September 18, 2006

To Our Stockholders, Customers, and Friends:

The Board of Directors, management, and staff of Eagle Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary,

American Federal Savings Bank, are pleased to present our annual report for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

Despite a challenging interest rate environment characterized by a very flat yield curve, we were able to achieve an increase of 2.4% in net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. We were pleased that net interest income, our main component of core earnings, increased as well, which enabled us to grow basic earnings per share by 7% from $1.55 to $1.66. Per share earnings were enhanced by our continuing stock repurchase program ($473,000 in treasury stock was purchased during the year).

Montana’s continuing strong economy, along with our very strong capital position, have allowed us to again increase our quarterly cash dividend to $0.22 per share, an increase of $.02 per share or 10% over our previous quarterly dividend. At a share price of $32.00, this would be a dividend yield of 2.75%.

Last year’s plan was to achieve strong growth in assets by continuing strong growth in our loan portfolio, funded by a combination of deposit growth and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. During the year, we did increase assets by 9.6% and loans receivable by nearly 32%. This was accomplished while maintaining very sound credit quality. Our non-performing loans as a percentage of assets actually decreased from a very low 0.24% to 0.20%.

Although we were successful in our new money market account for higher balance customers, we were unable to grow our total deposits by more than 1.07%. We expect the funding side of our business to remain our greatest challenge for next year as well. However, we plan to continue managing growth in assets and our capital ratios in order to improve our Return on Equity and resulting shareholder value.

We have begun our new fiscal year by increasing our advertising budget by 12.5% and launching a series of checking account promotions. We are spearheading the series with the introduction of our new “Freedom Rewards” account. This account was designed for our higher balance customers by featuring value rather than price. It includes free ATM use, identity theft protection, higher rates on certificates of deposit, lower rates on consumer loans, etc. We thank our stockholders who responded to our survey to research the product features and pricing during the development process.

The PUD process in Bozeman is taking longer than originally anticipated. Therefore, we now expect to open our new location on Oak Street in Bozeman in the spring of 2008.

We have nearly completed the remodeling of our downtown Helena drive-in/walk-up branch with the addition of a drive-up ATM and interior changes to make the lobby and customer service/new accounts area more customer friendly.

We recently joined the “Moneypass” ATM network to offer our depositors free ATM locations nationwide.

Finally, we are very proud to have been recently selected to receive an Independent Community Bankers of America community service award. We thank our dedicated Board of Directors, officers, and employees for demonstrating once again that they understand the relationship between employee loyalty, customer loyalty, community loyalty, and shareholder loyalty. We thank all of you for your confidence and support.

Very Sincerely,

 

Larry A. Dreyer
President and Chief Executive Officer



U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-KSB

(Mark One)

[X]  
  Annual report under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

[  ] 
  Transition report under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from
______________________ to ______________________.

Commission file number: 0-29687

Eagle Bancorp
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

United States
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
 
81-0531318
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) or organization)
 
 
 
1400 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
59601
(Zip Code)
 
Issuer’s telephone number:
(406) 442-3080
www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com

Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of class

None
    
 
Name of exchange on which registered

N/A
 

Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of class)

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

Yes            X                No                      

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

Issuer’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year are        $12,664,000  

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the closing price as of August 30, 2006, was $11,065,510.

As of August 30, 2006, there were 1,087,557 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

          1.      Portions of the proxy statements for the annual meeting of stockholders for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 and the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on December 20, 1999 are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):

Yes                    No        X    



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item
No.
        
 
     Page
No.
 
              
Part I
               
1
              
Description of Business
          1    
2
              
Description of Property
          22    
3
              
Legal Proceedings
          23    
4
              
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
          23    
 
              
Part II
               
5
              
Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Small Business Issuers’ Purchases of Equity Securities
          23    
5C
              
Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
          24    
6
              
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
          24    
7
              
Financial Statements
          31    
8
              
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
          31    
8A
              
Controls and Procedures
          31    
8B
              
Other Information
          31    
 
              
Part III
               
9
              
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section16(a) of the Exchange Act
          32    
10
              
Executive Compensation
          32    
11
              
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, and Management and Related
          32    
 
              
Stockholder Matters
                   
12
              
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
          32    
13
              
Exhibits
          32    
14
              
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
          32    
 

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PART I

ITEM 1.    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

General

Eagle Bancorp (“Eagle” or “the Company”), a federally chartered stock holding company holds 100% of the Stock of American Federal Savings Bank (“American Federal” or “the Bank”). Its charter was approved on April 4, 2000, when it became the mid-tier stock holding company for the Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank headquartered in Helena, Montana. Eagle Bancorp’s principal business is to hold the capital stock of American Federal. Upon the reorganization and conversion to stock form of American Federal Savings Bank, Eagle Bancorp issued 575,079 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) to the public at a price of $8 per share. This represents approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Common Stock. The remaining 648,493 shares of the Common Stock are held by Eagle Financial MHC, Eagle Bancorp’s mutual holding company.

American Federal was founded in 1922 as a Montana chartered building and loan association and has conducted operations in Helena since that time. In 1975, the Bank adopted a federal thrift charter. The Bank currently has four full service offices and one satellite branch. We also have five automated teller machines located in our market area and we participate in the CashCard and Money Pass ATM networks. The Bank’s website can be found at www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com.

Business Strategy

Since our founding in Helena in 1922, we have operated in the southcentral portion of Montana. Since the advent of NOW accounts and low and no cost checking or other transaction accounts, we have sought to operate in a fashion similar to a commercial bank offering these kinds of deposits and changing our emphasis on home mortgage lending by broadening and diversifying the kind of loans we offer. As a result of these efforts, we provide full retail banking services, including one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, lines of credit, consumer loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial loans for businesses as well as certificates of deposit, checking accounts, NOW accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts.

We attract deposits from the general public and use these deposits primarily to originate loans and to purchase investment securities. The principal sources of funds for lending and investing activities are deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, the repayment, sale and maturity of loans and sale and maturity of securities. The principal sources of income are interest on loans and investments. The principal expense is interest paid on deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

Market Area

From our headquarters in Helena, Montana, we operate four full service offices, including our main office, and one satellite branch. Our satellite branch is located in Helena and our other full service branches are located in Bozeman (opened 1980), Butte (opened 1979) and Townsend (opened 1979), Montana.

Montana is one of the largest states in terms of land mass but ranks as one of the least populated states. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 902,000. Helena, where we are headquartered, is the county seat of Lewis and Clark County, which has a population of approximately 58,500 and is located within 120 miles of four of Montana’s other five largest cities: Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman and Butte. It is approximately midway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Helena is also Montana’s state capital. Its economy has shown moderate growth, in terms of both employment and income. State government and the numerous offices of the federal government comprise the largest employment sector. Helena also has significant employment in the service industries. Specifically, it has evolved into a central health care center with employment in the medical and the supporting professions as well as the medical insurance industry. The local economy is also dependent to a lesser extent upon ranching and agriculture. These have been more cyclical in nature and remain vulnerable to severe weather conditions, increased competition, both domestic and international, as well as commodity prices.

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Bozeman is approximately 95 miles southeast of Helena. It is located in Gallatin County, which has a population of approximately 78,200. Bozeman is home to Montana State University and has achieved its recent growth in part due to the growth of the University as well as the increased tourism for resort areas in and near Bozeman. Agriculture, however, remains an important part of Bozeman’s economy. Bozeman has also become an attractive location for retirees, primarily from the West Coast, owing to its many winter and summer recreational opportunities and the presence of the University. Residential construction in Bozeman has increased more rapidly than such construction in Helena and the other cities in which we operate.

Butte, Montana is approximately 64 miles southwest of Helena. Butte and the surrounding Silver-Bow County have a population of approximately 33,000. Butte’s population has declined as a result of the decline in the energy and telecommunications industries, which had afforded many higher paying jobs to residents of Butte and Silver-Bow County.

Townsend is the smallest community in which we operate. It has a population of about 2,000. Many of its residents commute to other Montana locations for work. Other employment in Townsend is primarily in agriculture and services. Townsend is approximately 32 miles southeast of Helena.

Competition

We face strong competition in our primary market area for the attraction of retail deposits and the origination of loans. Historically, Montana was a unit banking state. This means that the ability of Montana state banks to create branches was either prohibited or significantly restricted. As a result of unit banking, Montana has a significant number of independent financial institutions serving a single community in a single location. While the state’s population is approximately 935,000 people, there are approximately 66 credit unions in Montana as well as two federally chartered thrift institutions, and 77 commercial banks as of June 30, 2006. Our most direct competition for depositors has historically come from locally owned and out-of-state commercial banks, thrift institutions and credit unions operating in our primary market area. The number of such competitor locations has increased significantly in recent years. Our competition for loans also comes from banks, thrifts and credit unions in addition to mortgage bankers and brokers. Our principal market areas can be characterized as markets with moderately increasing incomes, low unemployment, increasing wealth (particularly in the growing resort areas such as Bozeman), and moderate population growth.

Lending Activities

General.

American Federal Savings Bank primarily originates one- to four-family residential real estate loans and, to a lesser extent commercial real estate loans, real estate construction loans, home equity loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. Commercial real estate loans include loans on multi-family dwellings, loans on nonresidential property and loans on developed and undeveloped land. Home equity loans include loans secured by the borrower’s primary residence. Typically, the property securing such loans is subject to a prior lien. Consumer loans consist of loans secured by collateral other than real estate, such as automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats. Personal loans and lines of credit are made on deposits held by the Bank and on an unsecured basis. Commercial loans consist of business loans and lines of credit on a secured and unsecured basis.

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Loan Portfolio Composition.

The following table analyzes the composition of the Bank’s loan portfolio by loan category at the dates indicated.


 
         At June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
    

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    

 
         Amount
     Percent of
Total
     Amount
     Percent of
Total
First mortgage loans:
                                                                         
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)(1)
                 $ 75,913              53.71 %          $ 56,533              52.68 %  
Commercial real estate
                    18,648              13.20 %             14,779              13.77 %  
Real estate construction
                    6,901              4.88 %             2,723              2.54 %  
Total first mortgage loans
                    101,462              71.79 %             74,035              68.99 %  
Other loans:
                                                                         
Home equity
                    20,191              14.29 %             16,801              15.66 %  
Consumer
                    11,820              8.36 %             10,909              10.16 %  
Commercial
                    7,861              5.56 %             5,568              5.19 %  
Total other loans
                    39,872              28.21 %             33,278              31.01 %  
Total loans
                    141,334              100.00 %             107,313              100.00 %  
Less:
                                                                         
Deferred loan fees:
                    (59 )                             (99 )                  
Allowance for loan losses
                    535                               573                    
Total loans, net
                 $ 140,858                           $ 106,839                   
 
(1)  
  Excludes loans held for sale.

Fee Income.

American Federal Savings Bank receives lending related fee income from a variety of sources. Its principal source of this income is from the origination and servicing of sold mortgage loans. Fees generated from mortgage loan servicing, which generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors and foreclosure processing for loans held by others, were $547,000 and $570,000 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Other loan related fee income for contract collections, late charges, credit life commissions and credit card fees were $88,000 and $103,000 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Loan Maturity Schedule.

The following table sets forth the estimated maturity of the loan portfolio of the Bank at June 30, 2006. Scheduled principal repayments of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual life of such assets. The average life of a loan is typically substantially less than its contractual terms because of prepayments. In addition, due on sale clauses on loans generally give American Federal Savings Bank the right to declare loans immediately due and payable in the event, among other things, that the borrower sells the real property, subject to the mortgage, and the loan is not paid off. All mortgage loans are shown to be maturing based on the date of the last payment required by the loan agreement, except as noted.

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Loans having no stated maturity, those without a scheduled payment, demand loans and matured loans, are shown as due within six months.


 
         Within 6
Months
     6 to 12
Months
     More than
1 year to
2 years
     More than
2 years to
5 years
     Over 5
years
     Total

 
         (In thousands)
 
    
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)(1)
                 $            $ 84            $ 594            $ 2,447           $ 73,692           $ 76,817   
Commercial real estate
                    68               1,644              629               4,603              11,704              18,648   
Real estate construction
                    396               5,609              896                                           6,901   
Home equity
                    275               1,352              1,293              8,184              9,087              20,191   
Consumer
                    213               2,438              719               5,119              3,331              11,820   
Commercial
                    555               2,322              203               2,194              2,587              7,861   
Total Loans (1)
                 $ 1,507           $ 13,449           $ 4,334           $ 22,547           $ 100,401           $ 142,238   
 


(1)  
  Includes loans held for sale.


The following table sets forth the dollar amount of all loans, at June 30, 2006, due after June 30, 2007, which have fixed interest rates and which have floating or adjustable interest rates:


 
         Fixed
     Adjustable
     Total

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
                 $ 66,120           $ 10,613           $ 76,733   
Commercial real estate
                    15,508              1,428              16,936   
Real estate construction
                    896                             896    
Home equity
                    14,371              4,193              18,564   
Consumer
                    8,657              512               9,169   
Commercial
                    3,009              1,975              4,984   
Total (1)
                 $ 108,561           $ 18,721           $ 127,282   
Percent of total
                    85.29 %             14.71 %             100.00 %  
 


(1)  
  Due after June 30, 2007.

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The following table sets forth information with respect to our loan originations, purchases and sales activity for the periods indicated.


 
         Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (In thousands)
 
    
Net loans receivable (1) at beginning of period:
                 $ 108,987           $ 93,893   
Loans originated:
                                         
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
                    63,311              51,791   
Commercial real estate
                    9,266              8,853   
Real estate construction
                    13,745              6,383   
Home equity
                    14,409              11,452   
Consumer
                    7,904              6,584   
Commercial loans
                    6,390              3,404   
Total loans originated
                    115,025              88,467   
Loans sold:
                                         
Whole loans
                    29,735              29,473   
Participations
                                     
Total loans sold
                    29,735              29,473   
Principal repayments and loan refinancings
                    52,621              43,968   
Deferred loan fees decrease (increase)
                    27               13    
Allowance for loans decrease (increase)
                    93               55    
Net loan increase (decrease)
                    32,789              15,094   
Net loans receivable (1) at end of period
                                                 
 
                 $ 141,776           $ 108,987   
 


(1)  
  Includes loans held for sale.

Residential Lending

The Bank’s primary lending activity consists of the origination of one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans secured by property located in the Bank’s market area. Approximately 53.71% of the bank’s loans as of June 30, 2006 were comprised of such loans. American Federal generally originates one- to four-family residential mortgage loans in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or the selling price of the mortgaged property without requiring private mortgage insurance. A mortgage loan originated by the Bank, whether fixed rate or adjustable rate, can have a term of up to 30 years. The Bank holds substantially all of its adjustable rate and its 8, 10 and 12 year fixed rate loans in portfolio. Adjustable rate loans limit the periodic interest rate adjustment and the minimum and maximum rates that may be charged over the term of the loan. The Bank’s fixed rate 15-year and 20-year loans are held in portfolio or sold in the secondary market depending on market conditions. Generally, all 30 year fixed rate loans are sold in the secondary market. The volume of loan sales is dependent on the volume, type and term of loan originations.

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The Bank obtains a significant portion of its noninterest income from servicing loans sold. The Bank offers many of the fixed rate loans it originates for sale in the secondary market on a servicing retained basis. This means that we process the borrower’s payments and send them to the purchaser. The retention of servicing enables the Bank to increase fee income and maintain a relationship with the borrower. Servicing income was $547,000 (before adjustments to the valuation allowance on Mortgage Servicing Rights) for the year ended June 30, 2006. At June 30, 2006, American Federal Savings Bank had $190.04 million in residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained. American Federal Savings Bank does not ordinarily purchase home mortgage loans from other financial institutions.

Property appraisals on real estate securing the Bank’s single-family residential loans are made by state certified and licensed independent appraisers who are approved annually by the board of directors. Appraisals are performed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. American Federal Savings Bank generally obtains title insurance policies on all first mortgage real estate loans originated. On occasion, refinancings of mortgage loans are approved using title reports instead of title insurance. Title reports are also allowed on home equity loans. Borrowers generally remit funds with each monthly payment of principal and interest, to a loan escrow account from which American Federal Savings Bank makes disbursements for such items as real estate taxes and hazard and mortgage insurance premiums as they become due.

Home Equity Loans.

American Federal Savings Bank also originates home equity loans. These loans are secured by the borrowers’ primary real estate, but are typically subject to a prior lien, which may or may not be held by the Bank. At June 30, 2006, $20.19 million or 14.29% of our total loans, were home equity loans. Borrowers may use the proceeds from the Bank’s home equity loans for many purposes, including home improvement, debt consolidation, or other purchasing needs. The Bank offers fixed rate, fixed payment home equity loans as well as variable and fixed rate home equity lines of credit. Fixed rate home equity loans typically have terms of no longer than fifteen years.

Although home equity loans are secured by real estate, they carry a greater risk than first lien residential mortgages because of the existence of a prior lien on the property securing the loan, as well as the flexibility the borrower has with respect to the loan proceeds. American Federal Savings Bank attempts to minimize this risk by maintaining conservative underwriting policies on such loans. We generally make home equity loans for up to only 85% of appraised value of the underlying real estate collateral, less the amount of any existing prior liens on the property securing the loan.

Commercial Real Estate.

American Federal Savings Bank originates commercial real estate mortgage loans, including both developed and undeveloped land loans, and loans on multi-family dwellings. Commercial real estate loans make up 13.20% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio, or $18.65 million at June 30, 2006. The majority of these loans are non-residential commercial real estate loans. American Federal Savings Bank’s commercial real estate mortgage loans are primarily permanent loans secured by improved property such as office buildings, retail stores, commercial warehouses and apartment buildings. The terms and conditions of each loan are tailored to the needs of the borrower and based on the financial strength of the project and any guarantors. Generally, commercial real estate loans originated by the Bank will not exceed 75% of the appraised value or the selling price of the property, whichever is less. The average loan size is approximately $134,000 and is typically made with fixed rates of interest with five to 15 year maturities. Upon maturity, the loan is repaid or the terms and conditions are renegotiated. Generally, all originated commercial real estate loans are within the market area of the Bank and all are within the state of Montana. American Federal Savings Bank’s largest single commercial real estate loan had a balance of approximately $1,519,000 on June 30, 2006, and was secured by a commercial building. This loan contains a 90 percent government guaranty under the USDA Rural Development Program.

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Real Estate Construction Lending.

American Federal Savings Bank also lends funds for the construction of one- to four-family homes. Real estate construction loans are made both to individual homeowners for the construction of their primary residence and to a lesser extent, to local builders for the construction of pre-sold houses or houses that are being built for sale in the future. Real estate construction loans accounted for $6.90 million or 4.88% of American Federal’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2006.

Consumer Loans.

As part of its strategy to invest in higher yielding shorter term loans, American Federal Savings Bank has made significant efforts to grow its consumer lending portfolio. This portfolio includes personal loans secured by collateral other than real estate, unsecured personal loans and lines of credit, and loans secured by deposits held by the Bank. As of June 30, 2006, consumer loans totaled $11.82 million or 8.36% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio. These loans consist primarily of auto loans, RV loans, boat loans, personal loans and credit lines and deposit account loans. Consumer loans are originated in the Bank’s market area and generally have maturities of up to 7 years. For loans secured by savings accounts, American Federal Savings Bank will lend up to 90% of the account balance on single payment loans and up to 100% for monthly payment loans.

Consumer loans have a shorter term and generally provide higher interest rates than residential loans. Consumer loans can be helpful in improving the spread between average loan yield and cost of funds and at the same time improve the matching of the maturities of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. Increasing its consumer loans has been a major part of the Bank’s strategy of operating more like a commercial bank than a traditional savings bank.

The underwriting standards employed by American Federal Savings Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s credit history and an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. The stability of the applicant’s monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and additionally from any verifiable secondary income. Creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration; however, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral in relation to the proposed loan amount.

Commercial Loans.

Commercial loans amounted to $7.86 million, or 5.56% of the Bank’s total loan portfolio at June 30, 2006. American Federal Savings Bank’s commercial loans are traditional business loans and are not secured by real estate. Such loans may be structured as unsecured lines of credit or may be secured by inventory, accounts receivable or other business assets. While the commercial loan portfolio amounts to only 5.56% of the total portfolio at June 30, 2006, American Federal Savings Bank intends to increase such lending by focusing on market segments which it has not previously emphasized, such as business loans to doctors, lawyers, architects and other professionals as well as to small businesses within its market area. Our management believes that this strategy provides opportunities for growth, without significant additional cost outlays for staff and infrastructure.

Commercial loans of this nature usually involve greater risk than 1-4 family residential mortgage loans. The collateral we receive is typically related directly to the performance of the borrower’s business which means that repayment of commercial loans is dependent on the successful operations and income stream of the borrower’s business. Such risks can be significantly affected by economic conditions. In addition, commercial lending generally requires substantially greater oversight efforts compared to residential real estate lending.

Loans to One Borrower.

Under federal law, savings institutions have, subject to certain exemptions, lending limits to one borrower in an amount equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus. As of June 30, 2006, our largest aggregation of loans to one borrower was approximately $1,960,000, consisting of four commercial loans secured by business assets and commercial real estate. This total also includes two personal loans to the business owner. This was well below our federal legal lending limit to one borrower of approximately $3.84 million at such date. At June 30, 2006, all of these loans were current.

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Loan Solicitation and Processing.

Our customary sources of mortgage loan applications include repeat customers, walk-ins, and referrals from home builders and real estate brokers. We also advertise in local newspapers and on local radio and television. We recently added an online mortgage loan application and pre-approval feature to our website. Our branch managers and loan officers located at our headquarters and in branches, have authority to approve certain types of loans when presented with a completed application. Other loans must be approved at our main offices as disclosed herein. No loan consultants or loan brokers are currently used by us for either residential or commercial lending activities.

After receiving a loan application from a prospective borrower, a credit report and verifications are obtained to confirm specific information relating to the loan applicant’s employment, income and credit standing. When required by our policies, an appraisal of the real estate intended to secure the proposed loan is undertaken by an independent fee appraiser. In connection with the loan approval process, our staff analyze the loan applications and the property involved. Officers and branch managers are granted lending authority based on the kind of loan types where they possess expertise and their level of experience. We have established a series of loan committees to approve any loans which may exceed the lending authority of particular officers or branch managers. A quorum (four) of the board of directors is required for approval of any loan, or aggregation of loans to a single borrower, more than $950,000.

Loan applicants are promptly notified of the decision by a letter setting forth the terms and conditions of the decision. If approved, these terms and conditions include the amount of the loan, interest rate basis, amortization term, a brief description of real estate to be mortgaged, tax escrow and the notice of requirement of insurance coverage to be maintained. We generally require title insurance on first mortgage loans and fire and casualty insurance on all properties securing loans, which insurance must be maintained during the entire term of the loan.

Loan Commitments.

We generally provide commitments to fund fixed and adjustable-rate single-family mortgage loans for periods up to 60 days at a specified term and interest rate, and other loan categories for shorter time periods. The total amount of our commitments to extend credit as of June 30, 2006, was approximately $3.33 million, all of which was for residential mortgage loans.

Non-performing Loans and Problem Assets

Collection Procedures

Generally, our collection procedures provide that when a loan is 15 or more days delinquent, the borrower is notified with a past due notice. If the loan becomes 30 days delinquent, the borrower is sent a written delinquent notice requiring payment. If the delinquency continues, subsequent efforts are made to contact the delinquent borrower, including face to face meetings and counseling to resolve the delinquency. All collection actions are undertaken with the objective of compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Act.

For mortgage loans and home equity loans, if the borrower is unable to cure the delinquency or reach a payment agreement, we will institute foreclosure actions. If a foreclosure action is taken and the loan is not reinstated, paid in full or refinanced, the property is sold at judicial sale at which we may be the buyer if there are no adequate offers to satisfy the debt. Any property acquired as the result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold or otherwise disposed of. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan or its fair market value less estimated selling costs. The initial recording of any loss is charged to the allowance for loan losses. As of June 30, 2006, American Federal Savings Bank had no real estate owned.

Loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis and are placed on non-accrual status when they are more than 90 days delinquent. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status at any time if, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income. Subsequent payments are either applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on the assessment of the ultimate collectibility of the loan. At June 30, 2006, we had $345,000 of loans that were non-performing and held on non-accrual status.

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Delinquent Loans.

The following table provides information regarding the Bank’s loans that are delinquent 30 to 89 days at June 30, 2006:


 
         Number
     Amount
     Percentage
of Total
Delinquent
Loans

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Loan Type:
                                                         
Mortgage (1-4 family)
                    6            $ 342               47.30 %  
Real estate construction
                                                0.00 %  
Commercial real estate
                    3               133               18.40 %  
Home equity
                    4               46               6.36 %  
Consumer
                    18               64               8.85 %  
Commercial
                    3               138               19.09 %  
Total
                    34            $ 723               100.00 %  
 

Non-Performing Assets.

The following table sets forth information regarding American Federal Savings Bank’s non-performing assets as of the dates indicated. The Bank does not have any troubled debt restructurings within the meaning of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114.


 
         At June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Non-accrual loans
                 $ 345            $ 434    
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
                    114               67    
Real estate owned
                                     
Total
                 $ 459            $ 501    
Total non-performing loans as a percentage
of total loan portfolio
                    0.33 %             0.47 %  
Percentage of total assets
                    0.20 %             0.24 %  
 

The decrease in non-accrual loans during the year ended June 30, 2006, was attributable primarily to a commercial real estate property being sold after repossession. During the year ended June 30, 2006, the Bank had one foreclosure, resulting in a loss on sale of approximately $6,000.

During the year ended June 30, 2006, approximately $30,000 of interest would have been recorded on loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis if such loans had been current according to the original loan agreements for the entire period. This amount was not included in the Bank’s interest income for the period.

Classified Assets.

Management, in compliance with regulatory guidelines, conducts an internal loan review program, whereby loans are placed or classified in categories depending upon the level of risk of nonpayment or loss. These categories are special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss. When a loan is classified as substandard or doubtful, management is required to establish an allowance for loan losses in an amount that is deemed prudent. When management classifies a loan as a loss asset, a reserve equal to 100% of the loan balance is required to be established or the loan is required to be charged-off. The allowance for loan losses is composed of an allowance for both inherent risk associated with lending activities and specific problem assets.

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Management’s evaluation of the classification of assets and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is reviewed by the Board on a regular basis and by the regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. In addition, each loan that exceeds $500,000 and each group of loans that exceeds $500,000 is monitored more closely. The following table reflects our classified assets.


 
         At June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Residential mortgages
                                         
(1-4 family):
                                         
Special mention
                 $            $    
Substandard
                    291               237    
Doubtful
                                     
Loss
                                     
 
                                         
Commercial Real Estate and Land:
                                         
Special mention
                                     
Substandard
                                  87    
Doubtful
                                     
Loss
                                     
 
                                         
Home equity loans:
                                         
Special mention
                                     
Substandard
                    34               100    
Doubtful
                                  32    
Loss
                    31                  
 
                                         
Consumer loans:
                                         
Special mention
                                     
Substandard
                    14               5    
Doubtful
                                     
Loss
                    1               24    
 
                                         
Commercial loans:
                                         
Special mention
                                     
Substandard
                    318               260    
Doubtful
                    11                  
Loss
                                     
 
                                         
Real estate owned/repossessed property
                                         
Special mention
                                     
Substandard
                                  10    
Doubtful
                                     
Loss
                                  5    
 
                                         
Total classified loans and real estate owned
                 $ 700            $ 760    
 

Allowance for Loan Losses and Real Estate Owned.

The Bank segregates its loan portfolio for loan losses into the following broad categories: residential mortgages (1-4 family), commercial real estate, real estate construction, commercial loans, home equity loans and consumer loans. The Bank provides for a general allowance for losses inherent in the portfolio by the above categories, which consists of two components. General loss percentages are calculated based on historical analyses and other factors such as peer group and national comparisons (used primarily when recent loss history is inadequate). A supplemental portion of the allowance is calculated for inherent losses which probably exist as of the evaluation date even though they might not have been identified by the more objective processes used. This is due to the risk of error and/or inherent imprecision in the process.

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This portion of the allowance is particularly subjective and requires judgments based on qualitative factors which do not lend themselves to exact mathematical calculations such as: trends in delinquencies and non-accruals; trends in volume; terms and portfolio mix; new credit products; changes in lending policies and procedures; and changes in the outlook for the local, regional and national economy.

At least quarterly, the management of the Bank evaluates the need to establish reserves against losses on loans and other assets based on estimated losses on specific loans and on any real estate owned when a finding is made that a loss is estimable and probable. Such evaluation includes a review of all loans for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured and considers; among other matters; the estimated market value of the underlying collateral of problem loans; prior loss experience; economic conditions; and overall portfolio quality.

Provisions for losses are charged against earnings in the period they are established. We had $535,000 in allowances for loan losses at June 30, 2006.

While we believe we have established our existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not request that we significantly increase our allowance for loan losses, or that general economic conditions, a deteriorating real estate market, or other factors will not cause us to significantly increase our allowance for loan losses, therefore negatively affecting our financial condition and earnings.

In making loans, we recognize that credit losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the security for the loan.

It is our policy to review our loan portfolio, in accordance with regulatory classification procedures, on at least a quarterly basis.

The following table sets forth information with respect to our allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated:


 
         For the Years Ended
June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Balance at beginning of period
                 $ 573            $ 628    
Loans charged-off
                    (48 )             (50 )  
Recoveries
                    25               10    
Net loans charged-off
                    (23 )             (40 )  
Provision for possible loan losses
                                     
Transfer to repossessed property reserve
                    (15 )             (15 )  
Balance at end of period
                 $ 535            $ 573    
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
                    0.38 %             0.53 %  
Allowance for loan losses to total non-
performing loans
                    141.91 %             132.03 %  
Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans
outstanding during the period
                    (0.02 )%             (0.05 )%  
 

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The following table presents our allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans at the periods indicated.


 
         2006
     2005
    

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    

 
         Amount
     Percentage
of Allowance
to Total
Allowance
     Loans in
Each
Category
of Total
Loans
     Amount
     Percentage
of Allowance
to Total
Allowance
     Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
First Mortgage Loans:
                                                                                                         
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
                 $ 60               11.21 %             53.71 %          $ 51               8.90 %             52.68 %  
Commercial real estate
                    8               1.50 %             13.20 %             19               3.32 %             13.77 %  
Real estate construction
                    3               0.56 %             4.88 %             3               0.52 %             2.53 %  
Total mortgage loans
                    71               13.27 %             71.79 %             73               12.74 %             68.99 %  
Other loans:
                                                                                                         
Home equity
                    37               6.92 %             14.29 %             8               1.40 %             15.66 %  
Consumer
                    245               45.79 %             8.36 %             327               57.06 %             10.17 %  
Commercial
                    182               34.02 %             5.56 %             165               28.80 %             5.20 %  
Total other loans
                    464               86.73 %             28.21 %             500               87.25 %             31.01 %  
Total
                 $ 535               100.00 %             100.00 %          $ 573               99.99 %             100.00 %  
 

Investment Activities

General

Federally chartered savings banks such as American Federal Savings Bank have the authority to invest in various types of investment securities, including United States Treasury obligations, securities of various Federal agencies (including securities collateralized by mortgages), certificates of deposits of insured banks and savings institutions, municipal securities, corporate debt securities and loans to other banking institutions.

Eagle maintains liquid assets that may be invested in specified short-term securities and other investments. Liquidity levels may be increased or decreased depending on the yields on investment alternatives. They may also be increased based on management’s judgment as to the attractiveness of the yields then available in relation to other opportunities. Liquidity levels can also change based on management’s expectation of future yield levels, as well as management’s projections as to the short-term demand for funds to be used in the Bank’s loan origination and other activities. Eagle maintains an investment securities portfolio and a mortgage-backed securities portfolio as part of its investment portfolio.

Investment Policies.

The investment policy of Eagle, which is established by the board of directors, is designed to foster earnings and liquidity within prudent interest rate risk guidelines, while complementing American Federal’s lending activities. The policy provides for available-for-sale, held-to-maturity and trading classifications. However, Eagle does not hold any securities for purposes of trading and does not anticipate doing so in the future. The policy permits investments in high credit quality instruments with diversified cash flows while permitting us to maximize total return within the guidelines set forth in our interest rate risk and liquidity management policies. Permitted investments include but are not limited to U.S. government obligations, government agency or government-sponsored agency obligations, state, county and municipal obligations, and mortgage-backed securities. Collateralized mortgage obligations, investment grade corporate debt securities, and commercial paper are also included. We also invest in Federal Home Loan Bank overnight deposits and federal funds, but these instruments are not considered part of the investment portfolio.

Our investment policy also includes several specific guidelines and restrictions to insure adherence with safe and sound activities. The policy prohibits investments in high-risk mortgage derivative products (as defined within the policy) without prior approval from the board of directors. Management must demonstrate the business advantage of such investments.

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We do not participate in hedging programs, interest rate swaps, or other activities involving the use of off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments, except certain financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges related to loans committed to be sold in the secondary market. Further, Eagle does not invest in securities which are not rated investment grade.

The Board, through its asset liability committee, has charged the Chief Financial Officer to implement the investment policy. All transactions are reported to the board of directors monthly, as well as the current composition of the portfolio, including market values and unrealized gains and losses.

Investment Securities.

We maintain a portfolio of investment securities, classified as either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity to enhance total return on investments. At June 30, 2006, our investment securities were U.S. government and agency obligations, Small Business Administration pools, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and corporate obligations, all with varying characteristics as to rate, maturity and call provisions. Investment securities held-to-maturity represented 1.53% of Eagle’s total investment portfolio. Securities available-for-sale totaled 96.45% of Eagle’s total investment portfolio. The remaining percentage is comprised of interest-bearing deposits in banks and stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). During the past year, total investment balances have declined as a result of principal payments received on mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Much of the cash generated by these payments has been reinvested in the loan portfolio.

The following table sets forth the carrying value of Eagle’s investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolio at the dates indicated.


 
         At June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
    

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    

 
         Book
Value
     Percentage
of Total
     Book
Value
     Percentage
of Total
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
                                                                             
U.S. Government and agency obligations
                 $ 7,296              10.96 %          $ 7,971              10.02 %  
Corporate obligations
                    15,617              23.46              16,789              21.10   
Municipal obligations
                    17,143              25.76              13,427              16.87   
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                    15,817              23.76              24,370              30.62   
Mortgage-backed securities
                    6,747              10.14              11,054              13.89   
Common Stock
                                                                 
Mutual Funds
                                                                 
Corporate preferred stock
                    1,578              2.37              1,616              2.02   
Total securities available-for-sale
                    64,198              96.45              75,227              94.52   
Securities held to maturity, at book value:
                                                                         
U.S. Government and agency obligations
                                                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
                    190               0.29              372               0.47   
Municipal obligations
                    828               1.24              829               1.04   
Total securities held-to-maturity
                    1,018              1.53              1,201              1.51   
Total securities
                    65,216              97.98              76,428              96.03   
Interest-bearing deposits
                    27               0.04              1,844              2.32   
Federal Home Loan Bank capital stock, at cost
                    1,315              1.98              1,315              1.65   
Total
                 $ 66,558              100.00 %          $ 79,587              100.00 %  
 

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The following table sets forth information regarding the carrying values, weighted average yields and maturities of Eagle’s investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolio at June 30, 2006.


 
         At June 30, 2006
    

 
         One Year or Less
     One to Five Years
     More than Five Years
     Total Investment Securities
    

 
         Carrying
Value
     Annualized
Weighted
Average
Yield
     Carrying
Value
     Annualized
Weighted
Average
Yield
     Carrying
Value
     Annualized
Weighted
Average
Yield
     Carrying
Value
     Approximate
Market
Value
     Annualized
Weighted
Average
Yield

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Securities available for sale:
                                                                                                                                                         
U.S. Government and agency obligations
                 $ 1,481              2.91 %          $ 4,237              4.11 %          $ 1,578              5.05 %          $ 7,296           $ 7,296              4.07 %  
Corporate obligations
                    6,040              2.99              9,577              3.61                                          15,617              15,617              3.37   
Municipal obligations
                                                488               4.30              16,655              4.78              17,143              17,143              4.77   
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                                                1,541              3.71              14,276              4.47              15,817              15,817              4.40   
Mortgage-backed securities
                    222               2.90              2,796              3.57              3,729              4.45              6,747              6,747              4.03   
Mutual funds
                                                                                                                                       
Corporate preferred stock
                                                                            1,578              4.80              1,578              1,578              4.80   
Common stock (dividend yield)
                                                                                                                                       
Total securities available for sale
                    7,743              2.97              18,639              3.74              37,816              4.64              64,198              64,198              4.18   
Securities held to maturity:
                                                                                                                                                         
Mortgage-backed securities
                                                190               6.33                                          190               190               6.33   
Municipal obligations
                                                563               5.42              265               6.61              828               840               5.80   
Total securities held to maturity
                                                753               5.65              265               6.61              1,018              1,030              5.90   
Total securities
                    7,743              2.97              19,392              3.82              38,081              4.66              65,216              65,228              4.21   
Interest-bearing deposits
                    27               5.15                                                                      27               27               5.15   
Federal Home Loan Bank capital stock
                                                                            1,315                            1,315              1,315                 
Total
                 $ 7,770              2.98 %          $ 19,392              3.82 %          $ 39,396              4.50 %          $ 66,558           $ 66,570              4.12 %  
 

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SOURCES OF FUNDS

General.

Deposits are the major source of our funds for lending and other investment purposes. Borrowings (principally from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle) are also used to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources. In addition to deposits and borrowings, we derive funds from loan and mortgage-backed securities principal repayments, and proceeds from the maturity, call and sale of mortgage-backed securities and investment securities and from the sale of loans. Loan and mortgage-backed securities payments are a relatively stable source of funds, while loan prepayments and deposit inflows are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions.

Deposits.

We offer a variety of deposit accounts. Deposit account terms vary, primarily as to the required minimum balance amount, the amount of time that the funds must remain on deposit and the applicable interest rate.

Our current deposit products include certificates of deposit accounts ranging in terms from 90 days to five years as well as checking, savings and money market accounts. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are included in certificates of deposit.

Deposits are obtained primarily from residents of Helena, Bozeman, Butte and Townsend. We believe we are able to attract deposit accounts by offering outstanding service, competitive interest rates and convenient locations and service hours. We use traditional methods of advertising to attract new customers and deposits, including radio, television, print media advertising and sales training and incentive programs for employees. We do not utilize the services of deposit brokers and management believes that non-residents of Montana hold an insignificant number of deposit accounts.

We pay interest rates on deposits which are competitive in our market. Interest rates on deposits are set weekly by senior management, based on a number of factors, including: projected cash flow; a current survey of a selected group of competitors’ rates for similar products; external data which may influence interest rates; investment opportunities and loan demand; and scheduled certificate maturities and loan and investment repayments.

Core deposits are deposits that are more stable and somewhat less sensitive to rate changes. They also represent a lower cost source of funds than rate sensitive, more volatile accounts such as certificates of deposit. We believe that our core deposits are our checking, as well as NOW accounts, passbook and statement savings accounts, money market accounts and IRA accounts. Based on our historical experience, we include IRA accounts funded by certificates of deposit as core deposits because they exhibit the principal features of core deposits in that they are stable and generally are not rate sensitive. Core deposits amounted to $118.69 million or 68.08% of the Bank’s deposits at June 30, 2006 ($95.71 million or 54.90% if IRA certificates of deposit are excluded). The presence of a high percentage of core deposits and, in particular, transaction accounts, is part of our strategy to restructure our liabilities to more closely resemble the lower cost liabilities of a commercial bank. However, a significant portion of our deposits remains in certificate of deposit form. These certificates of deposit, should they mature and be renewed at higher rates, will result in an increase in our cost of funds.

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The following table sets forth American Federal’s distribution of deposit accounts at the dates indicated and the weighted average interest rate on each category of deposit represented:


 
         At June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
    

 
         Amount
     Percent of
Total
     Weighted
Average
Rate
     Amount
     Percent
of Total
     Weighted
Average
Rate

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
 
    
Noninterest checking
                 $ 12,575              7.21 %             0.00 %          $ 11,660              6.76 %             0.00 %  
Passbook savings
                    24,438              14.02 %             0.65 %             25,239              14.63 %             0.65 %  
NOW account/Interest bearing checking
                    29,571              16.96 %             0.13 %             30,865              17.89 %             0.18 %  
Money market accounts
                    29,129              16.71 %             1.93 %             26,748              15.51 %             1.07 %  
Total
                    95,713              54.90 %             0.79 %             94,512              54.79 %             0.54 %  
Certificates of deposit accounts:
                                                                                                         
IRA certificates
                    22,977              13.18 %             3.40 %             24,665              14.30 %             3.08 %  
Other certificates
                    55,652              31.92 %             3.67 %             53,319              30.91 %             2.54 %  
Total certificates of deposit
                    78,629              45.10 %             3.59 %             77,984              45.21 %             2.71 %  
Total deposits
                 $ 174,342              100.00 %             2.05 %          $ 172,496              100.00 %             1.52 %  
 

The following table sets forth the amounts and maturities of our certificates of deposit as of June 30, 2006, for the maturity dates indicated:


 
         Certificate of Deposit Maturity
    

 
         (In thousands)
 
    

 
         June 30,
2007
     June 30,
2008
     June 30,
2009
     After
June 30,
2009
     Total
1.01–2.00%
                 $            $            $            $            $    
2.01–3.00%
                    11,747              527               62                             12,336   
3.01–4.00%
                    35,991              10,400              1,043              465               47,899   
4.01–5.00%
                    15,901              1,889              36               498               18,324   
5.01–6.00%
                    34               1                             35               70    
6.01–7.00%
                                                                               
Total
                 $ 63,673           $ 12,817           $ 1,141           $ 998            $ 78,629   
 

The following table shows the amount of certificates of deposit of more than $100,000 by time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 2006:

Jumbo Certificates By Maturity
 
Maturity Period
         Amount

 
         (In thousands)
 
3 months or less
                 $ 3,360   
Over 3 to 6 months
                    2,894   
Over 6 to 12 months
                    4,773   
Over 12 months
                    3,503   
Total
                 $ 14,530   
 

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The following table sets forth the net changes in deposit accounts for the periods indicated:


 
         Year Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Opening balance
                 $ 172,496           $ 170,069   
Deposits(Withdrawals), Net
                    (1,110 )             115    
Interest credited
                    2,956              2,312   
Ending balance
                 $ 174,342           $ 172,496   
Net increase
                 $ 1,846           $ 2,427   
Percent increase
                    1.07 %             1.43 %  
Weighted average cost of deposits during the period
                    1.87 %             1.49 %  
Weighted average cost of deposits at end of period
                    2.05 %             1.52 %  
 

Our depositors are primarily residents of the state of Montana. We have no brokered deposits.

Borrowings.

Deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for general business purposes. However, as the need arises, or in order to take advantage of funding opportunities, we also borrow funds in the form of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle to supplement our supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements.

During the past year, Eagle formed a special purpose subsidiary, Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”), for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities in the amount of $5.0 million. Eagle has issued subordinated debentures to the Trust, and the coupon on the debentures matches the dividend payment on the trust preferred securities. For regulatory purposes, the securities qualify as Tier 1 Capital, while for accounting purposes they are recorded as long term debt. The securities have a 30 year maturity and carry a fixed coupon of 6.02% for the first five years, at which time the coupon becomes variable, at a spread of 142 basis points over 3 month LIBOR.

The following table sets forth information concerning our borrowing from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle at the end of, and during, the periods indicated:


 
         At or For the Year
Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank:
                                                 
Average balance
                 $ 12,665           $ 5,093   
Maximum balance at any month-end
                    22,602              9,885   
Balance at period end
                    22,371              9,885   
 
                                             
Weighted average interest rate during the period
                    4.31 %             3.30 %  
Weighted average interest rate at period end
                    4.96 %             3.78 %  
 

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Subsidiary Activity

We are permitted to invest in the capital stock of, or originate secured or unsecured loans to, subsidiary corporations. We do not have any subsidiaries, except for American Federal Savings Bank and Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I.

Personnel

As of June 30, 2006, we had 66 full-time employees and 8 part-time employees. The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe our relationship with our employees to be good.

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REGULATION

Set forth below is a brief description of laws which relate to the regulation of American Federal and Eagle Bancorp. The description does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to applicable laws and regulations.

Regulation of American Federal Savings Bank

General.

As a federally chartered savings bank and a member of the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund, American Federal Savings Bank is subject to extensive regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC. Lending activities and other investments must comply with federal statutory and regulatory requirements. American Federal Savings Bank is also subject to reserve requirements of the Federal Reserve System. Federal regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which an institution can engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC and depositors. This regulatory structure gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies regarding the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves.

The Office of Thrift Supervision regularly examines American Federal Savings Bank and provides a report on its examination findings to American Federal’s board of directors. American Federal’s relationship with its depositors and borrowers is also regulated by federal law, especially in such matters as the ownership of savings accounts and the form and content of American Federal’s mortgage documents.

American Federal Savings Bank must file reports with the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition, and must obtain regulatory approvals prior to entering into transactions such as mergers with or acquisitions of other financial institutions. Any change in such regulations, whether by the Office of Thrift Supervision, the FDIC or the United States Congress, could have a material adverse impact on Eagle and American Federal, and their operations.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts.

The deposit accounts held by American Federal Savings Bank are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC to a maximum of $100,000 as permitted by law (qualifying retirement funds are insured up to $250,000). Insurance on deposits may be terminated by the FDIC if it finds 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 or the institution’s primary regulator.

Regulatory Capital Requirements.

Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) capital regulations require savings institutions to meet three capital standards. The standards for capital adequacy are tangible capital equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets, core capital (leverage ratio) equal to at least 4% of total adjusted assets, and risk-based capital equal to 8% of total risk-weighted assets. In order to be deemed “Well Capitalized”, OTS rules require a leverage ratio of at least 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based ratio of at least 6%, and a total risk-based ratio of at least 10%. American Federal’s capital ratios at June 30, 2006 are set forth below.


 
         Actual
     For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
    

 
         Amount
     Ratio
     Amount
     Ratio

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    
Tangible
                 $ 25,087              11.16           $ 3,371              1.50   
Leverage
                 $ 25,087              11.16           $ 6,742              3.00   
Tier 1 risk-based
                 $ 25,087              15.48           $ 6,481              4.00   
Total risk-based
                 $ 25,590              15.79           $ 12,961              8.00   
 

Tangible capital is defined as core capital less all intangible assets, less nonqualifying mortgage servicing rights and investments. Core capital is defined as common stockholders’ equity, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, nonwithdrawable accounts and pledged deposits of mutual savings associations and qualifying supervisory goodwill, less nonqualifying intangible assets, mortgage servicing rights and investments.

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The risk-based capital standard for savings institutions requires the maintenance of total risk-based capital of 8% of risk-weighted assets. Risk-based capital is comprised of core and supplementary capital. The components of supplementary capital include, among other items, cumulative perpetual preferred stock, perpetual subordinated debt, mandatory convertible subordinated debt, intermediate-term preferred stock, and the portion of the allowance for loan losses not designated for specific loan losses. The portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses includable in supplementary capital is limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Overall, supplementary capital is limited to 100% of core capital. A savings association must calculate its risk-weighted assets by multiplying each asset and off-balance sheet item by various risk factors as determined by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which range from 0% for cash to 100% for delinquent loans, property acquired through foreclosure, commercial loans, and other assets.

Office of Thrift Supervision rules require a deduction from capital for institutions which have unacceptable levels of interest rate risk. The Office of Thrift Supervision calculates the sensitivity of an institution’s net portfolio value based on data submitted by the institution in a schedule to its quarterly Thrift Financial Report and using the interest rate risk measurement model adopted by the Office of Thrift Supervision. The amount of the interest rate risk component, if any, is deducted from an institution’s total capital in order to determine if it meets its risk-based capital requirement. Federal savings institutions with less than $300 million in assets and a risk-based capital ratio above 12% are exempt from filing the interest rate risk schedule. However, the Office of Thrift Supervision may require any exempt institution to file such schedule on a quarterly basis and may be subject to an additional capital requirement based on its level of interest rate risk as compared to its peers.

Dividend and Other Capital Distribution Limitations.

The Office of Thrift Supervision imposes various restrictions or requirements on the ability of savings institutions to make capital distributions, including dividend payments.

Office of Thrift Supervision regulations impose limitations on all capital distributions by savings institutions, such as cash dividends, payment to repurchase or otherwise acquire its shares, payments to stockholders of another institution in a cash-out merger, and other distributions charged against capital. The rule establishes three tiers of institutions based primarily on an institution’s capital level. An institution that exceeds all capital requirements before and after a proposed capital distribution and has not been advised by the Office of Thrift Supervision that it is in need of more than the normal supervision has the greatest amount of flexibility for determining dividends. Such institutions can, after prior notice but without the approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision, make capital distributions during a calendar year. These distributions can be equal to the greater of 100% of its net income to date during the calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half its excess capital divided by its fully phased-in capital requirements at the beginning of the calendar year. At the institution’s discretion, dividends can also be 75% of its net income over the most recent four-quarter period. Any additional capital distributions require prior regulatory notice. As of June 30, 2006, American Federal Savings Bank had this level of flexibility with respect to dividends.

Qualified Thrift Lender Test.

Federal savings institutions must meet a qualified thrift lender test or they become subject to operating restrictions. The Bank anticipates that it will maintain an appropriate level of investments consisting primarily of residential mortgages, mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related investment, and otherwise qualify as a qualified thrift lender. The required percentage of these mortgage-related investments is 65% of portfolio assets. Portfolio assets are all assets minus intangible assets, property used by the institution in conducting its business and liquid assets equal to 10% of total assets. Compliance with the qualified thrift lender test is determined on a monthly basis in nine out of every twelve months.

Transactions With Affiliates.

Generally, federal banking law requires that transactions between a savings institution or its subsidiaries and its affiliates must be on terms as favorable to the savings institution as comparable transactions with non-affiliates. In addition, some transactions can be restricted to an aggregate percentage of the savings institution’s capital. Collateral in specified amounts must usually be provided by affiliates in order to receive loans from the savings institution. In addition, a savings institution may not extend credit to any affiliate engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding company or acquire the securities of any affiliate that is not a subsidiary. The Office of Thrift Supervision has the discretion to treat subsidiaries of a savings institution as affiliates on a case-by-case basis.

Liquidity Requirements.

The Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by the Office of Thrift Supervision regulations. The OTS states that the liquidity requirement is retained for safety and soundness purposes, and that appropriate levels of liquidity will depend upon the types of activities in which the bank engages.

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Federal Home Loan Bank System.

We are a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, which is one of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. Each Federal Home Loan Bank serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is funded primarily from funds deposited by financial institutions and proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. It makes loans to members pursuant to policies and procedures established by the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

As a member, we are required to purchase and maintain stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle in an amount equal to at least 1% of our aggregate unpaid residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts or similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 5% of our outstanding advances, whichever is larger. We are in compliance with this requirement. The Federal Home Loan Bank imposes various limitations on advances such as limiting the amount of real estate related collateral to 30% of a member’s capital and limiting total advances to a member. As a federal savings bank, we were mandatory members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999, we are now voluntary members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle. We could withdraw or significantly reduce our required stock ownership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle.

Federal Reserve System.

The Federal Reserve System requires all depository institutions to maintain noninterest-bearing reserves at specified levels against their checking, NOW and Super NOW checking accounts and non-personal time deposits. The balances maintained to meet the reserve requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve System may be used to satisfy the Office of Thrift Supervision liquidity requirements.

Savings institutions have authority to borrow from the Federal Reserve System “discount window,” but Federal Reserve System policy generally requires savings institutions to exhaust all other sources before borrowing from the Federal Reserve System.

Regulation of Eagle Bancorp

General.

Eagle Bancorp, as a federal stock corporation in a mutual holding company structure, is deemed a federal mutual holding company within the meaning of Section 10(o) of the Home Owners Loan act (“HOLA”). Eagle is registered and files reports with the Office of Thrift Supervision and is subject to regulation and examination by the Office of Thrift Supervision. In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision has enforcement authority over Eagle and any nonsavings institution subsidiary of Eagle. The Office of Thrift Supervision can restrict or prohibit activities that it determines to be a serious risk to us. This regulation is intended primarily for the protection of our depositors and not for the benefit of stockholders of Eagle.

Federal Taxation

Savings institutions are subject to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in the same general manner as other corporations. Prior to changes to the Internal Revenue Code in 1996, thrift institutions enjoyed a tax advantage over banks with respect to determining additions to its bad debt reserves.

The Internal Revenue Code was revised in August 1996 to equalize the taxation of thrift institutions and banks, effective for taxable years beginning after 1995. All thrift institutions are now subject to the same provisions as banks with respect to deductions for bad debt. Now only thrift institutions that are treated as small banks under the Internal Revenue Code may continue to account for bad debts under the reserve method; however such institutions may only use the experience method for determining additions to their bad debt reserve. Thrift institutions that are not treated as small banks may no longer use the reserve method to account for their bad debts but must now use the specific charge-off method.

The revisions to the Internal Revenue Code in 1996 also provided that all thrift institutions must generally recapture any “applicable excess reserves” into their taxable income, over a six year period beginning in 1996; however, such recapture may be delayed up to two years if a thrift institution meets a residential-lending test. Generally, a thrift institution’s applicable excess reserves equals the excess of the balance of its bad debt reserves as of the close of its taxable year beginning before January 1, 1996, over the balance of such reserves as of the close of its last taxable year beginning before January 1, 1988. These are known as pre-1988 reserves. American Federal Savings Bank had recaptured all of it’s remaining applicable excess reserve as of June 30, 2006.

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In addition, all thrift institutions must continue to keep track of their pre-1988 reserves because this amount remains subject to recapture in the future under the Internal Revenue Code. A thrift institution such as American Federal, would generally be required to recapture into its taxable income its pre-1988 reserves in the case of excess distributions, and redemptions of American Federal’s stock and in the case of a reduction in American Federal’s outstanding loans when comparing loans currently outstanding to loans outstanding at the end of the base year. For taxable years after 1995, American Federal Savings Bank will continue to account for its bad debts under the reserve method. The balance of American Federal’s pre-1988 reserves equaled $915,000.

Eagle may exclude from its income 100% of dividends received from American Federal Savings Bank as a member of the same affiliated group of corporations. A 70% dividends received deduction generally applies with respect to dividends received from corporations that are not members of such affiliated group.

American Federal’s federal income tax returns for the last five tax years have not been audited by the IRS.

State Taxation

American Federal Savings Bank files Montana tax returns. For Montana tax purposes, savings institutions are presently taxed at a rate equal to 6.75% of taxable income which is calculated based on federal taxable income, subject to adjustments (including the addition of interest income on state and municipal obligations).

American Federal’s state tax returns have not been audited for the past five years by the state of Montana.

ITEM 2.    DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.

The Company’s business activities consist of its ownership of 100% of the common stock of the Bank. The Bank’s executive office is located at 1400 Prospect Avenue in Helena, Montana. American Federal conducts its business through five offices, which are located in Helena, Bozeman, Butte, and Townsend, Montana. All of its offices are owned. Its principal banking office in Helena also serves as its executive headquarters and operations center. This office houses over 50% of American Federal full-time employees. The following table sets forth the location of each of American Federal’s offices, the year the office was opened, and the net book value including land, buildings, computer software and its related equipment and furniture. The square footage at each location is also shown.

Location
         Address
     Opened
     Value At
June 30, 2005
(In thousands)
     Square
Footage
Helena Main
              
1400 Prospect Ave.
    
1997
       $ 4,447              32,304   
Office
              
Helena, MT 59601
    
 
                               
 
              
 
    
 
                               
Helena Downtown
              
28 Neill Ave.
    
1987
       $ 387               1,391   
Drive-up
              
Helena, MT 59601
    
 
                               
 
              
 
    
 
                               
Butte Office
              
3401 Harrison Ave.
    
1979
       $ 532               3,890   
 
              
Butte, MT 59701
    
 
                               
 
              
 
    
 
                               
Bozeman Office
              
606 North Seventh
    
1980
       $ 545               5,886   
 
              
Bozeman, MT 59715
    
 
                               
 
              
 
    
 
                               
Townsend Office
              
416 Broadway
    
1979
       $ 48               1,973   
 
              
Townsend, MT 59644
    
 
                               
 

As of June 30, 2006, the net book value of land, buildings, furniture, and equipment owned by American Federal, less accumulated depreciation, totaled $5.96 million. Eagle has an earnest money deposit for the purchase of land in Bozeman for potential branch relocation and has spent approximately $23,000 on architect fees for preliminary building plans.

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ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

American Federal, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation, which arises in the normal course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which American Federal Savings Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans, and other issues incident to the business of American Federal. There were no lawsuits pending or known to be contemplated against Eagle or American Federal at June 30, 2006.

ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUERS’ PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

The common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “EBMT.” At the close of business on June 30, 2006, there were 1,091,722 shares of common stock outstanding, held by approximately 600 shareholders of record. Eagle Financial MHC, Eagle’s mutual holding company, held 648,493 shares (or 59.4%) of the outstanding common stock.

The high bid and asked prices noted below for the four quarters of fiscal 2005 and the four quarters of the current fiscal year were obtained from the OTC Bulletin Board. The quotations reflect interdealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.


 
         High Bid
 
     Low Bid
 
Fourth quarter 2006
                 $ 33.00           $ 30.30   
Third quarter 2006
                 $ 34.50           $ 31.50   
Second quarter 2006
                 $ 36.00           $ 32.15   
First quarter 2006
                 $ 35.00           $ 30.00   
Fourth quarter 2005
                 $ 35.00           $ 30.00   
Third quarter 2005
                 $ 37.00           $ 34.00   
Second quarter 2005
                 $ 38.00           $ 31.50   
First quarter 2005
                 $ 33.00           $ 31.50   
 

The closing price of the common stock on June 30, 2006, was $31.60. The company had paid four quarterly dividends during the year, all in the amount of $0.20 per share. Eagle Financial MHC waived receipt of its dividends during the year.

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ITEM 5 (c)    SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period
         (a)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased*
     (b)
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
     (c)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
     (d)
Maximum Number
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
April 2006
                                                                                         
4-1-06 to 4-30-06
                    None               N/A               N/A               N/A    
 
                                                                         
May 2006
                                                                                         
5-1-06 to 5-31-06
                    1,600           $ 31.00              1,600              11,900   
 
                                                                         
June 2006
                                                                                         
6-1-06 to 6-30-06
                    None               N/A               N/A               N/A    
Total
                    1,600           $ 31.00              1,600              N/A    
 

*  The Company publicly announced a stock repurchase program on July 21, 2005. The Company is authorized to acquire up to 28,750 shares of common stock with the price subject to market conditions. No expiration date was set for the repurchase program. As of September 1, 2006, 21,015 shares had been purchased.

ITEM 6.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains certain “forward-looking statements.” Eagle desires to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for the express purpose of availing itself of the protections of the safe harbor with respect to all such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, describe future plans or strategies and include Eagle’s expectations of future financial results. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Eagle’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies or qualitative or quantitative changes based on market risk is inherently uncertain. Factors which could affect actual results but are not limited to include (i) change in general market interest rates, (ii) general economic conditions, (iii) local economic conditions, (iv) legislative/regulatory changes, (v) monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve, (vi) changes in the quality or composition of Eagle’s loan and investment portfolios, (vii) demand for loan products, (viii) deposit flows, (ix) competition, and (x) demand for financial services in Eagle’s markets. These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of their dates.

General

Eagle Bancorp’s subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank, operates as a community savings bank. It raises money by offering FDIC-insured deposit products and lending this money, primarily for the purpose of home financing. As of June 30, 2006, 46.20% of its total loans were residential mortgage loans with fixed rates and 7.51% were residential mortgage loans with adjustable rates. Total first lien mortgage loans at June 30, 2006, were $101.46 million or 71.79% of the total loan portfolio. Other loan products include home equity loans, consumer and commercial loans. These loans totaled $39.87 million or 28.21% of the total loan portfolio.

The consolidated financial condition and operating results of Eagle are primarily dependent on its wholly owned subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank. All references to the Company prior to April 4, 2000, except where otherwise indicated, are to the Bank.

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Analysis of Net Interest Income

The Bank’s earnings have historically depended primarily upon net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and any borrowed funds. It is the single largest component of Eagle’s operating income. Net interest income is affected by (i) the difference between rates of interest earned on loans and investments and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings (the “interest rate spread”) and (ii) the relative amounts of loans and investments and interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

The following table presents the average balances of and the interest and dividends earned or paid on each major class of loans and investments and interest-bearing deposits and borrowings. Nonaccruing loans are included in balances for all periods. Average balances are daily average balances. The yields and costs include fees, which are considered adjustments to yields.


 
         For the twelve months ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
    

 
         (Dollars in thousands)
 
    

 
         Average
Daily
Balance
     Interest
and
Dividends
     Yield/
Rate
     Average
Daily
Balance
     Interest
and
Dividends
     Yield/
Rate
Assets:
                                                                                                                                 
Interest-earning assets:
                                                                                                         
FHLB stock
                 $ 1,315           $               0.00 %          $ 1,421           $ 20               1.41 %  
Loans receivable, net
                    124,282              7,799              6.28              97,889              6,117              6.25   
Investment securities
                    69,700              2,641              3.79              83,087              2,872              3.46   
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
                    1,473              59               4.01              1,992              34               1.71   
Total interest-earning assets
                    196,770              10,499              5.34              184,389              9,043              4.90   
Noninterest-earning assets
                    18,274                                              17,393                                   
Total assets
                 $ 215,044                                           $ 201,782                                   
Liabilities and Equity:
                                                                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                                                         
Deposit accounts:
                                                                                                         
Money market
                 $ 29,388           $ 492               1.67           $ 29,369           $ 291               0.99   
Passbooks
                    24,994              164               0.66              26,154              170               0.65   
Checking
                    31,024              55               0.18              29,753              54               0.18   
Certificates of deposit
                    75,842              2,300              3.03              75,526              1,880              2.49   
Advances from FHLB & subordinated debt
                    16,573              774               4.67              5,093              168               3.30   
Total interest-bearing liabilities
                    177,821              3,785              2.13              165,895              2,563              1.54   
Non-interest checking
                    12,612                                              10,707                                   
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
                    1,956                                              1,877                                   
Total liabilities
                    192,389                                              178,479                                   
Total equity
                    22,655                                              23,303                                   
Total liabilities and equity
                 $ 215,044                                           $ 201,782                                   
Net interest income/interest rate spread(1)
                                 $ 6,714              3.21 %                          $ 6,480              3.36 %  
Net interest margin(2)
                                                    3.41 %                                             3.51 %  
Total interest-earning assets to
interest-bearing liabilities
                                                    110.66 %                                             111.15 %  


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

(2)  
  Net interest margin represents income before the provision for loan losses divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For each category of our loans and investments and our interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, information is provided on changes attributable to change in volume (change in volume multiplied by the old rate). The table also provides information on change in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume). The combined effects of changes in rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the change due to rate and the change due to volume.


 
         For the Years Ended June 30,
Increase (Decrease)
    

 
         Volume
     2006 vs 2005
Due to
Rate
     Net
     Volume
     2005 vs 2004
Due to
Rate
     Net

 
         (In thousands)
 
    
Interest earning assets:
                                                                                                         
Loans receivable, net
                 $ 1,645           $ 37            $ 1,682           $ 212            $ (361 )          $ (149 )  
Investment securities
                    (462 )             231               (231 )             (230 )             221               (9 )  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
                    (9 )             34               25               (31 )             16               (15 )  
Other earning assets
                                  (20 )             (20 )             (13 )             (45 )             (58 )  
Total interest earning assets
                    1,174              282               1,456              (62 )             (169 )             (231 )  
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                                                         
Passbook, money market and
checking accounts
                    1               195               196               (2 )             (89 )             (91 )  
Certificates of deposit
                    8               412               420               (32 )             (113 )             (145 )  
Borrowings
                    379               227               606               (247 )             (148 )             (395 )  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
                    388               834               1,222              (281 )             (350 )             (631 )  
 
Change in net interest income
                 $ 786            $ (552 )          $ 234            $ 219            $ 181            $ 400    
 

Interest Rate Risk Analysis

In addition to the asset/liability committee, the board of directors reviews our asset and liability policies. The board of directors reviews interest rate risk and interest rate trends quarterly, as well as liquidity and capital ratio requirements. Management administers the policies and determinations of the board of directors with respect to our asset and liability goals and strategies. Our asset and liability policy and strategies are expected to continue as described so long as competitive and regulatory conditions in the financial institution industry and market interest rates continue as they have in recent years.

Overview

The Company’s primary activity is its ownership of its wholly owned subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank, engaging in typical banking activities: acquiring deposits from local markets and investing in loans and investment securities. The Bank’s primary component of earnings is its net interest margin (also called spread or margin), the difference between interest income and interest expense. The net interest margin is managed by management (through the pricing of its products and by the types of products offered and kept in portfolio), and is affected by moves in interest rates. Noninterest income in the form of fee income and gain on sale of loans adds to the Bank’s income.

The Bank has a strong mortgage lending focus, with the majority of its loans in single-family residential mortgages. This has led to successfully marketing home equity loans to its customers, as well as a wide range of shorter term consumer loans for various personal needs (automobiles, recreational vehicles, etc.). In recent years the Bank has focused on adding commercial loans to its portfolio, both real estate and non-real estate. The purpose of this diversification is to mitigate the Bank’s dependence on the mortgage market, as well as to improve its ability to manage its spread. The Bank’s management recognizes the need for sources of fee income to complement its margin, and the Bank now maintains a significant loan serviced portfolio, which provides a steady source of fee income. The gain on sale of loans also provides significant fee income in periods of high mortgage loan origination volumes. Fee income is also supplemented with fees generated from the Bank’s deposit accounts. The Bank has a high percentage of non-maturity deposits, such as checking accounts and savings accounts, which allows management flexibility in managing its spread. Non-maturity deposits do not automatically reprice as interest rates rise, as do certificates of deposit.

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For the past year, management’s focus has been on improving the Bank’s core earnings. Core earnings can be described as income before taxes, with the exclusion of gain on sale of loans and adjustments to the market value of the Bank’s loan serviced portfolio. In the fiscal years ended June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2004, the Bank experienced very strong mortgage loan origination volume due to low interest rates and large refinancing activity. The fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 saw a decline in mortgage loan originations, as mortgage rates rose slightly and refinancing volume declined. The year ended June 30, 2006 had increased loan origination volume compared to last year, but not as high as in 2004. Management believes that the Bank will need to focus on increasing net interest income, other areas of fee income, and control operating expenses to achieve earnings growth going forward. Management’s strategy of growing the bank’s loan portfolio and deposit base is expected to help achieve these goals: loans typically earn higher rates of return than investments; a larger deposit base will yield higher fee income; increasing the asset base will reduce the relative impact of fixed operating costs.

The level and movement of interest rates impacts the Bank’s earnings as well. The yield curve continues to be flat, i.e. short-term interest rates are approximately at the same level as long-term interest rates. This can have a negative impact on the Bank’s net interest margin as its deposits are typically priced relative to short-term rates, while the majority of its loan products are priced relative to long-term rates. The Bank has been able to partially offset this effect by reinvesting investment proceeds in the loan portfolio, because as noted earlier, loans typically earn higher rates of return than investments.

Another factor which has impacted recent earnings has been the volatility in the value of the Bank’s mortgage servicing rights. The value declined significantly in fiscal year 2003, only to recover almost the entire amount in fiscal year 2004. Fiscal year 2005 saw only a slight change in the value of the mortgage servicing rights, and the current fiscal year has seen the value increase to the point where no valuation allowance is required at the present time. If long-term interest rates hold at their current level or rise in the future, the value of the servicing rights should remain relatively stable. A decline in long-term interest rates, however, could lead to a need for a valuation allowance.

Financial Condition

Introduction.

Total assets increased $19.76 million, or 9.57%, to $226.18 million at June 30, 2006, compared to $206.42 million at June 30, 2005. Total liabilities increased by $19.48 million, or 10.58%, to $203.63 million at June 30, 2006, from $184.15 million at June 30, 2005. The loan portfolio grew over $34 million during the year, due to increased originations. The rate of deposit growth was down slightly from the previous year’s pace, with money market accounts showing the largest increase. Much of the asset growth was funded by increased borrowings.

Balance Sheet Details.

Loans receivable increased $34.02 million, or 31.84% to $140.86 million from $106.84 million. Increased originations in every loan category contributed to the higher loan balances, and consequently all categories showed an increase in balances compared to last year. Residential mortgage loans increased $19.38 million during the year, and construction loans increased $4.18 million. The available-for-sale (AFS) investment portfolio decreased $11.03 million, or 14.66%, to $64.20 million at June 30, 2006 from $75.23 million at June 30, 2005. This is the second consecutive year the AFS portfolio has decreased. The investment category with the largest decline was collateralized mortgage obligations, which decreased $8.55 million.

Total deposits increased $1.84 million. Non-interest checking increased $920,000, to $12.58 million at June 30, 2006 from $11.66 million at June 30, 2005. Interest-bearing deposits also increased $920,000, to $161.76 million at June 30, 2006 from $160.84 million at June 30, 2005. Money market accounts increased $2.38 million and certificates of deposit increased $650,000 while interest-earning checking accounts declined $1.30 million. Deposit growth is expected to continue to be difficult to achieve due to fierce competition among financial institutions in our markets. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank increased to $22.37 million at year-end 2006 from $9.89 million at year-end 2005, an increase of $12.48 million. This increase was needed to help fund loan growth. The issuance during the year of the trust preferred securities also provided $5.00 million in funds.

Total shareholders’ equity was $22.55 million at June 30, 2006, an increase of $280,000. This increase was the result of net income for the year, partially offset by the purchase of treasury stock, dividends paid during the year, and the increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss (caused by an increase in unrealized losses on the AFS investment portfolio).

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ending June 30, 2006 and 2005

Net Income.

Eagle’s net income was $1.785 million and $1.743 million for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 respectively. This increase of $42,000, or 2.41%, was the result of increase in net interest income of $234,000 and noninterest income of $106,000, offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $284,000. Eagle’s tax provision was $14,000 higher in 2006. Basic earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2006 were $1.66, compared to $1.55 for the year ended June 30, 2005. Diluted earnings per share were $1.48 and $1.45 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Net Interest Income.

Net interest income (before provision for loan losses) increased to $6.714 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, from $6.480 million for the previous year. This increase of $234,000, or 3.61%, was the result of an increase in interest and dividend income of $1.456 million, partially offset by an increase in interest expense of $1.222 million.

Interest and Dividend Income.

Total interest and dividend income was $10.506 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, compared to $9.043 million for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $1.463 million, or 16.18%. Interest and fees on loans increased to $7.799 million for 2006 from $6.117 million for 2005. This increase of $1.682 million, or 27.50%, was due primarily to the increase in the average balances on loans receivable for the year ended June 30, 2006. The average interest rate earned on loans receivable increased by only 3 basis points, to 6.28% from 6.25%. Average balances for loans receivable, net, for the year ended June 30, 2006 were $124.28 million, compared to $97.89 million for the previous year. This represents an increase of $26.39 million, or 26.96% and reflects management’s plan to grow the loan portfolio. Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale (AFS) decreased to $2.589 million for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $2.807 million for the year ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of $218,000, or 7.77%. This decrease was the result of lower average balances on the AFS portfolio during the year. Interest earned from deposits at other banks increased to $59,000 for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $34,000 for the year ended June 30, 2005. Higher interest rates contributed to the increase. Interest and dividends on investments held-to-maturity (HTM) decreased $13,000, to $52,000 in 2006 compared to $65,000 in 2005 due to lower balances.

Interest Expense.

Total interest expense increased to $3.792 million for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $2.563 million for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $1.229 million, or 47.95%. Interest on deposits increased to $3.011 million for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $2.394 million for the year ended June 30, 2005. This increase of $617,000, or 25.77%, was the result of an increase on average rates paid, while average balances increased slightly on deposit accounts. The average cost of deposits increased 38 basis points, to 1.87% in 2006 from 1.49% in 2005. Passbook savings accounts showed a decrease in average balances, while other categories showed slight increases. An increase in the average balance of borrowings as well as an increase in the average rate paid resulted in an increase in interest paid on borrowings to $781,000 for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $169,000 for the year ended June 30, 2005. The average balance of borrowings increased to $16.573 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, compared to $5.093 million for the year ended June 30, 2005. The average rate paid on borrowings increased to 4.67% in 2006 from 3.30% in 2005.

Provision for Loan Losses.

Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by American Federal Savings Bank to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending conducted by American Federal, available peer group information, and past due loans in portfolio. The Bank’s policies require the review of assets on a quarterly basis. The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted. While management believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary. No provision was made for loan losses for either year ended June 30, 2006 or June 30,2005. This is a reflection of the continued strong asset quality of American Federal’s loan portfolio, as non-performing loan ratios continue to be low. Total classified assets decreased to $700,000 at June 30, 2006 from $760,000 at June 30, 2005. Total non-performing loans as a percentage of the total loan portfolio is 0.33%. As of June 30, 2006, American Federal Savings Bank had no real estate owned.

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Noninterest Income.

Total noninterest income increased to $2.165 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, from $2.059 million for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of $106,000 or 5.15%. This increase was primarily due to increases in other noninterest income and net gain on sale of loans. Other noninterest income increased $68,000 to $548,000, primarily due to increased income on bank owned life insurance and higher fee income on loan products. Net gain on sale of loans increased $50,000 to $492,000, due primarily to the sale of the Bank’s credit card portfolio in the fourth quarter.

Noninterest Expense.

Noninterest expense increased by $284,000 or 4.59% to $6.465 million for the year ended June 30, 2006 from $6.181 million for the year ended June 30, 2005. This increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits of $207,000 and other noninterest expense of $40,000. The increase in salaries and benefits was due to normal pay raises. The increase in other noninterest expense was due to increases in several categories. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the amortization of mortgage servicing fees of $25,000. This decrease was due to decreased prepayment activity on mortgage loans. Other categories of noninterest expense showed modest changes.

Income Tax Expense.

Eagle’s income tax expense was $629,000 for the year ended June 30, 2006, compared to $615,000 for the year ended June 30, 2005. The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2006 was 26.06% as opposed to 26.08% for the year ended June 30, 2005.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The company’s subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank, is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) regulations. The OTS has eliminated the statutory requirement based upon a percentage of deposits and short-term borrowings. The OTS states that the liquidity requirement is retained for safety and soundness purposes, and that appropriate levels of liquidity will depend upon the types of activities in which the company engages. For internal reporting purposes, the Bank uses the previous regulatory definitions of liquidity. The Bank’s average liquidity ratio average was 16.27% and 16.18% for the months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, repayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investments, funds provided from operations, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle. Scheduled repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturities of investment securities are generally predictable. However, other sources of funds, such as deposit flows and loan prepayments, can be greatly influenced by the general level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank uses liquidity resources principally to fund existing and future loan commitments. It also uses them to fund maturing certificates of deposit, demand deposit withdrawals and to invest in other loans and investments, maintain liquidity, and meet operating expenses.

Net cash provided by the Company’s operating activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions affecting net income was $4.90 million for the year ended June 30, 2006 and $3.62 million for the year ended June 30, 2005. The change was primarily a result of a decrease in the amount of loans held for sale.

Net cash used in the Company’s investing activities, which is primarily comprised of cash transactions from the investment securities and mortgage-backed securities portfolios and the loan portfolio, was $25.57 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, and $3.59 million for the year ended June 30, 2005. The increase in cash used was primarily due to the significant growth of the loan portfolio.

Net cash provided by the Company’s financing activities, which is primarily cash transactions from net increases in deposits and net Federal Home Loan Bank advances, totaled $18.57 million for the year ended June 30, 2006, and $596,000 for the year ended June 30, 2005. This increase in cash provided was the result of additional FHLB advances and proceeds from the issuance of trust preferred securities, offset by purchases of treasury stock.

Liquidity may be adversely affected by unexpected deposit outflows, higher interest rates paid by competitors, and similar matters. Management monitors projected liquidity needs and determines the level desirable based in part on our commitments to make loans and management’s assessment of our ability to generate funds.

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At March 31, 2006 (the most recent report available), the Bank’s measure of sensitivity to interest rate movements, as measured by the OTS, increased slightly from the previous quarter. The market value of the Bank’s capital position has decreased slightly from the previous year. The Bank is well within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for interest rate sensitivity.

As of June 30, 2006, the Bank’s regulatory capital was in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements. At June 30, 2006, the Bank’s tangible, core, and risk-based capital ratios amounted to 11.2%, 11.2%, and 15.8%, respectively, compared to regulatory requirements of 1.5%, 3.0%, and 8.0%, respectively.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are found in Item 7, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”). This Interpretation, which replaces FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”, for certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support.

On September 28, 2005, the Company issued trust-preferred securities through a wholly-owned subsidiary trust, further described in Note 9 of the audited financial statements. Under the provisions of FIN 46R, the Company accounts for its investment in the trust as an asset and its junior subordinated debentures as a liability. Additionally, the Company reports the dividends paid and received on the securities in the statement of income as interest income and expense.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

There are a number of accounting estimates performed by the Company in preparing its financial statements. Some of the estimates are developed internally, while others are obtained from independent third parties. Examples of estimates using external sources are the fair market value of investment securities, fair value of mortgage servicing rights, deferred compensation, and appraised value of foreclosed properties. It is management’s assertion that the external sources have access to resources, methodologies, and markets that provide adequate assurances that no material impact would occur due to changes in assumptions. The following accounting estimates are performed internally:

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL).

Management applies its knowledge of current local economic and real estate market conditions, historical experience, loan portfolio composition, and the assessment of delinquent borrowers’ situations, to determine the adequacy of its ALLL reserve. These factors are reviewed by the Bank’s federal banking regulator and the Company’s external auditors on a regular basis. The current level of the ALLL reserve is deemed to be more than adequate given the above factors, with no material impact expected due to a difference in the assumptions.

Deferred Loan Fees.

Management applies time study and statistical analysis to determine loan origination costs to be capitalized under FAS 91. The analysis is reviewed by the Company’s external auditors for reasonableness. No material impact is expected if different assumptions are used, as many of our loans have a short duration.

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Deferred Tax Assets.

Management expects to realize the deferred tax assets due to the continued profitability of the Company.

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments.

Management uses an internal model to determine fair value for its loan portfolio and certificates of deposit. The assumptions entail spreads over the Treasury yield curve at appropriate maturity benchmarks. Assumptions incorporating different spreads would naturally deliver varying results, however due to short-term nature of the loan portfolio and certificates of deposit, changes in the results would be mitigated. Currently, the fair value is only presented as footnote information, and changes due to new assumptions would not, in management’s opinion, affect the reader’s opinion of the Company’s financial condition.

Economic Life of Fixed Assets.

Management determines the useful life of its buildings, furniture, and equipment for depreciation purposes. These estimates are reviewed by the Company’s external auditors for reasonableness. No material impact is expected if different assumptions were to be used.

ITEM 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Eagle Bancorp’s audited financial statements, notes thereto, and auditor’s reports are found immediately following Part III of this report.

ITEM 8.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

On March 16, 2006 the Company accepted the resignation of Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co. effective after the review of the March 31, 2006 Form 10-QSB filing date. Davis Kinard served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the quarter beginning April 2006. The change in auditors was described in an 8-K filing made in March 2006 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The change in auditors is also detailed in the Proxy dated September 18, 2006. Letters from Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co. are contained in Exhibit 16 to the Form 8-K Report filed in March 2006 and as Exhibits 16.1 and 16.2 to this Form 10-KSB.

ITEM 8A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Based on their evaluation, the registrant’s Chief Executive Officer, Larry A. Dreyer, and Chief Financial Officer, Peter J. Johnson, have concluded the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2006 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the registrant files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. During the last fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 8B.    OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

The information required by Items 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 of this part is presented in the proxy statement issued by the Board of Directors in connection with the annual meeting of stockholders to be held October 20, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this annual report.

Item 13.    Exhibits.

A.  (1)    The following documents are filed as part of this report: The audited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition of Eagle Bancorp and subsidiary as of June 30, 2006, and June 30, 2005, and the related Consolidated Statements of Income, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder Equity, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years then ended, together with the related notes and independent auditor’s reports.

  (2)    Schedules omitted as they are not applicable.

B.
  Exhibits

*
          2.1     
Amended and Restated Plan of Mutual Holding Company Reorganization and Stock Issuance
*
          3.1     
Charter of Eagle Bancorp
*
          3.2     
Bylaws of Eagle Bancorp
*
          4     
Form of Stock Certificate of Eagle Bancorp
*
          10.1     
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust
*
          10.2     
Employment Contract of Larry A. Dreyer
**
          10.3     
Stock Plan
 
          11     
Computation of per share earnings (incorporated by reference to Note 3 to Notes To Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition dated June 30, 2006)
***
          14     
Code of Ethics
 
          16.1     
Letter from Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. dated March 20, 2006
 
          16.2     
Letter from Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. dated August 24, 2006
 
          21.1     
Subsidiaries of Registrant (incorporated by reference to Part I, Subsidiary Activity)
 
          23.1     
Consent of Davis, Kinard & Co., P.C.
 
          31.1     
Certification by Larry A. Dreyer, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
          31.2     
Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
          32.1     
Certification by Larry A. Dreyer, Chief Executive Officer and Peter J. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
          99     
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 


*
  Incorporated by reference to the identically numbered exhibit of the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-93077) filed with the SEC on December 20, 1999.

**
  Incorporated by reference to the proxy statement for 2000 Annual Meeting filed with the SEC on September 19, 2000.

***
  Incorporated by reference to the 10-KSB filed with the SEC on September 16, 2004.


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EAGLE BANCORP
1400 Prospect Avenue
Helena, MT 59601





 
    

AND SUBSIDIARY


CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS

and

REPORT OF
INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM


June 30, 2006 and 2005



EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

Contents


 
         Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
                    1    
Predecessor auditors’ Independent Auditors Report
                    2    
Financial Statements
                             
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
                    3    
Consolidated Statements of Income
                    4    
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
                    5    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                    6    
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                    7    
 




 
    

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Eagle Bancorp and Subsidiary

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial condition of Eagle Bancorp and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Eagle Bancorp and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2005, were audited by other auditors whose report dated August 11, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

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

In our opinion, the 2006 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eagle Bancorp and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.



 
    
                                                                                              DAVIS, KINARD & CO., P.C.

Abilene, Texas
July 28, 2006

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Eagle Bancorp
Helena, Montana 59601

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial condition of Eagle Bancorp and subsidiary as of June 30, 2005 and the related consolidated statement of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eagle Bancorp and subsidiary as of June 30, 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

    

/s/ Anderson Zurmuehlen & Co., P.C.

Helena, Montana
August 11, 2005

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)


 
         2006
     2005
Assets
                                         
Cash and due from banks
                 $ 2,844           $ 3,122   
Interest bearing deposits in banks
                    27               1,844   
Cash and cash equivalents
                    2,871              4,966   
Securities available for sale
                    64,198              75,227   
Securities held to maturity (fair value approximates $1,030 in 2006 and $1,249 in 2005)
                    1,018              1,201   
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock restricted, at cost
                    1,315              1,315   
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
                    155                  
Mortgage loans held for sale
                    918               2,148   
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan fees and allowance for loan losses of $535 in 2006 and $573 in 2005
                    140,858              106,839   
Accrued interest and dividend receivable
                    1,211              1,102   
Mortgage servicing rights, net
                    1,722              1,857   
Premises and equipment, net
                    5,962              6,242   
Cash surrender value of life insurance
                    5,230              5,049   
Other assets
                    720               468    
 
                 $ 226,178           $ 206,414   
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                                         
Noninterest bearing
                 $ 12,575           $ 11,660   
Interest bearing
                    161,767              160,837   
Total deposits
                    174,342              172,497   
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
                    1,765              1,767   
FHLB advances
                    22,371              9,885   
Subordinated debentures
                    5,155                 
Total liabilities
                    203,633              184,149   
 
Shareholders’ equity
                                         
Preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
                                     
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 9,000,000 shares authorized, 1,223,572 shares issued; 1,091,722 and 1,103,972 shares outstanding in 2006 and 2005, respectively
                    12               12    
Capital surplus
                    4,274              4,188   
Unallocated common stock held by ESOP
                    (129 )             (165 )  
Treasury stock, at cost
                    (4,521 )             (4,048 )  
Retained earnings
                    24,056              22,630   
Net accumulated other comprehensive loss
                    (1,147 )             (352 )  
Total shareholders’ equity
                    22,545              22,265   
 
                 $ 226,178           $ 206,414   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)


 
         2006
     2005
Interest and dividend income
                                         
Loans, including fees
                 $ 7,799           $ 6,117   
Available for sale securities
                    2,589              2,807   
Held to maturity securities
                    52               65    
Trust preferred securities
                    7                  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
                                  20    
Deposits with banks
                    59               34    
Total interest income
                    10,506              9,043   
Interest expense
                                         
Deposits
                    3,011              2,394   
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
                    546               169    
Subordinated debentures
                    235                  
Total interest expense
                    3,792              2,563   
Net interest income
                    6,714              6,480   
Provision for loan losses
                                     
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
                    6,714              6,480   
Noninterest income
                                         
Service charges on deposit accounts
                    532               549    
Net gain on sale of loans
                    492               442    
Mortgage loan service fees
                    593               584    
Net realized gain on sales of available for sale securities
                                  4    
Other income
                    548               480    
Total noninterest income
                    2,165              2,059   
Noninterest expenses
                                         
Salaries and employee benefits
                    3,519              3,312   
Occupancy and equipment expense
                    848               826    
Data processing
                    274               262    
Advertising
                    201               190    
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
                    355               380    
Federal insurance premiums
                    23               24    
Postage
                    86               102    
Legal, accounting, and examination fees
                    182               157    
Consulting fees
                    58               51    
ATM processing
                    51               49    
Other expense
                    868               828    
Total noninterest expenses
                    6,465              6,181   
Income before income taxes
                    2,414              2,358   
Income tax expense
                    629               615    
Net income
                 $ 1,785           $ 1,743   
Basic earnings per share
                 $ 1.66           $ 1.55   
Diluted earnings per share
                 $ 1.48           $ 1.45   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)


 
         Preferred
Stock
     Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
     Unallocated
ESOP
Shares
     Treasury
Stock
     Retained
Earnings
     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
     Total
Balance at July 1, 2004
                 $            $ 12            $ 4,073           $ (202 )          $ (199 )          $ 21,250           $ (910 )          $ 24,024   
Net income
                                                                                                    1,743                              1,743   
Other comprehensive income
                                                                                                                    558               558    
Total comprehensive income
                                                                                                                                    2,301   
Dividends paid ($.72 per share)
                                                                                                    (363 )                             (363 )  
Restricted stock plan shares allocated (4,600)
                                                    (1 )                             54                                               53    
Treasury stock purchased
(22,000 shares at $32.55/shr;
                                                                                                                                                                         
33,500 shares at $34.55/shr; 57,500 shares at $35.30/shr)
                                                                                    (3,903 )                                             (3,903 )  
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (4,600) shares
                                                    116               37                                                               153    
Balance at June 30, 2005
                                  12               4,188              (165 )             (4,048 )             22,630              (352 )             22,265   
Net income
                                                                                                    1,785                              1,785   
Other comprehensive loss
                                                                                                                    (795 )             (795 )  
Total comprehensive income
                                                                                                                                    990    
Dividends paid ($.80 per share)
                                                                                                    (359 )                             (359 )  
Restricted stock plan shares allocated (4,600)
                                                    (27 )                             80                                               53    
Treasury stock purchased
(2,500 shares @ $31.75;
                                                                                                                                         
1,200 shares @ $32.20;
1,000 shares @ $32.50;
                                                                                                                                         
1,400 shares @ $34.45;
2,500 shares @ $34.25;
                                                                                                                                         
1,300 shares @ $32.50;
4,000 shares @ $33.25;
                                                                                                                                         
1,350 shares @ $33.10;
1,600 shares @ $31.00)
                                                                                    (553 )                                             (553 )  
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (4,600) shares
                                                    113               36                                                               149    
Balance at June 30, 2006
                 $            $ 12            $ 4,274           $ (129 )          $ (4,521 )          $ 24,056           $ (1,147 )          $ 22,545   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)


 
         2006
     2005
Cash flows from operating activities
                                         
Net income
                 $ 1,785           $ 1,743   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities
                                         
Provision for mortgage servicing rights valuation losses
                    (46 )             (14 )  
Depreciation
                    509               509    
Net amortization of securities
                    924               1,330   
Amortization of capitalized mortgage servicing rights
                    355               380    
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets
                    6                  
Loss on sale of property & equipment
                                  12    
Net gain on sale of loans
                    (492 )             (442 )  
Net realized gain on sales of available for sale securities
                                  (4 )  
FHLB dividends reinvested
                                  (20 )  
Appreciation in cash surrender value of life insurance, net
                    (181 )             (172 )  
Restricted stock awards
                    53               53    
Deferred income taxes
                    (45 )             (36 )  
Net change in
                                         
Loans held for sale
                    1,711              (261 )  
Accrued interest receivable
                    (111 )             (22 )  
Other assets
                    (192 )             50    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
                    622               510    
Net cash provided by operating activities
                    4,898              3,616   
Cash flows from investing activities
                                         
Activity in available for sale securities
                                         
Sales
                    1,627              5,536   
Maturities, prepayments and calls
                    15,845              18,093   
Purchases
                    (8,616 )             (10,743 )  
Activity in held to maturity securities
                                         
Maturities, prepayments and calls
                    164               361    
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
                    (155 )                
Loan originations and principal collections, net
                    (34,273 )             (14,612 )  
FHLB stock redeemed
                                  377    
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
                                  (2,400 )  
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
                    69                  
Additions to premises and equipment
                    (229 )             (206 )  
Net cash used in investing activities
                    (25,568 )             (3,594 )  
Cash flows from financing activities
                                         
Net increase in deposits
                    1,848              2,428   
Net change in advances from the FHLB
                    12,484              2,435   
Purchase of treasury stock
                    (553 )             (3,903 )  
Proceeds from subordinated debentures
                    5,155                 
Dividends paid
                    (359 )             (363 )  
Net cash provided by financing activities
                    18,575              597    
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
                    (2,095 )             619    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
                    4,966              4,347   
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
                 $ 2,871           $ 4,966   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Eagle Bancorp was organized in 2000 as the majority-owned subsidiary of Eagle Financial, MHC, (“the Mutual Holding Company”) and the sole parent of American Federal Savings Bank (“the Bank”). Collectively, Eagle Bancorp and the Bank are referred to herein as “the Company”.

The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank subject to the regulations of the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”). The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and its deposit accounts are insured to the applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).

The Bank is headquartered in Helena, Montana, and operates additional branches in Butte, Bozeman, and Townsend, Montana. The Bank’s market area is concentrated in south central Montana, to which it primarily offers commercial, residential, and consumer loans. The Bank’s principal business is accepting deposits and, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, investing in various types of loans and securities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eagle Bancorp and the Bank. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, and the valuation of foreclosed assets. In connection with the determination of the estimated losses on loans, foreclosed assets, and mortgage servicing rights management obtains independent appraisals and valuations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions “cash and due from banks,” and “interest-bearing deposits in banks.”

The Bank is required to maintain a reserve balance with the Federal Reserve Bank. The Bank properly maintained amounts in excess of required reserves of $488,000 and $391,000 as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Investment Securities

The Company designates debt and equity securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.

Held-to-maturity — Debt investment securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at their remaining unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized premiums or unaccreted discounts. Premiums are amortized and discounts are accreted using the interest method over the period remaining until maturity.

Available-for-sale — Investment securities that will be held for indefinite periods of time, including securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest or prepayment rates, need for liquidity, and changes in the availability of and the yield of alternative investments, are classified as available-for-sale. These assets are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are reported as other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary are recognized by write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Such write-downs would be included in earnings as realized losses.

Trading — No investment securities were designated as trading at June 30, 2006 and 2005.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is a restricted investment carried at cost ($100 per share par value), which approximates its fair value. As a member of the FHLB system, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding FHLB advances. The Company may request redemption at par value of any stock in excess of the amount it is required to hold. Stock redemptions are made at the discretion of the FHLB. The FHLB redeemed no shares during the year ended June 30, 2006 and 3,765 shares ($376,500) during the year ended June 30, 2005.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value, determined in aggregate, plus the fair value of associated derivative financial instruments. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized in a valuation allowance by a charge to income.

Loans

The Company grants mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by mortgage loans in south central Montana. The ability of the Company’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the general economic conditions in this area.

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold until maturity are reported at the outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or unaccreted discounts on purchased loans. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized over the contractual life of the loan, as an adjustment of the yield, using the interest method.

The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. Personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

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

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents the amount which management estimates is adequate to provide for potential losses in its loan portfolio. The allowance method is used in providing for loan losses. Accordingly, all loan losses are charged to the allowance and all recoveries are credited to it. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to operations. The provision for loan losses is based on management’s periodic evaluation of individual loans, economic factors, past loan loss experience, changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, and other relevant factors. The allowance is based upon market factors and trends which extend beyond the Company’s control, and which may result in losses or recoveries differing significantly from those provided for in the financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Allowance for Loan Losses—continued

Impaired loans are loans for which it is probable that the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company individually evaluates such loans for impairment and does not aggregate loans by major risk classifications.

The definition of “impaired loans” is not the same as the definition of “nonaccrual loans,” although the two categories may overlap. The Company may choose to place a loan on nonaccrual status due to payment delinquency or uncertain collectibility. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status and collateral value.

The amount of impairment of impaired loans is determined by the difference between the present value of the expected cash flows related to the loan, using the original interest rate, and its recorded value, or as a practical expedient in the case of collateralized loans, the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the recorded amount of the loans. When foreclosure is probable, impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

The Company allocates its total cost in mortgage loans between mortgage servicing rights and loans, based upon their relative fair values, when loans are subsequently sold or securitized, with the servicing rights retained. Fair values are generally obtained through market survey data. Impairment of mortgage servicing rights is measured quarterly based upon the characteristics of the individual loans, including note rate, term, underlying collateral, current market conditions, and estimates of net servicing income. The Company accounts for its recorded value on a loan-by-loan basis and possible impairment of mortgage servicing rights on a portfolio basis. Impairment is recorded through a valuation allowance and a charge to mortgage loan servicing fees.

Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the estimated period of, net servicing income, adjusted for actual loan prepayments.

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

Life insurance policies are initially recorded at cost at the date of purchase. Subsequent to purchase, the policies are periodically adjusted for fair value. The adjustment to fair value increases or decreases the carrying value of the policies and is recorded as an income or expense on the consolidated statement of income. For the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 there were no adjustments to fair value that were outside the normal appreciation in cash surrender value.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Foreclosed Assets

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at the lower of the Company’s carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling cost at the date of foreclosure. All write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, property held for sale is carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value less cost to sell. Impairment losses on property to be held and used are measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a property exceeds its fair value. Costs of significant property improvements are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding property are expensed. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and any subsequent write-downs are recorded as a charge to operations, if necessary, to reduce the carrying value of a property to the lower of its cost or fair value less cost to sell.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Property and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 35 years. The costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while major expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred taxes are recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to “temporary differences” between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws or rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date of the change.

A deferred tax liability is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future tax deductions, subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance in certain circumstances. This valuation allowance is recognized if, based on an analysis of available evidence, management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance is subject to ongoing adjustment based on changes in circumstances that affect management’s judgment about the realizability of the deferred tax asset. Adjustments to increase or decrease the valuation allowance are charged or credited, respectively, to income tax expense.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is accounted for on the cost method and consists of 131,850 shares in 2006 and 119,600 shares in 2005.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Advertising costs were approximately $201,000 and $190,000 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Compensation expense recognized for the Company’s ESOP equals the fair value of shares that have been allocated or committed to be released for allocation to participants. Any difference between the fair value of the shares at the time and the ESOP’s original acquisition cost is charged or credited to stockholders’ equity (capital surplus). The cost of ESOP shares that have not yet been allocated or committed to be released is deducted from stockholders’ equity.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic EPS plus the incremental amount of potential common stock determined by the treasury stock method. For purposes of computing EPS, outstanding common shares include all shares issued to the Mutual Holding Company but exclude ESOP shares that have not been allocated or committed to be released for allocation to participants.

Financial Instruments

All derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding them. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments used as cash flow hedges are recognized as a component of comprehensive income. At June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company was holding forward delivery commitments that qualify as derivative financial instruments.

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments approximates fair value. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is generally determined by a third party’s valuation of the underlying asset.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”). This Interpretation, which replaces FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”, for certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — continued

Recent Accounting Pronouncements—continued

On September 28, 2005, the Company issued trust-preferred securities through a wholly-owned subsidiary trust, further described in Note 9. Under the provisions of FIN 46R, the Company accounts for its investment in the trust as an asset and its junior subordinated debentures as a liability. Additionally, the Company reports the dividends paid and received on the securities in the statement of income as interest income and expense.

Reclassifications

Certain 2005 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 presentation.

NOTE 2:  Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended June 30:


 
         2006
     2005
(In Thousands)
                                         
Weighted average shares outstanding during the year on which basic earnings per share is calculated
                    1,078              1,126   
Add: weighted average of stock held in treasury
                    127               74    
Average outstanding shares on which diluted earnings per share is calculated
                    1,205              1,200   
Net income applicable to common stockholders
                 $ 1,785           $ 1,743   
Basic earnings per share
                 $ 1.66           $ 1.55   
Diluted earnings per share
                 $ 1.48           $ 1.45   
 

NOTE 3:  Securities

The Company’s investment policy requires that the Company purchase only high-grade investment securities. Municipal obligations are categorized as “AAA” or better by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. These ratings are achieved because the securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the municipality and also supported by third-party credit insurance policies. Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are issued by government sponsored corporations, including Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Fannie Mae, and the Guaranteed National Mortgage Association. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities, together with unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 3:  Securities — continued


 
         June 30, 2006
    
(Dollars in Thousands)

 
         Amortized
Cost

     Gross
Unrealized
Gains

     Gross
Unrealized
Losses

     Estimated
Market
Value

Available for Sale
                                                                         
U.S. Government and agency
                 $ 7,448           $ 6            $ (158 )          $ 7,296   
Municipal obligations
                    17,471              67               (395 )             17,143   
Corporate obligations
                    16,059                            (442 )             15,617   
Mortgage-backed securites
                    6,949              2               (204 )             6,747   
CMOs
                    16,330                            (513 )             15,817   
Corporate preferred stock
                    1,800                            (222 )             1,578   
Total securities available for sale
                 $ 66,057           $ 75            $ (1,934 )          $ 64,198   
Held to Maturity
                                                                         
Municipal obligations
                 $ 828            $ 14            $ (2 )          $ 840    
Mortgage-backed securites
                    190                                           190    
Total securities held to maturity
                 $ 1,018           $ 14            $ (2 )          $ 1,030   
 

 
         June 30, 2005
    
(Dollars in Thousands)

 
         Amortized
Cost

     Gross
Unrealized
Gains

     Gross
Unrealized
Losses

     Estimated
Market
Value

Available for Sale
                                                                         
U.S. Government and agency
                 $ 8,012           $ 14            $ (55 )          $ 7,971   
Municipal obligations
                    13,239              221               (33 )             13,427   
Corporate obligations
                    17,020              2               (233 )             16,789   
Mortgage-backed securites
                    11,164              18               (128 )             11,054   
CMOs
                    24,583              9               (222 )             24,370   
Corporate preferred stock
                    1,800                            (184 )             1,616   
Total securities available for sale
                 $ 75,818           $ 264            $ (855 )          $ 75,227   
Held to Maturity
                                                                         
Municipal obligations
                 $ 829            $ 37            $            $ 866    
Mortgage-backed securites
                    372               11                             383    
Total securities held to maturity
                 $ 1,201           $ 48            $            $ 1,249   
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 3:  Securities — continued

The Company has not entered into any interest rate swaps, options, or futures contracts relating to investment securities.

Gross recognized gains on securities available-for-sale were $9,286 and $23,747 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Gross recognized losses on securities available-for-sale were $9,893 and $19,763 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at June 30, 2006 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


 
         June 30, 2006
    

 
         Held to Maturity
     Available for Sale
    
(Dollars in Thousands)

 
         Amortized
Cost

     Estimated
Market
Value

     Amortized
Cost

     Estimated
Market
Value

Due in one year or less
                 $            $            $ 7,626           $ 7,521   
Due from one to five years
                    563               567               14,819              14,302   
Due from five to ten years
                    265               273               2,419              2,363   
Due after ten years
                                                16,114              15,870   
 
                    828               840               40,978              40,056   
Mortgage-backed
                    190               190               6,949              6,747   
CMOs
                                                16,330              15,817   
Corporate preferred stock
                                                1,800              1,578   
Total
                 $ 1,018           $ 1,030           $ 66,057           $ 64,198   
 

Maturities of securities do not reflect repricing opportunities present in adjustable rate securities.

At June 30, 2006 and 2005, securities with a carrying value of $9,055,000 and $13,039,000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 3:  Securities — continued

The following table discloses, as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months:


 
         June 30, 2006
    

 
         Less than 12 months
     12 months or longer
    
(Dollars in Thousands)

 
         Estimated
Market
Value

     Gross
Unrealized
Losses

     Estimated
Market
Value

     Gross
Unrealized
Losses

U.S. Government and agency
                 $ 1,319           $ 12            $ 4,755           $ 146    
Municipal obligations
                    10,619              305               2,052              92    
Corporate obligations
                                                15,617              441    
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
                    3,826              67               18,433              651    
Corporate preferred stock
                                                1,578              222    
Total
                 $ 15,764           $ 384            $ 42,435           $ 1,552   
 

 
         June 30, 2005
    
U.S. Government and agency
                 $ 3,074           $ 21            $ 2,787           $ 34    
Municipal obligations
                    727               5               1,501              28    
Corporate obligations
                    8,848              101               6,848              132    
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
                    13,109              104               15,261              246    
Corporate preferred stock
                    789               11               827               173    
Total
                 $ 26,547           $ 242            $ 27,224           $ 613    
 

The table above shows the Company’s investment gross unrealized losses and fair values, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2006 and 2005. 180 and 119 securities are in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Management has evaluated these securities and believes the loss position to be temporary as a result of the current interest rate environment and not from any particular credit quality of any specific security.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 4: Loans

A summary of the balances of loans follows:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
First mortgage loans:
                                         
Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
                 $ 75,913           $ 56,533   
Commercial real estate
                    18,648              14,779   
Real estate construction
                    6,901              2,723   
Other loans:
                                         
Home equity
                    20,191              16,801   
Consumer
                    11,820              10,909   
Commercial
                    7,861              5,568   
Subtotal
                    141,334              107,313   
Less: Allowance for loan losses
                    (535 )             (573 )  
Deferred loan fees, net
                    59               99    
Total loans, net
                 $ 140,858           $ 106,839   
 

Loans net of related allowance for loan losses on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued were $345,000 and $434,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Interest income not accrued on these loans and cash interest income was immaterial for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. The allowance for loan losses on nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2006 and 2005 was $31,488 and $10,686, respectively. The Company expects to collect all amounts due on nonaccrual loans, including interest accrued at contractual rates. Accordingly, there are no loans considered impaired at June 30, 2006 and 2005. As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company had $114,000 and $67,000, respectively, of loans past due greater than ninety days that were still accruing interest.

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Balance at beginning of period
                 $ 573            $ 628    
Reclassification to repossessed property reserve
                    (15 )             (15 )  
Provision for loan losses
                                     
Loans charged off
                    (48 )             (50 )  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
                    25               10    
Balance at end of period
                 $ 535            $ 573    
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 4: Loans — continued

Loans are granted to directors and officers of the Company in the ordinary course of business. Such loans are made in accordance with policies established for all loans of the Company, except that directors, officers, and employees may be eligible to receive discounts on loan origination costs.

Loans receivable from directors and senior officers of the Company at June 30, 2006 and 2005, were $135,172 and $148,411, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 2006, total principal additions amounted to $94,451 and total principal payments amounted to $107,690. Interest income from these loans was $11,136 and $6,366 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

NOTE 5: Mortgage Servicing Rights

The Company is servicing loans for the benefit of others totaling approximately $197,773,000 and $207,806,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Servicing loans for others generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors, and foreclosure processing.

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing, and included in demand deposits, were approximately $1,518,000 and $2,165,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The following is a summary of activity in mortgage servicing rights and the valuation allowance:


 
         Years Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Mortgage servicing rights
                                         
Balance at beginning of period
                 $ 1,903           $ 2,064   
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
                    174               219    
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
                    (355 )             (380 )  
Balance at end of period
                    1,722              1,903   
Valuation allowance
                                         
Balance at beginning of period
                    46               60    
Provision (credited) to operations
                    (46 )             (14 )  
Balance at end of period
                                  46    
Net mortgage servicing rights
                 $ 1,722           $ 1,857   
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 6: Premises and Equipment

A summary of the cost and accumulated depreciation of premises and equipment follows:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Land, buildings, and improvements
                 $ 7,991           $ 7,915   
Furniture and equipment
                    4,042              3,966   
 
                    12,033              11,881   
Accumulated depreciation
                    (6,071 )             (5,639 )  
 
                 $ 5,962           $ 6,242   
 

Depreciation expense totaled $509,170 and $509,372 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

NOTE 7: Deposits

Deposits are summarized as follows:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Noninterest checking
                 $ 12,575           $ 11,660   
Interest bearing checking (0.20%, 0.20%)
                    29,571              30,865   
Passbook savings (0.65%, 0.65%)
                    24,438              25,239   
Money market accounts (1.93%, 1.07%)
                    29,129              26,749   
Time certificates of deposits
                                                 
(2006–2.13% — 5.07%, 2005–1.60% — 6.30%)
                    78,629              77,984   
 
                 $ 174,342           $ 172,497   
 

The weighted average cost of funds was 2.05% and 1.52% at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 7: Deposits — continued

At June 30, 2006, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)
                         
Within one year
                 $ 63,673   
One to two years
                    12,817   
Two to three years
                    1,141   
Three to four years
                    778    
Thereafter
                    220    
Total
                 $ 78,629   
 

Interest expense on deposits is summarized as follows:


 
         Years Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                             
Checking
                 $ 55            $ 55    
Passbook savings
                    164               170    
Money market accounts
                    492               290    
Time certificates of deposits
                    2,300              1,879   
 
                 $ 3,011           $ 2,394   
 

At June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company held $34,467,000 and $33,095,000, respectively, in deposit accounts in excess of $100,000 or more. Deposit amounts in excess of $100,000 may not be insured by the FDIC, depending upon the underlying ownership of the account.

At June 30, 2006 and 2005 the Company reclassified $20,260 and $31,820, respectively, in overdrawn deposits as loans.

Directors’ and senior officers’ deposit accounts at June 30, 2006 and 2005, were $543,063 and $399,421, respectively.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 8: Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle mature as follows:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Within one year
                 $ 16,371           $ 1,189   
One to two years
                    2,000              4,696   
Two to three years
                    2,000              2,000   
Three to four years
                    2,000                 
Four to five years
                                  2,000   
Thereafter
                                     
Total
                 $ 22,371           $ 9,885   
 

One advance requires annual principal payments totaling $666,667. The remaining advances are due at maturity. The advances are subject to prepayment penalties. With the exception of one advance which is adjustable (tied to the prime rate), the interest rates on advances are fixed. The weighted average interest rate for advances at June 30, 2006 and 2005 was 4.96% and 3.78% respectively. The weighted average amount outstanding was $12,665,000 and $5,093,000 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The maximum amount outstanding at any month-end was $22,602,000 and $9,885,185 during the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The advances are collateralized by investment securities pledged to the FHLB of Seattle and a blanket pledge of the Bank’s 1-4 family residential mortgage portfolio. At June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company exceeded the collateral requirements of the FHLB. The Company’s investment in FHLB stock is also pledged as collateral on these advances. The total FHLB funding line available to the Company at June 30, 2006, was 25% of total Bank assets, or approximately $55,748,000.

NOTE 9: Subordinated Debentures

On September 28, 2005, the Company completed the private placement of $5,155,000 in subordinated debentures to Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I (“the Trust”). The Trust funded the purchase of the subordinated debentures through the sale of trust preferred securities to First Tennessee Bank, N.A. with a liquidation value of $5,155,000. Using interest payments made by the Company on the debentures, the Trust began paying quarterly dividends to preferred security holders on December 15, 2005. The annual percentage rate of the interest payable on the subordinated debentures and distributions payable on the preferred securities is fixed at 6.02% until December 15, 2010 then becomes variable at 3-Month LIBOR plus 1.42%. Dividends on the preferred securities are cumulative and the Trust may defer the payments for up to five years. The preferred securities mature in December 15, 2035 unless the Company elects and obtains regulatory approval to accelerate the maturity date to as early as December 15, 2010.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 9: Subordinated Debentures — continued

For the year ended June 30, 2006, interest expense on the subordinated debentures was $234,472.

Subordinated debt may be included in regulatory Tier 1 capital subject to a limitation that such amounts not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital. The remainder of subordinated debt is included in Tier II capital. There is no limitation for inclusion of subordinated debt in total risk-based capital and, as such, all subordinated debt was included in total risk-based capital.

NOTE 10: Legal Contingencies

Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE 11: Income Taxes

The components of the Company’s income tax provision are as follows:


 
         Years Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Current
                                                 
U.S. federal
                 $ 531            $ 519    
Montana
                    143               132    
 
                    674               651    
Deferred
                                                 
U.S. federal
                    (37 )             (30 )  
Montana
                    (8 )             (6 )  
 
                    (45 )             (36 )  
Total
                 $ 629            $ 615    
 

The nature and components of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are a component of other assets (in 2006) and accrued liabilities (in 2005) in the accompanying statement of financial condition, are as follows:

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 11: Income Taxes — continued


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                                 
Deferred tax assets:
                                         
Deferred compensation
                 $ 307            $ 289    
Loans receivable
                    56               45    
Mortgage servicing rights
                                  17    
Securities available for sale
                    702               225    
Other
                    18               18    
Total deferred tax assets
                    1,083              594    
Deferred tax liabilities:
                                                 
Premises and equipment
                    227               246    
Deferred loan fees
                    22               35    
FHLB stock
                    490               490    
Unrealized gain on hedging
                    6               10    
Other
                    17               20    
Total deferred tax liabilities
                    762               801    
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
                 $ 321            $ (207 )  
 

The Company believes, based upon the available evidence, that all deferred tax assets will be realized in the normal course of operations. Accordingly, these assets have not been reduced by a valuation allowance.

A reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax provision to the statutory federal income tax rate is as follows:


 
         Years Ended June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Federal income taxes at the statutory rate of 34%
                 $ 821            $ 802    
State income taxes
                    135               126    
Nontaxable income
                    (312 )             (237 )  
Other, net
                    (15 )             (76 )  
Income tax expense
                 $ 629            $ 615    
Effective tax rate
                    26.1 %             26.1 %  
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 11: Income Taxes — continued

Prior to January 1, 1987, the Company was allowed a special bad debt deduction limited generally in the current year to 32% (net of preference tax) of otherwise taxable income and subject to certain limitations based on aggregate loans and savings account balances at the end of the year. If the amounts that qualified as deductions for federal income tax purposes are later used for purposes other than for bad debt losses, they will be subject to federal income tax at the then current corporate rate. Retained earnings include approximately $915,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, for which federal income tax has not been provided.

NOTE 12: Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income represents the sum of net income and items of “other comprehensive income” that are reported directly in stockholders’ equity, such as the change during the period in the after-tax net unrealized gain or loss on securities available-for-sale.

The Company’s other comprehensive (loss) income is summarized as follows for the years ended June 30:


 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Net unrealized holding gain or loss arising during the year:
Available for sale securities, net of related income tax (benefit) expense of $(480) and $337, respectively
                 $ (788 )          $ 555    
Forward delivery commitments, net of related income tax (benefit) expense of $(5) and $3, respectively
                    (7 )             5    
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain included in net income, net of related income tax expense of $0 and $2, respectively
                                  (2 )  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
                 $ (795 )          $ 558    
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 13: Supplemental Cash Flow Information


 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
                                         
Cash paid during the year for interest
                 $ 3,948           $ 2,558   
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
                    640               451    
Non-Cash Investing Activities
                                         
Decrease (increase) in market value of securities available for sale
                 $ 1,265           $ (888 )  
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
                    174               219    
ESOP shares released
                    113               116    
 

NOTE 14: Regulatory Capital Requirements

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 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 classifications 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 tangible and core capital (as defined in the regulations) to total adjusted assets (as defined), and of risk-based capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined). Management believes, as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

The most recent notification from the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) (as of January 3, 2006) 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 tangible, core, and risk-based ratios as set forth in the table below. The Bank’s actual capital amounts (in thousands) and ratios are presented in the table below:

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 14: Regulatory Capital Requirements — continued

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
         Actual
     Minimum
Capital
Requirement

     Minimum
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions

    
June 30, 2006:
 
         Amount
     Ratio
     Amount
     Ratio
     Amount
     Ratio
Total Risk-based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Consolidated
                 $ 29,212              17.93 %          $ 13,035              8.00 %          $ N/A               N/A %   
Bank
                    25,590              15.79              12,961              8.00              16,202              10.00   
 
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Consolidated
                    28,709              17.62              6,518              4.00              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    25,087              15.48              6,481              4.00              9,721              6.00   
 
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets
Consolidated
                    28,709              12.59              6,481              3.00              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    25,087              11.16              6,742              3.00              11,237              5.00   
 
Tangible Capital to Adjusted Total Assets
Consolidated
                    23,554              10.33              3,420              1.50              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    25,087              11.16              3,371              1.50              N/A               N/A    
 
June 30, 2005:
 
Total Risk-based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Consolidated
                    23,050              16.19              11,393              8.00              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    25,161              17.69              11,391              8.00              14,239              10.00   
 
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
Consolidated
                    22,502              15.80              5,697              4.00              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    24,613              17.29              5,696              4.00              8,543              6.00   
 
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets
Consolidated
                    22,502              10.87              6,209              3.00              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    24,613              11.77              6,275              3.00              10,459              5.00   
 
Tangible Capital to Adjusted Total Assets
Consolidated
                    22,502              10.87              3,105              1.50              N/A               N/A    
Bank
                    24,613              11.77              3,138              1.50              N/A               N/A    
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 14: Regulatory Capital Requirements — continued

A reconciliation of the Bank’s capital (in thousands) determined by generally accepted accounting principles to capital defined for regulatory purposes, is as follows:


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                         
Capital determined by generally accepted accounting principles
                 $ 24,144           $ 24,375   
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
                    1,091              369    
Unrealized loss on equity securities
                    (138 )             (115 )  
Unrealized gain on forward delivery commitments
                    (10 )             (16 )  
Tier I (core) capital
                    25,087              24,613   
General allowance for loan losses
                    503               548    
Total risk based capital
                 $ 25,590           $ 25,161   
 

Dividend Limitations

Under OTS regulations that became effective April 1, 1999, savings associations such as the Bank generally may declare annual cash dividends up to an amount equal to net income for the current year plus net income retained for the two preceding years. Dividends in excess of such amount requires OTS approval. The Bank has paid dividends totaling $1,433,000 and $363,000 to the Company during the years ended June 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The Company had paid four quarterly dividends of $0.20 per share to its shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2006, and four quarterly dividends of $0.18 per share to its shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2005.

Liquidation Rights

All depositors who had liquidation rights with respect to the Bank as of the effective date of the Reorganization continue to have such rights solely with respect to the Mutual Holding Company, as long as they continue to hold deposit accounts with the Bank. In addition, all persons who become depositors of the Bank subsequent to the Reorganization will have liquidation rights with respect to the Mutual Holding Company.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 15: Employee Benefits

Profit Sharing Plan

The Company provides a noncontributory profit sharing plan for eligible employees who have completed one year of service. The amount of the Company’s annual contribution, limited to a maximum of 15% of qualified employees’ salaries, is determined by the Board of Directors. Profit sharing expense was $145,230 and $143,336 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company’s profit sharing plan includes a 401(k) feature. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, the Company may match up to 50% of participants’ contributions up to a maximum of 4% of participants’ salaries. For the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company’s match totaled $39,484 and $39,534, respectively.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Company has entered into deferred compensation contracts with current key employees. The contracts provide fixed benefits payable in equal annual installments upon retirement. The Company purchased life insurance contracts that may be used to fund the payments. The charge to expense is based on the present value computations of anticipated liabilities. For the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the total expense was $92,159 and $92,006, respectively.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

The Company has established an ESOP for eligible employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The ESOP borrowed $368,048 from Eagle Bancorp and used the funds to purchase 46,006 shares of common stock in the offering. The Bank makes periodic contributions to the ESOP sufficient to satisfy the debt service requirements of the loan that has a ten-year term and bears interest at 8%. The ESOP uses these contributions, and any dividends received by the ESOP on unallocated shares, to make principal and interest payments on the loan.

Shares purchased by the ESOP are held in a suspense account by the plan trustee until allocated to participant accounts. Shares released from the suspense account are allocated to participants on the basis of their relative compensation in the year of allocation. Participants become vested in the allocated shares over a period not to exceed seven years. Any forfeited shares are allocated to other participants in the same proportion as contributions.

Total ESOP expenses of $134,832 and $135,311 were recognized in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively, for 4,600 shares committed to be released to participants during the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 with respect to the plan years ending December 31, 2005 and 2004. The cost of the 16,106 ESOP shares ($128,848 at June 30, 2006) that have not yet been allocated or committed to be released to participants is deducted from stockholders’ equity. The fair value of these shares was approximately $508,950 at that date.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 15: Employee Benefits — continued

Stock Incentive Plan

The Company adopted the Stock Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) on October 19, 2000. The Plan provides for different types of awards including stock options, restricted stock and performance shares. Under the Plan, 23,000 shares of restricted stock were granted to directors and certain officers during fiscal 2001. These shares of restricted stock vest in equal installments over five years beginning one year from the grant date.

During fiscal 2006 and 2005, 4,600 and 4,600 shares vested and were removed from treasury stock resulting in compensation expense of $26,450 and $52,900, respectively.

There were no stock options granted under the Plan as of June 30, 2006.

NOTE 16: Financial Instruments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities

All financial instruments held or issued by the Company are held or issued for purposes other than trading. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and forward delivery commitments for the sale of whole loans to the secondary market.

Commitments to extend credit — In response to marketplace demands, the Company routinely makes commitments to extend credit for fixed rate and variable rate loans with or without rate lock guarantees. When rate lock guarantees are made to customers, the Company becomes subject to market risk for changes in interest rates that occur between the rate lock date and the date that a firm commitment to purchase the loan is made by a secondary market investor.

Generally, as interest rates increase, the market value of the loan commitment goes down. The opposite effect takes place when interest rates decline.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as the borrower satisfies the Company’s underwriting standards and related provisions of the borrowing agreements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments to extend credit as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Collateral is required for substantially all loans, and normally consists of real property. The Company’s experience has been that substantially all loan commitments are completed or terminated by the borrower within 3 to 12 months.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 16: Financial Instruments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities — continued

The notional amount of the Company’s commitments to extend credit at fixed and variable interest rates were approximately $3,326,000 and $6,549,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Fixed rate commitments are extended at rates ranging from 5.00% to 7.90% and 4.875% to 7.875% at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company has lines of credit representing credit risk of approximately $29,793,000 and $24,351,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of which approximately $14,263,000 and $12,516,000 had been drawn at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company has credit cards issued representing credit risk of approximately $596,000 and $3,180,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of which approximately $21,000 and $525,000 had been drawn at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company has letters of credits issued representing credit risk of approximately $1,226,000 and $74,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Forward delivery commitments — The Company uses mandatory sell forward delivery commitments to sell whole loans. These commitments are also used as a hedge against exposure to interest-rate risks resulting from rate locked loan origination commitments on certain mortgage loans held-for-sale. Gains and losses in the items hedged are deferred and recognized in other comprehensive income until the commitments are completed. At the completion of the commitments the gains and losses are recognized in the Company’s income statement

As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company had entered into commitments to deliver approximately $918,000 and $2,129,000 respectively, in loans to various investors, all at fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 6.50% and 5.00% to 5.75%, at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company had approximately $15,000 and $27,000 of gains deferred as a result of the forward delivery commitments entered into as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The total amount of the gain is expected to be taken into income within the next twelve months.

The Company did not have any gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the ineffectiveness of its hedging activities. The Company considers its hedging activities to be highly effective.

The Company did not have any gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because it was probable that the original forecasted transaction would not occur by the end of the originally specified time frame as of June 30, 2006.

The Company has no other off-balance-sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, special purpose entities that would expose the Company to liability that is not reflected on the face of the financial statements.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 17: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.


 
         June 30,
    

 
         2006
     2005
    
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
         Carrying
Amount

     Estimated
Fair
Value

     Carrying
Amount

     Estimated
Fair
Value

Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
                 $ 2,871           $ 2,871           $ 4,966           $ 4,966   
Securities available-for-sale
                    64,198              64,198              75,227              75,227   
Securities held-to-maturity
                    1,018              1,030              1,201              1,249   
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
                    1,315              1,315              1,315              1,315   
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
                    918               918               2,148              2,148   
Loans receivable, net
                    140,858              139,720              106,839              108,740   
Mortgage servicing rights
                    1,722              2,043              1,857              1,857   
Cash value of life insurance
                    5,230              5,230              5,049              5,049   
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits
                    95,713              95,713              94,513              94,513   
Time certificates of deposit
                    78,629              77,125              77,984              77,320   
Advances from FHLB
                    22,371              22,216              9,885              10,119   
Subordinated debentures
                    5,155              4,451                               
 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the following classes of financial instruments.

Cash and interest-bearing accounts — The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.

Investment securities and stock in the FHLB — The fair value of investment securities is estimated based on bid quotations received from securities dealers. The fair value of stock in the FHLB approximates redemption value.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 17: Fair Value of Financial Instruments — continued

Loans receivable and mortgage loans held-for-sale — Fair values are estimated by stratifying the loan portfolio into groups of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as real estate, commercial, and consumer, with each category further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms.

For mortgage loans, including loans held-for-sale, the Company uses the secondary market rates in effect for loans that have similar characteristics. The fair value of other fixed rate loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the anticipated maturities adjusted for prepayment estimates. Adjustable interest rate loans are assumed to approximate fair value because they generally reprice within the short term.

Fair values are adjusted for credit risk based on assessment of risk identified with specific loans, and risk adjustments on the remaining portfolio based on credit loss experience.

Assumptions regarding credit risk are judgmentally determined using specific borrower information, internal credit quality analysis, and historical information on segmented loan categories for non-specific borrowers.

Mortgage servicing rights — Fair values are estimated by stratifying the mortgage servicing portfolio into groups of loans with similar financial characteristics, such as loan type, interest rate, and expected maturity. The Company obtains market survey data estimates and bid quotations from secondary market investors who regularly purchase mortgage servicing rights. Assumptions regarding loan payoffs are determined using historical information on segmented loan categories for nonspecific borrowers.

Cash surrender value of life insurance — The carrying amount for cash surrender value of life insurance approximates fair value as policies are recorded at redemption value.

Deposits and time certificates of deposit — The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as checking, passbook, and money market, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of time certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advances from the FHLB & Subordinated Debentures — The fair value of the Company’s advances and debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the interest rate that would be effective June 30, 2006, if the borrowings repriced according to their stated terms.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 18 Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk

Most of the Company’s business activity is with customers located within the South-central Montana area. As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company’s commercial and residential real estate loans approximated $101,462,000 and $74,035,000, respectively. The Company is also active in lending to small business owners. As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Bank was creditor for approximately $7,861,000 and $5,568,000, respectively, in business loans. In most cases, these loans are secured by equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable.

Generally, the Company’s policy is to require collateral on all loans. Ordinarily, the Company will finance 80% of the appraisal value in real estate. Collateral requirements for other financings vary depending on the type of collateral involved, the equity of the borrower or project, and other subjective factors. Unsecured credit is granted to business concerns and individuals only if supported by satisfactory current financial statements and credit history.

The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding. The Company, as a matter of policy, does not extend credit in excess of its legal lending limit, calculated in accordance with applicable banking regulations, to any single borrower or group of related borrowers. The contractual amounts of credit-related financial instruments such as commitments to extend credit and letters of credit represent the amounts of potential accounting loss should the contract be fully drawn upon, the customer default, and the value of any existing collateral becomes worthless.

The Company carries certain assets with other financial institutions which are subject to credit risk by the amount such assets exceed federal deposit insurance limits. At June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, no account balances were held with correspondent banks that were in excess of FDIC insured levels. Also, from time to time, the Company is due amounts in excess of FDIC insurance limits for checks and transit items. Management monitors the financial stability of correspondent banks and considers amounts advanced in excess of FDIC insurance limits to present no significant additional risk to the Company.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 19: Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements

Set forth below is the condensed statements of financial condition as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, of Eagle Bancorp together with the related condensed statements of income and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.

Condensed Statements of Financial Condition
(Dollars in Thousands)


 
         2006
     2005
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
                 $ 315            $ 157    
Securities available for sale
                    2,778              125    
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
                    155                  
Investment in American Federal Savings Bank
                    24,145              24,375   
Other assets
                    320               116    
Total assets
                 $ 27,713           $ 24,773   
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
                    13               8    
Notes Payable
                                  2,500   
Long-term subordinated debt
                    5,155                 
Stockholders’ Equity
                    22,545              22,265   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
                 $ 27,713           $ 24,773   
 

Condensed Statements of Income
(Dollars in Thousands)


 
         2006
     2005
Interest income
                 $ 88            $ 17    
Other income
                                  15    
Interest expense
                    (257 )             (44 )  
Noninterest expense
                    (114 )             (103 )  
Loss before income taxes
                    (283 )             (115 )  
Income tax benefit
                    (135 )             (47 )  
Loss before equity in undistributed earnings of American Federal Savings Bank
                    (148 )             (68 )  
Equity in undistributed earnings of American Federal Savings Bank
                    1,933              1,811   
Net income
                 $ 1,785           $ 1,743   
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 19: Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements — continued

Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
(Dollars in Thousands)


 
         2006
     2005
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
                 $ 1,785           $ 1,743   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of American Federal Savings Bank
                    (1,933 )             (1,811 )  
Restricted stock awards
                    53               53    
Other adjustments, net
                    (158 )             21    
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
                    (253 )             6    
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash contribution from American Federal Savings Bank
                    1,433              414    
Activity in available for sale securities
                                                 
Sales
                                  1,095   
Maturities, prepayments and calls
                    34               57    
Purchases
                    (2,795 )                
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
                    (155 )                
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
                    (1,483 )             1,566   
 
Cash flows from financing activities
ESOP payments and dividends
                    152               160    
Payments to purchase treasury stock
                    (554 )             (3,903 )  
Net changes in notes payable advances
                    (2,500 )             2,500   
Proceeds from subordinated debentures
                    5,155                 
Dividends paid
                    (359 )             (363 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
                    1,894              (1,606 )  
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
                    158               (34 )  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
                    157               191    
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
                 $ 315            $ 157    
 

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 20: Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

The following is a condensed summary of quarterly results of operations for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:


 
         Year ended June 30, 2006
    

 
         First
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)
Interest and dividend income
                 $ 2,438           $ 2,586           $ 2,661           $ 2,814   
Interest expense
                    768               896               981               1,140   
Net interest income
                    1,670              1,690              1,680              1,674   
Non interest income
                    643               517               474               531    
Non interest expense
                    1,592              1,637              1,634              1,602   
Income before income tax expense
                    721               570               520               603    
Income tax expense
                    222               125               117               165    
Net income
                 $ 499            $ 445            $ 403            $ 438    
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
                 $ (183 )          $ (226 )          $ (33 )          $ (353 )  
Basic earnings per common share
                 $ 0.46           $ 0.41           $ 0.37           $ 0.41   
Diluted earnings per common share
                 $ 0.41           $ 0.37           $ 0.33           $ 0.36   
 

 
         Year ended June 30, 2005
    
Interest and dividend income
                 $ 2,207           $ 2,273           $ 2,261           $ 2,302   
Interest expense
                    639               621               629               674    
Net interest income
                    1,568              1,652              1,632              1,628   
Non interest income
                    432               622               548               457    
Non interest expense
                    1,499              1,558              1,559              1,565   
Income before income tax expense
                    501               716               621               520    
Income tax expense
                    144               147               176               148    
Net income
                 $ 357            $ 569            $ 445            $ 372    
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
                 $ 866            $ (246 )          $ (482 )          $ 420    
Basic earnings per common share
                 $ 0.31           $ 0.50           $ 0.40           $ 0.34   
Diluted earnings per common share
                 $ 0.30           $ 0.48           $ 0.37           $ 0.30   
 

NOTE 21: Related Party Transactions

The Bank has contracted with a subsidiary of a company which is partially owned by one of the Company’s directors. The Bank paid $33,500 during the year ended June 30, 2006 for support services, and an additional $20,454 for computer hardware and software used by the Bank for its computer network. For the year ended June 30, 2005, expenditures were $21,540 for support services and $21,445 for computer hardware.

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EAGLE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006 and 2005

NOTE 22: Subsequent Events

The Board announced on July 20, 2006 the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.22 per share for the fourth quarter. It is payable August 25, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business August 4, 2006. Eagle Financial MHC, Eagle Bancorp’s mutual holding company, has waived its right to receive dividends on the 648,493 shares of Eagle Bancorp that Eagle Financial MHC holds.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant causes this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
              
EAGLE BANCORP
                   
 
              
/s/ Larry A. Dreyer
Larry A. Dreyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
                   
 

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

Signatures
         Title
     Date
 
/s/ Larry A. Dreyer
Larry A. Dreyer
              
President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Peter J. Johnson
Peter J. Johnson
              
Executive Vice President
And Chief Financial Officer
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Robert L. Pennington
Robert L. Pennington
              
Chairman
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Charles G. Jacoby
Charles G. Jacoby
              
Vice Chairman
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Don O. Campbell
Don O. Campbell
              
Director
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Lynn Dickey
Lynn Dickey
              
Director
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ James A. Maierle
James A. Maierle
              
Director
    
9/15/06
 
/s/ Thomas McCarvel
Thomas McCarvel
              
Director
    
9/15/06
 

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