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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
     
þ
  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006
    or
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from           to
Commission File Number 0-20006
ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Wisconsin
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  39-1726871
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
25 West Main Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(Address of principal executive office)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (608) 252-8700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act
Common stock, par value $.10 per share
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
(Title of Class)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Not Applicable
      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.     Yes o          No þ
      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.     Yes o          No þ
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ          No o
      Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 or Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     o
      Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o          Accelerated filer þ          Non-accelerated filer o
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     Yes o          No þ
      As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of the 22,080,494 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock deemed to be held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $571.2 million, based upon the closing price of $29.48 per share of common stock as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market, National Market System on such date. Although directors and executive officers of the registrant and certain of its employee benefit plans were assumed to be “affiliates” of the registrant for purposes of this calculation, the classification is not to be interpreted as an admission of such status.
      As of June 9, 2006, 21,937,991 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding. There were also 100,000 Series A- preferred stock purchase rights authorized with none outstanding as of the same date.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
      Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 25, 2006 (Part III, Items 10 to 14).
 
 


 

ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC.
FISCAL 2006 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
                 
        Page
         
 PART I
 Item 1.    BUSINESS     1  
         General     1  
         Market Area     1  
         Competition     1  
         Lending Activities     2  
         Investment Securities     11  
         Mortgage-Related Securities     12  
         Sources of Funds     14  
         Subsidiaries     15  
         Regulation and Supervision     18  
         Taxation     26  
 Item 1A    RISK FACTORS     27  
 Item 1B    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS     29  
 Item 2.    PROPERTIES     29  
 Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS     29  
 Item 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS     29  
 
 PART II
 Item 5.    MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES     29  
 Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA     31  
 Item 7.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS     32  
 Item 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK     48  
 Item 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA     52  
 Item 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE     95  
 Item 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES     95  
 Item 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION     96  
 
 PART III
 Item 10.    DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT     96  
 Item 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION     96  
 Item 12.    SECURITIES OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS     96  
 Item 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS     97  
 Item 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES     97  
 
 PART IV
 Item 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES     97  
         SIGNATURES     100  
 Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
      In the normal course of business, we, in an effort to help keep our shareholders and the public informed about our operations, may from time to time issue or make certain statements, either in writing or orally, that are or contain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions made by or to be made by us, projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability or other aspects of operating results or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we conduct business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions.
      Although we believe that the anticipated results or other expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that those results or expectations will be attained. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions (some of which are beyond our control), and as a result actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following, as well as those discussed elsewhere herein:
  •  our investments in our businesses and in related technology could require additional incremental spending, and might not produce expected deposit and loan growth and anticipated contributions to our earnings;
 
  •  general economic or industry conditions could be less favorable than expected, resulting in a deterioration in credit quality, a change in the allowance for loan and lease losses or a reduced demand for credit or fee-based products and services;
 
  •  changes in the domestic interest rate environment could reduce net interest income and could increase credit losses;
 
  •  the conditions of the securities markets could change, which could adversely affect, among other things, the value or credit quality of our assets, the availability and terms of funding necessary to meet our liquidity needs and our ability to originate loans;
 
  •  changes in the extensive laws, regulations and policies governing financial holding companies and their subsidiaries could alter our business environment or affect our operations;
 
  •  the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems, on which we are highly dependent, could present operational issues or require significant capital spending;
 
  •  competitive pressures could intensify and affect our profitability, including as a result of continued industry consolidation, the increased availability of financial services from non-banks, technological developments such as the Internet or bank regulatory reform;
 
  •  acquisitions may result in large one-time charges to income, may not produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at levels or within time frames originally anticipated and may result in unforeseen integration difficulties; and
 
  •  acts or threats of terrorism and actions taken by the United States or other governments as a result of such acts or threats, including possible military action, could further adversely affect business and economic conditions in the United States generally and in our principal markets, which could have an adverse effect on our financial performance and that of our borrowers and on the financial markets and the price of our common stock.
      You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events except to the extent required by federal securities laws.

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PART I
Item 1. Business
General
      We, Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. (the “Corporation” or the “Company”) are a registered savings and loan holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and are engaged in the savings and loan business through its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, AnchorBank, fsb (the “Bank”).
      The Bank was organized in 1919 as a Wisconsin-chartered savings institution and converted to a federally-chartered savings institution in July 2000. The Bank’s deposits are insured up to the maximum allowable amount by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Chicago, and is regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) and the FDIC. The Corporation is regulated by the OTS as a savings and loan holding company and is subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). See “Regulation and Supervision.”
      The Bank blends an interest in the consumer and small business markets with the willingness to expand its numerous checking, savings and lending programs to meet customers’ changing financial needs. The Bank offers checking, savings, money market accounts, mortgages, home equity and other consumer loans, student loans, credit cards, annuities and related consumer financial services. The Bank also offers banking services to businesses, including checking accounts, lines of credit, secured loans and commercial real estate loans.
      The Corporation has a non-banking subsidiary, Investment Directions, Inc. (“IDI”), a Wisconsin corporation which invests in real estate partnerships. IDI has two subsidiaries, Nevada Investment Directions, Inc. (“NIDI”) and California Investment Directions, Inc. (“CIDI”), both of which invest in real estate held for development and sale.
      The Bank has three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Anchor Investment Services, Inc. (“AIS”), a Wisconsin corporation, offers investments and credit life and disability insurance to the Bank’s customers and other members of the general public; ADPC Corporation (“ADPC”), a Wisconsin corporation, holds and develops certain of the Bank’s foreclosed properties; and Anchor Investment Corporation (“AIC”) is an operating subsidiary that is located in and formed under the laws of the State of Nevada. AIC was formed for the purpose of managing a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio (primarily mortgage-related securities).
      The Corporation maintains a web site at www.anchorbank.com. All the Corporation’s filings under the Exchange Act are available through that web site, free of charge, including copies of Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, on the date that the Corporation files those materials with, or furnishes them to, the SEC.
Market Area
      The Bank’s primary market area consists of the metropolitan area of Madison, Wisconsin, the suburban communities of Dane County, Wisconsin, south-central Wisconsin, the Fox Valley in east-central Wisconsin, the Milwaukee metropolitan area in southeastern Wisconsin, as well as contiguous counties in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. At March 31, 2006, the Bank conducted business from its headquarters and main office in Madison, Wisconsin and from 58 other full-service offices and two loan origination offices.
Competition
      The Bank encounters strong competition in attracting both loan and deposit customers. Such competition includes banks, savings institutions, mortgage banking companies, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies and brokerage and investment banking firms. The Bank’s market area includes branches of several commercial banks that are substantially larger in terms of loans and deposits. Furthermore, tax exempt credit unions operate in most of the Bank’s market area and aggressively price their products and

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services to a large portion of the market. The Corporation’s profitability depends upon the Bank’s continued ability to successfully maintain and increase market share.
      The origination of loans secured by real estate is the Bank’s primary business and principal source of profits. If customer demand for real estate loans decreases, the Bank’s income could be affected because alternative investments, such as securities, typically earn less income than real estate secured loans. Customer demand for loans secured by real estate could be reduced by a weaker economy, an increase in unemployment, a decrease in real estate values, or an increase in interest rates.
      The principal factors that are used to attract deposit accounts and that distinguish one financial institution from another include rates of return, types of accounts, service fees, convenience of office locations and hours, and other services. The primary factors in competing for loans are interest rates, loan fee charges, timeliness and quality of service to the borrower.
Lending Activities
      General. At March 31, 2006, the Bank’s net loans held for investment totaled $3.61 billion, representing approximately 84.5% of its $4.28 billion of total assets at that date. Approximately $3.0 billion, or 78.4%, of the Bank’s total loans held for investment at March 31, 2006 were secured by first liens on real estate.
      The Bank originates single-family residential loans secured by properties located primarily in Wisconsin, with adjustable-rate loans generally being originated for inclusion in the Bank’s loan portfolio and fixed-rate loans generally being originated for sale into the secondary market. In order to increase the yield and interest rate sensitivity of its portfolio, the Bank also emphasizes the origination of commercial real estate, multi-family, construction, consumer and commercial business loans secured by properties and assets located primarily in its primary market area.
      Non-real estate loans originated by the Bank consist of a variety of consumer loans and commercial business loans. At March 31, 2006, the Bank’s total loans held for investment included $622.3 million, or 16.3%, of consumer loans and $205.0 million, or 5.4%, of commercial business loans.

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      Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table presents information concerning the composition of the Bank’s consolidated loans held for investment at the dates indicated.
                                                     
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
        Percent       Percent       Percent
    Amount   of Total   Amount   of Total   Amount   of Total
                         
    (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans:
                                               
 
Single-family residential
  $ 785,444       20.51 %   $ 816,204       22.59 %   $ 745,788       22.69 %
 
Multi-family residential
    626,029       16.35       594,311       16.45       521,646       15.87  
 
Commercial real estate
    974,123       25.43       923,587       25.57       801,841       24.40  
 
Construction
    457,493       11.94       375,753       10.40       392,713       11.95  
 
Land
    159,855       4.17       123,613       3.42       123,823       3.77  
                                     
   
Total mortgage loans
    3,002,944       78.40       2,833,468       78.43       2,585,811       78.68  
                                     
Consumer loans:
                                               
 
Second mortgage and home equity
    342,829       8.95       318,719       8.82       290,139       8.83  
 
Education
    213,628       5.58       208,588       5.77       191,472       5.83  
 
Other
    65,858       1.72       63,732       1.76       62,353       1.90  
                                     
   
Total consumer loans
    622,315       16.25       591,039       16.36       543,964       16.55  
                                     
Commercial business loans:
                                               
 
Loans
    205,019       5.35       188,236       5.21       156,631       4.77  
 
Lease receivables
    1       0.00       2       0.00       5       0.00  
                                     
   
Total commercial business loans
    205,020       5.35       188,238       5.21       156,636       4.77  
                                     
   
Gross loans receivable
    3,830,279       100.00 %     3,612,745       100.00 %     3,286,411       100.00 %
                                     
Contras to loans:
                                               
 
Undisbursed loan proceeds
    (193,755 )             (167,317 )             (187,364 )        
 
Allowance for loan losses
    (15,570 )             (26,444 )             (28,607 )        
 
Unearned net loan fees
    (7,469 )             (6,422 )             (5,946 )        
 
Net premium on loans purchased
    795               2,060               2,325          
 
Unearned interest
    (15 )             (14 )             (7 )        
                                     
   
Total contras to loans
    (216,014 )             (198,137 )             (219,599 )        
                                     
   
Loans receivable, net
  $ 3,614,265             $ 3,414,608             $ 3,066,812          
                                     

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    March 31,
     
    2003   2002
         
        Percent       Percent
    Amount   of Total   Amount   of Total
                 
    (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans:
                               
 
Single-family residential
  $ 720,186       24.31 %   $ 849,437       30.20 %
 
Multi-family residential
    474,678       16.03       388,919       13.83  
 
Commercial real estate
    747,682       25.24       686,237       24.40  
 
Construction
    331,338       11.19       288,377       10.25  
 
Land
    47,951       1.62       45,297       1.61  
                         
   
Total mortgage loans
    2,321,835       78.39       2,258,267       80.29  
                         
Consumer loans:
                               
 
Second mortgage and home equity
    269,990       9.12       226,134       8.04  
 
Education
    166,507       5.62       130,752       4.65  
 
Other
    66,150       2.23       75,808       2.70  
                         
   
Total consumer loans
    502,647       16.97       432,694       15.38  
                         
Commercial business loans:
                               
 
Loans
    137,359       4.64       121,723       4.33  
 
Lease receivables
    1       0.00       2       0.00  
                         
   
Total commercial business loans
    137,360       4.64       121,725       4.33  
                         
   
Gross loans receivable
    2,961,842       100.00 %     2,812,686       100.00 %
                         
Contras to loans:
                               
 
Undisbursed loan proceeds
    (160,724 )             (157,667 )        
 
Allowance for loan losses
    (29,678 )             (31,065 )        
 
Unearned net loan fees
    (4,946 )             (4,286 )        
 
Net premium on loans purchased
    4,567               5,785          
 
Unearned interest
    (73 )             (6 )        
                         
   
Total contras to loans
    (190,854 )             (187,239 )        
                         
   
Loans receivable, net
  $ 2,770,988             $ 2,625,447          
                         

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      The following table shows, at March 31, 2006, the scheduled contractual maturities of the Bank’s consolidated gross loans held for investment, as well as the dollar amount of such loans which are scheduled to mature after one year which have fixed or adjustable interest rates.
                                   
        Multi-Family        
        Residential and        
        Commercial        
        Real Estate,        
    Single-Family   Construction       Commercial
    Residential   and Land   Consumer   Business
    Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans
                 
    (In thousands)
Amounts due:
                               
 
In one year or less
  $ 35,702     $ 496,164     $ 31,892     $ 110,524  
 
After one year through five years
    56,349       1,087,217       226,821       85,908  
 
After five years
    693,393       634,119       363,602       8,588  
                         
    $ 785,444     $ 2,217,500     $ 622,315     $ 205,020  
                         
Interest rate terms on amounts due after one year:
                               
 
Fixed
  $ 226,549     $ 546,737     $ 380,585     $ 60,072  
                         
 
Adjustable
  $ 523,193     $ 1,174,599     $ 209,838     $ 34,424  
                         
      Single-Family Residential Loans. At March 31, 2006, $785.4 million, or 20.5%, of the Bank’s total loans held for investment consisted of single-family residential loans, substantially all of which are conventional loans, which are neither insured nor guaranteed by a federal or state agency. Although the Bank continues to originate single-family residential loans, they have declined as a percentage of the Bank’s total loans held for investment from 30.2% at March 31, 2002 to 20.5% at March 31, 2006.
      The adjustable-rate loans currently emphasized by the Bank have up to 30-year maturities and terms which permit the Bank to annually increase or decrease the rate on the loans, based on a designated index. This is generally subject to a limit of 2% per adjustment and an aggregate 6% adjustment over the life of the loan. The Bank makes a limited number of interest-only loans and does not make payment option loans, pursuant to which a consumer may select a payment option which can result in negative amortization on the loan.
      Adjustable-rate loans decrease the risks associated with changes in interest rates but involve other risks, primarily because as interest rates rise, the payment by the borrower rises to the extent permitted by the terms of the loan, thereby increasing the potential for default. At the same time, the marketability of the underlying property may be adversely affected by higher interest rates. The Bank believes that these risks, which have not had a material adverse effect on the Bank to date, generally are less than the risks associated with holding fixed-rate loans in an increasing interest rate environment. At March 31, 2006, approximately $529.5 million, or 67.4%, of the Bank’s permanent single-family residential loans held for investment consisted of loans with adjustable interest rates. Also, as interest rates decline, borrowers may refinance their mortgages into fixed-rate loans thereby prepaying the balance of the loan prior to maturity.
      The Bank continues to originate long-term, fixed-rate conventional mortgage loans. The Bank generally sells current production of these loans with terms of 15 years or more to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and other institutional investors, while keeping some of the 10-year term loans in its portfolio. The Bank also acts as agent for the FHLB to originate single family loans. In order to provide a full range of products to its customers, the Bank also participates in the loan origination programs of Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (“WHEDA”), and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (“WDVA”). The Bank retains the right to service substantially all loans that it sells.
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loans generally provide for repayments of principal over a fixed period of 10 to 30 years, it is the Bank’s experience that, because of prepayments and due-on-sale clauses, such loans generally remain outstanding for a substantially shorter period of time.
      Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Real Estate. The Bank originates multi-family residential and commercial real estate loans that it typically holds in its loan portfolio. Such loans generally have adjustable rates and shorter terms than single-family residential loans, thus increasing the sensitivity of the loan portfolio to changes in interest rates, as well as providing higher fees and rates than single-family residential loans. At March 31, 2006, the Bank had $626.0 million of loans secured by multi-family residential real estate and $974.1 million of loans secured by commercial real estate, which represented 16.3% and 25.4% of the Bank’s total loans held for investment, respectively. The Bank generally limits the origination of such loans to its primary market area.
      The Bank’s multi-family residential loans are primarily secured by apartment buildings and commercial real estate loans are primarily secured by office buildings, industrial buildings, warehouses, small retail shopping centers and various special purpose properties, including hotels, restaurants and nursing homes.
      Although terms vary, multi-family residential and commercial real estate loans generally have maturities of 15 to 30 years, as well as balloon payments, and terms which provide that the interest rates thereon may be adjusted annually at the Bank’s discretion, based on a designated index, subject to an initial fixed-rate for a one to five year period and an annual limit generally of 1.5% per adjustment, with no limit on the amount of such adjustments over the life of the loan.
      Construction and Land Loans. Historically, the Bank has been an active originator of loans to construct residential and commercial properties (“construction loans”), and to a lesser extent, loans to acquire and develop real estate for the construction of such properties (“land loans”). At March 31, 2006, construction loans amounted to $457.5 million, or 11.9%, of the Bank’s total loans held for investment. Land loans amounted to $159.9 million, or 4.2%, of the Bank’s total loans held for investment at March 31, 2006.
      The Bank’s construction loans generally have terms of six to 12 months, fixed interest rates and fees which are due at the time of origination and at maturity if the Bank does not originate the permanent financing on the constructed property. Loan proceeds are disbursed in increments as construction progresses and as inspections by the Bank’s in-house appraiser and outside construction inspectors warrant. Land acquisition and development loans generally have the same terms as construction loans, but may have longer maturities than such loans.
      Consumer Loans. The Bank offers consumer loans in order to provide a full range of financial services to its customers. At March 31, 2006, $622.3 million, or 16.3%, of the Bank’s consolidated total loans held for investment consisted of consumer loans. Consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than mortgage loans but generally involve more risk than mortgage loans because of the type and nature of the collateral and, in certain cases, the absence of collateral. These risks are not as prevalent in the case of the Bank’s consumer loan portfolio, however, because a high percentage of insured home equity loans are underwritten in a manner such that they result in a lending risk which is substantially similar to single-family residential loans and education loans. Education loans are generally guaranteed by a federal governmental agency.
      The largest component of the Bank’s consumer loan portfolio is second mortgage and home equity loans, which amounted to $342.8 million, or 9.0%, of total loans at March 31, 2006. The primary home equity loan product has an adjustable interest rate that is linked to the prime interest rate and is secured by a mortgage, either a primary or a junior lien, on the borrower’s residence. A fixed-rate home equity product is also offered.
      Approximately $213.6 million, or 5.6%, of the Bank’s total loans at March 31, 2006 consisted of education loans. These are generally made for a maximum of $2,500 per year for undergraduate studies and $5,000 per year for graduate studies and are either due within six months of graduation or repaid on an installment basis after graduation. Education loans generally have interest rates that adjust annually in accordance with a designated index. Both the principal amount of an education loan and interest thereon generally are guaranteed by the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation, which generally obtains reinsurance of its obligations from the U.S. Department of Education. Education loans may be sold to the Student Loan Marketing Association (“SLMA”) or to other investors. The Bank sold $14.2 million of these education loans during fiscal 2006.

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      The remainder of the Bank’s consumer loan portfolio consists of vehicle loans and other secured and unsecured loans that have been made for a variety of consumer purposes. These include credit extended through credit cards issued by the Bank pursuant to an agency arrangement under which the Bank participates in outstanding balances, currently within a range of 42% to 45%, with a third party, Elan. The Bank also shares 33% of annual fees paid to Elan and 30% of late payments paid to Elan.
      At March 31, 2006, the Bank’s approved credit card lines amounted to $49.2 million. The total outstanding amount at March 31, 2006 is $6.0 million.
      Commercial Business Loans and Leases. The Bank originates loans for commercial, corporate and business purposes, including issuing letters of credit. At March 31, 2006, commercial business loans amounted to $205.0 million, or 5.4%, of the Bank’s total loans held for investment. The Bank’s commercial business loan portfolio is comprised of loans for a variety of purposes and generally is secured by equipment, machinery and other corporate assets. Commercial business loans generally have terms of five years or less and interest rates that float in accordance with a designated published index. Substantially all of such loans are secured and backed by the personal guarantees of the individuals of the business.
      Net Fee Income From Lending Activities. Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs are being deferred and the net amounts are amortized as an adjustment to the related loan’s yield.
      The Bank also receives other fees and charges relating to existing mortgage loans, which include prepayment penalties, late charges and fees collected in connection with a change in borrower or other loan modifications. Other types of loans also generate fee income for the Bank. These include annual fees assessed on credit card accounts, transactional fees relating to credit card usage and late charges on consumer loans.
      Origination, Purchase and Sale of Loans. The Bank’s loan originations come from a number of sources. Residential mortgage loan originations are attributable primarily to depositors, walk-in customers, referrals from real estate brokers and builders and direct solicitations. Commercial real estate loan originations are obtained by direct solicitations and referrals. Consumer loans are originated from walk-in customers, existing depositors and mortgagors and direct solicitation. Student loans are originated from solicitation of eligible students and from walk-in customers.
      Applications for all types of loans are obtained at the Bank’s seven regional lending offices, certain of its branch offices and two loan origination facilities. Loans may be approved by members of the Officers’ Loan Committee, within designated limits. Depending on the type and amount of the loans, one or more signatures of the members of the Senior Loan Committee also may be required. For loan requests of $1.5 million or less, loan approval authority is designated to an Officers’ Loan Committee and requires at least three of the members’ signatures. Senior Loan Committee members are authorized to approve loan requests between $1.5 million and $4.0 million and approval requires at least three of the members’ signatures. Loan requests in excess of $4.0 million must be approved by the Board of Directors.
      The Bank’s general policy is to lend up to 80% of the appraised value or purchase price of the property, whichever is less, securing a single-family residential loan (referred to as the loan-to-value ratio). The Bank will lend more than 80% of the appraised value of the property, but generally will require that the borrower obtain private mortgage insurance in an amount intended to reduce the Bank’s exposure to 80% or less of the appraised value of the underlying property. At March 31, 2006, the Bank had approximately $107.7 million of loans that had loan-to-value ratios of greater than 80% and did not have private mortgage insurance for the portion of the loans above such amount.
      Property appraisals on the real estate and improvements securing the Bank’s single-family residential loans are made by the Bank’s staff or independent appraisers approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors during the underwriting process. Appraisals are performed in accordance with federal regulations and policies.
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also generally obtains personal guarantees on its multi-family residential and commercial real estate loans from the principals of the borrowers, as well as appraisals of the security property from independent appraisal firms.
      The portfolio of commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans is reviewed on a continuing basis (annually for loans of $1.0 million or more, and bi-annually for loans of $750,000 to $1.0 million) to identify any potential risks that exist in regard to the property management, financial criteria of the loan, operating performance, competitive marketplace and collateral valuation. The credit analysis function of the Bank is responsible for identifying and reporting credit risk quantified through a loan rating system and making recommendations to mitigate credit risk in the portfolio. These and other underwriting standards are documented in written policy statements, which are periodically updated and approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors.
      The Bank generally obtains title insurance policies on most first mortgage real estate loans it originates. If title insurance is not obtained or is unavailable, the Bank obtains an abstract of title and title opinion. Borrowers must obtain hazard insurance prior to closing and, when required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, flood insurance. Borrowers may be required to advance funds, with each monthly payment of principal and interest, to a loan escrow account from which the Bank makes disbursements for items such as real estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums, flood insurance premiums, and mortgage insurance premiums as they become due.
      The Bank encounters certain environmental risks in its lending activities. Under federal and state environmental laws, lenders may become liable for costs of cleaning up hazardous materials found on secured properties. Certain states may also impose liens with higher priorities than first mortgages on properties to recover funds used in such efforts. Although the foregoing environmental risks are more usually associated with industrial and commercial loans, environmental risks may be substantial for residential lenders, like the Bank, since environmental contamination may render the secured property unsuitable for residential use. In addition, the value of residential properties may become substantially diminished by contamination of nearby properties. In accordance with the guidelines of FNMA and FHLMC, appraisals for single-family homes on which the Bank lends include comments on environmental influences and conditions. The Bank attempts to control its exposure to environmental risks with respect to loans secured by larger properties by monitoring available information on hazardous waste disposal sites and requiring environmental inspections of such properties prior to closing the loan. No assurance can be given, however, that the value of properties securing loans in the Bank’s portfolio will not be adversely affected by the presence of hazardous materials or that future changes in federal or state laws will not increase the Bank’s exposure to liability for environmental cleanup.
      The Bank has been actively involved in the secondary market since the mid-1980s and generally originates single-family residential loans under terms, conditions and documentation which permit sale to FHLMC, FNMA, and other investors in the secondary market. In addition, the Bank has an agency relationship with the FHLB to originate single family loans. The Bank sells substantially all of the fixed-rate, single-family residential loans with terms over 15 years it originates in order to decrease the amount of such loans in its loan portfolio. The volume of loans originated and sold is reliant on a number of factors but is most influenced by general interest rates. In periods of lower interest rates, demand for fixed-rate mortgages increases. In periods of higher interest rates, customer demand for fixed-rate mortgages declines. The Bank’s sales are usually made through forward sales commitments. The Bank attempts to limit any interest rate risk created by forward commitments by limiting the number of days between the commitment and closing, charging fees for commitments, and limiting the amounts of its uncovered commitments at any one time. Forward commitments to cover closed loans and loans with rate locks to customers range from 70% to 100% of committed amounts. The Bank also periodically has used its loans to securitize mortgage-backed securities.
      The Bank generally services all originated loans that have been sold to other investors. This includes the collection of payments, the inspection of the secured property, and the disbursement of certain insurance and tax advances on behalf of borrowers. The Bank recognizes a servicing fee when the related loan payments are received. At March 31, 2006, the Bank was servicing $2.94 billion of loans for others.
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being paid by the borrower retained by the seller to cover servicing costs. At March 31, 2006, approximately $29.4 million of mortgage loans were being serviced for the Bank by others.
      The following table shows the Bank’s consolidated total loans originated, purchased, sold and repaid during the periods indicated.
                             
    Year Ended March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
    (In thousands)
Gross loans receivable at beginning of year(1)
  $ 3,617,106     $ 3,300,989     $ 3,004,896  
Loans originated for investment:
                       
 
Single-family residential(2)
    178,546       198,891       118,091  
 
Multi-family residential
    53,477       150,483       146,336  
 
Commercial real estate
    423,092       473,573       644,425  
 
Construction and land
    582,240       450,929       563,012  
 
Consumer
    198,804       193,564       217,576  
 
Commercial business
    231,179       262,929       261,841  
                   
   
Total originations
    1,667,338       1,730,369       1,951,281  
                   
Repayments
    (1,355,674 )     (1,398,011 )     (1,586,453 )
Transfers of loans to held for sale
    (94,129 )     (6,024 )     (40,259 )
                   
   
Net activity in loans held for investment
    217,535       326,334       324,569  
                   
Loans originated for sale:
                       
 
Single-family residential
    534,304       541,613       1,223,757  
 
Multi-family residential
    132,462       63,632       105,968  
 
Commercial
    36,279       108,245       89,056  
Transfers of loans from held for investment
    94,129       6,024       40,259  
Sales of loans
    (701,897 )     (729,731 )     (1,447,257 )
Loans converted into mortgage-backed securities
    (94,129 )           (40,259 )
                   
   
Net activity in loans held for sale
    1,148       (10,217 )     (28,476 )
                   
   
Gross loans receivable at end of period
  $ 3,835,789     $ 3,617,106     $ 3,300,989  
                   
 
(1)  Includes loans held for sale and loans held for investment.
 
(2)  Includes single-family residential loans originated on an agency basis through the Mortgage Partnership Finance 100 Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
      Delinquency Procedures. Delinquent and problem loans are a normal part of any lending business. When a borrower fails to make a required payment by the 15th day after which the payment is due, the loan is considered delinquent and internal collection procedures are generally instituted. The borrower is contacted to determine the reason for the delinquency and attempts are made to cure the loan. In most cases, deficiencies are cured promptly. The Bank regularly reviews the loan status, the condition of the property, and circumstances of the borrower. Based upon the results of its review, the Bank may negotiate and accept a repayment program with the borrower, accept a voluntary deed in lieu of foreclosure or, when deemed necessary, initiate foreclosure proceedings.
      A decision as to whether and when to initiate foreclosure proceedings is based upon such factors as the amount of the outstanding loan in relation to the original indebtedness, the extent of delinquency, the value of the collateral, and the borrower’s ability and willingness to cooperate in curing the deficiencies. If foreclosed on, the property is sold at a public sale and the Bank will generally bid an amount reasonably equivalent to the lower of the fair value of the foreclosed property or the amount of judgment due the Bank. A judgment of foreclosure for residential mortgage loans will normally provide for the recovery of all sums advanced by the mortgagee

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including, but not limited to, insurance, repairs, taxes, appraisals, post-judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements.
      Real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as foreclosed property until it is sold. When property is acquired, it is carried at the lower of carrying amount or estimated fair value at the date of acquisition, with charge-offs, if any, charged to the allowance for loan losses prior to transfer to foreclosed property. Upon acquisition, all costs incurred in maintaining the property are expensed. Costs relating to the development and improvement of the property, however, are capitalized to the extent of fair value. Remaining gain or loss on the ultimate disposal of the property is included in non-interest income.
      Loan Delinquencies. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in the judgment of management, the probability of collection of interest is deemed to be insufficient to warrant further accrual. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is deducted from interest income. As a matter of policy, the Bank does not accrue interest on loans past due more than 90 days.
      The interest income that would have been recorded during fiscal 2006 if the Bank’s non-accrual loans at the end of the period had been current in accordance with their terms during the period was $835,000. The amount of interest income attributable to these loans and included in interest income during fiscal 2006 was $308,000.
      The following table sets forth information relating to delinquent loans of the Bank and their relation to the Bank’s total loans held for investment at the dates indicated.
                                                   
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
        % of       % of       % of
        Total       Total       Total
Days Past Due   Balance   Loans   Balance   Loans   Balance   Loans
                         
    (Dollars in thousands)
30 to 59 days
  $ 9,874       0.26 %   $ 5,853       0.16 %   $ 4,887       0.15 %
60 to 89 days
    733       0.02       714       0.02       10,941       0.33  
90 days and over
    13,529       0.35       14,450       0.40       16,355       0.50  
                                     
 
Total
  $ 24,136       0.63 %   $ 21,017       0.58 %   $ 32,183       0.98 %
                                     
      There were three non-accrual loans with carrying values of $1.0 million or greater at March 31, 2006. For additional discussion of the Corporation’s asset quality, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Financial Condition — Non-Performing Assets” in Item 7. See also Notes 1 and 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
      Non-performing real estate held for development and sale. At March 31, 2006, there were no properties in non-performing real estate held for development and sale with a carrying value greater than $1.0 million. Non-performing real estate held for development and sale remained relatively constant during the fiscal year. For additional discussion of real estate held for development and sale that is not considered a part of non-performing assets, see the discussion under “Subsidiaries — Investment Directions, Inc.” and “— Nevada Investment Directions, Inc.” and Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
      Foreclosed properties. At March 31, 2006, the Bank had one foreclosed property with a net carrying value of $1.0 million or more. The property, with a carrying value of $1.0 million at March 31, 2006, was a commercial real estate property located in Illinois. Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets increased $734,000 during the fiscal year. This increase was not attributable to any one specific loan.
      Classified Assets. OTS regulations require that each insured savings institution classify its assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of insured associations, OTS examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: “substandard,” “doubtful” and “loss.” Substandard assets have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful assets have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on

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the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. An asset that is classified loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value, that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. Another category designated special mention also must be established and maintained for assets which do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification as substandard, doubtful or loss but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention.
      Assets classified as substandard or doubtful require the institution to establish general allowances for losses. If an asset or portion thereof is classified loss, the insured institution must either establish specific allowances for losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the assets classified loss or charge off such amount.
      At March 31, 2006, the Bank had $15.8 million of classified assets, including non-performing assets and certain other loans and assets meeting the criteria for classification. The criteria for the classification of assets comes from information causing management to have doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and would indicate that such loans have the potential to be included as non-accrual, past due or impaired (as defined in SFAS No. 114) in future periods. However, no loss is anticipated at this time.
      As of March 31, 2006, the $15.8 million of classified assets mentioned above were all classified as substandard and there were no loans classified as doubtful, special mention or loss. At March 31, 2005, substandard assets amounted to $11.1 million, one loan was classified as doubtful with a balance of $5.3 million and no loans were classified as special mention or loss. The decrease of $565,000 in classified assets was attributable to the removal of one commercial business loan ($3.9 million in the aggregate) and one mortgage loan ($1.2 million in the aggregate). These decreases were partially offset by the addition of a multi-family real estate loan classified as substandard with a carrying value of $3.4 million. These loans are discussed under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Financial Condition — Non-performing Assets” in Item 7.
      Allowance for Loan Losses. A provision for losses on loans and foreclosed properties is provided when a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The allowance is established by charges against operations in the period in which those losses are identified.
      The Bank establishes the allowance based on current levels of components of the loan portfolio and the amount, type of its classified assets, and other factors. In addition, the Bank monitors and uses standards for the allowance that depends on the nature of the classification and loan location of the collateral property.
      Additional discussion on the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2006 has been presented as part of the discussion under “Allowance for Loan and Foreclosure Losses” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, which is contained in Item 7.
Investment Securities
      In addition to lending activities and investments in mortgage-related securities, the Corporation conducts other investment activities on an ongoing basis in order to diversify assets, limit interest rate risk and credit risk and meet regulatory liquidity requirements. Investment decisions are made by authorized officers in accordance with policies established by the respective boards of directors.
      Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. Securities are classified as trading when the Corporation intends to actively buy and sell securities in order to make a profit. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses included in the income statement.
      Securities not classified as held to maturity or trading are classified as available-for-sale. At March 31, 2006, all of the Corporation’s investment securities were so classified. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. For the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, stockholders’ equity decreased $1.9 million (net of deferred income tax receivable of $1.3 million) and $3.4 million (net of deferred income tax receivable of $2.0 million),

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respectively, to reflect net unrealized gains and losses on holding securities classified as available for sale. There were no securities designated as trading during the three years ended March 31, 2006.
      The Corporation’s policy does not permit investment in non-investment grade bonds and permits investment in various types of liquid assets permissible for the Bank under OTS regulations, which include U.S. Government obligations, securities of various federal agencies, certain certificates of deposit of insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers’ acceptances, repurchase agreements and federal funds. Subject to limitations on investment grade securities, the Corporation also invests in corporate stock and debt securities from time to time.
      The table below sets forth information regarding the amortized cost and fair values of the Corporation’s investment securities at the dates indicated.
                                                   
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
    Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair
    Cost   Value   Cost   Value   Cost   Value
                         
    (In thousands)
Available For Sale:
                                               
 
U.S. Government and federal agency obligations
  $ 40,956     $ 40,813     $ 41,404     $ 41,320     $ 16,586     $ 16,586  
 
Mutual fund
    3,475       3,419       2,754       2,722       2,503       2,490  
 
Corporate stock and other
    5,359       5,289       7,823       8,013       9,583       10,438  
                                     
    $ 49,790     $ 49,521     $ 51,981     $ 52,055     $ 28,672     $ 29,514  
                                     
      For additional information regarding the Corporation’s investment securities, see the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements, including Note 4 thereto included in Item 8.
Mortgage-Related Securities
      The Corporation purchases mortgage-related securities to supplement loan production and to provide collateral for borrowings. The Corporation invests in mortgage-related securities which are insured or guaranteed by FHLMC, FNMA, or the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) backed by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA mortgage-backed securities and also invests in non-agency CMO’s.
      At March 31, 2006, the amortized cost of the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities held to maturity amounted to $77,000, none of which are five- and seven-year balloon securities, and $77,000 are 10-, 15- and 30-year securities. Of the total held to maturity mortgage-related securities, $77,000 is insured or guaranteed by FNMA. The adjustable-rate securities included in the above totals for March 31, 2006, are $76,000.
      The fair value of the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities available for sale amounted to $247.4 million at March 31, 2006, of which $2.0 million are five- and seven-year balloon securities, $245.4 million are 10-, 15- and 30-year securities and of all of those securities, $112.1 million are adjustable-rate securities. Of the total available for sale mortgage-related securities, $101.7 million, $43.5 million and $61.4 million are insured or guaranteed by FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA, respectively. Of the total of available for sale mortgage-related securities, $40.9 million are corporate securities and therefore not insured by one of the three foregoing agencies. The adjustable-rate securities included in the above totals for March 31, 2006, are $44.1 million, $15.0 million, $52.8 million and $203,000 for FNMA, FHLMC, GNMA and corporate, respectively.
      Mortgage-related securities increase the quality of the Corporation’s assets by virtue of the insurance or guarantees of federal agencies that back them, require less capital under risk-based regulatory capital requirements than non-insured or guaranteed mortgage loans, are more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize borrowings or other obligations of the Corporation. At March 31, 2006, all mortgage-related securities held by the Corporation are either AAA rated or are guaranteed by the government. At March 31, 2006, $189.9 million of the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities available for sale were pledged to secure various obligations of the Corporation. The Corporation had no mortgage-backed securities held to maturity that were pledged to secure obligations of the Corporation at March 31, 2006.

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      The table below sets forth information regarding the amortized cost and fair values of the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities at the dates indicated.
                                                     
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
    Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair
    Cost   Value   Cost   Value   Cost   Value
                         
    (In thousands)
Available For Sale:
                                               
 
Agency CMO/ Remic’s
  $ 48,161     $ 47,062     $ 49,741     $ 48,834     $ 38,592     $ 38,629  
 
Corporate CMO’s
    42,311       40,860       45,374       44,552       54,298       55,518  
 
Mortgage-backed Securities
    161,284       159,516       108,729       108,864       124,945       126,771  
                                     
      251,756       247,438       203,844       202,250       217,835       220,918  
Held To Maturity:
                                               
 
Agency CMO/ Remic’s
                52       52       68       72  
 
Mortgage-backed Securities
    77       77       1,450       1,485       4,235       4,417  
                                     
    $ 77     $ 77     $ 1,502     $ 1,537     $ 4,303     $ 4,489  
                                     
   
Total Mortgage-Related Securities
  $ 251,833     $ 247,515     $ 205,346     $ 203,787     $ 222,138     $ 225,407  
                                     
      Management believes that certain mortgage-derivative securities represent an attractive alternative relative to other investments due to the wide variety of maturity and repayment options available through such investments and due to the limited credit risk associated with such investments. The Corporation’s mortgage-derivative securities are made up of collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), including CMOs which qualify as Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (“REMICs”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). At March 31, 2006, the Corporation had no mortgage-derivative securities held to maturity. The fair value of the mortgage-derivative securities available for sale held by the Corporation amounted to $87.9 million at the same date.
      The following table sets forth the maturity and weighted average yield characteristics of the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities at March 31, 2006, classified by term to maturity. The balance is at amortized cost for held-to-maturity securities and at fair value for available-for-sale securities.
                                                           
    One to Five Years   Five to Ten Years   Over Ten Years    
                 
        Weighted       Weighted       Weighted    
        Average       Average       Average    
    Balance   Yield   Balance   Yield   Balance   Yield   Total
                             
    (Dollars in thousands)
Available for Sale:
                                                       
 
Mortgage-derivative securities
  $ 29       7.33 %   $ 4,954       4.89 %   $ 82,939       4.50 %   $ 87,922  
 
Mortgage-backed securities
    2,023       4.77       11,108       4.62       146,385       4.60       159,516  
                                           
      2,052       4.81       16,062       4.70       229,324       4.56       247,438  
                                           
Held to Maturity:
                                                       
 
Mortgage-backed securities
          0.00       40       7.14       37       4.51       77  
                                           
            0.00       40       7.14       37       4.51       77  
                                           
Mortgage-related securities
  $ 2,052       4.81 %   $ 16,102       4.71 %   $ 229,361       4.56 %   $ 247,515  
                                           
      Due to repayments of the underlying loans, the actual maturities of mortgage-related securities are expected to be substantially less than the scheduled maturities.

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      For additional information regarding the Corporation’s mortgage-related securities, see the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements, including Note 5 thereto, included in Item 8.
Sources of Funds
      General. Deposits are a major source of the Bank’s funds for lending and other investment activities. In addition to deposits, the Bank derives funds from principal repayments and prepayments on loan and mortgage-related securities, maturities of investment securities, sales of loans and securities, interest payments on loans and securities, advances from the FHLB and, from time to time, repurchase agreements and other borrowings. Loan repayments and interest payments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources. They also may be used on a longer term basis for general business purposes, including providing financing for lending and other investment activities and asset/liability management strategies.
      Deposits. The Bank’s deposit products include passbook savings accounts, demand accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit ranging in terms of 42 days to seven years. Included among these deposit products are Individual Retirement Account certificates and Keogh retirement certificates, as well as negotiable-rate certificates of deposit with balances of $100,000 or more (“jumbo certificates”).
      The Bank’s deposits are obtained primarily from residents of Wisconsin. The Bank has entered into agreements with certain brokers that provide funds for a specified fee. While brokered deposits are a good source of funds, they are market rate driven and thus inherently have more liquidity and interest rate risk. To mitigate this risk, the Bank’s liquidity policy limits the amount of brokered deposits to 10% of assets and to the total amount of borrowings. At March 31, 2006, the Bank had $399.3 million in brokered deposits.
      The Bank attracts deposits through a network of convenient office locations by utilizing a detailed customer sales and service plan and by offering a wide variety of accounts and services, competitive interest rates and convenient customer hours. Deposit terms offered by the Bank vary according to the minimum balance required, the time period the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the characteristics of its deposit accounts, consideration is given to the profitability of the Bank, matching terms of the deposits with loan products, the attractiveness to customers and the rates offered by the Bank’s competitors.
      The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of the Bank’s certificates of deposit at March 31, 2006.
                                                 
        Over   Over   Over        
        Six Months   One Year   Two Years        
    Six Months   Through   Through   Through   Over    
Interest Rate   and Less   One Year   Two Years   Three Years   Three Years   Total
                         
    (In thousands)
0.00% to 2.99%
  $ 226,750     $ 32,784     $ 8,522     $ 944     $ 89     $ 269,089  
3.00% to 4.99%
    662,638       526,013       295,982       70,970       28,736       1,584,339  
5.00% to 6.99%
    11,405       12,635       120,446       61             144,547  
7.00% to 8.99%
                                   
                                     
    $ 900,793     $ 571,432     $ 424,950     $ 71,975     $ 28,825     $ 1,997,975  
                                     
      At March 31, 2006, the Bank had $284.8 million of certificates greater than or equal to $100,000, of which $75.8 million are scheduled to mature in seven through twelve months and $80.2 million in over twelve months.
      Borrowings. From time to time the Bank obtains advances from the FHLB, which generally are secured by capital stock of the FHLB that is required to be held by the Bank and by certain of the Bank’s mortgage loans. See “Regulation.” Such advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs, each of which has its own interest rate and range of maturities. The FHLB may prescribe the acceptable uses for these advances, as well as limitations on the size of the advances and repayment provisions. The Bank has pledged a substantial

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portion of its loans receivable and all of its investment in FHLB stock as collateral for these advances. A portion of the Bank’s mortgage-related securities has also been pledged as collateral.
      From time to time the Bank enters into repurchase agreements with nationally recognized primary securities dealers. Repurchase agreements are accounted for as borrowings by the Bank and are secured by mortgage-backed securities. The Bank did not utilize this source of funds during the year ended March 31, 2006 but may do so in the future.
      The Corporation has a short-term line of credit used in part to fund IDI’s partnership interests and investments in real estate held for development and sale. This line of credit also funds other Corporation needs. The interest is based on LIBOR (London InterBank Offering Rate), and is payable monthly and each draw has a specified maturity. The final maturity of the line of credit is in October 2006. At March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Corporation had drawn $64.1 million and $53.8 million under this line of credit, respectively. See Note 10 to the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for more information on borrowings.
      The following table sets forth the outstanding balances and weighted average interest rates for the Corporation’s borrowings (short-term and long-term) at the dates indicated.
                                                 
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
        Weighted       Weighted       Weighted
        Average       Average       Average
    Balance   Rate   Balance   Rate   Balance   Rate
                         
    (Dollars in thousands)
FHLB advances
  $ 770,588       3.89 %   $ 720,428       3.42 %   $ 755,328       3.56 %
Other loans payable
    91,273       6.31       73,181       4.57       76,231       3.11  
      The following table sets forth information relating to the Corporation’s short-term (original maturities of one year or less) borrowings at the dates and for the periods indicated.
                           
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005   2004
             
    (In thousands)
Maximum month-end balance:
                       
 
FHLB advances
  $ 385,568     $ 188,740     $ 192,500  
 
Other loans payable
    95,759       73,181       76,231  
Average balance:
                       
 
FHLB advances
    262,802       168,365       141,283  
 
Other loans payable
    86,541       68,670       53,083  
Subsidiaries
      Investment Directions, Inc. IDI is a wholly-owned non-banking subsidiary of the Corporation that has invested in various limited partnerships (see Davsha and Oakmont partnerships below) and subsidiaries funded by borrowings from the Corporation. Because the Corporation has made substantially all of the initial capital investment in these partnerships and as a result bears substantially all the risks of ownership of these partnerships, such partnerships have been deemed variable interest entities (“VIE’s”) subject to the consolidation requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51” (“FIN 46”). The application of FIN 46 results in the consolidation of assets, liabilities, income and expense of the partnerships into the Corporation’s financial statements. The portion of ownership and income that belongs to the other partner is reflected as minority interest so there is no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity. See Note 1 — Variable Interest Entities to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for a detailed discussion of the financial statement effects of FIN 46.

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      The following table sets forth certain selected financial data of IDI at and for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005.
                   
    At or For the
    Year Ended
    March 31
     
    2006   2005
         
    (In thousands)
Cash and other assets
  $ 7,072     $ 5,181  
Loan receivables
    3,011       5,810  
Investments in consolidated partnerships and corporations:
               
 
California Investment Directions
    1,542       2,476  
 
Nevada Investment Directions
    4,439       4,625  
 
Indian Palms
    13,160       15,588  
 
Davsha
    6,305       12,002  
 
Oakmont
    4,052       2,863  
Total assets
    39,581       48,545  
Borrowings from the Corporation
    25,784       31,794  
Other liabilities
    2,722       3,966  
Shareholders’ equity
    11,075       12,785  
Interest income (expense)
    (227 )     337  
Investment income (loss):
               
 
California Investment Directions
    (224 )     1,262  
 
Nevada Investment Directions
    (187 )     86  
 
Indian Palms
    (74 )     2,294  
 
Davsha
    (825 )     8,015  
 
Oakmont
    (34 )     (3 )
Other income
    232       207  
Operating expenses
    (273 )     (300 )
Income tax (expense) benefit
    59       (3,970 )
Net income
    (1,553 )     7,928  
Note: Investments in partnerships and corporations, borrowings from the Corporation and investment income are eliminated for the Corporation’s consolidated financial statement of condition and operations.
      California Investment Directions, Inc. CIDI is a wholly owned non-banking subsidiary of IDI formed in April 2000 to purchase and hold the general partnership interest in Indian Palms and a minority interest in Davsha, LLC. CIDI was organized in the state of California. Davsha and its subsidiaries invest in VIE’s which are subject to FIN 46 treatment. The loss at CIDI in 2006 was the result of decreased sale activity at Davsha and its subsidiaries. See “Davsha, LLC” below for a discussion of the effects of FIN 46 on the financial statements of Davsha and its subsidiaries as well as a discussion of VIE’s in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
      Nevada Investment Directions, Inc. NIDI is a wholly owned non-banking subsidiary of IDI formed in March 1997 that has invested in a limited partnership, Oakmont, as a 94.12% owner (IDI being the other 5.88% owner). NIDI was organized in the state of Nevada. Oakmont invests in a VIE, Chandler Creek, which is subject to FIN 46 treatment. The loss in 2006 was the result of operating costs at Oakmont without commercial property sales at Chandler Creek to offset costs.
      S&D Indian Palms, Ltd. Indian Palms is a wholly owned non-banking subsidiary of IDI organized in the state of California which owns a golf resort and land for residential lot development in California. Indian Palms sells land to Davsha, LLC which in turn sells land to its subsidiaries and subsequently to its real estate

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partnerships for lot development. Gains are realized as fully developed lots are sold to outside parties. The loss at Indian Palms in 2006 was the result of decreased lot sales to Davsha.
      Davsha, LLC. Davsha is a wholly owned non-banking subsidiary of IDI (80% owned) and CIDI (20% owned). Davsha was organized in the state of California where it purchased land from Indian Palms and develops residential housing for sale. Davsha has eight wholly owned non-banking subsidiaries, Davsha II, Davsha III, Davsha IV, Davsha V, Davsha VI, Davsha VII, Davsha VIII and Davsha IX. Each of these subsidiaries formed partnerships with developers and purchased lots from Davsha. Since each of the eight Davsha subsidiaries exercise significant influence over the operations of their respective partnerships, the assets, liabilities, income and expense are consolidated with the financial statements of each of the respective Davsha’s, per FIN 46. The loss in 2006 was the result of decreased sale activity at the Davsha subsidiaries. During fiscal 2005, 229 lots were sold to a third party which resulted in approximately $5.4 million of net income after tax.
      Oakmont. Oakmont became a wholly owned non-banking subsidiary of NIDI and IDI in January 2000 with NIDI having a 94.12% partnership interest and IDI having a 5.88% partnership interest. Oakmont was organized in the state of Texas. Oakmont is a limited partner in Chandler Creek Business Park of Round Rock, Texas, a joint venture partnership formed to develop an industrial park located in Round Rock, Texas. The original project consisted of four office warehouse buildings totaling 163,000 square feet and vacant land of approximately 135 acres. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, the Chandler Creek partnership sold one building for $3.2 million. The loss in 2006 was the result of operating costs at Oakmont without commercial property sales at Chandler Creek to offset costs. The remaining three buildings are currently 100% leased. Phase II of the project consists of eleven buildings totaling 145,500 square feet and is expected to be completed in May 2006. An additional 10 acres of land was purchased in fiscal 2006. Because Oakmont made substantially all of the initial capital investment in Chandler Creek and bears substantially all the risks of ownership, the assets, liabilities, income and expense of that partnership are consolidated with the financial statements of Oakmont, per FIN 46.
      Together, IDI, CIDI, NIDI, Indian Palms, Davsha, and Oakmont represent the real estate investment segment of the Corporation’s business. At March 31, 2006, the majority of this segment was classified as real estate held for development and sale on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. Minority interest of the partnerships is reported as a mezzanine item below liabilities and above stockholders’ equity. The components of income from operations of the real estate investment subsidiaries that are consolidated in accordance with FIN 46 are reported in real estate investment partnership revenue, real estate investment partnership cost of sales, other expenses from real estate partnership operations, and minority interest in net income of real estate partnership operations. Net income of IDI’s wholly owned subsidiary, Indian Palms (which is not subject to FIN 46 treatment) is reported in other revenue (expense) from real estate operations. For further discussion of the real estate held for development and sale segment, see Note 19 to the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
      The balance of assets at IDI includes loans to finance the acquisition and development of property for various partnerships and subsidiaries. At March 31, 2006, IDI had extended $15.3 million to Indian Palms, $0 to CIDI and $3.9 million to Oakmont as compared to $17.6 million to Indian Palms, $860,000 to CIDI and $2.8 million to Oakmont at March 31, 2005. These amounts are eliminated in consolidation.
      In addition, IDI has invested in a heavy industrial battery charger manufacturer, Power Designers, Inc. The investment in Power Designers was made to potentially recover loans written off by the Bank in the past. The level of borrowings determines the ownership interest in future earnings of Power Designers, Inc. such that, for every $25,000 advanced under the line of credit, IDI gains an additional .455% of ownership interest up to a maximum ownership level of 58.0%. At March 31, 2006, IDI had extended lines of credit of $1.8 million, of a maximum line of credit of $1.9 million, to Power Designers for operations and production which resulted in an ownership interest of 57.4% of Power Designers by IDI. The activity of Power Designers is not consolidated in IDI, but rather IDI’s portion of the net income of Power Designers ($17,000 in fiscal 2006) is recorded under the equity method.

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      At March 31, 2006, the Corporation had extended $25.8 million to IDI to fund various partnership and subsidiary investments. This represents a decrease of $6.0 million from borrowings of $31.8 million at March 31, 2005. These amounts are eliminated in consolidation.
      At March 31, 2005, the Corporation had extended $96,000 to NIDI to fund various partnership investments. NIDI had no borrowings from the Corporation of as of March 31, 2006.
      Anchor Investment Services, Inc. AIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank that offers fixed and variable annuities as well as mutual funds to its customers and members of the general public. AIS also processes stock and bond trades and provides credit life and disability insurance services to the Bank’s consumer and mortgage loan customers as well as some group and individual coverage. For the year ended March 31, 2006, AIS had net income of $577,000 as compared to net income of $54,000 for the year ended March 31, 2005. The Bank’s investment in AIS amounted to $726,000 at March 31, 2006 as compared to $150,000 at March 31, 2005. As of April 1, 2006, AIS became a division of the Bank and therefore will no longer be considered a subsidiary in the future.
      ADPC Corporation. ADPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank that holds and develops certain of the Bank’s foreclosed properties. The Bank’s investment in ADPC at March 31, 2006 amounted to $467,000 as compared to $445,000 at March 31, 2005. ADPC had net income of $21,000 for the year ended March 31, 2006 as compared to net income of $20,000 for the year ended March 31, 2005.
      Anchor Investment Corporation. AIC is an operating subsidiary of the Bank that was incorporated in March 1993. Located in the state of Nevada, AIC was formed for the purpose of managing a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio (primarily mortgage-backed securities). As an operating subsidiary, AIC’s results of operations are combined with the Bank’s for financial and regulatory purposes. The Bank’s investment in AIC amounted to $201.4 million at March 31, 2006 as compared to $266.7 million at March 31, 2005. AIC had net income of $5.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2006 as compared to $8.4 million for the year ended March 31, 2005. This reduction was due to the Bank’s election to reduce AIC’s asset base by eliminating intercompany borrowings because there is no longer a state tax benefit to holding securities in a non-Wisconsin based entity.
Employees
      The Corporation had 822 full-time employees and 164 part-time employees at March 31, 2006. The Corporation promotes equal employment opportunity and considers its relationship with its employees to be good. The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Regulation and Supervision
      The business of the Corporation and the Bank is subject to extensive regulation and supervision under federal banking laws and other federal and state laws and regulations. In general, these laws and regulations are intended for the protection of depositors, the deposit insurance funds administered by the FDIC and the banking system as a whole, and not for the protection of stockholders or creditors of insured institutions.
      Set forth below are brief descriptions of selected laws and regulations applicable to the Corporation and the Bank. These descriptions are not intended to be a comprehensive description of all laws and regulations to which the Corporation and the Bank are subject or to be complete descriptions of the laws and regulations discussed. The descriptions of statutory and regulatory provisions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutes and regulations. Changes in applicable statutes, regulations or regulatory policy may have a material effect on us and our businesses.
The Corporation
      General. The Corporation is registered as a savings and loan holding company under Section 10 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act (“HOLA”). As a result, the Corporation is subject to the regulation, examination,

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supervision and reporting requirements of the OTS. The Corporation must file quarterly and annual reports with the OTS that describes its financial condition.
      For the Corporation to continue to be regulated as a savings and loan holding company, the Bank must continue to be a “qualified thrift lender.” Otherwise, the Corporation could be required to register as a bank holding company and become subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Regulation as a bank holding company could be adverse to the Corporation’s operations and impose additional and possibly more burdensome regulatory requirements on the Corporation. See “— The Bank — Qualified Thrift Lender Test” below.
      Activities Restrictions. There are generally no restrictions on the activities of a savings and loan holding company, such as the Corporation, which controlled only one subsidiary savings association on or before May 4, 1999 (a “grandfathered holding company”). However, if the Director of the OTS determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the continuation by a savings and loan holding company of an activity constitutes a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of its subsidiary savings association, the Director may impose such restrictions as it deems necessary to address such risk, including limiting (i) payment of dividends by the savings association; (ii) transactions between the savings association and its affiliates; and (iii) any activities of the savings association that might create a serious risk that the liabilities of the holding company and its affiliates may be imposed on the savings association. Notwithstanding the above rules as to permissible business activities of unitary savings and loan holding companies, if the savings association subsidiary of such a holding company fails to meet the qualified thrift lender (“QTL”) test, then such unitary holding company also shall become subject to the activities restrictions applicable to multiple savings and loan holding companies and, unless the savings association requalifies as a QTL within one year thereafter, shall register as, and become subject to the restrictions applicable to, a bank holding company.
      If a savings and loan holding company acquires control of a second savings association and holds it as a separate institution, the holding company becomes a multiple savings and loan holding company. As a general rule, multiple savings and loan holding companies are subject to restrictions on their activities that are not imposed on a grandfathered holding company. They could not commence or continue any business activity other than: (i) those permitted for a bank holding company under section 4(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act (unless the Director of the OTS by regulation prohibits or limits such 4(c) activities); (ii) furnishing or performing management services for a subsidiary savings association; (iii) conducting an insurance agency or escrow business; (iv) holding, managing, or liquidating assets owned by or acquired from a subsidiary savings association; (v) holding or managing properties used or occupied by a subsidiary savings association; (vi) acting as trustee under deeds of trust; or (vii) those activities authorized by regulation as of March 5, 1987, to be engaged in by multiple savings and loan holding companies.
      Restrictions on Acquisitions. Except under limited circumstances, savings and loan holding companies are prohibited from acquiring, without prior approval of the OTS:
  •  control of any other savings institution or savings and loan holding company or all or substantially all the assets thereof; or
 
  •  more than 5% of the voting shares of a savings institution or holding company of a savings institution which is not a subsidiary.
      In evaluating an application by a holding company to acquire a savings association, the OTS must consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the holding company and savings association involved, the risk of the acquisition to the insurance funds, the convenience and needs of the community and the effect of the acquisition on competition. Acquisitions which result in a savings and loan holding company controlling savings associations in more than one state are generally prohibited, except in supervisory transactions involving failing savings associations or based on specific state authorization of such acquisitions. Except with the prior approval of the OTS, no director or officer of a savings and loan holding company or person owning or controlling by proxy or otherwise more than 25% of such Corporation’s voting stock, may acquire control of any savings institution, other than a subsidiary savings institution, or of any other savings and loan holding company.

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      Change of Control. Federal law requires, with few exceptions, OTS approval (or, in some cases, notice and effective clearance) prior to any acquisition of control of the Corporation. Among other criteria, under OTS regulations, “control” is conclusively presumed to exist if a person or Corporation acquires, directly or indirectly, more than 25% of any class of voting stock of the savings association or holding company. Control is also presumed to exist, subject to rebuttal, if an acquiror acquires more than 10% of any class of voting stock (or more than 25% of any class of stock) and is subject to any of several “control factors,” including, among other matters, the relative ownership position of a person, the existence of control agreements and board composition.
      Change in Management. If a savings and loan holding company is in a “troubled condition,” as defined in the OTS regulations, it is required to give 30 days’ prior written notice to the OTS before adding or replacing a director, employing any person as a senior executive officer or changing the responsibility of any senior executive officer so that such person would assume a different senior executive position. The OTS then has the opportunity to disapprove any such appointment.
      Limitations on Dividends. The Corporation is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank and its other subsidiaries. The Corporation’s principal source of revenue consists of dividends from the Bank. The payment of dividends by the Bank is subject to various regulatory requirements, including a minimum of 30 days’ advance notice to the OTS of any proposed dividend to the Corporation.
      Other limitations may apply depending on the size of the proposed dividend and the condition of the Bank. See “— The Bank — Restrictions on Capital Distributions” below.
The Bank
      General. The Bank is a federal savings bank organized under the laws of the United States and subject to regulation and examination by the OTS. The OTS regulates all areas of the Bank’s banking operations, including investments, reserves, lending, mergers, payment of dividends, interest rates, transactions with affiliates (including the Corporation), establishment of branches and other aspects of the Bank’s operations. The Bank is subject to regular examinations by the OTS and is assessed amounts to cover the costs of such examinations.
      Because the Bank’s deposits are insured by the FDIC to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Bank is also regulated by the FDIC. The major functions of the FDIC with respect to insured institutions include making assessments, if required, against insured institutions to fund the appropriate deposit insurance fund and preventing the continuance or development of unsound and unsafe banking practices.
      Capital Requirements. OTS regulations require that federal savings banks maintain: (i) “tangible capital” in an amount of not less than 1.5% of adjusted total assets, (ii) “core (Tier 1) capital” in an amount not less than 3.0% of adjusted total assets and (iii) a level of risk-based capital equal to 8.0% of total risk-weighted assets. Most banks are required to maintain a “minimum leverage” ratio of core (Tier 1) capital of at least 4.0% to 5.0% of adjusted total assets.
      “Core capital” includes common stockholders’ equity (including common stock, common stock surplus and retained earnings, but excluding any net unrealized gains or losses, net of related taxes, on certain securities available for sale), noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and any related surplus and minority interests in the equity accounts of full consolidated subsidiaries. Intangible assets generally must be deducted from core capital, other than certain servicing assets and purchased credit card relationships, subject to limitations. “Tangible capital” means core capital less any intangible assets (except for mortgage servicing assets includable in core capital) and investments in subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible for a national bank. “Total capital,” for purposes of the risk-based capital requirement, equals the sum of core capital plus supplementary (Tier 2) capital (which, as defined, includes the sum of, among other items, perpetual preferred stock not counted as core capital, limited life preferred stock, subordinated debt and general loan and lease loss allowances up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets) less certain deductions. The amount of supplementary (Tier 2) capital that may be counted towards satisfaction of the total capital requirement may not exceed 100% of core capital, and OTS regulations require the maintenance of a minimum ratio of core capital to total risk-weighted assets of 4.0%. Risk-weighted assets are determined by multiplying certain categories of a savings association’s assets, including off-balance

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sheet equivalents, by an assigned risk weight of 0% to 100% based on the credit risk associated with those assets as specified in OTS regulations.
      As of March 31, 2006, the Bank was in compliance with all minimum regulatory capital requirements, with tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios of 7.96%, 7.96% and 10.48%, respectively.
      Capital requirements higher than the generally applicable minimum requirement may be established for a particular savings association if the OTS determines that the institution’s capital was or may become inadequate in view of its particular circumstances. The Bank is not subject to any such individual minimum capital requirement.
      Prompt Corrective Action. Under Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”), each federal banking agency is required to take prompt corrective action to deal with depository institutions subject to their jurisdiction that fail to meet their minimum capital requirements or are otherwise in a troubled condition. The prompt corrective action provisions require undercapitalized institutions to become subject to an increasingly stringent array of restrictions, requirements and prohibitions as their capital levels deteriorate and supervisory problems mount. Should these corrective measures prove unsuccessful in recapitalizing the institution and correcting its problems, the FDIA mandates that the institution be placed in receivership.
      Pursuant to regulations promulgated under Section 38 of the FDIA, the corrective actions that the banking agencies either must or may take are tied primarily to an institution’s capital levels. In accordance with the framework set forth in the FDIA, the federal banking agencies have developed a classification system, pursuant to which all banks and savings associations are placed into one of five categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. The capital thresholds established for each of the categories are as follows:
             
        Tier 1   Total
    Tier 1   Risk Based   Risk-Based
Capital Category   Leverage Ratio   Capital Ratio   Capital Ratio
             
Well Capitalized
  5% or above   6% or above   10% or above
Adequately Capitalized
  4% or above(1)   4% or above   8% or above
Undercapitalized
  Less than 4%   Less than 4%   Less than 8%
Significantly Undercapitalized
  Less than 3%   Less than 3%   Less than 6%
Critically Undercapitalized
  Less than 2%    
 
(1)  3% for banks with the highest supervisory rating.
      The applicable federal banking agency also has authority, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, to downgrade an institution from “well capitalized” to “adequately capitalized” or to subject an “adequately capitalized” or “undercapitalized” institution to the supervisory actions applicable to the next lower category, for supervisory concerns.
      Applicable laws and regulations also generally provide that no insured institution may make a capital distribution if it would cause the institution to become “undercapitalized.” Capital distributions include cash (but not stock) dividends, stock purchases, redemptions and other distributions of capital to the owners of an institution. Moreover, only a “well capitalized” depository institution may accept brokered deposits without prior regulatory approval.
      “Undercapitalized” depository institutions are subject to growth limitations and other restrictions and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. The federal banking agencies may not accept a capital plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely to succeed in restoring the depository institution’s capital. In addition, for a capital restoration plan to be acceptable, the depository institution’s parent holding company must guarantee that the institution will comply with such capital restoration plan. The aggregate liability of the parent holding company is limited to the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 5% of the depository institution’s total assets at the time it became “undercapitalized,” and (ii) the amount which is necessary (or would have been necessary) to bring the institution into compliance with all

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capital standards applicable with respect to such institution as of the time it fails to comply with the plan. If a depository institution fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is “significantly undercapitalized.”
      “Significantly undercapitalized” depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become “adequately capitalized,” requirements to reduce total assets and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks.
      “Critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator.
      As of March 31, 2006, the Bank was “well capitalized.”
      Restrictions on Capital Distributions. OTS regulations govern capital distributions by savings institutions, which include cash dividends, stock repurchases and other transactions charged to the capital account of a savings institution to make capital distributions. Under applicable regulations, a savings institution must file an application for OTS approval of the capital distribution if:
  •  the total capital distributions for the applicable calendar year exceed the sum of the institution’s net income for that year to date plus the institution’s retained net income for the preceding two years;
 
  •  the institution would not be at least adequately capitalized following the distribution;
 
  •  the distribution would violate any applicable statute, regulation, agreement or OTS-imposed condition; or
 
  •  the institution is not eligible for expedited treatment of its filings with the OTS.
      If an application is not required to be filed, savings institutions such as the Bank which are a subsidiary of a holding company (as well as certain other institutions) must still file a notice with the OTS at least 30 days before the board of directors declares a dividend or approves a capital distribution.
      An institution that either before or after a proposed capital distribution fails to meet its then applicable minimum capital requirement or that has been notified that it needs more than normal supervision may not make any capital distributions without the prior written approval of the OTS. In addition, the OTS may prohibit a proposed capital distribution, which would otherwise be permitted by OTS regulations, if the OTS determines that such distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.
      The FDIC prohibits an insured depository institution from paying dividends on its capital stock or interest on its capital notes or debentures (if such interest is required to be paid only out of net profits) or distributing any of its capital assets while it remains in default in the payment of any assessment due the FDIC. The Bank is currently not in default in any assessment payment to the FDIC.
      Qualified Thrift Lender Test. A savings association can comply with the qualified thrift lender, or QTI, test set forth in the HOLA and implementing regulations of the OTS by either meeting the QTI test set forth therein or qualifying as a domestic building and loan association as defined in Section 7701(a)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The QTI test set forth in the HOLA requires a savings association to maintain 65% of portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments, or QTIs. Portfolio assets are defined as total assets less intangibles, property used by a savings association in its business and liquidity investments in an amount not exceeding 20% of assets. Generally, QTIs are residential housing related assets. At March 31, 2006, the amount of the Bank’s assets which were invested in QTIs exceeded the percentage required to qualify the Bank under the QTI test.
      Applicable laws and regulations provide that any savings association that fails to meet the definition of a QTL must either convert to a national bank charter or limit its future investments and activities (including branching and payments of dividends) to those permitted for both savings associations and national banks. Further, within one year of the loss of QTL status, a holding company of a savings association that does not convert to a bank charter must register as a bank holding company and be subject to all statutes applicable to bank holding companies. In order to exercise the powers granted to federally-chartered savings associations and maintain full access to FHLB advances, the Bank must continue to meet the definition of a QTL.
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compliance plans to their appropriate federal regulators. The OTS and the other agencies have also established guidelines regarding asset quality and earnings standards for insured institutions. The Bank believes that it is in compliance with these guidelines and standards.
      Community Investment and Consumer Protection Laws. In connection with the Bank’s lending activities, the Bank is subject to a variety of federal laws designed to protect borrowers and promote lending to various sectors of the economy and population. Included among these are the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Truth-in-Savings Act, Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Money Laundering Prosecution Improvements Act and Community Reinvestment Act.
      The Community Reinvestment Act requires insured institutions to define the communities that they serve, identify the credit needs of those communities and adopt and implement a “Community Reinvestment Act Statement” pursuant to which they offer credit products and take other actions that respond to the credit needs of the community. The responsible federal banking regulator (the OTS in the case of the Bank) must conduct regular Community Reinvestment Act examinations of insured financial institutions and assign to them a Community Reinvestment Act rating of “outstanding,” “satisfactory,” “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory.” The record of a depository institution under the Community Reinvestment Act will be taken into account when applying for the establishment of new branches or mergers with other institutions. The Bank’s current Community Reinvestment Act rating is “satisfactory.”
      The Bank attempts in good faith to ensure compliance with the requirements of the consumer protection statutes to which it is subject, as well as the regulations that implement the statutory provisions. The requirements are complex, however, and even inadvertent non-compliance could result in civil and, in some cases, criminal liability.
      FDIC Insurance Assessments. Federal deposit insurance is required for all federally-chartered savings associations. Deposits at the Bank are insured to a maximum of $100,000 for each depositor by the SAIF administered by the FDIC. As a SAIF-insured institution, the Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the FDIC, to the extent deemed necessary by the FDIC to ensure the safety and soundness of the SAIF. The FDIC is entitled to have access to reports of examination of the Bank made by the OTS and all reports of condition filed by the Bank with the OTS. The FDIC also may require the Bank to file such additional reports as it determines to be advisable for insurance purposes. Additionally, the FDIC may determine by regulation or order that any specific activity poses a serious threat to the SAIF and that no SAIF member may engage in the activity directly.
      Insurance premiums are paid in semiannual assessments. Under a risk-based assessment system, the FDIC is required to calculate on a semi-annual basis a savings association’s semiannual assessment based on (i) the probability that the insurance fund will incur a loss with respect to the institution (taking into account the institution’s asset and liability concentration), (ii) the potential magnitude of any such loss and (iii) the revenue and reserve needs of the insurance fund. The semiannual assessment imposed on an insured savings association may increase depending on the SAIF revenue and expense levels, and the risk classification applied to it.
      The deposit insurance assessment rate charged to each institution depends on the assessment risk classification assigned to each institution. Under the risk-classification system, each SAIF member is assigned to one of three capital groups: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized” or “less than adequately capitalized,” as such terms are defined under the OTS’s prompt corrective action regulation (discussed above), except that “less than adequately capitalized” includes any institution that is not well capitalized or adequately capitalized. Within each capital group, institutions are assigned to one of three supervisory subgroups: “healthy” (institutions that are financially sound with only a few minor weaknesses), “supervisory concern” (institutions with weaknesses which, if not corrected, could result in significant deterioration of the institution and increased risk to the SAIF) or “substantial supervisory concern” (institutions that pose a substantial probability of loss to the SAIF unless corrective action is taken). The FDIC places each institution into one of nine assessment risk classifications based on the institution’s capital group and supervisory subgroup classification. The matrix so created results in nine assessment risk classifications, with rates during fiscal 2006 ranging from zero for well capitalized, healthy institutions, such as the Bank, to 27 basis points per $100 of deposits for undercapitalized institutions with substantial supervisory concerns.

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      In addition, all institutions with deposits insured by the FDIC are required to pay assessments to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation, a mixed-ownership government corporation established to recapitalize the predecessor to the SAIF. The assessment rate for the first quarter of 2006 was .0128% of insured deposits and is adjusted quarterly. These assessments will continue until the Financing Corporation bonds mature in 2019.
      Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC, after notice and hearing, upon a finding by the FDIC that the savings association has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, rule, regulation, order or condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the FDIC. Additionally, if insurance termination proceedings are initiated against a savings association, the FDIC may temporarily suspend insurance on new deposits received by an institution under certain circumstances.
      Brokered Deposits. The FDIA restricts the use of brokered deposits by certain depository institutions. Under the FDIA and applicable regulations, (i) a “well capitalized insured depository institution” may solicit and accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit without restriction, (ii) an “adequately capitalized insured depository institution” may not accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit unless it has applied for and been granted a waiver of this prohibition by the OTS and (iii) an “undercapitalized insured depository institution” may not (x) accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit or (y) solicit deposits by offering an effective yield that exceeds by more than 75 basis points the prevailing effective yields on insured deposits of comparable maturity in such institution’s normal market area or in the market area in which such deposits are being solicited. The term “undercapitalized insured depository institution” is defined to mean any insured depository institution that fails to meet the minimum regulatory capital requirement prescribed by its appropriate federal banking agency. The OTS may, on a case-by-case basis and upon application by an adequately capitalized insured depository institution, waive the restriction on brokered deposits upon a finding that the acceptance of brokered deposits does not constitute an unsafe or unsound practice with respect to such institution. The Corporation had $399.3 million of outstanding brokered deposits at March 31, 2006.
      Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLB System consists of 12 regional FHLBs, each subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Housing Finance Board, or FHFB. The FHLBs provide a central credit facility for member savings associations. Collateral is required. The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Chicago. The maximum amount that the FHLB of Chicago will advance fluctuates from time to time in accordance with changes in policies of the FHFB and the FHLB of Chicago, and the maximum amount generally is reduced by borrowings from any other source. In addition, the amount of FHLB advances that a savings association may obtain is restricted in the event the institution fails to maintain its status as a QTL.
      Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted regulations that require savings associations to maintain non-earning reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and regular checking accounts). These reserves may be used to satisfy liquidity requirements imposed by the OTS. Because required reserves must be maintained in the form of cash or a non-interest-bearing account at a Federal Reserve Bank, the effect of this reserve requirement is to reduce the amount of the Bank’s interest-earning assets.
      Transactions With Affiliates Restrictions. Transactions between savings associations and any affiliate are governed by Section 11 of the HOLA and Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and regulations thereunder. An affiliate of a savings association generally is any company or entity which controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the savings association. In a holding company context, the parent holding company of a savings association (such as the Corporation) and any companies which are controlled by such parent holding company are affiliates of the savings association. Generally, Section 23A limits the extent to which the savings association or its subsidiaries may engage in “covered transactions” with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such association’s capital stock and surplus, and contains an aggregate limit on all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus. Section 23B applies to “covered transactions” as well as certain other transactions and requires that all transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable, to the savings association as those provided to a non-affiliate. The term “covered transaction” includes the making of loans to, purchase of assets from and issuance of a guarantee to an affiliate and similar transactions. Section 23B transactions also apply to the provision of

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services and the sale of assets by a savings association to an affiliate. In addition to the restrictions imposed by Sections 23A and 23B, Section 11 of the HOLA prohibits a savings association from (i) making a loan or other extension of credit to an affiliate, except for any affiliate which engages only in certain activities which are permissible for bank holding companies, or (ii) purchasing or investing in any stocks, bonds, debentures, notes or similar obligations of any affiliate, except for affiliates which are subsidiaries of the savings association.
      In addition, Sections 22(g) and (h) of the Federal Reserve Act place restrictions on extensions of credit to executive officers, directors and principal stockholders. Under Section 22(h), loans to a director, an executive officer and to a greater than 10% stockholder of a savings association (“a principal stockholder”), and certain affiliated interests of either, may not exceed, together with all other outstanding loans to such person and affiliated interests, the savings association’s loans to one borrower limit (generally equal to 15% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus). Section 22(h) also requires that loans to directors, executive officers and principal stockholders be made on terms substantially the same as offered in comparable transactions to other persons unless the loans are made pursuant to a benefit or compensation program that (i) is widely available to employees of the institution and (ii) does not give preference to any director, executive officer or principal stockholder, or certain affiliated interests of either, over other employees of the savings institution. Section 22(h) also requires prior board approval for certain loans. In addition, the aggregate amount of extensions of credit by a savings institution to all insiders cannot exceed the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Furthermore, Section 22(g) places additional restrictions on loans to executive officers. At March 31, 2006, the Bank was in compliance with the above restrictions.
      The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. The USA PATRIOT Act requires financial institutions such as the Bank to prohibit correspondent accounts with foreign shell banks, establish an anti-money laundering program that includes employee training and an independent audit, follow minimum standards for identifying customers and maintaining records of the identification information and make regular comparisons of customers against agency lists of suspected terrorists, their organizations and money launderers. For additional information, see Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements.
      Privacy Regulation. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to numerous privacy-related laws and their implementing regulations, including but not limited to Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and other federal and state privacy and consumer protection laws. Those laws and the regulations promulgated under their authority can limit, under certain circumstances, the extent to which financial institutions may disclose nonpublic personal information that is specific to a particular individual to affiliated companies and nonaffiliated third parties. Moreover, the Bank is required to establish and maintain a comprehensive Information Security Program in accordance with the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. The program must be designed to:
  •  ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information;
 
  •  protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and
 
  •  protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.
      In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has recently implemented a nationwide “do not call” registry that allows consumers to prevent unsolicited telemarketing calls. Millions of households already have placed their telephone numbers on this registry.
      Regulatory Enforcement Authority. The enforcement powers available to federal banking agencies are substantial and include, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease-and-desist or removal orders and to initiate injunctive actions against insured institutions and institution-affiliated parties. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices. Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for enforcement action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with regulatory authorities.

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      Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. On July 30, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which generally establishes a comprehensive framework to modernize and reform the oversight of public company auditing, improve the quality and transparency of financial reporting by those companies and strengthen the independence of auditors. Among other things, the new legislation (i) created a public company accounting oversight board which is empowered to set auditing, quality control and ethics standards, to inspect registered public accounting firms, to conduct investigations and to take disciplinary actions, subject to SEC oversight and review; (ii) strengthened auditor independence from corporate management by, among other things, limiting the scope of consulting services that auditors can offer their public company audit clients; (iii) heightened the responsibility of public company directors and senior managers for the quality of the financial reporting and disclosure made by their companies; (iv) adopted a number of provisions to deter wrongdoing by corporate management; (v) imposed a number of new corporate disclosure requirements; (vi) adopted provisions which generally seek to limit and expose to public view possible conflicts of interest affecting securities analysts; and (vii) imposed a range of new criminal penalties for fraud and other wrongful acts, as well as extended the period during which certain types of lawsuits can be brought against a company or its insiders.
      Recent Legislation. The U.S. Congress has passed legislation providing for deposit insurance reform, which became law with the signature of the President of the United States in February 2006. Under the legislation, the Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association Insurance Fund maintained by the FDIC were merged on March 31, 2006; basic deposit insurance will remain at $100,000, with $250,000 in coverage for retirement accounts; deposit insurance coverage will be increased for inflation every five years beginning in 2011; and there will be a one-time aggregate assessment credit of $4.7 billion to banks and savings institutions in existence on December 31, 1996 that capitalized the FDIC in the 1990s. The legislation also gives the FDIC the flexibility to manage the merged deposit insurance fund and set the designated reserve ratio between 1.15 percent and 1.5 percent, as well as to make certain other changes.
Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
      Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and taxation of, and federal insurance premiums paid by, savings banks and other financial institutions and companies that control such institutions are frequently raised in the U.S. Congress, state legislatures and before the FDIC, the OTS and other bank regulatory authorities. The likelihood of any major changes in the future and the impact such changes might have on us or our subsidiaries are impossible to determine. Similarly, proposals to change the accounting treatment applicable to savings banks and other depository institutions are frequently raised by the SEC, the federal banking agencies, the IRS and other appropriate authorities, including, among others, proposals relating to fair market value accounting for certain classes of assets and liabilities. The likelihood and impact of any additional future accounting rule changes and the impact such changes might have on us or our subsidiaries are impossible to determine at this time.
Taxation
Federal
      The Corporation files a consolidated federal income tax return on behalf of itself, the Bank and its subsidiaries on a fiscal tax year basis.
      The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 (the “Job Protection Act”) repealed the “reserve method” of accounting for bad debts by most thrift institutions effective for the taxable years beginning after 1995. Larger thrift institutions such as the Bank are now required to use the “specific charge-off method.” The Job Protection Act also granted partial relief from reserve recapture provisions, which are triggered by the change in method. This legislation did not have a material impact on the Bank’s financial condition or results of operations.

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State
      Under current law, the state of Wisconsin imposes a corporate franchise tax of 7.9% on the separate taxable incomes of the members of the Corporation’s consolidated income tax group, including, pursuant to an agreement between the Corporation and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, AIC commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
      In analyzing whether to make or to continue an investment in our securities, investors should consider, among other factors, the following risk factors.
Our results of operations are significantly dependent on economic conditions and related uncertainties.
      Commercial banking is affected, directly and indirectly, by domestic and international economic and political conditions and by governmental monetary and fiscal policies. Conditions such as inflation, recession, unemployment, volatile interest rates, real estate values, government monetary policy, international conflicts, the actions of terrorists and other factors beyond our control may adversely affect our results of operations. Changes in interest rates, in particular, could adversely affect our net interest income and have a number of other adverse effects on our operations, as discussed in the immediately succeeding risk factor. Adverse economic conditions also could result in an increase in loan delinquencies, foreclosures and nonperforming assets and a decrease in the value of the property or other collateral which secures our loans, all of which could adversely affect our results of operations. We are particularly sensitive to changes in economic conditions and related uncertainties in Wisconsin and contiguous counties in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois because we derive substantially all of our loans, deposits and other business from this area. Accordingly, we remain subject to the risks associated with prolonged declines in national or local economies.
Changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
      The operations of financial institutions such as us are dependent to a large extent on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets such as loans and investment securities and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect our net interest income by affecting the difference between the weighted average yield earned on our interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate paid on our interest-bearing liabilities, or interest rate spread, and the average life of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in interest rates also can affect our ability to originate loans; the value of our interest-earning assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets; our ability to obtain and retain deposits in competition with other available investment alternatives; the ability of our borrowers to repay adjustable or variable rate loans; and the fair value of the derivatives carried on our balance sheet, derivative hedge effectiveness testing and the amount of ineffectiveness recognized in our earnings. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions and other factors beyond our control. Although we believe that the estimated maturities of our interest-earning assets currently are well balanced in relation to the estimated maturities of our interest-bearing liabilities (which involves various estimates as to how changes in the general level of interest rates will impact these assets and liabilities), there can be no assurance that our profitability would not be adversely affected during any period of changes in interest rates.
There are increased risks involved with multi-family residential, commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer lending activities.
      Our lending activities include loans secured by existing multi-family residential and commercial real estate. In addition, we originate loans for the construction of multi-family residential real estate and land acquisition and development loans. Multi-family residential, commercial real estate and construction lending generally is considered to involve a higher degree of risk than single-family residential lending due to a variety of factors, including generally larger loan balances, the dependency on successful completion or operation of the project for

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repayment, the difficulties in estimating construction costs and loan terms which often do not require full amortization of the loan over its term and, instead, provide for a balloon payment at stated maturity. Our lending activities also include commercial business loans and leases to small to medium businesses, which generally are secured by various equipment, machinery and other corporate assets, and a wide variety of consumer loans, including home improvement loans, home equity loans, education loans and loans secured by automobiles, boats, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and other personal property. Although commercial business loans and leases and consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interests rates than mortgage loans, they generally involve more risk than mortgage loans because of the nature of, or in certain cases the absence of, the collateral which secures such loans.
Our allowance for losses on loans and leases may not be adequate to cover probable losses.
      We have established an allowance for loan losses which we believe is adequate to offset probable losses on our existing loans and leases. There can be no assurance that any future declines in real estate market conditions, general economic conditions or changes in regulatory policies will not require us to increase our allowance for loan and lease losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations.
We are subject to extensive regulation which could adversely affect our business and operations.
      We and the Bank are subject to extensive federal governmental supervision and regulation, which are intended primarily for the protection of depositors. In addition, we and our subsidiaries are subject to changes in laws, as well as changes in regulations, governmental policies and accounting principles. The effects of any such potential changes cannot be predicted but could adversely affect the business and operations of us and our subsidiaries in the future.
We face strong competition which may adversely affect our profitability.
      We are subject to vigorous competition in all aspects and areas of our business from banks and other financial institutions, including savings and loan associations, savings banks, finance companies, credit unions and other providers of financial services, such as money market mutual funds, brokerage firms, consumer finance companies and insurance companies. We also compete with non-financial institutions, including retail stores that maintain their own credit programs and governmental agencies that make available low cost or guaranteed loans to certain borrowers. Certain of our competitors are larger financial institutions with substantially greater resources, lending limits, larger branch systems and a wider array of commercial banking services. Competition from both bank and non-bank organizations will continue.
Our ability to successfully compete may be reduced if we are unable to make technological advances.
      The banking industry is experiencing rapid changes in technology. In addition to improving customer services, effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to reduce costs. As a result, our future success will depend in part on our ability to address our customers’ needs by using technology. We cannot assure you that we will be able to effectively develop new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products to our customers. Many of our competitors have far greater resources than we have to invest in technology.
We and our banking subsidiary are subject to capital and other requirements which restrict our ability to pay dividends.
      Our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders depends to a large extent upon the dividends we receive from the Bank. Dividends paid by the Bank are subject to restrictions under federal laws and regulations. In addition, the Bank must maintain certain capital levels, which may restrict the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to us and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders.

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Holders of our common stock have no preemptive rights and are subject to potential dilution.
      Our certificate of incorporation does not provide any shareholder with a preemptive right to subscribe for additional shares of common stock upon any increase thereof. Thus, upon the issuance of any additional shares of common stock or other voting securities of the Company or securities convertible into common stock or other voting securities, shareholders may be unable to maintain their pro rata voting or ownership interest in us.
Item 1B.      Unresolved Staff Comments.
      None
Item 2. Properties
      At March 31, 2006, the Bank conducted its business from its headquarters and main office at 25 West Main Street, Madison, Wisconsin and 58 other full-service offices and two loan origination offices. The Bank owns 41 of its full-service offices, leases the land on which five such offices are located, and leases the remaining 18 full-service offices. In addition, the Bank leases its two loan-origination facilities. The leases expire between 2006 and 2029. The aggregate net book value at March 31, 2006 of the properties owned or leased, including headquarters, properties and leasehold improvements, was $22.6 million. See Note 8 to the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, for information regarding premises and equipment.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
      The Corporation is involved in routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, are believed by management of the Corporation to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
      During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, no matters were submitted to a vote of security holders through a solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Stock, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Common Stock
      The Corporation’s Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, National Market under the symbol “ABCW”. At March 31, 2006, there were approximately 2,500 stockholders of record. That number does not include stockholders holding their stock in street name or nominee’s name.
Shareholders’ Rights Plan
      On July 22, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a dividend distribution of one “Right” for each outstanding share of Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, of the Corporation to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 1997. Subject to certain exceptions, each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Corporation one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share, at a price of $200.00, subject to adjustment. The Purchase Price must be paid in cash. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement between the Corporation and American Stock Transfer Company, as Rights Agent, which is filed as Exhibit 4.2 to this report.

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Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information
      The table below shows the reported high and low sale prices of Common Stock and cash dividends paid per share of Common Stock during the periods indicated in fiscal 2006 and 2005.
                         
            Cash
Quarter Ended   High   Low   Dividend
             
March 31, 2006
  $ 32.780     $ 29.250     $ 0.160  
December 31, 2005
    32.400       25.740       0.160  
September 30, 2005
    32.980       29.010       0.160  
June 30, 2005
    30.950       25.970       0.135  
 
March 31, 2005
  $ 29.420     $ 26.500     $ 0.125  
December 31, 2004
    29.750       25.150       0.125  
September 30, 2004
    26.730       24.520       0.125  
June 30, 2004
    27.130       23.940       0.110  
      For information regarding restrictions on the payments of dividends by the Bank to the Corporation, see “Item 1. Business — Regulation and Supervision — The Bank — Restrictions on Capital Distributions” in this report.
Repurchases of Common Stock
      The following table sets forth information with respect to any purchase made by or on behalf of the Corporation or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in §240.10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock during the indicated periods.
                                   
            Total Number of    
            Shares Purchased   Maximum Number of
    Total Number   Average   as Part of Publicly   Shares that May Yet Be
    of Shares   Price Paid   Announced Plans   Purchased Under the
Period   Purchased   per Share   or Programs   Plans or Programs(1)
                 
January 1 – January 31, 2006
        $             1,519,360  
February 1 – February 28, 2006
                      1,519,360  
March 1 – March 31, 2006
                      1,519,360  
                         
 
Total
        $             1,519,360  
                         
 
(1)  Effective November 7, 2005, the Board of Directors extended the current share repurchase program and authorized an additional share repurchase program of 5% or approximately 1.10 million shares of its outstanding common stock in the open market. The repurchases are authorized to be made from time to time in open-market and/or negotiated transactions as, in the opinion of management, market conditions may warrant. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes. The Corporation utilizes various securities brokers as its agent for the stock repurchase program.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
      The following information at and for the years ended March 31, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 has been derived from the Corporation’s historical audited consolidated financial statements for those years, as restated for the years ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, and the financial information at and for the year ended March 31, 2002 has been derived from the Corporation’s unaudited financial statements for that year, as restated.
                                         
    At or For Year Ended March 31,
     
        2004   2003   2002
    2006   2005   (As Restated)   (As Restated)   (As Restated)
                     
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Operations Data:
                                       
Interest income
  $ 238,550     $ 199,979     $ 190,262     $ 209,605     $ 225,701  
Interest expense
    105,846       79,276       79,907       92,856       128,454  
Net interest income
    132,704       120,703       110,355       116,749       97,247  
Provision for loan losses
    3,900       1,579       1,950       1,800       2,485  
Real estate investment partnership revenue
    33,974       106,095       47,708              
Other non-interest income
    33,002       28,769       38,168       31,236       19,597  
Real estate investment partnership cost of sales
    28,509       74,875       34,198              
Other non-interest expenses
    89,938       87,700       80,061       68,004       59,531  
Minority interest in income of real estate partnership operations
    1,723       13,546       4,063              
Income taxes
    30,927       29,532       29,119       29,528       19,672  
Net income
    44,683       48,335       46,840       48,653       35,156  
Earnings per share:
                                       
Basic
    2.07       2.14       2.05       2.03       1.54  
Diluted
    2.03       2.10       2.00       1.98       1.50  
Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Total assets
  $ 4,275,140     $ 4,050,456     $ 3,806,545     $ 3,535,309     $ 3,504,674  
Investment securities
    49,521       52,055       29,514       100,190       73,740  
Mortgage-related securities
    247,515       203,752       225,221       248,749       285,586  
Loans receivable held for investment, net
    3,614,265       3,414,608       3,066,812       2,770,988       2,627,248  
Deposits
    3,040,217       2,873,533       2,609,686       2,580,767       2,561,825  
Notes payable to FHLB
    770,588       720,428       755,328       554,268       569,500  
Other borrowings
    91,273       73,181       76,231       41,548       52,090  
Stockholders’ equity
    321,025       310,678       297,707       289,692       275,110  
Shares outstanding
    21,854,303       22,319,513       22,954,535       23,942,858       24,950,258  
Other Financial Data:
                                       
Book value per share at end of period
  $ 14.69     $ 13.92     $ 12.97     $ 12.10     $ 11.03  
Dividends paid per share
    0.62       0.49       0.43       0.36       0.32  
Dividend payout ratio
    29.95 %     22.90 %     20.98 %     17.86 %     20.94 %
Yield on earning assets
    6.05       5.41       5.53       6.36       7.15  
Cost of funds
    2.80       2.25       2.43       2.94       4.29  
Interest rate spread
    3.25       3.16       3.10       3.42       2.86  
Net interest margin
    3.36       3.27       3.21       3.54       3.08  
Return on average assets
    1.08       1.24       1.29       1.39       1.07  
Return on average equity
    14.16       15.69       15.91       17.05       14.25  
Average equity to average assets
    7.62       7.92       8.11       8.17       7.52  

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
      Set forth below is a discussion and analysis of the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations including information on the Corporation’s asset/liability management strategies, sources of liquidity and capital resources, as well as significant accounting policies. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and supplemental data contained elsewhere in this report.
Significant Accounting Policies
      There are a number of accounting policies that require the use of judgment. Some of the more significant policies are as follows:
  •  Establishing the amount of the allowance for loan losses requires the use of judgment as well as other systematic objective and quantitative methods. Assets are evaluated at least quarterly and risk components reviewed as a part of that evaluation. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Allowances for Loan Losses” in Item 8 for a discussion of risk components.
 
  •  Valuation of mortgage servicing rights requires the use of judgment. Mortgage servicing rights are established on loans that are originated and subsequently sold. A portion of the loan’s book basis is allocated to mortgage servicing rights when a loan is sold. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is the present value of estimated future net cash flows from the servicing relationship using current market assumptions for prepayments, servicing costs and other factors. As the loans are repaid and net servicing revenue is earned, mortgage servicing rights are amortized into expense. Net servicing revenues are expected to exceed this amortization expense. However, if actual prepayment experience exceeds what was originally anticipated, net servicing revenues may be less than expected and mortgage servicing rights may be impaired. Mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or market value.
 
  •  Goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment, which requires judgment. Goodwill has been recorded as a result of an acquisition in which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired. The price paid for the acquisition is analyzed and compared to a number of current indices. If goodwill is determined to be impaired, it would be expensed in the period in which it became impaired.
Restatement
      In June 2005, the Corporation restated its consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2002 to March 31, 2004 and each of the quarters of the year ended March 31, 2004 and the first three quarters of the year ended March 31, 2005. This determination was in connection with the Corporation’s accounting for loans originated by the Corporation through the Mortgage Partnership Finance (“MPF”) Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB”).
      The Corporation has participated in the MPF program by originating loans on an agency basis through the MPF 100 Program, but has determined that it incorrectly accounted for these transactions as sales of loans under SFAS No. 140 “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities” (“SFAS 140”). The correction of this accounting required the Corporation to reverse gains on agency loan sales related to the MPF program and to remove from its consolidated balance sheet related mortgage servicing rights previously included in “Accrued interest on investments and loans and other assets.” The Corporation’s operating results were also adjusted to remove from loan servicing income the amortization expense and impairment charges associated with the de-recognized mortgage servicing rights and to reflect the tax consequences of the adjusted pre-tax income. Finally, the Corporation has reported as a separate line item in its consolidated statements of income credit enhancement income. Previously, this income was included in loan servicing income. The effect of these accounting changes was to reduce net income by $1,211,000, $910,000 and $529,000 for the years ended March 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively.
      See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 for a summary of the effects of these changes on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of income for the year ending March 31, 2004. The accompanying Management’s Discussion and Analysis gives effect to the restated financial statements.

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      Subsequent to year end, the Corporation adopted SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“FAS 156”). FAS 156 is effective for the first fiscal year beginning after September 15, 2006. FAS 156 is effective for the Corporation beginning April 1, 2007, with early adoption permitted. The Corporation has chosen to adopt FAS 156 as of April 1, 2006. FAS 156 changes the way entities account for servicing assets and obligations associated with financial assets acquired or disposed of.
Segment Review
      The Corporation’s primary reportable segment is community banking. Community banking consists of lending and deposit gathering (as well as other banking-related products and services) to businesses, governments and consumers and the support to deliver, fund and manage such banking services. The Corporation’s real estate segment invests in real estate developments.
      The Corporation’s profitability is predominantly dependent on net interest income, non-interest income, the level of the provision for loan losses, non-interest expense and taxes of its community banking segment. The following table sets forth the results of operations of the Corporation’s segments for the periods indicated.
                                   
    Year Ended March 31, 2006
     
        Consolidated
    Real Estate   Community   Intersegment   Financial
    Investments   Banking   Eliminations   Statements
                 
    (In thousands)
Interest income
  $ 341     $ 239,846     $ (1,637 )   $ 238,550  
Interest expense
    1,599       105,884       (1,637 )     105,846  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss)
    (1,258 )     133,962             132,704  
Provision for loan losses
          3,900             3,900  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses
    (1,258 )     130,062             128,804  
Real estate investment partnership revenue
    33,974                   33,974  
Other revenue from real estate operations
    5,304                   5,304  
Other income
          27,817       (119 )     27,698  
Real estate investment partnership cost of sales
    (28,509 )                 (28,509 )
Other expense from real estate partnership operations
    (9,579 )           119       (9,460 )
Minority interest in income of real estate partnerships
    (1,723 )                 (1,723 )
Other expense
          (80,478 )           (80,478 )
                         
 
Income before income taxes
    (1,791 )     77,401             75,610  
Income tax expense
    (182 )     31,109             30,927  
                         
 
Net income
  $ (1,609 )   $ 46,292     $     $ 44,683  
                         
Total Assets
  $ 76,026     $ 4,199,114     $     $ 4,275,140  

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    Year Ended March 31, 2005
     
        Consolidated
    Real Estate   Community   Intersegment   Financial
    Investments   Banking   Eliminations   Statements
                 
    (In thousands)
Interest income
  $ 435     $ 200,723     $ (1,179 )   $ 199,979  
Interest expense
    1,144       79,311       (1,179 )     79,276  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss)
    (709 )     121,412             120,703  
Provision for loan losses
          1,579             1,579  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses
    (709 )     119,833             119,124  
Real estate investment partnership revenue
    106,095                   106,095  
Other revenue from real estate operations
    5,256                   5,256  
Other income
          23,632       (119 )     23,513  
Real estate investment partnership cost of sales
    (74,875 )                 (74,875 )
Other expense from real estate partnership operations
    (9,782 )           119       (9,663 )
Minority interest in income of real estate partnerships
    (13,546 )                 (13,546 )
Other expense
          (78,037 )           (78,037 )
                         
 
Income before income taxes
    12,439       65,428             77,867  
Income tax expense
    4,759       24,773             29,532  
                         
 
Net income
  $ 7,680     $ 40,655     $     $ 48,335  
                         
Total Assets
  $ 80,610     $ 3,969,846     $     $ 4,050,456  

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    Year Ended March 31, 2004
    (As Restated)
     
        Consolidated
    Real Estate   Community   Intersegment   Financial
    Investments   Banking   Eliminations   Statements
                 
    (In thousands)
Interest income
  $ 325     $ 190,262     $ (325 )   $ 190,262  
Interest expense
    274       79,907       (274 )     79,907  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss)
    51       110,355       (51 )     110,355  
Provision for loan losses
          1,950             1,950  
                         
 
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses
    51       108,405       (51 )     108,405  
Real estate investment partnership revenue
    47,383             325       47,708  
Other revenue (expense) from real estate operations
    6,343                   6,343  
Other income
          31,825             31,825  
Real estate investment partnership cost of sales
    (34,198 )                 (34,198 )
Other expense from real estate partnership operations
    (9,939 )           (274 )     (10,213 )
Minority interest in income of real estate partnerships
    (4,063 )                 (4,063 )
Other expense
          (69,848 )           (69,848 )
                         
 
Income before income taxes
    5,577       70,382             75,959  
Income tax expense
    1,903       27,216             29,119  
                         
 
Net income
  $ 3,674     $ 43,166     $     $ 46,840  
                         
Total Assets
  $ 80,136     $ 3,726,409     $     $ 3,806,545  
Results of Operations
Comparison of Years Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
      General. Net income decreased $3.6 million to $44.7 million in fiscal 2006 from $48.3 million in fiscal 2005. The primary component of this decrease in earnings for fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, was a $67.9 million decrease in non-interest income, primarily due to a $72.1 million decrease in income from the Corporation’s real estate segment. These decreases were partially offset by a decrease in non-interest expense of $44.1 million, due primarily to a $46.6 million decrease attributable to the Corporation’s real estate segment, and a decrease in minority interest in income of real estate partnership operations of $11.8 million. The decrease in income of the real estate segment was due to the result of the one-time sale of 229 lots to a third party which resulted in approximately $5.4 million of net income after tax in fiscal 2005. The returns on average assets and average stockholders’ equity for fiscal 2006 were 1.08% and 14.16%, respectively, as compared to 1.24% and 15.69%, respectively, for fiscal 2005.
      Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased by $12.0 million during fiscal 2006 due to a larger increase in the volume of interest-earning assets compared to the increase in the volume of interest-bearing liabilities coupled with a greater increase in