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Fair value of financial instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair value of financial instruments Fair value of financial instruments:
FASB ASC 820-10 defines fair value as 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. ASC 820-10 also establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities according to a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The hierarchy maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that are derived from assumptions based on management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances.
The hierarchy is broken down into the following three levels, based on the reliability of inputs:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at 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 for assets or liabilities that are derived from assumptions based on management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
The Company records the fair values of financial assets and liabilities on a recurring and non-recurring basis using the following methods and assumptions:
Investment securities-Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar instruments or are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the pricing relationship or correlation among other benchmark quoted securities. Investment securities valued using quoted market prices of similar instruments or that are valued using matrix pricing are classified as Level 2. When significant inputs to the valuation are unobservable, the available-for-sale securities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Where no active market exists for a security or other benchmark securities, fair value is estimated by the Company with reference to discount margins for other high-risk securities.
Loans held for sale-Loans held for sale are carried at fair value. Fair value is determined using current secondary market prices for loans with similar characteristics, that is, using Level 2 inputs.
Derivatives-The fair value of the interest rate swaps are based upon fair values provided from entities that engage in interest rate swap activity and is based upon projected future cash flows and interest rates. Fair value of commitments is based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, and for fixed-rate commitments, the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates is also considered. These financial instruments are classified as Level 2.
Other real estate owned (“OREO”)-OREO is comprised of commercial and residential real estate obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations and excess land and facilities held for sale. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at the lower of the carrying amount of the loan or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell. Fair value is determined on a nonrecurring basis based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers and is adjusted for management’s estimates of costs to sell and holding period discounts. The valuations are classified as Level 3.
Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs")-MSRs are carried at fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing costs, and other factors. As such, mortgage servicing rights are considered Level 3.
Collateral dependent loans (Impaired loans prior to the adoption of ASC 326)-loans for which, based on current information and events, the Company has determined foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company expects repayment of the loan to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Collateral dependent loans are classified as Level 3.
The following table contains the estimated fair values and the related carrying values of the Company's financial instruments. Items which are not financial instruments are not included.
 
 Fair Value
September 30, 2020Carrying amount Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$1,062,391 $1,062,391 $— $— $1,062,391 
Investment securities1,164,910 — 1,164,910 — 1,164,910 
Loans, net7,029,565 — — 7,119,243 7,119,243 
Loans held for sale851,951 — 851,951 — 851,951 
Interest receivable47,120 39 5,284 41,797 47,120 
Mortgage servicing rights71,535 — — 71,535 71,535 
Derivatives82,587 — 82,587 — 82,587 
Financial liabilities: 
Deposits: 
Without stated maturities$7,530,117 $7,530,117 $— $— $7,530,117 
With stated maturities1,563,630 — 1,573,537 — 1,573,537 
Securities sold under agreement to
repurchase and federal funds sold
32,469 32,469 — — 32,469 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances200,000 — 206,232 — 206,232 
Subordinated debt189,750 — — 189,711 189,711 
Other borrowings16,619 — 16,619 — 16,619 
Interest payable5,961 237 5,724 — 5,961 
Derivatives45,955 — 45,955 — 45,955 
 
 Fair Value
December 31, 2019Carrying amount Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$232,681 $232,681 $— $— $232,681 
Investment securities691,676 — 691,676 — 691,676 
Loans, net4,378,503 — — 4,363,903 4,363,903 
Loans held for sale262,518 — 262,518 — 262,518 
Interest receivable17,083 — 3,282 13,801 17,083 
Mortgage servicing rights75,521 — — 75,521 75,521 
Derivatives21,981 — 21,981 — 21,981 
Financial liabilities: 
Deposits: 
Without stated maturities$3,743,085 $3,743,085 $— $— $3,743,085 
With stated maturities1,191,853 — 1,200,145 — 1,200,145 
Securities sold under agreement to
repurchase and federal funds sold
23,745 23,745 — — 23,745 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances250,000 — 250,213 — 250,213 
Subordinated debt30,930 — 29,706 — 29,706 
Interest payable6,465 376 6,089 — 6,465 
Derivatives17,933 — 17,933 — 17,933 
The balances and levels of the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2020 are presented in the following table:
September 30, 2020Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs
(level 3)
Total
Recurring valuations:    
Financial assets:     
Available-for-sale securities:    
U.S. government agency securities$— $1,994 $— $1,994 
Mortgage-backed securities— 738,106 — 738,106 
Municipals, tax-exempt— 374,880 — 374,880 
Treasury securities— 21,700 — 21,700 
Corporate securities— 1,987 — 1,987 
Equity securities— 4,389 — 4,389 
Total$— $1,143,056 $— $1,143,056 
Loans held for sale$— $851,951 $— $851,951 
Mortgage servicing rights— — 71,535 71,535 
Derivatives— 82,587 — 82,587 
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives— 45,955 — 45,955 
The balances and levels of the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2020 are presented in the following table: 
At September 30, 2020Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
(liabilities
(level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs
(level 3)
Total
Non-recurring valuations:    
Financial assets:    
Other real estate owned$— $— $5,708 $5,708 
Collateral dependent loans:
Commercial and industrial$— $— $4,697 $4,697 
Construction— — 1,817 1,817 
Residential real estate:
1-4 family mortgage— — 190 190 
Residential line of credit— — 1,195 1,195 
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied— — 928 928 
Non-owner occupied— — 8,181 8,181 
Consumer and other— — 333 333 
Total collateral dependent loans$— $— $17,341 $17,341 
The balances and levels of the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019 are presented in the following table: 
At December 31, 2019Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(level 1)
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs
(level 3)
Total
Recurring valuations:    
Financial assets:     
Available-for-sale securities:    
Mortgage-backed securities$— $477,312 $— $477,312 
Municipals, tax-exempt— 189,235 — 189,235 
Treasury securities— 7,448 — 7,448 
Corporate securities— 1,022 — 1,022 
Equity securities— 3,295 — 3,295 
Total$— $678,312 $— $678,312 
Loans held for sale$— $262,518 $— $262,518 
Mortgage servicing rights— — 75,521 75,521 
Derivatives— 21,981 — 21,981 
Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives— 17,933 — 17,933 
 
The balances and levels of the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2019 are presented in the following table: 
At December 31, 2019Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
(liabilities)
(level 1)
Significant
other observable inputs
(level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs
(level 3)
Total
Non-recurring valuations:    
Financial assets:    
Other real estate owned$— $— $9,774 $9,774 
Impaired Loans (1):
Commercial and industrial$— $— $6,481 $6,481 
Residential real estate:
1-4 family mortgage— — 378 378 
Residential line of credit— — 321 321 
Commercial real estate: 
Owner occupied— — 951 951 
Non-owner occupied— — 2,560 2,560 
Total$— $— $10,691 $10,691 
(1) Includes both impaired non-purchased loans and collateral-dependent PCI loans.
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the periods presented.
The following table presents information as of September 30, 2020 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Financial instrumentFair ValueValuation techniqueSignificant 
Unobservable inputs
Range of
inputs
Collateral dependent loans$17,341 Valuation of collateralDiscount for comparable sales
0%-30%
Other real estate owned$5,708 Appraised value of property less costs to sellDiscount for costs to sell
0%-15%
The following table presents information as of December 31, 2019 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Financial instrumentFair ValueValuation techniqueSignificant 
Unobservable inputs
Range of
inputs
Impaired loans (1)
$10,691 Valuation of collateralDiscount for comparable sales
0%-30%
Other real estate owned$9,774 Appraised value of property less costs to sellDiscount for costs to sell
0%-15%
(1) Includes both impaired non-purchased loans and collateral-dependent PCI loans.
For collateral dependent loans, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. Fair value of the loan's collateral is determined by third-party appraisals, which are then adjusted for the estimated selling and closing costs related to liquidation of of the collateral. Collateral dependent loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management's knowledge of the client and client's business. Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at fair value of the real estate less estimated costs to sell. Subsequently, it may be necessary to record nonrecurring fair value adjustments for declines in fair value. Any write-downs based on the asset's fair value at the date of foreclosure are charged to the allowance for credit losses. Appraisals for both collateral dependent 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 the Company. Once received, a member of the lending administrative 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.
Fair value option
The Company measures all loans originated for sale at fair value under the fair value option as permitted under ASC 825. Electing to measure these assets at fair value reduces certain timing differences and more accurately matches the changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used to economically hedge them.
Net gains of $20,378 and $6,512 resulting from fair value changes of mortgage loans were recorded in income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $3,291 and $2,329 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The amount does not reflect changes in fair values of related derivative instruments used to hedge exposure to market-related risks associated with these mortgage loans. The change in fair value of both loans held for sale and the related derivative instruments are recorded in Mortgage Banking Income in the consolidated statements of income. Election of the fair value option allows the Company to reduce the accounting volatility that would otherwise result from the asymmetry created by accounting for the financial instruments at the lower of cost or fair value and the derivatives at fair value.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $129,644 and $51,705, respectively, of GNMA loans previously sold that the Company did not record on its consolidated balance sheets as the Company determined there not to be a more-than-trivial benefit based on an analysis of interest rates and an assessment of potential reputational risk associated with these loans.
The Company’s valuation of loans held for sale incorporates an assumption for credit risk; however, given the short-term period that the Company holds these loans, valuation adjustments attributable to instrument-specific credit risk is nominal.
Interest income on loans held for sale measured at fair value is accrued as it is earned based on contractual rates and is reflected in loan interest income in the consolidated statements of income.
The following table summarizes the differences between the fair value and the principal balance for loans held for sale measured at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019: 
September 30, 2020Aggregate
fair value
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Difference
Mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value$610,695 $587,352 $23,343 
Commercial loans held for sale measured at fair value228,444 250,649 (22,205)
Past due loans of 90 days or more— — — 
Nonaccrual loans12,812 12,812 — 
December 31, 2019 
Mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value$262,518 $254,868 $7,650 
Past due loans of 90 days or more— — — 
Nonaccrual loans— — —