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Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Accounting principles related to fair value measurements provide a framework for measuring fair value that focuses on the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal market (or in the absence of the principal market, the most advantageous market) accessible in an orderly transaction between willing market participants (the "Fair Value Framework"). Where required by the applicable accounting standards, assets and liabilities are measured at fair value using the "highest and best use" valuation premise. Fair value measurement guidance clarifies that financial instruments do not have alternative use and, as such, the fair value of financial instruments should be determined using an "in-exchange" valuation premise. However, the fair value measurement guidance provides a valuation exception and permits an entity to measure the fair value of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities with offsetting credit risks and/or market risks based on the exit price it would receive or pay to transfer the net risk exposure of a group of assets or liabilities if certain conditions are met. We elected to apply the measurement exception to a group of derivative instruments with offsetting credit risks and market risks, which primarily relate to interest rate, foreign currency, debt and equity price risk, and commodity price risk as of the reporting date.
Fair Value Adjustments  The best evidence of fair value is quoted market price in an actively traded market, where available. In the event listed price or market quotes are not available, valuation techniques that incorporate relevant transaction data and market parameters reflecting the attributes of the asset or liability under consideration are applied. Where applicable, fair value adjustments are made to ensure the financial instruments are appropriately recorded at fair value. The fair value adjustments reflect the risks associated with the products, contractual terms of the transactions, and the liquidity of the markets in which the transactions occur. The fair value adjustments are broadly categorized by the following major types:
Credit valuation adjustment - The credit valuation adjustment is an adjustment to a group of financial assets and financial liabilities, predominantly derivative assets and derivative liabilities, to reflect the credit quality of the parties to the transaction in arriving at fair value. A credit valuation adjustment to a financial asset is required to reflect the default risk of the counterparty. A debit valuation adjustment to a financial liability is recorded to reflect the default risk of HUSI. See "Valuation Techniques - Derivatives" below for additional details.
Liquidity risk adjustment - The liquidity risk adjustment (primarily in the form of bid-offer adjustment) reflects the cost that would be incurred to close out the market risks by hedging, disposing or unwinding the position. Valuation models generally produce mid-market values. The bid-offer adjustment is made in such a way that results in a measure that reflects the exit price that most represents the fair value of the financial asset or financial liability under consideration or, where applicable, the fair value of the net market risk exposure of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities. These adjustments relate primarily to Level 2 assets.
Model valuation adjustment - Where fair value measurements are determined using an internal valuation model based on observable and unobservable inputs, certain valuation inputs may be less readily determinable. There may be a range of possible valuation inputs that market participants may assume in determining the fair value measurement. The resultant fair value measurement has inherent measurement risk if one or more parameters are unobservable and must be estimated. An input valuation adjustment is necessary to reflect the likelihood that market participants may use different input parameters, and to mitigate the possibility of measurement error. In addition, the values derived from valuation techniques are affected by the choice of valuation model and model limitation. When different valuation techniques are available, the choice of valuation model can be subjective. Furthermore, the valuation model applied may have measurement limitations. In those cases, an additional valuation adjustment is also applied to mitigate the measurement risk. Model valuation adjustments are not material and relate primarily to Level 2 instruments.
We apply stress scenarios in determining appropriate liquidity risk and model risk adjustments for Level 3 fair values by reviewing the historical data for unobservable inputs (e.g., correlation, volatility). Some stress scenarios involve at least a 95 percent confidence interval (i.e., two standard deviations). We also utilize unobservable parameter adjustments when instruments are valued using internally developed models which reflects the uncertainty in the value estimates provided by the model.
Funding Fair Value Adjustment ("FFVA") - The FFVA reflects the estimated present value of the future market funding cost or benefit associated with funding uncollateralized derivative exposure at unsecured funding spreads. See "Valuation Techniques - Derivatives" below for additional details.
Fair Value Hierarchy  The Fair Value Framework establishes a three-tiered fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 quoted market price - Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 valuation technique using observable inputs - Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are inactive, and measurements
determined using valuation models where all significant inputs are observable, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 valuation technique with significant unobservable inputs - Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability and include situations where fair values are measured using valuation techniques based on one or more significant unobservable inputs.
Classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on whether the lowest hierarchical level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is observable. As such, the classification within the fair value hierarchy is dynamic and can be transferred to other hierarchy levels in each reporting period.
Where fair value measurements are determined based on information obtained from independent pricing services or brokers, Finance applies appropriate validation procedures to substantiate fair value. For price validation purposes, quotations from at least two independent pricing sources are obtained for each financial instrument, where possible.
The following factors are considered in determining fair values:
similarities between the asset or the liability under consideration and the asset or liability for which quotation is received;
collaboration of pricing by referencing to other independent market data such as market transactions and relevant benchmark indices;
consistency among different pricing sources;
the valuation approach and the methodologies used by the independent pricing sources in determining fair value;
the elapsed time between the date to which the market data relates and the measurement date;
the source of the fair value information; and
whether the security is traded in an active or inactive market.
Greater weight is given to quotations of instruments with recent market transactions, pricing quotes from dealers who stand ready to transact, quotations provided by market-makers who structured such instrument and market consensus pricing based on inputs from a large number of survey participants. Any significant discrepancies among the external quotations are reviewed and adjustments to fair values are recorded where appropriate. Where the transaction volume of a specific instrument has been reduced and the fair value measurement becomes less transparent, Finance will apply more detailed procedures to understand and challenge the appropriateness of the unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques used by the independent pricing service. Where applicable, Finance will develop a fair value estimate using its own pricing model inputs to test reasonableness. Where fair value measurements are determined using internal valuation models, Finance will validate the fair value measurement by either developing unobservable inputs based on the industry consensus pricing surveys in which we participate or back testing by observing the actual settlements occurring soon after the measurement date.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis  The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value. Unless otherwise noted below, assets and liabilities in the following table are recorded at fair value through net income.
 Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
March 31, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Gross
Balance
Netting(6)
Net
Balance
 (in millions)
Assets:
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises$1,948 $424 $ $2,372 $ $2,372 
Debt securities issued by foreign entities535   535  535 
Equity securities10,942   10,942  10,942 
Precious metals trading 3,076  3,076  3,076 
Derivatives:(1)
Interest rate contracts17 1,733 2 1,752  1,752 
Foreign exchange contracts 14,064 2 14,066  14,066 
Equity contracts 1,343 197 1,540  1,540 
Precious metals contracts 1,177  1,177  1,177 
Credit contracts 117  117  117 
Other contracts(2)
  3 3  3 
Derivatives netting    (16,720)(16,720)
Total derivatives17 18,434 204 18,655 (16,720)1,935 
Securities available-for-sale:(3)
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises10,278 20,837  31,115  31,115 
Asset-backed securities:
Home equity  17 17  17 
Other  97 97  97 
Debt securities issued by foreign entities2,361 108  2,469  2,469 
Loans held for sale(4)
 144  144  144 
Other assets:
Mortgage servicing rights  21 21  21 
Equity securities 136  136  136 
Equity securities measured at net asset value(5)
   140  140 
Total assets$26,081 $43,159 $339 $69,719 $(16,720)$52,999 
Liabilities:
Domestic deposits(4)
$ $1,887 $492 $2,379 $ $2,379 
Trading liabilities, excluding derivatives969 1,316  2,285  2,285 
Derivatives:(1)
Interest rate contracts10 1,530 3 1,543  1,543 
Foreign exchange contracts1 13,419 3 13,423  13,423 
Equity contracts5 1,116 198 1,319  1,319 
Precious metals contracts3 1,425  1,428  1,428 
Credit contracts 131 2 133  133 
Other contracts(2)
  27 27  27 
Derivatives netting    (15,674)(15,674)
Total derivatives19 17,621 233 17,873 (15,674)2,199 
Long-term debt(4)
 5,593 2,072 7,665  7,665 
Total liabilities$988 $26,417 $2,797 $30,202 $(15,674)$14,528 
 Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
December 31, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Gross
Balance
Netting(6)
Net
Balance
 (in millions)
Assets:
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises$2,337 $432 $— $2,769 $— $2,769 
Debt securities issued by foreign entities134 33 — 167 — 167 
Equity securities15,795 — — 15,795 — 15,795 
Precious metals trading— 3,907 — 3,907 — 3,907 
Derivatives:(1)
Interest rate contracts1,839 1,848 — 1,848 
Foreign exchange contracts— 11,350 — 11,350 — 11,350 
Equity contracts— 1,845 213 2,058 — 2,058 
Precious metals contracts936 — 940 — 940 
Credit contracts— 28 — 28 — 28 
Other contracts(2)
— — — 
Derivatives netting— — — — (14,788)(14,788)
Total derivatives12 15,998 219 16,229 (14,788)1,441 
Securities available-for-sale:(3)
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises10,817 22,049 — 32,866 — 32,866 
Asset-backed securities:
Home equity— — 19 19 — 19 
Other— — 101 101 — 101 
Debt securities issued by foreign entities2,201 111 — 2,312 — 2,312 
Loans held for sale(4)
— 48 — 48 — 48 
Other assets:
Mortgage servicing rights— — 16 16 — 16 
Equity securities— 144 — 144 — 144 
Equity securities measured at net asset value(5)
— — — 138 — 138 
Total assets$31,296 $42,722 $355 $74,511 $(14,788)$59,723 
Liabilities:
Domestic deposits(4)
$— $2,214 $535 $2,749 $— $2,749 
Trading liabilities, excluding derivatives1,103 46 — 1,149 — 1,149 
Derivatives:(1)
Interest rate contracts10 1,888 1,899 — 1,899 
Foreign exchange contracts— 11,124 11,126 — 11,126 
Equity contracts— 1,194 167 1,361 — 1,361 
Precious metals contracts— 779 — 779 — 779 
Credit contracts— 80 82 — 82 
Other contracts(2)
— — 38 38 — 38 
Derivatives netting— — — — (13,287)(13,287)
Total derivatives10 15,065 210 15,285 (13,287)1,998 
Long-term debt(4)
— 7,089 1,853 8,942 — 8,942 
Total liabilities$1,113 $24,414 $2,598 $28,125 $(13,287)$14,838 
(1)Includes trading derivative assets of $1,836 million and $1,405 million and trading derivative liabilities of $2,056 million and $1,874 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, as well as derivatives held for hedging and commitments accounted for as derivatives. See Note 10, "Derivative Financial Instruments," for additional information. Excluding changes in fair value of a derivative instrument associated with a qualifying cash flow hedge, which are recognized initially in other comprehensive loss, derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value through net income.
(2)Consists of swap agreements entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares.
(3)Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value through other comprehensive loss. Changes in the allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale are recorded through net income.
(4)See Note 11, "Fair Value Option," for additional information. Excluding the fair value movement on fair value option liabilities attributable to our own credit spread, which is recorded in other comprehensive loss, fair value option assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value through net income.
(5)Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(6)Represents counterparty and cash collateral netting which allow the offsetting of amounts relating to certain contracts if certain conditions are met.
Information on Level 3 assets and liabilities  The following table summarizes additional information about changes in the fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. As a risk management practice, we may risk manage the Level 3 assets and liabilities, in whole or in part, using securities and derivative positions that are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. Since those Level 1 and Level 2 risk management positions are not included in the table below, the information provided does not reflect the effect of such risk management activities related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities.
Jan. 1,
2022
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
Purch-
ases
Issu-
ances
Settle-
ments
Transfers
Into
Level 3
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
Mar. 31,
2022
Current Period Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Still Held Included in
EarningsOther Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
EarningsOther Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 (in millions)
Assets:
Derivatives, net:(1)
Interest rate contracts
      (1) (1)(1) 
Foreign exchange contracts
(2)1       (1)1  
Equity contracts46 (120)   1 29 43 (1)(95) 
Credit contracts(2)       (2)  
Other contracts(2\)
(33)(1)   10   (24)  
Asset-backed securities available-for-sale(3)
120  (3)  (3)  114  (3)
Mortgage servicing rights(4)
16 4   1    21 2  
Total assets$145 $(116)$(3)$ $1 $8 $28 $43 $106 $(93)$(3)
Liabilities:
Domestic deposits(5)
$(535)$21 $(2)$ $ $70 $(49)$3 $(492)$19 $(2)
Long-term debt(5)
(1,853)94 5  (300)102 (206)86 (2,072)67 5 
Total liabilities$(2,388)$115 $3 $ $(300)$172 $(255)$89 $(2,564)$86 $3 
Jan. 1,
2021
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
Purch-
ases
Issu-
ances
Settle-
ments
Transfers
Into
Level 3
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
Mar. 31,
2021
Current Period
Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Still Held
Included in
EarningsOther Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
EarningsOther Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 (in millions)
Assets:
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:(6)
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities
$15 $$— $— $— $— $— $— $24 $$— 
Derivatives, net:(1)
Interest rate contracts
34 (32)— — — — — — (17)— 
Foreign exchange contracts
(11)— — — — — — (2)(12)— 
Equity contracts119 (22)— — — (54)— (1)42 (32)— 
Credit contracts63 (17)— — — (1)— — 45 (19)— 
Other contracts(2)
(59)— — — — — (50)— — 
Asset-backed securities available-for-sale(3)
131 — — — (2)— — 130 — 
Mortgage servicing rights(4)
— — — — — 11 — 
Total assets$319 $(70)$$— $$(50)$— $(1)$202 $(70)$
Liabilities:
Domestic deposits(5)
$(646)$$— $— $— $28 $— $15 $(599)$$— 
Long-term debt(5)
(448)(3)— — (123)89 (2)(486)— 
Total liabilities$(1,094)$$— $— $(123)$117 $(2)$16 $(1,085)$12 $— 
(1)Level 3 net derivatives included derivative assets of $204 million and derivative liabilities of $233 million at March 31, 2022 and derivative assets of $541 million and derivative liabilities of $504 million at March 31, 2021. Gains (losses) on derivatives, net are predominantly included in trading revenue and gain on instruments designated at fair value and related derivatives in the consolidated statement of income.
(2)Consists of swap agreements entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares. Gains (losses) on these swap agreements are included in other income (loss) in the consolidated statement of income.
(3)Realized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in other securities gains, net in the consolidated statement of income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale are included in the provision for credit losses in the consolidated statement of income. Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in other comprehensive loss.
(4)Gain (losses) on mortgage servicing rights are included in other income (loss) in the consolidated statement of income.
(5)Excluding unrealized gains (losses) on fair value option liabilities attributable to our own credit spread, which are recorded in other comprehensive loss, gains (losses) on fair value option liabilities are included in gain on instruments designated at fair value and related derivatives in the consolidated statement of income.
(6)Gains (losses) on trading assets, excluding derivatives are included in trading revenue in the consolidated statement of income.
Significant Unobservable Inputs for Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used to determine the recurring fair value measurement of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
March 31, 2022
Financial Instrument TypeFair Value (in millions)Valuation Technique(s)Significant Unobservable InputsRange of Inputs
Weighted Average(1)
Interest rate derivative contracts$(1)Market comparable adjusted for probability to fund and, where applicable, option pricing modelProbability to fund for rate lock commitments
52% - 99%
85%
Interest rate yield curve
9%
N/A
Foreign exchange derivative contracts(2)
$(1)Option pricing modelImplied volatility of currency pairs
0% - 14%
10%
Cross-currency basis
(60)bps
N/A
Equity derivative contracts(2)
$(1)Option pricing modelEquity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 74%
44%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
44% - 97%
83%
Equity forward price
$45 - $5,941
$877
Credit derivative contracts$(2)Option pricing model and, where applicable, discounted cash flowsCredit default swap spreads
101bps - 319bps
220bps
Other derivative contracts$(24)Discounted cash flowsConversion rate1.6 timesN/A
Expected duration0.8 yearsN/A
Asset-backed securities available-for-sale$114 Discounted cash flowsMarket assumptions related to yields for comparable instruments
2% - 3%
3%
Mortgage servicing rights$21 Discounted cash flowsConstant prepayment rates
6% - 15%
7%
Discount rate
8% - 13%
8%
Estimated annualized costs to service
$72 - $80 per account
$74 per account
Domestic deposits (structured deposits)(2)(3)
$(492)Option adjusted discounted cash flowsEquity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 23%
16%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
49% - 89%
68%
Long-term debt (structured notes)(2)(3)
$(2,072)Option adjusted discounted cash flowsImplied volatility of currency pairs
0% - 14%
10%
Equity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 55%
28%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
44% - 97%
83%
Credit default swap spreads864bpsN/A
December 31, 2021
Financial Instrument TypeFair Value (in millions)Valuation Technique(s)Significant Unobservable InputsRange of Inputs
Weighted Average(1)
Interest rate derivative contracts
$— Market comparable adjusted for probability to fund and, where applicable, option pricing modelProbability to fund for rate lock commitments
36% - 99%
83%
Interest rate yield curve
8%
N/A
Foreign exchange derivative contracts(2)
$(2)Option pricing modelImplied volatility of currency pairs
0% - 9%
6%
Cross-currency basis
(86)bps
N/A
Equity derivative contracts(2)
$46 Option pricing modelEquity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 85%
40%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
44% - 98%
81%
Equity dividend yields and forward price
(4)% - 1%
0%
Credit derivative contracts$(2)Option pricing model and, where applicable, discounted cash flowsCredit default swap spreads
76bps - 325bps
234bps
Other derivative contracts$(33)Discounted cash flowsConversion rate1.6 timesN/A
Expected duration
1.0 year
N/A
Asset-backed securities available-for-sale
$120 Discounted cash flowsMarket assumptions related to yields for comparable instruments
3% - 4%
3%
Mortgage servicing rights$16 Discounted cash flowsConstant prepayment rates
10% - 16%
12%
Discount rate
8% - 13%
8%
Estimated annualized costs to service
$72 - $85 per account
$75 per account
Domestic deposits (structured deposits)(2)(3)
$(535)Option adjusted discounted cash flowsEquity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 21%
15%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
49% - 85%
62%
Long-term debt (structured notes)(2)(3)
$(1,853)Option adjusted discounted cash flowsImplied volatility of currency pairs
0% - 9%
6%
Equity / Equity Index volatility
8% - 71%
31%
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
44% - 98%
82%
Credit default swap spreads798bpsN/A
(1)For foreign exchange derivatives, equity derivatives, credit derivatives, structured deposits and structured notes, weighted averages are calculated based on the fair value of the instruments. For all remaining instrument types, weighted averages are calculated based on the notional value of the instruments.
(2)We are the client-facing entity and, except for structured notes and deposits with embedded credit derivative features, we enter into identical but opposite derivatives to transfer the resultant risks to our affiliates. With the exception of counterparty credit risks, we are market risk neutral in substantially all of the structured notes and deposits. The corresponding intra-group derivatives are presented as equity derivatives and foreign exchange derivatives in the table.
(3)Structured deposits and structured notes contain embedded derivative features whose fair value measurements contain significant Level 3 inputs. See equity and foreign exchange derivatives and credit derivatives below for a discussion of the uncertainty of Level 3 inputs related to structured deposits and structured notes.
N/A Not Applicable
Uncertainty of Level 3 Inputs to Fair Value Measurements
Interest rate derivatives - For mortgage rate lock commitments, the fair value measurement is affected by the probability of executing and funding the mortgage. An increase (decrease) in the likelihood of a mortgage being executed would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the interest rate derivative. For certain other interest rate derivatives, the interest rates for longer dated tenors were not observable. An increase (decrease) in the interest rate would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value measurement of the derivative depending on if we receive or pay the floating rate.
Equity and foreign exchange derivatives - The fair value measurement of a structured equity or foreign exchange derivative is primarily affected by the implied volatility of the underlying equity price or exchange rate of the paired foreign currencies. The level of volatility is a function of the nature of the underlying risk, the level of strike price and the years to maturity of the option. Depending on the underlying risk and tenure, we determine the implied volatility based on observable input where information is available. However, substantially all of the implied volatilities are derived based on historical information and are not observable. A significant increase (decrease) in the implied volatility would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value of a long position in the derivative contract. For a derivative referenced to a basket of variables such as equities or foreign
currencies, the fair value measurement is also affected by the correlation of the referenced variables. Correlation measures the relative change in values among two or more variables (i.e., equity or foreign currency pair), which can be positively or negatively correlated. A majority of the correlations are not observable, but are derived based on historical data. A significant increase (decrease) in the correlation of the referenced variables would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value of a long position in the derivative contract. For certain other foreign exchange derivatives, the cross-currency basis for longer dated tenors were not observable. An increase (decrease) in the cross-currency basis would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value measurement of the derivative depending on if we receive or pay the floating rate plus the basis spread.
Credit derivatives - The fair value measurement of certain credit derivatives is primarily affected by the credit spreads of credit default swap contracts. A significant increase (decrease) in the credit spreads would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the credit derivative.
Other derivatives - The fair value of the swap agreements we entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares is dependent upon the final resolution of the related litigation. Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement include estimated changes in the conversion rate of Visa Class B Shares into Visa Class A Shares and the expected timing of the final resolution. An increase (decrease) in the loss estimate or in the timing of the resolution of the related litigation would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value measurement of the derivative.
Asset-backed securities available-for-sale - The fair value measurement of certain asset-backed securities is primarily affected by estimated yields which are determined based on current market yields of comparable instruments adjusted for market liquidity. An increase (decrease) in the yields would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the securities.
Mortgage servicing rights - The fair value measurement of mortgage servicing rights is primarily affected by the estimated prepayment rates of the mortgage loans and the discount rates. An increase (decrease) in either of these inputs would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights.
Significant Transfers Into and Out of Level 3 Measurements During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we transferred $86 million of long-term debt, which we have elected to carry at fair value, from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the embedded derivative no longer being unobservable as the derivative option is closer to maturity and there is more observability in short term volatility. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we also transferred $43 million of equity derivatives from Level 3 to Level 2 as the inputs used to value these contracts have become more observable. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we transferred $49 million of domestic deposits and $206 million of long-term debt, which we elected to carry at fair value, from Level 2 to Level 3 as a result of a change in the observability of underlying inputs that resulted in the embedded derivative being unobservable. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2022, we transferred $29 million of equity derivatives from Level 2 to Level 3 as the inputs used to value these contracts have become less observable.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we transferred $15 million of domestic deposits, which we have elected to carry at fair value, from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the embedded derivative no longer being unobservable as the derivative option is closer to maturity and there is more observability in short term volatility.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis  Certain financial and non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and therefore, are not included in the tables above. These assets include (a) loans classified as held for sale reported at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, (b) impaired loans or assets that are written down to fair value based on the valuation of underlying collateral during the period and (c) lease ROU assets or leasehold improvement assets that were written down during the period. These instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustment in certain circumstances (e.g., impairment). The following table presents the fair value hierarchy level within which the fair value of the financial and non-financial assets has been recorded at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The gains (losses) during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are also included.
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2022
Total Gains (Losses) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (in millions)
Consumer loans held for sale(1)
$ $27 $280 $307 $(1)
Consumer loans(2)
 96  96 2 
Commercial loans held for sale(3)
 6  6  
Commercial loans(4)
  138 138 5 
Leases(5)
    (1)
Total assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis
$ $129 $418 $547 $5 
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021
Total Gains (Losses) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
  
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (in millions)
Consumer loans held for sale(1)
$— $24 $1,742 $1,766 $— 
Consumer loans(2)
— 102 — 102 
Commercial loans held for sale(3)
— 75 68 143 — 
Commercial loans(4)
— — 186 186 19 
Leases(5)
— — — 
Total assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis
$— $201 $2,001 $2,202 $23 
(1)At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the loans held for sale was below cost. During 2021, certain consumer loans were transferred to held for sale for which significant inputs in estimating fair value were unobservable.
(2)Represents residential mortgage loans held for investment whose carrying amount was adjusted during the period based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.
(3)At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the loans held for sale was below cost. During the second quarter of 2021, certain commercial loans were transferred to held for sale for which significant inputs in estimating fair value were unobservable.
(4)Certain commercial loans are individually assessed for impairment. We measure the credit impairment of a collateral-dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral asset. The collateral often involves real estate properties that are illiquid due to market conditions. As a result, these loans are classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy.
(5)During the first quarter of 2022, we wrote down the lease ROU assets associated with certain office space that we determined we would exit. During the fourth quarter of 2021, we transferred one of our owned office space properties to held for sale and, as a result, its carrying amount was written down to an estimated fair value of $5 million.
Significant Unobservable Inputs for Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present quantitative information about non-recurring fair value measurements of assets and liabilities classified with Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
At March 31, 2022
Financial Instrument TypeFair Value (in millions)Valuation Technique(s)Significant Unobservable InputsRange of Inputs
Weighted Average(1)
Consumer loans held for sale$280 Market comparables and internal assumptionsAdjusted market price
8% - 95%
93%
Commercial loans138 Valuation of third party appraisal
on underlying collateral
Loss severity rates
2% - 74%
20%
At December 31, 2021
Financial Instrument TypeFair Value (in millions)Valuation Technique(s)Significant Unobservable InputsRange of Inputs
Weighted Average(1)
Consumer loans held for sale$1,742 Market comparables and internal assumptionsAdjusted market price
10% - 100%
98%
Commercial loans held for sale68 Market comparables and internal assumptionsAdjusted market price94%N/A
Commercial loans186 Valuation of third party appraisal
on underlying collateral
Loss severity rates
2% - 76%
23%
(1)Weighted average is calculated based on the carrying value of the loans.
N/A Not Applicable
Valuation Techniques
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.
Consumer loans held for sale – Consumer loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value of consumer loans held for sale is estimated using observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. Adjustments are made to reflect differences in collateral location, loan-to-value ratio, FICO scores, vintage year, default rates, the completeness of the loan documentation and other risk characteristics. Where observable market parameters are not available, fair value is estimated using the discounted cash flow method using assumptions consistent with those which would be used by market participants in valuing such loans, including estimates of prepayment rates, default rates, loss severities and market rates of return. We also may hold discussions on value directly with potential investors. For consumer loans transferred to held for sale during 2021, the fair value measurement processes use significant unobservable inputs to adjust market prices which are specific to the characteristics of the various loan portfolios.
Consumer loans held for sale designated under FVO – We previously elected to apply FVO accounting to certain student loans (which were subsequently transferred to held for sale during 2021). The fair value of these loans is based on observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics.
Commercial loans held for sale - Commercial loans held for sale (that are not designated under FVO as discussed below) are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value of commercial loans held for sale is estimated using observable market pricing obtained from independent sources, relevant broker quotes or observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. We also may hold discussions on value directly with potential investors or take into account underlying collateral values. For certain commercial loans transferred to held for sale during the second quarter of 2021, the fair value measurement process used significant unobservable inputs to adjust market prices which are specific to the characteristics of the loan portfolio.
Commercial loans held for sale designated under FVO – We elected to apply FVO accounting to certain commercial loans held for sale at fair value. Where available, fair value is based on observable market pricing obtained from independent sources, relevant broker quotes or observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. Where observable market parameters are not available, fair value is determined based on contractual cash flows adjusted for estimates of prepayment rates, expected default rates and loss severity discounted at management's estimate of the expected rate of return required by market participants. We also consider loan-specific risk mitigating factors such as collateral arrangements in determining the fair value estimate.
Commercial loans individually assessed for impairment – Generally represents collateral-dependent commercial loans with fair value determined based on pricing quotes obtained from an independent third party appraisal.
Precious metals trading - Precious metals trading primarily includes physical inventory which is valued using spot prices.
 Securities - Where available, debt and equity securities are valued based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price for the identical security is not available, the security is valued based on quotes from similar securities, where possible. For certain securities, internally developed valuation models are used to determine fair values or validate quotes obtained from pricing services. The following summarizes the valuation methodology used for our major security classes:
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agency issued or guaranteed and obligations of U.S. state and political subdivisions – As these securities transact in an active market, fair value measurements are based on quoted prices for the identical security or quoted prices for similar securities with adjustments as necessary made using observable inputs which are market corroborated.
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises – For government sponsored mortgage-backed securities which transact in an active market, fair value measurements are based on quoted prices for the identical security or quoted prices for similar securities with adjustments as necessary made using observable inputs which are market corroborated. For government sponsored mortgage-backed securities which do not transact in an active market, fair value is determined primarily based on pricing information obtained from pricing services and is verified by internal review processes.
Asset-backed securities – Fair value is primarily determined based on pricing information obtained from independent pricing services adjusted for the characteristics and the performance of the underlying collateral.
Foreign debt securities (government and corporate) - Government securities transact in an active market and therefore fair value measurements are based on quoted prices for the identical security or quoted prices for similar securities with adjustments as necessary made using observable inputs which are market corroborated. For non-callable corporate securities, a credit spread scale is created for each issuer. These spreads are then added to the equivalent maturity U.S. Treasury yield to determine current pricing. Credit spreads are obtained from the primary market, secondary trading levels and dealer quotes. For securities with early redemption features, an option adjusted spread model is incorporated to adjust the spreads determined above. Additionally, we survey the broker/dealer community to obtain relevant trade data including benchmark quotes and updated spreads.
Equity securities – Fair value measurements are determined based on quoted prices for the identical security. Certain equity securities represent investments in private equity funds that help us comply with the Community Reinvestment Act. The fair value of these investments are estimated using the net asset value per share as calculated by the fund managers. Distributions will be received from the funds as the underlying assets are liquidated. While the funds do not allow us to redeem our investments, we are permitted to sell or transfer our investments subject to the approval of the fund manager. Unfunded commitments associated with these investments totaled $29 million at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
The following tables provide additional information relating to our available-for-sale asset-backed securities at March 31, 2022:
Rating of Securities:(1)
Collateral Type:Level 3
  (in millions)
AAA - AHome equity - Alt A$17 
BBB - BOther97 
$114 
(1)We utilize S&P as the primary source of credit ratings in the tables above. If S&P ratings are not available, ratings by Moody's and Fitch are used in that order.
Derivatives – Derivatives are recorded at fair value. Asset and liability positions in individual derivatives that are covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements, including receivables (payables) for cash collateral posted (received), are offset and presented net in accordance with accounting principles which allow the offsetting of amounts.
Derivatives traded on an exchange are valued using quoted prices. OTC derivatives, which comprise a majority of derivative contract positions, are valued using valuation techniques. The fair value for the majority of our derivative instruments are determined based on internally developed models that utilize independently corroborated market parameters, including interest rate yield curves, option volatilities, and currency rates. For complex or long-dated derivative products where market data is not available, fair value may be affected by the underlying assumptions about, among other things, the timing of cash flows, expected exposure, probability of default and recovery rates. The fair values of certain structured derivative products are sensitive to unobservable inputs such as correlations of the referenced variables and volatilities of embedded options. These estimates are susceptible to significant change in future periods as market conditions change.
We typically use the risk-free rate/overnight indexed swap curves as the base discounting curve for measuring the fair value of all derivatives, both collateralized and uncollateralized, and apply a FFVA to reflect the estimated present value of the future market funding cost or benefit associated with funding uncollateralized derivative exposure at an unsecured market funding rate. The FFVA is calculated by applying future market funding spreads to the expected future funding exposure of any
uncollateralized component of the OTC derivative portfolio. The expected future funding exposure is calculated by a simulation methodology, where available, and is adjusted for events that may terminate the exposure, such as the default of HUSI or the counterparty.
Significant inputs related to derivative classes are broken down as follows:
Credit Derivatives – Use credit default curves and recovery rates which are generally provided by broker quotes and various pricing services. Certain credit derivatives may also use correlation inputs in their model valuation.
Interest Rate Derivatives – Swaps use interest rate curves based on currency that are actively quoted by brokers and other pricing services. Options will also use volatility inputs which are also quoted in the broker market.
Foreign Exchange ("FX") Derivatives – FX transactions, to the extent possible, use spot and forward FX rates which are quoted in the broker market. Where applicable, we also use implied volatility of currency pairs as inputs.
Equity Derivatives – Use listed equity security pricing and implied volatilities from equity traded options position.
Precious Metal Derivatives – Use spot and forward metal rates which are quoted in the broker market.
As discussed earlier, we make fair value adjustments to model valuations in order to ensure that those values represent appropriate estimates of fair value. These adjustments, which are applied consistently over time, are generally required to reflect factors such as bid-ask spreads and counterparty credit risk that can affect prices in arms-length transactions with unrelated third parties. Such adjustments are based on management judgment and may not be observable.
We estimate the counterparty credit risk for financial assets and our own credit standing for financial liabilities (the "credit valuation adjustments") in determining the fair value measurement. For derivative instruments, we calculate the credit valuation adjustment by applying the probability of default of the counterparty to the expected exposure, and multiplying the result by the expected loss given default. We also take into consideration the risk mitigating factors including collateral agreements and master netting agreements in determining credit valuation adjustments. We estimate the implied probability of default based on the credit spread of the specific counterparty observed in the credit default swap market. Where credit default spread of the counterparty is not available, we use the credit default spread of a specific proxy (e.g., the credit default swap spread of the counterparty's parent) or a proxy based on credit default swaps referencing to credit names of similar credit standing.
Real estate owned - Fair value is determined based on third party appraisals obtained at the time we take title to the property and, if less than the carrying amount of the loan, the carrying amount of the loan is adjusted to the fair value. The carrying amount of the property is further reduced, if necessary, at least every 90 days to reflect observable local market data, including local area sales data.
Mortgage servicing rights - Mortgage servicing rights are recorded at fair value. The fair value for the mortgage servicing rights is determined based on a single rate path cash flow analysis approach which involves discounting servicing cash flows under static interest rate projections at risk-adjusted rates. The valuation model also incorporates our best estimates of the prepayment speed of the mortgage loans, current cost to service and discount rates which are unobservable.
Structured notes and deposits designated under FVO – Structured notes and deposits are hybrid instruments containing embedded derivatives and are elected to be measured at fair value in their entirety under FVO accounting principles. The valuation of hybrid instruments is predominantly driven by the derivative features embedded within the instruments and our own credit risk. The valuation of embedded derivatives may include significant unobservable inputs such as correlation of the referenced credit names or volatility of the embedded option. Cash flows of the funded notes and deposits in their entirety, including the embedded derivatives, are discounted at the relevant interest rates for the duration of the instrument adjusted for our own credit spreads. The credit spreads so applied are determined with reference to our own debt issuance rates observed in primary and secondary markets, internal funding rates, and the structured note rates in recent executions.
Long-term debt designated under FVO – We elected to apply FVO accounting to certain of our own debt issuances for which fair value hedge accounting otherwise would have been applied. These own debt issuances elected under FVO are traded in secondary markets and, as such, the fair value is determined based on observed prices for the specific instrument. The observed market price of these instruments reflects the effect of our own credit spreads. The credit spreads applied to these instruments were derived from the spreads at the measurement date.
Additional Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments that are Not Carried at Fair Value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet The fair value estimates set forth below are made solely to comply with disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in this report.
The carrying amount of certain financial instruments recorded at cost on the consolidated balance sheet is considered to approximate fair value because they are short-term in nature, bear interest rates that approximate market rates, and generally have negligible credit risk. These items include cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits with banks, customer acceptance assets and liabilities, federal funds sold and purchased, securities purchased and sold under resale and repurchase
agreements, deposits with no stated maturity (e.g., demand, savings and certain money market deposits), short-term borrowings and dividends payable.
The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments, excluding financial instruments that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and their classification within the fair value hierarchy:
March 31, 2022Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
 (in millions)
Financial assets:
Short-term financial assets, net of allowance for credit losses $46,760 $46,760 $976 $45,738 $46 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
5,759 5,759  5,759  
Securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses 4,804 4,758  4,758  
Commercial loans, net of allowance for credit losses42,013 42,940   42,940 
Commercial loans held for sale91 91  91  
Consumer loans, net of allowance for credit losses16,130 15,561   15,561 
Consumer loans held for sale713 715  32 683 
Financial liabilities:
Short-term financial liabilities$6,837 $6,837 $ $6,790 $47 
Deposits128,796 128,787  128,787  
Long-term debt8,025 8,611  8,611  
December 31, 2021Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
 (in millions)
Financial assets:
Short-term financial assets, net of allowance for credit losses$48,404 $48,404 $954 $47,400 $50 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
10,514 10,514 — 10,514 — 
Securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses5,203 5,359 — 5,359 — 
Commercial loans, net of allowance for credit losses39,376 39,862 — — 39,862 
Commercial loans held for sale438 443 — 359 84 
Consumer loans, net of allowance for credit losses16,041 15,672 — — 15,672 
Consumer loans held for sale3,731 3,809 — 77 3,732 
Financial liabilities:
Short-term financial liabilities$6,389 $6,389 $— $6,338 $51 
Deposits131,533 131,533 — 131,533 — 
Deposits held for sale8,750 8,750 — 8,750 — 
Long-term debt8,294 8,861 — 8,861 — 
Lending-related commitments - The fair value of loan commitments, revolving credit facilities and standby letters of credit are not included in the above table. The majority of the lending-related commitments are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis nor are they actively traded. These instruments generate fees, which approximate those currently charged to originate similar commitments, which are recognized over the term of the commitment period. Deferred fees on loan commitments, revolving credit facilities and standby letters of credit totaled $155 million and $151 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.