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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of quoted prices and observable inputs and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Company elected fair value accounting for mortgages held for sale. The Company believes the election for mortgages held for sale (which are economically hedged with free-standing derivatives) will reduce certain timing differences and better match changes in the value of these assets with changes in the value of derivatives used as economic hedges for these assets. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, all mortgages held for sale are carried at fair value.
The following table shows the differences between fair value carrying amount of mortgages held for sale measured at fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal amount the Company is contractually entitled to receive at maturity on December 31, 2013 and 2012:
(Dollars in thousands) 
 
Fair value carrying amount
 
Aggregate unpaid principal
 
Excess of fair value carrying amount over (under) unpaid principal
 
December 31, 2013
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Mortgages held for sale reported at fair value:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Total Loans
 
$
6,079

 
$
5,974

 
$
105

(1)
December 31, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Mortgages held for sale reported at fair value:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Total Loans
 
$
10,879

 
$
10,293

 
$
586

(1)
 
(1)The excess of fair value carrying amount over unpaid principal is included in mortgage banking income and includes changes in fair value at and subsequent to funding and gains and losses on the related loan commitment prior to funding.
Financial Instruments on Recurring Basis:
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Investment securities available for sale are valued primarily by a third party pricing agent. Prices supplied by the independent pricing agent, as well as their pricing methodologies and assumptions, are reviewed by the Company for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with market levels. In general, the Company’s investment securities do not possess a complex structure that could introduce greater valuation risk. The portfolio mainly consists of traditional investments including U.S. Treasury and Federal agencies securities, federal agency mortgage pass-through securities, and general obligation and revenue municipal bonds. Pricing for such instruments is fairly generic and is easily obtained. On a quarterly basis, prices supplied by the pricing agent are validated by comparison to prices obtained from other third party sources for a material portion of the portfolio.
The valuation policy and procedures for Level 3 fair value measurements of available for sale debt securities are decided through collaboration between management of the Corporate Accounting and Funds Management departments. The changes in fair value measurement for Level 3 securities are analyzed on a periodic basis under a collaborative framework with the aforementioned departments. The methodology and variables used for input are derived from the combination of observable and unobservable inputs. The unobservable inputs are determined through internal assumptions that may vary from period to period due to external factors, such as market movement and credit rating adjustments.
Both the market and income valuation approaches are implemented using the following types of inputs:
U.S. treasuries are priced using the market approach and utilizing live data feeds from active market exchanges for identical securities.
Government-sponsored agency debt securities and corporate bonds are primarily priced using available market information through processes such as benchmark curves, market valuations of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing.
Other government-sponsored agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and some of the actively traded REMICs and CMOs, are primarily priced using available market information including benchmark yields, prepayment speeds, spreads and volatility of similar securities.
Other inactive government-sponsored agency securities are primarily priced using consensus pricing and dealer quotes.
State and political subdivisions are largely grouped by characteristics, i.e., geographical data and source of revenue in trade dissemination systems. Since some securities are not traded daily and due to other grouping limitations, active market quotes are often obtained using benchmarking for like securities. Local direct placement municipal securities, with very little market activity, are priced using an appropriate market yield curve.
Marketable equity (common) securities are primarily priced using the market approach and utilizing live data feeds from active market exchanges for identical securities.
Trading account securities are priced using the market approach and utilizing live data feeds from active market exchanges for identical securities.
Mortgages held for sale and the related loan commitments and forward contracts (hedges) are valued using a market value approach and utilizing an appropriate current market yield and a loan commitment closing rate based on historical analysis.
Interest rate swap positions, both assets and liabilities, are valued by a third party pricing agent using an income approach and utilizing models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters. This valuation process considers various factors including interest rate yield curves, time value and volatility factors. Validation of third party agent valuations is accomplished by comparing those values to the Company’s swap counterparty valuations. Management believes an adjustment is required to “mid-market” valuations for derivatives tied to its performing loan portfolio to recognize the imprecision and related exposure inherent in the process of estimating expected credit losses as well as velocity of deterioration evident with systemic risks imbedded in these portfolios.
The following table shows the balance of assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Treasury and Federal agencies securities
 
$
19,631

 
$
375,408

 
$

 
$
395,039

U.S. States and political subdivisions securities
 

 
117,741

 
5,498

 
123,239

Mortgage-backed securities - Federal agencies
 

 
275,080

 

 
275,080

Corporate debt securities
 

 
31,065

 

 
31,065

Foreign government and other securities
 

 
709

 

 
709

Total debt securities
 
19,631

 
800,003

 
5,498

 
825,132

Marketable equity securities
 
7,568

 

 

 
7,568

Total investment securities available-for-sale
 
27,199

 
800,003

 
5,498

 
832,700

Trading account securities
 
192

 

 

 
192

Mortgages held for sale
 

 
6,079

 

 
6,079

Accrued income and other assets (interest rate swap agreements)
 

 
9,894

 

 
9,894

Total - December 31, 2013
 
$
27,391

 
$
815,976

 
$
5,498

 
$
848,865

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (interest rate swap agreements)
 
$

 
$
10,087

 
$

 
$
10,087

Total - December 31, 2013
 
$

 
$
10,087

 
$

 
$
10,087

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Treasury and Federal agencies securities
 
$
20,063

 
$
402,190

 
$

 
$
422,253

U.S. States and political subdivisions securities
 

 
97,736

 
7,701

 
105,437

Mortgage-backed securities - Federal agencies
 

 
312,407

 

 
312,407

Corporate debt securities
 

 
31,248

 

 
31,248

Foreign government and other securities
 

 
3,726

 

 
3,726

Total debt securities
 
20,063

 
847,307

 
7,701

 
875,071

Marketable equity securities
 
5,693

 

 

 
5,693

Total investment securities available-for-sale
 
25,756

 
847,307

 
7,701

 
880,764

Trading account securities
 
146

 

 

 
146

Mortgages held for sale
 

 
10,879

 

 
10,879

Accrued income and other assets (interest rate swap agreements)
 

 
16,126

 

 
16,126

Total - December 31, 2012
 
$
25,902

 
$
874,312

 
$
7,701

 
$
907,915

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (interest rate swap agreements)
 
$

 
$
16,444

 
$

 
$
16,444

Total - December 31, 2012
 
$

 
$
16,444

 
$

 
$
16,444


The following table shows the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. States and political subdivisions securities
 
Foreign government and other securities
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
Beginning balance January 1, 2013
 
$
7,701

 
$

 
$
7,701

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
 
 

 
 
 
 

Included in earnings
 
(140
)
 

 
(140
)
Included in other comprehensive income
 
566

 

 
566

Purchases
 
2,200

 

 
2,200

Issuances
 

 

 

Sales
 
(2,000
)
 

 
(2,000
)
Settlements
 

 

 

Maturities
 
(2,829
)
 

 
(2,829
)
Transfers into Level 3
 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
 

 

 

Ending balance December 31, 2013
 
$
5,498

 
$

 
$
5,498

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance January 1, 2012
 
$
10,493

 
$
675

 
$
11,168

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
 
 

 
 
 
 

Included in earnings
 

 

 

Included in other comprehensive income
 
258

 

 
258

Purchases
 

 

 

Issuances
 

 

 

Settlements
 

 

 

Maturities
 
(3,050
)
 

 
(3,050
)
Transfers into Level 3
 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
 

 
(675
)
 
(675
)
Ending balance December 31, 2012
 
$
7,701

 
$

 
$
7,701


There were no gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2013 or 2012. A foreign government debt security was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during 2012 due to the Company’s periodic review of valuation methodologies and inputs. The Company determined that the observable inputs used in determining fair value warranted a transfer to Level 2 as the unobservable inputs were deemed to be insignificant to the overall fair value measurement. No transfers between Level 1 and 2 occurred during 2013 or 2012.
The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fair value
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct placement municipal securities
 
$
5,498

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Credit spread assumption
 
0.90% - 1.52%
Total investment securities available-for-sale
 
$
5,498

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustable rate securities
 
$
3,364

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Illiquidity adjustment
 
4% - 8%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term assumption (1)
 
5 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coupon forecast assumption
 
0.50% - 0.88%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct placement municipal securities
 
4,337

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Credit spread assumption
 
1.22% - 1.95%
Total investment securities available-for-sale
 
$
7,701

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)Term assumption is influenced by security call history
The sensitivity to changes in the unobservable inputs and their impact on the fair value measurement can be significant. The significant unobservable input for direct placement municipal securities is the underlying market level used to determine the fair value measure. An increase (decrease) in the estimated yield level of the market will decrease (increase) the fair value measure of the securities. The significant unobservable inputs for Adjustable Rate Securities are illiquidity, term and coupon forecast assumptions. The illiquidity adjustment is negatively correlated to the fair value measure. An increase (decrease) in the determined illiquidity adjustment will lower (increase) the fair value measure. The term assumption is negatively correlated to the fair value measure. An increase (decrease) in the determined term adjustment will decrease (increase) the fair value measure. The coupon forecast is positively correlated to the fair value measure. An increase (decrease) in the determined coupon forecast will increase (decrease) the fair value measure. A permutation that includes a change in the coupon forecast with a change in either or both of the two variables will mitigate the significance of the change to the fair value measure.
Financial Instruments on Non-recurring Basis:
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower of cost or market accounting or impairment charges of individual assets.
The Credit Policy Committee, a management committee, is responsible for overseeing the valuation processes and procedures for Level 3 measurements of impaired loans, other real estate and repossessions. The Credit Policy Committee reviews these assets on a quarterly basis to determine the accuracy of the observable inputs, generally third party appraisals, auction values, values derived from trade publications and data submitted by the borrower, and the appropriateness of the unobservable inputs, generally discounts due to current market conditions and collection issues. The Credit Policy Committee establishes discounts based on asset type and valuation source; deviations from the standard are documented. The discounts are reviewed periodically, annually at a minimum, to determine they remain appropriate. Consideration is given to current trends in market values for the asset categories and gain and losses on sales of similar assets. The Loan and Funds Management Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Credit Policy Committee.
Discounts vary depending on the nature of the assets and the source of value. Aircraft are generally valued using quarterly trade publications adjusted for engine time, condition, maintenance programs, discounted by 10%. Likewise, autos are valued using current auction values, discounted by 10%; medium and heavy duty trucks are valued using trade publications and auction values, discounted by 15%. Construction equipment and environmental equipment is generally valued using trade publications and auction values, discounted by 20%. Real estate is valued based on appraisals or evaluations, discounted by 20% at a minimum with higher discounts for property in poor condition or property with characteristics which may make it more difficult to market. Commercial loans subject to borrowing base certificates are generally discounted by 20% for receivables and 40-75% for inventory with higher discounts when monthly borrowing base certificates are not required or received.
Impaired loans and related write-downs are based on the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are reviewed quarterly and estimated using customized discounting criteria, appraisals and dealer and trade magazine quotes which are used in a market valuation approach. In accordance with fair value measurements, only impaired loans for which a reserve for loan loss has been established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. As a result, only a portion of the Company's impaired loans are classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Partnership investments and the adjustments to fair value primarily result from application of lower of cost or fair value accounting. The partnership investments are priced using financial statements provided by the partnerships. Quantitative unobservable inputs are not reasonably available for reporting purposes.
The Company has established mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) valuation policies and procedures based on industry standards and to ensure valuation methodologies are consistent and verifiable. MSRs and related adjustments to fair value result from application of lower of cost or fair value accounting. For purposes of impairment, MSRs are stratified based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying servicing, principally by loan type. The fair value of each tranche of the servicing portfolio is estimated by calculating the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors. Prepayment rates and discount rates are derived through a third party pricing agent. Changes in the most significant inputs, including prepayment rates and discount rates, are compared to the changes in the fair value measurements and appropriate resolution is made. A fair value analysis is also obtained from an independent third party agent and compared to the internal valuation for reasonableness. MSRs do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices and though sales of MSRs do occur, precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available and the characteristics of the Company’s servicing portfolio may differ from those of any servicing portfolios that do trade.
Other real estate is based on the lower of cost or fair value of the underlying collateral less expected selling costs. Collateral values are estimated primarily using appraisals and reflect a market value approach. Fair values are reviewed quarterly and new appraisals are obtained annually. Repossessions are similarly valued.
For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis the following represents impairment charges (recoveries) recognized on these assets during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively: impaired loans - $0.00 million and $0.46 million; partnership investments - $(0.42) million and $(0.28) million; mortgage servicing rights - $0.00 million and $(0.24) million; repossessions - $0.02 million and $0.40 million, and other real estate - $0.34 million and $0.71 million.
The following table shows the carrying value of assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
December 31, 2013
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Impaired loans - collateral based
 
$

 
$

 
$
670

 
$
670

Accrued income and other assets (partnership investments)
 

 

 
2,156

 
2,156

Accrued income and other assets (mortgage servicing rights)
 

 

 
4,844

 
4,844

Accrued income and other assets (repossessions)
 

 

 
4,262

 
4,262

Accrued income and other assets (other real estate)
 

 

 
5,490

 
5,490

Total
 
$

 
$

 
$
17,422

 
$
17,422

December 31, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Impaired loans - collateral based
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,027

 
$
2,027

Accrued income and other assets (partnership investments)
 

 

 
2,032

 
2,032

Accrued income and other assets (mortgage servicing rights)
 

 

 
4,645

 
4,645

Accrued income and other assets (repossessions)
 

 

 
63

 
63

Accrued income and other assets (other real estate)
 

 

 
5,344

 
5,344

Total
 
$

 
$

 
$
14,111

 
$
14,111


The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair value
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
670

 
$
670

 
Collateral based measurements including appraisals, trade publications, and auction values
 
Discount for lack of marketability and current conditions
 
20% - 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
4,844

 
8,127

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Constant prepayment rate (CPR)
 
9.9% - 11.9%
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Discount rate
 
10.0% - 13.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repossessions
 
4,262

 
4,435

 
Appraisals, trade publications and auction values
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
0% - 16%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate
 
5,490

 
6,606

 
Appraisals
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
0% - 48%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
2,027

 
$
2,027

 
Collateral based measurements including appraisals, trade publications, and auction values
 
Discount for lack of marketability and current conditions
 
10% - 90%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights
 
4,645

 
5,760

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Constant prepayment rate (CPR)
 
14.1% - 23.2%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
8.5% - 11.5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repossessions
 
63

 
59

 
Appraisals, trade publications and auction values
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
0% - 45%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate
 
5,344

 
6,550

 
Appraisals
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
0% - 68%

GAAP 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 following table shows the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying or Contract Value
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
December 31, 2013
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
$
77,568

 
$
77,568

 
$
77,568

 
$

 
$

Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits with other banks
 
2,484

 
2,484

 
2,484

 

 

Investment securities, available-for-sale
 
832,700

 
832,700

 
27,199

 
800,003

 
5,498

Other investments and trading account securities
 
22,592

 
22,592

 
22,592

 

 

Mortgages held for sale
 
6,079

 
6,079

 

 
6,079

 

Loans and leases, net of reserve for loan and lease losses
 
3,465,819

 
3,491,718

 

 

 
3,491,718

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
 
58,558

 
58,558

 
58,558

 

 

Mortgage servicing rights
 
4,844

 
8,127

 

 

 
8,127

Interest rate swaps
 
9,894

 
9,894

 

 
9,894

 

Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
 
$
3,653,650

 
$
3,657,586

 
$
2,722,804

 
$
934,782

 
$

Short-term borrowings
 
314,131

 
314,131

 
184,304

 
129,827

 

Long-term debt and mandatorily redeemable securities
 
58,335

 
56,896

 

 
56,896

 

Subordinated notes
 
58,764

 
62,602

 

 
62,602

 

Interest rate swaps
 
10,087

 
10,087

 

 
10,087

 

Off-balance-sheet instruments *
 

 
177

 

 
177

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
$
83,232

 
$
83,232

 
$
83,232

 
$

 
$

Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits with other banks
 
702

 
702

 
702

 

 

Investment securities, available-for-sale
 
880,764

 
880,764

 
25,756

 
847,307

 
7,701

Other investments and trading account securities
 
22,755

 
22,755

 
22,755

 

 

Mortgages held for sale
 
10,879

 
10,879

 

 
10,879

 

Loans and leases, net of reserve for loan and lease losses
 
3,244,242

 
3,287,976

 

 

 
3,287,976

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
 
56,572

 
56,572

 
56,572

 

 

Mortgage servicing rights
 
4,645

 
5,760

 

 

 
5,760

Interest rate swaps
 
16,126

 
16,126

 

 
16,126

 

Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
 
$
3,624,347

 
$
3,641,280

 
$
2,556,122

 
$
1,085,158

 
$

Short-term borrowings
 
169,188

 
169,188

 
161,138

 
8,050

 

Long-term debt and mandatorily redeemable securities
 
71,021

 
71,557

 

 
71,557

 

Subordinated notes
 
58,764

 
72,914

 

 
72,914

 

Interest rate swaps
 
16,444

 
16,444

 

 
16,444

 

Off-balance-sheet instruments *
 

 
188

 

 
188

 


 
* Represents estimated cash outflows required to currently settle the obligations at current market rates.
The methodologies for estimating 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 estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits with other banks, other investments, and cash surrender value of life insurance policies. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:
Loans and Leases — For variable rate loans and leases that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values of other loans and leases are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses which use interest rates currently being offered for loans and leases with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Deposits — The fair values for all deposits other than time deposits are equal to the amounts payable on demand (the carrying value). Fair values of variable rate time deposits are equal to their carrying values. Fair values for fixed rate time deposits are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.
Short-Term Borrowings — The carrying values of Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings, including the liability related to mortgage loans available for repurchase under GNMA optional repurchase programs, approximate their fair values.
Long-Term Debt and Mandatorily Redeemable Securities — The fair values of long-term debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on our current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying values of mandatorily redeemable securities are based on our current estimated cost of redeeming these securities which approximate their fair values.
Subordinated Notes — Fair values are estimated based on calculated market prices of comparable securities.
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments — Contract and fair values for certain of our off-balance-sheet financial instruments (guarantees) are estimated based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
Limitations — Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Because no market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other such factors.
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. These estimates are subjective in nature and require considerable judgment to interpret market data. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange, nor are they intended to represent the fair value of the Company as a whole. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of the respective balance sheet date. Although the Company is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
Other significant assets, such as premises and equipment, other assets, and liabilities not defined as financial instruments, are not included in the above disclosures. Also, the fair value estimates for deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.