FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are carried at fair value.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value.



	March 31, 2017
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
(In thousands)	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Available for sale securities:
Obligations of US Government sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	6,976	—		$	6,976
Mortgage-backed securities:
US Government-sponsored enterprises	—		461,821		—		461,821
US Government agency	—		82,449		—		82,449
Private label	—		1,021		—		1,021
Obligations of states and political subdivisions thereof	—		148,623		—		148,623
Corporate bonds	—		23,334		—		23,334
Derivative assets	—		1,387		98		1,485
Derivative liabilities	—		—		(55	)	(55		)



	December 31, 2016
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3	Total
(In thousands)	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs	Fair Value
Available for sale securities:
Obligations of US Government sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	—	—	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities:						—
US Government-sponsored enterprises	—		328,452		—	328,452
US Government agency	—		76,906		—	76,906
Private label	—		1,132		—	1,132
Obligations of states and political subdivisions thereof	—		122,366		—	122,366
Corporate bonds	—		—		—	—
Derivative assets	—		1,748		—	1,748

Securities Available for Sale: All securities and major categories of securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from independent pricing providers. The fair value measurements used by the pricing providers consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market maker quotes and live trading systems. If quoted prices are not readily available, fair values are determined using matrix pricing models, or other model-based valuation techniques requiring observable inputs other than quoted prices such as market pricing spreads, credit information, callable features, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, default rates, and the securities’ terms and conditions, among other things.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

Interest Rate Lock Commitments. The Company enters into IRLCs for residential mortgage loans, which commit the Company to lend funds to a potential borrower at a specific interest rate and within a specified period of time. The estimated fair value of commitments to originate residential mortgage loans for sale is based on quoted prices for similar loans in active markets. However, this value is adjusted by a factor which considers the likelihood that the loan in a lock position will ultimately close. The closing ratio is derived from the Bank’s internal data and is adjusted using significant management judgment. As such, IRLCs are classified as Level 3 measurements.

Forward Sale Commitments. The Company utilizes forward sale commitments as economic hedges against potential changes in the values of the IRLCs and loans originated for sale. The fair values of the Company’s mandatory delivery loan sale commitments are determined similarly to the IRLCs using quoted prices in the market place that are observable. However, closing ratios included in the calculation are internally generated and are based on management’s judgment and prior experience, which are considered factors that are not observable. As such, mandatory delivery forward commitments are classified as Level 3 measurements.

The table below presents the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.



	Assets (Liabilities)
	Interest Rate Lock		Forward
(In thousands)	Commitments		Commitments
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016	$	—	$	—
Acquisition of Lake Sunapee Bank, January 13, 2017	96		23
Realized gain (loss) recognized in non-interest income	2		(78		)
March 31, 2017	$	98	$	(55	)

Quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs within Level 3 recurring assets and liabilities is as follows:



(In thousands, except ratios)	Fair Value March 31, 2017			Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Assets (Liabilities)
Interest Rate Lock Commitment	$	98		Quoted prices for similar loans in active markets.	Closing Ratio	80	%
				Pricing Model	Freddie Mac pricing system	Pair-off contract price

Forward Commitments	(55		)	Quoted prices for similar loans in active markets.	Closing Ratio	80	%
				Pricing Model	Freddie Mac pricing system	Pair-off contract price
Total	$	43

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company is required, on a non-recurring basis, to adjust the carrying value or provide valuation allowances for certain assets using fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of applicable non-recurring fair value measurements. There are no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Three months ended March 31, 2017		Fair Value Measurement Date as of March 31, 2017
(In thousands)	Level 3 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Gains (Losses)		Level 3 Inputs
Assets
Impaired loans	$	7,254	$	6,709	$	—	March 2017
Capitalized servicing rights	3,393		5		—		January 2017
Other real estate owned	363		90		—		January 2017-March 2017
Total	$	11,010	$	6,804	$	—

Quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs within Level 3 non-recurring assets is as follows:



	Fair Value
(in thousands, except ratios)	March 31, 2017		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average) (a)
Assets
Impaired loans	$	3,037	Fair value of collateral - appraised value	Loss severity	0% to 75%
				Appraised value	$0 to $1,732

Impaired loans	4,217		Discount cash flow	Discount rate	2.88% to 18.25%
				Cash flows	$5 to $852

Capitalized servicing rights	3,393		Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate (CPR)	14.33	%
				Discount rate	7.55	%

Other real estate owned	363		Fair value of collateral	Appraised value	$120 to $215
Total	$	11,010


(a)	Where dollar amounts are disclosed, the amounts represent the lowest and highest fair value of the respective assets in the population except for adjustments for market/property conditions, which represents the range of adjustments to individuals properties.



	Fair Value
(in thousands)	December 31, 2016		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average) (a)
Assets
Impaired loans	$	3,268	Fair value of collateral - appraised value	Loss severity	0% to 51%
				Appraised value	$0 to $1,732

Impaired loans	3,441		Discount cash flow	Discount rate	3.25% to 18.25%
				Cash flows	$6 to $861

Capitalized servicing rights	5		Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate (CPR)	17.09	%
				Discount rate	7.55	%

Other real estate owned	90		Fair value of collateral	Appraised value	$120
Total	$	6,804


(a)	Where dollar amounts are disclosed, the amounts represent the lowest and highest fair value of the respective assets in the population except for adjustments for market/property conditions, which represents the range of adjustments to individuals properties.

There were no Level 1 or Level 2 non-recurring fair value measurements for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Impaired Loans. Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records non-recurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of those loans. Non-recurring adjustments can also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans calculated when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated valuation amount does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is typically valued using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace. However, the choice of observable data is subject to significant judgment, and there are often adjustments based on judgment in order to make observable data comparable and to consider the impact of time, the condition of properties, interest rates, and other market factors on current values. Additionally, commercial real estate appraisals frequently involve discounting of projected cash flows, which relies inherently on unobservable data. Therefore, nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments that relate to real estate collateral have generally been classified as Level 3. Estimates of fair value for other collateral that supports commercial loans are generally based on assumptions not observable in the marketplace and therefore such valuations have been classified as Level 3.

Capitalized loan servicing rights. A loan servicing right asset represents the amount by which the present value of the estimated future net cash flows to be received from servicing loans exceed adequate compensation for performing the servicing. The fair value of servicing rights is estimated using a present value cash flow model. The most important assumptions used in the valuation model are the anticipated rate of the loan prepayments and discount rates. Adjustments are only recorded when the discounted cash flows derived from the valuation model are less than the carrying value of the asset. Although some assumptions in determining fair value are based on standards used by market participants, some are based on unobservable inputs and therefore are classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Other real estate owned (“OREO”). OREO results from the foreclosure process on residential or commercial loans issued by the Bank. Upon assuming the real estate, the Company records the property at the fair value of the asset less the estimated sales costs. Thereafter, OREO properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less the estimated sales costs. OREO fair values are primarily determined based on Level 3 data including sales comparables and appraisals.

Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Financial InstrumentsThe estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments follow. Certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are excluded from disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented herein may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.



	March 31, 2017
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,026		$	42,026		$	42,026	$	—	$	—
Securities available for sale	724,224			724,224			—		724,224		—
FHLBB bank stock	42,404			42,404			—		42,404		—
Net loans	2,361,553			2,334,432			—		—		2,334,432
Accrued interest receivable	9,215			9,215			—		9,215		—
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance policies	56,627			56,627			—		56,627		—
Derivative assets	1,387			1,387			—		1,387		98

Financial Liabilities
Total deposits	$	2,174,253		$	2,147,132		$	—	$	2,147,132	$	—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	33,557			33,543			—		33,543		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	808,593			808,509			—		808,509		—
Subordinated borrowings	37,921			37,921			—		37,921		—
Junior subordinated borrowings	5,000			3,550			—		3,550		—
Derivative liabilities	(55		)	(55		)	—		—		(55		)



	December 31, 2016
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,439	$	8,439	$	8,439	$	—	$	—
Securities available for sale	528,856		528,856		—		528,856		—
FHLBB bank stock	25,331		25,331		—		25,331		—
Net loans	1,118,645		1,100,601		—		—		1,100,601
Accrued interest receivable	6,051		6,051		—		6,051		—
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance policies	24,450		24,450		—		24,450		—
Derivative assets	1,748		1,748		—		1,748		—

Financial Liabilities
Total deposits	$	1,050,300	$	1,048,932	$	—	$	1,048,932	$	—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	21,780		21,773		—		21,773		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	509,816		509,793		—		509,793		—
Subordinated borrowings	—		—		—		—		—
Junior subordinated borrowings	—		3,560		—		3,560		—

Other than as discussed above, the following methods and assumptions were used by management to estimate the fair value of significant classes of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.

Cash and cash equivalents. Carrying value is assumed to represent fair value for cash and cash equivalents that have original maturities of ninety days or less.

FHLBB bank stock and restricted securities. Carrying value approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the issuers.

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies. Carrying value approximates fair value.

Loans, net. The carrying value of the loans in the loan portfolio is based on the cash flows of the loans discounted over their respective loan origination rates. The origination rates are adjusted for substandard and special mention loans to factor the impact of declines in the loan’s credit standing. The fair value of the loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Accrued interest receivable. Carrying value approximates fair value.

Deposits. The fair value of demand, non-interest bearing checking, savings and money market deposits is determined as the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting the estimated future cash flows using market rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Borrowed funds. The fair value of borrowed funds is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using market rates for similar borrowings. Such funds include all categories of debt and debentures in the table above.

Subordinated borrowings. The Company utilizes a pricing service along with internal models to estimate the valuation of its junior subordinated debentures. The junior subordinated debentures re-price every ninety days.

Off-balance-sheet financial instruments. Off-balance-sheet financial instruments include standby letters of credit and other financial guarantees and commitments considered immaterial to the Company’s financial statements.