10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to                 

Commission File No. 001-16197

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey	22-3537895
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

500 Hills Drive, Suite 300

Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-0700

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(908) 234-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	PGC	The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

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 requirement for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 30, 2021: 18,829,877

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1	Financial Statements	3
	Consolidated Statements of Condition at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020	3
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	5
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	8
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	43
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	64
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	66

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	67
Item 1A	Risk Factors	67
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	67
Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	67
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	67
Item 5	Other Information	67
Item 6	Exhibits	68

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Item 1. Financial Statements

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	(unaudited)			(audited)
	June 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	12,684		$	10,629
Federal funds sold		—			102
Interest-earning deposits		190,778			642,591
Total cash and cash equivalents		203,462			653,322
Securities available for sale		823,820			622,689
Equity security, at fair value		14,894			15,117
FHLB and FRB stock, at cost		12,901			13,709
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974			13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179			18,520
Loans		4,568,833			4,372,437
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses		63,505			67,309
Net loans		4,505,328			4,305,128
Premises and equipment		23,261			21,609
Other real estate owned		—			50
Accrued interest receivable		23,117			22,495
Bank owned life insurance		46,605			46,809
Goodwill		33,103			33,103
Other intangible assets		10,053			10,788
Finance lease right-of-use assets		3,956			4,330
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9,569			9,421
Other assets		66,466			99,764
TOTAL ASSETS	$	5,791,688		$	5,890,442
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	959,494		$	833,500
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking		1,978,497			1,849,254
Savings		147,227			130,731
Money market accounts		1,213,992			1,298,885
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143			530,222
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631			32,128
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984			4,674,720
Interest-bearing demand - brokered		85,000			110,000
Certificates of deposit - brokered		33,791			33,764
Total deposits		4,895,775			4,818,484
Short-term borrowings		—			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586			177,086
Finance lease liabilities		6,299			6,753
Operating lease liabilities		9,902			9,737
Subordinated debt, net		132,557			181,794
Deferred tax liabilities, net		27,362			32,978
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		97,748			121,488
TOTAL LIABILITIES		5,253,229			5,363,320
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock (no par value; authorized 500,000 shares; liquidation preference of $1,000 per share)		—			—
Common stock (no par value; stated value $0.83 per share; authorized 42,000,000 shares; issued    shares, 20,590,810 at June 30, 2021 and 20,342,881 at December 31, 2020; outstanding    shares, 18,829,877 at June 30, 2021 and 18,974,703 at December 31, 2020		17,164			16,958
Surplus		328,035			326,592
Treasury stock at cost, 1,760,933 shares at June 30, 2021 and 1,368,178 shares    at December 31, 2020		(48,461	)		(36,477	)
Retained earnings		247,136			221,441
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax		(5,415	)		(1,392	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		538,459			527,122
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	5,791,688		$	5,890,442

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2021			2020		2021			2020
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans	$	36,497		$	39,321	$	71,881		$	81,626
Interest on investments:
Taxable		3,020			2,108		5,649			4,567
Tax-exempt		36			57		79			115
Interest on loans held for sale		36			54		91			75
Interest on interest-earning deposits		97			109		225			661
Total interest income		39,686			41,649		77,925			87,044
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on savings and interest-bearing deposit accounts		1,689			3,131		3,478			9,574
Interest on certificates of deposit		1,027			3,147		2,497			6,841
Interest on borrowed funds		182			1,127		391			2,139
Interest on finance lease liability		76			87		155			177
Interest on subordinated debt		2,147			1,222		4,292			2,445
Subtotal - interest expense		5,121			8,714		10,813			21,176
Interest on interest-bearing demand - brokered		456			700		949			1,623
Interest on certificates of deposits - brokered		264			264		525			527
Total interest expense		5,841			9,678		12,287			23,326
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN AND    LEASE LOSSES		33,845			31,971		65,638			63,718
Provision for loan and lease losses		900			4,900		1,125			24,900
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN AND    LEASE LOSSES		32,945			27,071		64,513			38,818
OTHER INCOME
Wealth management fee income		13,034			9,996		25,165			19,951
Service charges and fees		896			695		1,742			1,511
Bank owned life insurance		466			318		1,077			646
Gain on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage banking)		409			550		1,434			842
Gain/(loss) on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		1,125			—		1,407			(3	)
Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps		—			202		—			1,620
Gain on sale of SBA loans		932			258		2,381			1,312
Corporate advisory fee income		121			65		1,219			140
Loss on swap termination		(842	)		—		(842	)		—
Other income		1,495			417		2,138			801
Securities gains/(losses), net		42			125		(223	)		323
Total other income		17,678			12,626		35,498			27,143
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and employee benefits		19,910			19,186		41,900			38,412
Premises and equipment		4,074			4,036		8,187			8,079
FDIC insurance expense		529			455		1,114			705
Other operating expense		6,171			5,337		11,077			10,053
Total operating expenses		30,684			29,014		62,278			57,249
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(BENEFIT)		19,939			10,683		37,733			8,712
Income tax expense/(benefit)		5,521			2,441		10,137			(903	)
NET INCOME	$	14,418		$	8,242	$	27,596		$	9,615
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$	0.76		$	0.44	$	1.46		$	0.51
Diluted	$	0.74		$	0.43	$	1.42		$	0.51
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic		18,963,237			18,872,070		18,956,807			18,865,206
Diluted		19,439,439			19,059,822		19,473,150			18,991,056

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PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
Net income	$	14,418		$	8,242		$	27,596		$	9,615
Comprehensive income/(loss):
Unrealized (losses)/gains on available for sale securities:
Unrealized holding (losses)/gains arising during the period		9,105			2,031			(8,513	)		7,830
		9,105			2,031			(8,513	)		7,830
Tax effect		(2,167	)		(489	)		2,036			(1,901	)
Net of tax		6,938			1,542			(6,477	)		5,929
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period		1,121			191			2,571			(8,688	)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net    income		842			(9	)		842			(80	)
		1,963			182			3,413			(8,768	)
Tax effect		(552	)		(61	)		(959	)		2,338
Net of tax		1,411			121			2,454			(6,430	)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)		8,349			1,663			(4,023	)		(501	)
Total comprehensive income	$	22,767		$	9,905		$	23,573		$	9,114

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020

															Accumulated
															Other			Total
(In thousands, except share and	Preferred		Common						Treasury			Retained			Comprehensive			Shareholders'
per share data)	Stock		Stock			Surplus			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Equity
Balance at April 1, 2021 19,034,870    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	17,140		$	326,251		$	(40,856	)	$	233,670		$	(13,764	)	$	522,441
Net income		—		—			—			—			14,418			—			14,418
Comprehensive income		—		—			—			—			—			8,349			8,349
Restricted stock units issued, 21,200 shares		—		17			(17	)		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock units repurchased on    vesting to pay taxes, (7,096) shares		—		(6	)		(223	)		—			—			—			(229	)
Amortization of restricted stock units		—		—			1,807			—			—			—			1,807
Cash dividends declared on common stock    ($0.05 per share)		—		—			—			—			(952	)		—			(952	)
Share repurchase, (234,722) shares		—		—			—			(7,605	)		—			—			(7,605	)
Common stock options exercised, 2,000 shares		—		1			23			—			—			—			24
Exercise of warrants, 20,000 net of 12,722    shares used to exercise, 7,278 shares		—		7			(7	)		—			—			—			—
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock    Purchase Plan, 6,347 shares		—		5			201			—			—			—			206
Balance at June 30, 2021 18,829,877    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	17,164		$	328,035		$	(48,461	)	$	247,136		$	(5,415	)	$	538,459
															Accumulated
															Other			Total
(In thousands, except share and	Preferred		Common						Treasury			Retained			Comprehensive			Shareholders'
per share data)	Stock		Stock			Surplus			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Equity
Balance at April 1, 2020 18,852,523    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	16,854		$	320,269		$	(36,477	)	$	199,453		$	(3,659	)	$	496,440
Net income		—		—			—			—			8,242			—			8,242
Comprehensive income		—		—			—			—			—			1,663			1,663
Restricted stock units issued, 7,606 shares		—		6			(6	)		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on    vesting to pay taxes, (2,580) shares		—		(2	)		(40	)		—			—			—			(42	)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units		—		—			1,723			—			—			—			1,723
Cash dividends declared on common stock    ($0.05 per share)		—		—			—			—			(938	)		—			(938	)
Common stock options exercised, 2,800 net of    2,149 shares used to exercise, 651 shares		—		3			(2	)		—			—			—			1
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock    Purchase Plan, 46,935 shares		—		39			852			—			—			—			891
Balance at June 30, 2020 18,905,135    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	16,900		$	322,796		$	(36,477	)	$	206,757		$	(1,996	)	$	507,980

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020

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															Accumulated
															Other
(In thousands, except share and	Preferred		Common						Treasury			Retained			Comprehensive
per share data)	Stock		Stock			Surplus			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Total
Balance at January 1, 2021 18,974,703    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	16,958		$	326,592		$	(36,477	)	$	221,441		$	(1,392	)	$	527,122
Net income		—		—			—			—			27,596			—			27,596
Comprehensive loss		—		—			—			—			—			(4,023	)		(4,023	)
Restricted stock units issued, 288,348 shares		—		240			(240	)		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock units repurchased on    vesting to pay taxes, (71,749) shares		—		(60	)		(2,171	)		—			—			—			(2,231	)
Amortization of restricted stock units		—		—			3,422			—			—			—			3,422
Cash dividends declared on common stock    ($0.10 per share)		—		—			—			—			(1,901	)		—			(1,901	)
Share repurchase, (392,755) shares		—		—						(11,984	)								(11,984	)
Common stock options exercised, 2,820 net of    62 shares used to exercise, 2,758 shares		—		2			32			—			—			—			34
Exercise of warrants, 40,000 net of 26,200    shares used to exercise, 13,800 shares		—		12			(12	)		—			—			—			—
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock    Purchase Plan, 14,772 shares		—		12			412			—			—			—			424
Balance at June 30, 2021 18,829,877    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	17,164		$	328,035		$	(48,461	)	$	247,136		$	(5,415	)	$	538,459
															Accumulated
															Other
(In thousands, except share and	Preferred		Common						Treasury			Retained			Comprehensive
per share data)	Stock		Stock			Surplus			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Total
Balance at January 1, 2020 18,926,810    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	16,733		$	319,375		$	(29,990	)	$	199,029		$	(1,495	)	$	503,652
Net income		—		—			—			—			9,615			—			9,615
Comprehensive loss		—		—			—			—			—			(501	)		(501	)
Restricted stock units issued, 157,690 shares		—		131			(131	)		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on    vesting to pay taxes, (39,686) shares		—		(33	)		(610	)		—			—			—			(643	)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units		—		—			3,264			—			—			—			3,264
Cash dividends declared on common stock    ($0.10 per share)		—		—			—			—			(1,887	)		—			(1,887	)
Share repurchase, (220,222) shares		—		—			—			(6,487	)		—			—			(6,487	)
Common stock options exercised, 8,400 net of    2,149 shares used to exercise, 6,251 shares		—		7			69			—			—			—			76
Exercise of warrants 20,000 net of 13,469    shares used to exercise, 6,531 shares		—		6			(6	)		—			—			—			—
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock    Purchase Plan, 46,935 shares		—		39			852			—			—			—			891
Issuance of common stock for acquisition,    20,826 shares		—		17			(17	)		—			—			—			—
Balance at June 30, 2020 18,905,135    common shares outstanding	$	—	$	16,900		$	322,796		$	(36,477	)	$	206,757		$	(1,996	)	$	507,980

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021			2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	27,596		$	9,615
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		1,566			1,543
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on securities, net		3,141			1,667
Amortization of restricted stock		3,422			3,264
Amortization of intangible assets		736			645
Amortization of subordinated debt costs		763			112
Provision for loan and lease losses		1,125			24,900
Deferred tax (benefit)/expense		(4,539	)		483
Stock-based compensation and employee stock purchase plan expense		56			190
Fair value adjustment for equity security		223			(323	)
Loans originated for sale (1)		(89,775	)		(67,539	)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale (1)		103,605			65,345
Gain on loans held for sale (1)		(3,815	)		(2,154	)
(Gain)/loss on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		(1,407	)		3
Gain on OREO sold		(51	)		—
Gain on life insurance death benefit		(455	)		—
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net		(310	)		(351	)
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(622	)		(5,462	)
Decrease in other assets		10,798			802
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities		1,883			(11,641	)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		53,940			21,099
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities available for sale		189,926			85,946
Redemptions of FHLB and FRB stock		808			34,573
Purchase of securities available for sale		(402,711	)		(228,768	)
Purchase of equity securities		—			(4,000	)
Purchase of FHLB and FRB stock		—			(29,103	)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		54,123			10,067
Net increase in loans, net of participations sold		(247,101	)		(496,481	)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate		101			—
Purchase of premises and equipment		(2,895	)		(1,705	)
Proceeds from life insurance death benefit		816			—
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(406,933	)		(629,471	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits		77,291			608,327
Net decrease in short-term borrowings		(15,000	)		(113,100	)
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		—			535,837
Repayments of Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		(93,500	)		—
Repayments of FHLB advances		—			—
Dividends paid on common stock		(1,901	)		(1,887	)
Exercise of Stock Options, net of stock swaps		34			76
Restricted stock repurchased on vesting to pay taxes		(2,231	)		(643	)
Repayments of subordinated debt		(50,000	)		—
Issuance of shares for employee stock purchase plan		424			891
Shares repurchased		(11,984	)		(6,487	)
NET CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(96,867	)		1,023,014
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents		(449,860	)		414,642
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		653,322			208,185
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	203,462		$	622,827
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	12,542		$	23,380
Income tax, net		4,056			551
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale		45,776			25,423

(1) Includes mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell which are carried at fair value. In addition, this includes the guaranteed portion of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation” or the “Company”). In the opinion of the management of the Corporation, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2021, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), shareholders’ equity for 2020 and cash flow statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any future period.

Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries:

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware

• Peapack Capital Corporation (“PCC”)

• Murphy Capital Management (“Murphy Capital”)

• Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. owns 99 percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC and 79 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc., a New Jersey real estate investment company

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware owns one percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC

• Peapack Ventures, LLC owns the remaining 21 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc.

• PGB Securities, Inc. (formed in the second quarter of 2020)

While the following footnotes include the consolidated results of the Company, the Bank and their subsidiaries, these footnotes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Information:  The Company’s business is conducted through two business segments: its banking segment, which involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers, and the Peapack Private Wealth Management Division (“Peapack Private”), which includes asset management services to individuals and institutions. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.

The Banking segment includes commercial (includes commercial and industrial (“C&I”) and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support services.

Peapack Private includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator and custodian; and other financial planning and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, and Murphy Capital.  Wealth management fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management (“AUM”) at month-end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.  Cash equivalents

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are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less.

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.

Securities: All debt securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax.  The Company also has an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.  

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated, and premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. For securities in an unrealized loss position, Management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which is recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock:  The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Dividends are reported as income.

Loans Held for Sale:  Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.

Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on sale of loans on the Statement of Income, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Gains and losses on the sale of SBA loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.  Total SBA loans serviced totaled $83.1 million and $65.5 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  SBA loans held for sale totaled $5.6 million and $6.0 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. 

Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future.

Loans:  Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method, over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/cost, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/cost were excluded as the impact was not material.

Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including impaired loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual are reversed against

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interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off, in whole or in part, after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer closed-end loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due and open-end loans after 180 days. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent that the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:  The allowance for loan and lease losses is a valuation allowance for credit losses that is Management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The process to determine reserves utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an impairment analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, level of and trends in delinquent, classified and nonperforming loans, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans via a specific reserve, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Loans are individually evaluated for impairment when they are classified as substandard by Management. If a loan is considered impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or if repayment is expected solely from the underlying collateral, the loan principal balance is compared to the fair value of collateral less estimated disposition costs to determine the need, if any, for a charge off.

The general component of the allowance covers non-impaired loans and is based primarily on the Company’s historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experience by the Company on a weighted average basis over the previous three years. This actual loss experience is adjusted by other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company increased certain qualitative factors related to elevated levels of unemployment, economic forecasts and approved loan deferral payment requests as businesses both locally and nationally were shut down and have only gradually and partially reopened.  The Company also considered qualitative factors related to the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.  For loans that are graded as non-impaired, the Company allocates a higher general reserve percentage than pass-rated loans using a multiple that is calculated annually through a migration analysis.  At both June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the multiple was 2.25 times for non-impaired special mention loans and 3.25 times for non-impaired substandard loans.

A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modified loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. TDRs are impaired and are generally measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a TDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For TDRs that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan and lease losses.

On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES“) Act, which provides entities with optional temporary relief from certain accounting and financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP.

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The CARES Act allows financial institutions to suspend application of certain current TDR accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-40 for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, provided certain criteria are met. This relief can be applied to loan modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and to loan modifications that defer or delay the payment of principal or interest or change the interest rate on the loan. The revised CARES Act allows for loan modifications through January 1, 2022.  In April 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus to provide further interpretation of when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, specifically indicating that if the modification is either short-term (e.g., six months) or mandated by a federal or state government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 310-40. The Company continues to prudently work with borrowers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while managing credit risks and recognizing an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses on its loan portfolio.  The Company approved total loan modifications under the CARES Act of $946.8 million, of which $36.7 million remain outstanding as of June 30, 2021.  

Another key program under the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered by the SBA which has provided much needed funding to qualifying businesses and organizations.  Under this program, the Company has provided fundings of approximately $650 million. In the third quarter of 2020 and second quarter of 2021, the Company sold approximately $355.0 million and $56.5 million, respectively, of such loans, servicing rights released to a third party. The Company also referred approximately $124 million of PPP loans to a third party during the first six months of 2021.  The Company has approximately $83.8 million of PPP loans remaining in its portfolio as of June 30, 2021 and believes that the majority of these loans will be forgiven by the SBA.

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes, which are based on collateral or purpose. The following portfolio classes have been identified:

Primary Residential Mortgages.  The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida.  Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property.  Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Home Equity Lines of Credit.  The Bank provides revolving lines of credit against one to four family residences in the Tri-State area. Primary risk characteristics associated with home equity lines of credit typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Junior Lien Loan on Residence.  The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. JLLs can be either in the form of an amortizing home equity loan or a revolving home equity line of credit. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans.  The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e. buildings which have five or more residential units) and other commercial real estate that is either owner occupied or managed as an investment property (non-owner occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered “mixed use” as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan. Commercial real estate loans are

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generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk than multifamily loans as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.

Commercial and Industrial Loans.  The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held.  Commercial and industrial loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flows. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. Commercial and industrial loans are generally secured by business assets. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral to strengthen the Bank’s position and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the borrower in order to better monitor its business performance.  However, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain.

Leasing and Equipment Finance.  PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.

Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or through changes to lease related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates.  Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement.  Asset risk may also change through depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.

Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry related conditions.  Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.

Consumer and Other.  These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments.  Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.

Leases:  At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded in separate line items on the statement of condition. A ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.  The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases.  Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases.  

The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment

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of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of: a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the ROU asset.

There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.

Derivatives:  At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation.  For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.

Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.

The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship.  This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions.  The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income.  When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.

The Company also offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions. The Company is exposed to losses if a customer counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a net receiving position.  At this time, the Company anticipates that our counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements.  All of the contracts to which the Company is a party settle monthly.  Further, the Company has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business.

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2006 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, 2012 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allow the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to the stock option plan approved in 2002, however options granted under this plan are still included in the amounts below. Options granted under these plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant.  Some options granted to officers at or above the senior vice president level were immediately exercisable at the date of grant.  The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.

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Upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.

For the Company’s stock option plans, changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

						Weighted
				Weighted		Average	Aggregate
				Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Number of			Exercise		Contractual	Value
	Options			Price		Term	(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021		50,660		$	13.59
Exercised during 2021		(2,820	)		12.42
Expired during 2021		—			—
Forfeited during 2021		(2,480	)		13.50
Balance, June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Vested and expected to vest		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Exercisable at June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2021 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options). The Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 2021 was $31.07.

There were no stock options granted during the three or six months ended June 30, 2021.  

The Company issued performance-based and service-based restricted stock units in 2021 and 2020. Service-based units vest ratably over a three- or five-year period.  There were 21,200 service-based restricted stock units granted during the second quarter of 2021.    

The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period which is generally three years.  There were no performance-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2021.   

Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		221,600		$	20.47
Granted during 2021		51,710			31.36
Vested during 2021		(36,032	)		35.33
Forfeited during 2021		(11,843	)		26.32
Balance, June 30, 2021		225,435		$	20.29

Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		777,166		$	19.24
Granted during 2021		211,356			31.36
Vested during 2021		(252,316	)		22.01
Forfeited during 2021		(23,314	)		16.55
Balance, June 30, 2021		712,892		$	21.94

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As of June 30, 2021, there was $16.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based units.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.59 years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020 totaled $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively.  Stock compensation expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): In July 2019, the Board appointed ESPP “committee” revised the ESPP. The ESPP provides for the granting of rights to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock. In May 2020, shareholders approved an increase of 200,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock to be issued under the ESPP.

Subject to certain eligibility requirements and restrictions, the ESPP provided for a single Offering Period of twelve months in duration, which commenced on May 16, 2019 and ended on May 15, 2020.

The ESPP was revised to allow for the purchase of shares during four three-month Offering Periods of each calendar year. The Offering Periods are February 16, May 16. August 16 and November 16 of each calendar year.

Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between one percent and 15 percent of their compensation. At the end of each Offering Period on the purchase date, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price. The purchase price is an amount equal to 85 percent of the closing market price of a share of common stock on the purchase date. Participation in the ESPP is entirely voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the period without penalty. The fair value of each share purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company recorded $26,000 and $149,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 were 6,347 and 46,935, respectively.

The Company recorded $56,000 and $190,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 14,772 and 46,935, respectively.

Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted:  The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income available to common shareholders	$	14,418	$	8,242	$	27,596	$	9,615
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		18,963,237		18,872,070		18,956,807		18,865,206
Plus: common stock equivalents		476,202		187,752		516,343		125,850
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		19,439,439		19,059,822		19,473,150		18,991,056
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.76	$	0.44	$	1.46	$	0.51
Diluted		0.74		0.43		1.42		0.51

                                                                                                                                                                                                               For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, restricted stock units totaling 13,374 and 297,320 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, stock options and restricted stock units totaling 262,423 and 713,789 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.  Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the average market value for the periods presented.

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Income Taxes:  The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.

The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2016 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2015.  

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Restrictions on Cash: A large portion of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements. Prior to March 2020, reserves were in the form of cash and balances with the FRB and included in interest-earning deposits in our statement of condition. The FRB suspended cash reserve requirements effective March 26, 2020.

Comprehensive Income/(Loss): Comprehensive income/(loss) consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.

Transfers of Financial Assets:  Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Risks and Uncertainties: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses both locally and nationally. As a result, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide fast and direct economic assistance to American workers, families and businesses. The CARES Act contains substantial tax and spending provisions including direct financial aid to American families, extensive emergency funding for hospitals and medical providers, and economic stimulus to significant impacted industry sectors.

The Company expects COVID-19 to have an impact on our operations but cannot determine or estimate the full impact at this time.  It is possible that estimates made in the Company’s consolidated financial statements could be materially and adversely impacted as a result of the conditions created by COVID-19, including estimates regarding expected provision for loan and lease losses and impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:  Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed.

The Company has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test.  Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill which includes assembled workforce has an indefinite life on our statement of financial condition. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill and assembled workforce are the intangible assets with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquisitions, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.

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2.  INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 follows:

	June 30, 2021
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	214,141	$	15	$	(3,216	)	$	210,940
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		553,129		6,613		(4,469	)		555,273
SBA pool securities		45,565		112		(409	)		45,268
State and political subdivisions		6,705		70		—			6,775
Corporate bond		5,500		64		—			5,564
Total	$	825,040	$	6,874	$	(8,094	)	$	823,820

	December 31, 2020
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	—		$	2,613
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		84,424		2		(655	)		83,771
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		467,915		8,604		(461	)		476,058
SBA pool securities		49,457		31		(359	)		49,129
State and political subdivisions		7,987		102		—			8,089
Corporate bond		3,000		29		—			3,029
Total	$	615,396	$	8,768	$	(1,475	)	$	622,689

The following tables present the Company’s available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position and the approximate fair value of these investments as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

	June 30, 2021
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	171,484	$	(3,216	)	$	—	$	—		$	171,484	$	(3,216	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		276,658		(4,292	)		15,325		(177	)		291,983		(4,469	)
SBA pool securities		36,460		(409	)		—		—			36,460		(409	)
Total	$	484,602	$	(7,917	)	$	15,325	$	(177	)	$	499,927	$	(8,094	)

	December 31, 2020
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	73,769	$	(655	)	$	—	$	—		$	73,769	$	(655	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		103,340		(430	)		13,914		(31	)		117,254		(461	)
SBA pool securities		39,720		(343	)		2,095		(16	)		41,815		(359	)
Total	$	216,829	$	(1,428	)	$	16,009	$	(47	)	$	232,838	$	(1,475	)

Management believes that the unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale are temporary and are due to interest rate fluctuations and/or volatile market conditions rather than the credit-worthiness of the issuers.  As of June 30, 2021, the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor is it likely that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery; therefore, none of the securities in an unrealized loss position were determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

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The Company has an investment in a CRA investment fund with a fair value of $14.9 million at June 30, 2021. The investment is classified as an equity security in our Consolidated Statements of Condition.  This security had a gain of $42,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and a loss of $223,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.  This amount is included in securities gains/(losses), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

3.  LOANS AND LEASES

Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Residential mortgage	$	500,207		10.95	%	$	502,829		11.50	%
Multifamily mortgage		1,420,043		31.08			1,126,946		25.77
Commercial mortgage		702,777		15.38			691,294		15.81
Commercial loans (including equipment financing) (A)		1,846,728		40.42			1,950,981		44.62
Commercial construction		22,923		0.50			12,600		0.29
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.97			50,545		1.15
Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans		31,889		0.70			37,016		0.85
Other loans		206		0.00			226		0.01
Total loans	$	4,568,833		100.00	%	$	4,372,437		100.00	%

(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.   

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on federal Call Report codes.  The following portfolio classes have been identified as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Primary residential mortgage	$	508,413		11.14	%	$	512,841		11.74	%
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.96			50,545		1.16
Junior lien loan on residence		3,580		0.08			4,527		0.10
Multifamily property		1,420,043		31.11			1,126,946		25.79
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		243,626		5.34			253,447		5.80
Investment commercial real estate		987,889		21.64			995,613		22.79
Commercial and industrial (A)		999,316		21.89			1,059,399		24.24
Lease financing		292,463		6.41			305,931		7.00
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		0.07			3,068		0.07
Commercial construction loans		23,081		0.51			12,773		0.29
Consumer and other loans		38,768		0.85			44,483		1.02
Total loans		4,564,563		100.00	%		4,369,573		100.00	%
Net deferred costs		4,270					2,864
Total loans including net deferred costs	$	4,568,833				$	4,372,437

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(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020. 

The following tables present the loan balances by portfolio class, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,711	$	57	$	505,702	$	2,110	$	508,413	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		44,060		123		44,060		123
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		3,580		8		3,580		8
Multifamily property		—		—		1,420,043		10,615		1,420,043		10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—		243,097		2,447		243,626		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		—		—		987,889		27,886		987,889		27,886
Commercial and industrial (A)		3,258		—		996,058		16,565		999,316		16,565
Lease financing		—		—		292,463		3,275		292,463		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,324		43		3,324		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		23,081		159		23,081		159
Consumer and other loans		—		—		38,768		217		38,768		217
Total ALLL	$	6,498	$	57	$	4,558,065	$	63,448	$	4,564,563	$	63,505

(A) The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

	December 31, 2020
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,490	$	3	$	511,351	$	2,902	$	512,841	$	2,905
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		50,545		218		50,545		218
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		4,527		15		4,527		15
Multifamily property		—		—		1,126,946		9,945		1,126,946		9,945
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—		252,640		3,050		253,447		3,050
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		—		991,020		27,713		995,613		27,713
Commercial and industrial (A)		9,314		2,700		1,050,085		16,347		1,059,399		19,047
Lease financing		—		—		305,931		3,936		305,931		3,936
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,068		43		3,068		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		12,773		158		12,773		158
Consumer and other loans		—		—		44,483		279		44,483		279
Total ALLL	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	4,353,369	$	64,606	$	4,369,573	$	67,309

(A)The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans of $6.0 million at June 30, 2021 and $11.4 million at December 31, 2020.    Impaired loans also include performing TDR loans of $190,000 at June 30, 2021 and $201,000 at December 31, 2020.  The allowance allocated to TDR loans totaled $57,000 and $3,000 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, of which none was allocated to nonaccrual loans.    All accruing TDR loans were paying in accordance with restructured terms as of June 30, 2021.  The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of June 30, 2021 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDR loans.

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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (The average impaired loans on the following tables represent year to date impaired loans):

	June 30, 2021
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,078	$	1,889	$	—	$	1,785
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		550		529		—		593
Commercial and industrial		5,091		3,258		—		3,362
Total loans with no related allowance	$	7,719	$	5,676	$	—	$	5,740
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans with related allowance	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,541	$	6,498	$	57	$	6,011

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,601	$	1,328	$	—	$	5,544
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		817		807		—		516
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		4,593		—		6,582
Commercial and industrial		7,137		4,314		—		1,677
Total loans with no related allowance	$	14,148	$	11,042	$	—	$	14,319
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	162	$	162	$	3	$	526
Commercial and industrial		5,000		5,000		2,700		4,140
Total loans with related allowance	$	5,162	$	5,162	$	2,703	$	4,666
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	19,310	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	18,985

Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was not material.  The Company did not recognize any income on non-accruing impaired loans for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,206	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—
Commercial and industrial		3,227		—
Total	$	5,962	$	—

	December 31, 2020
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,328	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—
Commercial and industrial		9,275		—
Total	$	11,410	$	—

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The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:

	June 30, 2021
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	503	$	89	$	—	$	592
Commercial and industrial		946		140		—		1,086
Total	$	1,449	$	229	$	—	$	1,678

	December 31, 2020
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,900	$	141	$	—	$	3,041
Home equity lines of credit		181		—		—		181
Junior lien loan on residence		—		25		—		25
Multifamily property		—		269		—		269
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		268		—		—		268
Commercial and industrial		497		772		—		1,269
Total	$	3,846	$	1,207	$	—	$	5,053

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company places all commercial loans into various credit risk rating categories based on an assessment of the expected ability of the borrowers to properly service their debt.  The assessment considers numerous factors including, but not limited to, current financial information on the borrower, historical payment experience, strength of any guarantor, nature of and value of any collateral, acceptability of the loan structure and documentation, relevant public information and current economic trends.  This credit risk rating analysis is performed when the loan is initially underwritten and then annually based on set criteria in the loan policy.  

In addition, the Bank has engaged an independent loan review firm to validate risk ratings and to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures.  This review of the following types of loans is performed quarterly:

• A large sample of relationships or new lending to existing relationships greater than $1,000,000 booked since the prior review;

• All criticized and classified rated borrowers with relationship exposure of more than $500,000;  

• A large sample of Pass-rated (including Pass Watch) borrowers with total relationships in excess of $1,000,000 and a small sample of Pass related relationships less than $1,000,000;

• All leveraged loans of $1,000,000 or greater;

• At least two borrowing relationships managed by each commercial banker;

• Any new Regulation “O” loan commitments over $1,000,000; and

• Any other credits requested by Bank senior management or a member of the Board of Directors and any borrower for which the reviewer determines a review is warranted based upon knowledge of the portfolio, local events, industry stresses, etc.

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The review excludes borrowers with commitments of less than $500,000.

The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for criticized and classified risk ratings:

Special Mention:  These loans have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard:  These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.  

Loans that are considered to be impaired are individually evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.  Loans not deemed impaired are collectively evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.

As of June 30, 2021, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	500,297	$	1,818	$	6,298	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		43,594		—		466		—
Junior lien loan on residence		3,562		—		18		—
Multifamily property		1,415,514		4,181		348		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		234,654		8,182		790		—
Investment commercial real estate		888,789		99,100		—		—
Commercial and industrial		960,816		35,242		3,258		—
Lease financing		292,463		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		23,003		78		—		—
Consumer and other loans		38,768		—		—		—
Total	$	4,404,784	$	148,601	$	11,178	$	—

As of December 31, 2020, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	504,795	$	1,398	$	6,648	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		50,068		—		477		—
Junior lien loan on residence		4,483		—		44		—
Multifamily property		1,121,145		5,441		360		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		240,638		10,417		2,392		—
Investment commercial real estate		893,115		91,162		11,336		—
Commercial and industrial		989,281		53,604		16,514		—
Lease financing		305,931		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,068		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		12,692		81		—		—
Consumer and other loans		44,483		—		—		—
Total	$	4,169,699	$	162,103	$	37,771	$	—

At June 30, 2021, $6.5 million of substandard loans were also considered impaired, compared to December 31, 2020, when $16.2 million of substandard loans were also considered impaired.

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The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,776	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(597	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		198		—			76		(151	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		16		—			—		(8	)		8
Multifamily property		10,427		—			—		188			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,864		—			—		(417	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		26,693		—			—		1,193			27,886
Commercial and industrial		20,125		(5,000	)		3		1,437			16,565
Lease financing		3,967		—			—		(692	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		47		—			—		(4	)		43
Commercial construction loans		161		—			—		(2	)		159
Consumer and other loans		262		(5	)		7		(47	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,536	$	(5,017	)	$	86	$	900		$	63,505

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2020										2020
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	3,173	$	—		$	36	$	(135	)	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		237		—			2		5			244
Junior lien loan on residence		23		—			—		(3	)		20
Multifamily property		9,104		—			—		558			9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,838		—			—		339			3,177
Investment commercial real estate		27,671		(400	)		—		2,595			29,866
Commercial and industrial		17,124		(2,254	)		2		1,346			16,218
Lease financing		3,141		—			—		208			3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—			38
Commercial construction loans		40		—			—		9			49
Consumer and other loans		394		(5	)		1		(22	)		368
Total ALLL	$	63,783	$	(2,659	)	$	41	$	4,900		$	66,065

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	January 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,905	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(726	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		218		—			85		(180	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		15		—			—		(7	)		8
Multifamily property		9,945		—			—		670			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		3,050		—			—		(603	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		27,713		—			—		173			27,886
Commercial and industrial		19,047		(5,000	)		10		2,508			16,565
Lease financing		3,936		—			—		(661	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		43		—			—		—			43
Commercial construction loans		158		—			—		1			159
Consumer and other loans		279		(20	)		8		(50	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,309	$	(5,032	)	$	103	$	1,125		$	63,505

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The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	January 1,									June 30,
	2020									2020
	Beginning							Provision		Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,090	$	—		$	113	$	871	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		128		—			5		111		244
Junior lien loan on residence		13		—			—		7		20
Multifamily property		6,037		—			—		3,625		9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,064		—			—		1,113		3,177
Investment commercial real estate		15,988		(400	)		31		14,247		29,866
Commercial and industrial		14,353		(2,254	)		5		4,114		16,218
Lease financing		2,642		—			—		707		3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—		38
Commercial construction loans		27		—			—		22		49
Consumer and other loans		296		(13	)		2		83		368
Total ALLL	$	43,676	$	(2,667	)	$	156	$	24,900	$	66,065

Loan Modifications:

The CARES Act allows financial institutions to suspend application of certain current TDR accounting guidance under ASC 310-40 for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, provided certain criteria are met. The revised CARES Act extended loan modifications through January 1, 2022.  This relief can be applied to loan modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and to loan modifications that defer or delay the payment of principal or interest or change the interest rate on the loan. In April 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus to provide further interpretation of when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, specifically indicating that if the modification is either short-term (e.g., six months) or mandated by a federal or state government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 310-40.

As of June 30, 2021, the Bank has modified 541 loans with a balance of $946.8 million resulting in the deferral of principal and/or interest.  The table below summarizes the deferrals as of June 30, 2021.  All of these loans were performing in accordance with their terms prior to modification and are in conformance with the CARES Act.  Included in the table below is one loan related to our back to back swap program totaling $19.9 million. Details with respect to loan modifications are as follows:

			Post-Modification
			Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		6	$	2,065
Junior lien loan on residence		1		19
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		1		117
Investment commercial real estate		1		19,887
Commercial and industrial		4		12,656
Commercial construction loans		1		1,956
Total		14	$	36,700

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The future performance of these loans, specifically beyond the term of the deferral, is uncertain.  To recognize a credit allowance commensurate with the existing risk, the Company assigned qualitative factors for each of the above portfolio classes for allowance purposes.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

The Company has allocated $57,000 and $3,000 of specific reserves on TDRs as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  There were no unfunded commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	139	$	139
Total		1	$	139	$	139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		2	$	391	$	391
Commercial and industrial		1		45		45
Total		3	$	436	$	436

The identification of the TDRs did not have a significant impact on the allowance for loan and lease losses.  

There were no loans that were modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months of modification at June 30, 2021.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30, 2020:

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	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	200
Commercial and industrial		1		45
Total		2	$	245

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.  This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. The modification of the terms of such loans may include one or more of the following: (1) a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan to a rate that is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (2) an extension of an interest only period for a predetermined period of time; (3) an extension of the maturity date; or (4) an extension of the amortization period over which future payments will be computed.  At the time a loan is restructured, the Bank performs a full re-underwriting analysis, which includes, at a minimum, obtaining current financial statements and tax returns, copies of all leases, and an updated independent appraisal of the property. A loan will continue to accrue interest if it can be reasonably determined that the borrower should be able to perform under the modified terms, that the loan has not been chronically delinquent (both to debt service and real estate taxes) or in nonaccrual status since its inception, and that there have been no charge-offs on the loan.  Restructured loans with previous charge-offs would not accrue interest at the time of the TDR. At a minimum, six consecutive months of contractual payments would need to be made on a restructured loan before returning it to accrual status. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, the loan is reported as a TDR until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged-off.  In rare circumstances, a loan may be removed from TDR status if it meets the requirements of ASC 310-40-50-2.

4.  DEPOSITS

Certificates of deposit, over $250,000, totaled $157.0 million and $186.3 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  These totals exclude brokered certificates of deposit.

The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30,				December 31,
	2021				2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	959,494	19.60	%	$	833,500	17.30	%
Interest-bearing checking (1)		1,978,497	40.41			1,849,254	38.38
Savings		147,227	3.01			130,731	2.71
Money market		1,213,992	24.80			1,298,885	26.96
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143	9.11			530,222	11.00
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631	0.64			32,128	0.67
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984	97.57			4,674,720	97.02
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered		85,000	1.74			110,000	2.28
Certificates of deposit - Brokered		33,791	0.69			33,764	0.70
Total deposits	$	4,895,775	100.00	%	$	4,818,484	100.00	%

(1) Interest-bearing checking includes $668.1 million at June 30, 2021 and $652.5 million at December 31, 2020 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of June 30, 2021 are as follows:

(In thousands)
2021	$	237,388
2022		197,419
2023		13,030
2024		28,030
2025		29,167
Over 5 Years		6,531
Total	$	511,565

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5.  FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

There were no overnight borrowings with the FHLB as of June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.  At June 30, 2021, unused short-term overnight borrowing commitments totaled $1.7 billion from the FHLB, $22.0 million from correspondent banks and $1.0 billion at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The Company had $83.6 million in borrowings from the Federal Reserve’s Paycheck Protection Plan Lending Facility (the “PPPLF”), as of June 30, 2021 as compared to $177.1 million at December 31, 2020.  The borrowings have a rate of 0.35 percent, primarily all of which have a two year maturity.  The Company utilized the PPPLF to fund PPP loan production during the second quarter of 2020.  The borrowings are fully pledged by PPP loans as of June 30, 2021.  

During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company terminated an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $15.0 million that was tied to a one-month FHLB advance totaling $15.0 million.

The Company prepaid $105.0 million of FHLB advances resulting in a prepayment penalty of $4.8 million during 2020. The repayment of the FHLB advances is expected to provide a benefit to interest expense greater than the prepayment penalty over the remaining life of the advances.

6.  BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company assesses its results among two operating segments, Banking and Peapack Private. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense.  Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown. The Banking segment’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was affected by a $3.3 million income tax benefit recorded during the first quarter of 2020. For additional information related to this income tax benefit refer to the Income Taxes section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

Banking

The Banking segment includes: commercial (includes C&I and equipment finance), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.

Peapack Private

Peapack Private, which includes PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware and Murphy Capital, consists of investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.

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The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	32,399	$	1,446	$	33,845
Noninterest income		4,194		13,484		17,678
Total income		36,593		14,930		51,523
Provision for loan and lease losses		900		—		900
Compensation and benefits		14,369		5,541		19,910
Premises and equipment expense		3,519		555		4,074
FDIC expense		529		—		529
Other operating expense		3,817		2,354		6,171
Total operating expense		23,134		8,450		31,584
Income before income tax expense		13,459		6,480		19,939
Income tax expense		3,721		1,800		5,521
Net income	$	9,738	$	4,680	$	14,418

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	30,453	$	1,518	$	31,971
Noninterest income		2,356		10,270		12,626
Total income		32,809		11,788		44,597
Provision for loan and lease losses		4,900		—		4,900
Compensation and employee benefits		13,774		5,412		19,186
Premises and equipment expense		3,487		549		4,036
FDIC insurance expense		455		—		455
Other operating expense		3,052		2,285		5,337
Total operating expense		25,668		8,246		33,914
Income before income tax expense		7,141		3,542		10,683
Income tax expense		1,257		1,184		2,441
Net income	$	5,884	$	2,358	$	8,242

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	62,625	$	3,013	$	65,638
Noninterest income		9,334		26,164		35,498
Total income		71,959		29,177		101,136
Provision for loan and lease losses		1,125		—		1,125
Compensation and employee benefits		30,797		11,103		41,900
Premises and equipment expense		7,089		1,098		8,187
FDIC insurance expense		1,114		—		1,114
Other operating expense		6,208		4,869		11,077
Total operating expense		46,333		17,070		63,403
Income before income tax expense		25,626		12,107		37,733
Income tax expense		6,880		3,257		10,137
Net income	$	18,746	$	8,850	$	27,596
Total assets at period end	$	5,700,105	$	91,583	$	5,791,688

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	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
				Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking			Private		Total
Net interest income	$	60,862		$	2,856	$	63,718
Noninterest income		6,585			20,558		27,143
Total income		67,447			23,414		90,861
Provision for loan and lease losses		24,900			—		24,900
Compensation and employee benefits		26,981			11,431		38,412
Premises and equipment expense		6,908			1,171		8,079
FDIC insurance expense		705			—		705
Other operating expense		5,658			4,395		10,053
Total operating expense		65,152			16,997		82,149
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense		2,295			6,417		8,712
Income tax (benefit)/expense		(2,636	)		1,733		(903	)
Net income	$	4,931		$	4,684	$	9,615
Total assets at period end	$	6,203,441		$	77,774	$	6,281,215

7.  FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value:

Investment Securities:  The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).

Derivatives:  The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).  Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available.  Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs.  The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position.  The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

Impaired Loans:  The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan and lease losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

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Other Real Estate Owned:  Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by Management. Once received, a third party conducts a review of the appraisal for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and appropriate analysis methods for the type of property. Subsequently, a member of the Credit Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Appraisals on collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned (consistent for all loan types) are obtained on an annual basis, unless a significant change in the market or other factors warrants a more frequent appraisal. On an annual basis, Management compares the actual selling price of any collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value for other properties. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount up to 15 percent should be applied to appraisals on properties. The discount is determined based on the nature of the underlying properties, aging of appraisals and other factors. For each collateral-dependent impaired loan, we consider other factors, such as certain indices or other market information, as well as property specific circumstances to determine if an adjustment to the appraised value is needed. In situations where there is evidence of change in value, the Bank will determine if there is a need for an adjustment to the specific reserve on the collateral dependent impaired loans. When the Bank applies an interim adjustment, it generally shows the adjustment as an incremental specific reserve against the loan until it has received the full updated appraisal. All collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned valuations were supported by an appraisal less than 12 months old or in the process of obtaining an appraisal as of June 30, 2021.

The following table summarizes, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale:
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	210,940	$	—	$	210,940	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		555,273		—		555,273		—
SBA pool securities		45,268		—		45,268		—
State and political subdivisions		6,775		—		6,775		—
Corporate bond		5,564		—		5,564		—
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	894,543	$	14,894	$	879,649	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	6,203	$	—	$	6,203	$	—
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	58,058	$	—	$	58,058	$	—

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Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	2,613	$	—
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		83,771		—		83,771		—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		476,058		—		476,058		—
SBA pool securities		49,129		—		49,129		—
State and political subdivisions		8,089		—		8,089		—
Corporate bond		3,029		—		3,029		—
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	730,923	$	15,117	$	715,806	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	9,616	$	—	$	9,616	$	—
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	89,145	$	—	$	89,145	$	—

The Company has elected the fair value option for certain loans held for sale.  These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans.  Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment.  None of these loans are 90 days or more past due nor on nonaccrual as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

The following tables present residential loans held for sale, at fair value at the dates indicated:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Residential loans contractual balance	$	3,911	$	13,295
Fair value adjustment		63		293
Total fair value of residential loans held for sale	$	3,974	$	13,588

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. 

The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:    

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Primary residential mortgage	$	765	$	—	$	—	$	765

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			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	2,300	$	—	$	—	$	2,300

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2021 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2021 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	203,462	$	203,462	$	—	$	—	$	203,462
Securities available for sale		823,820		—		823,820		—		823,820
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—		14,894
FHLB and FRB stock		12,901		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—		3,974
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179		—		11,844		—		11,844
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,505,328		—		—		4,697,207		4,697,207
Accrued interest receivable		23,117		—		2,190		20,927		23,117
Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A)		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,895,775	$	4,384,210	$	516,107	$	—	$	4,900,317
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586		—		83,586		—		83,586
Subordinated debt		132,557		—		—		130,523		130,523
Accrued interest payable		1,028		126		827		75		1,028
Accrued interest payable loan level swaps		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Cash flow hedges		6,203		—		6,203		—		6,203
Loan level swap		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855

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(A) Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2020 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	653,322	$	653,322	$	—	$	—	$	653,322
Securities available for sale		622,689		—		622,689		—		622,689
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—		15,117
FHLB and FRB stock		13,709		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—		13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		18,520		—		19,115		—		19,115
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,305,128		—		—		4,462,243		4,462,243
Accrued interest receivable		22,495		—		1,653		20,842		22,495
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,818,484	$	4,222,370	$	604,036	$	—	$	4,826,406
Short-term borrowings		15,000		—		15,000		—		15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		177,086		—		177,086		—		177,086
Subordinated debt		181,794		—		—		183,348		183,348
Accrued interest payable		1,650		150		1,347		153		1,650
Cash flow hedges		9,616		—		9,616		—		9,616
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529

8.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income.

The following tables present the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	72
Interchange income		370		270
Other		439		353
Wealth management fees (a)		13,034		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		3,697		1,935
Total noninterest other income	$	17,678	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	219
Interchange income		687		550
Other		875		742
Wealth management fees (a)		25,165		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		8,540		5,681
Total noninterest other income	$	35,498	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

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The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021						2020
(In thousands)			Wealth						Wealth
Revenue by Operating Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	—	$	87	$	72	$	—	$	72
Interchange income		370		—		370		270		—		270
Other		439		—		439		353		—		353
Wealth management fees (a)		—		13,034		13,034		—		9,996		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		3,247		450		3,697		1,661		274		1,935
Total noninterest income	$	4,194	$	13,484	$	17,678	$	2,356	$	10,270	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021						2020
Revenue by Operating			Wealth						Wealth
Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	—	$	180	$	219	$	—	$	219
Interchange income		687		—		687		550		—		550
Other		875		—		875		742		—		742
Wealth management fees (a)		—		25,165		25,165		—		19,951		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		7,541		999		8,540		5,074		607		5,681
Total noninterest income	$	9,334	$	26,164	$	35,498	$	6,585	$	20,558	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts:  The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft fees.  Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request.  Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.  Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs.  Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.

Interchange income:  The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa payment network.  Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.  Interchange income is presented gross of cardholder rewards.  Cardholder rewards are included in other expenses in the statement of income.  Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income for the second quarter of 2021 by $32,000 compared to $23,000 for the same quarter in 2020. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income by $61,000 and $55,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Wealth management fees (gross):  The Company earns wealth management fees from its contracts with wealth management clients to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts.  These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company charges its clients on a monthly or quarterly basis in accordance with its investment advisory agreements.  Fees are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of AUM at month end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

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Investment brokerage fees (net):  The Company earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider.  The Company receives commissions from the third-party service provider twice a month based upon customer activity for the month.  The fees are recognized monthly and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid by the 15^th of the following month.  Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and (ii) does not control the services rendered to the customers, investment brokerage fees are presented net of related costs.

Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO:  The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed.  When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform its obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer.  In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain/(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.    The Company recorded a gain on the sale of OREO of $51,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

Other:  All of the other income items are outside the scope of ASC 606.

9.  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Professional and legal fees	$	1,186	$	1,042	$	2,442	$	2,016
Telephone		312		395		646		719
Advertising		404		728		618		1,068
Amortization of intangible assets		368		321		736		645
Branch restructure		228		278		228		278
Write-off of subordinated debt costs		648		—		648		—
Other operating expenses		3,025		2,573		5,759		5,327
Total other operating expenses	$	6,171	$	5,337	$	11,077	$	10,053

10.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

						Amount		Other
						Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other		From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated		Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other		Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive		June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)		2021		2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	(7,894	)	$	6,938	$	—	$	6,938	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(5,870	)		805		606		1,411		(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss),    net of tax	$	(13,764	)	$	7,743	$	606	$	8,349	$	(5,415	)

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						Amount			Other
						Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other		From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated			Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other			Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive			June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)			2020		2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,393		$	1,542	$	—		$	1,542	$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(9,052	)		128		(7	)		121		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,    net of tax	$	(3,659	)	$	1,670	$	(7	)	$	1,663	$	(1,996	)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income Statement
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(9	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		2		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(7	)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

							Amount		Other
							Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other			From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated		Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other		Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive		June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)		2021			2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,521		$	(6,477	)	$	—	$	(6,477	)	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(6,913	)		1,848			606		2,454			(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,392	)	$	(4,629	)	$	606	$	(4,023	)	$	(5,415	)

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							Amount			Other
							Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other			From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated			Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other			Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive			June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)			2020			2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	1,006		$	5,929		$	—		$	5,929		$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(2,501	)		(6,371	)		(59	)		(6,430	)		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,495	)	$	(442	)	$	(59	)	$	(501	)	$	(1,996	)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(80	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		21		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(59	)

11.  DERIVATIVES

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $230.0 million as of June 30, 2021 and $270.0 million as of December 31, 2020 were designated as cash flow hedges of certain interest-bearing deposits.   On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment. This assessment takes into consideration any adverse developments related to the counterparty’s risk of default and any negative events or circumstances that affect the factors that originally enabled the Company to assess that it could reasonably support, qualitatively, an expectation that the hedging relationship was and will continue to be highly effective. As of June 30, 2021, there were no events or market conditions that would result in hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/liabilities with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

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The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	230,000		$	270,000
Weighted average pay rate		1.96	%		1.93	%
Weighted average receive rate		0.19	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity	1.43 years			2.02 years
Unrealized loss, net	$	(6,203	)	$	(9,616	)
Number of contracts		11			13

Net interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.1 million and $2.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.  Net interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.1 million and $1.3 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.   

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the net gain/(loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			2021			2020
Interest rate contracts
Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)	$	1,411		$	121		$	2,454		$	(6,430	)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense		—			(7	)		—			(59	)
Gain/(loss) recognized in other noninterest income		(842	)		—			(842	)		—

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $26,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of three interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  During the second quarter of 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $189,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of four interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  These gains were amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the terminated swaps and completed amortization as of December 31, 2020.  The Company did not recognize pre-tax interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, related to the amortization of the gain on the terminated interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges. The Company recognized pre-tax interest income of $9,000 and $80,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, related to the amortization of the gain on the terminated interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  

During the second quarter of 2021, the Bank terminated interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $40.0 million. The interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges in which the Bank received a variable payment from our counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the swap agreements.  Due to increased liquidity levels, management made the decision to pay off certain interest-bearing deposit liabilities that were being hedged.  These liabilities will not be replaced; therefore, it will no longer be probable that the original forecasted transactions subject to the cash flow hedges will occur.  As a result, the pre-tax loss on the termination of the interest rate swaps of $842,000 was recorded in the income statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

	June 30, 2021
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	230,000	$	(6,203	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		230,000		(6,203	)

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	December 31, 2020
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	270,000	$	(9,616	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		270,000		(9,616	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Accounting Hedges:  The Company offers facility specific/loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution/swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions.  The accrued interest receivable and payable of $4.7 million related to our swaps is recorded in other assets and other liabilities as of June 30, 2021.

Information about these swaps is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	778,584		$	823,134
Fair value	$	51,855		$	79,529
Weighted average pay rates		4.05	%		4.02	%
Weighted average receive rates		1.88	%		1.91	%
Weighted average maturity	5.92 years			6.5 years
Number of contracts		92			95

12.  SUBORDINATED DEBT

In June 2016, the Company issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2016 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2016 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of June 30, 2026, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.0 percent per year until June 30, 2021. From June 30, 2021 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 485 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the December 2020 subordinated debt issuance to redeem the $50.0 million June 2016 issuance.  The remaining net issuance costs of $648,000 were written-off during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.  

Approximately $40.0 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2016 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the second quarter of 2016.  The remaining funds (approximately $10 million) were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2017 Notes”) to certain institutional investors.  The 2017 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 15, 2027, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.75 percent per year until December 15, 2022.  From December 16, 2022 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 254 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears.  Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $875,000 and are being amortized to maturity.

Approximately $29.1 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2017 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the fourth quarter of 2017.  The remaining funds (approximately $5 million), representing three years of interest payments, were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating subordinates notes (the “2020 Notes”) to certain institutional investors.  The 2020 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 22, 2030, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.50 percent per year until December 22, 2025.  From December 23, 2025 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month SOFR plus 326 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears.  Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $1.9 million and are being amortized to maturity.

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The Company may use the proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes for stock repurchases and acquisitions of wealth management firms, as well as other general corporate purposes.  

Subordinated debt is presented net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.  The subordinated debt issuances are included in the Company’s regulatory total capital amount and ratio.

In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the Company obtained ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) and Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s). KBRA assigned an investment grade rating of BBB- and Moody’s assigned an investment grade rating of Baa3 for the 2020 Notes at the time of issuance.  

13. LEASES

The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. As of June 30, 2021, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $9.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $9.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.  A weighted average discount rate of 2.81 percent and 3.11 percent was used in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The Company's leases have remaining lease terms between five months to 16 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.60 years at June 30, 2021. The Company's leases had remaining lease terms between one months to 16 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.01 years, at December 31, 2020. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.

Total operating lease costs were $691,000 and $812,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  The variable lease costs were $83,000 and $87,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Total operating lease costs were $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  The variable lease costs were $167,000 and $176,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2021:

(In thousands)
2021	$	2,694
2022		2,390
2023		1,891
2024		1,705
2025		1,121
Thereafter		2,638
Total lease payments		12,439
Less: imputed interest		2,537
Total present value of lease payments	$	9,902

The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation	$	1,412	$	157
Operating cash flows from operating leases		1,226		1,446
Operating cash flows from direct finance leases		156		177
Financing cash flows from direct finance leases		374		374

14. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

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On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”.  This ASU replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model, referred to as “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model.  It will significantly change estimates for credit losses related to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans receivable, and certain other contracts.  The largest impact will be on lenders and the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).  This ASU will be effective for public business entities (PBEs) in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company has elected to delay the adoption of ASU 2016-13, as approved by the CARES Act, until January 1, 2022. The Company has reviewed the potential impact to our securities portfolio, which primarily consists of U.S. government sponsored entities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities which have no history of credit loss and have strong credit ratings. The Company does not expect the standard to have a material impact on its financial statements as it relates to the Company’s securities portfolio.  The Company is also currently evaluating the impact the CECL model will have on our accounting and allowance for loans losses. The Company has selected a third-party firm to assist in the development of a CECL model to assist in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses in preparation for the change to the expected loss model. The Company has also engaged a third-party firm to perform a model validation of our CECL model. The Company is also in the process of updating its policies and internal controls accordingly. The Company expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to our ALLL as of January 1, 2022, consistent with regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance. The Company cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-time cumulative adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. The amendments in this Update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. This ASU removes the following exceptions: exception to the incremental approach for intra-period tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items; exception to the requirement to recognize a deferred tax liability for equity method investments when a foreign subsidiary becomes an equity method investment; exception to the ability not to recognize a deferred tax liability for a foreign subsidiary when a foreign equity method investment becomes a subsidiary; and the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting”. The amendments in this Update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this Update apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. The amendments in this ASU can be adopted immediately and are effective through December 31, 2020.  The Company is evaluating alternative reference rates including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in preparation for a rate index replacement and the adoption of this ASU.

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Item 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:  This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about Management’s confidence and strategies and Management’s expectations about operations, growth, financial results, new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect”, “look”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, in addition to/which include the following:

• our inability to successfully grow our business and implement our strategic plan, including an inability to generate revenues to offset the increased personnel and other costs related to the strategic plan;

• the impact of anticipated higher operating expenses in 2021 and beyond;

• our inability to successfully integrate wealth management firm acquisitions;

• our inability to manage our growth;

• our inability to successfully integrate our expanded employee base;

• an unexpected decline in the economy, in particular in our New Jersey and New York market areas;

• declines in our net interest margin caused by the interest rate environment and/or our highly competitive market;

• declines in value in our investment portfolio;

• impact of our business from a pandemic event on our business, operations, customers, allowance for loan losses and capital levels;

• higher than expected increases in our allowance for loan and lease losses;

• higher than expected increases in loan and lease losses or in the level of nonperforming loans;

• changes in interest rates;

• decline in real estate values within our market areas;

• legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Basel III and related regulations) that may result in increased compliance costs;

• successful cyberattacks against our information technology (“IT”) infrastructure and that of our IT and third-party providers;

• higher than expected FDIC insurance premiums;

• adverse weather conditions;

• our inability to successfully generate business in new geographic markets;

• a reduction in our lower-cost funding sources;

• our inability to adapt to technological changes;

• claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility, environmental laws and other matters;

• our inability to retain key employees;

• demands for loans and deposits in our market areas;

• adverse changes in securities markets;

• changes in accounting policies and practices; and

• other unexpected material adverse changes in our operations or earnings.

Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated and when and whether the gradual reopening of businesses will result in a meaningful increase in economic activity. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations:

• demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income;

• if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and higher levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income;

• collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase;

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• our allowance for loan losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect our net income;

• the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us;

• a material decrease in net income or a net loss over several quarters could result in an elimination or a decrease in the rate of our quarterly cash dividend;

• our wealth management revenues may decline with continuing market turmoil;

• a worsening of business and economic conditions or in the financial markets could result in an impairment of certain intangible assets, such as goodwill;

• the unanticipated loss or unavailability of key employees due to the outbreak, which could harm our ability to operate our business or execute our business strategy, especially as we may not be successful in finding and integrating suitable successors;

• we may face litigation, regulatory enforcement and reputation risk as a result of our participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and the risk that the SBA may not fund some or all PPP loan guaranties;

• our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and

• FDIC premiums may increase if the agency experience additional resolution costs.

Moreover, our operations depend on the management skills of our executive officers and directors, many of whom have held officer and director positions with us for many years. The unanticipated loss or unavailability of key employees due to the pandemic could hinder our ability to operate our business or execute our business strategy.

Except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or change in the Company’s expectations.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies.

Management believes that the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires Management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.  

The provision for loan and lease losses is based upon Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, classified loans and nonperforming loans, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated fair value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although Management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan and lease losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for loan and lease losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey and, to a lesser extent, New York City.  Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and any adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the provision for loan and lease losses and allowance for loan and lease losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.

The Company accounts for its debt securities in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments - Debt Securities” and its equity security in accordance with ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities”. All securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, with the exception of the Company’s investment in a CRA investment fund which is classified as an equity security.  In accordance with ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” unrealized holding gains and losses are marked to market through the income statement.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.  

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						Change
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021			2020			2021 vs 2020
Results of Operations:
Net interest income	$	33,845		$	31,971		$	1,874
Provision for loan and lease losses		900			4,900			(4,000	)
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses		32,945			27,071			5,874
Wealth management fee income (1)		13,034			9,996			3,038
Other income (2)		4,644			2,630			2,014
Operating expense (3)		30,684			29,014			1,670
Income before income tax expense		19,939			10,683			9,256
Income tax expense		5,521			2,441			3,080
Net income	$	14,418		$	8,242		$	6,176
Total revenue (4)	$	51,523		$	44,597		$	6,926
Diluted average shares outstanding		19,439,439			19,059,822			379,617
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.74		$	0.43		$	0.31
Return on average assets annualized (ROAA)		0.97	%		0.56	%		0.41	%
Return on average equity annualized (ROAE)		10.86			6.56			4.30

(1) The June 2021 quarter included a full quarter of wealth management fee income and expense related to the December lift outs of teams from Lucas Capital Management (“Lucas”) and Noyes Capital Management (“Noyes”) – approximately $625,000 of wealth management fee income and approximately $350,000 of operating expenses were recorded in the 2021 quarter.

(2) The quarter ended June 30, 2021 included a cost of $842,000 related to the termination of certain interest rate swaps; a $1.1 million gain on sale of PPP loans; $722,000 of fee income related to referral of PPP loans to a third party; and $153,000 of additional bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income related to receipt of life insurance proceeds.

(3) The June 2021 quarter included $648,000 of expense related to the redemption of subordinated debt.

(4) Total revenue equals net interest income plus wealth management fee income and other income.

The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.  

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	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						Change
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021			2020			2021 vs 2020
Results of Operations:
Net interest income	$	65,638		$	63,718		$	1,920
Provision for loan and lease losses (1)		1,125			24,900			(23,775	)
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses		64,513			38,818			25,695
Wealth management fee income (2)		25,165			19,951			5,214
Other income (3)		10,333			7,192			3,141
Operating expense (4)		62,278			57,249			5,029
Income before income tax expense		37,733			8,712			29,021
Income tax expense/(benefit) (5)		10,137			(903	)		11,040
Net income	$	27,596		$	9,615		$	17,981
Total revenue (6)	$	101,136		$	90,861		$	10,275
Diluted average shares outstanding		19,473,150			18,991,056			482,094
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.42		$	0.51		$	0.91
Return on average assets annualized (ROAA)		0.93	%		0.35	%		0.58	%
Return on average equity annualized (ROAE)		10.45			3.80			6.65

(1) The June 2020 six months included a provision for loan and lease losses of $24.9 million, primarily due to the environment at that time created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

(2) The six months ended June 30, 2021 included wealth management fee income and expense related to the December lift outs of teams from Lucas and Noyes – approximately $1.2 million of wealth management fee income and approximately $700,000 of operating expenses were recorded in 2021 for these teams.

(3) The 2021 six months included a cost of $842,000 related to the termination of certain interest rate swaps; a $1.4 million gain on loans held at lower of cost or fair value; $722,000 of fee income related to referral of PPP loans to a third party; and $455,000 of additional BOLI income related to receipt of life insurance proceeds.

(4) The six months ended June 30, 2021 quarter included $648,000 of expense related to the redemption of subordinated debt and $1.5 million of severance expense related to certain corporate restructuring within several areas of the Bank.

(5) The June 2020 six months included a $3.2 million tax benefit related to the carryback of tax net operating losses (“NOL”)s to prior years when the Federal tax rate was 14 percent higher.

(6) Total revenue equals net interest income plus wealth management fee income and other income

	June 30,			December 31,			Change
	2021			2020			2021 vs 2020
Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:
Total capital (Tier I + II) to risk-weighted assets		15.74	%		17.67	%		(1.93	)%
Tier I leverage ratio		8.67			8.53			0.14
Loans to deposits		93.32			90.74			2.58
Allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans		1.39			1.54			(0.15	)
Allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans		1,065.16			589.91			475.25
Nonperforming loans to total loans		0.13			0.26			(0.13	)

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded revenue of $51.52 million, pretax income of $19.94 million, net income of $14.42 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.74, compared to revenue of $44.60 million, pretax income of $10.68 million, net income of $8.24 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.43 for the same three-month period last year. The 2021 quarter included increased noninterest income, principally wealth management income, gain on sale of PPP loans, PPP referral income, and income from capital markets activities (which includes mortgage banking income, back-to-back swap income, SBA loan income, and corporate advisory fee income), partially offset by a loss on a hedging swap termination. The 2021 quarter also included a significantly reduced provision for loan losses when compared to the same quarter last year.  The 2021 quarter included a $900,000 provision while the 2020 quarter included a $4.90 million provision, which was due to the economic environment at that time created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to increased qualitative loss factors when calculating the allowance for loan losses.  Fee income generated by capital markets activity totaled $1.46 million for the second

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quarter of 2021, an increase of $387,000 from $1.08 million for the same period in 2020, despite a decline in loan level back-to-back swap income of $202,000.  Income from these programs are not linear each quarter, as some quarters will be higher than others.  

The Company recorded revenue of $101.14 million, pretax income of $37.73 million, net income of $27.60 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.42 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to revenue of $90.86 million, pretax income of $8.71 million, net income of $9.62 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the same 2020 period. The six months ended June 30, 2021 included increased net interest income and noninterest income offset by increased operating expenses (due in part to the wealth management firms acquired in December 2020) and a significantly reduced provision for loan and lease losses. The increase in noninterest income was principally due to wealth management income, gain on sale of PPP loans, PPP referral income, and income from capital markets activities (which includes mortgage banking income, back-to-back swap income, SBA loan income, and corporate advisory fee income), partially offset by a loss on a hedging swap termination, Fee income generated by capital markets activity totaled $5.03 million for the first six months of 2021, an increase of $1.12 million from $3.91 million for the same period in 2020, despite a decline in loan level back-to-back swap income of $1.6 million.  Income from these programs are not linear each quarter, as some quarters will be higher than others. The six months ended June 30, 2021 also included $1.5 million of severance expense related to certain corporate restructuring within several areas of the Bank. The six months ended June 30, 2020 included a tax benefit of $3.2 million recorded in the first quarter of 2020 caused by the changes in the treatment of tax NOLs under the provisions of the CARES Act.

COVID-19 UPDATE: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses both locally and nationally.  In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide fast and direct economic assistance to American workers, families and businesses. The CARES Act contains substantial tax and spending provisions including direct financial aid to American families, extensive emergency funding for hospitals and medical providers, and economic stimulus to significant impacted industry sectors.  Below are some of the measures the Company has implemented in response to COVID-19.

The Company has an Incident Response Team comprised of senior and departmental leaders that meet frequently to monitor and address the ongoing developments and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The following represent responses by Management as a result of COVID-19:

• The Company’s branch offices are open with fully operational lobbies and drive-thru facilities (effective May 3^rd), ATM access, and on-line banking;

• Management has leveraged technology to support employees that are working remotely;

• Retail client initiatives have been introduced including:

1) The Company has approved deferral requests under the CARES Act of approximately $946.8 million of which $37 million remain as of June 30, 2021.

2) Waived all late fees for April/May/June 2020; and

3) The Company continued to utilize the PPP to assist both clients and community organizations with funding needs related to the pandemic during the six months of 2021. The Company funded $57 million of PPP loans and referred another $124 million directly to a third party for processing and servicing.

The Company will continue to prudently extend credit to our clients.  The Company expects COVID-19 to have an impact on our operations but cannot determine or estimate the ultimate impact at this time.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS:  For a discussion of our contractual obligations, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Obligations.”

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS:  For a discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.”

EARNINGS ANALYSIS

NET INTEREST INCOME (“NII”) / NET INTEREST MARGIN (“NIM”) / AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET:  

The primary source of the Company’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividends earned on earning assets and fees earned on loans, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Earning assets include loans, investment securities, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing checking, savings and time deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, subordinated debt and other borrowings. Net interest income is determined by the difference between the average yields earned on earning assets and the average cost of

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interest-bearing liabilities (“net interest spread”) and the relative amounts of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income as a percent of total interest earning assets on an annualized basis.  The Company’s net interest income, spread and margin are affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows and general levels of nonperforming assets.

The following table summarize the Company’s net interest income and margin for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2021						June 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)	NII			NIM			NII			NIM
NII/NIM excluding the below	$	32,446			2.56	%	$	29,881			2.45	%
Prepayment premiums received on loan paydowns		501			0.04	%		376			0.03	%
Effect of maintaining excess interest earning cash		(115	)		-0.15	%		(263	)		-0.19	%
Effect of PPP loans		1,013			-0.07	%		1,977			-0.02	%
NII/NIM as reported	$	33,845			2.38	%	$	31,971			2.27	%

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2021						June 30, 2020
	NII			NIM			NII			NIM
NII/NIM excluding the below	$	63,001			2.51	%	$	61,403			2.54	%
Prepayment premiums received on loan paydowns		1,205			0.05	%		901			0.04	%
Effect of maintaining excess interest earning cash		(300	)		-0.18	%		(563	)		-0.15	%
Effect of PPP loans		1,732			-0.06	%		1,977			-0.02	%
NII/NIM as reported	$	65,638			2.32	%	$	63,718			2.41	%

Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, increased $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2021 to $34.0 million as compared to $32.4 million for the same quarter in 2020.  The net interest margin was 2.38 percent and 2.27 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of 11 basis points. The Company recorded net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, of $66.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $64.7 for the same 2020 period. The net interest margin declined nine basis points to 2.32 percent from 2.41 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As a commercial bank, the Company is asset sensitive with a large portion of its commercial loan portfolio tied to one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The increase in the NIM for the second quarter of 2021 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was due to the Bank strategically lowering its cost of interest-bearing liabilities and use of excess liquidity to grow loans.  The decrease in NIM for the six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same 2020 period was a function of the large decline in one-month LIBOR which occurred during the second quarter of 2020 and higher levels of interest-earning assets (such as interest-earning deposits, investment securities, and PPP loans) with lower yields.

Net interest income benefitted from interest and fees from PPP loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $84.1 million of PPP loans, with net deferred fees of $334,000 that will be amortized to net interest income over the life of the loans, which have a stated maturity of two to five years.  However, these loans may be eligible for loan forgiveness by the SBA at an earlier date, which would accelerate the amortization of the net deferred fees.

Future net interest income is expected to be benefitted by the repricing of the Company’s time certificates of deposit (“CDs”). Over the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2022, approximately $400 million of CDs with an average rate of approximately 0.62 percent will mature.

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The following table summarizes the loans that the Company closed during the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio	$	37,083	$	18,627
Residential mortgage loans originated for sale		25,432		37,061
Total residential mortgage loans		62,515		55,688
Commercial real estate loans		12,243		748
Multifamily properties		255,820		11,960
C&I loans (A) (B)		141,285		99,294
Small business administration (C)		15,976		595,651
Wealth Lines of Credit (A)		3,200		500
Total commercial loans		428,524		708,153
Installment loans		25		950
Home equity lines of credit (A)		4,140		4,280
Total loans closed	$	495,204	$	769,071

	For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio	$	52,897	$	33,458
Residential mortgage loans originated for sale		71,305		56,452
Total residential mortgage loans		124,202		89,910
Commercial real estate loans		50,606		9,606
Multifamily properties		340,829		73,958
C&I loans (A) (B)		270,426		142,202
Small business administration (C)		74,706		609,481
Wealth Lines of Credit (A)		5,675		3,750
Total commercial loans		742,242		838,997
Installment loans		88		1,206
Home equity lines of credit (A)		6,039		7,912
Total loans closed	$	872,571	$	938,025

(A) Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but were not necessarily funded.

(B) Includes equipment finance leases and loans.

(C) Includes PPP loans of $9 million and $57 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and $596 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

At June 30, 2021, December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020, the Bank had a concentration in commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans as defined by applicable regulatory guidance as follows:

	June 30,			December 31,			June 30,
	2021			2020			2020
Multifamily mortgage loans as a percent of    total regulatory capital of the Bank		223	%		188	%		201	%
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate    loans as a percent of total regulatory capital    of the Bank		158			168			187
Total CRE concentration		381	%		356	%		388	%

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The Bank believes it addresses the key elements in the risk management framework laid out by its regulators for the effective management of CRE concentration risks.

The following table reflects the components of the average balance sheet and of net interest income for the periods indicated:

Average Balance Sheet

Unaudited

Three Months Ended

	June 30, 2021									June 30, 2020
	Average			Income/			Annualized			Average			Income/			Annualized
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance			Expense			Yield			Balance			Expense			Yield
ASSETS:
Interest-earning assets:
Investments:
Taxable (1)	$	884,374		$	3,020			1.37	%	$	437,288		$	2,108			1.93	%
Tax-exempt (1) (2)		6,891			81			4.70			10,137			129			5.09
Loans (2) (3):
Residential mortgages		498,594			3,826			3.07			530,087			4,497			3.39
Commercial mortgages		1,941,330			15,056			3.10			2,083,310			16,147			3.10
Commercial		1,942,802			16,984			3.50			2,038,530			18,204			3.57
Commercial construction		20,952			180			3.44			3,296			44			5.34
Installment		34,319			255			2.97			52,859			371			2.81
Home equity		45,042			377			3.35			54,869			453			3.30
Other		219			5			9.13			318			7			8.81
Total loans		4,483,258			36,683			3.27			4,763,269			39,723			3.34
Federal funds sold		91			—			0.06			102			—			0.25
Interest-earning deposits		428,464			97			0.09			497,764			109			0.09
Total interest-earning assets		5,803,078			39,881			2.75	%		5,708,560			42,069			2.95	%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		10,360									5,437
Allowance for loan and lease losses		(67,593	)								(64,109	)
Premises and equipment		23,307									21,462
Other assets		182,421									234,357
Total noninterest-earning assets		148,495									197,147
Total assets	$	5,951,573								$	5,905,707
LIABILITIES:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking	$	1,980,688		$	944			0.19	%	$	1,748,753		$	1,642			0.38	%
Money markets		1,235,464			727			0.24			1,207,816			1,473			0.49
Savings		144,044			18			0.05			118,878			16			0.05
Certificates of deposit - retail		488,148			1,027			0.84			676,498			3,147			1.86
Subtotal interest-bearing deposits		3,848,344			2,716			0.28			3,751,945			6,278			0.67
Interest-bearing demand - brokered		105,604			456			1.73			150,330			700			1.86
Certificates of deposit - brokered		33,783			264			3.13			33,729			264			3.13
Total interest-bearing deposits		3,987,731			3,436			0.34			3,936,004			7,242			0.74
FHLB advances and borrowings		166,343			182			0.44			330,514			1,127			1.36
Finance lease liabilities		6,380			76			4.76			7,270			87			4.79
Subordinated debt		181,317			2,147			4.74			83,496			1,222			5.85
Total interest-bearing liabilities		4,341,771			5,841			0.54	%		4,357,284			9,678			0.89	%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		948,851									873,926
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		129,980									171,814
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities		1,078,831									1,045,740
Shareholders’ equity		530,971									502,683
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,951,573								$	5,905,707
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)				$	34,040								$	32,391
Net interest spread								2.21	%								2.06	%
Net interest margin (4)								2.38	%								2.27	%
Tax equivalent adjustment				$	(195	)							$	(420	)
Net interest income				$	33,845								$	31,971

(1) Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.

(2) Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21 percent federal tax rate.

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(3) Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.

(4) Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

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Average Balance Sheet

Unaudited

Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2021									June 30, 2020
	Average			Income/			Annualized			Average			Income/			Annualized
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance			Expense			Yield			Balance			Expense			Yield
ASSETS:
Interest-earning assets:
Investments:
Taxable (1)	$	823,120		$	5,649			1.37	%	$	424,547		$	4,567			2.15	%
Tax-exempt (1) (2)		7,433			179			4.82			10,335			260			5.03
Loans (2) (3):
Residential mortgages		500,084			7,780			3.11			532,601			9,073			3.41
Commercial mortgages		1,891,125			29,476			3.12			2,019,559			34,629			3.43
Commercial		1,937,776			33,439			3.45			1,898,334			36,798			3.88
Commercial construction		18,294			319			3.49			4,462			132			5.92
Installment		35,997			531			2.95			53,421			835			3.13
Home equity		46,937			776			3.31			55,261			1,067			3.86
Other		233			10			8.58			341			16			9.38
Total loans		4,430,446			72,331			3.27			4,563,979			82,550			3.62
Federal funds sold		96			—			0.11			102			—			0.25
Interest-earning deposits		491,547			225			0.09			374,665			661			0.35
Total interest-earning assets		5,752,642			78,384			2.73	%		5,373,628			88,038			3.28	%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		10,743									5,477
Allowance for loan and lease losses		(69,367	)								(54,238	)
Premises and equipment		22,972									21,304
Other assets		204,390									197,904
Total noninterest-earning assets		168,738									170,447
Total assets	$	5,921,380								$	5,544,075
LIABILITIES:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking	$	1,944,734		$	1,922			0.20	%	$	1,644,776		$	5,089			0.62	%
Money markets		1,247,464			1,521			0.24			1,199,932			4,454			0.74
Savings		139,648			35			0.05			114,892			31			0.05
Certificates of deposit - retail		510,693			2,497			0.98			687,258			6,841			1.99
Subtotal interest-bearing deposits		3,842,539			5,975			0.31			3,646,858			16,415			0.90
Interest-bearing demand - brokered		107,790			949			1.76			165,165			1,623			1.97
Certificates of deposit - brokered		33,776			525			3.11			33,722			527			3.13
Total interest-bearing deposits		3,984,105			7,449			0.37			3,845,745			18,565			0.97
FHLB advances and borrowings		176,120			391			0.44			256,956			2,139			1.66
Finance lease liabilities		6,493			155			4.77			7,373			177			4.80
Subordinated debt		181,555			4,292			4.73			83,467			2,445			5.86
Total interest-bearing liabilities		4,348,273			12,287			0.57	%		4,193,541			23,326			1.11	%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		898,866									708,242
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		145,919									136,738
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities		1,044,785									844,980
Shareholders’ equity		528,322									505,554
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,921,380								$	5,544,075
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)				$	66,097								$	64,712
Net interest spread								2.16	%								2.17	%
Net interest margin (4)								2.32	%								2.41	%
Tax equivalent adjustment				$	(459	)							$	(994	)
Net interest income				$	65,638								$	63,718

(1) Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.

(2) Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21 percent federal tax rate.

(3) Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.

(4) Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

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The effect of volume and rate changes on net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) for the periods indicated are shown below:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
	Difference due to						Change In
	Change In:						Income/
(In Thousands):	Volume			Rate			Expense
ASSETS:
Investments	$	1,495		$	(631	)	$	864
Loans		(2,174	)		(866	)		(3,040	)
Interest-earning deposits		(12	)		—			(12	)
Total interest income	$	(691	)	$	(1,497	)	$	(2,188	)
LIABILITIES:
Interest-bearing checking	$	92		$	(790	)	$	(698	)
Money market		29			(775	)		(746	)
Savings		3			(1	)		2
Certificates of deposit - retail		(710	)		(1,410	)		(2,120	)
Certificates of deposit - brokered		—			—			—
Interest bearing demand brokered		(195	)		(49	)		(244	)
Borrowed funds		(481	)		(464	)		(945	)
Capital lease obligation		(11	)		—			(11	)
Subordinated debt		1,159			(234	)		925
Total interest expense	$	(114	)	$	(3,723	)	$	(3,837	)
Net interest income	$	(577	)	$	2,226		$	1,649

	For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
	Difference due to						Change In
	Change In:						Income/
(In Thousands):	Volume			Rate			Expense
ASSETS:
Investments	$	2,763		$	(1,762	)	$	1,001
Loans		(2,107	)		(8,112	)		(10,219	)
Interest-earning deposits		159			(595	)		(436	)
Total interest income	$	815		$	(10,469	)	$	(9,654	)
LIABILITIES:
Interest-bearing checking	$	319		$	(3,486	)	$	(3,167	)
Money market		189			(3,122	)		(2,933	)
Savings		4			—			4
Certificates of deposit - retail		(1,460	)		(2,884	)		(4,344	)
Certificates of deposit - brokered		1			(3	)		(2	)
Interest bearing demand brokered		(516	)		(158	)		(674	)
Borrowed funds		(1,369	)		(379	)		(1,748	)
Capital lease obligation		(22	)		—			(22	)
Subordinated debt		2,319			(472	)		1,847
Total interest expense	$	(535	)	$	(10,504	)	$	(11,039	)
Net interest income	$	1,350		$	35		$	1,385

Interest income on interest-earning assets, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, totaled $39.9 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $42.1 million for the same quarter of 2020, reflecting a decrease of $2.2 million, or 5 percent.  Interest income on interest-earning assets, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, totaled $78.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $88.0 million for the same period of 2020, reflecting a decrease of $9.7 million, or 11 percent.  The decrease in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to the same periods in 2020, reflected a decrease in the average yield on interest-earnings assets, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets.  

Average interest-earning assets totaled $5.80 billion for the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $94.5 million, or 2 percent, from the same period of 2020. Average interest-earning assets increased by $379.0 million or 7 percent to $5.75 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same period in 2020. The increase in the average balance of interest-earning

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assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, reflected an increase in the average balance of investment securities, partially offset by a decline in the average balance of loans for those same periods. The average balance of the commercial mortgage portfolio decreased $142.0 million to $1.94 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021, when compared to $2.08 billion for the same period in 2020. The average balance of the commercial mortgage portfolio declined $128.4 million to $1.89 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $2.02 billion for the same period in 2020.  The decline in the commercial mortgage portfolio was due to increased paydowns during the first few months of 2021 partially offset by higher levels of multifamily originations of $255.8 million during the second quarter of 2021 as compared to $12.0 million for the second quarter of 2020.  The increased multi-family production helped to offset loan portfolio run-off and utilize excess liquidity. The average balance of the commercial loan portfolio declined by $95.7 million to $1.94 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to $2.04 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to the forgiveness and sale of PPP loans. Total PPP loans (excluding PPP loans held for sale of $46 million at March 31, 2021) declined $103.1 million to $83.8 million at June 30, 2021 from $186.9 million at March 31, 2021. The average balance of the commercial loan portfolio increased $39.4 million to $1.94 billion for the first six months of 2021, from $1.90 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The average balance of the residential mortgage portfolio decreased by $31.5 million or 6 percent to $498.6 million during the second quarter of 2021 from the same period in 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 the residential mortgage portfolio declined $32.5 million to $500.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $532.6 million for the same period in 2020. The decline in the residential portfolio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 is due to the sale of these fixed rate loans as part of the Company’s balance sheet management.

The average balance of investment securities totaled $891.3 million for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $447.4 million for the same quarter of 2020, reflecting an increase of $443.8 million, or 99 percent.  The average balance of investment securities totaled $830.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $434.9 million for the same period of 2020, reflecting an increase of $395.7 million, or 91 percent.  The increase in the average balance of investment securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was due to the purchase of securities to maintain the size of the portfolio in anticipation of maturities in 2021 and to utilize excess liquidity.

The average balance of interest-earning deposits totaled $428.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to $497.8 million for the same period in 2020, reflecting a decrease of $69.3 million or 14 percent.  The decrease in the average balance of interest-earning deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due the Company using excess balance sheet liquidity to fund multifamily originations. The six months ended June 30, 2021 reflected an increase of $116.9 million in average interest-earning deposits to $491.5 million, from $374.7 million for the same 2020 period. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is due to the timing of loan originations which mostly occurred during the second quarter of 2021.

For the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the average yields earned on interest-earning assets were 2.75 percent and 2.95 percent, respectively, a decrease of 20 basis points.  For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the average yields earned on interest-earning assets were 2.73 percent and 3.28 percent, respectively, a decrease of 55 basis points. The decrease in average yields on interest-earning assets for the three-month and six-month periods were due to a declining rate environment and elevated levels of interest-bearing cash, investment securities, and PPP loans at lower yields. One-month LIBOR has declined by approximately 150 basis points from the beginning of 2020.  The Federal Open Market Committee also reduced the target Federal Funds rate to 0 percent to 0.25 percent in March 2020 due to the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. With the transformation to a commercial bank balance sheet and business model, the Company’s interest rate sensitivity models indicate the Company is asset sensitive as of June 30, 2021, and that net interest income would improve in a rising rate environment but decline in a falling rate environment.

For the second quarter of 2021, the average balance of interest-bearing deposits was $3.99 billion, an increase of $51.7 million, or 1 percent, from $3.94 billion for the same period of 2020. The six months ended June 30, 2021 reflected an increase of $138.4 million to $3.98 billion when compared to $3.85 billion for the same period in 2020. The growth in customer deposits (excluding brokered CDs and brokered interest-bearing demand deposits, but including reciprocal funds discussed below) was due to an increase in retail deposits from our branch network; a focus on providing high-touch client service; new deposit relationships related to PPP; and a full array of treasury management products that support core deposit growth.  The growth was partially offset by a decline of $44.7 million and $57.4 million in the average balance of brokered deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same 2020 periods.

Average rates paid on total interest-bearing deposits were 0.34 percent and 0.74 percent for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively, a decrease of 40 basis points.  Average rates paid on total interest-bearing deposits were 0.37 percent and 0.97 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, a decrease of 60 basis points.  The decrease in the average rate paid on deposits was principally due to repricing of our deposit base to align with the recent Federal Reserve rate decreases.  

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For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the average balance of borrowings was $166.3 million a decrease of $164.2 million from $330.5 million as compared to the same period in 2020.  The average rate paid on borrowings was 0.44 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 1.36 percent for the same period in 2020.  For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the average balance of borrowings was $176.1 million, a decrease of $80.8 million from $257.0 million as compared to the same period in 2020.  The average rate paid on borrowings was 0.44 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to 1.67 percent for the same period in 2020. The decrease in borrowings was principally due to the Company’s participation in the PPPLF which decreased as more PPP loans were forgiven in the second quarter of 2021 and by the Company’s prepayment of $105.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted-average rate of 3.20 percent during the fourth quarter of 2020.  The average rate paid on borrowings was lower for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 as the PPPLF borrowings rate was 0.35 percent.

The Company is a participant in the Reich & Tang Demand Deposit Marketplace (“DDM”) program and the Promontory Program. The Company uses these deposit sweep services to place customer funds into interest-bearing demand (checking) accounts issued by other participating banks.  Customer funds are placed at one or more participating banks to ensure that each deposit customer is eligible for the full amount of FDIC insurance.  As a program participant, the Company receives reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. Such reciprocal deposit balances are included in the Company’s interest-bearing checking balances. The average balance of reciprocal deposits was $750.9 million and $732.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to $646.3 million and $562.3 million for the same three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

In June 2021, the Company redeemed $50.0 million of subordinated debt bearing interest at an annual rate of 6.0 percent issued in June 2016 that was set to re-price to approximately 5.0 percent.  In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million of subordinated debt ($98.2 million net of issuance costs) bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.50 percent for the first five years, and thereafter at an adjustable rate until maturity in December 2025 or earlier redemption.  In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million of subordinated debt ($34.1 million net of issuance costs) bearing interest at an annual rate of 4.75 percent for the first five years, and thereafter at an adjustable rate until maturity in December 2027 or earlier redemption.  

in December 2027 or earlier redemption.  

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Investment securities available for sale are purchased, sold and/or maintained as a part of the Company’s overall balance sheet, liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. These securities are carried at estimated fair value, and unrealized changes in fair value are recognized as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of income taxes.  Realized gains and losses are recognized in income at the time the securities are sold.  Equity securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in noninterest income.

At June 30, 2021, the Company had investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $823.8 million compared with $622.7 million at December 31, 2020.  The increase was due to purchases of residential mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government-sponsored agencies with excess liquidity as deposits and borrowings exceeded loan growth.  A net unrealized loss (net of income tax) of $956,000 and a net unrealized gain (net of income tax) of $5.5 million were included in shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The Company has one equity security (a CRA investment security) with a fair value of $14.9 million at June 30, 2021 compared with $15.1 million at December 31, 2020, with changes in fair value recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  The Company recorded a $42,000 unrealized gain and $223,000 unrealized loss on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to an unrealized gain of $125,000 and $323,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.  

The carrying value of investment securities available for sale as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are shown below:

	June 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
U.S. treasuries	$	—	$	2,613
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		210,940		83,771
Mortgage-backed securities-residential (principally    U.S. government-sponsored entities)		555,273		476,058
SBA pool securities		45,268		49,129
State and political subdivisions		6,775		8,089
Corporate bond		5,564		3,029
Total	$	823,820	$	622,689

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The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of debt securities available for sale, stated at fair value, as of June 30, 2021:

				After 1			After 5
				But			But			After
	Within			Within			Within			10
(Dollars in thousands)	1 Year			5 Years			10 Years			Years			Total
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	—		$	—		$	112,739		$	98,201		$	210,940
		—			—			1.30	%		1.50	%		1.40	%
Mortgage-backed securities-residential (1)	$	25,162		$	20,750		$	39,833		$	469,528		$	555,273
		1.25	%		2.38	%		1.73	%		1.45	%		1.49	%
SBA pool securities	$	—		$	—		$	7,275		$	37,993		$	45,268
		—			—			1.92	%		1.16	%		1.28	%
State and political subdivisions (2)	$	3,051		$	3,724		$	—		$	—		$	6,775
		2.99	%		2.15	%		—			—			2.53	%
Corporate bond	$	—		$	—		$	5,564		$	—		$	5,564
		—			—			4.23	%		—			4.23	%
Total	$	28,213		$	24,474		$	165,411		$	605,722		$	823,820
		1.44	%		2.34	%		1.53	%		1.44	%		1.49	%

(1) Shown using stated final maturity.

(2) Yields presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.

Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits are an additional part of the Company’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. The combined average balance of these investments during the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $428.6 million compared to $614.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. The higher level of federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits for both periods represented excess cash as deposit and borrowing growth and cash from maturing securities exceeded loan growth.

OTHER INCOME:  The following table presents other income, excluding income from wealth management, which is summarized and discussed subsequently:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,					Change
(In thousands)	2021			2020		2021 vs 2020
Service charges and fees	$	896		$	695	$	201
Bank owned life insurance		466			318		148
Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking)		409			550		(141	)
Gain on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		1,125			—		1,125
Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps		—			202		(202	)
Gain on sale of SBA loans		932			258		674
Corporate advisory fee income		121			65		56
Loss on swap termination		(842	)		—		(842	)
Other income		1,495			417		1,078
Securities gains, net		42			125		(83	)
Total other income	$	4,644		$	2,630	$	2,014

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	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						Change
(In thousands)	2021			2020			2021 vs 2020
Service charges and fees	$	1,742		$	1,511		$	231
Bank owned life insurance		1,077			646			431
Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking)		1,434			842			592
Gain/(loss) on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		1,407			(3	)		1,410
Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps		—			1,620			(1,620	)
Gain on sale of SBA loans		2,381			1,312			1,069
Corporate advisory fee income		1,219			140			1,079
Loss on swap termination		(842	)		—			(842	)
Other income		2,138			801			1,337
Securities gains, net		(223	)		323			(546	)
Total other income	$	10,333		$	7,192		$	3,141

The Company recorded total other income, excluding wealth management fee income, of $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2021, reflecting an increase of $2.0 million, or 77 percent, compared to the same period in 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company recorded total other income, excluding wealth management fee income, of $10.3 million compared to $7.2 million from the same 2020 period reflecting an increase of $3.1 million or 44 percent.

For the second quarter of 2021, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $409,000 compared to $550,000 for the same quarter in 2020.  For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $1.4 million and $842,000, respectively. This increase was the result of the increased volume of residential mortgage loans originated for sale during the first six months of 2021 due to more refinancing and home purchase activity in the current low interest rate environment.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company did not record any loan level, back-to-back swap income compared to $202,000 and $1.6 million for the same periods in 2021.  The program provides a borrower with a degree of interest rate protection on a variable rate loan, while still providing an adjustable rate to the Company, thus helping to manage the Company’s interest rate risk, while contributing to income. The Company expects back-to-back swap activity will continue to be minimal in the current rate environment.

The Company provides loans that are partially guaranteed by the SBA, for the purposes of providing working capital and/or financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and that could be used for start-up business.  All SBA loans are underwritten and documented as prescribed by the SBA.  The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans in the secondary market, with the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans held in the loan portfolio. The second quarter of 2021 included $932,000 of gains on sales of SBA loans as compared to $258,000 for the same quarter in 2020. The six months ended June 30, 2021 included $2.4 million of gains on sale of SBA loans as compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2020. The three- and six-month June 2021 periods benefitted by certain changes to SBA lending requirements.

The Company recorded corporate advisory fee income of $121,000 and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to $65,000 and $140,000 for the same periods in 2020.  The six-month 2021 periods included the Company’s first major corporate advisory/investment banking acquisition transaction.  These transactions tend to be larger and take longer to complete.

Income from the back-to-back swap, SBA programs, and corporate advisory fee income are dependent on volume, and thus are not linear from quarter to quarter, as some quarters will be higher than others.  

The three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included $153,000 and $455,000 of additional income related to a net life insurance death benefit under its BOLI policies.

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company recorded a gain on sale of $1.1 million for the sale of $57 million of PPP loans to a third party to create additional capacity to process our strong loan pipeline.

Other income included $722,000 of income related to the referral of PPP loans to the same third party that the Company sold the PPP loans they originated to for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company recognized a loss on the termination of $842,000 for two interest rate swaps that had a notional value of $40 million with a weighted average cost of 1.50 percent.

The three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included a gain on sale of an OREO property of $51,000.  

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The remainder of the increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same 2020 period was primarily due to an increase in commercial lending fees primarily unused credit line fees, loan servicing income and letter of credit fees.

OPERATING EXPENSES: The following table presents the components of operating expenses for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,				Change
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2021 vs 2020
Compensation and employee benefits	$	19,910	$	19,186	$	724
Premises and equipment		4,074		4,036		38
FDIC assessment		529		455		74
Other Operating Expenses:
Professional and legal fees		1,186		1,042		144
Telephone		312		395		(83	)
Advertising		404		728		(324	)
Amortization of intangible assets		368		321		47
Branch restructure		228		278		(50	)
Write-off of subordinated debt costs		648		—		648
Other		3,025		2,573		452
Total operating expenses	$	30,684	$	29,014	$	1,670

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2021 vs 2020
Compensation and employee benefits	$	41,900	$	38,412	$	3,488
Premises and equipment		8,187		8,079		108
FDIC assessment		1,114		705		409
Other Operating Expenses:
Professional and legal fees		2,442		2,016		426
Telephone		646		719		(73	)
Advertising		618		1,068		(450	)
Amortization of intangible assets		736		645		91
Branch restructure		228		278		(50	)
Write-off of subordinated debt costs		648		—		648
Other		5,759		5,327		432
Total operating expenses	$	62,278	$	57,249	$	5,029

Increased operating expenses in the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 was principally attributable to: accelerated expense related to the redemption of the subordinated debt, which is expected to benefit future earnings, expenses related to the Lucas and Noyes team lift outs completed in December 2020, hiring in line with the Company’s strategic plan, normal salary increases and increased FDIC insurance premiums, which were partially offset by decreased advertising expense for the six month 2021 period due to strategically increased spending in 2020 related to the PPP program.

PEAPACK PRIVATE:  This division includes: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.  Officers from Peapack Private are available to provide wealth management, trust and investment services at the Bank’s headquarters in Bedminster, at private banking locations in Morristown, New Providence, Princeton, Red Bank, Summit and Teaneck, New Jersey and at the Bank’s subsidiaries, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, in Greenville, Delaware and Murphy Capital, in Bedminster, New Jersey.

The market value of the assets under management and/or administration (“AUM/AUA”) of Peapack Private was $9.8 billion at June 30, 2021, reflecting an 11 percent increase from $8.8 billion at December 31, 2020 and an increase of 36 percent from $7.2 billion at June 30, 2020. Effective December 18, 2020, the Bank completed the lift out of teams from Lucas, based in Red Bank, New Jersey, and from Noyes, based in New Vernon, New Jersey, which combined contributed approximately $400 million of AUM/AUA at the time of acquisition.  

In the June 2021 quarter, Peapack Private generated $13.0 million in fee income compared to $10.0 million for the June 2020 quarter, reflecting a 30 percent increase. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Peapack Private generated $25.2 million in fee income compared to $20.0 million in fee income for the same period in 2020, reflecting a 26 percent increase.  The growth in fee

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income was due to several factors, including the acquisitions noted above, as well as continued new business, partially offset by normal levels of disbursements and outflows.

Operating expenses relative to Peapack Private were relatively flat when comparing both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 to the same periods for 2020. Expenses are in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan, particularly the hiring of key management and revenue-producing personnel.

Peapack Private currently generates adequate revenue to support the salaries, benefits and other expenses of the Division and Management believes it will continue to do so as the Company grows organically and/or by acquisition.  Management believes that the Bank generates adequate liquidity to support the expenses of Peapack Private should it be necessary.

NONPERFORMING ASSETS:  OREO, loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing, and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming assets.

The following table sets forth asset quality data as of the dates indicated:

	As of
	June 30,			March 31,			December 31,			September 30,				June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021			2021			2020			2020				2020
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing	$	—		$	—		$	—			$	—			$	—
Nonaccrual loans (1)		5,962			11,767			11,410				8,611				26,697
Other real estate owned		—			50			50				50				50
Total nonperforming assets	$	5,962		$	11,817		$	11,460			$	8,661			$	26,747
Performing TDRs	$	190		$	197		$	201			$	2,278			$	2,376
Loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing (2)(3)	$	1,678		$	1,622		$	5,053			$	6,609			$	3,785
Loans subject to special mention	$	148,601		$	166,013		$	162,103			$	129,700			$	27,922
Classified loans (1)	$	11,178		$	25,714		$	37,771			$	41,263			$	63,562
Impaired loans (1)	$	6,498		$	11,964		$	16,204			$	15,514			$	33,708
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans (4)		0.13	%		0.27	%		0.26	%			0.19	%			0.55	%
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets (4)		0.10	%		0.20	%		0.19	%			0.15	%			0.43	%
Nonperforming assets as a % of total loans    plus other real estate owned (4)		0.13	%		0.27	%		0.26	%			0.19	%			0.55	%

(1) Excludes one commercial loan held for sale of $5.6 million at both June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021.  Excludes residential and commercial loans held for sale of $8.5 million at December 31, 2020.  Excludes one commercial loan held for sale of $10.0 million at September 30, 2020.

(2) Excludes a residential loan held for sale of $93,000 at December 31, 2020.

(3) December 31, 2020 includes $1.3 million of residential loans that are classified as delinquent due to an escrow payment shortage due to a recent change in escrow payment requirement.

(4) Nonperforming loans/assets do not include performing TDRs.

The increase in special mention loans primarily relates to investment and owner-occupied commercial real estate classified loans and was the result of the Bank’s credit analysis of sectors with COVID elevated residual risk (Hospitality and Food Services and Retail – Non-Grocery Anchored) and the downgrade of several loans within these categories during 2020.

PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES:  The provision for loan and lease losses was $900,000 and $4.9 million for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the provision for loan losses was $1.1 million and $24.9 million, respectively.  The decreased provision for loan and lease losses for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 reflect the reduced qualitative factors when calculating the allowance for loan losses due to the improvement in the unemployment rate and as loan deferrals entered into during the COVID-19 pandemic have decreased significantly from the prior year (declined from $914 million at June

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30, 2020 to $37 million at June 30, 2021). The provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2021 also reflected loan growth of $297.9 million, excluding PPP loans, which partially offset the decline in qualitative factors related to loan deferrals.  The Company’s provision for loan and lease losses also reflect the Company’s assessment of asset quality metrics, net charge-offs/recoveries, and the composition of the loan portfolio.

The allowance for loan and lease losses was $63.5 million as of June 30, 2021, compared to $67.3 million at December 31, 2020. As a percentage of loans, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 1.39 percent and 1.54 percent at June 30, 2021 and at December 31, 2020, respectively. The specific reserves recorded on impaired loans were $57,000 at June 30, 2021 compared to $2.7 million as of December 31, 2020.  Total impaired loans were $6.5 million and $16.2 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The general component of the allowance decreased from $64.6 million at December 31, 2020 to $63.4 million at June 30, 2021.

A summary of the allowance for loan and lease losses for the quarterly periods indicated follows:

	June 30,			March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021			2021			2020			2020			2020
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
Beginning of period	$	67,536		$	67,309		$	66,145		$	66,065		$	63,783
Provision for loan and lease losses		900			225			2,350			5,150			4,900
Recoveries/(charge-offs), net		(4,931	)		2			(1,186	)		(5,070	)		(2,618	)
End of period	$	63,505		$	67,536		$	67,309		$	66,145		$	66,065
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a % of    total loans (A)		1.39	%		1.54	%		1.54	%		1.49	%		1.36	%
General allowance for loan and lease losses as    a % of total loans (A)		1.39	%		1.47	%		1.48	%		1.49	%		1.27	%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a % of    non-performing loans		1065.16	%		573.94	%		589.91	%		768.15	%		247.46	%

(A) The June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021 ALLL coverage ratios include PPP loans of $521.6 million, $202.0 million, $195.6 million, $186.9 million and $83.8 million, respectively, in total loans.

INCOME TAXES:  Income tax expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 was $5.5 million as compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2020.  During the six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company recorded income tax expense of $10.1 million compared to a benefit of $903,000 in the same six-month period in 2020.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was 27.69 percent compared to 22.85 percent for the same quarter in 2020.  The June 30, 2020 quarter included a benefit from a New Jersey state credit related to deferred tax liabilities effected by the surtax imposed by New Jersey in 2019.  Excluding such benefit, the effective tax rate for the June 2020 quarter would have been approximately 26.5 percent.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was 26.87 percent compared to a net tax benefit recorded for the first six months of 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a $3.34 million tax benefit, principally due to a $3.2 million Federal income tax benefit that resulted from a tax NOL carryback. The Company had a $23 million operating loss for tax purposes in 2018 (when the Federal tax rate was 21 percent) resulting from accelerated tax depreciation. Under the CARES Act, the Company was allowed to carry this NOL back to a period when the Federal tax rate was 35 percent, generating a permanent tax benefit.

CAPITAL RESOURCES: A solid capital base provides the Company with the ability to support future growth and financial strength and is essential to executing the Company’s Strategic Plan – “Expanding Our Reach.” The Company’s capital strategy is intended to provide stability to expand its business, even in stressed environments. Quarterly stress testing is integral to the Company’s capital management process.

The Company strives to maintain capital levels in excess of internal “triggers” and in excess of those considered to be well capitalized under regulatory guidelines applicable to banks. Maintaining an adequate capital position supports the Company’s goal of providing shareholders an attractive and stable long-term return on investment.

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Capital was benefitted by net income of $27.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, which was partially offset by the purchase of shares through the Company’s stock repurchase program and a change in the unrealized loss on securities, net of tax of $6.5 million. The Company repurchased 392,755 shares, at an average price of $30.51, for a total cost of $12.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

The Company employs quarterly capital stress testing – adverse case and severely adverse case. In the March 31, 2021 (the date of the most recent completed stress test), severely, adverse case, no growth scenario, the Bank remains well capitalized over a two-year stress period. With a Pandemic stress overlay, the Bank still remains well capitalized over the two-year stress period.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital (each as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all of the Bank’s capital ratios remain above the levels required to be considered “well capitalized” and the Company’s capital ratios remain above regulatory requirements. The Company’s capital ratios were not affected by our participation in the PPP.  The Company pledged its PPP loans as collateral and utilized funding provided by the FRB’s PPPLF.  PPP loans funded by the PPPLF are risk-weighted at 0 percent for regulatory risk-based capital ratios and are excluded from average assets in the calculation of the regulatory leverage ratio.

To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, common equity Tier I and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table.

As a result of the recently enacted Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies are required to develop a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” (the ratio of a bank’s tangible equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with assets of less than $10 billion.  A “qualifying community bank” that exceeds this ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes.  The federal banking agencies set the minimum capital for the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (“CBLR”) at 9 percent, effective January 1, 2020.  Under the CARES Act, the Community Bank Leverage Ratio was temporarily lowered to 8 percent.  The Bank did not opt into the CBLR and will continue to comply with the requirements under Basel III.  The Bank’s leverage ratio was 10.13 percent at June 30, 2021.

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The Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:

						To Be Well										For Capital
						Capitalized Under					For Capital					Adequacy Purposes
						Prompt Corrective					Adequacy					Including Capital
	Actual					Action Provisions					Purposes					Conservation Buffer (A)
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of June 30, 2021:
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	637,858		14.62	%	$	436,316		10.00	%	$	349,052		8.00	%	$	458,131		10.50	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)		583,208		13.37			349,052		8.00			261,789		6.00			370,868		8.50
Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)		583,179		13.37			283,605		6.50			196,342		4.50			305,421		7.00
Tier I capital (to average assets)		583,208		10.13			287,946		5.00			230,357		4.00			230,357		4.00
As of December 31, 2020:
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	600,478		14.81	%	$	405,587		10.00	%	$	324,469		8.00	%	$	425,866		10.50	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)		549,575		13.55			324,469		8.00			243,352		6.00			344,749		8.50
Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)		549,540		13.55			263,631		6.50			182,514		4.50			283,911		7.00
Tier I capital (to average assets)		549,575		9.71			283,083		5.00			226,466		4.00			226,466		4.00

(A) See footnote on following table

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The Company’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:

						To Be Well							For Capital
						Capitalized Under		For Capital					Adequacy Purposes
						Prompt Corrective		Adequacy					Including Capital
	Actual					Action Provisions		Purposes					Conservation Buffer (A)
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount	Ratio	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of June 30, 2021:
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	686,543		15.74	%	N/A	N/A	$	349,002		8.00	%	$	458,065		10.50	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)		499,344		11.45		N/A	N/A		261,751		6.00			370,814		8.50
Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)		499,315		11.45		N/A	N/A		196,313		4.50			305,376		7.00
Tier I capital (to average assets)		499,344		8.67		N/A	N/A		230,317		4.00			230,317		4.00
As of December 31, 2020:
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)	$	716,210		17.67	%	N/A	N/A	$	324,322		8.00	%	$	425,673		10.50	%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)		483,535		11.93		N/A	N/A		243,242		6.00			344,592		8.50
Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)		483,500		11.93		N/A	N/A		182,431		4.50			283,782		7.00
Tier I capital (to average assets)		483,535		8.53		N/A	N/A		226,624		4.00			226,624		4.00

(A) The Basel Rules require the Company and the Bank to maintain a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios.  The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of (i) CET1 to risk-weighted assets, (ii) Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets or (iii) total capital to risk-weighted assets above the respective minimum but below the capital conservation buffer face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall.

The Company’s regulatory total risk-based capital ratio was benefitted by the $48.7 million (net) subordinated debt issuance that closed in June 2016. At that time, the Company down-streamed approximately $40.0 million of proceeds to the Bank as capital, benefitting the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios.

On December 12, 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due December 15, 2027.  The Company down-streamed approximately $29.1 million of those proceeds to the Bank as capital.

In addition, in December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due December 22, 2030.  The Company may use the proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes for stock repurchases and acquisitions of wealth management firms, as well as other general corporate purposes.  During the second quarter of 2021, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the December 2020 subordinated debt issuance to redeem the $50.0 million June 2016 issuance.  The remaining net costs of $648,000 were written-off during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, or the “Reinvestment Plan,” allows shareholders of the Company to purchase additional shares of common stock using cash dividends without payment of any brokerage commissions or other charges.  Shareholders may also make voluntary cash payments of up to $200,000 per quarter to purchase additional shares of common stock, which up to January 30, 2019 were purchased at a 3 percent discount to market for plan participants.  On January 30, 2019, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 eliminating the 3 percent discount to market price. Voluntary share purchases in the “Reinvestment Plan” can be filled from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares and/or in the open market, at the discretion of the Company.  All shares purchased during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 were in the open market.

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On July 27, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on August 24, 2021 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2021.

Management believes the Company’s capital position and capital ratios are adequate. Further, Management believes the Company has sufficient capital to support its planned balance sheet growth for the immediate future. The Company continually assesses other potential sources of capital to support future growth.

LIQUIDITY: Liquidity refers to an institution’s ability to meet short-term requirements including funding of loans, deposit withdrawals and maturing obligations, as well as long-term obligations, including potential capital expenditures. The Company’s liquidity risk management is intended to ensure the Company has adequate funding and liquidity to support its assets across a range of market environments and conditions, including stressed conditions. Principal sources of liquidity include cash, temporary investments, securities available for sale, customer deposit inflows, loan repayments and secured borrowings.  Other liquidity sources include loan sales and loan participations.

Management actively monitors and manages the Company’s liquidity position and believes it is sufficient to meet future needs. Cash and cash equivalents, including interest-earning deposits, totaled $203.5 million at June 30, 2021. In addition, the Company had $823.8 million in securities designated as available for sale at June 30, 2021. These securities can be sold, or used as collateral for borrowings, in response to liquidity concerns. Securities available for sale with a fair value of $788.5 million as of June 30, 2021 were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law. In addition, the Company generates significant liquidity from scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities.

The Company approved loans of approximately $650 million under the PPP and have a balance of $83.8 million at June 30, 2021.  The Federal Reserve has supplied a source of liquidity for the PPP to participating financial institutions through the PPPLF, which extends credit to eligible financial institutions, at a rate of 0.35 percent, that originate PPP loans, taking the loans as collateral at face value.  The Company utilized this facility to fund its 2020 PPP loan originations.

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had approximately $1.7 billion of secured funding available from the Federal Home Loan Bank.  Additionally, the Company had $1.0 billion of secured funding available from the Federal Reserve Discount Window, none of which was drawn.

Brokered interest-bearing demand (“overnight”) deposits were $85.0 million at June 30, 2021. The interest rate paid on these deposits allows the Bank to fund at attractive rates and engage in interest rate swaps to hedge its asset-liability interest rate risk. The Company ensures ample available collateralized liquidity as a backup to these short-term brokered deposits.  As of June 30, 2021, the Company had transacted pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps totaling $230.0 million in notional amount.

The Company has a Board-approved Contingency Funding Plan in place. This plan provides a framework for managing adverse liquidity stress and contingent sources of liquidity. The Company conducts liquidity stress testing on a regular basis to ensure sufficient liquidity in a stressed environment.  The Company believes it has sufficient liquidity given the current environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management believes the Company’s liquidity position and sources are adequate.

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT: The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring asset/liability management strategies and advising the Board of Directors on such strategies, as well as the related level of interest rate risk. In this regard, interest rate risk simulation models are prepared on a quarterly basis. These models demonstrate balance sheet gaps and predict changes to net interest income and economic/market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. In addition, these models, as well as ALCO processes and reporting, are subject to annual independent third-party review.

ALCO is generally authorized to manage interest rate risk through the management of capital, cash flows and duration of assets and liabilities, including sales and purchases of assets, as well as additions of wholesale borrowings and other sources of medium/longer-term funding.  ALCO is authorized to engage in interest rate swaps as a means of extending the duration of shorter-term liabilities.

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The following strategies are among those used to manage interest rate risk:

• Actively market C&I loans, which tend to have adjustable-rate features, and which generate customer relationships that can result in higher core deposit accounts;

• Actively market equipment finance leases and loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than real estate loans;

• Limit residential mortgage portfolio originations to adjustable-rate and/or shorter-term and/or “relationship” loans that result in core deposit and/or wealth management relationships;

• Actively market core deposit relationships, which are generally longer duration liabilities;

• Utilize medium to longer term certificates of deposit and/or wholesale borrowings to extend liability duration;

• Utilize interest rate swaps to extend liability duration;

• Utilize a loan level / back-to-back interest rate swap program, which converts a borrower’s fixed rate loan to adjustable rate for the Company;

• Closely monitor and actively manage the investment portfolio, including management of duration, prepayment and interest rate risk;

• Maintain adequate levels of capital; and

• Utilize loan sales.

The interest rate swap program is administered by the ALCO and follows procedures and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and standards as set forth in ASC 815 for cash flow hedges.  The program incorporates pre-purchase analysis, liability designation, sensitivity analysis, correlation analysis, daily mark-to-market analysis and collateral posting as required.  The Board is advised of all swap activity.  In all of these swaps, the Company is receiving floating and paying fixed interest rates with total notional value of $230.0 million as of June 30, 2021.

In addition, the Company initiated a loan level / back-to-back swap program in support of its commercial lending business.  Pursuant to this program, the Company extends a floating rate loan and executes a floating to fixed swap with the borrower.  At the same time, the Company executes a third-party swap, the terms of which fully offset the fixed exposure and, result in a final floating rate exposure for the Company.  As of June 30, 2021, $778.6 million of notional value in swaps were executed and outstanding with borrowers under this program.

As noted above, the ALCO uses simulation modeling to analyze the Company’s net interest income sensitivity, as well as the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. The models are based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The models incorporate certain prepayment and interest rate assumptions, which management believes to be reasonable as of June 30, 2021. The models assume changes in interest rates without any proactive change in the balance sheet by management. In the models, the forecasted shape of the yield curve remained static as of June 30, 2021.

In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point increase in market rates at June 30, 2021, net interest income would increase approximately 4.7 percent for year 1 and 7.8 percent for year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario.

In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in market rates at June 30, 2021, net interest income for year 1 would increase approximately 7.9 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.  In year 2 net interest income would increase 13.9 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.

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The table below shows the estimated changes in the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) that would result from an immediate parallel change in the market interest rates at June 30, 2021.

	Estimated Increase/								EVPE as a Percentage of
(Dollars in thousands)	Decrease in EVPE								Present Value of Assets (2)
Change In
Interest
Rates	Estimated								EVPE			Increase/(Decrease)
(Basis Points)	EVPE (1)		Amount			Percent			Ratio (3)			(basis points)
+200	$	676,581	$	16,761			2.54	%		12.19	%		79
+100		671,163		11,343			1.72			11.84			44
Flat interest rates		659,820		—			—			11.40			—
-100		613,855		(45,965	)		(6.97	)		10.52			(88	)

(1) EVPE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities.

(2) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.

(3) EVPE ratio represents EVPE divided by the present value of assets.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk. Simulation modeling requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the modeling assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the information provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

The Company’s interest rate sensitivity models indicate the Company is asset sensitive as of June 30, 2021, and that net interest income would improve in a rising rate environment but decline in a falling rate environment.

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there have not been any changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

The Corporation’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures of our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, provides reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system reflects resource constraints; the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because there are inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Corporation have been or will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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0PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of its business, lawsuits and claims may be brought against the Company and its subsidiaries.  There is no currently pending or threatened litigation or proceedings against the Company or its subsidiaries, which if adversely decided, we believe would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

ITEM 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

	Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Total Number of Shares Withheld (1)		Average Price Paid Per Share		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans Or Programs (2)
April 1, 2021 -
April 30, 2021		—		—	$	—	$	25,620,887
May 1, 2021 -
May 31, 2021		137,661		—		32.49	$	21,148,674
June 1, 2021 -
June 30, 2021		97,061		7,096		32.28	$	18,015,411
Total		234,722		7,096		32.40

(1) Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards/units.

(2) On January 28, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchases up to 948,735 shares, which was approximately 5 percent of the outstanding shares as of that date, through March 31, 2022.

ITEM 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.  Other Information

None.

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ITEM 6.  Exhibits

3	Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws:
	A.   Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2009 (File No. 001-16197).
	B.   By-Laws of the Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2017 (File No. 001-16197).
10.1	Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed on March 18, 2021 (File No. 001-16197).
10.2	Form of Employment Agreement with Douglas L. Kennedy, Jeffrey J. Carfora, John P. Babcock and Gregory M. Smith.
10.3	Change in Control Agreement with Robert A. Plante.
31.1	Certification of Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
31.2	Certification of Jeffrey J. Carfora, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
32	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Jeffrey J. Carfora, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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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.

	PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
DATE:  August 9, 2021	By:	/s/ Douglas L. Kennedy
		Douglas L. Kennedy
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
DATE:  August 9, 2021	By:	/s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora
		Jeffrey J. Carfora
		Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)
DATE:  August 9, 2021	By:	/s/ Francesco S. Rossi
		Francesco S. Rossi
		Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into, effective as of August 5, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, a New Jersey corporation (the “Company”), Peapack-Gladstone Bank, a New Jersey-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank”), and ______________ (“Executive”).  References to the “Bank” shall refer to both the Bank and the Company except where context indicates otherwise.  

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Bank desires to continue to employ Executive in an executive capacity in the conduct of its businesses, and Executive desires to be so employed on the terms contained herein;

WHEREAS, the Bank, the Company, and Executive previously entered into an employment agreement, dated _____________ __, _______ (the “Prior Employment Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Bank, the Company, and Executive previously entered into a change in control agreement, dated _____________ __, _______, (the “Prior Change in Control Agreement” and together with the Prior Employment Agreement, the “Prior Agreements”), for avoidance of doubt, the term Prior Agreements does not include the Retirement Transition Agreement, and the accompanying Side Letter, entered into by and amount the Bank, the Company and Executive dated ____ (the “Retirement Transition Agreement”);

WHEREAS, as of the Effective Date, the Prior Agreements shall terminate and shall be null and void and of no further effect.  

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1.POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

(a)Employment.  During the Term (as defined in Section 2(a) below), Executive agrees to serve as _______________________ of the Bank and the Company or any successor executive position with the Bank and the Company that is agreed to and consented by Executive (the “Executive Position”), and will perform the duties and will have all powers associated with Executive Position as are appropriate for a person in the position of the Executive Position, as well as those as shall be assigned by the Board of Directors of Company or the Bank (the “Board”).  Executive will report directly to the [Board/Chief Executive Officer].  During the period provided in this Agreement, Executive also agrees to serve, if elected, as an officer, director or trustee of any subsidiary or affiliate of the Bank and in such capacity carry out such duties and responsibilities reasonably appropriate to that office.  

(b)Responsibilities.During Executive’s employment hereunder, Executive will be employed on a full-time basis and devote Executive’s full business time and best efforts, business judgment, skill and knowledge to the performance of Executive’s duties and responsibilities related to the Executive Position.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 1(c), Executive will not engage in any other business activity during the term of this Agreement except as may be approved by the Board.

(c)Principal Place of Employment.  Executive’s principal place of employment during the Term shall be at 500 Hills Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921 or any other location(s) at which the Bank and Executive mutually agree.  

(d)Service on Other Boards and Committees.  The Bank encourages participation by Executive on community boards and committees and in activities generally considered to be in the public interest, but the Board shall have the right to approve or disapprove, in its sole discretion, Executive’s participation on such boards and committees.  

2.TERM.

(a)Term and Annual Renewal.Subject to Sections 2(b) and 2(c), the term of this Agreement and the period of Executive’s employment hereunder will begin as of the Effective Date and will continue through December 31, 2023 (the “Term”).  Commencing on January 1, 2022 and continuing on each January 1^st thereafter (the “Renewal Date”), the Term will extend automatically for one additional year, so that the Term will be three (3) years from such Renewal Date, unless either the Bank or Executive by written notice to the other given at least 30 days prior to such Renewal Date notifies the other of its intent not to extend the same. If notice not to extend is given by either the Bank or Executive, this Agreement will terminate as of the last day of the then current Term. Reference herein to the “Term” shall refer to both such initial term and such extended terms.    

At least 30 days prior to each Renewal Date, the disinterested members of the Board will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation and review of Executive for purposes of determining whether to take action regarding non-renewal of the Agreement, and the results thereof will be included in the minutes of the Board’s meeting.  

(b)Change in Control.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event the Bank or the Company has entered into an agreement to effect a transaction that would be considered a Change in Control as defined under Section 5 hereof, the Term of this Agreement shall be extended automatically so that it is scheduled to expire no less than two (2) years beyond the effective time of the Change in Control, subject to extensions as set forth above in Section 2(a).  

(c)Continued Employment Following Expiration of Term.  Nothing in this Agreement mandates or prohibits a continuation of Executive’s employment following the expiration of the term of this Agreement, upon the terms and conditions as the Bank and Executive may mutually agree.

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3.COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENT.

(a)Base Salary.  In consideration of Executive’s performance of the responsibilities and duties set forth in this Agreement, Executive shall receive an annual base salary at a rate per annum equal to $___________ per year(“Base Salary”).Such Base Salary shall be payable in accordance with the customary payroll practices of the Bank.Executive’s Base Salary shall be reviewed annually for appropriate increases by the Chief Executive Officer, the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), as appropriate, pursuant to the normal performance review policies for senior level executives.  During Term, Executive’s Base Salary may be increased but not be decreased unless written consent is received from Executive.  Any changes to Base Salary pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become the “Base Salary” for purposes of this Agreement.

(b)Bonus and Incentive Compensation. Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus during the Term pursuant to Executive’s participation in the Executive Performance Plan or any other short-term and/or long-term incentive program in which senior management is eligible to participate (collectively, referred to as the “Incentive Program”).  The annual bonus shall be based on the terms and conditions, including such performance goals, established by the Chief Executive Officer, the Board or the Compensation Committee, as appropriate, pursuant to the Incentive Program.  Nothing paid to Executive under the Incentive Program will be deemed to be in lieu of the other compensation to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement.  The terms of the Incentive Program shall determine the amount, time and manner of the payment of the bonuses earned thereunder.  

(c)Benefit Plans.  Executive will be entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans, arrangements and perquisites offered to salaried employees and senior level executives of the Bank, on the same terms and conditions as such plans are available to other salaried employees.  [Executive shall also be entitled to receive an annual contribution pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Retention Award Plan Agreement dated August 4, 2017, and as further amended, between the Bank and Executive (“the “Deferred Compensation Agreement”)].  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions of this Section 3(c), Executive also will be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plans including but not limited to retirement plans, pension plans, profit-sharing plans, health-and-accident plans, or any other employee benefit plan or arrangement made available by the Bank in the future to management employees, subject to and on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration of such plans and arrangements as applicable to other management employees.  Except as otherwise provided herein, the terms of the Bank’s benefit plans or arrangements, including the Deferred Compensation Agreement, shall determine the benefits payable thereunder, if any, to Executive, including following Executive’s termination of employment or retirement.

(d)Vacation.  Executive will be entitled to no less than six weeks of paid vacation time each year during the term of this Agreement measured on a calendar year basis, in accordance with the Bank’s customary practices, holidays and other paid absences in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures for officers.  Any unused paid time off during an annual period will be treated in accordance with the Bank’s personnel policies as in effect from time to time.  

(e)Expense Reimbursements.  The Bank will reimburse Executive for all reasonable travel, entertainment and other reasonable expenses incurred by Executive during the course of performing Executive’s obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, fees for memberships in such organizations as Executive and the Board mutually agree are necessary and appropriate in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement.  All reimbursements shall be made as soon as practicable upon substantiation of such expenses by Executive in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures of the Bank.  

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4. TERMINATION AND TERMINATION PAY.

Subject to Section 5 of this Agreement which governs the occurrence of a Change in Control, Executive’s employment under this Agreement will terminate under the following circumstances:

(a)Death.  This Agreement and Executive’s employment with the Bank will terminate upon Executive’s death, in which event the Bank’s sole obligation shall be to pay or provide Executive’s estate or beneficiary any “Accrued Obligations.”  

For purposes of this Agreement, “Accrued Obligations” means the sum of: (i) any Base Salary earned through Executive’s Date of Termination, (ii) unpaid expense reimbursements (subject to, and in accordance with, Section 3(e) of this Agreement), (iii) unused paid time off that accrued through the Date of Termination, (iv) any earned but unpaid incentive compensation for the year immediately preceding the year of termination and (v) any vested benefits Executive may have under any employee benefit plan of the Bank through the Date of Termination, which vested benefits shall be paid and/or provided in accordance with the terms of such employee benefit plans.  Unless otherwise provided by the applicable employee benefit plan, the Accrued Obligations, if any, will be paid to Executive (or Executive’s estate or beneficiary) within 30 days following Executive’s Date of Termination.  Nothing in this Section shall entitle the Executive to any benefit or compensation under another plan, program or agreement, which would otherwise become cancelled or forfeited under the other plan, program or agreement.

(b)Disability.  The Bank shall be entitled to terminate Executive’s employment and this Agreement due to Executive’s Disability.  If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s Disability, the Bank’s sole obligation under this Agreement shall be to pay or provide Executive any Accrued Obligations.  For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” means that Executive is deemed disabled for purposes of the Bank’s long-term disability plan or policy that covers Executive or is determined to be disabled by the Social Security Administration.  

(c)Termination for Cause.  The Board may immediately terminate Executive’s employment and this Agreement at any time for “Cause.”  In the event Executive’s employment is terminated for Cause, the Bank’s sole obligation will be to pay or provide to Executive any Accrued Obligations.  Termination for “Cause” means termination because of, in the good faith determination of the Board, Executive’s:

(i)material failure to perform the duties assigned to Executive related to the Executive Position or imposed upon Executive by applicable law, and such failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness;

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(ii)committing an act of dishonesty in the performance of Executive’s duties related to the Executive Position or engaging in conduct materially detrimental to the business of the Bank;

(iii)conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

(iv)material failure to perform Executive’s duties related to the Executive Position, which such breach or failure is not remedied by Executive within 30 days after written demand from the Bank;

(v)knowingly failure to follow lawful, written directives of the Board; or

(vi)engagement in any material employment act or practice, including but not limited to sexual harassment, forbidden by the Bank in its employment manual as revised from time to time.  

(d)Resignation by Executive without Good Reason. Executive may resign from employment during the term of this Agreement without Good Reason upon at least 30 days prior written notice to the Board, provided, however, that the Bank may accelerate the Date of Termination upon receipt of written notice of Executive’s resignation.  In the event Executive resigns without Good Reason, the Bank’s sole obligation under this Agreement will be to pay or provide to Executive any Accrued Obligations.  

(e)Termination Without Cause or With Good Reason.

(i) The Board may immediately terminate Executive’s employment at any time for a reason other than Cause (a termination “Without Cause”), and Executive may, by written notice to the Board, terminate this Agreement at any time within 90 days following an event constituting “Good Reason,” as defined below (a termination “With Good Reason”); provided, however, that the Bank will have 30 days to cure the “Good Reason” condition, but the Bank may waive its right to cure.  In the event of termination as described under Section 4(e)(i) during the Term and subject to the requirements of Section 4(e)(iii), the Bank will pay or provide Executive with the following:

(A)any Accrued Obligations; and

(B)a gross severance payment equal to the greater of: (1) two times Executive’s Base Salary in effect as of the Date of Termination; or (2) amount of Base Salary that Executive would have earned had Executive remained employed for the remaining Term (the “Severance Payment”).  The Severance Payment will be payable in equal installments in accordance with the Bank’s regular payroll practices during a two-year period, with the first payment to commence on the Bank’s first regular payroll date after the Release (as defined in Section 4(e)(iii)) is executed and becomes irrevocable.    

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(ii) “Good Reason” exists if, without Executive’s express written consent, any of the following occurs:

(A) a material reduction in Executive’s Base Salary;

(B) a material reduction in Executive’s authority, duties or responsibilities from the position and attributes associated with the Executive Position;

(C) the Bank requiring Executive to be based primarily at any office or location resulting in an increase in Executive’s commute of 25 miles or more; or

(D) a material breach of this Agreement by the Bank.

(iii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 4(e)(i), Executive will not receive any payments or benefits under this Section 4(e) unless and until Executive executes a release of claims (the “Release”) against the Bank and any affiliate, and their officers, directors, successors and assigns, releasing said persons from any and all claims, rights, demands, causes of action, suits, arbitrations or grievances relating to the employment relationship, including claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, but not including claims for benefits under tax-qualified plans or other benefit plans in which Executive is vested, claims for benefits required by applicable law or claims with respect to obligations set forth in this Agreement that survive the termination of this Agreement.  The Release must be executed and become irrevocable by the 60^th day following the Date of Termination, provided that if the 60-day period spans two (2) calendar years, then, to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A, the payments and benefits described in this Section 4(e) will be paid, or commence, in the second calendar year.  

(f)Effect on Status as a Director.  In the event of Executive’s termination of employment under this Agreement for any reason, such termination will also constitute Executive’s resignation as a director of the Bank or the Company, or as a director or trustee of any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, to the extent Executive is acting as a director or trustee of any of the aforementioned entities.  

(g)Notice; Effective Date of Termination.  Notice of Termination of employment under this Agreement must be communicated by or to Executive or the Bank, as applicable, in accordance with Section 17.  “Date of Termination” as referenced in this Agreement means Executive’s termination of employment pursuant to this Agreement, which will be effective on the earliest of: (i) immediately after the Bank gives notice to Executive of Executive’s termination Without Cause, unless the parties agree to a later date, in which case, termination will be effective as of such later date; (ii) immediately upon approval by the Board of termination of Executive’s employment for Cause; (iii) immediately upon Executive’s death or Disability; or (iv) 30 days after Executive gives written notice to the Bank of Executive’s resignation from employment

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(including With Good Reason), provided that the Bank may set an earlier termination date at any time prior to the date of termination of employment, in which case Executive’s resignation shall be effective as of such date.  

5. CHANGE IN CONTROL.

(a)Change in Control Defined.  For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Change in Control” means: (i) a change in the ownership of the Corporation; (ii) a change in the effective control of the Corporation; or (iii) a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Corporation as defined in accordance with Code Section 409A.  For purposes of this Section 5(a), the term “Corporation” is defined to include the Bank, the Company or any of their successors, as applicable.  

(i) A change in the ownership of a Corporation occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v)(B)), acquires ownership of stock of the Corporation that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50 percent of the total fair market value or total voting power of the stock of such Corporation.

(ii) A change in the effective control of the Corporation occurs on the date that either (A) any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vi)(D)) acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Corporation possessing 30 percent or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Corporation, or (B) a majority of the members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election, provided that this subsection “(B)” is inapplicable where a majority stockholder of the Corporation is another corporation.

(iii) A change in ownership of a substantial portion of the Corporation’s assets occurs on the date that any one person or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vii)(C)) acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Corporation that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40 percent of the total gross fair market value of (A) all of the assets of the Corporation, or (B) the value of the assets being disposed of, either of which is determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.  For all purposes hereunder, the definition of Change in Control shall be construed to be consistent with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5), except to the extent that such regulations are superseded by subsequent guidance.  

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(b)Change in Control Benefits.  Upon the termination of Executive’s employment by the Bank (or any successor) Without Cause or by Executive With Good Reasonupon or within two (2) years following the effective time of a Change in Control, the Bank (or any successor) will pay or provide Executive, or Executive’s estate in the event of Executive’s subsequent death, with the following:

(i)any Accrued Obligations;

(ii) a cash lump sum payment (the “Change in Control Severance”) in an amount equal to the sum of: (A) three (3) times the sum of Executive’s Base Salary (or Executive’s Base Salary in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, if higher); plus (B) three (3) times the greater of (i) Executive’s average annual bonus paid (but not less than target) by the Bank to Executive for the three (3) annual performance periods preceding the Date of Termination; or (ii) the annual bonus paid by the Bank to Executive with respect to the most recent annual performance period.  The Change in Control Severance is payable within 30 days following Executive’s Date of Termination; and

(iii) Provided that Executive is eligible for and timely elects continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”), the Bank will pay Executive 18 consecutive monthly cash payments (commencing with the first month following Executive’s Date of Termination and continuing until the 18^th month following Executive’s Date of Termination) each equal to the monthly COBRA premium in effect as of the Date of Termination for the level of coverage in effect for Executive (including Executive’s spouse and dependents, if applicable) under the Bank’s group health plan (the “Monthly COBRA Costs”).  Following the foregoing 18-month period, if Executive secures an individual policy for health coverage for Executive and, where applicable, Executive’s spouse and dependents, the Bank will reimburse Executive for the monthly cost of such coverage for the period commencing on the first day following the 18-month period and ending on the last day of the 36-month following the Date of Termination; provided that the amount of the Bank’s reimbursement for any month during this period will not exceed the Monthly COBRA Costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Bank reserves the right to restructure the foregoing continued coverage arrangement in any manner reasonably necessary or appropriate to avoid penalties or negative tax consequences to the Bank or Executive, as determined by the Bank in its sole and absolute discretion.  

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payments and benefits provided in this Section 5(b) shall be payable to Executive in lieu of any payments or benefits that are payable under Section 4(e).  

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6.COVENANTS OF EXECUTIVE.

(a)Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete.  Executive hereby covenants and agrees that during the “Restricted Period,” Executive shall not, without the written consent of the Bank, either directly or indirectly:

(i) solicit, offer employment to, or take any other action intended (or that a reasonable person acting in like circumstances would expect) to have the effect of causing any officer or employee of the Bank, or any of its respective subsidiaries or affiliates, to terminate his or her employment with the Bank and/or accept employment with another employer; or

(ii) own or hold any proprietary interest in, or be employed by or receive remuneration from, any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other entity (collectively, an “entity”) “engaged in competition” (as defined below) with the Bank or any of its subsidiaries. For purposes of the preceding sentence, (i) the term “proprietary interest” means direct or indirect ownership of an equity interest in an entity other than ownership of less than 2 percent of any class stock in a publicly-held entity, and (ii) an entity shall be considered to be “engaged in competition” if such entity is, or is a holding company for or a subsidiary of an entity which is engaged in the business of (A) providing banking, trust services, asset management advice, or similar financial services to consumers, businesses individuals or other entities, and (B) the entity, holding company or subsidiary maintains any physical offices for the transaction of such business located within 50 miles of the main office of the Bank; provided, however, that this Section 6(a)(ii) will not prohibit or otherwise restrict Executive’s ability, or the ability of any entity controlled by Executive, to become an investor or a fund manager (or have any type of employment or consulting relationship, including a full-time senior level employee position) with any hedge fund, investment partnership, investment corporation or any other collective investment vehicle that is engaged primarily in the purchase and/or sale of securities (a “Hedge Fund”), even if such Hedge Fund has an ownership interest in a Business; or

(iii) call upon any person or entity which is or has been within 24 months prior to the termination or other cessation of Executive’s employment for any reason, a customer of the Bank or any subsidiary (each a “Customer”) for the direct or indirect purpose of soliciting or selling deposit, loan or trust products or services or induce any Customer to curtail, cancel, not renew, or not continue their business with the Bank or any subsidiary or affiliate.

The restrictions contained in this Section 6(a) shall not apply in the event of Executive’s termination of employment on or after the effective time of a Change in Control.  

For purposes of this Section 6(a), the “Restricted Period” will be: (i) at all times during Executive’s period of employment with the Bank; and (ii) except as provided above, during

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the period beginning on Executive’s Date of Termination and ending on the one-year anniversary of the Date of Termination

(b)Confidentiality.  Executive recognizes and acknowledges that Executive has been and will be the recipient of confidential and proprietary business information concerning the Bank, including without limitation, past, present, planned or considered business activities of the Bank, and Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive will not, during or after the term of Executive’s employment, disclose such confidential and proprietary information for any purposes whatsoever, except as may be expressly permitted in writing signed by the Bank, or as may be required by regulatory inquiry, law or court order.  

(c)Information/Cooperation.  Executive will, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and assistance to the Bank as may be reasonably required by the Bank, in connection with any litigation in which it or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is, or may become, a party; provided, however, that Executive shall not be required to provide information or assistance with respect to any litigation between Executive and the Bank or any other subsidiaries or affiliates.

(d)Reliance.  Except as otherwise provided, all payments and benefits to Executive under this Agreement will be subject to Executive’s compliance with this Section 6, to the extent applicable.  The parties hereto, recognizing that irreparable injury will result to the Bank, its business and property in the event of Executive’s breach of this Section 6, agree that, in the event of any such breach by Executive, the Bank will be entitled, in addition to any other remedies and damages available, to an injunction to restrain the violation hereof by Executive and all persons acting for or with Executive. Executive represents and admits that Executive’s experience and capabilities are such that Executive can obtain employment in a business engaged in other lines of business than the Bank, and that the enforcement of a remedy by way of injunction will not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood.  Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting the Bank from pursuing any other remedies available to them for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.

(e)Survival.  Any termination of Executive’s services or of this Agreement shall have no effect on the continuing operation of this Section 6, which shall survive in accordance with their terms.  

(f)Retirement Transition Agreement. To the extent that Executive is a party to the Retirement Transition Agreement, if there are any inconsistencies with respect to the covenants of Executive set forth in the Retirement Transition Agreement as compared to the restrictive covenants of this Agreement, the restrictive covenants set forth in the Retirement Transition Agreement would govern.  

7.SOURCE OF PAYMENTS.

All payments provided in this Agreement shall be timely paid by check or direct deposit from the general funds of the Bank (or any successor of the Bank).  

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8.EFFECT ON PRIOR AGREEMENTS AND EXISTING BENEFITS PLANS.

This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes the Prior Agreements between the Bank or any predecessor of the Bank and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive under another plan, program or agreement (other than the Prior Agreements) between the Bank and Executive.    

9.NO ATTACHMENT; BINDING ON SUCCESSORS.

(a) Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge, or hypothecation, or to execution, attachment, levy, or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to affect any such action shall be null, void, and of no effect.

(b) The Bank shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all the business or assets of the Bank, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Bank’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

10.MODIFICATION AND WAIVER.

(a) This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.  

(b) No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future as to any act other than that specifically waived.

11.Applicable law AND OTHER MANDATORY PROVISIONS.

Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, the following provisions shall apply:

(a) The Bank may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Bank other than termination for Cause shall not prejudice Executive’s right to compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall have no right to receive compensation or other benefits under this Agreement for any period after Executive’s termination for Cause, other than the Accrued Obligations.  

(b) In no event shall the Bank (nor any affiliate) be obligated to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement that is prohibited by Section 18(k) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (codified at 12 U.S.C. sec. 1828(k)), 12 C.F.R. Part 359, or any other applicable law.

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(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent that a payment or benefit described in this Agreement constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon Executive’s termination of employment, then such payments or benefits will be payable only upon Executive’s “Separation from Service.”For purposes of this Agreement, a “Separation from Service” will have occurred if the Bank and Executive reasonably anticipate that either no further services will be performed by Executive after the Date of Termination (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) or the level of further services performed is less than 50 percent of the average level of bona fide services in the 36 months immediately preceding the termination.  For all purposes hereunder, the definition of Separation from Service shall be interpreted consistent with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(ii).

(d)Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive is a “Specified Employee” (i.e., a “key employee” of a publicly traded company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and the final regulations issued thereunder) and any payment under this Agreement is triggered due to Executive’s Separation from Service, then solely to the extent necessary to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, no payment shall be made during the first six (6) months following Executive’s Separation from Service.  Rather, any payment which would otherwise be paid to Executive during such period shall be accumulated and paid to Executive in a lump sum on the first day of the seventh month following such Separation from Service.  All subsequent payments shall be paid in the manner specified in this Agreement.    

(e)If the Bank cannot provide Executive or Executive’s dependents any continued health insurance or other welfare benefits as required by this Agreement because Executive is no longer an employee, applicable rules and regulations prohibit such benefits or the payment of such benefits in the manner contemplated, or it would subject the Bank to penalties, then the Bank will pay Executive a cash lump sum payment reasonably estimated to be equal to the value of such benefits or the value of the remaining benefits at the time of such determination. Such cash payment will be made in a lump sum within 30 days after the later of Executive’s Date of Termination or the effective date of the rules or regulations prohibiting such benefits or subjecting the Bank to penalties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such cash payment would violate the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(j), Executive’s cash payment in lieu of the continued health insurance or welfare benefits as required by this Agreement will be payable at the same time the related premium payments would have been paid by the Bank and for the duration of the applicable coverage period.  

(f)To the extent not specifically provided in this Agreement, any compensation or reimbursements payable to Executive shall be paid or provided no later than two and one-half (2.5) months after the calendar year in which such compensation is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(d).

(g)Each payment pursuant to this Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2).  

(h) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Executive understands that nothing contained in this Agreement limits Executive’s ability to file a charge or complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) about a possible securities law violation

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without approval of the Bank (or any affiliate). Executive further understands that this Agreement does not limit Executive’s ability to communicate with the SEC or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by the SEC, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Bank (or any affiliate) related to the possible securities law violation. This Agreement does not limit Executive’s right to receive any resulting monetary award for information provided to the SEC.

(i) Executive agrees that Executive shall be subject to any compensation clawback or recoupment policies that may be applicable to Executive as an employee of the Bank, as in effect from time to time and as approved by the Board or a duly authorized committee thereof, whether or not approved before or after the Effective Date.  

12.SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

13.GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, but only to the extent not superseded by federal law.

14.ARBITRATION.  

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted within 50 miles of Bedminster, New Jersey, in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction.  The above notwithstanding, the Bank may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in New Jersey to restrain any breach or threatened breach of any provision of this Agreement, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that may otherwise be available to the Bank.

15.INDEMNIFICATION.

The Bank will provide Executive (including Executive’s heirs, executors and administrators) with coverage under a standard directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy at its expense, and will indemnify Executive (and Executive’s heirs, executors and administrators) in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the Bank and to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law against all expenses and liabilities reasonably incurred by Executive in connection with or arising out of any action, suit or proceeding in which Executive may be involved by reason of having been a trustee, director or officer of the Bank or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Bank.  

16.TAX Withholding.

The Bank may withhold from any amounts payable to Executive hereunder all federal, state, local or other taxes that the Bank may reasonably determine are required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation (it being understood that Executive is responsible for payment of all taxes in respect of the payments and benefits provided herein).  

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17.Notice.  

For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses set forth below or if sent by facsimile or email, on the date it is actually received.  

To the Bank	Peapack Gladstone Bank 500 Hills Drive, Suite 300 Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 Attention: Corporate Secretary
To Executive:	Most recent address on file with the Bank

18.PRIOR AGREEMENTS.

Executive, the Bank and the Company hereby acknowledge and agree that as of the Effective Date: (1) this Agreement shall supersede and replace the Prior Agreements as of the Effective Date; and (2) the Prior Agreements shall terminate, be null and void and of no further effect.  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first

written above.  

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK

By: .        

Name:

Title:

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

By: .        

Name:

Title:

EXECUTIVE

[Name]

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SCHEDULE TO EXHIBIT

This Schedule of Executive Officers who have executed a form of employment agreement is included pursuant to Instruction 2 of Item 601(a) of Regulation S-K for the purposes of setting forth the material details in which the specific agreements differ from the form agreement filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2:

Name of Executive Officer	Title	Base Salary
Douglas L. Kennedy	President and Chief Executive Officer	$731,000
Jeffrey J. Carfora	Chief Financial Officer	$376,000
John P. Babcock	President, Wealth Management	$545,000
Gregory M. Smith	President, Commercial Lending	$340,000

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EX-10.3

Exhibit 10.3

CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of the 5th day of August, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, a New Jersey corporation (the “Company”), Peapack-Gladstone Bank, a New Jersey-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank”), and Robert A. Plante (“Executive”).  References to the “Bank” shall refer to both the Bank and the Company except where context indicates otherwise.  

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Executive is currently employed as an executive officer of the Bank;

WHEREAS, the Bank desires to assure itself of Executive’s continued active participation in the business of the Bank; and

WHEREAS, in order to induce Executive to remain in the employ of the Bank and in consideration of Executive’s agreeing to remain in the employ of the Bank, the parties desire to specify the severance benefits which shall be due Executive in the event that his/her employment with the Bank is terminated under specified circumstances.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM OF AGREEMENT.

(a)Term and Annual Renewal.  Subject to Section 1(b), the term of this Agreement will begin as of the Effective Date and will continue through December 31, 2022 (the “Term”).  Commencing on January 1, 2022 and continuing on each January 1^st thereafter (the “Renewal Date”), the Term will extend automatically for one additional year, so that the Term will be two (2) years from such Renewal Date, unless either the Bank or Executive by written notice to the other given at least sixty (60) days prior to such Renewal Date notifies the other of its intent not to extend the same. If notice not to extend is given by either the Bank or Executive, this Agreement will terminate as of the last day of the then current Term. Reference herein to the “Term” shall refer to both such initial term and such extended terms.    

(b)Change in Control.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Bank or the Company has entered into an agreement to effect a transaction that would be considered a Change in Control as defined under Section 2 hereof, the Term of this Agreement will be extended automatically so that it is scheduled to expire no less than two (2) years beyond the effective time of the Change in Control, subject to extensions as set forth above.  

(c)Other Termination Events.  This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon Executive’s termination of employment for any reason prior to the date on which the Bank or the Company has entered into an agreement to effect a transaction that would be considered a Change in Control as defined under Section 2 hereof.  

2. DEFINITIONS.

(a)Base Salary.  Executive’s “Base Salary” for purposes of this Agreement shall mean the annual rate of base salary paid to Executive by the Bank.

(b)Change in Control.  For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Change in Control” means: (i) a change in the ownership of the Corporation; (ii) a change in the effective control of the Corporation; or (iii) a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Corporation as defined in accordance with Code Section 409A.  For purposes of this Section 2(b), the term “Corporation” is defined to include the Bank, the Company or any of their successors, as applicable.  

A change in the ownership of a Corporation occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v)(B)), acquires ownership of stock of the Corporation that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50 percent of the total fair market value or total voting power of the stock of such Corporation.

A change in the effective control of the Corporation occurs on the date that either (A) any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vi)(D)) acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Corporation possessing 30 percent or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Corporation, or (B) a majority of the members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election, provided that this subsection “(B)” is inapplicable where a majority stockholder of the Corporation is another corporation.

A change in a substantial portion of the Corporation’s assets occurs on the date that any one person or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vii)(C)) acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Corporation that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40 percent of the total gross fair market value of (A) all of the assets of the Corporation, or (B) the value of the assets being disposed of, either of which is determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.  For all purposes hereunder, the definition of Change in Control shall be construed to be consistent with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(i)(5), except to the extent that such regulations are superseded by subsequent guidance.  

(c)Code.  “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  

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(d)Good Reason shall mean a termination by Executive following a Change in Control if, without Executive’s express written consent, any of the following occurs:

(i) a material reduction in Executive’s Base Salary;

(ii) a material reduction in Executive’s authority, duties or responsibilities from the position and attributes associated with Executive’s executive position with the Bank in effect as of the Effective Date or any successor executive position, as mutually agreed to by the Bank and Executive (the “Executive Position”);

(iii) the Bank requiring Executive to be based primarily at any office or location resulting in an increase in Executive’s commute of 25 miles or more; or

(iv) a material breach of this Agreement by the Bank;

provided, however, that prior to any termination of employment for Good Reason, Executive must first provide written notice to the Bank (or its successor) within 90 days following the initial existence of the condition, describing the existence of such condition, and the Bank shall thereafter have the right to remedy the condition within 30 days after the date the Bank received the written notice from Executive, but the Bank may waive its right to cure.  

(e)Termination for Cause shall mean termination because of, in the good faith determination of the Board of Directors of the Bank (the “Board”), Executive’s:

(i) material failure to perform the duties assigned to Executive related to the Executive Position or imposed upon Executive by applicable law, and such failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness;

(ii) committing an act of dishonesty in the performance of Executive’s duties related to the Executive Position or engaging in conduct materially detrimental to the business of the Bank;

(iii) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

(iv) material failure to perform Executive’s duties related to the Executive Position, which such breach or failure is not remedied by Executive within 30 days after written demand from the Bank;

(v) knowingly failure to follow lawful, written directives of the Board; or

(vi) engagement in any material employment act or practice, including but not limited to sexual harassment, forbidden by the Bank in its employment manual as revised from time to time.

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3. BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION.

(a)Upon the termination of Executive’s employment by either: (1) the Bank (or any successor) for any reason other than for Cause; or (2) Executive for Good Reason, in either case, upon or within two (2) years following the effective time of the Change in Control, the Bank (or any successor) will pay or provide Executive, or Executive’s estate in the event of Executive’s subsequent death, with the following:

(i)a cash lump sum payment (the “Change in Control Severance”) in an amount equal to the sum of: (A) two (2) times the sum of Executive’s Base Salary (or Executive’s Base Salary in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, if higher); plus (B) two (2) times the greater of (i) Executive’s average annual bonus paid (but not less than target) by the Bank to Executive for the three (3) annual performance periods preceding the Date of Termination; or (ii) the annual bonus paid by the Bank to Executive with respect to the most recent performance period.  The Change in Control Severance is payable within 30 days following Executive’s Date of Termination; and

(ii)Provided that Executive is eligible for and timely elects continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”), the Bank will pay Executive 18 consecutive monthly cash payments (commencing with the first month following Executive’s Date of Termination and continuing until the 18^th month following Executive’s Date of Termination) each equal to the monthly COBRA premium in effect as of the Date of Termination for the level of coverage in effect for Executive (including Executive’s spouse and dependents, if applicable) under the Bank’s group health plan.  

4. NOTICE OF TERMINATION.

Any purported termination by the Bank or by Executive in connection with or following a Change in Control shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the other party hereto. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the Date of Termination and, in the event of termination by Executive, the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.  “Date of Termination” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination (which, in the case of a termination for Cause, shall be immediate).  In no event shall the Date of Termination exceed 30 days from the date the Notice of Termination is given.  With respect to Good Reason, the Date of Termination shall be 30 days after Executive gives written notice to the Bank of Executive’s resignation from employment for Good Reason, provided that the Bank may set an earlier termination date at any time prior to the date of termination of employment, in which case Executive’s resignation shall be effective as of such date.  

5. SOURCE OF PAYMENTS.

All payments provided in this Agreement shall be timely paid in cash or check from the general funds of the Bank (or any successor of the Bank).  

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6. NO ATTACHMENT.

Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge, or hypothecation, or to execution, attachment, levy, or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void, and of no effect.

7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION AND WAIVER.

(a)This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior employment agreement between the Bank or any predecessor of the Bank and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive under another plan, program or agreement (other than an employment agreement) between the Bank and Executive.  Nothing in this Agreement shall entitle the Executive to any benefit or compensation under another plan, program or agreement, which would otherwise become cancelled or forfeited under the other plan, program or agreement.  

(b)This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(c)No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.

8. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

9. HEADINGS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

The headings of sections and paragraphs herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

10. GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey but only to the extent not superseded by federal law.

11. ARBITRATION.

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted within 50 miles of Bedminster, New Jersey, in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in

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effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction.  The above notwithstanding, the Bank may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in New Jersey to restrain any breach or threatened breach of any provision of this Agreement, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that may otherwise be available to the Bank.

12. OBLIGATIONS OF BANK.

The termination of Executive’s employment, other than following a Change in Control, shall not result in any obligation of the Bank under this Agreement.

13. SUCCESSORSAND ASSIGNS.

The Bank shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all the business or assets of the Bank, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Bank’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

14. CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAW.

(a)The Bank may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Bank other than termination for Cause shall not prejudice Executive’s right to compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall have no right to receive compensation or other benefits under this Agreement for any period after Executive’s termination for Cause.

(b)In no event shall the Bank (nor any affiliate) be obligated to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement that is prohibited by Section 18(k) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (codified at 12 U.S.C. sec. 1828(k)), 12 C.F.R. Part 359, or any other applicable law.

(c)Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent that a payment or benefit described in this Agreement constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon the Executive’s termination of employment, then such payments or benefits will be payable only upon the Executive’s “Separation from Service.” For purposes of this Agreement, a “Separation from Service” will have occurred if the Bank and Executive reasonably anticipate that either no further services will be performed by Executive after the Date of Termination (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) or the level of further services performed is less than 50 percent of the average level of bona fide services in the 36 months immediately preceding the termination.  For all purposes hereunder, the definition of Separation from Service shall be interpreted consistent with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(ii).

(d)If Executive is a “Specified Employee” (i.e., a “key employee” of a publicly traded company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and the final regulations issued thereunder) and any payment under this Agreement is triggered due to Executive’s Separation from Service, then solely to the extent necessary to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, no payment shall be made during the first six (6) months following Executive’s Separation from Service.  Rather, any payment which would otherwise be paid to Executive during such period shall be accumulated and paid to Executive in a lump sum on the first day of the seventh

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month following such Separation from Service.  All subsequent payments shall be paid in the manner specified in this Agreement.    

(e)If the Bank cannot provide Executive or Executive’s dependents any continued health insurance or other welfare benefits as required by this Agreement because Executive is no longer an employee, applicable rules and regulations prohibit such benefits or the payment of such benefits in the manner contemplated, or it would subject the Bank to penalties, then the Bank will pay Executive a cash lump sum payment reasonably estimated to be equal to the value of such benefits or the value of the remaining benefits at the time of such determination. Such cash payment will be made in a lump sum within 30 days after the later of Executive’s Date of Termination or the effective date of the rules or regulations prohibiting such benefits or subjecting the Bank to penalties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such cash payment would violate the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(j), Executive’s cash payment in lieu of the continued health insurance or welfare benefits as required by this Agreement will be payable at the same time the related premium payments would have been paid by the Bank and for the duration of the applicable coverage period.  

15.TAX WITHHOLDING.

The Bank may withhold from any amounts payable to Executive hereunder all federal, state, local or other taxes that the Bank may reasonably determine are required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation (it being understood that Executive is responsible for payment of all taxes in respect of the payments and benefits provided herein).  

16.NOTICE.  

For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses set forth below or if sent by facsimile or email, on the date it is actually received.  

To the Bank	Peapack-Gladstone Bank 500 Hills Drive, Suite 300 Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 Attention: Corporate Secretary
To Executive:	Most recent address on file with the Bank

17. PRIOR AGREEMENTS.

Executive and the Bank hereby acknowledge and agree that as of the Effective Date: (1) this Agreement shall supersede and replace the [INSERT PRIOR AGREEMENT] (the “Prior Agreement”) as of the Effective Date; and (2) the Prior Agreement shall terminate and be null and void and of no further effect.  

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SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Bank has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officer, and Executive has signed this Agreement, as of the Effective Date.

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK

By: /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

By: /s/ Douglas L. Kennedy

EXECUTIVE

By: /s/ Robert A. Plante

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Douglas L. Kennedy, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 9, 2021	By:  /s/ Douglas L. Kennedy
	Name:  Douglas L. Kennedy
	Title:  President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Jeffrey J. Carfora, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 9, 2021	By:  /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora
	Name:  Jeffrey J. Carfora
	Title:   Senior Executive Vice President,             Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”), for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Douglas L. Kennedy, as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and Jeffrey J. Carfora, as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, each hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.

/s/ Douglas L. Kennedy
Name:	Douglas L. Kennedy
Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	August 9, 2021

/s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora
Name:	Jeffrey J. Carfora
Title:	Senior Executive Vice President
	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	August 9, 2021

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Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jul. 30, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	0001050743
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2021
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Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		18,829,877
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Trading Symbol	PGC
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity File Number	001-16197
Entity Tax Identification Number	22-3537895
Entity Address, Address Line One	500 Hills Drive
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Bedminster
Entity Address, State or Province	NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	07921-0700
City Area Code	908
Local Phone Number	234-0700
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Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks		$ 12,684	$ 10,629
Federal funds sold			102
Interest-earning deposits		190,778	642,591
Total cash and cash equivalents		203,462	653,322
Securities available for sale		823,820	622,689
Equity security, at fair value		14,894	15,117
FHLB and FRB stock, at cost		12,901	13,709
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974	13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179	18,520
Loans		4,568,833	4,372,437
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses		63,505	67,309
Net loans		4,505,328	4,305,128
Premises and equipment		23,261	21,609
Other real estate owned			50
Accrued interest receivable		23,117	22,495
Bank owned life insurance		46,605	46,809
Goodwill		33,103	33,103
Other intangible assets		10,053	10,788
Finance lease right-of-use assets		3,956	4,330
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9,569	9,421
Other assets		66,466	99,764
TOTAL ASSETS		5,791,688	5,890,442
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		959,494	833,500
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking	[1]	1,978,497	1,849,254
Savings		147,227	130,731
Money market accounts		1,213,992	1,298,885
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143	530,222
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631	32,128
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984	4,674,720
Interest-bearing demand - brokered		85,000	110,000
Certificates of deposit - brokered		33,791	33,764
Total deposits		4,895,775	4,818,484
Short-term borrowings			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586	177,086
Finance lease liabilities		6,299	6,753
Operating lease liabilities		9,902	9,737
Subordinated debt, net		132,557	181,794
Deferred tax liabilities, net		27,362	32,978
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		97,748	121,488
TOTAL LIABILITIES		5,253,229	5,363,320
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock (no par value; authorized 500,000 shares; liquidation preference of $1,000 per share)
Common stock (no par value; stated value $0.83 per share; authorized 42,000,000 shares; issued shares, 20,590,810 at June 30, 2021 and 20,342,881 at December 31, 2020; outstanding shares, 18,829,877 at June 30, 2021 and 18,974,703 at December 31, 2020		17,164	16,958
Surplus		328,035	326,592
Treasury stock at cost, 1,760,933 shares at June 30, 2021 and 1,368,178 shares at December 31, 2020		(48,461)	(36,477)
Retained earnings		247,136	221,441
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax		(5,415)	(1,392)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		538,459	527,122
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$ 5,791,688	$ 5,890,442

[1] Interest-bearing checking includes $668.1 million at June 30, 2021 and $652.5 million at December 31, 2020 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, liquidation preference per share	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Common stock, stated value	$ 0.83	$ 0.83
Common stock, shares authorized	42,000,000	42,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	20,590,810	20,342,881
Common stock, shares outstanding	18,829,877	18,974,703
Treasury stock, shares	1,760,933	1,368,178

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans	$ 36,497	$ 39,321	$ 71,881	$ 81,626
Interest on investments:
Taxable	3,020	2,108	5,649	4,567
Tax-exempt	36	57	79	115
Interest on loans held for sale	36	54	91	75
Interest on interest-earning deposits	97	109	225	661
Total interest income	39,686	41,649	77,925	87,044
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on savings and interest-bearing deposit accounts	1,689	3,131	3,478	9,574
Interest on certificates of deposit	1,027	3,147	2,497	6,841
Interest on borrowed funds	182	1,127	391	2,139
Interest on finance lease liability	76	87	155	177
Interest on subordinated debt	2,147	1,222	4,292	2,445
Subtotal - interest expense	5,121	8,714	10,813	21,176
Interest on interest-bearing demand - brokered	456	700	949	1,623
Interest on certificates of deposits - brokered	264	264	525	527
Total interest expense	5,841	9,678	12,287	23,326
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES	33,845	31,971	65,638	63,718
Provision for loan and lease losses	900	4,900	1,125	24,900
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES	32,945	27,071	64,513	38,818
OTHER INCOME
Wealth management fee income	13,034	9,996	25,165	19,951
Service charges and fees	896	695	1,742	1,511
Bank owned life insurance	466	318	1,077	646
Gain on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage banking)	409	550	1,434	842
Gain/(loss) on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value	1,125		1,407	(3)
Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps		202		1,620
Gain on sale of SBA loans	932	258	2,381	1,312
Corporate advisory fee income	121	65	1,219	140
Loss on swap termination	(842)		(842)
Other income	1,495	417	2,138	801
Securities gains/(losses), net	42	125	(223)	323
Total other income	17,678	12,626	35,498	27,143
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and employee benefits	19,910	19,186	41,900	38,412
Premises and equipment	4,074	4,036	8,187	8,079
FDIC insurance expense	529	455	1,114	705
Other operating expense	6,171	5,337	11,077	10,053
Total operating expenses	30,684	29,014	62,278	57,249
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(BENEFIT)	19,939	10,683	37,733	8,712
Income tax expense/(benefit)	5,521	2,441	10,137	(903)
NET INCOME	$ 14,418	$ 8,242	$ 27,596	$ 9,615
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$ 0.76	$ 0.44	$ 1.46	$ 0.51
Diluted	$ 0.74	$ 0.43	$ 1.42	$ 0.51
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	18,963,237	18,872,070	18,956,807	18,865,206
Diluted	19,439,439	19,059,822	19,473,150	18,991,056

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 14,418	$ 8,242	$ 27,596	$ 9,615
Unrealized (losses)/gains on available for sale securities:
Unrealized holding (losses)/gains arising during the period	9,105	2,031	(8,513)	7,830
Before tax	9,105	2,031	(8,513)	7,830
Tax effect	(2,167)	(489)	2,036	(1,901)
Net of tax	6,938	1,542	(6,477)	5,929
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period	1,121	191	2,571	(8,688)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income	842	(9)	842	(80)
Before tax	1,963	182	3,413	(8,768)
Tax effect	(552)	(61)	(959)	2,338
Net of tax	1,411	121	2,454	(6,430)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	8,349	1,663	(4,023)	(501)
Total comprehensive income	$ 22,767	$ 9,905	$ 23,573	$ 9,114

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Surplus [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 503,652	$ 16,733	$ 319,375	$ (29,990)	$ 199,029	$ (1,495)
Net income	9,615				9,615
Comprehensive income (loss)	(501)					(501)
Restricted stock units issued		131	(131)
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on vesting to pay taxes	(643)	(33)	(610)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units	3,264		3,264
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(1,887)				(1,887)
Share repurchase	(6,487)			(6,487)
Common stock options exercised	76	7	69
Exercise of warrants		6	(6)
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	891	39	852
Issuance of common stock for acquisition		17	(17)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	507,980	16,900	322,796	(36,477)	206,757	(1,996)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2020	496,440	16,854	320,269	(36,477)	199,453	(3,659)
Net income	8,242				8,242
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,663					1,663
Restricted stock units issued		6	(6)
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on vesting to pay taxes	(42)	(2)	(40)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units	1,723		1,723
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(938)				(938)
Common stock options exercised	1	3	(2)
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	891	39	852
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	507,980	16,900	322,796	(36,477)	206,757	(1,996)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	527,122	16,958	326,592	(36,477)	221,441	(1,392)
Net income	27,596				27,596
Comprehensive income (loss)	(4,023)					(4,023)
Restricted stock units issued		240	(240)
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on vesting to pay taxes	(2,231)	(60)	(2,171)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units	3,422		3,422
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(1,901)				(1,901)
Share repurchase	(11,984)			(11,984)
Common stock options exercised	34	2	32
Exercise of warrants		12	(12)
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	424	12	412
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021	538,459	17,164	328,035	(48,461)	247,136	(5,415)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021	522,441	17,140	326,251	(40,856)	233,670	(13,764)
Net income	14,418				14,418
Comprehensive income (loss)	8,349					8,349
Restricted stock units issued		17	(17)
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on vesting to pay taxes	(229)	(6)	(223)
Amortization of restricted stock awards/units	1,807		1,807
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(952)				(952)
Share repurchase	(7,605)			(7,605)
Common stock options exercised	24	1	23
Exercise of warrants		7	(7)
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	206	5	201
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021	$ 538,459	$ 17,164	$ 328,035	$ (48,461)	$ 247,136	$ (5,415)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Shares outstanding			18,974,703
Common stock options exercised, shares			2,820
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, shares	6,347	46,935	14,772	46,935
Shares outstanding	18,829,877		18,829,877
Common Stock [Member]
Shares outstanding	19,034,870	18,852,523	18,974,703	18,926,810
Restricted stock units issued, shares	21,200	7,606	288,348	157,690
Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, shares	7,096	2,580	71,749	39,686
Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Share repurchase, share	234,722		392,755	220,222
Common stock options exercised, shares	2,000	2,800	2,820	8,400
Common stock options exercised, used to exercise, shares		2,149	62	2,149
Common stock options exercised, net of shares used to exercise, shares		651	2,758	6,251
Exercise of warrants, shares	20,000		40,000	20,000
Exercise of warrants, used to exercise, shares	12,722		26,200	13,469
Exercise of warrants, net of shares used to exercise, shares	7,278		13,800	6,531
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, shares	6,347	46,935	14,772	46,935
Issuance of common stock for acquisition, shares				20,826
Shares outstanding	18,829,877	18,905,135	18,829,877	18,905,135

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$ 27,596	$ 9,615
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		1,566	1,543
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on securities, net		3,141	1,667
Amortization of restricted stock		3,422	3,264
Amortization of intangible assets		736	645
Amortization of subordinated debt costs		763	112
Provision for loan and lease losses		1,125	24,900
Deferred tax (benefit)/expense		(4,539)	483
Stock-based compensation and employee stock purchase plan expense		56	190
Fair value adjustment for equity security		223	(323)
Loans originated for sale	[1]	(89,775)	(67,539)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	[1]	103,605	65,345
Gain on loans held for sale	[1]	(3,815)	(2,154)
(Gain)/loss on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		(1,407)	3
Gain on OREO sold		(51)
Gain on life insurance death benefit		(455)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net		(310)	(351)
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(622)	(5,462)
Decrease in other assets		10,798	802
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities		1,883	(11,641)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		53,940	21,099
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities available for sale		189,926	85,946
Redemptions of FHLB and FRB stock		808	34,573
Purchase of securities available for sale		(402,711)	(228,768)
Purchase of equity securities			(4,000)
Purchase of FHLB and FRB stock			(29,103)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value		54,123	10,067
Net increase in loans, net of participations sold		(247,101)	(496,481)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate		101
Purchase of premises and equipment		(2,895)	(1,705)
Proceeds from life insurance death benefit		816
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(406,933)	(629,471)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits		77,291	608,327
Net decrease in short-term borrowings		(15,000)	(113,100)
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility			535,837
Repayments of Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		(93,500)
Dividends paid on common stock		(1,901)	(1,887)
Exercise of Stock Options, net of stock swaps		34	76
Restricted stock repurchased on vesting to pay taxes		(2,231)	(643)
Repayments of subordinated debt		(50,000)
Issuance of shares for employee stock purchase plan		424	891
Shares repurchased		(11,984)	(6,487)
NET CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(96,867)	1,023,014
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents		(449,860)	414,642
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		653,322	208,185
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		203,462	622,827
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest		12,542	23,380
Income tax, net		4,056	551
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale		$ 45,776	$ 25,423

[1] Includes mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell which are carried at fair value. In addition, this includes the guaranteed portion of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation” or the “Company”). In the opinion of the management of the Corporation, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2021, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), shareholders’ equity for 2020 and cash flow statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any future period.

Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries:

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware

• Peapack Capital Corporation (“PCC”)

• Murphy Capital Management (“Murphy Capital”)

• Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. owns 99 percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC and 79 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc., a New Jersey real estate investment company

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware owns one percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC

• Peapack Ventures, LLC owns the remaining 21 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc.

• PGB Securities, Inc. (formed in the second quarter of 2020)

While the following footnotes include the consolidated results of the Company, the Bank and their subsidiaries, these footnotes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Information:  The Company’s business is conducted through two business segments: its banking segment, which involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers, and the Peapack Private Wealth Management Division (“Peapack Private”), which includes asset management services to individuals and institutions. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.

The Banking segment includes commercial (includes commercial and industrial (“C&I”) and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support services.

Peapack Private includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator and custodian; and other financial planning and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, and Murphy Capital.  Wealth management fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management (“AUM”) at month-end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.  Cash equivalents

are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less.

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.

Securities: All debt securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax.  The Company also has an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.  

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated, and premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. For securities in an unrealized loss position, Management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which is recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock:  The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Dividends are reported as income.

Loans Held for Sale:  Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.

Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on sale of loans on the Statement of Income, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Gains and losses on the sale of SBA loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.  Total SBA loans serviced totaled $83.1 million and $65.5 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  SBA loans held for sale totaled $5.6 million and $6.0 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. 

Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future.

Loans:  Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method, over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/cost, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/cost were excluded as the impact was not material.

Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including impaired loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual are reversed against

interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off, in whole or in part, after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer closed-end loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due and open-end loans after 180 days. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent that the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:  The allowance for loan and lease losses is a valuation allowance for credit losses that is Management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The process to determine reserves utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an impairment analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, level of and trends in delinquent, classified and nonperforming loans, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans via a specific reserve, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Loans are individually evaluated for impairment when they are classified as substandard by Management. If a loan is considered impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or if repayment is expected solely from the underlying collateral, the loan principal balance is compared to the fair value of collateral less estimated disposition costs to determine the need, if any, for a charge off.

The general component of the allowance covers non-impaired loans and is based primarily on the Company’s historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experience by the Company on a weighted average basis over the previous three years. This actual loss experience is adjusted by other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company increased certain qualitative factors related to elevated levels of unemployment, economic forecasts and approved loan deferral payment requests as businesses both locally and nationally were shut down and have only gradually and partially reopened.  The Company also considered qualitative factors related to the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.  For loans that are graded as non-impaired, the Company allocates a higher general reserve percentage than pass-rated loans using a multiple that is calculated annually through a migration analysis.  At both June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the multiple was 2.25 times for non-impaired special mention loans and 3.25 times for non-impaired substandard loans.

A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modified loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. TDRs are impaired and are generally measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a TDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For TDRs that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan and lease losses.

On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES“) Act, which provides entities with optional temporary relief from certain accounting and financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP.

The CARES Act allows financial institutions to suspend application of certain current TDR accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-40 for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, provided certain criteria are met. This relief can be applied to loan modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and to loan modifications that defer or delay the payment of principal or interest or change the interest rate on the loan. The revised CARES Act allows for loan modifications through January 1, 2022.  In April 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus to provide further interpretation of when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, specifically indicating that if the modification is either short-term (e.g., six months) or mandated by a federal or state government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 310-40. The Company continues to prudently work with borrowers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while managing credit risks and recognizing an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses on its loan portfolio.  The Company approved total loan modifications under the CARES Act of $946.8 million, of which $36.7 million remain outstanding as of June 30, 2021.  

Another key program under the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered by the SBA which has provided much needed funding to qualifying businesses and organizations.  Under this program, the Company has provided fundings of approximately $650 million. In the third quarter of 2020 and second quarter of 2021, the Company sold approximately $355.0 million and $56.5 million, respectively, of such loans, servicing rights released to a third party. The Company also referred approximately $124 million of PPP loans to a third party during the first six months of 2021.  The Company has approximately $83.8 million of PPP loans remaining in its portfolio as of June 30, 2021 and believes that the majority of these loans will be forgiven by the SBA.

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes, which are based on collateral or purpose. The following portfolio classes have been identified:

Primary Residential Mortgages.  The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida.  Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property.  Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Home Equity Lines of Credit.  The Bank provides revolving lines of credit against one to four family residences in the Tri-State area. Primary risk characteristics associated with home equity lines of credit typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Junior Lien Loan on Residence.  The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. JLLs can be either in the form of an amortizing home equity loan or a revolving home equity line of credit. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans.  The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e. buildings which have five or more residential units) and other commercial real estate that is either owner occupied or managed as an investment property (non-owner occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered “mixed use” as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan. Commercial real estate loans are

generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk than multifamily loans as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.

Commercial and Industrial Loans.  The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held.  Commercial and industrial loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flows. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. Commercial and industrial loans are generally secured by business assets. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral to strengthen the Bank’s position and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the borrower in order to better monitor its business performance.  However, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain.

Leasing and Equipment Finance.  PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.

Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or through changes to lease related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates.  Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement.  Asset risk may also change through depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.

Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry related conditions.  Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.

Consumer and Other.  These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments.  Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.

Leases:  At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded in separate line items on the statement of condition. A ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.  The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases.  Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases.  

The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment

of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of: a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the ROU asset.

There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.

Derivatives:  At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation.  For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.

Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.

The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship.  This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions.  The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income.  When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.

The Company also offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions. The Company is exposed to losses if a customer counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a net receiving position.  At this time, the Company anticipates that our counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements.  All of the contracts to which the Company is a party settle monthly.  Further, the Company has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business.

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2006 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, 2012 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allow the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to the stock option plan approved in 2002, however options granted under this plan are still included in the amounts below. Options granted under these plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant.  Some options granted to officers at or above the senior vice president level were immediately exercisable at the date of grant.  The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.

Upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.

For the Company’s stock option plans, changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

						Weighted
				Weighted		Average	Aggregate
				Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Number of			Exercise		Contractual	Value
	Options			Price		Term	(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021		50,660		$	13.59
Exercised during 2021		(2,820	)		12.42
Expired during 2021		—			—
Forfeited during 2021		(2,480	)		13.50
Balance, June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Vested and expected to vest		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Exercisable at June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2021 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options). The Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 2021 was $31.07.

There were no stock options granted during the three or six months ended June 30, 2021.  

The Company issued performance-based and service-based restricted stock units in 2021 and 2020. Service-based units vest ratably over a three- or five-year period.  There were 21,200 service-based restricted stock units granted during the second quarter of 2021.    

The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period which is generally three years.  There were no performance-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2021.   

Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		221,600		$	20.47
Granted during 2021		51,710			31.36
Vested during 2021		(36,032	)		35.33
Forfeited during 2021		(11,843	)		26.32
Balance, June 30, 2021		225,435		$	20.29

Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		777,166		$	19.24
Granted during 2021		211,356			31.36
Vested during 2021		(252,316	)		22.01
Forfeited during 2021		(23,314	)		16.55
Balance, June 30, 2021		712,892		$	21.94

As of June 30, 2021, there was $16.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based units.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.59 years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020 totaled $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively.  Stock compensation expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): In July 2019, the Board appointed ESPP “committee” revised the ESPP. The ESPP provides for the granting of rights to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock. In May 2020, shareholders approved an increase of 200,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock to be issued under the ESPP.

Subject to certain eligibility requirements and restrictions, the ESPP provided for a single Offering Period of twelve months in duration, which commenced on May 16, 2019 and ended on May 15, 2020.

The ESPP was revised to allow for the purchase of shares during four three-month Offering Periods of each calendar year. The Offering Periods are February 16, May 16. August 16 and November 16 of each calendar year.

Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between one percent and 15 percent of their compensation. At the end of each Offering Period on the purchase date, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price. The purchase price is an amount equal to 85 percent of the closing market price of a share of common stock on the purchase date. Participation in the ESPP is entirely voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the period without penalty. The fair value of each share purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company recorded $26,000 and $149,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 were 6,347 and 46,935, respectively.

The Company recorded $56,000 and $190,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 14,772 and 46,935, respectively.

Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted:  The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income available to common shareholders	$	14,418	$	8,242	$	27,596	$	9,615
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		18,963,237		18,872,070		18,956,807		18,865,206
Plus: common stock equivalents		476,202		187,752		516,343		125,850
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		19,439,439		19,059,822		19,473,150		18,991,056
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.76	$	0.44	$	1.46	$	0.51
Diluted		0.74		0.43		1.42		0.51

                                                                                                                                                                                                               For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, restricted stock units totaling 13,374 and 297,320 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, stock options and restricted stock units totaling 262,423 and 713,789 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.  Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the average market value for the periods presented.

Income Taxes:  The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.

The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2016 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2015.  

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Restrictions on Cash: A large portion of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements. Prior to March 2020, reserves were in the form of cash and balances with the FRB and included in interest-earning deposits in our statement of condition. The FRB suspended cash reserve requirements effective March 26, 2020.

Comprehensive Income/(Loss): Comprehensive income/(loss) consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.

Transfers of Financial Assets:  Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Risks and Uncertainties: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses both locally and nationally. As a result, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide fast and direct economic assistance to American workers, families and businesses. The CARES Act contains substantial tax and spending provisions including direct financial aid to American families, extensive emergency funding for hospitals and medical providers, and economic stimulus to significant impacted industry sectors.

The Company expects COVID-19 to have an impact on our operations but cannot determine or estimate the full impact at this time.  It is possible that estimates made in the Company’s consolidated financial statements could be materially and adversely impacted as a result of the conditions created by COVID-19, including estimates regarding expected provision for loan and lease losses and impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:  Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed.

The Company has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test.  Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill which includes assembled workforce has an indefinite life on our statement of financial condition. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill and assembled workforce are the intangible assets with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquisitions, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

2.  INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 follows:

	June 30, 2021
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	214,141	$	15	$	(3,216	)	$	210,940
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		553,129		6,613		(4,469	)		555,273
SBA pool securities		45,565		112		(409	)		45,268
State and political subdivisions		6,705		70		—			6,775
Corporate bond		5,500		64		—			5,564
Total	$	825,040	$	6,874	$	(8,094	)	$	823,820

	December 31, 2020
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	—		$	2,613
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		84,424		2		(655	)		83,771
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		467,915		8,604		(461	)		476,058
SBA pool securities		49,457		31		(359	)		49,129
State and political subdivisions		7,987		102		—			8,089
Corporate bond		3,000		29		—			3,029
Total	$	615,396	$	8,768	$	(1,475	)	$	622,689

The following tables present the Company’s available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position and the approximate fair value of these investments as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

	June 30, 2021
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	171,484	$	(3,216	)	$	—	$	—		$	171,484	$	(3,216	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		276,658		(4,292	)		15,325		(177	)		291,983		(4,469	)
SBA pool securities		36,460		(409	)		—		—			36,460		(409	)
Total	$	484,602	$	(7,917	)	$	15,325	$	(177	)	$	499,927	$	(8,094	)

	December 31, 2020
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	73,769	$	(655	)	$	—	$	—		$	73,769	$	(655	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		103,340		(430	)		13,914		(31	)		117,254		(461	)
SBA pool securities		39,720		(343	)		2,095		(16	)		41,815		(359	)
Total	$	216,829	$	(1,428	)	$	16,009	$	(47	)	$	232,838	$	(1,475	)

Management believes that the unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale are temporary and are due to interest rate fluctuations and/or volatile market conditions rather than the credit-worthiness of the issuers.  As of June 30, 2021, the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor is it likely that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery; therefore, none of the securities in an unrealized loss position were determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

The Company has an investment in a CRA investment fund with a fair value of $14.9 million at June 30, 2021. The investment is classified as an equity security in our Consolidated Statements of Condition.  This security had a gain of $42,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and a loss of $223,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.  This amount is included in securities gains/(losses), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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LOANS AND LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Receivables [Abstract]

LOANS AND LEASES

3.  LOANS AND LEASES

Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Residential mortgage	$	500,207		10.95	%	$	502,829		11.50	%
Multifamily mortgage		1,420,043		31.08			1,126,946		25.77
Commercial mortgage		702,777		15.38			691,294		15.81
Commercial loans (including equipment financing) (A)		1,846,728		40.42			1,950,981		44.62
Commercial construction		22,923		0.50			12,600		0.29
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.97			50,545		1.15
Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans		31,889		0.70			37,016		0.85
Other loans		206		0.00			226		0.01
Total loans	$	4,568,833		100.00	%	$	4,372,437		100.00	%

(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.   

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on federal Call Report codes.  The following portfolio classes have been identified as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Primary residential mortgage	$	508,413		11.14	%	$	512,841		11.74	%
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.96			50,545		1.16
Junior lien loan on residence		3,580		0.08			4,527		0.10
Multifamily property		1,420,043		31.11			1,126,946		25.79
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		243,626		5.34			253,447		5.80
Investment commercial real estate		987,889		21.64			995,613		22.79
Commercial and industrial (A)		999,316		21.89			1,059,399		24.24
Lease financing		292,463		6.41			305,931		7.00
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		0.07			3,068		0.07
Commercial construction loans		23,081		0.51			12,773		0.29
Consumer and other loans		38,768		0.85			44,483		1.02
Total loans		4,564,563		100.00	%		4,369,573		100.00	%
Net deferred costs		4,270					2,864
Total loans including net deferred costs	$	4,568,833				$	4,372,437

(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020. 

The following tables present the loan balances by portfolio class, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,711	$	57	$	505,702	$	2,110	$	508,413	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		44,060		123		44,060		123
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		3,580		8		3,580		8
Multifamily property		—		—		1,420,043		10,615		1,420,043		10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—		243,097		2,447		243,626		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		—		—		987,889		27,886		987,889		27,886
Commercial and industrial (A)		3,258		—		996,058		16,565		999,316		16,565
Lease financing		—		—		292,463		3,275		292,463		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,324		43		3,324		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		23,081		159		23,081		159
Consumer and other loans		—		—		38,768		217		38,768		217
Total ALLL	$	6,498	$	57	$	4,558,065	$	63,448	$	4,564,563	$	63,505

(A) The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

	December 31, 2020
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,490	$	3	$	511,351	$	2,902	$	512,841	$	2,905
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		50,545		218		50,545		218
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		4,527		15		4,527		15
Multifamily property		—		—		1,126,946		9,945		1,126,946		9,945
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—		252,640		3,050		253,447		3,050
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		—		991,020		27,713		995,613		27,713
Commercial and industrial (A)		9,314		2,700		1,050,085		16,347		1,059,399		19,047
Lease financing		—		—		305,931		3,936		305,931		3,936
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,068		43		3,068		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		12,773		158		12,773		158
Consumer and other loans		—		—		44,483		279		44,483		279
Total ALLL	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	4,353,369	$	64,606	$	4,369,573	$	67,309

(A)The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans of $6.0 million at June 30, 2021 and $11.4 million at December 31, 2020.    Impaired loans also include performing TDR loans of $190,000 at June 30, 2021 and $201,000 at December 31, 2020.  The allowance allocated to TDR loans totaled $57,000 and $3,000 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, of which none was allocated to nonaccrual loans.    All accruing TDR loans were paying in accordance with restructured terms as of June 30, 2021.  The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of June 30, 2021 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDR loans.

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (The average impaired loans on the following tables represent year to date impaired loans):

	June 30, 2021
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,078	$	1,889	$	—	$	1,785
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		550		529		—		593
Commercial and industrial		5,091		3,258		—		3,362
Total loans with no related allowance	$	7,719	$	5,676	$	—	$	5,740
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans with related allowance	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,541	$	6,498	$	57	$	6,011

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,601	$	1,328	$	—	$	5,544
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		817		807		—		516
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		4,593		—		6,582
Commercial and industrial		7,137		4,314		—		1,677
Total loans with no related allowance	$	14,148	$	11,042	$	—	$	14,319
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	162	$	162	$	3	$	526
Commercial and industrial		5,000		5,000		2,700		4,140
Total loans with related allowance	$	5,162	$	5,162	$	2,703	$	4,666
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	19,310	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	18,985

Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was not material.  The Company did not recognize any income on non-accruing impaired loans for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,206	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—
Commercial and industrial		3,227		—
Total	$	5,962	$	—

	December 31, 2020
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,328	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—
Commercial and industrial		9,275		—
Total	$	11,410	$	—

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:

	June 30, 2021
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	503	$	89	$	—	$	592
Commercial and industrial		946		140		—		1,086
Total	$	1,449	$	229	$	—	$	1,678

	December 31, 2020
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,900	$	141	$	—	$	3,041
Home equity lines of credit		181		—		—		181
Junior lien loan on residence		—		25		—		25
Multifamily property		—		269		—		269
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		268		—		—		268
Commercial and industrial		497		772		—		1,269
Total	$	3,846	$	1,207	$	—	$	5,053

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company places all commercial loans into various credit risk rating categories based on an assessment of the expected ability of the borrowers to properly service their debt.  The assessment considers numerous factors including, but not limited to, current financial information on the borrower, historical payment experience, strength of any guarantor, nature of and value of any collateral, acceptability of the loan structure and documentation, relevant public information and current economic trends.  This credit risk rating analysis is performed when the loan is initially underwritten and then annually based on set criteria in the loan policy.  

In addition, the Bank has engaged an independent loan review firm to validate risk ratings and to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures.  This review of the following types of loans is performed quarterly:

• A large sample of relationships or new lending to existing relationships greater than $1,000,000 booked since the prior review;

• All criticized and classified rated borrowers with relationship exposure of more than $500,000;  

• A large sample of Pass-rated (including Pass Watch) borrowers with total relationships in excess of $1,000,000 and a small sample of Pass related relationships less than $1,000,000;

• All leveraged loans of $1,000,000 or greater;

• At least two borrowing relationships managed by each commercial banker;

• Any new Regulation “O” loan commitments over $1,000,000; and

• Any other credits requested by Bank senior management or a member of the Board of Directors and any borrower for which the reviewer determines a review is warranted based upon knowledge of the portfolio, local events, industry stresses, etc.

The review excludes borrowers with commitments of less than $500,000.

The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for criticized and classified risk ratings:

Special Mention:  These loans have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard:  These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.  

Loans that are considered to be impaired are individually evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.  Loans not deemed impaired are collectively evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.

As of June 30, 2021, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	500,297	$	1,818	$	6,298	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		43,594		—		466		—
Junior lien loan on residence		3,562		—		18		—
Multifamily property		1,415,514		4,181		348		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		234,654		8,182		790		—
Investment commercial real estate		888,789		99,100		—		—
Commercial and industrial		960,816		35,242		3,258		—
Lease financing		292,463		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		23,003		78		—		—
Consumer and other loans		38,768		—		—		—
Total	$	4,404,784	$	148,601	$	11,178	$	—

As of December 31, 2020, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	504,795	$	1,398	$	6,648	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		50,068		—		477		—
Junior lien loan on residence		4,483		—		44		—
Multifamily property		1,121,145		5,441		360		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		240,638		10,417		2,392		—
Investment commercial real estate		893,115		91,162		11,336		—
Commercial and industrial		989,281		53,604		16,514		—
Lease financing		305,931		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,068		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		12,692		81		—		—
Consumer and other loans		44,483		—		—		—
Total	$	4,169,699	$	162,103	$	37,771	$	—

At June 30, 2021, $6.5 million of substandard loans were also considered impaired, compared to December 31, 2020, when $16.2 million of substandard loans were also considered impaired.

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,776	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(597	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		198		—			76		(151	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		16		—			—		(8	)		8
Multifamily property		10,427		—			—		188			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,864		—			—		(417	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		26,693		—			—		1,193			27,886
Commercial and industrial		20,125		(5,000	)		3		1,437			16,565
Lease financing		3,967		—			—		(692	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		47		—			—		(4	)		43
Commercial construction loans		161		—			—		(2	)		159
Consumer and other loans		262		(5	)		7		(47	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,536	$	(5,017	)	$	86	$	900		$	63,505

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2020										2020
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	3,173	$	—		$	36	$	(135	)	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		237		—			2		5			244
Junior lien loan on residence		23		—			—		(3	)		20
Multifamily property		9,104		—			—		558			9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,838		—			—		339			3,177
Investment commercial real estate		27,671		(400	)		—		2,595			29,866
Commercial and industrial		17,124		(2,254	)		2		1,346			16,218
Lease financing		3,141		—			—		208			3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—			38
Commercial construction loans		40		—			—		9			49
Consumer and other loans		394		(5	)		1		(22	)		368
Total ALLL	$	63,783	$	(2,659	)	$	41	$	4,900		$	66,065

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	January 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,905	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(726	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		218		—			85		(180	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		15		—			—		(7	)		8
Multifamily property		9,945		—			—		670			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		3,050		—			—		(603	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		27,713		—			—		173			27,886
Commercial and industrial		19,047		(5,000	)		10		2,508			16,565
Lease financing		3,936		—			—		(661	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		43		—			—		—			43
Commercial construction loans		158		—			—		1			159
Consumer and other loans		279		(20	)		8		(50	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,309	$	(5,032	)	$	103	$	1,125		$	63,505

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	January 1,									June 30,
	2020									2020
	Beginning							Provision		Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,090	$	—		$	113	$	871	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		128		—			5		111		244
Junior lien loan on residence		13		—			—		7		20
Multifamily property		6,037		—			—		3,625		9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,064		—			—		1,113		3,177
Investment commercial real estate		15,988		(400	)		31		14,247		29,866
Commercial and industrial		14,353		(2,254	)		5		4,114		16,218
Lease financing		2,642		—			—		707		3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—		38
Commercial construction loans		27		—			—		22		49
Consumer and other loans		296		(13	)		2		83		368
Total ALLL	$	43,676	$	(2,667	)	$	156	$	24,900	$	66,065

Loan Modifications:

The CARES Act allows financial institutions to suspend application of certain current TDR accounting guidance under ASC 310-40 for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, provided certain criteria are met. The revised CARES Act extended loan modifications through January 1, 2022.  This relief can be applied to loan modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and to loan modifications that defer or delay the payment of principal or interest or change the interest rate on the loan. In April 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus to provide further interpretation of when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, specifically indicating that if the modification is either short-term (e.g., six months) or mandated by a federal or state government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 310-40.

As of June 30, 2021, the Bank has modified 541 loans with a balance of $946.8 million resulting in the deferral of principal and/or interest.  The table below summarizes the deferrals as of June 30, 2021.  All of these loans were performing in accordance with their terms prior to modification and are in conformance with the CARES Act.  Included in the table below is one loan related to our back to back swap program totaling $19.9 million. Details with respect to loan modifications are as follows:

			Post-Modification
			Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		6	$	2,065
Junior lien loan on residence		1		19
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		1		117
Investment commercial real estate		1		19,887
Commercial and industrial		4		12,656
Commercial construction loans		1		1,956
Total		14	$	36,700

The future performance of these loans, specifically beyond the term of the deferral, is uncertain.  To recognize a credit allowance commensurate with the existing risk, the Company assigned qualitative factors for each of the above portfolio classes for allowance purposes.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

The Company has allocated $57,000 and $3,000 of specific reserves on TDRs as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  There were no unfunded commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	139	$	139
Total		1	$	139	$	139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		2	$	391	$	391
Commercial and industrial		1		45		45
Total		3	$	436	$	436

The identification of the TDRs did not have a significant impact on the allowance for loan and lease losses.  

There were no loans that were modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months of modification at June 30, 2021.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30, 2020:

	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	200
Commercial and industrial		1		45
Total		2	$	245

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.  This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. The modification of the terms of such loans may include one or more of the following: (1) a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan to a rate that is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (2) an extension of an interest only period for a predetermined period of time; (3) an extension of the maturity date; or (4) an extension of the amortization period over which future payments will be computed.  At the time a loan is restructured, the Bank performs a full re-underwriting analysis, which includes, at a minimum, obtaining current financial statements and tax returns, copies of all leases, and an updated independent appraisal of the property. A loan will continue to accrue interest if it can be reasonably determined that the borrower should be able to perform under the modified terms, that the loan has not been chronically delinquent (both to debt service and real estate taxes) or in nonaccrual status since its inception, and that there have been no charge-offs on the loan.  Restructured loans with previous charge-offs would not accrue interest at the time of the TDR. At a minimum, six consecutive months of contractual payments would need to be made on a restructured loan before returning it to accrual status. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, the loan is reported as a TDR until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged-off.  In rare circumstances, a loan may be removed from TDR status if it meets the requirements of ASC 310-40-50-2.

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DEPOSITS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Deposits [Abstract]

DEPOSITS

4.  DEPOSITS

Certificates of deposit, over $250,000, totaled $157.0 million and $186.3 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  These totals exclude brokered certificates of deposit.

The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30,				December 31,
	2021				2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	959,494	19.60	%	$	833,500	17.30	%
Interest-bearing checking (1)		1,978,497	40.41			1,849,254	38.38
Savings		147,227	3.01			130,731	2.71
Money market		1,213,992	24.80			1,298,885	26.96
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143	9.11			530,222	11.00
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631	0.64			32,128	0.67
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984	97.57			4,674,720	97.02
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered		85,000	1.74			110,000	2.28
Certificates of deposit - Brokered		33,791	0.69			33,764	0.70
Total deposits	$	4,895,775	100.00	%	$	4,818,484	100.00	%

(1) Interest-bearing checking includes $668.1 million at June 30, 2021 and $652.5 million at December 31, 2020 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of June 30, 2021 are as follows:

(In thousands)
2021	$	237,388
2022		197,419
2023		13,030
2024		28,030
2025		29,167
Over 5 Years		6,531
Total	$	511,565

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

5.  FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

There were no overnight borrowings with the FHLB as of June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.  At June 30, 2021, unused short-term overnight borrowing commitments totaled $1.7 billion from the FHLB, $22.0 million from correspondent banks and $1.0 billion at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The Company had $83.6 million in borrowings from the Federal Reserve’s Paycheck Protection Plan Lending Facility (the “PPPLF”), as of June 30, 2021 as compared to $177.1 million at December 31, 2020.  The borrowings have a rate of 0.35 percent, primarily all of which have a two year maturity.  The Company utilized the PPPLF to fund PPP loan production during the second quarter of 2020.  The borrowings are fully pledged by PPP loans as of June 30, 2021.  

During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company terminated an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $15.0 million that was tied to a one-month FHLB advance totaling $15.0 million.

The Company prepaid $105.0 million of FHLB advances resulting in a prepayment penalty of $4.8 million during 2020. The repayment of the FHLB advances is expected to provide a benefit to interest expense greater than the prepayment penalty over the remaining life of the advances.

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

6.  BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company assesses its results among two operating segments, Banking and Peapack Private. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense.  Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown. The Banking segment’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was affected by a $3.3 million income tax benefit recorded during the first quarter of 2020. For additional information related to this income tax benefit refer to the Income Taxes section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

Banking

The Banking segment includes: commercial (includes C&I and equipment finance), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.

Peapack Private

Peapack Private, which includes PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware and Murphy Capital, consists of investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.

The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	32,399	$	1,446	$	33,845
Noninterest income		4,194		13,484		17,678
Total income		36,593		14,930		51,523
Provision for loan and lease losses		900		—		900
Compensation and benefits		14,369		5,541		19,910
Premises and equipment expense		3,519		555		4,074
FDIC expense		529		—		529
Other operating expense		3,817		2,354		6,171
Total operating expense		23,134		8,450		31,584
Income before income tax expense		13,459		6,480		19,939
Income tax expense		3,721		1,800		5,521
Net income	$	9,738	$	4,680	$	14,418

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	30,453	$	1,518	$	31,971
Noninterest income		2,356		10,270		12,626
Total income		32,809		11,788		44,597
Provision for loan and lease losses		4,900		—		4,900
Compensation and employee benefits		13,774		5,412		19,186
Premises and equipment expense		3,487		549		4,036
FDIC insurance expense		455		—		455
Other operating expense		3,052		2,285		5,337
Total operating expense		25,668		8,246		33,914
Income before income tax expense		7,141		3,542		10,683
Income tax expense		1,257		1,184		2,441
Net income	$	5,884	$	2,358	$	8,242

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	62,625	$	3,013	$	65,638
Noninterest income		9,334		26,164		35,498
Total income		71,959		29,177		101,136
Provision for loan and lease losses		1,125		—		1,125
Compensation and employee benefits		30,797		11,103		41,900
Premises and equipment expense		7,089		1,098		8,187
FDIC insurance expense		1,114		—		1,114
Other operating expense		6,208		4,869		11,077
Total operating expense		46,333		17,070		63,403
Income before income tax expense		25,626		12,107		37,733
Income tax expense		6,880		3,257		10,137
Net income	$	18,746	$	8,850	$	27,596
Total assets at period end	$	5,700,105	$	91,583	$	5,791,688

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
				Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking			Private		Total
Net interest income	$	60,862		$	2,856	$	63,718
Noninterest income		6,585			20,558		27,143
Total income		67,447			23,414		90,861
Provision for loan and lease losses		24,900			—		24,900
Compensation and employee benefits		26,981			11,431		38,412
Premises and equipment expense		6,908			1,171		8,079
FDIC insurance expense		705			—		705
Other operating expense		5,658			4,395		10,053
Total operating expense		65,152			16,997		82,149
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense		2,295			6,417		8,712
Income tax (benefit)/expense		(2,636	)		1,733		(903	)
Net income	$	4,931		$	4,684	$	9,615
Total assets at period end	$	6,203,441		$	77,774	$	6,281,215

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FAIR VALUE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE

7.  FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value:

Investment Securities:  The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).

Derivatives:  The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).  Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available.  Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs.  The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position.  The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

Impaired Loans:  The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan and lease losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Other Real Estate Owned:  Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by Management. Once received, a third party conducts a review of the appraisal for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and appropriate analysis methods for the type of property. Subsequently, a member of the Credit Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Appraisals on collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned (consistent for all loan types) are obtained on an annual basis, unless a significant change in the market or other factors warrants a more frequent appraisal. On an annual basis, Management compares the actual selling price of any collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value for other properties. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount up to 15 percent should be applied to appraisals on properties. The discount is determined based on the nature of the underlying properties, aging of appraisals and other factors. For each collateral-dependent impaired loan, we consider other factors, such as certain indices or other market information, as well as property specific circumstances to determine if an adjustment to the appraised value is needed. In situations where there is evidence of change in value, the Bank will determine if there is a need for an adjustment to the specific reserve on the collateral dependent impaired loans. When the Bank applies an interim adjustment, it generally shows the adjustment as an incremental specific reserve against the loan until it has received the full updated appraisal. All collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned valuations were supported by an appraisal less than 12 months old or in the process of obtaining an appraisal as of June 30, 2021.

The following table summarizes, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale:
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	210,940	$	—	$	210,940	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		555,273		—		555,273		—
SBA pool securities		45,268		—		45,268		—
State and political subdivisions		6,775		—		6,775		—
Corporate bond		5,564		—		5,564		—
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	894,543	$	14,894	$	879,649	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	6,203	$	—	$	6,203	$	—
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	58,058	$	—	$	58,058	$	—

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	2,613	$	—
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		83,771		—		83,771		—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		476,058		—		476,058		—
SBA pool securities		49,129		—		49,129		—
State and political subdivisions		8,089		—		8,089		—
Corporate bond		3,029		—		3,029		—
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	730,923	$	15,117	$	715,806	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	9,616	$	—	$	9,616	$	—
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	89,145	$	—	$	89,145	$	—

The Company has elected the fair value option for certain loans held for sale.  These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans.  Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment.  None of these loans are 90 days or more past due nor on nonaccrual as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

The following tables present residential loans held for sale, at fair value at the dates indicated:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Residential loans contractual balance	$	3,911	$	13,295
Fair value adjustment		63		293
Total fair value of residential loans held for sale	$	3,974	$	13,588

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. 

The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:    

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Primary residential mortgage	$	765	$	—	$	—	$	765

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	2,300	$	—	$	—	$	2,300

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2021 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2021 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	203,462	$	203,462	$	—	$	—	$	203,462
Securities available for sale		823,820		—		823,820		—		823,820
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—		14,894
FHLB and FRB stock		12,901		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—		3,974
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179		—		11,844		—		11,844
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,505,328		—		—		4,697,207		4,697,207
Accrued interest receivable		23,117		—		2,190		20,927		23,117
Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A)		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,895,775	$	4,384,210	$	516,107	$	—	$	4,900,317
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586		—		83,586		—		83,586
Subordinated debt		132,557		—		—		130,523		130,523
Accrued interest payable		1,028		126		827		75		1,028
Accrued interest payable loan level swaps		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Cash flow hedges		6,203		—		6,203		—		6,203
Loan level swap		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855

(A) Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2020 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	653,322	$	653,322	$	—	$	—	$	653,322
Securities available for sale		622,689		—		622,689		—		622,689
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—		15,117
FHLB and FRB stock		13,709		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—		13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		18,520		—		19,115		—		19,115
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,305,128		—		—		4,462,243		4,462,243
Accrued interest receivable		22,495		—		1,653		20,842		22,495
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,818,484	$	4,222,370	$	604,036	$	—	$	4,826,406
Short-term borrowings		15,000		—		15,000		—		15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		177,086		—		177,086		—		177,086
Subordinated debt		181,794		—		—		183,348		183,348
Accrued interest payable		1,650		150		1,347		153		1,650
Cash flow hedges		9,616		—		9,616		—		9,616
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

8.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income.

The following tables present the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	72
Interchange income		370		270
Other		439		353
Wealth management fees (a)		13,034		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		3,697		1,935
Total noninterest other income	$	17,678	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	219
Interchange income		687		550
Other		875		742
Wealth management fees (a)		25,165		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		8,540		5,681
Total noninterest other income	$	35,498	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021						2020
(In thousands)			Wealth						Wealth
Revenue by Operating Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	—	$	87	$	72	$	—	$	72
Interchange income		370		—		370		270		—		270
Other		439		—		439		353		—		353
Wealth management fees (a)		—		13,034		13,034		—		9,996		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		3,247		450		3,697		1,661		274		1,935
Total noninterest income	$	4,194	$	13,484	$	17,678	$	2,356	$	10,270	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021						2020
Revenue by Operating			Wealth						Wealth
Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	—	$	180	$	219	$	—	$	219
Interchange income		687		—		687		550		—		550
Other		875		—		875		742		—		742
Wealth management fees (a)		—		25,165		25,165		—		19,951		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		7,541		999		8,540		5,074		607		5,681
Total noninterest income	$	9,334	$	26,164	$	35,498	$	6,585	$	20,558	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts:  The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft fees.  Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request.  Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.  Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs.  Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.

Interchange income:  The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa payment network.  Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.  Interchange income is presented gross of cardholder rewards.  Cardholder rewards are included in other expenses in the statement of income.  Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income for the second quarter of 2021 by $32,000 compared to $23,000 for the same quarter in 2020. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income by $61,000 and $55,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Wealth management fees (gross):  The Company earns wealth management fees from its contracts with wealth management clients to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts.  These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company charges its clients on a monthly or quarterly basis in accordance with its investment advisory agreements.  Fees are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of AUM at month end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

Investment brokerage fees (net):  The Company earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider.  The Company receives commissions from the third-party service provider twice a month based upon customer activity for the month.  The fees are recognized monthly and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid by the 15^th of the following month.  Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and (ii) does not control the services rendered to the customers, investment brokerage fees are presented net of related costs.

Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO:  The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed.  When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform its obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer.  In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain/(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.    The Company recorded a gain on the sale of OREO of $51,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

Other:  All of the other income items are outside the scope of ASC 606.

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OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Other Income And Expenses [Abstract]

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

9.  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Professional and legal fees	$	1,186	$	1,042	$	2,442	$	2,016
Telephone		312		395		646		719
Advertising		404		728		618		1,068
Amortization of intangible assets		368		321		736		645
Branch restructure		228		278		228		278
Write-off of subordinated debt costs		648		—		648		—
Other operating expenses		3,025		2,573		5,759		5,327
Total other operating expenses	$	6,171	$	5,337	$	11,077	$	10,053

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

10.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

						Amount		Other
						Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other		From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated		Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other		Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive		June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)		2021		2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	(7,894	)	$	6,938	$	—	$	6,938	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(5,870	)		805		606		1,411		(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss),    net of tax	$	(13,764	)	$	7,743	$	606	$	8,349	$	(5,415	)

						Amount			Other
						Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other		From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated			Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other			Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive			June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)			2020		2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,393		$	1,542	$	—		$	1,542	$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(9,052	)		128		(7	)		121		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,    net of tax	$	(3,659	)	$	1,670	$	(7	)	$	1,663	$	(1,996	)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income Statement
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(9	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		2		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(7	)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

							Amount		Other
							Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other			From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated		Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other		Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive		June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)		2021			2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,521		$	(6,477	)	$	—	$	(6,477	)	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(6,913	)		1,848			606		2,454			(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,392	)	$	(4,629	)	$	606	$	(4,023	)	$	(5,415	)

							Amount			Other
							Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other			From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated			Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other			Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive			June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)			2020			2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	1,006		$	5,929		$	—		$	5,929		$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(2,501	)		(6,371	)		(59	)		(6,430	)		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,495	)	$	(442	)	$	(59	)	$	(501	)	$	(1,996	)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(80	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		21		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(59	)

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DERIVATIVES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVES

11.  DERIVATIVES

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $230.0 million as of June 30, 2021 and $270.0 million as of December 31, 2020 were designated as cash flow hedges of certain interest-bearing deposits.   On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment. This assessment takes into consideration any adverse developments related to the counterparty’s risk of default and any negative events or circumstances that affect the factors that originally enabled the Company to assess that it could reasonably support, qualitatively, an expectation that the hedging relationship was and will continue to be highly effective. As of June 30, 2021, there were no events or market conditions that would result in hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/liabilities with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	230,000		$	270,000
Weighted average pay rate		1.96	%		1.93	%
Weighted average receive rate		0.19	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity	1.43 years			2.02 years
Unrealized loss, net	$	(6,203	)	$	(9,616	)
Number of contracts		11			13

Net interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.1 million and $2.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.  Net interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.1 million and $1.3 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.   

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the net gain/(loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			2021			2020
Interest rate contracts
Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)	$	1,411		$	121		$	2,454		$	(6,430	)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense		—			(7	)		—			(59	)
Gain/(loss) recognized in other noninterest income		(842	)		—			(842	)		—

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $26,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of three interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  During the second quarter of 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $189,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of four interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  These gains were amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the terminated swaps and completed amortization as of December 31, 2020.  The Company did not recognize pre-tax interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, related to the amortization of the gain on the terminated interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges. The Company recognized pre-tax interest income of $9,000 and $80,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, related to the amortization of the gain on the terminated interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  

During the second quarter of 2021, the Bank terminated interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $40.0 million. The interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges in which the Bank received a variable payment from our counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the swap agreements.  Due to increased liquidity levels, management made the decision to pay off certain interest-bearing deposit liabilities that were being hedged.  These liabilities will not be replaced; therefore, it will no longer be probable that the original forecasted transactions subject to the cash flow hedges will occur.  As a result, the pre-tax loss on the termination of the interest rate swaps of $842,000 was recorded in the income statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

	June 30, 2021
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	230,000	$	(6,203	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		230,000		(6,203	)

	December 31, 2020
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	270,000	$	(9,616	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		270,000		(9,616	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Accounting Hedges:  The Company offers facility specific/loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution/swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions.  The accrued interest receivable and payable of $4.7 million related to our swaps is recorded in other assets and other liabilities as of June 30, 2021.

Information about these swaps is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	778,584		$	823,134
Fair value	$	51,855		$	79,529
Weighted average pay rates		4.05	%		4.02	%
Weighted average receive rates		1.88	%		1.91	%
Weighted average maturity	5.92 years			6.5 years
Number of contracts		92			95

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SUBORDINATED DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Subordinated Longterm Debt Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]

SUBORDINATED DEBT

12.  SUBORDINATED DEBT

In June 2016, the Company issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2016 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2016 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of June 30, 2026, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.0 percent per year until June 30, 2021. From June 30, 2021 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 485 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the December 2020 subordinated debt issuance to redeem the $50.0 million June 2016 issuance.  The remaining net issuance costs of $648,000 were written-off during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.  

Approximately $40.0 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2016 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the second quarter of 2016.  The remaining funds (approximately $10 million) were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2017 Notes”) to certain institutional investors.  The 2017 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 15, 2027, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.75 percent per year until December 15, 2022.  From December 16, 2022 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 254 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears.  Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $875,000 and are being amortized to maturity.

Approximately $29.1 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2017 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the fourth quarter of 2017.  The remaining funds (approximately $5 million), representing three years of interest payments, were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating subordinates notes (the “2020 Notes”) to certain institutional investors.  The 2020 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 22, 2030, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.50 percent per year until December 22, 2025.  From December 23, 2025 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month SOFR plus 326 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears.  Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $1.9 million and are being amortized to maturity.

The Company may use the proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes for stock repurchases and acquisitions of wealth management firms, as well as other general corporate purposes.  

Subordinated debt is presented net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.  The subordinated debt issuances are included in the Company’s regulatory total capital amount and ratio.

In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the Company obtained ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) and Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s). KBRA assigned an investment grade rating of BBB- and Moody’s assigned an investment grade rating of Baa3 for the 2020 Notes at the time of issuance.  

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LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

LEASES

13. LEASES

The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. As of June 30, 2021, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $9.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $9.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively.  A weighted average discount rate of 2.81 percent and 3.11 percent was used in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The Company's leases have remaining lease terms between five months to 16 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.60 years at June 30, 2021. The Company's leases had remaining lease terms between one months to 16 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.01 years, at December 31, 2020. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.

Total operating lease costs were $691,000 and $812,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  The variable lease costs were $83,000 and $87,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Total operating lease costs were $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  The variable lease costs were $167,000 and $176,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2021:

(In thousands)
2021	$	2,694
2022		2,390
2023		1,891
2024		1,705
2025		1,121
Thereafter		2,638
Total lease payments		12,439
Less: imputed interest		2,537
Total present value of lease payments	$	9,902

The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation	$	1,412	$	157
Operating cash flows from operating leases		1,226		1,446
Operating cash flows from direct finance leases		156		177
Financing cash flows from direct finance leases		374		374

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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

14. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”.  This ASU replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model, referred to as “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model.  It will significantly change estimates for credit losses related to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans receivable, and certain other contracts.  The largest impact will be on lenders and the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).  This ASU will be effective for public business entities (PBEs) in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company has elected to delay the adoption of ASU 2016-13, as approved by the CARES Act, until January 1, 2022. The Company has reviewed the potential impact to our securities portfolio, which primarily consists of U.S. government sponsored entities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities which have no history of credit loss and have strong credit ratings. The Company does not expect the standard to have a material impact on its financial statements as it relates to the Company’s securities portfolio.  The Company is also currently evaluating the impact the CECL model will have on our accounting and allowance for loans losses. The Company has selected a third-party firm to assist in the development of a CECL model to assist in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses in preparation for the change to the expected loss model. The Company has also engaged a third-party firm to perform a model validation of our CECL model. The Company is also in the process of updating its policies and internal controls accordingly. The Company expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to our ALLL as of January 1, 2022, consistent with regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance. The Company cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-time cumulative adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. The amendments in this Update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. This ASU removes the following exceptions: exception to the incremental approach for intra-period tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items; exception to the requirement to recognize a deferred tax liability for equity method investments when a foreign subsidiary becomes an equity method investment; exception to the ability not to recognize a deferred tax liability for a foreign subsidiary when a foreign equity method investment becomes a subsidiary; and the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting”. The amendments in this Update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this Update apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. The amendments in this ASU can be adopted immediately and are effective through December 31, 2020.  The Company is evaluating alternative reference rates including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in preparation for a rate index replacement and the adoption of this ASU.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation and Organization

Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries:

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware

• Peapack Capital Corporation (“PCC”)

• Murphy Capital Management (“Murphy Capital”)

• Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. owns 99 percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC and 79 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc., a New Jersey real estate investment company

• PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware owns one percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC

• Peapack Ventures, LLC owns the remaining 21 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc.

• PGB Securities, Inc. (formed in the second quarter of 2020)

While the following footnotes include the consolidated results of the Company, the Bank and their subsidiaries, these footnotes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Information

Segment Information:  The Company’s business is conducted through two business segments: its banking segment, which involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers, and the Peapack Private Wealth Management Division (“Peapack Private”), which includes asset management services to individuals and institutions. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.

The Banking segment includes commercial (includes commercial and industrial (“C&I”) and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support services.

Peapack Private includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator and custodian; and other financial planning and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, and Murphy Capital.  Wealth management fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management (“AUM”) at month-end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.  Cash equivalents

are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less.

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.

Securities

Securities: All debt securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax.  The Company also has an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.  

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated, and premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. For securities in an unrealized loss position, Management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which is recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock:  The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Dividends are reported as income.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans Held for Sale:  Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.

Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on sale of loans on the Statement of Income, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Gains and losses on the sale of SBA loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.  Total SBA loans serviced totaled $83.1 million and $65.5 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  SBA loans held for sale totaled $5.6 million and $6.0 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. 

Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future.

Loans

Loans:  Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method, over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/cost, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/cost were excluded as the impact was not material.

Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including impaired loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual are reversed against

interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off, in whole or in part, after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer closed-end loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due and open-end loans after 180 days. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent that the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:  The allowance for loan and lease losses is a valuation allowance for credit losses that is Management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The process to determine reserves utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an impairment analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, level of and trends in delinquent, classified and nonperforming loans, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans via a specific reserve, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Loans are individually evaluated for impairment when they are classified as substandard by Management. If a loan is considered impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or if repayment is expected solely from the underlying collateral, the loan principal balance is compared to the fair value of collateral less estimated disposition costs to determine the need, if any, for a charge off.

The general component of the allowance covers non-impaired loans and is based primarily on the Company’s historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experience by the Company on a weighted average basis over the previous three years. This actual loss experience is adjusted by other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company increased certain qualitative factors related to elevated levels of unemployment, economic forecasts and approved loan deferral payment requests as businesses both locally and nationally were shut down and have only gradually and partially reopened.  The Company also considered qualitative factors related to the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.  For loans that are graded as non-impaired, the Company allocates a higher general reserve percentage than pass-rated loans using a multiple that is calculated annually through a migration analysis.  At both June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the multiple was 2.25 times for non-impaired special mention loans and 3.25 times for non-impaired substandard loans.

A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modified loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. TDRs are impaired and are generally measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a TDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For TDRs that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan and lease losses.

On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES“) Act, which provides entities with optional temporary relief from certain accounting and financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP.

The CARES Act allows financial institutions to suspend application of certain current TDR accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-40 for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, provided certain criteria are met. This relief can be applied to loan modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and to loan modifications that defer or delay the payment of principal or interest or change the interest rate on the loan. The revised CARES Act allows for loan modifications through January 1, 2022.  In April 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus to provide further interpretation of when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, specifically indicating that if the modification is either short-term (e.g., six months) or mandated by a federal or state government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 310-40. The Company continues to prudently work with borrowers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while managing credit risks and recognizing an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses on its loan portfolio.  The Company approved total loan modifications under the CARES Act of $946.8 million, of which $36.7 million remain outstanding as of June 30, 2021.  

Another key program under the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered by the SBA which has provided much needed funding to qualifying businesses and organizations.  Under this program, the Company has provided fundings of approximately $650 million. In the third quarter of 2020 and second quarter of 2021, the Company sold approximately $355.0 million and $56.5 million, respectively, of such loans, servicing rights released to a third party. The Company also referred approximately $124 million of PPP loans to a third party during the first six months of 2021.  The Company has approximately $83.8 million of PPP loans remaining in its portfolio as of June 30, 2021 and believes that the majority of these loans will be forgiven by the SBA.

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes, which are based on collateral or purpose. The following portfolio classes have been identified:

Primary Residential Mortgages.  The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida.  Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property.  Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Home Equity Lines of Credit.  The Bank provides revolving lines of credit against one to four family residences in the Tri-State area. Primary risk characteristics associated with home equity lines of credit typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Junior Lien Loan on Residence.  The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. JLLs can be either in the form of an amortizing home equity loan or a revolving home equity line of credit. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans.  The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e. buildings which have five or more residential units) and other commercial real estate that is either owner occupied or managed as an investment property (non-owner occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered “mixed use” as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan. Commercial real estate loans are

generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk than multifamily loans as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.

Commercial and Industrial Loans.  The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held.  Commercial and industrial loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flows. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. Commercial and industrial loans are generally secured by business assets. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral to strengthen the Bank’s position and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the borrower in order to better monitor its business performance.  However, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain.

Leasing and Equipment Finance.  PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.

Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or through changes to lease related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates.  Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement.  Asset risk may also change through depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.

Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry related conditions.  Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.

Consumer and Other.  These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments.  Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.

Leases

Leases:  At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded in separate line items on the statement of condition. A ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.  The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases.  Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases.  

The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment

of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of: a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the ROU asset.

There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.

Derivatives

Derivatives:  At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation.  For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.

Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.

The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship.  This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions.  The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income.  When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.

The Company also offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions. The Company is exposed to losses if a customer counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a net receiving position.  At this time, the Company anticipates that our counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements.  All of the contracts to which the Company is a party settle monthly.  Further, the Company has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2006 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, 2012 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allow the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to the stock option plan approved in 2002, however options granted under this plan are still included in the amounts below. Options granted under these plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant.  Some options granted to officers at or above the senior vice president level were immediately exercisable at the date of grant.  The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.

Upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.

For the Company’s stock option plans, changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

						Weighted
				Weighted		Average	Aggregate
				Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Number of			Exercise		Contractual	Value
	Options			Price		Term	(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021		50,660		$	13.59
Exercised during 2021		(2,820	)		12.42
Expired during 2021		—			—
Forfeited during 2021		(2,480	)		13.50
Balance, June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Vested and expected to vest		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Exercisable at June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2021 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options). The Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 2021 was $31.07.

There were no stock options granted during the three or six months ended June 30, 2021.  

The Company issued performance-based and service-based restricted stock units in 2021 and 2020. Service-based units vest ratably over a three- or five-year period.  There were 21,200 service-based restricted stock units granted during the second quarter of 2021.    

The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period which is generally three years.  There were no performance-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2021.   

Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		221,600		$	20.47
Granted during 2021		51,710			31.36
Vested during 2021		(36,032	)		35.33
Forfeited during 2021		(11,843	)		26.32
Balance, June 30, 2021		225,435		$	20.29

Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		777,166		$	19.24
Granted during 2021		211,356			31.36
Vested during 2021		(252,316	)		22.01
Forfeited during 2021		(23,314	)		16.55
Balance, June 30, 2021		712,892		$	21.94

As of June 30, 2021, there was $16.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based units.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.59 years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020 totaled $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively.  Stock compensation expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): In July 2019, the Board appointed ESPP “committee” revised the ESPP. The ESPP provides for the granting of rights to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock. In May 2020, shareholders approved an increase of 200,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock to be issued under the ESPP.

Subject to certain eligibility requirements and restrictions, the ESPP provided for a single Offering Period of twelve months in duration, which commenced on May 16, 2019 and ended on May 15, 2020.

The ESPP was revised to allow for the purchase of shares during four three-month Offering Periods of each calendar year. The Offering Periods are February 16, May 16. August 16 and November 16 of each calendar year.

Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between one percent and 15 percent of their compensation. At the end of each Offering Period on the purchase date, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price. The purchase price is an amount equal to 85 percent of the closing market price of a share of common stock on the purchase date. Participation in the ESPP is entirely voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the period without penalty. The fair value of each share purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company recorded $26,000 and $149,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 were 6,347 and 46,935, respectively.

The Company recorded $56,000 and $190,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 14,772 and 46,935, respectively.

Earnings per share - Basic and Diluted

Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted:  The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income available to common shareholders	$	14,418	$	8,242	$	27,596	$	9,615
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		18,963,237		18,872,070		18,956,807		18,865,206
Plus: common stock equivalents		476,202		187,752		516,343		125,850
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		19,439,439		19,059,822		19,473,150		18,991,056
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.76	$	0.44	$	1.46	$	0.51
Diluted		0.74		0.43		1.42		0.51

                                                                                                                                                                                                               For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, restricted stock units totaling 13,374 and 297,320 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, stock options and restricted stock units totaling 262,423 and 713,789 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.  Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the average market value for the periods presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes:  The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.

The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2016 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2015.  

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loss Contingencies

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Restrictions on Cash

Restrictions on Cash: A large portion of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements. Prior to March 2020, reserves were in the form of cash and balances with the FRB and included in interest-earning deposits in our statement of condition. The FRB suspended cash reserve requirements effective March 26, 2020.

Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

Comprehensive Income/(Loss): Comprehensive income/(loss) consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.

Transfers of Financial Assets

Transfers of Financial Assets:  Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Risks and Uncertainties

Risks and Uncertainties: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses both locally and nationally. As a result, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide fast and direct economic assistance to American workers, families and businesses. The CARES Act contains substantial tax and spending provisions including direct financial aid to American families, extensive emergency funding for hospitals and medical providers, and economic stimulus to significant impacted industry sectors.

The Company expects COVID-19 to have an impact on our operations but cannot determine or estimate the full impact at this time.  It is possible that estimates made in the Company’s consolidated financial statements could be materially and adversely impacted as a result of the conditions created by COVID-19, including estimates regarding expected provision for loan and lease losses and impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:  Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed.

The Company has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test.  Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill which includes assembled workforce has an indefinite life on our statement of financial condition. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill and assembled workforce are the intangible assets with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquisitions, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Options Outstanding

For the Company’s stock option plans, changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

						Weighted
				Weighted		Average	Aggregate
				Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Number of			Exercise		Contractual	Value
	Options			Price		Term	(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021		50,660		$	13.59
Exercised during 2021		(2,820	)		12.42
Expired during 2021		—			—
Forfeited during 2021		(2,480	)		13.50
Balance, June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Vested and expected to vest		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789
Exercisable at June 30, 2021		45,360		$	13.67	1.21 years	$	789

Schedule of Changes in Non-Vested Performance-Based Shares

Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		221,600		$	20.47
Granted during 2021		51,710			31.36
Vested during 2021		(36,032	)		35.33
Forfeited during 2021		(11,843	)		26.32
Balance, June 30, 2021		225,435		$	20.29

Schedule of Changes in Service-Based Restricted Stock Awards/Units

Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Number of			Grant Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2021		777,166		$	19.24
Granted during 2021		211,356			31.36
Vested during 2021		(252,316	)		22.01
Forfeited during 2021		(23,314	)		16.55
Balance, June 30, 2021		712,892		$	21.94

Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income available to common shareholders	$	14,418	$	8,242	$	27,596	$	9,615
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		18,963,237		18,872,070		18,956,807		18,865,206
Plus: common stock equivalents		476,202		187,752		516,343		125,850
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		19,439,439		19,059,822		19,473,150		18,991,056
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.76	$	0.44	$	1.46	$	0.51
Diluted		0.74		0.43		1.42		0.51

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]

Schedule of Amortized Cost and Approximate Fair Value of Securities Available for Sale

A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 follows:

	June 30, 2021
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	214,141	$	15	$	(3,216	)	$	210,940
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		553,129		6,613		(4,469	)		555,273
SBA pool securities		45,565		112		(409	)		45,268
State and political subdivisions		6,705		70		—			6,775
Corporate bond		5,500		64		—			5,564
Total	$	825,040	$	6,874	$	(8,094	)	$	823,820

	December 31, 2020
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	—		$	2,613
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		84,424		2		(655	)		83,771
Mortgage-backed securities–residential		467,915		8,604		(461	)		476,058
SBA pool securities		49,457		31		(359	)		49,129
State and political subdivisions		7,987		102		—			8,089
Corporate bond		3,000		29		—			3,029
Total	$	615,396	$	8,768	$	(1,475	)	$	622,689

Schedule of Available for Sale Securities with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Approximate Fair Value of Investments

The following tables present the Company’s available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position and the approximate fair value of these investments as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

	June 30, 2021
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S government-sponsored agencies	$	171,484	$	(3,216	)	$	—	$	—		$	171,484	$	(3,216	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		276,658		(4,292	)		15,325		(177	)		291,983		(4,469	)
SBA pool securities		36,460		(409	)		—		—			36,460		(409	)
Total	$	484,602	$	(7,917	)	$	15,325	$	(177	)	$	499,927	$	(8,094	)

	December 31, 2020
	Duration of Unrealized Loss
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer					Total
	Approximate					Approximate					Approximate
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
(In thousands)	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	73,769	$	(655	)	$	—	$	—		$	73,769	$	(655	)
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		103,340		(430	)		13,914		(31	)		117,254		(461	)
SBA pool securities		39,720		(343	)		2,095		(16	)		41,815		(359	)
Total	$	216,829	$	(1,428	)	$	16,009	$	(47	)	$	232,838	$	(1,475	)

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LOANS AND LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of composition of loans categorized by the type of loan

Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Residential mortgage	$	500,207		10.95	%	$	502,829		11.50	%
Multifamily mortgage		1,420,043		31.08			1,126,946		25.77
Commercial mortgage		702,777		15.38			691,294		15.81
Commercial loans (including equipment financing) (A)		1,846,728		40.42			1,950,981		44.62
Commercial construction		22,923		0.50			12,600		0.29
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.97			50,545		1.15
Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans		31,889		0.70			37,016		0.85
Other loans		206		0.00			226		0.01
Total loans	$	4,568,833		100.00	%	$	4,372,437		100.00	%

(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.   

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on federal Call Report codes.  The following portfolio classes have been identified as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			% of					% of
	June 30,		Totals			December 31,		Total
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		Loans			2020		Loans
Primary residential mortgage	$	508,413		11.14	%	$	512,841		11.74	%
Home equity lines of credit		44,060		0.96			50,545		1.16
Junior lien loan on residence		3,580		0.08			4,527		0.10
Multifamily property		1,420,043		31.11			1,126,946		25.79
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		243,626		5.34			253,447		5.80
Investment commercial real estate		987,889		21.64			995,613		22.79
Commercial and industrial (A)		999,316		21.89			1,059,399		24.24
Lease financing		292,463		6.41			305,931		7.00
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		0.07			3,068		0.07
Commercial construction loans		23,081		0.51			12,773		0.29
Consumer and other loans		38,768		0.85			44,483		1.02
Total loans		4,564,563		100.00	%		4,369,573		100.00	%
Net deferred costs		4,270					2,864
Total loans including net deferred costs	$	4,568,833				$	4,372,437

(A) Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020. 

Schedule of loan balances by portfolio segment, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan losses

The following tables present the loan balances by portfolio class, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,711	$	57	$	505,702	$	2,110	$	508,413	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		44,060		123		44,060		123
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		3,580		8		3,580		8
Multifamily property		—		—		1,420,043		10,615		1,420,043		10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—		243,097		2,447		243,626		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		—		—		987,889		27,886		987,889		27,886
Commercial and industrial (A)		3,258		—		996,058		16,565		999,316		16,565
Lease financing		—		—		292,463		3,275		292,463		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,324		43		3,324		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		23,081		159		23,081		159
Consumer and other loans		—		—		38,768		217		38,768		217
Total ALLL	$	6,498	$	57	$	4,558,065	$	63,448	$	4,564,563	$	63,505

(A) The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

	December 31, 2020
	Total		Ending ALLL		Total		Ending ALLL
	Loans		Attributable		Loans		Attributable
	Individually		To Loans		Collectively		To Loans
	Evaluated		Individually		Evaluated		Collectively				Total
	For		Evaluated for		For		Evaluated for		Total		Ending
(In thousands)	Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Impairment		Loans		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,490	$	3	$	511,351	$	2,902	$	512,841	$	2,905
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		50,545		218		50,545		218
Junior lien loan on residence		—		—		4,527		15		4,527		15
Multifamily property		—		—		1,126,946		9,945		1,126,946		9,945
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—		252,640		3,050		253,447		3,050
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		—		991,020		27,713		995,613		27,713
Commercial and industrial (A)		9,314		2,700		1,050,085		16,347		1,059,399		19,047
Lease financing		—		—		305,931		3,936		305,931		3,936
Farmland/agricultural production		—		—		3,068		43		3,068		43
Commercial construction loans		—		—		12,773		158		12,773		158
Consumer and other loans		—		—		44,483		279		44,483		279
Total ALLL	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	4,353,369	$	64,606	$	4,369,573	$	67,309

(A)The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

Schedule of loans individually evaluated for impairment

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (The average impaired loans on the following tables represent year to date impaired loans):

	June 30, 2021
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,078	$	1,889	$	—	$	1,785
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		550		529		—		593
Commercial and industrial		5,091		3,258		—		3,362
Total loans with no related allowance	$	7,719	$	5,676	$	—	$	5,740
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans with related allowance	$	822	$	822	$	57	$	271
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,541	$	6,498	$	57	$	6,011

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid						Average
	Principal		Recorded		Specific		Impaired
(In thousands)	Balance		Investment		Reserves		Loans
With no related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,601	$	1,328	$	—	$	5,544
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		817		807		—		516
Investment commercial real estate		4,593		4,593		—		6,582
Commercial and industrial		7,137		4,314		—		1,677
Total loans with no related allowance	$	14,148	$	11,042	$	—	$	14,319
With related allowance recorded:
Primary residential mortgage	$	162	$	162	$	3	$	526
Commercial and industrial		5,000		5,000		2,700		4,140
Total loans with related allowance	$	5,162	$	5,162	$	2,703	$	4,666
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	19,310	$	16,204	$	2,703	$	18,985

Schedule of recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,206	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		529		—
Commercial and industrial		3,227		—
Total	$	5,962	$	—

	December 31, 2020
			Loans Past Due
			90 Days or Over
			And Still
(In thousands)	Nonaccrual		Accruing Interest
Primary residential mortgage	$	1,328	$	—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		807		—
Commercial and industrial		9,275		—
Total	$	11,410	$	—

Schedule of aging of past due loans

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:

	June 30, 2021
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	503	$	89	$	—	$	592
Commercial and industrial		946		140		—		1,086
Total	$	1,449	$	229	$	—	$	1,678

	December 31, 2020
	30-59		60-89		90 Days or
	Days		Days		Greater		Total
(In thousands)	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,900	$	141	$	—	$	3,041
Home equity lines of credit		181		—		—		181
Junior lien loan on residence		—		25		—		25
Multifamily property		—		269		—		269
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		268		—		—		268
Commercial and industrial		497		772		—		1,269
Total	$	3,846	$	1,207	$	—	$	5,053

Schedule of the risk category of loans by class of loans

As of June 30, 2021, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	500,297	$	1,818	$	6,298	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		43,594		—		466		—
Junior lien loan on residence		3,562		—		18		—
Multifamily property		1,415,514		4,181		348		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		234,654		8,182		790		—
Investment commercial real estate		888,789		99,100		—		—
Commercial and industrial		960,816		35,242		3,258		—
Lease financing		292,463		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,324		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		23,003		78		—		—
Consumer and other loans		38,768		—		—		—
Total	$	4,404,784	$	148,601	$	11,178	$	—

As of December 31, 2020, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

			Special
(In thousands)	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful
Primary residential mortgage	$	504,795	$	1,398	$	6,648	$	—
Home equity lines of credit		50,068		—		477		—
Junior lien loan on residence		4,483		—		44		—
Multifamily property		1,121,145		5,441		360		—
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		240,638		10,417		2,392		—
Investment commercial real estate		893,115		91,162		11,336		—
Commercial and industrial		989,281		53,604		16,514		—
Lease financing		305,931		—		—		—
Farmland/agricultural production		3,068		—		—		—
Commercial construction loans		12,692		81		—		—
Consumer and other loans		44,483		—		—		—
Total	$	4,169,699	$	162,103	$	37,771	$	—

Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,776	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(597	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		198		—			76		(151	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		16		—			—		(8	)		8
Multifamily property		10,427		—			—		188			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,864		—			—		(417	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		26,693		—			—		1,193			27,886
Commercial and industrial		20,125		(5,000	)		3		1,437			16,565
Lease financing		3,967		—			—		(692	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		47		—			—		(4	)		43
Commercial construction loans		161		—			—		(2	)		159
Consumer and other loans		262		(5	)		7		(47	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,536	$	(5,017	)	$	86	$	900		$	63,505

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	April 1,										June 30,
	2020										2020
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	3,173	$	—		$	36	$	(135	)	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		237		—			2		5			244
Junior lien loan on residence		23		—			—		(3	)		20
Multifamily property		9,104		—			—		558			9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,838		—			—		339			3,177
Investment commercial real estate		27,671		(400	)		—		2,595			29,866
Commercial and industrial		17,124		(2,254	)		2		1,346			16,218
Lease financing		3,141		—			—		208			3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—			38
Commercial construction loans		40		—			—		9			49
Consumer and other loans		394		(5	)		1		(22	)		368
Total ALLL	$	63,783	$	(2,659	)	$	41	$	4,900		$	66,065

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized below:

	January 1,										June 30,
	2021										2021
	Beginning							Provision			Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)			ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,905	$	(12	)	$	—	$	(726	)	$	2,167
Home equity lines of credit		218		—			85		(180	)		123
Junior lien loan on residence		15		—			—		(7	)		8
Multifamily property		9,945		—			—		670			10,615
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		3,050		—			—		(603	)		2,447
Investment commercial real estate		27,713		—			—		173			27,886
Commercial and industrial		19,047		(5,000	)		10		2,508			16,565
Lease financing		3,936		—			—		(661	)		3,275
Farmland/agricultural production		43		—			—		—			43
Commercial construction loans		158		—			—		1			159
Consumer and other loans		279		(20	)		8		(50	)		217
Total ALLL	$	67,309	$	(5,032	)	$	103	$	1,125		$	63,505

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized below:

	January 1,									June 30,
	2020									2020
	Beginning							Provision		Ending
(In thousands)	ALLL		Charge-offs			Recoveries		(Credit)		ALLL
Primary residential mortgage	$	2,090	$	—		$	113	$	871	$	3,074
Home equity lines of credit		128		—			5		111		244
Junior lien loan on residence		13		—			—		7		20
Multifamily property		6,037		—			—		3,625		9,662
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		2,064		—			—		1,113		3,177
Investment commercial real estate		15,988		(400	)		31		14,247		29,866
Commercial and industrial		14,353		(2,254	)		5		4,114		16,218
Lease financing		2,642		—			—		707		3,349
Farmland/agricultural production		38		—			—		—		38
Commercial construction loans		27		—			—		22		49
Consumer and other loans		296		(13	)		2		83		368
Total ALLL	$	43,676	$	(2,667	)	$	156	$	24,900	$	66,065

Schedule of loans modified as troubled debt restructurings

Details with respect to loan modifications are as follows:

			Post-Modification
			Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		6	$	2,065
Junior lien loan on residence		1		19
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		1		117
Investment commercial real estate		1		19,887
Commercial and industrial		4		12,656
Commercial construction loans		1		1,956
Total		14	$	36,700

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	139	$	139
Total		1	$	139	$	139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	822	$	822
Commercial and industrial		1		2,317		2,317
Total		2	$	3,139	$	3,139

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding		Outstanding
	Number of		Recorded		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		2	$	391	$	391
Commercial and industrial		1		45		45
Total		3	$	436	$	436

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30, 2020:

	Number of		Recorded
(Dollars in thousands)	Loans		Investment
Primary residential mortgage		1	$	200
Commercial and industrial		1		45
Total		2	$	245

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DEPOSITS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Deposits [Abstract]

Schedule of Details of Total Deposits

The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30,				December 31,
	2021				2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	959,494	19.60	%	$	833,500	17.30	%
Interest-bearing checking (1)		1,978,497	40.41			1,849,254	38.38
Savings		147,227	3.01			130,731	2.71
Money market		1,213,992	24.80			1,298,885	26.96
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143	9.11			530,222	11.00
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631	0.64			32,128	0.67
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984	97.57			4,674,720	97.02
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered		85,000	1.74			110,000	2.28
Certificates of deposit - Brokered		33,791	0.69			33,764	0.70
Total deposits	$	4,895,775	100.00	%	$	4,818,484	100.00	%

(1) Interest-bearing checking includes $668.1 million at June 30, 2021 and $652.5 million at December 31, 2020 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

Scheduled Maturities of Time Deposits

The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of June 30, 2021 are as follows:

(In thousands)
2021	$	237,388
2022		197,419
2023		13,030
2024		28,030
2025		29,167
Over 5 Years		6,531
Total	$	511,565

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Income and Total Assets for Reportable Segments

The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	32,399	$	1,446	$	33,845
Noninterest income		4,194		13,484		17,678
Total income		36,593		14,930		51,523
Provision for loan and lease losses		900		—		900
Compensation and benefits		14,369		5,541		19,910
Premises and equipment expense		3,519		555		4,074
FDIC expense		529		—		529
Other operating expense		3,817		2,354		6,171
Total operating expense		23,134		8,450		31,584
Income before income tax expense		13,459		6,480		19,939
Income tax expense		3,721		1,800		5,521
Net income	$	9,738	$	4,680	$	14,418

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	30,453	$	1,518	$	31,971
Noninterest income		2,356		10,270		12,626
Total income		32,809		11,788		44,597
Provision for loan and lease losses		4,900		—		4,900
Compensation and employee benefits		13,774		5,412		19,186
Premises and equipment expense		3,487		549		4,036
FDIC insurance expense		455		—		455
Other operating expense		3,052		2,285		5,337
Total operating expense		25,668		8,246		33,914
Income before income tax expense		7,141		3,542		10,683
Income tax expense		1,257		1,184		2,441
Net income	$	5,884	$	2,358	$	8,242

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
			Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking		Private		Total
Net interest income	$	62,625	$	3,013	$	65,638
Noninterest income		9,334		26,164		35,498
Total income		71,959		29,177		101,136
Provision for loan and lease losses		1,125		—		1,125
Compensation and employee benefits		30,797		11,103		41,900
Premises and equipment expense		7,089		1,098		8,187
FDIC insurance expense		1,114		—		1,114
Other operating expense		6,208		4,869		11,077
Total operating expense		46,333		17,070		63,403
Income before income tax expense		25,626		12,107		37,733
Income tax expense		6,880		3,257		10,137
Net income	$	18,746	$	8,850	$	27,596
Total assets at period end	$	5,700,105	$	91,583	$	5,791,688

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
				Peapack
(In thousands)	Banking			Private		Total
Net interest income	$	60,862		$	2,856	$	63,718
Noninterest income		6,585			20,558		27,143
Total income		67,447			23,414		90,861
Provision for loan and lease losses		24,900			—		24,900
Compensation and employee benefits		26,981			11,431		38,412
Premises and equipment expense		6,908			1,171		8,079
FDIC insurance expense		705			—		705
Other operating expense		5,658			4,395		10,053
Total operating expense		65,152			16,997		82,149
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense		2,295			6,417		8,712
Income tax (benefit)/expense		(2,636	)		1,733		(903	)
Net income	$	4,931		$	4,684	$	9,615
Total assets at period end	$	6,203,441		$	77,774	$	6,281,215

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale:
U.S. government-sponsored agencies	$	210,940	$	—	$	210,940	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		555,273		—		555,273		—
SBA pool securities		45,268		—		45,268		—
State and political subdivisions		6,775		—		6,775		—
Corporate bond		5,564		—		5,564		—
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	894,543	$	14,894	$	879,649	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	6,203	$	—	$	6,203	$	—
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—
Total	$	58,058	$	—	$	58,058	$	—

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. treasuries	$	2,613	$	—	$	2,613	$	—
U.S. government-sponsored agencies		83,771		—		83,771		—
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		476,058		—		476,058		—
SBA pool securities		49,129		—		49,129		—
State and political subdivisions		8,089		—		8,089		—
Corporate bond		3,029		—		3,029		—
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—
Derivatives:
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	730,923	$	15,117	$	715,806	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges	$	9,616	$	—	$	9,616	$	—
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—
Total	$	89,145	$	—	$	89,145	$	—

Schedule of Residential Loans Held for Sale

The following tables present residential loans held for sale, at fair value at the dates indicated:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Residential loans contractual balance	$	3,911	$	13,295
Fair value adjustment		63		293
Total fair value of residential loans held for sale	$	3,974	$	13,588

Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis

The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:    

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	June 30,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Primary residential mortgage	$	765	$	—	$	—	$	765

			Fair Value Measurements Using
			Quoted
			Prices in
			Active		Significant
			Markets For		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(In thousands)	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	2,300	$	—	$	—	$	2,300

Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2021 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2021 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	203,462	$	203,462	$	—	$	—	$	203,462
Securities available for sale		823,820		—		823,820		—		823,820
CRA investment fund		14,894		14,894		—		—		14,894
FHLB and FRB stock		12,901		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974		—		3,974		—		3,974
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179		—		11,844		—		11,844
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,505,328		—		—		4,697,207		4,697,207
Accrued interest receivable		23,117		—		2,190		20,927		23,117
Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A)		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Loan level swaps		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,895,775	$	4,384,210	$	516,107	$	—	$	4,900,317
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586		—		83,586		—		83,586
Subordinated debt		132,557		—		—		130,523		130,523
Accrued interest payable		1,028		126		827		75		1,028
Accrued interest payable loan level swaps		4,716		—		4,716		—		4,716
Cash flow hedges		6,203		—		6,203		—		6,203
Loan level swap		51,855		—		51,855		—		51,855

(A) Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2020 are as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 using
	Carrying
(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	653,322	$	653,322	$	—	$	—	$	653,322
Securities available for sale		622,689		—		622,689		—		622,689
CRA investment fund		15,117		15,117		—		—		15,117
FHLB and FRB stock		13,709		—		—		—	N/A
Loans held for sale, at fair value		13,588		—		13,588		—		13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		18,520		—		19,115		—		19,115
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,305,128		—		—		4,462,243		4,462,243
Accrued interest receivable		22,495		—		1,653		20,842		22,495
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	4,818,484	$	4,222,370	$	604,036	$	—	$	4,826,406
Short-term borrowings		15,000		—		15,000		—		15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		177,086		—		177,086		—		177,086
Subordinated debt		181,794		—		—		183,348		183,348
Accrued interest payable		1,650		150		1,347		153		1,650
Cash flow hedges		9,616		—		9,616		—		9,616
Loan level swaps		79,529		—		79,529		—		79,529

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Noninterest Income

The following tables present the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	72
Interchange income		370		270
Other		439		353
Wealth management fees (a)		13,034		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		3,697		1,935
Total noninterest other income	$	17,678	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	219
Interchange income		687		550
Other		875		742
Wealth management fees (a)		25,165		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—
Other (b)		8,540		5,681
Total noninterest other income	$	35,498	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

Schedule of Noninterest Income by Operating Segment

The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021						2020
(In thousands)			Wealth						Wealth
Revenue by Operating Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	87	$	—	$	87	$	72	$	—	$	72
Interchange income		370		—		370		270		—		270
Other		439		—		439		353		—		353
Wealth management fees (a)		—		13,034		13,034		—		9,996		9,996
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		3,247		450		3,697		1,661		274		1,935
Total noninterest income	$	4,194	$	13,484	$	17,678	$	2,356	$	10,270	$	12,626

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021						2020
Revenue by Operating			Wealth						Wealth
Segment	Banking		Management		Total		Banking		Management		Total
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees	$	180	$	—	$	180	$	219	$	—	$	219
Interchange income		687		—		687		550		—		550
Other		875		—		875		742		—		742
Wealth management fees (a)		—		25,165		25,165		—		19,951		19,951
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51		—		51		—		—		—
Other (b)		7,541		999		8,540		5,074		607		5,681
Total noninterest income	$	9,334	$	26,164	$	35,498	$	6,585	$	20,558	$	27,143

(a) Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b) All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

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OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Other Income And Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Other Operating Expenses

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(In thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Professional and legal fees	$	1,186	$	1,042	$	2,442	$	2,016
Telephone		312		395		646		719
Advertising		404		728		618		1,068
Amortization of intangible assets		368		321		736		645
Branch restructure		228		278		228		278
Write-off of subordinated debt costs		648		—		648		—
Other operating expenses		3,025		2,573		5,759		5,327
Total other operating expenses	$	6,171	$	5,337	$	11,077	$	10,053

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Balances, Net of Tax

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

						Amount		Other
						Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other		From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated		Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other		Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive		June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)		2021		2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	(7,894	)	$	6,938	$	—	$	6,938	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(5,870	)		805		606		1,411		(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss),    net of tax	$	(13,764	)	$	7,743	$	606	$	8,349	$	(5,415	)

						Amount			Other
						Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other		From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive		Accumulated			Three Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)		Other			Ended		Balance at
	April 1,			Before		Comprehensive			June 30,		June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications		Income/(Loss)			2020		2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,393		$	1,542	$	—		$	1,542	$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(9,052	)		128		(7	)		121		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,    net of tax	$	(3,659	)	$	1,670	$	(7	)	$	1,663	$	(1,996	)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

							Amount		Other
							Reclassified		Comprehensive
				Other			From		Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated		Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other		Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive		June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)		2021			2021
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	5,521		$	(6,477	)	$	—	$	(6,477	)	$	(956	)
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(6,913	)		1,848			606		2,454			(4,459	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,392	)	$	(4,629	)	$	606	$	(4,023	)	$	(5,415	)

							Amount			Other
							Reclassified			Comprehensive
				Other			From			Income/(Loss)
				Comprehensive			Accumulated			Six Months
	Balance at			Income/(Loss)			Other			Ended			Balance at
	January 1,			Before			Comprehensive			June 30,			June 30,
(In thousands)	2020			Reclassifications			Income/(Loss)			2020			2020
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on    securities available for sale, net of tax	$	1,006		$	5,929		$	—		$	5,929		$	6,935
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges		(2,501	)		(6,371	)		(59	)		(6,430	)		(8,931	)
Accumulated other comprehensive    loss, net of tax	$	(1,495	)	$	(442	)	$	(59	)	$	(501	)	$	(1,996	)

Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(loss)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income Statement
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(9	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		2		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(7	)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: 

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			Affected Line Item in Income
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge    derivatives:
Reclassification adjustment for amounts    included in net income	$	—		$	(80	)	Interest expense
Reclassification adjustment for losses on termination    of swaps included in net income		842			—		Other income
Tax effect		(236	)		21		Income tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	606		$	(59	)

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DERIVATIVES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Schedule of Information about Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	230,000		$	270,000
Weighted average pay rate		1.96	%		1.93	%
Weighted average receive rate		0.19	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity	1.43 years			2.02 years
Unrealized loss, net	$	(6,203	)	$	(9,616	)
Number of contracts		11			13

Schedule of Net Gains/(Loss) Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

The following table presents the net gain/(loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2021			2020			2021			2020
Interest rate contracts
Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)	$	1,411		$	121		$	2,454		$	(6,430	)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense		—			(7	)		—			(59	)
Gain/(loss) recognized in other noninterest income		(842	)		—			(842	)		—

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Financial Statements

	June 30, 2021
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	230,000	$	(6,203	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		230,000		(6,203	)

	December 31, 2020
	Notional		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits	$	270,000	$	(9,616	)
Total included in other assets		—		—
Total included in other liabilities		270,000		(9,616	)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Schedule of Information about Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

Information about these swaps is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Notional amount	$	778,584		$	823,134
Fair value	$	51,855		$	79,529
Weighted average pay rates		4.05	%		4.02	%
Weighted average receive rates		1.88	%		1.91	%
Weighted average maturity	5.92 years			6.5 years
Number of contracts		92			95

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LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Operating Lease Liabilities by Contractual Maturity

The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2021:

(In thousands)
2021	$	2,694
2022		2,390
2023		1,891
2024		1,705
2025		1,121
Thereafter		2,638
Total lease payments		12,439
Less: imputed interest		2,537
Total present value of lease payments	$	9,902

Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Direct Finance and Operating Leases

The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	2021		2020
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation	$	1,412	$	157
Operating cash flows from operating leases		1,226		1,446
Operating cash flows from direct finance leases		156		177
Financing cash flows from direct finance leases		374		374

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2020 shares	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) shares	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) segment $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment					2
Federal funds sales periods					1 day
Interest-earning deposits maturities period					1 year
Servicing rights					$ 0
Amount of loans serviced		$ 83,100,000			$ 83,100,000		$ 65,500,000
Threshold period for loan					30 days
Threshold for determining nonaccrual status		90 days			90 days
Loan modifications					$ 946,800,000
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment		$ 3,139,000		$ 139,000	3,139,000	$ 436,000
Sale of loans servicing released to third party		$ 56,500,000	$ 355,000,000.0		$ 124,000,000
Closing stock price of common stock | $ / shares		$ 31.07			$ 31.07
Stock options granted | shares		0			0
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, shares | shares		6,347		46,935	14,772	46,935
Antidilutive securities | shares		13,374		297,320	262,423	713,789
Restricted stock [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Shares granted | shares		21,200			211,356
Compensation cost		$ 1,800,000		$ 1,700,000	$ 3,500,000	$ 3,300,000
Restricted stock [Member] | Tranche One [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock option vesting term					3 years
Restricted stock [Member] | Tranche Two [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock option vesting term					5 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Shares granted | shares		0			51,710
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost		$ 16,100,000			$ 16,100,000
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized (in years)					1 year 7 months 2 days
Employee Stock [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Compensation cost		$ 26,000		$ 149,000	$ 56,000	$ 190,000
Number of share purchase rights authorized | shares		150,000			150,000
Additional common stock to be issued | shares	200,000
Share purchase rights offering period					12 months
Percentage of closing market price on purchase date					85.00%
Deferral [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment					$ 36,700,000
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Paycheck Protection Program, maximum credit facility		$ 650,000,000			650,000,000
Paycheck protection program loans remaining balance		$ 83,800,000			$ 83,800,000
Substandard [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loan reserve multiple		3.25			3.25		3.25
Special Mention [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loan reserve multiple		2.25			2.25		2.25
Consumer and Other [Member] | Closed-end Loans [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Threshold for determining nonaccrual status		120 days			120 days
Consumer and Other [Member] | Open-end Loans [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Threshold for determining nonaccrual status		180 days			180 days
Small Business Administration Loans [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Loans held for sale		$ 5,600,000			$ 5,600,000		$ 6,000,000.0
Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash equivalents original maturities period					90 days
Short term borrowings original maturities period					90 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life					15 years
Maximum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Option term					10 years
Stock option vesting term					5 years
Maximum [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of compensation contributable					15.00%
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life					5 years
Minimum [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of compensation contributable					1.00%
Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. [Member] | Peapack Ventures, LLC [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of interest owned		99.00%			99.00%
Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. [Member] | Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of interest owned		79.00%			79.00%
PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware [Member] | Peapack Ventures, LLC [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of interest owned		1.00%			1.00%
Peapack Ventures, LLC [Member] | Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of interest owned		21.00%			21.00%

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Changes in Options Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021
Number of Options
Balance	50,660
Exercised	(2,820)
Forfeited	(2,480)
Balance	45,360
Vested and expected to vest	45,360
Exercisable	45,360
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance	$ 13.59
Exercised	12.42
Forfeited	13.50
Balance	13.67
Vested and expected to vest	13.67
Exercisable	$ 13.67
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Balance	1 year 2 months 15 days
Vested and expected to vest	1 year 2 months 15 days
Exercisable	1 year 2 months 15 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance	$ 789
Vested and expected to vest	789
Exercisable	$ 789

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Changes in Restricted Common Shares) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Performance Shares [Member]
Number of Shares
Balance at Beginning		221,600
Shares granted	0	51,710
Vested		(36,032)
Forfeited		(11,843)
Balance at end	225,435	225,435
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at Beginning		$ 20.47
Granted		31.36
Vested		35.33
Forfeited		26.32
Balance at end	$ 20.29	$ 20.29
Restricted stock [Member]
Number of Shares
Balance at Beginning		777,166
Shares granted	21,200	211,356
Vested		(252,316)
Forfeited		(23,314)
Balance at end	712,892	712,892
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at Beginning		$ 19.24
Granted		31.36
Vested		22.01
Forfeited		16.55
Balance at end	$ 21.94	$ 21.94

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 14,418	$ 8,242	$ 27,596	$ 9,615
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	18,963,237	18,872,070	18,956,807	18,865,206
Plus: common stock equivalents	476,202	187,752	516,343	125,850
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	19,439,439	19,059,822	19,473,150	18,991,056
Net income per share
Basic	$ 0.76	$ 0.44	$ 1.46	$ 0.51
Diluted	$ 0.74	$ 0.43	$ 1.42	$ 0.51

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Schedule of Amortized Cost and Approximate Fair Value of Securities Available for Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 825,040	$ 615,396
Gross Unrealized Gains	6,874	8,768
Gross Unrealized Losses	(8,094)	(1,475)
Fair Value	823,820	622,689
U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	214,141	84,424
Gross Unrealized Gains	15	2
Gross Unrealized Losses	(3,216)	(655)
Fair Value	210,940	83,771
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	553,129	467,915
Gross Unrealized Gains	6,613	8,604
Gross Unrealized Losses	(4,469)	(461)
Fair Value	555,273	476,058
SBA Pool Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	45,565	49,457
Gross Unrealized Gains	112	31
Gross Unrealized Losses	(409)	(359)
Fair Value	45,268	49,129
State and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	6,705	7,987
Gross Unrealized Gains	70	102
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	6,775	8,089
Corporate Bond [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	5,500	3,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	64	29
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	$ 5,564	3,029
U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		2,613
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value		$ 2,613

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Schedule of Available for Sale Securities in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position and Approximate Fair Value of Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Approximate Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	$ 484,602	$ 216,829
12 Months or Longer	15,325	16,009
Total	499,927	232,838
Unrealized Losses
Less Than 12 Months	(7,917)	(1,428)
12 Months or Longer	(177)	(47)
Total	(8,094)	(1,475)
U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies [Member]
Approximate Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	171,484	73,769
12 Months or Longer	0	0
Total	171,484	73,769
Unrealized Losses
Less Than 12 Months	(3,216)	(655)
12 Months or Longer	0	0
Total	(3,216)	(655)
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential [Member]
Approximate Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	276,658	103,340
12 Months or Longer	15,325	13,914
Total	291,983	117,254
Unrealized Losses
Less Than 12 Months	(4,292)	(430)
12 Months or Longer	(177)	(31)
Total	(4,469)	(461)
SBA Pool Securities [Member]
Approximate Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	36,460	39,720
12 Months or Longer	0	2,095
Total	36,460	41,815
Unrealized Losses
Less Than 12 Months	(409)	(343)
12 Months or Longer	0	(16)
Total	$ (409)	$ (359)

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Investment with fair value classified as equity security	$ 14,894,000		$ 14,894,000		$ 15,117,000
Securities gains/(losses), net	42,000	$ 125,000	(223,000)	$ 323,000
CRA Investment Fund [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Investment with fair value classified as equity security	14,900,000		14,900,000
Securities gains/(losses), net	$ 42,000		$ (223,000)

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loans Outstanding, by Type of Loan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Total loans		$ 4,568,833	$ 4,372,437
Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		100.00%	100.00%
Unallocated Financing Receivables [Member]
Total loans		$ 206	$ 226
Unallocated Financing Receivables [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.00%	0.01%
Residential Mortgage [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans		$ 500,207	$ 502,829
Residential Mortgage [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		10.95%	11.50%
Multifamily Property [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans		$ 1,420,043	$ 1,126,946
Multifamily Property [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		31.08%	25.77%
Commercial Mortgage [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans		$ 702,777	$ 691,294
Commercial Mortgage [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		15.38%	15.81%
Commercial Loans Including Equipment Financing [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans	[1]	$ 1,846,728	$ 1,950,981
Commercial Loans Including Equipment Financing [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)	[1]	40.42%	44.62%
Construction [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans		$ 22,923	$ 12,600
Construction [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.50%	0.29%
Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans		$ 44,060	$ 50,545
Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.97%	1.15%
Consumer Loans, Including Home Equity Loans [Member] | Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Total loans		$ 31,889	$ 37,016
Consumer Loans, Including Home Equity Loans [Member] | Consumer and Other Loans [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.70%	0.85%

[1] Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.   

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loans Outstanding, by Type of Loan) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans		$ 4,568,833	$ 4,372,437
Commercial Loans Including Equipment Financing [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans	[1]	1,846,728	1,950,981
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans [Member] | Commercial Loans Including Equipment Financing [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans		$ 84,000	$ 196,000

[1] Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.   

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loan Balances by Portfolio Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2021		Dec. 31, 2020
Total loans		$ 4,564,563		$ 4,369,573
Net deferred costs		4,270		2,864
Total loans including net deferred costs		$ 4,568,833		$ 4,372,437
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		100.00%		100.00%
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total loans		$ 508,413		$ 512,841
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		11.14%		11.74%
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total loans		$ 44,060		$ 50,545
Total loans including net deferred costs		$ 44,060		$ 50,545
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.96%		1.16%
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total loans		$ 1,420,043		$ 1,126,946
Total loans including net deferred costs		$ 1,420,043		$ 1,126,946
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		31.11%		25.79%
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total loans		$ 3,580		$ 4,527
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.08%		0.10%
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total loans		$ 243,626		$ 253,447
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		5.34%		5.80%
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total loans		$ 987,889		$ 995,613
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		21.64%		22.79%
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Total loans		$ 23,081		$ 12,773
Total loans including net deferred costs		$ 22,923		$ 12,600
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.51%		0.29%
Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Total loans		$ 38,768		$ 44,483
Consumer and Other Loans [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.85%		1.02%
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total loans	[2]	$ 999,316	[1]	$ 1,059,399	[3]
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)	[2]	21.89%		24.24%
Lease Financing [Member]
Total loans		$ 292,463		$ 305,931
Lease Financing [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		6.41%		7.00%
Agricultural Sector [Member]
Total loans		$ 3,324		$ 3,068
Agricultural Sector [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Loans and Finance Receivables, Gross [Member]
Total loans (in percent)		0.07%		0.07%

[1] The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

[2] Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.

[3] The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loan Balances by Portfolio Class) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans	$ 4,568,833	$ 4,372,437
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans	$ 84,000	$ 196,000

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Balances by Portfolio Class, Based on Impairment Method) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021		Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020		Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		$ 6,498			$ 16,204
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		57			2,703
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		4,558,065			4,353,369
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		63,448			64,606
Total Loans		4,564,563			4,369,573
Total Ending ALLL		63,505		$ 67,536	67,309		$ 66,065	$ 63,783	$ 43,676
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		2,711			1,490
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		57			3
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		505,702			511,351
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		2,110			2,902
Total Loans		508,413			512,841
Total Ending ALLL		2,167		2,776	2,905		3,074	3,173	2,090
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		44,060			50,545
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		123			218
Total Loans		44,060			50,545
Total Ending ALLL		123		198	218		244	237	128
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		1,420,043			1,126,946
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		10,615			9,945
Total Loans		1,420,043			1,126,946
Total Ending ALLL		10,615		10,427	9,945		9,662	9,104	6,037
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		3,580			4,527
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		8			15
Total Loans		3,580			4,527
Total Ending ALLL		8		16	15		20	23	13
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		529			807
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		243,097			252,640
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		2,447			3,050
Total Loans		243,626			253,447
Total Ending ALLL		2,447		2,864	3,050		3,177	2,838	2,064
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment					4,593
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		987,889			991,020
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		27,886			27,713
Total Loans		987,889			995,613
Total Ending ALLL		27,886		26,693	27,713		29,866	27,671	15,988
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		23,081			12,773
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		159			158
Total Loans		23,081			12,773
Total Ending ALLL		159		161	158		49	40	27
Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		38,768			44,483
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		217			279
Total Loans		38,768			44,483
Total Ending ALLL		217		262	279		368	394	296
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment		3,258	[1]		9,314	[2]
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	[2]				2,700
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		996,058	[1]		1,050,085	[2]
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		16,565	[1]		16,347	[2]
Total Loans	[3]	999,316	[1]		1,059,399	[2]
Total Ending ALLL		16,565	[1]	20,125	19,047	[2]	16,218	17,124	14,353
Lease Financing [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		292,463			305,931
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		3,275			3,936
Total Loans		292,463			305,931
Total Ending ALLL		3,275			3,936
Agricultural Sector [Member]
Total Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		3,324			3,068
Ending ALLL Attributable to Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		43			43
Total Loans		3,324			3,068
Total Ending ALLL		$ 43		$ 47	$ 43		$ 38	$ 38	$ 38

[1] The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

[2] The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

[3] Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.

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LOANS AND LEASES - (Schedule of Balances by Portfolio Class, Based on Impairment Method) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans	$ 4,568,833	$ 4,372,437
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total loans	$ 84,000	$ 196,000

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LOANS AND LEASES - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Impaired non-accrual loans	$ 5,962,000		$ 5,962,000		$ 11,410,000
Impaired non-accrual loans performing troubled debt restructured	190,000		190,000		201,000
Allowance allocated to troubled debt restructured loans	57,000		57,000		3,000
Allowance allocated to non accrual loans	0		0
Loan receivable, validate risk ratings performed for large sample or new lending to existing relationships	1,000,000		1,000,000
Loan receivable, validate risk ratings performed for criticized and classified rated borrowers with relationship exposure, value	500,000		500,000
Loan receivable, validate risk ratings performed for new regulation "O" loan commitments, value	1,000,000		1,000,000
Loan receivable validate risk ratings performed for leveraged loans, value	1,000,000		1,000,000
Loan receivable validate risk ratings performed for no borrower with commitments, value	$ 500,000		$ 500,000
Bank modified loans and contracts | Contract	2	1	2	3
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment	$ 3,139,000	$ 139,000	$ 3,139,000	$ 436,000
Loan modifications			946,800,000
Troubled debt restructurings specific reserves	57,000		$ 57,000		3,000
Deferral [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Bank modified loans and contracts | Contract			541
Bank modified loans and contracts | Contract			14
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment			$ 36,700,000
Deferral [Member] | Loan Level Swaps [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Bank modified loans and contracts | Contract			1
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment			$ 19,900,000
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Financing receivable impaired loan			6,500,000		$ 16,200,000
Minimum [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Loan receivable, validate risk ratings performed for large sample of borrowers with relationship, value	1,000,000		1,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Loan receivable, validate risk ratings performed for small sample of borrowers with relationship, value	$ 1,000,000		$ 1,000,000

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded	$ 7,719	$ 14,148
With related allowance recorded	822	5,162
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	8,541	19,310
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	5,676	11,042
With related allowance recorded	822	5,162
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,498	16,204
Specific Reserves	57	2,703
Average Impaired Loans
With no related allowance recorded	5,740	14,319
With related allowance recorded	271	4,666
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,011	18,985
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded	2,078	1,601
With related allowance recorded	822	162
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	1,889	1,328
With related allowance recorded	822	162
Specific Reserves	57	3
Average Impaired Loans
With no related allowance recorded	1,785	5,544
With related allowance recorded	271	526
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded	550	817
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	529	807
Average Impaired Loans
With no related allowance recorded	593	516
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded		4,593
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded		4,593
Average Impaired Loans
With no related allowance recorded		6,582
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded	5,091	7,137
With related allowance recorded		5,000
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	3,258	4,314
With related allowance recorded		5,000
Specific Reserves		2,700
Average Impaired Loans
With no related allowance recorded	$ 3,362	1,677
With related allowance recorded		$ 4,140

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Investment in Nonaccrual and Loans Past Due Over 90 Days) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Impaired non-accrual loans	$ 5,962	$ 11,410
Loans Past Due 90 Days or Over And Still Accruing Interest	0	0
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Impaired non-accrual loans	2,206	1,328
Loans Past Due 90 Days or Over And Still Accruing Interest	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Impaired non-accrual loans	529	807
Loans Past Due 90 Days or Over And Still Accruing Interest	0	0
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Impaired non-accrual loans	3,227	9,275
Loans Past Due 90 Days or Over And Still Accruing Interest	$ 0	$ 0

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Aging of Past Due Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Total Past Due	$ 1,678	$ 5,053
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total Past Due		25
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total Past Due	592	3,041
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total Past Due		181
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total Past Due		269
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total Past Due	1,086	1,269
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total Past Due		268
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Total Past Due	1,449	3,846
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total Past Due	503	2,900
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total Past Due		181
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total Past Due	946	497
30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total Past Due		268
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Total Past Due	229	1,207
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total Past Due		25
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total Past Due	89	141
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total Past Due		269
60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total Past Due	140	772
90 Days or Greater [Member]
Total Past Due	0	0
90 Days or Greater [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total Past Due	$ 0	$ 0

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Risk Category of Loans by Class of Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021		Dec. 31, 2020
Total loans		$ 4,564,563		$ 4,369,573
Lease Financing [Member]
Total loans		292,463		305,931
Agricultural Sector [Member]
Total loans		3,324		3,068
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total loans		3,580		4,527
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total loans		508,413		512,841
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total loans		44,060		50,545
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total loans		1,420,043		1,126,946
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total loans		987,889		995,613
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total loans	[2]	999,316	[1]	1,059,399	[3]
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Total loans		23,081		12,773
Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Total loans		38,768		44,483
Pass [Member]
Total loans		4,404,784		4,169,699
Pass [Member] | Lease Financing [Member]
Total loans		292,463		305,931
Pass [Member] | Agricultural Sector [Member]
Total loans		3,324		3,068
Pass [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total loans		3,562		4,483
Pass [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total loans		500,297		504,795
Pass [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total loans		43,594		50,068
Pass [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total loans		1,415,514		1,121,145
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total loans		234,654		240,638
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total loans		888,789		893,115
Pass [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total loans		960,816		989,281
Pass [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Total loans		23,003		12,692
Pass [Member] | Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Total loans		38,768		44,483
Special Mention [Member]
Total loans		148,601		162,103
Special Mention [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total loans		1,818		1,398
Special Mention [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total loans		4,181		5,441
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total loans		8,182		10,417
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total loans		99,100		91,162
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total loans		35,242		53,604
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Total loans		78		81
Substandard [Member]
Total loans		11,178		37,771
Substandard [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Total loans		18		44
Substandard [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Total loans		6,298		6,648
Substandard [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Total loans		466		477
Substandard [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Total loans		348		360
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Total loans		790		2,392
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Total loans				11,336
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Total loans		$ 3,258		$ 16,514

[1] The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

[2] Includes PPP loans of $84 million at June 30, 2021 and $196 million at December 31, 2020.

[3] The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Loan Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021		Jun. 30, 2020
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	$ 67,536		$ 63,783	$ 67,309		$ 43,676
Charge-Offs	(5,017)		(2,659)	(5,032)		(2,667)
Recoveries	86		41	103		156
Provision (Credit)	900		4,900	1,125		24,900
Ending ALLL	63,505		66,065	63,505		66,065
Agricultural Sector [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	47		38	43		38
Provision (Credit)	(4)
Ending ALLL	43		38	43		38
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	16		23	15		13
Provision (Credit)	(8)		(3)	(7)		7
Ending ALLL	8		20	8		20
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	2,776		3,173	2,905		2,090
Charge-Offs	(12)			(12)
Recoveries			36			113
Provision (Credit)	(597)		(135)	(726)		871
Ending ALLL	2,167		3,074	2,167		3,074
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Home Equity Lines of Credit [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	198		237	218		128
Recoveries	76		2	85		5
Provision (Credit)	(151)		5	(180)		111
Ending ALLL	123		244	123		244
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Multifamily Property [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	10,427		9,104	9,945		6,037
Provision (Credit)	188		558	670		3,625
Ending ALLL	10,615		9,662	10,615		9,662
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	2,864		2,838	3,050		2,064
Provision (Credit)	(417)		339	(603)		1,113
Ending ALLL	2,447		3,177	2,447		3,177
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	26,693		27,671	27,713		15,988
Charge-Offs			(400)			(400)
Recoveries						31
Provision (Credit)	1,193		2,595	173		14,247
Ending ALLL	27,886		29,866	27,886		29,866
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	20,125		17,124	19,047	[1]	14,353
Charge-Offs	(5,000)		(2,254)	(5,000)		(2,254)
Recoveries	3		2	10		5
Provision (Credit)	1,437		1,346	2,508		4,114
Ending ALLL	16,565	[2]	16,218	16,565	[2]	16,218
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Lease Financing [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	3,967		3,141	3,936		2,642
Provision (Credit)	(692)		208	(661)		707
Ending ALLL	3,275		3,349	3,275		3,349
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	161		40	158		27
Provision (Credit)	(2)		9	1		22
Ending ALLL	159		49	159		49
Consumer and Other Loans [Member]
Allowance for loan losses
Beginning ALLL	262		394	279		296
Charge-Offs	(5)		(5)	(20)		(13)
Recoveries	7		1	8		2
Provision (Credit)	(47)		(22)	(50)		83
Ending ALLL	$ 217		$ 368	$ 217		$ 368

[1] The balance includes PPP loans of $196 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

[2] The balance includes PPP loans of $84 million which had no related reserve as these loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loan Modifications) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract
Number of Loans | Contract	2	1	2	3
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $	$ 3,139	$ 139	$ 3,139	$ 436
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract	1	1	1	2
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $	$ 822	$ 139	$ 822	$ 391
Deferral [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			14
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 36,700
Deferral [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Junior Lien [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			1
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 19
Deferral [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			6
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 2,065
Deferral [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Owner Occupied Property [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			1
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 117
Deferral [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Investment Property [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			1
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 19,887
Deferral [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			4
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 12,656
Deferral [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract			1
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | $			$ 1,956

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Loans Modified as Troubled Debt Restructurings) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) Contract	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract
Number of Loans | Contract	2	1	2	3
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 3,139	$ 139	$ 3,139	$ 436
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 3,139	$ 139	$ 3,139	$ 436
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract	1		1	1
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 2,317		$ 2,317	$ 45
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 2,317		$ 2,317	$ 45
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Number of Loans | Contract	1	1	1	2
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 822	$ 139	$ 822	$ 391
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 822	$ 139	$ 822	$ 391

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LOANS AND LEASES (Schedule of Modified as Troubled Debt Restructurings Subsequently Defaulted) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Contract
Number of Subsequently Defaulted Loans | Contract	2
Subsequently Defaulted Recorded Investment | $	$ 245
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Number of Subsequently Defaulted Loans | Contract	1
Subsequently Defaulted Recorded Investment | $	$ 45
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Number of Subsequently Defaulted Loans | Contract	1
Subsequently Defaulted Recorded Investment | $	$ 200

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DEPOSITS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deposits [Abstract]
Time deposits over $250,000	$ 157,000	$ 186,300

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DEPOSITS (Schedule of Details of Total Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		$ 959,494	$ 833,500
Interest-bearing checking	[1]	1,978,497	1,849,254
Savings		147,227	130,731
Money market		1,213,992	1,298,885
Certificates of deposit - retail		446,143	530,222
Certificates of deposit - listing service		31,631	32,128
Subtotal deposits		4,776,984	4,674,720
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered		85,000	110,000
Certificates of deposit - Brokered		33,791	33,764
Total deposits		$ 4,895,775	$ 4,818,484
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		19.60%	17.30%
Interest-bearing checking	[1]	40.41%	38.38%
Savings		3.01%	2.71%
Money market		24.80%	26.96%
Certificates of deposit - retail		9.11%	11.00%
Certificates of deposit - listing service		0.64%	0.67%
Subtotal deposits		97.57%	97.02%
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered		1.74%	2.28%
Certificates of deposit - Brokered		0.69%	0.70%
Total deposits		100.00%	100.00%

[1] Interest-bearing checking includes $668.1 million at June 30, 2021 and $652.5 million at December 31, 2020 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

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DEPOSITS (Details of Total Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deposits:
Reciprocal balances	$ 668.1	$ 652.5

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DEPOSITS (Scheduled Maturities of Time Deposits) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Scheduled maturities of time deposits
2021	$ 237,388
2022	197,419
2023	13,030
2024	28,030
2025	29,167
Over 5 Years	6,531
Total	$ 511,565

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Overnight borrowings with FHLB		$ 15,000
Unused commitments from FHLB	$ 1,700,000
Unused short-term or overnight borrowings from correspondent banks	22,000
Unused short-term or overnight borrowings from FRB	1,000,000
Borrowings from the federal reserve’s PPPLF	$ 83,586	177,086
Paycheck protection program liquidity facility interest rate	0.35%
Paycheck protection program liquidity facility term	2 years
Prepaid FHLB advances		105,000
FHLB prepayment penalty		4,800
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 15,000
FHLB advance	15,000
Federal Reserve Bank of New York [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Overnight borrowings with FHLB	$ 0	$ 0

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 segment	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments | segment		2
Banking [Member]
Federal income tax benefit | $	$ 3.3		$ 3.3

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Schedule of Income and Total Assets for Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Net interest income	$ 33,845	$ 31,971	$ 65,638	$ 63,718
Noninterest income	17,678	12,626	35,498	27,143
Total income	51,523	44,597	101,136	90,861
Provision for loan and lease losses	900	4,900	1,125	24,900
Compensation and benefits	19,910	19,186	41,900	38,412
Premises and equipment expense	4,074	4,036	8,187	8,079
FDIC expense	529	455	1,114	705
Other operating expense	6,171	5,337	11,077	10,053
Total operating expense	31,584	33,914	63,403	82,149
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense	19,939	10,683	37,733	8,712
Income tax expense/(benefit)	5,521	2,441	10,137	(903)
NET INCOME	14,418	8,242	27,596	9,615
Total assets at period end	5,791,688	6,281,215	5,791,688	6,281,215	$ 5,890,442
Banking [Member]
Net interest income	32,399	30,453	62,625	60,862
Noninterest income	4,194	2,356	9,334	6,585
Total income	36,593	32,809	71,959	67,447
Provision for loan and lease losses	900	4,900	1,125	24,900
Compensation and benefits	14,369	13,774	30,797	26,981
Premises and equipment expense	3,519	3,487	7,089	6,908
FDIC expense	529	455	1,114	705
Other operating expense	3,817	3,052	6,208	5,658
Total operating expense	23,134	25,668	46,333	65,152
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense	13,459	7,141	25,626	2,295
Income tax expense/(benefit)	3,721	1,257	6,880	(2,636)
NET INCOME	9,738	5,884	18,746	4,931
Total assets at period end	5,700,105	6,203,441	5,700,105	6,203,441
Peapack Private [Member]
Net interest income	1,446	1,518	3,013	2,856
Noninterest income	13,484	10,270	26,164	20,558
Total income	14,930	11,788	29,177	23,414
Provision for loan and lease losses	0	0	0	0
Compensation and benefits	5,541	5,412	11,103	11,431
Premises and equipment expense	555	549	1,098	1,171
FDIC expense	0	0	0	0
Other operating expense	2,354	2,285	4,869	4,395
Total operating expense	8,450	8,246	17,070	16,997
Income before income tax (benefit)/expense	6,480	3,542	12,107	6,417
Income tax expense/(benefit)	1,800	1,184	3,257	1,733
NET INCOME	4,680	2,358	8,850	4,684
Total assets at period end	$ 91,583	$ 77,774	$ 91,583	$ 77,774

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FAIR VALUE - Additional Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value transfers between level 1 and level 2	$ 0
Loans Receivable [Member] | Property A [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate	15.00%
Age of appraisal	12 months

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FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Securities available for sale	$ 823,820	$ 622,689
Loans held for sale, at fair value	3,974	13,588
Recurring Basis [Member]
Loans held for sale, at fair value	3,974	13,588
Total	894,543	730,923
Derivatives	58,058	89,145
Recurring Basis [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives	6,203	9,616
Recurring Basis [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives	51,855	79,529
Derivatives	51,855	79,529
Recurring Basis [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Market For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Total	14,894	15,117
Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Loans held for sale, at fair value	3,974	13,588
Total	879,649	715,806
Derivatives	58,058	89,145
Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives	6,203	9,616
Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives	51,855	79,529
Derivatives	51,855	79,529
U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Securities available for sale		2,613
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale		2,613
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale		2,613
U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies [Member]
Securities available for sale	210,940	83,771
U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	210,940	83,771
U.S. Government-Sponsored Agencies [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale	210,940	83,771
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential [Member]
Securities available for sale	555,273	476,058
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	555,273	476,058
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale	555,273	476,058
SBA Pool Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale	45,268	49,129
SBA Pool Securities [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	45,268	49,129
SBA Pool Securities [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale	45,268	49,129
State and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Securities available for sale	6,775	8,089
State and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	6,775	8,089
State and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale	6,775	8,089
Corporate Bond [Member]
Securities available for sale	5,564	3,029
Corporate Bond [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	5,564	3,029
Corporate Bond [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale	5,564	3,029
CRA Investment Fund [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member]
Securities available for sale	14,894	15,117
CRA Investment Fund [Member] | Recurring Basis [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Market For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Securities available for sale	$ 14,894	$ 15,117

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FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Residential Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Residential loans contractual balance	$ 3,911	$ 13,295
Fair value adjustment	63	293
Total fair value of residential loans held for sale	$ 3,974	$ 13,588

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FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - Non-Recurring Basis [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member]
Impaired loans	$ 765
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Primary Residential Mortgages [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Impaired loans	$ 765
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Impaired loans		$ 2,300
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Impaired loans		$ 2,300

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FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financial Assets:
Securities available for sale		$ 823,820	$ 622,689
FHLB and FRB stock		12,901	13,709
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974	13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179	18,520
Accrued interest receivable		23,117	22,495
Financial Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586	177,086
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		203,462	653,322
Securities available for sale		823,820	622,689
CRA investment fund		14,894	15,117
FHLB and FRB stock		12,901	13,709
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974	13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,179	18,520
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,505,328	4,305,128
Accrued interest receivable		23,117	22,495
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		4,895,775	4,818,484
Short-term borrowings			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586	177,086
Subordinated debt		132,557	181,794
Accrued interest payable		1,028	1,650
Carrying Value [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives		6,203	9,616
Carrying Value [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Financial Assets:
Accrued interest receivable	[1]	4,716
Derivatives		51,855	79,529
Financial Liabilities:
Accrued interest payable		4,716
Derivatives		51,855	79,529
Fair value [Member]
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		203,462	653,322
Securities available for sale		823,820	622,689
CRA investment fund		14,894	15,117
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974	13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,844	19,115
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,697,207	4,462,243
Accrued interest receivable		23,117	22,495
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		4,900,317	4,826,406
Short-term borrowings			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586	177,086
Subordinated debt		130,523	183,348
Accrued interest payable		1,028	1,650
Fair value [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Market For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		203,462	653,322
CRA investment fund		14,894	15,117
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		4,384,210	4,222,370
Accrued interest payable		126	150
Fair value [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Securities available for sale		823,820	622,689
Loans held for sale, at fair value		3,974	13,588
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value		11,844	19,115
Accrued interest receivable		2,190	1,653
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		516,107	604,036
Short-term borrowings			15,000
Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility		83,586	177,086
Accrued interest payable		827	1,347
Fair value [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses		4,697,207	4,462,243
Accrued interest receivable		20,927	20,842
Financial Liabilities:
Subordinated debt		130,523	183,348
Accrued interest payable		75	153
Fair value [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives		6,203	9,616
Fair value [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives		6,203	9,616
Fair value [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Financial Assets:
Accrued interest receivable	[1]	4,716
Derivatives		51,855	79,529
Financial Liabilities:
Accrued interest payable		4,716
Derivatives		51,855	79,529
Fair value [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Accrued interest receivable	[1]	4,716
Derivatives		51,855	79,529
Financial Liabilities:
Accrued interest payable		4,716
Derivatives		$ 51,855	$ 79,529

[1] Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Schedule of Noninterest Income) (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees		$ 87,000	$ 72,000	$ 180,000	$ 219,000
Interchange income		370,000	270,000	687,000	550,000
Other		439,000	353,000	875,000	742,000
Wealth management fees	[1]	13,034,000	9,996,000	25,165,000	19,951,000
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51,000	0	51,000	0
Other	[2]	3,697,000	1,935,000	8,540,000	5,681,000
Total other income		$ 17,678,000	$ 12,626,000	$ 35,498,000	$ 27,143,000

[1] Includes investment brokerage fees.

[2] All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Schedule of Noninterest Income by Operating Segment) (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees		$ 87,000	$ 72,000	$ 180,000	$ 219,000
Interchange income		370,000	270,000	687,000	550,000
Other		439,000	353,000	875,000	742,000
Wealth management fees	[1]	13,034,000	9,996,000	25,165,000	19,951,000
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51,000	0	51,000	0
Other	[2]	3,697,000	1,935,000	8,540,000	5,681,000
Total other income		17,678,000	12,626,000	35,498,000	27,143,000
Banking [Member]
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees		87,000	72,000	180,000	219,000
Interchange income		370,000	270,000	687,000	550,000
Other		439,000	353,000	875,000	742,000
Wealth management fees	[1]	0	0	0	0
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		51,000	0	51,000	0
Other	[2]	3,247,000	1,661,000	7,541,000	5,074,000
Total other income		4,194,000	2,356,000	9,334,000	6,585,000
Wealth Management Division [Member]
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees		0	0	0	0
Interchange income		0	0	0	0
Other		0	0	0	0
Wealth management fees	[1]	13,034,000	9,996,000	25,165,000	19,951,000
Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO		0	0	0	0
Other	[2]	450,000	274,000	999,000	607,000
Total other income		$ 13,484,000	$ 10,270,000	$ 26,164,000	$ 20,558,000

[1] Includes investment brokerage fees.

[2] All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Interchange income	$ 370,000	$ 270,000	$ 687,000	$ 550,000
Gain on sale of OREO	51,000	0	51,000	0
Cardholder Rewards [Member]
Interchange income	$ 32,000	$ 23,000	$ 61,000	$ 55,000

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OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Schedule of Components of Other Operating Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Other operating expenses
Professional and legal fees	$ 1,186	$ 1,042	$ 2,442	$ 2,016
Telephone	312	395	646	719
Advertising	404	728	618	1,068
Amortization of intangible assets	368	321	736	645
Branch restructure	228	278	228	278
Write-off of subordinated debt costs	648		648
Other operating expenses	3,025	2,573	5,759	5,327
Total other operating expenses	$ 6,171	$ 5,337	$ 11,077	$ 10,053

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Balances, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance	$ 522,441	$ 496,440	$ 527,122	$ 503,652
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	8,349	1,663	(4,023)	(501)
Balance	538,459	507,980	538,459	507,980
Net Unrealized Holding Gain/(Loss) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance	(7,894)	5,393	5,521	1,006
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Before Reclassifications	6,938	1,542	(6,477)	5,929
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	6,938	1,542	(6,477)	5,929
Balance	(956)	6,935	(956)	6,935
Gain/(Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance	(5,870)	(9,052)	(6,913)	(2,501)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Before Reclassifications	805	128	1,848	(6,371)
Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	606	(7)	606	(59)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	1,411	121	2,454	(6,430)
Balance	(4,459)	(8,931)	(4,459)	(8,931)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain/(Loss), Net of Tax [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance	(13,764)	(3,659)	(1,392)	(1,495)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Before Reclassifications	7,743	1,670	(4,629)	(442)
Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	606	(7)	606	(59)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	8,349	1,663	(4,023)	(501)
Balance	$ (5,415)	$ (1,996)	$ (5,415)	$ (1,996)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (5,841)	$ (9,678)	$ (12,287)	$ (23,326)
Securities gains/(losses), net	42	125	(223)	323
Income tax expense	(5,521)	(2,441)	(10,137)	903
NET INCOME	14,418	8,242	27,596	9,615
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gain/(Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense		(9)		(80)
Other income	842		842
Income tax expense	(236)	2	(236)	21
NET INCOME	$ 606	$ (7)	$ 606	$ (59)

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DERIVATIVES - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) N	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) N	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Net interest income (expense)	$ 33,845,000	$ 31,971,000			$ 65,638,000	$ 63,718,000
Pre-tax loss on the termination of the interest rate swaps	842,000				842,000
Accrued interest receivable	23,117,000				23,117,000		$ 22,495,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	15,000,000.0				15,000,000.0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	230,000,000.0				230,000,000.0		270,000,000.0
Net interest income (expense)	1,100,000	1,100,000			2,300,000	1,300,000
Unrealized after-tax gain of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			$ 26,000	$ 189,000
Interest income		$ 9,000				$ 80,000
Derivative number of instruments terminated | N			3	4
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	230,000,000				230,000,000		270,000,000
Terminated Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	40,000,000.0				40,000,000.0
Loan Level Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	778,584,000				778,584,000		$ 823,134,000
Loan Level Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable	4,700,000				4,700,000
Loan Level Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 4,700,000				$ 4,700,000

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DERIVATIVES - (Schedule of Information about Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges) (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) N	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) N
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 15,000,000.0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	230,000,000.0	$ 270,000,000.0
Fair Value	$ (6,203,000)	$ (9,616,000)
Weighted average pay rate	1.96%	1.93%
Weighted average receive rate	0.19%	0.22%
Weighted average maturity	1 year 5 months 4 days	2 years 7 days
Unrealized loss, net	$ (6,203,000)	$ (9,616,000)
Number of contracts | N	11	13
Loan Level Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 778,584,000	$ 823,134,000
Fair Value	$ 51,855,000	$ 79,529,000
Weighted average pay rate	4.05%	4.02%
Weighted average receive rate	1.88%	1.91%
Weighted average maturity	5 years 11 months 1 day	6 years 6 months
Number of contracts | N	92	95

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DERIVATIVES - (Schedule of Net Gains/(Loss) Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)	$ 1,411	$ 121	$ 2,454	$ (6,430)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)	1,411	121	2,454	(6,430)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense		$ (7)		$ (59)
Gain/(loss) recognized in other noninterest income	$ (842)		$ (842)

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DERIVATIVES - (Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Financial Statements) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 15,000,000.0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	230,000,000.0	$ 270,000,000.0
Fair Value	(6,203,000)	(9,616,000)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	230,000,000	270,000,000
Fair Value	$ (6,203,000)	$ (9,616,000)

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SUBORDINATED DEBT - Additional Information (Details) - Subordinated Debt [Member] - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 100,000,000.0	$ 35,000,000.0	$ 50,000,000.0
Non-callable term	5 years	5 years	5 years
Notes maturity date	Dec. 22, 2030	Dec. 15, 2027	Jun. 30, 2026
Fixed interest rate	3.50%	4.75%	6.00%
LIBOR spread	326.00%	2.54%	4.85%
Redemption of debt				$ 50,000,000.0
Debt costs net, written-off				$ 648,000
Debt issuance costs	$ 1,900,000	$ 875,000
Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net proceeds used to contribute to the Bank		29,100,000	$ 40,000,000.0
Proceeds from debt retained by parent		$ 5,000,000	$ 10,000,000

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LEASES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 9,569,000		$ 9,569,000		$ 9,421,000
Operating lease liabilities	$ 9,902,000		$ 9,902,000		$ 9,737,000
Weighted average discount rate	2.81%		2.81%		3.11%
Weighted average lease term	6 years 7 months 6 days		6 years 7 months 6 days		6 years 3 days
Operating lease costs	$ 691,000	$ 812,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,600,000
Variable lease costs	$ 83,000	$ 87,000	$ 167,000	$ 176,000
Minimum [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term			5 months		1 month
Maximum [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term			16 years		16 years

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LEASES (Schedule of Operating Lease Liabilities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
2021	$ 2,694
2022	2,390
2023	1,891
2024	1,705
2025	1,121
Thereafter	2,638
Total lease payments	12,439
Less: imputed interest	2,537
Total present value of lease payments	$ 9,902	$ 9,737

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LEASES (Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Direct Finance and Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation	$ 1,412	$ 157
Operating cash flows from operating leases	1,226	1,446
Operating cash flows from direct finance leases	156	177
Financing cash flows from direct finance leases	$ 374	$ 374

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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Details) - ASU 2019-12 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]	true
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]	true