SUPERVISORY AGREEMENT
This
Supervisory Agreement (Agreement) is made and is effective this 4th day of
April, 2008 (the Effective Date), by and between MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB,
Hastings,
Michigan (MainStreet or the Association) OTS Docket No. 00966, a federal
stock
savings bank, and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), a bureau of the United
States
Department of the Treasury, acting through its Central Regional Director or his
designee (Regional Director).
WHEREAS, the OTS is the
primary Federal regulator of MainStreet pursuant to the Home
Owners' Loan Act (HOLA), 12 U.S.C. §§ 1461 et seq., and is MainStreet's
appropriate Federal banking agency for purposes of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act (FDIA), 12 U.S.C. §§ 1811 et seq.;1
WHEREAS, based upon the
findings contained within the Association's October 22, 2007
Report of Examination (XXX), the OTS is of the opinion that MainStreet has
engaged in acts and practices that: (i) have resulted in violations of certain
laws or regulations to which MainStreet is subject; and (ii) are considered to
be unsafe and unsound;
WHEREAS, the OTS is of the
opinion that grounds exist for the initiation of an administrative proceeding
against MainStreet pursuant to 12 U.S.C. §§ 1464(d) and 1818(b);
WHEREAS, OTS is of the view
that it is appropriate to take measures intended to ensure
that MainStreet will: (i) comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and
(ii)
engage in safe and sound practices;
WHEREAS, MainStreet wishes to
cooperate with the OTS and to evidence its intent
to: (i) comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and (ii) engage in safe
and sound practices; and
WHEREAS, MainStreet, acting through its Board
of Directors (Board), without admitting or denying that such grounds exist
except those as to jurisdiction, which are admitted, wishes to cooperate with
the OTS and to evidence the intent to; (i) comply with all
applicable laws and regulations; and (ii) engage in safe and sound
practices.
NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the above premises and the mutual undertakings set forth
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1 All references to the United States Code (U.S.C.) and the Code of
Federal Regulations (C.F.R) are as amended, unless otherwise indicated.
Compliance with Laws and
Regulations
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MainStreet
and its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall take all
necessary and appropriate actions to comply with the following laws and
regulations:
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(a)
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C.F.R. § 203.4(a)(12) (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act - Compilation of Loan
Data); and
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(b) | 12 C.F.R. §§ 229.12(b)(1) and 229.13(h) (Expedited Funds Availability Act). |
Business
Plan
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(a)
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By
May 30, 2008, the Board shall revise MainStreet's current business plan
(Business
Plan), and take into consideration the requirements contained within this
Agreement and the comments contained within the XXX (including the
requirement that
the revised Business Plan cover a three year period), as well as ensuring,
at a minimum, inclusion of the
following:
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i) | Defined strategies for capital preservation and enhancementcommensurate to the risk profile of the Association; | |
ii) | Detailed strategies designed to improve and sustain earnings; | |
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iii)
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Inclusion
of detailed pro fonna balance sheets and income statements for a three
year period; and
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iv) | The Business Plan continuously covers a three year period. |
(b) | By June 9, 2008, the Board shall forward a copy of the revised Business Plan to the Regional Director for review and comment. The Board shall revise the Business Plan within 10 days of receiving the Regional Director's comments, if any, and implement the revised Business Plan within 30 days thereafter; | |
(c) | On a quarterly basis, beginning with the first quarter following the receipt of the Regional Directors comments on the Business Plan, the Board shall compare projected operating results contained within the Business P1an to actual results. Additionally, as part of the variance analysis required pursuant to this subparagraph, the Board shall determine any material deviations between the projections contained in the Business Plan and actual results. The Board shall prepare a written report describing any material deviations between the projections contained in the Business Plan and actual results; and | |
(d) | Within 30 days of the close of each quarter, the Board shall provide the Regional Director with a copy of the variance analysis report required by this paragraph. |
Liquidity
3. By
May 30, 2008, the Board shall revise the Bank's existing
liquidity management policy to
specifically incorporate the requirements set forth within OTS Thrift Bulletin
77, the requirements set forth within this Agreement and the commentscontained
within the XXX.
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Compliance
Area
4. | Within 60 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Board shall develop, adopt and implement an employee training program designed to educate and train appropriate Association personnel in the requirements of the consumer protection laws, rules and regulation. Such compliance training, as required pursuant to thisparagraph, shall specifically include, but not be limited to, the areas of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (12 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) the Expedited Funds and Availability Act (12 U.S.C. §§ 4001-4010). | |
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5.
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By
April 30, 2008, the Board shall take all steps necessary to ensure that
the management of the Association has taken all of the corrective actions
outlined within the Compliance section of the XXX, and provide the
Regional Director with a written report, which details the corrective actions taken by
MainStreet.
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Asset
Quality
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(a) On
a quarterly basis, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2008, and
for each quarter thereafter, the Board shall produce a classified asset
report. The classified asset report required pursuant to this
paragraph shall include, at a minimum, the
following:
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i)
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Identification
of each asset classified under MainStreet's asset classification
policy;
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ii)
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A
brief narrative summary outlining the current status of each classified
asset, along with the specific
identification of any change in the status of a classified asset from the
prior reporting period; and
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iii)
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Copies
of Loan Review Committee minutes for each such meeting held during the
quarter being reported.
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(b) Within
30 days of the close of each quarter, beginning with the quarter ending
March 31, 2008, the Board shall provide the Regional Director with a copy
of the classified asset report required by this
paragraph.
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Operations
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Without
the prior written approval of the Regional Director and consistent with
the requirements and provisions of OTS Regulatory 0x, XxxxXxxxxx may not
increase
its total assets during any quarter in excess of an amount
equal to net interest credited on deposit liabilities during the
quarter.
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8.
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MainStreet
shall file prior written notice with the Regional Director at least 30
days before adding or replacing a director or hiring a senior executive
officer, or changing
the
responsibilities of any senior executive officer so that the person
would assume a different senior executive
position.
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9.
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MainStreet
shall not make any golden parachute payments (including severance payments
and agreements relating thereto) to any institution-affiliated party,
unless the payment is otherwise permitted under 12 C.F.R. Part
359.
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10.
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MainStreet
shall not enter into, renew or revise any contractual arrangement related
to compensation or benefits with any director or officer of the
Association, unless it first (a) provides a minimum of 30 days advance
written notice of the proposed transaction to the Regional Director; and
(b) receives a written notice of non-objection from the Regional
Director.
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MainStreet
shall not enter into any third-party contracts outside of the normal
course of business without receiving the prior written approval of the
Regional Director. At a minimum, such a written request to the Regional
Director, which must be provided at least 30 days in advance. must set
forth the Association's reasons for seeking the contract and shall
transmit a copy of the proposed contract for OTS
review.
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MainStreet
must provide 30 days prior written notice to the Regional Director of any
and all proposed transactions with affiliates.
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Compliance with
Agreement
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(a) All
policies, procedures, corrective actions, plans, programs, agreements,
reviews and systems required by this Agreement (collectively referred to
as Plans and Policies) shall conform to all applicable statutes, and
regulations, as well as OTS policy and guidance. The Board shall revise
Plans and Policies as required by the OTS within 30 calendar days of
written direction from the OTS, unless otherwise provided for
within this Agreement. The Plans and Policies shall be incorporated into
this Agreement, and any deviation from such Plans and Policies shall be a
violation of this Agreement.
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(b) The Board and officers of the Association shall take immediate action to cause MainStreet to comply with the terms of this Agreement and shall take all actions necessary or appropriate thereafter to cause the Association to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. | ||
(c) The Board shall have the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the safe and sound operation of MainStreet at all times, including compliance with the OTS's determinations as required by this Agreement. | ||
(d) By the last day of the succeeding month, beginning with the month ending April 30, 2008, the Board shall adopt and submit to the OTS certified copies of a Board resolution (Compliance Resolution) formally resolving that, following a | ||
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diligent inquiry of relevant information (including a report from the Association's management regarding MainStreet's compliance with each provision of this Agreement), to the best of its knowledge and belief., during the immediately preceding month, the Association has complied with each provision of this Agreement currently in effect, except as othenvise stated. The Compliance Resolution shall: (1) specify in detail how, if at all, full compliance was found not to exist; and (2) identify all notices of exemption or non-objection issued by OTS that were outstanding as of the date of its adoption. In the event that one or more directors do not agree with the representations set forth in a Compliance Resolution, such a disagreement shall be noted in the Compliance Resolution. | ||
Definitions
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All
technical words or terms used in this Agreement for which
meanings are not specified
or otherwise provided by the provisions of this Agreement shall,
insofar as applicable, have meanings as defined in Chapter V of Title 12
of the Code
of Federal Relations, the
HOLA, the FDIA, or published OTS guidance. Any such technical words or
terms used in this Agreement and undefined in said Code of Federal
Regulations, HOLA, FDIA, or OTS Publications shall having meanings
that are in accordance with
the best custom and usage in the savings and loan
industry.
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Successor Statutes,
Regulations, Guidance, Amendments
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Reference
in this Agreement to provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and OTS
Publications shall be deemed to include references to all amendments to
such provisions as have been made as of the Effective Date and references
to successor provisions as they become applicable.
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Notices
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(a) Except
as otherwise provided herein, any request, demand, authorization,
directions, notice, consent, waiver, or other document provided
or permitted by this Agreement to be made upon, given or furnished
to, delivered to, or
filed with:
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(i)
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The
OTS, by MainStreet, shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if in
writing and mailed, first class, postage prepaid or sent via overnight
delivery service or physically delivered, in each case addressed to the
Regional Director, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the
Treasury, Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000 or telecopied to (000) 000-0000, and confirmed by first
class mail, postage prepaid, overnight delivery service or physically
delivered, in each case to the above address:
and
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(ii)
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MainStreet,
by the OTS, shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if in writing
and mailed, first class, postage prepaid, or sent via overnight delivery
service or physically delivered in each case addressed to
the Board of Directors of MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, 000 Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000-0000 or telecopied to (000) 000-0000, and
confirmed by first class mail, postage prepaid, overnight delivery service
or physically delivered, in each case to the above
address.
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(b) Notices
hereunder shall be effective upon receipt, if by mail, overnight delivery
service or telecopy, and upon delivery, if by physical delivery. If there
is a dispute about the date on which a written notice has been received by
a party to
this Agreement, then, in the event such notice was sent by the United
States mail, there shall be a presumption that the notice was received two
business days after the date of the postmark on the envelope in which the
notice was enclosed.
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Effect of
Headings
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The
Section and paragraph headings herein are for convenience only and shall
not affect the construction hereof.
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Separability
Clause
18.
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In
case any provision in this Agreement is ruled to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, unless the Regional
Director, in his sole discretion, determines
otherwise.
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No Violations of Law, Rule,
Regulation or Policy Statement Authorized; OTS Not Restricted
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Nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed as: (i) allowing MainStreet to
violate any law, rule, regulation, or policy statement to which it is
subject, or (ii) restricting or estopping the OTS from taking any
action(s), including without limitation, any type of supervisory,
enforcement or resolution action that the OTS determines to be appropriate
in fulfilling the responsibilities placed upon it by
law.
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Time
Limits
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Time
limits for compliance with the terms of this Agreement run from the
Effective Date, unless otherwise noted. The Regional Director may, in his
sole discretion, extend any of such time
limitations.
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Duration, Termination or
Suspension of Agreement
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(a)
This Agreement shall become effective upon its execution by the OTS
through its authorized representative whose signature appears below. The
Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated, modified, or suspended,
in writing, by the OTS, acting through its Director, Regional Director, or
other authorized representative.
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(b) The
Regional Director, in his sole discretion, may, by written notice, suspend any
or all of the provisions of this Agreement.
Successors in Interest/Benefit
22.
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The
terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors in interest Nothing
in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall give to any person or
entity, other than the parties hereto and the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation and their successors hereunder, any benefit or any legal or
equitable right, remedy or claim under this
Agreement.
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Integration
Clause
23.
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This
Agreement represents the final written agreement of the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and constitutes the sole agreement of
the parties, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, with respect to
the subject matter.
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Enforceability of
Agreement
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The
Association represents and warrants that this Agreement has been duly
authorized, executed, and delivered, and constitutes, in accordance with
its terms, a valid and binding obligation of MainStreet. The Association
acknowledges that this Agreement is a "written agreement" entered into
with the OTS within the meaning of Section 8 of the FDIA, 12 U.S.C. §
1818.
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Counterparts
25.
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This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall
be considered one and the same agreement and each of which shall be deemed
an original.
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Effective
Date
26.
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This
Agreement is and will become effective on the Effective Date as defined
herein.
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Signature of
Directors
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Each
Director signing the Agreement attests, by such act, that she or he voted
in favor of a Board Resolution authorizing the execution of this Agreement
by the Association. A copy of the Resolution of MainStreet's Board of
Directors authorizing the execution of the Agreement shall be delivered to
the OTS along with the executed original of the
Agreement,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the OTS,
acting by and through the Regional Director, and the Association hereby execute
this Agreement as of the
Effective Date
of this Agreement.
OFFICE
OF THRIFT SUPERVISION
By:
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/s/
Xxxxxx X.
Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxxx,
Regional
Director, Central
Region
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MAINSTREET
SAVINGS BANK, FSB
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx | By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Xxxxxx X. Xxxx,
Chairman of the Board & Director
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx,
Director
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxx Xxxx | By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Xxxx Xxx Xxxx,
Director
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx,
Director
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By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx,
Director
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx,
Director
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By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx,
Director
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