Note 14: Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received by selling that asset or paid in transferring that liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to those Company assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value.

There were no transfers between levels during the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, when available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect, among other things, counterparty credit quality and the company's creditworthiness as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. While management believes the Company's valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Securities Available for Sale. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the independent pricing service applies available information, focusing on observable market data such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations.

The independent pricing service uses model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model, to assess interest rate impact and develop prepayment scenarios. The models and processes take into account market conventions. For each asset class, a team of evaluators gathers information from market sources and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news into the evaluated pricing applications and models.

The market inputs that the independent pricing service normally seeks for evaluations of securities, listed in approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. The independent pricing service also monitors market indicators, industry and economic events. For certain security types, additional inputs may be used or some of the market inputs may not be applicable. Evaluators may prioritize inputs differently on any given day for any security based on market conditions, and not all inputs listed are available for use in the evaluation process for each security evaluation on a given day. Because the data utilized was observable, the securities have been classified as level 2.

Securities Equity Investments. Securities classified as equity investments are reported at fair value utilizing level 1 measurements. For mutual funds and other equity securities, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are utilized to determine fair value at the measurement date and have been classified as level 1.

Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale are measured using observable quoted market or contract prices or market price equivalents and are classified as level 2.

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is determined based on prices that are obtained from a third-party which uses observable market inputs. Derivative assets and liabilities are classified as level 2.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2019	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Fair value adjusted through comprehensive income:
Securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	64,309	$	—	$	64,309
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		325,420		—		325,420
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		283,478		—		283,478
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		55,562		—		55,562
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,049,761		—		1,049,761
Corporate debt securities		—		139,765		—		139,765
Fair value adjusted through current period earnings:
Securities equity investments		6,378		—		—		6,378
Loans held for sale		—		20,291		—		20,291
Derivative assets		—		5,986		—		5,986
Derivative liabilities		—		6,269		—		6,269


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2018	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	25,411	$	—	$	25,411
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		52,342		—		52,342
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		170,044		—		170,044
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		1,942		—		1,942
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		315,748		—		315,748
Corporate debt securities		—		132,198		—		132,198
Fair value adjusted through period earnings:
Securities equity investments		6,169		—		—		6,169
Loans held for sale		—		25,895		—		25,895
Derivative assets		—		2,062		—		2,062
Derivative liabilities		—		2,643		—		2,643

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

Impaired Loans. The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, a loan is identified as impaired and is reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Impaired loans measured at fair value typically consist of loans on non-accrual status and restructured loans in compliance with modified terms. Collateral values are estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all impaired loan fair values have been classified as level 3.

OREO. Non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value include OREO (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment). OREO properties are measured using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all OREO fair values have been classified as level 3.

Bank Property Held for Sale. Bank property held for sale represents certain banking center office buildings which the Company has closed and consolidated with other existing banking centers. Bank property held for sale is measured at the lower of amortized cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The fair values were based upon appraisals or real estate listing price. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all bank property held for sale fair values have been classified as level 3.

The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
March 31, 2019
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	10,001	$	10,001
OREO		—		—		84		84
Bank property held for sale		—		—		1,832		1,832


December 31, 2018
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	10,999	$	10,999
OREO		—		—		55		55
Bank property held for sale		—		—		1,832		1,832

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands):


	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	Estimate		Techniques	Input	(Weighted Average)
March 31, 2019
Impaired loans	$	10,001	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	- 4.1	%	to	- 100.0	%
					(-25.6)%
OREO		84	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	- 25.0	%	to	- 100.0	%
					(-61.8)%
Bank property held for sale		1,832	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	- 0.0	%	to	- 35.1	%
					(-28.3)%
	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	Estimate		Techniques	Input	(Weighted Average)
December 31, 2018
Impaired loans	$	10,999	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	- 3.3	%	to	- 100.0	%
					(-24.1)%
OREO		55	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	- 25.0	%	to	- 100.0	%
					(-65.0)%
Bank property held for sale		1,832	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	- 0.0	%	to	- 35.1	%
					(-28.3)%

The estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (dollars in thousands):


	March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	330,407	$	330,407	$	239,973	$	239,973
Level 2 inputs:
Securities held to maturity		15,846		15,975		608,660		603,360
Accrued interest receivable		29,748		29,748		22,314		22,314
Level 3 inputs:
Portfolio loans, net		6,464,166		6,402,404		5,517,780		5,473,063
Mortgage servicing rights		10,201		16,194		3,315		11,051
Other servicing rights		839		1,413		781		1,443

Financial liabilities:
Level 2 inputs:
Time deposits	$	1,757,078	$	1,746,252	$	1,497,003	$	1,482,301
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		217,077		217,077		185,796		185,796
Short-term borrowings		30,739		30,871		—		—
Long-term debt		89,476		89,738		50,000		49,873
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,192		65,152		71,155		65,182
Accrued interest payable		7,589		7,589		6,568		6,568
Level 3 inputs:
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,573		39,797		39,539		39,452
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		59,172		58,748		59,147		58,186

ASC Topic 825 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. A detailed description of the valuation methodologies used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.