NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE

Accounting guidance on fair value measurement uses a hierarchy intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy includes three levels and is based upon the valuation techniques used to measure assets and liabilities. The three levels are as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in markets;

Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis comprise the following at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:


			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices		Significant
			in Active		Other		Significant
			Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Fair Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2020:
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	19,457	$	—	$	19,457	$	—
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		122,853		—		122,853		—
Municipal securities		63,431		—		63,431		—
Asset-backed securities		28,499				28,499
Other securities		19,048		—		19,048		—
Derivatives		195,973		—		195,973		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	449,261	$	—	$	449,261	$	—

Derivatives	$	203,744	$	—	$	203,744	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	203,744	$	—	$	203,744	$	—


December 31, 2019:
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	20,078	$	—	$	20,078	$	—
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		120,587		—		120,587		—
Municipal securities		48,257		—		48,257		—
Asset-backed securities		16,887				16,887
Other securities		4,886		—		4,886		—
Derivatives		87,827		—		87,827		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	298,522	$	—	$	298,522	$	—

Derivatives	$	88,437	$	—	$	88,437	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	88,437	$	—	$	88,437	$	—

The securities AFS portfolio consists of securities whereby the Company obtains fair values from an independent pricing service. The fair values are determined by pricing models that consider observable market data, such as interest rate volatilities, LIBOR yield curve, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate caps are used for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk. The interest rate caps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by pricing models that consider observable market data for derivative instruments with similar structures (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate swaps are executed for select commercial customers. The interest rate swaps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by comparing the contract rate on the swap with the then-current market rate for the remaining term of the transaction (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate swaps are also used for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk on FHLB advances, brokered deposits and junior subordinated debt. The interest rate swaps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by comparing the contract rate on the swap with the then-current market rate for the remaining term of the transaction (Level 2 inputs).

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis comprise the following at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:


			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices		Significant
			in Active		Other		Significant
			Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2020:
Impaired loans/leases	$	6,062	$	—	$	—	$	6,062
OREO		3,562		—		—		3,562
	$	9,624	$	—	$	—	$	9,624

December 31, 2019:
Impaired loans/leases	$	3,394	$	—	$	—	$	3,394
OREO		4,459		—		—		4,459
	$	7,853	$	—	$	—	$	7,853

Impaired loans/leases are evaluated and valued at the time the loan/lease is identified as impaired, at the lower of cost or fair value, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans/leases. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable, and is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. Appraised and reported values are discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business.

OREO in the table above consists of property acquired through foreclosures and settlements of loans. Property acquired is carried at the estimated fair value of the property, less disposal costs, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value of the property is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. Appraised and reported values are discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management's expertise and knowledge of the property.

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:


	Quantitative Information about Level Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Fair Value
	March 31,		December 31,
	2020		2019		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range
	(dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans/leases	$	6,062	$	3,394	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	(10.00)	%	to	(30.00)	%
OREO		3,562		4,459	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	0.00	%	to	(35.00)	%

For the impaired loans/leases and OREO, the Company records carrying value at fair value less disposal or selling costs. The amounts reported in the tables above are fair values before the adjustment for disposal or selling costs.

There have been no changes in valuation techniques used for any assets or liabilities measured at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities carried on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, including those financial assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis:


	Fair Value	As of March 31, 2020				As of December 31, 2019
	Hierarchy	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Level	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)

Cash and due from banks	Level 1	$	169,827	$	169,827	$	76,254	$	76,254
Federal funds sold	Level 2		4,695		4,695		9,800		9,800
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions	Level 2		202,013		202,013		147,891		147,891
Investment securities:
HTM	Level 2		431,283		450,401		400,646		426,545
AFS	*		253,288		253,288		210,695		210,695
Loans/leases receivable, net	Level 3		5,613		6,062		3,143		3,394
Loans/leases receivable, net	Level 2		3,656,822		3,624,689		3,651,061		3,606,520
Derivatives	Level 2		195,973		195,973		87,827		87,827

Deposits:
Nonmaturity deposits	Level 2		3,292,795		3,292,795		3,184,726		3,184,726
Time deposits	Level 2		877,683		887,294		726,325		742,444
Short-term borrowings	Level 2		43,067		43,067		13,423		13,423
FHLB advances	Level 2		95,000		96,515		159,300		159,193
Subordinated notes	Level 2		68,455		68,673		68,394		68,563
Junior subordinated debentures	Level 2		37,877		30,541		37,838		30,477
Derivatives	Level 2		203,744		203,744		88,437		88,437

*See previous table in Note 2.