Anza Capital 10-Q 10.31.03

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2003

[   ]  TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.


Commission file number O-24512


Anza Capital, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
88-1273503
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3200 Bristol Street, Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
92626
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (714) 866-2100


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 X     No __        

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes __   No X     

Applicable only to issuers involved in bankruptcy proceedings during the preceding five years:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.   Yes __  No __       

Applicable only to corporate issuers

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. As of December 12, 2003, there were 4,967,460 shares of common stock issued and 4,829,960 shares of common stock outstanding.

 
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ANZA CAPITAL, INC.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I
 
 
 
ITEM 1
Financial Statements
3
 
 
 
ITEM 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
14 
 
 
 
ITEM 3  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      25 
     
ITEM 4
Controls and Procedures
25
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
 
ITEM 1
Legal Proceedings
26
 
 
 
ITEM 2
Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
27
 
 
 
ITEM 3
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
27
 
 
 
ITEM 4
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
27
 
 
 
ITEM 5
Other Information
27
 
 
 
ITEM 6
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
27

 
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PART I


This Quarterly Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation." Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "consider" or similar expressions are used.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company’s future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

ITEM 1  Financial Statements
 
 
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ANZA CAPITAL, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2003
April 30, 2003
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
   
 
   
 
 
Current assets:
   
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
3,870,502
 
$
2,755,659
 
Commissions and accounts receivable
   
2,052,144
   
2,512,741
 
Loans held for sale, net
   
2,658,409
   
7,601,623
 
Marketable securities
   
859,125
   
34,375
 
Prepaids and other current assets
   
31,208
   
42,373
 
   
 
 
Total current assets
   
9,471,388
   
12,946,771
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Property and equipment, net
   
341,642
   
253,723
 
Goodwill, net
   
195,247
   
195,247
 
Other assets
   
43,910
   
22,879
 
   
 
 
 
 
$
10,052,187
 
$
13,418,620
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
 
   
 
 
Current liabilities:
   
 
   
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
691,393
 
$
677,951
 
Commissions payable
   
3,337,502
   
2,687,511
 
Warehouse line of credit
   
2,644,657
   
7,514,209
 
Accrued liabilities
   
436,926
   
532,337
 
Other current liabilities
   
76,512
   
75,601
 
   
 
 
Total current liabilities
   
7,186,990
   
11,487,609
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Preferred stock of subsidiary
   
800,000
   
-
 
Accrued dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary
   
23,232
   
-
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities
   
8,010,222
   
11,487,609
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
   
 
   
 
 
Preferred stock, 2,500,000 shares authorized:
   
 
   
 
 
Class D convertible preferred stock, no par value; liquidation
value of $126.81 per share; 15,000 shares authorized; 8,201.5
shares outstanding as of October 31, 2003 and April 30, 2003, respectively
   
1,040,222
   
1,040,222
 
Class E convertible preferred stock, no par value; liquidation
value of $1.00 per share; 250,000 shares authorized; 168,861
and 217,278 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2003
and April 30, 2003, respectively 
   
168,861
   
217,278
 
Class F convertible preferred stock, no par value; liquidation
value of $16.675 per share; 25,000 shares authorized, 18,800
shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2003 and April 30,
2003, respectively 
   
313,490
   
313,490
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 4,967,460 shares issued and 4,829,960 shares issued and 
outstanding as of October 31, 2003 and April 30, 2003, respectively 
   
4,967
   
4,830
 
Additional paid in capital
   
13,638,978
   
13,639,114
 
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
   
24,750
   
-
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(13,149,303
)
 
(13,283,923
)
   
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
2,041,965
   
1,931,011
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
$
10,052,187
 
$
13,418,620
 
   
 
 
See accompanying notes

 
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ANZA CAPITAL, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)


 
 
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
   

 
 
October 31, 2003
October 31, 2002
October 31, 2003
October 31, 2002
   



 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Broker commissions
 
$
16,033,692
 
$
14,730,676
 
$
34,506,078
 
$
25,775,549
 
Sales of loans, net
   
10,300
   
50,251
   
162,661
   
50,251
 
Notary and other
   
507,283
   
367,609
   
1,467,560
   
730,668
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
16,551,275
   
15,148,536
   
36,136,299
   
26,556,468
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenues:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Broker commissions
   
10,830,375
   
10,777,063
   
24,187,280
   
18,937,798
 
Notary and other
   
324,820
   
228,515
   
878,256
   
487,966
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
11,155,195
   
11,005,578
   
25,065,536
   
19,425,764
 
   
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
   
5,396,080
   
4,142,958
   
11,070,763
   
7,130,704
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Operating expenses:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
General and administrative
   
2,341,903
   
1,804,981
   
4,991,576
   
3,419,397
 
Salaries and wages
   
2,991,861
   
1,731,052
   
5,641,998
   
2,966,157
 
Selling and marketing
   
96,214
   
48,079
   
213,059
   
66,405
 
Impairment of goodwill
   
-
   
150,000
   
-
   
150,000
 
     
 
 
   
 
 
   
5 ,429,978
   
3,734,112
   
10,846,633
   
6,601,959
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Operating income (loss)
   
(33,898
)
 
408,846
   
224,130
   
528,745
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Interest expense
   
(303,271
)
 
(45,106
)
 
(376,071
)
 
(64,608
)
Interest income
   
168,877
   
51,583
   
298,145
   
54,887
 
     
 
 
   
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(168,292
)
$
415,283
 
$
146,204
 
$
519,024
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Basic:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares
   
4,829,960
   
2,139,505
   
4,829,960
   
2,127,904
 
Net income per common share
 
$
(0.03
)
$
0.19
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.24
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Diluted:
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares
   
4,829,960
   
10,146,585
   
8,075,541
   
10,136,484
 
Net income per common share
 
$
(0.03
)
$
0.04
 
$
0.02
 
$
0.05
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

 
See accompanying notes


 
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ANZA CAPITAL, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 
 
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2003
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2002
   

Cash flows from operating activities:
   
 
   
 
 
Net income
 
$
146,204
 
$
519,024
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
   
 
   
 
 
Depreciation
   
25,370
   
41,480
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
204,192
 
Impairment of goodwill
   
-
   
150,000
 
Gain on settlement of obligations
   
-
   
(51,543
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   
 
   
 
 
Decrease (increase) in commissions and accounts receivable
   
460,597
   
(689,920
)
Decrease in loans held for sale, net
   
4,943,214
   
69,600
 
Increase in prepaid and other current assets
   
(30,676
)
 
(20,133
)
Increase in accounts payable
   
13,442
   
830,651
 
Decrease (Increase) in due from employees
   
41,841
   
(107,473
)
Increase in commissions payable
   
649,991
   
2,585,931
 
Decrease (Increase) in accrued expenses
   
(72,177
)
 
11,198
 
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities
   
4,278
   
(14,331
)
   
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
6,182,084
   
3,528,676
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
   
 
   
 
 
Acquisitions of property and equipment
   
(116,658
)
 
(24,502
)
Other assets, net
   
(21,031
)
 
(1,085
)
   
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(137,689
)
 
(25,587
)
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
   
 
   
 
 
Payments on bridge loan
   
-
   
(200,000
)
Net borrowings on warehouse line of credit
   
(4,869,552
)
 
(68,009
)
Repurchase of E Preferred
   
(48,417
)
 
(12,383
)
Dividends on E Preferred
   
(11,583
)
 
(11,818
)
Payment on capital lease obligation
   
-
   
(18,420
)
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(4,929,552
)
 
(310,630
)
   
 
 
Net increase in cash
   
1,114,843
   
3,192,459
 
Cash at beginning of period
   
2,755,659
   
707,851
 
   
 
 
Cash at end of period
 
$
3,870,502
 
$
3,900,310
 
   
 
 
Non-cash financing activities:
   
 
   
 
 
Conversion of C Preferred to common stock
 
$
-
 
$
34,359
 
   
 
 
Issuance of preferred stock of subsidiary for marketable
securities
 
$
800,000
 
$
-
 
   
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
   
 
   
 
 
Cash paid for interest
 
$
276,025
 
$
27,937
 
   
 
 
Income taxes were not significant during the periods presented
   
 
   
 
 
See accompanying notes

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note 1. Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

The interim financial data in these consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, the interim data includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position as of October 31, 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three and six months ended October 31, 2003 and 2002. The results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operations, which may result for the year ending April 30, 2004. Also, in the opinion of management, all disclosures required on Form 10-Q were fully furnished. The Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended April 30, 2003 should be read in connection with this quarterly report.

Note 2. Impact of recently issued accounting statements

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, ("SFAS No.150"). SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measurers in its statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. In accordance with SFAS No.150, financial instruments that embody obligations for the issuer are required to be classified as liabilities. SFAS No. 150 shall be effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise shall be
effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 150.

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure ("SFAS 148") which addresses financial accounting and reporting for recording expenses for the fair value of stock options. SFAS 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. Additionally, SFAS 148 requires more prominent and more frequent disclosures in financial statements about the effects of stock-based compensation. The provisions of SFAS 148 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002, with early application permitted in certain circumstances. The interim disclosure provisions are effective for financial reports containing financial statements for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. ANZA has elected to continue to apply the intrinsic value-based method of accounting as allowed by APB No. 25 for employee stock-based compensation. The disclosure effects of SFAS 148 are not significant to the Company for quarters presented since minimal activity occurred in 2003 and no grants were made to employees during the period.

 
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Note 3. Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. The amounts reclassified are summarized in the table below.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended October 31, 2002
 
 
As Originally
Filed 
As Reclassified
Difference
 
 



Broker commissions
 
$
14,780,927
 
$
14,730,676
 
$
(50,251
)
Sales of loans, net
   
-
   
50,251
   
50,251
 
Cost of revenues – broker commissions
   
10,825,142
   
10,777,063
   
(48,079
)
Selling and marketing expenses
   
-
   
48,079
   
48,079
 

 
 
Six Months Ended October 31, 2002
 
 
As Originally
Filed
As Reclassified
Difference
 
 



Broker commissions
 
$
25,825,800
 
$
25,775,549
 
$
(50,251
)
Sales of loans, net
   
-
   
50,251
   
50,251
 
Cost of revenues – broker commissions
   
19,004,203
   
18,937,798
   
(66,405
)
Selling and marketing expenses
   
-
   
66,405
   
66,405
 


The amounts were reclassified in 2002 to conform with 2003 presentation.
 
Note 4. Segment disclosure

Segments were determined based on services provided by each segment. Performance of the segments is evaluated on revenues and net income. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2003 and 2002, management has provided the following information with respect to its operating segments (in thousands).

 
    For the three months ended October 31, 2003 and 2002   
 
 
Revenues
Net Income
Assets
 
 
2003
2002
2003
2002
2003
2002
   





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan brokering
 
$
16,034
 
$
14,732
 
$
(172
)
$
574
 
$
6,704
 
$
6,149
 
Mortgage banking
   
10
   
50
   
(79
)
 
36
   
2,696
   
1,000
 
Notary Services
   
337
   
233
   
72
   
35
   
169
   
122
 
Real Estate Brokerage
   
170
   
134
   
10
   
(4
)
 
17
   
7
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
16,551
 
$
15,149
   
(169
)
 
641
   
9,586
   
7,278
 
   
 
                         
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Corporate
   
 
   
 
   
1
   
(226
)
 
466
   
293
 
               
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Total
   
 
   
 
 
$
(168
)
$
415
 
$
10,052
 
$
7,571
 
               
 
 
 
 

 
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For the six months ended October 31, 2003 and 2002

       
 
 
Revenues
Net Income
 
 
2003
2002
2003
2002
   



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan brokering
 
$
34,505
 
$
25,628
 
$
(65
)
$
646
 
Mortgage banking
   
163
   
50
   
(135
)
 
28
 
Notary Services
   
1,147
   
590
   
333
   
73
 
Real Estate Brokerage
   
321
   
288
   
11
   
(2
)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
36,136
 
$
26,556
   
144
   
745
 
   
 
             
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Corporate
   
 
   
 
   
2
   
(226
)
               
 
 
Total
   
 
   
 
 
$
146
 
$
519
 
               
 
 


Prior year unallocated corporate expenses consisted primarily of impairment of goodwill.


Note 5. Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale consist of conventional uninsured mortgages originated by the Company, with various interest rates. Details of the loans are as follows:

 
 
October 31, 2003    
                    April 30, 2003        
   

 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans Range
 
Number
 of Loans
 
Total Loan
 Amount
Average
Interest Rate
Number of
Loans
Total Loan
Amount
Average
Interest Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$20,000 to $100,000
   
2
   
143,000
   
7.06
%
 
9
 
$
533,712
   
9.33
%
$100,001 to $200,000
   
3
   
404,750
   
6.71
%
 
11
   
1,677,968
   
5.89
%
$200,001 to $300,000
   
2
   
527,200
   
6.75
%
 
5
   
1,181,350
   
5.63
%
$300,001 to $400,000
   
2
   
744,000
   
6.06
%
 
4
   
1,356,800
   
5.63
%
Over $400,000
   
1
   
877,500
   
5.50
%
 
6
   
2,851,793
   
5.81
%
   
 
       
 
       
 
   
 
   
2,696,450
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Less allowance for loans
Losses
   
 
   
 
(38,041
)
 
 
   
 
   
 
-
   
 
 
         
             
       
Total
   
10
   
2,658,409
   
 
   
35
 
$
7,601,623
   
 
 
   
 
       
 
       

During the three and six months ended October 31, 2003, American Residential Funding, Inc. ("AMRES") suffered losses from the sales of its loans because of a substantial increase in prime lending interest rates for residential customers, which reduce the value of the portfolio.
 
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Note 6. Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable equity securities are classified as "available-for-sale" in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." Accordingly, such investments are presented as current assets and are carried at their estimated fair values, based on market quotations, in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from net income (loss) and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of related deferred taxes, and as a component of comprehensive income at October 31, 2003. At October 31, 2003, there are no current year or cumulative gains or losses to be recorded. When management determines that investments are permanently impaired, it records a provision for loss to operations. Marketable securities may include restricted common stock of publicly traded companies.

Note 7. Goodwill

For purchase business combinations completed prior to June 30, 2001, the net carrying amount of goodwill is $195,247 at October 31, 2003. Goodwill, during the periods presented, was not amortized in accordance with SFAS 142. Management believes the carrying value of goodwill will be recovered through future cash flows.

Note 8. Warehouse Line of Credit

The Company maintains a $13,000,000 warehouse line of credit which expires on March 31, 2004. The agreement is personally guaranteed by ANZA’s chief executive officer. The credit agreement calls for various ratios and net worth requirements, minimum utilization requirements, and limits the warehouse period to 45 days for any specific loan. The interest rate is adjustable, based upon a published prime rate, plus an additional 1% to 3% and is payable monthly. The rate varies depending on the type of loan (conforming or non-conforming) with higher rates on non-conforming loans. The line of credit is collateralized by our loans held for sale.


Note 9. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of:

 
 
October 31, 2003
April 30, 2003
 
 
(unaudited)
 
Accrued loss contingencies
 
$
208,500
 
$
300,000
 
Accrued salaries and benefits
   
79,713
   
143,645
 
Accrued losses for state audits
   
99,000
   
-
 
Accrued professional fees
   
37,900
   
71,210
 
Accrued interest
   
11,813
   
17,482
 
   
 
 
 
 
$
436,926
 
$
532,337
 
   
 
 


 
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Note 10. Earnings Per Share

Dilutive securities which are included in the calculation of earnings per share for the six months ended October 31, 2003, include the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock into approximately 3,245,581 shares of common stock; such amounts during the three months ended October 31, 2003 were not included in the computations of loss per share since the effects are antidilutive. Dilutive securities included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002, include the Series C Preferred, the Series A Preferred, Laguna warrants and employee options convertible into approximately 8,007,080 and 8,008,580 shares of common stock, respectively.

Note 11. Stockholders’ Equity

From time to time, the Company’s board of directors authorizes the issuance of common stock. The Company values shares of common stock based on the closing ask price of the securities on the date the directors approve such issuance. In the event the Company issues common stock subject to transferability restrictions under Rule 144 of the Exchange Act of 1933, the Company discounts the closing ask prices by 10% to value its common stock transactions. No such issuances occurred for either period presented.

SERIES E CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

During the six months ended October 31, 2003, ANZA repurchased 48,417 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock for $48,417. Also during the period, the Company declared and distributed $11,583 of dividends relating to the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.

ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK OF SUBSIDIARY

AMRES authorized 1,250,000 shares of Class A preferred stock on July 18, 2003. The Class A preferred stock is no par value and accrues dividends at a rate of 10% per annum. There are no voting, liquidation, redemption or conversion rights associated with the Class A Preferred Stock.

On July 18, 2003 (with an effective closing date of July 31, 2003), the Company entered into a transaction to issue 1,000,000 shares of Class A preferred stock in exchange for 66,946 shares of Sutter Holding Company, Inc. ("Sutter") restricted common stock. As additional consideration, the Company issued to Sutter warrants to acquire 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. The value of the Class A preferred stock and warrants was determined using the value of the shares of Sutter common stock amounting to $800,000, or $11.95 per share. The warrants are exercisable beginning in one (1) year, and for a period of four (4) years thereafter. There is no exercise price associated with the warrants as the warrants can only be exercised by delivering one (1) share of AMRES Preferred Stock for each share of Anza common stock to be acquired.

Under the terms of the agreement with Sutter, if during the first twelve (12) months following the closing, the value of the Sutter Shares drops below $800,000 during the thirty (30) days before the end of each of the Company’s fiscal quarters, then Sutter will issue to AMRES additional shares of Sutter common stock so that the value of the original shares plus the incremental shares equals $800,000. Either party may rescind the Agreement on ninety (90) days written notice up until the date which is 275 days after the closing date. Finally, AMRES and Sutter have each executed an irrevocable proxy granting all voting rights in the Sutter Shares and the shares of Anza common stock acquired upon exercise of the Anza Warrants to the respective Board of Directors of each company.

The Company has accounted for the Class A preferred stock of its subsidiary by reflecting such preferred stock as a non-current liability in the consolidated financial statements. As discussed above, the Class A preferred stock accrues dividends at a rate of 10% per annum. As of October 31, 2003, the Company accrued $23,232 of dividends on this Class A preferred stock, and charged such costs to operations.

 
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Note 12 . Contingencies

Oaktree Litigation

In March 2003, AMRES was served with a lawsuit brought by Oaktree Funding Corporation ("Oaktree") against nineteen defendants, including AMRES, the appraiser, escrow company, notary public, and borrowers involved in six (6) different loan transactions brokered by AMRES and funded by Oaktree. The Complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants committed fraud, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, RICO violations, and unfair business practices. The Complaint requests damages in excess of $1,500,000, plus attorneys fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

The Company is vigorously defending this lawsuit although the Company believes that the action lacks merit. The Company filed a demurrer to the Complaint in an effort to have the court dismiss AMRES, or in the alternative to dismiss certain causes of action against AMRES, which was granted in part, however, the Company was asked to file an Answer. The Company recently filed an Answer and Cross-Complaint against Oaktree and most of the other defendants. Limited discovery has occurred and no prediction can be made as to the outcome of this case. However, it is the belief of the Company and of legal counsel that the maximum exposure attributable to this lawsuit is $140,000. The Company has accrued a liability for this amount in the consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2003 and April 30, 2003.

Other Actions

In the prior quarter AMRES accrued $105,000 related to two separate actions in which plaintiffs alleged certain improprieties against certain branch managers. The Company has since settled these actions for a total amount of $13,500. As such, in the current quarter, the Company reduced accrued expenses by $91,500 related to these actions, with a corresponding reduction to general and administrative expenses. 

In October 2003, a lawsuit was filed against the Company, AMRES, and its Chief Executive Officer by a former employee. The Complaint alleges breach of contract and fraud arising out of the plaintiff’s employment with the Company, and requests damages in excess of $2,000,000, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

In November 2003, a lawsuit was filed against the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary American Residential Funding, and its Chief Executive Officer by a former employee. The Complaint alleges breach of contract and fraud arising out of the plaintiff’s employment with the Company, and requests damages in excess of $5,000,000, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

The Company is vigorously defending both of these lawsuits although the Company believes that the actions lack merit. The Company has not yet filed an answer to the Complaints, but has filed demurrers to the complaints in an effort to have the court dismiss all defendants. The cases are at a stage where no discovery has been taken and no prediction can be made as to the outcome of these cases. As such, the Company has not recorded a provision for losses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements related to these two actions.

The Company is subject to a limited number of claims and actions, which arise in the ordinary course of business. The litigation process is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that the resolution of the Company's existing and future litigation may adversely affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. All legal costs are expensed as incurred.

 
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Indemnifications

On December 9, 2002, the Company received notification from HUD requesting indemnification on up to 23 loans brokered by a former loan officer of the Company. AMRES executed and provided an indemnification agreement to HUD, as requested. On February 13, 2003, HUD notified AMRES that (i) without the loans originated by this particular loan officer, AMRES’ default and claim rate would be an acceptable level to HUD, and (ii) as a result of the termination of that loan officer, and the indemnification agreement, the matter was closed. The Company carries errors and omissions insurance coverage, which may offset any potential losses, which may be incurred by the Company with respect to these loans. The Company’s insurance carrier has granted representation by counsel to AMRES. The Company maintained an accrual of $55,000 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements at October 31, 2003 and April 30, 2003 to account for the potential deductible the Company could incur if all of these loans result in losses. No losses have been paid to date for the Company’s indemnification liability.

State Audits

AMRES is subject to certain state audits, which are typical in this industry. Often these audits uncover instances of non-compliance with various state licensing requirements. These instances of non-compliance may also translate into a particular state levying a fine or penalty against the Company. During the six months ended October 31, 2003, the Company resolved actions with the states of Arizona, and Nevada paying settlements totaling $30,000. Subsequent to October 31, 2003, AMRES settled and paid an additional $59,000 to the state of Kansas. AMRES is currently under going audits in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Washington. The Company believes it is likely that a total of an additional $40,000 in fines and penalties may ultimately be levied from these three states. The Company has accrued $99,000 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2003.
 
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ITEM 2  Management’s Discussion and Analysis

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. The following discussion should be read together with our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly report.

Except for historical information, the materials contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis are forward-looking (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These include the Company’s historical losses, the need to manage its growth, general economic downturns, intense competition in the financial services and mortgage banking industries, seasonality of quarterly results, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although forward-looking statements in this Quarterly report reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by the Company. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by the Company in this Quarterly report, as an attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.
 

OVERVIEW

We are a holding company which currently operates primarily through three (3) active subsidiaries, namely American Residential Funding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (AMRES), Expidoc.com, Inc., a California corporation (Expidoc), and Bravo Realty.com, a Nevada corporation (Bravorealty.com). Bravo Real Estate Services, Inc. (Bravo Real Estate Network) and Titus Real Estate LLC, a California limited liability company (Titus Real Estate), are currently non-operational.

Anza Capital, Inc. (ANZA) is a financial services company, whose primary subsidiary, American Residential Funding, Inc. (AMRES), provides home financing through loan brokerage and banking. Another subsidiary, Expidoc.com, arranges for notaries to perform loan document signing services for lenders, the largest being Ditech.com. Bravo Realty.com, a real estate sales company has had limited operations in the last two years and has been operating at a break-even pace for the past twelve months.

AMRES has provided the majority of consolidated revenue for the three and six months ended October 31, 2003, representing approximately 95% of consolidated revenues. Brokerage activities comprise substantially all of the revenues of AMRES. Over sixty percent (60%) of the loan business of AMRES has been home refinancing during 2002. As rates appear to have bottomed in late June 2003, AMRES has seen a significant drop in loan applications for refinancing compared to last year. Refinancing is currently about 40% of loan production. This, coupled with seasonal declines, should cause a revenue drop in November 2003 through March 2004, at which time the spring rebound in home sales is expected to occur. Loan production in our highest month of July 2003 totaled 1,394 loans. With loan production currently around 750 loans per month, and without the effect of offsetting measures, business may drop to an estimated 600 loans per month or lower.

The Mortgage Banking Association expects a decline in refinancing to $434 billion in 2004 versus $2.19 trillion in 2003. The industry and AMRES are currently impacted by the significant decline in refinancings in the fourth quarter of calendar 2003. AMRES has established various business initiatives to reduce its reliance on the refinancing market. These initiatives include:

 
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·          Expanding its mortgage banking operations, with emphasis on sub-prime lending, as there is a higher level of profitability delivered from banking these loans compared to brokering these loans. This initiative includes establishing a wholesale operation, which would allow AMRES to fund loans brokered by other companies.
·          Building strategic alliances with other business models such as loan lead generators, builders, realtors and trade associations.
·          Promoting more direct-to-consumer lending, through marketing, with products that are less sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates, such as home equity loans, construction loans and sub-prime loans. Areas we will explore for expansion include Loancomp.com Loan.com, maxrelo.com, builder business, Lending Tree and joint ventures with other sources of loans such as debt counselors, realtor associations and affinity groups.
·          Continuing to solicit new branches to join our network, especially those branch operations that are "purchase-home sensitive."
·          Reducing operating costs through efficiencies generated by new software and operating systems.

We have experienced a slow-down in business during the three months ended October 31, 2003, compared to the previous quarter ended July 31, 2003. We have reduced our headcount for non-commissioned personnel since July 31, 2003 by an amount in excess of 50 individuals, in an effort to reduce our labor and overhead. This reduction relates primarily to contract workers and temporary employees. As we continue to experience a significant slow down in the refinance business, and if we are unsuccessful in the business initiatives described above to expand our sources of revenue, we are prepared to take immediate actions to reduce our cost structure. If our total loan volume continues to decline, we will need fewer personnel to carry out the functions needed to support the loan process. Specifically, we would further reduce headcount in such areas as compliance, accounting and marketing. We are prepared to reduce our operating expenses by as much as 25%, if conditions warrant.

In addition, we will continually monitor our branch performance, closing under-producing branches to help control our expenses. If implemented, these measures should offset any potential decline in revenues from loans brokered. However, should we experience significant and rapid declines in loan volume; it is unlikely that our cost containment measures will be able to completely offset the impact of the potential lost revenue.

During the six months ended October 31, 2003, AMRES mortgage banking operations sold 38 loans, incurring a loss of approximately $134,000. The loss incurred on these loans was a result of a sudden increase in interest rates prior to our committing the loans for sale, and the mix of prime and sub-prime loans funded during the period.  The Company had a higher mix of prime loans than anticipated.  Prime loans generally are less profitable than sub-prime loans and, as a result, losses were incurred.  The loss is reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the six months ended October 31, 2003. We do have in place guaranteed contracts in which we can "pre-sell" loans funded on our line. These guaranteed contracts are only valid provided we "lock a rate" and complete all funding procedures required prior to the rate lock expiration. As discussed below, we believe we have adequately addressed the issues that created the losses on these particular loans, limiting our exposure in future periods for similar losses to occur.

The AMRES mortgage banking platform, which will allow the transformation from predominately a mortgage broker to a banker, is currently closing approximately $5,000,000 loans monthly, versus over $160,000,000 in brokered loans monthly for AMRES as a whole. This increase in banking, if managed properly, could allow profitable operations at lower levels of volume. AMRES mortgage banking currently has a staff of 7, and is expanding as quickly as loan volume permits, and as quality control and additional experienced employees allow. It is anticipated that monthly loan production could increase to $30,000,000 in four to six months, when seasonal revenues are higher. Warehouse lines to fund loans have been increased to $13,000,000 with First Collateral Services, and new and experienced senior management is currently in place. AMRES mortgage banking has established relationships with several investors to purchase our funded loans, including IndyMac Bank, Countrywide Funding, and others. AMRES has purchased software (DataTrack) to manage the mortgage banking process, as well as software to provide our branches with automated underwriting (LoanScore).

 
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AMRES has recently established a corporate managed "direct to consumer" loan production division. The corporate loan officers and processors are purchasing Internet leads from proven providers such as LendingTree.com. Although it is still in a development stage, this division is starting to produce a positive cash flow. We are targeting 10-15% of AMRES total loan production to come from this new division by Spring 2004.

We have slowed down the number of new branches due to an increase in quality standards, minimum volume requirements, and state preferences. Our branch count currently numbers approximately 160, down from approximately 200 at April 30, 2003. We continue to monitor all of our branches for "probation" and possible termination to continually ensure that we are focusing our resources on the most productive branches. AMRES has been fortunate to lure loan production officers from our competitors. As the mortgage industry contracts, AMRES will attempt to attract additional branches, production and staff from other firms in the industry. While our net worth does not allow any major acquisition efforts, we have made various contacts in our industry soliciting referrals of new business.

We expect we may incur additional expenses from state compliance audits, loans brokered with recourse back to AMRES, and unpaid branch liabilities. While we believe we have set aside adequate reserves for these issues, there are no guarantees, due to the very high volume of past loans.

Expidoc.com, our loan document signing/notary service, has provided ANZA Capital with over $375,000 in cash flow for the six months ended October 31, 2003. However, Expidoc has seen a 75% drop in new orders from their largest customer, Ditech.com. We anticipate Expidoc will remain profitable as we continue our marketing efforts to secure additional clients.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Anza’s consolidated financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in the external disclosures of Anza, including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. Anza believes its use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. Valuations based on estimates are reviewed for reasonableness and conservatism on a consistent basis throughout Anza. Primary areas where financial information of Anza is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions and the application of judgment include accounts receivable allowances, and losses on loans held for sale and indemnifications associated with loans brokered. In addition, we are subject to litigation in the normal course of business. We assess the probability and financial exposure when determining when a liability for losses should be recorded. These significant estimates also include our evaluation of impairments of intangible assets (see further discussion below). In addition, the recoverability of deferred tax assets must be assessed as to whether these assets are likely to be recovered by Anza through future operations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.

 
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Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale represent mortgage loans originated and held by AMRES, pending sale, to interim and permanent investors. AMRES sells loans it originates, typically within 30 days of origination, rather than hold them for investment. AMRES sells loans to institutional loan buyers under an existing contract. AMRES sells the servicing rights to its loans at the time it sells those loans. At the time a loan is sold, AMRES has no continuing interest since servicing rights are transferred at the time of sale in accordance with paragraph 5 of SFAS 140. Recourse provisions generally relate to first payment defaults, or breach of representations and warranties, or fraud, with respect to the loans sold. The recourse provision, because of its very brief term (30 days), is not practical to value in accordance with paragraph 6 of SFAS 140, since the value is de minimum. In the event AMRES management becomes aware of a default, the financial asset and liability is reinstated and an assessment of the impact of losses is made. To date, AMRES has not repurchased a loan as a result of its origination practices.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed In Purchase Combinations and Review for Impairments

The purchase combinations we evaluate and complete require us to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the combinations. These estimates of fair value may be based on independent appraisal or our business plan for the entities acquired including planned redundancies, restructuring, use of assets acquired and assumptions as to the ultimate resolution of obligations assumed for which no future benefit will be received. Should actual use of assets or resolution of obligations differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated fair values would be required. If a change in estimate occurs after one year of the acquisition, the change would be recorded in our statement of operations.

Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets

The recoverability of these assets requires considerable judgment and is evaluated on an annual basis or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. As it relates to goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets, we apply the impairment rules in accordance with SFAS No. 142. As required by SFAS No. 142, the recoverability of these assets is subject to a fair value assessment, which includes several significant judgments regarding financial projections and comparable market values. As it relates to definite life intangible assets, we apply the impairment rules as required by SFAS No. 142, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Assets to Be Disposed Of" which also requires significant judgment and assumptions related to the expected future cash flows attributable to the intangible asset. The impact of modifying any of these assumptions can have a significant impact on the estimate of fair value and, thus, the recoverability of the asset. The net carrying amount of goodwill is $195,247 at October 31, 2003. Management believes the carrying value of goodwill will be recovered through future cash flows.

Income Taxes

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. We review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance based upon historical losses, projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. During 2003 and 2002, we estimated the allowance on net deferred tax assets to be one hundred percent (100%) of the net deferred tax assets.
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2003 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2002

Revenues

Revenues increased by $1,402,739, or 9.3%, to $16,551,275 for the three months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $15,148,536 for the three months ended October 31, 2002. The growth in revenues is primarily attributable to the expansion and growth of AMRES, primarily through the brokering of loans, and the growth of Expidoc.com, when compared to the prior year. Sequentially, our revenues declined from $19,593,343 for the three months ended July 31, 2003, to $16,551,275 for the three months ended October 31, 2003. This decline is the result of a decline in loan production stemming from the spike in interest rates in late June and July 2003. As interest rates rise, the refinance market declines, contracting the market of interested borrowers beyond those borrowing for the purchase of their primary residence. Management believes that continued increases in interest rates could slow the rapid growth ANZA has experienced over the last two fiscal years.

Revenues for Expidoc increased by approximately $104,000 to $337,000 in the 2003 quarterly period versus the prior-year period. The increase is primarily a result of Expidoc.com refocusing its market strategy to secure higher volume customers as compared to servicing many low-volume customers. Sequentially, revenues for Expidoc declined from approximately $810,000 to $337,000, primarily as a result in a decline in business overall and a decline in business from its largest customer, Ditech.com. We are marketing to acquire new customers to become less dependent on a few primary customers.

Bravorealty.com became operational in January of 2001. For the three months ended October 31, 2003, revenues increased slightly to $170,343 compared with revenues of approximately $134,000 for the period ending October 31, 2002. We have recently invested management time and resources to determine the most appropriate manner to grow this business. This has included looking at a franchise type model. We have made some initial capital outlays to further examine whether this is a viable option to grow this business. Management has determined that no significant changes will take place for the balance of 2003 calendar year with the Bravorealty.com business model.

Costs of Revenues

Commissions are paid on loans funded. Commissions increased by $53,312 or less than 1%, for the three months ended October 31, 2003, to $10,830,375 from $10,777,063 for the three months ended October 31, 2002. As a percentage of revenue, the cost of revenue decreased by 4.9%, to 68.3% compared to 73.2% for the three months ended October 31, 2003 and the three months ended October 31, 2002, respectively. This decrease is attributable to a change in overall spending by the net branch operations based on the recent slow down in the refinance market. After the corporate fee is paid from every dollar earned by a net branch, the remaining amount is ultimately paid out in the form of commissions or general and administrative expenses (office rents, compensation for office personnel, etc). Many of our net branches expanded their operations in early fiscal year 2004 to keep up with the large refinance business. In recent months, loan originations have decreased by as much as 65% in some areas. As such, for many of the branch operations, the revenue base has declined at a faster pace than they have been able to shed overhead costs. As such, a larger percentage of their total earned dollars have been directed to administrative type expenses, as opposed to being paid out in the form of commissions.

Notary and other costs associated with Expidoc.com and Bravorealty.com increased by $96,305, or 42.1%. This increase is directly related to the increase in revenues generated from these entities, especially Expidoc.com.

 
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Consolidated gross profit increased by $1,253,122, or 30.2% for the three months ended October 31, 2003 to $5,396,080 from $4,142,958 for the three months ended October 31, 2002.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses totaled $2,341,903 for the three months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $1,804,981 for the three months ended October 31, 2002. This increase of $536,922 can be attributed primarily to the business growth of the operating subsidiaries, namely AMRES, as additional personnel, office space and other administrative costs are required to handle the expansion . As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately 2.1%. If changes and interest rates and other factors continue to put downward pressure on our sources of revenue, we will need to find ways to reduce our general and administrative expenses to offset some of the loss in profitability due to decreased revenue.

Salaries and Wages

Salaries and wages totaled $2,991,861 in three months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $1,731,052 for the three months ended October 31, 2002. The increase of $1,260,809 is directly related to the expansion of AMRES operations. During the quarter ended October 31, 2003, our employee base averaged approximately 211 non-commissioned individuals. Further, the addition of many high producing branches has added significant payroll costs. In an order support the rapid increase in loan volume, we nearly doubled the number of support staff at our corporate headquarters in the areas of compliance, accounting and human resources. Should we continue to experience downward pressure on our sources of revenue, we will need to implement cost reduction measures in the area of salaries and wages. We have already implemented some of these types of cost containment measures by not re-hiring for certain positions which have become open due to terminations or resignations.

Selling and Marketing Expense

Selling and marketing expense relates primarily to costs incurred for prospecting activities to obtain new clients (borrowers). These costs include acquiring "leads" which translate into funded loans. Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2003 amounted to $96,214 compared to $48,079 in the prior period. We may see increased spending in this area in future periods as the marketplace for qualified borrowers becomes more and more competitive.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $303,271 as of October 31, 2003, compared to $45,106 as of October 31, 2002. This increase is associated with higher average balances on our warehouse line of credit. This line is utilized to fund loans in our mortgage banking operations. During the first quarter of 2002, the mortgage banking operations were just getting started. As of October 31, 2003, we have authorization for $13,000,000 to be drawn against our warehouse line of credit

Interest Income

Interest income amounted to $168,877 for the three months ended October 31, 2003 compared to $51,583 for the three months ended October 31, 2002. The increase in interest income during the current period is directly related to our increased cash balances available to earn interest. As of October 31, 2003, our cash balance was $3,870,502. Although we ended the prior years quarter with significant cash on hand (approximately $3.9 million), the available balances prior to October 31, 2002 were significantly less so that the average available cash balance to earn interest was much higher in the current three month period .

 
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Income Taxes

Our income taxes have not been material during the periods presented because of utilization of Anza’s net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax reporting purposes. California suspended net operating losses usage for fiscal 2003 and 2004. In 2003, we deducted losses associated with the LoanNet transactions, as we sold our rights to the shares originally issued for the exchange transaction in February 2000. The loss deduction amounted to approximately $2.1 million. No deferred tax asset was previously recorded for this loss deduction. The Company has no significant current or deferred income tax expense during the periods presented.

Net Loss

We incurred a net loss for the three months ended October 31, 2003 in the amount of $168,292, or $(0.03) per share compared with a net income of $415,283, or $0.19 per share for the three months ended October 31, 2002. The loss experienced during the quarter ended October 31, 2003 is directly related to our inability to reduce operating expenses, while revenues were declining from the previous levels experienced in quarter ended July 31, 2003. We anticipate reducing our costs to limit or avoid losses in the near future.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2003 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2002

Revenues

Revenues increased by $9,579,831 or 36.1%, to $36,136,299 for the six months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $26,556,468 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The growth in revenues is primarily attributable to the expansion and growth of AMRES primarily through the brokering of loans, and the growth of Expidoc.com. During May 2003 and the early part of June 2003, interest rates were at near record lows. AMRES benefited from this market upturn, as they had the capacity in terms of people and infrastructure to accommodate the additional business. Management believes that a significant increase in interest rates could slow the rapid growth ANZA has experienced over the last two fiscal years. In recent months, the mortgage industry has seen a significant reduction in loan originations.

More significantly, the increase in loan production in the branch program at AMRES was the major contributor to the growth in revenue. AMRES was comprised of approximately 160 branches as of October 31, 2003, compared to nearly 225 branches as of October 31, 2002. We made a concerted effort to close certain net branches that were not producing an adequate volume in monthly loan production. This has allowed us to concentrate our resources on the best performing branches. For the six months ended October 31, 2003, the total revenue associated with the AMRES Branches was approximately $29.2 million, compared to total revenue associated with the AMRES Branches of $22.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The mortgage banking division of AMRES is expected to continue its expansion over the next year to offset expected declines in our brokerage business.

Revenues for Expidoc also increased significantly, approximately $1,147,000 for the period ended October 31, 2003 compared to approximately $390,000 for the period ended October 31, 2002. The increase is primarily a result of Expidoc.com refocusing its market strategy to secure higher volume customers as compared to servicing many low-volume customers. This change in focus is evidenced by the securing of business with such customers as Ditech.com. Management believes this to be the best strategy to focus on, as it allows Expidoc to both benefit from economies of scale and provide the highest level of service to its customer base. Management realizes that the loss of any one significant customer could have a material negative impact on the growth and profitability of Expidoc. As such, we have begun a marketing campaign to acquire new customers and have increased our customer base to 15 as of October 31, 2003. However, in recent months, Expidoc has seen a significant drop in business with Ditech.com, which is consistent with the fluctuation currently being experienced by the mortgage industry as a whole (loan originations down by nearly 65% from recent months).

 
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Bravorealty.com became operational in January of 2001. For the six months ended October 31, 2003, revenues declined slightly to approximately $321,000 compared with revenues of approximately $341,000 for the period ending October 31, 2002. This decline can be partially attributed to our shift in focus to update and improve the current business model. We have reviewed the current model and have determined that a new model, perhaps a franchise type model could provide us the best opportunity to grow our real estate business quicker and with a higher degree of profitability. As such, during the six month period, we invested capital and management resources to explore this venture. We do not intend to invest additional capital, or invest a great deal of additional management resources to explore a new business model for the balance of the current calendar year.

Costs of Revenues

Commissions are paid on loans funded. Commissions increased by $5,249,482 or 27.7%, for the six months ended October 31, 2003, to $24,187,280 from $18,937,798 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. This increase is primarily related to the increased revenues discussed above. As a percentage of revenue, the cost of revenue decreased by 3.4%, to 70.1% compared to 73.5% for the six months ended October 31, 2003 and the six months ended October 31, 2002, respectively. This increase is attributable to a higher percentage of total loan volume being closed by the branch operations. We earn a flat percentage on all loans closed within the branch program (.375% of the total loan value, with a minimum fee of $550). By comparison, our split with the corporate branches fluctuates based on the level of monthly commissions, with AMRES earning a higher percentage of the total commission as the monthly revenue increases. Thus, in any period in which there is a larger percentage of revenue growth associated with the net branches, our total commissions expense would tend to be higher as a percentage of revenue.

Notary and other costs associated with Expidoc.com and Bravorealty.com increased by $390,290, or 79.9%. This increase is directly related to the increase in revenues generated from these entities, especially Expidoc.com.

Consolidated gross profit increased by $3,940,059, or 55.3% for the six months ended October 31, 2003 to $11,070,763 from $7,130,704 for the six months ended October 31, 2002.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses totaled $4,991,576 for the six months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $3,419,397 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. This increase of $1,572,179 can be attributed primarily to the business growth of the operating subsidiaries, namely AMRES, as additional personnel, office space and other administrative costs are required to handle the expansion .

For the six months ended October 31, 2003, we have recorded a provision for State audits in the amount of $99,000. In addition, we paid fines and penalties amounting to $30,000 during the six month period. These amounts relate to fines and penalties paid or expected as a result of those audits due to non-material compliance issues with state licensing requirements. We have grown rapidly over the last year or so and have attempted to put in place the appropriate infrastructure and resources to meet the demands of our growth. We believe that our infrastructure has caught up to the rapid growth and that many of the issues which may result in compliance fees and or penalties being levied in the current period have been addressed to minimize such fines and penalties in future periods. Fines and penalties for the six months ended October 31, 2002 were not significant.
 
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Salaries and Wages

Salaries and wages totaled $5,641,998 in the six months ended October 31, 2003, compared to $2,966,157 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The increase of $2,675,841 is directly related to the expansion of AMRES operations. As of October 31, 2003, our employee base was just under 190 non-commissioned individuals. Further, the addition of many high producing branches has added significant payroll costs. In order to support the rapid increase in loan volume experienced earlier in the year, we nearly doubled the number of support staff at our corporate headquarters in the areas of compliance, accounting and human resources. Should we continue to experience downward pressure on our sources of revenue, we will need to implement cost reduction measures in the area of salaries and wages. We have already implemented some of these types of cost containment measures by not re-hiring for certain positions which have become open due to terminations or resignations.

Selling and Marketing Expense

Selling and marketing expense relates primarily to costs incurred for prospecting activities to obtain new clients (borrowers). These costs include acquiring "leads" which translate into funded loans. Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2003 amounted to $213,059 compared to $66,405 in the prior period. The increase in total dollars spent on selling and marketing for the six months ending October 31, 2003 is consistent with the increase in revenue experienced during the current six month period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $376,071 as of October 31, 2003, compared to $64,608 as of October 31, 2002. This increase is associated with higher average balances on our warehouse line of credit. This line is utilized to fund loans in our mortgage banking operations. In the prior year, the mortgage banking operations were just getting started. As of October 31, 2003, we have authorization for $13,000,000 to be drawn against our warehouse line of credit

Interest Income

Interest income amounted to $298,145 for the six months ended October 31, 2003 compared to $54,887 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The increase in interest income during the current period is directly related to our increased cash balances available to earn interest. As of October 31, 2003, our cash balance was $3,870,502. Although we ended the prior year period with significant cash on hand (approximately $3.9 million), the available balances prior to October 31, 2002 were significantly less so that the average available cash balance to earn interest was much higher in the current six month period .

Income Taxes

Our income taxes have not been material during the periods presented because of utilization of Anza’s net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax reporting purposes. California suspended net operating losses usage for fiscal 2003 and 2004. In 2003, we deducted losses associated with the LoanNet transactions, as we sold our rights to the shares originally issued for the exchange transaction in February 2000. The loss deduction amounted to approximately $2.1 million. No deferred tax asset was previously recorded for this loss deduction. The Company has no significant current or deferred income tax expense during the periods presented.
 
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Net Income

We achieved a net income for the six months ended October 31, 2003 in the amount of $146,204, or $0.03 per share compared with a net income of $519,024, or $0.24 per share for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The decreased profitability experienced in 2003 is related to the increase in operating expenses, as well as certain losses experienced from mortgage banking operations. Management expects to stem losses by curtailing costs and focus on sub-prime lending for loans funded directly by AMRES.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities was $6,182,084 and $3,528,676 for the six months ending October 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2003, we recorded a net profit of $146,204 compared to a net profit of $519,024 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. During the current period, the decrease in our loans held for sale was the primary contributor to the net cash provided by operating activities in the amount of $4,943,214. In the prior period, the major contributor to cash provided by operating activities was an increase in commissions payable in the amount of 2,585,931.

Net cash used in investing activities was $137,689 and $25,587 for the six months ended October 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2003, net cash used in investing activities relates solely to the purchase of equipment. For the prior period, net cash used in investing activities related primarily to purchases of equipment in the amount of $24,502.

Net cash used in financing activities was $4,929,552 and $310,630 for the six months ended October 31, 2003 and October 31, 2002, respectively. The most significant contributor to the cash used in financing activities during the current period relates primarily to repayments on our warehouse line of credit in the amount of $4,869,552. For the six months ended October 31, 2002, repayments on the bridge loan was the primary contributor to cash used in financing activities in the amount of $200,000. The warehouse line of credit is secured by first and second trust deed mortgages.

Liquidity

Our cash on hand at October 31, 2003 amounted to $3,870,502; however, our working capital was $2,284,398. Our current obligations consist primarily of liabilities generated in the ordinary course of business, which includes our warehouse line of credit. We have no long-term debt which we need to service in the near term. Although we incurred losses during the six months ended October 31, 2003 in the amount of approximately $134,000, we believe we can curtail such losses in the future by focusing on more profitable lending, and by monitoring our costs. There are no assurances that such losses can be avoided in the near future. We believe that our existing working capital is sufficient to enable us to operate as a going concern over the next twelve months.

We maintain a warehouse line of credit in the amount of $13,000,000. Maintaining an adequate warehouse line of credit is critical to our growth plans for our mortgage banking operations. Any significant reduction in the borrowing limits or significant changes in terms could have a negative impact on our ability to expand the mortgage banking operations at the pace and with the degree of profitability we desire. Further, we have traditionally experienced no defaults on loans funded through our mortgage banking operations. As we continue to grow this segment of our business, our default rate on these loans may increase. Any significant change in our default rate would have a negative impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 
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Interest Rates

We are vulnerable to increases in interest rates. Our business over the past two years has increased due to mortgage refinancings which resulted from declining interest rates. The recent increase in interest rates in June and July 2003, has caused a significant decline in refinancing activity. The sub-prime lending market is less vulnerable to increases in interest rates, because interest rates charges to these borrowers is significantly higher and less volatile to changes in interest rates. A continued increase in interest rates could have an adverse impact on the the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Seasonality

We experience slow loan production January through March because of the low number of applications we receive in December and January relative to the other months during the year. We may incur losses during the months of February and March because of seasonality.

 
 
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ITEM 3  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest rate movements significantly impact our volume of closed loans and represent the primary component of market risk to us. In a higher interest rate environment, consumer demand for mortgage loans, particularly refinancing of existing mortgages, declines. Interest rate movements affect the interest income earned on loans held for sale, interest expense on the warehouse lines payable, the value of mortgage loans held for sale and ultimately the gain on sale of mortgage loans.

Our primary financial instruments are cash in banks and money market instruments. We do not believe that these instruments are subject to material potential near-term losses in future earnings from reasonably possible near-term changes in market rates or prices. We do not have derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We are not currently exposed to any material currency exchange risk.

ITEM 4  Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (or those persons performing similar functions), after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this Quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"), have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure the timely collection, evaluation and disclosure of information relating to the Company that would potentially be subject to disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the Evaluation Date.
 
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PART II

ITEM 1   Legal Proceedings

Oaktree Funding

In March 2003, our wholly-owned subsidiary, American Residential Funding, was served with a lawsuit brought by Oaktree Funding Corporation, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Bernardino, case number RCV 070427. There are nineteen (19) defendants in the action, including AMRES, the appraiser, escrow company, notary public, and borrowers involved in six (6) different loan transactions brokered by AMRES and funded by Oaktree.

The Complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants committed fraud, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, RICO violations, and unfair business practices. The Complaint requests damages in excess of $1,500,000, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

The Company is vigorously defending this lawsuit although the Company believes that the action lacks merit. The Company filed a demurrer to the Complaint in an effort to have the court dismiss AMRES, or in the alternative to dismiss certain causes of action against AMRES, which was granted in part, however, the Company was asked to file an Answer. The Company recently filed an Answer and Cross-Complaint against Oaktree and most of the other defendants. Limited discovery has occurred and no prediction can be made as to the outcome of this case. The Company has recorded a provision of $140,000 as management’s anticipated maximum exposure in this matter.

Former Employees

In October 2003, a lawsuit was filed against the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary American Residential Funding, and its Chairman and CEO Vince Rinehart by a former employee Leigh Dimarco in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, case number 03CC12686. The Complaint alleges breach of contract and fraud arising our of the plaintiff’s employment with the Company, and requests damages in excess of $2,000,000, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

In November 2003, a lawsuit was filed against the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary American Residential Funding, and its Chairman and CEO Vince Rinehart by a former employee Jeff Hemm in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, case number 03CC13305. The Complaint alleges breach of contract and fraud arising our of the plaintiff’s employment with the Company, and requests damages in excess of $5,000,000, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.

The Company is vigorously defending both of these lawsuits although the Company believes that the actions lack merit. The Company has not yet filed an Answer to the Complaints, but has filed demurrers to the complaints in an effort to have the court dismiss all defendants. The cases are at a stage where no discovery has been taken and no prediction can be made as to the outcome of these cases.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is from time to time involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition and/or results of operations of the Company. However, in the opinion of the Company’s management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against the Company are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

 
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ITEM 2   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this Item.

ITEM 3   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this Item.

ITEM 4   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this Item.

ITEM 5   Other Information

There have been no events which are to be reported under this Item.

ITEM 6   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)        Exhibits

31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
32.1
 
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 USC, Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 USC, Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)        Reports on Form 8-K

On August 4, 2003, we filed an Item 2 Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 1, 2003, regarding the Sutter Holding Company, Inc. Securities Exchange Agreement.


 
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SIGNATURES

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



Dated: December 12, 2003
 
/s/ Vincent Rinehart


 
By:
Vincent Rinehart
 
Its:
President, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Director


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