FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Below is a description of certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

The following table summarizes financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:



	June 30, 2015
(in thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Assets
Securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	100,099	$	—	$	100,099
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		29,858		3,070		32,928
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		271,901		—		271,901
Total securities available for sale	$	—	$	401,858	$	3,070	$	404,928
State tax credits held for sale	—		—		9,965		9,965
Derivative financial instruments	—		1,166		—		1,166
Total assets	$	—	$	403,024	$	13,035	$	416,059

Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	1,166	$	—	$	1,166
Total liabilities	$	—	$	1,166	$	—	$	1,166



	December 31, 2014
(in thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Assets
Securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	91,826	$	—	$	91,826
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		31,822		3,059		34,881
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		273,439		—		273,439
Total securities available for sale	$	—	$	397,087	$	3,059	$	400,146
State tax credits held for sale	—		—		11,689		11,689
Derivative financial instruments	—		909		—		909
Total assets	$	—	$	397,996	$	14,748	$	412,744

Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	907	$	—	$	907
Total liabilities	$	—	$	907	$	—	$	907

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Securities available for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Fair values for Level 2 securities are based upon dealer quotes, market spreads, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond's terms and conditions at the security level. At June 30, 2015, Level 3 securities available for sale consist primarily of three Auction Rate Securities that are valued based on the securities' estimated cash flows, yields of comparable securities, and live trading levels.


•	Portfolio Loans. Certain fixed rate portfolio loans are accounted for as trading instruments and reported at fair value. Fair value on these loans is determined using a third party valuation model with observable Level 2 market data inputs.


•	State tax credits held for sale. At June 30, 2015, of the $42.1 million of state tax credits held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, approximately $10.0 million were carried at fair value. The remaining $32.1 million of state tax credits were accounted for at cost.

The Company is not aware of an active market that exists for the 10-year streams of state tax credit financial instruments. However, the Company’s principal market for these tax credits consists of Missouri state residents who buy these credits and local and regional accounting firms who broker them. As such, the Company employed a discounted cash flow analysis (income approach) to determine the fair value.

The fair value measurement is calculated using an internal valuation model with market data including discounted cash flows based upon the terms and conditions of the tax credits. If the underlying project remains in compliance with the various federal and state rules governing the tax credit program, each project will generate about 10 years of tax credits. The inputs to the discounted cash flow calculation include: the amount of tax credits generated each year, the anticipated sale price of the tax credit, the timing of the sale and a discount rate. The discount rate is estimated using the LIBOR swap curve at a point equal to the remaining life in years of credits plus a 205 basis point spread. With the exception of the discount rate, the other inputs to the fair value calculation are observable and readily available. The discount rate is considered a Level 3 input because it is an “unobservable input” and is based on the Company’s assumptions. An increase in the discount rate utilized would generally result in a lower estimated fair value of the tax credits. Alternatively, a decrease in the discount rate utilized would generally result in a higher estimated fair value of the tax credits. Given the significance of this input to the fair value calculation, the state tax credit assets are reported as Level 3 assets.

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Derivatives. Derivatives are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. The Company obtains counterparty quotations to value its interest rate swaps and caps. In addition, the Company validates the counterparty quotations with third party valuation sources. Derivatives with negative fair values are included in Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives with positive fair value are included in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Level 3 financial instruments

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2015 and 2014.


•	Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements. There were no Level 3 purchases during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 or 2014.


•	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3. There were no Level 3 transfers during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.



	Securities available for sale, at fair value
	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	3,071		$	3,046	$	3,059	$	3,040
Total gains:
Included in other comprehensive income	(1		)	5		11		11
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:
Purchases	—			—		—		—
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3	—			—		—		—
Ending balance	$	3,070		$	3,051	$	3,070	$	3,051

Change in unrealized gains relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	(1	)	$	5	$	11	$	11



	State tax credits held for sale
	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	10,286		$	14,900		$	11,689		$	16,491
Total gains:
Included in earnings	66			142			194			260
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:
Sales	(387		)	(57		)	(1,918		)	(1,766		)
Ending balance	$	9,965		$	14,985		$	9,965		$	14,985

Change in unrealized gains relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	(36	)	$	130		$	(310	)	$	(204	)

From time to time, the Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.

The following table presents financial instruments and non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2015.



	(1)		(1)		(1)		(1)
(in thousands)	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total losses for the three months ended June 30, 2015			Total losses gains for the six months ended June 30, 2015
Impaired loans	$	12,608	$	—	$	—	$	12,608	$	(2,596	)	$	(5,164	)
Other real estate	1,270		—		—		1,270		(41		)	(82		)
Total	$	13,878	$	—	$	—	$	13,878	$	(2,637	)	$	(5,246	)

(1) The amounts represent only balances measured at fair value during the period and still held as of the reporting date.

Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral. Fair values for impaired loans are obtained from current appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers or independent valuation specialists. Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon foreclosure of the underlying loan. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Certain state tax credits are reported at cost.

Following is a summary of the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.



	June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying Amount		Estimated fair value
Balance sheet assets
Cash and due from banks	$	49,498	$	49,498	$	42,903	$	42,903
Federal funds sold	45		45		35		35
Interest-bearing deposits	51,253		51,253		63,058		63,058
Securities available for sale	404,928		404,928		400,146		400,146
Securities held to maturity	44,973		44,135		45,985		45,795
Other investments, at cost	15,232		15,232		17,037		17,037
Loans held for sale	5,446		5,446		4,033		4,033
Derivative financial instruments	1,166		1,166		909		909
Portfolio loans, net	2,586,840		2,581,224		2,487,424		2,482,700
State tax credits, held for sale	42,062		46,549		38,309		42,970
Accrued interest receivable	7,920		7,920		7,956		7,956

Balance sheet liabilities
Deposits	2,691,558		2,693,784		2,491,510		2,494,624
Subordinated debentures	56,807		34,529		56,807		34,124
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	73,000		72,998		144,000		144,000
Other borrowings	188,546		188,533		239,883		239,950
Derivative financial instruments	1,166		1,166		907		907
Accrued interest payable	820		820		843		843

For information regarding the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value, refer to Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The following table presents the level in the fair value hierarchy for the estimated fair values of only the Company’s financial instruments that are not already presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value at June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014.



	Estimated Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using						Balance at June 30, 2015
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Securities held to maturity	$	—	$	44,135	$	—	$	44,135
Portfolio loans, net	—		—		2,581,224		2,581,224
State tax credits, held for sale	—		—		36,584		36,584
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	2,180,628		—		513,156		2,693,784
Subordinated debentures	—		34,529		—		34,529
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	—		72,998		—		72,998
Other borrowings	—		188,533		—		188,533

	Estimated Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using						Balance at December 31, 2014
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Securities held to maturity	$	—	$	45,795	$	—	$	45,795
Portfolio loans, net	—		—		2,482,700		2,482,700
State tax credits, held for sale	—		—		31,281		31,281
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	1,986,158		—		508,466		2,494,624
Subordinated debentures	—		34,124		—		34,124
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	—		144,000		—		144,000
Other borrowings	—		239,950		—		239,950