up to 10 years after origination. As a result, the effectiveness of adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans in compensating for changes in market interest rates would be limited during periods of rapidly rising interest rates.

Except on a very limited basis on the initial one-year construction period of a 31 year one- to four-family residential real estate loan, we do not offer “interest only” mortgage loans on permanent one- to four-family residential real estate loans (where the borrower pays interest for an initial period, after which the loan converts to a fully amortizing loan). We also do not offer one- to four-family residential real estate loans that provide for negative amortization of principal, such as “Option ARM” loans, where the borrower can pay less than the interest owed on the loan, resulting in an increased principal balance during the life of the loan. We generally do not offer “subprime loans” on one-to four- family residential real estate loans (i.e., loans to borrowers with weakened credit histories typically characterized by payment delinquencies, previous charge-offs, judgments, bankruptcies, or borrowers with questionable repayment capacity as evidenced by low credit scores or high debt-burden ratios), or “Alt-A” (i.e., loans to borrowers with better credit scores who borrow with alternative documentation such as little or no verification of income).

We actively monitor our interest rate risk position to determine the desirable level of investment in fixed-rate mortgage loans. Depending on market interest rates and our capital and liquidity position, we may retain all of our newly originated longer-term fixed-rate residential mortgage loans, or we may sell all or a portion of such loans in the secondary mortgage market. We have historically sold, and expect that we will continue to sell in the near future, subject to market conditions, all of the conforming fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we originate with terms of greater than 15 years to the Mortgage Partnership Finance, a division of the FHLB-Topeka, with servicing retained, or to other third-party purchasers with servicing released.

Agricultural and Commercial Non-Real Estate Lending. At December 31, 2014, $68.0 million, or 26.8% of our loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, consisted of agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans.

Agricultural non-real estate loans, which totaled $60.8 million at December 31, 2014, include seasonal crop operating loans that are used to fund the borrower’s crop production operating expenses; livestock operating and revolving loans used to purchase livestock for resale and related livestock production expense; and loans used to finance the purchase of machinery, equipment and breeding stock.

Agricultural non-real estate loans are originated with adjustable- or fixed-rates of interest and generally for terms of up to 15 months. In the case of agricultural non-real estate loans secured by breeding livestock and/or farm equipment, such loans are originated at fixed-rates of interest for a term of up to seven years. At December 31, 2014, the average outstanding principal balance of our agricultural non-real estate loans was $108,000, excluding lines of credit with $0 balances at this date. At December 31, 2014, our largest agricultural and commercial non-real estate loan had a principal balance of $950,000, was secured by farm assets and was performing in accordance with its repayment terms. At this date, we had no agricultural non-real estate loans which were non-performing.

Borrowers of agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans are required to supply current financial statements and tax returns. Additionally, some borrowers are required to produce cash flow projections which are updated on an annual basis. In addition, on larger loans, the loan officer responsible for the loan and/or Madison County Bank’s in-house evaluator will perform an annual farm visit, obtain financial statements and perform a financial review of the loan.

Our commercial non-real estate loans, which totaled $7.2 million at December 31, 2014, consist of term loans as well as regular lines of credit and revolving lines of credit to finance short-term working capital needs like accounts receivable and inventory. Our commercial lines of credit generally have adjustable interest rates and may be secured or unsecured. We generally obtain personal guarantees for all commercial business loans. Business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, furniture and fixtures may be used to secure lines of credit. Our lines of credit typically have a maximum term of 12 months. We also originate commercial term loans to fund long-term borrowing needs such as purchasing equipment, property improvements or other fixed asset needs. We fix the maturity of a term loan to correspond to 80% of the useful life of any equipment purchased or 10 years, whichever is less. Term loans can be secured with a variety of collateral, including business assets such as accounts receivable and inventory, or long-term assets such as equipment, furniture, fixtures or real estate.

Unlike one- to four-family residential real estate loans, which we generally originate on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment and other income, and which are secured by real property with a readily ascertainable value, we typically originate agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business or rental income produced by the property. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business or rental property itself and the local economy. Therefore, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans that we originate generally have greater credit risk than our one- to four-family residential real estate loans or consumer loans. In addition, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans often have larger outstanding balances to single borrowers, or related groups of borrowers, and also generally require substantially greater evaluation and oversight efforts. For additional risks specific to agricultural non-real estate loans, please see “–Agricultural Real Estate Lending” above.

Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate Lending. We originate commercial and multi-family real estate mortgage loans. At December 31, 2014, $19.0 million, or 7.5% of our loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, consisted of commercial and multi-family real estate loans. Our commercial and multi-family real estate loans have terms of up to 20 years. The maximum loan-to-value ratio of our commercial real estate loans is generally 80%.

Our commercial and multi-family real estate loans are secured primarily by office buildings, strip mall centers, owner-occupied offices, car washes, condominiums, apartment buildings and developed lots. At December 31, 2014, our commercial and multi-family real estate loans had an average loan balance of approximately $136,000. At December 31, 2014, virtually all of our commercial and multi-family real estate loans were secured by properties located in Nebraska. We have occasionally made commercial and multi-family real estate loans secured by properties in Iowa and South Dakota. In addition, we will make loans to customers who live in our market area for commercial real estate properties located outside of our market area.

At December 31, 2014, 32.9% of our commercial and multi-family real estate loans had fixed interest rates. The rates on our adjustable-rate commercial real estate and multi-family loans are generally tied to a variety of indices including the 1 Year Constant Maturity Treasury rate (CMT), the 5 Year CMT and the prime interest rate as reported in The Wall Street Journal. A portion of our commercial and multi-family real estate loans represent permanent financing for borrowers who have completed real estate construction for which we previously provided construction financing.

In underwriting commercial and multi-family real estate loans, we generally lend up to 80% of the property’s appraised value. We base our decisions to lend on the economic viability of the property and the creditworthiness of the borrower. In evaluating a proposed commercial real estate loan, we emphasize the ratio of the property’s projected net cash flow to the loan’s debt service requirement (generally requiring a minimum ratio of 1.1 times), computed after deduction for a vacancy factor and property expenses we deem appropriate. Personal guarantees are obtained from commercial real estate borrowers. We require title insurance insuring the priority of our lien, fire and extended coverage casualty insurance, and, if appropriate, flood insurance, in order to protect our security interest in the underlying property.

Commercial and multi-family real estate loans generally carry higher interest rates and have shorter terms than the conforming one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we sell in the secondary market. Commercial and multi-family real estate loans, however, have significant additional credit risks compared to one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, as they typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. In addition, the repayment of loans secured by income-producing properties typically depends on the successful operation of the related real estate project, and thus may be more subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market and in the general economy.

We consider a number of factors in originating commercial and multi-family real estate loans. We evaluate the qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, profitability and expertise, as well as the value and condition of the property securing the loan. When evaluating the qualifications of a borrower, we consider the financial resources of the borrower, the borrower’s experience in owning or managing similar property and the borrower’s payment history with us and other financial institutions. In evaluating the property securing the loan, the factors we consider include the net operating income of the mortgaged property before debt service and depreciation, the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the mortgaged property and the debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of net operating income to debt service). All commercial and multi-family real estate loans are appraised by independent appraisers approved by the Board of Directors or by internal evaluations, where permitted by regulation. We obtain personal guarantees from the principals of our commercial and multi-family real estate borrowers.

Consumer Lending. To a much lesser extent, we offer a variety of consumer loans to individuals who reside or work in our market area, including new and used automobile loans, home improvement and home equity loans, recreational vehicle loans, and loans secured by certificates of deposits and other collateral, including marketable securities. We do not purchase indirect automobile loans from dealers. At December 31, 2014, our consumer loan portfolio totaled $4.3 million, or 1.7% of our total loan portfolio, including loans held for sale. At this date, $59,000 of our consumer loans were unsecured.

Consumer loans generally have shorter terms to maturity, which reduces our exposure to changes in interest rates. In addition, management believes that offering consumer loan products helps to expand and create stronger ties to our existing customer base by increasing the number of customer relationships and providing cross-marketing opportunities.

Consumer and other loans generally have greater risk compared to longer-term loans secured by improved, owner-occupied real estate, particularly consumer loans that are secured by rapidly depreciable assets, such as automobiles. In these cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance. As a result, 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.

We also offer home equity loans and equity lines of credit secured by a first or second mortgage on residential property. Second mortgage loans and equity lines of credit are made with fixed or adjustable rates, and with combined loan-to-value ratios up to 90% on an owner-occupied principal residence.

Second mortgage loans and equity lines of credit have greater risk than one- to four-family residential real estate loans secured by first mortgages. We face the risk that the collateral will be insufficient to compensate us for loan losses and costs of foreclosure, particularly since holders of the first mortgage would be repaid first from the proceeds of any sale of collateral, before such proceeds are applied to home equity lines of credit or second mortgage loans. When customers default on their loans, we attempt to foreclose on the property and resell the property as soon as possible to minimize foreclosure and carrying costs. However, the value of the collateral may not be sufficient to compensate us for the amount of the unpaid loan and we may be unsuccessful in recovering the remaining balance from those customers. Particularly with respect to our second mortgage loans, decreases in real estate values could adversely affect the value of property used as collateral for our loans.

At December 31, 2014, the average balance of our outstanding home equity lines of credit was $29,000 excluding lines with $0 balances, and the largest outstanding balance of any such loan was $84,000. This loan was performing in accordance with its repayment terms at December 31, 2014.

Originations, Purchases and Sales of Loans

Lending activities are conducted primarily by our loan personnel operating at our main office and our branch offices. All loans that we originate are underwritten pursuant to our standard policies and procedures. In addition, our one- to four-family residential real estate loans generally incorporate underwriting guidelines of the Mortgage Partnership Finance Program, a division of the FHLB-Topeka. We originate both adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans. Our ability to originate fixed- or adjustable-rate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand for such loans and competition from other lenders, which is affected by current market interest rates as well as anticipated future market interest rates. Our loan origination and sales activity may be adversely affected by a rising interest rate environment which typically results in decreased loan demand. Most of our agricultural real estate, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans, and our commercial and multi-family real estate loans are generated by our internal business development efforts and referrals from professional contacts. Most of our originations of one- to four-family residential real estate loans and consumer loans are generated by existing customers, referrals from realtors, residential home builders, walk-in business and from our website.

Consistent with our interest rate risk strategy and the low interest rate environment that has existed in recent years, we have sold to the Mortgage Partnership Finance Program on a servicing-retained basis, all of the conforming fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we have originated with terms of greater than 15 years. At December 31, 2014, we serviced $72.9 million of fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans held by the FHLB-Topeka and serviced an additional $463,000 of other loans.

The following table sets forth our loan origination, purchase, sale and principal repayment activity during the periods indicated.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
	(In thousands)

Total loans, including loans held for sale, at beginning of period	$	224,614		$	207,316		$	189,574

Loans originated:
Mortgage loans:
Agricultural		30,379			38,419			39,577
One- to four-family residential		30,895			43,130			45,674
Commercial and multi-family		2,709			4,949			5,697
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		25,303			26,545			28,769
Consumer loans		3,872			3,553			3,809
Total loans originated		93,158			116,596			123,526

Loans purchased:
Mortgage loans:
Agricultural		―			1,000			1,000
One- to four-family residential		―			―			―
Commercial and multi-family		―			133			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		885			―			―
Consumer loans		―			―			―
Total loans purchased		885			1,133			1,000

Loans sold:
Mortgage loans:
Agricultural		―			―			―
One- to four-family residential		(15,860	)		(25,269	)		(32,940	)
Commercial and multi-family		―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―
Consumer loans		―			―			―
Total loans sold		(15,860	)		(25,269	)		(32,940	)

Other:
Principal repayments and other		(166,009	)		(171,829	)		(167,895	)
Advances on agricultural and commercial lines-of-credit loans		109,313			96,667			94,051

Net loan activity		21,487			17,298			17,742
Total loans, including loans held for sale, at end of period	$	246,101		$	224,614		$	207,316

Delinquencies and Non-Performing Assets

Delinquency Procedures. When a borrower fails to make a required monthly loan payment, a late notice is generated stating the payment and late charges due. Generally our policies provide that borrowers are sent the notice on the 10th day after the payment due date except for one- to four-family real estate loans for which the delinquency notice is mailed between 15 and 20 days after the due date. Thereafter a loan officer is assigned to pursue our loan collection procedures which include follow up phone calls and letters. For all loans 60 days or less past due, the loan officer responsible for the credit contacts the borrower by phone. After 60 days past due, the Chief Executive Officer becomes the primary officer responsible for the loan’s collection, and the Chief Executive Officer will contact the borrower by phone and/or letters. After a loan is 90 days past due, it is referred to our attorney who will initiate foreclosure procedures. If the loan is reinstated, foreclosure proceedings will be discontinued and the borrower will be permitted to continue to make payments.

When we acquire real estate as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, the real estate is classified as Other Real Estate Owned until it is sold. The real estate is recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition less estimated costs to sell, and any write-down resulting from the acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Estimated fair value is based on a new appraisal or an in-house evaluation which is obtained as soon as practicable, typically at the start of the foreclosure proceeding and every six months thereafter until the property is sold. Subsequent decreases in the value of the property are charged to operations. After acquisition, all costs incurred in maintaining the property are expensed. Costs relating to the development and improvement of the property, however, are capitalized to the extent of estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Troubled Debt Restructurings. Troubled debt restructurings are defined under ASC 310-40 to include loans for which either a portion of interest or principal has been forgiven, or for loans modified at interest rates or on terms materially less favorable than current market rates. We occasionally modify loans to extend the term or make other concessions to help a borrower stay current on his or her loan and to avoid foreclosure. We generally do not forgive principal or interest on loans. On occasion, we have modified the terms of loans to provide for longer amortization schedules. These modifications are made only when there is a reasonable and attainable workout plan that has been agreed to by the borrower and that is in our best interests. At or during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we had no loans that were classified as a troubled debt restructuring.

Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth our loan delinquencies, including non-accrual loans, by type and amount at the dates indicated.

	Loans Delinquent For
	60-89 Days				90 Days and Over				Total
	Number		Amount		Number		Amount		Number		Amount
	(Dollars in thousands)
At December 31, 2014
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―	$	―		―	$	―		―	$	―
One- to four-family residential		9		258		1		173		10		431
Commercial and multi-family		―		―		―		―		―		―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―		―		―		―		―		―
Consumer loans		3		7		―		―		3		7

Total loans		12	$	265		1	$	173		13	$	438

At December 31, 2013
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		2	$	296		―	$	―		2	$	296
One- to four-family residential		4		171		―		―		4		171
Commercial and multi-family		―		―		―		―		―		―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		1		24		―		―		1		24
Consumer loans		―		―		1		2		1		2

Total loans		7	$	491		1	$	2		8	$	493

At December 31, 2012
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―	$	―		―	$	―		―	$	―
One- to four-family residential		3		233		4		144		7		377
Commercial and multi-family		―		―		―		―		―		―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―		―		―		―		―		―
Consumer loans		―		―		2		2		2		2

Total loans		3	$	233		6	$	146		9	$	379

At December 31, 2011
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―	$	―		―	$	―		―	$	―
One- to four-family residential		5		289		1		16		6		305
Commercial and multi-family		1		9		―		―		1		9
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		2		96		―		―		2		96
Consumer loans		4		3		2		1		6		4

Total loans		12	$	397		3	$	17		15	$	414

At December 31, 2010
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―	$	―		―	$	―		―	$	―
One- to four-family residential		4		50		2		181		6		231
Commercial and multi-family		1		16		―		―		1		16
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―		―		―		―		―		―
Consumer loans		4		32		2		2		6		34

Total loans		9	$	98		4	$	183		13	$	281

Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard”, “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the insured institution will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the insured institution to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but possess weaknesses are designated as “special mention” by our management.

When an insured institution classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish general allowances in an amount deemed prudent by management to cover probable accrued losses. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to cover probable accrued losses associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as “loss,” it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified or to charge-off such amount. An institution’s determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the regulatory authorities, which may require the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.

In connection with the filing of our periodic reports and in accordance with our classification of assets policy, we regularly review the problem loans in our portfolio to determine whether any loans require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. Loans are listed on the “watch list” initially because of emerging financial weaknesses even though the loan is currently performing as agreed, or delinquency status, or if the loan possesses weaknesses although currently performing. Management reviews the status of each impaired loan on our watch list with the Loan Committee and then with the full Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. If a loan deteriorates in asset quality, the classification is changed to “special mention,” “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” depending on the circumstances and the evaluation. Generally, loans 90 days or more past due are placed on nonaccrual status and classified “substandard.” If a loan is secured by real estate and we believe that we are well collateralized, we will continue to accrue interest for up to 120 days.

See Note 3 to our Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report for a description by loan category of our classified and special mention assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Non-Performing Assets. We generally cease accruing interest on our loans when contractual payments of principal or interest have become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. We will, however, continue to accrue interest for up to 120 days if a loan is secured by real estate and we believe that we are well collateralized. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is applied against principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. Restructured loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the revised contractual terms for a reasonable period of time (typically six months) and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is reasonably assured.

The following table sets forth information regarding our non-performing assets at the dates indicated. We had no troubled debt restructurings at the dates indicated.

	At December 31,
	2014			2013			2012			2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)

Non-accrual loans:
Real estate loans:
Agricultural	$	―		$	123		$	126		$	129		$	131
One- to four-family residential		174			112			84			93			35
Commercial and multi-family		120			148			―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―			1			1
Consumer loans		11			17			4			―			―
Total non-accrual loans	$	305		$	400		$	214		$	223		$	167

Loans delinquent 90 days or greater and still accruing:
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―			―			―			―			―
One- to four-family residential		173			―			79			16			181
Commercial and multi-family		―			―			―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―			―			―
Consumer loans		―			2			―			1			2
Total loans delinquent 90 days or greater and still accruing	$	173		$	2		$	79		$	17		$	183

Total non-performing loans	$	478		$	402		$	293		$	240		$	350

Real estate owned:
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―			―			―			―			―
One- to four-family residential		―			―			―			―			―
Commercial		―			―			―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―			―			―
Consumer loans		―			―			―			―			―
Total real estate owned		―			―			―			―			―

Total non-performing assets	$	478		$	402		$	292		$	240		$	350

Ratios:
Non-performing loans to total loans		0.19	%		0.17	%		0.14	%		0.12	%		0.19	%
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.15	%		0.11	%		0.11	%		0.10	%		0.16	%

Interest income that would have been recorded for 2014 had non-accruing loans been current according to their original terms amounted to $9,000. We recognized $9,000 of interest on these loans for 2014.

Non-performing one- to four-family residential real estate loans totaled $347,000 at December 31, 2014 and consisted of six loans. Additionally we had $120,000 in non-performing commercial and multi-family loans and $11,000 in non-performing consumer loans at December 31, 2014. We had no real estate owned at December 31, 2014.

There were no other loans at December 31, 2014 that are not already disclosed where there is information about possible credit problems of borrowers that caused us serious doubts about the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure of such loans in the future.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Loan Losses. Our allowance for loan losses is the amount considered necessary to reflect probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings.

Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses has consisted of two key elements: (1) specific allowances for identified impaired loans; and (2) a general valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire portfolio.

We identify loans that may need to be charged off as a loss by reviewing all delinquent loans, classified loans, and other loans that management may have concerns about collectibility. For individually reviewed loans, the borrower’s inability to make payments under the terms of the loan as well as the shortfall in collateral value would result in our charging off the loan or the portion of the loan that was impaired.

Among other factors, we consider current general economic conditions, including current housing or agricultural real estate price movements, in determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses for our agricultural real estate, one-to four-family residential real estate and commercial and multi-family real estate portfolios. We use evidence obtained from our own loan portfolio as well as published housing and agricultural data on our local markets from third-party sources we determine to be reliable as a basis for assumptions about the impact of housing depreciation.

Over the past several quarters, we have increased general allowances for all of our loan categories. These increases are a result of the increase in the size of our loan portfolio as well as our perception that there is an increase in the risk to our loan portfolio due to the increase in our agricultural real estate and agricultural and commercial non-real estate loan portfolios. The increases in these portfolios have resulted, in part, from an abrupt and substantial increase in the cost of farm property in our market area as well as the cost of crop production inputs. If farm property values decline and if profit margins return to historical lower levels, the value of these loans may decline.

The average sales price of a bushel of #2 Yellow Corn, the most important crop in our market area, further declined in 2014, and the cost of agricultural real estate in our market area has also declined, creating additional risk to our loan portfolio. The demand for this crop is a result of numerous factors, including its use to produce ethanol. Effective December 31, 2011, the Federal Government allowed a major ethanol subsidy to expire which, over time, could adversely impact the price of corn and thus adversely impact our agricultural borrowers and the value of farm land, thereby increasing the risks associated with these types of loans. Further, in 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule reducing the federal government ethanol blending mandate, which proposal, if enacted would substantially decrease the volume of ethanol required to be blended in the nation’s fuel supply and would have a negative effect on the demand for #2 Yellow Corn, our market area’s most important agricultural commodity. This would, in turn, have a negative effect on the market price of corn, which would reduce our farm customers’ farming income and would reduce their ability to pay loans owed to us.

Moreover, the Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into law on February 7, 2014 and the most significant change to farm programs in this Act is the elimination of a subsidy known as “direct payments.” These payments, about $5 billion a year, were paid to farmers as a supplement to farm income to ensure safe, affordable and abundant food for the nation’s people. The elimination of these direct payments is a major event in the evolution of Federal farm programs and increases the likelihood of reduced farm income for our customers, which would reduce their ability to pay loans to us, which could in turn result in loss to Madison County Bank and increase the likelihood of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy treatment relating to the loans owed to us.

Substantially all of our loans are secured by collateral. Loans 90 days past due and other classified loans are evaluated for impairment and general or specific allowances are established. Typically for a nonperforming one- to four-family residential real estate loan in the process of collection, the value of the underlying collateral is estimated using the original independent appraisal, adjusted for current economic conditions and other factors, and related general or specific reserves are adjusted on a quarterly basis. If a nonperforming real estate loan is in the process of foreclosure and/or there are serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, and there is uncertainty about the value of the underlying collateral, we will order a new independent appraisal. Any shortfall would result in immediately charging off the portion of the loan that was impaired.

We establish an allowance for loans that are not classified as impaired to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities. This valuation allowance is determined by segregating the loans by loan category and assigning allowance percentages based on our historical loss experience, delinquency trends and management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio. The allowance may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. These significant factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in existing general economic and business conditions affecting our primary market area, credit quality trends, collateral value, loan volumes and concentrations, seasoning of the loan portfolio, recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio, duration of the current business cycle and bank regulatory examination results. The applied loss factors are re-evaluated quarterly to ensure their relevance in the current real estate environment.

As an integral part of their examination process, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency with respect to Madison County Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City with respect to Madison County Financial, Inc., will periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require that we recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.

	At or For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012			2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)

Balance at beginning of period	$	6,171		$	4,941		$	4,017		$	3,352		$	3,018

Charge-offs:
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―			―			―			―			―
One- to four-family residential		―			(20	)		―			(22	)		(29	)
Commercial and multi-family		―			―			―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―			―			―
Consumer loans		(3	)		―			(3	)		―			―
Total charge-offs		(3	)		(20	)		(3	)		(22	)		(29	)

Recoveries:
Real estate loans:
Agricultural		―			―			71			7			2
One- to four-family residential		―			―			23			―			―
Commercial and multi-family		―			―			―			―			―
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		―			―			―			―			―
Consumer loans		―			―			3			―			1
Total recoveries		―			―			97			7			3

Net (charge-offs) recoveries		(3	)		(20	)		94			(15	)		(26	)
Provision for loan losses		1,245			1,250			830			680			360

Balance at end of year	$	7,413		$	6,171		$	4,941		$	4,017		$	3,352

Ratios:
Net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average loans outstanding (annualized)		0.00	%		0.01	%		(0.05	)%		0.01	%		0.02	%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of period		1,550.84	%		1,535.07	%		1,692.12	%		1,673.75	%		957.71	%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans (including loans held for sale) at end of period		2.92	%		2.67	%		2.33	%		2.07	%		1.81	%

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

	At December 31,
	2014					2013					2012
	Allowance for Loan Losses		Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans			Allowance for Loan Losses		Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans			Allowance for Loan Losses		Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans
						(Dollars in thousands)

Real estate loans:
Agricultural	$	3,999		47.51	%	$	3,340		47.89	%	$	2,585		45.50	%
One- to four-family residential		631		16.44			510		16.72			467		17.02
Commercial and multi-family		510		7.52			597		8.56			456		9.99
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		2,167		26.84			1,638		24.99			1,337		25.26
Consumer loans		106		1.69			86		1.84			96		2.23
Total	$	7,413		100.00	%	$	6,171		100.00	%	$	4,941		100.00	%

	At December 31,
	2011					2010
	Allowance for Loan Losses		Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans			Allowance for Loan Losses		Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans
	(Dollars in thousands)

Real Estate loans:
Agricultural	$	1,579		43.05	%	$	1,448		42.80	%
One- to four-family residential		818		19.65			580		21.90
Commercial and multi-family		556		10.87			496		12.05
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans		984		24.08			720		20.14
Consumer loans		80		2.35			108		3.11
Total	$	4,017		100.00	%	$	3,352		100.00	%

At December 31, 2014, our allowance for loan losses represented 2.92% of total loans, including loans held for sale, and 1,551% of non-performing loans, and at December 31, 2013, our allowance for loan losses represented 2.67% of total loans, including loans held for sale, and 1,535% of non-performing loans. The allowance for loan losses increased from $6.2 million at December 31, 2013 to $7.4 million at December 31, 2014, due to a provision for loan losses of $1.2 million and net charge-offs of $3,000 during 2014.

Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary and results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. Furthermore, while we believe we have established our allowance for loan losses in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, however, regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, may request that we increase our allowance for loan losses. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, the existing allowance for loan losses may not be adequate and increases may be necessary should the quality of any loan deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Investment Activities

General. The goals of our investment policy are to provide and maintain liquidity to meet deposit withdrawal and loan funding needs, to help mitigate our interest rate risk, and to generate a favorable return on idle funds within the context of our interest rate and credit risk objectives. In recent years, our strategy has been to reduce the maturities of our investment securities portfolio. Subject to loan demand and our interest rate risk analysis, we will increase the balance of our investment securities portfolio when we have excess liquidity.

Our Board of Directors is responsible for adopting our investment policy. The investment policy is reviewed annually by our ALCO/Executive Committee, which is comprised of our President and Chief Executive Officer, our Senior Vice President and our Chief Financial Officer, and any changes to the policy are recommended to and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Authority to make investments under the approved investment policy guidelines is delegated to our President and Chief Executive Officer, and his investment decisions are reviewed and approved by a majority of our ALCO/Executive Committee prior to the execution of any investment trade. All investment transactions are reviewed at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors.

Our current investment policy permits, with certain limitations, investments in securities issued by the United States Government and its agencies or government sponsored enterprises, agency-issued mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and securities issued by counties, cities, school districts and other political subdivisions located in Nebraska and South Dakota, investments in bank-owned life insurance and collateralized mortgage obligations backed by agency mortgage-backed securities.

At December 31, 2014, we did not have an investment in the securities of any single non-government issuer that exceeded 10% of our equity at that date.

Our current investment policy does not permit investments in stripped mortgage-backed securities, complex securities and derivatives as defined in federal banking regulations and other high-risk securities. Our current policy does not permit hedging activities, such as engaging in futures, options or swap transactions, or investing in high-risk mortgage derivatives, such as collateralized mortgage obligation residual interests, real estate mortgage investment conduit residual interests or stripped mortgage backed securities.

At December 31, 2014, none of the collateral underlying our securities portfolio was considered subprime or Alt-A, and we did not hold any common or preferred stock issued by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae as of that date.

U.S. Treasury and Agency Debt Securities. At December 31, 2014, the carrying value of our portfolio of United States Treasury, United States Government agency, and Government-sponsored enterprise securities totaled $9.5 million, and were all classified as available-for-sale. While these securities generally provide lower yields than other investments in our securities investment portfolio, we maintain these investments, to the extent appropriate for liquidity purposes, as collateral for borrowings and for prepayment protection.

Municipal Obligations. At December 31, 2014, our municipal securities portfolio totaled $34.0 million and was comprised of bonds issued by counties, cities, school districts and other political subdivisions in Nebraska and South Dakota. At December 31, 2014, all of our municipal securities were classified as held to maturity. At this date, $25.1 million of these securities had maturities of more than 10 years.

We have purchased bank-qualified general obligation and revenue bonds of certain state and political subdivisions which provide interest income that is exempt from federal income taxation. Our investment policy permits purchases of these securities so long as they are rated in the top three investment grades, with maximum term to maturity of 25 years. During 2014, we continued to purchase municipal securities since these securities provide a stable source of tax-free income.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock. We hold common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka in connection with our borrowing activities totaling $1.8 million at December 31, 2014. The common stock of such entity is carried at cost and classified as restricted equity securities.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance. We invest in bank-owned life insurance to provide us with a funding source for our benefit plan obligations. Bank-owned life insurance also generally provides us non-interest income that is non-taxable. At December 31, 2014, our balance of bank-owned life insurance totaled $6.4 million and was issued by six insurance companies.

Securities Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value.

	At December 31,
	2014				2013				2012
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(In thousands)

Securities held to maturity:
United State Treasury and agency debt securities	$	―	$	―	$	―	$	―	$	498	$	508
Municipal obligations (1)		34,012		34,524		34,144		32,892		24,528		25,122

Total securities held to maturity	$	34,012	$	34,524	$	34,144	$	32,892	$	25,026	$	25,630

Securities available for sale:
United States Treasury and agency debt securities		9,261		9,494		9,789		9,719		8,586		8,982

Total securities available for sale	$	9,261	$	9,494	$	9,789	$	9,719	$	8,586	$	8,982

(1) At December 31, 2014 and 2013, included $2.4 million and $2.4 million of taxable municipal bonds, respectively.

Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the investment securities portfolio at December 31, 2014 are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. Municipal securities yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.

	One Year or Less					More than One Year through Five Years					More than Five Years through Ten Years					More than Ten Years					Total Securities
	Amortized Cost		Weighted Average Yield			Amortized Cost		Weighted Average Yield			Amortized Cost		Weighted Average Yield			Amortized Cost		Weighted Average Yield			Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Weighted Average Yield
	(Dollars in thousands)

Securities held to maturity – Municipal obligations(1)	$	1,345		1.06	%	$	2,467		1.97	%	$	5,051		3.46	%	$	25,149		3.91	%	$	34,012	$	34,524		3.59	%

Securities available for sale - U. S. Treasury and agency debt securities	$	383		4.11	%	$	3,065		2.96	%	$	3,682		2.13	%	$	2,131		1.72	%	$	9,261	$	9,494		2.39	%

(1) At December 31, 2014, included $2.4 million of taxable municipal bonds.

Sources of Funds

General. Deposits have traditionally been our primary source of funds for use in lending and investment activities. We also use borrowings, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka advances and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City borrowings, to supplement cash flow needs, lengthen the maturities of liabilities for interest rate risk purposes and to manage the cost of funds. In addition, we receive funds from scheduled loan payments, investment maturities, loan prepayments, retained earnings and income on earning assets. While scheduled loan payments and income on earning assets are relatively stable sources of funds, deposit inflows and outflows can vary widely and are influenced by prevailing interest rates, market conditions and competition. To a lesser extent, we may use Federal Funds Sold as funding sources.

Deposits. Our deposits are generated primarily from residents within our primary market area. We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, money market savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposit account terms vary, with the principal differences being the minimum balance required, the amount of time the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate. We have not in the past nor presently have any brokered or internet deposits. However, dependent on our future needs, we could access these funding sources for liquidity purposes.

We will periodically promote a particular deposit product as part of our overall marketing plan. Deposit products have been promoted through various mediums, which include radio and newspaper advertisements. The emphasis of these campaigns is to increase consumer awareness and our market share. Additionally, we focus on deposit generation from our borrower customers both at the time of a loan origination and thereafter as we build our customer relationships.

Interest rates paid, maturity terms, service fees and withdrawal penalties are established on a periodic basis. Deposit rates and terms are based primarily on current operating strategies and market rates, liquidity requirements, rates paid by competitors and growth goals. We rely on personalized customer service, long-standing relationships with customers, and the favorable image of Madison County Bank in the community to attract and retain deposits.

The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in interest rates and competition. Our ability to attract deposits is affected by the competitive market in which we operate, which includes numerous financial institutions of varying sizes offering a wide range of products. We occasionally use promotional rates to meet asset/liability and market segment goals. Additionally, we historically experience significant increases in our deposits during the first calendar quarter of each year as a result of our farm customers receiving proceeds during this time from the sale of agricultural commodities.

The variety of deposit accounts offered allows us to be competitive in obtaining funds and responding to changes in consumer demand. Based on our experience, we believe that non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking and money market savings accounts may be somewhat more stable sources of deposits than certificates of deposits. Also, we believe that our deposits allow us a greater opportunity to interact with our customers and offer them other financial services and products. As a result, we have used marketing and other initiatives to increase such accounts. However, it can be difficult to attract and maintain such deposits at favorable interest rates under current market conditions.

The following table sets forth the distribution of total deposits by account type, for the periods indicated.

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014								2013								2012
	Balance		Percent			Weighted Average Rate			Balance		Percent			Weighted Average Rate			Balance		Percent			Weighted Average Rate

	(Dollars in thousands)
Deposit type:
Interest-bearing Checking	$	116,715		55.58	%		0.84	%	$	113,922		55.38	%		0.83	%	$	108,756		55.72	%		0.87	%
Non-interest-bearing Checking		19,149		9.12			―			19,932		9.69			―			17,167		8.79			―
Money Market Savings(1)		48,824		23.25			0.58			45,504		22.12			0.59			40,989		21.00			0.61
Certificates of deposit (2)		25,291		12.05			0.87			26,348		12.81			0.89			28,275		14.49			1.01

Total deposits	$	209,979		100.00	%		0.71	%	$	205,706		100.00	%		0.70	%	$	195.187		100.00	%		0.76	%

(1) At December 31, 2014, includes $8.2 million in individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

(2) At December 31, 2014, includes $2.0 million in individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

As of December 31, 2014, the aggregate amount of all our certificates of deposit in amounts greater than or equal to $100,000 was approximately $5.9 million. The following table sets forth the maturity of these certificates as of December 31, 2014.

	At December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)

Three months or less	$	1,365
Over three months through six months		855
Over six months through one year		1,694
Over one year to three years		1,707
Over three years		283

Total	$	5,904

The following table sets forth all our certificates of deposit classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.

	At December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands)

Interest Rate
1.99% and below	$	24,898	$	25,174	$	26,652
2.00% to 2.99%		393		1,174		1,621
3.00% to 3.99%		―		―		2

Total	$	25,291	$	26,348	$	28,275

The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges, information concerning our certificates of deposit.


	At December 31, 2014
	Period to Maturity
	Less Than or Equal to One Year		More Than One to Two Years		More Than Two to Three Years		More Than Three Years		Total		Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest Rate Range:
1.99% and below	$	17,838	$	3,845	$	1,932	$	1,283	$	24,898		98.45	%
2.00% to 2.99%		393		―		―		―		393		1.55

Total	$	18,231	$	3,845	$	1,932	$	1,283	$	25,291		100.00	%

Borrowings. Our borrowings consist primarily of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and, to a lesser extent, from the Bankers’ Bank of the West. At December 31, 2014, we had access to additional Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Bankers’ Bank of the West advances of up to $31.6 million, $9.0 million and $24.7 million, respectively. To the extent such borrowings have different terms to repricing than our deposits, they can change our interest rate risk profile.

Historically our borrowings have increased during the fourth calendar quarter of each year in response to increased loan demand from our farm customers during the fall of each year, many of whom purchase their crop production supplies (seed, fertilizer, fuel and chemicals) for the ensuing year during this period. Generally, we will repay a portion of our borrowings during the first calendar quarter of each year as we experience significant increases in our deposits and significant repayments of agricultural loans of all kinds during the first quarter of each year as our farm customers receive proceeds during this time from the sale of agricultural commodities.

The following table sets forth information concerning balances and interest rates on our advances at the dates and for the periods indicated.

	At or For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)

Balance at end of period	$	39,800		$	20,000		$	6,300
Average balance during period	$	14,590		$	6,923		$	7,479
Maximum outstanding at any month end	$	39,800		$	20,000		$	11,600
Weighted average interest rate at end of period		0.82	%		1.24	%		3.42	%
Weighted average interest rate during period		1.77	%		3.15	%		3.02	%

Personnel

As of December 31, 2014, we had 51 full-time equivalent employees. Our employees are not represented by any collective bargaining group. Management believes that we have a good working relationship with our employees.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

General

Madison County Bank is supervised, regulated and examined by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and is subject to examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). This regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which an institution may engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund and depositors, and not for the protection of stockholders. Under this system of federal regulation, financial institutions are periodically examined to ensure that they satisfy applicable standards with respect to their capital adequacy, assets, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market interest rates. Madison County Bank also is a member of and owns stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, which is one of the twelve regional banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Madison County Bank also is regulated to a lesser extent by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”), governing reserves to be maintained against deposits and other matters. The OCC examines Madison County Bank and prepares reports for the consideration of its Board of Directors on any operating deficiencies. Madison County Bank’s relationship with its depositors and borrowers also is regulated to a great extent by federal law and, to a much lesser extent, state law, especially in matters concerning the ownership of deposit accounts and the form and content of Madison County Bank’s loan documents.

As a savings and loan holding company, Madison County Financial, Inc. is required to file certain reports with, is subject to examination by, and otherwise must comply with the rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Madison County Financial, Inc. is also subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the federal securities laws.

Certain of the regulatory requirements that are applicable to Madison County Bank and Madison County Financial, Inc. are described below. This description of statutes and regulations is not intended to be a complete description of such statutes and regulations and their effects on Madison County Bank and Madison County Financial, Inc. Any change in these laws or regulations, whether by the FDIC, the OCC or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on Madison County Financial, Inc., Madison County Bank and their operations.

Dodd-Frank Act

The Dodd-Frank Act has changed the bank regulatory structure and affected the lending, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated our former primary federal regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and required the Bank to be regulated by the OCC (the primary federal regulator for national banks). The Dodd-Frank Act also authorizes the Federal Reserve Board to supervise and regulate all savings and loan holding companies like the Company, in addition to bank holding companies, which it regulates. As a result, the Federal Reserve Board’s regulations applicable to bank holding companies, including holding company capital requirements, apply to savings and loan holding companies like the Company, unless an exemption exists. These capital requirements are substantially similar to the capital requirements currently applicable to the Bank, as described in “ – Federal Banking Regulation – Capital Requirements.” The Dodd-Frank Act also requires the Federal Reserve Board to set minimum capital levels for bank holding companies that are as stringent as those required for the insured depository subsidiaries, and the components of Tier 1 capital are restricted to capital instruments that are currently considered to be Tier 1 capital for insured depository institutions. Bank holding companies with assets of less than $500 million are exempt from these capital requirements. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the proceeds of trust preferred securities are excluded from Tier 1 capital unless such securities were issued prior to May 19, 2010 by bank or savings and loan holding companies with less than $15 billion of assets. The legislation also establishes a floor for capital of insured depository institutions that cannot be lower than the standards in effect today, and directs the federal banking regulators to implement new leverage and capital requirements within 18 months that take into account off-balance sheet activities and other risks, including risks relating to securitized products and derivatives.

The Dodd-Frank Act also created a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws. The CFPB has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks and savings institutions such as Madison County Bank, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices. The CFPB has examination and enforcement authority over all banks and savings institutions with more than $10 billion in assets. Banks and savings institutions with $10 billion or less in assets will be examined by their applicable bank regulators. The legislation also weakens the federal preemption available for national banks and federal savings associations, and gives state attorneys general the ability to enforce applicable federal consumer protection laws.

The legislation also broadens the base for FDIC insurance assessments. Assessments are based on the average consolidated total assets less tangible equity capital of a financial institution. The Dodd-Frank Act also permanently increased the maximum amount of deposit insurance for banks, savings institutions and credit unions to $250,000 per depositor. Lastly, the Dodd-Frank Act will increase stockholder influence over boards of directors by requiring companies to give stockholders a non-binding vote on executive compensation and so-called “golden parachute” payments. The legislation also directs the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate rules prohibiting excessive compensation paid to bank holding company executives, regardless of whether the company is publicly traded or not.

Federal Banking Regulation

Business Activities. A federal savings bank derives its lending and investment powers from the Home Owners’ Loan Act, as amended, and the regulations of the OCC. Under these laws and regulations, Madison County Bank may invest in mortgage loans secured by residential and commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans, certain types of debt securities and certain other assets, subject to applicable limits. Madison County Bank also may establish subsidiaries that may engage in activities not otherwise permissible for Madison County Bank, including real estate investment and securities and insurance brokerage.

Capital Requirements. Federal regulations require savings banks to meet three minimum capital standards: a 1.5% tangible capital ratio, a 4% leverage ratio (3% for savings banks receiving the highest rating on the CAMELS rating system) and an 8% risk-based capital ratio.

The risk-based capital standard for savings banks requires the maintenance of Tier 1 (core) and total capital (which is defined as core capital and supplementary capital) to risk-weighted assets of at least 4% and 8%, respectively. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0% to 100%, assigned by the OCC, based on the risks believed inherent in the type of asset. Core capital is defined as common stockholders’ equity (including retained earnings), certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less intangibles other than certain mortgage servicing rights and credit card relationships. The components of supplementary capital include cumulative preferred stock, long-term perpetual preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, subordinated debt and intermediate preferred stock, the allowance for loan and lease losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and up to 45% of net unrealized gains on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair market values. Overall, the amount of supplementary capital included as part of total capital cannot exceed 100% of core capital. Additionally, a savings bank that retains credit risk in connection with an asset sale may be required to maintain additional regulatory capital because of the purchaser’s recourse against the savings bank. In assessing an institution’s capital adequacy, the OCC takes into consideration not only these numeric factors but also qualitative factors as well, and has the authority to establish higher capital requirements for individual savings banks where necessary.

In July 2013, the OCC and the other federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that will revise their leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the method for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The final rule applies to all depository institutions, top-tier bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $500 million or more and top-tier savings and loan holding companies. Among other things, the rule establishes a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5% of risk-weighted assets), increases the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4% to 6% of risk-weighted assets) and assigns a higher risk weight (150%) to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property. The final rule also requires unrealized gains and losses on certain “available-for-sale” securities holdings to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital requirements unless a one-time opt-in or opt-out is exercised. The rule limits a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The final rule becomes effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015. The capital conservation buffer requirement will be phased in beginning January 1, 2016 and ending January 1, 2019, when the full capital conservation buffer requirement will be effective.

At December 31, 2014, Madison County Bank’s capital exceeded all applicable requirements.

Loans-to-One Borrower. Generally, a federal savings bank may not make a loan or extend credit to a single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus. An additional amount may be loaned, equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if the loan is secured by readily marketable collateral, which generally does not include real estate. As of December 31, 2014, Madison County Bank’s largest lending relationship with a single or related group of borrowers totaled $10.1 million, which represented 16.7% of unimpaired capital and surplus. Therefore, Madison County Bank was in compliance with the loans-to-one borrower limitations.

Qualified Thrift Lender Test. We are required to satisfy a qualified thrift lender (“QTL”) test whereby we either must qualify as a “domestic building and loan” association as defined by the Internal Revenue Code or maintain at least 65% of our “portfolio assets” in “qualified thrift investments.” “Qualified thrift investments” consist primarily of residential mortgages and related investments, including mortgage-backed and related securities. “Portfolio assets” generally means total assets less specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets, goodwill and other intangible assets and the value of property used to conduct business. A savings institution that fails the QTL must operate under specified restrictions. The Dodd-Frank Act made noncompliance with the QTL test also subject to agency enforcement action for a violation of law. As of December 31, 2014, we maintained 98.7% of our portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments and, therefore, we met the QTL test.

Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action. Under the federal Prompt Corrective Action statute, the OCC is required to take supervisory actions against undercapitalized savings institutions under its jurisdiction, the severity of which depends upon the institution’s level of capital. A savings institution that has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 8% or a leverage ratio or a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio that generally is less than 4% is considered to be undercapitalized. A savings institution that has a total risk-based capital ratio less than 6%, a Tier 1 core risk-based capital ratio of less than 3% or a leverage ratio that is less than 3% is considered to be “significantly undercapitalized.” A savings institution that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”

Generally, the OCC is required to appoint a receiver or conservator for a savings institution that is “critically undercapitalized” within specific time frames. The regulations also provide that a capital restoration plan must be filed with the OCC within 45 days of the date a savings institution receives notice that it is “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” or “critically undercapitalized.” Any holding company for the savings institution required to submit a capital restoration plan must guarantee the lesser of an amount equal to 5% of the savings institution’s assets at the time it was notified or deemed to be undercapitalized by the OCC, or the amount necessary to restore the savings institution to adequately capitalized status. This guarantee remains in place until the OCC notifies the savings institution that it has maintained adequately capitalized status for each of four consecutive calendar quarters, and the OCC has the authority to require payment and collect payment under the guarantee. Various restrictions, such as on capital distributions and growth, also apply to “undercapitalized” institutions. The OCC may also take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors.

The recently proposed rules that would increase regulatory capital requirements would adjust the prompt corrective action categories accordingly.

Capital Distributions. Federal regulations restrict capital distributions by savings institutions, which include cash dividends, stock repurchases and other transactions charged to the capital account of a savings institution. A federal savings institution must file an application with the OCC for approval of the capital distribution if:

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the total capital distributions for the applicable calendar year exceeds the sum of the institution’s net income for that year to date plus the institution’s retained net income for the preceding two years;

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the institution would not be at least adequately capitalized following the distribution;

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the distribution would violate any applicable statute, regulation, agreement or written regulatory condition; or

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the institution is not eligible for expedited review of its filings (i.e., generally, institutions that do not have safety and soundness, compliance and Community Reinvestment Act ratings in the top two categories or fail a capital requirement).

A savings institution that is a subsidiary of a holding company, such as Madison County Bank, must file a notice with the Federal Reserve Board at least 30 days before the Board of Directors declares a dividend or approves a capital distribution.

Applications or notices may be denied if the institution will be undercapitalized after the dividend, the proposed dividend raises safety and soundness concerns or the proposed dividend would violate a law, regulation enforcement order or regulatory condition.

In the event that a savings institution’s capital falls below its regulatory requirements or it is notified by the regulatory agency that it is in need of more than normal supervision, its ability to make capital distributions would be restricted. In addition, any proposed capital distribution could be prohibited if the regulatory agency determines that the distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.

Transactions with Related Parties. A savings institution’s authority to engage in transactions with related parties or “affiliates” is limited by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulation, Federal Reserve Board Regulation W. The term “affiliate” generally means any company that controls or is under common control with an institution, including Madison County Financial, Inc. and its non-savings institution subsidiaries. Applicable law limits the aggregate amount of “covered” transactions with any individual affiliate, including loans to the affiliate, to 10% of the capital and surplus of the savings institution. The aggregate amount of covered transactions with all affiliates is limited to 20% of the savings institution’s capital and surplus. Certain covered transactions with affiliates, such as loans to or guarantees issued on behalf of affiliates, are required to be secured by specified amounts of collateral. Purchasing low quality assets from affiliates is generally prohibited. Regulation W also provides that transactions with affiliates, including covered transactions, must be on terms and under circumstances, including credit standards, that are substantially the same or at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated companies. In addition, savings institutions are prohibited by law from lending to any affiliate that is engaged in activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies and no savings institution may purchase the securities of any affiliate other than a subsidiary.

Our authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors and 10% or greater shareholders (“insiders”), as well as entities controlled by these persons, is governed by Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulation, Federal Reserve Board Regulation O. Among other things, loans to insiders must be made on terms substantially the same as those offered to unaffiliated individuals and not involve more than the normal risk of repayment. There is an exception for bank-wide lending programs that do not discriminate in favor of insiders. Regulation O also places individual and aggregate limits on the amount of loans that may be made to insiders based, in part, on the institution’s capital position, and requires that certain prior board approval procedures be followed. Extensions of credit to executive officers are subject to additional restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be made. At December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with these regulations.

Enforcement. The OCC has primary enforcement responsibility over federal savings institutions, including the authority to bring enforcement action against “institution-related parties,” including officers, directors, certain shareholders, and attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in wrongful action likely to have an adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or a cease and desist order, to removal of officers and/or directors of the institution, receivership, conservatorship or the termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and actions, and range up to $25,000 per day, unless a finding of reckless disregard is made, in which case penalties may be as high as $1.0 million per day.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts. The Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the FDIC insures deposits at FDIC-insured depository institutions, such as the Bank. Deposit accounts in the Bank are insured by the FDIC, generally up to a maximum of $250,000 per separately insured depositor and up to a maximum of $250,000 for self-directed retirement accounts.

The FDIC charges insured depository institutions premiums to maintain the DIF. Under the FDIC’s risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are assigned to one of four risk categories based on supervisory evaluations, regulatory capital levels, and certain other risk factors. Rates are based on each institution’s risk category and certain specified risk adjustments. Stronger institutions pay lower rates while riskier institutions pay higher rates. Assessment rates range from 2.5 to 45 basis points of an institution’s total assets less tangible capital.

The Dodd-Frank Act increased the minimum target ratio for the DIF from 1.15% of estimated insured deposits to 1.35% of estimated insured deposits. The FDIC must seek to achieve the 1.35% ratio by September 30, 2020. Insured institutions with assets of $10 billion or more are supposed to fund the increase. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the 1.5% maximum fund ratio, instead leaving it to the discretion of the FDIC, and the FDIC has exercised that discretion by establishing a long-term fund ratio of 2%.

In addition to the FDIC assessments, the Financing Corporation (“FICO”) is authorized to impose and collect, with the approval of the FDIC, assessments for anticipated payments, issuance costs, and custodial fees on bonds issued by the FICO in the 1980s to recapitalize the former Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. The bonds issued by the FICO are due to mature in 2017 through 2019. For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the annualized FICO assessment was equal to 60 basis points of an institution’s total assets less tangible capital.

Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that an institution has engaged in unsafe or 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. The Bank does not know of any practice, condition, or violation that could lead to termination of its deposit insurance.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Bank paid $15,000 related to the FICO bonds and $118,000 pertaining to deposit insurance assessments.

Federal Home Loan Bank System. Madison County Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which consists of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank System provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, we are required to acquire and hold a specified amount of shares of capital stock in Federal Home Loan Bank.

Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Laws. Savings institutions have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. An institution’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could, at a minimum, result in regulatory restrictions on certain activities such as branching and acquisitions. Madison County Bank received a “Satisfactory” Community Reinvestment Act rating in its most recent examination.

Other Regulations. Interest and other charges collected or contracted for by Madison County Bank are subject to state usury laws and federal laws concerning interest rates. Madison County Bank’s operations are also subject to federal laws applicable to credit transactions, such as the:

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Truth-In-Lending Act, governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers;

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Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, requiring that borrowers for mortgage loans for one- to four-family residential real estate receive various disclosures, including good faith estimates of settlement costs, lender servicing and escrow account practices, and prohibiting certain practices that increase the cost of settlement services;

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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves;

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Equal Credit Opportunity Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or other prohibited factors in extending credit;

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Fair Credit Reporting Act, governing the use and provision of information to credit reporting agencies;

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Fair Debt Collection Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies;

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Truth in Savings Act; and

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Rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing such federal laws.

The operations of Madison County Bank also are subject to the:

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Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records;

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Electronic Funds Transfer Act, which governs automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services;

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Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (also known as “Check 21”), which gives “substitute checks,” such as digital check images and copies made from that image, the same legal standing as the original paper check;

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USA PATRIOT Act, which requires banks and savings institutions to, among other things, establish broadened anti-money laundering compliance programs and due diligence policies and controls to ensure the detection and reporting of money laundering. Such required compliance programs are intended to supplement pre-existing compliance requirements that apply to financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations; and

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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which places limitations on the sharing of consumer financial information by financial institutions with unaffiliated third parties, and requires all financial institutions offering products or services to retail customers to provide such customers with the financial institution’s privacy policy and allow such customers the opportunity to “opt out” of the sharing of certain personal financial information with unaffiliated third parties.

Holding Company Regulation

General. The Company is a non-diversified savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the Home Owners’ Loan Act. As such, the Company is registered with the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) and is subject to FRB regulations, examinations, supervision and reporting requirements. In addition, the FRB has enforcement authority over the Company and its non-depository subsidiaries. Among other things, this authority permits the FRB to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to the subsidiary savings institution.

Permissible Activities Under present law, the business activities of the Company are generally limited to those activities permissible for financial holding companies under Section 4(k) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, or for multiple savings and loan holding companies. A financial holding company may engage in activities that are financial in nature, including underwriting equity securities and insurance as well as activities that are incidental to financial activities or complementary to a financial activity. A multiple savings and loan holding company is generally limited to activities permissible for bank holding companies under Section 4(c)(8) of the Bank Holding Company Act, subject to the prior approval of the FRB, and certain additional activities authorized by FRB regulations.

Federal law prohibits a savings and loan holding company, including the Company, directly or indirectly, or through one or more subsidiaries, from acquiring more than 5% of another savings institution or holding company thereof, without prior written approval of the FRB. It also prohibits the acquisition or retention of, with certain exceptions, more than 5% of a non-subsidiary company engaged in activities that are not closely related to banking or financial in nature, or acquiring or retaining control of an institution that is not federally insured. In evaluating applications by holding companies to acquire savings institutions, the FRB must consider the financial and managerial resources, future prospects of the company and institution involved, the effect of the acquisition on the risk to the DIF, the convenience and needs of the community, and competitive factors.

The FRB is prohibited from approving any acquisition that would result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings institutions in more than one state, subject to two exceptions:

(i)	the approval of interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings and loan holding companies; and

(ii)	the acquisition of a savings institution in another state if the laws of the state of the target savings institution specifically permit such acquisition.

The states vary in the extent to which they permit interstate savings and loan holding company acquisitions.

Capital Savings and loan holding companies are not currently subject to specific regulatory capital requirements. The Dodd-Frank Act, however, requires the FRB to promulgate consolidated capital requirements for depository institution holding companies that are no less stringent, both quantitatively and in terms of components of capital, than those applicable to institutions themselves. Instruments such as cumulative preferred stock and trust preferred securities will no longer be includable as Tier 1 capital, which is currently permitted for bank holding companies. The final capital rule discussed above implements the consolidated capital requirements for savings and loan holding companies effective January 1, 2015, with the capital conservation buffer phased in between 2016 and 2019.

Source of Strength. The Dodd-Frank Act extended the “source of strength” doctrine to savings and loan holding companies. The regulatory agencies must issue regulations requiring that all bank and savings and loan holding companies serve as a source of strength to their subsidiary depository institutions by providing capital, liquidity and other support in times of financial stress.

Dividends and Repurchases. The FRB has issued a supervisory letter regarding the payment of dividends and the repurchase of shares of common stock by bank holding companies that it has made applicable to savings and loan holding companies as well. In general, the supervisory letter provides that dividends should be paid only out of current earnings and only if the prospective rate of earnings retention by the holding company appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. Regulatory guidance provides for prior regulatory review of capital distributions in certain circumstances such as where the Company’s net income for the past four quarters, net of dividends previously paid over that period, is insufficient to fully fund the dividend or the Company’s overall rate of earnings retention is inconsistent with the Company’s capital needs and overall financial condition. The ability of a holding company to pay dividends may be restricted if a subsidiary bank becomes undercapitalized. The supervisory letter also provides for regulatory review prior to a holding company redeeming or repurchasing its stock in certain circumstances. These regulatory policies could affect the ability of the Company to pay dividends, repurchase shares of common stock, or otherwise engage in capital distributions.

Acquisition. Under the Federal Change in Control Act, a notice must be submitted to the FRB if any person (including a company), or group acting in concert, seeks to acquire direct or indirect control of a savings and loan holding company. Under certain circumstances, such as where the company involved has securities registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a change of control may occur, and prior notice is required, upon the acquisition of 10% or more of the company’s outstanding voting stock, unless the FRB has found that the acquisition will not result in control of the company. That rebuttable presumption applies to the Company. A change in control is defined under federal law to occur upon the acquisition of 25% or more of the company’s outstanding voting stock. Under the Change in Control Act, the FRB generally has 60 days from the filing of a complete notice to act, taking into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the acquirer and the competitive effects of the acquisition.

Federal Securities Laws

Our common stock is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We are subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The JOBS Act, which became law on April 5, 2012, contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We chose to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.

Additionally, we are in the process of evaluating the benefits of relying on the other reduced reporting requirements provided by the JOBS Act. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the JOBS Act, if, as an “emerging growth company,” we choose to rely on such exemptions we may not be required to, among other things, (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404, (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Act, (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis), and (iv) disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the chief executive officer’s compensation to median employee compensation. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of our initial public offering or until we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” whichever is earlier.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information. As directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to certify that our quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors about our internal control over financial reporting; and, they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that could materially affect internal control over financial reporting.

TAXATION

Federal Taxation

General. Madison County Financial, Inc. and Madison County Bank are subject to federal income taxation in the same general manner as other corporations, with some exceptions discussed below. The following discussion of federal taxation is intended only to summarize material federal income tax matters and is not a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to Madison County Financial, Inc. and Madison County Bank.

Method of Accounting. For federal income tax purposes, Madison County Bank currently reports its income and expenses on the accrual method of accounting and uses a tax year ending December 31st for filing its consolidated federal income tax returns. The Small Business Protection Act of 1996 eliminated the use of the reserve method of accounting for bad debt reserves by savings institutions, effective for taxable years beginning after 1995.

Minimum Tax. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, imposes an alternative minimum tax at a rate of 20% on a base of regular taxable income plus certain tax preferences, referred to as “alternative minimum taxable income.” The alternative minimum tax is payable to the extent alternative minimum taxable income is in excess of an exemption amount. Net operating losses can, in general, offset no more than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. Certain payments of alternative minimum tax may be used as credits against regular tax liabilities in future years. At December 31, 2014, Madison County Bank had no minimum tax credit carryforward.

Corporate Dividends. We may exclude from our income 100% of dividends received from Madison County Bank as a member of the same affiliated group of corporations.

Audit of Tax Returns. Madison County Bank’s federal income tax returns have not been audited in the most recent five-year period.

State Taxation

Nebraska State Taxation. Madison County Financial, Inc., and Madison County Bank are subject to Nebraska Taxation. Under Nebraska law, Madison County Bank pays a financial institution tax we classify as a franchise tax in lieu of a corporate income tax. The franchise tax is the lesser of two amounts computed based on our quarterly average deposits and net financial income, respectively. Presently, the tax is $0.47 per $1,000 of quarterly average deposits not to exceed an amount determined by applying 3.81% to our net financial income. Net financial income is Madison County Bank’s income after ordinary and necessary expenses but before income taxes as reported to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. In addition, Madison County Financial, Inc. is required to file a Nebraska income tax return because we are doing business in Nebraska. For Nebraska tax purposes, corporations are presently taxed at a rate equal to 5.58% of the first $100,000 of taxable income and 7.81% of taxable income in excess of $100,000. For this purpose, “taxable income” generally means Federal taxable income, subject to certain adjustments (including addition of interest income on non-Nebraska municipal obligations and excluding interest income from qualified U.S. governmental obligations). For Nebraska tax return purposes taxable income on the return filed for Madison County Financial, Inc. is determined without regard to the taxable income of Madison County Bank as Madison County Bank files a separate Nebraska financial institution tax return.

Other applicable state taxes include generally applicable sales and use taxes plus real and personal property taxes. Madison County Bank’s state income tax returns have not been audited in recent years.

Availability of Annual Report on Form 10-K

This Annual Report on Form 10-K is available on our website at www.madisoncountybank.com. Information on the website is not incorporated into, and is not otherwise considered a part of, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

The presentation of Risk Factors is not required for smaller reporting companies like Madison County Financial, Inc.

ITEM 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

ITEM 2.

Properties

As of December 31, 2014, the net book value of our office properties was $2.1 million. The following table sets forth information regarding our offices.

Location	Leased or Owned	Year Acquired	Square Footage	Net Book Value of Real Property
				(In thousands)
Main (Madison) Office:
111 West Third Street Madison , Nebraska 68748	Owned	1995	7,400	$ 553

Other Properties:

2100 Pasewalk Avenue Norfolk, Nebraska 68701	Owned	1998	4,600	$ 517

103 South 4th Street Albion, Nebraska 68620	Owned	2005	7,500	$ 472

402 West Locust Street Plainview, Nebraska 68769	Owned	2008	4,500	$ 594

The Bank’s subsidiary shares office space with the branch located in Plainview, Nebraska, and has $2,000 in net book value of furniture and equipment. Additionally, we maintain offices in Creighton and Randolph, Nebraska, both of which provide limited services to our customers. These offices are located in office space of unrelated third-parties to which we pay nominal monthly fees.

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings

At December 31, 2014, we were not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, involve amounts which management believes will not materially adversely affect our financial condition, our results of operations or our cash flows.

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5.

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

(a) Market, Holder and Dividend Information. Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “MCBK.” Based upon records of our transfer agent, the approximate number of holders of record of Madison County Financial, Inc.’s common stock as of March 10, 2015was 363. Certain shares of Madison County Financial, Inc. are held in “nominee” or “street” name and accordingly, the number of beneficial owners of such shares is not known or included in the foregoing number. The following table presents high and low quarterly trading prices for our shares and dividends declared per share for the periods indicated.

	High Sale	Low Sale	Dividends Declared
2014:
First Quarter	$18.29	$16.74	―
Second Quarter	$18.40	$17.74	$0.24
Third Quarter	$19.57	$18.00	―
Fourth Quarter	$23.00	$18.13	―

2013:
First Quarter	$16.50	$15.95	―
Second Quarter	$19.19	$15.81	$0.28
Third Quarter	$18.40	$16.90	―
Fourth Quarter	$18.15	$16.70	―

Madison County Financial, Inc. declared an annual cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share on April 21, 2014, with a payment on May 15, 2014. Dividend payments by Madison County Financial, Inc. are dependent, in large part, on dividends it receives from Madison County Bank, because Madison County Financial, Inc. has no source of income other than dividends from Madison County Bank, earnings from the investment of proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock retained by Madison County Financial, Inc. and interest payments with respect to Madison County Financial, Inc.’s loan to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. See “Item 1. Business—Supervision and Regulation—Federal Banking Regulation—Capital Distributions.”

(b) Sales of Unregistered Securities. Not applicable.

(c) Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans. See “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”

(d) Stock Repurchases. Since the Company completed its initial public offering in October, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized three stock repurchase programs for an aggregate of 413,835 shares. All of the repurchase programs have been publicly announced. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 336,072 shares under these programs.

Under each repurchase program, repurchases were or will be conducted through open market purchases, which may include purchases under a trading plan adopted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b5-1, or through privately negotiated transactions. Repurchases will be made from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company.

The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the fourth quarter of 2014.


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
October 1 through October 31, 2014		5,000	$	19.00		138,263
November 1 through November 30, 2014		25,300	$	19.45		112,963
December 1 through December 31, 2014		35,200	$	19.10		77,763
Total		65,500	$	19.23		77,763

(e) Stock Performance Graph. Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 6.

Selected Financial Data

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 7.

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

This section is intended to help potential investors understand the financial performance of Madison County Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries through a discussion of the factors affecting our financial condition at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements that appear elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Overview

We have operated continuously in and around Madison, Nebraska, which is located in northeastern Nebraska, since our founding in 1888. Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public in our market area and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, and to a lesser extent borrowings, in agricultural real estate loans, one- to four-family residential real estate loans, agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans and commercial and multi-family real estate loans. To a much lesser extent, we also originate consumer loans, including automobile loans. We also purchase investment securities consisting primarily of securities issued by the United States Treasury, United States Government agencies, and Government-sponsored enterprises, and municipal securities issued by counties, cities, school districts and other political subdivisions in Nebraska and South Dakota. At December 31, 2014, we had total assets of $314.3 million, total deposits of $210.0 million and total stockholders’ equity of $61.5 million.

Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our results of operations also are affected by our provisions for loan losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense. Non-interest income currently consists primarily of insurance commission income obtained from our insurance agency subsidiary, service charges on deposit accounts, ATM and credit card fees, loan service charges and loan servicing income, gain on sales of securities and loans, income from bank-owned life insurance and miscellaneous other income. Non-interest expense currently consists primarily of compensation and employee benefits, directors’ fees and benefits, office occupancy, data processing, FDIC insurance premiums, advertising and supplies, core deposit intangible amortization, professional fees, and other operating expenses.

Our results of operations also may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Specifically, our operations are significantly affected by the profitability of farming in our market area, the primary commodity of which is corn, and to a lesser extent, soybeans and livestock, including beef and pork production. The profitability of many of our agricultural borrowers is dependent, in part, on factors outside their control, including the price of commodities, adverse weather conditions that prevent the planting and/or harvesting of a crop or that limit crop yields, loss of livestock due to disease or other factors, declines in market prices for agricultural products (both domestically and internationally), crop production expenses (primarily fertilizer, fuel, seed and chemicals) and the impact of government regulations (including changes in price supports, subsidies and environmental regulations).

We believe the risks in our agricultural loan portfolio are increasing. We have nearly completed our annual line of credit renewal season and there are certain trends materializing which will, unless current commodity market price trends improve, likely result in negative farm income and deterioration in the market prices for used farm equipment and farmland. The trends we have observed are:

1.	Lower farm gross profit and, in the case of some farm borrowers, negative farm gross profit;

Sharply declining commodity prices for corn and soybeans and a simultaneous increase in the costs of fertilizer, seed, chemicals and supplies needed to produce these crops. The only expenses which have remained unchanged are interest costs and cash rents, while the only major input which has declined is fuel expense;

3.	An unhealthy increase in intermediate and long-term debt incurred by some farm borrowers resulting in increased liquidity risk, leverage risk, and an increased risk in declining used equipment market prices;

A reduction in the working capital of many farm borrowers due to several factors including: lower farm income, increased equipment purchases with current assets or with debt resulting in annual payments to service such debt, increased living expenses funded with debt or liquidation of current assets.

These trends may result in increased adverse loan classifications at the Bank and losses. These trends are consistent with past down-cycles in the agricultural industry. We are aware of the hard work which lies ahead for our farm borrowers to restore their operations to profit in the face of much narrower gross margins. We believe that the unparalleled prosperity which corn and soybean farmers experienced from 2008 through 2013, which was greatly and positively influenced by biofuel innovation, has now returned to a “normal” commodity market.

The market prices for farmland in our market area are estimated by management to have declined about 10% over the past year from all-time highs recorded in early 2014. We believe this represents the first market price decline in farmland for over 20 years in our market area. Given the current commodity market prices and the costs of production, we expect 2015 will be-- at best--a breakeven year for talented farmers with excellent management skills and good judgment.

Although our emphasis on agricultural lending, both real estate and non-real estate based, presents specific risks to our results of operations, we believe that we mitigate these risks through our conservative underwriting standards and our understanding of the farming economy in our market area. Additionally, we believe that our overall loan portfolio, 58.8% of which consisted of variable-rate loans at December 31, 2014, reduces our vulnerability to changes in interest rates and improves our net interest rate spread. To further reduce our interest rate risk, in recent years and in the low interest rate environment, we have generally sold all of our conforming fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we originate with terms of greater than 15 years.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider accounting policies that require management to exercise significant judgment or discretion or make significant assumptions that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income, to be critical accounting policies.

The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We have chosen to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.

We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies:

Allowance for Loan Losses. Our allowance for loan losses is the estimated amount considered necessary to reflect probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of the most critical for Madison County Financial, Inc. The methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses.

Since a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly impact the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.

Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the allowance for loan losses. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the value of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

The analysis of the allowance for loan losses has two components: specific and general allocations. Specific allocations are made for loans that are determined to be impaired. Impairment loss is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses. The general allocation is determined by segregating classified loans from the remaining loans, and then categorizing each group by type of loan. Loans within each type exhibit common characteristics including terms, collateral type, and other risk characteristics. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general allocations.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. In 2005, we acquired First Capital Investment Company, Inc. and its subsidiary financial institution, First National Bank of Albion, under the purchase method of accounting in effect at the time. Under the purchase method, we were required to allocate the cost of an acquired company to the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess cost over the net assets acquired represents goodwill, which is not subject to periodic amortization. At December 31, 2014, we had recorded $481,000 of goodwill.

Customer relationship intangibles are required to be amortized over their estimated useful lives. The method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of these intangible assets are estimated to be consumed or otherwise used up. Our customer relationship intangibles are being amortized over 15 years using the double declining balance method. Since our acquired customer relationships are subject to routine customer attrition, the relationships are more likely to produce greater benefits in the near-term than in the long-term, which typically supports the use of an accelerated method of amortization for the related intangible assets. Management is required to evaluate the useful life of customer relationship intangibles to determine if events or circumstances warrant a change in the estimated life. Should management determine the estimated life of any intangible asset is shorter than originally estimated, we would adjust the amortization of that asset, which could increase future amortization expense. At December 31, 2014, we had recorded $519,000 of core deposit intangible.

Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible elements in the business acquired. Goodwill recorded by us in connection with our acquisition relates to the inherent value in the businesses acquired and this value is dependent upon our ability to provide quality, cost effective services in a competitive marketplace. In the event that the operations of Madison County Bank lack profitability, an impairment of goodwill may need to be recognized. Any impairment recognized would adversely impact earnings in the period in which it is recognized.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying value, a goodwill impairment is indicated and the goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill are not recognized in the financial statements. At our annual impairment assessment date of December 31, 2014, our analysis indicated that no impairment existed.

Future events, such as adverse changes in our business or changes in the economic market, could cause management to conclude that impairment indicators exist and require management to re-evaluate goodwill. Should such re-evaluation determine goodwill is impaired, the resulting impairment loss recognized could have a material, adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

Total assets increased $24.2 million, or 8.3%, to $314.3 million at December 31, 2014, from $290.1 million at December 31, 2013. The increase was due primarily to increases in net loans and bank-owned life insurance.

Net loans increased $21.8 million, or 9.7%, to $246.1 million at December 31, 2014, from $224.3 million at December 31, 2013. The increase in our loan portfolio during 2014 resulted from a $9.9 million increase in agricultural real estate loans, to $120.4 million from $110.5 million, a $3.4 million increase in our one- to four-family residential mortgages, to $41.7 million from $38.3 million and a $10.4 million increase in our agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans to $68.0 million from $57.7 million, offset slightly by a $700,000 decrease in our commercial and multi-family real estate loans to $19.0 million from $19.7 million. The increase in agricultural real estate loans reflects purchase activity by our current agricultural loan customers and the addition of new agricultural real estate customers. The increase in one- to four-family residential real estate loans reflects a higher demand for housing in our market area combined with the decline in competition for these loans from community banks reflecting increased compliance changes. The increase in agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans resulted from the increasing commodities input prices (fertilizer, seed, fuel and chemicals) combined with a significant decline in the market price of corn and soybeans, which market price declines resulted in greater farm borrowing and less funds available for farmers to seasonally pay down on farm operating loans. For many of our agricultural borrowers, the market price of corn is below its cost of production which produces operational loss, thereby increasing the likelihood that such customers will be unable to make scheduled payments on loans owed to us. The increase in gross loans was offset by an increase in the allowance for loan losses of $1.2 million, or 20.1%, to $7.4 million. The increase in the allowance was primarily due to loan growth and consideration of the previously discussed uncertainties in the agricultural industry.

Investment securities remained relatively unchanged, with a decrease of $357,000, or 0.8%, to $43.5 million at December 31, 2014, from $43.9 million at December 31, 2013. Investments classified as held to maturity decreased $132,000, or 0.4%, to $34.0 million at December 31, 2014 from $34.1 million at December 31, 2013. Investment securities classified as available for sale decreased $225,000, or 2.3%, to $9.5 million at December 31, 2014 from $9.7 million at December 31, 2013. These decreases resulted from the maturities and calls of investment securities exceeding the reinvestment of such securities.

Bank-owned life insurance increased $1.7 million, or 35.7%, to $6.4 million at December 31, 2014, from $4.7 million at December 31, 2013, as we increased our investment in consideration of the implementation of our equity incentive plan and the additional expense which would be incurred in the event of the death of a director or executive officer.

Accrued interest received on investment securities, certificates of deposit owned and loans increased $461,000, or 12.1%, to $4.3 million at December 31, 2014, from $3.8 million at December 31, 2013, due to the increase in net loans, offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans to 4.80% during 2014, from 5.01% during 2013.

Other assets, consisting primarily of prepaid assets and deferred federal taxes, increased $501,000, or 16.0%, to $3.6 million at December 31, 2014, from $3.1 million at December 31, 2013, primarily attributable to an increase in deferred taxes.

Deposits increased $4.3 million, or 2.1%, to $210.0 million at December 31, 2014, from $205.7 million at December 31, 2013, due primarily to a net increase in core deposits. Interest-bearing checking and money market savings accounts increased $2.8 million, or 2.4%, and $3.3 million, or 7.3%, respectively, and noninterest-bearing checking accounts decreased $783,000, or 3.9%. This net increase in our core deposits was due primarily to an overall increase in the number of accounts. We believe the increase in our core deposits resulted from our continued efforts to build relationships with our existing customers as well as our marketing efforts with new customers. Certificates and time deposits decreased $1.0 million, or 4.0%, to $25.3 million at December 31, 2014, from $26.3 million at December 31, 2013, reflecting continued customer preference for more liquid transaction accounts rather than longer term deposits.

We borrow periodically from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (“FHLB-Topeka”) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (“FRB-Kansas City”), and, as needed, to a lesser extent from the Bankers’ Bank of the West. Our borrowings increased $19.8 million, or 99.0%, to $39.8 million at December 31, 2014, from $20.0 million at December 31, 2013, resulting from a $1.0 million increase in advances and an $18.8 million increase in short-term borrowings. We continue to utilize borrowings as an alternative funding source, and our borrowings from the FHLB-Topeka generally consist of advances with laddered terms of up to 10 years and our borrowings from the FRB-Kansas City are short-term borrowings under our Line of Credit. Due to the increase in short-term borrowings, we were required to purchase additional Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and as a result Federal Home Loan Bank stock increased $319,000, or 21.7%, to $1.8 million at December 31, 2014, from $1.5 million at December 31, 2013.

Total stockholders’ equity remained relatively unchanged, with an increase of $144,000, or 0.2%, to $61.5 million at December 31, 2014 from $61.4 million at December 31, 2013. The increase resulted primarily from net income of $3.0 million and a $754,000 increase in additional paid-in capital related to stock compensation expense for grants of options and restricted stock. The increase was offset by $3.3 million in repurchased and retired common stock and the annual cash dividend of $0.24 per share, aggregating $679,000, that was declared and paid during 2014 on outstanding shares.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

General. Net income decreased $45,000 to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, from $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease resulted primarily from increases in interest expense and noninterest expense and a decrease in noninterest income, offset by an increase in interest income and decreases in provision for loan losses and income tax expense.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $925,000, or 7.9%, to $12.6 million at December 31, 2014, from $11.7 million for 2013. The increase reflected a $12.2 million increase in average interest-earning assets to $280.6 million for 2014 compared to $268.4 million for 2013 and a 14 basis point increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets to 4.49% during 2014 from 4.35% during 2013.

Interest income on non-taxable investment securities increased $160,000, or 17.8%, to $1.1 million for 2014 from $898,000 for 2013, reflecting an increase in the average balance of such securities to $32.1 million during 2014 from $27.6 million during 2013 and an increase in the average yield on such securities to 3.29% in 2014 from 3.26% in 2013. Interest income and fees on loans increased $742,000, or 7.1%, resulting from an increase in the average loans outstanding to $231.9 million during 2014 from $207.5 million during 2013, offset by a 21 basis point decrease in the average yield on loans to 4.80% during 2014 from 5.01% during 2013.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $69,000, or 4.0%, to $1.8 million in 2014 from $1.7 million in 2013. The increase resulted from a $13.9 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings to $211.4 million in 2014 from $197.5 million in 2013, offset slightly by a 2 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings to 0.85% in 2014 from 0.87% in 2013.

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $29,000, or 1.9%, to $1.5 million for 2014 from $1.5 million for 2013, resulting primarily from a $6.2 million increase in the average balance of these deposits to $196.8 million for 2014 from $190.6 million for 2013. Interest expense from borrowings increased $40,000, or 18.3%, to $258,000 for 2014 from $218,000 for 2013, reflecting a $7.7 million increase in the average balance of borrowing to $14.6 million during 2014 from $6.9 million during 2013, offset by 1.4% decrease in the average rate paid on borrowings to 1.77% from 3.15%, year to year.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $856,000, or 8.6%, to $10.8 million for 2014 from $9.9 million for 2013. The increase in our net interest income resulted from a 16 basis point increase in our net interest rate spread to 3.64% for 2014 from 3.48% for 2013, and a corresponding 14 basis point increase in our net interest margin to 3.85% for 2014 from 3.71% for 2013, which was offset by a $1.7 million decrease in our average net interest-earning assets to $69.2 million in 2014 from $70.9 million in 2013. The increase in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the 14 basis point increase in the average yield on our interest-earning assets, year to year. The decrease in our average net interest earning assets resulted primarily from the decrease in the average other interest-earning assets, to $2.6 million for 2014 from $19.1 million for 2013, as the result of the deployment of the funds from the stock offering which was closed October 3, 2012. The ratio of our average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 132.7% for 2014 from 135.9% for 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies-Allowance for Loan Losses,” we recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.2 million for 2014, compared to the provision of $1.2 million for 2013. The provision recorded for 2014 and the related increase in the allowance for loan losses resulted from an increase in net loans, along with various factors which necessitate upward adjustments in the allowance for loan losses, including management’s determination that an asset bubble in agricultural real estate formed due to the increase in the farmland prices at a double-digit rate over the past several years and the corresponding decline noted in 2013 and 2014 in gross operating income on most farming operations. There are no longer any ethanol subsidies paid by the Federal Government. Furthermore, in October, 2013 the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule reducing the federal government ethanol blending mandate, which proposal, if enacted would substantially decrease the volume of ethanol required to be blended in the nation’s fuel supply and would have a negative effect on the demand for #2 Yellow Corn, our market area’s most important agricultural commodity. This would, in turn, have a negative effect on the market price of corn, which would reduce our farm customers’ farming income and their ability to pay loans owed to us which could in turn result in loss to Madison County Bank and increase the likelihood of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy treatment relating to loans owed to us. Moreover, the Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into law on February 7, 2014 and the most significant change to farm programs in this Act is the elimination of a subsidy known as “direct payments.” These payments, about $5 billion a year, were paid to farmers as a supplement to farm income to ensure safe, affordable and abundant food for the nation’s people. The elimination of these direct payments is a major event in the evolution of Federal farm programs and increases the likelihood of reduced farm income for our customers, which would reduce their ability to pay loans to us, which could in turn result in loss to Madison County Bank and increase the likelihood of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy treatment relating to the loans owed to us. While the adoption of this Act was not completed by the end of our fiscal year, the elimination of “direct payments” was widely anticipated for several weeks in advance of its enactment and their elimination was taken into account by the company’s management as part of the methodology for estimating allowances.

The provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2014 reflected net charge-offs of $3,000 compared to net charge-offs of $20,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The allowance for loan losses was $7.4 million, or 2.9% of total loans, at December 31, 2014, compared to $6.2 million, or 2.7% of total loans, at December 31, 2013. Total nonperforming loans were $478,000 at December 31, 2014, compared to $402,000 at December 31, 2013. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 1550.8% at December 31, 2014, compared to 1535.1% at December 31, 2013.

Other Income. Other income decreased $39,000, or 2.1%, to $1.8 million for 2014 from $1.9 million for 2013. The decrease in other income was due primarily to a $122,000 decrease in gains on sales of mortgage loans, reflecting a decline in the volume of loans sold, year to year, offset by a $53,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts, a $21,000 increase in ATM and credit card fees, due primarily to the implementation of an overdraft payment program and a $43,000 increase in surrender value of life insurance due to the increase in bank-owned life insurance.

Other Expense. Other expense increased $966,000, or 14.9%, to $7.4 million for 2014 from $6.5 million for 2013. The increase was due primarily from a $354,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense and a $631,000 increase in directors fees and benefits expense, resulting from initial grants under the approved equity incentive plan as disclosed in Note 12 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report, and a $45,000 increase in supplies. The increase was offset by a $77,000 decrease in professional fees. Professional fees decreased in 2014 primarily as a result of a decrease in legal fees which were higher in 2013 due to the implementation of our equity-based incentive plan and the hiring of an Internal Auditor to perform audits that were previously outsourced and a $21,000 decrease in core deposit intangible amortization.

Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $965,000 for 2014 compared to $1.1 million for 2013, reflecting a decrease in pretax income. Our effective tax rate was 24.5% for 2014 compared to 26.1% for 2013. This difference resulted primarily from the levels of tax-exempt income derived from our municipal bond investment portfolio and from bank-owned life insurance as a percentage of net income.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the difference between the income we earn on interest-earning assets and the interest expense we pay on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income also depends upon the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them. The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information at or for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the tables as loans carrying a zero yield. No tax equivalent yield adjustments have been made. The yields set forth below include the effect of loan fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income.


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014								2013								2012
	Average Outstanding Balance			Interest		Yield/ Rate			Average Outstanding Balance			Interest		Yield/ Rate			Average Outstanding Balance			Interest		Yield/ Rate

Interest-earning assets:
Loans	$	231,883		$	11,132		4.80	%	$	207,532		$	10,390		5.01	%	$	189,594		$	10,683		5.63	%
Securities –taxable		12,997			357		2.75			12,227			316		2.58			12,137			342		2.82
Securities – non-taxable		32,120			1,058		3.29			27,582			898		3.26			17,561			665		3.79
Other interest-earning assets		2,574			18		0.70			19,144			34		0.18			6,970			14		0.20
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka stock		1,005			28		2.79			1,920			30		1.56			2,050			39		1.90
Total interest-earning assets		280,579			12,593		4.49			268,405			11,668		4.35			228,312			11,743		5.14
Non-interest-earning assets		12,509								11,474								12,594
Total assets	$	293,088							$	279,879							$	240,906

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market savings		49,688			290		0.58			45,898			269		0.59			40,426			277		0.69
Checking accounts		121,556			1,023		0.84			117,447			987		0.84			102,203			987		0.97
Certificates of deposit		25,539			220		0.86			27,201			248		0.91			32,040			365		1.14
Total interest-bearing deposits		196,783			1,533		0.78			190,546			1,504		0.79			174,669			1,629		0.93
Borrowings		14,590			258		1.77			6,923			218		3.15			7,479			226		3.02
Total interest-bearing liabilities		211,373			1,791		0.85			197,469			1,722		0.87			182,148			1,855		1.02
Non-interest-bearing deposits		16,567								16,532								17,645
Other non-interest bearing liabilities		3,421								3,236								5,179
Total liabilities		231,361								217,237								204,972
Stockholders’ Equity		61,727								62,642								35,934
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	293,088							$	279,879							$	240,906

Net interest income				$	10,802							$	9,946							$	9,888
Net interest rate spread (1)							3.64	%							3.48	%							4.12	%
Net interest-earning assets (2)	$	69,206							$	70,936							$	46,164
Net interest margin (3)							3.85	%							3.71	%							4.33	%
Average of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities		132.74	%							135.92	%							125.34	%

(1)	Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(2)	Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

(3)	Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major categories of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Information is provided for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (i.e., changes in average balances multiplied by the prior-period average rate) and (ii) changes attributable to rate (i.e., changes in average rate multiplied by prior-period average balances). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.


	Years Ended December 31, 2014 vs. 2013									Years Ended December 31, 2013 vs. 2012
	Increase (Decrease) Due to						Total Increase (Decrease)			Increase (Decrease) Due to						Total Increase (Decrease)
	Volume			Rate			Total Increase (Decrease)			Volume			Rate			Total Increase (Decrease)
	(In thousands)

Interest-earning assets:
Loans	$	1,182		$	(440	)	$	742		$	959		$	(1,252	)	$	(293	)
Securities - taxable		21			20			41			3			(29	)		(26	)
Securities – non-taxable		149			11			160			337			(104	)		233
Other interest-earning assets		(49	)		33			(16	)		22			(2	)		20
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka stock		(19	)		17			(2	)		(2	)		(7	)		(9	)

Total interest-earning assets		1,284			(359	)		925			1,319			(1,394	)		(75	)

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market savings		22			(1	)		21			(3	)		(5	)		(8	)
Checking accounts		35			1			36			213			(213	)		-
Certificates of deposit		(15	)		(13	)		(28	)		(50	)		(67	)		(117	)
Total deposits		42			(13	)		29			160			(285	)		(125	)

Borrowings		166			(126	)		40			(17	)		9			(8	)

Total interest-bearing liabilities		208			(139	)		69			143			(276	)		(133	)

Change in net interest income	$	1,076		$	(220	)	$	856		$	1,176		$	(1,118	)	$	58

Management of Market Risk

General. Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Therefore, a principal part of our operations is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Our Board of Directors has established an ALCO/Executive Committee which is comprised of our President and Chief Executive Officer, our Senior Vice President and our Chief Financial Officer, that is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.

Our asset/liability management strategy attempts to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income, our primary source of earnings.

Management has implemented an asset/liability strategy to manage our interest rate risk, subject to our profitability goals. Among the techniques we are currently using to manage interest rate risk are:

originating agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans and commercial and multi-family real estate loans, all of which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than one- to four-family residential real estate loans, and which generate customer relationships that can result in larger non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts;

selling conforming fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans that we originate with terms of greater than 15 years;

reducing our dependence on the acquisition of certificates of deposits and wholesale funding to support lending and investment activity;

investing in shorter- to medium-term investment securities; and

increasing other income as a percentage of total income through loan servicing income, insurance commissions received from our insurance agency subsidiary, service charges, and ATM and credit card fees.

Net Portfolio Value. The Office of the Comptroller of Currency requires the computation of amounts by which the net present value of an institution’s cash flow from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items (the institution’s net portfolio value or “NPV”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Institutions are required to develop their own rate sensitivity analysis report, or contract with a third-party vendor who specializes in the analysis of interest rate risk analysis. The model utilized by the Madison County Bank is a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value. The model estimates the economic value of each type of asset, liability and off-balance-sheet contract under the assumption of instantaneous rate increases or decreases of 100 to 300 basis points in 100 basis point increments. An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change In Rates” column below.

The table below sets forth, as of December 31, 2014, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.


At December 31, 2014
									NPV as a Percentage of Present
									Value of Assets (3)
Change in Interest			Estimated Increase (Decrease) in									Increase
Rates (basis	Estimated		NPV									(Decrease)
points) (1)	NPV (2)		Amount			Percent			NPV Ratio (4)			(basis points)
	(Dollars in thousands)

+300	$	56,400	$	(6,865	)		(10.85	)%		18.88	%		(76	)
+200		59,043		(4,222	)		(6.67	)		19.27			(38	)
+100		61,389		(1,876	)		(2.97	)		19.53			(11	)
0		63,265		―			―			19.64			―
-100		64,240		975			1.54			19.55			(9	)

(1)

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

(2)

NPV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.

(3)

Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest earning assets.

(4)

NPV Ratio represents NPV divided by the present value of assets.

The table above indicates that at December 31, 2014, in the event of a 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 6.67% decrease in net portfolio value. In the event of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 1.54% increase in net portfolio value.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in net portfolio value. Modeling changes in net portfolio value require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net portfolio value tables presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assume that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the net portfolio value tables provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from sales of loans, proceeds from maturities and calls of securities, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank-Topeka and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and to a lesser extent from the Bankers’ Bank of the West, and other income including income from our insurance agency subsidiary. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Additionally, we historically have experienced significant increases in our deposits during the first calendar quarter of each year as a result of our farm customers depositing proceeds from the sale of agricultural commodities during this period. Similarly, our borrowings have historically increased during the fourth calendar quarter of each year in response to increased loan demand from our farm customers during this period, many of whom purchase their crop production supplies (seed, fertilizer, fuel and chemicals) during October through December.

Our cash flows are derived primarily from three sources: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.3 million for 2014. Net cash used in investing activities was $24.1 million, which resulted primarily from a net increase of $23.0 million in loans receivable and a $1.5 million increase in bank-owned life insurance from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014. Net cash provided by financing activities was $20.1 million, which resulted primarily from a net increase in short-term borrowings of $18.8 million and a net increase in deposits of $4.3 million, offset by the declaration and payment of an annual cash dividend of $0.24 per share, or $679,000 in the aggregate, and $3.3 million of repurchased shares of Company stock.

At December 31, 2014, Madison County Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements. Its Tier 1 (core) capital level was $52.9 million, or 16.3% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $13.0 million, or 4.0% of risk-weighted assets. Its total risk-based capital was $57.0 million, or 17.6% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $25.9 million, or 8.0% of risk-weighted assets. In addition, its Tier 1 capital to average assets was 16.9%, which is substantially above regulatory requirements. Accordingly Madison County Bank was categorized as well capitalized at December 31, 2014. Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category.

At December 31, 2014, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $27.8 million and lines of credit of $21.0 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current loan origination commitments. Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature one year or less from December 31, 2014 totaled $18.2 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be renewed. However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilize FHLB-Topeka advances or FRB-Kansas City borrowings or raise interest rates on deposits to attract new accounts, which may result in higher levels of interest expense.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, lines of credit and standby letters of credit.

We sell one- to four-family residential real estate loans with recourse to the FHLB-Topeka under the Mortgage Partnership Finance Program. We are obligated to repurchase certain loans sold that become delinquent as defined by the agreement. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, these obligations were approximately $5.4 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2014, we had a reserve of $87,000.

For information about our loan commitments, unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit, see Note 9 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report.

We have not engaged in any other off-balance-sheet transactions in the normal course of our lending activities.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 17 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates, generally, have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

ITEM 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning at page F-1.

ITEM 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

ITEM 9A.

Controls and Procedures

(a) An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2014. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

(b) Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting.

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.

The 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) 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.

Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992).” Based on such assessment, management believes that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 is effective.

ITEM 9B.

Other Information

None.

PART III

ITEM 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Madison County Financial, Inc. has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to Madison County Financial, Inc.’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and all other employees and directors. The Code of Ethics is available on our website at www.madisoncountybank.com.

Information concerning directors and executive officers of Madison County Financial, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Proposal I—Election of Directors.”

ITEM 11.

Executive Compensation

Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Executive Compensation.”

ITEM 12.

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

Information concerning security ownership of certain owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Voting Securities and Principal Holder Thereof.”

ITEM 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

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

ITEM 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

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

PART IV

ITEM 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1)

Financial Statements

The documents filed as a part of this Form 10-K are:

(A)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm;

(B)

Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2014 and 2013;

(C)

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013;

(D)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013;

(E)

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013;

(F)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013; and

(G)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(a)(2)

Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the required information is inapplicable or has been included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(a)(3)

Exhibits

3.1	Articles of Incorporation of Madison County Financial, Inc. *

3.2 Bylaws of Madison County Financial, Inc. *

4 Form of Common Stock Certificate of Madison County Financial, Inc. *

10.1 Employment Agreement between Madison County Bank and David J. Warnemunde*

10.2 Employment Agreement between Madison County Bank and Daniel A. Fullner*

10.3 Salary Continuation Agreement between Madison County Bank and David J. Warnemunde*

10.4 Salary Continuation Agreement between Madison County Bank and Daniel A. Fullner*

10.5 Salary Continuation Agreement between Madison County Bank and Brenda L. Borchers*

10.6 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and David J. Warnemunde*

10.7 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and Ivan J. Beller*

10.8 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and Warren R. Blank*

10.9 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and Jon M. Moyer*

10.10 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and Daniel L. Tunink*

10.11 Director Deferred Fee Agreement between Madison County Bank and David D. Warnemunde*

10.12 Madison County Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan*

10.13 Madison County Financial, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan **

10.14 Incentive Stock Option Agreement ***

10.15 Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement***

10.16 Director Stock Option Agreement***

10.17 Employee Restricted Stock Award***

10.18 Director Restricted Stock Award***

21	Subsidiaries of Registrant

23	Consent of Independent Auditor

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (file no. 333-181070), initially filed with the SEC on May 1, 2012.

**	Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders filed on October 4, 2013 (file no. 001-35679)

***	Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2014.

Madison County Financial Inc.

December 31, 2014 and 2013


Contents

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		F-2

Consolidated Financial Statements

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-3

Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-4

Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-5

Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-6

Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-7

Notes to Financial Statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013		F-8

F-1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Board of Directors

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Madison, Nebraska

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Madison County Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. 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. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits also 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 Madison County Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Indianapolis, Indiana

March 27, 2015

F-2

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)


	December 31,
	2014			2013

Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	4,315		$	4,067
Interest-earning demand accounts		113			52
Cash and cash equivalents		4,428			4,119
Certificates of deposit		1,000			1,000
Investment securities:
Available for sale, at fair value		9,494			9,719
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $34,524 and $32,892, respectively)		34,012			34,144
Loans held for sale		-			269
Loans receivable, net of allowance for losses of $7,413 and $6,171, respectively		246,101			224,345
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Topeka		1,791			1,472
Premises and equipment, net		2,138			2,199
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”)		6,445			4,750
Accrued interest receivable		4,268			3,807
Core deposit intangible		519			654
Goodwill		481			481
Other assets		3,637			3,136

Total assets	$	314,314		$	290,095

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Liabilities
Deposits	$	209,979		$	205,706
Borrowings		39,800			20,000
Accrued interest payable		101			99
Other liabilities		2,898			2,898
Total liabilities		252,778			228,703

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value per share:
Issued and outstanding - 2,971,982 and 3,035,844 respectively		29			30
Additional paid in capital		25,583			28,035
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)		(2,248	)		(2,350	)
Retained earnings		38,018			35,723
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		154			(46	)
Total stockholders’ equity		61,536			61,392

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	314,314		$	290,095

See notes to consolidated financial statements

F-3

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)


	Years Ended December 31,
	2014		2013

Interest and Dividend Income
Loans receivable, including fees	$	11,132	$	10,390
Investment securities - taxable		357		316
Investment securities - non-taxable		1,058		898
Other		46		64
Total interest income		12,593		11,668

Interest Expense
Deposits		1,533		1,504
Borrowings		258		218
Total interest expense		1,791		1,722

Net interest income		10,802		9,946
Provision for loan losses		1,245		1,250

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses		9,557		8,696

Other Income
Service charges on deposit accounts		275		222
ATM and credit card fees		157		136
Loan servicing income, net		222		214
Gain on sale of loans		426		548
Increase in surrender value of life insurance		195		152
Insurance commission income		447		458
Other income		95		126
Total other income		1,817		1,856

Other Expense
Salaries and employee benefits		4,209		3,855
Director fees and benefits		917		286
Net occupancy		549		530
Data processing fees		205		192
Professional fees		329		406
Advertising		131		130
Supplies		166		121
FDIC insurance premiums		134		134
Core deposit intangible amortization		135		156
Other expense		660		659
Total other expense		7,435		6,469

Income Before Income Tax Expense		3,939		4,083
Income tax expense		965		1,064
Net Income	$	2,974	$	3,019

Earnings Per Share:
Basic	$	1.05		1.03
Diluted		1.05		1.03
Dividends Per Share		0.24		0.28

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-4

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)


	Years Ended December 31,
	2014		2013

Net Income	$	2,974	$	3,019

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $103 and $(159), for 2014 and 2013, respectively		200		(307	)


Comprehensive Income	$	3,174	$	2,712

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-5

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)


																Accumulated
	Common Stock															Other			Total
	Shares						Additional			Unearned			Retained			Comprehensive			Stockholders’
	Outstanding			Amount			Paid-in Capital			ESOP Shares			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Equity

Balance, January 1, 2013		3,193,054		$	32		$	30,693		$	(2,452	)	$	33,530		$	261		$	62,064

Net income														3,019						3,019
Other comprehensive loss																	(307	)		(307	)
ESOP shares earned								72			102									174
Dividends paid ($0.28 per share)														(826	)					(826	)
Shares repurchased		(157,210	)		(2	)		(2,730	)											(2,732	)


Balance, December 31, 2013		3,035,844			30			28,035			(2,350	)		35,723			(46	)		61,392

Net income														2,974						2,974
Other comprehensive income																	200			200
ESOP shares earned								86			102									188
Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)														(679	)					(679	)
Restricted Shares Issued		115,000			1			(1	)											-
Stock Based Compensation								754												754
Shares repurchased		(178,862	)		(2	)		(3,291	)											(3,293	)

Balance, December 31, 2014		2,971,982		$	29		$	25,583		$	(2,248	)	$	38,018		$	154		$	61,536

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-6

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)


	Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013

Operating activities:
Net income	$	2,974		$	3,019
Items not requiring cash:
Provision for loan losses		1,245			1,250
Depreciation and amortization		201			202
Deferred income taxes		(753	)		(590	)
Investment securities amortization, net		4			36
Core deposit intangible amortization		135			156
Loans originated for sale in the secondary market		(15,591	)		(25,379	)
Proceeds from loan sales in the secondary market		16,177			25,761
Gain on loans sold		(426	)		(548	)
Increase in surrender value of life insurance		(195	)		(152	)
Stock based compensation expense		754			-
ESOP shares earned		188			174
Net change in:
Accrued interest receivable		(461	)		38
Accrued interest payable		2			(7	)
Other adjustments		76			641
Net cash provided by operating activities		4,330			4,601

Investing activities:
Net change in certificates of deposit		-			500
Purchases of investment securities available for sale		(2,477	)		(5,148	)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale		3,000			3,400
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity		(5,491	)		(14,954	)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held to maturity		5,779			5,072
Purchase of FHLB stock		(1,770	)		-
Proceeds from sale of FHLB stock		1,478			634
Net change in loans receivable		(23,001	)		(18,438	)
Purchases of premises and equipment		(140	)		(127	)
Purchases of BOLI		(1,500	)		-
Net cash used in investing activities		(24,122	)		(29,061	)

Financing activities:
Net change in checking and money market savings accounts		5,330			12,447
Net change in certificates of deposit		(1,057	)		(1,928	)
Net change in short-term borrowings		18,800			13,000
Proceeds from FHLB advances		1,000			1,000
Repayment of FHLB advances		-			(300	)
Repurchased shares		(3,293	)		(2,732	)
Dividends paid		(679	)		(826	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		20,101			20,661

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents		309			(3,799	)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		4,119			7,918

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	4,428		$	4,119

Additional Cash Flows Information:
Interest paid	$	1,791		$	1,729
Taxes paid		1,750			1,565
Due to broker		-			55

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-7

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 1:

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations and Conversion

Madison County Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Madison County Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), is engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in the areas surrounding Madison, Nebraska. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Company is subject to the regulation of the Federal Reserve Board. The Bank is subject to the regulation of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and both undergo periodic examinations by such authority.

On October 3, 2012, Madison County Holding Company, MHC, the Bank’s former federally chartered mutual holding company, consummated its mutual-to-stock conversion, and the Company consummated its initial stock offering. In the Offering, the Company sold 3,193,054 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at $10.00 per share in a subscription offering and community offering, including 255,444 shares, equal to 8.0% of the shares sold in the offering, to the Madison County Bank employee stock ownership plan.

The cost of conversion and the stock offering were deferred and deducted from the proceeds of the offering.

In accordance with applicable federal conversion regulations, at the time of the completion of the mutual-to-stock conversion, we established a liquidation account in an amount equal to the Bank’s total equity as of the latest balance sheet date in the final prospectus used in the Conversion. Each eligible account holder or supplemental account holder is entitled to a proportionate share of this liquidation account in the event of a complete liquidation of the Bank, and only in such event. This share will be reduced if the eligible account holder’s or supplemental account holder’s deposit balance falls below the amounts on the date of record as of any December 31 and will cease to exist if the account is closed. The liquidation account will never be increased despite any increase after Conversion in the related deposit balance.

The Company may not declare, pay a dividend on, or repurchase any of its capital stock of the Bank, if the effect thereof would cause retained earnings to be reduced below the liquidation account amount or regulatory capital requirements.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

F-8

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and fair values of financial instruments.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash equivalents consisted primarily of interest earning demand deposits.

The Bank is required to maintain reserve funds in cash and/or deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserves required at December 31, 2014 and 2013, were $0 and $0, respectively.

Effective July 21, 2010, the FDIC’s insurance limits were permanently increased to $250. At December 31, 2014, cash and cash equivalents of $65 held at the Federal Home Loan Bank and $48 held at the Federal Reserve Bank, were not federally insured.

Certificates of Deposit

Certificates of deposit are carried at cost and mature within one to nine years.

Investment Securities

Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are investment securities classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent of the Company to sell or whether it would be more-likely-than-not required to sell its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

For debt securities with fair value below amortized cost when the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.

F-9

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market 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. Gains and losses on loan sales are recorded in noninterest income upon sale of the loan.

Loans Receivable

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances 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 amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Premiums and discounts are amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.

For loans not secured by real estate or loans secured by real estate with loan-to-value ratios of 80% or more, the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. For loans secured by real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of less than 80%, the accrual of interest is discontinued after the loan is 120 days past due. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. For all loan classes, the entire balance of the loan is considered past due if the minimum payment contractually required to be paid is not received by the contractual due date. For all loan classes, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

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

For all loan classes, interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status. There were no changes in the Company’s nonaccrual policy during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

When cash payments are received on impaired loans in each loan class, the Company records the payment as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded principal amount is doubtful, at which time payments are used to reduce the principal balance of the loan. Troubled debt restructured loans recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms.

F-10

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of general and allocated components. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on the product of the historical loss experience rate, adjusted by certain qualitative factors in basis points, and the portfolio balance for each loan segment. The historical loss experience rate is determined for each loan portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the prior four years. Management believes the four year historical loss experience methodology is appropriate in the current economic environment. The qualitative factors considered include changes in experience of lending staff, lending policies and procedures; changes in loan review and oversight, changes in collection, charge-off and recovery practices; changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; changes in the volume and severity of nonperforming loans; the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; changes in the underlying collateral and changes in current, national and local economic and business conditions.

The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due based on the loan’s current payment status and the borrower’s financial condition including available sources of cash flows. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogenous type loans such as commercial, non-owner residential and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans where the Company utilizes the discounted cash flows to determine the level of impairment, the Company includes the entire change in the present value of cash flows as bad debt expense.

F-11

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

The fair values of collateral-dependent impaired loans are based on independent appraisals of the collateral. In general, the Company acquires an updated appraisal upon identification of impairment and annually thereafter for commercial non-real estate, commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans. After determining the collateral value as described, the fair value is calculated based on the determined collateral value less selling expenses.

Segments of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the segment’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method for premises and the declining balance method for equipment based principally on the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are seven to 40 years for buildings and improvements, five to 15 years for furniture and equipment, five years for automobiles and three years for software. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.

Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka stock is a required investment for institutions in our market area that are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula.

Management periodically evaluates the FHLB stock for impairment. Determination of whether the FHLB stock is impaired is based on the assessment of the ultimate recoverability of cost rather than by recognizing declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of costs is influenced by the significance of the decline in net assets compared to the capital of the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted; the ability of the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and operating performance; the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on member institutions and customer base and the liquidity position of the FHLB. Management believes that no impairment charge on FHLB of Topeka stock was necessary at December 31, 2014.

F-12

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in noninterest expense. There were no foreclosed assets held for sale at December 31, 2014 or 2013.

Bank-Owned Life insurance

Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contracts at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Changes in the net cash surrender value of the policies, as well as insurance proceeds received are reflected in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income and are not subject to income taxes.

Goodwill

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

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a period of 15 years. Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. 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.

F-13

Madison County Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in Thousands)

Uncertain tax positions are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.

The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional potential common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Unearned ESOP shares, which are not vested, are excluded from the computation of average shares outstanding.

Stock Option Plan

The Company has a stock-based employee compensation plan, which is described more fully in Note 12.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income consist entirely of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale investment securities.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments

Financial instruments include off-balance-sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial lines and letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Management estimates losses on off-balance-sheet credit instruments using the same methodology as for portfolio loans. Additions to the allowance for losses on off-balance-sheet credit instruments are made by charges to the provision for losses and credits to other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

F-14

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 2:

Investment Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of investment securities are as follows:

	December 31, 2014
			Gross		Gross			Approximate
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

Available for sale:
Federal agencies	$	9,261	$	271	$	(38	)	$	9,494
Total available for sale		9,261		271		(38	)		9,494

Held to maturity:
State and municipal		34,012		551		(39	)		34,524
Total held to maturity		34,012		551		(39	)		34,524

Total investment securities	$	43,273	$	822	$	(77	)	$	44,018

	December 31, 2013
			Gross		Gross			Approximate
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

Available for sale:
U.S. Treasuries	$	500	$	-	$	-		$	500
Federal agencies		9,289		231		(301	)		9,219
Total available for sale		9,789		231		(301	)		9,719

Held to maturity:
State and municipal		34,144		140		(1,392	)		32,892
Total held to maturity		34,144		140		(1,392	)		32,892

Total investment securities	$	43,933	$	371	$	(1,693	)	$	42,611

F-15

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value		Cost		Value

Within one year	$	383	$	397	$	1,345	$	1,346
After one through five years		3,065		3,211		2,467		2,474
After five through ten years		3,682		3,766		5,051		5,152
After ten years		2,131		2,120		25,149		25,552

	$	9,261	$	9,494	$	34,012	$	34,524

The carrying value of investment securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes was $6,798 and $5,560 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

There were no sales of investment securities available for sale for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company recorded no losses for the year ended December 31, 2014 on called investment securities.

Certain investments in debt securities have fair values at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $5,768 and $24,933, which is approximately 13% and 59%, respectively, of the Company’s investment portfolio. These declines primarily resulted from changes in market interest rates.

Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these investment securities are temporary.

F-16

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

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

Investment securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses

Available for sale- Federal agencies	$	-	$	-		$	2,261	$	(38	)	$	2,261	$	(38	)
Held to maturity- State and municipal		325		(1	)		3,182		(38	)		3,507		(39	)
	$	325	$	(1	)	$	5,443	$	(76	)	$	5,768	$	(77	)

Investment securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses

Available for sale- Federal agencies	$	5,462	$	(250	)	$	449	$	(51	)	$	5,911	$	(301	)
Held to maturity- State and municipal		18,354		(1,342	)		668		(50	)		19,022		(1,392	)
	$	23,816	$	(1,592	)	$	1,117	$	(101	)	$	24,933	$	(1,693	)

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in federal agencies and state and municipal securities were caused by interest rate increases. 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 more likely than not 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, 2014.

F-17

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 3:

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Losses

Categories of loans receivable include:

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Real estate:
Agricultural	$	120,436	$	110,533
Commercial and multi-family		19,059		19,751
One- to four-family residential		41,674		38,322
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate		68,049		57,661
Consumer		4,296		4,249
		253,514		230,516
Less
Allowance for losses		7,413		6,171

Total loans	$	246,101	$	224,345

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

Agricultural Real Estate

Agricultural real estate loans are primarily comprised of loans for the purchase of farmland. Loan-to-value ratios on loans secured by farmland generally do not exceed 70% and have amortization periods limited to twenty one years.

Agricultural and Commercial Non-Real Estate

Agricultural non-real estate loans are generally comprised of seasonal operating lines to cash grain farmers to plant and harvest corn and soybeans and term loans to fund the purchase of equipment. Specific underwriting standards have been established for agricultural-related loans including the establishment of projections for each operating year based on industry-developed estimates of farm input costs and expected commodity yields and prices. Operating lines are typically written for one year and secured by the crop and other farm assets as considered necessary.

Commercial non-real estate loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial non-real estate loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and may include a personal guarantee. Short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis.

F-18

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate

Commercial and multi-family real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan.

Commercial and multi-family real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The characteristics of properties securing the Company’s commercial and multi-family real estate portfolio are diverse, but virtually all of these loans are secured by properties in Nebraska. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. In addition, the Company generally will not finance single purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate versus nonowner-occupied loans.

Residential Real Estate and Consumer

Residential real estate and consumer loans consist of two segments - residential mortgage loans and personal loans. For residential mortgage loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally owner-occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is lower, and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets, such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer personal loans are unsecured, such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas, such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

F-19

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The following table presents by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Real Estate
			Commercial			One- to			Agricultural
			and			Four-Family			and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family			Residential			Commercial		Consumer			Total

Year Ended December 31, 2014

Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	3,340	$	597		$	510		$	1,638	$	86		$	6,171
Provision for loan losses		659		(87	)		121			529		23			1,245
Loans charged to the allowance		-		-			-			-		(3	)		(3	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off		-		-			-			-		-			-

Balance, end of period	$	3,999	$	510		$	631		$	2,167	$	106		$	7,413

Year Ended December 31, 2013

Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,585	$	456		$	467		$	1,337	$	96		$	4,941
Provision for loan losses		755		141			63			301		(10	)		1,250
Loans charged to the allowance		-		-			(20	)		-		-			(20	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off		-		-			-			-		-			-

Balance, end of period	$	3,340	$	597		$	510		$	1,638	$	86		$	6,171

F-20

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The following presents by portfolio segment, the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method for the year ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

At December 31, 2014:

Allowance:
Ending balance	$	3,999	$	510	$	631	$	2,167	$	106	$	7,413
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	111	$	10	$	-	$	-	$	121
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	3,999	$	399	$	621	$	2,167	$	106	$	7,292

Loans:
Ending balance	$	120,436	$	19,059	$	41,674	$	68,049	$	4,296	$	253,514
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	120	$	17	$	-	$	-	$	137
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	120,436	$	18,939	$	41,657	$	68,049	$	4,296	$	253,377

At December 31, 2013:

Allowance:
Ending balance	$	3,340	$	597	$	510	$	1,638	$	86	$	6,171
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	148	$	14	$	-	$	-	$	162
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	3,340	$	449	$	496	$	1,638	$	86	$	6,009

Loans:
Ending balance	$	110,533	$	19,751	$	38,322	$	57,661	$	4,249	$	230,516
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	148	$	22	$	-	$	-	$	170
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	110,533	$	19,603	$	38,300	$	57,661	$	4,249	$	230,346

F-21

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

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

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Pass	$	119,905	$	18,929	$	41,053	$	67,787	$	4,257	$	251,931
Special Mention		117		10		431		10		21		589
Substandard		414		120		190		252		18		994
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Loss		-		-		-		-		-		-

Total	$	120,436	$	19,059	$	41,674	$	68,049	$	4,296	$	253,514

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of December 31, 2013:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Pass	$	110,410	$	19,603	$	37,716	$	57,637	$	4,210	$	229,576
Special Mention		-		-		494		24		22		540
Substandard		123		148		112		-		17		400
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Loss		-		-		-		-		-		-

Total	$	110,533	$	19,751	$	38,322	$	57,661	$	4,249	$	230,516

The Company generally categorizes all classes of loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. Generally, smaller dollar consumer loans are excluded from this grading process and are reflected in the Pass category. The delinquency trends of these consumer loans are monitored on a homogeneous basis and the related delinquent amounts are reflected in the aging analysis table below. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

The Pass asset quality rating encompasses assets that have generally performed as expected. With the exception of some smaller consumer and residential loans, these assets generally do not have delinquency. Loans assigned this rating include loans to borrowers possessing solid credit quality with acceptable risk. Borrowers in these grades are differentiated from higher grades on the basis of size (capital and/or revenue), leverage, asset quality, stability of the industry or specific market area and quality/coverage of collateral. These borrowers generally have a history of consistent earnings and reasonable leverage.

F-22

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The Special Mention asset quality rating encompasses assets that have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. This grade is intended to include loans to borrowers whose credit quality has clearly deteriorated and where risk of further decline is possible unless active measures are taken to correct the situation. Weaknesses are considered potential at this state and are not yet fully defined.

The Substandard asset quality rating encompasses assets that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any; assets having a well-defined weakness based upon objective evidence; assets characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected; or the possibility that liquidation will not be timely. Loans categorized in this grade possess a well-defined credit weakness and the likelihood of repayment from the primary source is uncertain. Significant financial deterioration has occurred and very close attention is warranted to ensure the full repayment without loss. Collateral coverage may be marginal and the accrual of interest has been suspended.

The Doubtful asset quality rating encompasses assets that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The Loss asset quality rating encompasses assets that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets of the bank is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; instead, it means that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.

The Company evaluates the loan grading system definitions and allowance for loan loss methodology on an ongoing basis. No significant changes were made to either during the past year.

F-23

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis and nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2014:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Past Due:
30-59 days	$	-	$	-	$	882	$	469	$	-	$	1,351
60-89 days		-		-		258		-		7		265
90 days or more		-		-		173		-		-		173
Total past due		-		-		1,313		469		7		1,789
Current		120,436		19,059		40,361		67,580		4,289		251,725

Total loans	$	120,436	$	19,059	$	41,674	$	68,049	$	4,296	$	253,514

Nonaccrual loans	$	-	$	120	$	174	$	-	$	11	$	305
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing		-		-		173		-		-		173

	$	-	$	120	$	347	$	-	$	11	$	478

The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis and nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2013:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Past Due:
30-59 days	$	199	$	-	$	376	$	52	$	40	$	667
60-89 days		296		-		171		24		-		491
90 days or more		-		-		-		-		2		2
Total past due		495		-		547		76		42		1,160
Current		110,038		19,751		37,775		57,585		4,207		229,356

Total loans	$	110,533	$	19,751	$	38,322	$	57,661	$	4,249	$	230,516

Nonaccrual loans	$	123	$	148	$	112	$	-	$	17	$	400
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing		-		-		-		-		2		2

	$	123	$	148	$	112	$	-	$	19	$	402

F-24

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

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

The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at December 31, 2014:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Impaired loans with an allowance for loan losses	$	-	$	120	$	17	$	-	$	-	$	137
Impaired loans with no allowance for loan losses		-		-		-		-		-		-

Total impaired loans	$	-	$	120	$	17	$	-	$	-	$	137

Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans	$	-	$	120	$	17	$	-	$	-	$	137
Allowance for loan losses on impaired loans		-		111		10		-		-		121
Average recorded investment in impaired loans		-		131		19		-		-		150

The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at December 31, 2013:

	Real Estate
			Commercial		One- to		Agricultural
			and		Four-Family		and
	Agricultural		Multi-Family		Residential		Commercial		Consumer		Total

Impaired loans with an allowance for loan losses	$	-	$	148	$	22	$	-	$	-	$	170
Impaired loans with no allowance for loan losses		-		-		-		-		-		-

Total impaired loans	$	-	$	148	$	22	$	-	$	-	$	170

Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans	$	-	$	148	$	22	$	-	$	-	$	170
Allowance for loan losses on impaired loans		-		148		14		-		-		162
Average recorded investment in impaired loans		-		46		28		-		-		74

F-25

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest income of $9 and $8 was recognized on impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

There were no troubled debt restructurings at or during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.

Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of mortgage and other loans serviced for others were $73,364 and $68,785 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Note 4:

Premises and Equipment

Major classifications of premises and equipment, stated at cost, are as follows:

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Land	$	339		339
Buildings and improvements		3,371		3,371
Furniture and equipment		1,816		1,752
Automobiles		72		72
Software		381		303
		5,979		5,837
Less accumulated depreciation		3,841		3,638
	$	2,138		2,199

F-26

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 5:

Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible

Goodwill was recognized in connection with the acquisition of First Capital Investment Company, Inc., the parent company of First National Bank of Albion, in November 2005. Under FASB ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently, if necessary.

As a result, goodwill of $481 was not impaired at either December 31, 2014 or 2013.

The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of the core deposit intangibles related to the acquisition of First National Bank of Albion is presented below:

	December 31,
	2014			2013

Core deposit intangible	$	3,094		$	3,094
Accumulated depreciation		(2,575	)		(2,440	)
	$	519		$	654

The core deposit intangible is tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Amortization expense on core deposit intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $135 and $156, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense on core deposit intangibles for the next five years is as follows:

2015			119
2016			104
2017			91
2018			80
2019			71

F-27

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 6:

Deposits

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Non-interest bearing checking	$	19,149	$	19,932
Interest-bearing checking		116,715		113,922
Money market savings		48,824		45,504
Certificates and other time deposits of $100 or more		5,904		6,257
Other certificates and time deposits		19,387		20,091
Total deposits	$	209,979	$	205,706

At December 31, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

2015	$	18,231
2016		3,845
2017		1,932
2018		304
2019		979
	$	25,291

There were no brokered deposits at December 31, 2014 or 2013.

F-28

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 7:

Borrowings

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Federal Home Loan Bank line of credit	$	31,800	$	13,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		8,000		7,000

Total borrowings	$	39,800	$	20,000

The Company has a line of credit with at the FHLB of Topeka which expires December 18, 2015. The line of credit accrues interest at a variable rate (0.25% at December 31, 2014). The maximum credit available is based on certain criteria including a percentage of assets limitation and an available collateral limitation. Based on the statement received from the FHLB of Topeka, the additional borrowing capacity at December 31, 2014 was $37,013.

The Company has an unsecured line with another financial institution to purchase overnight federal funds. The maximum amount of the established line is $24,710 and matures on May 31, 2015. The line is subject to quarterly review as well as annual renewal, and terms may be altered in the event of a significant change in the Company’s financial condition. The Company had no federal funds outstanding at December 31, 2014.

The Company has a line of credit with the FRB to obtain advances which matures on January 31, 2015. FRB advances are secured by loans totaling $19,795 at December 31, 2014. The maximum credit available from the FRB is $8,962 and is subject to an annual approval process and certain other restrictions. The Company had no advances at December 31, 2014.

FHLB advances, at interest rates from 1.37% to 4.54% at December 31, 2014, are subject to restrictions or penalties in the event of prepayment. FHLB advances and the line of credit are secured by a blanket lien on mortgage loans totaling $124,392 at December 31, 2014.

Maturities of FHLB advances were as follows at December 31, 2014:

2015		4,400
2016		200
2017		1,400
2018		1,000
2019		-
2020		1,000
	$	8,000

F-29

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 8:

Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013

Income tax expense:
Currently payable - federal	$	1,718		$	1,654
Deferred - federal		(753	)		(590	)
	$	965		$	1,064

Reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense
Federal statutory income tax at 34%	$	1,339		$	1,388
Tax-exempt income		(347	)		(299	)
Cash surrender value of life insurance		(66	)		(51	)
Other		39			26
Actual tax expense	$	965		$	1,064

Effective tax rate		24.5	%		26.1	%

F-30

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

A cumulative net deferred tax asset is included in other assets. The components of the asset are as follows:

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Assets:
Allowance for loan losses	$	2,447	$	2,024
Deferred compensation		596		537
Incentive compensation plans		134		-
Accrued vacation		98		93
Securities available for sale		-		24
Other		62		45
Total assets		3,337		2,723

Liabilities
Core deposit intangible		176		222
Stock in FHLB of Topeka		21		123
Prepaid expense		185		191
Depreciation		93		90
Mortgage servicing rights		50		19
Securities available for sale		79		-
Other		10		5
Total liabilities		614		650

	$	2,723	$	2,073

Retained earnings at December 31, 2014 and 2013 include approximately $610 for which no deferred income tax liability has been recognized. This amount represents an allocation of income to bad debt deductions as of December 31, 1987 for tax purposes only. Reduction of amounts so allocated for purposes other than tax bad debt losses or adjustments arising from carryback of net operating losses would create income for tax purposes only, which income would be subject to the then-current corporate income tax rate. The unrecorded deferred income tax liability on the above amount was approximately $207.

F-31

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 9:

Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, there are outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit, lines of credit and letters of credit, which are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit, lines of credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making such commitments as it does for instruments that are included in the consolidated balance sheet.

Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Commitments to extend credit	$	27,767	$	25,655
Lines of credit, primarily commercial		20,975		22,218
Commercial letters of credit		1,043		794

Commitments to extend credit and lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract and a majority of such commitments are contractually discretionary at the discretion of the Company. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commercial letters of credit and a large amount of the lines of credit are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.

Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

The Company sells residential loans with limited recourse to the FHLB of Topeka under the Mortgage Partnership Finance Program. The Company is obligated to repurchase certain loans sold that become delinquent as defined by the agreement. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, these obligations were approximately $5,410 and $4,610. Based upon a favorable payment history, the Company does not anticipate any significant losses on these residential loans under the agreement. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the reserve totaled $87 and $66, respectively.

F-32

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 10:

Regulatory Capital

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

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the most recent notification from the OCC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

The Bank’s actual and required capital amounts and ratios are as follows:

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio

As of December 31, 2014:
Total capital
(to risk weighted assets)	$	56,967		17.56	%		25,948		8.00	%		32,435		10.00	%
Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets)		52,871		16.30	%		12,974		4.00	%		19,461		6.00	%
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets)		52,871		16.87	%		12,538		4.00	%		15,672		5.00	%

As of December 31, 2013:
Total capital
(to risk weighted assets)	$	53,182		18.31	%		23,240		8.00	%		29,050		10.00	%
Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets)		49,519		17.05	%		11,620		4.00	%		17,430		6.00	%
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets)		49,519		17.15	%		11,550		4.00	%		14,438		5.00	%

F-33

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that it may declare without prior regulatory approval. Generally, the Bank’s payment of dividends is limited to net income for the current year plus the two preceding calendar years, less capital distributions paid over the comparable time period. At December 31, 2014, approximately $4,691 of retained earnings were available for dividend declaration without prior regulatory approval.

Note 11:

Employee Benefits

The Company has a retirement savings 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. Employees may contribute up to 100% of their compensation, subject to limitations prescribed by law. The Company contributes 3% of the employee’s compensation. Employer contributions charged to expense was $102 and $93 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company has a salary continuation plan for the benefit of certain executive officers. The Bank is funding the agreement with variable rate life insurance policies. The recorded obligation of $1,454 and $1,315 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is included in other liabilities. Expense of $140 and $152 was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no payments made during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

In addition, the Company has a deferred compensation plan for the directors of the Company. The recorded obligation of $297 and $265 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is included in other liabilities. Expense of $33 and $29 was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company has also entered into employment and change in control agreements with certain officers that provide for the severance payments and the continuation of certain benefits for a specified period of time under certain conditions. Under the terms of the agreements, these payments could occur in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined, along with other specific conditions. In the event of involuntary termination, subject to certain criteria, the officer is entitled to payment of base salary and certain benefits for the remaining term of the employment agreement, but in no event for a period of less than 12 months following the date of termination. The severance payments under these agreements are generally 2.99 times the base salary of the officer in the event of a change in control.

As part of the conversion, the Bank established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) covering substantially all employees. The ESOP acquired 255,444 shares of Company common stock at $10 per share in the conversion with funds provided by a loan from the Company. Accordingly, $2,554 of common stock acquired by the ESOP was shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. Shares are released to participants proportionately as the loan is repaid. Dividends on allocated shares are recorded as dividends and charged to retained earnings. Dividends on unallocated shares are used to repay the loan and are treated as compensation expense. Compensation expense is recorded equal to the fair market value of the stock when contributions, which are determined annually by the Board of Directors, are made to the ESOP.

F-34

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The ESOP shares as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

	December 31,
	2014		2013

Allocated shares		30,653		20,435
Unearned shares		224,791		235,009

Total ESOP shares		255,444		255,444

Fair value of unearned shares	$	4,347		4,230

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the fair value of the allocated shares held by the ESOP was $593 and $368, respectively.

Note 12:

Share Based Compensation

In November, 2013, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”) which provides for awards of stock options and restricted stock to officers, employees and directors. The cost of the Plan is based on the fair value of the awards on the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The fair value of stock options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model using assumptions for dividend yield, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, and option term. These assumptions are based on management’s judgments regarding future events, are subjective in nature, and contain uncertainties inherent in an estimate. The cost of the awards is being recognized over the five-year vesting periods during which participants are required to provide services in exchange for the awards. Certain officers and employees have seven-year vesting periods. Vesting began March 1, 2014, for directors and November 1, 2014, for certain other officers and employees.

Until such time as awards of stock are granted and vested or options are exercised, shares of the Company’s common stock under the Plan shall be authorized but unissued shares. The maximum number of shares authorized under the plan is 447,027. Total stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $754, with a tax benefit recorded of $256.

F-35

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Stock Options

The table below represents the stock option activity for the period shown:

			Weighted		Remaining
			average		contractual
	Options		exercise price		life (years)

Options outstanding at January 1, 2014		-	$	-		-
Granted		288,000		17.10		10.00
Exercised		-		-		-
Forfeited		-		-		-
Expired		-		-		-
Options outstanding at December 31, 2014		288,000	$	17.10		9.25

Options exercisable at December 31, 2014		44,530	$	17.10		9.25

There were 288,000 stock options granted on February 14, 2014.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $550 of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options. The cost of the stock options will be amortized in monthly installments over the noted five-year and seven-year vesting periods, with the first vesting date of March 1, 2014, for directors and November 1, 2014, for certain other officers and employees. Stock option expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $193, with a tax benefit recorded of $65. The aggregate grant date fair value of the stock options was $743. The total intrinsic value of options as of December 31, 2014 was $645.

The fair value of the Company’s stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula. The following assumptions were used in the formula:

Expected volatility		13.78	%
Risk-free interest rate		2.27	%

Expected dividend yield		1.64	%
Expected life (in years)		7.5
Exercise price for the stock options	$	17.10

Expected volatility – Based on the historical volatility of share price for similar companies.

Risk-free interest rate – Based on the U. S. Treasury yield curve and expected life of the options at the time of grant.

F-36

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Dividend yield – Madison County Financial, Inc. paid, at the time of valuation, an annual dividend of $0.28 per share.

Expected life – Based on average of the five-year and seven-year vesting periods and the ten year contractual term of the stock option plan.

Exercise price for the stock options – Based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards are accounted for as fixed grants using the fair value of the Company’s stock at the time of the grant. Unvested restricted stock awards may not be disposed of or transferred during the vesting period. Restricted stock awards carry with them the right to receive dividends.

The table below represents the restricted stock award activity for the period shown:

	Service-Based			Weighted
	Restricted			Average
	Stock			Grant Date
	Awards			Fair Value

Non-vested at January 1, 2014		-		$	-
Granted		115,000			17.10
Vested		(19,200	)		17.10
Forfeited		-			-
Non-vested at December 31, 2014		95,800		$	17.10

Restricted stock awards of 115,000 were granted on February 14, 2014.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $1,409 of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards. The cost of the restricted stock awards will be amortized in monthly installments over the five-year and seven-year vesting periods. Restricted stock expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $561, with a tax benefit recorded of $191.

F-37

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 13:

Earnings Per Share

The following table presents a summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
	(Dollars in Thousands except share
	and per share data)

Net income	$	2,974		$	3,019
Allocated to participating securities		(103	)		-
Net income allocated to common stockholders	$	2,871		$	3,019

Weighted average common shares outstanding, gross		3,051,011			3,160,005
Less: Average unearned ESOP shares and participating securities		318,266			240,495
Weighted average common shares outstanding, net		2,732,745			2,919,510
Effect of diluted based awards		1,335			-
Weighted average shares and common stock equivalents		2,734,080			2,919,510

Income per common share:
Basic	$	1.05		$	1.03
Diluted		1.05			1.03


Options excluded from the calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share	None				N/A

Note 14:

Related Party Transactions

The Company has entered into transactions with certain directors, executive officers and their affiliates or associates (related parties). Such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms and conditions, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers, and did not, in the opinion of management, involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. The aggregate amount of loans to such related parties at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $661 and $675, net of loans sold of $511 and $561, respectively. Deposits from related parties held by the Company at December 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $1,069 and $942, respectively.

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 15:

Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

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. 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.

Recurring Measurements

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. 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. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions. Additionally, matrix pricing is used for certain investment securities and 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. Level 1 securities include U. S. Treasuries. Level 2 securities include federal agencies. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets 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, 2014 and 2013:

	December 31, 2014 Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
Assets	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Available for sale:
Federal agencies	$	9,494	$	-	$	9,494	$	-
	$	9,494	$	-	$	9,494	$	-

		December 31, 2013 Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
Assets	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Available for sale:
U.S. Treasuries	$	500	$	500	$	-	$	-
Federal agencies		9,219		-		9,219		-
	$	9,719	$	500	$	9,219	$	-

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Nonrecurring Measurements

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall:

			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
Assets	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

December 31, 2014

Impaired loans	$	16	$	-	$	-	$	16

December 31, 2013

Impaired loans	$	8	$	-	$	-	$	8

Collateral-dependent Impaired Loans, Net of ALLL

The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Company considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by the Loan Committee. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the Loan Committee. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. These discounts and estimates are developed by the Loan Committee by comparison to historical results.

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

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

Valuation

Weighted

Fair Value

Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Average

At December 31, 2014:

Collateral-dependent

Market comparable

Marketability discount

10%

impaired loans

properties

At December 31, 2013:

Collateral-dependent

Market comparable

Marketability discount

10%

impaired loans

properties

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Certificates of Deposit, Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Accrued Interest Receivable and Accrued Interest Payable

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans and Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.

Deposits

Deposits include checking and money market savings accounts. The carrying amount of these deposits approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits (certificates and other time deposits) is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Borrowings

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt. Fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market. If a quoted market price is not available, an expected present value technique is used to estimate fair value.

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2014.

	Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,428	$	4,428	$	-	$	-
Certificates of deposit		1,000		1,000		-		-
Held to maturity investment securities		34,012		-		34,524		-
Loans held for sale		-		-		-		-
Loans, net		246,101		-		-		252,657
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka		1,791		-		1,791		-
Accrued interest receivable		4,268		-		4,268		-

Financial liabilities:
Deposits		209,979		184,688		-		25,333
Borrowings		39,800		-		39,906		-
Accrued interest payable		101		-		101		-

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2013.

	Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,119	$	4,119	$	-	$	-
Certificates of deposit		1,000		1,000		-		-
Held to maturity investment securities		34,144		-		32,892		-
Loans held for sale		269		-		269		-
Loans, net		224,345		-		-		230,813
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka		1,472		-		1,472		-
Accrued interest receivable		3,807		-		3,807		-

Financial liabilities:
Deposits		205,706		179,358		-		26,429
Borrowings		20,000		-		20,274		-
Accrued interest payable		99		-		99		-

F-43

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Note 16:

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:

Condensed Balance Sheets

	December 31,
	2014		2013
Assets

Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,340	$	10,577
Investment in Bank		54,123		50,737
Other Assets		75		88

Total assets	$	61,538	$	61,402

Liabilities

Other liabilities		2		10

Total liabilities		2		10

Stockholders’ Equity		61,536		61,392

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	61,538	$	61,402

F-44

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014		2013

Income - Dividends from Bank	$	736	$	874

Expenses
Other expenses		209		286

Total expenses		209		286

Income Before Income Tax and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries		527		588

Income Tax Benefit		71		97

Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries		598		685

Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries		2,376		2,334

Net Income	$	2,974	$	3,019

Comprehensive Income	$	3,174	$	2,712

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows


	Years Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
Operating Activities
Net income	$	2,974		$	3,019
Items not providing cash		(2,239	)		(2,258	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		735			761

Financing Activities
Repurchased shares		(3,293	)		(2,732	)
Dividends paid		(679	)		(826	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(3,972	)		(3,558	)

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(3,237	)		(2,797	)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year		10,577			13,374

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$	7,340		$	10,577

Note 17:

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company is an emerging growth company and as such will be subject to the effective dates noted for the private companies if they differ from the effective dates noted for public companies.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists, to require presentation in the financial statements of an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. When an NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or when the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-46

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects, to permit entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The ASU modifies the conditions that an entity must meet to be eligible to use a method other than the equity or cost methods to account for qualified affordable housing project investments. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 31, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure, to reduce diversity by clarifying when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. This update seeks to better define the groups of assets which qualify for discontinued operations, in order to ease the burden and cost for prepares and stakeholders. This issue changed “the criteria for reporting discontinued operations” and related reporting requirements, including the provision for disclosures about the “disposal of and individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation.” The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted only for disposals or classifications as held for sale. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB, in joint cooperation with IASB, issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The topic of Revenue Recognition had become broad, with several other regulatory agencies issuing standards which lacked cohesion. The new guidance establishes a “common framework” and “reduces the number of requirements to which an entity must consider in recognizing revenue” and yet provides improved disclosures to assist stakeholders reviewing financial statements. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and is still evaluating the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing. This update addresses the concerns of stakeholders’ by changing the accounting practices surrounding repurchase agreements. The new guidance changes the “accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements.” The amendments in this Update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation. This update defines the accounting treatment for share-based payments and “resolves the diverse accounting treatment of those awards in practice.” The new requirement mandates that “a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.” Compensation cost will now be recognized in the period in which it becomes likely that the performance target will be met. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. The objective of this update is to reduce diversity in practice by addressing the classification of foreclosed mortgage loans that are fully or partially guaranteed under government programs. Currently, some creditors reclassify those loans to real estate as with other foreclosed loans that do not have guarantees; others reclassify the loans to other receivables. The amendments affect creditors that hold government-guaranteed mortgage loans, including those guaranteed by the FHA and the VA. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2015 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. An entity should adopt the amendments in this update using either a prospective transition method or a modified retrospective transition method. For prospective transition, an entity should apply the amendments in this update to foreclosures that occur after the date of adoption. For the modified retrospective transition, an entity should apply the amendments in the update by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment (through a reclassification to a separate other receivable) as of the beginning of the annual period of adoption. Prior periods should not be adjusted. However, a reporting entity must apply the same method of transition as elected under ASU No. 2014-04. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted if the entity already has adopted update 2014-04. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The update provides U.S. GAAP guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and about related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16, Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity. For hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share, an entity (an issuer or an investor) should determine the nature of the host contract by considering all stated and implied substantive terms and features of the hybrid financial instrument, weighing each term and feature on the basis of relevant facts and circumstances. That is, an entity should determine the nature of the host contract by considering the economic characteristics and risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument, including the embedded derivative feature that is being evaluated for separate accounting from the host contract.

F-48

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

In evaluating the stated and implied substantive terms and features, the existence or omission of any single term or feature does not necessarily determine the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract. Although an individual term or feature may weigh more heavily in the evaluation on the basis of facts and circumstances, an entity should use judgment based on an evaluation of all the relevant terms and features. For example, the presence of a fixed-price, noncontingent redemption option held by the investor in a convertible preferred stock contract is not, in and of itself, determinative in the evaluation of whether the nature of the host contract is more akin to a debt instrument or more akin to an equity instrument. Rather, the nature of the host contract depends on the economic characteristics and risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument.

The effects of initially adopting the amendments in this Update should be applied on a modified retrospective basis to existing hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amendments are effective. Retrospective application is permitted to all relevant prior periods.

The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments shall be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-17, Pushdown Accounting. The amendments in this Update provide an acquired entity with an option to apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements upon occurrence of an event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity.

An acquired entity may elect the option to apply pushdown accounting in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurs. An acquired entity should determine whether to elect to apply pushdown accounting for each individual change-in-control event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. If pushdown accounting is not applied in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurs, an acquired entity will have the option to elect to apply pushdown accounting in a subsequent reporting period to the acquired entity’s most recent change-in-control event. An election to apply pushdown accounting in a reporting period after the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurred should be considered a change in accounting principle in accordance with Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. If pushdown accounting is applied to an individual change-in-control event, that election is irrevocable.

F-49

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

If an acquired entity elects the option to apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements, it should disclose information in the current reporting period that enables users of financial statements to evaluate the effect of pushdown accounting.

The amendments in this Update are effective on November 18, 2014. After the effective date, an acquired entity can make an election to apply the guidance to future change-in-control events or to its most recent change-in-control event. However, if the financial statements for the period in which the most recent change-in-control event occurred already have been issued or made available to be issued, the application of this guidance would be a change in accounting principle. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU, 2015-1, Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. The Board issued this Update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). The objective of the Simplification Initiative is to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to the users of financial statements.

This Update eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Subtopic 225-20, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items, required that an entity separately classify, present, and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. Presently, an event or transaction is presumed to be an ordinary and usual activity of the reporting entity unless evidence clearly supports its classification as an extraordinary item. Paragraph 225-20-45-2 contains the following criteria that must both be met for extraordinary classification:

Unusual nature. The underlying event or transaction should possess a high degree of abnormality and be of a type clearly unrelated to, or only incidentally related to, the ordinary and typical activities of the entity, taking into account the environment in which the entity operates.

Infrequency of occurrence. The underlying event or transaction should be of a type that would not reasonably be expected to recur in the foreseeable future, taking into account the environment in which the entity operates.

If an event or transaction meets the criteria for extraordinary classification, an entity is required to segregate the extraordinary item from the results of ordinary operations and show the item separately in the income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations. The entity also is required to disclose applicable income taxes and either present or disclose earnings-per-share data applicable to the extraordinary item.

F-50

Madison County Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively. A reporting entity also may apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The effective date is the same for both public business entities and all other entities.

For an entity that prospectively applies the guidance, the only required transition disclosure will be to disclose, if applicable, both the nature and the amount of an item included in income from continuing operations after adoption that adjusts an extraordinary item previously classified and presented before the date of adoption. An entity retrospectively applying the guidance should provide the disclosures in paragraphs 250-10-50-1 through 50-2. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


		Madison County Financial, Inc.

Date: March 27, 2015	By:	/s/ David J. Warnemunde
		David J. Warnemunde President and Chief Executive Officer (Duly Authorized Representative)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


	Signatures		Title		Date

/s/ David J. Warnemunde		President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)		March 27, 2015
David J. Warnemunde

/s/ Brenda L. Borchers		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)		March 27, 2015
Brenda L. Borchers

/s/ Jon Moyer		Director		March 27, 2015
Jon Moyer

/s/ David D. Warnemunde		Director		March 27, 2015
David D. Warnemunde

/s/ Daniel Tunink		Director		March 27, 2015
Daniel Tunink

/s/ Ivan J. Beller		Director		March 27, 2015
Ivan J. Beller

/s/ Warren R. Blank		Director		March 27, 2015
Warren R. Blank

/s/ James R. Becker		Director		March 27, 2015
James R. Becker

EXHIBIT INDEX

3.1	Articles of Incorporation of Madison County Financial, Inc. *