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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

The following tables present the assets reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair value as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, by level within the fair value hierarchy as required by the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

•Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

•Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlations or other means.

•Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

The methods of determining the fair value of assets and liabilities presented in this note are consistent with our methodologies disclosed in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


	Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2021 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:
Assets:
Investment securities:
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Government agency	$	2,754	$	—	$	2,754	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Pass-through certificates:
GSE	229,767		—		229,767		—
REMICs:
GSE	740,378		—		740,378		—

	970,145		—		970,145		—
Other debt securities:

Municipal bonds	78		—		78		—
Corporate bonds	124,446		—		124,446		—

	124,524		—		124,524		—
Total debt securities available-for-sale	1,097,423		—		1,097,423		—
Trading securities	12,743		12,743		—		—
Equity securities	219		219		—		—
Total	$	1,110,385	$	12,962	$	1,097,423	$	—
Measured on a non-recurring basis:
Assets:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:
Real estate loans:
Commercial real estate	$	3,799	$	—	$	—	$	3,799
One-to-four family residential mortgage	854		—		—		854

Multifamily	9		—		—		9
Home equity and lines of credit	29		—		—		29
Total individually evaluated real estate loans	4,691		—		—		4,691
Commercial and industrial loans	14		—		—		14
Other real estate owned	100		—		—		100
Total	$	4,805	$	—	$	—	$	4,805


	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 Using:
	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:
Assets:
Investment securities:
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Government agency securities	$	3,158	$	—	$	3,158	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Pass-through certificates:
GSE	281,343		—		281,343		—
REMICs:
GSE	890,965		—		890,965		—
Non-GSE	4		—		4		—
	1,172,312		—		1,172,312		—
Other debt securities:

Municipal bonds	123		—		123		—
Corporate bonds	88,418		—		88,418		—
Asset-backed securities	794		—		794		—
	89,335		—		89,335		—
Total debt securities available-for-sale	1,264,805		—		1,264,805		—
Trading securities	12,291		12,291		—		—
Equity securities	253		253		—		—
Total	$	1,277,349	$	12,544	$	1,264,805	$	—
Measured on a non-recurring basis:
Assets:
Impaired loans:
Real estate loans:
Commercial real estate	$	5,268	$	—	$	—	$	5,268

Multifamily	16		—		—		16
Home equity and lines of credit	28		—		—		28
Total impaired real estate loans	5,312		—		—		5,312
Commercial and industrial loans	13		—		—		13

Total	$	5,325	$	—	$	—	$	5,325

The following table presents qualitative information for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

Fair Value

Valuation Methodology

Unobservable
Inputs

Range of Inputs

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Individually evaluated loans

4,705

5,325

Appraisals

Discount for costs to sell

7.0%

Discount for quick sale

10.0%

Discounted cash flows

Interest rates

4.88% to 6.25%

Other real estate owned

100

—

Appraisals

Discount for costs to sell

7.0%

N/A

The valuation techniques described below were used to measure fair value of financial instruments in the tables below on a recurring basis and a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

Debt Securities Available for Sale: The estimated fair values for mortgage-backed securities, corporate, and other debt securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized third-party pricing service. The estimated fair values are derived primarily from cash flow models, which include assumptions for interest rates, credit losses, and prepayment speeds. Broker/dealer quotes are utilized as well, when such quotes are available and deemed representative of the market. The significant inputs utilized in the cash flow models are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company (Observable Inputs), and are therefore classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. There were no transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2021 or June 30, 2020.

Trading Securities: Fair values are derived from quoted market prices in active markets. The assets consist of publicly traded mutual funds.

Equity Securities: Fair values of equity securities consisting of publicly traded mutual funds are derived from quoted market prices in active markets.

Loans individually evaluated for impairment: At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had loans individually evaluated for impairment (excluding PCD/PCI loans) with outstanding principal balances of $6.8 million and $7.4 million, respectively, which were recorded at their estimated fair value of $4.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively. The Company recorded a net decrease in the specific reserve for impaired loans of $5,000 and a net increase of $177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Net charge-offs of $2.4 million and $291,000 were recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively, utilizing Level 3 inputs. For purposes of estimating the fair value of impaired loans, management utilizes independent appraisals, if the loan is collateral-dependent, adjusted downward by management, as necessary, for changes in relevant valuation factors subsequent to the appraisal date, or the present value of expected future cash flows for non-collateral dependent loans and TDRs.

Other Real Estate Owned: At June 30, 2021, the Company had assets acquired through foreclosure of $100,000, recorded at estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs when acquired, thus establishing a new cost basis. Estimated fair value is generally based on independent appraisals. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience, and are considered Level 3 inputs. When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value, less estimated selling costs, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. If the estimated fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through non-interest expense. The valuation of foreclosed assets is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in the future because of changes in the economic conditions.

In addition, the Company may be required, from time to time, to measure the fair value of certain other financial assets on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write downs of individual assets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

The FASB ASC Topic for Financial Instruments requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities not already discussed above:

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term in nature with original maturities of three months or less; the carrying amount approximates fair value. Certificates of deposit having original terms of six-months or less; the carrying value generally approximates fair value. Certificates of deposit with an original maturity of six months or greater; the fair value is derived from discounted cash flows.

(b) Debt Securities (Held-to-Maturity)

The estimated fair values for substantially all of our securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. The independent pricing service utilizes market prices of same or similar securities whenever such prices are available. Prices involving distressed sellers are not utilized in determining fair value. Where necessary, the independent third-party pricing service estimates fair value using models employing techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis. The assumptions used in these models typically include assumptions for interest rates, credit losses, and prepayments, utilizing market observable data where available.

The Company uses net asset value as a practical expedient to record its investment in a private SBA Loan Fund since the shares in the fund are not publicly traded, do not have a readily determinable fair value and the net asset value per share is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of an investment company.

(d) Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stock

The fair value for Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") stock is its carrying value, since this is the amount for which it could be redeemed and there is no active market for this stock.

(e) Loans (Held-for-Investment)

Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as originated and purchased, and further segregated by residential mortgage, construction, land, multifamily, commercial and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into amortizing and non-amortizing and fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories. The fair value of loans is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rates used to determine fair value use interest rate spreads that reflect factors such as liquidity, credit, and nonperformance risk of the loans.

(f) Loans (Held-for-Sale)

Held-for-sale loans are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value, less costs to sell, and therefore fair value is equal to carrying value.

(g) Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

(h) Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of off-balance sheet commitments is insignificant and therefore not included in the following table.

(i) Borrowings

The fair value of borrowed funds is estimated by discounting future cash flows based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturity.

(j) Advance Payments by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance have no stated maturity; the fair value is equal to the amount currently payable.

(k) Derivatives

The fair value of the Company's derivatives is determined using discounted cash flow analysis using observable market-based inputs, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, is presented in the following tables (in thousands):


	June 30, 2021
			Estimated Fair Value
	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	193,184	$	193,184	$	—	$	—	$	193,184
Trading securities	12,743		12,743		—		—		12,743
Debt securities available-for-sale	1,097,423		—		1,097,423		—		1,097,423
Debt securities held-to-maturity	6,417		—		6,703		—		6,703
Equity securities	219		219		—		—		219
FHLBNY stock, at cost	24,508		—		24,508		—		24,508

Net loans held-for-investment	3,777,780		—		—		3,894,985		3,894,985
Derivative assets	788		—		788		—		788
Financial liabilities:
Deposits	$	4,108,269	$	—	$	4,112,519	$	—	$	4,112,519
Borrowed funds	470,329		—		481,011		—		481,011
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance	24,203		—		24,203		—		24,203
Derivative liabilities	790		—		790		—		790


	December 31, 2020
			Estimated Fair Value
	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	87,544	$	87,544	$	—	$	—	$	87,544
Trading securities	12,291		12,291		—		—		12,291
Debt securities available-for-sale	1,264,805		—		1,264,805		—		1,264,805
Debt securities held-to-maturity	7,234		—		7,574		—		7,574
Equity securities	253		253		—		—		253
FHLBNY stock, at cost	28,641		—		28,641		—		28,641
Loans held-for-sale	19,895		—		—		19,895		19,895
Net loans held-for-investment	3,785,631		—		—		3,842,054		3,842,054
Derivative assets	1,498		—		1,498		—		1,498
Financial liabilities:
Deposits	$	4,076,551	$	—	$	4,082,538	$	—	$	4,082,538
Borrowed funds	591,789		—		609,900		—		609,900
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance	19,677		—		19,677		—		19,677
Derivative liabilities	1,502		—		1,502		—		1,502

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect 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 significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected losses, 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 estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

- 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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