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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

NOTE 14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value including a three‑level valuation hierarchy, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date reflecting assumptions that a market participant would use when pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:


•	Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

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Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in less active markets, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. This category generally includes agency residential CMOs, agency commercial and residential MBS, municipal securities, collateralized loan obligations, registered publicly rated private label CMOs, corporate debt securities, SBA securities, and asset-backed securitizations.

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Level 3: Inputs to a valuation methodology that are unobservable, supported by little or no market activity, and significant to the fair value measurement. These valuation methodologies generally include pricing models, discounted cash flow models, or a determination of fair value that requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category also includes observable inputs from a pricing service not corroborated by observable market data, and includes our non-rated private label CMOs, non-rated private label asset-backed securities, and equity warrants.

We use fair value to measure certain assets and liabilities on a recurring basis, primarily securities available‑for‑sale and derivatives. For assets measured at the lower of cost or fair value, the fair value measurement criteria may or may not be met during a reporting period and such measurements are therefore considered “nonrecurring” for purposes of disclosing our fair value measurements. Fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to adjust carrying values for impaired loans and other real estate owned and also to record impairment on certain assets, such as goodwill, CDI, and other long‑lived assets.

The following tables present information on the assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated:



	Fair Value Measurements as of
	December 31, 2019
Measured on a Recurring Basis	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available‑for‑sale:
Agency residential CMOs	$	1,136,397	$	—	$	1,136,397	$	—
Agency commercial MBS	1,108,224		—		1,108,224		—
Municipal securities	735,159		—		735,159		—
Agency residential MBS	305,198		—		305,198		—
Asset-backed securities	214,783		—		198,348		16,435
Private label residential CMOs	99,483		—		93,219		6,264
Collateralized loan obligations	123,756		—		123,756		—
SBA securities	48,258		—		48,258		—
Corporate debt securities	20,748		—		20,748		—
U.S. Treasury securities	5,181		5,181		—		—
Total securities available-for-sale	3,797,187		5,181		3,769,307		22,699
Equity warrants	3,434		—		—		3,434
Other derivative assets	1,234		—		1,234		—
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values	2,998		2,998		—		—
Total recurring assets	$	3,804,853	$	8,179	$	3,770,541	$	26,133
Derivative liabilities	$	755	$	—	$	755	$	—



	Fair Value Measurements as of
	December 31, 2018
Measured on a Recurring Basis	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available‑for‑sale:
Municipal securities	$	1,312,194	$	—	$	1,312,194	$	—
Agency commercial MBS	1,112,704		—		1,112,704		—
Agency residential CMOs	632,850		—		632,850		—
U.S. Treasury securities	403,405		403,405		—		—
Agency residential MBS	281,088		—		281,088		—
Private label residential CMOs	101,205		—		93,917		7,288
Asset-backed securities	81,385		—		41,440		39,945
SBA securities	67,047		—		67,047		—
Corporate debt securities	17,553		—		17,553		—
Total securities available-for-sale	4,009,431		403,405		3,558,793		47,233
Equity warrants	4,793		—		—		4,793
Other derivative assets	3,292		—		3,292		—
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values	4,891		4,891		—		—
Total recurring assets	$	4,022,407	$	408,296	$	3,562,085	$	52,026
Derivative liabilities	$	142	$	—	$	142	$	—

During the year ended December 31, 2019, there was a $113,000 transfer from Level 3 equity warrants to Level 1 equity investments with readily determinable fair values measured on a recurring basis. During the year ended December 31, 2018, there was a $78,000 transfer from Level 3 equity warrants to Level 1 equity investments with readily determinable fair values measured on a recurring basis.

The following table presents information about the quantitative inputs and assumptions used to determine the fair values provided by our third party pricing service for our Level 3 private label residential CMOs and asset-backed securities available-for-sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the date indicated:



	December 31, 2019
	Private Label Residential CMOs		Asset-Backed Securities
		Weighted	Input or	Weighted
	Range of	Average	Range of	Average
Unobservable Inputs	Inputs	Input	Inputs	Input
Voluntary annual prepayment speeds	0.0% - 19.1%	11.3%	15.0%	15.0%
Annual default rates ⁽¹⁾	0.8% - 35.7%	1.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Loss severity rates ⁽¹⁾	1.6% - 132.6%	56.1%	60.0%	60.0%
Discount rates	2.5% - 11.4%	6.6%	3.2% - 3.8%	3.6%

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(1)	The voluntary annual prepayment speeds, annual default rates, and loss severity rates were the same for all of the asset-backed securities.

The following table presents information about the quantitative inputs and assumptions used in the modified Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value for our Level 3 equity warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the date indicated:



	December 31, 2019
	Equity Warrants
	Weighted
	Average
Unobservable Inputs	Input
Volatility	16.6%
Risk-free interest rate	1.6%
Remaining life assumption (in years)	3.2

The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 private label residential CMOs measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:



	Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Private Label Residential CMOs	2019			2018			2017
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	7,288		$	22,874		$	56,902
Total included in earnings	432			1,737			2,256
Total unrealized loss in comprehensive income	(265		)	(1,146		)	(742		)
Sales	—			(4,880		)	(4,732		)
Transfer from Level 2	—			—			574
Transfers to Level 2	—			—			(21,165		)
Net settlements	(1,191		)	(11,297		)	(10,219		)
Balance, end of year	$	6,264		$	7,288		$	22,874

The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 asset-backed securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:



	Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Asset-Backed Securities	2019			2018			2017
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	39,945		$	42,109		$	8,373
Total included in earnings	(77		)	(32		)	367
Total unrealized gain (loss) in comprehensive income	463			495			(937		)
Purchases	—			15,158			42,910
Net settlements	(23,896		)	(17,785		)	(8,604		)
Balance, end of year	$	16,435		$	39,945		$	42,109

The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 equity warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:



	Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Equity Warrants	2019			2018			2017
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,793		$	5,161		$	5,497
Total included in earnings	8,669			7,478			2,532
Exercises and settlements ⁽¹⁾	(10,239		)	(8,589		)	(3,093		)
Issuances	324			821			1,407
Transfers to Level 1 (equity investments with readily
determinable fair values)	(113		)	(78		)	(1,182		)
Balance, end of year	$	3,434		$	4,793		$	5,161

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(1)	Includes the exercise of warrants that upon exercise become equity securities in public companies. These are often subject to lock-up restrictions that must be met before the equity security can be sold, during which time they are reported as equity investments with readily determinable fair values.

The following tables present assets measured at fair value on a non‑recurring basis as of the dates indicated:



	Fair Value Measurement as of
	December 31, 2019
Measured on a Non‑Recurring Basis	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	28,706	$	—	$	1,083	$	27,623
OREO	105		—		—		105
Total non-recurring	$	28,811	$	—	$	1,083	$	27,728



	Fair Value Measurement as of
	December 31, 2018
Measured on a Non‑Recurring Basis	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	24,432	$	—	$	1,800	$	22,632
OREO	1,136		—		1,136		—
Total non-recurring	$	25,568	$	—	$	2,936	$	22,632

The following table presents losses recognized on assets measured on a nonrecurring basis for the years indicated:



	Year Ended December 31,
Loss on Assets Measured on a Non‑Recurring Basis	2019		2018		2017
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	6,797	$	9,198	$	20,422
Loans held for sale	—		—		957
OREO	78		74		14
Total net loss	$	6,875	$	9,272	$	21,393

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of the date indicated:



	December 31, 2019
			Valuation	Unobservable	Input or	Weighted
Asset	Fair Value		Technique	Inputs	Range	Average
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	18,899	Discounted cash flows	Discount rates	3.75% - 8.77%	7.62%
Impaired loans	8,724		Third party appraisals	No discounts
OREO	105		Third party appraisals	Discount (1)	43.00%	43.00%
Total non-recurring Level 3	$	27,728

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(1) Relates to one OREO property at December 31, 2019.

ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate such fair values. Additionally, certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are excluded from the applicable disclosure requirements.

On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 which requires the use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair values of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. Starting in the first quarter of 2018, we updated our methodology used to estimate the fair value for our loan portfolio to conform to the new requirements.

The following tables present carrying amounts and estimated fair values of certain financial instruments as of the dates indicated:



	December 31, 2019
	Carrying		Estimated Fair Value
	Amount		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	172,585	$	172,585	$	172,585	$	—	$	—
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions	465,039		465,039		465,039		—		—
Securities available‑for‑sale	3,797,187		3,797,187		5,181		3,769,307		22,699
Investment in FHLB stock	40,924		40,924		—		40,924		—
Loans and leases held for investment, net	18,708,087		19,055,004		—		1,083		19,053,921
Equity warrants	3,434		3,434		—		—		3,434
Other derivative assets	1,234		1,234		—		1,234		—
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values	2,998		2,998		2,998		—		—

Financial Liabilities:
Core deposits	16,187,287		16,187,287		—		16,187,287		—
Non-core non-maturity deposits	496,407		496,407		—		496,407		—
Time deposits	2,549,342		2,549,260		—		2,549,260		—
Borrowings	1,759,008		1,759,008		1,759,000		8		—
Subordinated debentures	458,209		441,617		—		441,617		—
Derivative liabilities	755		755		—		755		—



	December 31, 2018
	Carrying		Estimated Fair Value
	Amount		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	175,830	$	175,830	$	175,830	$	—	$	—
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions	209,937		209,937		209,937		—		—
Securities available‑for‑sale	4,009,431		4,009,431		403,405		3,558,793		47,233
Investment in FHLB stock	32,103		32,103		—		32,103		—
Loans and leases held for investment, net	17,825,241		17,013,860		—		1,800		17,012,060
Equity warrants	4,793		4,793		—		—		4,793
Other derivative assets	3,292		3,292		—		3,292		—
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values	4,891		4,891		4,891		—		—

Financial Liabilities:
Core deposits	16,346,671		16,346,671		—		16,346,671		—
Non-core non-maturity deposits	518,192		518,192		—		518,192		—
Time deposits	2,005,638		2,017,137		—		2,017,137		—
Borrowings	1,371,114		1,371,114		1,371,000		114		—
Subordinated debentures	453,846		435,251		—		435,251		—
Derivative liabilities	142		142		—		142		—

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used to measure our assets recorded at fair value (under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”) and for estimating fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value (under ASC Topic 825).

Cash and due from banks. The carrying amount is assumed to be the fair value because of the liquidity of these instruments.

Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions. The carrying amount is assumed to be the fair value given the short‑term nature of these deposits.

Securities available‑for‑sale. Securities available‑for‑sale are measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Unrealized gains and losses on available‑for‑sale securities are reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income” in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 4. Investment Securities for further information on unrealized gains and losses on securities available‑for‑sale.

Fair value for securities categorized as Level 1, which are publicly traded securities, are based on readily available quoted prices. In determining the fair value of the securities categorized as Level 2, we obtain a report from a nationally recognized broker‑dealer detailing the fair value of each investment security we hold as of each reporting date. The broker‑dealer uses observable market information to value our securities, with the primary source being a nationally recognized pricing service. We review the market prices provided by the broker‑dealer for our securities for reasonableness based on our understanding of the marketplace and we consider any credit issues related to the securities. As we have not made any adjustments to the market quotes provided to us and they are based on observable market data, they have been categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Our non-rated private label CMOs and non-rated private label asset-backed securities (collectively, “the Level 3 AFS Securities”) were categorized as Level 3 due in part to the inactive market for such securities. There is a wide range of prices quoted for our Level 3 AFS Securities among independent third party pricing services, and this range reflects the significant judgment being exercised over the assumptions and variables that determine the pricing of such securities. We consider this subjectivity relating to our Level 3 AFS Securities to be a significant unobservable input. Had significant changes in default expectations, loss severity factors, or discount rates occurred all together or in isolation, it would have resulted in different fair value measurements at December 31, 2019.

FHLB stock. Investments in FHLB stock are recorded at cost and measured for impairment quarterly. Ownership of FHLB stock is restricted to member banks and the securities do not have a readily determinable market value. Purchases and sales of these securities are at par value with the issuer. The fair value of investments in FHLB stock is equal to the carrying amount.

Loans and leases. As loans and leases are not measured at fair value, the following discussion relates to estimating the fair value disclosures under ASC Topic 825. Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans and leases with similar characteristics. Loans are segregated by type and further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest buckets by credit risk categories and by maturity dates. To determine the exit price of a loan or lease, the cash flows are estimated using a model which utilizes credit spreads and illiquidity premiums. The credit spread for a loan is determined by mapping loans' credit risk ratings to an equivalent corporate bond rating. Once the corporate bond rating is assigned, the credit spread is determined using corporate credit curves for corporate bonds that have a similar corporate bond rating and remaining term as the loan being valued. Illiquidity premiums are assigned to individual loans in a similar manner as an illiquidity premium amount is determined for each corporate bond rating. The credit spread above the appropriate rate curve and the illiquidity premium are considered to arrive at the discount rate curve applied to loan cash flows. The Community Bank group originates and purchases a number of similar, homogeneous loans. For this portfolio, management may make adjustments to the discount rate arrived at using the previously described methodology based upon the pricing for recent loan pool purchases and/or rates on recent originations.

Impaired loans and leases. Nonaccrual loans and leases and performing troubled debt restructured loans are considered impaired for reporting purposes and are measured and recorded at fair value on a non‑recurring basis. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances over $250,000 are reviewed individually for the amount of impairment, if any. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances less than or equal to $250,000 may not be individually assessed for impairment but are assessed with reserves based on the average loss severity on historical impaired loans with similar risk characteristics.

To the extent a loan is collateral dependent, we measure such impaired loan based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of each loan’s collateral is generally based on estimated market prices from an independently prepared appraisal, which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidating such collateral; such valuation inputs result in a nonrecurring fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 2 measurement. The Level 2 measurement is based on appraisals obtained within the last 12 months and for which a charge‑off was recognized or a change in the specific valuation allowance was made during the year ended December 31, 2019.

When adjustments are made to an appraised value to reflect various factors such as the age of the appraisal or known changes in the market or the collateral, such valuation inputs are considered unobservable and the fair value measurement is categorized as a Level 3 measurement. The impaired loans categorized as Level 3 also include unsecured loans and other secured loans whose fair values are based significantly on unobservable inputs such as the strength of a guarantor, including an SBA government guarantee, cash flows discounted at the effective loan rate, and management’s judgment.

The impaired loan and lease balances shown above as measured on a non-recurring basis represent those nonaccrual and restructured loans for which impairment was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019. The amounts shown as net losses include the impairment recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019, for the loan and lease balances shown.

OREO. The fair value of OREO is generally based on the lower of estimated market prices from independently prepared current appraisals or negotiated sales prices with potential buyers, less estimated costs to sell; such valuation inputs result in a fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 2 measurement on a nonrecurring basis. As a matter of policy, appraisals are required annually and may be updated more frequently as circumstances require in the opinion of management. The Level 2 measurement for OREO is based on appraisals obtained within the last 12 months and for which a write‑down was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019.

When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value as a result of known changes in the market or the collateral and there is no observable market price, such valuation inputs result in a fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 3 measurement. To the extent a negotiated sales price or reduced listing price represents a significant discount to an observable market price, such valuation input would result in a fair value measurement that is also considered a Level 3 measurement. The OREO losses disclosed are write‑downs based on either a recent appraisal obtained after foreclosure or an accepted purchase offer by an independent third party received after foreclosure.

Equity warrants. Equity warrants with net settlement terms are received in connection with extending loan commitments to certain of our customers. We estimate the fair value of equity warrants using a Black-Scholes option pricing model to approximate fair market value. We typically classify our equity warrant derivatives in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values. Our equity investments with readily determinable fair values include investments in public companies and publicly-traded mutual funds. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in “Noninterest income - other.” Fair value measurements related to these investments are typically classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Deposits. Deposits are carried at historical cost. The fair values of deposits with no stated maturity, such as core deposits (defined as noninterest‑bearing demand, interest checking, money market, and savings accounts) and non-core non-maturity deposits, are equal to the amount payable on demand as of the balance sheet date and considered Level 2. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows and considered Level 2. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. No value has been separately assigned to the Company’s long‑term relationships with its deposit customers, such as a core deposit intangible.

Borrowings. Borrowings include overnight FHLB advances and other fixed‑rate term borrowings. Borrowings are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of overnight FHLB advances is equal to the carrying value and considered Level 1. The fair value of fixed‑rate borrowings is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the maturity dates or call dates, if applicable, using estimated market discount rates that reflect current rates offered for borrowings with similar remaining maturities and characteristics and are considered Level 2.

Subordinated debentures. Subordinated debentures are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of subordinated debentures with variable rates is determined using a market discount rate on the expected cash flows and are considered Level 2.

Derivative assets and liabilities. Derivatives are carried at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily relate to forward exchange contracts which we enter into to manage foreign exchange risk. Our derivatives are principally traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. Instead, the fair value of derivatives is estimated using market observable inputs such as foreign exchange forward rates, interest rate yield curves, volatilities and basis spreads. We also consider counter-party credit risk in valuing our derivatives. We typically classify our foreign exchange derivatives in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Commitments to extend credit. The majority of our commitments to extend credit carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. Because these commitments are generally not assignable by either the borrower or us, they only have value to the borrower and us. The estimated fair value approximates the recorded deferred fee amounts and is excluded from the table above because it is not material.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time and are based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect income taxes or any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on what management believes to be conservative judgments regarding expected future cash flows, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimated fair values are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Since the fair values have been estimated as of December 31, 2019, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the instruments could be significantly different.

- 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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