Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In thousands, except share data - Unaudited)
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
78,939
$
72,720
Interest bearing deposits in banks
1,713
1,595
Cash and cash equivalents
80,652
74,315
Investment securities – available for sale (at fair value)
114,370
125,889
Investment securities – held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 45 and $ 0 , respectively (fair value $ 176,781 at September 30, 2023 and $ 203,080 at December 31, 2022)
215,683
235,659
Restricted investment in bank stock, at cost
5,251
1,027
Loans held for sale
208
—
Loans
1,380,019
1,279,494
Unearned fees
( 371 )
( 174 )
Allowance for credit/loan losses
( 17,146 )
( 14,636 )
Net loans
1,362,502
1,264,684
Premises and equipment, net
32,766
34,948
Goodwill and other intangibles
12,185
12,433
Bank owned life insurance
47,282
46,346
Deferred tax assets
13,020
10,605
Other real estate owned, net
4,878
4,733
Right of use assets
1,905
1,898
Pension asset
7,476
8,001
Accrued interest receivable
6,689
6,051
Other assets
23,334
21,580
Total Assets
$
1,928,201
$
1,848,169
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Non-interest bearing deposits
$
429,691
$
506,613
Interest bearing deposits
1,145,378
1,064,120
Total deposits
1,575,069
1,570,733
Short-term borrowings
53,330
64,565
Long-term borrowings
110,929
30,929
Operating lease liability
2,347
2,373
SERP deferred compensation
7,294
7,194
Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures
985
133
Accrued interest payable
578
151
Other liabilities
21,335
19,099
Dividends payable
1,344
1,199
Total Liabilities
1,773,211
1,696,376
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock – par value $ 0.01 per share; Authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,715,170 shares at September 30, 2023 and 6,666,428 at December 31, 2022
67
67
Surplus
25,029
24,409
Retained earnings
173,467
166,343
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 43,573 )
( 39,026 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity
154,990
151,793
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
1,928,201
$
1,848,169
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans
$
50,279
$
39,351
Interest on investment securities
Taxable
5,339
4,533
Exempt from federal income tax
661
834
Total investment income
6,000
5,367
Other
2,686
345
Total interest income
58,965
45,063
Interest expense
Interest on deposits:
Savings
189
70
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
8,912
716
Time deposits
3,599
711
Total interest on Deposits
12,700
1,497
Interest on short-term borrowings
93
86
Interest on long-term borrowings
3,496
1,027
Total Interest Expense
16,289
2,610
Net Interest income
42,676
42,453
Credit loss expense - loans
1,170
97
Credit loss expense - debt securities held to maturity
45
—
Credit loss expense - off-balance sheet credit exposures
( 14 )
12
Total credit loss expense
1,201
109
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
41,475
42,344
Other operating income
Net gains on investments, available for sale
—
3
Net gains on investments, held to maturity
—
93
Net gains on sales of residential mortgage loans
322
31
Net gains on disposal of fixed assets
—
34
Net gains
322
161
Other Income
Service charges on deposit accounts
1,631
1,451
Other service charges
706
686
Trust department
6,134
6,238
Debit card income
2,981
2,922
Bank owned life insurance
936
891
Brokerage commissions
800
805
Other
350
406
Total other income
13,538
13,399
Total other operating income
13,860
13,560
Other operating expenses
Salaries and employee benefits
21,112
17,891
FDIC premiums
724
479
Equipment expense
3,168
3,110
Occupancy expense of premises
2,274
2,172
Data processing expense
2,926
2,516
Marketing expense
474
409
Professional services
1,530
873
Contract labor
471
482
Telephone
341
365
Total OREO expenses, net
281
375
Investor relations
272
258
Contributions
217
184
Other
4,144
2,425
Total other operating expenses
37,934
31,539
Income before income tax expense
17,401
24,365
Provision for income tax expense
4,099
6,286
Net Income
$
13,302
$
18,079
Basic net income per share
$
1.99
$
2.72
Diluted net income per share
$
1.98
$
2.72
Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding
6,698
6,645
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
6,714
6,655
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.60
$
0.45
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans
$
18,055
$
14,058
Interest on investment securities
Taxable
1,792
1,587
Exempt from federal income tax
123
273
Total investment income
1,915
1,860
Other
1,194
267
Total interest income
21,164
16,185
Interest expense
Interest on deposits:
Savings
54
34
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
3,784
397
Time deposits
1,834
190
Total interest on Deposits
5,672
621
Interest on short-term borrowings
33
47
Interest on long-term borrowings
1,475
376
Total Interest Expense
7,180
1,044
Net Interest income
13,984
15,141
Credit loss expense/(credit) - loans
322
( 108 )
Credit loss expense - debt securities held to maturity
45
—
Credit loss (credit)/expense - off-balance sheet credit exposures
( 104 )
7
Total credit loss expense/(credit)
263
( 101 )
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
13,721
15,242
Other operating income
Net gains on investments, available for sale
—
—
Net gains on investments, held to maturity
—
93
Gains on sales of residential mortgage loans
182
3
Gains on disposal of fixed assets
—
—
Net gains
182
96
Other Income
Service charges on deposit accounts
569
523
Other service charges
230
241
Trust department
2,139
2,005
Debit card income
995
1,053
Bank owned life insurance
320
302
Brokerage commissions
245
272
Other
218
208
Total other income
4,716
4,604
Total other operating income
4,898
4,700
Other operating expenses
Salaries and employee benefits
6,957
6,130
FDIC premiums
254
150
Equipment
1,029
1,037
Occupancy
747
734
Data processing
1,011
890
Marketing
220
152
Professional services
490
( 211 )
Contract labor
173
159
Telephone
—
—
Telephone
115
112
Total other real estate owned expenses, net
139
128
Investor relations
83
39
Contributions
74
121
Settlement expense
—
—
FHLB prepayment penalty
—
—
Other
1,493
888
Total other operating expenses
12,785
10,329
Income before income tax expense
5,834
9,613
Provision for income tax expense
1,321
2,677
Net Income
$
4,513
$
6,936
Basic net income per common share
$
0.67
$
1.04
Diluted net income per common share
$
0.67
$
1.04
Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding
6,714
6,658
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
6,728
6,669
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.20
$
0.15
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
(Unaudited)
Net Income
$
13,302
$
18,079
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax and reclassification adjustments:
Available for sale securities:
Unrealized holding losses on investments with credit related impairment
$
( 777 )
$
( 853 )
Reclassification adjustment for accretable yield realized in income
152
152
Other comprehensive loss on investments with credit related impairment
( 929 )
( 1,005 )
Unrealized holding losses on all other AFS investments
$
( 5,065 )
$
( 22,971 )
Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity
—
8,328
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income
—
3
Other comprehensive loss on all other AFS investments
( 5,065 )
( 14,646 )
Held to Maturity Securities
Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred to held to maturity
$
—
$
( 8,328 )
Unrealized holding losses on HTM investments
—
—
Reclassification adjustment for gains/(losses) realized in income
—
93
Reclassification adjustment for amortization realized in income
( 513 )
( 644 )
Other comprehensive income/(loss) on HTM investments
513
( 7,777 )
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges
$
30
$
1,622
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedges
30
1,622
Pension plan liability:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on pension plan liability
$
( 1,250 )
$
( 14,079 )
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized loss realized in income
( 750 )
( 837 )
Other comprehensive loss on pension plan liability
( 500 )
( 13,242 )
SERP liability:
Unrealized holding losses on SERP liability
$
—
$
—
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrealized loss realized in income
6
( 203 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income on SERP liability
( 6 )
203
Other comprehensive losses before income tax
( 5,957 )
( 34,845 )
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive income
1,410
9,325
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
( 4,547 )
( 25,520 )
Comprehensive income/(loss)
$
8,755
$
( 7,441 )
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
(Unaudited)
Net Income
$
4,513
$
6,936
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax and reclassification adjustments:
Available for sale securities:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on investments with credit related impairment
$
633
$
( 199 )
Reclassification adjustment for accretable yield realized in income
51
51
Other comprehensive income/(loss) on investments with credit related impairment
582
( 250 )
Unrealized holding loss on all other AFS investments
$
( 4,183 )
$
( 6,768 )
Other comprehensive loss on all other AFS investments
( 4,183 )
( 6,768 )
Held to Maturity Securities
Unrealized holding losses on HTM investments
$
—
$
—
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income
—
93
Reclassification adjustment for amortization realized in income
( 167 )
( 320 )
Other comprehensive income on HTM investments
167
227
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges
$
14
$
534
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedges
14
534
Pension plan liability:
Unrealized holding losses on pension plan liability
$
( 1,352 )
$
( 3,537 )
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized loss realized in income
( 251 )
( 279 )
Other comprehensive losses on pension plan liability
( 1,101 )
( 3,258 )
SERP liability:
Unrealized holding losses on SERP liability
$
—
$
—
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrealized loss realized in income
2
( 68 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income on SERP liability
( 2 )
68
Other comprehensive losses before income tax
( 4,523 )
( 9,447 )
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive income
1,060
2,529
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
( 3,463 )
( 6,918 )
Comprehensive income
$
1,050
$
18
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
Surplus
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2023
$
67
$
24,409
$
166,343
$
( 39,026 )
$
151,793
Adoption of ASC 326- Financial Instruments- Credit Losses
( 2,155 )
( 2,155 )
Net income
4,375
4,375
Other comprehensive income
69
69
Stock based compensation
56
56
Common stock issued - 22,282 shares
64
64
Common stock dividend declared - $ 0.20 per share
( 1,334 )
( 1,334 )
Balance at March 31, 2023
$
67
$
24,529
$
167,229
$
( 38,957 )
$
152,868
Net income
4,414
4,414
Other comprehensive loss
( 1,153 )
( 1,153 )
Stock based compensation
298
298
Common stock issued - 18,416 shares
74
74
Common stock dividend declared - $ 0.20 per share
( 1,345 )
( 1,345 )
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
67
$
24,901
$
170,298
$
( 40,110 )
$
155,156
Net income
4,513
4,513
Other comprehensive loss
( 3,463 )
( 3,463 )
Stock based compensation
69
69
Common stock issued - 5,046 shares
80
80
Common stock repurchased - 1,298 share
( 21 )
( 21 )
Common stock dividend declared - $ 0.20 per share
( 1,344 )
( 1,344 )
Balance at September 30, 2023
$
67
$
25,029
$
173,467
$
( 43,573 )
$
154,990
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
Surplus
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022
$
66
$
23,661
$
145,487
$
( 27,314 )
$
141,900
Net income
5,715
5,715
Other comprehensive loss
( 9,593 )
( 9,593 )
Stock based compensation
( 4 )
( 4 )
Common stock issued - 15,456 shares
55
55
Common stock dividend declared - $ 0.15 per share
( 995 )
( 995 )
Balance at March 31, 2022
$
66
$
23,712
$
150,207
$
( 36,907 )
$
137,078
Net income
5,428
5,428
Other comprehensive loss
( 9,009 )
( 9,009 )
Stock based compensation
1
339
340
Common stock issued - 18,416 shares
54
54
Common stock dividend declared - $ 0.15 per share
( 999 )
( 999 )
Balance at June 30, 2022
$
67
$
24,105
$
154,636
$
( 45,916 )
$
132,892
Net income
6,936
6,936
Other comprehensive loss
( 6,918 )
( 6,918 )
Stock based compensation
80
80
Common stock issued - 4,563 shares
53
53
Common stock dividend declared- $ 0.15 per share
( 999 )
( 999 )
Balance at September 30, 2022
$
67
$
24,238
$
160,573
$
( 52,834 )
$
132,044
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statement
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First United Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income
$
13,302
$
18,079
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses
1,201
109
Depreciation
2,528
2,475
Stock based compensation
423
415
Gain on sales of other real estate owned
( 36 )
—
Recoveries of other real estate owned, net
( 55 )
—
Originations of loans held for sale
( 3,627 )
( 1,156 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
3,741
1,254
Gains from sales of loans held for sale
( 322 )
( 31 )
Gains on disposal of fixed assets
—
( 34 )
Net (accretion)/ amortization of investment securities discounts and premiums- AFS
( 32 )
100
Net accretion of investment securities discounts and premiums- HTM
( 618 )
( 625 )
Amortization of intangible assets
248
157
Gains on sales/calls of investment securities – AFS
—
( 3 )
Gains on calls of investment securities – HTM
—
( 93 )
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
( 936 )
( 891 )
Amortization of deferred loan costs/(fees), net
40
( 123 )
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset
249
260
Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets
( 1,754 )
( 651 )
Deferred tax expense/(benefit)
( 97 )
( 9,322 )
Operating lease liability
( 282 )
( 289 )
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
2,793
9,094
Net cash provided by operating activities
16,766
18,725
Investing activities
Proceeds from maturities/calls of investment securities - AFS
5,320
12,153
Proceeds from maturities/calls of investment securities - HTM
24,537
13,254
Proceeds from sales of investment securities - AFS
—
1,023
Purchases of investment securities - AFS
—
( 17,652 )
Purchases of investment securities - HTM
( 3,988 )
( 55,686 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
172
—
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
—
37
Net (increase)/decrease in restricted stock
( 4,224 )
2
Net increase in loans
( 101,320 )
( 124,963 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
( 346 )
( 2,803 )
Net cash used in by investing activities
( 79,849 )
( 174,635 )
Financing activities
Net increase in deposits
4,336
41,744
Issuance of common stock
218
162
Cash dividends paid on common stock
( 3,878 )
( 2,987 )
Net (decrease)/increase in short-term borrowings
( 11,235 )
32,027
Stock repurchase
( 21 )
—
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
80,000
—
Net cash provided by financing activities
69,420
70,946
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
6,337
( 84,964 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
74,315
115,720
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
80,652
$
30,756
Supplemental information
Interest paid
$
16,406
$
2,655
Taxes paid
$
4,821
$
5,248
Non-cash investing activities:
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
$
226
$
256
Transfers from securities available for sale to held to maturity
$
—
$
139,036
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FIRST UNITED CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The financial information is presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and general practice for financial institutions in the United States of America (“GAAP”). First United Corporation has prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information, rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods, and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform with current year classifications. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any future interim period. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in First United Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
In preparing financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of financial statements. In addition, these estimates and assumptions affect revenues and expenses in the financial statements and as such, actual results could differ from those estimates.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are of a normal recurring nature) that are necessary for a fair statement are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First United Corporation, First United Bank & Trust (the “Bank”), First United Statutory Trust I, First United Statutory Trust II, OakFirst Loan Center, LLC, OakFirst Loan Center, Inc., First OREO Trust and FUBT OREO I, LLC. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
As used in these notes, the terms “the Corporation” “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to First United Corporation and, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, its consolidated subsidiaries.
The Corporation has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the statement of financial condition date of September 30, 2023 and through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, for items of potential recognition or disclosure.
Newly Adopted Pronouncements in 2023
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , universally referred to as CECL. The amendments in ASU, 2016-13 among other things, requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied previously are still permitted, although the inputs to those techniques changed to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. For periodic report filers that are smaller reporting companies, such as the Corporation, ASU 2016-13 was effective as of January 1, 2023.
As part of its process of adopting the CECL accounting method, management implemented a third party software solution and determined the appropriate loan segments, methodologies, model assumptions and qualitative components. Our CECL model includes portfolio loan segmentation based upon similar risk characteristics and both a quantitative and qualitative component of the calculation which incorporates a forecasting component of certain economic variables. Our implementation plan also includes the assessment and documentation of appropriate processes, policies and internal controls. Management had a third party independent consultant review and validate our CECL model.
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In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on certain debt securities. The Corporation did not record any allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on its debt securities as a result of adopting this ASU.
The ultimate impact of adopting ASU 2016-13, and at each subsequent reporting period, is highly dependent on credit quality, macroeconomic forecasts and conditions, compensation of our loan portfolio, and other management judgments. The Corporation adopted ASU 2016-13 using the modified retrospective method. Results beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASU 2016-13, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. We made the accounting policy election to not measure an ACL for accrued interest receivables for loans and securities. Accrued interest deemed uncollectible will be written off through interest income.
The following table illustrates the day-one impact of adopting ASU 2016-13.
January 1, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
As Reported Under ASU 2016-13
Pre
ASU 2016-13
Impact of ASU 2016-13 Adoption
Assets
Allowance for credit losses on loans
Commercial real estate
$
5,202
$
6,345
$
( 1,143 )
Acquisition and development
964
979
( 15 )
Commercial and industrial
4,179
2,845
1,334
Residentail mortgage
5,272
3,160
2,112
Consumer
1,085
877
208
Unallocated
-
430
( 430 )
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
$
16,702
$
14,636
$
2,066
Assets:
Investment securities- available for sale (at fair value)
$
125,889
$
125,889
$
-
Investment securities- held to maturity
245,659
245,659
-
Total loans held for investments, net
1,262,792
1,264,858
( 2,066 )
Net deferred tax asset
11,381
10,605
776
Liabilities:
Life-of-loss reserve on unfunded loan commitments
$
998
$
133
$
865
Equity:
Retained earnings
$
149,638
$
151,793
$
( 2,155 )
In connection with our adoption of ASU 2016-13, we made changes to our loan portfolio segments to align with the methodology of CECL. Refer to Note 5, Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses, for further discussion of these portfolio segments. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in a Day 1 adjustment of $ 2.9 million to our ACL, including an increase of $ 2.0 million to the ACL for loans and $ 0.9 million to the ACL for unfunded commitments. The Corporation did not record any ACL on its available-for-sale or held-to-maturity investments upon adoption of ASC 326. The Corporation recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $ 2.2 million as of January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13.
In March 2022, FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures . ASU 2022-02, which eliminates the troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) accounting model for creditors that have adopted ASU 2016-13. Due to the removal of the TDR accounting model, all loan modifications were evaluated to determine if they resulted in a new loan or a continuation of the existing loan. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 also required that entities disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for loans and leases. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 were effective January 1, 2023. This change did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 5, Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses for disclosures for debtors experiencing financial difficulty and for vintage disclosures related to gross charge-offs by loan segment by year of origination.
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Allowance for Credit Losses Policy
The ACL represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb expected losses on outstanding loans at the balance sheet date based on the evaluation of the size and current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions and prepayment experience. The ACL is measured and recorded upon the initial recognition of a financial asset. The ACL is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries of previous losses, and is increased or decreased by a provision for credit losses, which is recorded as a current period operating expense.
Determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently complex and requires the use of significant and highly subjective estimates. The reasonableness is reviewed quarterly by management.
Management believes it uses relevant information available to make determinations about the ACL and that it has established the existing allowance in accordance with GAAP. However, the determination of the ACL requires significant judgment, and estimates of expected losses in the loan portfolio can vary significantly from the amounts actually observed. While management uses available information to recognize losses, future additions to the ACL may be necessary based on changes in the loans comprising the portfolio, changes in the current and forecasted economic conditions, changes to the interest rate environment which may directly impact prepayment and curtailment rate assumptions, and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.
The adoption of CECL accounting did not result in a significant change to any other credit risk management and monitoring processes, including identification of past due or delinquent borrowers, nonaccrual practices, assessment of modified loans, or charge-off policy.
The Corporation’s note 5 for discussion related to the Corporation’s methodology for estimating the ACL includes:
Loan Commitments and Allowance for Credit Loss on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures
Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
The Corporation records a reserve for unfunded commitments (“RUC”) on off-balance sheet credit exposures through a charge to provision for credit loss expense in the Corporation’s Consolidated Statement of Income. The RUC on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date under the CECL model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur, and is included in the RUC on the Corporation’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Loan Restructurings
In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial condition, management may grant a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a restructured loan. Management strives to identify borrowers in financial difficulty early and work with them to modify the loan to more affordable terms before their loan reaches nonaccrual status. The Corporation modifies loans to borrowers in financial distress by providing principal forgiveness, term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or interest rate reductions. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses. These concessions are intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. See Note 5 for more detail related to the accounting of restructured loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities
The Corporation adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC “) 326 using the prospective transition approach for debt securities for which other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) had been recognized prior to January 1, 2023, such as available-for-sale (“AFS”) collateralized debt obligations. As a result, the amortized cost basis for such debt securities remained the same before and after the effective date of ASC 326. The effective interest rate on these debt securities was not changed. Amounts
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previously written off are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) as of January 1, 2023 relating to improvements in cash flows expected to be collected are accreted into income over the remaining life of the asset. Recoveries of amounts previously written off relating to improvements in cash flows after January 1, 2023 are recorded in earnings when received.
See Note 5 for additional information related to investment securities and the related allowance for credit losses on the AFS and held-to-maturity (“HTM “) portfolio.
Note 2 – Accounting Statements Issued but Not Yet Adopted
In March 2020, FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for or recognizing the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to loan and lease agreements, derivative contracts, and other transactions affected by the anticipated transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) toward new interest rate benchmarks. Modified contracts that meet certain scope guidance are eligible for relief from these modification accounting requirements in GAAP. The optional guidance generally allows for the modified contract to be accounted for as a continuation of the existing contract and does not require contract remeasurement at the modification date or reassessment of a previous accounting determination. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 are effective for all entities between March 12, 2020 and December 31, 2022. In December 2022, FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06: “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848.” The amendments in ASU 2020-06 defer the sunset date for applying the reference rate reform relief by two years to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848.
An internal team of the Corporation was formed to transition loans held for investment away from LIBOR. As of September 30, 2023, there are no loans in our loan portfolio whose variable rate is tied to the LIBOR. The Corporation no longer offers LIBOR for any new contract as part of this transition.
The Corporation has identified all known LIBOR exposures, created a plan to address the exposures, and continues to communicate with all stakeholders to transition to alternative reference rates. The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2020-04 will have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 – Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is derived by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period and does not include the effect of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Diluted earnings per share is derived by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of outstanding common stock equivalents, such as restricted stock units (“RSUs”). There were no anti-dilutive shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 or 2022.
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The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Nine months ended September 30,
2023
2022
Average
Per Share
Average
Per Share
(in thousands, except for per share amount)
Income
Shares
Amount
Income
Shares
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net income
$
13,302
6,698
$
1.99
$
18,079
6,645
$
2.72
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Restricted stock units
16
10
Net income
$
13,302
6,714
$
1.98
$
18,079
6,655
$
2.72
Three months ended September 30,
2023
2022
Average
Per Share
Average
Per Share
(in thousands, except for per share amount)
Income
Shares
Amount
Income
Shares
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net income
$
4,513
6,714
$
0.67
$
6,936
6,658
$
1.04
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Restricted stock units
14
11
Net income
$
4,513
6,728
$
0.67
$
6,936
6,669
$
1.04
Note 4 – Investments
The following tables show a comparison of amortized cost and fair values of investment securities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses
Estimated Fair Value
September 30, 2023
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
11,020
$
—
$
1,660
$
—
$
9,360
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
42,073
—
8,704
—
33,369
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
36,722
—
9,667
—
27,055
Collateralized mortgage obligations
24,223
—
5,236
—
18,987
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
10,832
—
766
—
10,066
Corporate bonds
1,000
—
251
—
749
Collateralized debt obligations
18,670
—
3,886
—
14,784
Total available for sale
$
144,540
$
—
$
30,170
$
—
$
114,370
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(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
Estimated Fair Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
September 30, 2023
Held to Maturity:
U.S. treasuries
$
37,397
$
—
$
670
$
36,727
$
—
U.S. government agencies
67,944
—
14,411
53,533
—
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
30,336
—
4,495
25,841
—
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
21,454
—
6,494
14,960
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
53,994
—
12,114
41,880
—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
4,603
126
844
3,885
45
Total held to maturity
$
215,728
$
126
$
39,028
$
176,826
$
45
(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
OTTI
in AOCL
December 31, 2022
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
11,044
$
—
$
1,582
$
9,462
$
—
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
45,052
—
7,651
37,401
—
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
37,393
—
6,661
30,732
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
25,828
—
4,784
21,044
—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
10,848
4
360
10,492
—
Corporate Bonds
1,000
—
113
887
—
Collateralized debt obligations
18,664
—
2,793
15,871
( 1,695 )
Total available for sale
$
149,829
$
4
$
23,944
$
125,889
$
( 1,695 )
(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
Fair
Value
OTTI
in AOCL
December 31, 2022
Held to Maturity:
U.S. treasuries
$
37,204
$
—
$
1,593
$
35,611
$
—
U.S. government agencies
67,734
—
13,261
54,473
—
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
28,624
1
3,503
25,122
—
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
22,389
—
4,568
17,821
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
57,085
—
10,001
47,084
—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
22,623
946
600
22,969
—
Total held to maturity
$
235,659
$
947
$
33,526
$
203,080
$
—
The Corporation reassessed the classification of certain investments and, effective February 1, 2022, transferred $ 139.0 million of callable agencies, obligations of state and political subdivisions, and collateralized mortgage obligations from available for sale to held to maturity securities. The transfer occurred at fair value. The related unrealized loss of $ 8.4 million included in other comprehensive loss remained in other comprehensive loss, to be amortized out of other comprehensive loss with an offsetting entry to interest income as a yield adjustment over the remaining term of the securities. No gain or loss was recorded at the time of transfer.
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The following table shows the Corporation’s investment securities with gross unrealized and unrecognized losses and fair values at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
(in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Investments
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Investments
September 30, 2023
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
—
$
—
—
$
9,360
$
1,660
3
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
—
—
—
33,369
8,704
5
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
—
—
—
27,055
9,667
8
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
—
—
18,987
5,236
10
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
3,357
294
6
6,369
472
3
Corporate Bonds
—
—
—
749
251
1
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
—
14,784
3,886
9
Total available for sale
$
3,357
$
294
6
$
110,673
$
29,876
39
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
(in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrecognized
Losses
Number of
Investments
Fair
Value
Unrecognized
Losses
Number of
Investments
September 30, 2023
Held to Maturity:
U.S. treasuries
$
—
$
—
—
$
36,727
$
670
4
U.S. government agencies
—
—
—
53,533
14,411
9
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
3,977
98
3
21,864
4,397
35
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
—
—
—
14,960
6,494
2
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
—
—
41,880
12,114
8
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
—
—
—
2,030
844
1
Total held to maturity
$
3,977
$
98
3
$
170,994
$
38,930
59
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Less than 12 months
12 months or more
(in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Investments
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Investments
December 31, 2022
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
4,598
$
402
1
$
4,865
$
1,180
2
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
—
—
—
37,401
7,651
5
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
4,044
455
3
26,688
6,206
6
Collateralized mortgage obligations
1,600
210
5
19,444
4,574
5
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
8,906
360
7
—
—
—
Corporate Bonds
887
113
1
—
—
—
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
—
15,871
2,793
9
Total available for sale
$
20,035
$
1,540
17
$
104,269
$
22,404
27
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
(in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrecognized
Losses
Number of
Investments
Fair
Value
Unrecognized
Losses
Number of
Investments
December 31, 2022
Held to Maturity:
U.S. treasuries
$
—
$
—
—
$
35,611
$
1,593
4
U.S. government agencies
38,883
9,617
7
15,591
3,644
2
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
16,893
1,425
29
8,138
2,078
7
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
17,821
4,568
3
—
—
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
47,083
10,001
8
—
—
—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
2,269
600
1
—
—
—
Total held to maturity
$
122,949
$
26,211
48
$
59,340
$
7,315
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The Corporation utilizes ASC 326 to evaluate its AFS and HTM debt security portfolio for expected credit losses. For AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Corporation first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For AFS debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Corporation evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security is compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income, as a non-credit-related impairment.
Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit losses. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an AFS security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. Any impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive income as a non-credit-related impairment.
The Corporation has made the policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of available-for-sale debt securities and report accrued interest separately in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Available-for-sale debt
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securities are placed on nonaccrual status when we no longer expect to receive all contractual amounts due, which is generally at 90 days past due. Accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income when a security is placed on nonaccrual status. Accordingly, we do not recognize an allowance for credit loss against accrued interest receivable.
The Corporation separately evaluates its HTM investment securities for any credit losses. The Corporation pools like securities and calculates expected credit losses through an estimate based on a security’s credit rating, which is recognized as part of the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities and is included in the balance of investment securities held to maturity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the Corporation determines that a security indicates evidence of deteriorated credit quality, the security is individually evaluated and a discounted cash flow analysis is performed and compared to the amortized cost basis.
As of September 30, 2023, the Corporation recorded ACL of approximately $ 45,000 related to one bond in the HTM security portfolio. There was no ACL related to its AFS or HTM security portfolio at December 31, 2022.
The following table presents a cumulative roll-forward of the amount of non-cash credit-related impairment charges related to credit losses that have been previously recognized in earnings for the trust preferred securities held in the collateralized debt obligation (“CDO”) portfolio during the nine- and three- month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 that the Corporation does not intend to sell:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Balance of credit-related impairment at January 1
$
1,841
$
2,043
Reduction for increases in cash flows expected to be collected
( 152 )
( 152 )
Balance of credit-related impairment at September 30
$
1,689
$
1,891
Three Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Balance of credit-related impairment at July 1
$
1,740
$
1,942
Reduction for increases in cash flows expected to be collected
( 51 )
( 51 )
Balance of credit-related impairment at September 30
$
1,689
$
1,891
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2023 are shown in the following table. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
September 30, 2023
(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Available for Sale:
Due in one year or less
$
3,010
$
2,953
Due after one year through five years
9,270
8,391
Due after five years through ten years
1,895
1,560
Due after ten years
27,347
22,055
41,522
34,959
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
42,073
33,369
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
36,722
27,055
Collateralized mortgage obligations
24,223
18,987
Total available for sale
$
144,540
$
114,370
Held to Maturity:
Due in one year or less
$
37,397
$
36,727
Due after one year through five years
12,500
11,306
Due after five years through ten years
38,681
30,544
Due after ten years
21,366
15,568
109,944
94,145
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
30,336
25,841
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
21,454
14,960
Collateralized mortgage obligations
53,994
41,880
Total held to maturity
$
215,728
$
176,826
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Note 5 – Loans and Related Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table summarizes the primary segments of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Commercial
Real Estate
Acquisition
and
Development
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
Total
September 30, 2023
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
2,314
$
—
$
2,314
Collectively evaluated for impairment
491,284
79,796
254,650
489,372
62,603
1,377,705
Total loans
$
491,284
$
79,796
$
254,650
$
491,686
$
62,603
$
1,380,019
December 31, 2022
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
2,262
$
356
$
—
$
3,880
$
—
$
6,498
Collectively evaluated for impairment
456,569
70,240
245,396
440,531
60,260
1,272,996
Total loans
$
458,831
$
70,596
$
245,396
$
444,411
$
60,260
$
1,279,494
The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and non-accrual loans at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Current
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days+
Past Due
Total Past
Due and
Accruing
Non-
Accrual
Total Loans
September 30, 2023
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
$
293,932
$
—
$
229
$
—
$
229
$
—
$
294,161
All other CRE
196,524
599
—
—
599
—
197,123
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
17,527
—
—
—
—
—
17,527
All other A&D
62,149
—
—
—
—
120
62,269
Commercial and industrial
254,193
75
382
—
457
—
254,650
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
425,383
214
1,109
—
1,323
3,011
429,717
Residential mortgage - home equity
61,299
288
22
86
396
274
61,969
Consumer
61,786
541
143
59
743
74
62,603
Total
$
1,372,793
$
1,717
$
1,885
$
145
$
3,747
$
3,479
$
1,380,019
December 31, 2022
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
$
269,971
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
87
$
270,058
All other CRE
188,715
—
—
—
—
58
188,773
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
19,637
—
—
—
—
—
19,637
All other A&D
50,813
—
—
—
—
146
50,959
Commercial and industrial
245,342
54
—
—
54
—
245,396
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
380,502
31
722
239
992
2,893
384,387
Residential mortgage - home equity
59,223
399
48
43
490
311
60,024
Consumer
59,789
363
83
25
471
—
60,260
Total
$
1,273,992
$
847
$
853
$
307
$
2,007
$
3,495
$
1,279,494
Non-accrual loans that have been subject to partial charge-offs totaled $ 0.1 million at September 30, 2023 and $ 0.1 million at December 31, 2022. Loans secured by 1-4 family residential real estate properties in the process of foreclosure totaled $ 1.8
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million at September 30, 2023. There were no loans in the process of foreclosure at December 31, 2022. As a percentage of the loan portfolio, accruing loans past due 30 days or more was 0.27 % at September 30, 2023 compared to 0.16 % at December 31, 2022.
Effective January 1, 2023, the Corporation adopted the accounting guidance in ASU 2022-02, which eliminated the recognition and measurement of TDRs. Due to the removal of the TDR designation, the Corporation evaluates all loan restructurings according to the accounting guidance for loan modifications to determine if the restructuring results in a new loan or a continuation of the existing loan. Loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that result in a direct change in the timing or amount of contractual cash flows include situations where there is principal forgiveness, interest rate reductions, other-than-insignificant payment delays, term extensions, and combinations of the above. Therefore, the disclosures related to loan restructurings are only for modifications that directly affect cash flows.
A loan that is considered a non-accrual or restructured loan may be subject to the individually evaluated loan analysis if the commitment is $ 0.1 million or greater; otherwise, the restructured loan remains in the appropriate segment in the ACL model and associated reserves are adjusted based on changes in the discounted cash flows resulting from the modification of the restructured loan. For a discussion with respect to reserve calculations regarding individually evaluated loans, refer to the “Nonrecurring Loans” section in Note 6, Fair Value Measurements. There were no loan modifications made to borrowers facing financial difficulties in the three- or nine-month period ending September 30, 2023.
The Corporation maintains an ACL at a level determined to be adequate to absorb expected credit losses associated with the Corporation’s financial instruments over the life of those instruments as of the balance sheet date. The Corporation develops and documents a systematic ACL methodology based on the following portfolio segments: (i) commercial real estate, (ii) acquisition and development, (iii) commercial and industrial, (iv) residential mortgage, and (v) consumer. The Corporation’s loan portfolio is segmented by homogeneous loan types that behave similarly to economic cycles. The segmentation in the CECL model is different from the segmentation in the Incurred Loss model. The following is a discussion of the key risks by portfolio segment that management assesses in preparing the ACL.
Commercial Real Estate- loans are secured by commercial purpose real estate, including both owner occupied properties and properties obtained for investment purposes, such as hotels, strip malls and apartments. Operations of the individual projects as well as global cash flows of the debtors are the primary source of repayment of these loans. The condition of the local economy is an important indicator of risk, but there are more specific risks depending on the collateral type as well as the business.
Acquisition and Development- loans include both commercial and consumer. Commercial loans are made to finance construction of buildings or other structures, as well as to finance the acquisition and development of raw land for various purposes. While the risk of these loans is generally confined to the construction period, if there are problems, the project may not be completed, and as such, may not provide sufficient cash flow on its own to service the debt or have sufficient value in a liquidation to cover the outstanding principal. The condition of the local economy is an important indicator of risk, but there are also more specific risks depending on the type of project and the experience and resources of the developer. Consumer loans are made for the construction of residential homes for which a binding sales contract exists and generally are for a period of time sufficient to complete construction. Residential construction loans to individuals generally provide for the payment of interest only during the construction phase. Credit risk for residential real estate construction loans can arise from construction delays, cost overruns, failure of the contractor to complete the project to specifications and economic conditions that could impact demand for supply of the property being constructed.
Commercial and Industrial- loans are made to operating companies or manufacturers for the purpose of production, operating capacity, accounts receivable, inventory or equipment financing. Cash flow from the operations of the borrower is the primary source of repayment for these loans. The condition of the local economy is an important indicator of risk, but there are also more specific risks depending on the industry of the borrower. Collateral for these types of loans often do not have sufficient value in a distressed or liquidation scenario to satisfy the outstanding debt. These loans are also made to local municipalities for various purposes including refinancing existing obligations, infrastructure up-fit and expansion, or to purchase new equipment. The primary repayment source for local municipalities include the tax base of the municipality, specific revenue streams related to the infrastructure financed, and other business operations of the municipal authority. The health and stability of state and local economies directly impacts each municipality’s tax basis and are important indicators of risk for this segment. The ability of each
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municipality to increase taxes and fees to offset service requirements give this type of loan a very low risk profile in the continuum of the Corporation’s loan portfolio.
Residential mortgage- loans are secured by first and second liens such as home equity lines of credit and 1-4 family residential mortgages. The primary source of repayment for these loans is the income of the borrower. The condition of the local economy, in particular the unemployment rate, is an important indicator of risk for this segment. The state of the local housing market can also have a significant impact on this segment because low demand and/or declining home values can limit the ability of borrowers to sell a property and satisfy debt.
Consumer- loans are made to individuals and may be either secured by assets other than 1-4 family residences or unsecured. This segment includes automobile loans and unsecured loans and lines of credit. The primary source of repayment for these loans is the income and assets of the borrower. The condition of the local economy, in particular the unemployment rate, is an important indicator of risk for this segment. The value of the collateral, if there is any, is less likely to be a source of repayment due to less certain collateral values.
The following table summarizes the primary segments of the ACL at September 30, 2023 and allowance for loan loss (“ALL”) at December 31, 2022, segregated by the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment:
(in thousands)
Commercial
Real Estate
Acquisition
and
Development
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
September 30, 2023
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
5,038
1,065
3,477
6,642
924
—
17,146
Total ACL
$
5,038
$
1,065
$
3,477
$
6,642
$
924
$
—
$
17,146
December 31, 2022
Individually evaluated
for impairment
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
26
$
—
$
—
$
26
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
6,345
979
2,845
3,134
877
430
14,610
Total ALL
$
6,345
$
979
$
2,845
$
3,160
$
877
$
430
$
14,636
Changes in the fair value of the types of collateral for individually evaluated loans are reported as provision for credit loss in the period of change. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the ACL and whether a loan can be removed from impairment status is made on a quarterly basis.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent individually evaluated loans as of September 30, 2023.
September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Real Estate
Non-Accrual Loans with No Allowance
Residential mortgage
$
2,314
$
2,314
Total Loans
$
2,314
$
2,314
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The following table presents impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which a specific allowance was not required at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Impaired Loans with
Specific Allowance
Impaired
Loans with
No Specific
Allowance
Total Impaired Loans
(in thousands)
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowances
Recorded
Investment
Recorded
Investment (1)
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
September 30, 2023
Commercial real estate
Non-owner-occupied
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
All other CRE
—
—
—
—
—
Acquisition and development
1-4 family residential construction
—
—
—
—
—
All other A&D
—
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
—
—
Residential mortgage
Residential mortgage – term
—
—
2,314
2,314
—
Residential mortgage – home equity
—
—
—
—
—
Consumer
—
—
—
—
—
Total impaired loans
$
—
$
—
$
2,314
$
2,314
$
—
December 31, 2022
Commercial real estate
Non-owner-occupied
$
—
$
—
$
187
$
187
$
—
All other CRE
—
—
2,075
2,075
—
Acquisition and development
1-4 family residential construction
—
—
210
210
—
All other A&D
—
—
146
146
109
Commercial and industrial
—
—
—
—
—
Residential mortgage
Residential mortgage – term
345
26
3,225
3,570
41
Residential mortgage – home equity
—
—
310
310
—
Consumer
—
—
—
—
—
Total impaired loans
$
345
$
26
$
6,153
$
6,498
$
150
(1) Recorded investment consists of unpaid principal balance, net of charge-offs, interest payments received applied to principal and unamortized deferred loan origination fees and cost.
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The following tables present the activity in the ACL and ALL for the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Nine months ended (in thousands)
Commercial
Real Estate
Acquisition
and
Development
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance at January 1, 2023 prior to adoption of ASC 326
$
6,345
$
979
$
2,845
$
3,160
$
877
$
430
$
14,636
Impact of adopting ASC 326
( 1,143 )
( 15 )
1,334
2,112
208
( 430 )
2,066
Loan charge-offs
( 87 )
—
( 301 )
( 55 )
( 681 )
—
( 1,124 )
Recoveries collected
5
8
176
56
153
—
398
Credit loss (credit)/expense
( 82 )
93
( 577 )
1,369
367
—
1,170
ACL balance at September 30, 2023
$
5,038
$
1,065
$
3,477
$
6,642
$
924
$
—
$
17,146
ALL balance at January 1, 2022
$
6,032
$
2,615
$
2,460
$
3,484
$
934
$
430
$
15,955
Loan Charge-offs
—
( 20 )
( 134 )
( 34 )
( 726 )
—
( 914 )
Recoveries collected
1
21
92
172
117
—
403
Loan loss expense/(credit)
323
( 1,117 )
984
( 645 )
552
—
97
ALL balance at September 30, 2022
$
6,356
$
1,499
$
3,402
$
2,977
$
877
$
430
$
15,541
Three months ended (in thousands)
Commercial
Real Estate
Acquisition
and
Development
Commercial
and
Industrial
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
ACL balance at July 1, 2023
$
4,946
$
1,134
$
3,549
$
6,417
$
859
$
—
$
16,905
Loan charge-offs
—
—
( 135 )
( 31 )
( 163 )
—
( 329 )
Recoveries collected
—
1
167
20
60
—
248
Credit loss expense/(credit)
92
( 70 )
( 104 )
236
168
—
322
ACL balance at September 30, 2023
$
5,038
$
1,065
$
3,477
$
6,642
$
924
$
—
$
17,146
ALL balance at July 1, 2022
$
6,220
$
2,172
$
2,830
$
3,112
$
973
$
430
$
15,737
Charge-offs
—
( 20 )
( 82 )
( 1 )
( 181 )
—
( 284 )
Recoveries
—
1
83
71
41
—
196
Loan loss expense/(credit)
136
( 654 )
571
( 205 )
44
—
( 108 )
ALL balance at September 30, 2022
$
6,356
$
1,499
$
3,402
$
2,977
$
877
$
430
$
15,541
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The Corporation’s methodology for estimating the ACL includes:
Segmentation. The Corporation’s loan portfolio is segmented by homogeneous loan types that behave similarly to economic cycles.
Specific Analysis. A specific reserve analysis is applied to certain individually evaluated loans. These loans are evaluated quarterly generally based on collateral value, observable market value or the present value of expected future cash flows. A specific reserve is established if the fair value is less than the loan balance. A charge-off is recognized when the loss is quantifiable. Individually evaluated loans not specifically analyzed reside in the Quantitative Analysis.
Quantitative Analysis. The Corporation elected to use discounted cash flows. Economic forecasts include but are not limited to unemployment, the Consumer Price Index, the Housing Affordability Index, and Gross State Product. These forecasts are assumed to revert to the long term average and are utilized in the model to estimate the probability of default and the loss given default is the estimated loss rate, which varies over time. The estimated loss rate is applied within the appropriate periods in the cash flow model to determine the net present value. Net present value is also impacted by assumption related to the duration between default and recovery. The reserve is based on the difference between the summation of the principal balances taking amortized costs into consideration and the summation of the net present values.
Qualitative Analysis. Based on management’s review and analysis of internal, external and model risks, management may adjust the model output. Management reviews the peaks and troughs of the model’s calibrations, taking into account economic forecasts to develop guardrails that serve as the basis for determining the reasonableness of the model’s output and makes adjustments as necessary. This process challenges unexpected variability resulting from outputs beyond the model’s calibrations that appear to be unreasonable. Management also enhances the calculation through the use of Moody’s economic forecast data in its calculation. Additionally, management may adjust the economic forecast if it is incompatible with known market conditions based on management’s experience and perspective.
The ACL is based on estimates, and actual losses may vary from current estimates. Management believes that the granularity of the homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ACL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Corporation’s portfolio grading analysis estimates the capability of the borrower to repay the contractual obligations of the loan agreements as scheduled or at all. The Corporation’s internal credit risk grading system is based on debt service coverage, collateral values and other subjective factors. Mortgage and consumer loans are defaulted to pass grade until a loan migrates to past due status.
The Corporation has a loan review policy and annual scope report that details the level of loan review for loans in a given year. The annual loan review provides the Credit Risk Committee with an independent analysis of the following: (i) credit quality of the loan portfolio, (ii) compliance with loan policy, (iii) adequacy of documentation in credit files and (iv) validity of risk ratings.
The Corporation’s internally assigned grades are as follows:
Pass - The Corporation uses six grades of pass, including its watch rating. Generally, a pass rating indicates that the loan is currently performing and is of high quality.
Special Mention - Assets with potential weaknesses that warrant management’s close attention and if left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard - Assets that are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of
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the debt. Such assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful - Assets with all weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loss - Assets considered of such little value that its continuance on the books is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.
The ability of borrowers to repay commercial loans is dependent upon the success of their business and general economic conditions. Due to the greater potential for loss within our commercial portfolio, we monitor the commercial loan portfolio through an internal risk rating system. Loan risk ratings are assigned based upon the creditworthiness of the borrower and are reviewed on an ongoing basis according to our internal policies. Loans rated special mention or substandard have potential or well-defined weaknesses not generally found in high quality, performing loans, and require attention from management to limit loss.
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The following table presents loan balances by year of origination and internally assigned risk rating for our portfolio segments as of dates presented:
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018 and Prior
Revolving
Total Portfolio Loans
September 30, 2023
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
Pass
$
20,580
$
66,381
$
30,726
$
54,643
$
39,758
$
63,496
$
1,111
$
276,695
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
6,098
—
6,098
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
11,368
—
11,368
Total non-owner occupied
20,580
66,381
30,726
54,643
39,758
80,962
1,111
294,161
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
87
—
87
All other CRE
Pass
21,848
27,791
25,848
22,666
24,603
65,306
4,057
192,119
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,095
1,095
Substandard
—
—
—
—
1,871
1,438
600
3,909
Total all other CRE
21,848
27,791
25,848
22,666
26,474
66,744
5,752
197,123
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
Pass
7,716
9,311
—
—
—
—
500
17,527
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total acquisition and development
7,716
9,311
—
—
—
—
500
17,527
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
All other A&D
Pass
14,592
23,197
3,994
3,101
2,512
10,631
4,122
62,149
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
120
—
120
Total all other A&D
14,592
23,197
3,994
3,101
2,512
10,751
4,122
62,269
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial:
Pass
28,861
71,185
25,176
12,868
9,915
12,253
71,371
231,629
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
329
562
891
Substandard
—
8,923
2,022
6,885
117
842
3,341
22,130
Total commercial and industrial
28,861
80,108
27,198
19,753
10,032
13,424
75,274
254,650
Current period gross charge-offs
100
—
35
166
—
—
—
301
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
Pass
43,211
87,386
91,415
40,083
25,855
132,866
1,723
422,539
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
7,120
58
7,178
Total residential mortgage - term
43,211
87,386
91,415
40,083
25,855
139,986
1,781
429,717
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
13
—
13
Residential mortgage - home equity
Pass
1,194
5,131
887
490
296
523
52,821
61,342
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
40
—
17
570
627
Total residential mortgage - home equity
1,194
5,131
887
530
296
540
53,391
61,969
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
42
—
42
Consumer:
Pass
15,997
11,773
7,254
2,503
718
21,278
2,807
62,330
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
48
35
139
25
7
7
12
273
Total consumer
16,045
11,808
7,393
2,528
725
21,285
2,819
62,603
Current period gross charge-offs
158
184
55
3
—
281
—
681
Total Portfolio Loans
Pass
153,999
302,155
185,300
136,354
103,657
306,353
138,512
1,326,330
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
6,427
1,657
8,084
Substandard
48
8,958
2,161
6,950
1,995
20,912
4,581
45,605
Total Portfolio Loans
$
154,047
$
311,113
$
187,461
$
143,304
$
105,652
$
333,692
$
144,750
$
1,380,019
Current YTD Period:
Current period gross charge-offs
$
258
$
184
$
90
$
169
$
—
$
423
$
—
$
1,124
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(in thousands)
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 and Prior
Revolving
Total Portfolio Loans
December 31, 2022
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
Pass
$
67,429
$
31,710
$
48,421
$
41,221
$
19,414
$
42,069
$
1,570
$
251,834
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
6,289
—
6,289
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
11,935
—
11,935
Total non-owner occupied
67,429
31,710
48,421
41,221
19,414
60,293
1,570
270,058
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
All other CRE
Pass
24,655
26,947
22,906
27,213
8,873
67,691
4,790
183,075
Special Mention
—
1,111
—
—
—
—
—
1,111
Substandard
—
—
—
3,006
—
357
1,224
4,587
Total all other CRE
24,655
28,058
22,906
30,219
8,873
68,048
6,014
188,773
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
Pass
15,629
1,453
151
—
—
210
2,194
19,637
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total acquisition and development
15,629
1,453
151
—
—
210
2,194
19,637
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
20
—
20
All other A&D
Pass
18,733
4,979
9,755
1,408
558
12,961
2,419
50,813
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
146
—
146
Total all other A&D
18,733
4,979
9,755
1,408
558
13,107
2,419
50,959
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial:
Pass
83,608
30,451
15,982
12,707
5,013
9,528
63,668
220,957
Special Mention
—
2,555
—
—
—
338
2,134
5,027
Substandard
8,923
—
7,167
173
634
311
2,204
19,412
Total commercial and industrial
92,531
33,006
23,149
12,880
5,647
10,177
68,006
245,396
Current period gross charge-offs
—
97
34
3
—
—
—
134
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
Pass
64,930
93,665
42,784
27,120
14,132
133,397
2,306
378,334
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
16
237
143
5,634
23
6,053
Total residential mortgage - term
64,930
93,665
42,800
27,357
14,275
139,031
2,329
384,387
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
—
28
—
28
Residential mortgage - home equity
Pass
5,739
957
538
328
97
478
51,232
59,369
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
44
—
21
40
550
655
Total residential mortgage - home equity
5,739
957
582
328
118
518
51,782
60,024
Current period gross charge-offs
—
—
—
—
12
6
—
18
Consumer:
Pass
16,748
10,495
3,845
1,596
687
24,096
2,654
60,121
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
92
27
9
7
—
4
139
Total consumer
16,748
10,587
3,872
1,605
694
24,096
2,658
60,260
Current period gross charge-offs
36
494
18
37
11
40
—
636
Total Portfolio Loans
Pass
297,471
200,657
144,382
111,593
48,774
290,430
130,833
1,224,140
Special Mention
—
3,666
—
—
—
6,627
2,134
12,427
Substandard
8,923
92
7,254
3,425
805
18,423
4,005
42,927
Total Portfolio Loans
$
306,394
$
204,415
$
151,636
$
115,018
$
49,579
$
315,480
$
136,972
$
1,279,494
Current YTD Period:
Current period gross charge-offs
$
36
$
591
$
52
$
40
$
23
$
94
$
—
$
836
Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past.
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The following tables present loan balances by year of origination segregated by performing and non-performing loans for the periods presented:
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018 and Prior
Revolving
Total Portfolio Loans
September 30, 2023
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
Performing
$
20,580
$
66,381
$
30,726
$
54,643
$
39,758
$
80,962
$
1,111
$
294,161
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total non-owner occupied
20,580
66,381
30,726
54,643
39,758
80,962
1,111
294,161
All other CRE
Performing
21,848
27,791
25,848
22,666
26,474
66,744
5,752
197,123
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total all other CRE
21,848
27,791
25,848
22,666
26,474
66,744
5,752
197,123
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
Performing
7,716
9,311
—
—
—
—
500
17,527
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total acquisition and development
7,716
9,311
—
—
—
—
500
17,527
All other A&D
Performing
14,592
23,197
3,994
3,101
2,512
10,631
4,122
62,149
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
120
—
120
Total all other A&D
14,592
23,197
3,994
3,101
2,512
10,751
4,122
62,269
Commercial and industrial:
Performing
28,861
80,108
27,198
19,753
10,032
13,424
75,274
254,650
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total commercial and industrial
28,861
80,108
27,198
19,753
10,032
13,424
75,274
254,650
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
Performing
43,211
87,386
91,415
40,083
25,755
137,107
1,749
426,706
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
100
2,879
32
3,011
Total residential mortgage - term
43,211
87,386
91,415
40,083
25,855
139,986
1,781
429,717
Residential mortgage - home equity
Performing
1,194
5,131
887
490
296
524
53,087
61,609
Nonperforming
—
—
—
40
—
16
304
360
Total residential mortgage - home equity
1,194
5,131
887
530
296
540
53,391
61,969
Consumer:
Performing
16,045
11,793
7,384
2,504
725
21,200
2,819
62,470
Nonperforming
—
15
9
24
—
85
—
133
Total consumer
16,045
11,808
7,393
2,528
725
21,285
2,819
62,603
Total Portfolio Loans
Performing
154,047
311,098
187,452
143,240
105,552
330,592
144,414
1,376,395
Nonperforming
—
15
9
64
100
3,100
336
3,624
Total Portfolio Loans
$
154,047
$
311,113
$
187,461
$
143,304
$
105,652
$
333,692
$
144,750
$
1,380,019
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(in thousands)
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 and Prior
Revolving
Total Portfolio Loans
December 31, 2022
Commercial real estate:
Non-owner-occupied
Performing
$
67,429
$
31,710
$
48,421
$
41,221
$
19,414
$
60,206
$
1,570
$
269,971
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
87
—
87
Total non-owner occupied
67,429
31,710
48,421
41,221
19,414
60,293
1,570
270,058
All other CRE
Performing
24,655
28,058
22,906
30,219
8,873
67,990
6,014
188,715
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
58
—
58
Total all other CRE
24,655
28,058
22,906
30,219
8,873
68,048
6,014
188,773
Acquisition and development:
1-4 family residential construction
Performing
15,629
1,453
151
—
—
210
2,194
19,637
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total acquisition and development
15,629
1,453
151
—
—
210
2,194
19,637
All other A&D
Performing
18,733
4,979
9,755
1,408
558
12,962
2,419
50,814
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
145
—
145
Total all other A&D
18,733
4,979
9,755
1,408
558
13,107
2,419
50,959
Commercial and industrial:
Performing
92,531
33,006
23,149
12,880
5,647
10,177
68,006
245,396
Nonperforming
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total commercial and industrial
92,531
33,006
23,149
12,880
5,647
10,177
68,006
245,396
Residential mortgage:
Residential mortgage - term
Performing
64,930
93,665
42,800
27,120
14,198
136,228
2,313
381,254
Nonperforming
—
—
—
237
77
2,803
16
3,133
Total residential mortgage - term
64,930
93,665
42,800
27,357
14,275
139,031
2,329
384,387
Residential mortgage - home equity
Performing
5,739
957
538
328
115
478
51,515
59,670
Nonperforming
—
—
44
—
3
40
267
354
Total residential mortgage - home equity
5,739
957
582
328
118
518
51,782
60,024
Consumer:
Performing
16,748
10,581
3,872
1,605
694
24,077
2,658
60,235
Nonperforming
—
6
—
—
—
19
—
25
Total consumer
16,748
10,587
3,872
1,605
694
24,096
2,658
60,260
Total Portfolio Loans
Performing
306,394
204,409
151,592
114,781
49,499
312,328
136,689
1,275,692
Nonperforming
—
6
44
237
80
3,152
283
3,802
Total Portfolio Loans
$
306,394
$
204,415
$
151,636
$
115,018
$
49,579
$
315,480
$
136,972
$
1,279,494
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Note 6 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Corporation complies with the guidance of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. The Corporation also follows the guidance on matters relating to all financial instruments found in ASC Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments – Overall .
Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants as of the measurement date. Fair value is best determined by values quoted through active trading markets. Active trading markets are characterized by numerous transactions of similar financial instruments between willing buyers and willing sellers. Because no active trading market exists for various types of financial instruments, many of the fair values disclosed were derived using present value discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques described below. As a result, the Corporation’s ability to actually realize these derived values cannot be assumed.
The Corporation measures fair values based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Paragraph 820-10-35-37. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value under the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets and liabilities. This level is the most reliable source of valuation.
Level 2: Quoted prices that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates). It also includes inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs). Several sources are utilized for valuing these assets, including a contracted valuation service, Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) evaluations and pricing services, and other valuation matrices.
Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the valuation assumptions and not readily observable in the market (i.e. supported with little or no market activity). Level 3 instruments are valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed, and consider risk premiums that a market participant would require.
The level established within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Transfers in and out of Level 1, 2 or 3 are recorded at fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
Investments – The investment portfolio is classified and accounted for based on the guidance of ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities .
The fair value of investments is determined using a market approach. As of September 30, 2023, the U.S. Government agencies and treasuries, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and state and political subdivisions bonds, excluding tax increment financing (“TIF”) bonds, were classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. Their fair values were determined based upon market-corroborated inputs and valuation matrices, which were obtained through third party data service providers or securities brokers through which the Corporation has historically transacted both purchases and sales of investment securities. The TIF bonds and CDO portfolio, which consists of pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, and insurance companies, are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. The CDO fair values are determined by a third party using a discounted cash flow model.
Derivative financial instruments (Cash flow hedge) – The Corporation’s open derivative positions are interest rate swap agreements. Those classified as Level 2 open derivative positions are valued using externally developed pricing models based on observable market inputs provided by a third party and validated by management. The Corporation has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap assets.
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Nonrecurring Basis –
Individually Evaluated Loans- Individual loans with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and with a remaining principal balance of $ 0.1 million or more are evaluated for potential specific reserves and adjusted, if a shortfall exists, to fair value less costs to sell. Fair value is measured based on the value of the value of the underlying collateral securing the loan if repayment is expected solely from the sale of operation of the collateral or present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual interest rate if the loan is not determined to be collateral dependent.
Fair value for individually evaluated loans is determined using several methods. Generally, the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed 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 appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. These routine adjustments are made to adjust the value of a specific property relative to comparable properties for variations in qualities such as location, size, and income production capacity relative to the subject property of the appraisal.
Subsequent to the initial impairment date, existing individually evaluated loans are reevaluated quarterly for additional impairment and adjustments to fair value less costs to sell are made, where appropriate. For individually evaluated loans, the first state of our impairment analysis involves inspection of the property in question to affirm the condition has not deteriorated since the previous impairment analysis date. Management also engages in conversations with local real estate professionals and market participants to determine the likely marketing time and value range for the property. The second state involves an assessment of current trends in the regional market. After thorough consideration of these factors, management will order a new appraisal.
For non-individually evaluated loans, the fair value is determined by updating the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate to reflect the payment schedule for the remaining life of the loan.
Equity Investment- Equity investments included in the table below are considered impaired with losses recognized on the income statement in net gains. Fair value of the equity investment was based on an independent third party valuation report where the value was determined based on the revenue multiples of like kind information technology businesses. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
Other real estate owned – Other real estate owned included in the table below are considered impaired with specific write-downs. Fair value of other real estate owned was based on independent third party appraisals of the properties. These values were determined based on the sales prices of similar properties in the approximate geographic area. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
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For assets measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Fair Value Measurements
at September 30, 2023 Using
Quoted
Prices in
Significant
Assets
Active Markets
Other
Significant
Measured at
for Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Fair Value
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(in thousands)
09/30/23
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Recurring:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
9,360
$
9,360
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
$
33,369
$
33,369
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
$
27,055
$
27,055
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
18,987
$
18,987
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$
10,066
$
10,066
Corporate bonds
$
749
$
749
Collateralized debt obligations
$
14,784
$
14,784
Financial derivatives
$
1,099
$
1,099
Non-recurring:
Equity Investment
$
2,862
$
2,862
Other real estate owned
$
—
$
—
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2022 Using
Quoted
Prices in
Significant
Assets/(liabilities)
Active Markets
Other
Significant
Measured at
for Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Fair Value
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(in thousands)
12/31/22
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Recurring:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agencies
$
9,462
$
9,462
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
$
37,401
$
37,401
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
$
30,732
$
30,732
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
21,044
$
21,044
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$
10,492
$
10,492
Corporate bonds
$
887
887
Collateralized debt obligations
$
15,871
$
15,871
Financial derivatives
$
1,068
$
1,068
Non-recurring:
Impaired loans, net
$
211
$
211
Equity investment
$
1,796
$
1,796
Other real estate owned
$
—
$
—
At September 30, 2023, individually evaluated loans had a net carrying amount of $ 2.3 million with no valuation allowance.
At December 31, 2022, the fair value of impaired loans with a valuation allowance or charge-off was $ 1.0 million, net of valuation allowances of $ 64,700 and charge-offs of $ 1.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2022, changes to the valuation allowance or additional charge off activity was recorded on loans with a net balance of approximately $ 0.4 million.
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There were no transfers of assets between any of the fair value hierarchy for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.
For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
(in thousands)
Fair Value at
September 30,
2023
Valuation
Technique
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Input Value
Recurring:
Investment Securities – available for sale -CDO
$
14,784
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Margin
Range of mid 500 to low 600
Non-recurring:
Individually Evaluated Loans, net
$
-
Market Comparable Properties
Marketability Discount
N/A
Equity Investment
$
2,862
Market Method
Revenue Multiples
2.8 x
(in thousands)
Fair Value at
December 31,
2022
Valuation
Technique
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Input Value
Recurring:
Investment Securities – available for sale -CDO
$
15,871
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
Range of low to mid
300 and low to high 400
Non-recurring:
Impaired Loans, net
$
211
Market Comparable Properties
Marketability Discount
10.0% - 15.0%
Equity Investment
$
1,796
Market Method
Revenue Multiples
2.8 x
(1) Range would include discounts taken since appraisal and estimated values
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The following tables show a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair valued assets measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 significant unobservable inputs for the nine- and three- month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Investment Securities
(in thousands)
Available for Sale
Beginning balance January 1, 2023
$
15,871
Total losses realized/unrealized:
Included in other comprehensive loss
( 1,087 )
Ending balance September 30, 2023
$
14,784
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Investment Securities
(in thousands)
Available for Sale
Beginning balance January 1, 2022
$
17,192
Total losses realized/unrealized:
Included in other comprehensive loss
( 1,310 )
Ending balance September 30, 2022
$
15,882
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(in thousands)
Investment Securities
Available for Sale
Beginning balance July 1, 2023
$
14,105
Total gains realized/unrealized:
Included in other comprehensive income
679
Ending balance September 30, 2023
$
14,784
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(in thousands)
Investment Securities
Available for Sale
Beginning balance July 1, 2022
$
16,258
Total losses realized/unrealized:
Included in other comprehensive income
( 376 )
Ending balance September 30, 2022
$
15,882
There were no gains or losses included in earnings attributable to the change in realized/unrealized gains or losses related to the assets for the nine- or three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.
The disclosed fair values may vary significantly between institutions based on the estimates and assumptions used in the various valuation methodologies. The derived fair values are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and significant judgment.
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Therefore, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in the assumptions could significantly impact the derived estimates of fair value. Disclosure of non-financial assets such as buildings, as well as certain financial instruments such as leases is not required. Accordingly, the aggregate fair values presented do not represent the underlying value of the Corporation.
The following tables present fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The actual carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments that are included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition are as follows:
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September 30, 2023
Fair Value Measurements
Quoted
Prices in
Significant
Active Markets
Other
Significant
for Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Carrying
Fair
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(in thousands)
Amount
Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks
$
78,939
$
78,939
$
78,939
Interest bearing deposits in banks
1,713
1,713
1,713
Investment securities - AFS
114,370
114,370
$
99,586
$
14,784
Investment securities - HTM
215,683
176,826
174,971
1,855
Restricted bank stock
5,251
N/A
Loans held for sale
208
208
208
Loans, net
1,362,502
1,265,829
1,265,829
Financial derivatives
1,099
1,099
1,099
Accrued interest receivable
6,689
6,689
874
5,815
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits - non-maturity
1,354,015
1,354,015
1,354,015
Deposits - time deposits
221,054
217,610
217,610
Short-term borrowed funds
53,330
53,330
53,330
Long-term borrowed funds
110,929
110,514
110,514
Accrued interest payable
578
578
578
December 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurements
Quoted
Prices in
Significant
Active Markets
Other
Significant
for Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Carrying
Fair
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(in thousands)
Amount
Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks
$
72,720
$
72,720
$
72,720
Interest bearing deposits in banks
1,595
1,595
1,595
Investment securities - AFS
125,889
125,889
$
110,018
$
15,871
Investment securities - HTM
235,659
203,080
182,380
20,700
Restricted bank stock
1,027
N/A
Loans held for sale
—
—
Loans, net
1,264,684
1,177,702
1,177,702
Financial derivative
1,068
1,068
1,068
Accrued interest receivable
6,051
6,051
933
5,118
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits - non-maturity
1,450,210
1,450,210
1,450,210
Deposits - time deposits
120,523
120,083
120,083
Financial derivatives
—
—
—
Short-term borrowed funds
64,565
64,565
64,565
Long-term borrowed funds
30,929
30,909
30,909
Accrued interest payable
151
151
151
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Note 7 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022 and the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023:
Investment
securities-
with credit
Investment
related
securities-
Investment
impairment
all other
securities-
Cash Flow
Pension
(in thousands)
AFS
AFS
HTM
Hedge
Plan
SERP
Total
Accumulated OCL, net:
Balance - January 1, 2022
$
( 949 )
$
( 5,749 )
$
( 134 )
$
( 319 )
$
( 18,108 )
$
( 2,055 )
$
( 27,314 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassifications
( 614 )
( 10,629 )
( 6,120 )
1,116
684
2,430
( 13,133 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 148 )
( 2 )
551
—
821
199
1,421
Balance - December 31, 2022
$
( 1,711 )
$
( 16,380 )
$
( 5,703 )
$
797
$
( 16,603 )
$
574
$
( 39,026 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassifications
( 1,180 )
985
—
( 138 )
123
—
( 210 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
( 37 )
—
133
—
184
( 1 )
279
Balance - March 31, 2023
$
( 2,928 )
$
( 15,395 )
$
( 5,570 )
$
659
$
( 16,296 )
$
573
$
( 38,957 )
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications
111
( 1,654 )
—
150
( 42 )
—
( 1,435 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 40 )
—
129
—
195
( 2 )
282
Balance - June 30, 2023
$
( 2,857 )
$
( 17,049 )
$
( 5,441 )
$
809
$
( 16,143 )
$
571
$
( 40,110 )
Other comprehensive
income/(loss) before
reclassifications
475
( 3,201 )
—
11
( 1,033 )
—
( 3,748 )
Amounts reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive loss
( 38 )
—
130
—
194
( 1 )
285
Balance - September 30, 2023
$
( 2,420 )
$
( 20,250 )
$
( 5,311 )
$
820
$
( 16,982 )
$
570
$
( 43,573 )
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The following tables present the components of other comprehensive loss for the nine- and three- month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Before
Tax
Components of Other Comprehensive Loss
Tax
(Expense)
(in thousands)
Amount
Benefit
Net
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023
Available for sale (AFS) securities with credit related impairment:
Unrealized holding losses
$
( 777 )
$
183
$
( 594 )
Less: accretable yield recognized in income
152
( 37 )
115
Net unrealized losses on investments with credit related impairment
( 929 )
220
( 709 )
Available for sale securities – all other:
Unrealized holding losses
( 5,065 )
1,195
( 3,870 )
Held to maturity securities:
Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred to held to maturity
—
—
—
Less: amortization recognized in income
( 513 )
121
( 392 )
Net unrealized gains on HTM securities
513
( 121 )
392
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains
30
( 7 )
23
Pension Plan:
Unrealized net actuarial gain
( 1,250 )
298
( 952 )
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 750 )
177
( 573 )
Net pension plan liability adjustment
( 500 )
121
( 379 )
SERP:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
—
—
—
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
6
( 2 )
4
Net SERP liability adjustment
( 6 )
2
( 4 )
Other comprehensive loss
$
( 5,957 )
$
1,410
$
( 4,547 )
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Before
Tax
Components of Other Comprehensive Loss
Tax
(Expense)
(in thousands)
Amount
Benefit
Net
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Available for sale (AFS) securities with credit related impairment:
Unrealized holding gains
$
( 853 )
$
228
$
( 625 )
Less: accretable yield recognized in income
152
( 41 )
111
Net unrealized losses on investments with credit related impairment
( 1,005 )
269
( 736 )
Available for sale securities – all other:
Unrealized holding losses
( 22,971 )
6,147
( 16,824 )
Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity
8,328
( 2,228 )
6,100
Less: gains recognized in income
3
( 1 )
2
Net unrealized losses on all other AFS securities
( 14,646 )
3,920
( 10,726 )
Held to maturity securities:
Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred to held to maturity
( 8,328 )
2,228
( 6,100 )
Less: gains recognized in income
93
( 25 )
68
Less: amortization recognized in income
( 644 )
172
( 472 )
Net unrealized losses on HTM securities
( 7,777 )
2,081
( 5,696 )
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains
1,622
( 434 )
1,188
Pension Plan:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
( 14,079 )
3,767
( 10,312 )
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 837 )
224
( 613 )
Net pension plan liability adjustment
( 13,242 )
3,543
( 9,699 )
SERP:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
—
—
—
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 203 )
54
( 149 )
Less: amortization of prior service costs
—
—
—
Net SERP liability adjustment
203
( 54 )
149
Other comprehensive loss
$
( 34,845 )
$
9,325
$
( 25,520 )
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Components of Other Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
Before
Tax
Amount
Tax
(Expense)
Benefit
Net
For the three months ended September 30, 2023
Available for sale (AFS) securities with credit related impairment:
Unrealized holding gains
$
633
$
( 158 )
$
475
Less: accretable yield recognized in income
51
( 13 )
38
Net unrealized gains on investments with credit related impairment
582
( 145 )
437
Available for sale securities – all other:
Net unrealized losses on all other AFS securities
( 4,183 )
982
( 3,201 )
Held to maturity securities:
Unrealized holding gains
—
—
—
Less: amortization recognized in income
( 167 )
37
( 130 )
Net unrealized gains on HTM securities
167
( 37 )
130
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains
14
( 3 )
11
Pension Plan:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
( 1,352 )
319
( 1,033 )
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 251 )
57
( 194 )
Net pension plan liability adjustment
( 1,101 )
262
( 839 )
SERP:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
—
—
—
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
2
( 1 )
1
Net SERP liability adjustment
( 2 )
1
( 1 )
Other comprehensive loss
$
( 4,523 )
$
1,060
$
( 3,463 )
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Components of Other Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
Before
Tax
Amount
Tax
(Expense)
Benefit
Net
For the three months ended September 30, 2022
Available for sale (AFS) securities with credit related impairment:
Unrealized holding gains
$
( 199 )
$
53
$
( 146 )
Less: accretable yield recognized in income
51
( 14 )
37
Net unrealized losses on investments with credit related impairment
( 250 )
67
( 183 )
Available for sale securities – all other:
Unrealized holding losses
( 6,768 )
1,811
( 4,957 )
Less: gains recognized in income
—
—
—
Net unrealized losses on all other AFS securities
( 6,768 )
1,811
( 4,957 )
Held to maturity securities:
Unrealized holding gains
—
—
—
Less: gains recognized in income
93
( 25 )
68
Less: amortization recognized in income
( 320 )
85
( 235 )
Net unrealized gains on HTM securities
227
( 60 )
167
Cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains
534
( 142 )
392
Pension Plan:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
( 3,537 )
945
( 2,592 )
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 279 )
74
( 205 )
Less: amortization of prior service costs
—
—
—
Net pension plan liability adjustment
( 3,258 )
871
( 2,387 )
SERP:
Unrealized net actuarial loss
—
—
—
Less: amortization of unrecognized loss
( 68 )
18
( 50 )
Less: amortization of prior service costs
—
—
—
Net SERP liability adjustment
68
( 18 )
50
Other comprehensive loss
$
( 9,447 )
$
2,529
$
( 6,918 )
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The following table presents the details of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine- and three- month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Amounts Reclassified from
Nine Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
September 30,
Affected Line Item in the Statement
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Where Net Income is Presented
Net unrealized gains on available for sale investment securities with OTTI:
Accretable yield
$
152
$
152
Interest income on taxable investment securities
Taxes
( 37 )
( 41 )
Credit for income tax expense
$
115
$
111
Net of tax
Net unrealized gains on available for sale investment securities - all others:
Gains recognized
$
—
$
3
Net gains
Taxes
—
( 1 )
Provision for income tax expense
$
—
$
2
Net of tax
Net unrealized losses on held to maturity securities:
Amortization
$
( 513 )
$
( 644 )
Interest income on taxable investment securities
Gains/(losses) recognized
—
93
Net gains/(losses)
Taxes
121
147
Provision for income tax expense
$
( 392 )
$
( 404 )
Net of tax
Net pension plan liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized loss
$
( 750 )
$
( 837 )
Other Expense
Taxes
177
224
Provision for income tax expense
$
( 573 )
$
( 613 )
Net of tax
Net SERP liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized gain/(loss)
$
6
$
( 203 )
Other Expense
Taxes
( 2 )
54
(Credit)/provision for income tax expense
$
4
$
( 149 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 846 )
$
( 1,053 )
Net of tax
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Amounts Reclassified from
Three Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
September 30,
Affected Line Item in the Statement
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Where Net Income is Presented
Net unrealized gains on available for sale investment securities with OTTI:
Accretable Yield
$
51
$
51
Interest income on taxable investment securities
Taxes
( 12 )
( 14 )
Provision for income tax expense
$
39
$
37
Net of tax
Net unrealized losses on held to maturity securities:
Amortization
$
( 167 )
$
( 320 )
Interest income on taxable investment securities
Gains/(losses) recognized
—
93
Net gains/(losses)
Taxes
38
60
Provision for income tax expense
$
( 129 )
$
( 167 )
Net of tax
Net pension plan liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized loss
$
( 251 )
$
( 279 )
Other expense
Taxes
57
74
Provision for income tax expense
$
( 194 )
$
( 205 )
Net of tax
Net SERP liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized loss
$
2
$
( 68 )
Other expense
Taxes
( 1 )
18
Provision for income tax expense
$
1
$
( 50 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 283 )
$
( 385 )
Net of tax
Note 8 - Equity Compensation Plan Information
At the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, First United Corporation’s shareholders approved the First United Corporation 2018 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Equity Plan”) which authorizes the issuance of up to 325,000 shares of common stock to employees, directors and qualifying consultants pursuant to stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, dividend equivalents, and other stock-based awards.
The Corporation complies with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation , in measuring and disclosing stock compensation cost. The measurement objective in ASC Paragraph 718-10-30-6 requires public companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. The cost is recognized in expense over the period in which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (the vesting period).
Pursuant to First United Corporation’s director compensation policy, each director receives an annual retainer of 1,000 shares of First United Corporation common stock, plus $ 15,000 to be paid, at the director’s election, in cash or additional shares of common stock. In May 2023, a total of 16,931 fully vested shares of common stock were issued to directors, which had a grant date fair value of $ 13.23 per share. In May 2022, a total of 14,940 fully vested shares of common stock were issued to directors, which had a grant date fair value of $ 18.92 per share. In January 2023, a total of 333 fully vested shares of common stock were issued to a new director, which had a grant date fair value of $ 19.36 per share. Director stock compensation was $ 194,001 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $ 196,254 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Director stock compensation expense was $ 56,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and $ 70,666 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
During the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023, employee stock compensation expense was approximately $ 12,000 and $ 5,000 , respectively. Employee stock compensation expense was $ 0 for both the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2022.
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Restricted Stock Units
On March 26, 2020, pursuant to the Corporation’s Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP"), which is a sub-plan of the Equity Plan, the Compensation Committee of First United Corporation’s Board of Directors (the "Committee") granted RSUs to the Corporation’s principal executive officer, its principal financial officer, and certain of its other executive officers. An RSU contemplates the issuance of shares of common stock of First United Corporation if and when the RSU vests.
The RSUs granted to each of the foregoing officers consist of (i) a performance vesting award for a three year performance period and (ii) a time-vesting award that will vest ratably over a three year period. Target performance levels were set based on the annual budget which supports the Corporation’s long-term objective of achieving high performance as compared to peers. Threshold performance is the minimum level of acceptable performance as defined by the Committee and maximum performance represented a level potentially achievable under ideal circumstances. Achievement of the threshold performance level would result in each executive participant earning a payout at 50 % of his or her respective target award opportunity. Achievement of the target performance level would result in the executive participant earning the target award and achievement at or above the maximum performance level would result in the executive participant earning 150 % of the target opportunity. Actual results for any goal that falls between performance levels would be interpolated to calculate a proportionate award. For the performance period ending December 31, 2022, the RSUs performance goals are based on earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2022 and growth in tangible book value per share during the performance period. For the performance period ending December 31, 2023, the RSUs performance goals are based on earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2023 and growth in tangible book value per share during the performance period. For the performance period ending December 31, 2024, the RSUs performance goals are based on earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2024 and growth in tangible book value per share during the performance period.
To receive any shares under an RSU, a grantee must be employed by the Corporation or one of its subsidiaries on the applicable vesting date, except that a grantee whose employment terminates prior to such vesting date due to death, disability or retirement will be entitled to a pro-rated portion of the shares subject to the RSUs, assuming that, in the case of performance-vesting RSUs, the performance goals had been met at their "target" levels.
In the first quarter of 2020, RSUs were granted relating to (i) 9,791 performance-vesting shares (target level) for the performance period ending December 31, 2021 (the “2019 LTIP year”) and (ii) 10,143 performance-vesting shares and 5,070 time-vesting shares (target level) for the performance period ending December 31, 2022 (the “2020 LTIP year”). Each RSU had a grant date fair market value of $ 12.54 per share of common stock underlying the RSU. The time-vesting RSUs will vest ratably over a three-year period that began on March 26, 2021. On March 9, 2022, 14,688 shares subject to RSUs granted for the 2019 LTIP year were issued at maximum performance level. On March 8, 2023, 15,216 shares subject to RSUs granted for the 2020 LTIP year were issued at maximum performance. On March 26, 2021, 1,690 of the 5,070 time-vesting shares were issued to participants. On March 28, 2022, 1,688 shares of the 3,380 remaining time-vesting shares were issued to participants. On March 26, 2023, 1,692 shares of the remaining time-vesting shares were issued to participants. Net stock compensation expense/(credit) was $ 15,896 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and ($ 5,299 ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Stock compensation expense was $ 0 and ($ 37,091 ) for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. All compensation expense related to the 2019 LTIP year was recognized as of March 31, 2022. All compensation expense related to the 2020 LTIP plans was recognized as of March 31, 2023.
In May 2021, RSUs relating to 7,389 performance-vesting shares and 3,693 time-vesting shares (target level) for plan year 2021 were granted, which had a grant date fair market value of $ 17.93 per share of common stock underlying each RSU. The performance period for the performance-vesting RSUs is the three-year period ending December 31, 2023. The time-vesting RSUs will vest ratably over a three-year period beginning on May 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022, 1,230 shares of the 3,693 time-vesting RSUs were issued to participants. On May 5, 2023, 1,230 shares of the remaining 2,463 time-vesting shares were issued to the participants. Stock compensation expense was $ 49,714 for the nine-month periods ended of 2023 and 2022. Stock compensation expense was $ 16,571 for both of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2023 related to unvested units was $ 38,667 .
In March 2022, RSUs relating to 8,096 performance-vesting shares and 6,238 time-vesting shares (target level) for plan year 2022 were granted, which had a grant date fair market value of $ 21.88 per share of common stock underlying each RSU. The performance period for the performance-vesting RSUs is the three-year period ending December 31, 2024. The time-vesting RSUs will vest ratably over a three year period beginning on March 9, 2023. On March 9, 2023, 2,079 shares of the 6,238 time-vesting
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RSUs were issued to participants. Stock compensation expense was $ 78,436 and $ 52,290 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Stock compensation expense was $ 26,145 for both of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2023 related to unvested units was $ 156,872 .
In March 2023, RSUs relating to 10,214 performance-vesting shares and 7,920 time-vesting shares (target level) for plan year 2023 were granted, which had a grant date fair market value of $ 18.25 per share of common stock underlying each RSU. The performance period for the performance-vesting RSUs is the three year period ending December 31, 2025. The time-vesting RSUs will vest ratably over a three-year period beginning on March 15, 2024. Stock compensation expense was $ 55,170 and $ 27,585 for the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023. Unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2023 related to unvested units was $ 275,859 .
Note 9– Derivative Financial Instruments
As a part of managing interest rate risk, the Corporation entered into interest rate swap agreements to modify the re-pricing characteristics of certain interest-bearing liabilities. The Corporation has designated its interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 815-30, Derivatives and Hedging – Cash Flow Hedges . Cash flow hedges have the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative, net of taxes, recorded in net accumulated other comprehensive income.
In March 2016, the Corporation entered into four interest rate swap contracts totaling $ 30.0 million notional amount, hedging future cash flows associated with floating rate trust preferred debt. As of September 30, 2023, $ 15.0 million notional amount remains. The interest rate swap creates an effective fixed interest rate of 4.6450 % on the $ 15.0 million notional amount of the Corporation’s junior subordination debt until the interest rate swap’s maturity in March 2026. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts was $ 1.1 million at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation recorded an increase in the value of the derivatives of thousand and the related deferred tax of $ 7 thousand in net accumulated other comprehensive loss to reflect the effective portion of cash flow hedges. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation recorded an increase in the value of the derivatives of $ 14 thousand and the related deferred tax of $3 thousand in net accumulated other comprehensive income to reflect the effective portion of cash flow hedges. ASC Subtopic 815-30 requires the net accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified to earnings if the hedge becomes ineffective or is terminated. There was no hedge ineffectiveness recorded for the nine- or three-month periods ended September 30, 2023. The Corporation does not expect any material losses relating to these hedges to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
Interest rate swap agreements are entered into with counterparties that meet established credit standards and the Corporation believes that the credit risk inherent in these contracts is not significant as of September 30, 2023.
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The table below discloses the impact of derivative financial instruments on the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine-and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Derivative in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Amount of gain or
(loss) recognized in
Amount of gain or
Amount of gain or
income or derivative
(loss) recognized in
(loss) reclassified from
(ineffective portion
OCI on derivative
accumulated OCI into
and amount excluded
(effective portion),
income (effective
from effectiveness
(in thousands)
net of tax
portion) (a)
testing) (b)
Interest rate contracts:
Nine months ended:
September 30, 2023
$
23
$
—
$
—
September 30, 2022
1,188
—
—
Three months ended:
September 30, 2023
$
11
$
—
$
—
September 30, 2022
392
—
—
Notes:
(a) Reported as interest expense
(b) Reported as other income
Note 10 – Regulatory Capital Requirements
The following table presents our capital ratios as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Required for
Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
Required
to be Well
Capitalized
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
14.12
%
14.37
%
8.00
%
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
12.88
%
13.29
%
6.00
%
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
12.88
%
13.29
%
4.50
%
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
9.81
%
10.01
%
4.00
%
5.00
%
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. We adopted CECL effective January 1, 2023 and elected not to implement the regulatory agencies’ capital transition and instead opted to record the impact to our capital ratios immediately upon implementation.
Effective with the implementation of CECL, a $ 2.2 million adjustment, net of tax, was made to retained earnings. The adjustment did not have a material impact to our capital ratios.
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Note 11 – Deposits
The following table summarizes deposits as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Balance
Percent
Balance
Percent
Non-Interest-bearing deposits:
$
429,691
27 %
$
506,613
32 %
Interest-bearing deposits:
Demand
381,782
24 %
327,685
21 %
Money Market
338,153
22 %
365,192
23 %
Savings deposits
204,389
13 %
250,720
16 %
Time deposits- retail
160,380
10 %
120,523
8 %
Time deposits- brokered
60,674
4 %
—
0 %
Total Deposits
$
1,575,069
100 %
$
1,570,733
100 %
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Note 12 – Borrowed Funds
The following is a summary of borrowings:
(Dollars in thousands)
Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2023
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Short-term Correspondent Bank Advance:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Outstanding at end of period
$
53,330
$
64,565
Weighted average interest rate at end of period
0.27 %
0.12 %
Maximum amount outstanding as of any month end
$
59,777
$
75,912
Average amount outstanding
$
51,044
$
63,182
Approximate weighted average rate during the period
0.23 %
0.12 %
FHLB advances, bearing fixed interest at rates ranging from 4.53 % to 4.69 % at September 30, 2023
$
80,000
$
-
Junior subordinated debt, bearing variable interest rate of 8.42 % at September 30, 2023 and 7.49 % at December 31, 2022
30,929
30,929
Total borrowings outstanding
$
164,259
$
95,494
At September 30, 2023, the repurchase agreements were secured by $ 58.7 million in investment securities issued by government related agencies. A minimum of 102 % of fair value is pledged against account balances.
Note 13 – Segment Reporting
Currently, the Corporation conducts business in two operating segments: (i) Community Banking and (ii) Trust and Investment Services. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies provided earlier in this report.
Business activity for the operating segments are as follows:
Community Banking : The Community Banking segment is conducted through the Bank and involves delivering a broad range of financial products and services, including various loan and deposit products, to consumer, business, and not-for-profit customers. Parent company income and assets are included in the Community Banking segment, as the majority of parent company functions are related to this segment. Major revenue sources include net interest income, gains on sales of mortgage loans, and service charges on deposit accounts. Expenses include personnel, occupancy, marketing, equipment, and other expenses. Non-cash charges other than depreciation of fixed assets were immaterial for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Trust and Investment Services : The Trust and Investment Services segment is conducted through the Bank and offers corporate trustee services, trust and estate administration, IRA administration and custody services. Revenues for this segment is generated from administration, service and custody fees, as well as management fees that are derived from Assets Under Management. Expenses include personnel, occupancy, marketing, equipment, and other expenses. Non-cash charges associated with amortization of intangibles were approximately $ 156,000 for both of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $ 52,000 for both of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
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Information for the operating segments for the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2023 are presented in the following tables:
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Trust and
Community
Investment
(in thousands)
Banking
Services
Total
Interest income
$
58,965
$
-
$
58,965
Interest expense
16,289
-
16,289
Credit loss expense
1,201
-
1,201
Non-interest income
6,927
6,933
13,860
Non-interest expense
34,070
3,864
37,934
Income before income taxes and intercompany fees
14,332
3,069
17,401
Intercompany management fee income (expense)
9
( 9 )
-
Income before income taxes
14,341
3,060
17,401
Income tax expense
3,456
643
4,099
Net income
$
10,885
$
2,417
$
13,302
Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
Trust and
Community
Investment
(in thousands)
Banking
Services
Total
Interest income
$
45,063
$
-
$
45,063
Interest expense
2,610
-
2,610
Credit loss expense
109
-
109
Non-interest income
6,517
7,043
13,560
Non-interest expense
28,007
3,532
31,539
Income before income taxes and intercompany fees
20,854
3,511
24,365
Intercompany management fee income (expense)
-
-
-
Income before income taxes
20,854
3,511
24,365
Income tax expense
5,549
737
6,286
Net income
$
15,305
$
2,774
$
18,079
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Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Trust and
Community
Investment
(in thousands)
Banking
Services
Total
Interest income
$
21,164
$
-
$
21,164
Interest expense
7,180
-
7,180
Credit loss expense
263
-
263
Non-interest income
2,515
2,383
4,898
Non-interest expense
11,507
1,278
12,785
Income before income taxes and intercompany fees
4,729
1,105
5,834
Intercompany management fee income (expense)
3
( 3 )
-
Income before income taxes
4,732
1,102
5,834
Income tax expense
1,090
231
1,321
Net income
$
3,642
$
871
$
4,513
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Trust and
Community
Investment
(in thousands)
Banking
Services
Total
Interest income
$
16,185
$
-
$
16,185
Interest expense
1,044
-
1,044
Credit loss credit
( 101 )
-
( 101 )
Non-interest income
2,423
2,277
4,700
Non-interest expense
9,208
1,121
10,329
Income before income taxes and intercompany fees
8,457
1,156
9,613
Intercompany management fee income (expense)
-
-
-
Income before income taxes
8,457
1,156
9,613
Income tax expense
2,434
243
2,677
Net income
$
6,023
$
913
$
6,936
Total non-fiduciary assets of the trust and investment services segment were $ 0.8 million (including $ 0.7 million in intangible assets) at September 30, 2023 and $ 0.9 million (including $ 0.8 million in intangible assets) at December 31, 2022.
Note 14 – Goodwill
ASC Topic 350, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other Intangibles provides guidance with respect to goodwill. Under this guidance, goodwill is not amortized but shall be tested at least annually for impairment at a level of accounting referred to as a reporting unit. The Corporation is considered the sole reporting unit. Goodwill of a reporting unit shall be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Impairment of goodwill is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit that includes goodwill exceeds the fair value. A goodwill impairment loss is recognized for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
An entity may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If after assessing the totality of events or circumstances qualitatively, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary.
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Management notes that the heightened liquidity concerns that caused the failure of three banks in the United States in 2023 has had global impacts on some macroeconomic conditions and has created an unprecedented economic environment in which the Corporation and many other financial institutions are operating. The uncertainty has resulted in a significant decrease in the Corporation’s stock price, as well as the banking industry in general. Based on the totality of the circumstances and the impact of the economic conditions on the stock price, an internal analysis as of September 30, 2023, was performed. The results of the internal analysis determined there is no goodwill impairment as of September 30, 2023. Management will continue to monitor the goodwill throughout the remainder of 2023.
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