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Investment Securities
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investment Securities
2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Securities Available for Sale
Securities held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and carried at estimated fair value. The amortized cost, estimated fair values, and allowance for credit losses of securities available for sale are summarized as follows.
 
 
  
March 31, 2023
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost
 
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Allowance
For Credit
Losses
 
  
Estimated

Fair

Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
   $ 546,302      $ 7      $ 15,139      $ 0      $ 531,170  
State and political subdivisions
     812,022        84        90,132        0        721,974  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
                                            
Agency
     1,339,271        48        173,664        0        1,165,655  
Non-agency
     121,001        114        10,364        0        110,751  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
                                            
Agency
     594,150        9        57,149        0        537,010  
Asset-backed securities
     922,890        0        25,763        0        897,127  
Single issue trust preferred securities
     17,352        0        1,514        0        15,838  
Other corporate securities
     477,355        0        37,467        0        439,888  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 4,830,343      $ 262      $ 411,192      $ 0      $ 4,419,413  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
  
December 31, 2022
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost
 
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Allowance
For Credit
Losses
 
  
Estimated

Fair

Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
   $ 548,407      $ 12      $ 18,927      $ 0      $ 529,492  
State and political subdivisions
     820,167        36        110,673        0        709,530  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
                                            
Agency
     1,369,471        4        194,531        0        1,174,944  
Non-agency
     121,336        66        9,429        0        111,973  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
                                            
Agency
     627,768        8        65,223        0        562,553  
Asset-backed securities
     943,813        0        32,202        0        911,611  
Single issue trust preferred securities
     17,342        88        1,146        0        16,284  
Other corporate securities
     563,425        44        37,931        0        525,538  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 5,011,729      $ 258      $ 470,062      $ 0      $ 4,541,925  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
United excludes
accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of
available-for-sale
debt securities and report accrued interest separately in “Accrued interest receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Available-for-sale
debt securities are placed on
non-accrual
status when we no longer expect to receive all contractual amounts due, which is generally at 90 days past due. Accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income when a security is placed on
non-accrual
status. Accordingly, United does not currently recognize an allowance for credit loss against accrued interest receivable on
available-for-sale
debt securities. The table above excludes accrued interest receivable of $23,579 and $23,955 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, that is recorded in “Accrued interest receivable.”
The following is a summary of securities available for sale which were in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
 
 
  
Less than 12 months
 
  
12 months or longer
 
  
Total
 
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
March 31, 2023
                                                     
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
   $ 180,725      $ 2,531      $ 343,241      $ 12,608      $ 523,966      $ 15,139  
State and political subdivisions
     69,465        1,481        623,467        88,651        692,932        90,132  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
                                                     
Agency
     122,666        4,408        1,033,590        169,256        1,156,256        173,664  
Non-agency
     35,839        1,434        64,619        8,930        100,458        10,364  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
                                                     
Agency
     160,615        3,359        373,494        53,790        534,109        57,149  
Asset-backed securities
     145,986        2,368        751,141        23,395        897,127        25,763  
Single issue trust preferred securities
     3,054        36        12,784        1,478        15,838        1,514  
Other corporate securities
     92,339        5,552        334,813        31,915        427,152        37,467  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 810,689      $ 21,169      $ 3,537,149      $ 390,023      $ 4,347,838      $ 411,192  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
  
Less than 12 months
 
  
12 months or longer
 
  
Total
 
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
  
Fair

Value
 
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
December 31, 2022
                                                     
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies
   $ 473,025      $ 13,628      $ 48,793      $ 5,299      $ 521,818      $ 18,927  
State and political subdivisions
     496,328        63,019        192,234        47,654        688,562        110,673  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
                                                     
Agency
     623,587        70,744        550,135        123,787        1,173,722        194,531  
Non-agency
     58,839        2,083        42,901        7,346        101,740        9,429  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
                                                     
Agency
     396,380        27,469        163,226        37,754        559,606        65,223  
Asset-backed securities
     425,482        14,134        486,129        18,068        911,611        32,202  
Single issue trust preferred securities
     0        0        13,109        1,146        13,109        1,146  
Other corporate securities
     195,425        18,064        261,170        19,867        456,595        37,931  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 2,669,066      $ 209,141      $ 1,757,697      $ 260,921      $ 4,426,763      $ 470,062  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
The following table shows the proceeds from maturities, sales and calls of available for sale securities and the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of those securities that have been included in earnings as a result of any sales and calls. Gains or losses on sales and calls of available for sale securities were recognized by the specific identification method.
 
    
Three Months Ended

March 31
 
    
2023
    
2022
 
Proceeds from maturities, sales and calls
   $ 185,748      $ 151,627  
Gross realized gains
     0        0  
Gross realized losses
     420        0  
At March 31, 2023, gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities were $411,192 on 1,382 securities of a total portfolio of 1,462 available for sale securities. Securities with the most significant gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2023 consisted primarily of agency residential mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivision securities, agency commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other corporate securities.
In determining whether or not a security is impaired, management considered the severity of the loss in conjunction with United’s positive intent and the more likely than not ability to hold these securities to recovery of their cost basis or maturity. Generally, the significant amount of gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities at March 31, 2023 was the result of rising interest rates.
State and political subdivisions
United’s state and political subdivisions portfolio relates to securities issued by various municipalities located throughout the United States. The total amortized cost of available for sale state and political subdivision securities was $812,022 at March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, approximately 53% of the portfolio was supported by the general obligation of the issuing municipality, which allows for the securities to be repaid by any means available to the municipality. The majority of the portfolio was rated AA or higher, and no securities within the portfolio were rated below investment grade as of March 31, 2023. In addition to monitoring the credit ratings of these securities, management also evaluates the financial performance of the underlying issuers on an ongoing basis. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the state and political subdivision securities had credit losses at March 31, 2023.
Mortgage-backed securities
The fair value of
mortgage-backed
securities is affected by changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. When interest rates decline, prepayment speeds generally accelerate due to homeowners refinancing their mortgages at lower interest rates. This may result in the proceeds being reinvested at lower interest rates. Rising interest rates may decrease the assumed prepayment speed. Slower prepayment speeds may extend the maturity of the security beyond its estimated maturity. Therefore, investors may not be able to invest at current higher market rates due to the extended expected maturity of the security. United had a net unrealized loss of $241,006 on
mortgage-backed
securities at March 31, 2023. Below is a detailed discussion of mortgage-backed securities by type.
United’s agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio relates to securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. The total amortized cost of available for sale agency mortgage-backed securities was $1,933,421 at March 31, 2023. Of the $1,933,421 amount, $594,150 was related to agency commercial mortgage-backed securities and $1,339,271 was related to agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Each of the agency mortgage-backed securities provides a guarantee of full and timely payments of principal and interest by the issuing agency. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the agency mortgage-backed securities had credit losses at March 31, 2023.
United’s
non-agency
residential mortgage-backed securities portfolio relates to securities of various private label issuers. The total amortized cost of available for sale
non-agency
residential mortgage-backed securities was $121,001 at March 31, 2023. Of the $121,001, 100% was rated AAA. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the
non-agency
residential mortgage-backed securities had credit losses at March 31, 2023.
Asset-backed securities
As of March 31, 2023, United’s asset-backed securities portfolio had a total amortized cost balance of $922,890. 100% of the portfolio was investment grade rated as of March 31, 2023. Approximately 25% of the portfolio relates to securities that are backed by Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”) student loan collateral which includes a minimum of a 97% government repayment guaranty, as well as additional credit support and subordination in excess of the government guaranteed portion. Approximately 75% of the portfolio relates to collateralized loan obligation securities that are all AAA rated. Upon reviewing this portfolio as of March 31, 2023, it was determined that none of the asset-backed securities had credit losses.
Single issue trust preferred securities
The majority of United’s single issue trust preferred portfolio consists of obligations from large cap banks (i.e. banks with market capitalization in excess of $10 billion). All single issue trust preferred securities are currently receiving interest payments. The amortized cost of available for sale single issue trust preferred securities as of March 31, 2023 consisted of $8,470 in investment grade bonds, $3,091 in split rated bonds, and $5,791 in unrated bonds. Management reviews each issuer’s current and projected earnings trends, asset quality, capitalization levels, and other key factors. Upon completing the review for the first quarter of 2023, it was determined that none of the single issue trust preferred securities had credit losses.
Other corporate securities
As of March 31, 2023, United’s other corporate securities portfolio had a total amortized cost balance of $477,355. The majority of the portfolio consisted of debt issuances of corporations representing a variety of industries, including financial institutions. Of the $477,355, 98% had at least one rating above investment grade, none were below investment grade rated, and 2% were unrated. For other corporate securities, management has evaluated the near-term prospects of the investment in relation to the severity of any unrealized loss. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the other corporate securities had credit losses at March 31, 2023.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 by contractual maturity are shown as follows. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without penalties.
 

 
  
March 31, 2023
 
  
December 31, 2022
 
 
  
Amortized
Cost
 
  
Estimated
Fair

Value
 
  
Amortized
Cost
 
  
Estimated
Fair

Value
 
Due in one year or less
   $ 593,961      $ 583,284      $ 384,921      $ 380,575  
Due after one year through five years
     556,379        528,037        856,743        817,881  
Due after five years through ten years
     960,695        852,251        981,983        858,819  
Due after ten years
     2,719,308        2,455,841        2,788,082        2,484,650  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 4,830,343      $ 4,419,413      $ 5,011,729      $ 4,541,925  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Equity securities at fair value
Equity securities consist mainly of mutual funds of equity securities within a rabbi trust for the payment of benefits under a deferred compensation plan for certain key officers of United and its subsidiaries.
The fair value of United’s equity securities was $7,792 at March 31, 2023 and $7,629 at December 31, 2022.
 
 
  
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
 
  
2023
 
  
2022
 
Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold
   $ 0      $ 0  
Unrealized gains recognized during the period on equity securities still held at period end
     82        19  
Unrealized losses recognized during the period on equity securities still held at period end
     (67      (270
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period
   $ 15      $ (251
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Other investment securities
During the first quarter of 2023, United evaluated all of its cost method investments to determine if certain events or changes in circumstances during the first quarter of 2023 had a significant adverse effect on the recorded value of any of its cost method securities. United determined that there was no individual security that experienced an adverse event during the first quarter. There were no other events or changes in circumstances during the first quarter which would have an adverse effect on the recorded fair value of its cost method securities.
The carrying value of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law, approximated $3,116,743 and $2,412,820 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.