Fair Value

The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that Park uses to measure fair value are as follows:


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


•	Level 2: Level 1 inputs for assets or liabilities that are not actively traded. Also consists of an observable market price for a similar asset or liability. This includes the use of “matrix pricing” to value debt securities absent the exclusive use of quoted prices.


•	Level 3: Consists of unobservable inputs that are used to measure fair value when observable market inputs are not available. This could include the use of internally developed models, financial forecasting and similar inputs.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants at the balance sheet date. When possible, the Company looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to observable market data for similar assets and liabilities. However, certain assets and liabilities are not traded in observable markets and Park must use other valuation methods to develop a fair value. The fair value of impaired loans is typically based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, which is estimated through third-party appraisals or internal estimates of collateral values in accordance with Park's valuation requirements per its commercial and real estate loan policies.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:



Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 using:
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance at September 30, 2013
Assets
Investment securities:
Obligations of U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government sponsored entities	$	—	$	605,745	$	—	$	605,745
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		221		—		221
U.S. Government sponsored entities’ asset-backed securities	—		521,025		—		521,025
Equity securities	1,739		—		753		2,492
Mortgage loans held for sale	—		6,571		—		6,571
Mortgage IRLCs	—		106		—		106

Liabilities
Fair value swap	$	—	$	—	$	135	$	135



Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 using:
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance at December 31, 2012
Assets
Investment securities:
Obligations of U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government sponsored entities	$	—	$	695,727	$	—	$	695,727
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	—		1,003		—		1,003
U.S. Government sponsored entities’ asset-backed securities	—		415,502		—		415,502
Equity securities	1,442		—		780		2,222
Mortgage loans held for sale	—		25,743		—		25,743
Mortgage IRLCs	—		372		—		372

Liabilities
Fair value swap	$	—	$	—	$	135	$	135

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013 or 2012. Management’s policy is to transfer assets or liabilities from one level to another when the methodology to obtain the fair value changes such that there are more or fewer unobservable inputs as of the end of the reporting period.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in determining fair value of the financial assets and liabilities discussed above:

Investment securities: Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. The Fair Value Measurements tables exclude Park’s Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock. These assets are carried at their respective redemption values, as it is not practicable to calculate their fair values. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, which include municipal securities, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows.

Fair value swap: The fair value of the swap agreement entered into with the purchaser of the Visa Class B shares represents an internally developed estimate of the exposure based upon probability-weighted potential Visa litigation losses.

Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLCs): IRLCs are based on current secondary market pricing and are classified as Level 2.

Mortgage loans held for sale: Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at their fair value. Mortgage loans held for sale are estimated using security prices for similar product types and, therefore, are classified in Level 2.

The table below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, for financial instruments measured on a recurring basis and classified as Level 3:

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012



(In thousands)	Equity Securities			Fair value swap
Balance, at July 1, 2013	$	795		$	(135	)
Total gains/(losses)
Included in earnings – realized	(17		)	—
Included in earnings – unrealized	—			—
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(25		)	—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, other	—			—
Periodic settlement of fair value swap	—			—
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	753		$	(135	)

Balance, at July 1, 2012	$	738		$	(135	)
Total gains/(losses)
Included in earnings – realized	—			—
Included in earnings – unrealized	—			—
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	6			—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, other	—			—
Periodic settlement of fair value swap	—			—
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	744		$	(135	)

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012



(In thousands)	Equity Securities			Fair value swap
Balance, at January 1, 2013	$	780		$	(135	)
Total gains/(losses)
Included in earnings – realized	(17		)	—
Included in earnings – unrealized	—			—
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(10		)	—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, other	—			—
Periodic settlement of fair value swap	—			—
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	753		$	(135	)

Balance, at January 1, 2012	$	763		$	(700	)
Total gains/(losses)
Included in earnings – realized	—			—
Included in earnings – unrealized	—			—
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(19		)	—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, other	—			—
Periodic settlement of fair value swap	—			565
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	744		$	(135	)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis described below:

Impaired Loans: At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value have been partially charged-off or receive specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is generally based on real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Collateral is then adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. Additionally, updated valuations are obtained annually for all impaired loans in accordance with Company policy.

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO): Assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired. The carrying value of OREO is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis, but is subject to fair value adjustments when the carrying value exceeds the fair value, less estimated selling costs. Fair value is based on recent real estate appraisals and is updated at least annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales approach and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for both collateral dependent impaired loans and OREO are performed by licensed appraisers. Appraisals are generally obtained to support the fair value of collateral. In general, there are two types of appraisals, real estate appraisals and lot development loan appraisals, received by the Company. These are discussed below:

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Real estate appraisals typically incorporate measures such as recent sales prices for comparable properties. Appraisers may make adjustments to the sales prices of the comparable properties as deemed appropriate based on the age, condition or general characteristics of the subject property. Management generally applies a 15% discount to real estate appraised values which management expects will cover all disposition costs (including selling costs). This 15% discount is based on historical discounts to appraised values on sold OREO properties.

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Lot development loan appraisals are typically performed using a discounted cash flow analysis. Appraisers determine an anticipated absorption period and a discount rate that takes into account an investor’s required rate of return based on recent comparable sales. Management generally applies a 6% discount to lot development appraised values, which is an additional discount above the net present value calculation included in the appraisal, to account for selling costs.

MSRs: MSRs are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. MSRs do not trade in active, open markets with readily observable prices. For example, sales of MSRs do occur, but precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available. As such, management, with the assistance of a third-party specialist, determines fair value based on the discounted value of the future cash flows estimated to be received. Significant inputs include the discount rate and assumed prepayment speeds utilized. The calculated fair value is then compared to market values where possible to ascertain the reasonableness of the valuation in relation to current market expectations for similar products. Accordingly, MSRs are classified as Level 2.

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Collateral dependent impaired loans are carried at fair value if they have been charged down to fair value or if a specific valuation allowance has been established. A new cost basis is established at the time a property is initially recorded in OREO. OREO properties are carried at fair value if a devaluation has been taken to the property's value subsequent to the initial measurement.



Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 using:
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance at September 30, 2013
Impaired loans:
Commercial real estate	$	—	$	—	$	21,619	$	21,619
Construction real estate:
SEPH commercial land and development	—		—		6,488		6,488
Remaining commercial	—		—		4,821		4,821
Residential real estate	—		—		5,527		5,527
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	38,455	$	38,455

Mortgage servicing rights	$	—	$	2,391	$	—	$	2,391

OREO:
Commercial real estate	—		—		4,359		4,359
Construction real estate	—		—		11,200		11,200
Residential real estate	—		—		3,975		3,975
Total OREO	$	—	$	—	$	19,534	$	19,534



Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 using:
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance at December 31, 2012
Impaired loans:
Commercial real estate	$	—	$	—	$	25,997	$	25,997
Construction real estate:
SEPH commercial land and development	—		—		12,832		12,832
Remaining commercial	—		—		8,113		8,113
Residential real estate	—		—		6,990		6,990
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	53,932	$	53,932

Mortgage servicing rights	$	—	$	6,642	$	—	$	6,642

OREO:
Commercial real estate	—		—		3,485		3,485
Construction real estate	—		—		12,134		12,134
Residential real estate	—		—		4,307		4,307
Total OREO	$	—	$	—	$	19,926	$	19,926

Impaired loans had a book value of $118.2 million at September 30, 2013, after partial charge-offs of $83.3 million. Additionally, these impaired loans had a specific valuation allowance of $9.3 million. Of the $118.2 million impaired loan portfolio at September 30, 2013, loans with a book value of $46.0 million were carried at their fair value of $38.5 million, as a result of charge-offs of $68.6 million and a specific valuation allowance of $7.5 million. An additional specific valuation allowance of $1.8 million at September 30, 2013 is related to loans which are not collateral dependent and are thus not included in the fair value table above. The remaining $72.2 million of impaired loans were carried at cost, as the fair value of the underlying collateral or present value of expected future cash flows on each of these loans exceeded the book value for each individual credit. At December 31, 2012, impaired loans had a book value of $137.2 million, after partial charge-offs of $105.1 million. Additionally, these impaired loans had a specific valuation allowance of $8.3 million. Of the $137.2 million impaired loan portfolio at December 31, 2012, loans with a book value of $59.0 million were carried at their fair value of $53.9 million as a result of partial charge-offs of $91.6 million and a specific valuation allowance for those loans carried at fair value of $5.1 million. An additional specific valuation allowance of $3.2 million at December 31, 2012 related to loans which are not collateral dependent and are thus not included in the fair value table above. The remaining $78.2 million of impaired loans at December 31, 2012 were carried at cost. The financial impact of credit adjustments related to impaired loans carried at fair value during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $6.0 million and $5.2 million, respectively. The financial impact of credit adjustments related to impaired loans carried at fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $8.1 million and $10.7 million, respectively.

MSRs, which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, were recorded at $9.1 million at September 30, 2013. Of the $9.1 million MSR carrying balance at September 30, 2013, $2.4 million was recorded at fair value and included a valuation allowance of $1.1 million. The remaining $6.7 million was recorded at cost, as the fair value exceeded cost at September 30, 2013. At December 31, 2012, MSRs were recorded at $7.8 million, including a valuation allowance of $2.3 million. Income/(Expense) related to MSRs carried at fair value during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1.0 million and $(544,000), respectively. Income/(Expense) related to MSRs carried at fair value during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1.3 million and $(590,000), respectively.

Total OREO held by Park at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $35.4 million and $35.7 million, respectively. Approximately 55% of OREO held by Park at September 30, 2013 and at December 31, 2012 was carried at fair value due to devaluations taken subsequent to the initial OREO measurement. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the estimated fair value of OREO, less estimated selling costs, amounted to $19.5 million and $19.9 million, respectively. The financial impact of OREO fair value adjustments was $2.0 million and $0.4 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and was $2.2 million and $4.4 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The following tables present qualitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:



September 30, 2013
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input(s)	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans:
Commercial real estate	$	21,619	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 111.0% (22.5%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	8.0% - 11.3% (9.1%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	15.0% - 65.0% (44.5%)

Construction real estate:
SEPH commercial land and development	$	6,488	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 96.0%% (15.2%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	11.0% - 35.0% (17.2%)

Remaining commercial	$	4,821	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 79.0% (24.2%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	11.0% - 35.0% (19.4%)

Residential real estate	$	5,527	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 178.0% (15.9%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	7.8% - 10.0% (8.0%)

Other real estate owned:
Commercial real estate	$	4,359	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 353.4% (25.6%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	8.0% - 11.5% (9.5%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	40.0% - 90.0% (65.0%)

Construction real estate	$	11,200	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 484.0% (38.7%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	10.0% - 13.0% (11.4%)

Residential real estate	$	3,975	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 273.0% (18.3%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	5.4% - 9.8% (8.4%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	13.0% - 13.0% (13.0%)



December 31, 2012
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input(s)	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans:
Commercial real estate	$	25,997	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 116.0% (22.3%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	7.5% - 20.9% (10.1%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	23.0% - 63.0% (50.4%)

Construction real estate:
SEPH commercial land and development	$	12,832	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 218.0% (31.9%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	11.0% - 55.0% (23.4%)

Remaining commercial	$	8,113	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 75.0% (26.2%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	10.0% - 55.0% (18.3%)

Residential real estate	$	6,990	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 178.0% (17.9%)

Other real estate owned:
Commercial real estate	$	3,485	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 67.0% (25.8%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	11.0% (11.0%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	13.0% (13.0%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	40.9% - 90.0% (65.0%)

Construction real estate	$	12,134	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	0.0% - 273.0% (34.0%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	8.5% (8.5%)
			Bulk sale approach	Discount rate	10.0% - 12.0% (10.8%)

Residential real estate	$	4,307	Sales comparison approach	Adj to comparables	1.0% - 61.0% (18.0%)
			Income approach	Capitalization rate	7.9% - 9.3% (8.7%)
			Cost approach	Accumulated depreciation	6.0% (6.0%)

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating its fair value disclosures for assets and liabilities not discussed above:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.

Loans receivable: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential) are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Off-balance sheet instruments: Fair values for the Corporation’s loan commitments and standby letters of credit are based on the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The carrying amount and fair value are not material.

Deposit liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, savings, and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts for variable-rate, fixed-term certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities of time deposits.

Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

Long-term debt: Fair values for long-term debt are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on long-term debt to a schedule of monthly maturities.

Subordinated debentures and notes: Fair values for subordinated debentures and notes are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rate spreads currently being offered on similar debt structures to a schedule of monthly maturities.

The fair value of financial instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, was as follows:



	September 30, 2013
			Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total fair value
Financial assets:
Cash and money market instruments	$	314,874	$	314,874	$	—	$	—	$	314,874
Investment securities	1,323,480		1,739		1,326,932		753		1,329,424
Accrued interest receivable - securities	4,196		—		4,196		—		4,196
Accrued interest receivable - loans	13,758		—		—		13,758		13,758
Mortgage loans held for sale	6,571		—		6,571		—		6,571
Mortgage IRLCs	106		—		106		—		106
Impaired loans carried at fair value	38,455		—		—		38,455		38,455
Other loans, net	4,470,511		—		—		4,483,723		4,483,723
Loans receivable, net	$	4,515,643	$	—	$	6,677	$	4,522,178	$	4,528,855

Financial liabilities:
Noninterest bearing checking accounts	$	1,109,194	$	1,109,194	$	—	$	—	$	1,109,194
Interest bearing transactions accounts	1,261,190		1,261,190		—		—		1,261,190
Savings accounts	1,099,604		1,099,604		—		—		1,099,604
Time deposits	1,375,318		—		1,381,829		—		1,381,829
Other	5,386		5,386		—		—		5,386
Total deposits	$	4,850,692	$	3,475,374	$	1,381,829	$	—	$	4,857,203

Short-term borrowings	$	272,505	$	—	$	272,505	$	—	$	272,505
Long-term debt	809,336		—		863,052		—		863,052
Subordinated debentures/notes	80,250		—		84,076		—		84,076
Accrued interest payable – deposits	1,703		16		1,687		—		1,703
Accrued interest payable – debt/borrowings	1,493		12		1,481		—		1,493

Derivative financial instruments:
Fair value swap	$	135	$	—	$	—	$	135	$	135



	December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total fair value
Financial assets:
Cash and money market instruments	$	201,305	$	201,305	$	—	$	—	$	201,305
Investment securities	1,515,844		1,442		1,522,937		780		1,525,159
Accrued interest receivable - securities	6,122		—		6,122		—		6,122
Accrued interest receivable - loans	13,588		—		2		13,586		13,588
Mortgage loans held for sale	25,743		—		25,743		—		25,743
Mortgage IRLCs	372		—		372		—		372
Impaired loans carried at fair value	53,932		—		—		53,932		53,932
Other loans, net	4,314,738		—		—		4,348,705		4,348,705
Loans receivable, net	$	4,394,785	$	—	$	26,115	$	4,402,637	$	4,428,752

Financial liabilities:
Noninterest bearing checking accounts	$	1,137,290	$	1,137,290	$	—	—		$	1,137,290
Interest bearing transactions accounts	1,088,617		1,088,617		—		—		1,088,617
Savings accounts	1,038,356		1,038,356		—		—		1,038,356
Time deposits	1,450,424		—		1,458,793		—		1,458,793
Other	1,345		1,345		—		—		1,345
Total deposits	$	4,716,032	$	3,265,608	$	1,458,793	$	—	$	4,724,401

Short-term borrowings	$	344,168	$	—	$	344,168	$	—	$	344,168
Long-term debt	781,658		—		861,466		—		861,466
Subordinated debentures/notes	80,250		—		79,503		—		79,503
Accrued interest payable – deposits	1,960		21		1,939		—		1,960
Accrued interest payable – debt/borrowings	1,499		8		1,491		—		1,499

Derivative financial instruments:
Fair value swap	$	135	$	—	$	—	$	135	$	135