Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

The following disclosures show the hierarchical disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observations utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value.


Level I:						Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level II:						Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level III:						Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available.

The following table presents the assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.


	September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets measured on a recurring basis:
Investment securities, available for sale:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	—	$	3,864	$	—	$	3,864
Mortgage-backed securities	—		11,396		—		11,396

State and political securities	—		119,847		—		119,847
Other debt securities	—		49,560		—		49,560
Investment equity securities:

Equity securities	1,072		—		—		1,072


	December 31, 2022
(In Thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets measured on a recurring basis:
Investment securities, available for sale:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	—	$	2,896	$	—	$	2,896
Mortgage-backed securities	—		1,282		—		1,282

State and political securities	—		142,809		—		142,809
Other debt securities	—		46,686		—		46,686
Investment equity securities:

Equity securities	1,142		—		—		1,142

The following table presents the assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.


	September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets measured on a non-recurring basis:
Collateral dependent loans	$	—	$	—	$	331	$	331
Other real estate owned	—		—		853		853


	December 31, 2022
(In Thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets measured on a non-recurring basis:
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	1,923	$	1,923
Other real estate owned	—		—		83		83

The following tables present a listing of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement process for items valued utilizing level III techniques as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

September 30, 2023

Quantitative Information About Level III Fair Value Measurements

(In Thousands)

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Inputs

Range

Weighted Average

Collateral dependent loans

331

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (1)

(15)% to (24)%

(20)%

Other real estate owned

853

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (1)

(20)%

(1) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.

December 31, 2022

Quantitative Information About Level III Fair Value Measurements

(In Thousands)

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Inputs

Range

Weighted Average

Impaired loans

1,923

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (1)

0% to (34)%

(14)%

Other real estate owned

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (1)

(20)%

(1) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s impaired loans using the appraisal of collateral valuation technique include appraisal adjustments, which are adjustments to appraisals by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s other real estate owned are the same inputs used to value impaired loans using the appraisal of collateral valuation technique.

- Definition

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

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