Note 27 - Fair Value Measurement

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, income approach, and/or the cost approach. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset and the risk of nonperformance. Securities available-for-sale and mortgage servicing rights are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or impairment write-downs of individual assets.

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the observable nature of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:


Level 1 -		Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2 -		Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3 -		Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Securities available for sale - Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. The Company had no securities classified as Level 3 during any of the periods covered in these financial statements.

Loans held for sale - Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for loans with similar characteristics. As such, we classify those loans subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Impaired originated and PNCI loans - Originated and PNCI loans are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, an originated or PNCI loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Originated and PNCI loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. The fair value of an impaired originated or PNCI loan is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, fair value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired originated and PNCI loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. Impaired originated and PNCI loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value which uses substantially observable data, the Company records the impaired originated or PNCI loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, or the appraised value contains a significant unobservable assumption, such as deviations from comparable sales, and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired originated or PNCI loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed assets - Foreclosed assets include assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Foreclosed assets are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. When the fair value of foreclosed assets is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value which uses substantially observable data, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, or the appraised value contains a significant unobservable assumption, such as deviations from comparable sales, and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in other noninterest expense.

Mortgage servicing rights - Mortgage servicing rights are carried at fair value. A valuation model, which utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate and prepayment speed assumptions is used in the computation of the fair value measurement. While the prepayment speed assumption is currently quoted for comparable instruments, the discount rate assumption currently requires a significant degree of management judgment and is therefore considered an unobservable input. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights subjected to recurring fair value adjustments as Level 3. Additional information regarding mortgage servicing rights can be found in Note 10 in the consolidated financial statements at Item 1 of this report.

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):


Fair value at March 31, 2018	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable equity securities	$	2,890	$	2,890	$	—	$	—
Debt securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		616,657		—		616,657		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		119,238		—		119,238		—
Mortgage servicing rights		6,953		—		—		6,953

Total assets measured at fair value	$	745,738	$	2,890	$	735,895	$	6,953


Fair value at December 31, 2017	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable equity securities	$	2,938	$	2,938	$	—	$	—
Debt securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		604,789		—		604,789		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		123,156		—		123,156		—
Mortgage servicing rights		6,687		—		—		6,687

Total assets measured at fair value	$	737,570	$	2,938	$	727,945	$	6,687

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally corresponds with the Company’s quarterly valuation process. There were no transfers between any levels during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or the year ended December 31, 2017.

The following table provides a reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis during the time periods indicated. Had there been any transfer into or out of Level 3 during the time periods indicated, the amount included in the “Transfers into (out of) Level 3” column would represent the beginning balance of an item in the period (interim quarter) during which it was transferred (in thousands):


Three months ended March 31,	Beginning Balance		Transfers into (out of) Level 3		Change Included in Earnings			Issuances		Ending Balance
2018: Mortgage servicing rights	$	6,687		—	$	111		$	155	$	6,953
2017: Mortgage servicing rights	$	6,595		—	$	(13	)	$	278	$	6,860

The Company’s method for determining the fair value of mortgage servicing rights is described in Note 1. The key unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of mortgage servicing rights are mortgage prepayment speeds and the discount rate used to discount cash projected cash flows. Generally, any significant increases in the mortgage prepayment speed and discount rate utilized in the fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights will result in a negative fair value adjustments (and decrease in the fair value measurement). Conversely, a decrease in the mortgage prepayment speed and discount rate will result in a positive fair value adjustment (and increase in the fair value measurement). Note 10 contains additional information regarding mortgage servicing rights.

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2018:

Fair Value
(in thousands)

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Inputs

Range,
Weighted Average

Mortgage Servicing Rights

6,953

Discounted

cash flow

Constant

prepayment rate

6.0%-19.7%, 7.5

Discount rate

11.0%-15.0%, 13.0%

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2017:

Fair Value
(in thousands)

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Inputs

Range,
Weighted Average

Mortgage Servicing Rights

6,687

Discounted

cash flow

Constant

prepayment rate

6.2%-22.0%, 8.9

Discount rate

13.0%-15.0%, 13.0%

The tables below present the recorded investment in assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


Three months ended March 31, 2018	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Gains (Losses)
Fair value:
Impaired Originated & PNCI loans	$	2,103		—		—	$	2,103	$	(795	)
Foreclosed assets		774		—		—		774		(87	)

Total assets measured at fair value	$	2,877		—		—	$	2,877	$	(882	)


Year ended December 31, 2017	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Gains (Losses)
Fair value:
Impaired Originated & PNCI loans	$	2,767		—		—	$	2,767	$	(1,452	)
Foreclosed assets		2,217		—		—		2,217		(135	)

Total assets measured at fair value	$	4,984		—		—	$	4,984	$	(1,587	)


Three months ended March 31, 2017	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Gains (Losses)
Fair value:
Impaired Originated & PNCI loans	$	824		—		—	$	824	$	30
Foreclosed assets		1,528		—		—		1,528		(22	)

Total assets measured at fair value	$	2,352		—		—	$	2,352	$	8

The impaired Originated and PNCI loan amount above represents impaired, collateral dependent loans that have been adjusted to fair value. When we identify a collateral dependent loan as impaired, we measure the impairment using the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs. Depending on the characteristics of a loan, the fair value of collateral is generally estimated by obtaining external appraisals. If we determine that the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the allowance for loan and lease losses. The loss represents charge-offs or impairments on collateral dependent loans for fair value adjustments based on the fair value of collateral. The carrying value of loans fully charged-off is zero.

The foreclosed assets amount above represents impaired real estate that has been adjusted to fair value. Foreclosed assets represent real estate which the Company has taken control of in partial or full satisfaction of loans. At the time of foreclosure, other real estate owned is recorded at fair value less costs to sell, which becomes the property’s new basis. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan and lease losses. After foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations such that the real estate is carried at the lower of its new cost basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. Fair value adjustments on other real estate owned are recognized within net loss on real estate owned. The loss represents impairments on non-covered other real estate owned for fair value adjustments based on the fair value of the real estate.

The Company’s property appraisals are primarily based on the sales comparison approach and income approach methodologies, which consider recent sales of comparable properties, including their income generating characteristics, and then make adjustments to reflect the general assumptions that a market participant would make when analyzing the property for purchase. These adjustments may increase or decrease an appraised value and can vary significantly depending on the location, physical characteristics and income producing potential of each property. Additionally, the quality and volume of market information available at the time of the appraisal can vary from period to period and cause significant changes to the nature and magnitude of comparable sale adjustments. Given these variations, comparable sale adjustments are generally not a reliable indicator for how fair value will increase or decrease from period to period. Under certain circumstances, management discounts are applied based on specific characteristics of an individual property.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2018:


March 31, 2018	Fair Value (in thousands)		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range, Weighted Average
Impaired Originated & PNCI loans	$	2,103	Sales comparison approach Income approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales Capitalization rate	Not meaningful N/A
Foreclosed assets (Land & construction)	$	190	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful
Foreclosed assets (Residential real estate)	$	492	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful
Foreclosed assets (Commercial real estate)	$	92	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2017:


December 31, 2017	Fair Value (in thousands)		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range, Weighted Average
Impaired Originated & PNCI loans	$	2,767	Sales comparison approach Income approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales Capitalization rate	Not meaningful N/A
Foreclosed assets (Land & construction)	$	1,341	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful
Foreclosed assets (Residential real estate)	$	622	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful
Foreclosed assets (Commercial real estate)	$	254	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	Not meaningful

Fair values for financial instruments are management’s estimates of the values at which the instruments could be exchanged in a transaction between willing parties. These estimates are subjective and may vary significantly from amounts that would be realized in actual transactions. In addition, other significant assets are not considered financial assets including, any mortgage banking operations, deferred tax assets, and premises and equipment. Further, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on the fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.

In January 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standard Update 2016-01 “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, which requires the Company to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments. The Company used the exit price notion for valuing financial instruments in 2018 and the entry price notion for valuing financial instruments in 2017. The estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (in thousands):


	March 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Cash and due from banks	$	87,138	$	87,138	$	105,968	$	105,968
Cash at Federal Reserve and other banks		95,841		95,841		99,460		99,460
Level 2 inputs:
Securities held to maturity		496,035		488,639		514,844		518,165
Restricted equity securities		16,956		N/A		16,956		N/A
Loans held for sale		2,149		2,149		4,616		4,616
Level 3 inputs:
Loans, net		3,039,760		3,025,636		2,984,842		2,992,225
Financial liabilities:
Level 2 inputs:
Deposits		4,084,404		4,081,089		4,009,131		4,006,620
Other borrowings		65,041		65,041		122,166		122,166
Level 3 inputs:
Junior subordinated debt		56,905		59,982		56,858		58,466

	Contract Amount		Fair Value		Contract Amount		Fair Value
Off-balance sheet:
Level 3 inputs:
Commitments	$	1,001,059	$	10,011	$	933,542	$	9,335
Standby letters of credit		11,573		116		13,075		131
Overdraft privilege commitments		101,411		1,014		98,260		983