FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In accordance with applicable guidance, the Company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. Valuations within these levels are based upon:

Level 1 — Quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical instruments traded in active exchange markets that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 — Model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use on pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include management judgment and estimation which may be significant.

Management monitors the availability of observable market data to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy. Changes in economic conditions or model-based valuation techniques may require the transfer of financial instruments from one fair value level to another. In such instances, we report the transfer at the beginning of the reporting period.

The estimated carrying and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):



	December 31, 2015
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	23,339	$	23,339	$	—	$	—	$	23,339
Interest-earning deposits in other banks	70,988		70,988		—		—		70,988
Federal funds sold	290		290		—		—		290
Available-for-sale investment securities	477,554		7,536		470,018		—		477,554
Held-to-maturity investment securities	31,712		—		35,142		—		35,142
Loans, net	588,501		—		—		585,737		585,737
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	4,823		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Accrued interest receivable	6,355		27		3,414		2,914		6,355
Financial liabilities:
Deposits	1,116,267		976,433		139,353		—		1,115,786
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures	5,155		—		—		3,200		3,200
Accrued interest payable	101		—		76		25		101



	December 31, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	21,316	$	21,316	$	—	$	—	$	21,316
Interest-earning deposits in other banks	55,646		55,646		—		—		55,646
Federal funds sold	366		366		—		—		366
Available-for-sale investment securities	432,535		7,585		424,950		—		432,535
Held-to-maturity investment securities	31,964		—		35,096		—		35,096
Loans, net	564,280		—		—		564,667		564,667
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	4,791		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A
Accrued interest receivable	5,793		25		3,212		2,556		5,793
Financial liabilities:
Deposits	1,039,152		885,704		153,475		—		1,039,179
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures	5,155		—		—		3,119		3,119
Accrued interest payable	114		—		90		24		114

These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument for sale at one time, nor do they attempt to estimate the value of anticipated future business related to the instruments. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.

These estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market data and information about the financial instruments. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates 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 fair values presented.

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents — The carrying amounts of cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits in other banks, and Federal funds sold approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1.

(b) Investment Securities — Investment securities in Level 1 are mutual funds and fair values are based on quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Fair values for investment securities classified in Level 2 are based on quoted market prices for similar securities in active markets. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.

(c) Loans — Fair values of loans are estimated as follows: For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification. Purchased credit impaired (PCI) loans are measured at estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Carrying value is calculated as the present value of expected cash flows and approximates fair value. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are initially valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

(d) FHLB Stock — It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

e) Other real estate owned — OREO is measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. The Company records OREO as non-recurring with level 3 measurement inputs.

(f) Deposits — Fair value of demand deposit, savings, and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) resulting in a Level 1 classification. Fair value for fixed and variable rate certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates offered at each reporting date by the Company for certificates with similar remaining maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(g) Short-Term Borrowings — The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings, generally maturing within ninety days, approximate their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(h) Other Borrowings — The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

The fair values of the Company’s Subordinated Debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

(i) Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable — The fair value of accrued interest receivable and payable is based on the fair value hierarchy of the related asset or liability.

(j) Off-Balance Sheet Instruments — Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015:

Recurring Basis

The Company is required or permitted to record the following assets at fair value on a recurring basis under other accounting pronouncements (in thousands):



	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Available-for-sale investment securities
Debt Securities:
U.S. Government agencies	$	52,901	$	—	$	52,901	$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	188,268		—		188,268		—
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations	225,259		—		225,259		—
Private label residential mortgage backed securities	3,590		—		3,590		—
Other equity securities	7,536		7,536		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	477,554	$	7,536	$	470,018	$	—

Securities in Level 1 are mutual funds and fair values are based on quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Fair values for available-for-sale investment securities in Level 2 are based on quoted market prices for similar securities in active markets. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.

Management evaluates the significance of transfers between levels based upon the nature of the financial instrument and size of the transfer relative to total assets, total liabilities or total earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2015, no transfers between levels occurred.

There were no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015. Also there were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015.

Non-recurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These include the following assets and liabilities that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value that were recognized at fair value which was below cost at December 31, 2015 (in thousands):



	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Impaired loans:
Consumer:
Equity loans and lines of credit	$	132	$	—	$	—	$	132
Total consumer	132		—		—		132
Total impaired loans	132		—		—		132
Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$	132	$	—	$	—	$	132

At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. The fair value of impaired loans is based on the fair value of the collateral. Impaired loans were determined to be collateral dependent and categorized as Level 3 due to ongoing real estate market conditions resulting in inactive market data, which in turn required the use of unobservable inputs and assumptions in fair value measurements. Impaired loans evaluated under the discounted cash flow method are excluded from the table above. The discounted cash flow method as prescribed by ASC 310 is not a fair value measurement since the discount rate utilized is the loan’s effective interest rate which is not a market rate. There were no changes in valuation techniques used during the year ended December 31, 2015.

Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value is compared with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.

Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $166,000 with a valuation allowance of $34,000 at December 31, 2015, and a resulting fair value of $132,000. The valuation allowance represents specific allocations for the allowance for credit losses for impaired loans.

During the year ended December 31, 2015 there was no provision for credit losses related to loans carried at fair value, compared to a provision of $3,921,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2015 there were no net charge-offs related to loans carried at fair value compared to $3,539,000 of charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2014.

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2015.

The following two tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2014:

Recurring Basis

The Company is required or permitted to record the following assets at fair value on a recurring basis under other accounting pronouncements (in thousands):



	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Available-for-sale securities
Debt Securities:
U.S. Government agencies	$	33,090	$	—	$	33,090	$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	149,295		—		149,295		—
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations	237,872		—		237,872		—
Private label residential mortgage backed securities	4,693		—		4,693		—
Other equity securities	7,585		7,585		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	432,535	$	7,585	$	424,950	$	—

There were no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014. Also there were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014.

Non-recurring Basis



	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Impaired loans:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial	$	7,019	$	—	$	—	$	7,019
Total commercial	7,019		—		—		7,019
Consumer:
Equity loans and lines of credit	777		—		—		777
Total consumer	777		—		—		777
Total impaired loans	$	7,796	$	—	$	—	$	7,796
Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$	7,796	$	—	$	—	$	7,796

Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans had a principal balance of $8,239,000 with a valuation allowance of $443,000 at December 31, 2014, and a resulting fair value of $7,796,000. The valuation allowance represents specific allocations for the allowance for credit losses for impaired loans.

The following table presents quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):



Description	Fair Value		Valuation Technique(s)	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range (Weighted Average)
Commercial and industrial	$	7,019	Sales comparison	Appraiser adjustments on sales comparable data	0.00%-6.00%
			Management estimates	Management adjustments for depreciation in values depending on property types	8.00%-25.00%
Equity loans and lines of credit	$	777	Sales comparison	Appraiser adjustments on sales comparable data	0.00%-3.50%
			Management estimates	Management adjustments for depreciation in values depending on property types	11.00%