Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

NOTE 8: Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. U.S. GAAP requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. U.S. GAAP also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels. Based on the underlying inputs, each fair value measurement in its entirety is reported in one of the three levels. These levels are:

● Level 1—Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt securities traded in an active exchange market, as well as U.S. Treasury securities.

● Level 2—Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

● Level 3—Valuation is determined using model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Corporation’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the respective asset or liability. Valuation techniques may include the use of pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

U.S. GAAP allows an entity the irrevocable option to elect fair value (the fair value option) for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis.  The Corporation has elected to use fair value accounting for its entire portfolio of loans held for sale (LHFS).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following describes the valuation techniques and inputs used by the Corporation in determining the fair value of certain assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements.

Securities available for sale. The Corporation primarily values its investment portfolio using Level 2 fair value measurements, but may also use Level 1 or Level 3 measurements if required by the composition of the portfolio. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Corporation’s entire securities portfolio was comprised of investments in debt securities classified as available for sale, which were valued using Level 2 fair value measurements. The Corporation has contracted with third party portfolio accounting service vendors for valuation of its securities portfolio. The vendors’ sources for security valuation are ICE Data Services (ICE), Refinitiv, and Bloomberg Valuation Service (BVAL).  Each source provides opinions, known as evaluated prices, as to the value of individual securities based on model-based pricing techniques that are partially based on available market data, including prices for similar instruments in active markets and prices for identical assets in markets that are not active. ICE provides evaluated prices for the Corporation’s obligations of states and political subdivisions category of securities.  ICE uses proprietary pricing models and pricing systems, mathematical tools and judgment to determine an evaluated price for a security based upon a hierarchy of market information regarding that security or securities with similar characteristics.  Refinitiv and BVAL provide evaluated prices for the Corporation’s U.S. treasury, government agencies and corporations, mortgage-backed, and corporate categories of securities.  U.S. treasury securities and fixed-rate callable securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations are individually evaluated on an option adjusted spread basis for callable issues or on a nominal spread basis incorporating the term structure of agency market spreads and the appropriate risk free benchmark curve for non-callable issues.  Pass-through mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in the mortgage-backed category are grouped into aggregate categories defined by issuer program, weighted average coupon, and weighted average maturity.  Each aggregate is benchmarked to relative to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA securities) or other benchmark prices. TBA securities prices are obtained from market makers and live trading systems. Collateralized mortgage obligations in the mortgage-backed category are individually evaluated based upon a hierarchy of security specific information and market data regarding that security or securities with similar characteristics.  Each evaluation is determined using an option adjusted spread and prepayment model based on volatility-driven, multi-dimensional spread tables. Fixed-rate securities issued by the Small Business Association in the mortgage backed category are individually evaluated based upon a hierarchy of security specific information and market data regarding that security or securities with similar characteristics.

Other investments. The Corporation holds equity investments in funds that provide debt and equity financing to small businesses. These investments are recorded at fair value and included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Changes in fair value are recognized in net income.  The funds are managed by investment companies, and the net asset value of each fund is reported regularly by the investment companies. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of these investments, based on net asset value, was $2.16 million and $1.47 million, respectively.  These investments, measured at net asset value, are not presented in the tables below related to fair value measurements. Changes in fair value of these investments resulted in the recognition of unrealized losses of $96,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and unrealized losses of $77,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and resulted in unrealized gains of $88,000 and $135,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

Loans held for sale. Fair value of the Corporation’s LHFS is based on observable market prices for similar instruments traded in the secondary mortgage loan markets in which the Corporation conducts business. The Corporation’s portfolio of LHFS is classified as Level 2.

Derivative asset - IRLCs. The Corporation recognizes IRLCs at fair value. Fair value of IRLCs is based on either (i) the price of the underlying loans obtained from an investor for loans that will be delivered on a best efforts basis or (ii) the observable price for individual loans traded in the secondary market for loans that will be delivered on a mandatory basis. All of the Corporation’s IRLCs are classified as Level 2.

Derivative asset/liability – interest rate swaps on loans. The Corporation recognizes interest rate swaps at fair value.  The Corporation has contracted with a third party vendor to provide valuations for these interest rate swaps using standard valuation techniques. All of the Corporation’s interest rate swaps on loans are classified as Level 2.

Derivative asset/liability – cash flow hedges. The Corporation recognizes cash flow hedges at fair value. The fair value of the Corporation’s cash flow hedges is determined using the discounted cash flow method.  All of the Corporation’s cash flow hedges are classified as Level 2.

Derivative asset/liability – forward sales of TBA securities. The Corporation recognizes forward sales of TBA securities at fair value. The fair value of forward sales of TBA securities is based on prices obtained from market makers and live trading systems for TBA securities of similar issuer programs, coupons and maturities. All of the Corporation’s forward sales of TBA securities are classified as Level 2.

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

	September 30, 2022
	Fair Value Measurements Classified as						Assets/Liabilities at
(Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Assets:
Securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	58,590	$	—	$	58,590
U.S. government agencies and corporations		—		130,210		—		130,210
Mortgage-backed securities		—		181,225		—		181,225
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		106,767		—		106,767
Corporate and other debt securities		—		22,772		—		22,772
Total securities available for sale		—		499,564		—		499,564
Loans held for sale		—		33,541		—		33,541
Derivatives
IRLC		—		746		—		746
Interest rate swaps on loans		—		6,762		—		6,762
Cash flow hedges		—		2,031		—		2,031
Total assets	$	—	$	542,644	$	—	$	542,644
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps on loans	$	—	$	6,762	$	—	$	6,762
Total liabilities	$	—	$	6,762	$	—	$	6,762

	December 31, 2021
	Fair Value Measurements Classified as						Assets/Liabilities at
(Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Assets:
Securities available for sale
U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	—	$	68,285	$	—	$	68,285
Mortgage-backed securities		—		190,349		—		190,349
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		92,666		—		92,666
Corporate and other debt securities		—		21,773		—		21,773
Total securities available for sale		—		373,073		—		373,073
Loans held for sale		—		82,295		—		82,295
Derivatives
IRLC		—		1,523		—		1,523
Interest rate swaps on loans		—		3,467		—		3,467
Total assets	$	—	$	460,358	$	—	$	460,358
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps on loans	$	—	$	3,467	$	—	$	3,467
Cash flow hedges		—		665		—		665
Forward sales of TBA securities		—		3		—		3
Total liabilities	$	—	$	4,135	$	—	$	4,135

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Corporation may be required, from time to time, to measure and recognize certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following describes the valuation techniques and inputs used by the Corporation in determining the fair value of certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Impaired loans. The Corporation does not record loans held for investment at fair value on a recurring basis. However, there are instances when a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. The Corporation measures impairment either based on the fair value of the loan using the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, or using the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, which is not a fair value measurement. The Corporation maintains a valuation allowance to the extent that this measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. When an impaired loan is measured at fair value based solely on observable market prices or a current appraisal without further adjustment for unobservable inputs, the Corporation records the impaired loan as a nonrecurring fair value measurement classified as Level 2. However, if based on management’s review, additional discounts to observed market prices or appraisals are required or if observable inputs are not available, the Corporation records the impaired loan as a nonrecurring fair value measurement classified as Level 3.

Impaired loans that are measured based on expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate rather than the market rate of interest, are not recorded at fair value and are therefore excluded from fair value disclosure requirements.

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO). Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. Initial fair value is based upon appraisals the Corporation obtains from independent licensed appraisers. Subsequent to foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations of the foreclosed assets based on updated appraisals, general market conditions, recent sales of similar properties, length of time the properties have been held, and our ability and intent with regard to continued ownership of the properties. The Corporation may incur additional write-downs of foreclosed assets to fair value less estimated costs to

sell if valuations indicate a further deterioration in market conditions. As such, the Corporation records OREO as a nonrecurring fair value measurement classified as Level 3.

At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 there were no impaired loans and no OREO that were measured at fair value.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Corporation. The Corporation uses the exit price notion in calculating the fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

The following tables reflect the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments whether or not recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.

	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022 Classified as						Total Fair
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Financial assets:
Cash and short-term investments	$	100,697	$	99,448	$	698	$	—	$	100,146
Securities available for sale		499,564		—		499,564		—		499,564
Loans, net		1,526,322		—		—		1,494,271		1,494,271
Loans held for sale		33,541		—		33,541		—		33,541
Derivatives
IRLC		746		—		746		—		746
Interest rate swaps on loans		6,762		—		6,762		—		6,762
Cash flow hedges		2,031		—		2,031		—		2,031
Bank-owned life insurance		20,937		—		20,937		—		20,937
Accrued interest receivable		7,846		7,846		—		—		7,846
Financial liabilities:
Demand and savings deposits		1,632,360		1,632,360		—		—		1,632,360
Time deposits		387,337		—		385,545		—		385,545
Borrowings		86,992		—		76,609		—		76,609
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps on loans		6,762		—		6,762		—		6,762
Accrued interest payable		471		471		—		—		471

	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Classified as						Total Fair
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Financial assets:
Cash and short-term investments	$	269,487	$	267,745	$	1,235	$	—	$	268,980
Securities available for sale		373,073		—		373,073		—		373,073
Loans, net		1,369,903		—		—		1,379,564		1,379,564
Loans held for sale		82,295		—		82,295		—		82,295
Derivatives
IRLC		1,523		—		1,523		—		1,523
Interest rate swaps on loans		3,467		—		3,467		—		3,467
Bank-owned life insurance		20,597		—		20,597		—		20,597
Accrued interest receivable		6,810		6,810		—		—		6,810
Financial liabilities:
Demand and savings deposits		1,488,893		1,488,893		—		—		1,488,893
Time deposits		425,721		—		428,462		—		428,462
Borrowings		84,115		—		89,609		—		89,609
Derivatives
Cash flow hedges		665		—		665		—		665
Interest rate swaps on loans		3,467		—		3,467		—		3,467
Forward sales of TBA securities		3		—		3				3
Accrued interest payable		715		715		—		—		715