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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurements  
Fair Value Measurements
29. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Bancorp measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which defines fair value as the 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.
U.S. GAAP also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. For more information regarding the fair value hierarchy and how the Bancorp measures fair value, refer to Note 1.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables summarize assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of:
   
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
 
               
December 31, 2019 ($ in millions)
 
     Level 1
(c)
     
   
     Level 2
(c)
     
   
     Level 3     
   
     Total Fair Value     
 
   
Assets:
   
     
     
     
 
Available-for-sale
debt and other securities:
   
     
     
     
 
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
$
75
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
75
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
18
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
18
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
14,115
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
14,115
 
Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
15,693
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
15,693
 
Non-agency
commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,365
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,365
 
Asset-backed securities and other debt securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
2,206
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
2,206
 
   
  
Available-for-sale
debt and other securities
(a)
 
 
75
 
 
 
35,397
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
35,472
 
Trading debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
 
2
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
2
 
 Obligations of states and political subdivisions securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
9
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
9
 
 Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
55
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
55
 
 Asset-backed securities and other debt securities
 
 
-
 
 
 
231
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
231
 
   
  Trading debt securities
 
 
2
 
 
 
295
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
297
 
Equity securities
 
 
554
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
564
 
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,264
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,264
 
Residential mortgage loans
(b)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
183
 
 
 
183
 
Servicing rights
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
993
 
 
 
993
 
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
 
 
1
 
 
 
1,218
 
 
 
18
 
 
 
1,237
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
-
 
 
 
165
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
165
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
37
 
 
 
234
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
271
 
   
Derivative assets
(d)
 
 
38
 
 
 
1,617
 
 
 
18
 
 
 
1,673
 
   
Total assets
 
$
669
 
 
 
38,583
 
 
 
1,194
 
 
 
40,446
 
   
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
 
$
5
 
 
 
144
 
 
 
8
 
 
 
157
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
-
 
 
 
151
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
151
 
Equity contracts
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
163
 
 
 
163
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
17
 
 
 
253
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
270
 
   
Derivative liabilities
(e)
 
 
22
 
 
 
548
 
 
 
171
 
 
 
741
 
Short positions
(e)
 
 
49
 
 
 
100
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
149
 
   
Total liabilities
 
$
71
 
 
 
648
 
 
 
171
 
 
 
890
 
   
(a)
Excludes FHLB, FRB and DTCC restricted stock holdings totaling
$76
,
$478
and
$2
, respectively, at
December 31, 2019
.
(b)
Includes residential mortgage loans originated as held for sale and subsequently transferred to held for investment.
(c)
During the year ended
December 31, 2019
, no assets or liabilities were transferred between Level 1 and Level 2.
(d)
Included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(e)
Included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
   
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
 
               
December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
            Level 1
(c)
        
   
    Level 2
(c)
        
   
    Level 3    
   
Total Fair Value    
 
   
Assets:
   
     
     
     
 
Available-for-sale
debt and other securities:
   
     
     
     
 
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
  $
97
     
-
     
-
     
97
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions securities
   
-
     
2
     
-
     
2
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
   
     
     
     
 
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
16,247
     
-
     
16,247
 
Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
10,650
     
-
     
10,650
 
Non-agency
commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
3,267
     
-
     
3,267
 
Asset-backed securities and other debt securities
   
-
     
2,015
     
-
     
2,015
 
   
Available-for-sale
debt and other securities
(a)
   
97
     
32,181
     
-
     
32,278
 
Trading debt securities:
   
     
     
     
 
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
   
-
     
16
     
-
     
16
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions securities
   
-
     
35
     
-
     
35
 
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
68
     
-
     
68
 
Asset-backed securities and other debt securities
   
-
     
168
     
-
     
168
 
   
Trading debt securities
   
-
     
287
     
-
     
287
 
Equity securities
   
452
     
-
     
-
     
452
 
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
   
-
     
537
     
-
     
537
 
Residential mortgage loans
(b)
   
-
     
-
     
179
     
179
 
Commercial loans held for sale
   
-
     
7
     
-
     
7
 
Servicing rights
   
-
     
-
     
938
     
938
 
Derivative assets:
   
     
     
     
 
Interest rate contracts
   
-
     
648
     
7
     
655
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
-
     
152
     
-
     
152
 
Commodity contracts
   
93
     
214
     
-
     
307
 
   
Derivative assets
(d)
   
93
     
1,014
     
7
     
1,114
 
   
Total assets
  $
642
     
34,026
     
1,124
     
35,792
 
   
Liabilities:
   
     
     
     
 
Derivative liabilities:
   
     
     
     
 
Interest rate contracts
  $
8
     
313
     
8
     
329
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
-
     
142
     
-
     
142
 
Equity contracts
   
-
     
-
     
125
     
125
 
Commodity contracts
   
19
     
259
     
-
     
278
 
   
Derivative liabilities
(e)
   
27
     
714
     
133
     
874
 
Short positions
(e)
   
110
     
28
     
-
     
138
 
   
Total liabilities
  $
137
     
742
     
133
     
1,012
 
   
(a)
Excludes FHLB, FRB and DTCC restricted stock holdings totaling $184, $366 and $2, respectively, at December 31, 2018.
(b)
Includes residential mortgage loans originated as held for sale and subsequently transferred to held for investment.
(c)
During the year ended December 31, 2018, no assets or liabilities were transferred between Level 1 and Level 2.
(d)
Included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(e)
Included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for significant instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-sale
debt and other securities, trading debt securities and equity securities
Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities and equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or DCFs. Level 2 securities may include federal agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions securities, agency residential mortgage-backed securities, agency and
non-agency
commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other debt securities and equity securities. These securities are generally valued using a market approach based on observable prices of securities with similar characteristics.
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
For residential mortgage loans held for sale for which the fair value election has been made, fair value is estimated based upon mortgage-backed securities prices and spreads to those prices or, for certain ARM loans, DCF models that may incorporate the anticipated portfolio composition, credit spreads of asset-backed securities with similar collateral and market conditions. The anticipated portfolio composition includes the effect of interest rate spreads and discount rates due to loan characteristics such as the state in which the loan was originated, the loan amount and the ARM margin. Residential mortgage loans held for sale that are valued based on mortgage-backed securities prices are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as the valuation is based on external pricing for similar instruments. ARM loans classified as held for sale are also classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy due to the use of observable inputs in the DCF model. These observable inputs include interest rate spreads from agency mortgage-backed securities market rates and observable discount rates.
Residential mortgage loans
Residential mortgage loans held for sale that are reclassified to held for investment are transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
It is the Bancorp’s policy to value any transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy based on end of period fair values. For residential mortgage loans for which the fair value election has been made, and that are reclassified from held for sale to held for investment, the fair value estimation is based on mortgage-backed securities prices, interest rate risk and an internally developed credit component. Therefore, these loans are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. An adverse change in the loss rate or severity assumption would result in a decrease in fair value of the related loan. The Secondary Marketing department, which reports to the Bancorp’s Head of the Consumer Bank, in conjunction with the Consumer Credit Risk department, which reports to the Bancorp’s Chief Risk Officer, are responsible for determining the valuation methodology for residential mortgage loans held for investment. The Secondary Marketing department reviews loss severity assumptions quarterly to determine if adjustments are necessary based on decreases in observable housing market data. This group also reviews trades in comparable benchmark securities and adjusts the values of loans as necessary. Consumer Credit Risk is responsible for the credit component of the fair value which is based on internally developed loss rate models that take into account historical loss rates and loss severities based on underlying collateral values.
Commercial loans held for sale
For commercial loans held for sale for which the fair value election has been made, fair value is estimated based upon quoted prices of identical or similar assets in an active market, which are reviewed and approved by the Market Risk department, which reports to the Bancorp’s Chief Risk Officer. These loans are generally valued using a market approach based on observable prices and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Servicing rights
MSRs do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. While sales of MSRs do occur, the precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available. Accordingly, the Bancorp estimates the fair value of MSRs using internal OAS models with certain unobservable inputs, primarily prepayment speed assumptions, OAS and weighted-average lives, resulting in a classification within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Refer to Note 14 for further information on the assumptions used in the valuation of the Bancorp’s MSRs. The Secondary Marketing department and Treasury department are responsible for determining the valuation methodology for MSRs. Representatives from Secondary Marketing, Treasury, Accounting and Risk Management are responsible for reviewing key assumptions used in the internal OAS model. Two external valuations of the MSR portfolio are obtained from third parties quarterly that use valuation models in order to assess the reasonableness of the internal OAS model. Additionally, the Bancorp participates in peer surveys that provide additional confirmation of the reasonableness of key assumptions utilized in the MSR valuation process and the resulting MSR prices.
Derivatives
Exchange-traded derivatives valued using quoted prices and certain
over-the-counter
derivatives valued using active bids are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Most of the Bancorp’s derivative contracts are valued using DCF or other models that incorporate current market interest rates, credit spreads assigned to the derivative counterparties and other market parameters and, therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Such derivatives include basic and structured interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity swaps and options.
Derivatives that are valued based upon models with significant unobservable market parameters are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, derivatives classified as Level 3, which are valued using models containing unobservable inputs, consisted primarily of a total return swap associated with the Bancorp’s sale of Visa, Inc. Class B Shares. Level 3 derivatives also include IRLCs, which utilize internally generated loan closing rate assumptions as a significant unobservable input in the valuation process.
Under the terms of the total return swap, the Bancorp will make or receive payments based on subsequent changes in the conversion rate of the Visa, Inc. Class B Shares into Class A Shares. Additionally, the Bancorp will make a quarterly payment based on Visa’s stock price and the conversion rate of the Visa, Inc. Class B Shares into Class A Shares until the date on which the Covered Litigation is settled. The fair value of the total return swap was calculated using a DCF model based on unobservable inputs consisting of management’s estimate of the probability of certain litigation scenarios, the timing of the resolution of the Covered Litigation and Visa litigation loss estimates in excess, or shortfall, of the Bancorp’s proportional share of escrow funds.
An increase in the loss estimate or a delay in the resolution of the Covered Litigation would result in an increase in the fair value of the derivative liability; conversely, a decrease in the loss estimate or an acceleration of the resolution of the Covered Litigation would result in a decrease in the fair value of the derivative liability. The Accounting and Treasury departments, both of which report to the Bancorp’s Chief Financial Officer, determined the valuation methodology for the total return swap. Accounting and Treasury review the changes in fair value on a quarterly basis for reasonableness based on Visa stock price changes, litigation contingencies, and escrow funding.
The net asset fair value of the IRLCs at December 31, 2019 was $18 million. Immediate decreases in current interest rates of 25 bps and 50 bps would result in increases in the fair value of the IRLCs of approximately $12 million and $22 million, respectively. Immediate increases of current interest rates of 25 bps and 50 bps would result in decreases in the fair value of the IRLCs of approximately $13 million and $28 million, respectively. The decrease in fair value of IRLCs due to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in the assumed loan closing rates would be approximately $2 million and $4 million, respectively, and the increase in fair value due to immediate 10% and 20% favorable changes in the assumed loan closing rates would be approximately $2 million and $4 million, respectively. These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution, as changes in fair value based on a variation in assumptions typically cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumptions to the change in fair value may not be linear.
The Consumer Line of Business Finance department, which reports to the Bancorp’s Chief Financial Officer, and the aforementioned Secondary Marketing department are responsible for determining the valuation methodology for IRLCs. Secondary Marketing, in conjunction with a third-party valuation provider, periodically review loan closing rate assumptions and recent loan sales to determine if adjustments are needed for current market conditions not reflected in historical data.
Short positions
Where quoted prices are available in an active market, short positions are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or DCFs and therefore are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
The following tables are a reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
   
 
        Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)   
 
 
    Residential    
   
   
Interest Rate
   
   
 
 
Mortgage
   
Servicing
   
Derivatives,
   
Equity
   
Total       
 
For the year ended December 31, 2019 ($ in millions)
 
Loans
   
Rights
   
Net
(a)
   
Derivatives
   
Fair Value  
 
   
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
179
 
 
 
938
 
 
 
(1)
 
 
 
(125)
 
 
 
991
 
Total (losses) gains (realized/unrealized):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings
 
 
(1)
 
 
 
(376)
 
 
 
145
 
 
 
(107)
 
 
 
(339)
 
Purchases/originations
 
 
-
 
 
 
431
 
 
 
(3)
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
428
 
Settlements
 
 
(31)
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(131)
 
 
 
69
 
 
 
(93)
 
Transfers into Level 3
(b)
 
 
36
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
36
 
   
Balance, end of period
 
$
183
 
 
 
993
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
(163)
 
 
 
1,023
 
   
The amount of total (losses) gains for the period
included in earnings attributable to the change in
unrealized gains or losses relating to instruments
still held at December 31, 2019
(c)
 
$
(1)
 
 
 
(250)
 
 
 
20
 
 
 
(107)
 
 
 
(338)
 
   
(a)
Net interest rate derivatives include derivative assets and liabilities of
$18
and
$8
, respectively, as of
December 31, 2019
.
(b)
Includes certain residential mortgage loans originated as held for sale that were transferred to held for investment.
(c)
Includes interest income and expense.
   
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
    Residential    
   
   
Interest Rate
   
   
 
 
Mortgage
   
Servicing
   
Derivatives,
   
Equity
   
Total       
 
For the year ended December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
Loans
   
Rights
   
Net
(a)
   
Derivatives
   
Fair Value  
 
   
Balance, beginning of period
  $
137
     
858
     
3
     
(137)
     
861
 
Total (losses) gains (realized/unrealized):
   
     
     
     
     
 
Included in earnings
   
(3)
     
(83)
     
72
     
(59)
     
(73)
 
Purchases/originations
   
-
     
163
     
(5)
     
-
     
158
 
Settlements
   
(19)
     
-
     
(71)
     
71
     
(19)
 
Transfers into Level 3
(b)
   
64
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
64
 
   
Balance, end of period
  $
179
     
938
     
(1)
     
(125)
     
991
 
   
The amount of total (losses) gains for the period
included in earnings attributable to the change in
unrealized gains or losses relating to instruments
still held at December 31, 2018
(c)
  $
(3)
     
(4)
     
9
     
(59)
     
(57)
 
   
(a)
Net interest rate derivatives include derivative assets and liabilities of $7 and $8, respectively, as of December 31, 2018.
(b)
Includes certain residential mortgage loans held for sale that were transferred to held for investment.
(c)
Includes interest income and expense.
   
 
        Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)     
 
 
Residential
   
   
Interest Rate
   
Equity
   
 
 
Mortgage
   
Servicing
   
Derivatives,
   
Derivatives,
   
Total       
 
For the year ended December 31, 2017 ($ in millions)
 
Loans
   
Rights
   
Net
(a)
   
Net
   
Fair Value   
 
   
Balance, beginning of period
  $
143
     
744
     
8
     
(91)
     
804
 
Total (losses) gains (realized/unrealized):
   
     
     
     
     
 
Included in earnings
   
1
     
(122)
     
94
     
(80)
     
(107)
 
Purchases/originations
   
-
     
236
     
(2)
     
-
     
234
 
Settlements
   
(23)
     
-
     
(97)
     
34
     
(86)
 
Transfers into Level 3
(b)
   
16
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
16
 
   
Balance, end of period
  $
137
     
858
     
3
     
(137)
     
861
 
   
The amount of total (losses) gains for the period
included in earnings attributable to the change in
unrealized gains or losses relating to instruments
still held at December 31, 2017
(c)
  $
1
     
(122)
     
10
     
(80)
     
(191)
 
   
(a)
Net interest rate derivatives include derivative assets and liabilities of $8 and $5, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.
(b)
Includes certain residential mortgage loans held for sale that were transferred to held for investment.
(c)
Includes interest income and expense.
The total gains and losses included in earnings for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 as follows:
   
($ in millions)
 
2019
 
 
2018
   
2017       
 
   
Mortgage banking net revenue
 
$
(235
)
   
(16
)    
(29)
 
Corporate banking revenue
 
 
3
 
   
2
     
2
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
(107
)
   
(59
)    
(80)
 
   
Total losses
 
$
(339
)
   
(73
)    
(107)
 
   
The total gains and losses included in earnings attributable to changes in unrealized gains and losses related to Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:
   
($ in millions)
 
2019
 
 
2018 
   
2017       
 
   
Mortgage banking net revenue
 
$
(233
)
   
-
     
(113)
 
Corporate banking revenue
 
 
2
 
   
2
     
2
 
Other noninterest income
 
 
(107
)
   
(59
)    
(80)
 
   
Total losses
 
$
(338
)
   
(57
)    
(191)
 
   
The following tables present information as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 about significant unobservable inputs related to the Bancorp’s material categories of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
   
As of December 31, 2019 ($ in millions)
 
   
          Financial Instrument
 
    Fair Value
   
     Valuation Technique    
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
 
Ranges of
Inputs
   
Weighted-
Average
 
   
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
$          183    
 
 
Loss rate model
 
    Interest rate risk factor
 
 
(9.2)
 -
 9.8%
 
 
 
(0.2)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Credit risk factor
 
 
0 - 26.5%
 
 
 
0.5%
 
   
Servicing rights
 
 
            993    
 
 
DCF
 
    Prepayment speed
 
 
0.5 - 97.0%
 
 
 
(Fixed) 13.0%
(Adjustable) 22.6%
 
 
 
 
 
 
    OAS (bps)
 
 
507 - 1,513
 
 
 
(Fixed) 602 (Adjustable) 921
 
   
IRLCs, net
 
 
            18    
 
 
DCF
 
    Loan closing rates
 
 
7.3 - 97.1%
 
 
 
81.7%
 
   
Swap associated with the sale of Visa, Inc. Class B Shares
 
 
            (163)    
 
 
DCF
 
    Timing of the resolution
of the Covered Litigation
 
 
Q1 2022
 -
Q4 2023
 
 
 
Q3 2022
 
   
   
As of December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
   
          Financial Instrument
 
    Fair Value
   
     Valuation Technique    
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
 
Ranges of
Inputs
   
Weighted-
Average
 
   
Residential mortgage loans
   
$          179      
   
Loss rate model
 
    Interest rate risk factor
   
(13.2)
 -
 9.4%
     
0.5%
 
   
   
 
    Credit risk factor
   
0 - 39.9%
     
0.7%
 
   
Servicing rights
   
          938    
   
DCF
 
    Prepayment speed
   
0.5 - 100%
     
(Fixed) 10.2%
(Adjustable) 23.0%
 
   
   
 
    OAS (bps)
   
441 - 1,513
     
(Fixed) 534
(Adjustable) 863
 
   
IRLCs, net
   
          7    
   
DCF
 
    Loan closing rates
   
9.5 - 96.7%
     
86.0%
 
   
Swap associated with the sale of Visa, Inc. Class B Shares
   
          (125)    
   
DCF
 
    Timing of the resolution
of the Covered Litigation
   
Q1 2021 -
Q4 2023
     
Q4 2021
 
   
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
These assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis; however, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment.
The following tables provide the fair value hierarchy and carrying amount of all assets that were held as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related gains and losses from fair value adjustments on assets sold during the period as well as assets still held as of the end of the period.
   
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
   
Total (Losses) Gains
 
 
As of December 31, 2019 ($ in
millions)
 
    Level 1  
   
Level 2
   
    Level 3    
   
      Total 
   
For the year ended December 31, 2019
 
 
   
Commercial and industrial loans
 
$
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
169
 
 
 
169
 
 
(96)
 
 
 
Commercial mortgage loans
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
12
 
 
 
12
 
 
-
 
 
  
 
Commercial leases
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
20
 
 
 
20
 
 
(6)
 
 
 
OREO
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
13
 
 
 
13
 
 
(6)
 
 
 
Bank premises and equipment
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
27
 
 
 
27
 
 
(27)
 
 
 
Operating lease equipment
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
6
 
 
(3)
 
 
 
Private equity investments
 
 
-
 
 
 
11
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
13
 
 
8
 
 
 
   
Total
 
$
-
 
 
 
11
 
 
 
249
 
 
 
260
 
 
(130)
 
 
 
   
   
     
     
     
   
   
 
   
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
   
Total (Losses) Gains
 
 
As of December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
      Total
   
For the year ended December 31, 2018
 
 
   
Commercial loans held for sale
  $
-
     
-
     
16
     
16
   
(3)
   
 
Commercial and industrial loans
   
-
     
-
     
93
     
93
   
(41)
   
 
Commercial mortgage loans
   
-
     
-
     
2
     
2
   
7
   
 
Commercial leases
   
-
     
-
     
14
     
14
   
(11)
   
 
OREO
   
-
     
-
     
20
     
20
   
(7)
   
 
Bank premises and equipment
   
-
     
-
     
32
     
32
   
(45)
   
 
Operating lease equipment
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
   
(2)
   
 
Private equity investments
   
-
     
67
     
3
     
70
   
43
   
 
Other assets
   
-
     
-
     
2
     
2
   
(8)
   
 
   
Total
  $
-
     
67
     
182
     
249
   
(67)
   
 
   
The following tables present information as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 about significant unobservable inputs related to the Bancorp’s material categories of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis:    
   
As of December 31, 2019 ($ in millions)
 
   
                               
                Financial Instrument
 
    Fair Value
   
Valuation Technique
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Ranges of
Inputs
   
Weighted-Average
    
 
   
Commercial and industrial loans
 
$
169
 
   
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
Commercial mortgage loans
 
 
12
 
   
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
Commercial leases
 
 
20
 
   
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
OREO
 
 
13
 
   
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
Bank premises and equipment
 
 
27
 
   
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
Operating lease equipment
 
 
6
 
   
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
Private equity investments
 
 
2
 
   
Comparable company analysis
     
Market comparable transactions
   
 
NM  
 
 
 
NM  
 
   
 
   
   
 
   
As of December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
   
   
 
   
                               
        Financial Instrument
 
      Fair Value
   
    Valuation Technique
   
      Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Ranges of  
Inputs  
   
Weighted-Average
      
 
   
Commercial loans held for sale
  $
16
     
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
Costs to sell
     
NM  
NM  
     
NM  
10.0 %
 
   
Commercial and industrial loans
   
93
     
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Commercial mortgage loans
   
2
     
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Commercial leases
   
14
     
Appraised value
     
Collateral value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
OREO
   
20
     
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Bank premises and equipment
   
32
     
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Operating lease equipment
   
-
     
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Private equity investments
   
-
     
Liquidity discount applied to fund’s NAV
     
Liquidity discount
     
 0 
 -
 43.0 %
     
12.9 %
 
   
3
     
Comparable company analysis
     
Market comparable transactions
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Other assets
   
2
     
Appraised value
     
Appraised value
     
NM  
     
NM  
 
   
Portfolio commercial loans and leases
During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bancorp recorded nonrecurring impairment adjustments to certain commercial and industrial loans, commercial mortgage loans and commercial leases held for investment.
Larger commercial loans included within aggregate borrower relationship balances exceeding $1 million that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review for impairment. The Bancorp considers the current value of collateral, credit quality of any guarantees, the guarantor’s liquidity and willingness to cooperate, the loan structure
and other factors when evaluating whether an individual loan is impaired. When the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the loan is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and therefore these loans were classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In cases where the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. The fair values and recognized impairment losses are reflected in the previous tables. Commercial Credit Risk, which reports to the Bancorp’s Chief Risk Officer, is responsible for preparing and reviewing the fair value estimates for commercial loans held for investment.
OREO
During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bancorp recorded nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as OREO and measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value. These nonrecurring losses were primarily due to declines in real estate values of the properties recorded in OREO. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, these losses include $3 million and $4 million, respectively, recorded as charge-offs, on new OREO properties transferred from loans during the respective periods and $3 million for both periods recorded as negative fair value adjustments on OREO in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income subsequent to their transfer from loans. As discussed in the following paragraphs, the fair value amounts are generally based on appraisals of the property values, resulting in a classification within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized. The previous tables reflect the fair value measurements of the properties before deducting the estimated costs to sell.
The Real Estate Valuation department is solely responsible for managing the appraisal process and evaluating the appraisals for commercial properties transferred to OREO. All appraisals on commercial OREO properties are updated on at least an annual basis.
The Real Estate Valuation department reviews the BPO data and internal market information to determine the initial
charge-off
on residential real estate loans transferred to OREO. Once the foreclosure process is completed, the Bancorp performs an interior inspection to update the initial fair value of the property. These properties are reviewed at least every 30 days after the initial interior inspections are completed. The Asset Manager receives a monthly status report for each property which includes the number of showings, recently sold properties, current comparable listings and overall market conditions.
Bank premises and equipment
The Bancorp performs assessments of the recoverability of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. These properties were written down to their lower of cost or market values. At least annually thereafter, the Bancorp will review these properties for market fluctuations. The fair value amounts were generally based on appraisals of the property values, resulting in a classification within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Enterprise Workplace Services, which reports to the Bancorp’s Chief Human Resources Officer, in conjunction with Accounting, are responsible for preparing and reviewing the fair value estimates for bank premises and equipment. For further information on bank premises and equipment refer to Note 8.
Operating lease equipment and other assets
The
Bancorp performs assessments of the recoverability of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. When evaluating whether an individual asset is impaired, the Bancorp considers the current fair value of the asset, the changes in overall market demand for the asset and the rate of change in advancements associated with technological improvements that impact the demand for the specific asset under review. As part of this ongoing assessment, the Bancorp determined that the carrying values of certain operating lease equipment were not recoverable and as a result, the Bancorp recorded an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeded the fair value. The fair value amounts were generally based on appraised values of the assets, resulting in a classification within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The Equipment Finance department, which reports to the Bancorp’s Head of Commercial Banking, is responsible for preparing and reviewing the fair value estimates for operating
lease
 
equipment
.
Private equity investments
The Bancorp accounts for its private equity investments using the measurement alternative to fair value, except for those accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under the measurement alternative, the Bancorp carries each investment at its cost basis minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. The Bancorp recognized gains of $13 million and $64 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, resulting from observable price changes. The carrying value of the Bancorp’s private equity investments still held as of December 31, 2019 includes a cumulative $47 million of positive adjustments as a result of observable price changes since January 1, 2018. Because these adjustments are based on observable transactions in inactive markets, they are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
For private equity investments which are accounted for using the measurement alternative to fair value, the Bancorp qualitatively evaluates each investment quarterly to determine if impairment may exist. If necessary, the Bancorp then measures impairment by estimating the value of its investment and comparing that to the investment’s carrying value, whether or not the Bancorp considers the impairment to be temporary. These valuations are typically developed using a DCF method, but other methods may be used if more appropriate for the circumstances. These valuations are based on unobservable inputs and therefore are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The Bancorp recognized impairment charges of $5 million and $12 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The carrying value of the Bancorp’s private equity investments still held as of December 31, 2019 includes a cumulative $17 million of impairment charges recognized since adoption of the measurement alternative to fair value on January 1, 2018.
The Bancorp did not recognize any OTTI during the year ended December 31, 2019 and recognized $10 million of OTTI primarily associated with certain nonconforming investments affected by the Volcker Rule during the year ended December 31, 2018. The Bancorp performed nonrecurring fair value measurements on a fund by fund basis to determine whether OTTI existed. The Bancorp estimated the fair value of the funds by applying an estimated market discount to the reported NAV of the fund or through a discounted cash flow analysis. Because the length of time until the investment will become redeemable is generally not certain, these funds were classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. An adverse change in the reported NAVs or estimated market discounts, where applicable, would result in a decrease in the fair value estimate.
In cases where the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. The Bancorp’s Private Equity department, which reports to the Head of Consumer Banking, Payments and Strategy, in conjunction with Accounting, is responsible for preparing and reviewing the fair value estimates.
Fair Value Option
The Bancorp elected to measure certain residential mortgage and commercial loans held for sale under the fair value option as allowed under U.S. GAAP. Electing to measure residential mortgage loans held for sale at fair value reduces certain timing differences and better matches changes in the value of these assets with changes in the value of derivatives used as economic hedges for these assets. Electing to measure certain commercial loans held for sale at fair value reduces certain timing differences and better reflects changes in fair value of these assets that are expected to be sold in the short term. Management’s intent to sell residential mortgage or commercial loans classified as held for sale may change over time due to such factors as changes in the overall liquidity in markets or changes in characteristics specific to certain loans held for sale. Consequently, these loans may be reclassified to loans held for investment and maintained in the Bancorp’s loan portfolio. In such cases, the loans will continue to be measured at fair value.
Fair value changes recognized in earnings for residential mortgage loans held at December 31, 2019 and 2018 for which the fair value option was elected, as well as the changes in fair value of the underlying IRLCs, included gains of $37 million and $20 million, respectively.
These gains are reported in mortgage banking net revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Bancorp did not hold any commercial loans held for sale at December 31, 2019 for which the fair value option was elected. Fair value changes recognized in earnings for commercial loans held at December 31, 2018 for which the fair value option was elected included gains of an immaterial amount.
Valuation adjustments related to instrument-specific credit risk for residential mortgage loans measured at fair value negatively impacted the fair value of those loans by $1 million at both December 31, 2019 and 2018. Valuation adjustments related to instrument-specific credit risk for commercial loans measured at fair value had an immaterial impact on the fair value of those loans at December 31, 2018. Interest on loans measured at fair value is accrued as it is earned using the effective interest method and is reported as interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following table summarizes the difference between the fair value and the unpaid principal balance for residential mortgage loans and commercial loans measured at fair value as of:
 
($ in millions)
 
    Aggregate
    Fair Value
   
Aggregate Unpaid    
Principal Balance    
   
Difference        
 
December 31, 2019
   
     
   
Residential mortgage loans measured at fair value
 
$
1,447
 
 
 
1,410
 
 
37
Past due loans of 90 days or more
 
 
2
 
 
 
2
 
 
-
Nonaccrual loans
 
 
1
 
 
 
1
 
 
-
 
December 31, 2018
   
     
   
Residential mortgage loans measured at fair value
  $
716
     
696
   
20
Past due loans of 90 days or more
   
2
     
2
   
-
Nonaccrual loans
   
2
     
2
   
-
Commercial loans measured at fair value
 
 
7
 
 
 
7
 
 
-
 
Fair Value of Certain Financial Instruments
The following tables summarize the carrying amounts and estimated fair values for certain financial instruments, excluding financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
   
 
Net Carrying  
   
        Fair Value Measurements Using        
   
Total      
 
                       
As of December 31, 2019 ($ in millions)
 
Amount  
   
    Level 1    
   
    Level 2    
   
    Level 3      
   
  Fair Value      
 
   
Financial assets:
   
     
     
     
     
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
3,278
 
 
 
3,278
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,278
 
Other short-term investments
 
 
1,950
 
 
 
1,950
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,950
 
Other securities
 
 
556
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
556
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
556
 
Held-to-maturity
securities
 
 
17
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
17
 
 
 
17
 
Loans and leases held for sale
 
 
136
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
136
 
 
 
136
 
Portfolio loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans
 
 
49,981
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
51,128
 
 
 
51,128
 
Commercial mortgage loans
 
 
10,876
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
10,823
 
 
 
10,823
 
Commercial construction loans
 
 
5,045
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
5,249
 
 
 
5,249
 
Commercial leases
 
 
3,346
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,133
 
 
 
3,133
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
16,468
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
17,509
 
 
 
17,509
 
Home equity
 
 
6,046
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
6,315
 
 
 
6,315
 
Indirect secured consumer loans
 
 
11,485
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
11,331
 
 
 
11,331
 
Credit card
 
 
2,364
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
2,774
 
 
 
2,774
 
Other consumer loans
 
 
2,683
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
2,866
 
 
 
2,866
 
Unallocated ALLL
 
 
(121
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
   
Total portfolio loans and leases, net
 
$
108,173
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
111,128
 
 
 
111,128
 
   
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
$
127,062
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
127,059
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
127,059
 
Federal funds purchased
 
 
260
 
 
 
260
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
260
 
Other short-term borrowings
 
 
1,011
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,011
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,011
 
Long-term debt
 
 
14,970
 
 
 
15,244
 
 
 
700
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
15,944
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Net Carrying
   
        Fair Value Measurements Using        
   
Total      
 
                       
As of December 31, 2018 ($ in millions)
 
Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Fair Value      
 
   
Financial assets:
   
     
     
     
     
 
Cash and due from banks
  $
2,681
     
2,681
     
-
     
-
     
2,681
 
Other short-term investments
   
1,825
     
1,825
     
-
     
-
     
1,825
 
Other securities
   
552
     
-
     
552
     
-
     
552
 
Held-to-maturity
securities
   
18
     
-
     
-
     
18
     
18
 
Loans and leases held for sale
   
63
     
-
     
-
     
63
     
63
 
Portfolio loans and leases:
   
     
     
     
     
 
Commercial and industrial loans
   
43,825
     
-
     
-
     
44,668
     
44,668
 
Commercial mortgage loans
   
6,894
     
-
     
-
     
6,851
     
6,851
 
Commercial construction loans
   
4,625
     
-
     
-
     
4,688
     
4,688
 
Commercial leases
   
3,582
     
-
     
-
     
3,180
     
3,180
 
Residential mortgage loans
   
15,244
     
-
     
-
     
15,688
     
15,688
 
Home equity
   
6,366
     
-
     
-
     
6,719
     
6,719
 
Indirect secured consumer loans
   
8,934
     
-
     
-
     
8,717
     
8,717
 
Credit card
   
2,314
     
-
     
-
     
2,759
     
2,759
 
Other consumer loans
   
2,309
     
-
     
-
     
2,428
     
2,428
 
Unallocated ALLL
   
(110
)    
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
   
Total portfolio loans and leases, net
  $
93,983
     
-
     
-
     
95,698
     
95,698
 
   
Financial liabilities:
   
     
     
     
     
 
Deposits
  $
108,835
     
-
     
108,782
     
-
     
108,782
 
Federal funds purchased
   
1,925
     
1,925
     
-
     
-
     
1,925
 
Other short-term borrowings
   
573
     
-
     
573
     
-
     
573
 
Long-term debt
   
14,426
     
14,287
     
445
     
-
     
14,732