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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. There were no changes in the valuation techniques used during 2019 and 2018.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table set forth the carrying value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	Carrying Value as of December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In Thousands)
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Debt securities:
GSE debentures	$	—	$	185,803	$	—	$	185,803
GSE CMOs	—		85,932		—		85,932
GSE MBSs	—		153,343		—		153,343
SBA commercial loan asset-backed securities	—		34		—		34
Corporate debt obligations	—		28,986		—		28,986
U.S. Treasury bonds	—		44,897		—		44,897
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	—	$	498,995	$	—	$	498,995
Equity securities held-for-trading	$	2,569	$	1,012	$	—	$	3,581
Loan level derivatives	—		59,365		—		59,365
Risk participation-out agreements	—		1,229		—		1,229
Foreign exchange contracts	—		54		—		54
Liabilities:
Loan level derivatives	$	—	$	59,365	$	—	$	59,365
Risk participation-in agreements	—		283		—		283
Foreign exchange contracts	—		53		—		53



	Carrying Value as of December 31, 2018
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In Thousands)
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Debt securities:
GSE debentures	$	—	$	181,079	$	—	$	181,079
GSE CMOs	—		103,130		—		103,130
GSE MBSs	—		165,089		—		165,089
SBA commercial loan asset-backed securities	—		51		—		51
Corporate debt obligations	—		39,708		—		39,708
U.S. Treasury bonds	—		13,736		—		13,736
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	—	$	502,793	$	—	$	502,793
Equity securities held for trading	$	3,235	$	972	$	—	$	4,207
Loan level derivatives	—		22,013		—		22,013
Risk participation-out agreements	—		344		—		344
Foreign exchange contracts	—		131		—		131
Liabilities:
Loan level derivatives	$	—	$	22,013	$	—	$	22,013
Risk participation-in agreements	—		84		—		84
Foreign exchange contracts	—		123		—		123

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

The fair value of investment securities is based principally on market prices and dealer quotes received from third-party and nationally-recognized pricing services for identical investment securities such as U.S. Treasury and agency securities. During the 3rd quarter of 2018, the Company re-designated all equity securities as held-for-trading and they are included in levels 1 and 2. These prices are validated by comparing the primary pricing source with an alternative pricing source when available. When quoted market prices for identical securities are unavailable, the Company uses market prices provided by independent pricing services based on recent trading activity and other observable information, including but not limited to market interest-rate curves, referenced credit spreads and estimated prepayment speeds where applicable. These investments include GSE debentures, GSE mortgage-related securities, SBA commercial loan asset backed securities, corporate debt securities, and trust preferred securities, all of which are included in Level 2. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, no investment securities were valued using pricing models included in Level 3.

Additionally, management reviews changes in fair value from period to period and performs testing to ensure that prices received from the third parties are consistent with management's expectation of the market. Changes in the prices obtained from the pricing service are analyzed from month to month, taking into consideration changes in market conditions including changes in mortgage spreads, changes in U.S. Treasury security yields and changes in generic pricing of 15-year and 30-year securities. Additional analysis may include a review of prices provided by other independent parties, a yield analysis, a review of average life changes using Bloomberg analytics and a review of historical pricing for a particular security.

Equity Securities Held-for-Trading

The fair value of equity securities held-for-trading is based principally on market prices and dealer quotes received from third-party and nationally-recognized pricing services. The Company's equity securities are priced this way and are included in Level 1. These prices are validated by comparing the primary pricing source with an alternative pricing source when available.

Loan Level Derivatives

The fair values for the interest-rate swap assets and liabilities represent a Level 2 valuation and are based on settlement values adjusted for credit risks associated with the counterparties and the Company and observable market interest rate curves. Credit risk adjustments consider factors such as the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties, its net exposures and remaining contractual life. To date, the Company has not realized any losses due to a counterparty's inability to pay any net uncollateralized position. Refer also to Note 16, "Derivatives and Hedging Activities."

There are no assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

There were no transfers between levels for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis during 2019 or 2018.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized below:



	Carrying Value as of December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In Thousands)
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
Collateral-dependent impaired loans and leases	$	—	$	—	$	2,243	$	2,243
Repossessed assets	—		2,631		—		2,631
Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$	—	$	2,631	$	2,243	$	4,874



	Carrying Value as of December 31, 2018
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In Thousands)
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
Collateral-dependent impaired loans and leases	$	—	$	—	$	11,451	$	11,451
OREO	—		—		3,054		3,054
Repossessed assets	—		965		—		965
Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$	—	$	965	$	14,505	$	15,470

Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans and Leases

For nonperforming loans and leases where the credit quality of the borrower has deteriorated significantly, fair values of the underlying collateral were estimated using purchase and sales agreements (Level 2), or comparable sales or recent appraisals (Level 3), adjusted for selling costs and other expenses.

Other Real Estate Owned

The Company records OREO at the lower of cost or fair value. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes purchase and sales agreements (Level 2) or comparable sales, recent appraisals or cash flows discounted at an interest rate commensurate with the risk associated with these cash flows (Level 3), adjusted for selling costs and other expenses.

Repossessed Assets

Repossessed assets are carried at estimated fair value less costs to sell based on auction pricing (Level 2).

The table below presents quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated.



	Fair Value				Valuation Technique
	At December 31, 2019		At December 31, 2018
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans and leases	$	2,243	$	11,451	Appraisal of collateral ⁽¹⁾
Other real estate owned	—		3,054		Appraisal of collateral ⁽¹⁾

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⁽¹⁾ Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral. The Company may also use another available source of collateral assessment to determine a reasonable estimate of the fair value of the collateral. Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic factors and estimated liquidation expenses. The range of the unobservable inputs used may vary but is generally 0% - 10% on the discount for costs to sell and 0% - 15% on appraisal adjustments.

Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The following table presents the carrying amount, estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company's financial instruments at the dates indicated. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial assets for which the fair value approximates carrying value include cash and cash equivalents, restricted equity securities, and accrued interest receivable. Financial liabilities for which the fair value approximates carrying value include non-maturity deposits, short-term borrowings, and accrued interest payable. There were no transfers between levels during 2019.



					Fair Value Measurements
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
	(In Thousands)
At December 31, 2019
Financial assets:
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
GSE debentures	$	31,228	$	31,290	$	—	$	31,290	$	—
GSE MBSs	9,360		9,279		—		9,279		—
Municipal obligations	45,692		46,514		—		46,514		—
Foreign government obligations	500		478		—		—		478
Loans and leases, net	6,676,734		6,697,583		—		—		6,697,583
Restricted equity securities	53,818		53,818		—		—		53,818
Financial liabilities:
Certificates of deposit	2,021,642		2,026,683		—		2,026,683		—
Borrowed funds	902,749		902,670		—		902,670		—
At December 31, 2018
Financial assets:
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
GSE debentures	$	50,546	$	49,601	$	—	$	49,601	$	—
GSE MBSs	11,426		11,131		—		11,131		—
Municipal obligations	52,304		51,598		—		51,598		—
Foreign government obligations	500		500		—		—		500
Loans held-for-sale	3,247		3,247		—		3,247		—
Loans and leases, net	6,244,824		6,154,704		—		—		6,154,704
Restricted equity securities	61,751		61,751		—		—		61,751
Financial liabilities:
Certificates of deposit	1,789,165		1,778,860		—		1,778,860		—
Borrowed funds	920,542		886,545		—		886,545		—

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity

The fair values of certain investment securities held-to-maturity are estimated using market prices provided by independent pricing services based on recent trading activity and other observable information, including but not limited to market interest-rate curves, referenced credit spreads and estimated prepayment speeds where applicable. These investments include GSE debentures, GSE MBSs, and municipal obligations, all of which are included in Level 2. Additionally, fair values of foreign government obligations are based on comparisons to market prices of similar securities and are considered to be Level 3.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Fair value is measured using quoted market prices when available. These assets are typically categorized as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, comparable market values may be utilized. These assets are typically categorized as Level 2.

Loans and Leases

The fair values of performing loans and leases was estimated by segregating the portfolio into its primary loan and lease categories—commercial real estate mortgage, multi-family mortgage, construction, commercial, equipment financing, condominium association, residential mortgage, home equity and other consumer. These categories were further disaggregated based upon significant financial characteristics such as type of interest rate (fixed / variable) and payment status (current / past-due). The Company discounts the contractual cash flows for each loan category using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar quality and incorporates estimates of future loan prepayments.

Restricted Equity Securities

The fair values of certain restricted equity securities are estimated using observable inputs adjusted for other unobservable information, including but not limited to probability assumptions and similar discounts where applicable. These restricted equity securities are considered to be Level 3.

Deposits

The fair values of deposit liabilities with no stated maturity (demand, NOW, savings and money market savings accounts) are equal to the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit represents contractual cash flows discounted using interest rates currently offered on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining maturities. The fair value estimates for deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the Company's core deposit relationships (deposit-based intangibles).

Borrowed Funds

The fair value of federal funds purchased is equal to the amount borrowed. The fair value of FHLBB advances and repurchase agreements represents contractual repayments discounted using interest rates currently available for borrowings with similar characteristics and remaining maturities. The fair values reported for retail repurchase agreements are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rates used are representative of approximate rates currently offered on borrowings with similar characteristics and maturities. The fair values reported for subordinated deferrable interest debentures are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rates used are representative of approximate rates currently offered on instruments with similar terms and maturities.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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