Fair Value Measurements

(In Thousands)

Fair Value Measurements and the Fair Level Hierarchy

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and also establishes a fair value 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 a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), moderate priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities and/or based on assumptions that are observable in the market (Level 2), and the lowest priority to a valuation based on assumptions that are not observable in the market (Level 3).

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company carries certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with applicable standards. The Company’s recurring fair value measurements are based on the requirement to carry such assets and liabilities at fair value or the Company’s election to carry certain eligible assets and liabilities at fair value. Assets and liabilities that are required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis include securities available for sale and derivative instruments. The Company has elected to carry mortgage loans held for sale at fair value on a recurring basis as permitted under the guidance in ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”).

The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis:

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities, such as obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, trust preferred securities, and other debt securities. Where quoted market prices in active markets are available, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices from active markets are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When assumptions used in model-based valuation techniques are not observable in the market, the assumptions used by management reflect estimates of assumptions used by other market participants in determining fair value. When there is limited transparency around the inputs to the valuation, the instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: The Company uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. Most of the Company’s derivative contracts are extensively traded in over-the-counter markets and are valued using discounted cash flow models which incorporate observable market based inputs including current market interest rates, credit spreads, and other factors. Such instruments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and include interest rate swaps and other interest rate contracts such as interest rate caps and/or floors. The Company’s interest rate lock commitments are valued using current market prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics, adjusted for certain factors including servicing and risk. The value of the Company’s forward commitments is based on current prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Because these assumptions are observable in active markets, the Company’s interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage loans held for sale in loans held for sale: Mortgage loans held for sale are primarily agency loans which trade in active secondary markets. The fair value of these instruments is derived from current market pricing for similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics, including servicing and risk. Because the valuation is based on external pricing of similar instruments, mortgage loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates presented:



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Totals
March 31, 2019
Financial assets:
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations	$	—	$	2,525	$	—	$	2,525
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		183,762		—		183,762
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Government agency mortgage backed securities	—		622,066		—		622,066
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	—		319,447		—		319,447
Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
Government agency mortgage backed securities	—		21,998		—		21,998
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	—		46,330		—		46,330
Trust preferred securities	—		—		10,246		10,246
Other debt securities	—		48,979		—		48,979
Total securities available for sale	—		1,245,107		10,246		1,255,353
Derivative instruments:
Interest rate contracts	—		2,391		—		2,391
Interest rate lock commitments	—		4,964		—		4,964
Forward commitments	—		31		—		31
Total derivative instruments	—		7,386		—		7,386
Mortgage loans held for sale in loans held for sale	—		195,807		—		195,807
Total financial assets	$	—	$	1,448,300	$	10,246	$	1,458,546
Financial liabilities:
Derivative instruments:
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	3,274	$	—	$	3,274
Interest rate contracts	—		2,391		—		2,391
Interest rate lock commitments	—		1		—		1
Forward commitments	—		2,692		—		2,692
Total derivative instruments	—		8,358		—		8,358
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	8,358	$	—	$	8,358



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Totals
December 31, 2018
Financial assets:
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations	$	—	$	2,511	$	—	$	2,511
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		203,269		—		203,269
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Government agency mortgage backed securities	—		613,283		—		613,283
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	—		326,989		—		326,989
Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
Government agency mortgage backed securities	—		21,830		—		21,830
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	—		28,335		—		28,335
Trust preferred securities	—		—		10,633		10,633
Other debt securities	—		43,927		—		43,927
Total securities available for sale	—		1,240,144		10,633		1,250,777
Derivative instruments:
Interest rate contracts	—		2,779		—		2,779
Interest rate lock commitments	—		3,740		—		3,740
Total derivative instruments	—		6,519		—		6,519
Mortgage loans held for sale	—		219,848		—		219,848
Total financial assets	$	—	$	1,466,511	$	10,633	$	1,477,144
Financial liabilities:
Derivative instruments:
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	2,046	$	—	$	2,046
Interest rate contracts	—		2,779		—		2,779
Forward commitments	—		3,563		—		3,563
Total derivative instruments	—		8,388		—		8,388
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	8,388	$	—	$	8,388

The Company reviews fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes in the Company’s ability to observe inputs to the valuation may cause reclassification of certain assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers between levels of the hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the end of period. There were no such transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

The following tables provide a reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as of the dates presented:



Three Months Ended March 31, 2019	Trust preferred securities
Balance at January 1, 2019	$	10,633
Accretion included in net income	9
Unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income	(287		)
Purchases	—
Sales	—
Issues	—
Settlements	(109		)
Transfers into Level 3	—
Transfers out of Level 3	—
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	10,246



Three Months Ended March 31, 2018	Trust preferred securities
Balance at January 1, 2018	$	9,388
Accretion included in net income	9
Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income	669
Purchases	—
Sales	—
Issues	—
Settlements	(21		)
Transfers into Level 3	—
Transfers out of Level 3	—
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	10,045

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, there were no gains or losses included in earnings that were attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets or liabilities held at the end of each respective period that were measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs.

The following table presents information as of March 31, 2019 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:



Financial instrument	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Range of Inputs
Trust preferred securities	$	10,246	Discounted cash flows	Default rate	0-100%

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of the lower of cost or market accounting or a write-down occurring during the period. The following table provides the fair value measurement for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates presented and the level within the fair value hierarchy each is classified:



March 31, 2019	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Totals
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	8,552	$	8,552
OREO	—		—		2,764		2,764
Total	$	—	$	—	$	11,316	$	11,316



December 31, 2018	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Totals
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	21,686	$	21,686
OREO	—		—		4,319		4,319
Total	$	—	$	—	$	26,005	$	26,005

The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets measured on a nonrecurring basis:

Impaired loans: Loans considered impaired are reserved for at the time the loan is identified as impaired taking into account the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including but not limited to equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The fair value of the business assets is generally based on amounts reported on the business’s financial statements. Appraised and reported values may be adjusted based on changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management’s knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Since not all valuation inputs are observable, these nonrecurring fair value determinations are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors previously identified. Impaired loans that were measured or re-measured at fair value had a carrying value of $9,521 and $22,621 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and a specific reserve for these loans of $969 and $935 was included in the allowance for loan losses as of such dates.

Other real estate owned: OREO is comprised of commercial and residential real estate obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at the 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. Fair value, when recorded, is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers and adjusted for management’s estimates of costs to sell. Accordingly, values for OREO are classified as Level 3.

The following table presents OREO measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that was still held in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates presented:



	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Carrying amount prior to remeasurement	$	3,491		$	5,258
Impairment recognized in results of operations	(727		)	(939		)
Fair value	$	2,764		$	4,319



Financial instrument	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Range of Inputs
Impaired loans	$	8,552	Appraised value of collateral less estimated costs to sell	Estimated costs to sell	4-10%
OREO	2,764		Appraised value of property less estimated costs to sell	Estimated costs to sell	4-10%

Fair Value Option

The Company elected to measure all mortgage loans originated for sale on or after July 1, 2012 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 better matches the changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used to economically hedge them.

Net losses of $769 and net gains of $1,437 resulting from fair value changes of these mortgage loans were recorded in income during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 mortgage loans held for sale and the related derivative instruments are recorded in “Mortgage banking income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Company’s valuation of mortgage 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 mortgage 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 on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following table summarizes the differences between the fair value and the principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value as of March 31, 2019:



	Aggregate Fair Value		Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance		Difference
Mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value	$	195,807	$	188,188	$	7,619
Past due loans of 90 days or more	—		—		—
Nonaccrual loans	—		—		—

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, including those assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis, were as follows as of the dates presented:



			Fair Value
As of March 31, 2019	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	562,066	$	562,066	$	—	$	—	$	562,066
Securities available for sale	1,255,353		—		1,245,107		10,246		1,255,353
Loans held for sale	318,563		—		195,807		122,756		318,563
Loans, net	9,038,458		—		—		8,801,277		8,801,277
Mortgage servicing rights	48,973		—		—		55,334		55,334
Derivative instruments	7,386		—		7,386		—		7,386
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	10,268,912	$	7,884,578	$	2,366,030	$	—	$	10,250,608
Short-term borrowings	87,590		87,590		—		—		87,590
Other long-term borrowings	35		35		—		—		35
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	6,492		—		6,622		—		6,622
Junior subordinated debentures	109,781		—		104,300		—		104,300
Subordinated notes	146,962		—		147,175		—		147,175
Derivative instruments	8,358		—		8,358		—		8,358



			Fair Value
As of December 31, 2018	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	569,111	$	569,111	$	—	$	—	$	569,111
Securities available for sale	1,250,777		—		1,240,144		10,633		1,250,777
Loans held for sale	411,427		—		219,848		191,579		411,427
Loans, net	9,034,103		—		—		8,818,039		8,818,039
Mortgage servicing rights	48,230		—		—		61,111		61,111
Derivative instruments	6,519		—		6,519		—		6,519
Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	10,128,557	$	7,765,773	$	2,337,334	$	—	$	10,103,107
Short-term borrowings	387,706		387,706		—		—		387,706
Other long-term borrowings	53		53		—		—		53
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	6,690		—		6,751		—		6,751
Junior subordinated debentures	109,636		—		109,766		—		109,766
Subordinated notes	147,239		—		148,875		—		148,875
Derivative instruments	8,388		—		8,388		—		8,388