FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair value of securities available-for-sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs, a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity, and state and municipal securities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is obtained from a third party provider without adjustment. Management obtains values from other pricing sources to validate the Standard & Poors pricing that they currently utilizes. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s state and municipal obligations are credit spreads related to specific issuers. Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement.

The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).


	December 31, 2021 Fair Value Measurement Using
(Dollar amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Carrying Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities	$	—	$	120,123	$	—	$	120,123
Mortgage-backed securities, residential	—		626,428		—		626,428
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial	—		15,671		—		15,671
Collateralized mortgage obligations	—		175,005		—		175,005
State and municipal obligations	—		378,203		1,895		380,098
Municipal taxable	—		38,626		—		38,626
U.S. Treasury	—		204		—		204
Collateralized debt obligations	—		—		3,359		3,359
Other securities	—		3,477		1,743		5,220
TOTAL	$	—	$	1,357,737	$	6,997	$	1,364,734
Derivative Assets			$	1,030
Derivative Liabilities			(1,030)


	December 31, 2020 Fair Value Measurement Using
(Dollar amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Carrying Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities	$	—	$	97,814	$	—	$	97,814
Mortgage-backed securities, residential	—		355,121		—		355,121
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial	—		18,490		—		18,490
Collateralized mortgage obligations	—		214,160		—		214,160
State and municipal obligations	—		304,236		1,895		306,131
Municipal taxable	—		23,139		—		23,139
U.S. Treasury	—		2,753		—		2,753
Collateralized debt obligations	—		—		3,136		3,136
TOTAL	$	—	$	1,015,713	$	5,031	$	1,020,744
Derivative Assets			$	2,465
Derivative Liabilities			(2,465)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2021 and 2020.

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.


	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) December 31, 2021
	State and municipal obligations		Collateralized debt obligations		Other securities		Total
Beginning balance, January 1	$	1,895	$	3,136	$	—	$	5,031
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings	—		—		—		—
Included in other comprehensive income	—		223		—		223
Purchases	—		—		1,743		1,743
Settlements	—		—		—		—
Ending balance, December 31	$	1,895	$	3,359	$	1,743	$	6,997


	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) December 31, 2020
	State and municipal obligations		Collateralized debt obligations		Total
Beginning balance, January 1	$	2,565	$	3,619	$	6,184
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings	—		—		—
Included in other comprehensive income	—		(483)		(483)
Transfers	—		—		—
Settlements	(670)		—		(670)
Ending balance, December 31	$	1,895	$	3,136	$	5,031

There were no unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 or 2019.

Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2021 with a value of $108 thousand was reduced by zero for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2021 other real estate owned was comprised of $68 thousand from commercial loans and $40 thousand from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2020 with a value of $1.0 million was reduced zero for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2020 other real estate owned was comprised of $846 thousand from commercial loans and $167 thousand from residential loans.

Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price from an active market. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually and reductions in value are recorded as a valuation through a charge to expense. The primary unobservable input used by management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 0% to 50%. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts than real estate collateral. Other real estate and collateral dependent loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.

The following tables present quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2021 and 2020.


2021	Fair Value		Valuation Technique(s)	Unobservable Input(s)	Range
State and municipal obligations	$	1,895	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	3.41%-4.44%
Collateralized debt obligations	$	3,359	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.83	%
Other securities	$	1,743	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	0.65%-1.40%
Collateral dependent loans	$	12,839	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions	0.00%-50.00%


2020	Fair Value		Valuation Technique(s)	Unobservable Input(s)	Range
State and municipal obligations	$	1,895	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	3.41%-4.44%
Collateralized debt obligations	$	3,136	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	1.93	%

Collateral dependent loans	$	6,581	Sales comparison/income approach	Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions	0.00%-50.00%

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term and certain other borrowings, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined as previously described. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Loan fair value estimates represent an exit price for 2021 and 2020. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of assets and liabilities are presented in the tables below and were determined based on the above assumptions:


	December 31, 2021
	Carrying		Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and due from banks	$	682,807	$	24,901	$	657,906	$	—	$	682,807

Securities available-for-sale	1,364,734		—		1,357,737		6,997		1,364,734
Restricted stock	16,200		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a
Loans, net	2,767,590		—		—		2,682,257		2,682,257
Accrued interest receivable	16,946		—		4,709		12,237		16,946
Deposits	(4,409,569)		—		(4,418,117)		—		(4,418,117)
Short-term borrowings	(93,374)		—		(93,374)		—		(93,374)
Other borrowings	(15,937)		—		(16,483)		—		(16,483)
Accrued interest payable	(687)		—		(687)		—		(687)


	December 31, 2020
	Carrying		Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and due from banks	$	657,470	$	25,645	$	631,825	$	—	$	657,470

Securities available-for-sale	1,020,744		—		1,015,713		5,031		1,020,744
Restricted stock	14,812		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a
Loans, net	2,563,242		—		—		2,560,683		2,560,683
Accrued interest receivable	16,957		—		3,521		13,436		16,957
Deposits	(3,755,945)		—		(3,763,358)		—		(3,763,358)
Short-term borrowings	(116,061)		—		(116,061)		—		(116,061)
Other borrowings	(5,859)		—		(6,297)		—		(6,297)
Accrued interest payable	(1,033)		—		(1,033)		—		(1,033)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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